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  • Avg. price: ~£25
  • Wi-Fi version: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Wi-Fi speed: 750 Mbps
  • Coverage area: 120

Tenda A15 review. Compare 63 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among wi-fi extenders and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the Wi-Fi extender's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to spot the best Wi‑Fi extenders overall.

Score components:

80.0%

3.9

Technical Score

20.0%

8.3

User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the Wi-Fi extender's technical performance, covering eight key areas: speed, coverage, signal stability, connectivity, Ethernet features, mesh support, ease of setup, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.

Score components:

40.0%

3.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30.0%

2.4

Network & Security

12.0%

8.7

Setup & Management

10.0%

5.0

Hardware & Deployment

8.0%

5.5

Ports

Poor
8.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.

When it matters: When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.7

Popularity

User score:
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3.7
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4.3
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  • 2.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    2.5

    Wi-Fi speed

    30.0%

    1.0

    QoS support

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ethernet backhaul

    15.0%

    10

    N. of LAN ports

  • 8.8
    Travel

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    30.0%

    10

    Portable design

    15.0%

    2.5

    Wi-Fi speed

    10.0%

    10

    Access Point mode

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Verdict

The Tenda A15 is a compact AC750 dual-band Wi-Fi range extender designed to expand network coverage up to 1,200 square feet using two external 2dBi omni-directional antennas. It delivers data transfer rates of up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 433 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, featuring a 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet port for wired bridging and an intuitive LED indicator for optimal placement. Key advantages include its easy three-step setup via WPS or web browser, versatile operation in both Repeater and Access Point modes, and broad compatibility with any standard router. However, some users note its 5 GHz performance is lower compared to higher-end competitors, the Ethernet port is limited to 100 Mbps rather than Gigabit speeds, and its 2.4 GHz band can struggle with stability in high-interference environments.

Technical Specifications of Tenda A15

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the Wi-Fi extender's technical performance, covering eight key areas: speed, coverage, signal stability, connectivity, Ethernet features, mesh support, ease of setup, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare Wi‑Fi extenders based on speed, coverage, ports, and wireless features.

Score components:

40.0%

3.0

Wi-Fi Performance

30.0%

2.4

Network & Security

12.0%

8.7

Setup & Management

10.0%

5.0

Hardware & Deployment

8.0%

5.5

Ports

3.9
Tenda A15 has a technical score of 3.92 points, which is lower than 94.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.

When it matters: When you want to know how a Wi‑Fi extender performs in daily use and how reliably it maintains a stable connection over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

9.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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3.7
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4.3
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3.8
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4.3
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8.3
Tenda A15 has a user score of 8.31 points, which is higher than 51% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the Wi-Fi extender.
When it matters: When you prefer to buy a Wi‑Fi extender that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
9.7
Tenda A15 has a popularity of 9.7 points, which is lower than 52% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the Wi-Fi extender's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a Wi‑Fi extender with a good balance between performance and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.4
Tenda A15 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is lower than 92.2% of products in this category.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The Wi‑Fi generation the extender supports, such as Wi‑Fi 5, Wi‑Fi 6, or Wi‑Fi 6E.
When it matters: When you want the extender to work well with newer routers and support modern wireless features.

Importance: HIGH

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Tenda A15 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more advanced than 9.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 44.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Wi-Fi bands
What it is: The wireless frequency bands the extender can use.
When it matters: When your router and devices depend on support for the right Wi‑Fi bands.

Importance: HIGH

Dual-band
Tenda A15 supports Dual-band, more versatile than 10.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 74.5% of Wi-Fi extenders.
6 GHz band support
What it is: Whether the extender can operate on the 6 GHz band.
When it matters: When you want the extender to work well with newer routers and support modern wireless features.

Importance: LOW

no
Tenda A15 does not support the 6 GHz band. 5.9% of Wi-Fi extenders support the 6 GHz band.
Wi-Fi speed
What it is: The combined theoretical maximum wireless speed across the supported bands.
When it matters: When you need better speed and signal strength in rooms that are harder to reach.

Importance: HIGH

750 Mbps
Tenda A15 reaches 750 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, slower than 80.4% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 6.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Max speed 2.4 GHz
What it is: The maximum supported wireless speed on the 2.4 GHz band.
When it matters: When you need better speed and signal strength in rooms that are harder to reach.

