Product Description

Power Amplifier for home stereo systems (Requires use of a Pre-Amp)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #85065 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: AudioSource
• Model: AMP ONE/A
• Dimensions: 16.00 pounds

Features

• 160-watt stereo amp (80 watts x 2) with switchable 200-watt mono option
• Line-in jacks connect to such sources as receivers, CD players, or preamplifiers
• Line-out/thru jacks for creating powerful multi-amp setup; requires preamp
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and total harmonic distortion of 0.04 percent
• Measures 16.5 x 2.38 x 11.62 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Not everyone wants or needs a single feature-loaded surround receiver, which is where the AudioSource Amp One/A 160-watt stereo amplifier comes into play. A favorite of audiophiles everywhere, the device is built to deliver powerful music, pure and simple, with few gratuitous extra controls to get in the way. Listeners can use the Amp One/A as an independent stereo amp (80 watts x 2) when used with a preamp, or as an adjunct amp for a low-powered surround receiver with preamp outputs (it delivers 200 watts of mono power). Combine the Amp One/A with an additional monoblock amp and a preamp and listeners can powerfully drive two front left/right speakers or two rear speakers, further clarifying each channel to create dynamic, high-end sound. To connect additional components to the amp, use the included line-in jacks (for connecting to a source such as a receiver, CD player, or preamplifier) or the line-out/thru jacks (for creating a multi-amp setup). It's also simple to switch between stereo and mono modes thanks to the bridging switch.

The amp features a precise frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and total harmonic distortion of less than 0.04 percent--barely enough to register to the human ear. It also boasts color-coded five-way binding posts that make it easy to hook up stereo speakers. And at 16.5 by 2.38 by 11.62 inches (W x H x D), the device should fit comfortably in most rack mount or home entertainment setups. In addition, the Amp One/A is covered by a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Amp One/A amplifier, user's manual.

Customer Reviews

First rate amplifier
I am using this amp in a biamp setup to drive only the lower frequencies, so I have not examined it's performance as a "stand alone" unit. It appears to be nearly noisless and gives a very clean and punchy low end, which is what I was looking for. Bargain price for such a fine amp.

good support
I have three to supply surround channel in my home setup.
As a primary amp it lacks in depth, having fried one when used to substitute for a McIntosh MC 2600 into Infinity Kappa 9's. At low volumes there was little difference with the big Mac, but when Pirates of the carribbean got rolling... pfft. As surrond channel, I bought the second and third because of the first.
These run hot, so ensure lots of air room