How does this Dayton amplifier compare to the Lepai offerings?
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I find Lepai amps particularly fugly, except the 200w. The dta-1 is not ugly at all, and has the batteries option, compared to the little lepais.Also, parts express, who own Dayton, have the absolute best costumer service.Sound? Haven't had a lepai. The Dayton sounds very good.
1538504
I don't have any experience with any Lepai amp, but, I am very happy with the Dayton!
1538505
Hello,The closest competitor from Lepai would be the LP-2020A+. They use a similar chipset so they sound very similar, the Lepai also has slightly more rated output power and tone controls. Of the two the Lepai is a better seller due to the flexibility, but we have also have great luck with the Dayton.Sincerely,MattParts Express Technical Support Team
1538506
I can't speak to Lepai but I am very happy with this basic little amplifier.
1468726
I running a 700 watt Arc audio amp into a sealed enclosure of 1.5 SQF And it sounds great. Has as much SLP as my old Alpine R12 ported, maybe even more? Now I am thinking about getting the NS V3 12' 2500 watt Sundown sub! After enjoying the SA 12 I need to hear the V3 and maybe scare some old people while I'm at it! Lol
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The biggest thing is that the Lepai is only really usable with 4 ohm speakers, the TP22 has the improved TK2050 chip which is much more suited if you have 8 ohm speakers (it has lower distortion at higher volumes which is needed for 8 ohm speakers). From their respective datasheets: the Lepai: 13W @ 8Ω, 10% THD+N, compared to the T22: 0.007% THD+N @ 30W 8Ω. Also, the Lepai only comes with a 12V power supply compared to the Topping's 20V, the increased voltage headroom is required to drive 8 ohm speakers loudly.
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i cannot answer since I never received my Dayton Audio SUB-1000. The seller baited and switched a Radio Shack sub in its place at the same price. At least, I got my money back. That seller still sells on Amazon.
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I cant give an exact answer but i have 4 channel Anarchy amp by planet Audio. Love it. Never turn levels over half. Pushes everything and anything i wire to it. A couple 1100 watt subs (infinity reference). I never tried there products before and was leary. I very happy. Would order again and almost have. Amazon seems to be a pretty stand up outfit. I had no problems for a long time with any orders. When the time came and a few things did not work. They took care of it and really was not much of a hassel like i expected. No probs with my amp though.
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I don't know which is better but I've had this one for almost a year now and it is powering 4 component speakers and a kicker solo r5 and have not had any problems with it. Such a solid buy. I would defiantly recommend this amp. True grit! And I live in Phoenix so heat is not a problem for it! Hope that helps.
1077780
The r type speakers from Alpine are the better of the two. I am running 4 7in Rs both component and coaxel and 2 type s in the rear as space does not permit. I am very happy with this set up
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I would think so but there is a difference between phono level and the typical line level you'd get from most other audio sources. If the preamp in your turntable gets the output level to line level, it should work. Also check out the Lepai LP-2020A+. It's only $20, has a very sturdy chasis (the DTA-1 absolutely does not), better speaker connectors (DTA-1's are absolutely horrible - the springs kept popping out on mine) and very similar sound and power level. Be advised, my DTA-1 died after about 8 months - no power.... useless. I think Dayton has other class T amps that are better quality but I can't recommend the DTA-1. I would think so but there is a difference between phono level and the typical line level you'd get from most other audio sources. If the preamp in your turntable gets the output level to line level, it should work. Also check out the Lepai LP-2020A+. It's only $20, has a very sturdy chasis (the DTA-1 absolutely does not), better speaker connectors (DTA-1's are absolutely horrible - the springs kept popping out on mine) and very similar sound and power level. Be advised, my DTA-1 died after about 8 months - no power.... useless. I think Dayton has other class T amps that are better quality... » Read More I would think so but there is a difference between phono level and the typical line level you'd get from most other audio sources. If the preamp in your turntable gets the output level to line level, it should work. Also check out the Lepai LP-2020A+. It's only $20, has a very sturdy chasis (the DTA-1 absolutely does not), better speaker connectors (DTA-1's are absolutely horrible - the springs kept popping out on mine) and very similar sound and power level. Be advised, my DTA-1 died after about 8 months - no power.... useless. I think Dayton has other class T amps that are better quality but I can't recommend the DTA-1. « Show Less
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the difference between these two is one is 1600.1 and the other is 1500.1 and they are both great amps, CEA compliant if you feed them the power they want they will put out their rated RMS and some. I say go for the 1600.1 it has 100 watts more
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The Lepai unit IS the receiver. You run whatever signal (computer, MP3 player, CD player) ypu are trying to amplify into the Lepai Amp via RCA connections or 1/8" (standard headphone size jack) stereo plug. Your speakers connect into the rear of the Lepai unit (standard speaker connections). I'm using this unit to power my audio from my computer. I'm using it to power (2) bookshelf size 3-way speakers. It works great in the small bedroom that I'm using in it. It's probably not big enough to adequately power speakers for use in a living or other large area.
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You need a bigger amplifier. The Micca Clubs are not very efficient so they require more power to get louder. The Lepai roughly puts out 10w before it starts to distort. Try a bigger amp like the SMSL SA-36 pro or SA-50. Also, is the turntable's output set to line or phono? It should have a switch. Set it to line out. The lepai amp does not have a phono preamp.
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I use these with that cheap Lepai amp and they sound good. They seem to be a great quality for the price.
1069259
I own both amps, but without opening them up, I can't be sure that the internals are the same. It doesn't seem to have quite as much power at full volume into the same speakers as the Lepai LP-2020A+. The remote works very well.
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Here is one way wire the sub to 4 ohms then connect to your speaker inputs hope this helps you out I got 2 of them hooked up to a lepai 2020a+ and still does damage
1992175
Yes, in my opinion, it's head and shoulders above the Marpac. I bought the Marpac from Bed Bath & Beyond and ended up returning it after I bought the Lectrofan. The Lectrofan is much louder and has a wide variety of sounds.
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Absolutely NOT! It is a 5W piece of junk! I got one to try and with a 10 A strong power supply I measured a max of 6.73W rms into 8 ohms at 1 kHz at clipping on left front channel, and 5.96W (same conditions) on the right channel. You will be very disapointed with the results. You would be better off finding a used receiver or amp and forgetting about Lepai. Only if you have extremely efficient speakers will they give out any worthwhile sound. The Lepai is not worth it even at half the price!
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I tried this one and the 12 version and both were awful. For a few dollars more , the front firing 475 watt 12 in is way better. I ended up with that and the acoustech pl 200 is amazing for the money. Do yourself a favor and cough up the extra $175 and get pl 200. Its really worth it. The Polk is better of the two you asked about but no where in the same league as the pl 200.