NAD and Parasound Should be Scared! "ANOTHER" Killer Amp Under $129 Aiyima A08 Pro
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The A07 has two advantages, The dual opamp chip that can be upgraded , and Add 3.5mm AUX output to next active devices,to created 2.1 channel audio system
What do you think about using the Aiyima T9 as a preamp for this amp? Would it be a bad idea?
Thanks man, subscribed! Yeaaa... Two small questions:
1- I'm looking for a tube preamp where I'd plug my phono preamp, DAC and whatnot. Is a tube preamp relevant with a solid state driver power amp such as the A08 Pro (or T9 Pro)?
2- How does it compare with the newest T9 Pro which has the same latest chip? _I was wondering about why they did two amps with similar specs, if not only for the "family looks" where the A08 Pro provisions a "receptacle" for their DAC - which probably has the USB in, it could be a reason_
As an over 60 coming back back to the hobby I truly appreciate all that you do! Have an amazing day!
Thanks so much! You're going to have so much fun getting back into all of this
Ditto.
Randy...so cool that you've reviewed A08PRO. I just noticed it this week scrolling through Aiyima products online. Thanks for the review. I've been extremely happy with my Aiyima A07 and T8 combo thanks to you channel. The T8 has gotten more than a couple second looks and questions from friends--and the wife really digs the tube on the T8. All smile when I fire up the A07/T8 combo. All your suggestions are really appreciated!
Glad you like it. How long have you had it? I'm always curious about the longevity of these units. Wondering if they'd last as long as a more well known brand. I've never had any issue with any of mine, but just curious as to how long they'd last.
@@cheapaudioman Hey Randy. I’ve had the current set up least a year….medium to low usage. No issues so far.
I have the A07 and much prefer the sound. Might be due to LM4562 though, not sure. I found the A08Pro really flat sounding.
I purchased this and paired it with a pair of Klipsch RP500M speakers for my office conference room. Honestly I am stunned at the sound from the small system. Thanks for the great recommendations on both products.
Any chance of testing with a subwoofer?
@@thelowprofile9767 and above all the volume of the sub is controlled by the bass button of the eq, so if I stay at 0 db on the eq, my sub is really at a low level (even if it's full on the output of the sub)
Just got the Aiyima A08pro today paired with the Elac BS41 and using the stock 36v power supply. And wow!! Sounds absolutely incredible. The amp pumps out so much power I never go beyond 50% volume . The sound is rich, clear, great sound stage, and no distortion. Thanks Randy. Your recommendation is very appreciated. 16:58
Nice review! Regarding the TPA3255 power spec, TI does most of its measurements at 51V rather than 48V. That's why they can claim 300W/ch at 10% THD into 4 Ohms. The 10% THD spec is shown to sell chips to certain manufacturers who need to put big numbers on their boxes at Best Buy. It does not mean that TI is trying to fool anyone. It's really a super clean 0.01% THD amplifier up to 100W into 8 Ohms if you want to spec it in a "hifi" way. That's why it sounds so nice in real applications. They show full THD vs power specs and curves in great detail on the datasheet.
The power supply shipped with the A08 Pro is 36V / 6.0A.
Aiyima do sell power supplies (seen a newer 48V one on Aliexpress recently - 'Amplifier DC48V Power Adapter AC110V 220V To DC48V 7.5A Switching Power Supply Light Transformer For TPA3255 Sound Amplifier') but it had bad reviews saying it has a noisy fan (?).
Pictures show the 48V model is also known as KS-350-48, if anyone wanted to source it elsewhere.
The chart doesn't list the frequency so I'm not sure it's .01 THD @ 100W @20Hz. My guess would be rather than sweeping, they're listing the frequency that performs the best. Not bagging on Class D's, nor am I trying to compare $130 amp to a $1,000+ amp, just adding to your Best Buy comment. I'd still buy one for certain applications.
