Sabaj A10a class D amp is unexpectedly good

[@ErikEmstad]

I really enjoyed this review. I like when you let your funny sneak out!

[@galessi1226]

Laughed out loud 2 or 3 times!!! Will absolutely " use your links" if I ever buy any audio equipment New!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@zeroyum1473]

I love your candid nature!!!

[@jonassegura]

I really like this relaxed version of your presentation. You’re always serious, clear and straight to the point, but this funny vibe makes your videos more enjoyable. Kind regards from Mexico. Keep on going, my friend.

[@charlesclifton1006]

I enjoyed this presentation and your candour was quite refreshing. This amp sounds like a little gem, as you say, paired with the right speakers - relevant to sound preference. Personally, I love to learn about products that if it were not for you and of course, KZbin, we'd all be in the dark regarding their very existence. Keep up the good work - I like your style.

[@saverioricchiuto5386]

Nice change in style, man. I loved the review.

[@jesuscostantino2925]

I love how much you improvise. I always know you are speaking as yourself and not from a script. Well done.

[@justed4131]

You are a breath of fresh air brother! Never 2nd guess yourself. Keep your reviews close to your heart! Cheers!!

[@paulmarsland7058]

I've tried both this and the SMSL SA300. They are both great amps, and sound very similar, but I preferred the Sabaj, largely due to the design and the benefit of having the integrated power supply. The SA300 has USB and bluetooth, but the DAC isn't the best, so it's best to use a dedicated DAC anyway.

[@hankhill5409]

I just ordered the Sabaj but as soon as he said it was sonically identical to the SA300 I was going to cancel it. Until I read your comment, thanks for posting it. I wouldnt have thought about the quality of the dac. I also like the integrated power supply.

[@garyalexander5686]

Your reviews are getting even better. You have a unique style that's refreshing and informative at the same time. Great job. I ordered the amp.

[@davelaidlaw3795]

Good honest review - well done

[@dungysphincter7974]

Your a very good reviewer. I really like your honesty. You articulate what your saying very well. I get the full picture from how you explain things. I agree with another viewer/follower. You are one of the best reviewers on YT! I look forward to all your reviews.

[@djalil_YT]

OK that was an entertaining review, man!

[@brambruijnzeel]

This was again a nice review! Objective and claer. Thanks again, and warm greetings from the Netherlands, Bram

[@alandeanda]

Thank Srboljub, for your honest opinion about the sabaj amp. I was planning to buy one from amazon and you make my desicion a lot easier. Greatings from México! (please tell us how to pronounce your name in your next video)

[@ginom407]

Great Review!!! I have the A20 amp which is probably this exact unit but with RCA and XLR connections. I enjoy my Sabaj amp very much! It gives my a lot of "Bang for my Bucks"! (It Is Worth It)

[@akira_rtt]

Love the honest review, you also have a nice background for your videos. This amp really looks nice for its price

[@steven2809]

Nice to see your sense of humour coming across so well 🙂 “use my links!” 😂

[@yogoeasystudio]

I always watch YOUR videos whatever the title is.

[@christianhaas5956]

Dear Srboljub, never thought that you can be that sarcasitc. In a fine way thou! Thank you, I enjoyed your review! Best wishes, Christian

[@elidrissihafid]

I liked that little confidence part you don't see this a lot. I really enjoyed the review. Thank you 😊

[@mikhalize]

Nice video; I laughed and enjoyed it.

[@video-carl]

thanks for covering this product. One helpful tip: when comparing size with its peer group it would be useful to place the A10a PSU next to it. The NAD 3020 V2 has an integrated PSU. The NAD is still a lot more expensive of course.

[@WilliamPollard]

This has an integrated PSU. All in one box.

