HUGE TROUBLE for Chi-Fi Amps! The RSL ia255.1 is coming for You

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@williamquittman2745 Жыл бұрын

I would gladly pay $25-$30 more if it came with a volume only remote control

@MrTeko75 Жыл бұрын

yes!

@theboatyboat Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking an app to control the amp for those that want to run something that isn't a BT input but wants to run controls via their phone.

@tpn8402 Жыл бұрын

No remote? WTF.. 🤦

@rand9994 Жыл бұрын

It's using the German MA12070 Infineon Class D chip like the Loxjie A30 and SMSL AO200. Cool running and great sound. Will sound great with high efficiency speakers. I prefer this chip to the TI chips even though they have more power.

@aof4879 Жыл бұрын

Bought this RSL amp on your recommendation and have been using it for a week. Sounds great with my 2.1 stereo setup! Plenty loud for my living room, and the high pass filter works super with my cheap old bookshelf speakers and hand-me-down powered sub. And the small size means I freed up a bunch of shelf space where my dying college dorm all-in-one yamaha receiver used to sit. Buying from RSL was also a piece of cake. Thanks!

@eddents Жыл бұрын

Concerning your sub comment - with my first sub, my wife really enjoyed the bass for dancing around the living room. When she asked if a second sub would really improve the bass in our space, my answer was "absolutely honey". My easiest audiophile upgrade ever!

@markflitz1772 Жыл бұрын

Does your wife have any single sisters? I can’t get my wife to go for one sub. Lucky man.

@eddents Жыл бұрын

@@markflitz1772 In all seriousness , my advice is to dance with your partner. For me music is about listening and for my wife it's more about movement. I stink at dancing, while she danced ballet. I took a few dance lessons with, and for her a number of years ago. I learned to eight count for doing the box step and a little cha cha. Just about anyone else can still dance better than me, but my wife wants to dance with me and so gives me full credit for trying. I made a Spotify dance playlist and we just cut the rug in the living room mostly (versus "going out" to dance). I have to give her credit for "listening" though, since she's accompanied me to Pay Metheny concerts for the last 35 years and is astounded as I am by his musical ability. I tell anyone needing help with spousal approval for getting hifi gear - dance, dance, dance your way to upgrades!

@eddents Жыл бұрын

@@markflitz1772 And yes, I count myself as an extremely lucky man!

@NosEL34 Жыл бұрын

2 year warranty on a $100 electronic audio device, with US representation..that's pretty good. HPF with also a preout is awesome, more companies should pay attention to this. I have no use for this but once upon a time I would have loved a little gizmo like this. Nice features on this one.

@clarencehoover6748 Жыл бұрын

The high pass filter is a major plus. If you have a sub, trying to reproduce low frequencies also on your main speakers wastes a huge amount of power that could alternatively go towards reproducing mid frequencies with better accuracy at higher volumes. Great move, RSL! Although my vote would be for a selectable crossover frequency (perhaps a 2-position or 3-position switch or potentiometer).

@c.s.herman860 2 ай бұрын

Yes 80/90/100hz or even a variable potentiometer 40-120hz would be perfect

@royhandy8365 Жыл бұрын

RSL website says the amp comes with a 12" 3.5mm to RCA adapter! Great video as usual.

@littlebr4d Жыл бұрын

I couldn't find this info anywhere on the website, but I did finally find it in the user manual PDF. Saved me from sending $4 to Jeff Bezos. :)

@KimmoJaskari Жыл бұрын

The most compelling feature is honestly that 90 hz filter. Almost no tiny amps and almost no powered speakers have proper filters and try to produce bass when there's no need as you have a sub. Off hand, I can think of Vanatoo that does have automatic filters on theirs, but of the small amps very little springs to mind. Perhaps there are some. But for a 2.1 system, this thing basically just went to the top of the line, the low price is not a bad thing either. Maybe do another variant of it, add a few tenners to the price, and have a remote.

@larrygaines7462 Жыл бұрын

Line amp and fmods 70 hz 3db loss ,awesome results..

@stevedevine9476 Жыл бұрын

I agree re the high pass filter. Tone controls are good to see too. If the op amps are socketed, that would be a huge plus in my book. (Does anybody know?) I could care less about USB connectivity and even less about Bluetooth.

