Reddit mentions of SMSL SA-50 PLUS 50WX2 HIFI Amplifier/DAC/Music Player w/ Remote Control,Digital Power Amplifier,TAS5766M, OLED Display, USB/SD Reader, 3.5mm AUX/Optical Input Jack, Full Digital

I've used several amp with my Q100's playing around. They aren't that hard to drive but if you want the best sound out of them you need to give them some power. The amp you linked would do fine but here are some others that I would consider.

1. SMSL Q5 pro $135 - Optical input and sub out make this a nice 2.1 capable amplifier.
   
   
2. SMSL SA50+ $90 - This guy surprised me it pushed the speakers well and has some nice features for such a small amplifier.
   
   
3. Insignia STR514 $100 - Full sized receiver with more power and bluetooth.
   
   
4. Denon S530 refurb $145 - Entry level AVR. This is the way I would go if you have space because you will get expandability, auto setup/room correction, bass management and all the digital inputs you would want.
   
   
5. Sony STDRH 770 $200 - cheap 7.2 AVR that bring binding posts and a few other features.
   
   There are others I just picked a handful to give you an idea.

That amplifier is way overpriced for what it is. Here's a $90 digital amplifier with a TI chipset:

https://smile.amazon.com/SMSL-50Wx2-TDA7492-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/

The description makes it sound like an analog design with a DAC tacked on but it's actually a true digital design if you check the datasheet of the chip used inside. (TI is the leader in audio chipsets.) You'll also need a S/PDIF fiber cable to connect it.

Here's another one with Bluetooth Apt-X, USB, and is also a headphone amplifier:

https://smile.amazon.com/Sabaj-A4-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Supports/dp/B078W58RV9/

2nd recommendation for https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-AD18-Bluetooth-Decoding-Amplifier/dp/B01N8Q57FS/

This also says it has optical input, but I didn't see a picture of the back: https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-50-PLUS-Amplifier-TAS5766M/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/

Get yourself a nice little Amp like an SMSL SA-50, a 3.5mm aux cable to connect your TV's headphone out to the amp, and some 16 gauge speaker wire to connect amp to speakers. Bob's your uncle.

IF money is type, you can go with a cheaper amp, but the first one I mentioned is nicer unit that you can keep when you upgrade to a TV with an optical out.

Or SMSL, SA36, SA50, Q5, or SA100.

Or an integrated amp, Auna AV2 CD508 or Mohr SV50.

Or some powered studio monitors PreSonus E 3.5 or the larger options may sound better than the inexpensive Sony shelf system speakers.

Or look for a used stereo or AV receiver for under 100€.

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SMSL SA50 Plus doesn't have bluetooth but it does have a built in dac and card reader.

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-50-PLUS-Amplifier-TAS5766M/dp/B06XYKNRXJ

Polk Audio S15

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Signature-S15-Bookshelf/dp/B01LVWWZS0/

Those Polk are on sale right now. They are usually over $200.

Right now the total cost for the Polk + SMSL is just under $300

Not really a "bad", because there some powered towers out there, but they tend to be of either really crappy quality, or REALLY expensive.

So, for $100 you are somewhat limited in your choices. You'll probably end up with something in a D or T class amp. Don't worry, those classes don't mean much outside of technical stuff. Nice thing is that both are digital amps, which are smaller and lighter.

Cheapest, and as far as I am concerned, best bang for the buck, is the Nobsound Mini BT. I like them because I have owned a couple. Chinese made itty bitty amps that deliver enough wattage to get pretty loud without breaking the bank at all.

https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Bluetooth-Amplifier-Wireless-Receiver/dp/B06Y67PZB1/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517901026&sr=8-2&keywords=nobsound

They come with an internal DAC so you can connect straight to USB if using a computer. Also come with a 3.5 headphone jack to 3.5, or 3.5 to RCA so you can hook up a CD/BR player, a turntable if it's got it's own internal preamp, or most anything else like an Amazon Echo or Google Home. It has no remote, so if that's what you need you can get an add-on device.

https://www.amazon.com/MCM-CUSTOM-50-8394-CONTROL-IR/dp/B01CX82KH2

Or for nearly the same price you can get an all in one unit.

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-50-PLUS-Amplifier-TAS5766M/dp/B06XYKNRXJ

Another idea, if you have the room is a stereo receiver. Gives you more input and is pretty robust with a remote and all. This unit is higher quality than the mini-type amps and is about the cheapest full sized receiver you can get. I'd probably recommend this unless you are sure you want to go for surround sound in the future.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRDH130-Channel-Stereo-Receiver/dp/B006U1VH2S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1517901570&sr=1-1&keywords=sony+stereo+receiver

It doesn't have BT, but you can easily add a dongle for that in the future for like $15. This would also work just fine;

https://www.amazon.com/Sherwood-RX4208-Stereo-Receiver-Black/dp/B00OZ5851M/ref=pd_sbs_23_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OZ5851M&pd_rd_r=AZ2ADFGCZRZEZWCRGKA3&pd_rd_w=P4geq&pd_rd_wg=11Ok6&psc=1&refRID=AZ2ADFGCZRZEZWCRGKA3

After that all you need is some speaker wire and you're ready to rock...or game, or whatever.

