Best Speaker Amps Under $500 from Cheapest to Most Expensive

[FootballFinn]

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[shanegahan]

Those stick-it memos are great for writing down a schiit list...

[kevinbehnke]

I use an Aiyima A07 max with a 48V 5A power supply on my patio setup. Use a wiim pro as a source pumping some Jamo I/O 4 speakers (4 Ohm). Amp does get a bit warm but sounds solid on those little speakers! Love it!

[-jdboy-]

You've gotten me back into home audio after several years. I just ordered the Emotive A2M, couldn't pass it up for $219. I can't wait to check it out.

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[bobtowncarguy]

This video couldn't have come at a better time. I was just talking to a friend of mine an hour ago about neediness needing dedicated power amps for my 4 ohm speakers.

[Festivenutz]

Just bought an Emotiva A2M and WIIM Pro Plus for the bedroom paired with Elac UniFi 5.2 speakers. I pretty much bought all these components based on your reviews of each. (I have an Emotive TA2 on another system so I am familiar with their sound). I had tried using an Aiyima A07 with these speakers and was quite underwhelmed. The sound was quite thin and sterile with little bass. The A2M is a night and day difference. The entire sound stage opened up and the bottom end came alive and it all seemed effortless whereas with the A07 it sounded dynamically constrained. Then after I ran the room correction on the WIIM the bass really came alive. For the money I think the A2M is a fantastic bargain. If they added one more set of analog inputs it would be perfect.

[purrito]

Fosi V3 monoblocks come out next week. $220 a pair with separate 5V power supplies. Highly recommend you add them to your list. (Avoid the single 10A supply if you're trying to power 2 amps, it causes problems)

[ishonk]

I'd throw into the ring as high-quality product the VTV Amplifier with Hypex NC122MP module (just under $500). Also available with 250W or 500W for a higher price.
The Hypex NC modules have convinced me. For my ear they're enough as long as I want a neutral amp. And if I want tubey sound I put a tube preamp into the chain.

[michaelowens]

I have 2 TB10D's one in my garage music room 10x28 foot, Flurance RT81, and Klipsch KG'4s and a PJ MIAOLAI SA 1000 tube pre-amp and A Marantz ST 400 turner. The pre-amp brought my KG 4's to life, and gave me 4 analog inputs. The other one is in my office and has been turned on non stop for a year. Moukey Baby 3 way speakers.

[trudimcleod]

There is the newer Aiyima A70 that delivers up to 200 WPC at 4 ohms. It is not bridgeable but has XLR inputs, subwoofer outputs and trigger. Total prize with power supply: 240.

[ramondelgado]

Love these best of/under XXX dollars videos with lots of models to discuss. More of these please! Surprised you did not mention the Fosi TB10D. Great little workhorse w/ NO BT, a power switch on the front, tone controls (that are actually really good/useful) and the TPA-3255. And it's super inexpensive. I've recommended it to a bunch of my buddies and all good reviews. Keep up the great work, Randy!

[peterowings]

Why would anyone buy these if you can go to Crutchfield and get good integrated amps for under $500? Cambridge AXA35 @ $349, Yamaha A-S301 @ $350 and the NAD C316BEE @ $399. These are proper amps that actually meet and beat their specs. I just don't get the appeal of these amps.

[markgriffiths]

Wharfedale Evo 4.1s plugged into Rotel a11 Tribute power section are floored by HiVi 2.2as plugged into Aiyima A07 Maxs in monobloc mode (with LM4562 opamps) using the Rotel as the pre-amp.

[hendrikkotze]

I love this channel so much. I've learned tons about HiFi and its by far my favourite. Keep up the good work.

Im in South Africa so products are limited but ive managed to get myself a WiiM Pro and SMSL SU-1. It feeds my NAD receiver and preouts to my rotel RB 980bx power amp. That feeds my B&W 606s2 speakers. It sounds nuts

[james-nzdo]

A much-needed review Mr. Cheapo. Those Emotiva's are the schiit!!

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[joelcarson]

I have the TB10D. It's done some testing and participating in various audio shenanigans here at the undisclosed location. Worth every penny.

[jackedup]

This video further proves I live in a simulation because I have just watched (as in yesterday) your 2023 "best amps" video and approximately every video you have ever made on Fosi and Aiyima because I am currently putting together a somewhat budget "hi-fi" 2.1 system in my garage and I am trying to narrow down amps and possibly a source that is not bluetooth. I watched your "cables" video and bought quite literally everything you recommendend in the "cheap" category (Furman, amazon basics RCA, 12 g speaker wire, etc.)

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