@deanmorris9622 Жыл бұрын

100% agree with your comment! I've been experimenting with several "chi-fi" mini-amps and subs using a Rolls SX45 crossover to send the low frequencies to the sub. 'Seemed to me if a powered sub (usually employed by many anyhow), would allow the satellite speaker to do a better job of producing the mids and highs. I'd love to see more manufacturers doing this, as simple high-pass filters appear fairly simple to integrate in modern amps...

@ADREISTER 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see what your comparison video turns out as. I want to support a USA brand. HPF is awesome. Is that sub out variable with the volume? Cuz the line out on the A07 isn't....just sayin'.

@jeffsloane8628 2 ай бұрын

The high pass filter is the deal. Removing bass from smaller speakers really improves clarity of small mid bass drivers and reduces the load on this small amp to produce bass as that is handled by the sub amp.

@Porco1984 Жыл бұрын

I really like all this action in the Class D segment! A bit of pressure on the chi-fi manufacturers is not a bad thing, we will probably see more exciting features in upcoming models.

@zacharyball6085 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Seems we should eventually get to truly full-function integrated amps at quite reasonable prices.

@f7p1764 Жыл бұрын

there is no way back now. But early videos was the best thank you.

@ImTheDudeMan471 Жыл бұрын

Had some RSL monitors back in the late 80's. Nice to see them back on the scene.

@christoofart Жыл бұрын

Wanted to mention that RSL's a great company, their customer support is awesome, not to mention their products.

@joet4996 Жыл бұрын

A have RSL speakers throughout my place, we were able to pre-wire every room at the build of the house. I can honestly say that the place rocks!!! The system we put in the movie room sounds better than the theaters. Great company, great design and solid product!

@eddents Жыл бұрын

That amp with the low cost speakers on your list and it's "Bob's your uncle" for gifting a bonafide "stereo system" to those needing a musical start in life (and doesn't break the bank for the giver). Thanks for putting it on our radar Randy!

@littlegti84 10 ай бұрын

Finally purchased one of these. As much as I love the RSL 10s MKII, I had to give the ia255.1 a try. It arrived a couple days ago, and made a little time this morning to hook it up. So far it sounds incredible. I've been a diehard Aiyima A07 fan and have been playing with an A07 pro for a while now. Both Aiyima's have used a 48V linear power supply and I have been very happy with the setup, but this RSL just seems to have something I have been missing and so far, I love it. Thanks for the review on this one Randy. My soul is filled with happiness!

@scottbennett3119 2 ай бұрын

I have been scouring the comments section to find opinions from owners of this amp. Thanks for commenting on how happy you are with the sound! I just ordered one.

@stevezeidman7224 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a U.S. company in this sector and price. Thanks, Randy. Great job!

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching, Steve!

@jamesvw769 Жыл бұрын

US company thats using all China parts. Whats the point.

@stevezeidman7224 Жыл бұрын

US company makes the profit.

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

@@jamesvw769 the chip is European. Better turn in your TV and Phone if you have a problem with US companies or others making stuff in china

@Desanusor Жыл бұрын

its surely made in china

@patrickgeorge141 Жыл бұрын

I have two of the 12S set up with my system and they rock! Absolutely love RSL!!!!! Great video Randy!

@mcjonner Жыл бұрын

I really wish more companies building these amps took into consideration the main bedroom crowd or modest living room crowd wanting a remote and eARC and a high pass cross over. Obviously budget plays a role, but a larger customer base would be interested. Im sure theres many like me waiting for the perfect bedroom amp or modest living room amp.

@everydayaudiophile Жыл бұрын

TV->2.1 amp... TV remote = Volume adjust. no need for eARC. Simply set the volume knob somewhere 50%+ then use TV remote to adjust. HDMI eARC on a 2.1 amp seems to be an excessive added cost for such a simple solution.

@mcjonner Жыл бұрын

@@everydayaudiophile thanks for the heads up, just not all tvs have variable audio output, 4 out of my 4 tvs have not had that so. Maybe more older tvs and lucky newer ones? Plus it would just be nice to have more options that have that in today's time instead just one that's not a very good option

@everydayaudiophile Жыл бұрын

@@mcjonner agreed, a remote would be an awesome feature, but i think it would cost more to have something that does not benefit audio performance, which seems to be the opposite of what RSL is trying to do. They put the cost in the performance and function more so than fancy add ons and features to make it cost more. Also, what makes this a not good option?

