Crazy $99 Preamp Does it All! Arylic BP50 Review

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2:19 Arylic BP50
4:06 Remote
6:07 Internal DAC
7:10 Let's Hook it Up
8:29 Set up and App
10:08 VS the SMSL SU1 DAC
11:42 Phono Preamp
12:33 Final Thoughts

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[cheapaudioman]

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[SyzygyNoon]

Thank you so much for reviewing this, Randy. I bought one for $80 long before Prime Deal Days, so I assume this thing will be on sale frequently. I got it without having a use for it, but like you said, it’s kind of a catch-all device that is handy to have around. You never know when it could service a need. I also have a Fosi BT20A that is unused, so I think they’d be good friends down the road. I really appreciate that you didn’t just phone in your take on this device. Considering its versatility (great dorm room AIO) and the remote, PLUS a thoughtfully designed app, I really feel like this could cost more. It’s like a landlord who doesn’t know they could be charging twice as much, but you never bring it up.
BTW, their tech/rep folks have been surprisingly responsive. Big props for that.
Finally, during your sponsor segment, there was a moment where you were giving off Bill Pullman vibes during his speech toward the end of Independence Day. _”We’re going to live on. We’re going to survive. We’re going to enjoy quality bluetooth speakers!”_

[francescotenti]

Nice and honest review of this product. This might be the solution to connect a TV with only an HDMI output to a vintage receiver in a basement. I tried all kind of HDMI/ARC to analog converters with no results, just humming and no sound, I switched receivers with the same results. I'll wait for a sale and get it. Thank you.

[ginom]

Great Review Randy!!! Video resolution looks Amazing! 👍👍👍

[jmbakr]

Thanks for the review, Randy! I bought a BP50 about a month ago and it has been serving me well. For my use case, I needed something that would allow me to connect my work Macbook and my personal gaming PC to my system. I really wanted a preamp that could handle multiple digital inputs, and had a sub-out. Bluetooth RX/TX is a bonus that I didn't realize I needed, but it sure comes in handy when I don't have to keep swapping my BT connection between computers. My desk setup consists of the BP50, a Fosi V3 powering a pair of KEF HTS3001SE speakers and the matching HTB2 sub. My home office has never sounded so nice!

I do notice the popping issue if the system has been running for a bit and I flip the power switch. My workaround is to put in standby first if I need to power cycle (sometimes my Mac doesn't want to recognize the USB connection). Either hit the power button on the remote or push and hold the volume dial and the STBY indicator will turn red. Then flip the switch. Not as easy or convenient, but it works, and NO pops.

[briannelson]

What up Cheap....thanks for this review. I need to build a cheap set up for my garage shop. It's far too hot during the summer here in AZ, but the weather is breaking, Finally!! and it's time to get the shop in order. I think this fits the bill. Dig it! Thanks! The word you were looking for it: Paquito, as in "muy paquito Senior" (very small or little Sir).

[VirusForPrez]

200k subscribers ! Good Job Cheap Audio man 👈

[robertdouglas]

Cool, I always end up mixing new tech with old, surprising what you come up with when you have to, Thanks again for cool option ideas!

[eddents]

Thanks CAM! I struggled to find a media console cabinet to fit all our AV gear, including the center channel speaker. Most cabinets are simply not deep enough for full scale AV receivers. It took mods to make a Wayfair cabinet work. This Arylic unit could help bring an old Denon UD-M30 CD Receiver in the closet back to life!

[HiFiMods]

Thx Randy! Here's a new budget TV DAC killer - SMSL PS100 for just $30! Has HDMI ARC, SPDIF, COAX, USB-C, Blutooth inputs and SE RCAs for output. Uses the same Sabre ES9023 DAC chip, but people have reviewed it pretty well so far. I'm ordering mine today, just released in August this year. From what I hear it supports adjusting volume through HDMI ARC on it, must have some preamp functionality than, no remote though. I'm planning to pair it with SMSL AO100 AMP for $78 (used from Amazon) that has a remote as well and enough power to drive 2 passive speakers for a TV, also has subwoofer outputs and uses an Infineon Power amp chip! Pretty excited, this would be a perfect TV DAC for cheapaudioman to review ;)

[HenriVerhage-tflb]

I have the BP50 for about a month now. For the money it is a great device. I like the multiple connection options. Despite a little pop every now and then when switching on/off or changing inputs it works flawlessly with a good sound quality.
If you're looking for a small pre-amp with enough options I definitely reccoment the BP50

[zardoz]

Got one for 78 bucks a couple weeks ago. I like it.

[mikecampbell]

I do hate seeing you getting blown up at the beginning of the videos, but it is a pretty cool effect.

[kdesignstudios]

What about as just a pre-amp? Gishelli DAC to the BP50 to a Schiit Vidar? There aren't many cheap preamps.🤔

[chrishill]

I'm really looking forward to hearing the review for those Arendal speakers, I wonder how they compare to the Buchardt you reviewed.

[simoSLJ]

Will you review the new SMSL AO300 ?
Looks like a great cheap all in one!

[blackonebird]

I like the review on this device, (question) can you do a shootout comparison with similar products, slightly above and slightly below for a side by side comparison. I'm making a shopping list for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and a couple of Cheapaudioman shootouts would definitely be appreciated by myself and I think many of your followers. I'll be watching for more like this one. It's one of the items on my list, I passed on it during the last sale, still looking at other options, your reviews helped me a lot. Most other YouTube videos are for high end equipment only, which is fine and I watch them also, but most of the time, what they are reviewing is out of my and many of my friends budget. And one more request, can you suggest a 2.0 or 2.1 system for about $300 that sounds okay, and maybe a better system for $500, or just under $1000 with different components to pick from. Just a request. Thanks again for all you do.

[annebokma]

I really would love to see 4 in and one out hdmi ports on a stereo pre amplifier. I dont have space for surround but have too few ports on my tv as is already

[Porco]

Great review Randy, as always 🤘 I was getting a bit hyped when this product started popping up, but it just does too much. I really want something with a acceptable DAC, 1-2 RCA inputs, optical in and with the footprint of a Fosi Audio Class D amp... closest to that is the Wiim Pro I guess 😅

[cardamoncommon]

If you have a Hisense TV, HDMI to optical out is a lifesaver. The TV suffers from a “tinny” issue when you optical out in stereo/PCM. Plus, only options I know of like this with HDMI for stereo are the Blusound node and McIntosh with D2 add on.