Galion TS120 Review and experience

Рет қаралды 13,150

Күн бұрын

0:00 Intro
1:29 B-Roll and Specs
2:43 Price and what's in the box
3:15 Setup
4:03 Auto Biasing
5:10 Listening impressions
7:10 Class AB class A Listening
9:24 Versus H190
12:44 Pros & Cons
17:13 Conclusion
18:53 Credits and outtakes
Helpful links,
Galion Audio: www.galion-audio.com/
Thomas and Stereo: / @thomasandstereo
Audioquest Golden Gate RCA cable: amzn.to/40cIRFe
(This is an affiliate link. Support my work at no extra cost)
My new Patreon:
/ mr_chibs
Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe!

Пікірлер: 95

@MrRonnmaui Жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks for all the insight on the Galion. I think you nailed all the features and the limits.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🍻

@audiorick841 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that review. Thank you!

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick! 🍻

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Жыл бұрын

THANKS MR. CHIBS…FOR SHARING YOUR HONEST THOUGHTS IN AN INTERESTING WAY 🤗💚💚💚

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🍻

@brianyearling7810 Жыл бұрын

I'm recommending your channel to everyone I know who loves music and are fascinated by receivers, dacs, speakers etc.. Your approach is as if a buddy just decided to make some videos they found to be important. No real formula... just being yourself and that's effing refreshing! Thanks man!

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

This comment means a lot. Thanks so much Brian!! 🤩🍻

@iikatinggangsengii2471 6 ай бұрын

yes

@psyphonyxaudio Жыл бұрын

Great video ! Looking forward to this unit. Axpona show sounded so great!! =) Keep up the fun work and style .. =)

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Psy! Still in the car 🤣.

@psyphonyxaudio Жыл бұрын

@@MisterChibs ... 🤣😇🙈😊..🚁🛩🛸🚀☂️... Keep at the good work, and we can hope for teleportation access at the top levels. :-) 😋😋😊😊🙏🙏

@user-od9iz9cv1w Жыл бұрын

Fun video with great advice. Normally an audio review channel introduces you to a product. In this case I am happy to run into this reviewer via the Gallion. I follow Thomas and his Gallion. That's how I noticed this video. Glad I did.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

I'm glad too! Welcome W, and thanks for watching! 🍻

@ruanswanepoel4111 Жыл бұрын

Awesome channel :) one recommendation… post the intro/ outro songs and and songs tested for listening in the description of the video for your supporters to dive deeper into your videos !! Keep up to fun channel and great content!

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruan! 🍻

@DJ_BROBOT Жыл бұрын

Chibs...YOU ROCK!!!

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

TY BroBot! 🍻

@zeram01 Жыл бұрын

Nice informative review. Subscribed. If only it had a decent headphone out, I’d be all in for one.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thank you! When they have headphone out, integrated loud speaker amps usually doesn’t sound as good as a separate headphone amp. They’re more for convenience imo. 🍻

@carminedesanto6746 11 ай бұрын

I ran into Thomas last year At Toronto Audiofest…I hope that he’ll have this at the upcoming show …with the phono board 😊 Great video 👍☕️🍕🔥🥓

@MisterChibs 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🍻

@yaniv-nos-tubes Жыл бұрын

great review. another pro for any tube amp is that you can upgrade the sound quality and fine tune the tone by swapping tubes, modern tubes are fine but nos sounds a lot better and last longer.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Yaniv! 🍻

@pnichols6500 Жыл бұрын

Shhhhh... there is a limited supply of NOS and the prices are climbing.

@RedSinter Жыл бұрын

I'm sure Thomas appreciates this review regardless of the Nit Pic's as I imagine he has some respect for them and his getting as close as he could to his ideal for the $. And if I'm not mistaken he also did his own comparison to Haggle. The one of many things to remember is none of us hear the same song exactly the same way. No two ears hear exactly the same way given natures genetic design per person. Yes, we have similarities, but. And Taste in our musical nature affects this as well. 🎉 Great Review though I'd like to add that the cost of those Tubes is like Bentley to Toyota if you can afford a Bentley then you needn't worry. But then again Music for some is worth every penny spent.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!🍻

@gene8933 Жыл бұрын

one positive you didn't mention is that you can roll tubes to have sound more to your liking.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Great point Gene! Would like to try out tube rolling at some point. 🍻

@bobzador4038 Жыл бұрын

Went from Hegel H190 to Integrated Tube Amp Rogue Audio Magnum III..Simply put like you said a tube amp is more FUN,. There is nothing wrong with the Hegel, tubes I believe help you connect more with the music: natural, warm . Hegel more sterile. As far as tube life goes for most of us would take years before tubes would wear out. Klipsch speakers at their best with tube amps

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts Bob!

