Congrats on scoring the new amp! Enjoy your channel a lot and appreciate that you're a classically trained musician. In addition to being an audiophile, I'm a veteran music teacher in California's public school system. I really appreciate your perspective and what your background brings to the table. Would be fun to see you do a livestream.
Congratulations for your new amp! I was lucky enough to get a very good deal buying a second hand H30 a couple years ago. That was also my dream amp. I needed an very current capable amp to drive my Dynaudio Confidence 5 speakers (rated 83 dBs at 1 m). Back then, I had a Linn Kairn preamp that was definitely not up to the task. I then moved on to a Classe CP700 preamp that was very good but now I am using the German tube preamp Valvet Soulshine Pure. It is a great sounding preamp especially since I upgraded the 12AU7 tubes from the stock Genelex Gold Lion to a pair of NOS Brimar CV4003. This preamp is a model in dynamics and with the addition of The Brimar, has this holographic presentation of the music. Hope this helps! I also want to add that going from unbalanced to balanced to the H30 is a must.
Michael, so cool to hear that you buy from TMR audio. That's where I've been shopping for a couple years now, and YES, they are a great bunch of people.
Sean always has great, no-nonsense guidance. That's why we all enjoy his videos so much. No BS. Clear thinking and straight shooting. Happy to see a 'system' video from you and glad you're enjoying the Hegel. It's a monster. I use a Hegel V10 phonostage at the moment and it's great; wonderful brand. I've used TMR before, too- fairly nice selection that changes often and they have great brands to boot. How's that Karajan Bruckner set sound with the Hegel?
Heavy and powerful. What an amp and I know you will enjoy it immensely. And thank you again for pushing me over on my Hegel choice. It was the perfect upgrade two years ago ✌🏻
I am so happy for you! Nothing like having plenty of power. I am so very lucky to have my NAD218. It provides me with the best audio I have ever had. It is rated at 470wpc @ 4ohms. It has brought the dynamics out of my tower speakers. It's like I ripped out a 4 cylinder engine and installed a V8. I don't play my selections any louder than I used to, but the audio is just so much better than my 80wpc amps.
What a great score! I gotten a few things from TMR over the years. You sound just like I did when I moved up from the H390 and your also running the temporary hegel integrated just like I did. I would highly recommend a Herron preamp if you can live without balanced outputs. It's the most clean and neutral preamp I've heard and Keith Herron is one of the great genius's of the audio world...he comes from another dimension! That zesto preamp I almost got too, I heard it and it is so pretty sounding. I'm sure I'll get a full report from you soon and YA everyone should own that Isao Suzuki record! Have a great day!
Congrats ! Great choice, I know you'll love Hegel. I had the Hegel H590 and without a doubt it was such a rich and satisfying sound no matter what you throw at it.
Great share and back story. It’s an interesting journey we all go through. This was a solid non-review, review. (unboxing) The stair climb would have added some comic elements. Enjoy that Zenith…I auditioned it as well as the Pulse and went with the Pulsar. Cheers.
I have the PS Audio BHK Preamplifier. In fact, I have one of the 50 copies signed by Bascom H. King. Before the BHK I had several preamps, both solid state and tube. After the first listening, I decided for the BHK, not only for its performance but for all of its balanced inputs, balanced outputs and superb headphone amplifier. If you can get one, don't hesitate. Second, I have three music servers: the Innous Audio Statement Next-Gen with the Next-Gen PSU, the Auralic G2.2, and the Wyred 4 Sound MS1 music server. If you can give a listening to the MS1 you will be surprised.
Congratulations on the new amp! Using some of your same logic I use a couple of rebuilt Adcom 555 amps because they are the only way I would be able to afford a Nelson Pass designed amplifier.
I still own 10 of 12 amps that I started buying in '76. Every one of them was/is my dream amp because even my old Pioneer SA-8500 is as capable as any recording that ever passed thru them. Now that I own as many pairs of speakers, with a few pair over 90db sensitivity, even that old 60 watt Pioneer is still a good time. Class D. . ..anything that works. . .
Same here. I have a Hegel h160 which I like but started to look at equipment that is lower power, lighter and simpler versus an all in one along with speakers that can be easily driven with low power. Speakers that sound dull on anything but powerful amps due to current draw even at lower SPLs I avoid. Still have the Hegel but also have a Van Alstine CA-1 and a Keces E40. Do they sound less than the Hegel? Different to a degree but not worse but each brings certain things to the table as to better and at the lower SPLs I listen at it doesn't make sense to go and buy really expensive and heavy stuff. Depending on speakers, any of them can perform equally well with some differences in how they present. For a budget first amp/second system/small system...I speak highly of the Keces E40 if you do not need the power of a large amp. I call it my little Hegel. The newest addition I picked up are speakers from a small artisan manufacturer from Europe although I was looking at other brands at the time. It's what I call the veer-off where you put your efforts into securing one thing and buy something else. But there were reasons that made me make the choice. Floorstanders are generally out of the equation just because of size/weight distribution although I would consider a Blumenhofer Fun 13 MK 2. Once class D integrateds become equal or exceed performance of my AB integrateds and at more reasonable prices for me I will look at those but some speaker manufacturers I have called told me not to use Class D with their speakers for whatever reason. Don't get me started on Dacs.
@@brotherbrian5625The monster amp days are over for me.Easy to move and service cannot be over looked.I feel with the current technology are are superb lightweight offerings.I have been down a long tube rd also and just not into to nervosa they can cause and costly possible repairs.High end class d like what I enjoy now the bel canto e1x integrated is my path at 55 years of age.These devices will surprise even the fussiest audiophiles.They are highly refined ,musical,powerful cutting edge tech fully integrated systems
I am all in on you pursuing a tube pre-amp to pair with the Hegel. I had a matching solid state Bryston bp25 pre-amp with my Bryston 3B SST which sounded neutral, fairly detailed and "nice", but when I changed the pre-amp to a Sonic Frontiers sfl-1 hybrid tube pre-amp with a wonderful n.o.s. german military spec Siemens tube The music became much more alive, dynamic, rhythmic. The soundstage deepened and widened, vocals and instruments have a more realistic timbre. The bass is just as tight but punchier, more fleshed out midrange and the treble is extended, super detailed and airy. You would have to pay much more for a solid state pre-amp that can do all of those things. I did have to do some research and a little tube rolling to find the right tube but it was well worth it. I hope you enjoy your adventure in finding a great pairing pre-amp to your Hegel.
