AudioSource AMP100VS
John from Keizer, OR on 7/3/2023
Basically a nice unit but the auto on does not work. I have to set it to the Auto position and then turn it on manually. Rather disappointing.
Pros: Nice sound, nice way to add more speakers.
Cons: Auto on does not work. I wish it had remote control.
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Perfect!
Holly from Covington, LA on 5/2/2023
Exactly what I needed. I called customer service because I had an issue (my fault-volume was off) and they were so kind talking me through everything. We got it working very quickly and it was very easy to set up Sounds great, great price, slim profile and great customer service, as always. I have bought several products from them and am always very pleased.
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Power your Height Channels
Ryan from Fargo, ND on 4/4/2023
I am currently using this amp to power my rear height channels. Does a wonderful job at a great price. The size of this amp is very appealing and was a selling point. The sound quality is super clean and very impressive. I'd buy again and again.
Pros: -Price -Good clean power -Size -12v Trigger on/off
Cons: -The speaker A and B indicator LED lights are too bright and distracting. I had to cover them up with electrical tape. Other than that it's an amazing amp.
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Dead amps
Byron from La Selva Beach, CA on 3/30/2023
Ordered 2 amps, one unit won't turn on, the other has no audio output.
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Audiosource
Dana from Russellville, AR on 3/29/2023
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Michael from Glendale, AZ on 3/29/2023
I need a little extra power to run Klipsch floor standing speakers with too surround sound speaker attached. More than enough power. Came with banana plugs and a screwdriver. Thank you Crutchfield for the attention to detail.
Pros: Great price, performance just what I needed for my home stereo.
Cons: Haven't come across any cons yet.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Mike from Cloquet, MN on 3/28/2023
Bought this for a passive in-wall sub. I am using it in the bridged mode which is working perfectly. It was nice that this amp only needed the sub cable connection at the main input so I didn't need to purchase a y-adapter.
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Disappointed
Don from Newtown, PA on 3/27/2023
It didn't work for me, tried to use it as an am for rear Dolby atmos height speakers, and it would only work on one of 10 tries, at first , then not at all, I tried every kind of connection, nothing worked
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Fred from Alexandria, VA on 3/26/2023
Sounds great, amazing price.
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by this
Curtis from Las Vegas, NV on 3/8/2023
great amp. replaced an old dynaco 120 and sounds even better recommend it great tech help from phone techs in setup and use
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Alan from Petaluma, CA on 2/9/2023
really great for amplifying extension speakers at my ACE Hardware Store.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Tim from Mt Pleasant, SC on 1/17/2023
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Works great as a secondary Atmos height amp
Michael from PORT TOBACCO on 1/15/2023
Does exactly what I needed it to do. Got this as a second amp to run my rear height channels in a 7.2.4 atmos setup. My Yamaha AVR didn't pass enough signal for the auto-on to work reliably, but the 12v trigger works perfectly. I'd read online that some earlier models would power down after a few minutes of inactivity (common on effects channels) but that AudioSource made some changes based on customer feedback to prevent that from happening. I'm happy to report that mine seems to be one of the updated models, as so far it's been fine in limited testing.
Pros: 12v trigger keeps the amp on when the AVR is on, simple controls and adequate power for atmos height channel applications.
Cons: Slightly larger than I expected, but thats a minor gripe and one that would have been obvious had I bothered to check the dimensions.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Carey from Bloomington, IN on 11/14/2022
This is an amazing product. My expectations were blown away. Highly recommended.
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Excellent AMP
Crutchfield customer from Norfolk, NE on 10/23/2022
works perfectly with my PC......added a 3.5mm splitter and it roars now!!!!
Pros: Does a lot for an amplifier this low in price.
Cons: NONE
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Andrew from Oviedo, FL on 9/18/2022
Great clarity!
Pros: Small and effective
Cons: No remote, all controls are manual
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Great budget zone amp.
Timothy from Silver Spring, MD on 9/15/2022
Purchased this amplifier to power an outdoor speaker zone after a 2nd smaller DC powered amp had failed. It sounds great. The Auto-On works perfectly, so I (or the wife) can turn the music on and off with our phones outside without needing to remember switching on/off the amplifier. Direct AC input, impressive heat sinks for the size/price point, and a 3 year warranty make this a good value.
Pros: Direct AC Input Auto-On
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Sonos Port necessity
Tom from Cockeysville, MD on 9/7/2022
Compact, basic amp I'm using to power 2 sets of speakers via my Sonos Port.
Pros: Provides plenty of power to power either or both sets of speakers at the same time. Price was competitive for a add on component since the Sonos Port was pricey.
Cons: Would be nice if they had an optical or HDMI input for adding a component like a TV
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Meh
Joe from Neola, IA on 8/29/2022
Real basic. Doesn't have an input for optical or hdmi arc so doesnt function with any Roku TVs because that's the only 2 kinds of audio output they have.
Pros: Not expensive
Cons: Doesn't work with roku TVs. Specifically Onn Televisions
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AudioSource AMP100VS - Perfect for Zone 2 In Line Amplifier
David from Lipan, TX on 8/25/2022
The amp is perfect for the purpose that I purchased it for. I use it to power two sets of speakers on my big back porch. They were previously connected as B speakers on my Sony AVR, but this required that the volume on the porch speakers was always the same as the speakers in the living room, which was problematic. I now feed source input to the new amp from the Zone 2 line out on the AVR, which allows separate volume and source control for the back porch. Also, Mike in Technical Support was awesome when helping diagnose why the DIRECTV Pandora APP source would not play through to the new Amp. Mike was extremely helpful and patient in working through the steps required to isolate the issue. Thank you Mike!
Pros: - Auto Source and Power Trigger - High Quality AB Amplification - 50 Watts/Channel Stereo
Cons: None
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Guest from Lufkin, TX on 8/18/2022
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Great amp for home entertainment system
Alan from Silver Spring, MD on 6/2/2022
I did not give it 5 stars because it does not have 5 way binding posts for the speaker connection. I could not use spade lugs. The best thing about it is the fact that it goes into a standby mode when there is no input signal. The audio quality is fine for driving bookshelf speakers used for a video home entertainment system. I also bought your 10 inch low profile powered subwoofer for the same system (audio and video source is an htpc).
