Building a HIFI System with the Aiyima T9 Pro Amplifier/Dac. Mini Audio system for Audiophiles
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- The Aima T9 Pro amzn.to/442hL6J
Is this The BEST Stereo Power Amplifier and Dac Under $200 This amp seems to manage to get the votes of all reviewers and audiophiles. I review this amp and give you my impressions.
Streamer Parts
Ian Canada: github.com/ian...
(scroll down the link to find and download the order form and view all the parts. Make sure to check the pdf document of each part for detailed specs and manual )
1. Transport Pi II (20A)
2. FifoPi MIA (1C)
3. PurePi (48A)
4. MonitorPi (49A)
5. 2X 2.5mmx11mm metal standoffs lot of 4 sets (12B)
18650 3.2v ( make sure it is Lifepo4 3.2V not 3.7V) amzn.to/3JIdk99
Spike Set: amzn.to/3BPOhMM
IFI Power supply 5V: amzn.to/3lFTW3q
The aux out of the T9 is run by the volume control so it works very well with a powered sub. It makes it a real champ at being a desktop integrated amp when paired with some nearfield studio monitors and a powered sub. I would have liked to see you crack it open and talk about its parts and maybe try some other tubes. Your run down on that type of thing is so thoughtful and inciteful I feel like I'm missing out.
You mean that you use the T9 as DAC only?
@@francohic Negative. I find it's DAC to be unremarkable and using an external DAC to be an upgrade. But the built-in DAC certainly is good enough for the price and i wouldn't spend more to add one.
@@admiralnorman thanks, i dont have another DAC to compare
I am using the Aux out to drive 2 powered wharfedale sub in stereo.
I like the review. Nice way you explain how to use this . Your a natural teacher. Looking forward to more videos.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and know-how to beginners such as myself. You provide a great resource for someone new to the hobby.
You're very welcome!
you sir are a CLASS act; thank you for making these videos; amazing knowledge, easy going approach and great delivery of information
I built a kit of Overnight Sensations speakers for my brother for his birthday. This was the amp I chose for my parents to buy him. Its a great value amplifier+DAC. I A/B tested it with both his and my speakers (both overnight sensations) to see if the speakers sound the same. They do. I compared the t9pro to my Aiyima a07 amplifier and SMSL-SU 6 DAC with the source being the WiiM pro streamer using my speakers since the placement and sound I can get are known to me. The differences are there but small. The biggest difference I noticed was that my stand alone DAC improved how wide the soundstage and depth of music is, its just slightly better. In terms of the amplifier, a07 gives slightly better (I believe it was just a bit more precise) bass. But all this I really had to critically look for and if you dont know you wont miss it. The t9pro is the same price as my DAC alone.. great value for money. My brother is as happy as he could be. Its an excellent device in my opinion and perfect for his setup. He's loving his first HiFi as much as I am so it does what its supposed to do.
P.s. Rusty is very cute, reminds me of my old cat, I swear ginger cats are just more cuddly than others!
What’s the speaker used?
@vinodponnappan6795 Overnight Sensations, its a DIY build that you can buy in kit form too. Built him a kit for his birthday as I was happy with mine. If you google there's quite a bit of info about the speakers :)
@@danielh12345 thank you
+1 for hooking up to decent speakers!
So many reviews treat these miniature amplifiers as though they are toys that can't get a good groove going with more sensible or larger speakers... and, of course that's not true. The mistake is to see this as a "desktop" setup, and it does not have to be.
I build "sound bar killers" for friends. These are essentially a mini-amp, hookup for the TV and a pair of mid-price speakers, usually towers, to stand on either side of the TV. Aiyima and Pioneer are favourites and the sound quality will rival systems costing multiples more.
My own current system is an A07, modified Pioneer FS52 Towers, a home theatre PC and a 4tb external drive. When set up and running the whole thing (not including speakers) is 6 inches wide and about 5 1/2 inches tall ... and produces almost 200 watts of very clean audio!
