Editorial Review

A favorite of audiophiles everywhere, the AudioSource Amp 100 two-channel power amplifier is built to deliver powerful music, pure and simple, with few extra controls to get in the way. Listeners can use the Amp 100 as an independent stereo amp (50 watts x 2 into 8 ohms) when used with a preamp, as a second zone amplifier in multi-room applications, or as a rear-channel amplifier in a 6.1- and 7.1-channel system. Combine the Amp 100 with an additional monoblock amp (the Amp 100 delivers 150 watts RMS of bridged power) and a preamp and listeners can independently 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 stereo inputs with automatic priority override (for connecting to a source such as a receiver, CD player, or preamplifier) or the auxiliary output for creating a multi-amp setup.Read more

Features

• 2-channel 100-watt (50 watts x 2) power amplifier (provides 150 watts RMS bridged mono power)
• Ideal for use as a second-zone amplifier or as a rear-channel amplifier in a 6.1- and 7.1-channel system
• Pair of stereo inputs with priority override; A/B speaker selector allows multi-room amplification
• Signal-sensing auto-on/off switching conserves power while simplifying setup
• Measures 16.5 by 2.9 by 9.25 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Reviews (5)

Perfect for retail space
I bought this item to use as a reciever to go with my XM satellite in a small retail space. It works exactly as I needed it to

Genius Product
The reason I bought this amp was similar to another customer - I wanted something to use with my iPod so I could hook up speakers of my choosing. I didn't want/need a big-bucks home theater receiver with all the gizmos. The amp works a treat, it is solidly built and very low profile - fits in a small cabinet. Interestingly enough, I had the exact same problem with the amp switching - you actually hear it switch over if you have any silent phases in a song playing on the iPod.....was bugging me till I read the other customer's review....simply changed the input from Line 1 to Line 2 - works a treat now.

Solid product!
I had the reported switching problem ("UPDATE: This device has one annoying defect ... a "clever" feature of switching inputs automatically when it senses no input on one of the two stereo inputs ... any stretch of silence will cause it to switch"). I called AudioSource and I have to give them credit. The problem is relatively easy to solve by using Input 2 instead of Input 1 if you're only using one input. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Proving once again that good things come in small packages, the JVC FS-Y1 audio/video system comes loaded with valuable features for the discerning music and movie fan. The system includes a pair of full-range speakers (18 watts x 2) with 3.19-inch cone drivers, giving listeners the means to enjoy high-quality stereo sound when playing CDs, CD-R/RWs, MP3s, and WMA files. At the same time, it also displays crisp DVD video--with DVD, DVD-R and DVD-RW, VCD, SVCD, and JPEG compatibility--making it a nice system for the living room, bedroom, and anywhere else you want to watchmovies. It even converts Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks into two-channel audio playback so listeners can enjoy high-end movie soundtracks (along with DVD-Audio discs) through the stereo speakers. The end result is immersive audio and video that almost, but not quite, re-creates the surround-sound theater experience (a process abetted by the 3D Phonic circuitry). Read more

Features

• Compact audio/video system with DVD/CD player, AM/FM tuner, and pair of stereo speakers
• Supports CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, DVD Video/Audio, DVD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, and JPEG formats
• Progressive scan for high-quality picture; 3D Phonic circuitry creates surround-like effect
• Component video, S-video, composite video, and optical digital audio outputs
• 36 watts total system power (18 watts x 2); 1-year warranty

Reviews (3)

Tons of features for the money
For the money, this has several great features. The sound really surprised me for such a small unit. If there is still not enough bass for you, there is a subwoofer output to plug into. It has aux. input to hook the TV to so you can watch the game or race with a little more than just the tiny TV speakers.
Great sound, beware of player noise
Sound quality is excellent, ton of features (plays almost every music format there is, not to mention DVDs), compact and aesthetically pleasing. However, the unit itself is very noisy during disc play. A loud high pitch whirring noise from the CD motor can be heard over low to medium volumes.You'd have to pretty much set to high volumes when playing music or movies if you want to drown out any of the noise coming from the CD unit. If you can live with the noise, this is a good buy, nothing else compares when it comes to the available features. But beware, the inability of the unit to control disc noise may be why it's so affordable.