@@elitespoon see Texas Instruments TPA3255 datasheet page 10 for THD vs Frequency curves at various power levels (not necessarily achievable by this amp, but at least by the class-D chip itself). The THD+noise at 100W into 8 Ohms does cross over 0.01% above 2KHz or so and peaks at 0.06% at 6KHz. Still quite solid performance.
@@jeffberwick You appear quite well researched reguarding this amp. Do you have a recommended PSU in mind to pair with this amp?
i owned a nad 3030e amp bought in 1989.i was told in the hifi shop this was the best to get.i had this set up with a philips cd player and wharfedale speakers.i never ever was happy with the sound from most of the sources i tried.the closest i got was with a rega 3 turtntable.i tried even changing speakers .then i stopped with sepearates alltogether perhaps in the early 2000s.everything got stored away.Then i saw your review of fosi audio bt20a.i can say honestly to my ears even through my pc using spotify and same wharedale speakers im happier with the sound than i ever was with the nad and other separates that were lauded.
Just found your channel and you answer so many of my newbie questions. Keep up the good work!
I owned the Aiyima A08 Pro for almost 3 weeks . I actually found the sound quality of Bluetooth is very very good when playing youtube music videos from my TV! Huge plus to me indeed!
Great review Randy!!! Thanks for introducing Aiyima to me~
Great review! It will probably work with the subwoofer even if you use the Aiyima pre amp. I tried a similar set up with my T9 that also has a variable 3,5 mm. The volume that you change from the pre amp will not only change the lever that goes to the speakers but also the variable output.
Right? How wouldn’t changing the aux in not affect the aux out? Used to control my bedroom setup with a Qinpu A3 with 3.5mm aux out to subwoofers from variable RCA outputs from TV, seems lame if that’s the case.
This is what I couldn't wrap my head around when Randy kept saying that. The T8 would be driving the input on the A08 Pro, so obviously that would affect ANY output on the A08.
You got me with the AO7 fitting right on top. That is just so cool.
Loving this channel! It's getting a bit of a habit though. Recently grabbed a Rotel RX402 and JVC JL A1 turntable for me, and a T9 for my son 🥳
Thanks Randy and nice review! Was wondering...are the volume and tone controls smooth feeling or do they click positions? Think you said the Fosi's tone controls were smooth operators if remember correctly.
Also wanted to add that i like the speaker binding post layout on the A08 better than on the A07. I could probably actually use my one set of nicer speaker cables that are terminated with spades. The A07 is a little cramped to use them unfortunately. Sounds amazing so hard to gripe....but griping anyway...hah!
I have to comment the Fosi audio gives my speakers which were very poor in the base area a new lease on life I no longer need the sub. Nice tight and controlled. I had no Idea that my speakers were capable of this. Very happy with the Fosi. It would be nice to get a more powerful power supply
Thanks for sharing. that's awesome
Thanks for yet another great review, Randy, Aiyima seems to be listening to you! @cheapaudioman could you please recommend or review a cheap and cheerful (as in US$200-350ish) CD player or CD transport with decent audio quality? I'm looking into buying 2nd hand BUT whenever I search a model number the results list a huge aftermarket of replacement parts, laser mechanisms etc. Worries me I should probably buy new and save the hassle but I'm finding hard to find good options under the US$1000 or even US$500 bracket 😭
Love the reviews and always looking forward to them. I'm wondering now if I should spend the $160 on the Sparkos Labs op-amps to upgrade the Aiyima A07 I just purchased having watched that review and this one? The $63 sale price for the A07 was nice.
I bought this Aiyima 08 Pro after watching this video, and Jesus. Its just fantastic. The power generated from this tiny amp is unbelievable. I cannot believe the value vs. price on this one. Randy, you rule.
I'm leaning toward the T9 Pro myself (not the original T9, which had some problems) but I'm still undecided between them. What's the voltage rating on your switching power supply -- are you using the stock one, or did you upgrade?
Just recently found your channel and loving your content. Keep up the great work
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Awesome, thank you!
Great thumbnail. I love the design of this -- so nice to see something different ...
Glad you like it!
Funny timing with your comments, I'm in in the process of modding my A07 and one of the things I'm doing is putting it in a wooden case.