Great stream of consciousness discussion and the best video from any of the Absolute Sound RUclipsrs (unfortunately most of the absolute sound reviewers seem uncomfortable in front of the camera).
Congrats on your new amp, I wish I could give you advice on a pre amp but all the stuff is out of my league right now. I do have nice speakers but I designed and built them because it's the only way I could afford them. But I don't hate on people that have nice gear and I am happy with what I do have and I am blessed with a gift to create and build nice speakers. I'm looking into building a diy DAC next.
This suggestion is most likely moot. Even though the H30 is a fairly cool running, it is blessing in disguise that it does not fit in your rack. After owning many big, heavy, high current amps like it. I do find they still benefit when they have enough space around them to breathe. I would suggest jut keeping it on the floor or find a matching amp stand. Suggestions for a tube preamp, will depend on the sound you're looking for, Zesto is a great choice for a nice warm sound, other option could be Rogue RP7, a used VTL 5.5, or 2nd hand Audio Research LS28, however their presentation seems to be more about accuracy than old school tube sweetness. Congrats on the H30 IMHO it is a wonderful piece, enjoy the next leg of your audio journey. Wish you the best.
Yes, when I buy a house next year I will likely place the amp on a stand in between the speakers, and keep the audio rack off to the side. The rogue rp7 was an early contender, but I ran into two issues when reading up on it. 1. I’m not sure if it’s xlr connections are fully balanced 2. John Atkinsons measurements in stereophile and his commentary suggest problems with the bass on this preamp unless you have a power amp input impedance of at least 30k ohms. The Hegel has 20k input impedance via xlr.
Great setup and congrats on the amp! For what it's worth I love my BHK preamp with NOS GE tubes. Lastly how annoying is it to place Denafrips gear in a 3 post stand 🙂!
When I look at the size of these power amplifiers, I feel lucky to have chosen the route of high efficiency speaker and low watt but quality tube amp system.
Congrats on your new amp and wish you many years of great joy with it. May I ask about its microdynamics, transparency and soundstage depth and width? Wonder how a LTA (Linear Tube Audio) preamp would work with your Hegel amp? A used CAT SL1 preamp could be very interesting as well. Many thanks for sharing
The VTL TL 6.5 or the Audio Research Ref 6 are slightly more retail than the H30, but close enough to be reasonable pairings with it. Perhaps older versions can be had for roughly what you paid for the amp. They also have matching phono stages in case you ever want to upgrade in that department sometime down the road. I'm glad to see that your focusing on the front end at the moment and waiting to work your way back.
Enjoyable video! LINEAR TUBE AUDIO MicroZOTL Preamp Level 2 would seem worth considering. Very favorably reviewed in Tracking Angle and elsewhere. I have their Aero DAC and love it.
I had both the Hegel p20 and p30 in my listening room for an extended period of time. The p30 is a very holographic and transparent preamp I would say the way it presents soundstage is very reminiscent of a good tube preamp.
Hey, nice amp and great review. I've driven from the Springs up to Erie a few times to save on shipping. Those guys are great, and easy to deal with. One of the guys (Ian, who no longer works there) gave me a tour last year. Just cool. I was a bit in awe when you said you turned off your REL and had all the bass you could want through your Harbeths. Just my two cents, I'd love to read or see a review of the Rogue RP-9 or the LTA MICROZOTL preamps. A little out of my league, but I'm one of those guys that will eat ramen noodles for months when I have my eye on something. I have the ATC SCM19A's fronted by the NAIM Unity Atom HE, but I'm looking for something more preamp-centric. Cool to see you live in Colorado now. Keep up the good work!
@@nacarp2000 this is a fantastic suggestion thank you! The only thing that worries me is the impedance curve on the outputs which is impossible to know unless you measure it. I was once considering the Rogue RP7 as it had a low stated output impedance, but when stereophile measured it they found it rose to like 5k ohms down below 100hz. My Hegel has a balanced input impedance of 20k ohms so I have to be somewhat careful in that regard. I’ll do some research on this one though because on paper it checks all the boxes!
no joke on buying heavy used power amps! Got my Hafler 9505 off ebay, and by the time it reached me, the faceplate was smacked in good. lemme tell you 1/8" solid aluminum is extremely hard to bend back! If i wanna go new, it would be the Emotiva XPA series, just me...
I suspect that’s a balanced power amp so careful with the ground to the REL. It needs to go to the chassis. Good looking power amp. I expect the mono set will be another level. In your search for the preamp I suggest for you to check out the PL EVO 400. Has two XLR inputs plus line out and XLR out. Output is 256 ohms so no issue especially with XLR. It’s a dual mono design. I’ve owned one for 5 years. Very happy. Connected to twin EVO 400 power amps. Think one days to try solid state. PL recently introduced the hybrid EVO 300 power amp. Another thing to consider for me. Enjoy the journey. I’m a new subscriber. I’ll be following you.
@@skipgordon5382 the Prima Luna is on my list. The measurements are a little concerning re: the output impedance curve below 100hz, but it’s still workable. (The Rogue RP7 impedance curve was worse which is why I excluded it from my list). I do like the feature set and the build quality!
A little surprised you didn’t talk about mono blocks. You’re so close to PS Audio the BHK 300 mono blocks should be in your budget if bought used. I’m a separates guy so I have a hard time justifying an end game amp as a stereo design.
Maggies would be too big for my current room, but I have heard them before in friends systems. I'm not sure if that's the sound I'm chasing, but once I get into a house hopefully next year and have more space, I will make it a point to try and review something from the company.
Is that Kimber 12TC speaker cable I see in the background? Good stuff. I have no experience with Hegel, but I hear only good things about their gear. Congratulations.
audio gd has a tub pre that i've heard before . and it was game changingly good. worth a look but i forget what the model was... looked it up.. its the audio gd HE 1 tube preamplifier
Could this be that SS amp that offers me a real alternative to tubes? Over the yearsI tried so many different SS amps and SS/tube combinations, but ultimately settled on tubes. Wish I was in Colorado and could pop over to hear the new system. Sounds like the Hegel also pairs REAALY well with those Raidhos (which don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon....) I definitely think you should focus on a tube preamp, and the Zestos sounds like a strong contender. I am loving their phono stage. One thing is clear from this video - you are in audio heaven! Enjoy!!
you'd better do something with that room. some acoustic modifications, you don't even have a carpet, empty walls, the subwoofer in the corner is absolutely great:-)
Why assume what’s on my walls or floors when you can’t see them? I have diffusion on the front wall, absorption on the sides, absorption on the corners for bass, and a very large shag rug.