@CrashTestingAudio Жыл бұрын

My A07’s have averaged a year and change in lifespan. 2 year warranty on a $110 amp with US based customer service? HECK yes.

@yolahola1 Жыл бұрын

One thing you forgot to mention was the lack of remote control support, so it wouldn’t fit in as a replacement for my bedroom amp, the S.M.S.L. DA-9, but! Always good to hear a decent amp for less than half the price exists. Might make a killer desktop PC sound system.

@tpr299 Жыл бұрын

I ordered one today. $110 was the complete price. They didn’t charge shipping, or taxes. If it’s a decent amp it’s a heck of a deal.

@tpr299 Жыл бұрын

UPS screwed my order over. Stolen, crash, fire??? I don’t know, but it looks like RSL is having to ship another one. A label was created (again). I’m getting a new delivery date. Sucks.

@tpr299 Жыл бұрын

I received mine. I think for $110 it’s a heckuva deal. I like the sound. Pretty balanced, and clear from top to bottom. The midrange (voices) seem to be just slightly forward which I like. I had it hooked up to my Martin Logan 35XT speakers (I haven’t tried it with a subwoofer yet). I thought maybe they would be a little harsh with the little class D amp, but they were very smooth. I wish it cost a little more, and came with a headphone amp. I can live without a remote.

@davdidit6 Жыл бұрын

Randy you are driving me insane. So I have been building a budget/“not so budget stereo system”. I have the SMSL SU-8s Dac and the JBL Studio 530. I have an Aiyima A07 that I was going to upgrade the op amps (per your video) Then I saw you recent video of the Fosi Audi V3 amp. Now I see this. I can’t wait until the comparison video. I am also getting the Aiyima T8, I love tubes and needed an EQ. Bravo again !!! Thank you again

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

coming soon. they're all very good though

@rosswarren436 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Amazing to see an American company stepping up to the plate. Unfortunately, I already bought the Fosi BT-20A Pro. But will keep these guys in mind as recommendations to others. Now, if only an American company would step up to automated surface mount technology manufacturing and offer a R2R DAC to take on Denafrips and Gustard. BTW, was your audio a little lower in volume on this video than most of your others? Not bad, but I definitely had to crank it up a touch more. The commercials were a lot louder, like watching TV in the early 2000s...LOL.

@chrisb5986 Жыл бұрын

This is exciting. Hopefully more US companies will get into affordable hifi.

@joshuasaunders9373 11 ай бұрын

Thanks to this video, I procured the iA255.1, and am quite pleased. I’ve only put the volume to 9 o’clock and my Klipsch Reference RB-81 II speakers wail. Great review, greater integrated amp.

@scottbennett3119 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting that you are pleased with this amp. It helped me to decide to buy one.

@audio_acoustic_engineering Жыл бұрын

Just hooked up my iA255.1 today, but used it as a replacement to my big class A amp in a reference system. I get volume control with the preamp. I love it. Gives my ELAC BS403 slam. Next step, strip out everything else.

@scottbennett3119 2 ай бұрын

I`m glad actual owners are pleased with this amp. I purchased one based on user comments like yours.

@edd2771 Жыл бұрын

Never thought I’d hear you say “I’ve fallen in love with the 12 inch” CAM

@christophedecavalla2941 Жыл бұрын

A lot of people would like to see a remote for these little amps. The problem with that is knobs with a mechanical min and max would require a motor drive turn to turn them up or down.

@So-rp6en Жыл бұрын

This is real nice, I just used it to replace an old Teac class D amp and it is a huge step up. Thanks for mentioning it.

@GadZookz Жыл бұрын

Great review, Thanks!👍🏻 I was starting to worry you were only going to review speakers.

@legrandgroves8560 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered one, thanks Randy! Perfect for my kef150’s and an 8” emotiva sub. Should be a great desk set up

@legrandgroves8560 Жыл бұрын

mine came in, lighter than expected but sound quality for what it is, is very good( a cheap amp) great imaging and stereo separation, after a few hours it started to sound even better, louder, not a lot of volume but loud enough. impressed, keeper, more testing...

@stevetech5150 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at my desk and this is what Randy has done to my setup and bank account in the last 5 or 6 months since I subscribed: Douk Audio St-01, Fluance Signature bookshelf 5 1/4's, iso acoustic speaker stands, Douk Audio Little Bear, Fosi Audio Tube Phono pre-amp, Fluance RT-85 Turntable with Ortofon Blue cartridge, and now my Emotiva BasX A2 amp now has a tracking number with Fed-Ex. My wife has issues with Randy, but I've tried to tell her that I'm responsible... sort of. It's his fault!!! 🤣 dude - i love your channel and your reviews.

