Game Over! Emotiva BASX A2M Review - Budget Audiophile Amplification at it's Finest

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@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

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@ginom407 2 жыл бұрын

Emotiva is hard to ignore! They bring value to everything they build. Great Review Randy! 👍👍👍

@Z3NSEI 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the BasX A100, gave it to my brother, he loves it. I perused their website two weeks ago and didn’t see this. Once again, Randy, you’ve lead me to another great purchase. Thank you!

@matthewcullen7106 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I happened to get this video suggested. I had known about the original BasX A100 for years and earlier this year was finally looking to buy it, only to find that it had been discontinued and wasn't even readily available used. Very happy to know that the same basic design with the same ability to route full power to the headphone out lives on.

@odwatchguy 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review of the Emotiva A2M, Randy. That looks like a prime suspect for a desktop with a nice dac. I have survived my first year of buying gear that you have reviewed, without my wife killing me.

@JACKnJESUS 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds a bit like overkill for a desktop. 5 to 10 watt dac and sensitive speakers is all anyone needs....for a desktop...imho.

@ramondelgado6778 9 ай бұрын

@pt265you liked the A07 more than the A3? Wow!!! Please confirm I read that correctly so I can save 400 bucks! Than you!

@robfloyd8294 Жыл бұрын

Bought one of these after watching your video. I thought I had a decent AVR, but my Polk RTIa9s sounded like totally different speakers. Deep, punchy bass, crystal clear highs and mids, and a beautiful open sound with spectacular stereo imaging. Unbelievable sound for the money! Thanks for the great review!

@BostonMike68 Жыл бұрын

What receiver did you use before the Emotiva. I have a pioneer elite but I thinking about getting a Emotiva

@robfloyd8294 11 ай бұрын

@@BostonMike68 I have a Pioneer Elite VSX-LX303. I still use it for my AVR. I just connected the A2M to see how it sounded with the towers. It was purchased to power a pair of Micca R8C ceiling speakers in my master bath. The BasX A2M is a great little amp for the price.

@nickp8949 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome and timely review! I was scouring the internet yesterday looking for reviews on this with no luck. I have an avr powering my kef q350 and I have to crank them pretty hard to get the power they need. Going to hook this up to the preamp and give it a shot. That smaller form factor is far more wife approved than the larger basx. Your reviews are awesome, thanks again!

@shanecabbage2187 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your amazing, honest reviews. This is compelling me to spend money I need to spend elsewhere.

@teighan7829 2 жыл бұрын

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@markhouseholder 2 жыл бұрын

your reviews are really getting entertaining...well done..

@joeminenna2783 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Randy. I enjoy your show. I just got a TA-100 and a pair of B1+ last week. I'm really impressed with them and having a great time finding out what my music collection really sounds like.

@ramondelgado6778 7 ай бұрын

The TA-100 is really fantastic! I have much more expensive gear and the TA-100 has stayed in my current system. Love it!!!

@A2-RC 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw this on Emotiva’s website yesterday and couldn’t find any reviews. I’ve been looking for a better amp to drive my Yamaha NS1000M speakers. It is right in my budget and has more than enough power for the application. Thanks for the review!

@charliebravo8036 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Randy. I like the "Coming up"/ "Hi, I'm Randy" intro!

@danashay 2 жыл бұрын

Woof. That was quite a show. Your complete ease in front of the camera makes compelling watching. Engineered within an inch of it's life, too. Very nicely done, sir. Thanks for being there for us!

@Feliciano12v 2 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff. Thanks for the awesome review!

@robillardjosh 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. I very much like your presentation style. Subscribed.

@m3ntalify 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video's sponsor. Well done!

@AJRPIXELS 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review i got the A-100 now im gonna get this Thanks Mate

@kevinw.weiser9820 2 жыл бұрын

I recently went to an Audio show and Emotiva had a raffle where I won 100 "Emotiva" dollars. I was looking for a new headphone amp to drive my power hungry Sundara's so with their generous prize and a 20% show discount, I ended up with the A2M for about half price. Although this is a modest power amp, it can also be "bridged" with some internal jumpers that convert it to a full on headphone only amp that drove my cans with no problem. but what really amazed me was how well it drove my less than efficient Apogee Acoustic Slant 6 hybrid ribbon/bass reflex speakers. I normally power them with a Mark Levinson dual mono power amp so I was shocked at how well this amp compared. Very dynamic, tight, controlled bass and detailed high end. An unbelievable bargain.

