Fosi Audio MC351 2.1 Integrated Amplifier

[@Leo-u8b6e]

Thanks , it`s now off my list .

[@wim1983]

Totally agree to go separate, it's not coincidentally an audio gear is messed up in many ways :P, it's how the audio industry try to get their sales. Love something mini and compact like SMSL C100.

[@705johnnyboy]

douk st-01 pro 32v ...rocks glad i got that instead ..

[@garryoberholtzer5626]

How tf does a dac make something sound sibilant?

[@dodpr]

Are those Totem Acoustics speakers?

[@0102studio]

Yep! That review is coming!

[@dodpr]

@@0102studio Cool. Funny enough, I was looking at those yesterday to pair with my Cambridge AXA35. I’ll wait for your review. Thanks.

[@webdkd3]

How about doing a review on SMSL A300 integrated amp? The internal dac is mediocre, but the audio fidelity via external dac is quite good for 200 bucks.

[@0102studio]

I would love to!

[@dodpr]

I agree with you. Just be honest with your power ratings.

[@0102studio]

@@dodpr companies like NAD used to under rate their amps which was nice too.

[@abbeyg.45]

If you like the look of this amp but don’t need the DAC or other features check out the Fosi MC101. It has a similar look (VU meter orange knob) without the DAC and less power. Other reviewers have said favorable things about the MC101.

[@0102studio]

I’ll check it out!

[@BramMouse]

Please count the amount of 'likes'

[@TheMMadmaXX]

First I didn‘t know what you meant but 3 minutes in I knew, hehe. It seems that almost 10 % of all the words said are „like“

[@0102studio]

@@TheMMadmaXXlol, wow! I do say ‘like’ way too much!

[@techsamurai11]

@@0102studioit’s interesting, it’s not the normal “like”, it’s very quick. I never noticed it because of the speed of delivery.

[@0102studio]

@@techsamurai11 haha yeah, its good feedback though. And definitely something I’ll watch for in the future.

[@carlesmiquel]

Like, sorry, like this is not like a knowledgable serious, like review. It's a bit like an orangey thing like in front and a needle like that moves like with a nice light. Like it's nice looking. My studio does not have needles. Nor orange knobs. It puts out a decent 300W of pure sound from 48 inputs. We're like happy with our recordings and like with the beauty of like the sound which we use to define like what we want to be out in the hands and ears of the listeners. And it like of works .

[@0102studio]

Thanks for like, watching!

[@CraciunAlexandruGh]

Integrated amplifier means preamp + poweramp. A DAC makes no difference to the naming in the industry.

[@Brett1334]

I just don’t know why people spend their money on these products, surely everybody would rather just save up and get something good?! It’s good sometimes to have these reviews out there in the universe, so don’t feel bad.

[@0102studio]

Part of me agrees with you and then there’s the other part that think’s there’s room for products at every price point. At least this satiates my curiosity.

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

SMSL offerings are better with true power ratings

[@0102studio]

I can’t wait to get ahold of some of theirs!

[@jon11978]

stop the "like". please.

[@0102studio]

I’ll like, try.

[@TriAmpMyFi]

For the Noobs................................ Well, we sure make it difficult to learn about gear when it's constantly referred to in ubiquitous terms. Manufacturer's vague and non-standardized wattage ratings are very frustrating. Likewise, in this case, the term "amplifier' is used to describe up to three or more very different components. At 0:07 the BT 20a Pro is described as an "amplifier" which has Bluetooth, tone controls. analog inputs, volume control & preamplifier output. (where is the preamplifier? inside this "amplifier"?) OK, now we have a description of an "amplifier". At 0:27 the MC351 is described as an "integrated amplifier". The difference between the two being the MC351 has a DAC & subwoofer output. OK, now we have a description of an "integrated amplifier". So I recognize our confusing statements. At 3:45 it is suggested the MC351 might perform better if it were just a "straight amplifier" without all the "extra stuff" thrown in for "marketing sake". I think having a volume control or not is essential, not marketing. OK, now we have a description of a "straight" amplifier". Left out of the descriptions is a "power amplifier" which is seemingly not pert of either product. All that said, Noobs should glean information not from one reviewer. Remember, learning audio is fun 👍. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@0102studio]

To clarify, I didn’t suggest it would perform better with the features taken out. Maybe I wasn’t clear, I think at a lower cost with less features it would be a better value proposition. Thanks for watching though!

[@TriAmpMyFi]

@@0102studio . I understand. However the thought of "value proposition" is just that. A thought. What was said at 3:45 was because of what was said at 4:22 . Value proposition was never mentioned. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@techsamurai11]

Passive sub, why? That's just wasted electronics and power for most.