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@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Please hit the "like" button. Share the video. Everything you do is greatly appreciated!
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
@@hifi2169 I've only owned his class d. I wasn't impressed
@revelationsoundstudio 2 жыл бұрын
I am surprised you don't think McIntosh solid state amps don't have great build quality and an amazing sound. They make everything in house, they use all high end quality parts in their amps, and they have a huge following with great reliability. All of the gear is made in their facility in New York including the metal framing and glass.
@Montreal_Audio_Systems Жыл бұрын
McIntosh are great. Built like tanks! My macs from the 70s are all original! Never been serviced and still sound great! Autoformers last forever and are low maintenance! Not like a Krell that heats up to cooking levels. The parts will fail after a few years and a rebuilt of those big krells are crazy expensive. I talk from experience
@jamesschneider3828 Жыл бұрын
The problem is reviewer narrow focus.
@agx502 Жыл бұрын
Taste is subjective, but I cannot stand the aesthetics of McIntosh gear. To me it looks like the hifi that the Adams family would buy. Each to their own and I have no negative feelings to anyone who uses McIntosh (a solid and storied brand).
@Tazmanian_Ninja Жыл бұрын
@@agx502That’s the best analogy about the design of Mc-amps I’ve ever seen 😂 I wholeheartedly agree!
@agx502 Жыл бұрын
@@Tazmanian_Ninja yeah. and I am sure that fans of McIntosh think that it is the type of hifi that Batman would buy. 😂
@mikepringle3275 Жыл бұрын
$29000 for a 400 watt amp is just plain idiotic. There is no way this amp is worth that much more than a Parasound JC5 or a Rotel Michi X5. I bet most people in a blind listening test would not know the difference. You are better off to put more money into quality speakers than wasting money on a over priced amp. I am not saying the amp does not sound spectacular but it is not $23000 better than any of the amps I have mentioned.
@kungfooey6571 3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately some folks need to spend lots of money to make themselves feel better about their purchase.
@rcarloz 3 жыл бұрын
Boulder is build like a thank and sounds amazing. I had the chance to hear Audionets top of the line integrated, Humboldt, and let me tell you, that integrated is something else! The best integrated I've heard. Makes you rethink separates.
@ericstefko4852 2 жыл бұрын
Not the first time I heard this. I would love to give them a listen
@n.lyndley.9889 Жыл бұрын
built like a tank
@duartechicharro1889 5 ай бұрын
Tank
@PopPop017 2 жыл бұрын
Bottom feeder here, My 5500 and L-5 combo out of pocket $400, gorgeous detail presentation and dynamics for peanuts! Happy Listening 🙏
@76S30 Жыл бұрын
Pass Labs is my vote. I visited them in Forest Hill, CA and their build quality made me drool.
@TrevorRuby Жыл бұрын
Weak
@lorigetz4489 6 ай бұрын
Agreed. Nelson Pass is a great designer.
@gtxguy 3 жыл бұрын
My Constellation mono's have been flawless for over 5 years.Love them
@edgarmisplaced7924 3 жыл бұрын
"Straight from the heart"! I love the honesty shown by Jay, time and time again! Can't wait for the next video.
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@LorenzoMutti 3 жыл бұрын
The new MSB amps are outstanding. I‘ve compared them with probably all big swiss amps (yes, I‘m from Switzerland), such as soulution, CH Precision and so on and the MSB amps (even the entry stereo amp 202) are equally good, if not better. In the top segment, synergy plays a decisive role and decides who wins.
@chrisvantassel8867 Жыл бұрын
I have been eying the Nagra stuff, how do you feel it compares to the MSB stuff?
@jamesschneider3828 Жыл бұрын
As far as McIntosh goes you don't need to be super innovators, you just need to have a great sound (which they do) to be satisfied. And a a more reasonable budget that way more people can afford.
@jakekot1351 Жыл бұрын
How I miss my 1966 Mac MC275 & C20 with original tubes...run through big Altecs with the fine cabinet work...mmmm. Gone though. I have a set of EV Sentry III with Goodmand 15" drivers as they match better to the horns but never heard it together with the Mac. Just need a little Fisher 100 or 101 to run them! What most people don't know is a $200 RG Dynamic processor will do wonders for solid state & the soundstage...even a Mac 2300 with the XRT20's...was I shocked!
@danieljones8587 7 ай бұрын
Macs have always worked for me. Tube and transistor. I like their sound and power. And I can afford whatever. I'd rather put diesel in my 70' Viking. 😁
@zonto22 Жыл бұрын
I'd certainly add Coda to the list, especially the Coda 16.0 or their System 150/250 model with separate chassis for voltage gain and current gain stages. No consideration of Pass Labs either?
@mickyd3 2 жыл бұрын
While I have never owned nor have I auditioned any Dan Dagostino products, I would have thought their Relentless mono amp would be on your list.