My A08 I got back in January just produced the magic smoke today while listening at a moderate level. Gonna give the pro a try now.
that sounds fun, you can make a habit of it, sending amazon/aimiya money for nearly burning your house down. be sure to unplug all that crap before you leave and go to bed, fire prevention and all, glhf
Hey
I’d like to know how the A08 pro compares to the A07 just plain straight out of the box
Do you have any insight on that ?
Love to hear from you or any other who had both of them next to each other
Best regards
Randy, love these low cost amps, specially for me when I am "in between" amps. I'm wanting to recommend these to friends and family but many have a need for two RCA inputs(not necessarily one with Bluetooth and DAC).. Do you have any amps you like at the sub $100 range that have at least two inputs or have tried a transparent RCA switcher that you've liked? Would appreciate hearing you talk about this limitation of these amps when you do reviews.. how to add more inputs cleanly, stylistically , etc.
Long time subscriber thanks for all the advice and (entertainment) where is the Puffin in the the que? Had my eye on it for awhile really interested in your take on it.
I love my A300! I run it balanced to the DAC and in direct mode (I do not like the tone controls on it as well)
Great video as always. Randy could you devote a segment to upgrading the power supply on a Class D amp and/or link to appropriate upgrades. It is hard to tell what works and what doesn’t when looking on Amazon for example. Thanks
that's a rabbit hole I'm starting to dig into
Can't you just use those laptop power supplies they sell at walmart?
Great video idea!
@@Durkhead I've looked at laptop power supplies but usually those are 19 to 23 volts and less than 5 ampere, so not better than de stock supplies you get with the amps and probably worse.
@@D1N02 I totally failed my electrician class but most say 10 amp 90 to 120 watts so do u have to have the higher volts ⚡️?
I'm looking to pair an amp for my retro gaming setup. I got a pair of ascend cbm-170 se and looking at this a08 pro or the t9. I heard the tubes are bit iffy on the t9. Which would u recommend. Cheers for the excellent vids!
I have a question. I'm currently using my old Denon AVR 2400 as the source for my living room speaker set up, which is a modest 2.1 set up that I'd like to upgrade at some point. Would the Fosi Audio TB10D or the Aiyima A08PRO be an upgrade in sound over the Denon. At the moment I am using a pair of Q Audio 3020 bookshelf speakers in the room, but might upgrade to some kind of tower speaker as an Xmas present. I also have my son's old AudioSource AMP100VS sitting in my basement that I could use. In any case, stick with the Denon, the AudioSource or try one of these amps?
Hey Cheap audio Man, love your channel. Question: I’m looking for a amp to play audio from my phone or a cd player. I’m considering buying the Dayton audio hta100bt, but you love the Aiyima A08pro. I was hoping to try out a tube amp. Which would you recommend. Thanks! Brian
Thanks for your friendly-to-the-consumer reviews, which show how you really want US to get our money's worth.
I'm trying to put together a desktop audio system for fine listening at my PC.
So far, I'm set on a pair of the Emotiva B1+. And, I've been contemplating - for my amplifier - either the Emotiva A2M or the Aiyima A07. And, now, your review of the Aiyima A08 Pro about it being "open" sounds appealing!
As I"m someone that really cares about openness and the ability of my sound system to resolve fine details, am I getting what I pay for with the Emotiva A2M or does this Aiyima A08 Pro also compete with the Emotiva A2M like it does to NAD and Parasound?
Don't ignore the giveaway! 👍🏼
Thanks, for the review. I agree that it looks much cooler than the other Class D amps. 😎 Any specific bookshelf speakers you would pair with these (around 200), without a sub? Thank you!
Thanks for the review, i;ve been waiting for this.
the problem is, It's getting into that price bracket where you could get a better amp such as the SMSL DA9 for just 40 USD more...
This is way way way WAY WAY WAY better than the DA9 and the LA90
@@AbsoluteFidelity 🤣🤣
In what sense is the DA9 better in your opinion? Better clarity? More power? Features?
