That is the kind of video I like to see is when a person is into music that isn’t in the Industry.

Listening to good music should be given the same amount of time, attention and respect as reading a good book.

I liked this presenting another audiophile and his passion. you should do these regularly.

Steve this would be a good segment if you could go to different people’s homes and go over their systems as you have here.

Cool video. Scott really hit on it with the simple word... FUN.

I agree Scott, listening to music intently is a form of meditation.

Yep. Humble gentleman with the goal of enjoyment of listening to music. He has made thoughtful choices. Best of all...He's a Maggies guy! Love it and thanks to Steve and Scott!

So agree that listening to music can provide an opportunity to reflect, meditate.

Great video today! How cool is it to have Steve stop by to check out your system! Cheers

I agree with many others on here , by showing others systems and talking about them is really great . Great video looking forward to more and hopefully more like this .

Thank you for using a Soundsmith! It's great to see when others enjoy our carts. Very sweet system. That tonearm is absolutely wild.

Your best video so far. So cool when you bring interesting people and interestingbsystems in.

This rig represents MUSIC to me. Fun, no pretentious or snobbish foo-foo, an owner that knows what he wants. An owner that has gear long-term and not neurotically swapping components every few months. A MUSIC lover, not a STATUS or GEAR lover. And importantly: not someone that is in the industry selling you something.

Yes. a great vid. i agree, it's all about the goosepimples. Music is just the best for this, sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.

I really enjoy seeing real people's rigs over highend audio show set ups. Great video, love too see how people cobble together a system over time. Can't stand store bought systems, purchased in one shot. The most I have every bought at once is a power amp and pre amp. Everything else is one piece at a time and trail and error. Not efficient but in my experience gives the best end result.

Nice video Steve & Scott. For me the gear isn't the journey but the music and your ever changing taste in music is. What helps is having a system one can still enjoy after a high end show trip. Would be nice to see more videos with a similar format.

very cool system, nicely done with a reasonably sized footprint

A decent worthwhile music enthusiast. Good on him.

Wonderful video; two guys hanging out talking music and equipment. This is what makes the hobby great not a debate between Audiophile equipment vs high end equipment. Cheers.

I want to hear more cowbell in my music. J/k Thanks for sharing such a lovely system.

VERY cool vid. Going to a friends place and check'in out his system what a great way to spend an afternoon makes me feel 25 again.

Awesome system Scott! I'm just poking a little fun. That's one of the most unique turntables I've ever seen. It makes my old AR look like a dinosaur. Enjoy!

OK .. Great interview with Scott.. Inquiring minds want to know: 1) What mods to MMG's? 2) How were sonics affected? 3) How do modified MMG's compare to your .7's? 4) How did his Turntable/cartridge compare with others you've heard? ... Thanks

Great video Steve.. your on to something here... real people with real systems in their homes. No one is doing anything like this...

Woo hoo! Another Nova 300 owner. I still stand by my belief that the integrated reference quality DAC in the Peachtree is as good, if not better than, any separate standalone DAC I've heard.

Instant "thumbs up" Steve. I LOVE these kinds of videos.

"Take her to my house, she'll feel a lot better." 😂

It's nice to see a real person who enjoys listening to music and not the equipment that reproduces it...No offense Steve ...you're still the man. Please make more vids like this...!!

Enjoyed the video but would find it fun to have had a record put on and listen to a song. Just for ambiance. Like to see more of the system and it’s scale in the room. Cheers!

It's soothing to the soul.

Excellent episode. Great system, Scott.

I also live in nyc and just found a pair of Maggie .5/QR's on the sidewalk in the UWS among some trash bags (100% true story). Surprisingly they sound wonderful and have no issues. Cheers, audiophiles

Thanks for sharing - I like this Steve

Nice setup. Those Maggies have the infamous Gunn mod. The hardwood frame is to absorb energy rather than re-radiate it like the factory MDF. Also uses a completely different crossover design.I think one key to getting vinyl to sound good (beside proper setup) is a vacuum record cleaner. Digital doesn't have to suck, now that engineers figured out a few years ago that the source of the sound being unpleasant in many ways was due to 'jitter'. I have heard digital playback system w/ newer ultralow jitter DACs that sound spectacular. I took a deep dive back into vinyl a few years back, and loved it, but ultimately sold it all, as I just didn't have the time. (Regs P3-24 + Denon high output MC)

You seem like a cool dude. Great system! Happy listening!

Bet that sounds luscious!

A really good talk. Thanks!

I wish you hadn't cut him off when he was talking about the Chinese tubes, I wanted to hear that. Oh well... Great video and thanks for posting.

Very impressive young man Scott Building, modifying. Pure talent here

A series on guest audiophiles systems is a great idea.

Hi Steve! I really like this new take on your videos!

That’s a nice system and a nice conversation.

Almost forgot. Thanks Steve for your evangelical fervor for all things hi-fi.

Love these videos, thanks Steve

I keep or just give away my gear, most of my stuff is used and/or thrift store finds.....and most of it is actually worth keeping. Ive rarely bought new except my huge new towered speakers "horn tweeters that I adore" and they are just so powerful.....15" woofers....love them.

