BELIEVE IT: $1,500 (or less) buys a COMPLETE AUDIOPHILE SYSTEM with TOWER SPEAKERS

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This time Steve "assembles" complete systems built around tower/floorstanding speakers, topping out at $1,500.
Here are the candidates:
ELAC Debut DF52 www.elac.com/series/debut-2-0...
ELAC Debut DF62 www.elac.com/series/debut-2-0...
Tekton M Lore www.tektondesign.com/mini-lor...
Klipsch RP 5000F www.klipsch.com/products/rp-5...
Zu Dirty Weekend go on sale March 25, 2021, www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/...
Emotiva T1+ emotiva.com/products/airmotiv...
Denon PMA600NE www.denon.com/en-us/product/a...
Yamaha A S801 usa.yamaha.com/products/audio...
Outlaw RR 2160 www.musicdirect.com/receiver/...
Vista Spark www.vista-audio.com/products/S...
Fluance RT83 www.fluance.com/rt83w-referen...
Schiit Modi 3 www.schiit.com/products/modi-1
Schiit Mani www.schiit.com/products/mani
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@roaming12uk1 3 жыл бұрын

Gone past early days of hifi 50 years back now getting toward the sunset of my listening days - my last system! Naim and Sonus Faber will see me out.! But I love watching every one of Steve's videos. The Naim is hidden away in a designer wooden hi fi unit , the speaker cables are ducted in the walls and under the floor (they are of equal length so lots of 'wasted cable), the Sonus Fabers are simply the most beautiful pieces of furniture and my source is a Synology NAS in the loft which streams happy flac via cat5e (the whole house is hard wired - cables to every room outlet - all designed into my home that I have refurbished 100%). The final piece of the jigsaw is an Italian made Natuzzi leather corner sofa with an electric reclining seats. One electric seat reclines to watch TV and the other at 90° is for my music listening position. I think that I am at hi fi nirvana such a long way from my Garrad SP25, Amstrad IC2000 amp and a pair of homemade speakers based on a design in Hi Fi World magazine. Happy days to all us covid hostages

@badbruise 3 жыл бұрын

Love these budget reviews they make the most sense in times like this

@jessyszabo148 3 жыл бұрын

If you are poor maybe they make sense, bring on the high-end gear let's spend some money!

@jessyszabo148 3 жыл бұрын

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay lol yeah that is why I built my self a high end system! Winning!!!

@josesousa272 3 жыл бұрын

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay Are you a real human, or you're already dead inside?

@laardvarkzilllions7955 3 жыл бұрын

The rich are getting richer. The poor and middle class are getting poorer. So bring on cheap AND expensive systems!

@gtb75 3 жыл бұрын

I just built a bedroom system at the same $1500 price point - as follows: Magnepan LRS speakers (direct from Magnepan) Sound Artist SA-200IA integrated amp (Amazon) Loxjie D30 DAC (Amazon) Blue Jeans Cable Canare 4S11speaker cables (Amazon) Worlds Best Cables Mogami 2549 / Amphenol RCAs interconnect (Amazon) My main system is built around Magnepan 3.7i speakers, so it was fun trying to put together a "budget" system that retained as much as the same sound character as possible. The SA-200IA integrated has a ton of clean power (key for the Magnepans) and is surprisingly refined - with the exception of maybe being a tad bright on the top end... That being said the AKM based D30 DAC and 2549 interconnects, along with the overall sound signature of the LRS, do a nice job of offsetting it. Overall a wonderfully balanced and enjoyable system once everything is broken in.

@moldiworp9143 3 жыл бұрын

I love you Steve. Ive been on the slippery slope of the audiophile and you have helped me not fall too far. Much love, stay safe.

@seankelly6461 3 жыл бұрын

I love when steve puts systems together with a price point most people can handle

@stereo8893 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you did this video. 👏 there really is something great for everyone. I feel respected!

@MichaelLivingston-me 3 жыл бұрын

Really a good video to help select at a specific budget. Well done, thanks.

@toblerone1704 3 жыл бұрын

the blizzard was crazy but my boy steve always out here on the DAILY

@felipezitzmann 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video. Smart and experienced knowledge and criteria. Totally agree, and thanks for your valuable job.

@pdcragin33 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see some love for towers! Happy with my Emotiva T1 and T2 (separate rooms).

@woohunter1 3 жыл бұрын

Keep them coming Steve, always enjoy watching after a hard days work, wondering what I’m going to buy next.

