Cheap Amp with Midrange Controls isn't Great - Aiyima A01 Pro Review 

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I have the a01 hooked up to some old Def Tech 100s as mains and some cheapie Kenwood surrounds...I can't complain. I've gone through setups using NAD amps/CD players, Boston Acoustics/Paradigm/KLH speaker set ups. Just depends on finding a combo that your ears like. Now we just need to bring back Radio Shack, Circuit City and Fry's Electronics...and my thirst for life.

Randy thanks, you helped me assemble my first setup. Fossi bt20 pro and dali spektor 2, I went by your reviews and I am very happy with sound I get either from Bluetooth or from turntable. Will definitely upgrade it all but I feel like thanks to you I got to get really great setup for nice value and also upgradable in future.

Your content keeps getting gooder and gooder, and love it….keep up the good work 😊

Insert a tube preamp in there. It will smooth out the sound. I mean something like the FX-Audio Tube 03 or the Aiyima A3. They are really cheap and if you upgrade tubes and opamps it sounds spectacular.

I really want Aiyima to release a pure standalone amp. No tone controls, no Bluetooth, no preamp, no pretty case, not even a volume knob. Just all the R&D channeled into a sophisticated and powerful sound for an unbeatable price. Like the A07, but unbridled.

Hey Randy, love the ELAC BS41. However, love the ELAC CS41 even more. Plus you get an extra 4 inch driver for even more base. On sale now for $40 each. Great value.

These amps are ok for what they are, however, what I have never seen was a review with them utilizing the Sub Out, specifically the dedicated RCA sub outs (ie Fosi BT30D) What I found was they will work pretty well with a sub as long as your using an RCA cable from the amp to the active sub, however, they do not work well with wireless sub transmitters, I've tried about dozen different brand wireless subwoofer transmitters, and they all generated noise on the sub end, reminding me of listening to AM Radio with alternator noise coming through the speakers. Ive tried the 2.4 up to the 5.8 ghz transmitters, no luck.

One great thing about Bluetooth is that anyone visiting can hop right in and share their music. Edit: with proper authentication.

on the wattage math in the beginning of video it hastwo 3116D2 chips , one for each channel so 100W as per spec of the chip , but it might be good for up to 70-60w in distortion perspective

I went with a combination of old and new. A FiiO BTA30Pro (as DAC + BT5.2 Transmitter & Receiver, $125) paired (L/R RCA out) with a vintage Hitachi SR-503L ($120) and Marantz EQ20 ($120) [or Hitachi SR-903($134)]. I could forego the EQ20 in this stack in favor of the tone controls on the Hitachi, but I love the manual EQ with that Marantz. The BTA30Pro is full of features. Connected via USB-C for signal and power, it supports 24bit/384KHz and a full range of BT codec (LDAC, AptX HD, AptXLL, AptX, AAC, SBC). It can pair with two devices in TX mode and has its own Volume control knob. It also has connections for Optical In/Out and Coax. I did upgrade the antenna to 12dB for about $15 (AliEx) to increase the range across the apartment. The BTA30Pro is well constructed, too (ALU shell). I own two BTA30Pro's, one set in RX mode for the family room (LDAC, with Android phone in dev mode; sending to the Hitachi SR-903 + Dali Spektors) and one in the office, which I use mostly in DAC mode with the vintage gear (Hitachi SR-503L/Marantz EQ20) and a couple sets of bookshelf speakers (Sony SS-CSD1's, Mordaunt Short 20i's)...alternating at times to TX mode for wireless convenience (BT headphones, BT earhooks/IEM's, BT earbuds, or the BTR5 w/cabled IEM's).

2 TPA3116 chipsets in it. 1 tpa3116 is 50w when fully bridged. so 2 chipsets are 2x50w

Off topic comment, but THANKKK YOUUUU C.A.M!!! I've been for the longest time trying to give life to some old Philips speakers my families had for ages but never used again just cuz as time moved on we required it less. It became inconvenient. But because EOF your reviews and recommendations I got myself a fosi audio amp/dac for a cheap price, no less one you recommended, and I honestly love the sound. Even with old speakers, for my broke self, living that student life, it really blew me away, even with a little EQ treatment. Sounds nice, and saved tons of money, but couldn't have done it if it wasn't for your content. So thx ✊💪

Not all products can hit it out of the park. Really appreciate your product evaluations, as they put the expectations for what you're reviewing real and relatable. Middle Earth fans may be all over that "middle" tone control knob! 🏔🏔

I've bought an Akai vintage amp to service and re cap, crash helmet and bandages ordered . Will update when it's finished or in the bin . Randy please review the Sabaj A30 ..

I use this amp on my roland td-9 drumkit. Nice 3-way adjustable tonecontrols. Ideal for instruments👍

I got the aiyima t2 hooked to crown 2002xlr sounds great

Lo compre en aliexpress ,60 dollar usa, soy de mexico, es un amplificador con una calidad asombrosa, y el control de medios hace la diferencia, se puede escuchar las voces humanas muy claro , el volumen es justo lo necesario, buena compra

LDAC for 70 bucks plus fixings. Damn. That Sony license for LDAC must be dirt cheap.

Good morning, Because I am using in a small multipurpose room, 11'x11'x7'5" Office desk Desktop computer 3 taller type file cabinets Desk chair Small 2 person love seat 65" oled tv I am pretty much boxed into a 3.1 or 3.2 type set up. Denon 3800h (probably overkill and likely should return (I have 25 days in my return window) So what would be your thoughts on a LCR +subs (maybe or maybe not needed?) Best for LCR and subs if I should even use? $2,500.00 budget

Tpa 3116d2 is a 100 watt rms with pbtl or 50w rms×2 at 24v 5 ampere

Thank you for sharing this with us. Your opinion and experience are always greatly appreciated.