@aussie8114 Жыл бұрын

Of course it’s a great amp, it’s Thomas's amp 🤩 Both this and the Hegal are off my shopping list though because I need balance control in addition to the tone control. Not sure I’ve ever seen a tube amp with balance control, maybe not doable. Most high end amps lack balance control. I guess those of us with some off sided hearing loss or a need to sit off centre are shunned as undesirables by the audiophile clan.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Aussie! 🍻

@brentcollins9727 Жыл бұрын

My hybrid McIntosh MA350 has a five band equalizer and balance control.

@aussie8114 Жыл бұрын

@@brentcollins9727 Yes some Mcintosh amps have it all, but in my country they are extra pricey. Not just a Mcintosh premium but a premium on top of that. About double the U.S. price. I see there’s some Luxman class A amps that have tone and balance.

@Carl-bd1rf Жыл бұрын

Agree 💯Aussie

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

@@brentcollins9727 Thanks for chiming in Brent. I actually demoed the MA352 and overall had a great time with it.

@dougg1075 Жыл бұрын

If I hadn’t just bought the Willsenton R8 , I would get this in a second. Enjoyed the review

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug! 🍻

@dangoh2237 Жыл бұрын

But the Wilsention is so much cheaper! The ones wt KT88 tubes! The Galion takes 3 hrs to warm up! Too long 4 me!

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

@@dangoh2237 Not sure if this is a general rule of thumb with tubes or specific to the TS120. Would be interesting to find out.

@dangoh2237 Жыл бұрын

I am now usibg an Audiolab 6000a. Rave reviews aplenty but to me is way below par. My previous amp Roksan even rhe old n cheapest model can easily put the Audiolab to shame!

@tothemax324 Жыл бұрын

A con for me is the design, I see so many similar tube amps with the Galion

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

I guess the aesthetic isn't everyone's cup of tea. As far as audio components are concerned, I prefer them to be clean and not draw to much attention. Having said that, there's something about those tubes glowing that just draws me in. 🔥🍻

@eduardoquintana3504 Жыл бұрын

Hola, a question please, how long do the tubes last approximately in time? gracias from Chile

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Hi Eduardo, the larger KT88 tubes last around 2500 hours. The smaller tubes last longer. I discuss this in the video below (timestamped it for ya) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbh1hrZ_mt61qas.html 🍻

@eduardoquintana3504 Жыл бұрын

@@MisterChibs Gracias gracias, very kind

@creepytiki Жыл бұрын

Hey whats the song in your intro and outro Thabks!

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Hey, it's "Something New" by Castle Heist

@epi2045 Жыл бұрын

16:28 Karate lesson starts here 😂

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Teaching self defence class remotely! 🤣

@user-ht6xy1ok5f Жыл бұрын

Can KT120 be used instead of KT88?

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@toddhupp2645 Жыл бұрын

KT88 was specifically designed for music in the 1950s. Never really be matched for musicality.

@TheFilletingfish Жыл бұрын

Really, have you heard oh EL34 or 300B?

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Didn't know this, thanks! 🍻

@jkjome4095 Жыл бұрын

EL34 & 300B?

@dangoh2237 Жыл бұрын

Sir, class A meaning Triode mode?? Thanks

@ThomasAndStereo Жыл бұрын

No, unlike most amps on the market that can only choose between ultralinear and triode mode, the T120 is between high bias current class A mode or normal class AB mode.

@neilaltschuler6064 9 ай бұрын

I'll save money and stick to my Peachtree 300.

@MisterChibs 9 ай бұрын

I have a Peachtree Gan 1 and it's great! Thanks for watching. 🍻

@neilaltschuler6064 9 ай бұрын

Comes with cage?

@MisterChibs 9 ай бұрын

The cage is an option and sold separately.

