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5.0 out of 5 stars MC101 amp delivers clean power and pure enjoyment
Let me start by saying I'm a music enthusiast, not an audiophile. I care about good sound, but I don't get bogged down in fancy jargon or expensive gadgets. That's why I was excited to give a try to the MC101 amp – it promised solid performance without the frills.Built to last, designed to pleaseFirst impression? The MC101 feels sturdy and well-made. The metal knobs and classic switches give it a timeless look, and the VU meter adds a touch of vintage charm. Plus, the binding posts and RCA inputs are secure, so you know your connections are solid.Powering up different speakers, effortlesslyI've got a few speaker setups from bookshelf models to floorstanders, and the MC101 handled them all with ease, finally stuck with a pair of custom made spirula shaped ones (based on MarkAudio Alpair 7 drivers), these are the sexiest. Whether it's the punchy Polk or the detailed Revels, the amp delivered clean, powerful sound. No matter how loud I cranked it, the music stayed clear and distortion-free.More than just specs, it's about the musicNow, I'm not saying the MC101 is some magic audiophile cure-all. It doesn't claim to make your MP3s sound like vinyl, and it won't turn your living room into a concert hall. But what it does do is amplify your music faithfully, letting you hear every detail and nuance. It simply gets out of the way and lets the music shine.Bonus points for bass lovers and multi-room setupsOne thing I missed was a dedicated pre-out for connecting a subwoofer. However, if you’re using a setup with passive attenuator it would work just fine. Plus, the MC101 effortlessly filled my different rooms with sound, making it a great choice for a multi-room audio system.The verdict: A sound investment for music loversOverall, the MC101 is a fantastic amp for anyone who wants great sound without the audiophile fuss. It's built well, delivers clean power, and lets you enjoy your music collection to the fullest. If you're looking for an amp that punches above its weight and won't break the bank, the MC101 is definitely worth checking out.P.S. I also included some photos to give you a better sense of the amp and my particular setup.
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice for the price but not perfect. Subwoofer output lacking.
Almost 20 years ago I bought enough Polk Monitor speakers for two full 7.1 surround sound systems. I never hooked up the second system so I had new in box Polk Monitor 30's. It's their smallest bookshelf speaker (two way, 5.25" mid and 1" tweet). This pushes them well and it sounds good but the volume says it's not putting out the advertised wattage. That's fine because they're set up on top of my fridge for kitchen music. Sounds better than a Bluetooth speaker. Hooked up a subwoofer but it's not great with the sub. According to the manual, the bass adjuster only affects the amped speakers but not the subwoofer. So turning up the bass does nothing for the sub. Hmmm...so if I hook up a sub, I may as well turn the bass way down to save my little bookshelf speakers. According to the manual, the only way to turn up the subwoofer is to turn up the volume...which turns up the volume on the speakers as well. 🤔🧐🤨 No high pass crossover available to the mains and no dedicated controls for the sub. In other words, no bass management but this is a $67 unit so I guess that's ok. My subwoofer has very little volume unless I turn up the volume knob on the Fosi to ear bleeding levels. The volume knob controls the pre-out/subwoofer volume. Turning up my subs volume to max doesn't help because the input signal is low. Unless the volume is cranked. I can't recommend this if a subwoofer in your plans is a deal breaker. I'm considering just taking my sub out.For my kitchen, it works fine. Especially at >$70. It does sound pretty dang good streaming Bluetooth music. I suspect I'd be very happy with a set of larger bookshelf speakers. That would mean larger woofers and I wouldn't need the sub. The bass knob would turn up the bass on the larger speakers...which would handle it better then the Monitor 30's 5.25" woofers.If I could do over, I'd just put the money towards the WiiM amp. It has bass management and would have fit my needs better. There's a fit for this amp in a lot of uses and it does sound good. Just be aware of it's limitations.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little device- 2 Key drawbacks
Firstly- for the money there is little replacement. This is a cheap small and powerful amplifier. It looks beautiful, has Bluetooth, and can be both tucked away or stand out. I got this when it went on sale for $70 and I have to say that is one heck of a bargain. It is clean sounding with minimal noise and can push a lot of inefficient speakers. I also really like the fact that it has a pre-out that you can run to a subwoofer. I only wish they would implement a low pass filter, a hard ask for a $70 unit I know, but I would’ve been a welcome addition.There are two major drawbacks:1) This is nowhere near the rated output of 100 watts per channel. I know that deceptive/outright fraudulent marketing is rife within this industry, one key point being the nominal wattage of amplifiers. Though that may be the case it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t point it out when it occurs and pressure manufacturers to tell the truth. Maybe if you purchased a variable power supply you could push it to 100 watt, but certainly not with the included brick. Though I don’t know why you would want to, the amplifier will start horribly distorting and clipping when you start maxing it out.2) the Bluetooth connectivity isn’t very good. Even when sitting 10 feet from the device, it starts randomly disconnecting and jittering. Highly recommend you just feed it an rca connection, unless you really don’t care and just want something to play in the background.Overall, would I say that this is a deceptively marketed device? Yes. Would I say it is still worth the money if it fits your given use case? Absolutely.
