NAD and Parasound Should be Scared! "ANOTHER" Killer Amp Under $129 Aiyima A08 Pro

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@cheapaudioman Год назад

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@maxwellj7985 Год назад

The A07 has two advantages, The dual opamp chip that can be upgraded , and Add 3.5mm AUX output to next active devices,to created 2.1 channel audio system

@Jason31256 Год назад

What do you think about using the Aiyima T9 as a preamp for this amp? Would it be a bad idea?

@HawkFest Год назад

Thanks man, subscribed! Yeaaa... Two small questions: 1- I'm looking for a tube preamp where I'd plug my phono preamp, DAC and whatnot. Is a tube preamp relevant with a solid state driver power amp such as the A08 Pro (or T9 Pro)? 2- How does it compare with the newest T9 Pro which has the same latest chip? _I was wondering about why they did two amps with similar specs, if not only for the "family looks" where the A08 Pro provisions a "receptacle" for their DAC - which probably has the USB in, it could be a reason_

@VtBound450 Год назад

As an over 60 coming back back to the hobby I truly appreciate all that you do! Have an amazing day!

@cheapaudioman Год назад

Thanks so much! You're going to have so much fun getting back into all of this

@greganderson1681 Год назад

Ditto.

@shanel4496 Год назад

Randy...so cool that you've reviewed A08PRO. I just noticed it this week scrolling through Aiyima products online. Thanks for the review. I've been extremely happy with my Aiyima A07 and T8 combo thanks to you channel. The T8 has gotten more than a couple second looks and questions from friends--and the wife really digs the tube on the T8. All smile when I fire up the A07/T8 combo. All your suggestions are really appreciated!

@cheapaudioman Год назад

Glad you like it. How long have you had it? I'm always curious about the longevity of these units. Wondering if they'd last as long as a more well known brand. I've never had any issue with any of mine, but just curious as to how long they'd last.

@shanel4496 Год назад

@@cheapaudioman Hey Randy. I’ve had the current set up least a year….medium to low usage. No issues so far.

@JamesCleveland1989 Год назад

I have the A07 and much prefer the sound. Might be due to LM4562 though, not sure. I found the A08Pro really flat sounding.

@thomascarden7549 Год назад

I purchased this and paired it with a pair of Klipsch RP500M speakers for my office conference room. Honestly I am stunned at the sound from the small system. Thanks for the great recommendations on both products.

@thelowprofile9767 Год назад

Any chance of testing with a subwoofer?

@djfalafel666 Год назад

@@thelowprofile9767 and above all the volume of the sub is controlled by the bass button of the eq, so if I stay at 0 db on the eq, my sub is really at a low level (even if it's full on the output of the sub)

@ericlo6370 Год назад

I owned the Aiyima A08 Pro for almost 3 weeks . I actually found the sound quality of Bluetooth is very very good when playing youtube music videos from my TV! Huge plus to me indeed!

@ericlo6370 Год назад

Great review Randy!!! Thanks for introducing Aiyima to me~

@jeffberwick Год назад

Nice review! Regarding the TPA3255 power spec, TI does most of its measurements at 51V rather than 48V. That's why they can claim 300W/ch at 10% THD into 4 Ohms. The 10% THD spec is shown to sell chips to certain manufacturers who need to put big numbers on their boxes at Best Buy. It does not mean that TI is trying to fool anyone. It's really a super clean 0.01% THD amplifier up to 100W into 8 Ohms if you want to spec it in a "hifi" way. That's why it sounds so nice in real applications. They show full THD vs power specs and curves in great detail on the datasheet.

@louise_8546 Год назад

The power supply shipped with the A08 Pro is 36V / 6.0A. Aiyima do sell power supplies (seen a newer 48V one on Aliexpress recently - 'Amplifier DC48V Power Adapter AC110V 220V To DC48V 7.5A Switching Power Supply Light Transformer For TPA3255 Sound Amplifier') but it had bad reviews saying it has a noisy fan (?). Pictures show the 48V model is also known as KS-350-48, if anyone wanted to source it elsewhere.

@elitespoon Год назад

The chart doesn't list the frequency so I'm not sure it's .01 THD @ 100W @20Hz. My guess would be rather than sweeping, they're listing the frequency that performs the best. Not bagging on Class D's, nor am I trying to compare $130 amp to a $1,000+ amp, just adding to your Best Buy comment. I'd still buy one for certain applications.