Pros: Sleep mode when no input signal. Small and light.
Cons: No 5 way binding posts on output.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Andrew from New Castle, PA on 5/22/2022
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Bryce from Riverton, WY on 4/30/2022
Performs perfectly for my application. The product advice and instructions were spot on. I love doing business with Crutchfield.
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Great bang for the buck
Michael from Philadelphia, PA on 4/27/2022
It works as expected. May not be a top of the line amp, but needed a separate amp to power 2 speakers so my receiver could process 13.2 channels (it maxes out at powering 11.2 channels, but can process 13.2). Great bang for the buck, with a 3 year replacement warranty that covers concerns over longevity.
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Very happy with it.
Kline from Worcester, MA on 4/13/2022
Just connected it last evening. It works as advertised and I really like the sound. I wish the Balance and Volume knobs extended a bit further out from the front panel but all in all, I am very happy with it.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Casey from Bend, OR on 2/7/2022
Great little amp, using it to power atmos speakers does perfect. Clear sound.
Pros: Clear sound good power for lighter loads
Cons: None
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Great value
Erick from Cedar Hill, TX on 2/2/2022
Bought this amplifier to power my last pair of loudspeakers to complete my 11.1 home theater system. Excellent value. Provides all the power needed and the handy trigger feature allows it to be turned on and off in parallel with my home theater receiver.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Noel from San Juan, PR on 1/27/2022
I am completely satisfied with this product. It arrived as advertised and sooner than promised.
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Not such good luck with these
Steven from FENTON, MI on 1/23/2022
I purchased 3 of these amps. Wen they work like they're supposed to they're fine. One amp quit working within a year. I called company for warranty info only to find out I had to pay round trip shipping cost. I threw it in the trash. Then on another amp the trigger out would not work. Fortunately I was within the time window for return to Crutchfield for a refund. It's the luck of the draw with these amps. Out of 3 amps, only 1 works fine. You might get lucky... or not. Lesson learned. You get what you pay for. I will spend more money for higher quality amps in the future with better warranty policies.
Pros: They sound good
Cons: Too many issues. Poor warranty service.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Mark from Atlanta, GA on 1/18/2022
Straightforward, transparent amp. Not very loud but enough for my bookshelf speakers.
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Tv sound system
Peter from Wethersfield, CT on 1/11/2022
Dante from crutchfield spent time with me on the phone researching the characteristics of the failed aiwa amp/preamp so we could select a like replacement. As can be seen in the photo , the audiosource amp with indicator lights on , was also dimensionally consistent with the aiwa that the audiosource was replacing. The audiosource amp drives the two speakers visible in the photo in addition to two speakers on the opposite side of the room. This setup compliments the sound by the zvox visible in the photo directly below the audiosource. Audiosource and Crutchfield made this setup possible for exceptionally clear sound.
Pros: Exceptional performance for a reasonable price.
Cons: It would have made more sense to have bass and treble controls on the front panel instead of the rear panel.
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Good amp for the price.
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 1/3/2022
This amp was under powered for my application. What I do like about is the neutral sound you can get by centering all the pots, except for volume. I am driving this amp with a Yamaha WXC-50. I like flat EQ. This amp delivers. I did not like the fact that this Amp does not have XLR in. I am looking to change the topology of my system and a DAC with a long cable run will be required. Good amp for the price.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Parker, CO on 1/3/2022
Great little amplifier. Very good sound quality using two pairs of bookshelf speakers. Easy setup.
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Great value and customer service!
Crutchfield customer from Fort Smith, AR on 11/20/2021
Great option for my left and right surrounds. I paired it with my 11.2 Marantz receiver to power the 2 channels that it could not. Very happy! Also, I ordered through the chat box which was awesome! He made the right recommendation and checked me out so easily. I recommend this entire site highly.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Baden, PA on 9/7/2021
Works great to amplify my denon zone 2 speakers since the receiver didn't have enough amplified channels
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An Option For Home Theater Upgrade!
Crutchfield customer from Newport News, VA on 9/1/2021
I added this Amp to my new recent upgraded HT which needed addition external power amp for last pair channel. I like it. It sets my new 13.2 AVR to the highest surround sound system. You will not lose with this purchase and price.
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Great little amp
Crutchfield customer from Shoreline, WA on 8/27/2021
Was looking for a nice budget friendly amp to power my subs. This amp sounds great!
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Vog amp
Crutchfield customer from Lake Charles, LA on 8/24/2021
Works as expected. Needed an amp for a Auro3d VoG (voice of god) speaker.
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Poor quality / below expectations
Crutchfield customer from Wake Forest, NC on 8/18/2021
This is an economic option of an Amp. I bought it to use with my Sonos connect. Unfortunately the auto on option does not work all the time . Also when I got it the power lights were loose (see pictures) . Quite disappointed of this unit
Pros: Sound quality is OK
Cons: Poor quality (see pics) , auto on does not work as expected (using it with Sonos connect )
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Perfect Choice for my Sonos Connect
Crutchfield customer from Reston, VA on 8/3/2021
After consulting with Crutchfield, I decided to give this amp a try. I wanted a solution where I could control my outdoor speakers playing from my Sonos Connect without having to turn on my amp manually. The signal sensing feature works great - I can leave the amp in standby and it cuts on automatically when the Sonos Connect sends music to the amp. Power output and sound quality are fantastic. Great product at a great price!
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Carey, OH on 7/31/2021
Expected more volume power through this amp but still great sound quality for indoors.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from South Weymouth, MA on 7/29/2021
So far the AMP is working very well. Easy set up, good sound for the price. Like other reviews I saw, I'm disappointed with the sensitivity of the auto on/off feature. While streaming music from phone, the AMP turns off in the seconds of silence in between songs and when it turns back on it misses the first couple seconds of the next song.
Pros: Good sound, easy set up.
Cons: Sensitivity of auto on/off feature.
