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Hello, and thanks for your query. Suitable loudspeakers for the JLH are high efficiency and high impedence, I would say at least 90db, 8 ohms. This amp struggles with lower efficiency and low impedence speakers such as 85db and 4ohm models.I hope you find this information useful.

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 mine are 89 db, 8 ohms. may be it's not enough ... 😒

@petko9533 what are your speakers make and model?

@@mydadsaysaudio6192vintage rogers ls 5/9

@petko9533 yeah, not an optimal match. The JLH wilts with mismatched speakers.

Hello. The speakers are not currently for sale. And I wouldn't separate them out for parts. All the best.

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 Thank you

Thanks for the info!

VSE Four Valve Preamp, which has two sets of stereo outputs, useful for biamping.

What system context did you hear the FVP?

I look at it this way, 5 dollars total in parts and 20 minutes of your time. Everything to gain and nothing to lose. I find the Analog Devices op amps have improved the sound of every component we've tried them in ( phono stage, CD Player) and quite noticeably as well.

​@@mydadsaysaudio6192 Yeah it's not expensive to swap. You can make it a lot better if you adjust the values of the passives to make the AD712 perform optimally per the specs. I am a fan of AD's ICs. Especially their rail to rail op amps. "THAT Corporation" makes great audiophile op amps as well.

Very nice. I sold mine to fund the purchase of my final amplifier. I'm not surprised you love them, they are over well built and I believe the 545 is a Nelson Pass design.

Yes, Chinese hifi is outstanding value. I had JLH amplifier but I swapped it for Musical Fidelity X Can. The reason I shifted it was the Chinese had naughtily put a Krell badge on it!

@@mydadsaysaudio6192Both the Musical Fidelity and the JL Hood both have Krell stickers. Wonder what Dan DeAugstino would say! The Pass ACA amp doesn’t have the Krell sticker!What I think is interesting is both amps use the same chassis and heat sinks.

Oh no! Sounds like it worked out. That's a good friend.

Thanks mate, we will check it out.

I saw a Garrard Zero years ago for cheap and stupidly didn't pick it up. I recall the very innovative tonearm which eliminated tracking error by articulating across the surface of the record. All the best with yours!

My dad has all the bits sans plinth. Not sure which approach he's going to take.

Thanks for the input. My dad uses a layered plywood plinth for his Thorens TD124 and it sounds great. Not sure what plinth he's going to use for the Garrard. I've never heard one going to be honest. I'm looking forward to listening.

My dad has a Rock also, so he is in a fortunate position of not having to choose!

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 I'm only 2 years younger than your Dad and I have a few vintage turntables that I rotate every few months and use but the 301 and the Rock are by far my favorites, I can only comment on my 301 but I can't recall any deck that sounds like it, it is a solid sounding deck just like the Rock in a way, aside from the motor bearing and the idler wheel there is not much that can go wrong with them, it's a very old school industrial design that in my opinion has never been beaten (including the 401). I have a heavily modified Lenco that comes close but at the end of the day the 301 aces it.

Hello. What are " Magic Sound Stones" and why did you use quotation marks to describe them, as though we referenced to them as such? We would put it to you that different op amps vary on sound quality, and the substituted Analog Devices chips are sonically superior to the NE5532 op amps. This fact was born out through listening tests. Additionally, we have substituted three AD op amps in a phono stage and CD Player output stage with the same sonic results. We would agree with your position that this Class D amp is not the best amplifier in the world, but it's 80 dollars US. What amp would you suggest at this price? We think for that price bracket, it's unbeatable. A 200-watt kitchen radio? . We're not sure what you're talking about. Thanks for your comment. Greetings from Australia. 😉

Nonsense, just replaced my PC desk amp of 30 years with this that cost four times its price and whatever 30 years of inflation amounts to and its just as good. Was surprised myself how good a sound you get for the money.

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 true for what you paid is good

​@@ConorHanleyNaravno da misliš da je zvuk sa D klase pojačala dobar. To je zato što si gluv. Onaj koji čuje razliku, ne želi da ima D klasu pojačalo.

@@riotintomaršsadrine That's silly in any language but whatever, suit yourself

Hello. The chips you need to substitute are AD712 dual op amps. Hope this is helpful.

Thank you Joe, for a very informative comment.😊

Not sure what you mean by loss of speed control. The Technics is considered by many, including OMA, to be a reference product.

Class A rules!

Absolutely. I've had my FVP for about 20 years, and like you, I've had Joe upgrade and modify it over the years. I think it will be my last preamp. It's currently with my dad getting a new potentiometer fitted. I'm getting a stepped attenuator for it.

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video. My dad is capable of tracing out a schematic, I'm not! I really want a copy of Allen Wright's tube cookbook. They are not easy to find.

Thanks for the info!

My version (last update 2010) uses 12AT7/ECC81 for phono & 6822/ECC88 for the line stage - designated FVP6.

