Dayton Audio DTA-1 Class T Digital AC/DC Amplifier 15 WPC - 2024 report by Whydis

Dayton Audio DTA-1 Class T Digital AC/DC Amplifier 15 WPC

Don't let the compact size fool you Dayton Audio's DTA-1 mini amplifier is a serious piece of audio gear. A proprietary Class-T amplifier chip enables the DTA-1 to be 88% efficient while still producing pristine, high-resolution output. This makes th...

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Reviews around price (5.00 of 5)

  • Very good price!Very good sound!!Very cool aspect!!5 stars!!
  • (1:00 is about right for me).The price, $44.80, is positively astounding
  • The new combination (Stanton player, Dayton amp and speakers) is really fine and the total low price is irresistible
  • but I love not only the quality+price but also the sturdiness
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Reviews around pair (5.00 of 5)

  • Pros: driving a pair of KEF Eggs this little amp sounds pretty darned awesome at its price point.
  • This is a setup I highly recommend as it is very discrete and gives you almost unlimited options of source content in the palm of your hand (there's an app for everything - internet radio, itunes, the Remote app, etc. etc.).
  • The LED also sticks out some so covering it in electrical tape doesn't look as clean as it could.
  • I'm not saying that the Lepal isn't a good unit, but after trying both with a number of home-built speakers, I have decided to connect my best pair of smaller speakers to the Dayton, and they sound great
  • With a good, sensitive pair of speakers like the Klipsch, you can drive amazingly loud volume distortion free
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Reviews around cd (5.00 of 5)

  • The speakers are the limiting factor in the overall sound quality obtained; of course a good source is also necessary but I am using mine with an Insignia NS-P4112 Portable CD Player ($19.95 at Best Buy; that's about as cheap as you can get!
  • It stayed out from 7:30 PM to about 11:30 PM - but because I had this amp as well as a battery-operated CD player, I enjoyed fine music all through the night, albeit in the dark!)This unit is so small that it will fit in an ordinary pants pocket
  • The music source is now this Stanton S.300 Tabletop CD Player with MP3 Compatibility, a superb CD/MP3 player which is far better than those 'cheapies' I had been using
  • I tried this with a portable CD player and an iPod using Paradigm Atoms and Bose 141s.

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Reviews around power (4.51 of 5)

  • When I first looked at this amp, I was concerned that it would not have enough power for the speakers I was using, or that I would have to max out the volume of the amp to get reasonable volume levels
  • Enough clean power for small passive speakers I use for my computer.
  • Its wired to a cheap un-powered sub, which passes through to left and right speakers
  • Looks great small provides enough power to piss off the neighbors and get a house party going
  • So to summarize:If you're looking to spend no more than $50 on a little amp with great sound and more than enough power for everyday use, there may be other options out there... however this is a pretty pretty great one
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Reviews around product (4.21 of 5)

  • I didn't want the cheapest t amp option and this
  • This product was recommended to me by my clinic doctor; i am glad i bought it, because it sounds awesome and now i dont have to struggle to hear my LED TV.
  • Tired of poor wireless speakers performance, I bought this product to obtain wireless benefit and be capable of manage my play list from laptop/phone anywhere, this exactly what I got
  • Easy to install/configure highly recommend this product
  • A lot of people recommend this product for good sounding affordable bookshelf setups, and for good reason.
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Reviews around bass (4.16 of 5)

  • The bass is more solid and firm, unlike SMSL projecting sloppy bass; the human voices are much sweeter too
  • The bass is more solid and firm, unlike SMSL projecting sloppy bass; the human voices are much sweeter too
  • This little amp output sound that was warm with clear crisp highs and tight bass.
  • This is a setup I highly recommend as it is very discrete and gives you almost unlimited options of source content in the palm of your hand (there's an app for everything - internet radio, itunes, the Remote app, etc. etc.).
  • The LED also sticks out some so covering it in electrical tape doesn't look as clean as it could.
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Reviews around quality (4.14 of 5)

  • The sound quality is even very good!Back to the amp's performance:
  • Sound quality is very clear and volume is more than sufficient
  • I use a Cowan with Base Boost and the sound quality is excellent.
  • Not understanding anything about the poor sound quality of a low-end laptop computer, she brought over her laptop and these two gigantic speakers that were originally out of a movie theater.
  • and they offer superb sound quality as well) and also see just how good a T-amp is
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Reviews around amplifier (4.14 of 5)

  • Less of a hiss than my last cheap amplifier (lipai brand, that was 5 stars on amazon).
  • This little amplifier works flawlessly so far with my pioneer sb22
  • The amplifier works great and is able to be plugged into with a audio jack to connect to your smartphone.
  • The amplifier works great and is able to be plugged into with a audio jack to connect to your smartphone.
  • I now own TWO of these extremely efficient and great sounding amplifiers (I also own the Dayton Audio DTA-100a Class-T Digital Amplifier 50 WPC which is just as good-sounding) and I give it my highest recommendation, for its sound quality, for its construction quality, and especially for its ability to be run from batteries.
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Reviews around system (3.95 of 5)