@JeffB1961 10 ай бұрын

if this had a headphone output it would KILL the sales of many budget desktop setups !

@-rhys Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Some great advice in the many videos that helped me choose my first amp/speakers.

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@samza9622 Жыл бұрын

Big trouble in little china one of my favorite movies.

@arjandelaney 11 ай бұрын

Hey Randy! Long time watcher...First time commenter. You're basically like a brother from a different mother to me, even down to age (actually twin!) right down to leaving the "tramp stamp" on the side of your Invicta. If you know, you know. Anyway, I have my 25 year old Rotel amp based system as my daily but am increasingly curious about the cheap audio stuff. So, I've ordered: - WIIM Mini - SMSL M300SE DAC - RSL IA255.1 to run unto my recently enough purchased B&W 607 S2's, and can't wait to hook it all up. It was between RSL and the Fosi V3 but the 2.1 won out in the end. I've actually already been running the SMSL DAC and it's a delightful little thing, even if it is slightly bigger than a 'key'. Sooo...when are we all being treated to the RSL vs. Chi-Fi comparison video, as I'm looking forward to it bigtime. Thanks for all your hard work. Arjan, from Ireland

@cheapaudioman 11 ай бұрын

thank you. your system is going to sound great!!!

@chuycalderon3268 Жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for ! I had a huge wishlist of stuff from overseas and now looking forward to this future purchase.

@Ramzerok Жыл бұрын

Fosi releases the V3 pro with a high pass filter and tone controls in...3...2...1 As per usual, great video, Randy. This is now a contender for my first system. Curious about that chip set though?

@TriAmpHiFi Жыл бұрын

HooRay.................. A high pass filter! They're getting it. 🔈🔉🔊

@bobhopfner3812 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, but op amp rolling is high on my list. Need to pop that case open and see what is inside...

@ginom407 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to amp comparisons and speaker matchings! Thanks Randy, Great Review!!! 👍👍👍

@scottbennett3119 2 ай бұрын

Randy and many other reviewers never got to the amp comparisons, unfortunately.

@s.daniel9224 Жыл бұрын

Using with the Syn, I now have separate tone control for center and rears. Kind of cool for the cheaper rears.

@eryxis827 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at the syn + amp to put in a vacation rental. I need it to be bulletproof though, I can't troubleshoot or even access it once set up. Literally I want to run wires into a lockbox and all they have access to is TV remote and a roku.

@Space-O-2001 Жыл бұрын

Really nice to see that high pass filter given I'm always second guessing my cross over point with my sub. I wonder if it has the same cheap approach to Bluetooth like the Fosi stuff in that there's no secure pairing so the neighbours can Rick Roll you at any point. On that note I wish there was latency data for BT connections as not all connections are created equally despite being the same specification.

@Brian_Romska Жыл бұрын

Ya this is cool, definitely a little trouble for big China, good stuff as always Randy, thanks!!!

@wegardfjeld3789 11 ай бұрын

Test Tangent pre amp 2 and ampster 2. Current deals for combo around 450$ +/-. Should make people looking for cheap but good hifi happy

@canonwright8397 Жыл бұрын

I'm wishing it had toslink, but I'll be picking one up first thing when I get home.

@wheelbasemedia5814 Жыл бұрын

Since low bass takes so much amplifier power for cone excursion (for no reason on a small speaker that can't reproduce those frequencies), the 90-hertz filter also means the amp has more headroom.

@KillerKlipsch Жыл бұрын

Buying one right now!

@stevemcfarland9533 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered one yesterday. I have had a few things from RSL and have always been very happy.

@MechAdv Жыл бұрын

We will have to crack one open to see if it’s actually a new product or just a rebrand of the Chi-Fi amps already on the market.

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

send me a link to the chi fi amps that have a usb input and high pass filter

@MechAdv Жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman Plenty of Chi-Fi amps have built in DACs. 16bit/48khz is a pretty lowly spec, and UsbC makes it only useful for PC and perhaps wired into your phone if that’s even compatible. The switchable high pass filter is a fine feature that I like, but it doesn’t indicate that the amplifier topology itself is different than any SMSL using the Infineon chipset. That’s an in-line filter on the back end that probably adds measurable distortion to the signal. Once again, these features can be nice to the right buyer, but a revolutionary product they are not. I can buy some RCA in-line high pass filters for 35$, slap them on any Aiyima or Fosi amp under 100$, and voila, I’ve accomplished the same thing and probably better sonically because I could get a 2nd order filter that drops off cleaner and it’s a preamp function on a low level signal.

