Of course, we can close our eyes and listen to music and be taken away to another place. That said, our surroundings do play a part in our music listening experience. I've been working on decluttering my listening room to create a more relaxing place where music can be enjoyed. I think you have nailed a great vibe here. This is the kind of place I'd love to hang out.
Proud of you Bob! Bar is bad ass. I turned my brother in St Pete Florida on to your channel. He has an office in his house and a pile or audio equipment like you…. I’m sure he is inspired. If a membership card finds it’s way to me I won’t take it for granted ha
Nice video and great job on your jazz kissa. Look's awesome! Definitely looks like a nice place to slip away to and enjoy some vinyl bliss. I've recently been watching a lot of Japanese Jazz content and the cool Jazz spots around the country as well. Which led me to finding your video along my journey down the "RUclips rabbit hole". Lol! Cheers! 1-)
That's very cool - nicely done! A fitting home for the vintage gear. I've never been to a Jazz Kissa, but here's a fun fact: "Kissaten" means coffee shop in Japanese (and I've been to a few of those).
I enjoyed the setup. Fun and relaxing at the same time, with a little eye candy to boot! Vintage 70`s Yamaha wood cover CA-CR would go with your room and bar. 🍻
Jazz Kissa means Jazz Cafe. It started around 1920 in Japan when they started coffee bars that played jazz. Then it stopped during the WW2 and started again after WW2 when there was a lot of Americans in Japan. Today most Jazz Kissa serve coffee, beer and whisky and sometimes have some very simple food. Please notice that a Jazz Kissa only plays jazz and always one whole lp side at a time (or half of a CD). A classic Japanese tea house is called Ghaya prononced "Jaya". In Sweden "Kissa" means "Pee" so if I set up a Jazz Kissa in Sweden I would rather call it JAZZ JAYA or JAZZ GHAYA.
Ive yet to have visited the 2 places in austin --prob because it is a 60 mile drive AND I have a great listening room in a 10X12 space that I cant pry myself away from.. McIntosh, sonusfabers, rythmik subs, mytek dac, sonore streamer, EAT turntable, and even tape decks. But your place looks great. Your channel just appeared in my feed and I thought well lets see what this cat has to say about audiophile records. Had to google to see who you were..lol. The radio station I know of course, but if I listen to FM it will more n likely be KSHE 95 via Roon.
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog More so,l than how-to build video, I’d need a “how to convince your partner to turn her WFH office into a kissa!” 2 bedroom condo, alas!
Heck, yeah! I'd love to hang out in a space like that!! Nice work! Is that a pair of Large Advents on the bottom in your old space? I have a pair that I still use and love them. Again, good job on the kissa! ~Frank
Bob what is the name of shelves in the middle with the liquor and martini glasses in it. Is that Kallax as well? Looks different. Working on mine now. Thanks
What is he center portion of you back wall? (The wine glass hanging part with the wine rack). Not Kallax. I want to create a wall similar to yours in the loft of my lake house on PK Lake. Beautiful job! Very inspiring!
My wife found those two metal and wood bar cabinets with wine storage underneath on Wayfair. We got 2 and just slammed them together! Thanks for watch and good luck creating your space!
i wouldn't call myself an audiophile, the fanciest piece of hi fi equipment i own is a pair of dt 990 headphones. But man when i see your place or those listening bars in japan i wish i was.
The McIntosh MHA100 caught my eye....does anyone have experience with this amp? the size would work well in my space... but is 50 WPC enough? thank you
Hey, gang... I'm fully aware I meant to say Schiit Mani not Magni (headphone amp). You probably caught that! My apologies!
I bought a Mani 2 about 2 months ago and it overachieves at it's $150 price point.
Do you have a IG??
@@mfn1563 bobfonseca
Just drop in by accident, please continue
One of the highlights of my trip to Kyoto was spending time in a jazz kissa. Yours is beautiful.
@@lindacourtneyhenderson9717 thank you!
pretty dope...would definitely soak up some tunes and drinks at the Strummer
That McIntosh and speaker combo is so damn fire. I love the work and the compilation of jazz in the middle is a top album!
Thanks!
Holy S Bobbo! The listening room is so much cooler than I expected from your description on air. Kudos!
Wow, thanks!
Squeezing in to say hello before “that guy” shows up and starts giving lectures on room treatments!
Very cool setup!
I don't have the money or patience for room treatment!
Love it. I'm from Yokohama and there are many nice little Jazz Kissa. well done!
Being a huge jazz fan myself, you definitely planted a seed in my mind...
