AudioSource AMP-100 2-Channel Bridgeable Stereo Power Amplifier
- 2-channel 100-watt (50 watts x 2) power amplifier (provides 150 watts RMS bridged mono power)
- Ideal for use as a second-zone amplifier or as a rear-channel amplifier in a 6.1- and 7.1-channel system
- Pair of stereo inputs with priority override; A/B speaker selector allows multi-room amplification
- Signal-sensing auto-on/off switching conserves power while simplifying setup
- Measures 16.5 by 2.9 by 9.25 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty
Product Description
50 Watt Power Amplifier for multiple Custom Home Audio Distribution and Home Theater Applications. Ideal for use as a remote amplifer, A single zone amplifier, or rear channel amplifier for Dolby 6.1 / 7.1 systems.Amazon.com Product Description
A favorite of audiophiles everywhere, the AudioSource Amp 100 two-channel power amplifier is built to deliver powerful music, pure and simple, with few extra controls to get in the way. Listeners can use the Amp 100 as an independent stereo amp (50 watts x 2 into 8 ohms) when used with a preamp, as a second zone amplifier in multi-room applications, or as a rear-channel amplifier in a 6.1- and 7.1-channel system. Combine the Amp 100 with an additional monoblock amp (the Amp 100 delivers 150 watts RMS of bridged power) and a preamp and listeners can independently drive two front left/right speakers or two rear speakers, further clarifying each channel to create dynamic, high-end sound. To connect additiona… More >>
AudioSource AMP-100 2-Channel Bridgeable Stereo Power Amplifier
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5 comments
L. Deftu on January 7, 2010 at 6:00 pm
This product is a waste of money,everything meaning quality is ZERO in this AudioSource product!I dispensed it!
Cuyler Brooks on January 7, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I bought the AudioSource Amp 100 to replace a 30-year-old Harmam-Kardon that had died – I used it to make cassette copies of old phonograph records. The Amp100 does accept the signal from my turntable and pre-amp and puts the sound on the speakers, proving that there was nothing wrong with my system but the dead stereo amplifier. However, although the Amp 100 clearly has stereo output jacks, the signal there will not provide anything useful to the cassette deck. Way down in the fine print of the instructions I discovered that this “output” is referred to as a “pass-through”, which apparently means it is unamplified. Phooey!
T.W. on January 7, 2010 at 8:20 pm
I purchased this amp based on the great customer reviews. It is the most frustrating piece of musical equipment I have ever worked with. I do alot of recording and it’s impossible due to the fact that the amp does not turn on until there is a signal sent to it, therefore you never hear the first few beats of a song when you press play. It sucks. What a waste of $100. I guess I should have splurged on a higher quality amp.
David M. Andrews on January 7, 2010 at 10:36 pm
In general, I like the product specs, but getting it home and using it is a different story. The auto-off feature makes it useless.
I used it as a second amplifier for streaming music. The sound quality is nice, but it clicks off when the volume drops low. This means you often miss the beginning and ends of songs (most songs have points of low volume) and in some cases, bits of the middle. I was so embarrassed when I had people over and the music kept switching off and on, making loud clicks in the process.
This first issue is a show stopper for me and caused me to buy a different receiver (Teac AG-790A). However it also has a second flaw: no bass or treble controls. This makes it tough when you are playing from a single source to two different sets of speakers. There’s no way to separately change the tone for speakers connected to this receiver.
Overall, its inexpensive, but not worth the money.
E. Watts on January 8, 2010 at 1:10 am
The amp arrived and looked great for a refurbished unit. The price could not be beat. However my unit only ran for about ten minutes before the circuits began shutting off and on. So I let J&R Music World know about the problem and was told to return it at their cost. I received an emailed ups label and dropped it off to go out next day. I got a fast response from J&R and a proper credit was made. So although I didn’t get a working amplifier, I did get the kind of service that would allow me to shop with confidence on Amazon.com .