Edward C.
Great powerful unit very happy with the purchase, however the speakers were a bit tricky to wire up so I would recommend banana plugs.Apart from that the price was great and when I bought the bookshelf speakers I had a fantastic hi fi set up for around £150
Mark B.
Good amp sounds great just looks cheap but if you don’t mind looks it’s worth it!
Mick L.
When I saw this amp advertised on FB I thought how expensive it looked and the great features on it i.e mic inputs, bluetooth and remote control and I thought it can't be any good for £60 and what's the sound like, but I thought I'd buy it and give it a go and WOW was I surprised, not only did it look like the expensive big boys it sounded like them too, and with the 2 mic inputs with backing tracks we had a great home karaoke session, I also played my guitar through it with backing tracks, the overall sound is fantastic, so what more can I say, for £60 a fantastic little amp I can thoroughly recommend it. I have seen Donner gear advertised for a while but was a bit dubious about the price but now I have seen the great quality of this amp, am now going to buy the guitar amp advertised.
Edward R.
Best value for money powerful mini karaoke amplifier on the market 100% recommended
Richard D.
I have 2 of theses amps, they are fantastic. Does what it says on the tin.
Murrey Robert K.
Very happy with this, great quality for the price.
Nicola G.
Love it. Had ain’t amp for years and years thinking being ain’t it’s good. Well the sound on this is soo much clearer and with our 265 Jamos is amazing. Absolute bargain!!!*buy!
leroy m.
Thank you very much
Jonathan D.
Excellent, I don’t know how they do it for the price. Multiple inputs including 2x RCA, usb, SD card, mic and Aux. Outputs for passive speakers, RCA and headphone. FM radio and remote control. I have it hooked up to Mac mini then output to Moukey M20-3 speakers, really pleased.
kev .
Very pleased i found this amp, does everything its suppose to do and looks good and compact in its new home. Now thinking i may go for matching speakers.
Ronnie J.
The MAMP1 is a compact device which packs a lot of features (SD,USB, BLUETOOTH, RECEIVER, AUX and two inputs for CD /DVD). I connected my hi/fi speakers via the RCA connectors, then using the Bluetoothi was able to connect my android phone, to play my favourite tunes off the Internet, or from the SD card or my DVD player. This is a very power Amplifier which delivers great sound quality. There is also two MIC inputs for vocals or instruments on the front. My only reservation was with the antenna for the Receiver, which was not up to standard, but I fortunately had a better one which enabled me to automatically setup all my FM radio stations. Overall this is a good quality device which cost very little, and is delivered to the UK very quickly.
Mike P.
Let’s be honest: You wouldn’t be considering purchasing this if you were willing to pay $350 for a Sony, Yamaha, or Denon receiver. You’re on a budget and just want something that will produce adequate sound for you.
Me, all I needed was a small receiver that I could connect to the four sets of in-ceiling stereo speakers that are in different downstairs rooms in my house. I don’t need 7.1 Dolby and hookups for 48 devices; just something to connect to a TV in my bedroom, an Android streaming box, and a Blu-ray player. For that purpose, the Moukey receiver has been ideal…and I’m willing to live with its idiosyncrasies.
This review was written eleven days after I installed it, so I’ve had some time to live with it.
WHAT I LIKE:
• 220 watts (110 per channel) for under 70 bucks. My speakers don’t have huge drivers or anything, so this has plenty of power for my needs (watching TV in the bedroom, playing music in the kitchen or the garage, etc.).
• Bass and treble knobs. Very old-fashioned; I like it.
• Bluetooth connectivity. My wife and I have both used our phones to play streaming music through the receiver; it connects quickly and easily to Android and iPhone devices.
• Solid feel. The receiver seems to have been built well: The power button has a satisfying "ka-CHUNK" when you turn the unit on and off and the Master Vol. knob has a gentle ratchet feel when you turn it.
• Binding post speaker connectors. I prefer these insert-and-twist connectors to push-in jacks.
WHAT I CAN PUT UP WITH:
• Odd source selector and source display. The Input Selector knob lets you directly choose four audio sources: DVD (RCA in), CD (RCA in), AUX (3.5 mm mini-phono in), and “MP3/W.” Turn to the last selection and then you can use the Mode button to switch between Bluetooth, USB, and FM radio. It would make more sense to have those three on the Input Selector. The LED display on the front always shows which Mode you last used, even if the Input Selector is turned to DVD, CD, or AUX.