Your bar looks great, well done !
Go for it!
It turned out amazing. It's even more fitting that you included the hand made bar, considering how craftsmanship is highly valued in Japan.
Yes! I agree!
Thats a really great bar, Sir. I'm sure many a fine tot supped there with some great tunes serenading you. Enjoy.
Thanks again, my friend! Sitting in it right now having a beer! Light of course!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Raise a glass for me too. What's playing in the background?
@@Simon_Hawkshaw That new audiophile press of Cars eponymous on Rhino Audiophile.
That is the perfect room to listen to Physical Graffiti, Kind of Blue, Ghost in the Machine and Panorama with a glass of Hofbräu Dark.
Pretty good playlist! I like all those!!!! Thanks!
Man, I'm not even done watching your video and I have to say you are right. That looks spectacular. How can I not subscribe.
Thanks! Then I guess we will see you back here! Until then.... drink up, my friend- for tomorrow we ride at dawn!
It’s fantastic! Inspiring too for what I would like to set up in my garage in front my ‘74 911.
Of course, we can close our eyes and listen to music and be taken away to another place. That said, our surroundings do play a part in our music listening experience. I've been working on decluttering my listening room to create a more relaxing place where music can be enjoyed. I think you have nailed a great vibe here. This is the kind of place I'd love to hang out.
Thanks! I'm glad you approve!
What a great project!
Thank you so much, Marc!
Love the look of the whole but especially the actual bar.
It's cool for sure! Thanks for watching!
Great look. You have some awesome equipment. One of these days I'll own a set of Klipsch Heritage series speakers
Save up for the Forte IV's... they slap!!!! I'm serious!
Proud of you Bob! Bar is bad ass. I turned my brother in St Pete Florida on to your channel. He has an office in his house and a pile or audio equipment like you…. I’m sure he is inspired. If a membership card finds it’s way to me I won’t take it for granted ha
You never know! Thanks for watching!!!
Looking good BobFather!
Thanks for your support, Vinyl Joe! I'll have you over!
Cool!
Thanks for watching! Come back!
Great set up , love to have one like it at home . Thanks for the video . Keep the good work.
The bar looks amazing 🤩
Thanks, Sammy! I'm glad you like!!!!
Nice video and great job on your jazz kissa. Look's awesome! Definitely looks like a nice place to slip away to and enjoy some vinyl bliss. I've recently been watching a lot of Japanese Jazz content and the cool Jazz spots around the country as well. Which led me to finding your video along my journey down the "RUclips rabbit hole". Lol! Cheers! 1-)
Hey, thanks a lot! It's fun... and it's my set!
thanks for the tour. Very cool vibe.
Your welcome. I'm really enjoying that room!
Wow, that is pretty slick! I like that a lot!
Glad you like it!
That's very cool - nicely done! A fitting home for the vintage gear.
I've never been to a Jazz Kissa, but here's a fun fact: "Kissaten" means coffee shop in Japanese (and I've been to a few of those).
No room for coffee! Thanks for watching!
That place looks so awesome. Looks like a cozy place to hang out and listen to music.
It truly is. I love it when a plan comes together!
Thank you. It worked out great!
Pretty cool.
Thanks! Cool is what I do. Now please subscribe and get one more person to do it! Thanks!
Super cool!
I'm glad I followed thru for once and did it! My friends enjoy it too!
Love the Bar/music room!
Thank you! I'm glad I did it and it was close to my vision.
Thanks, Chris!
How Crapin’ Kool to Follow Your Dreams and You Built It…They will Listen ㊙️❤️🔥 Inspires Me to Build
Thanks!!! It was fun! I have a few more ideas to round it out!
Looks Great Bobfather!
Thanks, Josh! Appreciate the view!
Yes have fun 🤩 you are a great person
Looks incredible, Bob. I'm sure that custom bar was a pretty penny, but I think the look and craftsmanship are superb!
A friend gave me a "nice price." I don't look forward it to moving it someday! It is solid and heavy! Thanks for watching!!!
Very cool!
Thanks, Man! Glad you approve!
Great space and name for the space!
Love this. Would like to have my own Jazz Kissa with tube amps, horn speakers and vintage td124s. Cheers from Sweden.
Just do it... even if you can only squeeze in 2 chairs! You deserve it!
This looks amazing!
Great space!
Thank you very much!
Appreciate that, Steve! Rarely does one of my ideas actually work!