@jeffberwick Год назад

@@elitespoon see Texas Instruments TPA3255 datasheet page 10 for THD vs Frequency curves at various power levels (not necessarily achievable by this amp, but at least by the class-D chip itself). The THD+noise at 100W into 8 Ohms does cross over 0.01% above 2KHz or so and peaks at 0.06% at 6KHz. Still quite solid performance.

@SimplestUsername Год назад

@@jeffberwick You appear quite well researched reguarding this amp. Do you have a recommended PSU in mind to pair with this amp?

@ianpearson8976 Год назад

i owned a nad 3030e amp bought in 1989.i was told in the hifi shop this was the best to get.i had this set up with a philips cd player and wharfedale speakers.i never ever was happy with the sound from most of the sources i tried.the closest i got was with a rega 3 turtntable.i tried even changing speakers .then i stopped with sepearates alltogether perhaps in the early 2000s.everything got stored away.Then i saw your review of fosi audio bt20a.i can say honestly to my ears even through my pc using spotify and same wharedale speakers im happier with the sound than i ever was with the nad and other separates that were lauded.

@simonh9806 Год назад

Great review! It will probably work with the subwoofer even if you use the Aiyima pre amp. I tried a similar set up with my T9 that also has a variable 3,5 mm. The volume that you change from the pre amp will not only change the lever that goes to the speakers but also the variable output.

@MWorsa Год назад

Right? How wouldn’t changing the aux in not affect the aux out? Used to control my bedroom setup with a Qinpu A3 with 3.5mm aux out to subwoofers from variable RCA outputs from TV, seems lame if that’s the case.

@vannk73 Год назад

This is what I couldn't wrap my head around when Randy kept saying that. The T8 would be driving the input on the A08 Pro, so obviously that would affect ANY output on the A08.

@TonyAlvestad Год назад

Just found your channel and you answer so many of my newbie questions. Keep up the good work!

@sshimosawa Год назад

I bought this Aiyima 08 Pro after watching this video, and Jesus. Its just fantastic. The power generated from this tiny amp is unbelievable. I cannot believe the value vs. price on this one. Randy, you rule.

@CinemaDemocratica Год назад

I'm leaning toward the T9 Pro myself (not the original T9, which had some problems) but I'm still undecided between them. What's the voltage rating on your switching power supply -- are you using the stock one, or did you upgrade?

@TheTuckmon Год назад

I have to comment the Fosi audio gives my speakers which were very poor in the base area a new lease on life I no longer need the sub. Nice tight and controlled. I had no Idea that my speakers were capable of this. Very happy with the Fosi. It would be nice to get a more powerful power supply

@cheapaudioman Год назад

Thanks for sharing. that's awesome

@OOnti-dz4jd Год назад

Just got the Aiyima A08pro today paired with the Elac BS41 and using the stock 36v power supply. And wow!! Sounds absolutely incredible. The amp pumps out so much power I never go beyond 50% volume . The sound is rich, clear, great sound stage, and no distortion. Thanks Randy. Your recommendation is very appreciated. 16:58

@davdidit6 Год назад

You got me with the AO7 fitting right on top. That is just so cool.

@CharlesInserra Год назад

Just recently found your channel and loving your content. Keep up the great work

@Brian_Romska Год назад

Remember the pants brand from the 90s called skids? Good times…

@cheapaudioman Год назад

Awesome, thank you!

@sdrtcacgnrjrc Год назад

Great thumbnail. I love the design of this -- so nice to see something different ...

@cheapaudioman Год назад

Glad you like it!

@LoftyVisions Год назад

Loving this channel! It's getting a bit of a habit though. Recently grabbed a Rotel RX402 and JVC JL A1 turntable for me, and a T9 for my son 🥳

@mschl3318 Год назад

Hey I’d like to know how the A08 pro compares to the A07 just plain straight out of the box Do you have any insight on that ? Love to hear from you or any other who had both of them next to each other Best regards

@mike1agofastcoburn947 Год назад

My A08 I got back in January just produced the magic smoke today while listening at a moderate level. Gonna give the pro a try now.

@trauma50disaster1 Год назад

that sounds fun, you can make a habit of it, sending amazon/aimiya money for nearly burning your house down. be sure to unplug all that crap before you leave and go to bed, fire prevention and all, glhf

@bklynhubby Год назад

Hi Randy. FYI…This amp is selling at Walmart for $112.49 with a 36v power supply. Thanks.

@TheStarflight41 Год назад

Bass and treble controls are where it's at. Your room acoustics really require them.