@PatrickHenryLibertyorDeath 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the Tekton M-Lore based on your review a few years ago. I love them but now I want to buy some of his MOAB speakers. They are huge and they look beautiful.

@shadouxg7150 2 жыл бұрын

Is the mlore punchy?

@jonboy9912 3 жыл бұрын

I bought on eBay a set of separates from Cambridge Audio for £200 (a D300 CD, T400 tuner and an A500 65 Watt per channel amp) - all new "old" stock all still packed as new held in dry storage for 8 years by the seller. I had to replace the drive belt on the CD as it was perished but everything else was perfect. I teamed this up with a pair of immaculate Mordant Short 3 way floor standing 906 speakers for £100 and the £300 (USD400) system is fantastic! You don't have to buy new if you are careful. lucky and choosey!

@paznewis107 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky and handy JB. You want to fix the Sony cassette deck I've been lugging around for 20 years? 😏😉👾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎱😎

@gustercc 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great buy you found there! Lucky guy!

@jonboy9912 3 жыл бұрын

@@paznewis107 SURPRINGLY EASY TO DO JUST GET INSIDE IT.

@theebayhififanatic6002 3 жыл бұрын

Good spot! Can get some great bargains on ebay

@paznewis107 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonboy9912 tried. Too complex 😒for me...

@timharbert7145 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Been leaning towards changing to towers as we've been spending more time in covid lock down....

@spinachhandsjklolsmh9053 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve! Would definitely love a build video in the 5 to $10,000 range

@darinclark1853 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve... Great info for us budget audiophiles!

@jeffrielly 3 жыл бұрын

I love that this guy does videos like this, he helped me to put together a nice stereo system without breaking the bank!

@gregoryblake3377 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks again for your time and energy.

@johntennant2428 3 жыл бұрын

Love this. Would love a similar-themed review with Spotify/Tidal as the primary source

@bernhardmichaelfux308 3 жыл бұрын

My system was 190,- for the (amazon deal) Tube-Preamp, 149,- for each of my two poweramps, and about 100 for the used Turntable. Turntable i bought for 40,- Euro, and then pmped it with silver-cladded cables, new headshell, o lot of beautiful damping inside and outside too (beautiful real leather!) and new cable structure all inside.. My $12.000,- JBL 4341 clones i built myself for a friction of the prize... At the end i have a bi-amped system with tube-preamp, a high-end turntable, and 4way monitor-speakers certainly under 1500,- It looks really expensive....lol, and it sounds so too! I am Happy due to DIY, and not having the fear of learning new things now that i am retired!! The only thing is, that i must admit that my speakers are prettier on the inside! There sits lots of bracing, damping and at last it´s covered with an acoustic fabric in beautiful wine-red to protect the woofers from intruding Damping material fibers... The outside is covered in Beige /brown coloured artificial leather, and i think i will send Steve some pictures as soon as i have cleaned up the mess in my living room...lol. Now it still is covered in lot of half-done audio-projects like Active speakers, pair of DIY JBL C38´s... and so on...I have gear standing in my flat like an old reviewer...lol.. especially speakers...

@jonathanmoore8886 3 жыл бұрын

Ever since I subbed this channel my tinder matches have gone up. Great video. Enjoy the channel

@dentboxhero1717 3 жыл бұрын

Such sweet spot recommendations around the $1.5k

@johnpeschke7723 3 жыл бұрын

steve, i've been following you for several months now and really enjoy your thinking, reviews and dialog with others like zero fidelity. myNADc350 ist kaput so i bought a NADc316BEEv2 to drive my infinity overture 2s and i am happy with the new preamp/amp. works well with my CD player, my 40 year old sansui 2050 table with a fine grado cartridge and my ancient yamaha tuner. but I was "blown away" when i added the Schiit Modi 3 and discovered how digital to analog could sound on a system i put together to listen to classical, jazz, big band stuff and pink floyd (i have about 500 records) . Full disclosure: I'm 72, and a part time audio junkie that started out with Pioneer and moved on to Phase Linear, SAE, technics and JBL. just sayin' thanks.

@218maryland 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! Thank you

@patrickodenbeck770 2 жыл бұрын

These system build videos are the best thing on the net. I have some old wharfdale E50s that have given up the ghost and its time to replace them. These vids help. Because I am looking for towers in this price range.

