Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I recently made the switch from a 7.1 home theater system to a stereo system. Since I made that change, I’ve been trying a few different amps to see what suits me best. In this video, I compare the Topping LA90, Emotiva BasX A100, and the FOSI HD-A1 power amplifiers. Ultimately, I decided on the Fosi.
Some of the things mentioned in the video (affiliate links):
Topping LA90: https://apos.audio/products/topping-la90-power-amp?_pos=1&_sid=eec2b1042&_ss=r&sca_ref=1011240.yrV7ZdANGH
Fosi HDA1 (looks like eBay is your best bet): ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=fosi+hd+a1&_sacat=0
Emotiva BasX A2m (seems like the most comparable new model): emotiva.com/collections/amps/products/basx-a2m-stereo-flex-amplifier
RCA to ¼ adapters: amzn.to/3Tz1Dnc
Soncoz SGD1: amzn.to/3O4w4QM
Jamo S809: amzn.to/3E3nTzU
Here’s my video about the switch from 7.1 to stereo: youtu.be/y0xnfofVKvM
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: Moondrop Quark: amzn.to/3Fmo63m
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: ZMF Verite Open: shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones/products/verite
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: (I’d look used, lots on the market)
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
iPhone 14 Pro (overhead):
#hifi #stereo #amplifier
I recently made the switch from a 7.1 home theater system to a stereo system. Since I made that change, I’ve been trying a few different amps to see what suits me best. In this video, I compare the Topping LA90, Emotiva BasX A100, and the FOSI HD-A1 power amplifiers. Ultimately, I decided on the Fosi.
Some of the things mentioned in the video (affiliate links):
Topping LA90: https://apos.audio/products/topping-la90-power-amp?_pos=1&_sid=eec2b1042&_ss=r&sca_ref=1011240.yrV7ZdANGH
Fosi HDA1 (looks like eBay is your best bet): ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=fosi+hd+a1&_sacat=0
Emotiva BasX A2m (seems like the most comparable new model): emotiva.com/collections/amps/products/basx-a2m-stereo-flex-amplifier
RCA to ¼ adapters: amzn.to/3Tz1Dnc
Soncoz SGD1: amzn.to/3O4w4QM
Jamo S809: amzn.to/3E3nTzU
Here’s my video about the switch from 7.1 to stereo: youtu.be/y0xnfofVKvM
If you’d like to support the channel, please check out options below.
Patreon Link: patreon.com/MrAyrit
List of Gear for Sale: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ez4Vx3BjUOrtg4S9HVAmYnG7hDEglhWOjTBqDrvwE1A/edit#gid=0
New Merch Site!
ayritfineaudioart.com
Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: head-fi.org
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com
Reddit: reddit.com/r/AVexchange
Hifi-shark: hifishark.com
US AudioMart: usaudiomart.com
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: Moondrop Quark: amzn.to/3Fmo63m
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: aliexpress.com/item/1005002971087244.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.250c4c4dEHGLbT
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/headphone-amplifier
Headphone #1: Drop + Sennheiser HD8xx: massdrop.7eer.net/yR60ZD
Headphone #2: ZMF Verite Open: shop.zmfheadphones.com/collections/stock-headphones/products/verite
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Closed Back: t60 Argons: modhouseaudio.com/t60-argons
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: (I’d look used, lots on the market)
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
iPhone 14 Pro (overhead):
#hifi #stereo #amplifier
