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Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier
- Price: $49.67
- Free Shipping (USA)
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- B&H # PYPTA2
- Mfr# 25A2
Product Highlights
- Microphone Input
- Paging and Mixing Mode
The PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier from Pyle Pro can be used for paging or musical applications in meeting halls, restaurants, schools, and stores. This amplifier has a small footprint yet has various inputs including three RCA stereo inputs plus RCA stereo out for recording. The PTA2 can be used for paging or karaoke type applications.
- Multiple input options include three stereo RCA inputs plus 1/4" microphone input
- Paging and karaoke modes
| Output Power |
8W x 2 @ 4 ohms 1%THD 10W x 2 @ 4 ohms 10%THD 40W Peak Power |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.3% |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
AUX 1:75dB AUX 2: 75dB CD: 75dB MIC: 65dB |
| Inputs |
Stereo RCA x 3 Microphone 1/4" x 1 |
| Outputs |
Headphones 1/4" x 1 Stereo RCA x 1 |
| Power Requirements | 120-230VAC/50-60Hz |
| Dimensions | 7.48 x 2.76 x 5.39" (190 x 70 x 137) |
| Weight | Not specified by the manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (11)
- Versatile (10)
- Easy to install (6)
- Compact (5)
- Great sound (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home studio (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (9), Gearhead (4), Practical (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Does exactly what I expected
Remember when you used to sit in class, and everyone was supposed to be working on a written assignment? The room would be mostly quiet, with the scratching of pencils on paper... ...Read complete review
Remember when you used to sit in class, and everyone was supposed to be working on a written assignment? The room would be mostly quiet, with the scratching of pencils on paper... and then you'd hear the intercom switch on. You'd get a couple seconds of faint hiss, followed by a slightly distorted announcement about the lunch menu, then the system would click back off. THAT is exactly what this amp is designed to do - amplify things to a decent level at very low cost (therefore, the noticeable hiss).
I built a quirky little custom guitar speaker cabinet with a 3x3 array of 4.5" Jeep Cherokee factory speakers. I was going to use it as an extension cab, then found this little gem. I figured I'd turn my cab into a full-fledged combo. After rewiring the speakers to 2 4-ohm stereo sets, I plugged this amp in, hooked up my guitar (through the mic jack), and the rest is history.
The sound is of acceptable quality while at normal practice / listening volume. When I crank it up to about half way on the mic knob, the loud hiss starts (even with all knobs at 0 volume on my guitar and pedals). 10% THD is VERY high compared to most guitar amps, but it was a great deal, compared to buying an AC-to-DC converter and using a car amp [which was my original plan].
You simply won't find a little amp that does what this one does, for any cheaper.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
be careful to note speaker connections
All my audio systems to date had RCA connections. This item has bare wire speaker ports, the kind where you stick the wire into a spring loaded clamp. The manual explains nothing (and ...Read complete review
All my audio systems to date had RCA connections. This item has bare wire speaker ports, the kind where you stick the wire into a spring loaded clamp. The manual explains nothing (and I did complain to them as well). Stripped ends of RCA cables have multiply thin copper wires, which are terribly hard to insert in the 1/16" holes. In the end, I may have damaged the item trying to get the wires inserted, getting a steady electric hum when I got any sound out of one speaker. I have had to claim a refund from the credit card company. Non-professionals be ware.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 16 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
This amplifier is small and does what is says it does, for a good price.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves System Function
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
This amp is perfect for powering my studio monitors. It is compact, attractive and rugged. I don't have a single complaint. I bought it for a specific purpose and it delivers. It is flexable enough to use for many different applications though. If you want the big bang for your buck this is the power amp you ned to buy.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Nice Clean Power
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
Used as a keyboard amplifier. Plenty of power to rock the studio while not hurting my speakers or distorting.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
cheap talkback amp
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great little amplifier
- Improves System Function
- Versatile
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Aux small speaker amp
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
Bought this amp to add an extra pair of speakers to my new LCD TV...
