Dayton Audio APA150 150-Watts Power Amplifier (Black)

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Dayton Audio APA150 150-Watts Power Amplifier (Black)

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

The sound is so clear without any distortion. Bass is very warm and neutral. No hiss, no muddling.

Bridged mono mode is perfect for my subwoofer application. I like that it is bridgeable, i may get another.

Big bonus is that has an auto on/off sensor (defeatable). It has a bright blue led on the front when receiving a signal and it changes to a bright red led when its asleep.

This is a well constructed amplifier with gold plated 5 way binding posts and a separate power cord, rather than a captive mains. It's surprisingly compact given its power. It fits sideways on a standard shelf.

The fx audio tu-01 tube line stage ranks as one of the great bargains in affordable audio for about $35 - including a power supply and shipping. It has all the power you need for a sensible backyard theater if you're looking for something in a mid-ran... Read More

Cons

Go with a fosi tp-02 per bass shaker for the cheapest option. I simply cannot and will not suggest this amplifier to anyone who intends on powering any subwoofer.

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Quality

Automatic onoff and quality connections are also nice features

No frills solid construction and great sound

I have had cheap amps do this loud pop noise and quickly unhooked it and never used them again

It takes a second to turn on which is very annoying since it is only one channel of my system so i could hear when it turned on... Read More

Price

I have to say for the price lm very happy i bought an old school stereo console for 40

Good enough to drive inexpensive klipsch bookshelf speakers

Its not ayos orthosbut a lot of amp for the

I was torn between buying a 500 amp and this one

Shipping

As always parts express was quick with shipping and we are very happy with their product

Exactly as expected fast delivery and easy to use

Both shipments came direct from parts express

As always amazon as great for returns but they should have reimbursed me for expedited delivery even though the product was returned

Packaging/appearance

The first unit came double boxed with air pillows between boxes

The second amp came with the ups label on the original shelf box

Competitiveness

I run my laptop to the schiit bifrost uber along with the schiit lyr and then i connected the lyr to the dayton audio which is ... Read More

To compare i was at my sisters house and she has an expensive sonos system and this one kicks its butt

I have not compared them with high end amps

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This product had a total of 224 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 1 2024.