@AnotherAnonymousMan 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool collection here! Thanks🤘

@_alifeallmine_ 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Cambridge Audio CXA80 running a set of KEF Q950s, with an OPPO UDP-203 used for CD playback. After about 3 Decades and various set ups, this one is far and away the most satisfying. I quite like higher listening levels, and this pairing can go as high as my ears can handle, with a complete absence of distortion or degradation, whilst still managing to be nuanced and beautifully controlled, with an excellent sound stage. I am massively impressed by these KEFs, would highly recommend.

@mikecoffee100 3 жыл бұрын

Build videos are cool and so are the interviews you with people like Nelson Pass etc

@luigimattei7698 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for Cowboy Junkies, great great music. For first time I put my amplifier power level near the top. Thanks

@lawrencecabrera5937 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Your the most knowledgeable person when it comes to all audio, I really enjoy your show most of all the intro surfer song . I have a pair of Elac Debut F6’s with the Kevlar speakers. I think they sound great for the genre’s I listen to rock, blues & a tad of Jazz. Also enjoy my Klipsch’s RP51’s have those in my den.

@jmfloyd23 3 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of the Elac 5.2 towers and paired it with an Elac sub for my office system. Can’t beat the sound and value.

@bassproable 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Airmotiv t1+ even though my budget was double the price paid for these. I was pleasantly surprised what these speakers can produce.

@vicg5323 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Steve. I totally agree with your selection.

@MegaF1guy 3 жыл бұрын

The KEF 550's have the UniQ woofer, 2 passive woofers and 1 active woofer mounted between the 2 passive radiators.I own a pair of KEF 950's. Keep the great videos coming. Cheers.

@paznewis107 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. Would love to hear the Zu and T1s. I just got Auna floorstanders very cheap but good sound, quality comparable to the Kef Coda III that they will be rotated with 😉

@terencemayo662 3 жыл бұрын

I got some mlores in the fall. They sound really good.

@muffinator1234 3 жыл бұрын

Emotiva t1+ paired with the emotiva ta-100 integrated amp will be a chart topper in this set of equipment, all for $1100. I really feel like the ta-100 should have been included, we can't have everything though lol. All in all, great advice Steve!

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve , I may buy the Tekton Lore ! And have and indepth video review i haven't seen anyone pop the hood on them yet ! Its TIME !

@dilbyjones 3 жыл бұрын

The ZUs are aspirational ! The ELAC B 6.2 Still a killer speaker.

@AXington 3 жыл бұрын

Without going too much more expensive, the UniFi 2.0s are amazing buys as well.

@QoraxAudio 3 жыл бұрын

It's snowing quite a lot over here in the Netherlands too... looks nicely white, but definitely annoying when traveling! The ideal weather for staying at home and spinning some records 👍

@gregorypatton360 3 жыл бұрын

Your the best Steve! One of my all time favorite combos is a pair of heresy 1s bought used for 300 bucks and the decware el84 ufo. It is out of this world good!

@gregorypatton360 3 жыл бұрын

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay I have no idea what you are blathering about

@Kaziglu11 3 жыл бұрын

@@gregorypatton360 He obviously does not understand the concept of speaker sensitivity.

@turbo2288 3 жыл бұрын

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay l think you are very sick

@gregorypatton360 3 жыл бұрын

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay i have a few tapes laying around.

@gregorypatton360 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kaziglu11 Hes definitely got a screw or two loose

@jimmintz4348 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a NAD C740 at Goodwill for 19.95 in mint condition. I have bought many pieces this way and you can build an awesome system for much less than you think. I also got a pair of La Scalas from a friend for 500 bucks! I built my own tube phono preamp for less than 250 bucks and so on. Collecting audio equip is fun and saves tons of money if you know what you are doing and be patient.

@Majeure 3 жыл бұрын

I just learned that the New York Audio Show is rescheduled again to December. I have been putting off making any audio purchases until I have an opportunity to check out a lot of equipment in one place. I hope to see Steve there.

@MrPeeBeeDeeBee 3 жыл бұрын

That's more like it! Thanks Steve. Wondering if you could do some affordable cables?..... Yeah it's subjective but, I for one, value your opinion.

@KindOfBird 3 жыл бұрын

Happy q550 owner here. They like power. My nova 300 drives them very well

@freekwo7772 3 жыл бұрын

Although I live in Europe and those recommendation hardly apply to european market in terms of prices and support, nevertheless I like to watch Steve's opinion because his input is always welcome and give an idea about the spekaer's signature. E.g. Elac standmount and floorstander.

