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title: "APA150 150W Power Amplifier"
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# 150W peak power output Cool-running high current transistors Adjustable 50-150Hz low-pass crossover APA150 150W Power Amplifier

**Brand:** dayton audio
**Price:** € 512.67
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Amp up your audio game with power, precision, and pure performance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** APA150 150W Power Amplifier by dayton audio
- **How much does it cost?** € 512.67 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- dayton audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dayton audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tailored Bass Control:** Adjustable low-pass crossover lets you fine-tune subwoofer performance for your room’s unique vibe.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Virtually noise-free fan ensures your focus stays on the music, not the hardware.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Ultra-linear frequency response from 10 Hz to 40 kHz delivers pristine, high-resolution playback.
- • **Power that Packs a Punch:** 150 watts of clean, reliable Class A/B amplification to elevate your sound experience.
- • **Built to Last, Backed to Trust:** Dayton Audio’s 5-year warranty means you’re investing in long-term sonic satisfaction.

## Overview

The Dayton Audio APA150 is a robust Class A/B power amplifier delivering 150 watts into 8 ohms in bridge mode, featuring an adjustable low-pass crossover for subwoofer optimization, ultra-linear frequency response for high-res audio, and a near-silent cooling system. Its durable design and 5-year warranty make it a reliable choice for audiophiles and professionals seeking clean, natural sound with room-tuning flexibility.

## Description

Dayton Audio's versatile APA150 power amplifier delivers 75 watts per channel in its full-range stereo configuration, or 150 watts into 8 ohms when in bridge-mono mode. A built-in, switchable low-pass filter also makes the APA150 a great subwoofer amp!

Review: For the price I like it. - I have only had this week or so, and it did take a little break in time to come out of it's shell, but this seems to be a well made, sturdy amp that has good sound. This is powering a pair of ~88db, 8 ohm, outdoor speakers and it does the job just fine for moderate volume levels. For the price I would recommend this, it has decent power, it sounds good, but it has a few missing things that would otherwise make it nearly perfect. It does not have Bass and Treble controls which would be useful. It has a very flat sound which is good as it does not unnaturally color the music, but for outdoor speakers or really any other 2 channel application it would be nice to turn the volume down some and push up the bass a little. An additional equalizer will likely be purchased. The Volume control knob should be the type that clicks into place, it would make it easier for small volume adjustments. The LED is super bright. Not a big deal as a little tape can tone it down. To the positives, I like that it is bridgeable, I may get another, as for the price the amplification quality it provides may be nearly unbeatable. The size is good, I could fit two, maybe three, of these next to each other in the same space one regular sized amp would take up. The self on/off works fine even with only a small signal sent. The sound, I like flat and natural by default which this has, yet still would like it more if I could tweak the bass/treble right from the amp itself. Overall I am happy with this product for the price.
Review: For an older amplifier design, this APA150 still hangs in there - but class D tech is catching up - Over the past several years I've been on a class D purchasing binge, constantly trying the latest and greatest Chi-Fi class D releases from the likes of Fosi, Douk/Nobsound, and Aiyima. They feature some excellent-sounding amps, especially those where one can change out the op-amps (which can make a huge difference in sound quality). Through the years I would give this Dayton Audio APA150 amp a cursory glance when I came upon it on various sites - either here or on desertcart - only to proceed on to the next item. But just the other day, while coming across this APA150, I thought "why not give it a try," ordering one off of desertcart US. It arrived the very same day (which was a pleasant surprise), and I immediately connected it. Now, let me get this out of the way up front, and that is this amp is much larger (and heavier) than all the budget Chi-Fi class D amps that you can find on the likes of desertcart. Weight-wise, this Dayton Audio APA150 weighs approximately 6-7 times more than the likes of the Fosi ZA3 class D amplifier, and is much larger - mainly in depth and height. So if you can deal with those dimensions and weight, then we're off to the races (sound). Normally, I keep my gear "on" all the time because I've long since discovered that as gear warms up/breaks-in, the sound changes for the better (read warmer here). With the APA150, I started listening right away and was genuinely surprised at how good it sounded right out of the box. The first thing I noticed is its warmer, more airy, class AB sound, which was welcomed. As an aside, with some of the latest Chi-Fi class D releases - especially those with op-amps you can change out - they have been approaching class AB status with regard to tonal differences, warmth, and sound-staging. But to find a Class AB amp at this low price of $199 (as of this writing), I initially thought that it couldn't be that good - but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it's a superb-sounding instrument! I keep the APA150 on all the time and not set to standby (which you control on the rear). I also didn't use the stock AC cable - rather, I connected a much upgraded Audioquest AC power cable that I believe made a difference. Now add to this a set of 8 Gauge speaker cables terminated wth banana plugs by World's Best Cables (WBC), and run them to a set of KEF Q1 Meta's and a KEF subwoofer under the desk (I am listening on a desktop, near-field system), and I'm experiencing a bit of audio nirvana, if you will. I'll say it again, that I didn't expect this amp to sound so good. In some reviews (just some), the reviewers stated that the APA150 didn't have much bass response, but I beg to differ. I find the bass to be very tight, extended and dynamic, with a slightly warmish tonality. Mids - especially the brass instruments - have the requisite bite without being harsh or grating. Highs - especially with instruments such as cymbals - are not muted or grating. They have a realistic sizzle that rises above the body of the music (with many amps, cymbals can be lost in the music, and muffled or altered somewhat). Stringed instruments have that silky sheen (on good recordings, of course). In the end, this APA150 can't make chicken salad out of chicken-sh_t, meaning poor recordings cannot be made to sound better. The only other viewpoint that I can add is that the APA150 can (not always) sound a little bright on the high end of things, especially with stringed instruments such as violins. So here I am - an audiophile since 1966, and am super impressed with this inexpensive $200 class AB amp. Even though it's been on the market for 10 +/- years, with no changes having been made to its design, this APA150 can still turn heads and make people go "ahhhhh..." Sound staging and depth, by the way, come off as being superb (superior, that is). The uncanny thing - well, on my system, that is - is the sense of air and instrumental separation I'm hearing. I listen mostly to classical and jazz (both small and big bands), and the musical performances seem to be lifted out of the speakers in a broad sound stage across the front of my speakers - it's uncanny really. In some reviews, it was remarked that the ultra-bright blue light below the volume knob is too distracting. I most certainly agree with that! This blue light is so bright that if listening at night time hours, and you turn off the lighting in the room, that amplifier light will light up the whole room. If you have the APA150 set up where it's in front of you (like most people do), that blue light can (and will) seriously detract from your listening experiences. I don't have that problem because I placed the APA150 up higher on a shelf, so I'm not forced to look at it - so it's not in my line of site. Additionally, I have not experienced the amp heating up at all - it stays cool - but then I'm listening on a desktop, near-field setup. But yes, that blue light can be a bit overwhelming, and if you're listening in the dark, can almost blind you. Overall, color me highly impressed. I do wish Dayton Wright would have made it smaller - not to mention taming that blue light - but those are minor points in the overall scheme of things. If you connect this Dayton Audio APA150 amp with quality components and quality interconnects, you will be rewarded with superior sound capabilities. Highly recommended!!!!!

