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WIIM Mini amzn.to/33CL99w
Bluesound Node shop-links.co/cgGiqJ2UFIO
Recommended Speaker List
Around $100 (These prices will fluctuate between $75 - $150)
Sony SSCS5 - Lively amzn.to/3pZNnGk
Pioneer AJ First Gen - Laid Back
Neumi BS5 -Neutral amzn.to/3q0SR3B
Around $200
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ - Crystal Clear and Punchy emotiva.com?aff=9
Elac Debut b5.2 - Neutral amzn.to/2WPNQxw
Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 (In and Out of Stock) - Laid Back/Bassy/Detailed amzn.to/37W8hPA
JBL Stage A130 - Neutral/Great All Arounder at $179 the best value amzn.to/3t7gOHe
Around $400
Klipsch RP600M - Neutral amzn.to/3pBoXCf (This speaker’s price can fluctuate between $440-630 which is really dumb)
Jamo C93ii Bit - Boosted on Top amzn.to/3beIG6F (Can also be found cheaper at Crutchfield)
Q Acoustics 3030i - Neutral with Punch - amzn.to/2OQkpLo
Around $500
SVS Prime bit.ly/2LozJgF
Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 bit.ly/2ZckoD9
Around $600
Elac Uni-Fi UB5.2 - Neutral amzn.to/3s3srPG
Elac Debut Reference - Buttery but Detailed amzn.to/39bt6WC
Polk Reserve R100 - Neutral
Aperion Novus - Neutral and probably the best desktop speaker one can get $599 bit.ly/2Q1H9rW
Aperion Novus Open Box $449 bit.ly/3us8zGx
Wharfedale Diamonds Lush and Detailed amzn.to/3aBAso0 Come as singles
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Under $100
Aiyima A07 - Neutral and Full amzn.to/3g9YLNf
Around $130
SMSL AD18 - DAC/Amp Lively on top but solid tone controls amzn.to/3rVZxkN
SMSL SA300 $140 amzn.to/3u83oLs
Around $250
SMSL DA-9 Balanced Amp amzn.to/34SdbLs
Around $400
Emotiva TA-100 - DAC, Phono Stage, Pre Outs - Balanced and Tasty emotiva.com?aff=9
Vista Audio Spark www.vista-audio.com/products.htm
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FX D01 amzn.to/3d9GY6U
SMSL SU8s amzn.to/2SWTGiw
Denafrips Ares 2 www.denafrips.com/ares
Subs
Emotiva SE8 emotiva.com?aff=9
Emotiva SE12 emotiva.com?aff=9
SVS SB1000 Pro bit.ly/3scmwsc

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Emotiva TA1

[@normanham6142]

Hey Randy. First comment on your channel. I subbed after first viewing one of your vids. I’m an old man and audio head of sorts since my teens. I’ve been watching a couple of weeks and really enjoying the whole package. It seems from what I’ve gleaned is that you have blown up on YT. Super fast growth & subscriber base. Congrats bro. You’re doing fantastic. I had a similar experience in broadcasting as far as finally getting to produce & host my own music show. I just wanted to share my passion for the Blues w/others. I had fun doing it and it took off like a rocket unbeknownst to me. Straightforward honesty discussing gear w/enthusiasm. It comes through to your audience. I’m excited about my stereo rig again! Thanks! ☕️👊🏼😎

[@brucelimozaine2649]

I’ve got to say I absolutely love your humor Randy. I’ve had an absolutely horrible day and you were the only one who made me genuinely laugh and laugh. Thank You So Much Bro!

[@anonimushbosh]

For about £120 i snagged an internet tuner that does Spotify Connect, BT & a few other things. Got it hooked up to an old Rotel amp & Quad speakers in my kitchen. Sounds pretty damn good and the best bit... it has a proper screen as well. So much quicker & easier than turning on a tablet connected to the same amp.

[@daveduerr9153]

Randy, Great Info. Liked the review on the TA1...and decided to purchase one based on your review. The TA 1 will be replacing my Realistic SA-1000A integrated amp purchased sometime in 1978 after mowing hundreds of lawns in upstate New York.....wow, how times have changed!!! Thanks again, Dave

[@stephenstevens6573]

Great review! I like the emotiva TA 1 the best out of all the options. Emotiva really seems to be on the cutting edge for high value hifi. I'm using an Emotiva preamp on my system now, and it really excells. Thanks for all you do, Randy. You really do fill a void in the HiFi review world. Concise, objective. Down to earth and you bring a touch of humor the the traditional crusty, dusty audiophile world. Peace, brother.

[@bradjensen4927]

The Lt Dangle thumbnail is effin hilarious!!

[@Glasmanrr]

"Which one, yes!" That just made my day.🤣 Another great one from cheapaudioman, Thank you!

[@treyhorn5645]

😂😆 I am dying at the picture of the Reno 911 that is so funny. Now I can watch . I just had to get that off my chest that was awesome......

[@karlhartwig3981]

Nice video, I know this is the "cheap" audio channel, but you have reviewed some not so cheap products in the past. I just bought an integrated amp, the Vincent SV50 to replace my Adcom separates, which I loved for the last two decades and I am thrilled with the musicality of the new Vincent. It didn't have a phono stage, so I picked up the ifi Zen and am thrilled with the new sound of my old vinyl. Though the Adcom had a pretty phenomenal phono stage this is just more detailed and spacious sounding. Now if I can figure out how to patch in my vintage Yamaha EQ I might get to audio nirvana soon. Keep up the good work!

[@tomdavis6371]

I am and have long been a huge fan of Emotiva. I own the Emotiva XPA-2 Power Amp and XDA-2 DAC/Pre-Amp, both Gen 2. I have owned them both for several years and have never had a single problem with either. At 300 wpc the power output per dollar is remarkable IMO and while it's a very simple black box, it's built like a tank and sounds terrific. Emotiva reminds me of the old Adcom stuff from the 1980's. High value components for a real world budget. It's a great time in audio for people on a modest budget!

[@ke4cci]

Great video. None of those have headphone jacks, although the Emotiva does have a preamp you could add a head phone amp. Also there are usb to rca adapters to pull in usb sources. I think the simple stereo receiver should be included. Keep up the good work.

[@markt.5611]

Once again another excellent video. I have many integrated amps, Denon, Marantz, NIKKO, Pioneer... all awesome. My latest journey, was a little S.M.S.L. DA-9. I could stream my phone via bluetooth and plug my old CD player directly into it. Then I went down the rabbit hole of what I could do with it. I wanted to see what this little amp could do with a turntable. Picked up an Ifi Zen phono preamp... which was awesome!... then thought it would be nice to be able to listen with headphones... added a Magnius headphone amp in between... decided to go balanced and added a sub, and couldn't be happier with how it all turned out.

[@bruceharris3561]

Great channel!…… love the content and dry humor!…….. you need your own cable show brother…. I am an audio nerd that plays with everything from expensive tube amps to Chinese D class minis…… it’s fascinating where this hobby has traveled over the decades…. Your reviews are extremely helpful and keep me aware of the cool toys out there!

[@JohnScheppler]

I'm going to start putting gravy on my donuts 🍩 from now on and at the

[@kingdare4585]

Love your content. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@Ratchet98]

😂 The Reno 911 reference in the thumbnail made me laugh. Learned a lot also 👍

[@RJohnODonnell]

4:18

[@stevensawyer7731]

Just got the a11 tribute with monitor audio silver 50s after my 30 year old Sherwood amp died just in time aswell gone up from £389 -£549 in th uk 😁 great channel keep it coming my friend 👍

[@jasonc331]

OMG now I have coffee on my keyboard, The Thumnail 🤣