@paweszymanski7189 9 ай бұрын

Got this amp. It's stunning. Worth every penny.

@richardburnett8595 2 жыл бұрын

Hay randy merry stuff thanks for the last 2 years nearly

@Nick_2i 2 жыл бұрын

While I can understand everyone's complaints about the lack of remote/sub out/Bluetooth/etc, it's nice to see Emotiva make a simple, high quality option for people who have all that stuff in their dac/preamp already. I have a desk setup where all my sources go into one dac and I have a sub with high-level inputs, so any features beyond what this amp has would be wasted on me. It's a niche option, but it sounds like a damn good niche option. Great review as always.

@podunkman2709 2 жыл бұрын

I do not need sub piece of ... but I need good source input. You think aux instead of optic can deliver better quality sound from my PC? I hate fan inside. 200% chance it will generate noise.

@dave5008- 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Cow I just installed the jumpers. This is the way it should have shipped from the factory. Sound is more open and dynamic. I like how I only have to turn the volume knob 4-5 clicks to get it at the right volume that I like. I hate the endless volume knobs that you have to spin like you are on price is right trying to get the volume correct. Which is what I had to do before I installed the jumpers.

@SkiBumMSP Жыл бұрын

I have one of these. I've had a bunch of "Emotiva bucks" that I got when I bought my XPA-3 5-channel amp to drive my surrounds (also have a BasX A5 to drive the Atmos speakers, and a XPA-3 DR3 Differential Reference amp to drive the front 3). I had a use for a good small 2-channel integrated amp like this, so I was able to use those "Emotiva bucks" and got this thing for only $80. Sounds awesome with a pair of KEF K 140 bookshelf speakers that I found at a yard sale for $50. The BasX A2m also sounded awesome with my B&W Signature P-9 headphones. Really is an excellent little amp, especially for the price! Ever since my beloved B&K Ref 200.7 amp died (and could not find anybody that could repair it), I went with Emotiva to replace my amps, and I have really been happy with their equipment. Really does perform excellently, especially for the price. Also to add. When my B&K amp died, I had to use the BasX A5 as my "main amp" (loosing the Atmos speakers and two surrounds (the rears) and running my HT as a straight-up 5.1 setup until I could either get the B&K repaired or find replacement amps. I will admit that I was really impressed with how that BasX A5 really sounded for the $500-odd I paid for it (compared to the B&K which costed north of $3200 when I bought it over 10 years ago). However, once I got the XPA amps in my system, I agree with what was said in this video. I did find the XPA (especially the DR3) did bring out more detail and much better sound-staging and instrument placement.

@noecker97 5 ай бұрын

At 11:59 You Totally Answered My Question I Was Going To Ask!!! I Have a Yamaha Aventage 7.2ch Home Theatre Receiver That Has Preouts And My Rear Back Surrounds Could Definitely Use a Boost, I'm Definitely Seriously Considering Purchasing This Emotiva Now!!!

@yogiwp_ 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the original A-100. It gets used so much in variety of different ways and never fail to impress. Probably the best purchase ever. I still use it today to drive the power hungry HE-6seV2. Wondering how A2M differs from the A-100 in sound department.

@trog69 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using my A-100 constantly for years and I feel it was one of the best deals in audio, particularly because it was $199/shipped. It powered my L810s and headphones with ease. Still using it though it does tend to have issues now with it overheating, so I'll be looking at this newer model after we move.

@whyme2075 2 жыл бұрын

@@trog69 Aside variable fixed volume, i can t identify nothing in favour of this. I have a100 and I think it is better cause you can hook a sub if needed. If you ask me, i really need an emotiva preamp for a100 flex, and that s because aside how these things sound they look awesome. Hands down no amp has this rocky looks, sober and powerful. You need just to look at that to understand they are meant to be tough.

@trog69 2 жыл бұрын

@@whyme2075 When I first unboxed the amp it fell on my foot, so I knew right away it was substantial. heh

@trog69 2 жыл бұрын

@@whyme2075 I also have the a100 and pt-100 preamp/DAC hooked up now. When we move, I'll be using an Emotiva XDA-2 balanced preamp/DAC with the NAD 208 balanced power amp. So, balanced out to the amp and rca's out to the subs. Perfection with my ADS 910 loudspeakers.