## Features

- Class A/B topology for low distortion and ultimate reliability
- Virtually noise-free fan operation for near field applications
- High current, discrete output transistors that run cool and quiet
- Adjustable 50 - 150 Hz low pass crossover gives you the room control you need
- Ultra linear frequency response from 10 Hz to 40 kHz makes this a great amp for high-resolution playback or acoustic measuring
- With a Dayton Audio 5 year warranty, it’s more than a guarantee, it’s a promise
- Sleek modern design looks good and sounds great

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000VKXLBO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,121 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #420 in Audio Component Amplifiers |
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (239) |
| Date First Available | November 10, 2008 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844632061523 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 11.68 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 11.5 x 6 x 5.5 inches |
| Item model number | APA150 |
| Manufacturer | Dayton Audio |
| Maximum Supply Voltage | 230 Volts |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Output Power | 150 Watts |
| Package Type Name | Box |
| Product Dimensions | 11.5 x 6 x 5.5 inches |
| Specification Met | Frequency Response, Voltage Requirement, Thd @ Rated Power |
| UPC | 844632061523 642049581814 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 11.5 x 6 x 5.5 inches
- **Manufacturer:** Dayton Audio
- **Maximum Supply Voltage:** 230 Volts
- **Mounting Type:** Surface Mount
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts

## Images

![APA150 150W Power Amplifier - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LBlDg761L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can these be connected to a reciever, if so how?**
A: Yes they can. Think of your receiver as two parts: one part is a pre-amp/video processor and the other is an amplifier(s). So you can use a few of these APA 150s and connect them to the PRE-OUTs on the back of your receiver. Depending on your model you should have at least six connections(for 5.1) or more if you have 7 or 9 channel audio. Use the appropriate pre-out for the speakers you want to amplify with the Dayton APA. You could start with Front L&R and then do Center, and so on. Then connect your speakers to the APA and your all set. FYI many say this makes a fine subwoofer amp so you can use it for the sub pre-out as well if you have a passive sub or want to up the power to an amplified sub. Good luck!

