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BadMonkeyFinger - Audio Gear and Music
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Welcome to BadMonkeyFinger - Audio Gear and Music. Here, I post a variety of videos pertaining to (mostly vintage) audio equipment, and some of the music that would otherwise make the equipment pointless.
Royd Minstrel Mk1 vs Royd Minstrel SE - What's your poison?
This video is a demonstration of the sound character of the Royd Minstrel Mk1 (1992) vs the Royd Minstrel SE (1998). While you can't truly hear what a system sounds like through RUclips, you CAN get relative perspectives between gear. Case in point with this little comparo.
But beyond that, I noticed in editing this video that, while ultimate sound quality isn't there, you truly do get a good idea of how these speakers sound - even on their own accord. Their sonic character seems exaggerated on RUclips, somehow. I.E. - the Mk1s' V-shaped curve through RUclips seems more carved out in the midrange - more of a V-curve than in reality (see NOTE in System 1, below). Even with the SE; the midr...
But beyond that, I noticed in editing this video that, while ultimate sound quality isn't there, you truly do get a good idea of how these speakers sound - even on their own accord. Their sonic character seems exaggerated on RUclips, somehow. I.E. - the Mk1s' V-shaped curve through RUclips seems more carved out in the midrange - more of a V-curve than in reality (see NOTE in System 1, below). Even with the SE; the midr...
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B&W 804 D4 and Marantz - Toronto Audiofest 2024
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These are the B&W 804 D4 being driven by a Marantz amp and source. The two companies always seem to be a pleasing combination. 0:00 intro 2:21 Equipment Description
Audiovector Trapeze, Fezz Audio - Tri-Cell Enterprises, Toronto Audiofest 2924
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This is a super-short video just taking a quick look at the funky Audiovector Trapeze speakers, and the Fezz Audio gear driving them.
Nagra, Pilium driving Kroma Atelier Irya speakers - Bliss Acoustics, Toronto Audiofest 2024
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In my opinion, the showstoppers last year were the AudioNec speakers in the Bliss Acoustics room. This year, Kroma Atelier Irya speakers stepped in for duties in the Bliss Acoustics room, and they didn't miss the mark, either. Absolutely outstanding.
Focal, Monitor Audio, Naim, Borresen, Musical Fidelity, and more - EQ Audio, Toronto Audiofest 2024
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EQ Audio-Video has been showcased in the large rooms on the Lobby Level for the past few years at Toronto Audiofest. They display top-flight gear from big names such as Focal, Naim, Borresen, Musical Fidelity, Monitor audio, and more, using classic combinations that wow listeners in the large rooms in which they're displayed. 0:00 intro
Coherent Audio, Kuzma, Saturn, Allnic, Tektron and more - Corby's Audio, Toronto Audiofest 2024
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Corby's always has good rooms at the show. The systems are always big, bold, but still delicate at the same time. 0:00 intro 0:44 price list 0:57 Coherent Modular 15 Thunder Dragons 1:47 Saturn Audio DAC, pre-amp, power amp, and power filter 1:53 Rega Naia turntable and Aura phono stage 2:36 Decent-ish sound clip of the system (cuz you know - RUclips.) 3:05 Kuzma, Tektron, Allnic, Saturn, Coher...
Cabasse: High-fidelity all-in-one systems. Asona, Toronto Audiofest 2024
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Asona brought the show some really cool, self-contained offerings. Although the sphere-shaped speakers and subwoofer seemed to be the main features, I really liked their more-standard-looking design, which in itself was an all-in-one, self-contained unit, as well - and a very cool one at that. 0:00 intro 1:18 my crude description 1:47 Max from Asona tells us all about the systems
EON ART and Gershman - Toronto Audiofest 2024
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EON ART are technical masterpieces. The Gershmans Acoustics are outstanding Canadian speakers. Great combination. In this video, the engineer who designs EON ART gear speaks a little bit about his creations. 0:00 intro 1:14 Gershman Acoustics Black Swan 30th Anniversary Edition 05:26 EON ART gear description 05:59 EON ART designer/engineer talks about the product design.
Ruark Audio - Audionation, Toronto Audiofest 2024
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The Audionation room was hands-down the biggest pleasant surprise for me at Toronto Audiofest this year. I was absolutely ecstatic to see that Ruark has started making passive speakers once again. I’ve been a big fan of Ruark speakers for a couple of decades now, but in 2006, they veered away from producing passive speakers, and they focused on all-in-one lifestyle systems, which really isn’t m...
