The Best Speaker Amps under $500
31K views · Aug 23, 2024 · Science & Technology
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@Purrito_o7 · 2 years ago
We need a puppy review. Four on the floor? Decent woofer?
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@coastalvideotransfer · 2 years ago (edited)
Emotiva all the way, also got Cambridge Audio axa35 which is well regarded as well
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@bigdan2828ify · 2 years ago
You are missing the Denon PMA600NE..... have had mine for several years now and still very happy with
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@middleearthltd · 2 years ago
NAD 316BEE $399 a value purchase to be sure<br>Continuous power is a conservative 40 watts, and dynamic power (more important for music listening) is impressively more than 100 watts and .03 THD at all levels<br>Class A/B with MM phono but no pre or line out<br>Classic
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@geoffwalmsley3066 · 2 years ago
Got the yamaha as701 running 5hrough a benchmark dac, tannoy speakers,paradgim sub, superb sound and masses of power.
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@welderfixer · 2 years ago
A new Pom! So cute!! Kiddos must be so happy. <br>All the best, Kevin
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@heartlikeasky · 2 years ago
Have a Yamaha AS-301 hooked up to a pair of Dali Spektor 2 speakers with a little tweaking on the bass/treble/loudness. and the sound is amazing with clarity on the mid-ranges and a relatively deep bass (without needing to hook up a subwoofer). On some tracks there is a little bit of sybalance but with a small re-adjustment to the treble, it can be minimised. All in all an excellent pairing - imo.
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@ianyates7742 · 2 years ago
I have the Yamaha s500 very happy with it good bas response natural mid and a clear top end it was below £500 it’s well Worth a listen to ❤
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@awwboo88 · 2 years ago
I got the ta-1 from when u first recommend it. Don't forget ta1 comes with a remote. I got it cause I wanted to future proof my system. Hooked it to the geshelli labs j2 v1 thru a wiim mini. Man can't be any happier
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@Simon_Hawkshaw · 2 years ago
I got my TA1 on your recommendation and am still loving it. I was a bit tweaked by the TA2, but resisted the urge. Great review and recommendations. Thank you for your perspectives and for sharing them with us all.
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@stevezeidman7224 · 2 years ago (edited)
Nice job, Randy. Always fun. My daughter loves her As-301. I did get the open box special, $299.
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@andimonio · 2 years ago
I got the Yamaha A301 powering the ELAC Uni-Fi 1.0, everything second hand $200 USD for the Amp and $190 for the speakers. They sound great, was a little afraid the A301 wouldn't be able to drive the ELAC's but it has no problem. Music gets distorted about 70% volume knob, but the loudness control is great to get that punch without any distortion. This my first "reference" setup hope to enjoy it for a couple of years before upgrading. Thank you for everything randy, wanting to get into the hobby for years but never knew how until i found your channel.
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