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๐Ÿ”Š Compact Integrated Amplifier with Phono Preamp, 3-Band Active EQ, Effects Loop & Mic Stand Mount - Maker Hart Just Amp 5 Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”Š Compact Integrated Amplifier with Phono Preamp, 3-Band Active EQ, Effects Loop & Mic Stand Mount - Maker Hart Just Amp 5

COMPACT AUDIO AMPLIFIER - The Just Amp 5 is a tough, efficient Class D all analog integrated amplifier packed with features. PHONO PREAMP - Use your Just Amp 5 with any standard turntable that is installed with MM cartridge (turntables with onboard preamps must be connected to the Just Amp 5โ€™s Line In, NOT Phono In). UNIQUE SEND/RETURN FEATURE - Built in effects loop function lets you insert effects modules in your signal chain (effects loop is between master volume / EQ and power amp stage). 2X 25W OUTPUT - The Just Amp 5 will power passive speakers rated 4 to 8 and with power handling 25W or higher per channel (50W speakers recommended). Dimensions: 5.5โ€ x 3.6โ€ x 1.9โ€ | Weight: 13 oz | SNR: >90dB | THD+N: <0.2%.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works perfectly! Best in Home Audio

I received it 2 days ago. With my minimal configuration it works perfectly. a humble turntable and an old pair of A/D/S speakers. I'm a recovering audiophile and have tried to keep my expectations low. I would complain if I find something really bad like squeaky handles or awkward noises. But I haven't found anything of the sort. It does exactly what it says in the description, nothing more nothing less. I haven't tried the send/return loop or the extra input yet. But the tone controls work asโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Good product for the price
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Revainrating 2 out of 5

Functional but not amazing

The Just Amp 5 is the kind of product you can take to work, leave on your desk and not worry if it gets stolen. It works and pairs well with an inexpensive Massdrop turntable for listening to vinyl at work, but the sound and volume it produces is just average. I hooked it up to my AudioTechnica turntable and Polk Audio speakers and heard a slight drop in sound quality. . That would be acceptable with headphones at work, but I don't think that's a solution for at home. There are also a few spots

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Low value for me. for home theater

Size, sound and performance comparable to a pair of $25 T class amps I own but this one works which can be questionable on cheap Ts. ! Long 1/4-20 screws if you don't want to bend the board! Nothing seems to happen until the "output side" of the input and output jack acts, so I don't get the point. You get a built in phono preamp but both of my turntables have a built in phono preamp and this is no different from either. . However, the sliding master volume is pretty cool. The power switch isโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Quality

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Unusual but functional design

When I first received this product I was a bit confused. Admittedly, I usually only have experience with home audio for listening purposes and have never done any mixing or anything like that. When this amp arrived I pulled it out and assumed it was just a preamp as there were no speaker jacks. After a bit of research, I found that the RCA outputs are actually active outputs. You use the included RCA to bare cables to power your speakers. You CANNOT use the RCA connectors as the main RCA output

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Small and mighty: Home cinema

When testing this unit, we noticed noise in the headphone input at high volume, with no music playing through quality headphones, only hissing. I also moved the power supply further away from the device and it made no difference. The little noise isn't a hum, it's a faint white noise, and all connections are tight and secure. There is no noise when playing music. I will say that otherwise the headphone amp is powerful and the bass and treble are very good. The transmit and receive connectionsโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • There are even more interesting options.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Great compact amp!

I was looking for a compact amp for my desk that could drive my speakers with decent sound quality rather than hiding a full fledged receiver. This amp exceeded my expectations and, despite its compact size, made no compromises in terms of sound. Build quality is excellent, making it a great addition to my desktop. The solid body, milled handles and slider give this product a premium feel. Although the manufacturer suggested using 4 or 8 ohm / 25-50W speakers, I connected 2 JBL N26 8 ohm / 125W

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  • Best
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  • Null

I've used vinyl my whole life and even bought them before they did were back in fashion. I'm talking about starting collecting a collection in the mid to late 90's. I've always been fascinated by my parents' collection, which led to them taking care of not only vinyl record storage but also various players. As such, I'm a good source of commentary on good phono stage sound, having been exposed to turntables and equipment for about thirty years. I am very happy that I have this small and veryโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • New competitors are here