Importance: MEDIUM

300 Mbps
Tenda A15 reaches 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, slower than 61.8% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 36.3% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Ethernet backhaul
What it is: Whether the extender supports Ethernet backhaul through a wired network connection.
When it matters: When you want a more stable link over Ethernet instead of relying only on wireless repeating.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda A15 does not support Ethernet backhaul. 52.2% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
Mesh compatibility
What it is: The mesh systems or ecosystems the extender can work with.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Mesh standard
What it is: The mesh standard or ecosystem the extender uses.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Roaming feature
What it is: Whether the extender supports seamless roaming between network nodes.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Tenda A15 does not support roaming. 83.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
802.11k support
What it is: Whether the extender supports 802.11k for better roaming information between access points.
When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

Importance: LOW

no
Tenda A15 does not support 802.11k. 74.1% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
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N. of LAN ports
What it is: The number of wired LAN ports on the extender.
When it matters: When you need to connect wired devices such as TVs, consoles, PCs, or switches.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
Tenda A15 has 1 LAN port/s, more than 8.1% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 76.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Ethernet port speed
What it is: The maximum Ethernet speed supported by the wired ports.
When it matters: When you connect wired devices and want them to run at full local network speed.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.1 Gbps
Tenda A15 offers 0.1 Gbps Ethernet speed, slower than 75.3% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 21.8% of Wi-Fi extenders.
N. of USB ports
What it is: The number of USB ports on the extender.
When it matters: When you need to connect wired devices such as TVs, consoles, PCs, or switches.

Importance: LOW

0
Tenda A15 has 0 USB port/s, equal to 97.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
PoE standard
What it is: The Power over Ethernet standard the extender supports, if any.
When it matters: When you want to power the extender over Ethernet instead of using a separate power adapter.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Dedicated smartphone app
What it is: Whether the extender can be managed through a dedicated smartphone app.
When it matters: When you want easier setup, monitoring, and control from your phone.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda A15 comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 15.2% of Wi-Fi extenders come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Web UI management
What it is: Whether the extender offers a web-based interface for setup and management.
When it matters: When you prefer advanced setup and control from a web browser.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Tenda A15 has a web management interface. 2% of Wi-Fi extenders have a web management interface.
Web UI at re.tenda.cn.
Automatic firmware updates
What it is: Whether the extender can install firmware updates automatically.
When it matters: When you want security and stability updates without having to manage them manually.

Importance: LOW

no
Tenda A15 does not have automatic firmware updates. 48% of Wi-Fi extenders have automatic firmware updates.
LED control
What it is: Whether the extender’s LED indicators can be adjusted or turned off.
When it matters: When the extender sits in a bedroom or another space where bright status lights can be annoying.

Importance: LOW

yes
Tenda A15 has LED control. 12.1% of Wi-Fi extenders have LED control.
Buttons present
What it is: The physical buttons available on the extender, such as reset, power, or WPS.
When it matters: When you prefer direct physical controls instead of relying only on software menus.

Importance: LOW

wps, reset
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Mounting type
What it is: The mounting style the extender uses, such as wall-plug or desktop placement.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

wall-plug
Portable design
What it is: Whether the extender has a travel-friendly portable design, usually a compact plug-in form factor rather than a larger desktop or fixed-installation unit.
When it matters: When you want an extender that is easy to pack, move between locations, or use temporarily while travelling.

Importance: LOW

yes
Tenda A15 has a portable design. 34.3% of Wi-Fi extenders have a portable design.
Derived from compact plug-in form factor.
Height
What it is: The height of the extender body.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

80 mm
Tenda A15 is 80 mm tall, shorter than 64.7% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 4.9% of Wi-Fi extenders.
Width
What it is: The width of the extender body.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

57 mm
Tenda A15 is 57 mm wide, narrower than 93.1% of Wi-Fi extenders.
80 mm and 58 mm also appear in some sources.
Thickness
What it is: The depth or thickness of the extender body.
When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

Importance: LOW

45 mm
Tenda A15 is 45 mm thick, thinner than 55.9% of Wi-Fi extenders and equal to 2% of Wi-Fi extenders.
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Tenda A15 vs the average wi-fi extender