Amazing little system
I have a large 100 watt stereo setup that consists of five JVC components and two pairs of speakers. I bought this system as something I could play easily when I wasn't doing "serious" listening.
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Features

• Installing is as simple as plugging INport Deluxe into a free USB port - all of the necessary drivers automatically load from there!
• Totally bypasses computer soundcards for the best possible results.
• Save time and money over complex, hard to use recording solutions without sacrificing

Features

• Features 6 line-level inputs and 2 preamp outputs
• Tape loop for outboard processors
• Volume, balance, and bass and treble controls
• 110 dB signal-to-noise ratio
• Less than 0.008 percent THD

Reviews (11)

Basic preamp with a decent sound
I'm using this preamp with an Adcom power amp and Sony SACD player mainly for music on my back porch with remote Polk outdoor speakers.This is not for critical listening--all I wanted was decent sound with minium fuss.The AudioSource does a good job for this setup and I'm very happy with the product.It doesn't have much in the way of features but that's okay with me.If I was depending on it for my main system, I would want a remote control.If that's unimportant to you, the price is right.

Quality Control?
I just received my AudioSource pre one/a preamp in the mail.Anxious, I hooked everything up (correctly) and immediately noticed noise coming from my speakers, which resembled speakers that had damaged voice coils.How could this be?I tried another set of speakers, and the same result occured.Not believing it could be the brand new preamp, I had one more card up my sleeve.I hooked up my Koss Pro4/AA's via a y-connector out of one set of preamp outs on the back of the AudioSource preamp.To make a long story longer, after finishing this review, I'm shipping this lemon back!BOO- AudioSource!P.S.- I reluctantly gave this item 1 star, but I guess that's where the scale starts!David Ramos,Tehachapi,California
Great value!
5 stars for value and sound quality. 1 star less for lack of headphone amp. You won't be disappointed with AudioSource Pre One/A unless your audio equipment is worth good car and you listen to music in soundproof chamber. If you do, take one star off my rating. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

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.Read more

Features

• 160-watt stereo amp (80 watts x 2) with switchable 200-watt mono option
• Line-in jacks connect to such sources as receivers, CD players, or preamplifiers
• Line-out/thru jacks for creating powerful multi-amp setup; requires preamp
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and total harmonic distortion of 0.04 percent
• Measures 16.5 x 2.38 x 11.62 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Reviews (7)

Excellent value and sound; one of the best deals in amps!
I have been an audiophile since I was a teen (over 20 years), having owned some truly high end amplifiers like Bryston, Audio Research, and currently in my main system, a McIntosh MC162.All phenomenal amps.I also happen to own an AudioSource AmpTwo and an AmpOne, both superb amps for the money.The only difference with the AmpTwo, is that it has left and right channel lit VU meters that measure watts output and 'headroom' in db units.Very cool indeed!Other than this, the AmpOne is identical to the AmpTwo.The AmpOne is set up in my home office connected to higher end equipment like Parasound and a Denon HDCD player.My speakers are the very venerable and respected bookshelf horn speakers, the JBL HLS-610, which is very well balanced and revealing of source material and equipment.And lastly, I run fairly expensive 'StraightWire' interconnect cables between my components.That said, I have been blown away by the quality and neutral sound of thisamplifier!The amp sounds detailed, accurate, warm, sweet, and powerful - attributes usually found in more expensive high end amplifiers as mentioned above, usually costing thousands of dollars!Quite an amazing feat for this solid little affordable AudioSource that satisfies even high demand audiophile ears like mine.Moreover, I have tested the AmpOne and AmpTwo while driving difficult power hungry loads, such as Magneplanar 4 ohm speakers, and they performed beyond my expectations.Kudos to AudioSource for providing one of the truly 'best bang for the buck' deals in stereo amplification out there!I highly, HIGHLY recommend this product.