@m4nc1n1 Год назад

I love my A300! I run it balanced to the DAC and in direct mode (I do not like the tone controls on it as well)

@AmbientWanderer Год назад

Thanks for the review, i;ve been waiting for this. the problem is, It's getting into that price bracket where you could get a better amp such as the SMSL DA9 for just 40 USD more...

@-MarkWinston- Год назад

This is way way way WAY WAY WAY better than the DA9 and the LA90

@AmbientWanderer Год назад

@@-MarkWinston- 🤣🤣

@aadastra Год назад

In what sense is the DA9 better in your opinion? Better clarity? More power? Features?

@z3r0w1ng Год назад

With the T8 seems like it would be a pretty sweet little setup.

@deplorabass1588 Год назад

I have the A08 Pro with the T8 and can confirm that it is sweet.

@Panslapper Год назад

Totally agree about TI chips, currently the best in my experience and Aiyima does a decent job with these.

@trauma50disaster1 Год назад

well there are also counterfit ones that when measured crap out at half the wattage

@zachmorgan2020 Год назад

@@trauma50disaster1 They measure correctly when you have the beefier power supply

@GSP-76 Год назад

If this had an optical in, it would be perfect.

@nesutoneko Год назад

Funny timing with your comments, I'm in in the process of modding my A07 and one of the things I'm doing is putting it in a wooden case.

@CADClicker Год назад

These little amps are such a godsend for desktop setups. I just don't have the room for a full 1u amp, and this one in particular sounds fantastic.

@johnboard7770 Год назад

Great video as always. Randy could you devote a segment to upgrading the power supply on a Class D amp and/or link to appropriate upgrades. It is hard to tell what works and what doesn’t when looking on Amazon for example. Thanks

@cheapaudioman Год назад

that's a rabbit hole I'm starting to dig into

@Durkhead Год назад

Can't you just use those laptop power supplies they sell at walmart?

@AtlantaJonny Год назад

Great video idea!

@D1N02 Год назад

@@Durkhead I've looked at laptop power supplies but usually those are 19 to 23 volts and less than 5 ampere, so not better than de stock supplies you get with the amps and probably worse.

@Durkhead Год назад

@@D1N02 I totally failed my electrician class but most say 10 amp 90 to 120 watts so do u have to have the higher volts ⚡️?

@D1N02 Год назад

Maybe switch power supplies between the both of them to see if it makes a difference? Any advice on power supplies to get for these variable voltage Class D amps. I understand a Linear power supply isn't betturrr for amps.

@davidtizzard3928 Год назад

I ordered one yesterday with 48v 12.5a power supply it’s coming tomorrow so I’m very excited.

@cheapaudioman Год назад

where did you get the power supply? that sounds like a beast

@RUMBLEGO1 Год назад

Thanks Randy and nice review! Was wondering...are the volume and tone controls smooth feeling or do they click positions? Think you said the Fosi's tone controls were smooth operators if remember correctly. Also wanted to add that i like the speaker binding post layout on the A08 better than on the A07. I could probably actually use my one set of nicer speaker cables that are terminated with spades. The A07 is a little cramped to use them unfortunately. Sounds amazing so hard to gripe....but griping anyway...hah!

@CinemaDemocratica Год назад

I'm steadily zero'ing in and as such I'm ready to ask what might be the big question: If you can amp-roll the A07, and if its max power input is the same as the A08 Pro, then why would a person pay more for the A08 Pro? Does it sound better somehow?

@ItalianCJM8232 Год назад

Just got my unit about 3 days ago. Sounds great. I like the look. I’m surprised by how warm it runs. My other class D mini amp stays much cooler. Hope this will be reliable despite the heat.

@michaelborza734 Год назад

Love the reviews and always looking forward to them. I'm wondering now if I should spend the $160 on the Sparkos Labs op-amps to upgrade the Aiyima A07 I just purchased having watched that review and this one? The $63 sale price for the A07 was nice.

@louise_8546 Год назад

Yay, this is the one I have! Treated myself to this and new Dali speakers for my birthday. Bought the A08 Pro in early September from Aliexpress - Amazon UK have it now (both are the official stores, afaik) for around the same price at the moment, and on Prime delivery. D'oh. The Aliexpress order came within 10 days to the UK, though. No clicking happening (which plagued early models of the T9), except when I turn it on (it's not the volume knob). Won't use Bluetooth much. The VU meter doesn't move much until you crank it up (though, it could be the Tube pre-amp - DAC set up I have in the chain?). Sounds lush, detailed and lovely to me!

