Dayton Audio HTA100 Integrated Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier 100 Watts

Excellent sound

Still burning in,fifty hours done , sound improving nicely, Not as harsh as solid state to my ears, Running a sub with it to boost the bass , Happy with the sound and improving daily, Good quality build, quite fan running cooler than I had expected but not pushing it to much.

Very happy with this amp the sound is warm and distinct, no problems worth worrying about for what this amp costs. I have no issue of the amp not having a remote control, after all if you are playing a vinyl , then you will be constantly up and down to change records, and guess what, getting off your backside occasionally, you may even loose a few pounds.

El amplificador es una buena opción de compra, está bien construido y se siente de buena calidad. Lo tengo en mi oficina con unas bocinas bookshelf Mourdant Short Mezzo 2, la nitidez es buena y la calidad de audio es excelente. Obviamente no es un equipo high end, no se puede comparar con los amplificadores de bulbos de alta gama, pero si buscas un equipo high end, con buena relación precio/calidad es para ti. Te recomiendo usarlo con las mejores bocinas que pueda pagar tu bolsillo. Vale la pena.

The Dayton Audio HTA100 has been a great addition to my office setup and an easy amp to enjoy day to day. I’m using it to drive a pair of Sony bookshelf speakers as well as a variety of headphones, and it’s handled both roles very well. With headphones in particular, it pairs especially nicely with my Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro and Sennheiser HD6XX. Because it’s a hybrid design rather than a full tube amp, it also works well with planar headphones without the usual limitations or noise issues you sometimes run into with tube-only designs. Sound-wise, this is not a reference or clinical amplifier, and that’s part of the appeal. The HTA100 has a warm, slightly rich presentation that makes music feel engaging and enjoyable rather than analytical. Bass has good weight, mids are smooth and forgiving, and the top end is relaxed without sounding dull. It’s a fun, musical amp that encourages longer listening sessions rather than critical analysis. Power has been more than sufficient for my needs. It drives my speakers confidently with power to spare and has no trouble powering higher-impedance dynamic headphones. While it’s not meant to replace a high-end separates setup, it performs very well for an all-in-one unit at this price. Aesthetically, it looks fantastic. The exposed tubes, metal chassis, and clean layout make it a real visual feature on the desk. If this amp is going to live somewhere visible, it adds to the space rather than disappearing into it. For the sound, power, versatility, and visual appeal, this is a strong value. It’s a great option if you want one component to handle both speakers and headphones while adding a bit of character to your setup. Dayton Audio put together something that’s practical, enjoyable, and good-looking.

Es la versión más reciente de del HTA100BT, que ahora se llama solamente HTA100 mantiene la conexión BlueTooth e incluye una interfase de audio USB para usarse como salida de la computadora, además de las entradas digital, auxiliar, fibra optica y fonocaptor (phono) para tornamesas . El sonido es excepcional con graves y agudos bien definidos, es recomendable usar bafles pasivos grandes y de buena gama. Muy buena relación costo beneficio. Muy recomendable.

It really sounds great considering what it costs (and even well beyond). I just received it so we’ll see about longevity, but right off the bat here are a few drawbacks I’ve noticed. There is a noticeable volume disparity between the digital channels and phono channel - and while that is to be expected due to the nature of a record player, some sort of gain control for that channel would be nice. Second is the tubes are bottom lit by LEDs, which I know looks cool to some, but I find it a little gimmicky and makes them look like they’re red plating. Third, NOS Soviet tubes are used here, and one is fairly microphonic; more so even than I would expect a preamp tube to be. Luckily they can be cheaply replaced with old Sylvannia, Amperex etc. Fourth is that there is no remote. Overall though I am very pleased, it has ample connections, and it is very clear and quiet - clearly a fairly well laid out circuit. I am running it with 4ohm/75w Martin Logan Motions, powered Martin Logan Dynamo sub, and a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon turntable. It isn’t going to knock the walls down, but I gets plenty loud for a medium sized room. Where is really shines is at medium volume levels - it’s detailed and clear with nice tube warmth. Would absolutely recommend.