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 I think as an introduction to the world of audiphilia this is a pretty good place to start from a price/performance point of view. Pretty neutral sounding, clean and muscial.  I'm getting a more natural sound presentation via my external Musical Fidelity V90 DAC, which uses a Burr Brown PCM1795 chipset rather than the onboard Wolfson DAC. That said its pretty darn close and I expect the SA3 will change its sonic signature after a break-in period

  I'm getting a more natural sound presentation via my external Musical Fidelity V90 DAC, which uses a Burr Brown PCM1795 chipset rather than the onboard Wolfson DAC. That said its pretty darn close and I expect the SA3 will change its sonic signature after a break-in period.

I've had the amplifier just 48 hours and initial impressions are very good indeed. I've had a few amps over the years including Cyrus and Naim. I think as an introduction to the world of audiphilia this is a pretty good place to start from a price/performance point of view. Pretty neutral sounding, clean and muscial

Initial Thoughts

  I hooked it up to a couple sets of speakers and tested with both (Paradigm and Triangle).  It sounded fantastic with both brands.  Now unfortunately with the Covid-19 isolation I don't have the funds to immediately purchase the PA3 power amp.  But I plan to do that as soon as I am able

Purchased the amp directly from IOTA, and it arrived very quickly.  That was a pleasant surprise to start with.  I hooked it up to a couple sets of speakers and tested with both (Paradigm and Triangle).  It sounded fantastic with both brands

Can&#39;t be happier with SA3 amp purchase

 I love this little amp. Beautiful to look at and a great minimalist design, with a really impressive amount of features for an amplifier at this price point. I researched many others and am so glad I took a chance with this one. Seems like a real solid build, that I expect to last for many years

This is the first dedicated receiver I’ve owned since I was in my teens or early twenties. So you might say I don’t have a ton of gear to compare it to, but I know good sound when I hear it. Having owned several Home Theatre receivers over the past decades, this think is a breath of fresh air. Those things serve their purpose for movie watching primarily, then come up short when it comes to music

 Having owned several Home Theatre receivers over the past decades, this think is a breath of fresh air. Those things serve their purpose for movie watching primarily, then come up short when it comes to music. I played piano for 6 years growing up and have a good musical ear. This receiver is on point! It doesn’t color the sound with harshness in the high register or push out an over excessive amount of thundering bass

 It balances everything out very nicely. Great soundstage and really brings out the depth and clarity of all types of music. I love this little amp. Beautiful to look at and a great minimalist design, with a really impressive amount of features for an amplifier at this price point

 I played piano for 6 years growing up and have a good musical ear. This receiver is on point! It doesn’t color the sound with harshness in the high register or push out an over excessive amount of thundering bass. It balances everything out very nicely. Great soundstage and really brings out the depth and clarity of all types of music

Simply awesome!

Purchased this Amp early August so can now give an honest appraisal but will keep it short.

Happy With One Caveat

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 Something and finally would i recommend this to a friend. Well, it really depends if you're a fan of that type of sound signature, that, like bold and weighty and authoritative, sound that is not the most subtle one that is not the most resolving one in the class. Then i would say: go for it if you have speakers that you feel sound a little bit lean, then i would say: go for it if you like its connectivity and it's really rich when it comes to connectivity and you don't need more than one analog line Level input, then, i would say, go for it, but if something that i mentioned during this review sounded like a deal breaker to you, then it's not for you and that's. Okay, that's perfectly fine, but all in all this is a really decent like versatile, integrated amplifier, and i suppose it will make a lot of people happy, especially in a type of entry-level system and matched with speakers that will complement its own sound signature

 So today we are going to talk about modern, ned class d, smaller one and then quickly going to lead you through its features, its connectivity and, of course, how it sounds. So, let's start and first of all, i wanted to mention the build quality itself. It'S completely made out of plastic, it feels quite heavy for for this small thing, but it is plasticky if you knock on it. If you press it a little bit harder, you'll notice it, it's not a big deal

 If digital files and digital streaming is your main source of music. Finally, i have to say i didn't test its phone input. I don't own any turntables. I don't plan to do that, and this leads me to the last part and that's pairing

 I actually realized that the ned had this warm and full-bodied presentation. That'S not necessarily the most revealing one, but it was really really pleasant and engaging nonetheless. So today we are going to talk about modern, ned class d, smaller one and then quickly going to lead you through its features, its connectivity and, of course, how it sounds. So, let's start and first of all, i wanted to mention the build quality itself

Can NAD D 3020 V2 be the center of your HiFi?

