Fosi Audio MC101 Bluetooth Stereo Amplifier Home Audio Component Mini Amp with VU Meter 2 Channel

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A quick rundown of this product’s key features:

Mini Vintage Amp: Crafted for music lovers, this amplifier harmoniously combines retro charm with contemporary design. Dive into the HiFi world with its superior sound quality and a powerful output of 200W. Experience a musical journey through time, where nostalgia harmonizes with audio perfection.
Effortless Setup: The MC101, featuring Bluetooth 5.3 and RCA wired connectivities, is versatile for various scenarios and easy to configure. Its user-friendly design includes automatic Bluetooth reconnection and a simple manual pairing reset, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted wireless music experience.
Visual Dashboard: It combines aesthetic appeal with unique functional features. The pointer in the meter dynamically swings with changes in the audio signal, helping you adjust the audio volume in real-time to prevent overload and distortion.
Personalized Tuning: The MC101 features tone adjustment knobs, allowing for precise tuning of bass and treble gain to tailor your preferred sound. Additionally, the built-in central detents facilitate easy restoration to the sound’s original character.
Refined Craftsmanship: More than just its captivating look, the MC101 boasts a CNC-machined, all-aluminum alloy construction, ensuring both longevity and a luxurious feel.

Our Top Reviews

Reviewer: Andrea Perez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love it. Works well. Sounds good.
Review: This is a great product. I bought this to setup a stereo pair of bookshelf speakers to use with my desktop computer and connect via Bluetooth. This is for an small office setup. Everything works, and the amp looks super cool. Huge recommendation: download a free open source software called FxSound for your PC. It gives you more EQ controls, amplifies the signal from PC to wireless amp, and makes a monumental difference in the sound. I listen to music, live streams, and youtube in my office. I do not feel the need for a subwoofer at all. The FxSound app does wonders in conjunction with this Bluetooth amp. The speakers I have hooked up to it are from amazon as well, they are the Edifier brand passive speakers for around $100.

Reviewer: TizzleBDizzle
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good little amp but lacking punch
Review: Love the retro look of the amp. Has a very good signal to noise ratio and no hiss at higher volumes with no input. Does seem to lack some in the bass department compared to my last amp though. I was able to mostly adjust the issue with some EQ, but did not have to do that for the previous amp I had or the other powered speakers I have.

Reviewer: Amit Gavish
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fosi
Review: Why did you pick this product vs others?:Price point and need for simplicity.Connectivity:GreatPower supply:Power!

Reviewer: Walt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: MC101 amp delivers clean power and pure enjoyment
Review: Let me start by saying I’m a music enthusiast, not an audiophile. I care about good sound, but I don’t get bogged down in fancy jargon or expensive gadgets. That’s why I was excited to give a try to the MC101 amp – it promised solid performance without the frills.Built to last, designed to pleaseFirst impression? The MC101 feels sturdy and well-made. The metal knobs and classic switches give it a timeless look, and the VU meter adds a touch of vintage charm. Plus, the binding posts and RCA inputs are secure, so you know your connections are solid.Powering up different speakers, effortlesslyI’ve got a few speaker setups from bookshelf models to floorstanders, and the MC101 handled them all with ease, finally stuck with a pair of custom made spirula shaped ones (based on MarkAudio Alpair 7 drivers), these are the sexiest. Whether it’s the punchy Polk or the detailed Revels, the amp delivered clean, powerful sound. No matter how loud I cranked it, the music stayed clear and distortion-free.More than just specs, it’s about the musicNow, I’m not saying the MC101 is some magic audiophile cure-all. It doesn’t claim to make your MP3s sound like vinyl, and it won’t turn your living room into a concert hall. But what it does do is amplify your music faithfully, letting you hear every detail and nuance. It simply gets out of the way and lets the music shine.Bonus points for bass lovers and multi-room setupsOne thing I missed was a dedicated pre-out for connecting a subwoofer. However, if you’re using a setup with passive attenuator it would work just fine. Plus, the MC101 effortlessly filled my different rooms with sound, making it a great choice for a multi-room audio system.The verdict: A sound investment for music loversOverall, the MC101 is a fantastic amp for anyone who wants great sound without the audiophile fuss. It’s built well, delivers clean power, and lets you enjoy your music collection to the fullest. If you’re looking for an amp that punches above its weight and won’t break the bank, the MC101 is definitely worth checking out.P.S. I also included some photos to give you a better sense of the amp and my particular setup.

Reviewer: 1st. Sgt. O.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: excellent!
Review: works excellent for my eardrums!