@leokuiper2593 Жыл бұрын

I could get over the 10.000 hours set of tubes, but 2500 hours at a cost of $100 each. They would last me less then a year. It would be to much for me. As well the expenses as the hassle.

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Yea, I get that and by my calculations, those KT88C's would last me around the same time as you. What some do is alternate between solid state in the summer and use their tube amps in the winter (they get warm). Still not a cheap prospect though and the price of tubes seems to be in a constant state of fluctuation. Thanks for watching Leo!🍻

@leokuiper2593 Жыл бұрын

@@MisterChibs Right, love to try tubes or class A, but I think it’s not practical for me living in a tropical climate. Airconditioning bills are high as it is already. 😊

@bubblehead5394 Жыл бұрын

Less tubes more better.

@yaniv-nos-tubes Жыл бұрын

you can get nos for 500$ each and never worry about tubes again, not about sound quality either.

@frankgeeraerts6243 Жыл бұрын

AB is to compensate the shortcommings of current trendy speakers , tube amplifiers are not the technology to drive those speakers that need a the but in the but and other needs ..........Class A is for the right speakers and both are superior on a musical level instead of the high end hype of today ........audiophile beliefs are conditionned by marketing . But indeed this amplifier could be a satisfying compromise ......it will live as long as it's solid stae parts survive the tooth of time !

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Frank. 🍻

@neilaltschuler6064 9 ай бұрын

Speaker recommended?

@MisterChibs 9 ай бұрын

Not sure what you're asking specifically but yes, I generally recommend using 2 speakers. 😅

@neilaltschuler6064 9 ай бұрын

I wanted to know if you recommend certain speaker pairings. Have you tried different speakers at all? Thanks

@MisterChibs 9 ай бұрын

@@neilaltschuler6064ahhh ok. I recommend the ones from my video. My other Keffs are to power hungry.

@eugenefudge1883 Жыл бұрын

To bad it has no XLR input. That's a must for me

@MisterChibs Жыл бұрын

XLR’s are definitely better for long cable runs. Thanks for watching! 🍻

@eugenefudge1883 Жыл бұрын

@@MisterChibs I just think they are better period

@cd-rom. 11 ай бұрын

@@eugenefudge1883why

@jackstraw1756 9 ай бұрын

1 year warranty and no real service and repair network set up. Seems like no reviewer has stated this yet.

@MisterChibs 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the warranty. I’ve dealt with Peachtree service and found them to be great. 🍻

@user-ys4og2vv8k Жыл бұрын

Not exactly an unbiased and independent review, thus closer to the commercial...

@leokuiper2593 Жыл бұрын

Why, because they are both Canadian. How can you know it’s biased? Even they have a financial or private relationship you cannot know. It would be mostly something you assumed.

@user-ys4og2vv8k Жыл бұрын

@@leokuiper2593 We can talk about an unbiased review (at least for me) when you go to a random store (can also be an online store), buy a product with your own money and then do a review.

@leokuiper2593 Жыл бұрын

@@user-ys4og2vv8k Well, that’s just your opinion. Most reviewers get equipment send to them by manufacturers. As long they are not payed by them for the review or arrangements are made that the review has to be positive there’s nothing wrong. It’s not like Mr Chibs has a material or financial gain here, which would make it suspicious. Anyway there’s no way you could know the review is biased. That means you are defamatory just on your gut feeling and plainly unfair.

@leokuiper2593 Жыл бұрын

@@user-ys4og2vv8k If reviewer worked as you would like, they should buy everything with their own money, paying large amounts of money without knowing they would buy anything good and after they needed to sell it against a loss of money, because it would be already second hand. If they had to sell the bad reviewed stuff, they would even loose more money, because they just told online it was crap. How could you be a professional reviewer like that, or even a hobbyist reviewer? You had to be very rich and not give a shit about money.

@user-ys4og2vv8k Жыл бұрын

@@leokuiper2593 Of course, it is in the interest of "ThomasAndStereo" to present his product to the widest possible audience, so he also sends his amplifier to many YT audio reviewers. How many independent reviews there are as a result is another question... The fact is that anyone who is really interested in a certain product can buy it and return it within a certain time (30 or even 60) days - which I believe is satisfactory time for an independent review. Otherwise, it's just advertising.