To Truly be an Active Part of the Historical Evolution and Creation of DSD gives Full Merit to your Faith in Playback Designs Mikey! Your Trip to Europe is Epic in Bringing all of these Great Men into your Presentations! You Rock Mikey! ✌
This is the BEST Video you've done on your channel Mike. I'm more interested in the people behind the equipment and technology than I am in the latest "hot off the manufacturing floor" I'm a DSD fanboy so this Video is so good. I love the stories/history. Excellent work Bro !
Walking history of digi. Fascinating! I do what he's talking about with essential oils. Ive been vibing with Tahitian vanilla, peppermint and frankincense lately in an ultrasonic diffuser ! It goes really well with modern jazz and vintage rock. I use lighting too. Stargate cast upon the ceiling&walls. Colors, music and light connecting with the most influential sense of all , the Sense of smell. Beware though essential oils can get quite expensive! I have this in the evenings for dessert! Mikey, thank you for the interview. It is great to hear the minds behind the digital revolution. Now let's get that c-wave in line filter to market, ha ha.
@@OCDHIFiGuy nice. I love Cambodian and Laotian oud. I use the oud and sandalwood chips in an incense burner for special occasions. I have not even fathomed Rose and Jasmine absolutes cost wise.
Great interview. I really like his level headed approach to engineering products that engage and please the senses more so than please the measuring equipment. After all- it’s made for our ears, not the inputs of other devices.
The Finest possible designs that exceed experiential expectations of even the ultra high end have both the most amazing sonic experience of realism as WELL AS OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL METRICS MEASUREMENTS that most are afraid to admit.
Great interview Mikey, really appreciated him touching on some of the more technical aspects of analog volume controls, etc. Would love to hear him talk more about the technical design, implementation and choices made. Looking forward to hearing about the new MPD8 AI and what differentiates it from the standard MPD8 besides the analog inputs 👍🏼
What a incrediable Pedigree and knowledge and speaks and explains in a way even a total noob like myself could understand such a pleasure to listen and learn. But slighty disagree and think a nice aged single malt scotch whisky is the way to Go lol.
Awesome story. I would have liked to hear from Andreas how DSD sounds better than PCM and to see and hear his rig. Maybe that's in the next video, I hope. Thanks for the interview Mikey.
Andreas does not stay inside when he is in the swiss mountains. ;-) and he's not interested to convince anyone of anything. These guys know enough to know what's true and nothing else matters. Why are analog masters archived using DSD and not PCM ? You heard Mark Levinson say DSD was closest to Analog and he's created a chip to "fix" PCM since it 's such a deleterious format. Andreas DACs transcode all PCM to DSD and use a proprietary algorithm to mimic human hearing. So you're either into it or you are not, as a listener. Nobody really cares what you choose. (I'm not being cheeky, I'm just being direct with my communication, hope u get that..🙂 )
My sweet down to earth friend is having a wonderful time in Europe, isn’t he? As well , he should. Can’t relate to it other than being exceedingly envious of his wonderful experiences.
The concept sounds very principled, not much hocus pocus, the concept of creating a track whereby all the freq's hit within the ceiling at an economic level> without losing the tracks rythm inmpulsive behavour etc, thi in thes is what low level music should sound like for any track> most tracks do not have an economy> they're spent too much the low end, and it tends to muffle the high freq's...these type of freq irregularities requires the volume be increased tp hear the high freq's> all streaming tracks have a voicing which in the studio is energy levels per ... when they master to streaming, they reduce the sound stage energy levels at the expense of making it sound better on small earphones etc.
to be able to hear all the high and lows and midbands all clear and dicsernable at low volumes, is what all well mastered tracks should have, the issue is sometimes the tracks becomes too quiet, to get all freq's in a certain gap whereby the do not exceed 0 etc...if thee track is not energized from the mix itself, the concept yeilds a low volume track, even a limiter to energze the track louder is only pressing the soundstage to incoherent form. Whereby a high powered amp could play the track loud and clear, its weak footprint for whatever reason is not an issue,
also, most music does not scale well, that means> an mp3 track will blast the stoundstage / audio up to -1 db @ -20 volume input> as the volume is truned up to 0 db> the track is already hitting +10> at the point the vectoring of the voltages casues the tracks voltages to sizzle, affecting audible distortion, this is not a concept of a well balanced audio for music lstening> it is a nitrus infused track that plays well on low wattage systems that do not have enough wattage to play loud etc
I still use a Sony SCD-1 player and it's only needed minor servicing in the past 25 years. To my old ears all modern CD player sound too harsh and fatiguing. If I had the scratch, I'd buy a Playback Design but, in the meantime, I'll stick with my Sony.