@cheapaudioman Год назад

cool. the power is on the volume so that's probably the click when you turn it off. I forgot to mention it in the video. thanks for bringing that up

@littlegti84 Год назад

I do think it looks cool. Really wish it had a remote, but it is what is is. One question I had, wouldn't varying the input volume from the T9 to the T08 Pro vary the output from the Aux out? I am currently using a Wiim mini connected to an Aiyima A07 via a Schiit Modi 3, and I have my sub connected to the aux out on the A07. A07 volume set to about 75-80% and I control volume with the Wiim. The sub volume seems to be varying with the volume of the Wiim, or maybe I'm nuts (100% possible)

@cheapaudioman Год назад

the only way to control level from the A08pro is to control it via the volume. unless I'm missing something. but the variable voltage going into the a08pro will control the volume coming out of the speakers. the gain is fundamentally "fixed" on the A08 just like a power amp. so the volume will be controlled on the t9 but if the levels aren't changed on the a08 then the sub will stay at the same voltage and therefore the same level... unless I'm missing something

@earthhalienn1799 Год назад

Just got this! Sounds good ...bluetooth range sucks though(even larger 10dbi antenna didn't seem to help). They say 10m(33ft) in the manual but it starts cutting out before that range ...and that's without anything in the way! My earbuds have better range! I suppose this range is good enough if you are in an apartment living room or a bedroom (make sure to enable LDAC on your device) Good thing I don't care about the bluetooth after I add a WiiM pro ...which will be coming in a few days :) Finally bringing my ceiling speaker back to life!

@HoomanR17 Год назад

Randy, love these low cost amps, specially for me when I am "in between" amps. I'm wanting to recommend these to friends and family but many have a need for two RCA inputs(not necessarily one with Bluetooth and DAC).. Do you have any amps you like at the sub $100 range that have at least two inputs or have tried a transparent RCA switcher that you've liked? Would appreciate hearing you talk about this limitation of these amps when you do reviews.. how to add more inputs cleanly, stylistically , etc.

@bumbozambumbazebulon6738 Год назад

Thanks for yet another great review, Randy, Aiyima seems to be listening to you! @cheapaudioman could you please recommend or review a cheap and cheerful (as in US$200-350ish) CD player or CD transport with decent audio quality? I'm looking into buying 2nd hand BUT whenever I search a model number the results list a huge aftermarket of replacement parts, laser mechanisms etc. Worries me I should probably buy new and save the hassle but I'm finding hard to find good options under the US$1000 or even US$500 bracket 😭

@TheDarius1968 Год назад

Thanks for your friendly-to-the-consumer reviews, which show how you really want US to get our money's worth. I'm trying to put together a desktop audio system for fine listening at my PC. So far, I'm set on a pair of the Emotiva B1+. And, I've been contemplating - for my amplifier - either the Emotiva A2M or the Aiyima A07. And, now, your review of the Aiyima A08 Pro about it being "open" sounds appealing! As I"m someone that really cares about openness and the ability of my sound system to resolve fine details, am I getting what I pay for with the Emotiva A2M or does this Aiyima A08 Pro also compete with the Emotiva A2M like it does to NAD and Parasound?

@ChillToMusic87 Год назад

Don't ignore the giveaway! 👍🏼

@edwardjlarkin Год назад

I have a question. I'm currently using my old Denon AVR 2400 as the source for my living room speaker set up, which is a modest 2.1 set up that I'd like to upgrade at some point. Would the Fosi Audio TB10D or the Aiyima A08PRO be an upgrade in sound over the Denon. At the moment I am using a pair of Q Audio 3020 bookshelf speakers in the room, but might upgrade to some kind of tower speaker as an Xmas present. I also have my son's old AudioSource AMP100VS sitting in my basement that I could use. In any case, stick with the Denon, the AudioSource or try one of these amps?

@robibennobi3775 Год назад

I'm looking to pair an amp for my retro gaming setup. I got a pair of ascend cbm-170 se and looking at this a08 pro or the t9. I heard the tubes are bit iffy on the t9. Which would u recommend. Cheers for the excellent vids!

@mapgeek6 Год назад

I have a Dayton APA102BT that has the exact same Bluetooth behavior. It automatically connects whether or not you want it to, and not only that, it overrides any other input, regardless of whether or not you wanted it. Drives me crazy enough that I removed the Bluetooth antenna and I never use the feature anymore.

@przemysawbobnis1577 Месяц назад

Just like your car?