• Only two RCA inputs & no optical input. My TV’s only audio out is an optical connector, so I had to get a digital-to-analog converter to hook it up to this receiver. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087NMNQKQ/) One of the RCA inputs is labeled “DVD” and the other is labeled “CD”. I connected my TV to the CD input and used a label maker to create a small “TV” label that I put on top of the Input Selector’s “CD” label.
• Weird FM radio scanning feature. You can’t directly select an FM station; instead, the receiver will scan for all the FM stations it can pick up and assign each one a number. Once that’s done, you can use the CH- and CH+ buttons to browse up and down through FM channels, or input the number for the channel you want on the remote (if you can remember what that number is). This would probably irritate me more if I listened to FM radio more than I do.
• Its remote is pretty useless. The remote can’t adjust the volume or any pretty much anything else if you’re using RCA audio sources; it only works if you’re using USB or FM radio. This means if I’m watching TV (which is what I’m doing 95% of the time with this receiver), I have to get up and adjust the Master Vol. knob to change the volume.
• Bluetooth range is pretty poor. It pretty much requires a line-of-sight from my phone to the receiver to use Bluetooth; if anything or anyone gets between the two, the connection is interrupted.
SUMMING UP:
I needed an inexpensive, stereo-only receiver, and the the Moukey fit the bill. Its input selection could be a little clearer, and I wish it had an optical-in port and a useable remote, but it’s really hard to beat the price-for-features ratio of this unit.
Jack
This is an amazing piece of gear. The sound is excellent and it can manage an incredible number of sound sources, truly remarkable for such a small thing. I'm a tinkerer, so after spending most of the first day of ownership connecting, reconnecting, jiggering, testing out, and sometimes cussing, I'm now sitting at my laptop LISTENING with my Bluetooth headphones to a vinyl LP recording of Mozart's Clarinet Chamber Music sourced by my AUDIO-TECHNICA TURNTABLE. I capitalize these items because the experts on this site have said that neither of these things could be done...or that they "might be able to be done" but how to do it is another question. Well, I'm doing it right now. So here is how it is done. It is NOT difficult once you know the tricks.
First, though, a really easy one. You've probably noticed that the included FM wire antenna isn't the greatest. At least the one they sent me isn't. The automatic station finder found 40 signals, which isn't too bad, but the closest one and the one I like to listen to has static, no matter how I position the wire antenna. Soooo, during my tinkering and jiggering, I connected the FM input connector on the back of the MouKey to a cable outlet in the nearby wall. I used the same sort of coaxial cable connector that you use to connect your router to your coaxial cable feed, It worked! I now have 65 stations from all over the country and every one crystal clear.
Next another easy job - the turntable. I'm using an Audio-Technica turntable that gives me a choice of using it's pre-amp or it's unamplified output. You want to use the unamplified output because the MouKey is an amplifier. If your cord out from the turntable has RCA connectors, just plug them right into the DVD RCA receptacles in the back of the MouKey. If you don't have RCA connectors, simply purchase a jack to RCA connector somewhere and turn the cord into one you can use. You may also need a short connector that has two female ends. Connect them up, then connect your speakers if you haven't already. I'm using the RCA connections just to the right of the DVD RCA connectors, and have the amplifier connected to 8 Bose ceiling speakers. They sound fabulous. I haven't even connected speakers with the wire connections on the back left of the amplifier. I probably won't.
But...if you want to be adventuresome, read the rest of this. If you want to connect other things via Bluetooth, and/or if you want to be able to send music (say) or more FM station connections to the MouKey AND transmit the same to another device - Yes... it can be done. Read on.
Now first make sure that are no jacks plugged all the way into the receptacles for the microphones or the headphones on the lower front left side of the MouKey. They cut out all other outlets, and you don't want to do that right now.
Now it's time to buy a Bluetooth transmitter. I don't think it has to be a fancy, expensive one. Depends on how much of an audiophile you are. I have an inexpensive little square transmitter/ receiver that is very, very touchy, and if it works, anything you buy will probably be better than what I've got. And my cheap little thing sounds devine. Teaching moment: The more work it takes to connect, the more valuable and appreciated the experience. So cheap and hard is good. (Up to a point.)