Thanks you Scott....and Steve. One of the best yet. Question for Scott...does he get to pull the MMG's away from the wall when there is no camera around, or is the 'just what it is living in NYC?' (I'm originally from the Upper West Side, so I get it). I wanted MMG's years ago but knew room placement and size would not pass the WAF... AND...what Parris George said below...FUN

Love the concept Steve... thanks

Steve, this was so fun. Thank you.

More of these...👍🏻

You guys must have great neighbors!

A nice system, very appropriate for the room size. Lot's of little tweaks to improve sound, but Scott has overlooked arguably the most important aspect...Speaker placement. The speakers need to be moved forward in front of the cabinet so that sound won't reflect off the sides, creating an unwanted early reflection.

Thanks Steve, thanks Scott

If you're ever in the DMV (DC, Maryland, VA) area, I'd be happy to share and meet you.

Ai really like the tree poster on the door. Really, I like it.

The are the best videos

Do lots more of these videos!!!!!!

His next upgrade should be a bigger place for those maggies. Or get some small monitors that can be backed against the wall.

Well that was cool!

I think he has a Well Tempered component sitting below the Peachtree. Power supply for the turntable I guess.

Big speakers ? Should come to my house, you’ll be met with a tympani 1 6x6ft wide per side 😆 Good setup tho, very elegant and simplistic no frills I like that

Love the PeachTree 300!

Great interview and vid

Very cool

Need help with upgrade path. Currently tidal on tv into modi 3, into Peachtree nova (80 watts) into crown xls (1000 watts) into Maggie lrs. Thank you ur a rock star.

Thumbs way up for the SoundSmith Zephyr cartridge.

What got away. Used Pro Ac towers. Just couldn't bring myself to make that jump. 3k used. Have been satisfied with my used 1.6 Magnepans. Still wonder what the Pro Ac would have sounded like. Driving with Parasound

Wished you had video of his system playing music

Giant speakers? No woman would ever appreciate my quad ESL 989 and 63 combo

Oh My God that Preamp!!!!

I really like the visiting idea and enjoyed this video. HOWEVER, 6 or so videos back, I invited Steve to my home for an M.A.D. (something a few of us audiophiles that have been getting together since the early 80ies call "Music Appreciation Day") So, again, I will ask Steve here now... He can look my name up on FB and contact me privately that way... A simple train ride from Grand Central eastward, and I can pick him up at our local station.... What do you say Steve ?, Klipschorns and tube gear in a dedicated listening space await your ears ((O: (food and drink too)

I love videos of you visiting other audiophiles in NYC. What is the brand of that turntable again ?

Great video!

Maybe you could record a video about sound signatures amplifiers have and what signatures should be paired with what type of music etc

what scott needs to add to his system is an nad 568 cd player coupled with a project ultra outboard dac.

I have the same Gunned MMGs except I got nicer woods.

I’d love to hear maggies, but here in South Australia not sure if it’s possible. I’ve heard some nice ribbon speakers, though.

Great video. Maybe you could provide links to the stuff he mentions? Like the tubes, preamp etc?

QUESTION: In the late 1980's I had a VHS VCR made by I think Panasonic that could be used exclusively as a recording tape deck. It's S/N specs were on par with CD players but recorded in analog. Does anyone remember them, do you think they were any good and should have been more popular in consumer audio systems, and does anyone know where I might locate one for purchase?!?! I thought it was a really nice piece of equipment for analog recording, Steve what do you think? 😎

Appreciate all the videos Steve. However, would it be too much to play a track or two, played on featured equipment?

My Peachtree Nova 300 has gone up in smoke twice. I've owned it two years and for 8 months of that time its been in for repair. Would love to try a pre-amp but it is my experience that doing so would likely cause a Peachtree melt down.

It might have been interesting to show the room (small with lot of fourniture ?) and the place where to be seated for listening. As well, the magnepan seem to be rather close to the wall. Do they stay there when playing ? Thanks for sharing your videos. Bravo. (Patrick - New-Caledonia)

Daniel Crapington watch, rolled up jeans, boots, beard, this guy belongs in Austin.

Nice video Steve

So how did it sound? Also, I like these videos.

Nice. I hope there is a doorstop in the floor so it doesn't swing out and smack that Maggie!

Steve i'm on long island. Stop by!

Steve, you conveniently forgot to cover his system's digital realm - CD, DAC, Steamer!!

I was under the impression that maggies had to be away from the wall. Now I'm thinking about them again!

I'm curious Steve when you go into people's homes or you meet with people and look at their systems why don't you give us a sound demo a 30 second clip of what their system sounds like.

I love Maggie’s but my room layout is just not conducive to them. I ended up selling my pair to a friend and I get sad every time I hear how wonderful they are

Steve. You seem pretty cool...

Are Peachtree good amps for turntables? I’m looking at the decco125.

Steve, i will gladly do the recording for you so you can appear in the video along with guest. It would be a blast. Let me know.

What kind of spekers would you use with that much power

Steve, love your stuff. But try to get some lights to use in your productions. So dark

Any link to the preamp kit

I feel sooooo guilty.......i have 2 closets full of audio equipment plus my main living room setup. FYI,my wife is super cool with it!!!

Back in the old days Magnavox was called Maggie.

Can you have magnaplanars that close to the walls ?

yes ! music is meditation ! !! dont you hate it when people want to talk during an album and then shush you during thier sit com !? no clue