Sabaj A10a Class D Amplifier, Cheap and Cheerful Hifi at Best!

[@fraula1]

The sound quality of the Evo 4.2 on the intro is very impressive.... Beautiful and fullbody 👌🏻

[@rdmeenach]

I bought the EVO 4.2’s and Sanus stands because of your review, and I have to say I am more than completely satisfied and happy with my purchase. Drive them with a Yamaha 801 amp.....excellent! Thank you.

[@Tharbamar]

Great combination you have, thank you.

[@ProjectOverseer]

You should do an A/B comparison with your Denon as a bench mark perspective - it would surprise many 👍

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

I'm buying one this Friday...just received mine ...paired with KEF Q150 through preouts on my Marantz 1510 receiver...a definite sound upgrade

[@Felix_love_watches_EDCs]

Mate I literally kept my eyes on this one for last 2 weeks on Amazon Australia, it almost never in stock..until randomly about an hour ago it was showing in stock and so luckily I ordered one! And now it’s out of stock again 😂 so looking forward to it, pair it with RP600m in medium sized room! Thank you for recommending it I trust your advice and you are so passionate about this amp.

[@Tharbamar]

It will sound really nice with RP600M, thanks

[@Felix_love_watches_EDCs]

@@Tharbamar thanks for your reply sir have a nice day

[@user-yg2ry8dm7x]

Hi. How do you think of the amp? Is it nice with a bit warm colour? Thanks

[@Felix_love_watches_EDCs]

@@user-yg2ry8dm7x I really liked it, but for the sake of convenience I sold it and bought Yamaha WXA50

[@user-yg2ry8dm7x]

@@Felix_love_watches_EDCs that Yamaha seems a great deal !! But i look at Amazon there is no more left haha

[@jimbob3030]

? Isn't this about in line with aiyima a07?

[@MirkoMancini]

I own a Sabaji A3, It has a 96khz USB inboard DAC and it sounds very good for the price. I bought it on 2018 for just EUR 89,99, it's a bargain.

[@landosazo7506]

wow...have you tried horizontal bi-amping using 2 of these amps... thanks

[@brandonstroud5148]

Beautiful music selection my friend.

[@boubakane]

Hi there, u mentioned Sub out with high pass... What is the cut off? Pls 🙏🏿. Thx ☺️

[@robladw2332]

You really need to get a pair of Polk R200s to review. These things are incredible with the Yamaha A-S1200.

[@lucacarlotto5056]

Why do you say it is a power amplifier and not an integrated amplifier? The volume adjustment otherwise what is it for? Let me explain, do you adjust the volume at the output of the DAC or from the Sabaj itself and leave the DAC with fixed and non-variable output? Hello and thank you, Luca

[@akramhossain1931]

Can you please make a video on SMSL A1 class A amplifier?

[@Dinasuke]

If compare between Sabaj a10a vs smsl da-9 or Sabaj a20a, please.

[@SY27196]

Sabaj is better than SMSL

[@SY27196]

All good Only missing is USB input to play MP3

[@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

[@yemadouti5835]

Hello, why you didn't use yours owns cables to plug the amplifier? The sound will be different? Or there is another reason?

[@Tharbamar]

It depending on synergy but most of them are made by me.

[@GloryOnSight]

Can you recommend good AC power filter noise reduction panel for audiophile use ? Notice in your video you are using one ?

[@Tharbamar]

I do not use ac filter, thanks

[@strannostrannovasrr]

No hum? Because of the build in power supply?

[@Tharbamar]

No hum at all in my system.

[@Andrey-sm4mw]

How SMLS DA-9 sounds compared to this one? It looks like they are using the same chip, probably.

[@Tharbamar]

DA-9 is Balanced design.

[@Andrey-sm4mw]

@@Tharbamar Thanks for review. I'm wondering if it's better sounding amp than parasound Zamp 3.

[@chuckhuff6841]

Can you control the sub woofer level seperate from the main volume level?

[@Tharbamar]

It can’t.

[@chuckhuff6841]

@@Tharbamar Thank you for info

[@mondragonargelful]

Do you think it can drive my JBL Control 25 speaker? I think my speaker is 150watts at 8ohms. Thank you

[@Tharbamar]

Yes it can. Thanks

[@RanTausi]

Hi , how the Sabaj A10a compared to the SMSL DA-9 ?

[@Tharbamar]

Sound is a little clearer and better driving power.

[@RanTausi]

@@TharbamarThanks , You mean more power to the Sabaj ?

[@adamjohari]

@@Tharbamar the Sabaj sounds better?

[@Tharbamar]

@@adamjohari No DA-9 is better.

[@doifeellucky]

Just ordered one. Thanks.

[@slawi7]

Bravo. Nice review. It looks good. The sound from this little one is really good. How would the synergy be with wharfedale evo 4.2 ..

[@Tharbamar]

It sounded very nice with Evo 4.2, thanks

[@piotrk.7073]

@@Tharbamar Hi, I need to ask: what's about highs , are there edges?, fatique after long session? Thanks

[@Tharbamar]

@@piotrk.7073 It would be dependent on paring components, in my system(s) overall highs are neutral sound without any brightness at normal listening level like 65-75db, thanks

[@EARLandPEARL-c3i]

put a $50 power chord cable on it for better separation

[@mustafabilek6273]

5 star sound quality :))

[@TeSp00kie1]

What do you think about this vs the SA300? It uses the same infineon chips but also has digital inputs and includes a decent DAC. I have the SA300 and I really love it. Unless this amp is much better than the SA300, it seems like it would be hard to justify getting this just as a value proposition.