VERY good amp for the money
very flat sounding. i'm tired of people comparing other amps and thinking they are better for one reason or another.. but thats consumer audio for you... the goal should be to have flat sound that is as true to the origional recording as possible. AudioSource Amp One/A - great value and quality!
I bought 2 AudioSource Amp One/A's and am running them as monoblocks to drive my front L/R speakers.The difference in sound quality over my Marantz SR-5300 (brand new) is quite stunning.The sound stage sounds much wider and deeper, and even the most delicate note can be clearly heard.I'm using the Marantz as a preamp to drive the AudioSource amps, BTW.With the AS's taking the load of the front speakers, the Marantz's dynamics and clarity have also improved dramatically with multi-channel recordings since it's now only handling the center and surround speakers.Read more

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Editorial Review

Ideal for quality stereo listening, for expanding your surround system from 5.1 to 6.1 or 7.1 channels to deliver the latest home theater surround formats, and for multiroom setups, Onkyo's M-282 stereo power amplifier makes a powerful and affordable system upgrade. The amp uses Onkyo's exclusive Wide Range Amplifier Technology and pumps 2 x 100 watts per channel RMS into 8 ohm speakers and 2 x 125 wpc into 6 ohms. (For dynamic power handling, you're looking at 2 x 140 watts into 8 ohms, 2 x 125 watts into 6 ohms.)Read more

Features

• You may be answering the siren call to assemble a separates system for audio or home theater
• You may be contemplating an awesome home computer audio section
• You may require power for the extra two channels in a 7.1 surround receiver or processor
• Whatever the case, the obvious choice is the Onkyo M-282 Power Amplifier
• 100 watts x 2 channels of 10Hz>100kHzfull-bandwidth power will be more than up to the stiffest audio challenge

Reviews (4)

AMPed system
I have been using this AMP for the better part of three years.It has never failed, overheated, or given an unsatisfactory performance.It looks sexy and performes like a pro.You will not be dissapointed; I'm not.

Onkyo
Onkyo is a relatively large japanese audio maker.
Good, But I am glad I did not buy anything cheaper
I was looking for a "cheap" amp to drive my 2nd zone "background" music speakers. My price point was around $200 and this unit has a good look to it, so it would fit in next to my more "up scale" B&K separates.
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Features

• This 10dB TV/VCR signal amplifier helps improve picture quality & restore signal loss
• 50 MHz to 900 MHz, 115 volts AC with 75 ohm in/output connectors
• UL approved

Reviews (2)

good enough
This amplifier does not work as well as the one it replaces but for the money is completely satisfactory

DEFECTIVE
This gadget did not make any change to the signal whether it was switched on or off. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Ideal for audiophiles who like to build their systems piece by piece, the Teac TR-670 offers precise, high-end AM/FM tuning so you can enjoy your favorite programs static-free. The tuner is equipped with such features as direct-access tuning to the station frequencies or the 60 memory presets, manual or auto tuning for easy programming, and a multifunction fluorescent display that shows the station info clearly. Among the 60 presets are 30 AM and 30 FM channels, which should cover virtually the entire radio dial in all but the busiest markets. Plus, the tuner offers a digital clock with a 90-minute sleep timer function (in 10-minute increments)--a perfect fit for nappers. And should the power go down, the tuner's preset memory backup keeps all the information current so you don't have to reprogram it later.Read more

Features

• Quartz PLL-synthesized digital AM/FM tuner with direct access tuning
• Manual or auto tuning for the 60 memory presets (30 FM and 30 AM)
• Digital clock with 90-minute sleep timer in 10-minute increments
• Multifunction fluorescent display; includes remote control
• Measures 17.13 by 3.46 by 11.3 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 8.38 pounds

Reviews (2)

Fills a market niche for an affordable, user-friendly tuner
Per comments in the other review on this tuner, no, the tuner market hasn't disappeared, it's just fragmemented.The trend towards home theater has really hit the stereo component market, pretty much killing the low and middle end sections of it (the high end audio market is still going strong, with plenty of tuners in the $500+ range available).
Good tuner, decent price
My old tuner recently gave up the ghost, so I got the Teac R670. Can't argue with the price, and it works pretty well. AM and FM reception are both pretty decent, although FM is not nearly as good as my Tivoli Model Two radio. AM is much better than the Tivoli.
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Editorial Review

The Amp 5.3 stereo power amplifier from AudioSource is a very powerful and flexible addition to your home theater. You can use this monoblock amplifier by itself, or combine it with a series of Amp 5.3 units to power an entire home theater and drive speakers throughout your home. Read more

Features

• 250 watts per channel stereo output
• Expandable and modular to suit your changing home theater needs
• Phase and low-cut controls improve sound
• Toroidal power transformer provides big sound with minimal magnetic distortion
• Total harmonic distortion of less than 0.10%