@chuckmoore5382 3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree and you have not even heard Boulder's best, the 3000s. You won't know what the XLFs can really do until you get a Boulder 3060 in your room.
@talibe801 3 жыл бұрын
True.
@rickgerritsen8972 3 жыл бұрын
You might broaden your focus to a brand like Coda; in several review they outperform brands like ML or Pass Labs easily; especially the newer models.
@franklinuf 3 жыл бұрын
CODA amps are super ugly. I could never get past that design.
@OrganNLou 2 жыл бұрын
@@franklinuf ITS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT THE "LOOK"
@zonto22 Жыл бұрын
Ditto. Coda is a hidden gem in the US.
@kodi4167 10 ай бұрын
most CODA amps are krells throw away designs
@georgieboy2432 4 сағат бұрын
You don't have to walk far to get an opinion. Listen and form your own opinion of what sounds good.
@afj617 Жыл бұрын
Spectral DMA500SV. With the DMC300SV will blow anyones mind especially with magico Q7mk2 in an amazing room with DCS Vivaldi Stack. Heard at Goodwins HE in Waltham. On another level from anything anywhere to me and my father who’s been an engineer since 1974 or so. He said it was far and away it wasn’t just listening to the cleanest music it was being in a holographic thick Other Dimensional.
@45billyva Жыл бұрын
The great thing about innovation and technology you will be able to redo this video in two years. :) The hardest thing about being an audiophile with unlimited funds is buyers' remorse and by our natures we will never be truly content (for too long anyway). Best to enjoy what makes you happy on sound and sail and sail.
@RealHIFIHelp 3 жыл бұрын
Spectral for me is the best. But Boulder is still up there in the higher end.
@user-od9iz9cv1w Жыл бұрын
I will add two made in USA brands that deserve recognition. Transcendent Sound by Bruce Rozenblit - kit triode OTL amps that sound amazing at reasonable prices, and Decware - Steve Deckert designs and hand builds amazing tube amps. Cult following and a order backlog of about 2 years.
@myronhelton4441 8 ай бұрын
What is the best speakers with Decware amps?
@edgarlemke6078 3 жыл бұрын
I was pretty impressed with Edge amplifiers when I heard them at a audio show think they are USA made. Dartzell would be worth a listen for foreign amps.
@mervynaugustine257 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I disagree with your comments on McIntosh, with regards to innovation, they’ve got quite a number of patents in their amps, more so than most or any amplifier manufacturer. They build quality products, they just take a different approach to many others. Thanks.
@artsabound7627 3 жыл бұрын
obviously in my comments on your page I show my cards , money is an object , there is a budget , but I do appreciate your sincere work in showing all who watch what there is available to those who have purse and want as good as can be had. thank you .
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for following me
@artsabound7627 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaysaudiolab A pleasure , you have some fascinating gear and detailed reviews.
@Carl-bd1rf 2 жыл бұрын
A 50k amp that isn’t perfect. Then what are you paying 50k for?
@jchborg90277 11 ай бұрын
Try Spectral and Goldmund before rendering judgment.
@brunorivademar5356 3 жыл бұрын
Your slightly out of alignment diffuser is triggering my OCD really hard Jay xD
@gizzy2403 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot man, I didn't notice that until I read your comment. Now I can't stop looking @ it!!😖
@jonwatchesnyc8777 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the interesting thoughts. I am a big McInstosh fan, but strongly believe they need to stop making half of their product and focus much more on “core” audio products. definitely need to exit a/v receivers and amps, exit speakers, drop pointless products like their streamer (it’s objectively a dinosaur) and invest in pre-amps and amps, a few really good DACs and transports, and that’s it. Sometimes one needs to shrink in order to grow. There are a number of high end watch brands that have completely revived themselves with this strategy. And keep the MEN220 dsp, it’s really great
@dennishill290 2 жыл бұрын
Correct...! Turned into no highs...no lows. ..Bose...lol.... Yamaha..!
@jakekot1351 Жыл бұрын
They have fine speakers, they need to keep making them. & the MC275!
@kurthill7030 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best amplifiers I have heard from the USA was a friend of mine had NRG control don't think they are around anymore but they were great 👍👍
@danmcha.84 5 ай бұрын
Most important items for a good audio is a good dac and speakers a lot of companies have figured out on the art of manufacturing power amps invest all your cash on speakers and dac period .
@mrtunapie6653 3 жыл бұрын
This is interesting, granted, it's been years ago, but a friend was a high-end dealer and I was able to borrow gear to audition at home. I remember Boulder as one of the worst amps I heard.
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Yes the old boulder was. The new boulder is incredible
@jackhuang1434 2 жыл бұрын
You should try Goldmund Telos 5000s or the 3800s. And the preamp 22h. These are ultra high end from Switzerland.