Hi. I've been searching for a used turntable for a couple of weeks now and have come across a Pioneer PL12 on Gumtree. Other than asking the owner typical questions about the upkeep, can anyone offer some thoughts on this TT?

I've also been looking at receivers. I already have the Behringer PP4400 and I'm going for Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's. Would this receiver/amp be okay? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06XYKNRXJ/ref=mh_s9_acsd_simh_bDVZFP_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-4&pf_rd_r=BWPVEB0865B21ZH759KW&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=4c0b3886-d519-588f-a5c8-f36aaf17bf0e&pf_rd_i=199616031&th=1&psc=1

As you can tell I'm on a budget but would like a receiver that would allow me to use the system as an all-in-one entertainment system with my PS4 as well (already have a optical adapter).

Yeah, those KEF's are way out of my price limit, but thanks anyway. The thing is, local shops have much reduced offer - many speakers, that one can get on e.g. Amazon.de, are not available here. And I will probably buy something from Amazon, because they offer best prices and have enormous offer.

If I am to buy passive speakers, I could spend around 100€ on them, and around 50€ for an amp. I was already looking at Q Acoustics 2010I, as scannerJoe recommended. But, as I am complete noob in terms of amps, could you please point me to some not-complete-shit amp in the 50-100€ price range that would go along with those speakers? I was looking at SMSL and [Nobsound] (https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B017K9VU02/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2M8DEO6BEJ1QF) - what do you say?

You think this one will do the trick?

SMSL SA-50 PLUS 50WX2 HIFI Amplifier/DAC/Music Player w/ Remote Control,Digital Power Amplifier,TAS5766M, OLED Display, USB/SD Reader, 3.5mm AUX/Optical Input Jack, Full Digital https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8316Ab54AEYB5

Hi, I need an Amp for TV. Mostly TV shows/movies. Would anyone recommend or not recommend one of these 3. I recently bought Def Tech SM45.

Sabaj Audio A2

FX Audio Digital Amplifier

SMSL SA-50 Plus

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYKNRXJ or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMQI2CU would handle those speakers easily

A Chromecast Audio plus SMSL SA-50 PLUS 50WX2 HIFI Amplifier/DAC/Music Player w/ Remote Control,Digital Power Amplifier,TAS5766M, OLED Display, USB/SD Reader, 3.5mm AUX/Optical Input Jack, Full Digital https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_L7hTAb762ZFRB? I gather this isn't quite what you're looking for, but it's under your budget and will handle lossless streaming from Tidal HiFi as well as Spotify (CCA>spdif on amp) and the amp specs say it will play lossless files (not sure about gapless). This probably is a lower end solution than you're looking for but perhaps a starting point. And I get that you're not looking for a DAC and Poweramp.

Have you sen this?

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-50-PLUS-TAS5766M-Amplifier/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499924322&sr=8-1&keywords=gemtune+smsl+sa-50+plus

Agreed with the older receiver, if you want something smaller and new SMSL SA-50 or SMSL AD18

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-50Wx2-TDA7492-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1495824927&sr=8-20&keywords=amplifier&th=1

aack this looked like a good deal too maybe, with the remote, sold out tho

Looking at this one:

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-50-PLUS-Amplifier-TAS5766M/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=smsl+sa-50+remote&qid=1563898683&s=gateway&sr=8-1

SA-50 Plus apparently

I think $70 for NEW , is too low. With sub out, I think the cheapest would be something like this ($144).

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Amplifier-Bluetooth-Supports-Subwoofer/dp/B073F8Z565/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511909246&sr=1-1&keywords=smsl++ad18


If your subwoofer can be connected using high level inputs (speaker wire) you could do it with this one :

https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-50-PLUS-Amplifier-TAS5766M/dp/B06XYKNRXJ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511909134&sr=1-3&keywords=smsl++sa50

It’s Not Bad. you could do better on speakers but those are Decent.
Actually that 8” sub is no longer available so get the 10” version.
https://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-SUB-1000-10-Inch-Subwoofer/dp/B0063NU3AA

And that Amp is made to run a passive sub and you have a powered sub picked. You don’t need a 2.1 amp, just a 2 channel amp or 2 channel with sub out.

Like this one : https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-pro-100w-class-d-bluetooth-amplifier-with-usb-dac-ir-remote-and-sub-outpu--300-3835

There are 6-8 Budget Amps you could choose and about same number of speakers you could choose depending on Budget........

Amps: some have head phone amp too, some have Dac/amp/headphone amp. Some have Bluetooth


https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-SA-50-PLUS-Amplifier-TAS5766M/dp/B06XYKNRXJ

https://www.amazon.com/Micca-OriGain-Compact-Integrated-Amplifier/dp/B01M0SL7YC

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Amplifier-Receiver-Integrated-Speakers/dp/B076P2VS9H


https://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Amplifier-TPA3116D2-Bluetooth-Adjustment/dp/B07Q2VN7RL

https://www.amazon.com/S-M-S-L-AD18-Amplifier-Bluetooth-Subwoofer/dp/B071JN7GXN

https://www.amazon.com/Topping-MX3-Bluetooth-Headphome-Amplifier/dp/B075SYC4Z5

A few more

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Dayton B652Air, Micca MB42X, Pioneer Sp-BS22, Infinity Reference R152/162, Sony SSCS5, Wharfedale 9.1, 10.1, 220

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