@audioupgrades 3 жыл бұрын

Very sensible recommendations. It always makes sense to spend primarily on speakers. For amplifier and source, you can even get away with second hand units for next to nothing, if you know how to find quality (avoid hyped units). Whatever you save that way could go into buying even better speakers.

@woohunter1 3 жыл бұрын

You’re right, spend your money on good speakers, efficient ones too, that way you don’t need a ton of power to play them at reference levels, even a mid grade tube amp will give you a ton of headroom.

@audioupgrades 3 жыл бұрын

@@woohunter1 Yeah, agreed. Truly efficient speakers are great if you can find them. Usually, that means vintage, too.

@alexp-de 3 жыл бұрын

I'm running the XTZ Spirit 11 floorstanding speakers with an BC acoustique EX-214 amplifier, which is also an incredible sub 1500$ setup

@mrk8212 Жыл бұрын

Oct 2, 2022 the Dirty Weekend starts at $1500 for black. $2k for walnut. Component upgrades can add another $500 or more. And I can’t wait to get some.

@francescotenti193 3 жыл бұрын

Simply said; great video. Informative, practical and straight to the point and for people like me who like good sound, good looks and are not crazy to empty their wallets, at least, I'm not!

@brittanyc3282 3 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye out for sales on fluance turntables, I got the rt-84 for the price of the 83 a while back 😎

@donmcewen1836 3 жыл бұрын

Steve - always great advice - thank you! I was able to buy a new Outlaw RR2160 (3) months ago, and I am thoroughly impressed with this system. And now that I’ve trashed my older collection of speakers attempting to make them keep up with the “Outlaw”, I need some guidance buying replacement speakers. Any assist is appreciated - thanks again. Don M

@stephenhunt7197 3 жыл бұрын

This guy - always interesting, always giving useful advice and reviews. Every time he’s at the top of my list to share a beer and a Reuben sandwich with. That would be awesome! Keep up the great content.

@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@robertcartwright8165 3 жыл бұрын

And your room has that special snow-day light, it looks to me.

@Jonathan-ff4wo 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Would be nice to have a special episode on DIY speaker kits like GR Research!

@keithneal5369 3 жыл бұрын

The kef speakers use a horn loaded tweeter. It is the cone of the bass driver. I love concentric speakers.,tannoy, fynn audio , kef etc all sound amazing.

@epi2045 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the ZU Audio DW with upgraded Clarity MR caps. Paired with an inexpensive A10 tube amp with 6 wpc. Sounds great!

@johnsweda2999 3 жыл бұрын

Mk two's or Mk one's? What's this upgraded caps all about I'm not sure what is upgraded about them?

@highcurrent1125 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Clarity cap upgrade is well worth the money. I've put these in line with tweeters on several crossovers and the improvement in the highs is noticeable!

@johnsweda2999 3 жыл бұрын

Clarity caps is the make.? What difference are there to the original caps, Same value, same percentage, same type? Yes I've had a look quite expensive if you buy them from the zu polyurethane caps I would go with polystyrene caps and is a lot cheaper the value is 1uF and run a polystyrene 0.2uF 160 volt parallel cap with it should give you a better result and be cheaper plus with low values matching of tolerance is not important because it's 0.1% +/- stick the polystyrene cap in parallel with the cap you've got on even The Originals. A band on them make sure that's heading to negative it's bipolar it doesn't matter what way but negative foil to ground. That should be the same as well with the replacement caps but are they marked? Illuminate radio wave interference

@epi2045 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsweda2999 ClarityCap is the brand and the series is MR. Hence Clarity MR. Zu Audio by default uses Erse PulseX capacitors in the DW speaker line with the upgrade option for Clarity MR capacitors. It has the same values but the quality build and smoother sound signature was worth the extra cost.

@johnsweda2999 3 жыл бұрын

@@epi2045 that's what you paid from zu $100? is it probably cheaper to buy it from the manufacturer charcroft electronics Ltd. And they do a higher range then that as well

@superdougie10 3 жыл бұрын

Ive never had commercial adds during the video with your channel before Steve.

@offason 3 жыл бұрын

If you pull the red dot til the end and then repeat, you can watch any video without commercial.

@01sapphireGTS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great post.