@pokrog 2 жыл бұрын

the HE6 deserves better than the basx line. they're just grain generators and the HE6 is so much more capable on a better amp. You're truly missing out on what they can do by holding them back with the A-100.

@leonardwicker5760 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Sith audio products. The bargain of the century.

@aworminmybook8234 2 жыл бұрын

Cheapaudioman has upped his thumbnail game!

@stingdragon17 2 жыл бұрын

I was pretty set on getting the Cambridge Audio AXA25 for my 2.1 desktop solution. But after this review, I'm kinda torn. Might go with the BasX A2m instead now.

@TheGubmint 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered mine a couple hours before you posted this video. It will be acting as a fixed power amp for a pair of OBs built on the Tang Band Tang Band W4-1879. This will be my first Emotiva amplifier. I am looking forward to hearing what they have to offer!

@joeslacker1020 2 жыл бұрын

How was it

@TheGubmint 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeslacker1020 It crushes skulls and dances effortlessly. I love it :)

@joeslacker1020 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGubmint the JBL studio 530 bookshelves recommend 125 watts at 6 ohm will this little amp be enough to drive them well?

@TheGubmint 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeslacker1020 Those are very close in efficiency to what I am driving. I have the inputs for this chain tuned back 6db and they are extremely loud. This amplifier will effortlessly push those speakers over 100db, which is plenty for most people.

@AllboroLCD 2 жыл бұрын

I like it! A phono stage and/or budget DAC would make sense for this thing though. Still think they shoulda make the bigger A2 put out $300 watts @ 4 ohm, im totally in LOVE with my A300 right now. HUGE lack of amps on the market today that make 150 watts @ 8 ohm & 300 @ 4 ohm which can be bought new for under $1k

@sbwlearning1372 2 жыл бұрын

BRZHIFI PAx 10 300w at 4ohms 150 at 8ohms ( £120) Shockingly good sound quality. ( My main rig is tube preamp running a 600w power amp. Ruark Acoustic Templar 2 floorstanders 88db ) Yes it lacked the last ounce of outright power my Nord has but it sounds sweet ( smooth detailed powerful!!!) And lordy look at that price 😁 Even has a built in DAC I took a gamble and found it a stunning thing for the cost

@bigppman6991 2 жыл бұрын

@@sbwlearning1372 I don't buy assembled in China crap any more. Glad I got the Emotiva TA1.

@sbwlearning1372 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigppman6991 "All Emotiva products are designed at our facilities in Tennessee. Our flagship products like the XMC-1, XPA Gen 3 amplifiers, and EGO DACs are assembled in our state-of-the art production center on-site, while other products are made by our most efficient manufacturing partners, in China and around the world." From Emotivas own blurb. Your Ta1 is assembled in China. Your comment reminded me of the European snobbery around cars when it was often said American cars were just big lumpy junky boxes for fat Americans. I thought that was seemed ridiculously ideological and prejudiced. Now I see they were just treating you as you treat others. Strangely proud to say now not one thing in my home with a "made in America " sticker on it. Still Emotiva are ok sounding for China assembled junk. Can't compare to my Swedish designed Ice power boards. Shall we go and find a wall to test how high we can piss???

@markschnee8673 2 жыл бұрын

Randy love your stuff buddy I just got the heco aurora 1000 speakers think u need to review these ASAP !

@jonsays3762 2 жыл бұрын

I have the original. I came for an amp for my D50s desktop stack. I stayed for being able to jump my Toyota from my headphones in a Zombie related emergent situation. Or just make their heads esssplode.

@Luke-qs2cg 2 жыл бұрын

I make my own version of the argon with adjustable bass/venting. Comes out to just over 50 ohm. If you throw this thing on them, you will blow out the drivers LONG before you even get to half power.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

will you make me a pair, Luke

@Luke-qs2cg 2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman absolutely! What's the best way to get in contact with you???

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

@@Luke-qs2cg my email is in the about section. It’s just my name with no spaces at googles mail

@Luke-qs2cg 2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman will reach out!

@leadpaint1969 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy. Any coupon code for the Sith Audio batteries? Thanks!