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Sounds great, auto-on is problematic
Crutchfield customer from Milton, GA on 7/6/2021
I got this amp to support a second zone for my AV receiver that already had 9 speakers in the main zone and for which I needed another amp for the second zone. For that purpose it works really well with one exception. I wanted to use the auto-on feature so that the amp isn't constantly powered on since it's in the basement in an equipment rack. It seems, however, that that feature is a bit overly-sensitive as when I was using it the sound was constantly cutting out typically at the beginning of a track (streaming Spotify) but also sometimes in the middle of it. The sound produced by the amp is great but I've resigned to just leaving the amp on since the auto-on feature proved to be problematic. It was one of the reasons I purchase this amp since I knew it would be inconvenient to turn on and off.
Pros: great sound, simple setup
Cons: auto on mode seems overly sensitive to low level
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Fillmore, CA on 7/4/2021
deceiving amount of power output. like the expand-ability possibility with line- out to daisy chain amps.
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Great simple amp.
Crutchfield customer from Sandy Springs, GA on 6/25/2021
Simple, straight-forward and reliable. I've been looking for something uncomplicated like this. It took a friend telling me about, and I only wish I'd know of their amps years ago. And, reasonably priced!
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from La Fayette, GA on 6/22/2021
Love the convenience of this amplifier. Sound is great. It just overheats easily, had to install a 8" fan to cool it down.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Mantua, OH on 6/20/2021
The AudioSource AMP100VS performs very well. It was easy to install, provides clear sound for other rooms that the primary theater system was unable to power, and with the adjustable bass and treble controls allows compensation for lower quality speakers. Wish it had magical support to overcome a few shortcomings in my theater system, but oh well.
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Single input whole house amplifier
Crutchfield customer from Aledo, TX on 6/13/2021
Solid amp with great features. Currently driving 7 speaker pairs for whole home audio system (4 stereo pairs on A, 3 stereo pairs on B, both with 4-speaker selector networks to keep impedance at 8 ohms). Plenty of power and versatility to run all simultaneously. RCA output of the main input is very helpful to send common signal to a second dedicated amp for some patio speakers.
Pros: Great quality Excellent versatility Good price
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Royersford, PA on 6/2/2021
Gets the job done. Simple to use and produces good sound. Perfect for driving speakers from a streaming device like a sonos box or an iPhone
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AudioSource AMP100VS are great little inexpensive amps
Crutchfield customer from Amarillo, TX on 5/24/2021
Bought two of these to replace two 20+ year old AudioSource Amp One amps. These sound as great as the old ones. Wouldn't be surprised if these new amps lasted a long time. Very impressed with AudioSource stereo components. Highly recommended.
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High Value, well made amp.
Crutchfield customer from Winter Springs, FL on 5/22/2021
I was replacing an inexpensive receiver in my home studio, and ran across the Audio Source amp. One of the deciding factors was the Line Out, which gave me a great way to properly use my powered sub the way it is intended. Don't be fooled by the 40 wpc rating. It's a well made, quiet amp that drives my monitors ver well, and is very flexible. It would also be great as a zone amp, and includes A/B speaker hookups too. Great amp for the money.
Pros: Good power and flexibility. A/B speaker select. Line level output.
Cons: Auto power input is a bit sensitive, I power it manually.
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Perfect for zone 2!
Crutchfield customer from Manalapan, NJ on 5/16/2021
This amp has impressed me! I'm using this amp to power Polk Atrium 5 outdoor speakers on zone 2 from my Denon AVR-1600H after a little tuning with the built in treble and bass adjustments they sound awesome outside! A little side note I've seen some reviews where people are complaining about the remote trigger not performing properly and I also experienced this but it is a very simple fix..lower the volume on the audio source amp so that you main amp has to be at a higher volume to keep the remote triggered! Simple and easy fix!
Pros: Very easy to set up! Has all the right adjustments you could need!
Cons: Really none!
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Castle Rock, CO on 5/9/2021
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A lot of value for the price. Runs cool.
Kevin from ALLEN, TX on 5/7/2021
Amazing amp for a non typical source or Zone. We are using this to power outdoor speakers that were on Zone2 from the primary receiver. This used to cause our Denon to overheat and the audio was not impressive. I switched to an inexpensive Apple Airport Express router to create an Airplay source, and used this amp because it turns on automatically when it senses input, and shuts down when not in use. When it is running, it doesn't get NEAR as hot as our Denon did, and the sound is better. We love this setup now and it is so much less complicated.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 4/28/2021
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Fit my needs
Crutchfield customer from Williston, ND on 4/12/2021
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AudioSource AMP100vs enough power for 2 towers.
Crutchfield customer from Memphis, TN on 4/4/2021
Needs a preamplifier, but does a good job reproducing music with decent accuracy, for the price. I am running Polk T50 tower speakers, sourced from a Smart TV with this amp. Looks nice!
Pros: Sleek, slender, and fits in many spaces. Enough power, at 60 Watts @ 4 ohms/Channel.
Cons: Needs a preamp with equalizer (min.) and a DSP (better).
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Works Great with Chromecast Audio
Crutchfield customer from Green Bay, WI on 3/27/2021
Works great so far. I have it connected to a Chromecast Audio which automatically turns on the amp. One thing I noticed is the volume on the chromecast must be higher or the amp will turn off. I have another AMP100VS that does not have this issue. Also noticed this amp does not have the same volume output as my other AMP100VS. Hope I don't have a defective unit, but so far it seems to be working although it is a little quirky compared to my other unit.
Pros: Auto On Small Form Factor Simple Operation
Cons: Volume output is less than older AMP100VS
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Great!
Crutchfield customer from Orland, ME on 3/9/2021
fast shipping, great retailer, amps both work , free gifts are great ty
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 3/2/2021
Simple setup, great for powering 2nd zone speakers outside.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Waterford, MI on 2/23/2021
Love this audio source easy to strwam music fron with a bluetooth reciever
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Slate Hill, NY on 2/6/2021
Solid amplifier, one of the speaker connectors nuts wouldn't turn had to use a banana plug
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 2/6/2021
Works good with pre-amp as long as you can use the trigger mode. Not so good on auto.
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Clean Sound.
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 1/30/2021
Clean sound and easy setup. Very few amps less than $600 had A-B speaker selection on the front panel. Works with my old pre-amp, no problems.