I digress. OK. Using a cord with a double-band jack connector (for stereo) on each end, plug one end into the female headphone receptacle on the lower front of the MouKey. Push the connector all the way in until it clicks. Connect the other end to your Bluetooth transmitter. Now, turn the MouKey power off. You need to do this so your headphones, or whatever, do not connect to the Bluetooth receiver of the MouKey or to your speakers or some other device and sabotage your project .I use my smartphone's Bluetooth to check, and then turn off any interfering devices. There's also some apps on Google Play that find errant Bluetooth devices. Everything off? Now do whatever your Bluetooth transmitter requires to connect to whatever Bluetooth receiver you want to transmit to. (This is where my cheap transmitter and my headphones argue for a while.) When they are connected, power on the MouKey. Set the input selector to whatever you want your source to be. Turn on the source (say turntable) if you have not already done so. Right now mine is pointing at the DVD and my turntable is on, so I can listen to Mozart. The little LED display shows our local NPR station, but I don't think that is really important. What's transmitted is what you have chose with the input selector.
You are now listening to sound TRANSMITTED from your MouKey - which is supposedly impossible. Is that really cool or what?
Now here is a trick. Your speakers or headphones are picking up a signal sent by your external Bluetooth transmitter that's connected to the headphone jack of your MouKey amplifier that's connected to your MouKey that's connected to your sound source via the RCA connectors on the back. But your MouKey has a Bluetooth receiver that isn't being used. Hmmmmm. You can now connect your smartphone, or something else (I'll call it device #2), to your MouKey's unused Bluetooth receiver and listen via your headphones or speakers to another sound source (device #2) that you may not even thought of. True, you could connect your speakers or headphones directly to this device #2, say your smartphone, but what's the fun in that? Besides, then you would miss out on the great sound of the MouKey.
Soooo, set your MouKey so the display reads "Blue." Then use your #2 device's Bluetooth and connect to "MouKey MAMP1," which in my case happened immediately and makes me want to replace my cheap Bluetooth transmitter. However, staying on task, turn your "Input Selector" on the right side of the the MouKey all the way to the right, to "MP3;W" and there you are...your smartphone (or whatever - device #2) is now transmitting to your MouKey, and your Moukey is transmitting to your headphones or speakers or whatever you connect via the new Bluetooth transmitter that's connected to the MouKey. And if you want even more FM options, download free from Google Play, "Radio-FM Radio Station App. Local Radio Free" (FM Radio App & Photo Gallery and Notes). Your phone will be connected to crystal clear FM stations all over the world. I suspect there are 250 stations. Send your chosen station's output to the MouKey Bluetooth receiver and let the Bluetooth transmitter fill your linked headphones or speakers with FM music from all over the world.
Rafael R.
(In catalan) Un servei extraordinari. Completament satisfet. Rafael (Barcelona/Catalonia)
Ian C.
The amp was delivered very promptly, after only a few days. On the face of it, it looked to have a great many features for such a low priced piece of kit but, as far as I can see, everything seemed to work without any problems. At the moment I'm using it as a t.v. sound system, albeit with speakers which are not really as prescribed. However, all is fine. The sound quality is excellent and once I buy a new stereo lead, I will be connecting my CD player and DAB radio as well. What can I say? So far I am very pleased with the amp. I hope that it serves me well for a long time.
Richard G.
Arrived as directed in good order
Very satisfied thank you
RGG
neil t.
Very impressed! Can't believe how good this amp is for the price. Without doubt one of the best things I've ever bought!
Alan L.
Great machine, great sounds and quality.
Mickey
I bought this for home practice, plugged a mic into the front. It sounds decent and has good output, even with the small speakers in the picture. ( on top). I haven't hooked up a karaoke CD player yet to use with the ones I have. I was able to use the Bluetooth from my computer to get the music to play through it, and then sing along with it. That worked well, and I likely will use it that way most often.
Matt K.
