[soundboy]

You can now get the TEAC A-1D stereo integrated amp for $175.00. Based upon a search I did at the "amp" forum, this looks like quite the bargain....probably on par with the Pioneer Elite A-35R. I just received the amp and this is quite a beast for a $175.00 amp....much bigger than my Cambridge Audio A500.

 

[skyline889]

Hows the headphone out? Anyone have bigger pictures of this thing? It looks nice!

 

[soundboy]

I haven't try the amp yet.

You can get a bigger photo of the amp at the TEAC UK site.....http://www.teac.co.uk/brochuredownloads_main.html

Just download the 2005 brochure and scroll to the "Distiction" series.

 

[fewtch]

Sounds like quite a deal for speakers, but I bet the headphone out isn't much better than a CMOY (they rarely are).

 

[cotdt]

this is a very good amp, especially for the money. i second it!

but beware of the power ratings. i would say it's more like 15W for audiophile use. anything above that and distortion is like 10% or more.

 

[cmirza]

Anyone have any opinions on how this would compare with a T-Amp? I eventually gave up on my T-Amp because of its lack of bass.

 

[XxATOLxX]

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Originally Posted by fewtch Sounds like quite a deal for speakers, but I bet the headphone out isn't much better than a CMOY (they rarely are).

Thats actually pretty good for a $175 Integrated Amp.

Soundboy, what are you driving this amp with? How does it sound? It looks like a great bargain at its price.

 

[nabwong]

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Originally Posted by cotdt this is a very good amp, especially for the money. i second it! but beware of the power ratings. i would say it's more like 15W for audiophile use. anything above that and distortion is like 10% or more.

I agree with this. Be cautious. Don't take the rating literally, unlike NAD, where they conservatively rate their amps.