Pros: Very good sound.
Cons: None.
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Great product
Crutchfield customer from Buckeye, AZ on 1/25/2021
Excellent product ez set up and great quality. Just what i needed for my Casita
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Moorpark, CA on 1/18/2021
Simple , affordable using as a bridge for the center speaker... ordered trigger cable, in auto sensitive position too sensitive, shuts on and off non stop
Pros: Good, affordable, compact serves the purpose
Cons: Has to be in manual on/off position or trigger connected... auto signal sense is too sensitive
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Leander, TX on 1/17/2021
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Fantastic addition
Crutchfield customer from New York, NY on 1/3/2021
I needed to add amplification to power two more speakers totaling 11.2 in my surround theater. And this Amplifier does the job. Easy to use. I did a little research and got the rca cables and trigger cord I needed to make the bridge for the amp and receiver, sold separately. I did get free banana plugs with this particular order. Everything works perfectly.
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Amp powering kitchen speakers
Crutchfield customer from Centennial, CO on 1/2/2021
This works great and adding it has helped balance operation of the receiver driving the main zone speakers. Just make sure your main receiver can send the same sound signal to multiple zones at the same time if that is your goal. We use the receiver to power TV signal, main zone sound, and then zone2 sends signal to this amp at the same time. Only bummer is that it does not have a remote/app to change volume level remotely and the auto mode seems to have issues detecting if signal is on or not, so we leave it in manual on mode then just press the front on/off button when not using.
Pros: Price Works to power speakers Smaller size Easy to use
Cons: no remote no app to adjust volume auto mode is questionable
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Great performance, value
Crutchfield customer from Alcoa, TN on 12/2/2020
Got it to power wied speakers distributed around the house and patio connected via Niles speaker selector box. Build quality is decent, especially for the price. Seems to deliver an honest, clean 50 wpc as advertised. Auto standby/power on is a really nice bonus. Bass/treble adjustments are a nice bonus, too, but would be nicer if they were more easily accessible. For my application they are set and forget, so no big deal. Anyway, this amp works perfectly for my application. I suspect it would also be perfect for standalone extra room setups, or to power bookshelf speakers around the house in a streaming setup with an appropriate streaming box or Chromecast Audio or something.
Pros: Price, performance, build quality, auto standby
Cons: None, really
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Colfax, WI on 8/9/2020
Love this simple amp I use with Chromecast audio.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Bellerose, NY on 7/7/2020
Great AMP with more than enough clean power to power my Polk Audio Bookshelf speakers . Hookup was very easy and I like the fact that it has controls for bass on the AMP. Definitely a good bang for the buck at this price.
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Great addition for Dolby Atmos!
MB DDS from Carmel, IN on 7/5/2020
Really nicely integrated into my system to add 2 more channels for Dolby Atmos. 12 v trigger power control is super handy and allows flawless power up with my Denon reciever. Provides adequate power/sound for my use.
Pros: 12 v trigger , tone, and volume with a reasonably priced amp!
Cons: Skip the signal sensing power up features. Seemed to be a bit delayed.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from New York metro on 4/14/2020
I have had this power amp for a few months now. I currently have an Onkyo TX 8050 receiver which is being used as a pre-amp.I have that hooked into my AudioSource 100VS, and am running an Onkyo CD 7030 single tray CD player through them both out to a pair of Polk Audio Rti A1's bookshelf speakers. I am very pleased with the AudioSource unit. It is solid, reliable and delivers good clean sound. I would definitely buy again. For the price, you can't beat it.
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Great budget power amp
David from ALLENTOWN, NJ on 2/7/2020
If looking for a low-budget amp definitely get this vs the less expensive Russound. Sound quality is terrific and meets my needs 100%. Was having a lot of issues with my 5 year old P75 (kept cutting out) and was guided to this one, mainly for the amp class, very glad I made the choice. Have only hooked up one pair of speakers, weather permitting the 2nd set goes up this weekend and will be able to really test it out.
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Added 2 speakers to get 7.1.4 from a 9-channel receiver
Robert from Fairfax, VA on 1/31/2020
Truth be told, I do not know much about amplifiers. I bought this unit to expand my setup 7.1.2 (Denon AVR-X3600H) to get 7.1.4. This works flawlessly. I have the Trigger set from the receiver and the Amplifier powers on immediately. The lights are too bright, though. I placed some electrical tape over them and cutout tiny holes just so I can tell the unit is on & powered. But the lights are far brighter than any others in my AV setup. Anyway, if the lights are my only gripe then I'd say it is well worth it. Super easy setup, great instructions, great sound.
Pros: Easy setup Trigger works perfectly.
Cons: Lights are WAY too bright.
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Does the job
Crutchfield customer from Oregon City, OR on 12/13/2019
Great product. Gives the power to push my Vienna speakers (4ohms). Clean, crisp sound. No humming, buzz, static. Very happy. As usual Crutchfield was awesome with packing and shipping.
Pros: Clean sound. No humming or buzz
Cons: None that I can think of
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Poor quality control
Richard from Minneapolis MN on 11/25/2019
The amp didn't work; therefore, I had to send it back. Given that, I would not recommend this amp.
Pros: Price
Cons: The new amp do not work out of the box.
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Quality Amp
Ira from Powhatan, VA on 10/17/2019
Purchased this stereo amp to power a pair of Polk Atrium 5 Patio speakers, and not disappointed. The amp provides clean power with no noticeable distortion at higher volumes. The auto on/off based on signal works great. (On takes ~5 seconds and it turns off ~5 min after the signal stops). I have yet to test the interrupt input switching, but that is another great feature of the amp as I have it tucked away in a closet and do not wish to go push buttons when needing to change between sources. The unit has quite a bit of weight to it and feels of high quality material, despite the one I received having a slightly bent chassis preventing all four feet from touching a flat surface at the same time. I would not hesitate purchasing another one in the future.
Pros: Auto on/off Solid 50 W/Channel Auto Input Interrupt switching Non-switched AC outlet on back for peripherals weight / build material
Cons: The unit I received was slightly bent causing it to "wobble" on flat surfaces
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Great Amp!