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

@@MechAdv send me a link to the chifi amps that have a usb input and high pass filter. And the ones based in the US

@rand9994 Жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman The SMSL A300 has USB and High Pass. Only one I know of offhand.

@MechAdv Жыл бұрын

@@cheapaudioman I would, but KZfaq won’t let me post it. It’s been deleted three times now.

@TheFriday40 Жыл бұрын

i love mine !!

@jeronronnunkoffunk4691 3 ай бұрын

Randy , great and fun and informative review as always, I’m late to this party but was glad to see you review this little amp, I’d hear quite a bit of buzz about it ! Now I’m tempted and most likely will pick this one up for myself other than just recommending to others as I usually do. Thanks man enjoyed the video as always keep keeping on sir!!!💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥

@vvraithz Жыл бұрын

I wish this was around a year ago! I wonder if they’d ever do a version like this with hdmi eArc?

@alexseaford4029 Жыл бұрын

Nice.......Come on IFI, build one for this side of the pond!

@NeilBlanchard Жыл бұрын

Looks like a very well designed and executed little amp! Do the tone controls have center detents? And are the op-amps socketed? It has a true preamp/sub out - and "honest" power ratings! Edit: it uses the MA12070 IC by Infineon for the output device; per their specs.

@Nick_2i Жыл бұрын

The tone controls do have detents, but they're a little off-center on mine. Its not really noticable unless you're really looking at it though, and I don't think it affects the sound at all when they are set at the detent.

@NeilBlanchard Жыл бұрын

@@Nick_2i Thanks - this is a big help, for using the amp. The off center *visual* is probably only related to the knob and the shaft splines - it's just the way they line up. Electrically/tonally, the detent is probably the neutral point.

@audx2338 10 ай бұрын

7:30 "I did not do a direct comparison to anything, that video is coming up" - I'd still be excited for this

@alexbuenrostro5247 Жыл бұрын

Damm, just when I spec'd out a 2.1 desktop system around a Aiyima T9 or A08 + T8 or D03... now I have to consider this lol... MUST wait for comparison shootout video

@cobar5342 Жыл бұрын

Looks good Randy I like the filter but would like a good remote too

@traildoggy Жыл бұрын

Looks great, but I'd need a remote for my situation. Will keep an eye on this company though.

@NoodlesNJ1 Жыл бұрын

Is the sub volume controlled accordingly with the speaker volume? $15 Return Policy. Hi Pass Filter adds a nice option lacking on other Brands. The Chi-Fi companies will jump on this new addition and you will find it incorporated into their units as well.

@rich-s6c Жыл бұрын

Going to have to check that out. Thanks!

@TheSixsixsick Жыл бұрын

Since that USB port is C, I wonder if you could directly connect an IPad Pro to use as a source without an audio adapter .

@everydayaudiophile Жыл бұрын

the USB input acts as a DAC, 16 bit/48khz, so you can absolutely connect directly to it. I connect my phone to mine using a lightning to USB-C cable, it doesnt charge my phone, but it plays audio!

@SnapperX3 Жыл бұрын

Like the high pass option.

@careylymanjones Жыл бұрын

You may start seeing more US competition in low-end hifi. China isn't the low-cost producer of anything, anymore. Chinese wages are about 15 times what they were in 2000. Even Apple is moving to India.

@jefft1314 11 ай бұрын

Sounds great paired with my Q Acoustics 3020 and 8" Monolith subwoofer (high pass filter engaged) in my 12'x15' bedroom. The 3020 is an efficient speaker, and I dont like to listen abover 80/85db (peak), so there's a ton of headroom.

@joz77 9 ай бұрын

I ordered from RSL on monday and got the amp delivered to germany on friday with FedEx. Great device, exaxt what i was looking for. I have a set of Canton Fonissimo and a Canton AS20 sub and I sounds great. Used speakers and sub are selling under 100€.