[@CTRNCC1701A]

Diggin these reviews man, I think I might pick this little guy up

[@cabronesse386]

I like that you're consistently reviewing budget audio gears because it's what we need. I think SABAJ is part of SMSL group if I'm not wrong. Finding some hidden audio gems is satisfying IMHO. Keep doing what you love and it's nice to watch your channel grows and get noticed by the audio enthusiasts worldwide. Kudos!

[@De132an]

Always watch your videos till the end. Never now when one will hear something that will help one be a better audiophile.

[@marko8095]

Ok, I am watching this from work, and you have my full attention!

[@artcoffeejeff]

Your honesty is refreshing.

[@doifeellucky]

The only slight negative to these for me is the binding posts as banana plugs don’t go in far enough. But other than that it works well with my Zen DAC V2. Very impressed for the money.

[@WilliamPollard]

I have this Sabaj amp connected to Schiit Modi 3 driving either Sony SSCS5 speakers or my Emotiva B1+ speakers. Terrific sound. Will be adding Schiit Vali 2+ tube preamp next. Fantastic sound with music and movies. Great little amp.

[@eniojurko]

We now just need a test to see if it really outputs said values!

[@BlueMax333]

A very good review with useful tips.

[@Panslapper]

My question is why haven’t dacs been given a hdmi input yet? 2.1 is looking like a killer option for hi res…

[@jcisme]

I see Sabaj has updated this amp (at least in the housing)..

[@geevee1045]

Any chance of reviewing a cheap tube amp like the Reisong A10 or A12?

[@photorolensoman8101]

If anyone can explain to me how could this amp be rated at 50/80 watts X2 rms when the power consumption is only 40 watts? By my calculation the output can't be more than 20watt x2

[@eddiebaby22]

Great review

[@WHo-vf1oz]

Hello love your reviews! I have been thinking of buying this sabaj but want something neutral like DA9 that you reviewed. I am bit lost now because you describe the sabaj as warm. Is the tone really that different given the similarities and the absence of an internal dac to influence it? Thanks!

[@iiWiReviews]

For some reason it is. DA-9 is quicker, punchier, and layers better. This one is warmer, with softer bassline and less kick. One possible reason why is different power supply. In any amplifier, power supply is basically half of the design.

[@WHo-vf1oz]

@@iiWiReviews thanks for your advice as always! I just ordered the sabaj A20a as an alternative to my reisong a10 tube amp which is pretty warm. Now am worried i have two pieces of warm amps side by side.

[@user-yg2ry8dm7x]

@@WHo-vf1oz how is the result? Is it good?

[@legione1capone]

What would be a good DAC to pair with this? They would be paired with klipsch bookshelves. Considering modi multibit...?

[@oahupc4688]

I just ordered smsl a12 it has 4db higher SNR at 102db and THD 0.005 for $81 on Amazon. Might be good sounding too we'll see.

[@martyhjertaas1060]

I am looking at getting the smsl a12 right now, How do you enjoy yours, any problems, How is the power? Thank you

[@oahupc4688]

@@martyhjertaas1060 I didn't like it and sent it back. I bought the da-9 it is worth every penny. The best sound I ever heard. Especially if you pair it with the schiit lokius and or the minidsp 2x4hd you will be happy for a long long time!

[@doifeellucky]

Great review as always. Just ordered one for my office. Do you think these would pair well with the Elac Debut 5.2? Thanks.

[@joaquim8025]

Hey, I'm seeking for a solution to replace my AD18 FDA for a more 'subtil' solution. According to you is it worthly to change for a sabaj a10a (+smsl sankritt dac probably) ? I'm running currently on Q accoustics 3020i + 3060s Sub. BTW great video, thanks for sharing it.

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Nice video and review. Have you tried the cheap Sony speakers? Any interest in looking into that with this amp? How about the Klipsch to 600m with this one? Anyway Cheers for the review and Channel.

[@sherinehans4121]

Nice vlog really and I am also not lying ...... :-)

[@amanieux]

how does it compares with $80 AIYIMA A07 ?