It does what I need it to do, but the bluetooth is a dealbreaker. I've had it for several years, but now my living situation has me closer to other people with phones with bluetooth, and the NAD just lets anyone accidentally connect to it, which changes the source from my optical to BT and I suddenly have to listen to whatever the neighbor is watching on their phone. I can't handle it anymore.

I'm deciding between two used sets:

For \~$200-250: 2x Yamaha NS-555 3-Way Bass Reflex Tower Speakers Black (supposedly 10 years old)

For $200: 2x Cerwin Vega SPL-12 3-way Floor Speakers (also old)

Curious if you think either one is worth it, or if you think it's a bad idea to be buying used speakers.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m deciding between two used sets:</p>

<p>For ~$200-250: 2x Yamaha NS-555 3-Way Bass Reflex Tower Speakers Black (supposedly 10 years old)</p>

<p>For $200: 2x Cerwin Vega SPL-12 3-way Floor Speakers (also old)</p>

<p>Curious if you think either one is worth it, or if you think it&#39;s a bad idea to be buying used speakers.</p>
</div>

Hello all.

I'm one final decission away from my upgrade.
For listening to music, movies/series and videogames in front of my computer what would you recomend?

* A pair of JBL 305p MKII
* A pair of fluance SX6W (or maybe the sigantures) and a Micca OriGain.

Currently I have a pair of cheap Logitech speakers and the Schiit Modi/Magni combo.

<div class="md"><p>Hello all.</p>

<p>I&#39;m one final decission away from my upgrade.
For listening to music, movies/series and videogames in front of my computer what would you recomend?</p>

<ul>
<li>A pair of JBL 305p MKII</li>
<li>A pair of fluance SX6W (or maybe the sigantures) and a Micca OriGain.</li>
</ul>

<p>Currently I have a pair of cheap Logitech speakers and the Schiit Modi/Magni combo.</p>
</div>

Hello,

I know nothing about audio and recently bought the KEF egg active 2.0 speakers and KEF Kube 8b subwoofer on the fly. 
My question regards the connection between the subwoofer and the speakers, which I have connected via a jack to rca cable. The problem is that when turning the setup on, the light on the subwoofer remains red  until I replug the rca cable.  And even after doing so the light will turn red again (and the subwoofer stops working) after 15 minutes or so of usage.

<div class="md"><p>Hello,</p>

<p>I know nothing about audio and recently bought the KEF egg active 2.0 speakers and KEF Kube 8b subwoofer on the fly. 
My question regards the connection between the subwoofer and the speakers, which I have connected via a jack to rca cable. The problem is that when turning the setup on, the light on the subwoofer remains red  until I replug the rca cable.  And even after doing so the light will turn red again (and the subwoofer stops working) after 15 minutes or so of usage.</p>
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Hi, not sure where else on Reddit to post, so hopefully you guys can help me out.

I have a pair of speakers, M-Audio Studiophile AV40s. When I plug in my headphones to the Headphone jack, I still hear really soft sound coming out of the right speaker, even with the volume all the way down. When I take my headphones out, no sound comes out when I put the volume all the way down.

Is this a speaker issue, or perhaps a headphone jack issue?

<div class="md"><p>Hi, not sure where else on Reddit to post, so hopefully you guys can help me out.</p>

<p>I have a pair of speakers, M-Audio Studiophile AV40s. When I plug in my headphones to the Headphone jack, I still hear really soft sound coming out of the right speaker, even with the volume all the way down. When I take my headphones out, no sound comes out when I put the volume all the way down.</p>

<p>Is this a speaker issue, or perhaps a headphone jack issue?</p>
</div>

Hey reddit I have a question to help me get started in this realm.