Randy, great post, thank you. Any recommendations yet for a cost-effective power supply upgrade for this or the Fosi? Recall that you didn't like the noise characteristics of the first one you tried.
still on the hunt for one
Yay, this is the one I have! Treated myself to this and new Dali speakers for my birthday.
Bought the A08 Pro in early September from Aliexpress - Amazon UK have it now (both are the official stores, afaik) for around the same price at the moment, and on Prime delivery. D'oh.
The Aliexpress order came within 10 days to the UK, though. No clicking happening (which plagued early models of the T9), except when I turn it on (it's not the volume knob). Won't use Bluetooth much. The VU meter doesn't move much until you crank it up (though, it could be the Tube pre-amp - DAC set up I have in the chain?).
Sounds lush, detailed and lovely to me!
cool. the power is on the volume so that's probably the click when you turn it off. I forgot to mention it in the video. thanks for bringing that up
I ordered one yesterday with 48v 12.5a power supply it’s coming tomorrow so I’m very excited.
where did you get the power supply? that sounds like a beast
Maybe switch power supplies between the both of them to see if it makes a difference? Any advice on power supplies to get for these variable voltage Class D amps. I understand a Linear power supply isn't betturrr for amps.
@cheapaudioman I wish this had a opti in because I'd love to use this for a 2.1 system for my tv in my bed room. Could you recommend a unit like this that does have a opti in?
These little amps are such a godsend for desktop setups. I just don't have the room for a full 1u amp, and this one in particular sounds fantastic.
Hi, Thanks for the great videos, I have a Yamaha rx-a780 avr, 95w per channel, hooked to Definitive Technology Pro Tower 400's 250w rms speakers with powered subs plus two other powered subs. Question, would the aiyima a08 or the upgraded a07 be a good fit, I had a Sony reciever that drove these speakers better than this new Yamaha.
Thank you for your review. Do you think getting a 36v power supply for the Aiyima A07 is worth it ($32)?
I do think it looks cool. Really wish it had a remote, but it is what is is. One question I had, wouldn't varying the input volume from the T9 to the T08 Pro vary the output from the Aux out? I am currently using a Wiim mini connected to an Aiyima A07 via a Schiit Modi 3, and I have my sub connected to the aux out on the A07. A07 volume set to about 75-80% and I control volume with the Wiim. The sub volume seems to be varying with the volume of the Wiim, or maybe I'm nuts (100% possible)
the only way to control level from the A08pro is to control it via the volume. unless I'm missing something. but the variable voltage going into the a08pro will control the volume coming out of the speakers. the gain is fundamentally "fixed" on the A08 just like a power amp. so the volume will be controlled on the t9 but if the levels aren't changed on the a08 then the sub will stay at the same voltage and therefore the same level... unless I'm missing something
With the T8 seems like it would be a pretty sweet little setup.
I have the A08 Pro with the T8 and can confirm that it is sweet.
Hi Randy. FYI…This amp is selling at Walmart for $112.49 with a 36v power supply. Thanks.
Bass and treble controls are where it's at. Your room acoustics really require them.
I'm considering pairing this with not a T8 for the notch in the top, but the Douk T4 tube Pre-amp for my turntable. The shell for both the AIYIMA T8 and Douk T4 are spec'd the same. Is there any reason not to do this? (Besides the color difference, which doesnt bother me)
Just got this! Sounds good ...bluetooth range sucks though(even larger 10dbi antenna didn't seem to help). They say 10m(33ft) in the manual but it starts cutting out before that range ...and that's without anything in the way! My earbuds have better range! I suppose this range is good enough if you are in an apartment living room or a bedroom (make sure to enable LDAC on your device)
Good thing I don't care about the bluetooth after I add a WiiM pro ...which will be coming in a few days :)
Finally bringing my ceiling speaker back to life!
I have old Bang And Olufsen Beolab 2 and Beolab 3 setup. As they are active, do you have any recomendations on a mini-preamp/ and or streamer with volume knob? I have used Hall music streamer. Its okay, but I hate having to go to the app for adjust the volume. ( I use the speakers for my homeoffice computer.)