[@richarddemers2798]

Great reviews... congrats! I have a question, what do you think about marantz m cr612... it seems to have everything (cd Player, amp, streamer, dac), all for 800$ !! Think

[@nelsondjordjemijic1533]

pozdrav. zamolio bih vase misljenje koje pojacalo slicnog formata sa sw out-om i eventualno high pass filterom,bi bilo dobar match sa wharfedale diamond 12.0 ?

[@iiWiReviews]

SMSL A300 je najbolje pojačalo u ovoj klasi koje sam čuo, a ima i SW out.

[@trulyblessed5236]

Hi. Can you make a review about Aiyima A08 and compare that to it. Thanks in advance 💗

[@proffessasvids]

Just wondering is the sub rca a preout? Ie is it controlled along side the speaker volume? Xx

[@Steve-kx4yz]

Hey man, any thoughts on tube pre-amps going into a class d?

[@iiWiReviews]

Haven't used it personally but now many friends that swear by that kind of setup. It's supposedly a very good combination.

[@mag4633]

@@iiWiReviews Any suggestions for affordable tube preamps that sound great with these type of ClassD amps? maybe Douk P1...

[@yeahright3733]

I am glad you are not a robot because robots do not review audio equipment.

[@JoseFerreira-zb7wh]

in terms of sound how does this compare with smsl da-9?

[@iiWiReviews]

This one sounds warmer and fuller in the midrange but softer overall and with smaller soundstage. DA-9 is leaner tonally, but has tighter and punchier bassline, deeper soundstage and pinpoints instruments better.

[@maryajsilca7170]

what equalizer did you select on that amp?

[@richardfrankel6102]

"....and you're like, 'Here you go...plebs!' " HAH! OH yes, we've all been there, and we've all thought it, but have never dared say it aloud. I'll be smiling about this for weeks!

[@alexpal1495]

How do we. Connect many devices to this? What about subwoofer?

[@iiWiReviews]

You can't. If you have many devices you would need a bigger amp with more inputs.

[@josch614]

Nice review as allways Srboljub! Thanks. However after buying the SMSL da9 after your review for my kids system I missed a comparison to this unit. Even more so as the A10a looks very SMSL-ish to me... Cheers!

[@iiWiReviews]

A10a is in line with SA300. DA-9 is better, more detailed, spacious, punchier... Good choice.

[@ismarmeskovic]

sve pohvale za kanal i recenzije srboljube da li si slucajno uporedio aiyimu 07 sa ovim pojacalom.intetesuje me tvoje misljenje vezano za zvuk ,cistinu i ostale reference izmedju tpa procesora u aiyimi i ovog infiniona?ja sam.ostao zapanjen kvalitetom zvuka i performansi kod aiyime koja kosta oko 65 us dolara na njihovoj oficijelnoj stranici.mislim da i ti pratis amira i njegovu audio science review kanal inforum ,cak je i on ostao zapanjen performansama u odnosu na cijenu.veliki pozdrav i nastavi sa dobrim poslom 👍

[@iiWiReviews]

Hvala! Nisam obratio pažnju na pomenut model, teško je ispratiti baš sve. Najbitnije je da sa ovim malim pojačalcima imamo puno zvuka za malo novca. Samo neka tako nastave. 😊

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

How does this compare to the DA-9?

[@geevee1045]

He liked the DA-9 better than the NAD D3020, whereas this amp is judged to be a D3020 twin, so DA-9 wins.

[@deepakjohn7500]

Brother pls review fiio ka3 dac & amp

[@newtongsm]

I am use this in my bed room with kenwood speaker to see Netflix is really good this biggest at the price point is Japanese class sound

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

Just received mine today...a home run for the price...$128.00 US on Black Friday

[@maryajsilca7170]

can i pair it with my speaker 6ohms 100watts per rms?

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes, that should work fine.