[@myanmaraudiolover3097]

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[@hazzy9079]

I'm using Sonarquest iec plugs too! Can i ask which plated fits your preference? Gold, silver or rhodium? I prefer raw copper sonically. But i'm not sure if i could prevent it from oxidising over time.

[@Tharbamar]

I’m using red copper, annually clean them with deoxit, thanks

[@hazzy9079]

@@Tharbamar awesome! Planning to get another. Now it feels like a safe investment. Thanks for the tip!

[@baldving86]

hi i wanted to ask did you get rid of the Wharfedale Elysian 2 and if so why ? is the sound not better than the evo 4.2?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes, now I have KEF R11 and a few others, Elysian 2 sound is definitely better than Evo 4.2, Thanks

[@baldving86]

@@Tharbamar ok i understand thank you for your answer, Kef R11 they look solid and well made speakers.

[@pipilangstrumpf7076]

Did you sell your sx11?

[@Tharbamar]

I didn’t, I have a few different systems in the house.

[@stevempil5948]

Very good for the money and the size...I own Polk audio T50 (you had review these in the past) you think that the Sabaj could drive them as it should...? Thanks

[@Tharbamar]

It should work really nicely with T50 even with E1 setting should sound great, thanks

[@felixlaboy1453]

Great video buddy. Do I need a DAC with this amp

[@Tharbamar]

Yes you need a DAC, thanks

[@felixlaboy1453]

@@Tharbamar Thank you I appreciate the advice but you have a DAC that you can recommend for this I’m definitely going to order it

[@Tharbamar]

Which price range would you like?

[@itsGnTO]

@@felixlaboy1453 Denafrips Aries II

[@felixlaboy1453]

@@Tharbamar about $200 to $300

[@mtjm]

That intro beat...311?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes.

[@nikavasadze3546]

Hii 🙋‍♂️ Good video :) This amp is good for Aperion Novus 5.25 Speakers?

[@vladimirjovanovic2803]

Hello, thanks for the review, very interesting. I like these "chi-fi" components, whatever you might say, they are usually a pretty good value if you don't expect miracles out of them. An un-related question: which stands are you using for the Evo 4.2? Thank you

[@Tharbamar]

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[@vladimirjovanovic2803]

@@Tharbamar Thanks!

[@Panslapper]

For more complex music would the SMSL DA 9 be a better choice?

[@Tharbamar]

Yes and AO200 is even better.

[@justanobody4983]

A smsl sa300 was given to me as a gift and tried it as a desktop solution. I would say any amp below $200 that sounds decent is worth it. Can it compete with $500 amp? not even close. My sa300 is now in the storage collecting dust. My advice, save up for at least a denon or marantz at the $400 to $500 range. It will sound way better than any of these sub $200 chi-fi stuff.

[@aeipee13]

I actually replaced an older Denon with an sa300 in my garage system. They sounded equal to me but when it comes to connectivity, av receivers are hands down better.

[@ProjectOverseer]

The SA-300 is NOT a DA-9 ... Things have progressed somewhat ;-)

[@phochit1392]

thank

[@nc3419]

I really like those small class D amps. My main is a small class AB but those little amps are nice nevertheless. I have an Aiyima Ao4 and Ao7. This looks tempting.

[@Panslapper]

If you do get one I would be interested in a comparison with your A04..

[@nuttyl283]

IC amp $135 same price as First Watts F7 kit (solder by yourself)

[@johnbarry734]

Is this a sponsored video? This seems like an odd product for you to be reviewing. Thanks

[@Tharbamar]

Not sponsored, just a good entry level amplifier with good sound, thanks

[@lmtrades]

it does sound like too much praise for a 100$ product, coming from you reviewing and using hi end stuff. if this is so good, why are all the more well known amps both much bigger and more expensive? why there is no NAD amp for instance, at this size and price?

[@Beathoven007]

There is a lot of trash on youtube but the power of it is that someone with an own opinion about gear can in theory stay an independent reviewer since the source of income "doesn't have to be" from direct sponsorship from manufacturers like in the past. I think he is honest about outlining his personal taste and what fits in it. Also keeps the doors open to people who prefer different flavors. I appreciate that.

[@chefsteve8381]

@@lmtrades Kids need to listen to music to !

[@impuls60]

@@lmtrades NAD need more overhead for salories and pensjon for their employees. I doubt the chinese workers get that. That said some of these class D amps to do sound good for the money. But NOTHING beats amps with the TPA3255 at 150w -300w in chip amps. Its blows away traditional amps if its has a big powersupply that delivers 3-600watts.

[@nates168]

Kirby!

[@kotokoto9472]

You use Apple laptop top speakers and top of the range amplifier it is logical that you will hear perfectly change the configuration with a middle class and then you will hear the true value of this audio dac.

[@Tharbamar]

I’m not sure if you realize this A10a is amplifier, not DAC. Thanks

[@kotokoto9472]

I don't know if you realize that this amplifier also fulfills the Hi-res function and if you haven't noticed it yet, I'll tell you that maybe you forgot that you connected this Sabaj through the audio dac that is under it and that also means.

[@Tharbamar]

@@kotokoto9472 Your comment does not make any sense.

[@kotokoto9472]

@@Tharbamar I don't understand what upset you, I just said that amplifier is connected to an audio dac. I wish you peace of mind.

[@Tharbamar]

​@@kotokoto9472 Take it easy, I'm not upset at all, I'm just giving strait answer.