3e Audio A5 Stereo Amplifier Review

[harkpabst]

@3eaudio Got bored so here's a few AI-generated examples for a logo
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For building a stronger brand recognition let's start with the question if it is called

• 3E Audio (there's actually no reference to that notation )
• 3e Audio (header and footer on the website and in most other places)
• 3e audio (e.g. right in the first sentence of the homepage and in the A series manual)
• 3eaudio (forum nick, Skype account, local part of the email address, different from domain)
• 3eAudio (name of the AliExpress store)
• 3e-audio (website domain name, different from email)
• or something completely different.

I might have missed some other variations. Maybe it's just us western fat arses who get hung up on little things like that. But on the other side similarly minor differences could probably trigger wars in Mandarin ...

Personally I like 3eAudio (might yield the most consistent search results) or 3e Audio best. No capital E for me, please.

 

[SMen]

For building a stronger brand recognition let's start with the question if it is called

• 3E Audio (there's actually no reference to that notation )
• 3e Audio (header and footer on the website and in most other places)
• 3e audio (e.g. right in the first sentence of the homepage and in the A series manual)
• 3eaudio (forum nick, Skype account, local part of the email address, different from domain)
• 3eAudio (name of the AliExpress store)
• 3e-audio (website domain name, different from email)
• or something completely different.

I might have missed some other variations. Maybe it's just us western fat arses who get hung up on little things like that. But on the other side similarly minor differences could probably trigger wars in Mandarin ...

Personally I like 3eAudio (might yield the most consistent search results) or 3e Audio best. No capital E for me, please.

Yes ... I agree ... I was not so sure about that capital E ...

@3eaudio ... "If it ain't broke, don't fix it..."!! You are onto a good thing ... keep it going.


This probably belongs on 3e's thread https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...finished-amplifier-with-pffb-is-coming.54799/

 

[pieterv1]

3E Audio (there's actually no reference to that notation )

I was not so sure about that capital E ...

I was just messing around, but I specifically checked and that's how it is written in product descriptions on Audiophonics. Better not to trust the French all the time, I guess

Seems like some consistency and a clear brand identity wouldn't hurt them - so again, it's an odd move with the new name.

 

[harkpabst]

... and that's how it is written in product descriptions on Audiophonics

You're right, that's how they write the brand name. The product names start with 3E AUDIO, though. One of the variations I had missed.

 

[Barry_Sound]

wow
I really like the "bypass volume" switch in back.

Whats the point of that? 90 raw Watts into your speakers with a flick of a tiny plastic switch?

 

[EddNog]

Whats the point of that? 90 raw Watts into your speakers with a flick of a tiny plastic switch?

Never heard of preamps?

-Ed

 

[harkpabst]

90 raw Watts

Where did you get that number from? And why does it matter?

 

[Gatordaddy]

Whats the point of that? 90 raw Watts into your speakers with a flick of a tiny plastic switch?

lol--using with a preamplifier or receiver. any change to level of the amplifier will mess up integration with the other speakers--especially sub
I'd rather they just didn't have a volume know but it seems silly to pay a premium to get something that doesn't.

 

[Overseas]

Like those new version beverages that claim they are better cause they have 30% LESS sugar.

 

[Tofffsy]

Hi, the A5 replace at home two Aiyima A07 Max used in mono mode. I tried the op-amps I already owned and got the best result for my ears and in my system with the Virtual Hifi Hypersonic op-amps. My goal is not to start a controversy but only to share my own experience. Thank you very much @3eaudio for this wonderful amplifier!

 

[Jimbob54]

L'A5 remplace deux Aiyima A07 Max utilisés en mode mono qui étaient mes troisièmes amplificateurs numériques. Je l'ai essayé avec les amplis opérationnels que j'avais déjà chez moi et j'obtiens le meilleur résultat à mes oreilles et dans mon système avec les amplis opérationnels Hypersonic de Virtual Hifi. Mon but n'est pas de lancer une polémique mais seulement de partager ma propre expérience. Merci beaucoup à @3eaudio pour ce merveilleux amplificateur !

Please repost in English . Thanks

 

[EddNog]

Please repost in English . Thanks

Strangely enough, the email I got when he posted it originally was in English:

-Ed

 

[Tofffsy]

Curieusement, l'e-mail que j'ai reçu lorsqu'il l'a publié à l'origine était en anglais :
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-Éd

Yes I wrote it in english, maybe Google translated it automatically?

 

[Jimbob54]

I don't know . It was in french when I approved it and french when it showed in the thread . Not to worry . Thanks

 

[T&T]

sorry response is late as had been out few days for net batch build.
we will keep use 3eAudio, SOYYIN is a temp trademark which we may consider use for further business.

3e Audio TPA3251 TPA3255 Finished Amplifier with PFFB is coming!

Or auto off possibly made more sensitive and longer delay, possibly 10mins? Yes. auto-off disabled is under review by FW engineer. will cycle back soon.

audiosciencereview.com

When are you going to sell units without the power supply? Will you sell on Amazon USA?
Thanks

 

[SMen]

When are you going to sell units without the power supply? Will you sell on Amazon USA?
Thanks

The answer to the first part of your question is hopefully here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...lifier-with-pffb-is-coming.54799/post-2223581 - and possibly the second also.

 

[MiniAudioGuy]

Hi, the A5 replace at home two Aiyima A07 Max used in mono mode. I tried the op-amps I already owned and got the best result for my ears and in my system with the Virtual Hifi Hypersonic op-amps. My goal is not to start a controversy but only to share my own experience. Thank you very much @3eaudio for this wonderful amplifier!

I'm it sure its sounds good, but are you going to leave those op amps dangling out of the case like that long term?

Also they must generate an insane amount of heat.

I have only tried the Supersonic V2 which to my ears performed better than the Sparkos SS2590s, but I wonder what size opamp can fit in that case comfortable without overheating and dangling it outside the case.

 

[howard416]

The auto shut-off is very, very annoying. Please, provide some OEM-supported (DIY or not) means to adjust the threshold. I have to say the threshold for the auto off was very poorly chosen.

 

[3eaudio]

we had made some change base on user feedback and suggestion from ASR member, thanks again for all of your advice and help us keep improve.

• Auto power off time set to 20 mins
• Increase audio detection sensitivity RCA: 200uVrms; XLR: 400uVrms,this significantly meet some user listening in very very low volume.
• Auto audio sensing power on/off can be disable/enable by user.

 

[3eaudio]

would like to share coupon to ASR member : ASRDIS15