[@Panslapper]

Lol…no offence but I returned mine in favour of the Aiyima A04 with modded toroidal inductors and an switched op amp. Better control over the bass. I found the SA300 and the A10A bass boring, little control and even less low end wallop…slack attack.

[@tallpaull9367]

Have you heard the newer Aiyima A08?

[@Panslapper]

@@tallpaull9367 Not yet but I am waiting for a D03 to arrive..

[@Panslapper]

@@tallpaull9367 I paired the Aiyima A04 (after modding) with a pair of 28 year old Mission 751 speakers and the results were very pleasing indeed. The advantage Aiyima give their customers at the moment is they can change the op amps very easily thus allowing you the consumer to tailor the sound signature. I have tried a few different op amps with the A04 and currently I am using the opa2604 9 (a warmer op amp, very easy to listen to over longer periods of time) which really works well with the Mission 751 speaker.

[@olegmitlasov2434]

I agree with you. I am listening to FX-502S Pro with linear power supply 200W 24V 5A and operational amplifier LM 6172. SPENDOR 3 / 5R2 speaker system.

[@Panslapper]

@@tallpaull9367 Hi, the Aiyima D03 arrived and it sounds even better than my A04.

[@albertloan396]

"How should you choose? I don't know, that's your problem, man." Hahahaha.

[@YanniEhm]

You are funny, I like you. It does look like a nice amp.

[@audioAI]

I have the feeling that you like every item that you review, you choose them?

[@iiWiReviews]

I don't really. For example I didn't like Tin HiFi T5 and T3 (even though I raved about T2). Then Arylic A30 amp was underwhelming (great features but sound not so much). I also found a lot to criticize about Klipsch RP600M that generated such a hype. etc. But in general, yes I mostly choose to review gear that I think is promising.

[@audioAI]

@@iiWiReviews Thank you for your honest reply.

[@muchlas46]

"my links, my precious links, my precious...." 😹

[@mangs9940]

How does this compare sound wise to the Topping PA5. Is it warmer /fuller sounding? or similar

[@iiWiReviews]

Warmer and fuller but also noticeably less detailed and less airy. PA5 has more energetic edges and more kick in the bass too.

[@mangs9940]

@@iiWiReviews thanks so much!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 TRUE CONFESSIONS …are good for you and we are SAFE TO WATCH BUT NOT TEMPTED TO BUY 😉😂😍😍😍

[@rasskall-aka-Luke_A.]

"Don't be lazy, Google it." "I don't know, it's your problem, man." "Use my links." You are too funny. But very informative. Thank you for the great review.

[@luigipetillo555]

when you do a good job, it can be always recognized.. this amp is a perfect good job, does not want to be best in class, but it does not want to be rubbish..

[@proffessasvids]

Audiophiles and their direct mode lol xx

[@Error_4x5]

Viewers thinking every new product must be the new killer for $150 is the Zeos hype and shill disease.

[@MegaEpstein]

Tell me something about Fiio KA3

[@solomonstewart1025]

By using the word lie, you undermine your message.

[@garyalexander5686]

I now have the amp. I'm using it on the desktop with ELAC Debut B4 speakers and iFi Micro DAC 2/Micro iUSB3.0. For the price it's good. This isn't a giant killer. It's just a good piece of equipment at a reasonable price. It's got a couple of problems - the control knob is a little loose and the remote doesn't always work. I can live with that. Your description of the sound is consistent with what I'm hearing. Will it replace my Cary Audio SLP-05 preamp and First Watt M2x power amp in my main system? Of course not. It isn't meant to do that. As an affordable desktop amp in a modest system it works fine. I'm keeping it. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

[@jasonc331]

Please go back your orginal intro " What we are having here" That to me is your Intro trade mark!

[@davidmorgen4558]

confusing review ?

[@steven2809]

No……

[@Luis-eh1cf]

hello, how would this amp behave with the triangle borea bro 3? You said that those speakers would get along with a warm amp like this, I hope you can help me, thanks.