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Monoprice Monolith M2100X 2x90W Per Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier

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Monoprice has Monoprice Monolith M2100X 2x90W Per Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier (43863) on sale for $399.99 - 50% with promo code MOVE50 in cart = $199.99. Shipping is free.

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  • 2 Channels of Amplification
  • 90 Watts Per Channel into 8 ohms
  • Unbalanced RCA Inputs
  • XLR Inputs
  • 3RU Height
  • Class AB Amplification
  • 3 Year Replacement Warranty

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  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price matches our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $120 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $319.99.

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Monoprice has Monoprice Monolith M2100X 2x90W Per Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier (43863) on sale for $399.99 - 50% with promo code MOVE50 in cart = $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • 2 Channels of Amplification
  • 90 Watts Per Channel into 8 ohms
  • Unbalanced RCA Inputs
  • XLR Inputs
  • 3RU Height
  • Class AB Amplification
  • 3 Year Replacement Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price matches our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $120 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $319.99.

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Aug 14, 2026 2:12 AM
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llvsixaxisvllAug 14, 2026 2:12 AM
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Is this good to power passive speakers for a turntable? Or does that require soaking specific? I'm just getting into the hobby
Aug 14, 2026 2:22 AM
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kingchickenAug 14, 2026 2:22 AM
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Asking the pros here. My current setup is Yamaha RX-A1070 with Klipsch RP8000F as fronts. Will I get noticeable improvement in performance if adding this to drive the fronts via preouts? Alternatively I could use this to drive 2 surround backs and free those to bi-wire the fronts with the receiver. Do you think either will improve current set up meaningfully? Thank you!
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Quote from llvsixaxisvll View quoted comment :
Is this good to power passive speakers for a turntable? Or does that require soaking specific? I'm just getting into the hobby
This amplifier doesn't include a way to adjust the volume so you would want a way to do that, most typically by acquiring and using a pre-amp. That said, for $200 this is a pretty decent amp that should work well for a long while.
Aug 14, 2026 5:59 AM
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Quote from kingchicken View quoted comment :
Asking the pros here. My current setup is Yamaha RX-A1070 with Klipsch RP8000F as fronts. Will I get noticeable improvement in performance if adding this to drive the fronts via preouts? Alternatively I could use this to drive 2 surround backs and free those to bi-wire the fronts with the receiver. Do you think either will improve current set up meaningfully? Thank you!
I am not an expert, but I use a 9.1.4 configuration with an Emotiva amplifier to power all bed-layer speakers, while Kef Q950 and Q650C units serve the front stage. That amplifier connects to a Marantz Cinema 40, and I noticed a slight improvement in the four ceiling speakers which are the only speakers my AVR powers. After installing the amp, I asked my wife whether she could hear a change, and she could not. I have not tried bi-amping, though opinions on that vary. That said, if you can afford this at the price, consider it and power your left and right channels, since you can ensure 90 W of output. Your receiver delivers 110 W with two channels driven, but once you add center and surround channels, you are certainly not receiving that power. Whether you hear a meaningful difference is something only you can decide. Good Luck.
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SkillfulMask719Aug 14, 2026 12:29 PM
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for a 2 channel set up, this is a shockingly good amp for the price. It delivers a reasonably clean sound floor with little distortion and clipping until you hit extreme levels. There are a bunch of them that cost a lot more that do not do as good a job. As pointed out above though, it is not a pre-amp, so you will need a way to handle your components. I use a receiver and run everything to it, and then out to my amp then passive speakers. works really well for me. not this amp, but a similar one to this. and do not let 90 watts confuse you, that is a lot of power for a real amp to push, not a peak power number a continuous 90 watts is very different from one with a peak power rating of 1560 watts or other outlandish numbers you see on a lot of junk brands looking at you PYLE, only caveat on this one is sometimes its open box or returns, but it still gets the full warranty and monoprice is a great company.