Reviewer: HokieBigT
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice for the price but not perfect. Subwoofer output lacking.
Review: Almost 20 years ago I bought enough Polk Monitor speakers for two full 7.1 surround sound systems. I never hooked up the second system so I had new in box Polk Monitor 30’s. It’s their smallest bookshelf speaker (two way, 5.25″ mid and 1″ tweet). This pushes them well and it sounds good but the volume says it’s not putting out the advertised wattage. That’s fine because they’re set up on top of my fridge for kitchen music. Sounds better than a Bluetooth speaker. Hooked up a subwoofer but it’s not great with the sub. According to the manual, the bass adjuster only affects the amped speakers but not the subwoofer. So turning up the bass does nothing for the sub. Hmmm…so if I hook up a sub, I may as well turn the bass way down to save my little bookshelf speakers. According to the manual, the only way to turn up the subwoofer is to turn up the volume…which turns up the volume on the speakers as well. 🤔🧐🤨 No high pass crossover available to the mains and no dedicated controls for the sub. In other words, no bass management but this is a $67 unit so I guess that’s ok. My subwoofer has very little volume unless I turn up the volume knob on the Fosi to ear bleeding levels. The volume knob controls the pre-out/subwoofer volume. Turning up my subs volume to max doesn’t help because the input signal is low. Unless the volume is cranked. I can’t recommend this if a subwoofer in your plans is a deal breaker. I’m considering just taking my sub out.For my kitchen, it works fine. Especially at >$70. It does sound pretty dang good streaming Bluetooth music. I suspect I’d be very happy with a set of larger bookshelf speakers. That would mean larger woofers and I wouldn’t need the sub. The bass knob would turn up the bass on the larger speakers…which would handle it better then the Monitor 30’s 5.25″ woofers.If I could do over, I’d just put the money towards the WiiM amp. It has bass management and would have fit my needs better. There’s a fit for this amp in a lot of uses and it does sound good. Just be aware of it’s limitations.

Reviewer: Luis Miguel Rocheta Brito Leitao
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Um producto com excelente relação Beneficio Custo . Boa definição de som para colunas passivas, tendo em conta o custo do amplificador. O ponto negativo é a saída para subwoofer

Reviewer: Mauro Gi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: IN BREVE: l’amplificatore Fosi Audio MC101 ha soddisfatto pienamente le mie aspettative. I controlli di tono sono ben calibrati e aiutano ad armonizzare il suono alle altre componenti dell’impianto, alle registrazioni o ai propri gusti. Il suono è dettagliato e corposo. Il bluetooth funziona in modo affidabile: nulla da segnalare sotto questo punto di vista. Il volume che esprime è più che adeguato per ascolti “condominiali”.Ho scritto la recensione breve qui sopra per chi ha poco tempo concentrandomi sugli aspetti più rilevanti dell’amplificatore Fosi Audio MC101. Qui sotto aggiungo qualche dettaglio.PREMETTO che mi considero esperto di elettronica ed informatica, che sono il mio hobby da quando ero ragazzino (anni ’80) e il mio lavoro da oltre 20 anni. Ho e ho avuto diversi componenti hi-fi di buon livello ed ho sempre frequentato le fiere di settore e i negozi specializzati per rimanere aggiornato e confrontare i diversi prodotti. Credo quindi di conoscere cosa ci si può aspettare da un prodotto, anche in relazione alla sua fascia di prezzo.Organizzo le mie considerazioni in PRO e CONTRO:PRO:- CONTROLLI DI TONO BEN CALIBRATI: acquisto amplificatori con controlli di tono perché mi piace regolare il suono sulla base degli altri componenti dell’impianto, delle registrazioni (non sempre ideali) e dei miei gusti. Preferisco un suono dettagliato su tutto lo spettro, arioso, ma ricco e corposo sulle bassissime frequenze (senza però impattare o ovattare le voci). Il controllo dei bassi di questo amplificatore, in particolare quello delle basse frequenze che più utilizzo, è veramente ben calibrato. Agisce solo sulle bassissime frequenze, rendendo il suono corposo sul basso ma lasciandolo dettagliato e arioso: in particolare non intacca le voci che rimangono realistiche. Ho provato diversi piccoli amplificatori in classe D e questo è nettamente quello che mi ha soddisfatto maggiormente.- HA UNA USCITA PRE: che consente di riutilizzare la sezione DAC bluetooth e gli ingressi RCA integrandoli con amplificazioni, elaboratori di segnale esterni o, magari, un subwoofer attivo. Dato che questa possibilità non è scontata (non tutti gli amplificatori la offrono) la inserisco tra i pro.- NON SCALDA MOLTO: diventa si caldo, ma non esageratamente. Anche in questo caso lo segnalo tra i pro perché’ altri amplificatori fanno molto peggio sotto questo punto di vista.- SELETTORE DI INGRESSI ELEGANTE: i precedenti amplificatori FOSI usavano una modalità automatica di selezione del segnale di ingresso che passava automaticamente a bluetooth appena un dispositivo si connetteva: la trovo scomoda perché costringeva a disconnettere manualmente i dispositivi che entravano nel raggio di azione del bluetooth dell’amplificatore. Preferisco di molto il piacevole interruttore sul frontale che permette di selezionare manualmente l’ingresso e spegnere il bluetooth quando si usano gli ingressi RCA.CONTRO:- POTENZIOMETRO DEL VOLUME IMPRECISO: Utilizzandolo si avverte che c’è un piccolo intervallo in cui non agisce, insomma c’è un po’ di gioco. Nulla di grave, non influisce sull’utilizzo, ma lo trovo fastidioso. Spero sia solo un difetto del mio esemplare.CONSIDERAZIONI SUL GIUDIZIO FINALE E SUL PREZZO: non credo che si possa dare un giudizio su un prodotto senza tenere conto del prezzo a cui viene venduto: nel momento in cui scrivo l’amplificatore si può acquistare a circa 80 euro. Il prezzo è più che adeguato, a mio avviso, considerando che si tratta dell’amplificatore in classe D che suona meglio tra quelli che ho provato, anche paragonandolo ad alternative dal costo doppio. Anche a livello progettuale mi sembra siano state fatte le scelte giuste, quindi per me è promosso a pieni voti.

