If the best amp in the world existed, and it was depending on a Apple product, it would NEVER enter this home. Simon,, your simply the best HiFi reviewer on YT. 💖 Cheers,, 🍻😎👍
@ccwnyc56712 жыл бұрын
Mads B said you use can use your Android phone soon. I think he's maybe a top 5 mind in audio today.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks for lovely comments Irene. Encourages me
@IrenESorius2 жыл бұрын
@@13thnotehifireviews7 👍👍
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
I chatted to Mads and he advised me that android phones will need the mic they are making , which I mentioned. But you can use it for iPhone too, when it comes out, which I also said.
@neilshirley2 жыл бұрын
The standard of your videos is improving all the time. The content has always been brilliant; user friendly, professional, fun and informative, but you have taken it to another level with your video production recently. Really well done. Keep up the great work and please keep the content coming. If you ever get the chance to have the Lyngdorf TDAI 1120, I would be interested to know your comparison of the Room Perfect versus the Buchardts.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thank you Neil. I tried to get that amp but it was difficult. I may try again sometime. I just bought a new pc so it can only get better.
@Chrisbyrne092 жыл бұрын
I think a good Greetings from Germany! would be with the Lyngdorf TDAI1120. Both with built-in Room correction, both around the same price point. Great video, love your humour.
@howard5992 Жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic review. Very educational. You kept the conversation lively but covered a lot of ground.
@tonyhodgkinson45862 жыл бұрын
Visually looks similar to Musical Fidelity kit to me, large central volume control. I may not always like the kit you review, however your videos are always first class.
@jeppemichaeljensen26842 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Well done. As a S400 mark II owner it does give me a problem…….. I want one. Thanks
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeppe. 🙏😃🎶
@bsbabcock Жыл бұрын
One suggestion.. MiniDSP UMIK-1 with apple adapter into an iPhone. I've done this for room calibration and it works nicely with Room EQ Wizard or something like the older Audiotools app. Might work well in this instance.
@kevincorr29852 жыл бұрын
Compared to Lyngdorf 1120 tdai amp with room correction? I have been considering.
@paulroscelli25452 жыл бұрын
Love to know your thoughts
@steverees19362 жыл бұрын
that's a smart looking amplifier there Simon. I like the fact it has 2 sub out, which would be ideal for when I get my two REL subs. This is a very clever amp with its room correction software. This could be all the amp you will ever need, simply because you can adjust the sound to suit your needs. Yet again a great review Simon.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. It is flexible and I really like it and I doubt it could be bought from a hifi shop at this price in the uk 🇬🇧 . Well it couldn’t. I wish more brands did direct selling with a good no obligation returns policy.
@davekosztan4641 Жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, I purchased both the S4oo MK11 speakers and then the i150 amp a while ago and now the KEF KC62 sub, OMG sounds and looks amazing plus the sub in white looks fantastic with the white speakers 👌
@cmessi11 ай бұрын
Can you adjust bass and treble in amplifier app?
@ccwnyc56712 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great content and superb editing. Oh, and a winner amp here.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Mak100ish2 жыл бұрын
I am looking for an amp to power the wharfedale Linton heretage speakers. I am currently leaning towards the Technics su g700. But I am not sure that's the right one to choose. It's so difficult 🤣
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
You get pretty good sale and return terms like their speakers so bear that in mind.
@edleung4925 Жыл бұрын
since you reviewed, both, could you offer your commentary on the i150 vs. Kinky Studio EX M1+ ; given that this one has room correction?
@theswans41812 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative review on the I150. I am also looking at their s400mk2 and the Rel T/7x (both, luckily reviewed by you). Question: Were you able to successfully connect the Rel to the I150 high level? I am hoping to connect high level to the Rel by connecting the sub to the S400mk2 terminals - This is better for my living room situation than connecting to the amp. Thanks again.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Yes I did buchardt said use it the same way of connecting as my Hegel
@naahass70789 күн бұрын
@@13thnotehifireviews7did you like the i150 + s400mk2 + rel t7x combination? And what is the best way to Connect the rel? If you use the rel connection, do you lose the bass management options of the i150? Thanks for the content
@carsdankandchicks2 жыл бұрын
Been loving your videos! How would you say this paired with the S400 Mk2 is in terms of overall value? Is it sort of on the low end, middling, or category / price range topping? I know of course there's a preference factor with all things audio, but in your opinion. :)
@MrRonnmauiАй бұрын
I have been monitoring this amp from the beginning. I am really considering this one or the Advance Paris A10 Classic or the Hi Fi Rose RA280. Any thoughts people? Great review!