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Quote from kingchicken View quoted comment :
Asking the pros here. My current setup is Yamaha RX-A1070 with Klipsch RP8000F as fronts. Will I get noticeable improvement in performance if adding this to drive the fronts via preouts? Alternatively I could use this to drive 2 surround backs and free those to bi-wire the fronts with the receiver. Do you think either will improve current set up meaningfully? Thank you!
I recently bought a 7 channel version of this when amp when on sale. There is a significant improvement in sound after adding this amp. I am driving my front L+R, surrounds and height speakers and they all came to life. Speakers in my setup are Polk S55, S15 and OWM3 and receiver is Denon. I'm confident this will not disappoint you.
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Backhome77Aug 14, 2026 1:53 PM
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That was months ago. I bought one back then. Then it went back up for a while, now it's back on sale. I'm tempted to buy a second one.


For what it's worth, the regular, everyday price on these is $300, not $400. Regardless, it's a great power amp at $200.
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Quote from llvsixaxisvll View quoted comment :
Is this good to power passive speakers for a turntable? Or does that require soaking specific? I'm just getting into the hobby
This is a power amplifier, meaning it supplies power only. You'll need a separate preamp or head unit for volume control, input select, phono pre stage, sub outs, etc.

If you're looking to build a modular set up with multiple components, this is great. However, if you'd like something simpler with fewer pieces to buy and plug in, look for a receiver or integrated amplifier, which will have the preamp section built-in.
Last edited by Backhome77 August 14, 2026 at 07:02 AM.
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Quote from Backhome77 View quoted comment :
That was months ago. I bought one back then. Then it went back up for a while, not it's back on sale. I'm tempted to buy a second one.


For what it's worth, the regular, everyday price on these is $300, not $400. Regardless, it's a great power amp at $200.
Even though it's a thread from a couple of weeks ago, it's still an active thread; with tons of useful information.


At some point, the 5 channel version will go on sale again, and you could add that to your existing 2 channel
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I bought one of these to fix a problem: My in-ceiling stereo speakers kept on destroying my integrated receivers. My assumption is that the speakers (which came with the house as part of a multi-room entertainment system) are 4 ohm speakers, and they really do kill receivers. I think I've lost two receivers, and the third was starting to produce lower volumes of output, which was a sure sign of impending doom.

Long story short, this amp drives the problem speakers (including in multiple rooms simultaneously, if desired) beautifully. On a low volume level, this thing has no issues surpassing what the supposedly high power amp in the receiver could pull off. So I'm pretty happy with it.

Now, for anyone considering buying it:

1) You need an input that has its own volume control. You can't just use "line out" from something, because that will be at "line level" volume. You need some way to adjust that volume. In my case, I just use the headphone jack from the receiver and pipe it around back to the amp 🤣 ... something like:

https://www.amazon.com/MOSWAG-Qua...B09GFC54GZ

2) You need a way to turn the amp on and off automatically. Fortunately, this amp has a 12v trigger. Not all amp triggers work the same, but I got super lucky because my receiver has a USB power output that only comes on when the receiver is on, and I had a USB to 12v barrel plug adapter, and a barrel plug to 2.5mm TRS jack, and that combo meant that my receiver will turn on and off the amp, no soldering required! (The last amp I set up an auto trigger for required a relay, some soldering, custom plugs, and integration between Harmony remotes and Samsung SmartThings! So I was SUPER pleased with this one!) Something like:

https://www.amazon.com/Charging-U...B0BXPXZMSP or https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...08161.html

*and* https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...00584.html

I was so happy to be able to get this working without an in-depth soldering + wiring + programming solution. The sound is great. The build looks quite reasonable, even though Monoprice is the Walmart of electronics.
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Thank you @SandeepRM and @ssaket
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Quote from kingchicken View quoted comment :
Asking the pros here. My current setup is Yamaha RX-A1070 with Klipsch RP8000F as fronts. Will I get noticeable improvement in performance if adding this to drive the fronts via preouts? Alternatively I could use this to drive 2 surround backs and free those to bi-wire the fronts with the receiver. Do you think either will improve current set up meaningfully? Thank you!
Do you play loud or moderate? Most solid state amps sound the same until stressed. Klipsch speakers are relatively easy to drive. High sensitivity and impedance if you aren't stressing your current amps, the money would be better spent elsewhere.

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Someone mentioned hat these aren't true balanced when using the XLR inputs. Verify if you buying it for the balanced input.

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