**Q: Does anyone make an amp like this with a subwoofer out?**
A: Check out the Parasound ZoneMaster 2 or ZoneMaster 2350.  Both have subwoofer outputs.

**Q: Does the fan work intermittently? My amp works but do not see the fan moving**
A: The fan only operates when the internal temperature of the Dayton APA150 reaches a high enough level to damage its circuitry.   In my experience this amplifier runs warm after an hour or so at fairly high volume levels, however never hot.    I use the APA150 to power some high quality bookshelf speakers ranging in sensitivity from about 83db@1watt to 88db@1watt.   To the person who says that the APA150 does not have a fan,  I don't believe that this amplifier was ever manufactured without a fan. It has been in constant production since about 2008.    The APA150 is a great amp for the money offering the flexibility of an integrated amplifier, or a dedicated preamplifier that can be used with an external active preamplifier (active meaning that the preamplifier has its own power supply - either within its own chassis or external to the preamp).

**Q: Could you stream directly to this amplifier using the Chrome audio casting device?**
A: I am streaming to this amp from an apple extreme feeding from my iphone.  requires a cable with RCA  male plugs on the end. I plug into the extreme with a mini stereo plug.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the price I like it.
*by A***R on July 11, 2017*

I have only had this week or so, and it did take a little break in time to come out of it's shell, but this seems to be a well made, sturdy amp that has good sound. This is powering a pair of ~88db, 8 ohm, outdoor speakers and it does the job just fine for moderate volume levels. For the price I would recommend this, it has decent power, it sounds good, but it has a few missing things that would otherwise make it nearly perfect. It does not have Bass and Treble controls which would be useful. It has a very flat sound which is good as it does not unnaturally color the music, but for outdoor speakers or really any other 2 channel application it would be nice to turn the volume down some and push up the bass a little. An additional equalizer will likely be purchased. The Volume control knob should be the type that clicks into place, it would make it easier for small volume adjustments. The LED is super bright. Not a big deal as a little tape can tone it down. To the positives, I like that it is bridgeable, I may get another, as for the price the amplification quality it provides may be nearly unbeatable. The size is good, I could fit two, maybe three, of these next to each other in the same space one regular sized amp would take up. The self on/off works fine even with only a small signal sent. The sound, I like flat and natural by default which this has, yet still would like it more if I could tweak the bass/treble right from the amp itself. Overall I am happy with this product for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For an older amplifier design, this APA150 still hangs in there - but class D tech is catching up
*by B***N on May 30, 2025*