@subtleblows Год назад

Thanks, for the review. I agree that it looks much cooler than the other Class D amps. 😎 Any specific bookshelf speakers you would pair with these (around 200), without a sub? Thank you!

@dcuccia Год назад

Randy, great post, thank you. Any recommendations yet for a cost-effective power supply upgrade for this or the Fosi? Recall that you didn't like the noise characteristics of the first one you tried.

@cheapaudioman Год назад

still on the hunt for one

@Budgethifiamps Год назад

AIYIMA A07 have the lowest price ,Lightning Deal now

@sullyg714 Год назад

Do you think this amp or pre amp (I'm still new to this so not sure about all the terms) will be able to power the Jamo C 93ii speakers? On crutchfield it says they have impedanceof 6 ohms, sensitivity of 88 dB, and recommended amplifier power of 50-120 watts. However, I'm not too sure how watts and ohms pair with Amps and speakers without under or overpowering speakers. I'm also wondering if it would be compatible with the FiiO BTA30PRO DAC so that I may use my phone or or connect my laptop as a source. Thanks in advance.

@greganderson1681 Год назад

Yeh, I dunno. I’m still hangin with my A07, fed with goodness from my super versatile Douk Audio P1 tubular pre. The P1 sucks USB nectar from my PC and massages it with its own tone controls. For me, it’s an unbeatable combo. I will say, that Geshelli Labs DAC and that Tube Box S2 back there are making it hard for me to pay attention to this A08 Pro video. 🎃 Oh, and I’m loving the Douk Audio switcher. It’s downstairs directing amp traffic to our living room speakers. Thanks for reviewing that one!

@marineassassin9213 2 месяца назад

Just got one at the Zon for $85 4-11-24. Thanks for review!

@mylesm3853 Год назад

Thank you for your review. Do you think getting a 36v power supply for the Aiyima A07 is worth it ($32)?

@JoeKerr-28 Год назад

I'm considering pairing this with not a T8 for the notch in the top, but the Douk T4 tube Pre-amp for my turntable. The shell for both the AIYIMA T8 and Douk T4 are spec'd the same. Is there any reason not to do this? (Besides the color difference, which doesnt bother me)

@PikaSquish Год назад

Ive had the Aiyima T9 tube amp in my cart for a while should I get the A08 pro instead? I already have a modi magni schitt stack and a Xduoo tube amp but I want something for speakers

@christopherdotytheprofessi4245 Год назад

@cheapaudioman I wish this had a opti in because I'd love to use this for a 2.1 system for my tv in my bed room. Could you recommend a unit like this that does have a opti in?

@RJ_Chicago Год назад

Randy, can you use the higher watt A08 Pro power supply on the Fosi Audio TB10D? If so, what are the results? Thanks!

@aidansakiris945 Год назад

Can someone explain what he means by “if you need to change the sub volume, you need to do it on the A08”. Does this mean every time I change volume of my music, I need to be changing 2x knobs? So with this paired with a T8, the volume is controller by the T8?

@hardydson Год назад

Long time subscriber thanks for all the advice and (entertainment) where is the Puffin in the the que? Had my eye on it for awhile really interested in your take on it.

@johnfallen3909 Год назад

I just purchased my a08 pro. Truly blown away. First of all you should know that I have loads of hifi equipment most of which date back to the golden age of hifi. 9 amps, 2 receivers, 10 pair of speakers budget to expensive,, CD players, 8 pre amps, a load of Schiit and more. This little amp has completely blown me away! Bliuetooth is far better than you lead us to believe. I hooked a number of music sources through my Schiit and loved it all. Stick with this amp and avoid the T9, that unit is still too glichy.I use a Modi+ for those connections BTW, love the channel!!

@SimplestUsername Год назад

Have you tried out the T9 Pro yet? It addresses the main issues with the T9. I just want to know which sound signature you prefer between the two?

@johnfallen3909 Год назад

@@SimplestUsername Sorry, I just saw this. I have not Tried the T9 Pro. It was the first of these budget amps that drew my attention, but negative review still turn up with the T9 Upgrade and the T9 Pro. That made me leery of what may be a glitchy product. Some have great experiences but some do not. The A08 Pro on the other hand has fewer detractors and after auditioning that amp I am impressed to the point that I play this little system more than my other 5 that easily cost more than 10X the price.