@@poetryonplastic it's just that your voice resonates audibly in that room when you speak, maybe it's the microphone, I don't know, but that's not a good sign,I don't see a basstrap there just in case, what type of basstrap do you have?
What a beautiful beast of an amp my Onkyo AVR from 2012 weighed 55 lbs without the box I thought it was a beast but yours wins . Preamp ? I'm using a vintage McIntosh MX113 would you get a recent McIntosh with tubes ? Unfortunately my sources only have unbalanced RCA's so if I bought a amp like that I would love to use balanced XLRS I'm glad it has that option.
First you have to make a decision: do you want to listen to stereo or multichannel? An AVR can do a lot of things but nothing really well. I decided on stereo. And after more than 30 years, many attempts and at the age of 67, my setup is complete. And I'm a little tired too. 😎 The result: - Classe Audio CP-700 - Krell KSA-200S - Duntech Princess C-5000 - SMSL D-300 DAC And that fits all Kind of Music very well. Time to sit down, lay back and enjoy the music.😄
@AWEG-qu8bz with a AVR for other purposes in a home theater setup that's fine I see your point Having a dedicated stereo setup AVR I wouldn't use . If your budget allows you A power amp like that would be a sweet setup. Michael is lucky to have that upgrade.
I’ve had the Hegel H80. Later moved to a H360. The sound was very different. I knew that the major diff compared to the H390 was the digital section. So I added a Pontus 2 12th-1. Its an amazing DAC and gave a lot to the system that I was missing. However, I still thought the H360 sounded slow and congested (even though more confident) compared to the H80. I later stumbled on a H20 and was then after a preamp. After a lot of research I went with the Denafrips Hades 12th-1. Oh man, I am finally having everything that I wanted in my system. The experience in change coming from fully integrated units from Hegel to the H20 with Denafrips front ends was just staggering. The sound is smooth, airy with a great sense of scale and dynamics. I think the Denafrips ads a bit of romance and musicality (which I missed with the H360) and the H20 just controls it all so well especially the low end. It probably doesn’t cover all your needs in terms of functionality but I would think the Denafrips Athena, together with the Pontus 2 DAC, would be a good pairing with the H30. Happy listening!
I have good experience with Denafrips gear and my Pontus II. However I'm a little sore about how that company has treated Vinshine Audio/Alvin recently, and I'm not sure I would want to buy anything from them in the future just out of ethical reasons.
Electrocompaniet AVIDHIFI are my personal favorites. Backert Lab is a great preamplifier maker. By the way; it’d be nice 👍 to reconsider your video making skills for 2025 🎉 🍻
@ Well; for starters we audiophiles like to see the inside. More close ups. Camera movements. Better angles. Good lighting… you know: the usual techniques that make a video more interesting.
This is a very interesting video to me. I run Luxman L-550AX Mark II + Harbeth. To me this could be my last gear as my living room is very small. In my brain, there is always a little drawer opening : what if you connect a power amplifier to the Harbeth? Thanks
@@poetryonplastic Believe me or not, I travelled two years from store to store with my Harbeth. I finally went back to the first store as it was the best match!! Funny...
Did you consider the Parasound JC1 monoblocs? I got some of the previous models for about 6k AUD. FWIW, currently looking at a used Pass Labs x0 3 piece pre-amplifier for the setup.
Yes I did consider the older JC1 monos, but I felt like both the size of two monoblocks, plus all the factors that come with age (potential servicing) wouldn't have been a good fit for my needs. I do still want to try out the newer JC5 or JC1+ even if its just for a review.
I know that h30 has a lot of gain (>30db) So,i think (from my experience) that you need a preamp with low gain because if and the preamp has o lot of gain,you will not be able to turn the volume knob more than 2-3 positions I wish you good listenings Thank you John
You don’t sound sold on that big solid state. You want the tubes or whatever., Regardless, don’t fall down that rabbit hole. That’s how these companies work. Be content.
First consideration is impedance matching, which is greatly aided by measurements from places like Stereophile and Sounstage Network so I can know if the pre outputs have output across the frequency spectrum that matches with what the amplifier can handle. After that, the considerations are mostly function (inputs, controls, etc) and sound. I have a very powerful solid state amp that has authoritative bass, I figure I may want to pair that with a tube pre that is going to introduce a bit of space and warmth (2nd order harmonic distortion usually) which can generate the sensation of instruments having greater "air" around them. The trick is to strike a balance with both the amp and the preamp so that they compliment each other.
I've given a like, because supporting smaller channels is good for everyone. But maybe focus on what you did introduce into your system, rather that the options that didn't make it. Good luck 😊
Question. How does H30 compares to 390 or 590 in area of upper registers? I was also at first very impressed by Hegel's amps year ago, but after expanding my hi-hi horizons and have also in mind live sound of instruments I just concluded, that Hegel 390/590 is great for studio recordings, but for live recordnings not at all or even studio recordings which wants to present liveliness, airy, it simply maks them "dead" - liveless. Live Orchestral pieces can sound almost as studio versions. No true ambient. So is H30 different in this aspect? This should not be mixed with sens of a great efortless and space between instruments and natural tamber (which can be too bold or chesty sometimes) in doing that Hegel is great.
Generally I feel like this has a sweeter upper end, and that highs are a little more open than my 390 which did feel a little bit “off the board” in how it did treble. I need to do far more listening to really give a strong impression in that regard.
Ho 63 anni e voglio consigliarti di acquistare un amplificatore in classe D. Dopo tanti anni (e tanti soldi spesi) ora ho un impianto eccellente con un piccolo amplificatore che trovi nei canali di vendita cinesi online a 25 euro. Lo potrai alimentare fino a 24 V., 3,5 A. Con quel voltaggio il suono è molto potente in una sala da 40 mq. Il nome dell'amplificatore è MiniDamp. Inoltre ha la funzione Bluetooth (che è molto stabile). Per i cavi sono sufficienti quelli commerciali da 3/4 euro. Accoppialo a casse anni '70/'80 che suonano decisamente bene. Io ho le RAM CD20 (ora Falcon Studio 20). Tra casse e amplificatore ho speso 125 euro (ma le casse che erano del '78 hanno ancora gli altoparlanti originali SEAS). In conclusione la qualità (se sei fortunato e conosci cosa suona bene) costa nulla. L'impianto è completo di un lettore cd Philips e un giradischi Denon con testina Stanton. Saluti da Roma. Buona domenica.
@@CarlVanDoren61 I think you may be confusing his ESL amps designed for electrostatic speakers with the Magtech. The Magtech is designed for conventional high current magnetic speakers.
Its a song called Plaster Zodiac by a somewhat obscure band from Austin called For Hours and Ours. I used to go see them play at 21st st co-op my senior year of high school circa 2010.
Shipping any HiFi over 20 pounds is a game of cards. I think the logistic companies have a hidden RUclips channel with a competition in how far parcels can be thrown…
Pass/1st watt stuff is definitely on my radar, but their class A stuff is not suited to the types of speakers I enjoy or the common types of speakers I review, which are all 85-88db.
I can picture the Sisyphean struggle pushing that mofo up the stairs Next up Boulder 3060 at 355 lbs and 563 lbs shipping weight LOL Kidding aside, glad you were able to get exactly what you wanted
So you have listed all the over promoted amps? I had a demo Hegel for about 2 days and took it back, worst amps ever, dull, flat sound. I ended up with Sugden Pure class A. MPA-4 mono blocks and their LA-4 pre amp. END GAME SYSTEM.
@@JerryM-p2v Sugden are not terribly common in the US. I have not heard any of the Sugden masterclass line, I’ve heard the a21se and it wasn’t for me. What Hegel did you hear that you didn’t like?
@@poetryonplastic The H-190 Everything sounded rolled off, It didn't sound very musical. Yes the A21 se is the bottom of the line Sugden. I have the IA-4 integrated in the basement for a second system, and the MPA-4 mono blocks in my main listening room. I have a set pf PMC twenty5 22i speakers in the basement, and the Confidence 30's in my main listening room Great synergy on both systems. Regardless, we all hear differently and have unique listening spaces.
The difference between a musicalogist and an audiophile is that the musicalogist gets off on the music, and the audiophile gets off on the equipment. Lol I'm more of a musicalogist myself. I'm getting old, and the ears aren't what they used to be... and you can't upgrade that component.
Top shelf? No matter how strong the shelves.... all that wieght floating above everything else..... I would open the door to the room very slowly everyday, peek in, fingers crossed and hope gravity hasn't done what gravity likes to do! Even though I know it's gonna be fine... the stress! 😂
WTH? You show close up pictures all the amplifiers you didn’t buy and not one of the one you did buy. Hint - show us close up pictures of all sides especially the back.
Sorry, thought the faceplate would be more distinguished on camera. Hegel have very minimal looking designs, but yes your right I should have shown a side angle.
Definitely something to consider at some point especially the original GFA 5xx line up. Nelson Pass himself is on record for recommending people refresh them as they will be competitive with many current modern amps.
@@eTannoys I like tubes, but I like the power and authority of solid state amplifiers, and also I have yet to hear high efficiency speakers that match the texture and tone color I want.
@@poetryonplastic I hear that! As my username implies, I suggest you try vintage Tannoy speakers if you haven't already. Pair with an Audio Note OTO I am in sonic heaven and the mere 5 watts on each side still makes my 12" HPD sound HUGE and easily hit 115db peaks. Cheers! I really dig your channel, especially all of the great music reviews
@poetryonplastic This is the end Beautiful friend This is the end My only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of everything that stands, the end No safety or surprise, the end I'll never look into your eyes again. 😆
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Congrats on scoring the new amp! Enjoy your channel a lot and appreciate that you're a classically trained musician. In addition to being an audiophile, I'm a veteran music teacher in California's public school system. I really appreciate your perspective and what your background brings to the table. Would be fun to see you do a livestream.
Thanks, I’ll think about doing one if I end up crossing 15k
Congratulations for your new amp! I was lucky enough to get a very good deal buying a second hand H30 a couple years ago. That was also my dream amp. I needed an very current capable amp to drive my Dynaudio Confidence 5 speakers (rated 83 dBs at 1 m). Back then, I had a Linn Kairn preamp that was definitely not up to the task. I then moved on to a Classe CP700 preamp that was very good but now I am using the German tube preamp Valvet Soulshine Pure. It is a great sounding preamp especially since I upgraded the 12AU7 tubes from the stock Genelex Gold Lion to a pair of NOS Brimar CV4003. This preamp is a model in dynamics and with the addition of The Brimar, has this holographic presentation of the music.
Hope this helps!
I also want to add that going from unbalanced to balanced to the H30 is a must.
Thanks I will look into the velvet!
Michael, so cool to hear that you buy from TMR audio. That's where I've been shopping for a couple years now, and YES, they are a great bunch of people.
Sean always has great, no-nonsense guidance. That's why we all enjoy his videos so much. No BS. Clear thinking and straight shooting. Happy to see a 'system' video from you and glad you're enjoying the Hegel. It's a monster. I use a Hegel V10 phonostage at the moment and it's great; wonderful brand. I've used TMR before, too- fairly nice selection that changes often and they have great brands to boot. How's that Karajan Bruckner set sound with the Hegel?
Heavy and powerful. What an amp and I know you will enjoy it immensely. And thank you again for pushing me over on my Hegel choice. It was the perfect upgrade two years ago ✌🏻
Thanks Mazzy!
Congrats on your new amp. I love your passion when speaking about audio equipment.
Appreciate the kind words!
I am so happy for you! Nothing like having plenty of power. I am so very lucky to have my NAD218. It provides me with the best audio I have ever had. It is rated at 470wpc @ 4ohms. It has brought the dynamics out of my tower speakers. It's like I ripped out a 4 cylinder engine and installed a V8. I don't play my selections any louder than I used to, but the audio is just so much better than my 80wpc amps.
What a great score! I gotten a few things from TMR over the years. You sound just like I did when I moved up from the H390 and your also running the temporary hegel integrated just like I did. I would highly recommend a Herron preamp if you can live without balanced outputs. It's the most clean and neutral preamp I've heard and Keith Herron is one of the great genius's of the audio world...he comes from another dimension! That zesto preamp I almost got too, I heard it and it is so pretty sounding. I'm sure I'll get a full report from you soon and YA everyone should own that Isao Suzuki record! Have a great day!
Put that record on the list for when I pop over!
@@musiconrecord6724 It's already on the list! I'm here waiting for you!
@@FLOWERINGSPIKES Hopefully soon!!! So looking forward to it!
Happy for you, thanks for sharing the process. Terry
Congratulations. It's exciting to see you so stoked.
