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Editorial Review: Product Description: Power Amplifier for home stereo systems (Requires use of a Pre-Amp) Amazon.com Product Description: Not everyone wants or needs a single feature-loaded surround receiver, which is where the AudioSource Amp One/A 160-watt stereo amplifier comes into play. A favorite of audiophiles everywhere, the device is built to deliver powerful music, pure and simple, with few gratuitous extra controls to get in the way. Listeners can use the Amp One/A as an independent stereo amp (80 watts x 2) when used with a preamp, or as an adjunct amp for a low-powered surround receiver with preamp outputs (it delivers 200 watts of mono power). Combine the Amp One/A with an additional monoblock amp and a preamp and listeners can powerfully drive two front left/right speakers or two rear speakers, further clarifying each channel to create dynamic, high-end sound. To connect additional components to the amp, use the included line-in jacks (for connecting to a source such as a receiver, CD player, or preamplifier) or the line-out/thru jacks (for creating a multi-amp setup). It's also simple to switch between stereo and mono modes thanks to the bridging switch. The amp features a precise frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and total harmonic distortion of less than 0.04 percent--barely enough to register to the human ear. It also boasts color-coded five-way binding posts that make it easy to hook up stereo speakers. And at 16.5 by 2.38 by 11.62 inches (W x H x D), the device should fit comfortably in most rack mount or home entertainment setups. In addition, the Amp One/A is covered by a two-year warranty on parts and labor. What's in the Box Amp One/A amplifier, user's manual. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A Bit Too Much for Home Theater SystemFirst, there is nothing wrong with this amp. However, with today's speaker design, it is a bit much for the discreet seven channel home theater system unless you are trying to outfit it for a gymnasium sized room. I bought three of these because the price was right, and they work fine, but at the settings I'm using, at one quarter power, it's like putting a Hemi 427 V8 in a Volkswagen Beetle. The 100 watt version @ 50 watts per channel would have done fine. I also purchased the 100 watt version ... Read More Rating:  - excellent amp for the money! I have looked for a while for a affordable mono amp that was not short on power. This amp provided the solution through it's bridging switch. The stereo mode is 80 watts per channel. This amp has 200 watts at 8 ohms bridged this allowed me to put a effective amp for my sixth and rear speaker. I am running kef iq's speakers and they demand good clean power and if you don't put enough power into them you can clip them. Clipping occurs when you turn up a speaker and the amp cannot provide the power ... Read More Rating: - Well worth itThis is actually a review for the AmpOne (not the /A version). This one is the same specs, except it has output meters (and x10 sensitivity), dual switchable speaker outs, and a soft-clip circuit. I have been very impressed. I picked mine up off of Craigslist. I had to replace the meter lights and re-epoxy the meter scales in place in the meters. Otherwise, the build quality was very nice. Heavy toroidal transformer and discrete output transistors. It runs cool to the touch, amd ... Read More Rating: - A good reason to forgo higher end ampsThese work great in bridged (mono) mode. I ran three across the front of my home theaters in mono mode (one for each of my three front speakers). They did great. However, you do have to manually power each one up and down with the button on the front. Not a huge deal, but it adds to the steps one must take. I took them out of my theater, only b/c my receiver does a good job by itself and I did not have room for any more plugs in a new (old) house we bought. Rating:  - DisapointingWe purchased this amplifier to drive a 5-ohm load based on the manufacturers claim of a low impedance 4-ohm capability. The unit arrived dead out of the box. Amazon promptly credited us and provided a return label. We purchased an identical amplifier locally because of time constraints. When connected to the 5-ohm load it worked but got extremely hot and we shut it down. We double checked the ohm load and it was 5-ohms. We returned the amp and purchased a completely different amp in slightly higher price ... Read More |