  • I am not an audiophile but do enjoy listening to good music and can appreciate an nice sound system
  • It would be excellent for a computer speaker setup or a portable battery powered music system running off your cell phone/mp3 player
  • so the whole system is just around $100 and it's just crazy how good classical music sounds on this setup.
  • Sound quality using Tune-In Radio from my phone is not as true, but certainly acceptable for a portable system.
  • I didn't want the cheapest t amp option and this
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Reviews around amp (3.89 of 5)

  • But shortly afterwards the amp smelled like it was burning and my right speaker popped
  • This amp is amazing, both for the price and the size (and the battery-powered feature).
  • Overall, this little amp is a steal for adding an additional zone to your audio system.
  • I shall look for a different cheap amp for my Miccas and Dayton Subwoofer, but it's too bad this one had problems because based on the reviews, it seems like this would have been a great cheap amp.
  • Although I am not very proficient in home audio I feel like this is a very good little amp.
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Reviews around dta (3.86 of 5)

  • The DTA-1 looks like an exact copy, in black, of the original Sonic Impact T amp, right down to the shoddy build quality
  • This is a setup I highly recommend as it is very discrete and gives you almost unlimited options of source content in the palm of your hand (there's an app for everything - internet radio, itunes, the Remote app, etc. etc.).
  • I would love to report that the DTA-1 sounded great with them, but it turns out that my old Optimus Pro77 speakers looked great, but they were blown.
  • I didn't want the cheapest t amp option and this
  • I simply cannot recommend the Dayton DTA-1.I am returning mine
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Reviews around setup (3.70 of 5)

  • I didn't want the cheapest t amp option and this
  • My intent was to put together a cheap, portable setup that I could use both on my desk at home, and to carry with me in the car/camping on trips
  • This setup would be great at a small house or yard party allowing guests to plug and play their own portable devices
  • My intent was to put together a cheap, portable setup that I could use both on my desk at home, and to carry with me in the car/camping on trips
  • It this amp + the MB42X speakers sound as good if not slightly better than most portable setups in the 150-250 price range that I have heard
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Reviews around speaker (3.29 of 5)

  • While not a powerhouse on wattage, it has plenty of power for efficient speakers (90 db or greater) even in larger rooms
  • Overall, excellent sound quality and sound stage on fairly cheap speakers.
  • I need lots more power for my high-fi, even with very efficient speakers.
  • It drives the speakers loud enough for my liking and fills the garage with good sound while I toy around
  • you have decent source material and decent speakers, this really sings
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Reviews around design (1.36 of 5)

  • With just a little better design (maybe for $5 more), this would be a transformative product.
  • Another Con is the poorly designed on/off/volume control
  • Thing really is small, fits in handcan run off batteries, yes battery compartment thing is pretty crappy design, but who cares

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More about Dayton Audio DTA-1 Class T Digital AC/DC Amplifier 15 WPC

  • Don't let the compact size fool you Dayton Audio's DTA-1 mini amplifier is a serious piece of audio gear
  • A proprietary Class-T amplifier chip enables the DTA-1 to be 88% efficient while still producing pristine, high-resolution output
  • This makes the DTA-1 T-Amp an obvious choice for powering high efficiency single driver speakers
  • Up to 15 watts of power per channel is on tap to drive desktop and bookshelf speakers, for the ultimate portable hi-fi setup at home or in your office
  • The Dayton Audio DTA-1 T-Amp can run off of 8 AA batteries for total portability, or the included switching power supply (with quick-release US and European style plugs) for stationary use
  • A rear mounted 3.5 mm stereo (1/8) audio input is provided
  • The amplifier also includes a 6 long, coiled male-to-male 3.5 mm cable for making connections to iPods, MP3 players, PCs, and portable CD or DVD players
  • Spring-loaded push terminals are incorporated for quick speaker wire termination
  • Intelligent short-circuit and over-temperature protection ensure amplifier longevity
  • The Dayton Audio DTA-1 is the perfect replacement for the now unavailable Sonic Impact 5066 NIB class T amplifier
  • Dayton Audio has taken the technology developed for the Sonic Impact 5066 and perfected it in this hand-held digital amplifier
  • Specifications: ; Power output: 2 x 15 watts RMS (into 4 ohms @ 10% THD), 2 x 10 watts RMS (into 4 ohms @ 0.1% THD) ; Efficiency: Greater than 88% ; Dynamic range: 102 dB ; Dimensions: 2 H x 6-1/8 W x 3-3/4 D