I enjoyed the setup. Fun and relaxing at the same time, with a little eye candy to boot! Vintage 70`s Yamaha wood cover CA-CR would go with your room and bar. 🍻
Bob, I really liked your first US of A offering, but this is a whole ‘nother level. Love it! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
So kind of you to say that! Maybe a little too laid back for RUclips! That's what my kids say! But I had to knock it out!
fantastic work
Thank you! Still enjoying it!
Very cool, I love it! If totally build if I had a basement or extra space ❤
so cool
Thank you. Glad you approve!
That looks awesome. 🤘🏼🎸🤘🏼
Thanks, Scott!
Jazz Kissa means Jazz Cafe. It started around 1920 in Japan when they started coffee bars that played jazz. Then it stopped during the WW2 and started again after WW2 when there was a lot of Americans in Japan. Today most Jazz Kissa serve coffee, beer and whisky and sometimes have some very simple food. Please notice that a Jazz Kissa only plays jazz and always one whole lp side at a time (or half of a CD).
A classic Japanese tea house is called Ghaya prononced "Jaya". In Sweden "Kissa" means "Pee" so if I set up a Jazz Kissa in Sweden I would rather call it JAZZ JAYA or JAZZ GHAYA.
Ive yet to have visited the 2 places in austin --prob because it is a 60 mile drive AND I have a great listening room in a 10X12 space that I cant pry myself away from.. McIntosh, sonusfabers, rythmik subs, mytek dac, sonore streamer, EAT turntable, and even tape decks. But your place looks great. Your channel just appeared in my feed and I thought well lets see what this cat has to say about audiophile records. Had to google to see who you were..lol. The radio station I know of course, but if I listen to FM it will more n likely be KSHE 95 via Roon.
If I had the space, I’d have the Kissa!
My space was only 12' x 15'. You should do it, I've shown you how! Thanks for watching!
Do it!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog More so,l than how-to build video, I’d need a “how to convince your partner to turn her WFH office into a kissa!” 2 bedroom condo, alas!
@@MikeLyden-i9h I hear ya, Mike... the struggle IS real!
Heck, yeah! I'd love to hang out in a space like that!! Nice work! Is that a pair of Large Advents on the bottom in your old space? I have a pair that I still use and love them. Again, good job on the kissa! ~Frank
Yes those are the bullnose large advents! Mine still sound great!!!!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Yep, love mine, too. I have a pair of Small Advents, as well.
Bob what is the name of shelves in the middle with the liquor and martini glasses in it. Is that Kallax as well? Looks different. Working on mine now. Thanks
Got it on Wayfair. Not sure of the name. It's technically a wine cabinet I think!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog Thanks so much Bob. Really appreciate it.
Nikka Yoichi and Miyagikyo whisky would nicely complete the kissa.
I'll look for it! Thanks for watching!
Warning: both are hideously expensive in the US, each over $200/750 ml. You might have to settle for Nikka Coffey Still.
What is he center portion of you back wall? (The wine glass hanging part with the wine rack). Not Kallax. I want to create a wall similar to yours in the loft of my lake house on PK Lake. Beautiful job! Very inspiring!
My wife found those two metal and wood bar cabinets with wine storage underneath on Wayfair. We got 2 and just slammed them together! Thanks for watch and good luck creating your space!
i wouldn't call myself an audiophile, the fanciest piece of hi fi equipment i own is a pair of dt 990 headphones. But man when i see your place or those listening bars in japan i wish i was.
You'll get there!
Great idea to use the IKEA shelving. Gives me some new ideas.Hmmm…
Surprisingly sturdy!
My room and philosophy based on the kissa... I spent time in Asia. Where in Tx are you? I have fam there.
What a wonderful idea! It’s a bit too far from here...(Berlin, Germany)
Like it.
Where did you get that awesome MlS Austin FC bottle?
H‑E‑B had them. About $60! My wine guy there advised me not to drink it! Don't know if he's right.
What brand are your eyeglasses?
Jacques Marie Mage. Men are the Molino model! They are the best you can get! Thanks!
The McIntosh MHA100 caught my eye....does anyone have experience with this amp? the size would work well in my space... but is 50 WPC enough? thank you
You should see my bar. All empty bottles..
That's the best kind!
That's the best kind of bar!
Nice review
Pls kindly reviee Douk U8
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Great vid! Ill give you a $100 Luby's gift card for a membership card!
That seems excessive! I also have pins now, too! Last time I went to Luby's, I got the 'vid!
"Kissa" means kitty in Russian.
Jazz Kitten
Great space and name for the space!
Appreciate that! You're just trying to get a membership card! Thanks for watching!