Interesting! So with the MPD-8 AI and a turntable, you are able to eliminate the Preamplifier. You'll still need a phono preamp connected to the tonearm cables, yes? Then connect the phono preamp to the MPD-8 AI.
Correct. It allows you to eliminate the preamp. You'll still use the phono pre of your choice, though now the DAC can control your phono volume as well..
When is the last time OCD Mickey popped a $17 SACD into his playback design transport and party. His mind and charisma runs circles around his peers. No one is keeping up with this guy. The worst is this Audiophile Junkie RUclips creator with the cowboy hat.
As Spock would say, “Fascinating.” Wow, just wow. Incredibly insightful interview on so many levels. Thanks, Mikey and Andreas!
You bet !
To Truly be an Active Part of the Historical Evolution and Creation of DSD gives Full Merit to your Faith in Playback Designs Mikey!
Your Trip to Europe is Epic in Bringing all of these Great Men into your Presentations! You Rock Mikey! ✌
Thanks Man!
This is the BEST Video you've done on your channel Mike. I'm more interested in the people behind the equipment and technology than I am in the latest "hot off the manufacturing floor" I'm a DSD fanboy so this Video is so good. I love the stories/history.
Excellent work Bro !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow. Amazing view from his house.
Yes it was... I was in awe the whole time. And we stayed there with him..
Walking history of digi.
Fascinating!
I do what he's talking about with essential oils. Ive been vibing with Tahitian vanilla, peppermint and frankincense lately in an ultrasonic diffuser ! It goes really well with modern jazz and vintage rock. I use lighting too. Stargate cast upon the ceiling&walls. Colors, music and light connecting with the most influential sense of all , the Sense of smell. Beware though essential oils can get quite expensive! I have this in the evenings for dessert!
Mikey, thank you for the interview. It is great to hear the minds behind the digital revolution. Now let's get that c-wave in line filter to market, ha ha.
Yes, I've got some rare Oud and other essential oils to make perfumes.. I love it !
@@OCDHIFiGuy nice. I love Cambodian and Laotian oud. I use the oud and sandalwood chips in an incense burner for special occasions. I have not even fathomed Rose and Jasmine absolutes cost wise.
Great interview, Mike. Most interesting take away is the way we listen.
Glad you think so!
Fantastic interview! Everything about digital pcm and dsd is explained. Thank you
Our pleasure!
Truly fantastic, insightful conversation with Andreas, Mille Grazie Mikey!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great interview. I really like his level headed approach to engineering products that engage and please the senses more so than please the measuring equipment.
After all- it’s made for our ears, not the inputs of other devices.
The Finest possible designs that exceed experiential expectations of even the ultra high end have both the most amazing sonic experience of realism as WELL AS OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL METRICS MEASUREMENTS that most are afraid to admit.
Thanks Andy, he's quite a designer...
@@OCDHIFiGuyyes he is. The MPD-8 is amazing.
Great interview Mikey, really appreciated him touching on some of the more technical aspects of analog volume controls, etc. Would love to hear him talk more about the technical design, implementation and choices made. Looking forward to hearing about the new MPD8 AI and what differentiates it from the standard MPD8 besides the analog inputs 👍🏼
New output board using different components. What exactly would you like to know ?
it is why the luxman sq 38 u is so good....ienjoyed it for 10 years
There u go..
What a incrediable Pedigree and knowledge and speaks and explains in a way even a total noob like myself could understand such a pleasure to listen and learn. But slighty disagree and think a nice aged single malt scotch whisky is the way to Go lol.
Thanks for watching.
I love his description of designing from the inside-out instead of outside-in
Right ?
Awesome story. I would have liked to hear from Andreas how DSD sounds better than PCM and to see and hear his rig. Maybe that's in the next video, I hope. Thanks for the interview Mikey.
Andreas does not stay inside when he is in the swiss mountains. ;-) and he's not interested to convince anyone of anything. These guys know enough to know what's true and nothing else matters. Why are analog masters archived using DSD and not PCM ? You heard Mark Levinson say DSD was closest to Analog and he's created a chip to "fix" PCM since it 's such a deleterious format. Andreas DACs transcode all PCM to DSD and use a proprietary algorithm to mimic human hearing. So you're either into it or you are not, as a listener. Nobody really cares what you choose. (I'm not being cheeky, I'm just being direct with my communication, hope u get that..🙂 )
very informative review, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great Interview again🫵🎶. Very influential man and seems very kind.
Thanks ! We agree!
Been waiting for the update on the AI. Thx for the vid. Beautiful scenery
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks Mikey! Back ib the early 70s I had a first gen EM preamp with long umbilical to change volume
found the dutch distiributor for playback designs , will check it out: new paths...its interesting for sure
Andreas Koch Is a legend.
