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Review on ๐ŸŽค Pyle Upgraded Karaoke Bluetooth Channel Home Audio Sound Power Amplifier: Enjoy Enhanced Sound Quality and Versatile Connectivity with AUX-in, USB, and 2 Microphone Inputs with Echo and Talkover for PA - Black (PTA24BT) by Tony Bennett

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Hasn't been ripped off

I bought this to power my electric guitar and stereo effects pedal to sing and play through my cool classics. The USA made Optimus floorstanding speakers and they do it well enough for what I paid. I plug a guitar multi-effects box into either the 3.5mm jack on the front panel or the line-in RCA jack and it puts out more than enough sound to fill a very large room. Bass and treble are sufficient. Guess what folks. It's not stereo. Not FM. No dual rear RCAs, no 3.5mm input, no 3.5mm headphone jack. The device itself doesn't say "Stereo" anywhere. In radio mode, the LED won't even lie to you. Frequency numbers and two letters FM are displayed. No ST because it's not stereo. I plugged my iPod into USB and all it would do was charge. It blocks my screen with the default screen and won't turn off, and no matter how much I leave it, it won't work. The remote control doesn't work either. If I plug an MP3 into the 3.5mm input jack, the tracks play in mono. The remote control adjusts the volume, except for changing modes or preset FM stations, the remote control is useless. So the statement "stereo" in Revain's site description isn't her fault. "Stereo" says on the box and in the manual that it is two channel stereo (not true). Also IMPORTANT: The system has an inherent hum in the circuit. Especially when working via Bluetooth. So loud hum in blue that you can't enjoy it at all. With FM or live, this is almost imperceptible and only at very low volumes. It also has a protective foam mesh under the top vents that stinks like something toxic when you turn it on. (Although I don't recommend it) I took it out so I have to be careful of small objects and dust entering through the large vents. I will keep it closed when not in use. So if you're looking for a stereo amplifier, this isn't it. Do I feel betrayed? No, not because of the money I paid and not because I need a PA/guitar amp combo. Welcome to the twenty-first century. It will be fun. Sark.

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  • Amplifier
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  • I have no ill will against it, everything is fine