@TheFilletingfish2 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews Simon. Thanks
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thank you Denis
@richardherbert35192 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. Another amp to consider
@haraldhommel23692 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this insightful review of the Bucharest I150. You’ve stated that you can shape the sound of this amplifier to your musical tastes. Although in a different price category, would you consider comparing the sound of the Buchardt to a Hegel 190 or 390? BTW, super video work with the Bond theme. the Hegel 390 is not in the same price category, consider
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Harald. I’m not sure I understand your question, can you clarify please 😀👍🎼
@haraldhommel23692 жыл бұрын
@@13thnotehifireviews7 My apologies for the poor editing. Would you consider doing a comparison between this amplifier and a Hegel 190 or 390?
@jackchism27652 жыл бұрын
my thoughts exactly..
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
I think the h120 is more comparable but less power so whilst more analogue sounding it might not drive the speakers as well, depending on speakers used. The H390 is defo a step up and I mentioned it and M33 for benchmarking reasons. I’ve not tried 190 yet (I want to try the Hegel pre and power amps and phono stage at some point) but I suspect it’s prob a step up.
@jamapaza2 жыл бұрын
I ordered the H190 and the I150 because I couldn't decide. They're both good amps, but in the end I chose the I150 because it just sounds better on my speakers and it's better equipped. As I said, the Hegel is good but I don't quite understand the hype. Are everyone getting paid to praise him or do I just not have golden ears. Ncore just sounds very, very good. This is not a flashy Class D amplifier.
@seymourclearly2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, now i want one!
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trevor.
@Patricia-kk8tr2 жыл бұрын
How would you integrate the Buchardt system with the REL sub?
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
You set the roll off as showed and plug the sub into low level inputs or you do room EQ and or manual EQ. Or you use high level inputs.
@HeavyBeats242 жыл бұрын
Lots of great information here. Thanks 👍
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks too.
@niekoneprisimenu55295 ай бұрын
I can get the Hegel H190 for approximately the same price as the Buchardt i150. Which one would you suggest getting when price difference is not an issue at all?
@13thnotehifireviews75 ай бұрын
I do advice on patreon. Free trial for 7 days patreon.com/user?u=20783218
@michaelgatti3811 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another helpful review. Would you recommend matching this amp with the rich sound of Dynaudio special 40s and does it have a touch of prat.
@cmessi11 ай бұрын
Dis you buy it?
@michaelgatti381110 ай бұрын
No. I ended up buying Atoll SDA 200 integrated amp with streamer built in. Very happy with Atoll sound so far.
@Bazerk6662 жыл бұрын
Very Impressive!!!
@easyphotoshop12642 жыл бұрын
Simon how will you compare this amp with the Hegel H95 driving the Kef ls50 Metas?? for example
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
No idea, how can I comment on what I don’t review?
@royhumphrey4911 ай бұрын
Only 1 analogue line input. So how do I connect my FM Tuner and my CD Player without switching over plugs all the time? And I've never owned an Apple phone as I thought that they were over-priced compared with an Android device.
@xstensl88232 жыл бұрын
looking for a simple upgrade to my Rega Brio. 70 Watts would be fine.
@DigitalPhilosophers2 жыл бұрын
I wish it had streaming built in. So I probably would have chosen it w the S400m2 over the A500. But only BT is 😑
@kirkaparty41432 жыл бұрын
I understand the A500 has 3 active speakers each, the back unit is an active woofer, so 3 drivers vs 2 for the S400ii.
@nocnymarek76455 ай бұрын
Does it have built in streamer with Tidal connect?
@ChaiBearProductions2 жыл бұрын
How loud were you able to get your S400 MK2 with this amplifier? I’m thinking of buying it for my MK2
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Oh well loud enough!