@carlsitler9071 2 жыл бұрын

I just received my new BasX a4 last week. Sounds a bit better and goes a bit louder than the Aiyima a07 with the stock low power, power supply. I also scored some barely used Wharfdale 8.4 towers for $75 on Craig's List. 1/4 as good as my Mirage OM-9s but good enough for the video game room. Lots of bass, good mids but not super detailed highs.

@tonym8358 2 жыл бұрын

I have the AIYIMA 07 I have rolled a few op amp and improved the sound a lot, the best are the single to dual, I tried famous opa627au which is really good but don't sound good in this aiyima ...opa445 dual is the way to go if you find two

@Gary_M 2 жыл бұрын

You should review the Emotiva CD player that can also be used as an external DAC.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have that here.

@madcrabber1113 2 жыл бұрын

I am sure this is a dumb question but what would one use as a "jumper?" When I was a kid I would wrap aluminum foil around the fuses in my 70's receiver because I wasn't allowed to ride my bike the 20 mile round trip to Radio Shack. Somehow it worked and nothing blew up thankfully.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

it should come with two little things that bridges the pins

@stephenstevens6573 2 жыл бұрын

And there it is! 2021 power amplifier under 300.00...and the winner is....BAM!

@jackandrews7821 2 жыл бұрын

Have one of these on their way to run a pair of svs elevation speakers with my mrx 540. Pretty stoked on the value of this amp.

@Jeipr 2 жыл бұрын

Please do an update in terms of the sound quality and signature on your svs. Im building my first setup with Troangle Boreas 02 bookshelfs, the new bluesound node for streamer / pre amp setup and a rel tzero mkiii for sib. Tbaks in advance

@johnloper5740 2 жыл бұрын

by the way Randy huge fan of your reviews !!!!!!!!!! watch them almost daily i was on the fence about getting the aiyma 07 to drive the wharfdale 225s but i thought my emotiva basx a2m would sound better

@WardoUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Idea for a new topic. “Should I add a external amp” I have had my svs ultra bookshelves set up for 4 days now and they sound incredible. The Yamaha a2a supposedly supports 100watts @ 2 channels. My curiosity is going crazy thinking of how they would perform with a Emotiva XPA-3 Gen3 3 Channel (300watts @2 channels). Most of us have no experience with adding amps and drastically increasing power. I think your explanation of sound differences would be better than other reviewers. Thank you for your dedication to the channel.

@sbwlearning1372 2 жыл бұрын

Always add more power. Always! The school of thought that says you don't need power are apologists for underpowered amps by companies too mean to give you power. In 40 years of listening to audio equipment my wow moment was adding real power. Over 40 years I crept up from approx. 40 watts per channel to 120 watts per channel. I added a 600 watts per channel( at 4ohms or 8 ohms) power amp class D and that pure total power upgraded every component and transformed my listening experience. The next manoeuvre is to tell you to buy high efficiency speakers. Well thats you just eliminated 80% of the speakers on the market. Power changes everything. My second system has a BRZHIFI Pad X10 amplifier from China 300 watts per channel 4Ohms/ 150 watts at 8 ohms. It sounds fabulous and has real power it costs around £100 plus airfreight. It's amazing 🎧🎵🎵🎸

@WardoUSA 2 жыл бұрын

@@sbwlearning1372 thanks for the feedback.

@sbwlearning1372 2 жыл бұрын

@@WardoUSA Welcome !! Finally for what it's worth to you, your Emotiva is around £1500 for 300 watts. I'm using B&O icepower boards and in Europe my 600 watts per channel is around £800. These are the cheapest class D boards. There are others a bit more expensive but I am extremely happy with the sound the power and the price. Happy listening

@mewyattt 2 жыл бұрын

I have a five different headphone amps that are 10 years or newer they all struggle to power my hifiman he6. I bought a vintage Sansui g7500 and it has absolutely no issues powering the He6. Dail at 1/4 to 1/3-( ear pain) turned up.

@yournightmare9999 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mini amp 👍

@PhilipBallGarry 2 жыл бұрын

Great Scott!

@actuaryphil 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, seems like a good product, but i'm guessing the game isn't over yet! Somebody else is gonna come up with something else worth considering, and we'll be asking you for more comparisons..

@blakedorman2996 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a lot of Emotiva stuff out performs the price tag. I kinda like this company!

