🙏Thank you Steve for saying those kind encouraging words and happy belated birthday 🎉

"the hardest thing to do...is to be yourself and to trust your own judgement" yeah

Thanks guys😊I’d subscribe to a weekly Herb and Steve podcast.

Loved this conversation, guys. It’s always a great pleasure to hear the wonderful duo of Steve and Herb talk shop, and the conversation always seems to go deeper than just surface level. It’s interesting how so many of us are such music lovers to such a huge degree, that we go out of our way and buy equipment to get closer to that music. Whether your main source is analog or digital, we’re so much more similar than different. We should celebrate that. Thanks again, Steve and Herb. Appreciate you guys a ton.

Always a pleasure to see and hear Steve and Herb together. Bravo! The insight and down to earth talk is always fun and appreciated. Big output amps and the headroom is my thing. Old or new. Take care.

I really appreciated the cordial presentation by both Steve and Herb. It speaks volumes. This duo talks more about the human experiences tied to the audiophile's journey.

30 minutes in I thought to myself "I miss Jana Dagdagan". And there she is. 😍

Cool stuff from the dynamic duo of audiophiles! ❤

I can listen to these guys talk all day. Thoroughly entertaining and great points made. 👌

Gteat conversation between two old friends. To touch on one point, I appreciate Steve's taste in music not because it aligns somewhat with mine, but by listening to his reviews of audio gear he's turned me on to music I didn't know about.

Young people's music is not audiophile music. They grew up listening to compressed mp3's on systems that have no tone controls so most have never heard a great sounding system. They pick up a pair of $30 ear buds which make most music sound the same. I live in an area where good stereo shops are far and few between. Best buy has no listening rooms unless they are a Magnolia dealer and their listening rooms are intimidating for the newcomer. Where you live in the big city there is such a rich environment of stores to listen to different systems. Most music here in the middle of the country in the middle of Iowa a majority of music, especially younger people, is consumed in their cars, which nearly everybody has one because of the lack of public transportation. Just the other day my fairly new neighbors that live in the apartment below me were sitting outside listening to a cheap Bluetooth speaker so I invited them in to listen to my modest system and it blew them away. They has never listened to a true stereo with left and right speakers and a soundfield that was deeper and wider than what a all in one cheap system put out. Fun to watch their reaction to how good music can sound.

These two characters are two of the nicest guys in hi-end audio. They have such a wealth of experience and they're really not gear snobs like some reviewers. These guys were around when I was just a kid (back when dinosaurs ruled the earth) and they were really fun to listen to, but most of all, they really understand the joy of listening to the music itself and not just the joy of listening to the gear. These two guys listen to FAR more different kinds of music than just about any reviewers in the industry. Based on their recommendations, I have heard more music I never would have listened to on my own and many of those have become favorites that I still listen to.

Great stuff guys! I was fortunate enough to be an audio salesperson back in the late 80's. It allowed me to listen to a lot of different stuff. When you get that opportunity, you really hone in on what type of sound you like for yourself. Now I have a system that I really enjoy. It isn't super expensive, but I was able to piece it together to my taste. That is where the joy is for an audiophile. Now I just want to listen to all the music I can and just enjoy the artists and not worry about trying to make it sound any better. It already sounds great! Just give me more to listen to!

Just want to say thank you to both of you ! Love how open minded you are. Something that I think is really lacking (not just in the audiophile world) today…

150 years of experience ! Stunning !!!!

Was pleasure to hear these Audiophiles!. They are Masters for us and the new generations...

What do you think Herb. (-" Enjoyed every minute, great seminar guys.

That was great!

The groupie joke was hilarious and almost nobody laughed 🤷🏻

I was there! Thanks.

My father worked at a HiFi store in the 60's. I can remember as a young lad my father and the store owner discussing soundstage width and depth as we listened to recordings they made live to 2-track of big bands. Wish I had some of those recordings.

Thanks Steve and Herb, Really enjoyed this video

What a delight!

So I have a VAC PA 100 100 tube amp and ARC LS15 tube pre amp that I bought in 1996 and still use it to this day! I have Maggie's and towers speakers with built-in powered subs, plus two SVS Ultra 13 subs I can't listen without my low Hz 😅 Oh I'm restoring a BMW 1973 2002tii

Encore for next year Steve. We really enjoyed being in attendance.

That was great, thank you so much, Steve and Herb. I like your point of views and your experiences about hifi. Interesting and informative as always. Congratulations for 150 years of experience. Keep healthy and keep going on with your good work. Thanks. Greetings from Germany 🎂🎁☺️

What ever your interest or hobby are its always interesting to get other like minded people's opinion.. Listening to you to guys and the show of people in that room its mostly about the end game for most the music and your passion for Hifi equipment that we all love and cherish 🙏

I agree with Herb about rooms.Using the room as an excuse for poor performance isn't always applicable when domestic settings are also far less than ideal much of the time.

Great video sirs wonderful And brillant

Very large crowd in that room to see and hear them. Herb needs a clip on mic so he can be free of moving his head away from that hand held mic. Herb is great!

