3e audio TPA3255 260-2-29A Amplifier Review

[maxchau]

I read your post. Just today.I don't live in Germany. I live in Ukraine. We have different understandings of the amplifier's price. We have different incomes. And there are few opportunities to buy components or parts. Fixing the popping noise (which 3E acknowledged , And he promised to eliminate it in the new batch of boards!) and the information that it will be fixed in the new version of the board has nothing to do with the budget and cost of the board. The defect must be fixed. I'm not the only one on the forum who's heard this popping noise in my speaker. And customers are looking for a way to fix it themselves. I'm forced to buy relays from China. I've wasted my time. For a company to develop a product, they need to point out not only the praise, but also the product's shortcomings. This will benefit the manufacturer, the seller, and the customers. Pointing out a defect or flaw to the manufacturer is not the same as the complaints of some people.

I purchased two 260-2 and two 480-1 boards from Aliexpress recently. Both boards have no on-off popping sound. Completely quiet. Just FYI.

 

[UA8890]

I purchased two 260-2 and two 480-1 boards from Aliexpress recently. Both boards have no on-off popping sound. Completely quiet. Just FYI.

I also bought two 260-2 stereo boards—one in 2025 and the second in 2026. The first board produces a popping sound in the speakers when the power is cut (Amir’s review confirmed this power-off pop). The second board has no such popping sound; it is perfect for me. I had to seek advice on this forum and correspond with 3E to figure out how to eliminate that annoying pop. I sent 3E video and audio recordings confirming the issue. I read many customer reviews; some 3E buyers experienced the popping sound, while others didn't. Why does this happen? Perhaps quality control for the finished boards needs to be tightened? To fix the popping sound, I had to order a relay from China. It meant a long wait and extra cost. In normal times, that wouldn't be a burden, but right now in Ukraine, it has become difficult and expensive—prices have soared while our incomes have dropped. You wrote a post for my information, and I am replying to it. (By the way, 3E acknowledged the defect and provided financial compensation. I am grateful to the company; thank you to them for the help and the compensation. That is why I bought another board from 3E in 2026. It is perfect—no popping or noise.) I assume that 3E has done some additional work to eliminate the popping sound. If that is the case, it is good news for all buyers.

 

[3eaudio]

I also bought two 260-2 stereo boards—one in 2025 and the second in 2026. The first board produces a popping sound in the speakers when the power is cut (Amir’s review confirmed this power-off pop). The second board has no such popping sound; it is perfect for me. I had to seek advice on this forum and correspond with 3E to figure out how to eliminate that annoying pop. I sent 3E video and audio recordings confirming the issue. I read many customer reviews; some 3E buyers experienced the popping sound, while others didn't. Why does this happen? Perhaps quality control for the finished boards needs to be tightened? To fix the popping sound, I had to order a relay from China. It meant a long wait and extra cost. In normal times, that wouldn't be a burden, but right now in Ukraine, it has become difficult and expensive—prices have soared while our incomes have dropped. You wrote a post for my information, and I am replying to it. (By the way, 3E acknowledged the defect and provided financial compensation. I am grateful to the company; thank you to them for the help and the compensation. That is why I bought another board from 3E in 2026. It is perfect—no popping or noise.) I assume that 3E has done some additional work to eliminate the popping sound. If that is the case, it is good news for all buyers.

please reach out to our team via email, then will share with you advice.

 

[UA8890]

please reach out to our team via email, then will share with you advice.

Thank you for your offer. How can I get your email address? Please send it to me via private message or post it here in the forum thread—whichever works best for you. I am interested in your advice. Thanks again.

 

[john61ct]

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Contact via their AliExpress store is also most responsive

 

[UA8890]

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Contact via their AliExpress store is also most responsive

Thank you!