Reviews (1)

Good value for a component system
I bought two of these to power my Bose 901 Series VI speakers. The pre-amp is also an Audiosource item. Although these amps are rated the same as the Kenwood system they replace, the sound is cleaner and much louder than before. They are, however, absent of a few features many have come to expect from audio products of late, including headphone jacks (each amp has one 1/4" mono headphone jack) remote control, and surround sound.
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Editorial Review

The Amp 5.1 stereo power amplifier from AudioSource is a powerful and flexible addition to your home theater. You can use this monoblock amplifier by itself, or combine it with a series of Amp 5.1 units to power an entire home theater and drive speakers throughout your home. Read more

Features

• 100 watts per channel stereo output
• Expandable and modular to suit your changing home theater needs
• Phase and low-cut controls improve sound
• Toroidal power transformer provides big sound with minimal magnetic distortion
• Total harmonic distortion of less than 0.10%

Reviews (3)

Perfect Amp for my center channel
This Amp did not disappoint! Our main Dolby 5.1 audio system has one big drawback: the speakers are all mounted in the downstairs ceiling and my daughter's room is right above them so I can' run them after 7:00pm when she goes to sleep. Problem is, without a true center channel running, my wife and often have trouble picking up dialog from the weak built-in speakers of our 61" JVC HDTV.
Nice small, versatile amp.
I use pairs of these in my conference rooms.They provide pleny of power, are small, support both balanced and unbalanced inputs, and the auto-power feature means I don't even have to touch them; when the audio source is turned off so do all the amps.
good value
AudioSource is well known for providing good value for the price and they don't dissapoint with their 5-series amps. There's nothing in its price-range that has similar quality.Read more

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Features

• POWER ACOUSTIK 3000 W CLASS D AMP

Reviews (1)

Awesome Amp
This is an awesome amp with more power than a person would know what to do with, you better have a/some subs that will handle a lot of power in a big enough enclosure, or you will blow them, guaranteed! No complaints at all, best price (better than any on ebay too) and great product, Thanks Amazon! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Juice up your car stereo with high, clean, and efficient power using Sony's XM-2200GTX Xplod model 2-channel automotive power amplifier. Simple to install and configure, the class A/B amp is capable of driving 200 reliable watts per channel RMS (continuous) into 4-ohm speakers (400 watts peak), or up to 600 wpc peak into 2-ohm speakers. Alternately, you can use it as a bridged, monaural amp for a road-rattling 1,200 watts per channel--buy one for every speaker in your system.Read more

Features

• 1200 watts max power
• 200 watts x 2 RMS into 4 ohms
• 500 watts x 1 RMS into 4 ohms
• Built-in variable LPF (low-pass filter) and bass-boost circuit (up to +10 dB at 40 Hz)
• Measures 15.75 x 2.25 x 10.9 inches (W x H x D)

Reviews (1)

This amp
I got this amp powering 2 1300W sony x-plod turbo subs with a 300 watt JVC receiver and I just got two tickets for loud music. LOL That should explain everything. The amp sounds great especially if you know how to hook up sounds. I got it hooked up weird but it sound betterlike that. Trust me turn all the bass down from the receiver and let the amp talk. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Both powerful and versatile, the AudioSource Amp 300 high-current stereo power amplifier offers 150 watts RMS per channel x 2 or, in bridged mono mode, up to an amazing 470 watts x 1 (into 8-ohm speakers in both cases). Now you can scale your listening to match your budget: use either 1 amplifier or 2 for stereo sound or 5 or more in concert for full-blown home-theater excitement--perfect for your DVDs, multichannel DTV broadcasts, or high-resolution audio formats like DVD-Audio and SACD.Read more

Features

• 150 watts RMS x 2 (into 8 ohms); 470 watts RMS x 1 (into 8 ohms) with bridged mono use
• A/B speaker selector allows multi-room amplification; uses low-distortion toroidal power supply
• Signal-sensing auto-on/off and 12-volt trigger ports (in and out) for custom configuration
• High- and low-level inputs for maximum flexibility
• Measures 16.5 x 5.3 x 14 inches (W x H x D)

Features

• Line 6 guitar amp models and effects for your computer
• Multi-track recording with mixing and editing
• InstantDrummer virtual drum machine
• 20 classic amps and tons of killer effects
• USB hardware with computer software