Scott from Philomath on 8/25/2019
This is a great amp that really meets my needs. I use my Yamaha RX-A1050 to feed the Amp100vs which drives PSB Imagine Mini speakers in two other rooms. I have numerous speakers throughout my house. The Amp100vs has enough power to drive PSB speakers and keep up with the rest of my system. I use the 12 volt trigger to turn the Amp100vs on & off. I like that it has two separate lighted channel switches which allows me to control which one/both of the rooms are filled with great sound. I've had this amp for nearly 2 years and it continues to perform well day in and day out. I like it so much I recommended to my son to use in his house. He is equally pleased with the Amp100vs. I'm very extremely pleased with the Amp100vs. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a low cost amplifier with great sound and features.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Citrus Heights, CA on 8/20/2019
So far so good. I don't like to review an item until I've used it for six months or so. In my case I have an identical unit that's been in service for almost a year. No problems.One item that I find very handy is the un-switched a/c outlet on the back of the amplifier. I use it to plug in a Aircom cooling fan that sits on top of my Denon receiver. I'm using the Audio Source AMP100VS to power an extra Atmos channel on the Denon. Works great.
Pros: You don't have to spend a ton of money for a good quality product.
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Amp,amp,baby.
Crutchfield customer from Odessa, TX on 6/27/2019
Nice clean amplifier for the cost. Compact in size but is heavy in quality. For the money you can not go wrong.
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Awesome
Crutchfield customer from Webster, MA on 6/2/2019
Excellent power and clarity. I have some in ceiling speakers and they finally sound like they should.
Pros: Thin design, no extra buttons or knobs
Cons: Wish base/treble controls were on front
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Great bang for the buck!
Crutchfield customer from Cartersville, GA on 3/26/2019
Great product. Awesome performance. Great price!
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Great amp easy to set up!
Crutchfield customer from Calhoun, LA on 3/24/2019
Has lots of power for outside porch two ceiling speakers and two projection style speakers!
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Great little amp, many uses.
Doug from El Paso, TX on 3/2/2019
I purchased this amp to use with a Raspberry Pi based music streamer. I paired it with some old Sony bookshelf speakers and could not be more satisfied with the results of this project. The Amp100VS is an excellent value delivering quality audio that rivals amps costing much more.
Pros: Great value Runs cool Lots of uses
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Amplified Height Chanels
Adrian from Fresno, CA on 1/2/2019
I purchased this amplifier to work in conjunction with the Denon 4500 receiver. This was recommended by AVS Forum and Crutchfield advisor. The amplifier works fine and is easy to use. It easily powers the two height channels needed to have a 7.2.4 configuration for my home theater. However, I wish it was 100-150 watts (RMS) to power the two front channels. It works as intended and is a reasonable purchase instead of purchasing the higher priced Denon 6500 model with built in amplification.
Pros: Low profile Easy to set up
Cons: More needed power than 50 w per channel
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Mount Pleasant, SC on 12/4/2018
Great product that works well for the price. Bought two of them.
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Good amp for the price
George from Hickory, NC on 11/25/2018
I ordered this amp to use for subs. I'm pleased with the product. Since I'm using it differently to power subs, it may not be performing to it's total range. Appearing and size were a factor in my purchase, It was no problem placing in my entertainment center. So far no problems and I think that it may last for a while.
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Amp
Glenn from Victor, MT on 11/12/2018
Slide Switches for trigger and bridged output were loose, required extra care and taping to hold in place.
Pros: Operation what I desired
Cons: Slide switches too loose, led lights indicating on/ off and speaker A/ B too bright.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Fred from High Ridge, MO on 9/2/2018
Power, speaker, balance, volume. Clean sound at max. I'd buy another one in a second.
Pros: Price 10 out of 5 stars
Cons: None.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Daniels, WV on 7/23/2018
Simple, powerful for basic usage. A good bang for the buck.
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Excellent amp for the price
Dan from Everett, WA on 7/18/2018
Excellent amp for the price. I like that this brand and model has its own bass and treble controls. Amp sounds good. No complaints. I use this amp to drive the outdoor speakers on my back deck which is pair of Polk Audio Atrium speakers.
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Good amp, does what it needs to.
Crutchfield customer from Saratoga, NY on 6/19/2018
Good amp, picked it up on sale. I'm using it to power a Klipsch CA-800-TSW outdoor subwoofer fed by the LFE output of my Sony STR-DG500. I like the auto turn on feature so that it is on standby until the Sony sends it an audio signal. I did have an issue with the first amp that Crutchfield sent me where it quit within 24 hours of install, they promptly replaced it with another that has worked fine since.
Pros: Auto turn on feature. Bridgeable to power an outdoor subwoofer.
Cons: No cooling fan. No built in crossover. Would love a bass boost at 45hz.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Knoxville, TN on 6/11/2018
Great price, fast shipping and easy to install!
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AudioSource AMP100VS
james from Sandy, UT on 6/11/2018
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Pleased and Disappointed
Mike from Rochester Hills, MI on 5/16/2018
I bought my first AudioSource AMP 100VS in November 2017 to drive a pair of back ceiling speakers for a 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos setup. I noticed purchasers also bought this amp to supplement a Denon AVR X4300H receiver. I should note I have the AudioSource volume knob turned to "4 o'clock" to avoid the Audyssey multeq xt32 compensating with 12 db of gain when it was at "12 o'clock". I'm pleased with the AudioSource performance; Dolby Atmos and DTS X movies come alive with the additional two back speakers on the ceiling. The plan was to also use the amp to drive a pair of speakers on my deck. The "Zone 2 Pre-Out" from the Denon was connected to the "Interrupt In" on the AudioSource with the deck speakers connected to "Speaker B". Now that Spring finally arrived we're back to enjoying coffee on the deck Saturday and Sunday mornings listening to classical music. And this is where we're disappointed; due to the manner of the "interrupt" feature, I needed to turn up the gain significantly on the Denon in order to avoid soft passages from being muted on the AudioSource. The music would annoyingly disappear during every quiet passage. To add to the frustration, in order to avoid the music being too loud on the deck, I needed to turn the volume down to "12 o'clock" on the AudioSource. And even after doing this, quiet passages would still mute. My solution to the annoying issues regarding music on the deck was to buy another AudioSource Amp 100VS in May 2018. I no lo
Pros: Great amp for ceiling speakers Great amp for additional zones
Cons: The "Interrupt" feature mutes quiet music passages
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Performs great!
