Dayton Audio HTA100 Integrated Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier 100 Watts

Disclaimer: I am not an audiophile, and my hearing is not superb. I'm a 65 y/o who loved the glow of the tubes in my father's amp in the 1960s and the tubes in the Heathkit shortwave radio I built when I was 10.Visually, I love this amp and the warm glow of its 7 tubes. Soundwise, I am also very happy with it—sounds great to my ears both through my Sonus Faber Chameleon speakers with SVS SB2000 subwoofer and my Meze Audio 109 Pro headphones. Everything works as claimed.

I just received my HTA100 this morning. My first impression of this amp is that it's amazing. The sound is clear and well rounded and I love the way it looks sitting among my other components. The only thing I'm not totally satisfied with is the Bluetooth. When running through BT the sound is a bit lifeless, but that's kind of a thing with all Bluetooth receivers, which is why I seldom ever listen to music that way. However... For streaming through YouTube and Tidal, the sound is excellent. My understanding though is that most tube amps must go through a "burn in" period for the first 100 or so hours before they reach their full potential. As I said, I only got this up and running a few hours ago and right out of the box it already sounds fantastic. I can't imagine what it's gonna sound like after it's broken in... I can't wait!!! 😊

WOW!!!I restored a pair of vintage Klispch Heresy I and they sounded ok using a very good late model solid state ampT. However, I read that those speakers were designed for tube amps. So, what the heck, bought this Dayton 100 and honestly did not expect much. Was I mistaken. The sound is now amazing. So clear, distinct and smooth I am truly shocked. Thanks Dayton, you folks really know how to build an amp.

There's a lot to really like about this amp.First, let me provide specifications for my setup. I am using this amp for phono from my Audio Technica AT-LP120 and streaming from Spotify from my phone. Output going to Klipsch R-15M and a Polk PSW-10 that are all well broken in. Room size is 16 x 20 feet with combination of area rugs, hardwood floor, fabric covered chairs and a desk. (my WFH room)Setting up the HTA200 is pretty straight forward. Connections are just as you would expect. I would say because of the more compact size of the receiver, there is a little less room for the speaker out posts. I am using 12gauge wire so space was a little tight but it is a one and done situation so not really a problem. Bluetooth connection is as simple as could be.First, second and third impressions - My go to song for testing anything is Time by Pink Floyd. Firing up the amp and playing the track - the sound is awesome! My speakers are rated 85w @ 8ohms and the HTA200 is rated 100w @ 4ohms (if I understand correctly this is same as 50w @ 8 ohms but I'm sure the internet sound gods will correct me if I'm wrong) and the sound quality and clarity of the music is really really good. The highs are very clear and the mids are very present. (I'm leaving the bass and treble pegged at noon.) I'm not that good of an ear to say if the tone is "warmer" than other amps due to the tubes but I really like the setup. Cranking up the volume really pushes my speakers to their limits. Other vinyl tracks from The Police, Miles Davis and Sylvan Esso are all great and don't disappoint. Streaming to the HTA200 is very straight forward as the amp is found in the Spotify devices. Sounds great and I'm really looking forward to this.There are a few quirks that I've noticed and want to share. The remote - as others have mentioned - has a real hard time. Pressing volume up or down once should make small incremental adjustments but that does not always happen. Same with the mute button. Not that it is a deal breaker but it seems like Dayton Audio has somehow cheaped out on this. Another quirk - there is no remote power on the remote. The power button is a real button on the amp and there is no "standby" so it is either on or off. I don't want to keep it on since (my assumption) the tubes really should not be on and hot 24/7. That said, it would seem the amp could have a standby where it could be woken up by the remote or a device streaming to it. It would be really cool if there was a LPF when using the sub out but I knew this was not an option before buying. (just feedback for Dayton Audio if they're reading reviews.)Final Thoughts - I really do like this amp. It functions just as it is advertised and is really cool with the retro/modern hybrid tube setup. Sound quality is great. Knocking off a star for the letdown remote and lack of standby power.

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First I respect the views of others. Although I had to shake my head as I read some of them.Maybe some people are " Glass Half Empty vs Half Full Types" Things like " The remote is not that smooth"This is true. However another way to look at it is OMG!! this unit HAS a remote at this price point?Another person says he can't believe that you physically have to turn on the unit by pressing a button on the unit vs the remote. BTW both those things are true.Let em see if I can give some context here. I got this unit to be a secondary unit for the bedroom. It is NOT may main unit.My main system is around $15,000. Hopefully you are sitting down when you read this.This unit does not sound as good as my $15,000 endgame System in the media room. I still have to push the power on manually on the $2,000 preamp as well as the $3000 Power amp. The horror, the horror.I can say that I don't get the detail retrieval that I have with my main system. (Ya think?)Here is the bottom line. As a second system to build or even a main system, if you want something nice but don't have a lot of money. PLEASE do not let people who have no conception of what things cost and what constitutes value deter you. I was streaming from my Blue Tooth enabled device in less than 5 Min Flat.Sounds decent out the box. Sounds better after a few days of steady running. I don't want them to raise the price, because this is a great value and no one has the right to be angry with you for buying it..I do not compare it to my Endgame system, anymore than I compare my Endgame System to the 50,000 DAC Hooked up to a 250,000 Integrated amp that I heard at the audio show. IF you live on earth as most of us do, then RUN!! don't walk to pick up this unit IF your needs and expectations are modest.If that IS the case then you will smile from ear to ear. As both your needs and expectation will be exceeded. Vs those who are mad because it dose not come with someone to take it out the box at set it up for them all for 350.00 The cheapest component in my endgame system is almost 3 times the cost of this all in one package. Sometimes you get MORE than what you paid for.I don't own stock in the company. or got anything from them. Spend your big money on pairing this with the best speakers you can afford, and there's no reason for anyone to scarf at you.Enjoy