@montynorth3009 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a class A/B amp. worthy of serious purchasing consideration, particularly at the budget price. At this price point, I expected class D. I like the input sensitivity of just 500mv meaning that most separates like tuners and cd players will play plenty loud enough straight in. Only 1 input would mean an RCA switch box would be needed for connection to several items at the same time, but this is not a big problem.

@johnsmolley1941 Жыл бұрын

I decided NOT to but it because of the AB topology. Class D is where it's at--AB is akin to buying an ICE powered car when so many great EV's are available. Used amp I can see. BUT as a HP amp this is a beast and not mere after thought.

@Eron55555 11 ай бұрын

@@johnsmolley1941 Me thinks you should revisit your thinking here.

@jkmsaturn 2 жыл бұрын

Those Sith Audio Batteries are probably the 'Schiit,' but I think I'm gonna wait for the Emotiva version. Seems like everything Emotiva makes is affordable & very well thought out.

@johnsmolley1941 Жыл бұрын

Hell really good lithium batteries are cheap. For 2000 USD.... Lets see 200 W at 8 0hms requires 40 volts. 40 volt Li batteries are common now and 5 amp-hr battery might run you 100 bucks. Couple in parallel supplies 0,7 amps on average into 8 ohms (4W average output) x 2 channels run for about 4 hours. Buy a pair swap them out. Total cost for batteries $400 which could be charged several hundred times--call it 500x --might last you a few years. this assumes CLASS D operation which is 80 to 90% efficiency. I suspect one could get 3000 hours out of it--or an ave of 2 hrs/d for 4 years. Of course it would need some associated circuitry which I suspect wouldn't be complicated, particularly if its a wall wart supply. But unless you live with a really crappy mains, it all seems a waste of resources. Most DC amp power supplies do a good enough job that you will never hear a difference.

@kevinbeaulieu8771 2 жыл бұрын

At this price point how do you feel about this amp driving 2 outdoor speakers 4' from a hot tub? Both would be mounted on the house facing the tub from one side. It is consideraly cheaper than the BASX A2, and I'm betting I wouldn't need that kind of power. FWIW I have a Denon x3600H unto A7 into all emotiva T2+/C2+/B1+ 7.x process in my theater room and it's fantastic. Love their products

@stephenvanscoyoc2638 2 жыл бұрын

Even before it slipped out I thought "I used to work with nuts like you." Now it makes perfect sense! 'lectrons, zoomies, it's all good. Great channel.

@FlyGuy457 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I am a fanboy as well. Why you ask, I like spending money and getting stuff that is worth what I spent on it. Value.

@donm6586 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your reviews. Was wondering if the larger emotiva basx A2 would be competitive with marantz pm8006 or Denon Pma 1600ne in terms of sound signature. I have a set of monitor audio silver 8 that I would like to remove from my HT setup and use primarily for stereo music, mostly Vinyl on a technics sl 1300 turntable. My budget unfortunately is low budget at the moment. I know you're busy... thanks in advance if you have time to respond.

@davidk3119 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Please excuse my ignorance before I ask this question lol. I have a Kenwood kr 6600 vintage receiver with pre in and out. The receiver has 60 watts per channel. Would adding something like this and using my vintage receiver as a preamp improve sound and or extend the life of the receiver? Could I still use the phono and cassette players attached to the receiver, including recording to the cassette? If so, would I attach the speakers to the emativa or the receiver?Thanks!

@therealboofighter 2 жыл бұрын

Can I give you an idea? Phase out the Sith Audio sponsored videos for a brand that is not owned by Disney. That way you could sell hats or t-shirts or sicker with the new sponsor logo on it. I think a Rocktopous Audio brand t-shirt would be good.

@VicariousAdventurer 4 ай бұрын

Spoof was actually real - Merlin speakers actually allowed you to run their bam correction circuit off of battery as well as AC - no chance of power supply noise.

@geeknproud321 2 жыл бұрын

If you check out the specs, the headphone output at full power is actually pretty reasonable where it counts. Enough for like HE-6s but not TOO crazy for a few other hungry headphones. 600mW is NOT unusable on a 600 ohm DT880 or DT990. Susvara, HE560, a few others would do well here too. The regular headphone out looks meh on this. The high power mode? Would be a nice dedicated amp for those crazy ones. It's also a pretty decent speaker amp as well.

@myturkishlife1777 2 жыл бұрын

Oh .... I just pulled the trigger on an SMSL AO200 ,, ok it should be ok ... Cheers 👍

@johntishler1199 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy!