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L'ampli marche nickel, bluetooth rapide et d'assez loinStyle rétro pas dégueu, j'recommande
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Also mal abgesehen davon das hier das Design meist der Kaufgrund ist, kann dieses Teil sowohl von Build-Qualität als auch vom Output nur überzeugen. Der Bluetooth Modus ist sowohl stark als auch von der Qualität die ankommt makellos. Kann dieses Gerät nur empfehlen.
المنتج متواضع لا انصح بالشراء
مميزات المنتج: مواد التصنيع جيدهعيوب المنتج: الاصوتات الخافته غير واضحه في العاب الفديو مثل صوت ورق الشجر و قطرات المطر,تحتاج الى ان ترقع مستوى الصوت لدرجه عاليه لتسمع صوت بنقاوه جيده
Just what I wanted
I'm very happy with this little amp. I needed a simple single-source amp to amplify my laptop output to the Dali Zensor speakers in my little study - I use them for video conferencing and low-volume background music whilst working at home. I wanted to save desk space, as my old full-sized Cambridge amp took up too big a footprint. Also, the tiny little blue "on" LED on my Cambridge wasn't prominent enough, so I would often finish working and forget to switch it off - it wasted a lot of heat! I wanted an amp that made it very clear that it was switched on.So, from a practical point of view: - The Fosi has a prominent (and very cool) illuminated VU meter reminiscent of old 70's hi-fi - I can't fail to notice that I've left it on. - It doesn't get even slightly warm in use - and neither does the line lump transformer. - It takes up only about 5% as much space as the Cambridge.As an amplifier, it performs very well - the sound is clear, slightly warm and perfect for my purposes. I tried it powering some large transmission line speakers and it coped well, but don't expect it to perform at high volume in a large room, as it's quite low powered. It's nicely made, good-looking and the controls are smooth in operation.The Bluetooth works faultlessly and if anything sounds better than the line feed from my laptop.If I have a gripe, it's not with the machine itself, but the silly way the output power has been advertised. 200 watts - come off it! Even if we believe the headline figure, 200 is the power from both channels into 4 ohms. It's more common to state the power per channel into 8 ohms, which is the impedance of most home speakers. So, stated more honestly, the power is actually 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Even then, the blurb states "max power output" - amps are usually rated on RMS power which comes out MUCH lower. I've owned many amps, and I'd estimate from my ears that this one is around 20-25 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms. Which is still amazing for such a tiny amp. Come on, Fosi - this is a good bit of kit, and we're not children to be impressed by big numbers. Give us honest specs, please!That said, I saw through the deception before buying and for my purposes this amp is perfect - hence not docking a star...
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Fosi Audio MC101 Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier Home Audio Component Mini Amp with VU Meter 2 Channel HiFi Receiver for Passive Speakers with Bass Treble Tone Control Vintage All Aluminum Alloy Build
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