Brian from Union, KY on 5/14/2018
Does exactly what I thought it would do....Sound great. Pushing Mariner 86s outdoors and sound great!
Pros: Easy hookup, auto shutoff, good quality sound
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Speaker reseraction
Ralph from Surprise, AZ on 5/1/2018
Great amp, really made my old speakers come alive, I have some old pioneer speakers for my garage and for movie night outside gives me and my neighbors the feeling of being in a theater.
Pros: Great sound, bass settings.
Cons: No remote
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Auto On/Off Needs Level Control
Mike from Iowa City, IA on 4/23/2018
Added this amplifier to extend an existing multi-room Sonos Connect system. I'm using the loop through feature on the line-in and the auto signal detect to active. There is no sensitivity control for this auto-on / off feature. In order to activate the amplifier the input volume needs to be increased significantly beyond that required for other amplifiers in my setup. It also drops off when listening to talk, news, and podcasts. Does not play well with others. Also does NOT come with rack mounting hardware ... rack hardware was listed in the accompanying pro review when I ordered. I think they have since removed this comment.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Tom from Dallas-Ft Worth, TX on 4/8/2018
I purchased the AudioSource AMP100VS to power a third zone from my Marantz SR7007 to my Monitor WT-265 in-wall speakers (all Crutchfield purchases, of course). The amp performs as advertised, plain and simple. 50 watts/channel is plenty for my application, and provides good, clean power to the speakers. The unit gets warm but never hot. The red and green LEDs are reminiscent of old-school stereo equipment, but aesthetics be darned--this amp is a great buy! Thanks to Ozzy and the Crutchfield team once again for their guidance.
Pros: Great price/performance ratio; clean sound; runs cool; bass/treble controls; small in size
Cons: Old-school red and green LEDs will look great at Christmas, but don't blend in with modern electronic lighting
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from East Wenatchee, WA on 3/26/2018
Excellent price for a power amp of this quality. Unusual to see a power amp with volume & tone controls, as well as multiple inputs. Very clean reproduction and perfect for a system that sends most of its power to a subwoofer, with the left and right channels of this amplifier feeding its 50 watts for each channel to speakers crossing over at 100 Hz. 50 watts per channel is more than adequate in this situation.
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Complete phantom power hog!
DT from San Diego, CA on 3/2/2018
This amp earns one star for a single, huge flaw: it uses an unbelievable 6 watts of power when in standby! To put that in perspective another amp I have (appears to be a similar model to the Audiosource AD1002) uses only 1 watt in standby. A second, inexpensive Class D amp draws less than 0.3w--so low that my Kill-A-Watt has trouble reading it. My Onkyo TX-RZ920 receiver uses only 3.3 watts even when you enable all of the optional features like Bluetooth Power On and Network Power On--if you disable that stuff it shuts off completely. A standby draw of 6 watts might have been reasonable back in the 1990s or early 2000s, but in this day and age much better is expected of electronic components. If you do buy this amp, my suggestion is to use it in a situation where you plan to switch it off manually, or where you have some other way of completely powering it down when it's idle (for example, you could use a smart energy saving power strip activated by your receiver power). Of course, during operation this amp also draws about twice as much power as a Class D amp. The truth is if you care about power consumption you're probably better off just paying a bit more for a Class D amp up front. You'll more than recover the extra cost in power savings over the life of the unit. Another tip for those into conservation: check how much power your subs are drawing in standby. I've found subs to be another large phantom draw--even worse than this amp!
Pros: Appears to work decently. At least can be switched off easily from the front.
Cons: Standby power use is completely absurd for a modern electronic component. 6 watts while doing absolutely nothing! When operating uses roughly twice as much power and runs hotter than a Class D amp. Over time the extra power use will cost you more than just spending a few extra bucks for a Class D amp up front.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Dayville, CT on 3/2/2018
Simply Awesome....easy hook up and great addition to existing stereo...So glad I purchased 2 units so I can have 4 speakers playing at the same time!!....I have an older stereo that volume control was getting scratchy and power output was a little lax....NOT any more....Nice crisp clean sound and no more scratchy noises when turning up volume..AND..Added power..well..Only the neighbors don't care to much for that...LOL
Pros: Slim design, simple to operate
Cons: Bass and treble setting are located on rear of unit
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AudioSource AMP100VS
JAMES from Kannapolis, NC on 3/1/2018
Real nice AMP. Very easy to hook up. Had it on for about four hours and it was not hot at all just a little warm I was expecting to much warmer. I would recommend this product to anyone. Glad I bought it. Thanks Crutchfield you make my life so easy when it comes to finding what I need.
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Great 2-Channel Sound From Outdoor Speakers & This Amp
Terry from Nashville, AR on 1/25/2018
A couple of years ago I bought a pair of AW-650 outdoor speakers from Crutchfield while they were on sale but didn't install them until now. They are in sort of an alcove above my back porch and provide 2-channel music for the porch sitting area. I am very surprised at the quality of sound from these, although, what can I say, they are Klipsch! I added a Klipsch CA-800-TSW outdoor subwoofer and am driving the sub with this amplifier, the AudioSource AMP100VS. My Yamaha AS801 integrated amp (also from Crutchfield) has a subwoofer output which I wired to the AMP100VS, which I set to bridge so that it outputs its 150 watts mono to the subwoofer speaker. My Yamaha drives the right and left channel AW-650speakers. Corey with Crutchfield helped me through the setup. He is very capable and with his help it was not a problem. The result, you ask? This rivals my inside setup, Klipsch Forte III's, (yeah, from Crutchfield...haha) and I ain't joking with you!
Pros: All Pros
Cons: No Cons
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Just fine.
Rollo from Nashville, TN on 1/15/2018
This little amp works perfectly for deck speakers. Don't expect much more. I didn't.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Conifer, CO on 12/30/2017
Tried a regular speaker selector however this amped version plays much better and allows for sound control.