Small amp does not mean small speakers!
Very good point
have the T9 Pro and I really like it |It would be fun to try the Ian Canada streamer thing I bet it will sound even better
Just a comment about this device and one tip for buyers. I think this thing sounds absolutely incredible for it's size and price. I bought this for my room mainly for its size and loved the look. It's more than filled the bill. My advice... when i first used it, i was unimpressed until i turned off all equalization on my sources. The sound right from the amp is amazing and in my case, any equalization actually ruined it. I use it with klipsch r41ms and a sony powered sub and i think it sounds absolutely awesome at a very low end price for everything
You are correct the shorter signal path without modifying it and without equalization, DSP, and any software manipulations like software volume level control ……always yield a cleaner sound
Thanks for a real audiophile review
Hello Rusty, sending love and peace to everyone...
Hello Gabi,
Thank you for your review. I believe it can significantly benefit those who are embarking on their journey into the world of audio and are aiming for excellent sound quality within a reasonable budget. I own the Aiyma T9 as well as the T9 Pro, and I've compared these with other amplifiers. This is purely my subjective opinion, but I think Aiyma outperforms many competitors, including some that are ten times more expensive.
However, I'm slightly disappointed that your reviews are becoming increasingly commercialized - at least from my perspective. Instead of revisiting Aiyma reviews, which are widely available to most budget audio enthusiasts, I was hoping for a comprehensive comparison of Aiyma's audio quality with your DIY setup.
I don't have an audio setup as expensive as yours, but I've built a DIY DAC/Streamer using IAN components (Q7) and Ivan transformers. I'd be interested to know your opinion if you compared this directly with your setup, or at least mentioned that such a comparison wouldn't be necessary due to the vast difference in quality.
Another aspect I find intriguing is whether the sound quality would improve by adding the IAN CANADA ES9028Q2M DAC and the Opa 861 (which I assume you already own) to the setup you presented, and connecting these to the Aiyma via RCA so that only the Aiyma Amp is used. While this would increase the total setup cost by approximately 200 USD, it's a point of interest that I believe your previous videos have led me to expect.
As a devoted follower, I've noticed a shift from the promotion of IAN products (which I believe are top-notch) to the rapid advertisement of inexpensive amplifiers and videos edited heavily during production. I was looking forward to something more original and unique, and this wasn't quite it.
Please understand that my intention is not to upset or offend you with this comment. I merely wanted to share my honest opinion.
Best regards,
Michael
Thank you Michael I appreciate your honest comments and you are not offending me but rather opening my eyes to see my channel from your perspective.
I am sure adding by adding the IAN CANADA ES9028Q2M DAC and the Opa 861will make the T9pro sound better but then I think I would use the Ao7 if not using the dac features of the t9pro also would need to be careful to keep the cost and size down after all that is the main reason in using a low cost Amp.
With the added boards they need more power supplies that add a lot of cost and size, but you have a good idea and I am sure it will sound great.
For the survival of the Chanel I have to balance some commercial content that helps finance various components that I purchase but will try to keep a good balance.
Thanks again Michael and enjoy the audio Journey.
@@Gabster1Thank you for your reply :). How does the sound quality of the Ayima T9 Pro Amplifier compare to your system? Or does not compair at all 🤣?
@@michaelmajchrzak3476I think he answered that in the video.
The true power output of the TPA3250 is 30wpc into 8 ohms @ 1%THD.
Great review with details. What’s the speaker used to test this ? Will it drive the focal electra ?
Nice 👍 There’s also Amp Camp from Pass Labs as kit plus a preamplifier kit from Elkit plus a high sensitivity loudspeaker and the audiophile on a budget is good to go. Nice videos as usual but please do something about the microphone 🎤 😊
Haha funny about some audiophile channels having crap sound quality ! He’s not the only one. Major contradiction.