@oldshovelhead Год назад

Probably off-topic for your video but no where else to turn for advice/assistance. Here goes; My current home theater setup consists of a higher-end 4k gaming PC which sends a/v to my Yamaha RXV-385 to my Samsung Tizen 4k TV all via HDMI. My question is this - what is the best way to get my Hitachi ht-67 into the mix? I currently have this turntable, and a Teac A-2300s running through a Marantz PM-57 and winding up at a set of cheapo Insignias (I know, hate to publicly admit that!). My home theater is using my trusty old Yamaha NS-A3500 speakers for FR/FL, powered Yamaha Sub, Yamaha R/R R/L, and Yamaha center (ya think I like Yamaha audio?). The home theater sounds great to me, to the extent that I can no longer tolerate the "analog" setup .... and my wife FORBIDS me to upgrade that system. Any suggestions? I'm more interested in getting the turntable to run through the PC without loosing my on-screen controls.

@jim010109 Год назад

Great review, keep up the good work.

@cheapaudioman Год назад

Much appreciated!

@terjes64 Год назад

I have old Bang And Olufsen Beolab 2 and Beolab 3 setup. As they are active, do you have any recomendations on a mini-preamp/ and or streamer with volume knob? I have used Hall music streamer. Its okay, but I hate having to go to the app for adjust the volume. ( I use the speakers for my homeoffice computer.)

@NosEL34 Год назад

I'm not in the market for a budget amp, but if I was going with something like this I wouldn't worry about trying to find a 48volt power supply. I think I'd just find a quiet 32 or maybe 36volt with 5 amps or better and live with the less watts. I would imagine trying to max these little suckers out power wise would bring lots of distortion. Set this amp at 2 or 3 o'clock on the dial and use a preamp or DAC to control it the rest of the way. That's just my dumbass opinion though..thinking out loud kinda thing

@st33Npuist Год назад

Quiet? My 2 x 24W German LED drivers are as silent as snowflakes in the air.

@NosEL34 Год назад

@@st33Npuist very nice

@Man_Ray78 Год назад

Getting again into amps and speakers today is a lot easier than last time, but a bit confused because of an overflow of Chinese cheap products, and I can't make a decision. I got the Cheap-Watch--Virus last year and bought about 20 watches, mostly well-made Chinese ''replicas''from Aliexpress, but now I need a new audio system and i am running into the same problem. I watched your other channel a lot and other channels to buy watches, and I am doing the same now with amps-dacs-speakers. I like what you are saying about AIYIMA A07 PRO, but it does not have an optical output. I am thinking about buying that, but what DAC should I buy with it that gets me to my goal? I have old Dali speakers, but really will be updating for music and movies on a budget.

@MrTgrewell Год назад

I think its super cool, love the VU

@TheBrigar Год назад

Thanks for the review! What speakers did you use for listening and for the AB eval?

@cheapaudioman Год назад

Wharfedale Denton 80th

@dadaoerv Год назад

Thank you for introducing this to us, this is a OEM product, can't find anything by searching aiyama in China. But I found sevral other brand with same feature and outlook.

@d-weezy3230 Год назад

I tried that same switcher and found that it muted performance on everything I plugged into it. Sent it back for that reason. In my opinion, that switch box won’t help with comparisons. I ordered a much more expensive switch and will find out this weekend if more money = better transparency. Is the A08Pro as good as the NAD or Parasound? Maybe when you put them both through that switch box.

@sweetandsour6521 Год назад

This paird with its pre amp with the single tube… do you think that’s the best electronic rig I can get with like 300$?

@joemassena8051 Год назад

What else would I need to get this up and running to listen to music with my iphone and spotify? I have speakers and all that but do I need to purchase a DAC also?

@brianmchugh6145 Год назад

Hey Cheap audio Man, love your channel. Question: I’m looking for a amp to play audio from my phone or a cd player. I’m considering buying the Dayton audio hta100bt, but you love the Aiyima A08pro. I was hoping to try out a tube amp. Which would you recommend. Thanks! Brian

@kpadalldotablet1009 Год назад

The A08 Pro also has aptX, aptXLL, aptX HD and HD LDAC! If you had to choose between the A08 Pro or the Douk H7 -- which would it be? (I noticed the H7 comes with only a 32V PSU instead of the A08 pro and A07 Pro 36V PSU:( ) Douk also charges $143.00 for the H7 with neither Bluetooth (not necessarily a bad thing) nor tone controls. Douk must be proud of the H7 to ask 143 for it when you can get the A08 for 112.00 today. Anyway, which would any of you chose -- the Douk H7 or the Aiyima 08 Pro?

