{"id":16066,"date":"2026-07-09T23:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T06:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/arylics-la150-brings-more-power-airplay-2-and-a-built-in-phono-stage\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T01:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:00:30","slug":"arylics-la150-brings-more-power-airplay-2-and-a-built-in-phono-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/arylics-la150-brings-more-power-airplay-2-and-a-built-in-phono-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Arylic&#8217;s LA150 Brings More Power, AirPlay 2, and a Built-in Phono Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Arylic<\/strong> has quietly launched its latest broadcast amplifier, the <strong>LA150<\/strong>which brings a great improvement over the <strong>the LA50 has just been released<\/strong>. Most importantly for Apple users, the new model last <strong>AirPlay 2 support<\/strong>allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into existing AirPlay multi-room audio systems alongside HomePods, Apple TVs, and other compatible speakers.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-44063 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Beside AirPlay 2, LA150 also supports <strong>Google Cast<\/strong>, <strong>Spotify Connect<\/strong>, <strong>TIDAL Connect<\/strong>, <strong>Qobuz Connect<\/strong>again <strong>Roon Ready<\/strong>making it one of Arylic&#8217;s most versatile amplifiers to date. Beyond streaming, however, the LA150 introduces a number of significant hardware upgrades over the LA50, including <strong>more than double the power of the amplifier<\/strong>built in <strong>MM\/MC phono stage<\/strong>extended cable connection, <strong>Bluetooth 5.4<\/strong> with high-resolution codec support, and a very capable rear I\/O panel.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">MORE POWER UP<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-44063 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-front.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-front.jpg 800w, https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-front-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-front-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-front-50x28.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Perhaps the biggest improvement comes in the amplification phase. While the LA50 delivers 50W per channel, the <strong>The LA150 increases this to 110W RMS per channel<\/strong>making it better suited for driving large floorstanding speakers or demanding bookshelf speakers. The amplifier is based on Texas Instruments&#8217; well-regarded TPA3255 Class D amplifier chip, which has earned a strong reputation for delivering clean, efficient power to integrated hi-fi amplifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Although published specifications list 110W for both 4\u03a9 and 8\u03a9 speakers, this is unusual, so we&#8217;ll wait for Arylic&#8217;s official documentation before confirming how those figures are measured.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">A BIG STEP IN COMMUNICATION<\/span><\/h5>\n<div id=\"gallery-3\" class=\"gallery galleryid-44063 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full\">\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"gallery-icon landscape\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-connections.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-connections.jpg 800w, https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-connections-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-connections-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/homekitnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LA-150-connections-50x28.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>While the LA50 is already offered <strong>HDMI ARC<\/strong>, <strong>USB audio<\/strong>, <strong>analog RCA input<\/strong>, <strong>optical input<\/strong>and a <strong>subwoofer output<\/strong>the LA150 significantly increases its connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>The new model adds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MM\/MC phono input for turntables<\/li>\n<li>Coaxial digital input<\/li>\n<li>RCA before exit<\/li>\n<li>Optical digital output<\/li>\n<li>USB host for local music playback<\/li>\n<li>HDMI ARC with CEC<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated USB-B DAC input<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The addition of a built-in MM\/MC phono stage is invaluable, allowing users to connect a variety of turntables directly without requiring a separate phono preamp.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">BETTER BLUETOOTH SUPPORT<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Bluetooth is also getting a big upgrade. The LA50 uses Bluetooth 5.0 with SBC and AAC support for audio. The LA150 migrates to Bluetooth 5.4, adding support for higher quality codecs including:<\/p>\n<p>It can also transmit audio via Bluetooth using SBC, aptX, and aptX HD, providing great flexibility for headphones or wireless speakers.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">BREAKING FEATURES ARE ALWAYS POWERFUL<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Like the LA50, the LA150 continues to support the latest Arylic streaming platform, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AirPlay 2<\/li>\n<li>Google Cast<\/li>\n<li>Spotify Connect<\/li>\n<li>TIDAL Connect<\/li>\n<li>Qobuz Connect<\/li>\n<li>Roon Ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means that Apple users can integrate the amplifier into AirPlay 2 multi-room audio systems, while Android users benefit from Google Cast support.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">PURCHASING PHOTOS<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>A wireless network includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual-band 2.4GHz \/ 5GHz Wi-Fi (802.11ac)<\/li>\n<li>10\/100 Ethernet<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth 5.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">MADE FOR BIG PROGRAMS<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The LA150 is also physically larger than the LA50, measuring 215 \u00d7 65 \u00d7 245mm compared to the LA50&#8217;s enclosure of 148 \u00d7 148 \u00d7 43mm. That extra space accommodates a high-powered amplifier section and extended rear panel connections.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">SOME QUESTIONS REMAIN<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>While the published details reveal a lot more than the original FCC filing, there are still a few details we&#8217;d like Arylic to clarify. The seller lists the AK7735 as a DAC, although this is actually an AKM digital signal processor rather than a standalone DAC, suggesting that this part of the description may have been listed incorrectly. Likewise, the published power figures warrant further clarification if Arylic releases its official spec sheet.<\/p>\n<p>The LA50 remains an attractive choice for anyone looking for an affordable broadcast amplifier for a desktop or small listening room, but the LA150 is clearly intended for more serious hi-fi applications. With double the amplifier outputs, built-in MM\/MC phono stage, greatly expanded inputs and outputs, enhanced Bluetooth capabilities, and support for the same full range of streaming services, it represents a big step up from just the powerful version of the LA50.<\/p>\n<p>Although the LA150 doesn&#8217;t appear to support Matter, that shouldn&#8217;t be a big deal for Apple users. Thanks to AirPlay 2, it can already be added to the Home app as a speaker, included in automations and scenes, and integrated with HomePods and other AirPlay 2 speakers for whole-home audio. For anyone already invested in the Apple ecosystem, that will be a very important feature.<\/p>\n<p>On paper at least, the LA150 looks set to be Arylic&#8217;s most efficient integrated broadcast amplifier to date, offering a compelling alternative for anyone looking to combine traditional hi-fi with modern wireless streaming.<\/p>\n<p>Although not yet listed on the company&#8217;s website, the LA150 has already appeared in some specialist HiFi stores, including MycHiFi, in Sweden.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arylic has quietly launched its latest broadcast amplifier, the LA150which brings a great improvement over the the LA50 has just been released. Most importantly for Apple users, the new model last AirPlay 2 supportallowing it to be seamlessly integrated into existing AirPlay multi-room audio systems alongside HomePods, Apple TVs, and other compatible speakers. 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