Easily one of the more annoying aspects of being a loyal Apple customer is dealing with the Dock connector. Oh sure, it works great when you buy your brand new iPod touch or iPhone, and then buy your similarly brand new iPod speaker system with dock connector. But just wait a year.

Some of the best sound you can get for under $1000; nice design; USB port (N22) for charging your iDevice; outlet for an AirPort Express (S8

Not cheap (but worth it); N22 could use a power outlet for an AirPort Express; or AirPlay support would have been killer

Audioengine's N22 desktop amplifier was introduced as a partner to the company's P4 passive speakers , and while I am going to talk about the P4s in another review, in this review I wanted to look at the N22 by itself, especially from the standpoint of the desktop musician.

It offers an easy-to-use interface; convenient ports; and clear; powerful soundfrom a Class A/B analog amp that will be highly valued by desktop musicians and producers; all in a compact design

The industrial design is rather pedestrian; especially compared to the company's great looking speakers.

The Good Strong but not overwhelming bass. Well-rounded at all volumes. Solid build quality. Understated look. USB for charging digital devices. The Bad High price. Strictly average cabling. Amplifier design The N22 is a compact, no-frills, stereo amplifier.

Strong but not overwhelming bass; Well-rounded at all volumes; Solid build quality; Understated look; USB for charging digital devices

High price; Strictly average cabling

For awhile now, I have been using (and loving) the Audioengine A5 speakers. They are a pair of self-powered monsters. There is really no other way to describe them. Big and with killer volume, the A5s are one of the best bargains out there for computer speakers… for home use.

AP4 speakers sound clean and neutral combined with the N22 amp; N22 amp has integrated headphone amp built in; Build quality is solid; Combination provides a lot of flexibility

No USB audio on USB port

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Great rich; warm sound; Easy to setup; USB port for wireless audio (N22

Somewhat expensive; Dim LED power light (N22

Product Category: Desktop Audio Amplifier Manufacturer: Audioengine Where to Buy: Amazon (affiliate link) Price: $199.00 USD In the Box: N22 amplifier with integrated stand, N22 power supply, Detachable AC power cord, 1/8" audio cable, RCA audio cable, Speaker wire (16AWG), Cloth amplifier bag,...

Excellent build quality; Attractive amplifier fits well with any decor; Big; full sound from a small package; espcially when paired with Audioengine AP4 speakers

A bit pricey; Power supply connector could suffer bent pins; 2 channel only; no surround capabilities

Audioengine was founded by a team whose members had backgrounds in the audio, pro-sound, and computer industries (specifically, Apple Computer), which is a formula that has helped the young company stay at the forefront of the interrelated iPod and desktop audio revolutions.

One discussion topic I constantly see on Audio forums and chat rooms is the "second system." Most of us dream of having at least one room in the home/apartment that can serve as a primary listening and/or home theater room.

Exactly as advertised. Works well. Fits on my desk well. Only wish it had Blue tooth capability or the capability of plugging in my blue tooth transmitter on the back. Could have used two USB hubs instead of one. But it is great for my system and as advertised. Chuck

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I'm very impressed with little amplifier. The sound is very transparent and warm. I use with it a BlackBerry Audio USB cable, a Musical Fidelity V-DAC, V-PSU and drive a pair of Audioengine Passive 4s. Using Apple Lossless as a source it a great little sound system.