Very nice presentation...Thank You
Hahaa, i've the same speakers; IMF ALS-40. But a friend of my uses them now. He has more space. I use Triangle Borea 3 and love those bookshelfs much..
Ohh, by the way; i use the Aiyima D03, connected with Bluesound Node 2ii, nice!! Spotify and Tidal.
I won’t believe the sound of the small Chinese amps. before. But(okay, i have a small appartment in Amsterdam;3m by 4m, but high ceiling) it sounds very good, although for my ears.
I’m not an audiofile, just like music.
Before the Aiyima D03, i used a total restored vintage Sansui AU-317. Great amp(class a/b)great sound but much heavier and bigger than the Aiyima.
For my ears; it sounds as good as the Sansui..
Although it’s a class D amp.
And the dac’s inside the Bluesound/Aiyima sounds a lot more “analog” then 10/20 years ago..👌👍
thanks for review. I recently purchased the Aiyima 9Pro but read somewhere on the internet that its sound can be greatly enhanced by adding a S.M.S.L Upgraded M300SE . I can find those on Amazon as well. Any ideas on the merit of adding that DAC ? And how would I have to connect these two, I am a complete beginner in this area but would love to give it a try. Your help /advice would be greatly appreciated !!!
I agree, I think they have a quality control issues, mine sounds like crap
Thanks for a great Video
Hey! was thinking picking one up. Can I connect to my denon avr-x1700h reciever using the aux out
Very nice content in your videos..sir & good ideology , even I aslo follow same ideology.. minimum or ideal investment & maximum outcome .. that's call right expense on audio gear.. thanks for ur videos 😊
Nice System I would like to get one for a second room
Can we connect an active sub-woofer to T9 pro through AUX, as i see there is no dedicated 'out' for the sub-woofer.
Yes. I believe that capability is covered in the video.
Hi, Gabi ! I'm a complete beginner in the hobby. I got a Aiyima t9 pro and a Fosi bt20a. Both with 24V Power supply and I can't manage to get a 32v ps in my country (I've just sadly found it out). I'm looking for affordable speakers for my budget now and I'd like to know if is it okay to get a pair of JBL stage a130 to work with them. Do you think I can drive those speakers with them? It's a 18m² room and I don't intend (and I can't, it's an apartment) to listen to music very loud.
PS: loved your audiophile rusty buddy. Got a like instantly
You should be fine with the 24V you should get a real 60w rms the 32 V gets you about 84 so not a big deal considering most of your playing will not pass the 10 watts
For speakers I would buy used for the price of those tiny JBL you can get great bigger speakers
or if you insist on buying new a Klipsch like the
amzn.to/3Tir003 or bigger they are more sensitive but used is the way to go but do audition them. Could bring your Aiyima.
Thank you @@Gabster1 . I'm relieved to know I'm fine with 24V for while. Unfortunetely, the second-hand market here is very complicated. People asking too much money for some vintage poor conditions speakers because a culture of relic has been created. And when it comes to modern speakers, they usually ask same price (sometimes more) of brand new speakers with warranty and installment payment. And as a beginner, I'm afraid of not getting a good deal with second-hand ones because I don't know how to evaluate the speakers' health.
The options I could find in our domestic market that fit in my budget (around $340 max) are the JBL A130 and Klipsch r-15 M 340W.
But if you have some extra tips of what kind of specs I should look (sensibility, power, frequency responce, impedance, etc) I could look for more options available here.
The T9 Pro can use as a DAC for A07 Amp,it can work well
Have you been using it as DAC with the line out? Do you still think it is a good DAC? I dont have another dedicated dac to compare the T9
Never heard of the brand. Not known in the UK.
hello, i got the normal t9 version...it could handle a 125w 6ohm speaker?
How would you connect a sub with this? Aux o/p?