Lots of extra power for my small bookshelf speakers. I love that it doesn't have an external power supply (wall wort) so it is really off when it's
turned off with the rocker switch on the front. Powers up right away with no surge pops or clicks. Simple sound controls clearly labeled and work well.
Nice quality metal construction... exactly what I wanted at a great price !
I'm going to buy another one for my garage workbench !
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
Very good product, I bought it last mounth and I glad I did so.
I f you have big speakers you should take the stronger PTA for more Watts.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
I bought this unit for my computer system, and I glad that I did. With a good pair of speakers it has enough power to fill a large room with sound when playing MP3's. I have yet to find any problems with it.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Install
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
I ordered this amplifier to amplify my Sony LCD TV that had no headphone jack. Using the low level audio out RCA jacks the Pyle PTA2 works wonderfully to allow me to use just headphones. Being hearing impaired it certainly saved the day. It is always nice to buy from B&H Photo...[...].Haven't found any "cons" with the amplifier so far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
Cons
- Difficult to Install
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
All my audio systems to date had RCA connections. This item has bare wire speaker ports, the kind where you stick the wire into a spring loaded clamp. The manual explains nothing (and I did complain to them as well). Stripped ends of RCA cables have multiply thin copper wires, which are terribly hard to insert in the 1/16" holes. In the end, I may have damaged the item trying to get the wires inserted, getting a steady electric hum when I got any sound out of one speaker. I have had to claim a refund from the credit card company. Non-professionals be ware.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Install
- Great Power
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
easy hook ups for auxilary items! I'm very satisfied.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Install
- Great Sound
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Small to midsize rooms
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
Paired this with a airport express and 2 bookshelf speakers for sound in any room from your media server running iTunes.... works very good.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Install
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
Used this on my receiver coming off of the pre-amp connection to add power to a set of Sennheiser RS-120 wireless headphones. Needed more volume and this little amp makes it happen.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to Install
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
I bought 6 of these amps to individually power ceiling mounted background music speakers--Polk Audio RC6s in my case--in my office (to enable individual volume adjustment of each speaker). Music is provided by a Sirius satellite radio receiver. The system works well and after hours, I can crank up the speaker in my office if I am so inclined.
The amps each have RCA inputs and outputs so it was simple to daily chain them together to create an integrated system. Satellite receiver into one, output of that one to the input of the next and so on and so forth. Took minutes to hook up; after 6 months, I have no complaints.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Sound Quality
- Improves System Function
- Saves Time
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
Compact, powerful, all useful fitches, reliable, good price.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Install
- Great Power
- Great Sound
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
This handy little amplifier is a well-crafted and solid piece of equipment - exactly what I was looking for! I'm very pleased with the unit and its performance, and do not hestitate in giving it a well-deserved recommendation! An excellent value!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good value
- Powerful
- Versatile
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Home Projects
- Institutional PA Systems
Comments about Pyle Pro PTA2 Mini 2X40W Stereo Power Amplifier:
Remember when you used to sit in class, and everyone was supposed to be working on a written assignment? The room would be mostly quiet, with the scratching of pencils on paper... and then you'd hear the intercom switch on. You'd get a couple seconds of faint hiss, followed by a slightly distorted announcement about the lunch menu, then the system would click back off. THAT is exactly what this amp is designed to do - amplify things to a decent level at very low cost (therefore, the noticeable hiss).
I built a quirky little custom guitar speaker cabinet with a 3x3 array of 4.5" Jeep Cherokee factory speakers. I was going to use it as an extension cab, then found this little gem. I figured I'd turn my cab into a full-fledged combo. After rewiring the speakers to 2 4-ohm stereo sets, I plugged this amp in, hooked up my guitar (through the mic jack), and the rest is history.
The sound is of acceptable quality while at normal practice / listening volume. When I crank it up to about half way on the mic knob, the loud hiss starts (even with all knobs at 0 volume on my guitar and pedals). 10% THD is VERY high compared to most guitar amps, but it was a great deal, compared to buying an AC-to-DC converter and using a car amp [which was my original plan].
You simply won't find a little amp that does what this one does, for any cheaper.
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