@jaydee4256 Жыл бұрын

So this is Great, I ordered the Aiyma on Friday Already. But for $110 I may lookinto this little bity

@iustinianmihailfocsa Жыл бұрын

If that amp had a headphone output I would have sold my soul for it. I switch inputs, outputs and fiddle with tone controls a lot and I hate the tedium of the remote on my Loxjie. Oh welp, it still has the best features.

@kristofdeak1030 Жыл бұрын

I want this but with an Infineon MA5332 chip for more power! (Like in the SMSL A300). Love the USB option, I wonder if the DAC is very limited though.

@overbuiltautomotive1299 11 ай бұрын

yep it sounds good all i need well may be a 125 rms @ 8 ohms x2 version

@tmdillon1969 Жыл бұрын

"I don't know how China is going to compete?" That's an easy sentiment to counter. They'll just add the filter to any one of the many amps they already offer. It's not like they don't have the chips and chassis sitting around, to begin with. One of them will throw out a competitor amp this fall and they'll all watch how it moves and it sells then by spring we'll see the same switch on Chinese amps from $89 to $149 all over Amazon. And considering this American company is already sourcing the majority of this product from China it may be even faster.

@caseyodonnell6621 Жыл бұрын

I'd buy you a cup of coffee Randy, but you keep spending my money. Ha! Very cool product. I'll have to keep an eye on RSL. I keep hoping one of these companies will put out a little 2 channel with HDMI ARC, pre out and high pass filter/sub out would be icing on top of the cake.

@lukarubinic4504 Жыл бұрын

nice review, new S.M.S.L al200 is out

@jeffjohnson3504 Жыл бұрын

I love my Chi-fi Emotiva A2 amp and TA1 and Rotel CD players! Great price great sound they come with remotes also.

@tonyjedioftheforest1364 Жыл бұрын

A big thank you to your channel. I made a comment on your Fosi V3 review and then they sent me one, only took about a week to reach the UK and has a UK plug. Looks to be very well made. Going to set it up today with my Wharfdale Diamonds and then my much smaller Gale 3010s. Going to feed it with my Bludento BLT2 with Bluetooth and iPhone 11 Apple Music. I understand the Wiim mini or pro would be better with Airplay but by how much?

@danielh12345 Жыл бұрын

I loved that exchange. I just ordered mine this week, very curious!

@danielh12345 Жыл бұрын

Re your Bluetooth question, basically if you notice a difference in quality between Bluetooth and for example directly from pc to DAC, that is the difference you will notice with the WiiM pro instead of Bluetooth. I'm not familiar with airplay and bought the wiim pro instead of the mini since I use chromecast as I'm on android. The wiim Mini doesn't have chromecast so I went for the pro, otherwise the differences are just physical buttons and input / output options I believe. The app on it is the same.

@drew6317 Жыл бұрын

10:49 Marantz/Denon products are made in Japan or Vietnam!

@goobfilmcast4239 Жыл бұрын

Great....But lacks a basic Remote (even if it's just on/off and volume). It would make a great soundbar killer. I have 2 pairs of idle Bookshelf speakers (Sony and Micca) that would be a perfect match for this bad boy.

@chadmdalton Жыл бұрын

Another great video Randy. How much was it again??? LOL

@Mark-us777 Жыл бұрын

Looks good!

@shaunyweaver1144 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good start .

@thespotlightkid1011 Жыл бұрын

Some small China amps I studied the sockets & switches of & saw all the display options shown where applicable, I noticed didn't have an hint of a X/over control despite them having a sub-out phono socket. I never could understand why, your smallish 2-ways shouldn't be trying to stress your cones into big excursion s for deep bass below 80'ish or more Hertz & eff up the higher frequencies when there's a sub helping them, it's maddness!

@robertendsley8312 Жыл бұрын

My usual question Randy. Would it best my Aiyima A08 Pro? Regardless still holding out for something with at least a volume remote.

@j.dursey6515 7 ай бұрын

Just picked this up. Gracias homie.

@johndistasio1112 Жыл бұрын

Class D output using MA12070 IC by Infineon. On the RSL web sitr

@adsph Жыл бұрын

Interesting product. Wow.

@bobbartola9496 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a pair of Sony SS-CS5 bookshelf and only intend to use it for my amateur radio receiver (200-4KHz) and on a hi quality tube communications receiver (50-16 KHz) It should work well for my applications...I hope...just ordered 1. I was going to build a tube amp but don't have the time. Thanks for the info!