  • 4.3 W lower power consumption
    Tenda A15 uses less power than the average wi-fi extender (5.2 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
    What it is: The power the extender typically uses during normal operation.
    When it matters: When you care about energy use, heat output, or running costs.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A15 uses less power than the average wi-fi extender (5.2 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.5.2 W vs 9.5 W
  • 39.3% lighter
    Tenda A15 is lighter than the average wi-fi extender (170 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
    What it is: The total weight of the extender.
    When it matters: When you want an extender that is easier to move, mount, or place without adding bulk.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A15 is lighter than the average wi-fi extender (170 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.170 g vs 280 g
  • 24.4 mm narrower width
    Tenda A15 is narrower than the average wi-fi extender (57 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
    80 mm and 58 mm also appear in some sources.
    What it is: The width of the extender body.
    When it matters: When the extender needs to fit neatly into a tight space, behind furniture, or near an outlet.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A15 is narrower than the average wi-fi extender (57 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.57 mm vs 81.4 mm
  • 1 more spatial streams
    Tenda A15 has more spatial streams per band than the average wi-fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.
    band breakdown: 2 + 1 spatial streams.
    What it is: The number of spatial streams supported on each wireless band.
    When it matters: When many phones, laptops, TVs, and smart-home devices are online at the same time.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A15 has more spatial streams per band than the average wi-fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.3 vs 2
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Tenda A15 is cheaper than the average wi-fi extender (£25 vs £70).
    Tenda A15 is cheaper than the average wi-fi extender (£25 vs £70).£25 vs £70
  • 1 more spatial streams
    Tenda A15 has more spatial streams per band than the average wi-fi extender (3 vs 2). The average Wi-Fi extender has 2 spatial streams per band.
  • 4.3 W lower power consumption
    Tenda A15 uses less power than the average wi-fi extender (5.2 W vs 9.5 W). The average Wi-Fi extender uses 9.5 W of power.
  • 39.3% lighter
    Tenda A15 is lighter than the average wi-fi extender (170 g vs 280 g). The average Wi-Fi extender weighs 280 g.
  • 24.4 mm narrower width
    Tenda A15 is narrower than the average wi-fi extender (57 mm vs 81.4 mm). The average Wi-Fi extender has a width of 81.4 mm.
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Tenda A15 does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average wi-fi extender does. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • 57.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Tenda A15 reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average wi-fi extender (750 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
  • No MU-MIMO support
    Tenda A15 does not support MU-MIMO, while the average wi-fi extender does. 72.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • No beamforming support
    Tenda A15 does not support beamforming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 83% of Wi-Fi extenders support beamforming.
  • 150 Mbps slower 2.4 GHz speed
    Tenda A15 reaches a slower 2.4 GHz speed than the average wi-fi extender (300 Mbps vs 450 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 450 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.
  • 7 dBm weaker transmit power
    Tenda A15 has lower transmit power than the average wi-fi extender (16 dBm vs 23 dBm). The average Wi-Fi extender has 23 dBm of transmit power.
    5 GHz maximum.
  • 17.2% smaller coverage area
    Tenda A15 covers a smaller area than the average wi-fi extender (120 m² vs 145 m²). The average Wi-Fi extender covers 145 m².
  • 2 dBi lower antenna gain
    Tenda A15 has lower antenna gain than the average wi-fi extender (2 dBi vs 4 dBi). The average Wi-Fi extender has 4 dBi antenna gain.
  • 11 fewer connected devices
    Tenda A15 supports fewer connected devices than the average wi-fi extender (20 vs 31). The average Wi-Fi extender supports up to 31 connected devices.
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Tenda A15 does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average wi-fi extender does. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No WPA3 support
    Tenda A15 does not support WPA3, while the average wi-fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    Tenda A15 does not support QoS, while the average wi-fi extender does. 57.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • No roaming support
    Tenda A15 does not support roaming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • No 802.11r support
    Tenda A15 does not support 802.11r, while the average wi-fi extender does. 58.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
  • No 802.11k support
    Tenda A15 does not support 802.11k, while the average wi-fi extender does. 73.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11k.
  • No 802.11v support
    Tenda A15 does not support 802.11v, while the average wi-fi extender does. 68.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11v.
  • 90% slower Ethernet speed
    Tenda A15 offers slower Ethernet speed than the average wi-fi extender (0.1 Gbps vs 1 Gbps). The average Wi-Fi extender offers 1 Gbps Ethernet speed.
  • 75% less RAM
    Tenda A15 has less RAM than the average wi-fi extender (64 MB vs 256 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 256 MB of RAM.
  • 50% less flash storage
    Tenda A15 has less flash storage than the average wi-fi extender (8 MB vs 16 MB). The average Wi-Fi extender has 16 MB of flash storage.
  • 2 older release date
    Tenda A15 was released earlier than the average wi-fi extender (2,018 vs 2,020). The average Wi-Fi extender was released in 2,020.
    August 2018
  • No Ethernet backhaul
    Tenda A15 does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average wi-fi extender does. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports Ethernet backhaul through a wired network connection.
    When it matters: When you want a more stable link over Ethernet instead of relying only on wireless repeating.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A15 does not support Ethernet backhaul, while the average wi-fi extender does. 51.6% of Wi-Fi extenders support Ethernet backhaul.
  • No Mesh Wi-Fi support
    Tenda A15 does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average wi-fi extender does. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
    What it is: Whether the extender can join a mesh Wi‑Fi setup for smoother whole-home coverage.
    When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tenda A15 does not support mesh Wi-Fi, while the average wi-fi extender does. 66.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support mesh Wi-Fi.
  • No WPA3 support
    Tenda A15 does not support WPA3, while the average wi-fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports WPA3 wireless security.
    When it matters: When you want stronger protection for your network and connected devices.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A15 does not support WPA3, while the average wi-fi extender does. 56.7% of Wi-Fi extenders support WPA3.
  • No QoS support
    Tenda A15 does not support QoS, while the average wi-fi extender does. 57.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports Quality of Service to prioritize certain traffic.
    When it matters: When the extender needs to fit cleanly into a more advanced network setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A15 does not support QoS, while the average wi-fi extender does. 57.4% of Wi-Fi extenders support QoS.
  • 57.7% slower Wi-Fi speed
    Tenda A15 reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average wi-fi extender (750 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.
    What it is: The combined theoretical maximum wireless speed across the supported bands.
    When it matters: When you need better speed and signal strength in rooms that are harder to reach.