I recently bought a Turntable and have been building a record collection, its a LP120XBT and I'm really enjoying it. I also have been using some Edifier R1280DB speakers hooked up directly to the TT and have been using bluetooth from my computer to play Hifi Tidal tracks. My question is this. Obviously Bluetooth is terrible (yea, some versions are better, but the cold hard data suggests it nullifies any sound improvements from Tidal or vinyl). I want to play music from my computer or phone to the speakers as well as the TT and be able to apprechiate the HIFI difference. Thus I think I'm looking for a DAC, something for these speakers. (I'd prefer to not pay for for the speakers, but let me know if they are a huge problem)

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As well as a DAC i want some headphones that I can use with the DAC portable, and with the turntable at night. Right now I'm using bluetooth headphones and again, I'm trying to move away from that. 

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My price range is as low as I can to be able to take advantage of Tidal.

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Let me know if there are any more questions i should answer.

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Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>Hey reddit I have a question to help me get started in this realm.</p>

<p>I recently bought a Turntable and have been building a record collection, its a LP120XBT and I&#39;m really enjoying it. I also have been using some Edifier R1280DB speakers hooked up directly to the TT and have been using bluetooth from my computer to play Hifi Tidal tracks. My question is this. Obviously Bluetooth is terrible (yea, some versions are better, but the cold hard data suggests it nullifies any sound improvements from Tidal or vinyl). I want to play music from my computer or phone to the speakers as well as the TT and be able to apprechiate the HIFI difference. Thus I think I&#39;m looking for a DAC, something for these speakers. (I&#39;d prefer to not pay for for the speakers, but let me know if they are a huge problem)</p>

<p>&#x200B;</p>

<p>As well as a DAC i want some headphones that I can use with the DAC portable, and with the turntable at night. Right now I&#39;m using bluetooth headphones and again, I&#39;m trying to move away from that. </p>

<p>&#x200B;</p>

<p>My price range is as low as I can to be able to take advantage of Tidal.</p>

<p>&#x200B;</p>

<p>Let me know if there are any more questions i should answer.</p>

<p>&#x200B;</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>
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I'm looking to upgrade my current system. I currently have an LP-120 connected to BEHRINGER MS16 speakers. I've been looking to get the Jamo S 803 + a receiver, but if anyone could recommend better speakers, that would be great. I have about £400 to spend between a better pair of bookshelf speakers & a receiver. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m looking to upgrade my current system. I currently have an LP-120 connected to BEHRINGER MS16 speakers. I&#39;ve been looking to get the Jamo S 803 + a receiver, but if anyone could recommend better speakers, that would be great. I have about £400 to spend between a better pair of bookshelf speakers &amp; a receiver. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!</p>
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 Static pops from speakers as I get up from chair:

I have Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers on my desk, and every time I get up from my office chair they make several horrendous popping (static pop) noises as I lose contact with the seat.

The desk and chair are on carpet on the 2nd floor of an apartment with the sub under the desk. The cable routing has them run on the floor and pass by a metal desk leg.

Am I causing any damage, and if so how do I prevent this?

<div class="md"><p>Static pops from speakers as I get up from chair:</p>

<p>I have Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 speakers on my desk, and every time I get up from my office chair they make several horrendous popping (static pop) noises as I lose contact with the seat.</p>

<p>The desk and chair are on carpet on the 2nd floor of an apartment with the sub under the desk. The cable routing has them run on the floor and pass by a metal desk leg.</p>

<p>Am I causing any damage, and if so how do I prevent this?</p>
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Hi guys! 

I have a bit of a puzzle that i'm trying to solve. 

My current setup is a pair of MA Bronze 200's, Rotel A12 and the Rega RP1 TT - sounds fantastic for music. Could not be happier…. BUT.. It sounds pretty average for dialogue in TV and movies. 

Seems to me there is an unavoidable trade-off as my previous (cheap) system sounded great for TV and movies but terrible for music. The old speakers had enormous, over the top bass and so for music it was woofy, loose and kinda fuzzy but great for the rumble effects in movies. The old system also had very harsh mid-range which was perfect for dialogue, but again.. pretty terrible for music.  Obviously I can’t have it both ways, at least not to my listening tastes.