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John. Mean a lot to me

@danashay 2 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaaand now you are buying it. Pretty powerful testimony there, folks.

@christophergaus3996 2 жыл бұрын

Love Emotive, but I still want to build an Akitika. Do you know where I can get a rocktopus? I looked online and found something different

@kesm66 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Schiit Aegir which powers my Spendor Classic 4/5 speakers. But I would be interested (curious) if this unit would drive the Spender Classics ‘better’ since it has 50 watts? I may buy it and see. Thanks for the thorough review. My concern would be fan noise?🤔

@leolleiten4910 2 жыл бұрын

Soo there’s any upgrades in comparison with the past generation one? What’s de difference?

@Hdrox4all 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy. I just bought the Sony SSCS5s to put in my shed/work bench area. I want to get a sub $100 amp like the BT20A. However i'll be using mainly bluetooth and you mentioned that bluetooth didn't sound all that good with the BT20A. Can you recommend an amp for me? tone controls would be nice but not a deal breaker. thanks

@ldcp9919 2 жыл бұрын

ey Randy! one question, I currently have an emotiva a150 (which they no longer manufacture) and I would like to buy an xpa2 gen3 and I have this doubt about whether it is really worth the change?, independent of my current speakers that will probably benefit (klipsh rp600m) but I have this I doubt if I will really have a favorable change in the sound, a change that is not only 2% . What do you think?

@ThePauly901 2 жыл бұрын

on a serious point battery power for a preamp say a phono one is a great call for massive sound ups

@mbarrera2 2 жыл бұрын

If i get this i need a DAC? Which ine would be recomended and some speakers? Just getting into the audio hobby so trying ti get my first build for turntable Bluetooth / home theater?

@bongofury3176 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy. I'm over here in the UK and I can't see 240V batteries on the Sith Audio website. It's a lot of work to solder 27x 9V batteries. Also they will only last about 2 minutes so I am going to have to spend 10 times as much time soldering as listening. Have you considered this at all ?

@jeffbaker9847 2 жыл бұрын

this is the price you pay for audio perfection, dude. Just like flippin' over the damn vinyl every 20 minutes. I should not have to tell you this.

@audigex 2 жыл бұрын

I really wish they had a button for switching between headphones and speakers, rather than having to plug and unplug all the time

@jorgecasalins5712 Жыл бұрын

@cheapaudioman Really looking to get this, would you recommend it to drive speakers? Elac Debut Reference... my Aiyima A07 is burned and am looking to upgrade. If any other ideas happy to hear....

@94cdnm3 2 жыл бұрын

I am curious with regards to where the Anthem Int 225 ranks in terms of sound quality since you had reviewed it before. Thanks in advance Randy. Carl

@justplanefred 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of the used BasX A-100 that has similar specs if my memory is functioning properly...

@strykerking 2 жыл бұрын

Hey cheapaudioman, I'm considering to buy this unit for a new desktop setup. Can you pleas let me know how the unit powers on and off? Is it by twisting of the volume knob? thanks.

@clearlyzero336 Жыл бұрын

Can I use it to add more power to my audio interface that goes to my powered speakers? Or should I run this directly to my powered speakers and just use an A/B switch to switch between audio from my laptop and audio from my turntables?

@shawnwoolfolk4863 Жыл бұрын

Hi Randy, I have the Emotiva BasX A2 and the Jamo c95ii.... Can I use the A2m amp for bi-amping to the tweeter?

@haysamd8643 2 жыл бұрын

Will you pair this AMP with elac unifi b5 or aiyima a07/08? Wonder if the 80watts are enough to open up the elacs. Thanks

@Octocoupler 2 жыл бұрын

Cheap audio guy, you need to review the highly acclaimed Rega io budget amplifier for us across the pond.

@junuy3239 2 жыл бұрын

What's better to pair with ELAC UB52, basx A2m or SMSL DA-9? set up is desktop/near field and up to 5 feet of midfield. Room size is 108 sq foot (10sq meters). Genre is Rock and Jazz. Thanks and hope to receive your opinion.

@derodge 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to replace the amplification for my Yamaha RXA-3080 in my Dolly Atoms configuration. Two Bass XA-4 and one Bass XA-3?

@reaganjustiss3039 8 ай бұрын

I’m getting this for my KLH model 5’s. Do you think it will pair well?