@beyondonethousand 2 жыл бұрын
Extreme heavy hitters from Europe would be... (in no particular order) Dartzeel FM Acoustics Gryphon Audio Analog Domain Burmester Aries Cerat Soulution Goldmund Telos CH Precision Ypsilon MBL Vitus Audio ....please add others from Europe that I may have not included in this post. BTW I agree with Jay in Boulder as the best in the U.S. Great video.
@bocolis88 2 жыл бұрын
Audio Note Naim Audio Lamm Industries Nagra
@user-tk7kz1fl2r 3 жыл бұрын
Why are preamps never spoken about much? A dealer who sells extremely expensive less known brand kit tells me the preamp influences the sound more than a power amp. Still, they are hardly spoken about.
@steelydan5501 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, You don't hear much about pre amps but a big part of how a amp will sound.
@mrronenza 2 ай бұрын
As a McIntosh owner , I am glad that I can afford US build quality. Visited 2 times there and meet wonderfull couple.
@carsthatgoboom4854 2 жыл бұрын
Lol and here I was thinking I was doing alright with Emotiva seperates 😂 It's still interesting even if I'll never be able afford real "high end" gear. Take care and happy listening
@jamestimmons6022 2 жыл бұрын
how do you feel about Schiit audio? they are also an american brand made in california
@pedrocols 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion every brand is about making money not just McIntosh.
@suhs144 3 жыл бұрын
Boulder 2060. Audio Research Reference 160M. BAT VK-650. Krell 700 MCX. Theta Digital Prometheus.
@joeslacker1020 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know of an power amplifier that is in the range of 300 to $500 that is very good and that would possibly pair well with the studio 530 bookshelf speakers from JBL. They are rated at 35-125 watts recommended
@suhs144 2 жыл бұрын
@@joeslacker1020 I don't, but I'd like to know please.
@marksowers5041 Жыл бұрын
@@joeslacker1020 Hi, I have been using two of the Audionics CC-2 for around 40 years. Some people claim it's a very 'musical' sounding amp. It came out in 1978, I think it was around 500 dollars, was class AB-up to ten watts in class A mode. 70 watts per channel, is bridgeable for 220 watts and the slew rate doubles. Some models have a functional clipping indicator-the red LED will flash brighter (the clipping detector circuitry is sometimes unpopulated so it would be easy to rework and add the components). I can recommend this model. The only downside is the case can get hot if it's warm in the room plus there is a buzz/hiss background sound at idle but not unpleasant. I was using the amp on my Altec 604-8H which is sensitive at 104 db at 1w/1m. Look on the audiokarma forums for more technical info. Good luck.
@seasterl 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jay. IME, speakers make the biggest difference in sound quality, and any sensible Hifi amp built in the USA would allow the majority of audiophiles that spend $20-30k on their entire system to sink most of the money in the speakers and still enjoy blissful, realistic, engaging sound. I find most SS amps too clinical and have no soul like tube amps, but each to their own.
@peterhaslund 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, I just want to thank you for mentioning Plinius among the best amps, set me off on a search that led to my SA-103!
@zonto22 Жыл бұрын
I liked the sound of that amp when demoing at a dealer as well. Warmer sound with the MOSFET output stage, and was certainly a room heater!
@pedrocols 2 жыл бұрын
How can you people afford these type of gear? There is also Ultra HiEnd? HiEnd isn't good enough?
@hubertdarutydegrandpre7922 Жыл бұрын
Are Viola Labs part of the choice panel?
@bondalero0074 Жыл бұрын
I grew up on Zed Audio built Hifonics , Autotek, “the Punch” Rockford Fosgate and Kicker subs when they were All Boss in late 80’s/early90’s. Then came Orion Red “series”. I use JP amps now proudly and Skar DDX subs. Lots of competition nowadays not like back then. Use what works for you in your price range just stay away from the cheap Amazon garbage! Good Luck!🔊❤️😮
@danmar007 Жыл бұрын
KZfaqrs REALLY need to stop asking people to hit the like button and subscribe BEFORE they watch the video. You were THINKING to YOURSELF???? Your title says *brand*, but your mouth says *brands*.
@noppadoldej-udom1220 3 жыл бұрын
Jay, I’d like to thank you. After subscribing and watching every reviewing VDO of yours for over a year, I just bought brand new Gryphon Pandora and Mephisto per your recommendation. Keep up your high quality and honest reviews which I have enjoyed very much. Integrity makes you very different and stand out from other audiophile channels. Look forward to enjoying the amp set and your future reviews. 👏👏👏
@sdgtech2 3 жыл бұрын
Noppadol, how is your speakers and how efficient are they?
@noppadoldej-udom1220 3 жыл бұрын
@@sdgtech2 Hi, They are Raidho D5.1 with 89db sensitivity.