Pros: Very economical and does everything I wanted.
Cons: None
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Excellent for expandion
Clifford from Loveland, OH on 12/10/2017
Excellent Product! Provides plenty of power to our kitchen via low pass output from our Denon head unit.
Pros: Works fluidly with our system. Plenty of power for how purposed.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Zionsville, IN on 11/7/2017
Using this on my semi enclosed deck with a Polk Atrium sub. It works great. So great that my neighbor called the police on me the first time I used it. Got to love you neighbors.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Huntington Beach, CA on 10/10/2017
5-Stars for the value you get for the price. There isn't anything comparable at this price point on the market. I needed a dedicated amp for my outdoor patio speakers. I paired it with a Chromecast and now I can stream from my phone or PC directly to the patio. Volume is controlled from the phone. The amp is set at 60% volume and the I boosted the bass +3db at the amp to compensate for the small outdoor speakers. When I start streaming the amp senses the signal and turns on. Works like a charm.
Pros: Unbeatable value for the price. Great sound.
Cons: A little weak for larger settings, but works perfect for my needs.
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Matt from Winter Park, FL on 9/7/2017
Amp does everything it states and it's great for outdoor of multi room small speaker configurations. One can also use it as a stand alone amplifier of source material. The volume had to be pretty high to come close to reference levels but I did not hear any distortion out if the marantz running it. Auto in source level also must meet a higher level for it to trigger turning on. I recommend using the 12v trigger. A great but overall. I did not try bridging it yet.
Pros: Price, options, speaker connections, input switching
Cons: Power may not be enough for some applications
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Randy from Grove City, PA on 8/27/2017
No need any longer for my stereo component system, so was looking for a way to still feed my Bose bookshelf speakers. This little amp, with a bluetooth audio adapter, has solved the problem. It's the perfect combination of inputs, outputs and power and the A/B buttons let me continue to adjust which parts of the house get music. This is just what I was looking for and at a great price.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 8/10/2017
Great product at a great price!! Look forward to several years of use!
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Great Unit
Timothy from Blue Ridge, GA on 8/7/2017
Nice little amp.Im running 2 of them each bi- amped on a set of defenative techonolgies studio monitors 55, and they do a great job, clean natural sounding amp, for the price these amps are a no brainer purchase if you are looking for just an amplifier and i love the auto intrterupt input signal sourcing. I highly recomend this amp for those who need a reasonably price unit.
Pros: low price, clean power excellent Crutchfield Customer Service.
Cons: A remote controled model would be a step up since it has multiple inputs.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Don from Smyrna, GA on 8/1/2017
Perfect for our needs. Powering Polk Atrium 6 on the back deck and outdoor fireplace on Zone 2. Great recommendation from Crutchfield advisors.
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works like it should
Ira from East Lyme, CT on 7/11/2017
Excellent product. Easy to set up. Just wish it had a way to remotely control the volume.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Jeremy from Novato, CA on 7/11/2017
I own two of these, and pair them both with Airport Expresses in order to create streaming audio zones in my home (garage and backyard). They work wonderfully, powering Klipsch AW-650s and AW-525s.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Abington, PA on 7/10/2017
Good amplifier for my ATMOS add-on for the Denon AVR-X4300H for 11.1 channels. This made an 11.1 channel system affordable and less expensive than jumping up to the Denon AVR-X6300H. It was a suggested product time and again by AVForum members for ATMOS upgrades. It has clean sound, don't notice any difference between the receiver's top front and the amp's top rear speakers. Seems to run cool enough when watching an ATMOS movie and power is running through it. The only downside is the large annoying 1990's LEDs that are on all the time in standby mode.
Pros: Affordable and less expensive than go to a more expensive ATMOS receiver.
Cons: Large LEDs always on in standby mode.
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Nice compact amp
Gerard from Sacramento, CA on 7/3/2017
Good product for the money
Pros: Powers outdoor speakers well, limited only by the Zone 2 capabilities of my receiver
Cons: tone controls are in the back of the unit.
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Great value
drkphilly from Philadelphia, PA on 6/27/2017
5-stars for the performance/value. Doesn't have tons of power but for the price, it delivers more than expected. It has bass and treble adjustments (on the back panel) and L/R balance adjustments, volume knob, and can run a 2nd set of "B" speakers if needed. I'm using it to power 2 OSD AP650 outdoor speakers for my in-laws and it works well. It has enough power to easily fill a deck, patio, or small yard. I compared it to my Emotiva Flex Fusion amp and the Emotiva (cost a bit more than the AMP100VS) was a little louder at max vol. and seemed to handle the bass hits with more punch/power compared to the AMP100VS. I also compared this to a Yamaha R-S202 and the Yamaha didn't sound nearly as good when pushed hard. At moderate volumes all three amps sounded similar enough and it was hard to tell a difference between them. At 60% power and above, the Yamaha would get louder but the sound would thin out...the bass notes sounded weak/empty in comparison. Max volume is not recommended w/the Yamaha. Keep in mind the Yamaha is roughly the same price as the AMP100VS and less money than the Emotiva....but the Yamaha also has Bluetooth, AM/FM radio, headphone jack, etc. If you aren't looking to party-level volumes, both the AMP100VS and the Yamaha would work well, if you want lots of headroom and/or plan to crank the volume up to 11, you might want to spend more. All in all, I'm very pleased w/the balance of performance, features, and cos
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Edwardsville, IL on 6/25/2017
Great amp and great flexibility for the price!
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Great unit
Adam from Huntington,ny on 6/24/2017
Wow. For the money this is great. I have 2. One powering ceiling speakers. The other using the AB output to outdoor stereo speakers. Works great.
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Perfect small amp
Chris from Oakland, NJ on 6/13/2017
Great little amp - powering a pair of outdoor speakers and a pair inside too, everything sounds better now. A solid purchase for the money. Slightly annoying that the bass/treble knobs are on the back, but once set to the preferred levels you really don't need to adjust it. Auto-switching between sources is convenient too.