Magico Speakers and CH Precision - Audio by Mark Jones, Toronto Audiofest 2024
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Magico Speakers and CH Precision - Audio by Mark Jones, Toronto Audiofest 2024
Borresen Acoustics, Tidal Audio, Karan Acoustics - Wynn Audio, Toronto Audiofest 2024
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Borresen Acoustics, Tidal Audio, Karan Acoustics - Wynn Audio, Toronto Audiofest 2024
Yamaha, Star Electronics - Toronto Audiofest 2024
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Yamaha, Star Electronics - Toronto Audiofest 2024
Toronto Audiofest 2024 Walk-through (Westin Hotel site)
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Toronto Audiofest 2024 Walk-through (Westin Hotel site)
YMOO 2.4ghz High-Res Audio Transmitter-Receiver
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YMOO 2.4ghz High-Res Audio Transmitter-Receiver
Throwback: Aurora - Runaway (Royd Minstrel Mk1 speakers; NAD 7175PE receiver)
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Throwback: Aurora - Runaway (Royd Minstrel Mk1 speakers; NAD 7175PE receiver)
Minstrel SE vs ADS L730 - Quick Comparison (raw footage)
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Minstrel SE vs ADS L730 - Quick Comparison (raw footage)
Minstrel SE vs ADS L730 - A quick comparison and a few comments
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Minstrel SE vs ADS L730 - A quick comparison and a few comments
NAD 7175PE & Royd Minstrel mk1 - A synergistic pairing. (Madonna - Vogue)
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NAD 7175PE & Royd Minstrel mk1 - A synergistic pairing. (Madonna - Vogue)
NAD 7175PE & Royd Minstrel Mk1. Rob Thomas - When the Heartache Ends
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NAD 7175PE & Royd Minstrel Mk1. Rob Thomas - When the Heartache Ends
NAD 7175PE and Royd Minstrel mk1 playing Sarah Mclachlan's Angel
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NAD 7175PE and Royd Minstrel mk1 playing Sarah Mclachlan's Angel
Mission 770S - A quick chat about them before they go
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Mission 770S - A quick chat about them before they go
Jazz Fest at Mel Lastman Square, August 30, 2024
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Jazz Fest at Mel Lastman Square, August 30, 2024
Hawaiian festival at Mel Lastman Square, July 20, 2024. These kids were really good! :)
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Hawaiian festival at Mel Lastman Square, July 20, 2024. These kids were really good! :)
Upgrading my Exposure 2010 Integrated Amplifier - Part 2
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Upgrading my Exposure 2010 Integrated Amplifier - Part 2
Royd Minstrel SE - bonus sample song clips (sssshhhh!!)
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Royd Minstrel SE - bonus sample song clips (sssshhhh!!)
Royd Minstrel SE - Is it better than the original Minstrel?
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Royd Minstrel SE - Is it better than the original Minstrel?
Exposure 2010 Integrated Amplifier and Royd Minstrel SEs - Just a little run-in time.
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Exposure 2010 Integrated Amplifier and Royd Minstrel SEs - Just a little run-in time.
The Royd Minstrels - Taking a look at this iconic speaker
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The Royd Minstrels - Taking a look at this iconic speaker
Monitor Audio and Michi - EQ Audio Video, Toronto Audiofest 2023
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Monitor Audio and Michi - EQ Audio Video, Toronto Audiofest 2023
Mostly overpriced trash
That's a blanket comment about a LOT of equipment. Yeah, I'll agree that a ton of it is overpriced, but trash? Caaamaaaaaannn!! What do you have in your stable?
This was probably my favourite room at the audiofest this year. Definitely top 3
Yes, I agree - it was outstanding. I still prefer their setup from last year with the AudioNec speakers, but this was definitely still top-tier.
@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio the AudioNec setup last year was also one of the best rooms last year.
So gehört sich das..😁🤙
GM ☕️🍩 In my travels ,I’ve come across some of these entertaining products from AGY .
IMHO, AudioNote gear can sound quite lovely, but no more lovely or, so called, magical, as many others brands on the market. I have an AudioNote dealer in my area and I go listen to AudioNote speakers and component from time to time and they sound very nice but I never feel the magic that others speak of.
kuzma room for sure
The vibe in that room was very 😎 And those Fezz amps were cooking 🍳
GM ☕️🍩 ONE OF MY FAVORITE ROOMS!! For a larger venue they had a damn near perfect set up! Their price list was eye wateringly expensive ..but good god 🥹🥹🥹🥹
I heard them at the show and I was really impressed by the quality sound
Yeah, same here. They seemed to do everything right, within their limitations. I've been a fan of Ruark for a couple of decades... I first heard them in a small shop in Toronto that specializes in gear from the UK. The last pair I heard before these ones were the Sabre III's, driven by Densen gear. I thought they were sublime. I haven't been able to find a pair on the used market anywhere, so I'm super-excited to see Ruark's revival of their passive speaker builds. Thanks for commenting. Cheers!
Sweet 👍🏻
Still amazing
GM☕️🍩👍👍
GM ☕️🍩👍 Time music is the software that drives the hardware…and you’ve found an amazing synergy 🙌
Nice sound 💯
Yes, these are really light and lively speakers, with good punch. Yes, they're light on bass, but really good with most everything else - especially vocals.
Im getting Russell K red 50 vibes from those sabres. Good to see Ruark back in the game.
One of my favorite rooms this year …and the guys running it are a hoot 🦉 That Kuzma tt set up is amazing a d those horns awe inspiring.😊
1st like.. nice stuff.