Just got my unit about 3 days ago. Sounds great. I like the look. I’m surprised by how warm it runs. My other class D mini amp stays much cooler. Hope this will be reliable despite the heat.
Thanks for the review! What speakers did you use for listening and for the AB eval?
Wharfedale Denton 80th
Totally agree about TI chips, currently the best in my experience and Aiyima does a decent job with these.
well there are also counterfit ones that when measured crap out at half the wattage
@@trauma50disaster1 They measure correctly when you have the beefier power supply
I'm steadily zero'ing in and as such I'm ready to ask what might be the big question: If you can amp-roll the A07, and if its max power input is the same as the A08 Pro, then why would a person pay more for the A08 Pro? Does it sound better somehow?
Ive had the Aiyima T9 tube amp in my cart for a while should I get the A08 pro instead? I already have a modi magni schitt stack and a Xduoo tube amp but I want something for speakers
Hey Randy I am new to your channel and subscriber. How come you don't have any reviews on just pure rear channel speakers? Unless I am missing something. And what is your thoughts on dipolar for rear? thanks
Just got one at the Zon for $85 4-11-24. Thanks for review!
Do you think this amp or pre amp (I'm still new to this so not sure about all the terms) will be able to power the Jamo C 93ii speakers? On crutchfield it says they have impedanceof 6 ohms, sensitivity of 88 dB, and recommended amplifier power of 50-120 watts. However, I'm not too sure how watts and ohms pair with Amps and speakers without under or overpowering speakers. I'm also wondering if it would be compatible with the FiiO BTA30PRO DAC so that I may use my phone or or connect my laptop as a source. Thanks in advance.
Randy, can you use the higher watt A08 Pro power supply on the Fosi Audio TB10D? If so, what are the results? Thanks!
I recently saw your video about Aiyima T9 Vs Yamaha. I looked up T9 but it seems they are hard to get in the UK. I came across a product called a DOUK AUDIO ST-01 and it looks exactly the same as the T9. Could it be a rebranded T9 or just a copy ?
hi cheapaudioman
I am currently looking for a non integrated amp for my wharfedale 12.0 as I possess a DAP that can act as an audio source, would the a8 pro be suitable for this or is there any other option within $200? thank you for your time!
Yeh, I dunno. I’m still hangin with my A07, fed with goodness from my super versatile Douk Audio P1 tubular pre. The P1 sucks USB nectar from my PC and massages it with its own tone controls. For me, it’s an unbeatable combo.
I will say, that Geshelli Labs DAC and that Tube Box S2 back there are making it hard for me to pay attention to this A08 Pro video. 🎃
Oh, and I’m loving the Douk Audio switcher. It’s downstairs directing amp traffic to our living room speakers. Thanks for reviewing that one!
Getting again into amps and speakers today is a lot easier than last time, but a bit confused because of an overflow of Chinese cheap products, and I can't make a decision. I got the Cheap-Watch--Virus last year and bought about 20 watches, mostly well-made Chinese ''replicas''from Aliexpress, but now I need a new audio system and i am running into the same problem. I watched your other channel a lot and other channels to buy watches, and I am doing the same now with amps-dacs-speakers. I like what you are saying about
AIYIMA A07 PRO, but it does not have an optical output. I am thinking about buying that, but what DAC should I buy with it that gets me to my goal? I have old Dali speakers, but really will be updating for music and movies on a budget.
If this had an optical in, it would be perfect.
Thanks guy, I thoroughly enjoy your channel and the content you produce from it.
I am really interested in getting into the cheap audio hobby and you provide informative answers to questions I have not even thought about.
You rock!
(again) Thanks, M.
Do you have a recommendation for a single unit with all of the features of the ao8 pro combined with the T8? And at least as good for around or less than the price of both of those purchased separately?
Hey Randy, thanks for the review. I just got the Fosi yesterday. What DAC were you using with it? I’d like to match in form factor if possible.
I think the DAC was the J2, but Idk for sure ..