@stewartnorton6386 Год назад

I recently saw your video about Aiyima T9 Vs Yamaha. I looked up T9 but it seems they are hard to get in the UK. I came across a product called a DOUK AUDIO ST-01 and it looks exactly the same as the T9. Could it be a rebranded T9 or just a copy ?

@Gembaification Год назад

Ok so I have classic NAD C326BEE amp, which is probably now worth $200. Should I buy AIYIMA or Fosil, save money and also some space :)? Is that what you are saying :D ?

@mingholi5896 Год назад

hi cheapaudioman I am currently looking for a non integrated amp for my wharfedale 12.0 as I possess a DAP that can act as an audio source, would the a8 pro be suitable for this or is there any other option within $200? thank you for your time!

@NoodlesNJ1 Год назад

You can hook up a powered subwoofer directly from the 3.5 mm Aux Out using the 3.5 mm to RCA cable adapter? Or did you have have to use your headphone adapter to the Sub, I'm confused.

@djfalafel666 Год назад

Yes , mini jack to RCA works but it is an output voltage of only 1volt

@Bboi3294 Год назад

Hey guys. Stupid question: why is the TPA3255 (600Wbstereo) having much more wattage output than TPA3250 (140W)? Does this mean TPA3250 is a power amplifier (and not an amplifier)? Also, would a device running TPA3250 go well with a 600W speaker setup?

@Parkerspice23 Год назад

I just bought a A07 pro and upgraded to 48v 5a is it normal for amp to runs warm even when not using or volume is turned town. It doesn’t shut off or anything? And sounds fine no static or hissing. Should I go back to stock PSU?

@merdith6 Год назад

I like mine sounds good on a dac without any tone controls so i can use the tone controls on the amp. The ldac on my samsung phone w amazon music sounds good too.

@McGeeeeesees Год назад

What’s a good similarly priced Toslink DAC to pair with this. Topping DX3 is a bit too expensive. Seems the T8 isn’t quite on-par with the sound of this amp, which is unfortunate because otherwise it’s exactly what I was looking for on-paper. Suggestions?

@b6s4shelter Год назад

Randy, what Preamp amp combo do you see here like a T8 DAC in the $500 vid and Fosi TB10D v2? I need a preamp/amp set up and usb for PC audio...

@cheapaudioman Год назад

That would work for sure.

@whocares0503 Год назад

I am using a Balanced Dac and even my speakers are Balanced. I would like a Balanced connection vs. RCA. This stops me from a lot of amps unfortunately...

@JoshFisher567 Год назад

There are some good cheap (price wise) amps out there like the Ayima A300 which has balanced and unbalanced inputs and a dedicated sub output., It is 45 bucks more (US) but has an internal power supply. Randy did a review on it about 6 to 7 months back, below is some info. AIYIMA A300 NE5532*4+QCC3034+TPA3255 Bluetooth5.0 300w*2 Power Amplifier Support aptx-hd 2.0/2.1 Channel Amp with Active Subwoofer Output for Passive Speakers

@whocares0503 Год назад

@@JoshFisher567 Thanks, I was looking at their amp line and missed this one with balanced connections. I am using my computer as a source going to an SMSL VMV D1 DAC by USB. From the dac it to goes to an Iluminous Audio technology balanced passive preamp, from there a Topping A90D, and Emotiva 4S active speakers. It's time to upgrade the speakers and Amp. I am torn between an like this or the SMSL version or going to 2 monoblocks. Probably way over kill for me needs. Thanks again for the information! It's appreciated!!

@t3dewys Год назад

Hey Randy, thanks for the review. I just got the Fosi yesterday. What DAC were you using with it? I’d like to match in form factor if possible.

@shipsahoy1793 Год назад

I think the DAC was the J2, but Idk for sure ..

@cheapaudioman Год назад

I was using the Geshelli Labs J2. You can get it in an aluminum case or wood. the Aluminum is smaller and may match up with the fosi better

@t3dewys Год назад

@@cheapaudioman I think I’ll start with my AQ Cobalt and see how that goes first. Thanks for the reply!!

@bodavis99 Год назад

How does this amp compare to the T9? Do the tubes on the T9 mellow the sound or is it just a gimmick?

@SaberOgden Год назад

Do you have a recommendation for a single unit with all of the features of the ao8 pro combined with the T8? And at least as good for around or less than the price of both of those purchased separately?

@abxaudiophiles Год назад

OK!!! I’m not buying anything else you review for at least a week!!! 😂😂 PS- here’s a cup of coffee bro! Great review and I agree, she looks super cool!!