Reviews (2)

it rocks, then it rocks some more!
dudes! this has got to be the most awesome way to rock outand get a killer bang for your buck.
Very good, but beware of installation
This Guitarport-Rifftracker setup is a really elegant piece of work. The Guitarport element lets the guitarist emulate a near infinite number of sounds produced by pre-amps and some of the most popular guitar amps and cabinets produced over the last 50 or so years, not to mention the tweaking you can achieve with the virtual preamp and effect settings.The Rifftracker element of the package offers basically a full service recording studio that ties into the Guitarport applications.You can even do rhythm tracks with simulated percussion.The integration of both halves of this package is one of its strong points, as anyone who has tried to mix and match recording sofware with another application that does what Guitarport does can attest.
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Editorial Review

Affordability and high, clean power are hallmarks of Sony's Xplod series XM-2100GTX 2-channel automotive power amplifier. Compact in size and easy to install, the class A/B amp is capable of driving 100 reliable watts per channel RMS (continuous) into 4-ohm speakers (125 watts peak), or up to 275 wpc peak into 2-ohm speakers. Alternately, you can use it as a bridged, monaural amp for a rocking 550 watts per channel--buy one for every speaker in your system.Read more

Features

• 2- or 1-channel class A/B car audio amplifier
• Maximum power output 100 watts RMS (200 watts peak) x 2 into 4-ohm speakers; can be bridged for use as a 550-watt monaural amplifier
• Pulse/MOSFET power supply; accepts line-level or speaker-level inputs; offers stereo line-level throughput for additional amps
• Built-in variable LPF (low-pass filter) and bass-boost circuit (up to +10 dB at 40 Hz)
• Measures 12.1 x 2.25 x 7.9 inches (W x H x D)

Features

• Dual RCA and 1/4" inputs
• Separate volume control for each channel
• A/B speaker selector
• Stereo or bridged power into 4 or 8 ohms with stereo/mono switch
• Dual illuminated voltage meters

Editorial Review

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.Read more

Features

• 160-watt stereo amp (80 watts x 2) with switchable 200-watt mono option
• Line-in jacks connect to such sources as receivers, CD players, or preamplifiers
• Line-out/thru jacks for creating powerful multi-amp setup; requires preamp
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and total harmonic distortion of 0.04 percent
• Measures 16.5 x 2.38 x 11.62 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Features

• MODEL- R1250MC VENDOR- RUSSOUND FEATURES- Audio Amplifier- Black The Russound R1250MC is a 12-channel power amplifier ideal for use as the main amplifier in home theater and distributed audio systems. The 12 channels are arranged in pairs to provide amplification for six stereo zones. The R1250MC provides an array of useful features such as bridged mono operation, independent zone triggering, bu

Features

• Dual RCA and 1/4" inputs
• Separate volume control for each channel
• A/B speaker selector
• Stereo or bridged power into 4 or 8 ohms with stereo/mono switch
• Dual illuminated voltage meters

Editorial Review

Designed specifically to power the ButtKicker LFE and Concert--the "silent subwoofers" that simulate the feeling of heavy bass through your furniture without the excessive volume--the BKA1000-4 amplifier offers an easy and affordable way to install the shakers. Simply connect one end of an RCA cable to your processor's subwoofer out and the other into the amp, and then run 12-gauge speaker wire from the amp to the ButtKicker. That's all there is to it, with no preamp required. The amp is powerful enough at 2,100 watts into 2 ohms to run as many as four ButtKicker LFEs used in individual home theater seats, or two units wired in parallel (1,050 watts x 2). The multi-unit setup also makes the BKA 1000-4 more cost effective than other solutions, as listeners don't need to power each ButtKicker separately. And because it's 120 to 240 volts (switchable), the amp works in countries around the world.Read more

Features

• Robust 2,100-watt amplifier for powering the ButtKicker LFE and Concert
• Powers up to 4 ButtKicker furniture-shaking "silent subwoofers" (2,100 watts into 2 ohms)
• Low cutoff (25 Hz switchable) and variable high cutoff (40 to 160 Hz) filters
• RCA and 1/4-inch inputs ensure easy connection to subwoofer (no preamp required)
• 5-way binding post output; measures 12 by 4.37 by 11 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty