This Amp is CRAZY! And its... DIGITAL!
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- I may need to change the name of my Channel! My current favorite amp is crazy good... and it's DIGITAL! The Technics SU-G700 is the ticket!
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thx Bob what a laugh I have with the intro love your storytelling which made me a subscriber, thank you for your overview of the Technics.
it's the R1000 before the end of this year that's my goal.
Hey... appreciate that! Thanks for the sub!
When I was a kid in the mid '70s, there was a tornado warning for my town... my dad, being NOT a genius, decided our best option was to get in the car and try driving away from the path of the tornado. So he told us kids to get in the station wagon while he and my mom grabbed a couple things. Mom grabbed some photo albums and paperwork, dad grabbed his stereo system, including a huge pair of JBL CL45 Flair speakers he'd just bought. Crazy times. Oh, and the tornado skirted past the town instead of through it. We watched it from the car. Until I was in my mid teens, this all seemed like a perfectly logical thing to do.
I get it. I wonder what stories my kids will tell about me someday. Ex: "My dad tried being on RUclips for 2 months and made $12!" Ha
That tornado veered off and hit the trailer park we lived in. Still miss my Radio Shack Realistic speakers.
I have the Yamaha 801. A poor man’s SU-G700. Before I bought it, I had the same long stares, late night scrolling, wake up at 330am in cold sweats desire for a full-sized, silver faced beast of an amp. I wanted the bacon-wrapped filet A-S2200, but succumbed to my bologna budget A-S801. I learned an important life lesson: Get the amp with the largest meters, or ANY meters, or face a lifetime of regret…
Don't worry! They'll keep making them! You'll get there! I just put an order in for a NAD C 3050. Don't tell my wife! 801 looks clean and comes from a great heritage. Enjoy.... for now!
Your acting roots more than came thru my friend, stay well and stay Technics!
Thanks! Just trying to have a little fun!
I bought one of these (Mk 1) used. Best audio purchase I've made, hands down. It's the most transparent amp I've ever had. When I say transparent, I mean that I feel like I'm only hearing the speakers, not the upstream equipment. I buy/sell equipment like I run a pawn shop, but I can say that nothing (aside from it's big brother, the SU-R1000) will ever make me consider selling this thing.
My sentiments exactly! It's revealing but never annoying. It's a showpiece!
What an intro!! Love it Maaan.
Hey... I got a million of them!!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalogkeep them coming!
Nice video. I love the fact you save your Music Direct catalogs. 😂
I have 6 of them now! Love the EVH cover!
If I was starting from scratch the MKII would be the heart of that system + the matching CD player
We can dream! Though streamer prices (WiiM especially) are way down now and adding a Geshelli J2 DAC to an older cd player is a real improvement. But, that stack looks nice and uniform!
Fun video, and I can relate I have mk2 version from Music Direct and I love this amp! In the late 70’s I had a Technics SA-600 Receiver ( 70 watts per Chanel ) that I had for many years. This is definitely a fun hobby
Cool! I wonder how much of an upgrade the Gen 2 is?
@@UnitedStatesofAnalogthe biggest upgrade is the phone stage it now supports MC and the power supply.
Man, I've also drooled over this beauty since it came out! Black looks really cool, but silver is the only way 😊 Really want to give it a go, thank you for the coverage sir!
My pleasure! It IS special! Thanks for watching!
Great show there Bob. That's the kind of Amps I love. I have got to have big vu.s and a big massive volume knob. One that specificaly goes to 11.😅
VU Rules!!! Thanks for watching!
Mate, you love your vinyl and system the way I love my kids. No judgement, only respect. I don’t know anything about “good speakers.” I listen to everything through my cars factory speakers or a JBL flip, but I like watching your videos. Keep it up, BF
The best system is the one you have! Or is that a camera? I forget!
Great to see you are so happy with your purchase and it does look really nice. FYI your sound was clipping occasionally.
Heard!
Oh man you had me at Sear’s wish book, that was the best time of the year.
For sure!
Great opening. I would have to save my 1936 Silvertone Radio. It belonged to my grand parents and I started playing with it in the early 60s when I was a kid tuning in shortwave stations from around the world. It looks great and works great. If you need a kidney, I will trade you for that amp. LOL By the way I think I'm quite a bit older than you.
I'll let you know!!!
I get there small catalog’s constantly in the mail. I do love that amp
Technics - Panasonic has been making digital amps for 20+ years. I still have a Panasonic AV receiver from 2004ish and have no regrets still using it daily. The cost was ~50% more than the analog equivalent but smaller and cooler running.
I used to sell their all in ones at a base exchange in the mid-seventies! I feel like they are at a whole new level now!
Thanks for this overview.
I was always curious about this and the all digital tech. Seems
Like lots of fun
I thought I heard someone say all NAD amps going forward will be "digital." I say why not have both!!!!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog does that amp have a digital output? I was thinking that phono input turning the signal
Digital would be a high quality way to digitize some older records to
preserve them.
What a dramatic entrance. Perhaps, to save all your 'stuff' and family, you will need a Jason Bourne/James Bond covert operation. 😂 I have always appreciated Technics equipment. In my youth, their turntables were always a coveted item. I may just have to sell a kidney to get some Technics. Thank you so much for your time, passion, and enthusiasm for sharing this with us all. Go well, my friend.
I thought you would like it , Simon! Technics is kinda in the upper mid-range... probably for a reason. Good stuff!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Absolutely love their equipment and thanks again for reviewing. Know anyone that needs a kidney or liver? 🤣
That amp has had my attention since I first saw it. I'm glad to hear the phono stage and headphone amp are excellent. The Technics is now at the top of my list. Thank you for your outstanding review!
Great video. Funny opening. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Ed in Chicago!
I used to collect and admire the stuff in the HP Test & Measurement Hardback Catalogues. Back when HP was real company.
I just purchased a Meze 109 Pro headphones and was advised by headphone group I need a headphone amp. Well, I did get a loaner Topping A90D and I have to say, I sent the a90 back as my Technics SU-G700 was in my brain just as good if not better than a $500 dedicated headphone amp. I will not go down the rabbit hole testing headphone amps as the Technics is able to drive the Meze easily and it sounds so good.
Agreed! It's that good!
it's beautiful... this makes that DENON I purchased not long ago look bad! 😂
All components are beautiful in their own way... like our children!
Thank you for confirming I am not the only one who doesn’t know this information UNTIL I am educated by United States of Analog.
Your welcome! There are others that are more knowledgeable, but few who are more passionate! Thanks for checking it out!
I buy hifi components to enable me to listen to music, reproduced the way I like to hear it. The aesthetics of the components is of no consequence to me. Now naturally, when you’re investing in premium components, the manufacturer will likely have factored in, it’s looks. But that should not be priority, or where the big money has gone.
So much so that all my gear is stored in a purpose built media cabinet and hidden behind smoked glass doors. It removes all prejudice.
Sorry... part of me is in love with design. The world is made up of different kinds of people I guess.😊
"It's got a great knob feel, a great look, and the perfect size."
Yes, all the essential categories one considers in a knob. 😄
Seriously, though, very cool piece of gear!
Well said!
My knob has a bit of an old school mushroom look to it. Women like it at first but later tell me it is too big.
Hot take! I love it. I've been a shock jock for years so I can appreciate your comment! I'm glad you are enjoying your system! Other amps in my system include 3 Emotiva XPA-1L Class A/ClassAB monoblocks, McIntosh MA252 Hybrid, Marantz 2245 vintage, Jolida JD 202, Onkyo RZ50... still, my Technics is my daily driver! Thanks for watching! [ / ] [ / ]
Ive got one in black ( mk2 vertion) with 600euros discount becomes no one want to buy in black . I think in silver looks better bit 600euro off for me was enough to change my mind . Its a great amp ... very natural sound , good mm/mc phono and i will definitely keep it. Build quality is amazing, speakers terminals, plugs etc all amazing. Nob feeling really good and looks really good . detailed and dynamic. Can run different speakers and more. Headphone stage is darker then sound of the speakers vut very gooooood.
Thanks for the report! I'm glad that we agree to agree on this. Hell, I would also take black at a deep discount!
I have the same unit - the Mk1, I agree to everything except one thing. I did try my CP2 phono preamp from Cambridge and it beats the Technics phono stage by a small, but noticeable margin. Still, I love my SU-G700.
LOVE your rewiews and your attitude to gear and music !!!
Dude you are entertaining. I'm normally kind of an asshole, but, I dig you!
Best review of my channel! Thanks!
What is that cabinet the amp sits on. Love it too
The company is called BDI
Its on my end game amp list for sure, probably the best looking piece of audio gear I've ever seen. What else did you compare it to? A few other reviewers said it can put not so great recordings in a not so pretty light, and for that reason the Denon A110 which is said to have a fuller, slightly more laid back sound so is one of the others on the end game list.
In my experience with this amp, it doesn't add or subtract anything to the sound signature. It's pretty damn neutral. If your speakers are harsh, bad recordings will likely sound harsh.
Best. Intro. EVER.
I've been in movies... what can I say? Couldn't resist!
Looks awesome Bob!
Really DO enjoy it!
It is very sharp looking. Great take.