Pros: Small size, easy set up, plenty of power for small speakers
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Menomonee Falls, WI on 5/29/2017
The amp works great; there's no distortion. Plenty of power for my rear-height speakers, which are Klispch RP150s. The only con was that the light tubes were not in the holes of the faceplate, but, because the light tubes were so bright, it wasn't really an issue.
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Perfect fit!
Paul from Herndon, VA on 5/18/2017
At my Carolina beach house, I have a game room with 4 ceiling mounted Bose 191 speakers. They were powered by a Bose SA3 amp connected to my Bose Lifestyle in the upper level using Bose Link. I wanted the game room to be independent, and I needed a small amp which would fit in the cabinet over the wet bar where the speaker posts are mounted. I ordered the amp from Crutchfield and received it 2 days later. Within a few minutes, I installed the amp, and I connected a Chromecast Audio into the main input source. The sound is very good, and it is simple to use: a power button and a volume control. So people at the house can use their own phone to play music from Pandora or Spotify. I also connected a mini plug cable to use another direct connect music source. When you connect something to the cable, it switches automatically, and when you disconnect it switches back to Chromecast. It is a perfect fit, and I give it 5 stars for size, function, cost, and simplicity.
Pros: Small Size Ease of Use Sound Quality
Cons: None
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Great amp for the $$$$
Rick from Chandler, AZ on 4/27/2017
I bought this to connect to my Bose V35 home theater system to run my patio speakers. It absolutely delivers as advertised. I love the treble and bass controls and the great price made it a "win win".
Pros: Great price Love the treble and bass controls.
Cons: None
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Nice simple Amp for the $$
Matt from Summerfield, NC on 4/23/2017
Bought this amp to run a pair of Yamaha outdoor speakers. I have the amp in the house with an Apple Airport Express as the input. The Auto on feature works as indicated. When I airplay to the Airport Express, the Amo comes in within a few seconds and I have music on the patio!
Pros: Simple setup and good value
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Newtown, CT on 4/22/2017
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plenty of power
ronald from Dundalk, MD on 4/20/2017
the audiosource amp 100vs,does everything i wanted it to do.it allowed me to complete my 7.1.4 dolby atmos setup.
Pros: completes my audio system
Cons: no cons
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Powerful mini Amp
Leo from Lancaster, PA on 4/17/2017
This 10 lb mini integrated amp is the bomb. I use it as a perfect Zone 2 amp with my Yamaha System. Well built case and controls. Great sound reviling models at a much higher cost. No negatives here, just tremendous value. Highly recommended. i would buy another in a minute if needed. Has a high quality look and feel. plenty of power, and what a great price.
Pros: Cheap and good
Cons: None
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Milford, CT on 4/2/2017
Having never bridged an amp before, it all came together with very little pain. Seems to do a good job replacing the factory amplifier that came with my NHT subwoofer.
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Great amp
Preston from Tucson, AZ on 3/28/2017
Great little amp. Used to power outdoor patio speakers. They sound great so the amp is doing its job, no complaints.
Pros: Value and quality
Cons: None
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Great for multi-zone/room audio play
Steve from Charlotte, NC on 3/27/2017
Replaced a monster speaker selected with this AudioSource which is connected to an Onkyo TX-8160. Connects and works perfectly. Sound is quite good and has a bass and treble control on the back to adjust. I have this unit powering 2 sets on small Boston speakers in 2 separate room. Highly recommend this unit for multi-room/zone audio systems.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Spotsylvania, VA on 3/25/2017
Great bargain on this amp. I bought a second one for my workout room. And Crutchfield made it super easy to buy, and shipped it early.
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Great product
Muthu from Addison,tx on 3/19/2017
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AudioSource AMP100VS
David from Louisville, KY on 3/15/2017
I am opening a small restaurant and this amplifier was perfect for my application. The amplifier is simple in design and produces a rich sound.
Pros: Good value for the price
Cons: The amplifier is not rack mountable
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AudioSource AMP100VS
nancy from Wilmington, NC on 3/6/2017
it works as advertised. really fast delivery
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Easy to set up and use
Brent from Peoria, AZ on 2/24/2017
Love this little amp so much I'm going to buy another. We connected our Apple Airport output to the main input on this amp. It allows us to play music on our iPhone, select the airport on our phone and the amp auto-powers on and starts playing music through the house. No remotes and we don't have to be in the room to make it work. We are running the output through a speaker selector switch.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Jim from Cypress, TX on 2/20/2017
This is a nice small amp and works perfectly for me. I am using the AMP100VS to power two sets of speakers on the Zone 2 line out connection on a Yamaha AV receiver. This amp has plenty of power to push my patio and kitchen speakers, even at the same time. This amp also has bass and treble control which the AV receiver does not control on Zone 2. I am very happy with this purchase.
Pros: Plenty of power for Zone 2 speakers with the added benefit of bass & treble control. The size fit perfectly in my entertainment center.
Cons: None
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Easy to Operate
NESTOR from Ft Lauderdale, FL on 2/20/2017
Great quality, compact and simple to operate. Now my whole house and patio speakers can played at a push of a button. And great price point.
Pros: Quality Compact Display lights Price
Cons: N/A
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Anthony from Gaithersburg, MD on 2/15/2017
Simple. clean power amp, with just the right features, at a price too good to say no to!
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A great basic amp
Crutchfield customer from Safety Harbor, FL on 2/10/2017
Works well; sound quality is excellent and the major requirement of sleep mode is working as expected. All in all a good solid basic unit.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Crutchfield customer from Wyoming on 2/2/2017
Great amp easy hookup and great sound!
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AudioSource AMP100VS
william from Marshfield, WI on 1/29/2017
Lots of bang for the buck.They certainly do justice to my Klipsch floorstand speakers.Nice compact size.
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Max from Smithfield, VA on 1/28/2017
The perfect solution for powering speakers in two other rooms! Dead-on advice from the Crutchfield advisor. Thanks much!
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AudioSource AMP100VS
Brad from Shoreline, WA on 1/25/2017
Clean sound, good features, inexpensive. Bought two, using one off preamp out (w/trigger on), using second off line output (manual on) with remote volume pad. Front panel LEDs were not vertically aligned with holes on one amp, had to remove cover and loosen scre