Good review as usual but these Chinese super compact amps are all much of a sameness so it is in that light I'd like to officially submit my request for more mid-range full sized electronics reviews please.

I'm from India, don't know why sony doesn't sell SSC s siries speakers or any AVRs in india directly as they do sell soundbars and Home theater packages (they are also discontinued). If we want to purchase any sony SSC s speakers or AVRs , we hot to pay 3times the price of USA

I don’t think those BS41’s will ever be as cheap as some of us got them for a while back. But for those interested, may still be ok @ $120. Yeah, I think so. 👨🏻

I had 3116 chip and it sounded terrible. I swapped it for 3255 amp and it is night and day different. I thought the 3116 was faulty

I have Soney SS-DX50 speakers from my old stereo from the early 2000s... they're great speakers still, I'm running them through an Aiyima a07 with a subwoofer running passthrough to the Sony's. I can't turn it up past 50% without it being just too loud! It came with a 36v 6A power supply but I've ordered the 48v 5A one just for fun. I'd ordered it before I heard it with the original power supply which I think is fine. Using a Topping DX3 Pro+ for DAC.

I NEED Arylic B50 feature set (hdmi, wifi, sub out) with Fosi TB10D amp power (TPA3255) and sound. Why are they holding out on us? Sell me what I want and take my money already

No you are wrong about it being 50w by 2 it actually uses 2 3116's in bridge mode for each channel

I'd review it as a preamp (a Mid!) - line out!! Game over man...!. Pwr amp is fine 4 a starter. Great amp to "get into" the rabbit hole that is... cheap audio. Have fun! (more knobs! ! !...) (if they put a VU on it, Randy would be....).... 🤪 Super starter / value!

Thanks for a review, mate ✌️But can I connect it to my external amp as a pre for Bluetooth listening ? Via 3,5 ?😢

Hi @cheapaudioman quick question : would a vintage amp (70s until 2000s) have benefits in terms of sound quality over a China made small amp such as the A01 pro etc (the Chinese hybrid amps with tubes such as Douk look really cool) ? The traditional amps are large and deal with different inputs while the smaller amps such as Aiyima have a limited number of inputs. My setuo: laptop, dac, a07 then sub and speakers. Thanks!

please review upgraded fosi bt30d pro... (i bet you'll like it....)

Any opinion on the MUSICIAN Aquarius R2R DAC vs the La Voce S3 Discrete DAC? Thanks!

Hi , faced any over heating issue ? Please reply .

I thought 3116 amplifiers were old hat, personally - though - if Aiyima have this as a new release maybe there's a market for it *confused face*.

Guys, is it normal for Class D amps such as Fosi Audio BT30E to have a startup delay? Like 0.5 seconds of silence before anything plays through the speakers.

im wondering if a separate mono amps or subwoofer amp can be a good option to add on stereo amp , any reviews or suggestions from you

The power supply of my FOSI AUDIO TB10D that came with the unit just got BUSTED today! A MERE 4 months since I bought it. 😢😢😢 may I ask where i can buy a 48V-10Amp replacement? hope to get recommendations, thanks!!

What speaker/s would you recommend in the $200 range right now that would be better than the SS-CS5?

Better and can more than the most Amps up to 1000€. Suck only 3-5 Watts from your electricity....

Are there any decent TPA3255 amp with optical input and remote?

BRZHIFI 3255XLR…Ali Express. Great amp!

How does this compare to ayima a08 pro?

Can it work with 2 12 " at 8 ohms

First comment! I'm so honored......

Good honest review. For the price not too shabby.

Love the channel because this hobby gets expensive quick, and most of the purchases are blind. Powered studio speakers can be had for cheap. Why not do some reviews over something like a Kali LP-6 v2. I truly love passive speakers and all the separate electronics. Powered speakers might be a good place for someone to start with that low price tag buy.

NAD CS-1 ?

усилитель класса D всегда звучал хорошо по басам и верхние м средние частоты ему удавались слабее чем усилителям класса A. но усилки класса весят как целый пк и по размерам почти также. так что если любите басоваю музыку то усилок Д класса вам подойдет

this channel is aiyma, fosi, emotiva channel. thousands of other products keeps show the same allllll the time

Too much sizzle, not enough cowbell.😑

In aliexpress is most cheap

OMG

Most likely the Aiyima night shift that decided to use "Middle".

at last a negative review! they don't make them anymore. it's a cheap amp from china what did you expect?

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Got the 3255 chipset cheaper at $60 in the Fosi TB10D. Was going to do the Ayima A07 but that was going to be 1 extra day from Amazon which made the decision for me along with having tone controls on the Fosi. No bluetooth but don't need one at my work desk as all audio is coming from computers. Bought the Fosi BT10A which has the 3116 chipset first but didn't look close enough beforehand and found it doesn't have RCA inputs (fail). The TB10D paired with a set of Dayton Audio B652 has me at $120 for amp/speaker combo. Connected to my Magni's pre-amp output to use the Modi for DAC duty. Maybe in the future I'll get another dedicated DAC for it but for now this will work just fine as a replacement for a set of Logitech powered speakers that a speaker blew out on. Just hooked it all up in the last hour. Thanks Cheap Audio Man.

hmm why the video title change, it is showing the following name in google search for aiyima A01 pro Avoid this Amp! Cool concept... mediocre sound - Aiyima A01 ...