Over the past several years I've been on a class D purchasing binge, constantly trying the latest and greatest Chi-Fi class D releases from the likes of Fosi, Douk/Nobsound, and Aiyima. They feature some excellent-sounding amps, especially those where one can change out the op-amps (which can make a huge difference in sound quality). Through the years I would give this Dayton Audio APA150 amp a cursory glance when I came upon it on various sites - either here or on Amazon - only to proceed on to the next item. But just the other day, while coming across this APA150, I thought "why not give it a try," ordering one off of Amazon US. It arrived the very same day (which was a pleasant surprise), and I immediately connected it. Now, let me get this out of the way up front, and that is this amp is much larger (and heavier) than all the budget Chi-Fi class D amps that you can find on the likes of Amazon. Weight-wise, this Dayton Audio APA150 weighs approximately 6-7 times more than the likes of the Fosi ZA3 class D amplifier, and is much larger - mainly in depth and height. So if you can deal with those dimensions and weight, then we're off to the races (sound). Normally, I keep my gear "on" all the time because I've long since discovered that as gear warms up/breaks-in, the sound changes for the better (read warmer here). With the APA150, I started listening right away and was genuinely surprised at how good it sounded right out of the box. The first thing I noticed is its warmer, more airy, class AB sound, which was welcomed. As an aside, with some of the latest Chi-Fi class D releases - especially those with op-amps you can change out - they have been approaching class AB status with regard to tonal differences, warmth, and sound-staging. But to find a Class AB amp at this low price of $199 (as of this writing), I initially thought that it couldn't be that good - but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it's a superb-sounding instrument! I keep the APA150 on all the time and not set to standby (which you control on the rear). I also didn't use the stock AC cable - rather, I connected a much upgraded Audioquest AC power cable that I believe made a difference. Now add to this a set of 8 Gauge speaker cables terminated wth banana plugs by World's Best Cables (WBC), and run them to a set of KEF Q1 Meta's and a KEF subwoofer under the desk (I am listening on a desktop, near-field system), and I'm experiencing a bit of audio nirvana, if you will. I'll say it again, that I didn't expect this amp to sound so good. In some reviews (just some), the reviewers stated that the APA150 didn't have much bass response, but I beg to differ. I find the bass to be very tight, extended and dynamic, with a slightly warmish tonality. Mids - especially the brass instruments - have the requisite bite without being harsh or grating. Highs - especially with instruments such as cymbals - are not muted or grating. They have a realistic sizzle that rises above the body of the music (with many amps, cymbals can be lost in the music, and muffled or altered somewhat). Stringed instruments have that silky sheen (on good recordings, of course). In the end, this APA150 can't make chicken salad out of chicken-sh_t, meaning poor recordings cannot be made to sound better. The only other viewpoint that I can add is that the APA150 can (not always) sound a little bright on the high end of things, especially with stringed instruments such as violins. So here I am - an audiophile since 1966, and am super impressed with this inexpensive $200 class AB amp. Even though it's been on the market for 10 +/- years, with no changes having been made to its design, this APA150 can still turn heads and make people go "ahhhhh..." Sound staging and depth, by the way, come off as being superb (superior, that is). The uncanny thing - well, on my system, that is - is the sense of air and instrumental separation I'm hearing. I listen mostly to classical and jazz (both small and big bands), and the musical performances seem to be lifted out of the speakers in a broad sound stage across the front of my speakers - it's uncanny really. In some reviews, it was remarked that the ultra-bright blue light below the volume knob is too distracting. I most certainly agree with that! This blue light is so bright that if listening at night time hours, and you turn off the lighting in the room, that amplifier light will light up the whole room. If you have the APA150 set up where it's in front of you (like most people do), that blue light can (and will) seriously detract from your listening experiences. I don't have that problem because I placed the APA150 up higher on a shelf, so I'm not forced to look at it - so it's not in my line of site. Additionally, I have not experienced the amp heating up at all - it stays cool - but then I'm listening on a desktop, near-field setup. But yes, that blue light can be a bit overwhelming, and if you're listening in the dark, can almost blind you. Overall, color me highly impressed. I do wish Dayton Wright would have made it smaller - not to mention taming that blue light - but those are minor points in the overall scheme of things. If you connect this Dayton Audio APA150 amp with quality components and quality interconnects, you will be rewarded with superior sound capabilities. Highly recommended!!!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loud & Clear
*by M***R on February 15, 2011*

The "speaker-system-in-a-box" (Creative, Logitech, etc) solution sucks (in my opinion). They all sound tin-ey and plastic-ey (even the high-dollar ones). So I bought two Polk bookshelf speakers along with this amp. What a difference a good, quality amp makes (and wood enclosed speakers)! This amp fits well on my desktop yet gets extremely loud when the volume is turned up. In fact, I cannot turn the volume up much past the midway point because it is too loud. And it isn't merely loud, it is loud & CLEAR. It may be a bit over-kill for a desktop pc, but the main reason I wanted such sonic clarity is because I like to rip & transcode my music & dvd collection. I guess I could have simply bought some good headphones, but who wants to wear headphones? I think I'm obsessive-compulsive, but hey, it drives me crazy when something doesn't sound-look-taste-feel-smell right. I can say that is amp leaves nothing to be desired. I listened to "Terrapin Station" with a $150 "package" speaker system and then hooked up my new Polks and the Dayton. No comparison. The Dayton matched with the Polks gave such great clarity & realism & warmth I could hardly believe it. Cymbals shimmered, Jerry's voice & guitar flowed like "silvery wine in a space-ship, gravity all non-sense", horns rang strong and true... Now I can be more satisfied that my audio work is being performed correctly and that they sound as perfect as can be gotten. The one drawback is that you'll need two of these amps along with a separate subwoofer for your LFE. One tip (which should be obvious): make sure your speaker wires don't contact one another when you screw them down into the posts. A little strand of wire was reaching out and just slightly touching another wire from a different channel. I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out why my amp wouldn't stay on! One quick call to the seller provided friendly help to solve my little issue. I would definitely buy another Dayton amp.

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