Aside from the differences in speakers, my previous setup also used a cheap old Sony AV receiver as opposed to the Rotel stereo amp I’m using now – obviously the former was designed for home theatre and the latter is for music . That has become very clear.

Considering my priority was music, I’m not displeased at all with the outcome of my recent purchases, although.. I’d like to try and find a way to improve the sound for TV and movies and have the option to add a sub in the future. 

So what do I do?

I see the possible options as follows:

1. Purchase a centre speaker and run it from the amp’s B channel. I’m not sure I can run A+B channels together at the same time, meaning that I would only be listening to the centre and not the L+R speakers. I can run the sub from the pre out on the amp so If I end up buying one I would be able to at least use centre + sub.
2. Purchase a sound bar and run it completely independently with optical input. I would need to find a soundbar with a sub out (Yamaha make a few with this) so I can use it for both music + TV. I would also need to find a dual input sub so that I can run 1st input from amp for music and 2nd input from the soundbar
3. Purchase a soundbar and run it from my amps pre out, this way I can use the soundbar as a centre and run L+R speakers along with it however, I will have no option for adding sub later as the amp only has 1 x analog pre out 
4. Purchase a cheap 5.1 receiver, though i'm not sure i can run the speaker outs to my L+R speakers bottom posts? (Rotel is in top posts) I still might need a centre speaker if it’s the speakers that is the problem as opposed to the amp. Will still need a dual input sub and the wife will not be pleased with another black box in the living room.
5. Suck it up and suffer through using subtitles on everything I watch because I can’t understand anything anyone says 

what do you guys think?

<div class="md"><p>Hi guys! </p>

<p>I have a bit of a puzzle that i&#39;m trying to solve. </p>

<p>My current setup is a pair of MA Bronze 200&#39;s, Rotel A12 and the Rega RP1 TT - sounds fantastic for music. Could not be happier…. BUT.. It sounds pretty average for dialogue in TV and movies. </p>

<p>Seems to me there is an unavoidable trade-off as my previous (cheap) system sounded great for TV and movies but terrible for music. The old speakers had enormous, over the top bass and so for music it was woofy, loose and kinda fuzzy but great for the rumble effects in movies. The old system also had very harsh mid-range which was perfect for dialogue, but again.. pretty terrible for music.  Obviously I can’t have it both ways, at least not to my listening tastes.</p>

<p>Aside from the differences in speakers, my previous setup also used a cheap old Sony AV receiver as opposed to the Rotel stereo amp I’m using now – obviously the former was designed for home theatre and the latter is for music . That has become very clear.</p>

<p>Considering my priority was music, I’m not displeased at all with the outcome of my recent purchases, although.. I’d like to try and find a way to improve the sound for TV and movies and have the option to add a sub in the future. </p>

<p>So what do I do?</p>

<p>I see the possible options as follows:</p>

<ol>
<li>Purchase a centre speaker and run it from the amp’s B channel. I’m not sure I can run A+B channels together at the same time, meaning that I would only be listening to the centre and not the L+R speakers. I can run the sub from the pre out on the amp so If I end up buying one I would be able to at least use centre + sub.</li>
<li>Purchase a sound bar and run it completely independently with optical input. I would need to find a soundbar with a sub out (Yamaha make a few with this) so I can use it for both music + TV. I would also need to find a dual input sub so that I can run 1st input from amp for music and 2nd input from the soundbar</li>
<li>Purchase a soundbar and run it from my amps pre out, this way I can use the soundbar as a centre and run L+R speakers along with it however, I will have no option for adding sub later as the amp only has 1 x analog pre out </li>
<li>Purchase a cheap 5.1 receiver, though i&#39;m not sure i can run the speaker outs to my L+R speakers bottom posts? (Rotel is in top posts) I still might need a centre speaker if it’s the speakers that is the problem as opposed to the amp. Will still need a dual input sub and the wife will not be pleased with another black box in the living room.</li>
<li>Suck it up and suffer through using subtitles on everything I watch because I can’t understand anything anyone says </li>
</ol>

<p>what do you guys think?</p>
</div>

Please can someone compare the Fyne Audio F301 speakers between the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 speakers. Many thanks!