Thanks for the comment, too. Cheers!
Yo con.mi maletita de los años 60 ya era feliz...😊😊😊😊😊😊
Great systeem ^^
Yeah, the Exposure 2010 has reached new heights since Angela-Gilbert Yeung's upgrade, and the combination with the Royd Minstrel mk1 speakers is really pleasing with most music. Thanks for commenting. Cheers! :)
Come by for a listen 😉
Great video! - I was there on Sunday and the Borresen C1 blew me away 🤯🍻
Tidal is the worst. No matter what system you play it through, it sounds exactly the same. Garbage in - garbage out.
The video didn't sound convincing but I'm sure they are better in real life.
@@SavageListener here's a link to a bit more from the Magicos and CH Precision. You can't really judge anything through RUclips, but maybe this'll help. ruclips.net/video/aCjHLkNCvt8/видео.htmlsi=8dzDHvbmJ5S0Ny68
Oh, btw - when this song was playing at the show, I also thought it didn't sound the greatest (it seemed to be a poor recording, with lots of distortion and noise). So, I understand why you made your comment.
GM ☕️😘 Innovative set up and agin a decent room 👍 And that all in one unit in the back of the room …different in the lifestyle set up .
I think I was there.
I just purchased this album , they sound better on vinyl , I was amazed
@@christianreyes409 yes, they do. I used to have the original Duran Duran, Rio, and Seven and the Ragged Tiger when i was a kid in my teens. I recovered them from my parents' basement about 7-8 years ago, then when i sold my turntable that i had at the time, i also very stupidly sold the records. When I got digital versions of the music, I was disappointed by their relatively poorer sound quality. Same thing with my Men at Work albums - they sounded FAR BETTER than their digital counterparts. Thanks for chiming in. Cheers!
I liked your video, good job.
@@frederickrodger7249 thank you kindly. Appreciated! Cheers!
Great coverage! Thank you!
@@MattThomas-j8q nice of you to say. :) My pleasure! - love this stuff! Cheers!
The c1’s were one of my favorites from the show 👍👍
It sounded great! I've always wanted to hear Magico speakers. Glad I did!!!
This was a one of my favorite rooms ..I gotta make a pilgrimage to his store …that CH Precision is phenomenal..and works with the Magico perfectly 🥹
80 godzin pracy na tubka głośnika wsykotowego po co nie wiem jak to nie pełni żadnej funkcji jest tylko ozdobą 🤦
One of my favorite rooms ..Magico and CH 🫡
Audio video show- warszawa 25-27.10.2024 stadion narodowy,hotel sobieski radison i hotel golden tulip ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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I love everything I've heard from Borresen so far!
Funny you should make that comment - I was just thinking that very same thing today!
Bello/Magnifico.🙏✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️👑
Lovely
Thx. We try!
Thank you for visiting the Audionation room! It was fun showing the new Ruark Audio streaming amplifier, bookshelf speakers, and CD transport along with the Michell SE turntable. Great speaking with you and we look foirward to seeing you at the next show!
@@Audionation-YT Hey there! Thanks for commenting. I'll be making a separate video of your room, too. I'll flag you on that when it's completed. Cheers!
Hi again, Rich - Here is a link to a video of your room only. Feel free to share as you wish, if you wish. Cheers! ruclips.net/video/p1GfSPwwMI0/видео.html
Still have them, after 30 years ! Great sound, too picky on the sources and the amps though. If you pair them with all good matches they are amazing !
@@anvas848 agreed on all counts. They're 'ok' with most amps I've used on them, but with the right combo - wow! Thanks for chiming in. Cheers!
The Fezz electronics (Poland) in the room were intriguing and seemed fairly priced.
Definitely one of the best sounding rooms at the show. And mixed it up with the music too.
Thx for the kind words. 👌
I love their custom chassis DAC (at the bottom of the stack) again a decent room.😊
Cinnamon Galle DAC is fantastic!
That mount for the tt was hardcore !
Yeah, I thought so, too.
@@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio 8 watts of tube goodness
I loved these ..it was a good sounding “room” ..and for a stand mount ..they freak’n kicked ASS!
@@carminedesanto6746 I liked this setup even more than the huge Tidal/Karan setup next door to it.
GM☕️🍩 They always put on a great performance..including their smaller set up in a room upstairs.
@@carminedesanto6746 Agreed. That EON ART gear are engineering masterpieces, and the combo with the Gershmans is outstanding. I found the combo a little sibilant last year, but that may have been a setup or song selection issue.
Heard these at a hifi show in the UK this year, driven by moon electronics. They were being played too loud unfortunately but man they were transparent with forceful attack, they didn’t appear to go very low, maybe 65-70hz. It was a very different sounding speaker to most.
I don't know why people like strange things Just put mid and tweeter in a small heavy box and place the box above another box containing the woofer It's that simple Woofers are like beasts They need a cage separate from the rest of the world
Give. Now. Me. 😊😂