It drives a pair of VTL Deluxe 300 monoblocks.

My volume pot is a DACT CT-2 100k.

I've been around Joe's a few times to get some upgrades and repairs for my FVP. Joe is a very knowledgeable guy. I was impressed by his fully kitted out Oppo player feeding a Yaquin KT88 tube amp into his custom speakers.

​@@stephenchen1420Very nice!

Hello. We would love a schematic too! If you know where to locate Allen Wright's tube cookbook let us know!

Can't demo because instant copyright strike and the video will instantly be deleted.

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 well, you can plsy youtube's copyright free music library.

I think so too.

Similar type of minimalist preamp?

Hello. The video includes details of the power supply mods my dad did ( the torroidal is not standard) as well as the addition of the plastic capacitors and the Black Gate electrolytic capacitors. In addition we spoke briefly about the work done by Joe at Custom Analog Audio, that being the addition of mosfets supporting the tubes. Thanks for your comment. 😂

Perhaps you're dumb enough to comprehend and you need to broaden up your field of experience and your frame of refence of the hi-fi audio world.

I love it. I got it 20 years ago, and even though I've gone through a lot of component changes, I've hung onto it

Thanks mate!

What was the gist of the comment? I wish RUclips allowed it!

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 Curiously, more or less what I repeated above was all I said, so I'm really not sure who I was supposed to have offended!

I have been banned from X Twitter and I have no idea why. I tried to find out but all they would say that it is final. Banished forever for a crime I don't think I even committed. Oh well, there are far worse things that can happen, so do they think I am going to loose any sleep over it? Good riddance, I say. Just when it comes to racism, my parents brought me up well, and I see YTube and social media everywhere full of it. Yet it is allowed all the time, as far as I can tell. OK, my rant for the day. It's Friday, so: Havagoodweekend!

It's an amplifier, existing in time and space.

Yes, it can. It's like a ball and socket joint. You can aim the drivers directly at the listening position.

I wouldn't advise it. I use 92db plus speakers minimum in a small room and get decent levels. 88db is just asking too much from a low powered, single ended amplifier like this one. In my experience, low powered amplifiers just kind of collapse when asked to drive an inefficient set of speakers. Get a set of 92db plus and you get good results. I remember reading years ago an article about Living Voice speakers and the importance they placed on their high efficiency, high impedance speakers. They said that there is a huge amount of distortion introduced when the amplifier is struggling to control the drivers. So, bottom line? No, this amplifier is not suitable for your stated application.

Perhaps consider the Fosi Audio V3 amplifier with 60 watts of power, priced at $110 Australian dollars.

I spotted it while driving and pulled over asap! Decided to keep it and fix it up. Yes, Pass designs deserve a better fate! If you've kept yours for years, that's the best endorsement.

Hey Bass. Just got off the phone with my dad, he said he's uncertain how to advise you. I googled Visaton alternatives and a few options came up. My dad also said you may actually be able to do better than the Visaton, as they are not ideal for an open baffle. Sorry we can't be of further help. The baffle dimensions, however, work really well, so that's a good starting point. Additionally, your Heils ought to work really well. All the best!😂

Sorry, it's not for sale.

Glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, playing copyrighted music results in the videos deletion. Also, it's difficult to gauge the sound quality through a phone. But yes, we would like to play music too.

Integrated amplifier with a volume control.

Cheers mate! We are happy you liked it. Looking forward to part 3, the listening test!

Glad you enjoyed it!

We agree! Amazing build and sound.

Hello. I believe Garrott Brothers may be able to assist you with a repair. Cost will vary depending on the stylus etc. They are located in Australia. I recently sent my Decca off for a repair in the UK. Postage for a small lightweight item is affordable. Let us know how you go. The Supex is a very nice sounding cartridge. Hope this is helpful.

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 Thank you very much for the info! I really appreciate it!

The Audio Technica 3600L really punches above its weight. Very interesting about the 78 stylus, I didn't know that.

No, a schematic wasn't included.

@@mydadsaysaudio6192 Thanks for your prompt response!

Analog Devices and Philips TDA1541 Dacs.

You are spoilt for choice with those two decks. I've only ever seen but not heard the Well Tempered, but I've read a positive review from J Gordon Holt. I have extensive experience with the Rock. The Rock applies dampening at the headshell, which is much more effective than at the bearing, so for that reason, I'd go with the Rock. And yes, applying dampening at both ends might be very interesting. My dad and I toyed with this idea back when we first bought our Rocks. Might be too much of a good thing though. So yeah, two good decks, but I'd lean towards the Rock.

Hi William. Playing music results in an immediate copyright violation. The consequence of this is the instant removal of the video from RUclips. Also , because it's through a phone, it would be impossible to determine the sound quality. Thanks for your query.

Imo opinion through the phone is often adequite somewhat since modern phones mics are not that bad. Also copyright free music would be cool.

Yeah, and you know what? It sounds fantastic.😊