<div class="md"><p>Please can someone compare the Fyne Audio F301 speakers between the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 speakers. Many thanks!</p>
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Hi! I need a very simple thingy.

I have 3 devices:
- 3.5mm headphones
- 3.5mm microphone
- 3.5mm speakers

I want a device with a button to switch between headphone and speaker output, while keeping the microphone active either way. Also a volume knob would be nice.

What is such a thingy called? I only seem to be finding $200+ DAC/amps. My headphones don't need a DAC.

I'm in Europe by the way.

<div class="md"><p>Hi! I need a very simple thingy.</p>

<p>I have 3 devices:
- 3.5mm headphones
- 3.5mm microphone
- 3.5mm speakers</p>

<p>I want a device with a button to switch between headphone and speaker output, while keeping the microphone active either way. Also a volume knob would be nice.</p>

<p>What is such a thingy called? I only seem to be finding $200+ DAC/amps. My headphones don&#39;t need a DAC.</p>

<p>I&#39;m in Europe by the way.</p>
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 Looking for advice on Floor standing speakers. 

US, used, under 3k perferrable closer to 2k. new if something makes sense.

At this point I am pretty sure that I am going to be buying these blind. So I was hoping to hear what others here had found worthwhile.

<div class="md"><p>Looking for advice on Floor standing speakers. </p>

<p>US, used, under 3k perferrable closer to 2k. new if something makes sense.</p>

<p>At this point I am pretty sure that I am going to be buying these blind. So I was hoping to hear what others here had found worthwhile.</p>
</div>

Looking for speakers that will image behind me instead of just 180 degree field in front of me. In other words I'm looking for that holographic wrap-around sound. I've heard that "Phase Tech PC speakers" can do it, but they seem difficult to get hold of. I do have a budget, ideally under $500 but would save more money for the perfect solution

<div class="md"><p>Looking for speakers that will image behind me instead of just 180 degree field in front of me. In other words I&#39;m looking for that holographic wrap-around sound. I&#39;ve heard that &quot;Phase Tech PC speakers&quot; can do it, but they seem difficult to get hold of. I do have a budget, ideally under $500 but would save more money for the perfect solution</p>
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Best hifi nearfield desk speakers that excel at imaging? For enjoyment rather than mixing. Prefer active but will consider passive. Budget $500 for the pair.

<div class="md"><p>Best hifi nearfield desk speakers that excel at imaging? For enjoyment rather than mixing. Prefer active but will consider passive. Budget $500 for the pair.</p>
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* [r/audioengineering Tech Support and Troubleshooting Sticky Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/audioengineering/search?q=title%3ASupport+author%3Aautomoderator&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all)

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## Shopping and purchase advice

To help others answer your question, [consider using this format](http://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/wiki/purchaseadvice).

To help reduce the repetitive questions, here are a few of the cheapest systems we are willing to recommend:

**$110**: [Micca PB42X](http://smile.amazon.com/Micca-PB42X-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00NXAEPDC)

* For this Micca setup, use [3.5mm TRS to RCA cable](https://smile.amazon.com/Hosa-CMR-206-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B000068O3B) to connect them directly to a computer.

**$290**: [JBL 305P MkII](https://smile.amazon.com/JBL-LSR305-Professional-Studio-Monitor/dp/B07BZ6QS6M)
* For this JBL setup use [this 3.5mm TRS to 6.3mm TS cable](https://smile.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6) to connect them directly to a computer.
* Or consider [this JBL Active Speaker Starter Set](https://smile.amazon.com/JBL-ACTPACK-Active-Speaker-Starter/dp/B01I1DGYDE) if you want a physical volume controller.

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## Setup troubleshooting and general help

Before asking a question, please check the [commonly asked questions in our FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/wiki/FAQ).

Examples of questions that are considered general help support:

* How can I fix issue X (e.g.: buzzing / hissing) on my equipment Y?
* Have I damaged my equipment by doing X, or will I damage my equipment if I do X?
* Is equipment X compatible with equipment Y?
* What's the meaning of specification X (e.g.: Output Impedance / Vrms / Sensitivity)?
* How should I connect, set up or operate my system (hardware / software)?