You are a young guy in the land of Audiophilia...your journey will include many other kinds of equipment.
Speakers, amps and dacs oh my.
Congrats ! Great choice, I know you'll love Hegel. I had the Hegel H590 and without a doubt it was such a rich and satisfying sound no matter what you throw at it.
The Hegel P30 brand new ,is on sale for 53 percent off, that would be a great combo.
Congratulations on your new amplifier.
Great share and back story. It’s an interesting journey we all go through. This was a solid non-review, review. (unboxing) The stair climb would have added some comic elements. Enjoy that Zenith…I auditioned it as well as the Pulse and went with the Pulsar. Cheers.
Congratulations. Very happy for you !!😊
I have the PS Audio BHK Preamplifier. In fact, I have one of the 50 copies signed by Bascom H. King. Before the BHK I had several preamps, both solid state and tube. After the first listening, I decided for the BHK, not only for its performance but for all of its balanced inputs, balanced outputs and superb headphone amplifier. If you can get one, don't hesitate. Second, I have three music servers: the Innous Audio Statement Next-Gen with the Next-Gen PSU, the Auralic G2.2, and the Wyred 4 Sound MS1 music server. If you can give a listening to the MS1 you will be surprised.
Congratulations on the new amp!
Using some of your same logic I use a couple of rebuilt Adcom 555 amps because they are the only way I would be able to afford a Nelson Pass designed amplifier.
Those Adcom designs have a cult following, would love to hear some of them eventually!
Congratulations man, you'll make it fit! Nice!👌
I still own 10 of 12 amps that I started buying in '76. Every one of them was/is my dream amp because even my old Pioneer SA-8500 is as capable as any recording that ever passed thru them. Now that I own as many pairs of speakers, with a few pair over 90db sensitivity, even that old 60 watt Pioneer is still a good time. Class D. . ..anything that works. . .
Congrats, sounds amazing, would love to experience it!
Hope that big Hegel never needs service. I switched to lighter amps when I got older and don't miss the heavyweights.
Very true and very wise.I am with you.He will learn this.He is a young lad
Same here. I have a Hegel h160 which I like but started to look at equipment that is lower power, lighter and simpler versus an all in one along with speakers that can be easily driven with low power. Speakers that sound dull on anything but powerful amps due to current draw even at lower SPLs I avoid.
Still have the Hegel but also have a Van Alstine CA-1 and a Keces E40. Do they sound less than the Hegel? Different to a degree but not worse but each brings certain things to the table as to better and at the lower SPLs I listen at it doesn't make sense to go and buy really expensive and heavy stuff. Depending on speakers, any of them can perform equally well with some differences in how they present. For a budget first amp/second system/small system...I speak highly of the Keces E40 if you do not need the power of a large amp. I call it my little Hegel.
The newest addition I picked up are speakers from a small artisan manufacturer from Europe although I was looking at other brands at the time. It's what I call the veer-off where you put your efforts into securing one thing and buy something else. But there were reasons that made me make the choice.
Floorstanders are generally out of the equation just because of size/weight distribution although I would consider a Blumenhofer Fun 13 MK 2.
Once class D integrateds become equal or exceed performance of my AB integrateds and at more reasonable prices for me I will look at those but some speaker manufacturers I have called told me not to use Class D with their speakers for whatever reason.
Don't get me started on Dacs.
I have 2 Dynaco MkIII's small 60 watt tube mono blocks. They are easy to move and service... I love them
@@brotherbrian5625The monster amp days are over for me.Easy to move and service cannot be over looked.I feel with the current technology are are superb lightweight offerings.I have been down a long tube rd also and just not into to nervosa they can cause and costly possible repairs.High end class d like what I enjoy now the bel canto e1x integrated is my path at 55 years of age.These devices will surprise even the fussiest audiophiles.They are highly refined ,musical,powerful cutting edge tech fully integrated systems
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I am all in on you pursuing a tube pre-amp to pair with the Hegel.
I had a matching solid state Bryston bp25 pre-amp with my Bryston 3B SST which sounded neutral, fairly detailed and "nice", but when I changed the pre-amp to a Sonic Frontiers sfl-1 hybrid tube pre-amp with a wonderful n.o.s. german military spec Siemens tube
The music became much more alive, dynamic, rhythmic. The soundstage deepened and widened, vocals and instruments have a more realistic timbre. The bass is just as tight but punchier, more fleshed out midrange and the treble is extended, super detailed and airy. You would have to pay much more for a solid state pre-amp that can do all of those things. I did have to do some research and a little tube rolling to find the right tube but it was well worth it. I hope you enjoy your adventure in finding a great pairing pre-amp to your Hegel.
I highly suggest you try aesthetic, Calypso, with old stock tubes, fully balanced
I’m using Passlab X250.5 power amp, love it
Great stream of consciousness discussion and the best video from any of the Absolute Sound RUclipsrs (unfortunately most of the absolute sound reviewers seem uncomfortable in front of the camera).
I concur. Michael is doing a great job with his TAS video reviews.
Congrats on your new amp, I wish I could give you advice on a pre amp but all the stuff is out of my league right now. I do have nice speakers but I designed and built them because it's the only way I could afford them. But I don't hate on people that have nice gear and I am happy with what I do have and I am blessed with a gift to create and build nice speakers. I'm looking into building a diy DAC next.
This suggestion is most likely moot. Even though the H30 is a fairly cool running, it is blessing in disguise that it does not fit in your rack. After owning many big, heavy, high current amps like it. I do find they still benefit when they have enough space around them to breathe. I would suggest jut keeping it on the floor or find a matching amp stand.
Suggestions for a tube preamp, will depend on the sound you're looking for, Zesto is a great choice for a nice warm sound, other option could be Rogue RP7, a used VTL 5.5, or 2nd hand Audio Research LS28, however their presentation seems to be more about accuracy than old school tube sweetness. Congrats on the H30 IMHO it is a wonderful piece, enjoy the next leg of your audio journey. Wish you the best.
Yes, when I buy a house next year I will likely place the amp on a stand in between the speakers, and keep the audio rack off to the side.
The rogue rp7 was an early contender, but I ran into two issues when reading up on it. 1. I’m not sure if it’s xlr connections are fully balanced
2. John Atkinsons measurements in stereophile and his commentary suggest problems with the bass on this preamp unless you have a power amp input impedance of at least 30k ohms. The Hegel has 20k input impedance via xlr.
Great setup and congrats on the amp! For what it's worth I love my BHK preamp with NOS GE tubes. Lastly how annoying is it to place Denafrips gear in a 3 post stand 🙂!
Yes! I have to basically unplug everything to move it even an inch…
Prefer long narrow DAC'S
When I look at the size of these power amplifiers, I feel lucky to have chosen the route of high efficiency speaker and low watt but quality tube amp system.
I think similar things when I see the price of good 300B tubes ;)
Which DAC are you using? Instead of a preamp, you could get a great DAC with volume control and analog inputs for your vinyl and CD player.
Congrats Michael! Enjoy it!
Thanks Jesus! I need to play Mahler on this thing soon…
Congrats on your new amp and wish you many years of great joy with it. May I ask about its microdynamics, transparency and soundstage depth and width? Wonder how a LTA (Linear Tube Audio) preamp would work with your Hegel amp? A used CAT SL1 preamp could be very interesting as well. Many thanks for sharing
The VTL TL 6.5 or the Audio Research Ref 6 are slightly more retail than the H30, but close enough to be reasonable pairings with it. Perhaps older versions can be had for roughly what you paid for the amp. They also have matching phono stages in case you ever want to upgrade in that department sometime down the road. I'm glad to see that your focusing on the front end at the moment and waiting to work your way back.
Very nice choice. Congratulations. 👏🏼
Enjoyable video!
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MicroZOTL Preamp Level 2 would seem worth considering. Very favorably reviewed in Tracking Angle and elsewhere. I have their Aero DAC and love it.
I had both the Hegel p20 and p30 in my listening room for an extended period of time. The p30 is a very holographic and transparent preamp I would say the way it presents soundstage is very reminiscent of a good tube preamp.
Hey, nice amp and great review. I've driven from the Springs up to Erie a few times to save on shipping. Those guys are great, and easy to deal with. One of the guys (Ian, who no longer works there) gave me a tour last year. Just cool. I was a bit in awe when you said you turned off your REL and had all the bass you could want through your Harbeths.
Just my two cents, I'd love to read or see a review of the Rogue RP-9 or the LTA MICROZOTL preamps. A little out of my league, but I'm one of those guys that will eat ramen noodles for months when I have my eye on something. I have the ATC SCM19A's fronted by the NAIM Unity Atom HE, but I'm looking for something more preamp-centric. Cool to see you live in Colorado now. Keep up the good work!
Sorry I should have been more clear, I turned off the sub with the Raidho’s. I would imagine the Harbeths still benefit from a sub.
The BHK can have any of the inputs set to a fixed level, but yes, no mono mode.
Check out Backert Labs Rhumba 1.4 linestage tube preamplifier - it has balanced in/outs and also a mono switch.
@@nacarp2000 this is a fantastic suggestion thank you! The only thing that worries me is the impedance curve on the outputs which is impossible to know unless you measure it. I was once considering the Rogue RP7 as it had a low stated output impedance, but when stereophile measured it they found it rose to like 5k ohms down below 100hz. My Hegel has a balanced input impedance of 20k ohms so I have to be somewhat careful in that regard. I’ll do some research on this one though because on paper it checks all the boxes!
Spec says
no joke on buying heavy used power amps! Got my Hafler 9505 off ebay, and by the time it reached me, the faceplate was smacked in good. lemme tell you 1/8" solid aluminum is extremely hard to bend back!
If i wanna go new, it would be the Emotiva XPA series, just me...
Tube pre and solid state power
Way to go!
I suspect that’s a balanced power amp so careful with the ground to the REL. It needs to go to the chassis. Good looking power amp. I expect the mono set will be another level. In your search for the preamp I suggest for you to check out the PL EVO 400. Has two XLR inputs plus line out and XLR out. Output is 256 ohms so no issue especially with XLR. It’s a dual mono design. I’ve owned one for 5 years. Very happy. Connected to twin EVO 400 power amps. Think one days to try solid state. PL recently introduced the hybrid EVO 300 power amp. Another thing to consider for me. Enjoy the journey. I’m a new subscriber. I’ll be following you.
@@skipgordon5382 the Prima Luna is on my list. The measurements are a little concerning re: the output impedance curve below 100hz, but it’s still workable. (The Rogue RP7 impedance curve was worse which is why I excluded it from my list). I do like the feature set and the build quality!
@@poetryonplasticthe sound presentation is worth a listen.
A little surprised you didn’t talk about mono blocks. You’re so close to PS Audio the BHK 300 mono blocks should be in your budget if bought used. I’m a separates guy so I have a hard time justifying an end game amp as a stereo design.
Just received an add for a four year old, single owner EVO 400 preamp for $3750 so there are some reasonable options out there.
Rels need an active
subwoofer crossover
I can really tell how much you like that amp based on the pickup to video post time 😜 one of my dream amps too
Yeah it was a pretty immediate wow factor for me. Plus I had to say something about it before I started 2 weeks of Xmas shows/tour…
Try Hattor audio big with tube buffer you will be very pleased with their volume control - best in the business...
Sounds like this would be a good fit for a Magnepan 3.7i, have you heard this with Maggies?
Maggies would be too big for my current room, but I have heard them before in friends systems. I'm not sure if that's the sound I'm chasing, but once I get into a house hopefully next year and have more space, I will make it a point to try and review something from the company.
Coda doubles ohms
3kw toroidal, 40 BJT's
Is that Kimber 12TC speaker cable I see in the background? Good stuff. I have no experience with Hegel, but I hear only good things about their gear. Congratulations.
Yes good eye!
Kimber & Shunyata 😊
For the pre amp, try Cary audio SPL 5 or Rogue 7, as far as you consider a pre with tubes
Conrad Johnson as well 😊
I'm thinking the same thing, but looking into mono blocks.
audio gd has a tub pre that i've heard before . and it was game changingly good. worth a look but i forget what the model was... looked it up.. its the audio gd HE 1 tube preamplifier
That sounds fantastic. Very cool.
Could this be that SS amp that offers me a real alternative to tubes? Over the yearsI tried so many different SS amps and SS/tube combinations, but ultimately settled on tubes. Wish I was in Colorado and could pop over to hear the new system. Sounds like the Hegel also pairs REAALY well with those Raidhos (which don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon....) I definitely think you should focus on a tube preamp, and the Zestos sounds like a strong contender. I am loving their phono stage. One thing is clear from this video - you are in audio heaven! Enjoy!!
Thanks Mark, you are welcome any time!
you'd better do something with that room. some acoustic modifications, you don't even have a carpet, empty walls, the subwoofer in the corner is absolutely great:-)
😅you’d better…. Classic… of course of course of course you know better…
Why assume what’s on my walls or floors when you can’t see them? I have diffusion on the front wall, absorption on the sides, absorption on the corners for bass, and a very large shag rug.
@@poetryonplastic it's just that your voice resonates audibly in that room when you speak, maybe it's the microphone, I don't know, but that's not a good sign,I don't see a basstrap there just in case, what type of basstrap do you have?
What a beautiful beast of an amp my Onkyo AVR from 2012 weighed 55 lbs without the box I thought it was a beast but yours wins . Preamp ? I'm using a vintage McIntosh MX113 would you get a recent McIntosh with tubes ? Unfortunately my sources only have unbalanced RCA's so if I bought a amp like that I would love to use balanced XLRS I'm glad it has that option.
First you have to make a decision:
do you want to listen to stereo or multichannel?
An AVR can do a lot of things but nothing really well.
I decided on stereo.
And after more than 30 years, many attempts and at the age of 67, my setup is complete. And I'm a little tired too. 😎
The result:
- Classe Audio CP-700
- Krell KSA-200S
- Duntech Princess C-5000
- SMSL D-300 DAC
And that fits all Kind of Music very well.
Time to sit down, lay back and enjoy the music.😄
@AWEG-qu8bz with a AVR for other purposes in a home theater setup that's fine I see your point Having a dedicated stereo setup AVR I wouldn't use . If your budget allows you A power amp like that would be a sweet setup. Michael is lucky to have that upgrade.
Congratulations on the Hegel. What about something from Audio Research.
Good suggestion, I haven't heard a lot from the brand but their tube pre's come up used quite often!
I’ve had the Hegel H80. Later moved to a H360. The sound was very different. I knew that the major diff compared to the H390 was the digital section. So I added a Pontus 2 12th-1. Its an amazing DAC and gave a lot to the system that I was missing. However, I still thought the H360 sounded slow and congested (even though more confident) compared to the H80. I later stumbled on a H20 and was then after a preamp. After a lot of research I went with the Denafrips Hades 12th-1. Oh man, I am finally having everything that I wanted in my system. The experience in change coming from fully integrated units from Hegel to the H20 with Denafrips front ends was just staggering. The sound is smooth, airy with a great sense of scale and dynamics. I think the Denafrips ads a bit of romance and musicality (which I missed with the H360) and the H20 just controls it all so well especially the low end. It probably doesn’t cover all your needs in terms of functionality but I would think the Denafrips Athena, together with the Pontus 2 DAC, would be a good pairing with the H30. Happy listening!
I have good experience with Denafrips gear and my Pontus II. However I'm a little sore about how that company has treated Vinshine Audio/Alvin recently, and I'm not sure I would want to buy anything from them in the future just out of ethical reasons.
@ Fully agree.
Excellent review I’m subscribing to your channel Very good review I’m subscribing to your channel
So, if I may, what was your budget ?
Roughly 4-6k
Are you considering trying the H30 as monobloc at some point, maybe borrowing another one?
Electrocompaniet AVIDHIFI are my personal favorites. Backert Lab is a great preamplifier maker. By the way; it’d be nice 👍 to reconsider your video making skills for 2025 🎉 🍻
What do you mean by this?
@ Well; for starters we audiophiles like to see the inside. More close ups. Camera movements. Better angles. Good lighting… you know: the usual techniques that make a video more interesting.
What is your take on room treatment?
This is a very interesting video to me. I run Luxman L-550AX Mark II + Harbeth. To me this could be my last gear as my living room is very small. In my brain, there is always a little drawer opening : what if you connect a power amplifier to the Harbeth? Thanks
I’ve heard the luxman integrateds with Harbeth before, excellent combo!
@@poetryonplastic Believe me or not, I travelled two years from store to store with my Harbeth. I finally went back to the first store as it was the best match!! Funny...
CAT SL1 tube preamplifier and add both Innuos Phoenixes.
Did you consider the Parasound JC1 monoblocs?
I got some of the previous models for about 6k AUD.
FWIW, currently looking at a used Pass Labs x0 3 piece pre-amplifier for the setup.
Yes I did consider the older JC1 monos, but I felt like both the size of two monoblocks, plus all the factors that come with age (potential servicing) wouldn't have been a good fit for my needs. I do still want to try out the newer JC5 or JC1+ even if its just for a review.
@@poetryonplastic it seems you did a good amount of cogitation and consideration when searching. Well done.
You should go to the audio shows and shoot video of interviews with pre amplifier manufacturers.
I know that h30 has a lot of gain (>30db)
So,i think (from my experience) that you need a preamp with low gain because if and the preamp has o lot of gain,you will not be able to turn the volume knob more than 2-3 positions
I wish you good listenings
Thank you
John
Yes I do remember reading that all of Hegel's own preamps are low-gain designs!
I was quite curious to see the internals of the H30. I imagine its using a couple of 1000W transformers to explain its 60kg weight.
Funny now that I’m digging into it, multiple sources conflict on the weight, some say 55kg, some say 45kg. Still though, it’s heavy…
a tube preamp would definitely give you a nice timbre
You don’t sound sold on that big solid state. You want the tubes or whatever., Regardless, don’t fall down that rabbit hole. That’s how these companies work. Be content.
Hi What do you have to take in for consideration when matching a power and pre amp?
First consideration is impedance matching, which is greatly aided by measurements from places like Stereophile and Sounstage Network so I can know if the pre outputs have output across the frequency spectrum that matches with what the amplifier can handle. After that, the considerations are mostly function (inputs, controls, etc) and sound. I have a very powerful solid state amp that has authoritative bass, I figure I may want to pair that with a tube pre that is going to introduce a bit of space and warmth (2nd order harmonic distortion usually) which can generate the sensation of instruments having greater "air" around them. The trick is to strike a balance with both the amp and the preamp so that they compliment each other.
I've given a like, because supporting smaller channels is good for everyone. But maybe focus on what you did introduce into your system, rather that the options that didn't make it. Good luck 😊
TMR is awesome and shipping us very reasonable.
Question. How does H30 compares to 390 or 590 in area of upper registers? I was also at first very impressed by Hegel's amps year ago, but after expanding my hi-hi horizons and have also in mind live sound of instruments I just concluded, that Hegel 390/590 is great for studio recordings, but for live recordnings not at all or even studio recordings which wants to present liveliness, airy, it simply maks them "dead" - liveless.
Live Orchestral pieces can sound almost as studio versions. No true ambient. So is H30 different in this aspect?
This should not be mixed with sens of a great efortless and space between instruments and natural tamber (which can be too bold or chesty sometimes) in doing that Hegel is great.
Generally I feel like this has a sweeter upper end, and that highs are a little more open than my 390 which did feel a little bit “off the board” in how it did treble. I need to do far more listening to really give a strong impression in that regard.
Ho 63 anni e voglio consigliarti di acquistare un amplificatore in classe D.
Dopo tanti anni (e tanti soldi spesi) ora ho un impianto eccellente con un piccolo amplificatore che trovi nei canali di vendita cinesi online a 25 euro. Lo potrai alimentare fino a 24 V., 3,5 A. Con quel voltaggio il suono è molto potente in una sala da 40 mq. Il nome dell'amplificatore è MiniDamp.
Inoltre ha la funzione Bluetooth (che è molto stabile). Per i cavi sono sufficienti quelli commerciali da 3/4 euro.
Accoppialo a casse anni '70/'80 che suonano decisamente bene.
Io ho le RAM CD20 (ora Falcon Studio 20).
Tra casse e amplificatore ho speso 125 euro (ma le casse che erano del '78 hanno ancora gli altoparlanti originali SEAS).
In conclusione la qualità (se sei fortunato e conosci cosa suona bene) costa nulla.
L'impianto è completo di un lettore cd Philips e un giradischi Denon con testina Stanton.
Saluti da Roma. Buona domenica.
Congratulations
Just curious - did you ever audition the Sanders Magtech and how did it compare? Roger Sanders is in Conifer, near you.
Sanders' focus is on
wattage, not current
@@CarlVanDoren61 I think you may be confusing his ESL amps designed for electrostatic speakers with the Magtech. The Magtech is designed for conventional high current magnetic speakers.
Question, whats your intro song? Im new to this channel and it sounds really good
Its a song called Plaster Zodiac by a somewhat obscure band from Austin called For Hours and Ours. I used to go see them play at 21st st co-op my senior year of high school circa 2010.
How about discussing prices? The first consideratipn when buying ANYTHING.
Which turntable do you have?
Pure Fidelity Horizon with Acoustic Signature TA-1000 🎶
Never heard that most people won't
Ship their amp if they have original
Packaging
Shipping any HiFi over 20 pounds is a game of cards. I think the logistic companies have a hidden RUclips channel with a competition in how far parcels can be thrown…
Give me a low wattage tube system with efficient speakers and me and my back are happy... lol
is the power amp that big?
125 lbs? That thing could load a gymnasium with sound.
Ever try a Dartzeel D5Pro clone. $350 clone of a 60k amp
I see an audio nerd like me I click. Thats all I need to see 😊
why not the first watt sit 4 which gets raving reviews
Pass/1st watt stuff is definitely on my radar, but their class A stuff is not suited to the types of speakers I enjoy or the common types of speakers I review, which are all 85-88db.
" i love my Hegel but... " The audiophile mantra
I can picture the Sisyphean struggle pushing that mofo up the stairs
Next up Boulder 3060 at 355 lbs and 563 lbs shipping weight LOL
Kidding aside, glad you were able to get exactly what you wanted
So you have listed all the over promoted amps? I had a demo Hegel for about 2 days and took it back, worst amps ever, dull, flat sound. I ended up with Sugden Pure class A. MPA-4 mono blocks and their LA-4 pre amp. END GAME SYSTEM.
@@JerryM-p2v Sugden are not terribly common in the US. I have not heard any of the Sugden masterclass line, I’ve heard the a21se and it wasn’t for me. What Hegel did you hear that you didn’t like?
@@poetryonplastic The H-190 Everything sounded rolled off, It didn't sound very musical. Yes the A21 se is the bottom of the line Sugden. I have the IA-4 integrated in the basement for a second system, and the MPA-4 mono blocks in my main listening room. I have a set pf PMC twenty5 22i speakers in the basement, and the Confidence 30's in my main listening room Great synergy on both systems. Regardless, we all hear differently and have unique listening spaces.
The difference between a musicalogist and an audiophile is that the musicalogist gets off on the music, and the audiophile gets off on the equipment. Lol
I'm more of a musicalogist myself. I'm getting old, and the ears aren't what they used to be... and you can't upgrade that component.
@@vincentrockel1149 You don’t know what do for a living, do you?
Find yourself an ADCOM GFA 555 MK2 in a good condition and you'll be lucky to have one and then make a video 😊
Why you didn't consider a Coda amp is beyond me!
What will you buy when you grow up?
@@RickRoberts_simplyrick I’ll buy your mom some nice flowers.
Yamaha MX1000 !!! 💯✔️👍😎
Haven't visited my videos
Coda Ts v3 800w@4ohms 😊
i would just put it on the top shelf
I don’t think it would fit next to the turntable 😢
Top shelf?
No matter how strong the shelves.... all that wieght floating above everything else.....
I would open the door to the room very slowly everyday, peek in, fingers crossed and hope gravity hasn't done what gravity likes to do!
Even though I know it's gonna be fine... the stress! 😂
49 kgs up high - think again
WTH? You show close up pictures all the amplifiers you didn’t buy and not one of the one you did buy. Hint - show us close up pictures of all sides especially the back.
Sorry, thought the faceplate would be more distinguished on camera. Hegel have very minimal looking designs, but yes your right I should have shown a side angle.
Definitely something to consider at some point especially the original GFA 5xx line up. Nelson Pass himself is on record for recommending people refresh them as they will be competitive with many current modern amps.
Calm yourself. It’s really not that serious
Хегель отстой вы где там звук нашли. На помойку его срочно
Do a little work on your own.
I would have taken you for a tube guy!
@@eTannoys I like tubes, but I like the power and authority of solid state amplifiers, and also I have yet to hear high efficiency speakers that match the texture and tone color I want.
@@poetryonplastic I hear that! As my username implies, I suggest you try vintage Tannoy speakers if you haven't already. Pair with an Audio Note OTO I am in sonic heaven and the mere 5 watts on each side still makes my 12" HPD sound HUGE and easily hit 115db peaks. Cheers! I really dig your channel, especially all of the great music reviews
So the chase is finally over hey? 😊
Like all animals, until we’re hungry again…
@poetryonplastic
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes again.
😆