Reviewer: Marchespie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I’m very happy with this little amp. I needed a simple single-source amp to amplify my laptop output to the Dali Zensor speakers in my little study – I use them for video conferencing and low-volume background music whilst working at home. I wanted to save desk space, as my old full-sized Cambridge amp took up too big a footprint. Also, the tiny little blue “on” LED on my Cambridge wasn’t prominent enough, so I would often finish working and forget to switch it off – it wasted a lot of heat! I wanted an amp that made it very clear that it was switched on.So, from a practical point of view:- The Fosi has a prominent (and very cool) illuminated VU meter reminiscent of old 70’s hi-fi – I can’t fail to notice that I’ve left it on.- It doesn’t get even slightly warm in use – and neither does the line lump transformer.- It takes up only about 5% as much space as the Cambridge.As an amplifier, it performs very well – the sound is clear, slightly warm and perfect for my purposes. I tried it powering some large transmission line speakers and it coped well, but don’t expect it to perform at high volume in a large room, as it’s quite low powered. It’s nicely made, good-looking and the controls are smooth in operation.The Bluetooth works faultlessly and if anything sounds better than the line feed from my laptop.If I have a gripe, it’s not with the machine itself, but the silly way the output power has been advertised. 200 watts – come off it! Even if we believe the headline figure, 200 is the power from both channels into 4 ohms. It’s more common to state the power per channel into 8 ohms, which is the impedance of most home speakers. So, stated more honestly, the power is actually 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms. Even then, the blurb states “max power output” – amps are usually rated on RMS power which comes out MUCH lower. I’ve owned many amps, and I’d estimate from my ears that this one is around 20-25 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms. Which is still amazing for such a tiny amp. Come on, Fosi – this is a good bit of kit, and we’re not children to be impressed by big numbers. Give us honest specs, please!That said, I saw through the deception before buying and for my purposes this amp is perfect – hence not docking a star…

Reviewer: Saod
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: مميزات المنتج: مواد التصنيع جيدهعيوب المنتج: الاصوتات الخافته غير واضحه في العاب الفديو مثل صوت ورق الشجر و قطرات المطر,تحتاج الى ان ترقع مستوى الصوت لدرجه عاليه لتسمع صوت بنقاوه جيده

Reviewer: Evren ULUSOY
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Uzun zamandır Denon, Technics, Yamaha gibi amplifikatörler kullanmış biri olarak yazıyorum.1. Malzeme kalitesi, görüntüsü, genel kalitesi çok iyi. Kesinlikle kaliteli bir ürün hissi veriyor.2. Vu-metresi kısık seslerde pek kıpırdamıyor ama biraz ortalığı zıplatalım derseniz gayet güzel dans erdiyor, aydınlatma ışığının tonu ve görsel keyfi kesinlikle çok iyi.3. A sınıfı bir ampli dinlemediğimizin farkında olarak, Technics SB-T200 ve sonrasında Dali Zensor3 speakerlar ile test ettim. Gayet güçlü, yeterli, temiz hatta şıkır şıkır bir ses aldım. Kesinlikle büyük abilerini aratmıyor.4. Bluetoot performansı gayet iyi, bağlantı kurmak kolay, Iphone 8 ve Spotify Premium üzerinden BT testlerinde de beni gayet memnun etmeyi başardı.5. Kendi adaptörüyle geliyor, flitreli prize takılı olmasına rağmen kendi üzerinden sesi biraz açınca ufak bir harmonik cızırtısı duyduğumu belirtmeliyim. Dinleme keyfine, ses kalitesine bir zararı yok ama filtreler kısmında biraz naçar kaldığını söylemek lazım.Keyifle müzik dinleyeyim ama servet harcamayayım, az yer kaplasın ve şık olsun diyorsanız ampliniz budur.

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