<div class="md"><p><strong>Welcome to the <a href="/r/audiophile">r/audiophile</a> help desk. A place where you can ask community members for help shopping for and setting up stereo gear.</strong></p>

<p><em>This thread refreshes once every 3 days so you may need to repost your question again in the next help desk post if a redditor isn&#39;t around to answer.</em></p>

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</ul>

<p>​</p>

<h2>Shopping and purchase advice</h2>

<p>To help others answer your question, <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/wiki/purchaseadvice">consider using this format</a>.</p>

<p>To help reduce the repetitive questions, here are a few of the cheapest systems we are willing to recommend:</p>

<p><strong>$110</strong>: <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Micca-PB42X-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00NXAEPDC">Micca PB42X</a></p>

<ul>
<li>For this Micca setup, use <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Hosa-CMR-206-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B000068O3B">3.5mm TRS to RCA cable</a> to connect them directly to a computer.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>$290</strong>: <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/JBL-LSR305-Professional-Studio-Monitor/dp/B07BZ6QS6M">JBL 305P MkII</a>
* For this JBL setup use <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6">this 3.5mm TRS to 6.3mm TS cable</a> to connect them directly to a computer.
* Or consider <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/JBL-ACTPACK-Active-Speaker-Starter/dp/B01I1DGYDE">this JBL Active Speaker Starter Set</a> if you want a physical volume controller.</p>

<p>​</p>

<h2>Setup troubleshooting and general help</h2>

<p>Before asking a question, please check the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/wiki/FAQ">commonly asked questions in our FAQ</a>.</p>

<p>Examples of questions that are considered general help support:</p>

<ul>
<li>How can I fix issue X (e.g.: buzzing / hissing) on my equipment Y?</li>
<li>Have I damaged my equipment by doing X, or will I damage my equipment if I do X?</li>
<li>Is equipment X compatible with equipment Y?</li>
<li>What&#39;s the meaning of specification X (e.g.: Output Impedance / Vrms / Sensitivity)?</li>
<li>How should I connect, set up or operate my system (hardware / software)?</li>
</ul>
</div>

r/audiophile Shopping and Setup Help Desk (2020-09-17)

 It's getting sent straight back to Amazon. That leaves me upping my budget to either the NAD 3020 V2 or the PS Audio Sprout 100.

 It just wasn't my cup of tea in the end. What can you expect to pay for a 30 20 and we're from about $ 100 to as much as 400, and I think they're gon na keep on climbing in price as kind of the aura, and the mystique builds around this little amplifier. Even though again it wasn't for me long term, I'm still gon na say this is a a or a yes for your vintage audio collection, particularly if you're looking for something on the cheap, inexpensive. That'S likely gon na good, sound, pretty good with any speakers

 For me, though, one of the true tests of time and whether or not I'm going to keep an amplifier is to live with it for a while to listen to it for a while over extended listening periods. Kind of when you get home from work, and you turn on the music or it's a Saturday morning, you turn on the music when you're in different moods and what I found with the NAD long term. Is it really, though, as good as it sounds and as accomplished it is for such a low amplifier really wasn't a keeper for me now that might sound a little contradictory. I mean I just said this was a great sounding amplifier, probably make pretty much any speaker's sound good

 Even though again it wasn't for me long term, I'm still gon na say this is a a or a yes for your vintage audio collection, particularly if you're looking for something on the cheap, inexpensive. That'S likely gon na good, sound, pretty good with any speakers. You'Ve got. It'S great for background music, it's something to play with because it doesn't cost much to play with it

 I mean there's even a Wikipedia page on this little amplifier. So is the NAD 3020 all what it's cracked up to be stick around and we'll talk a little bit more about the amplifier. What you can expect when you do purchase an ad 3020, how exactly it sounds and whether or not it really is a little gem that you ought to buy [ Music, ], [, Music ]. So what's the story on acquiring the 30 20 I'll keep it short? I was out looking for a pair of 901 so when I happen to come across this little nad amplifier, in fact, he had the little 30 20 power, and I was fascinated one by the clean sound of this little amp

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