Hey, thanks! I appreciate the view!
Love the look of Technics gear!
So do I... obviously! Thanks for watching!
Love it! I’ve had my eye on this thing for a couple of years now. So this is your reference even above the McIntosh??
Yes! I use it way more often my MA252!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I’m officially on the hunt! I have Cornwall IVs and had considered the 252 and 352 but thought they were a little (okay, a lot) more power than I really needed. Thought about the 275, but add a preamp and things were getting a little beyond my budget. I know you just bought Forte IVs, so if the Technics (tek-nEEks) is your daily driver with the Fortes, then you’ve got me convinced. Add in the nice built-in phono stage and I’m totally sold!
@@dannyfannyfoodle If you looking for a good phono preamp you might try the Emotiva TA1(60W) or TA2 (135W) and possibly the Rotel A11(50W). They are a little cheaper ($500 - $1200) but all sonically great.
Yeah. I'll look at those. I have a $100 Schiit in another room. I'd like to try one of the MoFi ones that match my turntable!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Man, we have pretty similar thoughts and tastes. I looked at the MoFi phono preamp along with the StudioDeck but ended up buying the Marantz TT-15 S1 and an iFi Zen Phono. I later went on a brief phono preamp safari and tried some more expensive gear but ended up going back to the iFi.
I’ve concluded that most new pressings - even most of the audiophile ones - are pretty noisy with lots of quality control issues. Well-maintained vintage records (early 80’s and older) are the way to go, but I like new music, so I don’t see a lot of value in going much beyond what I have for vinyl playback at this point.
I actually bought an old Technics SL-7 linear tracking turntable and installed a new old stock Audio Technica cartridge that I inherited from my dad and that has become my go-to. I can’t remember the model off the top of my head, but apparently the cartridge has a boron cantilever and is pretty desirable. All I know is it sounds WAY better than the $1,100 Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge that came with my Marantz. It’s pretty killer and SO simple to use!
Review the outlaw 2160 MKII. Retro if you're into that.
I've heard about Outlaw but never seen them in the wild!
Sounds intriguing, but I have a question. When playing music from a pc through the usb input, do you have to use the Technics software? I use Jriver and Itunes and don't want to have to learn a new format.
Hi am from Greece and i really love your videos.! I own the Forte III and love them. I currently paired them with a Rotel RA 985BX witch is an ok amplifier but the years passed and now i am looking for a replacement...I really like the looks of the Technics but i wonder...it's power is enough to properly feed the Fortes? or something stronger like the Musical Fidelity M6si is needed to produce the proper bass specially when you listen in low volumes?
Welcome! I've never been to Greece but it's on my list! My Technics SU-G700 ( 1st generation) is my favorite thing I own! I am never concerned about about its 70wpc power and it's never been an issue... even with inefficient speakers. But most, if not all, Klipsch speakers are way easy to drive. I can't say enough good things about my Technics amp. Also, you won't be able to stop looking at it. Good luck in your 👀 search!!!
I have this unit and it's awesome, but the meter backlighting is white, not blue. He's using some blue lighting in the room for effect.
Hi I can't understand Is there an equalizer please
The Grand Master of the Pure Analog Guild of America will be displeased.
I'm sure I've been reported!
How did these match up with your Forte IVs? Any harshness or sterile vibes?
I recently bought a turntable (Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2) to pair with my SU-G700mk2. Initially i was using the built-in phono preamp in the turntable; no issue with that. This week i tried to use the built-in phono stage in the G700mk2, so far so good until i cranked up the volume to -50dB, i started to hear "hum" noise. Grounding cable connection seemed fine. Any idea what could cause the noise? Thank you.
Hi, being a digital amplifier, does it mean that it doesn't need an external DAC?
It's 10 minutes to midnight in my city and i'm going to the local store. They're closed? I'm going to break in and steal this amp 'cause i can't wait until morning.
What about your beloved audiophile pressings?
They still sound good through the Technics!!!! Come over and listen!
Hi! What is that magazine's name which is in front of you?
It's the annual Music Direct catalog. Comes out every December!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Thank you for your answer.
Did you mention the price?😮
Missed that opportunity! $2500 when I bought it. My bad! Thanks for watching!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog thanks a lot !!!
Luxman and Accuphase have VU metters and Loudness
I own it, so far for 3 trouble free years, it's dead silent running, and music sounds freakin great.Big soundstage beyond speakers when called for by the CD, inner detail is excellent, instriments can be heard in their own space.voices sound real and in the room. It's Built to last. Highly recommend you give it a listen. Down side I just saw it now goes for 5 grand thats a big jump in price in three years. Hey but after Trump it will cost 10 grand so theirs that.
the YELLING!