@AndreasPetersson83 10 месяцев назад

Want something like this paired turntable and preamp. Though i would need a remote.

@sixoh_diesel5662 Год назад

Can you do a video on power supplies and which ones/where to get them from? Maybe how to know a good one from a bad one?

@Budgethifiamps Год назад

You can get the DC36V power adapter to AIYIMA

@sixoh_diesel5662 Год назад

@@Budgethifiamps Yeah I know this is tough because it depends on the device you're hooking up to. I've got the Fosi BT20A with TPA3116 and it looks like the PSU is just about right, I was wondering about maybe a better quality PSU, coming from the Computer system building background there are very different levels of quality when considering PSU's

@user-jt2qp9us8e Год назад

My A08 pro has Bluetooth issue with my Lenovo legion5i 2022 which supports Bluetooth 5.1. It always lag 2seconds when I play a video or music (I mean the first 2sec have no voice but the video is still going), which is very obvious while I watch RU-vid and it really ruin my using experience. This issue has never happend on my Boss soundlink mini2 or other no brand BT speaker. Does anyone has the same problem? By the way, it has no problems when I connect RCA but I don't like to connect a cable since it looks messy..

@customsignschatt 9 месяцев назад

Hi, Thanks for the great videos, I have a Yamaha rx-a780 avr, 95w per channel, hooked to Definitive Technology Pro Tower 400's 250w rms speakers with powered subs plus two other powered subs. Question, would the aiyima a08 or the upgraded a07 be a good fit, I had a Sony reciever that drove these speakers better than this new Yamaha.

@hindesite Год назад

These amps much be approaching, and likely exceeding, the rated current capabilities of these barrel connectors. Any indications of heat being generated in the power connector under continual high volume use?

@trauma50disaster1 Год назад

the best thing is theses things usually just go up in a puff of smoke and don't actually burn the house down

@MrBoogs29 Год назад

Hooked up the a08 pro to my polk atrium 5's and they sound great

@joelhernandez393 Год назад

Can you hook up a powered sub to this amp? I have one and don't know how I should connect it. The sub has LFE, line in, and other controls in the back.

@det0nator 3 месяца назад

I want to get back into my audiophile hobby. Aiyima products are thankfully in my price range. I'm considering a t8 with a08pro combo as my reentry into this hobby.

@goobfilmcast4239 Год назад

I have always been a fan of these "baby amps".

@DuaneMarchand Год назад

Does the AIYIMA A08 PRO have a remote? also how will this work with the AIYIMA T8? As the AIYIMA T8 comes with a remote.

@705johnnyboy Год назад

hey ,idea when listing the specs list them in captions and just be pointing at them etc ,..

@louise_8546 Год назад

You can't upgrade the opamps on this model - Amazon US Q&As from the manufacturer / seller confirm this (sorry for repeating myself, think YT thinks I was trying to add a URL and deleted my comment). The A08 Pro has sub out (though, I think you can do this with the A07?) and I quite like its quirky looks.

@cheapaudioman Год назад

me too

@donpettit7107 Год назад

I have had the T8 for almost a year. My only complaint is that the volume has to be at nearly 100% to be pushed into an amp. This has not been too much of a problem, as volume control can be done from whatever is feeding it…or in the amp itself. Now you are saying the amp cannot be easily adjusted?

@cheapaudioman Год назад

don, i'd set the volume on the T8 to about 3 o'clock and then play something and adjust the volume on the A08pro or A07 to as loud as you can possibly stand it and then leave the volume on the amp alone and control volume with the T8

@markparent3323 Год назад

Thanks guy, I thoroughly enjoy your channel and the content you produce from it. I am really interested in getting into the cheap audio hobby and you provide informative answers to questions I have not even thought about. You rock! (again) Thanks, M.

@beammeupscotty1955 Месяц назад

I bought two A07 Pros and an A3 pro preamp based upon your recommendations. Unfortunately, the A08s had a very bad buzz when no signal was present and even worse, the amps cut off the first 1/2 second or so of every piece of music. I sent the amps and preamp back and watched some more of your videos. in the end I decided to try two amps, the SMSL AL200 for my living room and the A08 with the T8 for my bedroom, the latter paired with your fav Sony speakers and the SMSL paired with BS5s. Both set ups are really great for the money but I particularly like the A08, which I listen to the most. I particularly like the way it handles the extreme dynamics of some of the music I listen to. No clipping, even when briefly putting out 95-98 db.