@brandonbooth826 3 жыл бұрын

I got elac debut 62 stand mounts, emotiva ta100 integrated amp, and modi dac on Steve's advice. Less than $1000. Warm and inviting sound.

@MustPassTruck 3 жыл бұрын

The Zu Dirty weekends are interesting. Looks like something a skilled woodworker could do themselves. Now I want to try building my own speaker boxes.

@marksavell2254 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear thoughtful review of DIY speakers, for example those offered by Danny's GR Research

@xvariabledesign 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks!

@jfaulkner1234 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot the emotiva basx a-300. Best amp I have heard in this price range.

@johnsweda2999 3 жыл бұрын

And the iotaVX and the audiolab 6000a

@mikeday62 3 жыл бұрын

If I had $1200 just for speakers, I'd get the Elac Debut reference F5.2 towers. The cabinets are thick and heavy, the drivers have enormous magnet/motor assemblies, and they have a very modern attractive appearance

@ryousuketakahashi5038 3 жыл бұрын

Also i think the best affordable speakers are : Wharfedale Diamond 11 series , EVO series and Elysian series designed by Peter Comeau. They sound and look like speakers that cost 3 or 4 times more , they are unique and very good built. I HAVE SPOKEN :D

@megustachuletas3956 3 жыл бұрын

Zu DW look so awesome!

@TorToroPorco 3 жыл бұрын

There are some decent components on Steve's list. The Spark sounds like a particularly delicious component if one is willing to forego a remote and more features. And the Rega IO with its warranty is almost a no brainer. But I'm not totally sold on the Fluance RT-83. I'd be tempted to spend an extra $50-100 and go for either a Rega Planar 1 or a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon. I recently bought a Schiit Modi 3+ to try out and I'm impressed for what you get for a measley $100. It needs some breaking in and it can sound even better if you are willing to use a better power supply (supposedly even a generic Apple USB wall charger will improve things) and decent cables. The 3+ even includes Schiit's proprietary Unison USB implementation versus the generic off the shelf USB ones you typically find in entry level DACs.

@milesdufourny4813 3 жыл бұрын

You could also try an ifi iPower low noise wall wart. They are available in many different output voltages. I use one with my Wyrd 4 Sound Recovery.

@RafaelGrigorian 3 жыл бұрын

And here I am saving for Special 40's cause Dynaudio is always cool

@cychen9528 3 жыл бұрын

hope to hear about different (higher) budget of tower speaker system!!

@faludabutt8253 3 жыл бұрын

A good starting point

@ryanherrera9171 3 жыл бұрын

Well how about that, I just bought a pair of Tekton Lore Reference speakers.

@randalllawkin 3 жыл бұрын

How you like it?

@gregorypatton360 3 жыл бұрын

Jealous!

@laurencerothman931 3 жыл бұрын

Wait until they break in, I've had my Impact Monitors for about 8 months now and they are really stellar. Plus, Tektons have a solid build quality to them the website and reviews can't convey. Eric does a brilliant job finishing these. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoy mine.

@joeygonzo 3 жыл бұрын

@@laurencerothman931 don't then need more bracing ?

@tietoliikenne 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I know you from Facebook! :D

@billd9667 3 жыл бұрын

Strong recommendation for the IOTAVX SA3 Amp/DAC. The DAC is not stellar, but it is workable. Only $399. Leaves a lot for a turntable or streamer like the Yamaha WXC-50 for ~$400.

@superdougie10 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, Steve....dude......thats a seriously tall audio stack behind you in this video.....tell all. Just the cables are a strong curiously interesting topic to look at as a viewer.....lol

@tj-yb1pc 3 жыл бұрын

I built mine for less, time and patience, everything was bought off Facebook market, picked up a proceed five chanel amp and preamp for $800 this is a killer amp weighing in at about 120 lbs mirage m3si for $300 three mirage hdt I use for center and surround and a shitt dac for $25 all second hand but it sounds incredible

@barryrodgers3039 3 жыл бұрын

I would have added a system built around Magnepan LRS. Many years ago I built my first serious budget system around the MMG and stil have them today (highly modified by now).

@mgaming7 3 жыл бұрын

he does mention that in this video . requires the $1000 outlaw or yamaha and that pushes things way closer to $2k

@dayfornight88 3 жыл бұрын

I bought some totem dreamcatcher speakers that blue my old energy towers in depth and sound quality.

@thomasward00 3 жыл бұрын

I would never spend more than $500 on an amp or stereo receiver, same for bookshelves, I could double the budget for Towers and could justify 1k per pair. With today's great budget gear, there is no need to spend a fortune.

