AIYIMA A07 TPA3255 Review (Amplifier)

[Guddu]

I'm not sure why someone would now buy this over the A07MAX amp - I guess, just for volume, with the log pot rather than the taper on the MAX?

probably option to go mono.

 

[IceLord]

Info about the changes and new features here (better internal components, pre-out controlled by volume, better heat dissipation,... seems a good upgrade):

Looking forward to see an @amirm review soon...

 

[Bruce Morgen]

Info about the changes and new features here (better internal components, pre-out controlled by volume, better heat dissipation,... seems a good upgrade):

Looking forward to see an @amirm review soon...

No significant advantage in my particular use case, but certainly better in a typical 2.1 setup or for when the amp is pushed hard for long periods. The major disappointment is the absence of PFFB.

 

[-Jim-]

I too appreciate the evolution of the A07. My, "now old" A07 is used for a set of Rear Atmos Speakers which don't get a lot of use, but when called upon works just fine.

The new certainly moves the bar a bit but like @Bruce Morgen they need to address PFFB before it becomes a solid choice for say a 2.1 near field desk setup. (IMHO) However, I'm really impressed how far Aiyima & Fosi have come based on Customer feedback.

 

[IceLord]

If we take into account the price....adding such things like PFFB or XLR inputs and 12V trigger, makes no sense IMHO...what would be the market positioning against the A70??

The movement seems very valid for me as long as it pretends to increase the lifecycle of an entry level amplifier that has been a disrupting product but needs an upgrade to continue being competitive (in a very competitive market).

Good job from my point of view @AIYIMA .

PD: what still is a lack in the Aiyima ecosystem is a good family look&feel for a set of products that could be used together (by the moment every new model is like apples and pears from each other). Now that you have a good line of products....When will you mind about a good family look&feel?? [DAC/PRE-AMP]+[AMP]+[SUB-AMP].

 

[Bruce Morgen]

My, "now old" A07 is used for a set of Rear Atmos Speakers which don't get a lot of use, but when called upon works just fine.

My two elderly (the ones with the 50WVDC shunt capacitors) A07s drive the four ambience/surround speakers in my 7.1 system. Since they get their input via a DSP unit -- mostly to EQ the speakers -- I could easily compensate for the load impedance dependency that PFFB remedies.

 

[Bruce Morgen]

If we take into account the price....adding such things like PFFB or XLR inputs and 12V trigger, makes no sense IMHO...what would be the market positioning against the A70??

I separate (relatively straightforward?) performance upgrades like PFFB from feature updates like "XLR inputs and 12V trigger" -- YMMV and clearly does.

 

[Mistletoe]

I'm really excited to see the A07 Premium. Hope to try one out soon. Looks like they have listened to the feedback and made it even better. I think it looks a lot nicer too. I'd love to see some new testing of it!

 

[Scrivs]

Yawn

 

[xschop]

If the A07 Premium came with PFFB, I'd buy one. It looks like the same physical size case body and PCB as the original.

 

[Jimster480]

Does this have auto off and on?