@brucemibus9523 2 жыл бұрын

Looking like a great product. Pity Australian prices are higher, it erodes the effort Emotiva put in to lower prices.

@davidstein9129 6 ай бұрын

Great review..informative & entertaining. Thanks I'm thinking of purchasing an EMOTIVA XPA Power Amplifier. Thinking of a used one. I would be grateful for any useful about the Emotiva XPA line up. The power amp would be juicing up my 70 watt per channel Pathos Hybrid Integrated Amplifier.

@geneg6343 2 жыл бұрын

Recently purchased some Denon AH-9200 headphones. I already have a Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC that has been in storage for some time now. Any thoughts on using the BASX A2M as a amp for my headphones.

@primopierre 2 жыл бұрын

Would this be a good driver for the Sony SS-SC5? Or would i be wasting its value driving such a low-cost pair? just trying to frugally enter the audio game here 😂… I have the SSCS5s now on order from Bestbuy (on sale now for 89.90), and am looking for a budget integrated amp dac. Do you think an Aiyima Tube T9 w/ the TPA3221 chip do a good job driving these? Thanks 💪🏽

@georgeperez4231 Жыл бұрын

Hey Randy...what would be a great DAC to pair with the Emotiva X2M...love the show👍..thanks😊

@TigraZ Жыл бұрын

hey man im buying this one

@Jon160mph 2 жыл бұрын

Newbie here - really enjoy your channel. Looking to get some ELAC Debit Reference - is the BASX A2M a good amp for this? Also what about the pre amp to go with?

@juusorantanen4345 2 жыл бұрын

Am very curious how do you like modern Yamaha & Onkyo stereo amplification devices?

@cowboyflipflopped 2 жыл бұрын

If this were a Schiit product, they would have skipped the acronym and just called it the "Ass 2 Mouth."

@julesbarry2081 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Randy how noisy is the fan?

@BigPoppa74 2 жыл бұрын

Hey can you do a comparison of The Basx A100 vs Basx A2mini? Is it worth upgrading? Insides are different. So how is sound(A2mini) compared to its replacement?(BasX100)

@Music-4all 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this amplifier for Polk r200s? Or something else

@hammerac1899 2 жыл бұрын

hi ! is this a good choise for jbl 530? THAK YOU!

@pineomt 5 ай бұрын

Space constraints are limiting choices for 2 channel amplification. Would like to use this amp to power a pair of Polk atrium 8s. Could this amp be a viable option?

@sean_heisler 2 жыл бұрын

No remote is quite odd but that makes me think they definitely had desktop use as the focus which makes sense with the small form factor, headphone amp and ability to use it as a power amp with computer or a DAC controlling volume. But they don't bill it as a desktop solution on their website. 🤔I suppose if they did that then they would scare off people who would be interested in using it for a typical two-channel room setup.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

yeah. this is just a two channel power amp with optional volume control and an incredibly powerful headphone amp. that seems to be lost on a lot of people today. I'm not sure why. I must have done a poor job of explaining in this video.

@WisGuy4 2 жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Randy, we are simply depending on Emotiva’s description of this product on their website. They are billing it as an integrated amplifier that can also be used simply as a power amp and you are characterizing it perhaps a bit more accurately and candidly.

@cheapaudioman 2 жыл бұрын

@@WisGuy4 I gotcha. Well “technically” their not wrong. The volume is integrated into it. Most folks when they think of a integrated amp at least think that there are multiple rca inputs.

@martinsoo6332 Жыл бұрын

Hey man.,...im way late.... May i ask can the Headphone out play simultaneously with the speakers?

@tonym8358 2 жыл бұрын

Compare this to AIYIMA 07....

@SG-dw1my 2 жыл бұрын

How does this compare sonically with the Aiyima A04 or A07? Thanks.

@UnitedRedDevil13 Жыл бұрын

I need help. What’s the proper way to set up my turntable with an external phono, along with my Denon AVR X3800H, and basx a3? What’s the correct set up in the AVR. Right now I have my turntable connected to the AVR using the cable satellite customizable inputs. Was working fine until I added the basx today. Just hearing the bass from my records. Thanks in advance!

@UnitedRedDevil13 Жыл бұрын

Movies are playing fine using appletv and blu ray player. Just not sure the proper way to get my turntable going with it.