    Importance: HIGH

    Tenda A15 reaches slower Wi-Fi speed than the average wi-fi extender (750 Mbps vs 1,775 Mbps). The average Wi-Fi extender reaches 1,775 Mbps Wi-Fi speed.750 Mbps vs 1775 Mbps
  • No MU-MIMO support
    Tenda A15 does not support MU-MIMO, while the average wi-fi extender does. 72.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports MU-MIMO for more efficient simultaneous connections.
    When it matters: When many phones, laptops, TVs, and smart-home devices are online at the same time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A15 does not support MU-MIMO, while the average wi-fi extender does. 72.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support MU-MIMO.
  • No roaming support
    Tenda A15 does not support roaming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports seamless roaming between network nodes.
    When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Tenda A15 does not support roaming, while the average wi-fi extender does. 82.5% of Wi-Fi extenders support roaming.
  • No 802.11r support
    Tenda A15 does not support 802.11r, while the average wi-fi extender does. 58.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.
    What it is: Whether the extender supports 802.11r for faster roaming handoffs.
    When it matters: When you want smoother roaming and more consistent coverage across your home.

    Importance: LOW

    Tenda A15 does not support 802.11r, while the average wi-fi extender does. 58.3% of Wi-Fi extenders support 802.11r.

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Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Tenda A15?

  • Extremely affordable 'pocket-money' price point
  • Very compact design that doesn't block adjacent power outlets
  • Intuitive signal LED (blue/red) helps find the best placement
  • Easy and quick 3-step setup process via WPS or web wizard
  • Dual-band support with decent 5GHz performance for the price
  • Versatile dual-mode operation (Repeater and Access Point modes)

What customers dislike about Tenda A15?

  • Unreliable connection with reports of regular disconnections and signal drops
  • Significantly slower 2.4GHz speeds compared to competitors
  • Ethernet port is limited to 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet) rather than Gigabit
  • Lacks advanced features like MU-MIMO or Mesh Wi-Fi support
  • May require frequent resets to maintain a stable link
  • Small antennas lead to lower range and power compared to pricier alternatives

Expert reviews

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expertreviews.co.uk
30/11/2020

The Tenda A15 AC750 is an exceptionally affordable and ultra-compact Wi-Fi extender designed to eliminate dead zones without blocking adjacent wall sockets. In terms of pros, it stands out for its budget-friendly price of £22, user-friendly setup via a physical WPS button, and a physical Ethernet port that allows it to pull double duty as a wired access point. It also features...Read more

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hifi.nl
18/06/2023

Pros and Cons At a Glance Pros: Heavy, premium chassis build quality. Highly stable, intuitive Conductor app. Transparent, neutral sound with exceptional depth. Preamplifier functionality with an included aluminium IR remote. Dual-mono circuitry and XLR connections on the A15 for added realism. Cons: Will not display album artwork or meta-information when playing music from local...Read more

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