@klaverro2 жыл бұрын
Way to go Simon! Very good video with detailed information about an amplifier I never seen or heard off. Great looking (Scandinavian 😀) amplifier with many possibilities. (Btw, great Fish & Chips on the Beach Boulevard in Brighton). Ronald
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ronald for the encouragement and nice comments, we do have a few fish and chips places on that seafront. One called harry ramsdens I think. Just been down to Brighton buying hiking boots funnily enough and we are lucky in this area as we have the fantastic Sussex downs countryside. I’ll take my camera this summer so you guys can see more from where I live. having a play with the Genelec sub now. 🔉😀👍🔉🎼
@klaverro2 жыл бұрын
@@13thnotehifireviews7 I love the English countryside. Don’t know the name of the F&C place anymore but my memories of that lovely Brighton seafront still makes me smile. Genelec sub looks very interesting. I am looking forward to those new Kef LS60’s, would love to see your opinion about those ‘mini-Blades’…. 😄.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Yeah I saw they came out and read the Jack ocklee brown interview on what hifi. I chat to Jack on messenger every now and then and he likes what I do. Maybe I will get the chance to try them. 😀
@klaverro2 жыл бұрын
@@13thnotehifireviews7 Kef is doing great. My dealer already called me about those LS60s. He's had it on demo for a few days now. I hope to visit him this week… 🔊😏🔊.
@alexanderk81352 жыл бұрын
Lyngdorf is interesting competition...
@craigclark80972 жыл бұрын
Another Great review - your videos are excellent!! Q: is it Black or Dark Gray? If I wanted to use an External DAC- how much would one need to spend to get an improvement? (Mads said it's as good as the Mytek Brooklyn) perhaps I wouldn't need to upgrade? Are the digital inputs adequate for an upgrades external DAC - is USB is a better sounding connection or is it just spitting hairs.... Thank you!!
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s a black enough black to be black if that makes sense. It might look grey but I’ve got the cameras up close in a very light room. System advice is one for patreon now. 😀🔉👍
@alex_g_wood Жыл бұрын
Simon, I have just watched this for the second time and I found myself nodding in agreement, I have the I150, I just wonder if it ever had a chance of replacing your Hegel, it replaced my H160.
@13thnotehifireviews7 Жыл бұрын
Definitely not in hegel’s league I don’t think
@stevesentanoe67302 жыл бұрын
Im in the middle of choosing between NAD m10 v2, hegel h120 or h190, all of them is between my budget, which amp do you think will fit my kef R3 the best, in term of musicality and sound quality though, thank you in advance...
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Pls See description.
@jamapaza Жыл бұрын
forget the M10. Buy the H190 or Buchardt I150. Buy both and compare them. You will be surprised
@gladosadoree2 жыл бұрын
Are you saying the line input can be used as an analog MM phono stage??
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
I think from memory there isn’t an internal phono stage but the amp will digitise the line input as I think I said, but best check Buchardt website. 😀👍
@zsvrljuga12 жыл бұрын
Good!
@dommyap77632 жыл бұрын
Will this be a good match for my css criton 1tdx?
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Please see the description
@artmusselman48752 жыл бұрын
What did I like? Direct and to the point. Thanks! I’m outta here.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@markjohnathanappleton86422 жыл бұрын
CLASS D and built in China no thanks,give me class a/b and made in the UK.good video keepup the good work.
@13thnotehifireviews72 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. China should never be a reason or class d , I don’t understand how anyone can equate that. Some of the British stuff “can” be lesser made than Chinese eg holo audio . Wrong thinking I’m afraid. Also the power board is Dutch , design danish, software danish. It’s a whole supply chain. Rarely is a circuit board not Chinese made for economies of scale. You’ll end up buying the wrong stuff with that thinking
@markjohnathanappleton86422 жыл бұрын
@@13thnotehifireviews7 I have to many class d amplifier
@jamapaza Жыл бұрын
@@markjohnathanappleton8642 I don't think so.
@pironi2405 Жыл бұрын
I have a android so i can't buy this, i can buy Lyngdorf tdai 1120
@13thnotehifireviews7 Жыл бұрын
I still have my i150 for sale if interested
@stuharrison1 Жыл бұрын
@@13thnotehifireviews7 how much? Im in Australia so we would have to consider shipping...cheers, Stu
@wp7310 Жыл бұрын
Great great by why made in china :(
@jamapaza Жыл бұрын
really?
@aboudtraore4235 Жыл бұрын
Trust me 95per cent of stuff in your apt or home are made in china 🇨🇳 so what’s y’all talking about? 🤣🤣🤣
@jamapaza Жыл бұрын
@@aboudtraore4235 maybe he doesn’t like China. Maybe Korea or Taiwan would sound better.
@wp7310 Жыл бұрын
@@aboudtraore4235 Germany, Korea, Poland, Taiwan. For me chinese audio sounds terrible. Like for many cheap digital cables. It doesn’t make sense but its my main rule. Of course my iPhone is made in china cause I had no choice. For audio we have still alternatives and I hope nonchinese market will be growing :) RME, Rose, Genelec, Shiit, Atoll, Cyrus…