Dayton Audio HTA100 Integrated Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier 100 Watts

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.

Excellent sound. Love the look. Well worth the price.

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.

This is my first Hi-Fi purchase. It's running KEF Q350s with a KC92 sub and on top you see the WiiM Ultra streamer. I run the sub off of that because the HTA200 doesn't have a high pass filter so be conscious of that. It's plenty powerful at 100W per channel and can run 4 ohm speakers even. There's no central channel FYI. This is not for your home theatre setup--music only. If I was being honest with myself, if I saw this at a HI-FI store with a different brand and an extra zero on the price tag, I'd struggle to explain why it's not worth it. The music it pumps out is sublime at reasonable levels. Push it to it's limits (always have speakers rated over 100W if you do) and that's where you can see it's not a Macintosh for goodness sake.Here's the best thing I can say: Unlike my Q350s, I have absolutely zero buyers remorse with this thing and as you probably know, buyers remorse and HiFi shopping go hand in glove. But not with this beauty. The eyes listen. Iykyk.