My bad! Still dialing in our production values. But thanks for watching!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog hope it gets better, like to see more audio and hifi content on youtube :)
@@sudd3660Seriously... thanks for the input!
well, yes: it is the best one !
I thought so! Thanks for watching!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog always ....
Technics says it not class D. I just wanted to say that I owned this model and what you say is true.
Thanks for having my back you're welcome here any time!!!
you got rid of yours too eh
@@TrueAudio yeah because I bought a McIntosh. But move my Mac to my theater and I’m going to get the Technics back
Didn't this amp have a high failure rate
Not aware of that. It's worked flawless for me!
Same for me
Real tomato ketchup…Eddie?
"Clark, can you spare a little?"
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog could watch it all day. Like your take on the Technics rig too…I’m back and forth on it and the Yamaha R-N2000A rig.
Anyone have technics su-a1 and can compare the sound of best of the old Technics to todays best of that company?
There's no such thing as a digital amplifier. Its a marketing term. Some class D amps use no digital technology at all, while others do. Either way, the signal you hear never gets converted to digital. Its analog from start to finish. The class D amps that use digital technology, taps the analog signal as it enters the amp, converts it to digital, and uses that digital signal to control the output transistors.
The reason class D has become popular is because there are some benefits as to how it works. Solid state amps use transistors to amplity the signal. The problem with transistors is a transistor is a switch, as opposed to something tubes, which are valves. Switches like to be turned on and off. Class A, AB, etc.. run the transistors somewhere between on and off. This is inefficient and generates a lor of heat. That's why other types of amps are big and heavy. They need things like large heat sinks to dissipate control the excess heat generated by the transistors. Class D amps don't have this problem. Instead of running the transistors partially open all the time, they use the signal that was tapped of the input to turn the transistors on and off really fast. This reduces the heat buildup to almost nothing, and is why most class D amps are small, light, and generate a lot of power.
The reason so many people reject class D amps is because they didn't have the sound quality of other designs. Over the years, they have been getting better and better. The sound quality of newer class D amps are much better than the old ones.
Not to confuse anyone, I'm talking about power amps. An integrated amp has a preamp section and a power amp section, al in one box. I know the unit in the video converts the incoming analog signals to digital. That's not what I'm talking about hear. Before the signal leaves the preamp, it has to be converted back to analog in order for the power amp to use it.
Thanks for all that good information!!! I will dig in deeper to what you are talking about! I didn't see and reference to Class D in any of Technics literature. But I understand marketing. They are just being clever. They called it digital so I did to. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to further inform me! All the best!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalogIt is class D. I checked before I posted my reply.
" Under the hood, it's a state-of-the-art Class D amplifier with digital and analog inputs, including a versatile dedicated phono input."
It was on Crutchfield's website.
Does that mean there is no need for an external DAC? Would an external DAC make any difference in sound?
@@josealbuquerque6090 an external DAC won't make any difference, every incoming signal is converted into digital, even from a turntabel
Yes, it's a Class D amp but who cares if it sounds good. I think too much is made over the class of amps. The problem with the VU meters for me is the same as those on my Yamaha A-S3200 integrated amp, which is that they look classy up close but the needles are so fine I can't really see them from any distance. And after all that's the whole point of having rather useless bling.
Fair enough! Technics doesn't use class D in any lit for this amp. Marketing!!!
$3000 and has less power than my $300 BasX (on sale). Does it sound better? No. Is it's dac better than my $110 Sanskrit 2? No. So the VU meter cost $2400. But I agree, it looks nice. My Marantz SR7500 looks nice as well. I prefer to put the lion share of my fun money into motorcycles.
PS: I rode Fatboys for 15 years! Be safe out there!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Nice! I had a 2001 Fatboy. Now I'm on a 2014 Triumph America (Road King clone) and the wife says it is more comfortable than the Harley. A friend has given up riding and is selling his mint Screaming Eagle Sportster 1200 XL Low so I have mine up for sale .
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog PS. After further review, that receiver is really very nice looking.
@@carlsitler9071 I hope you get it!
If you think it sounds better, it would be helpful if you listed the other components in the system you used to make the comparison.
MK3 need HDMI
United States of Analog rules.
Ah, shucks, Jackie!!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
No sub out?
Dealbreaker for me at $2400!
I run a sub out quite successfully! Listening right now! I use the pre out. My Elac has all the controls I need to dial in on my phone! I've had no problems!
Too much money. 2600€. Better buy a used rotel 1090. Or the luxman c03 combi.
I hear you. You do you. I feel like I get the value out of the G700
Don't Panic
Keep calm!
Only 27 lbs. Ill pass on this digital garbage