@theboatyboat Жыл бұрын

So I have a set of Monolith B6 bookshelf speakers that I can't use in my current livingroom as surrounds due to space. I had them on my desktop full range with my Fosi DA2120C which sounded great. Lots of bass. But I also have a Speedwoofer 10 there, and a 12s for the home theater. Well these bookshelves are destined to be one of two places: The garage, or the Bedroom. I have Elacs for my desktop. Do you think this amp would run these Monolith bass cannons well enough full range? Whatever amp I get needs to have enough oomph. The B6 are 4 ohms. Thoughts?

@erichill5328 Жыл бұрын

Love my RSL CG25’s with my Crown XLS Drivecore 2 amp and Pioneer AVR. Perfect setup for movies 🍿 and music 🎶. RSL’s custom service is fantastic.

@d.r.martin6301 Жыл бұрын

I've driven my main system with the Crown XLS 1000 for 12 years now. It sure did sell me on class D. I can only imagine that they've gotten even better.

@joelnatkin7509 2 ай бұрын

I’m a new hi-fi enthusiast. I’m thinking about getting: - this RSL IA 255.1 - Wiim Pro AirPlay 2 - Sony SSCS5 Questions: - Good setup for under $500? - Any compatibility issues? - What else do I need, such as plugs, cords, power sources? Thanks!

@timshort3220 Жыл бұрын

FYI, they charge $13.55 shipping to APO/FPO. Usually a dealbreaker for me, but I bought one anyway. I bought one of the other amps you recommended a while back (free shipping from China, lol) and am very happy with it. But I really hate companies charging shipping to APO/FPO. Maybe you can address that?

@waynethompson4315 Жыл бұрын

This amp may be exactly what I’m looking for. I have some Paradigm Monitor SE Atoms to use until I decide which speakers to go with. I am thinking of picking up this amp to drive them. I am also thinking of adding the Wiim pro to act as a pre amp and allow me to control volume, equalizer, etc. Any thoughts on how these components would work together? Love the channel and watch it daily.

@nicolesantos7201 Жыл бұрын

Why don't they make more of these amps convertible to monoblocks..? Another $30-$60 or are there better options in the $200-$300 range..? Wouldn't it be an improvement in dynamics and sound POWER!!!

@impuls60 Жыл бұрын

The chip isnt capable to be bridged like a an AB amp, it cant double the voltage. It can be bridged for double the current output but then you need to half the speaker impedance to take advantage of that. So you'd need 2-3ohm speaker to take advantage of the bridge mode.

@Inferno_Assassin Жыл бұрын

I know you recently did the Arylic H50. I'd be interested to see what you thought of the B50. For me, it has every feature I want and the app has a ton of useful things. I think it competes favorably against this. It has a remote, HDMI ARC, and bluetooth in/out in case you want to pair headphones to it for night listening in a living room setting. And that is on top of the features it shares with the RSL.

@09ThunderOne Жыл бұрын

Agreed I'm pleased with my B50

@peterlundskow4061 Жыл бұрын

Right on for this company!

@apmihai82 Жыл бұрын

You really should get the smsl A300. New Merus chip amp and lfe function , high pass at 50Hz. 199usd. So this Rsl is not the only one.

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

it's the only one based out of California

@user-gd710 Жыл бұрын

eagerly awaiting your comparison of this product vs the Fosi V3 and other Chi fi amps. Can't come soon enough

@scottbennett3119 2 ай бұрын

But the comparison never came. Many other reviewers promised follow-up reviews, but no one came through. I wonder which amp company paid everyone hush money?

@rickbrookes9491 Жыл бұрын

Fosi v3 is such a great amp, but if it had a high-pass filter, maybe with more than one setting, and a toggle on/off switch (getting it separate from the volume control) it would be a perfect amplifier IMHO. I can take or leave the tone controls, but since they’re becoming popular again… Fosi, if you’re listening, build this amp and add tone controls! You’d have a hard to beat monster, in what, $130-$150 price range?

@MarsMaynard Жыл бұрын

I just bought a V3 and I do like it, but should I return it for this based on sound alone? I still have time.

@GreybeardMO Жыл бұрын

Great! My desktop is running an old SMSL SA-50 to a pair of Micca RB42's. Been thinking about upgrading the old SMSL. Think this thing would be a good match for the little speakers?

@cheapaudioman Жыл бұрын

probably. Miccas are super power hungry though.