Hello. Tell me can i connect this amplifier to old speakers - Tonsil Alton 80w 8ohm (Tonsil of Polish production) thank yoy in advance for your answer
Yes, of course just watch the speakers power rating if they are less then 60 w don’t crank the volume hard
Nice Video!
A little off topic, but... I've noticed Aiyima and have been playing with the idea of purchasing a solid-state amplifier module (without heatsink) from them - or some other mail order outfit. Preferably one that delivers to Germany with reasonable prices. Does anybody have a link to reviews for these types of components? I have the impression that there aren't many reviews.
For the DIY modules your best bet is to look up the spec sheets for the chips used. Except for disastrous design errors that will pretty much tell you what you are getting.
Can you use 6k4 tubes would they produce better sound?
You can but they do not sound better I tried them
Hello I would like to know what music streamer do you use for Roon ready
The streamers he builds / shows in his videos are based on RaspberryPi (with modules from Ian Canada). As its RPi based, you can run Roon Bridge, Volumio, and Ropieee - all of which are Roon Ready.
Is it possible to use the T9 as a bi-amp (set of two) as my speakers has bi-wire connectors
Yes you can just make sure to remove the bridge connectors.
Bought one. On the unit that i received the right speaker sockets are kinda "loose", where a bit of movement causes the signal to the right speaker to cut off. Also got a very faint buzz on the right speaker, not sure if it caused by the "loose" speaker socket.
Anyways, i guess it is good for its price.
Probably could be tightened if you're game to open it up.
So return it ... Aiyima is very good about warranty replacements.
can it be used as pre amp before integrated 6 channel amp?
I does have a line out intended for subs you could use that but never tried it
You maybe better off using a dedicated tube preamp.
Just a question, can you connect headphones (AKG K702 in my case) into the Aux out port ?
I don’t think it has the power they are more line level
@@Gabster1 Thats a shame, looks like I need to look somewhere else
I have tiny little Focal Sib speakers that are 75w max and this Amp gives me very little volume. Really disappointing considering everyone is raving about it. What am i doing wrong?
Just checked the specs of your Focal Sib they are not very sensitive also the frequency response (±3 dB) 75 Hz - 20 kHz means you need a Sub for sure
this Amp is good with larger more sensitive speakers . Your speakers may work better with a smaller room or nearfield.
@@Gabster1 i am running a sub and i have an Aiyima A07 that works fine, also a Douk X1 that works fine. I’m thinking i need the 45v power supply. I appreciate the reply.
The other problem, beyond difficult speakers, could be low input levels. Check your source on a different amplifier and see if it is low there as well.
Can I use it as a guitar amp?
I dont see why not but never tried it like that
OK, I don't know anything about streaming and I had to look up what a DAC is, and I haven't had a stereo since the 70s.
I don't even have a cell phone.
I do have a pair of Scott Pro 100 speakers and an old Apple macbook.
Will the Aiyima drive these speakers, and can I stream music via blue tooth from the Macbook?
I just picked up the speakers and a Pioneer 780sx from the estate of a deceased friend for nothing.
The Pioneer isn't working, and I don't have anything else to drive the speakers, which is why I'd like to try this.
Here's what the speakers look like if you're not familiar.
ua-cam.com/video/Tz60mugoQuM/v-deo.html
Plus I got some Bose 901s sans equalizer. (still need to figure that out too).
Now I'm off to watch some more of your videos.... Very interesting!
LOL yes this should drive your speakers fine and you can send Bluetooth to it from your computer if your mac has Bluetooth.
Just put the input of the Ayima on Bluetooth and connect 🙂
Gabby, Question: can you put the T9 Pro into bridge mode for a centre channel speaker?
I doubt it
no you can not
The outputs of the T9 are already bridged. For Class D it is called Bridge Tied Load or BTL...
Дерьмовый аппарат. Лучше купить что-нибудь транзисторное из 80-90-х. Это игрушка, а не усилитель. Подойдёт для компьютерных колонок.