I feel the same way about original mono audio and films. The newer mixes are so cleaned up and filtered they lack the 'soul' it's just too clean and sterile. When I go back and listen to the sound that came on something older like a laserdisc my ears are happy again. Probably nostalgia but it's what I like

Steve, how eloquent so hard to address such a complex equation I missed the show - Great interview (conversation)with Herb- Great presentation oh have a nad c3050 - stereofile budget component of the year, not bad with a pair of KEF r3 metas in my space

Thanks, guys! I’m approximately your age, I’ve been listening to music, and fascinated with the gear, since I was 8 years old. I love you both! ❤ P.S. Hey, Steve, I just got a pair of Forte IVs, and your recommendation was significant, in making the choice. 🎉👍👍

Yes.. 150 years is wonderful…

Great show!! Herb got as red as a beet!

I really enjoyed this. You two are interesting, lots of insights.

Beyond Jay, most younger utubers who have gained clout seem to be reviewing in the headphone specific space. The reasons are obvious. Be it at the LA region cam jam or going to a place like the soon to be no more, Schiiter in Valencia, you see lots of younger sound nerds and audiophiles. The top utuber bridge between the 2 happens once in a while so perhaps more of that crossover is needed? I know it would help those like me, who are into both and/or who lean more into one area. Thanks for the vid!

I so wanted to meet you! I just adore you ( Hope I can say that, I’m straight married you know what I mean..) and your comments insights and have subscribed to you for years. Really look forward to meeting you someday. Proud Klipsch Jubilee owner but agree with you we all like love things differently but what sounds good or great to us with that soul and dynamics is what matters. Thanks for being you!

Where can we get examples even of the digital remasters or releases of the recordings that Herb was talking about having been made on that presto cutting lathe?

Great talk! I started my audiophile journey a little later than most (almost 50) but having a great time. It blows me away how much great music there is and how easy it is these days to find it! Speaking of, what was the radio station steve mentioned?

Awesome Steve and Herb. When can we hear/meet you in NYC?

Bass at shows is tough to judge…some rooms have bass traps others are using subs or room correction/EQ to fix the room boom.

The audio equivalent of Buffett and Munger holding court at the Berkshire shareholder conference.

Treasures, both of you!

Thanks for recording this conversation with Herb for those of us who were unable to attend. As to electronica, you should try some Spiffy Man if you’re looking for soulful. He has a limited discography as he’s currently taking a break to produce and promote other similar artists but it’s worth a listen. Kind of the Brian Eno of the Synthwave genre, IMO.

I'm always on the hunt for new music, just about all genres. I can only do the been there done that music in small doses or when I'm in a mood for it. That said I'll take the new amplifier and new drives to play with

This video could use some custom-made triode tube microphones made by Tim de Paravicini for that genuine audiophile sound

Hey that’s Mr Herb of the Reich ert!

The most important thing anyone could possiblly do in life is become an audiophile.

Love to hear how elevation affects the listening experience (would a system sound better at sea level or at 5000 +/- elevation?) Also, should a person spend "big money" ($5K on up) on equipment if it is going to be placed in an "open concept" area (both kitchen & living area) where smoke, varying humidity, and micro-floating grease occur when cooking?

#1!

Sound!!

Great discussion! Mr. Pete-------> aging hippie

I was thinking at the transparency on the singing at the end of the video, scary stuff, even they were scared how that room sounds, those microphones... maaan... please neve use them again.

The two grumpy old men in The muppet show 😊

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I swear I heard the guy at the beginning say "I'm actually pleasantly surprised to see all of the ladies in the audience, I know they all have herpes" 😂

For me the best way to learn about audio is/was to see how good a system you can build with the least amount of money. That allows and forces one to learn about parts, synergy, tuning, acoustics etc.

Audiophile = Old white man chasing the impossible……. The term is so pretentious and divisive. I like you both and I’ve purchased gear and music based on reviews and suggestions that you both have offered up and I thank you for that. OK, I’ve said my piece. Thanks, guys!

Watching Herb cry as the cake was presented was truly moving.

Here's to Steve and Herb for their integrity. Never do I feel like there is an agenda in equipment reviews or "audiophilic" observations in general. Contrast this with others who might say something to the effect of, "Don't waste your money paying the big bucks for a piece of gear in this category" and then turn around and push a piece of gear of the same type they are selling that's every bit as expensive and classify it is a "steal" or, perhaps something less overt, like a "sleeper." Both of you guys maintain genuine enthusiasm for this hobby and the industry after so much time in as hobbyists and professionals. You've earned your credibility. Thank you for treating us all with respect.

That's not jay's last name. Regardless, he is a hack.

Love you guys. Say it again. Herb is a national treasure.

Steve, are you going to do a special show about Andy and your memories?

We need serious, honest, good, acknowledged and experienced reviewers. I think most of them are not. And personally to me Jay also isn’t …

Audiophile. One who collects records and other forms of music One who listens to music with great passion. You are not special.

I think you guys should have planned your presentation better and included more interesting and useful content. This comes off as pandering to the audience. Sad - you both have a lot to offer.

These guys must have huge egos, to think that people want to sit for almost 40 minutes and listen to them blather.

I got few speakers. For jazz/blues, I use forte III. For pop, JBL L100. For fast and forward digital sound, focal aria 948. What type of sound I like?

weird flex for a superfluous term like "audiophile". Whatever audiophile is you are not it, neither am I. You love music and are relatively easy to please when it comes to playback. You see the good the not so good and so you rarely give a bad review because you're having fun. What does audiophile even mean except for perpetually dissatisfied and horrible taste in music. ;/