This Little Amp Has a SHOCKING Feature
116K views · Oct 12, 2025 · Autos & Vehicles
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@wal · 11 months ago (edited) · pinned
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@ellegendme · 11 months ago
More modern class d home amplifier reviews please.
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@less5406 · 11 months ago
That's nuts for a small shelf amp. If I didn't have a receiver this would be perfect in my office.
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@Stoneman1971 · 11 months ago
YES to the VU meters 👍
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@ChrisDIYerOklahoma · 11 months ago
What a great review of this new "Chi-Fi" amplifier. I have literally bought dozens of these things -- each time, they improve "something" and I fall for it (buying more, latest and greatest). This one is no exception. I JUST bought two Douk Audio A5 PRO amps with the 48v AC/DC adapter. These amps runs HOT...even at low volume. Plug in a 32v adapter -- barely warm. The Ampapa and A5 PRO have the same amplifier technology...and the same problem. BT streaming input won't allow the amplifier to go up to max volume. Many others that I own (Nobsound, Fosi, etc) will allow it. Kinda frustrating...sneaky Chinese secret engineering nonsense. Lastly, the glass top traps heat inside and will easily get lost (when you remove the sticker). There needs to be a better solution -- kinda cheap and gimmicky. Otherwise - these "newest" amplifiers crank nicely all the way up. GREAT CHANNEL -- keep up these reviews!
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@bthall7 · 11 months ago
TRS inputs are the reason why I would get this.
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@RallyRanchMotorsport · 11 months ago
Thumps up for including the power on/off thump
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@Geerladenlad · 11 months ago
It looks like a nice little desktop amp!👍
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@ivanbb6063 · 11 months ago
I really like the flex on the opening track!
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@dtimboggs · 11 months ago
12 volt trigger allows a external device to turn on the amplifer
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@Chris.Davies · 10 months ago
November '25 and it's In my cart at Douk for USD 153 - impossible to say no to! :)
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@MikeAnnunziato · 11 months ago
That was dope watching the analyzer do the frequency test 👌
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