Absolutely
Very cool interview Mikey! big thumps up
Thanks Dan !
I was motorcycling around the lake on Sunday, cool to see mikey here..
Sweet place to ride, man !!!
My sweet down to earth friend is having a wonderful time in Europe, isn’t he? As well , he should. Can’t relate to it other than being exceedingly envious of his wonderful experiences.
Then travel !! It's good for the soul !!
This is the future of music audio.
It's actually here now ;-)
@@OCDHIFiGuy where is the DAC? did a google search PRE MPD-8 AI, cannot find it.
The concept sounds very principled, not much hocus pocus, the concept of creating a track whereby all the freq's hit within the ceiling at an economic level> without losing the tracks rythm inmpulsive behavour etc, thi in thes is what low level music should sound like for any track> most tracks do not have an economy> they're spent too much the low end, and it tends to muffle the high freq's...these type of freq irregularities requires the volume be increased tp hear the high freq's> all streaming tracks have a voicing which in the studio is energy levels per ... when they master to streaming, they reduce the sound stage energy levels at the expense of making it sound better on small earphones etc.
to be able to hear all the high and lows and midbands all clear and dicsernable at low volumes, is what all well mastered tracks should have, the issue is sometimes the tracks becomes too quiet, to get all freq's in a certain gap whereby the do not exceed 0 etc...if thee track is not energized from the mix itself, the concept yeilds a low volume track, even a limiter to energze the track louder is only pressing the soundstage to incoherent form. Whereby a high powered amp could play the track loud and clear, its weak footprint for whatever reason is not an issue,
also, most music does not scale well, that means> an mp3 track will blast the stoundstage / audio up to -1 db @ -20 volume input> as the volume is truned up to 0 db> the track is already hitting +10> at the point the vectoring of the voltages casues the tracks voltages to sizzle, affecting audible distortion, this is not a concept of a well balanced audio for music lstening> it is a nitrus infused track that plays well on low wattage systems that do not have enough wattage to play loud etc
i used to do The Macallan 12 years and Magazine-real life; don't say it was me long ago
I still use a Sony SCD-1 player and it's only needed minor servicing in the past 25 years. To my old ears all modern CD player sound too harsh and fatiguing. If I had the scratch, I'd buy a Playback Design but, in the meantime, I'll stick with my Sony.
Yes, I don't like CD player at all.
I did not realize that Andreas lived in Thun. All the more reason for you to spend more serious time in the Bernese Oberland area.
He's got a second home there. He lives in California as well.
Good stuff. Thank you Mikey
Glad you enjoyed it !
Great work, Mikey :)
Interesting! So with the MPD-8 AI and a turntable, you are able to eliminate the Preamplifier. You'll still need a phono preamp connected to the tonearm cables, yes? Then connect the phono preamp to the MPD-8 AI.
Correct. It allows you to eliminate the preamp. You'll still use the phono pre of your choice, though now the DAC can control your phono volume as well..
Didn't know that Playback Designs has so much swissness in it.
Now you do!! Great engineering 👍
I will only watch Mikey videos in the future if they incorporate a volcanic/mountain background. Lol
Lol. Right ? Land of the Lost, baby !
Amazing !!💪💪
Thanks 🔥
Mikey: What a great historical look at the beginning of DSD. Do you sell this new DAC?
Yes, I do. Like crazy. 🙂
DSD 💪🏼 my Streamer converts everything to DSD, I like it a lot better…
Cool. This DAC converts everything to DSD as well. ;-)
A lot better than what?
Better than letting the DAC convert the original Format to Analogue…listen to what this guy is talking about.
I believe he also worked on Nagra DACs!
Yes, Nagra uses Andreas' converter circuit.
Would love to hear him talk about his work with Nagra on this, to whatever extent he is able to do so.
from now on i am OCD AJ i guess; itscontagious i guess lol
Yes it is ! Lol
What’s the new price for MPD8 with analog input?
2 analog inputs. ;-) $29K
That’s actually shockingly reasonable. Go Andreas!
Thanks
You are welcome !
WOW
Yes !
hei :) you have behind Niesen mountain :) Spiez?
Yes ! You are correct. We are across the lake from Speiz.
Classic
Totally.. ;-)
Rather than buy a mpd8 I putting my money towards a nice European vacation like Mikey took.😊
Do both !!
@@OCDHIFiGuy Ok money boy.
When is the last time OCD Mickey popped a $17 SACD into his playback design transport and party.
His mind and charisma runs circles around his peers. No one is keeping up with this guy.
The worst is this Audiophile Junkie RUclips creator with the cowboy hat.
I don't have the transport ! Lol. Just the streamer!