At home we have a very large backyard, summer being on our doors, we will be hosting a bbq every few weeks. We needed a good Bluetooth system. Instead of spending a few hundred dollars on an expensive system, we thought we should try this one first. Well, what do you know? Turned out to be a really good one and the sound is great and we love it.
dave
This small amplifier was exactly what I needed for the pool area. Hooked right up to speakers and immediately started steaming music from my phone. This receiver is surprisingly powerful and also had an FM turner
dude
Great price and very good functionality. The sound output is good. Very nice case with blue-lit LCD function screen. Using the DVD setting with the RCA port to connect to my tv sound output and does fine .. Playing the FM function a better antenna is really helpful. A short single wire push is provided with the unit.
Sara
Down in my husband's man-cave, we have a home theatre system. TheMoukey Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Power Amplifier Receiver has definitely improved our system and my husband is very pleased with it.
samantha
easy to install and worth the money!
carl
item works great with mp3s. just what I was looking for. the price was also really good.
Taylor
This is a great amp, Exceeding volume, great sound quality easy to Connect Bluetooth
L W.
Good cheap little amp. It does the job. Very pleased with it.
Freya
Nice little amp for the money with good features.
Steve T.
Plenty of power. It does everything described. Very good value for its performance. I am happy with the product and my requirement.
J H.
very nice sounds great and does a lot very enjoyable to listen to
Teresa K.
The awesome amp drives my Bose 901s with incredible sound. Wish it were WIFI, but for the price. You can't beat it. Bluetooth works easily.
NY P.
I have a Yamaha mixer that I hook up to my computer, iPhone, keyboard, guitar, and I needed just a simple amplifier since these speakers that USED to be amplified are no longer. Long story short, I use the output of my mixer to the input of the amp, with the output to those speakers. Sounds quite good. I also like the quick Bluetooth hookup for my iPhone alone. Nice. No complaints. Great price!
Ron T.
Wow! I wasn’t expecting the sound and power out of this amp. What a deal. Very happy with the purchase. Heavy and seems well built. Recommend buying one.
Richard
This is an awesome unit, I recommend it to anyone, the moukey speakers are awesome too, I got this for my garage and it sounds amazing.
Matt M.
This little amp/receiver is a good option for someone wanting value. It has a small package with a wallop of power! There are limits to its remote equipment but when aux is used you can control the tone a little better. Is working well so far with my DIY baffle-less speakers!
LT
Easy to setup and control. Powerful and good sound for music and karaoke. Very good so far.
CK
I bought this to use as the heart of a 2 mic PA system. It works great and has other device inputs, Bluetooth, and an FM radio built in as well. It is advertised as a Karaoke receiver which it is but it can do so much more. It comes with a useful remote to control it on the go. It is very easy to use and sounds great too.
MR
I bought this to use as the heart of a 2 mic PA system. It works great and has other device inputs, Bluetooth, and an FM radio built in as well. It is advertised as a Karaoke receiver which it is but it can do so much more. It comes with a useful remote to control it on the go. It is very easy to use and sounds great too.
Steve
I bought this amplifier as an additional tool for my podcast, radio show and small activities. This small amplifier is very useful and functional and is a very good tool to be used in your parties.
In general terms, I found that the size of the amplifier is very good for me and the controls are pretty nice, considering the price point. If you are a beginner, I would say that this unit is a very good value for the money. If you are a professional, you can use it in your activities without problems. It has different modes that you can use, for example, as a Radio FM Tuner, Bluetooth, Aux, DVD, CD, USB, and SD. It has two Mic ports that works very well, with a very good mic sound. It also has a ¼ headphones port. The sound is great when using the Aux, DVD, CD, USB, and SD modes. By the way, although the equipment allows you to select DVD and CD modes, you can actually use those ports for other RCA connections as well. For example, I can use them with my mixer and my DJ controller if needed.
There is a hidden capability about pre-set equalizers. You can use them if you desire when using the Radio FM Tuner, Bluetooth, USB, and SD modes.
I found small issues that does not significantly affect the functionality of the amplifier. User manual is a little bit difficult to follow to set your Radio Tuner Stations. With very basic knowledge in this type of sound equipment, you will be use to use it. The reception of the Radio Tuner is average but in my case, I do not use the Radio Tuner function too much. The Bluetooth sound quality is lower when compared with the sound quality of the Aux, DVD, CD, USB, and SD modes, but still you can improve the sound with the help of your Bluetooth source device.
Overall, this is a very good equipment to amplify your sound without a massive overlay.