Cheap Amp Destroys Most “Audiophile Amps”?! (silly clickbait title)

The Best $89 Audiophile Amplifier On The Planet?
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A while back, I checked out some budget-friendly desktop amps, wondering if any could earn the New Record Day stamp of approval. Most sounded decent but had a forward, aggressive soundstage that didn't quite sit right with me. But then… I tried the **Douk Audio A5**.
This little Class D amp packs a punch-up to *300W per channel* (depending on the power supply), with a built-in **high-pass filter**, **op-amp rolling**, and a clean, engaging sound. But is it perfect? Not quite. Those tiny speaker terminals? A joke. And at higher volumes, the A5 starts to lose some of its magic.
Still, for **$80**, it might just be the best-sounding budget amp out there. I’ll break down its performance, quirks, and even compare different op-amps to see how they shape the sound.
🎧 *Headphones on for the sound clips!* Let me know what you hear in the comments below!
💬 *What’s your take?* Does the A5 impress, or is it just another budget amp? Let’s talk!
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👀 *Watch till the end for my final verdict!*
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