@spunkthecombo 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Steve!

@rileys8741 3 жыл бұрын

Love content like this

@dagobertodamian6962 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool staff.

@thebluedino 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy how your channel focuses on getting the most out of your music for your budget. Since watching your channel I’ve picked up a Chinese EL34 2*8w tube amp, some BIC speakers that were spec’d close to the RP-600Ms, and a 8” Dayton audio subwoofer. I don’t think any of the them has been reviewed on your channel but each purchase has been inspired by your videos and has been a great addition to my listening experience

@bmpk4954 3 жыл бұрын

I have the vista spark as the desktop amp at my pc, no regrets.

@alanroderick7153 3 жыл бұрын

Snowing in London, UK. Not quite a blizzard but more on the way.

@jareknowak8712 3 жыл бұрын

...same in in Polish mountains.

@rcboarder6809 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve love your reviews,was just wondering,we never here much about Emotiva's T2 +, any thoughts?are they worth the extra 300 bucks?

@MrJueKa 2 жыл бұрын

this budget complete audio systems might be a good idea "to make audio cool again"

@QoraxAudio 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like Fluance is doing international shipping nowadays. Good for them.

@jeffsloane8628 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell us what that triangle shaped thing is in the corner of your room/ceiling. What does it do? How does it work? Price? Links? Love the channel. These are my personal favorite.

@domingobermudez6780 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve,what’s your opinion on the klipsch rf7II’s? I was thinking on selling them. What do you recommend,thanks in advance?

@gbmwaz 3 жыл бұрын

Great info - check out electronics from Topping and SMSL dacs and amps to lower the Price without much, if any, degradation in sound

@MustPassTruck 3 жыл бұрын

The Elac debut 2.0 F6.2 are $369ea on Amazon 25Mar21.

@chadbarker4299 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Goot! Down here in NC grillinand chillin in 60 degree weather. Need to come down south and get some of this tater salad, baked mac n cheese, collard greens, and chopped barbecue and pan fried cone bread! Hahahaha. Put some meat on them Yankee bones. Stay well my freind and love the show. Watch it everyday. Peace

@ilyalyudmirsky 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, Try and watch your show regularly! Loved the greatest speakers 2 parter! I have a question as I currently own one of the speakers on that list , The Vandersteen 2Ce Signature II . My question is I have been having a hard time pairing them with a good amp. The best sound I got out of them was a NAD 2200 abs using NAD 3155 as preamp. Right now I have them as part of my video surround set up and I find that I have to turn up my Yamaha av receiver quit a bit to get good sound , they are bi amped from the Yamaha. Thanks:)

@montynorth3009 3 жыл бұрын

I like theTekton pleated edge paper cones, fast and light, good for low level listening levels I would guess. I believe the woofers are derived from guitar amplifier speakers. The Denon integrated has good reviews, is value for money, and would probably be my choice, although I would want to compare the sound with the Yamaha before finally deciding.

@DMSparky 3 жыл бұрын

Eric from tekton tends to use a lot of off the shelf components. I have mini lores and the woofers are American made Eminence units. I think the specific model is an Eminence Alpha 8A which is from their professional audio line. The tweeter is something like a Tymphany BC25TG15. All pretty simple inexpensive components but well suited for the application.

@johnsweda2999 3 жыл бұрын

@@DMSparky zu use the eminence drivers as well but they rebuild them not sure which model of drivers they use

@larshardwaretests9561 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think about the Rotel A11 Tribute? It just game out and I just bought it and I think it sounds great

@arthurwatts1680 3 жыл бұрын

Just stating the blindingly obvious for those about to press 'Add To Cart' on the Fluance - the money you spend on that turntable will be a tiny fraction of the money you spend on vinyl over the following 12 months. Which is just as well, because 12 months will see you upgrade everything Steve has just recommended - welcome to the rabbit hole ;)

@mgaming7 3 жыл бұрын

steve, buying the magnapen LRS. which Amp is best with maggies? Outlaw 2160 or Schitt Vidar or Schitt Aegir. please and thankyou

@jlmain5777 3 жыл бұрын

The Yamaha has Bluetooth? Not sure about that. From what I can tell, there is a dongle of sorts which they no longer support and haven’t for years. If anyone can clarify...Nice systems Steve. Always enjoy these lower cost combos.