I was using the Geshelli Labs J2. You can get it in an aluminum case or wood. the Aluminum is smaller and may match up with the fosi better
@@cheapaudioman I think I’ll start with my AQ Cobalt and see how that goes first. Thanks for the reply!!
I bought two A07 Pros and an A3 pro preamp based upon your recommendations. Unfortunately, the A08s had a very bad buzz when no signal was present and even worse, the amps cut off the first 1/2 second or so of every piece of music. I sent the amps and preamp back and watched some more of your videos. in the end I decided to try two amps, the SMSL AL200 for my living room and the A08 with the T8 for my bedroom, the latter paired with your fav Sony speakers and the SMSL paired with BS5s. Both set ups are really great for the money but I particularly like the A08, which I listen to the most. I particularly like the way it handles the extreme dynamics of some of the music I listen to. No clipping, even when briefly putting out 95-98 db.
Thank you for introducing this to us, this is a OEM product, can't find anything by searching aiyama in China. But I found sevral other brand with same feature and outlook.
I tried that same switcher and found that it muted performance on everything I plugged into it. Sent it back for that reason. In my opinion, that switch box won’t help with comparisons. I ordered a much more expensive switch and will find out this weekend if more money = better transparency. Is the A08Pro as good as the NAD or Parasound? Maybe when you put them both through that switch box.
What else would I need to get this up and running to listen to music with my iphone and spotify? I have speakers and all that but do I need to purchase a DAC also?
Randy, what Preamp amp combo do you see here like a T8 DAC in the $500 vid and Fosi TB10D v2? I need a preamp/amp set up and usb for PC audio...
That would work for sure.
I think its super cool, love the VU
This paird with its pre amp with the single tube… do you think that’s the best electronic rig I can get with like 300$?
What’s a good similarly priced Toslink DAC to pair with this. Topping DX3 is a bit too expensive. Seems the T8 isn’t quite on-par with the sound of this amp, which is unfortunate because otherwise it’s exactly what I was looking for on-paper. Suggestions?
Can you hook up a powered sub to this amp? I have one and don't know how I should connect it. The sub has LFE, line in, and other controls in the back.
You can hook up a powered subwoofer directly from the 3.5 mm Aux Out using the 3.5 mm to RCA cable adapter? Or did you have have to use your headphone adapter to the Sub, I'm confused.
Yes , mini jack to RCA works but it is an output voltage of only 1volt
Probably off-topic for your video but no where else to turn for advice/assistance.
Here goes; My current home theater setup consists of a higher-end 4k gaming PC which sends a/v to my Yamaha RXV-385 to my Samsung Tizen 4k TV all via HDMI. My question is this - what is the best way to get my Hitachi ht-67 into the mix? I currently have this turntable, and a Teac A-2300s running through a Marantz PM-57 and winding up at a set of cheapo Insignias (I know, hate to publicly admit that!). My home theater is using my trusty old Yamaha NS-A3500 speakers for FR/FL, powered Yamaha Sub, Yamaha R/R R/L, and Yamaha center (ya think I like Yamaha audio?).
The home theater sounds great to me, to the extent that I can no longer tolerate the "analog" setup .... and my wife FORBIDS me to upgrade that system.
Any suggestions? I'm more interested in getting the turntable to run through the PC without loosing my on-screen controls.
Great review, keep up the good work.
Much appreciated!
New audiophile here. Is this amp limited to just the one input? If you have multiple sources do you need a different amp with more inputs or is there a work around?
Have you had a chance to look at Douk audio T4 preamp?
I just bought a A07 pro and upgraded to 48v 5a is it normal for amp to runs warm even when not using or volume is turned town. It doesn’t shut off or anything? And sounds fine no static or hissing. Should I go back to stock PSU?
Ok so I have classic NAD C326BEE amp, which is probably now worth $200. Should I buy AIYIMA or Fosil, save money and also some space :)? Is that what you are saying :D ?
I want to get back into my audiophile hobby. Aiyima products are thankfully in my price range. I'm considering a t8 with a08pro combo as my reentry into this hobby.
