Dayton Audio MA1260 Multi-Zone 12 Channel Amplifier

Great value for money and works as described. The only way this amp could be better is if the automatic signal sensing switched the amp on at a slightly lower volume but that is a very minor thing.

Returned the product and have not received the refund for over 6 months.This is absolutely horrible service.

Not an audio/video expert nor a home theater expert, but I would rate myself above a novice.After extensive researching from reading several articles regarding multi-room setups, equipment, and wiring, I found this little gem. Expect everything from a 1240 but more with extra I listed below:It is really heavy - 40 lbs. nearly the same as the 1240This unit is cooled passively through heat sinks (no fans).It only gets warm at best so longevity can be expected since there isn't heat degradation.Not really a big fan of Phoenix connection. Prefer banana plugs.Not sure with this whole gauge being at least 12 or 14 if you are running wires greater than 100 feet. I have wires that run approximately 125 feet and 16 gauge does fine. The resistance doesn’t seem to be an issue and the amplifier doesn’t think so either. Also wouldn’t think a 12 gauge would even fit. There isn't an issue with the music being distorted and the music is awfully loud that I don’t dare going to the maximum on the volume control with 60% on the TX-8050.Overall, this power amplifier is all you need for a multi-room. Don’t spend any more for power amplifier as this is more than adequate for just having your rooms blasted with music.Again this review is for multi-room purposes.Setup:TX-8050 powering - [Channel A] (3) Polk Audio RC60i 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers and [Channel B] (4) Polk Audio Atrium 4 Speakers.PREOUT -> Powering (12) Polk Audio RC60i 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers by 16 gauge 4 wire conductor with each pair running into a wall control volume.

Solid amp that does what is expected. My only critique is that the connections could be upgraded to banana links so attaching the speaker wires were easier/more secure.

As soon as I connected my Sonos connect I noticed that it was 1/2 volume, so I turned up the gain to compensate. (I had been running speakers on a 20 year old amp and it got wet and finally died). The sound quality was fine, but the amp kept shutting off if the Sonos volume was below 50%, thinking it was not getting a signal. I have heard of auto on function problems with these amps. It happened right away for me, so I will be purchasing a different amp.

This is powering a whole-house sound system, so sound quality isn't exactly primary concern; however, it's driving a couple of Pyramids in the living room, and it sounds just fine. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it has an auto-sensor and auto-shut-off setting; this allows me to hook the amp up to an odroid and play music without having to either leave the amp on 24/7, fuss with manually turning it on/off, or figure out how to hook up the media server to the 12V power trigger. The amp shuts off after 15 seconds (? -- ish) of silence, and turns itself on a few seconds after it senses signal on the audio source.I had a trio of cheaper, 4-zone amps which had altogether cost me as much as this amp; two of them simply stopped working over time -- this amp is a much better value for the same money.