I just purchased my a08 pro. Truly blown away. First of all you should know that I have loads of hifi equipment most of which date back to the golden age of hifi. 9 amps, 2 receivers, 10 pair of speakers budget to expensive,, CD players, 8 pre amps, a load of Schiit and more.
This little amp has completely blown me away! Bliuetooth is far better than you lead us to believe. I hooked a number of music sources through my Schiit and loved it all. Stick with this amp and avoid the T9, that unit is still too glichy.I use a Modi+ for those connections
BTW, love the channel!!
Have you tried out the T9 Pro yet? It addresses the main issues with the T9. I just want to know which sound signature you prefer between the two?
@@SimplestUsername Sorry, I just saw this. I have not Tried the T9 Pro. It was the first of these budget amps that drew my attention, but negative review still turn up with the T9 Upgrade and the T9 Pro. That made me leery of what may be a glitchy product. Some have great experiences but some do not. The A08 Pro on the other hand has fewer detractors and after auditioning that amp I am impressed to the point that I play this little system more than my other 5 that easily cost more than 10X the price.
Any reccomend 48v, third-party power supplies for this thing?
How does this amp compare to the T9? Do the tubes on the T9 mellow the sound or is it just a gimmick?
Hooked up the a08 pro to my polk atrium 5's and they sound great
Good afternoon, please can you do a review of the SMSL A300?
Want something like this paired turntable and preamp. Though i would need a remote.
hey ,idea when listing the specs list them in captions and just be pointing at them etc ,..
I'm curious about the Pro version of Aiyimas T9 that Douk sells. Any chance you've heard it? Keep up all the great work.
Not yet! I'll check it out
Just spotted this right after I ordered a T9 🙄 From the listing:
"Full Upgraded Version of ST-01: 1. Supports U-disk input to play lossless formats music. 2. Add sensitivity adjustment of VU meter on its bottom, easy to set and match better with different input signals. 3. Add three decorative golden circles around tubes and VU meter, looks more exquisite and luxury"
Would you suggest i run a t8 with this ? Thank Ranman
Can someone explain what he means by “if you need to change the sub volume, you need to do it on the A08”. Does this mean every time I change volume of my music, I need to be changing 2x knobs? So with this paired with a T8, the volume is controller by the T8?
Can you do a video on power supplies and which ones/where to get them from? Maybe how to know a good one from a bad one?
You can get the DC36V power adapter to AIYIMA
@@Budgethifiamps Yeah I know this is tough because it depends on the device you're hooking up to. I've got the Fosi BT20A with TPA3116 and it looks like the PSU is just about right, I was wondering about maybe a better quality PSU, coming from the Computer system building background there are very different levels of quality when considering PSU's
In the rca input i can plug a valve pré phono?
Have you ever tried aiyima ao8 pro’s power supply to fosi and compare the sound 😀 or 36v/8-10a PSU perhaps .. I am not quite sure Fosi’s audio’s product manager thinking if their problem is just a PSU 😅 if they supply a decent psu like 36v/6a or 48v/7.5a .. I would happy to pay extra 20-40$ instead 😅
do you think this is better than the a07 ? i want the tone controls and i like the a07
Does the AIYIMA A08 PRO have a remote?
also how will this work with the AIYIMA T8?
As the AIYIMA T8 comes with a remote.
Can you upgrade the power supply on a topping tp60?
Hey guys. Stupid question: why is the TPA3255 (600Wbstereo) having much more wattage output than TPA3250 (140W)? Does this mean TPA3250 is a power amplifier (and not an amplifier)? Also, would a device running TPA3250 go well with a 600W speaker setup?
I have a Dayton APA102BT that has the exact same Bluetooth behavior. It automatically connects whether or not you want it to, and not only that, it overrides any other input, regardless of whether or not you wanted it. Drives me crazy enough that I removed the Bluetooth antenna and I never use the feature anymore.
Just like your car?
Can I use in mono and power each speaker with 1 amp? Because my idea is to put one on each driver so four total?