@incima00 3 жыл бұрын
have you reviewed Bricasti and Bricasti amps? do you consider this brand mid-fi or hi-fi? Thank you
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't
@bricedoan6695 3 жыл бұрын
Robert Koda can also be put in the ultra high end category.
@fubartotale3389 2 жыл бұрын
Hit the "like" button??? After listening to this dude talk about he's owned all of this mid level gear but he discovered that amps that cost $50,000 sound better than Amps that cost $3000? Effing DUH! Do they sound 15 times better? I'm guessing not, I would bet that a decent ATI or Parasound matched with high quality speakers would be indestinguishable by most folks by the same speakers driven by your $50,000 units. But if course, YOU could tell. I'd like to see a double blind test on that one.
@jctai100 2 жыл бұрын
Also would love to see your reaction or thoughts to D'agostino or CH Precision if that opportunity ever comes up. Keep up the good work! 👍👍👌👌
@rickp6731 Жыл бұрын
All new MoonRiver Reference 404 with the Yamaha NS-5000's my End-Game System 😇🤫
@va23 3 жыл бұрын
Nagra, Dartzeel?
@josexavierjr.5633 2 жыл бұрын
I get it, Jay. What exactly do you like about these amps? The Wilson speakers? Are they accurate, lively, or even musical? For what they cost, I expect them to sound perfect in every room, but they won’t. In your room I’m sure they sound great, but in my room, maybe not so much. You don’t mention how they sound at all……..only how ultra-high end they are. It’s about enjoying the music, please don’t lose sight of that. Enjoy! 👍🔊🔊
@flyingjeff1984 8 ай бұрын
d'agostino? Arizona?
@rezadwiarianto9511 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Jay! I really love your opinion & honesty. It would be very interesting to hear your thoughts on what is the best US made speakers vs the best speakers from the rest of the world!
@kreatorcuriosity232 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay, your channel should grow to 5 digits, you need to ask your listener to "Liked" your videos, youtube will recommend your channel to other listeners. Great content BTW
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Got it
@duartechicharro1889 5 ай бұрын
For the money that you spend Boulder amplifiers, they should do more for you than just sound good if you know what I mean
@FaramarzMoeeni Жыл бұрын
Have you ever experiened Vitus audio amplifiers? or TAD amplifiers?
@realhi-fihelplarry8047 3 жыл бұрын
Boulder is impressive.
@anthonyjackson7097 5 ай бұрын
What makes the mentioned amplifiers superior to other manufacturers such as Pass Labs? Let's talk about circuit design and parts quality. If there is any amplifier that has a sound signature that you can pick out. I dont want it!
@henriksrensen3220 3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Denmark Jay. Great video 👍 Yes, Gryphon is wonderfull. But another great danish brand is Aavik acoustics.
@labalo5 3 жыл бұрын
Gryphon is solid!
@angkaras4215 3 жыл бұрын
hi Jay, i m watching you few months now and i like your videos i have mbl s produckts in my place in Greece and i also have listen many systems and i recomended to listen dartzeel from swiss ,audio note japan kangura and ypsilon from greece i believe worth all theese products a chance thank you for shering with us al your experience Angelos
@robertyoung1777 3 жыл бұрын
Long winded but good - thank you! I’m using Luxman and Vinnie Rossi right now and enjoy both.
@hitechburg 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the entry level products of BOULDER, CONSTELLATION and GRYPHON are so expensive I have been priced out of High End audio.
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@bricedoan6695 3 жыл бұрын
Get a Diablo 300 and you will be happy for the rest of your life!
@hitechburg 3 жыл бұрын
@@bricedoan6695 I'm good I have a PARASOUND JC5.
@jiyadas 3 жыл бұрын
Could you please please try the Michi M8 mono blocks, cheers I'd be very curious to hear your thoughts
@johnsimmons5056 3 жыл бұрын
Please give Doug Dale over at CODA in California a call. See if you can arrange an audition of the CODA 16.0 Amp. It's incredible and punches well above it's weight. I don't think I have ever heard you mention this brand...but I could be wrong. Love your videos.
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I might bring coda
@divertiti 3 жыл бұрын
Love the honesty, and whole heartedly agree. Speaking of affordable Boulder, what did you think of the 1100 + 1160 combo? Any plans to get them in the house?
@capezyo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay for the nice there world references HPower Amps
@realhi-fihelplarry8047 3 жыл бұрын
Boulder sounds specifically good on the higher end Wilson speakers. Put them on a opposite sounding speaker of Wilson, then they usually sound very different, and not to my liking. But yes I agree with Jay, that Boulder with big Wilson speakers does liven up the sound and man handle the Wilsons in an impressive way. Constellation is one of the few brands I have not been able to get a hold of.
@stateniland 2 жыл бұрын
My W/A Sasha DAW's could not sound any better than with my Spectral Amps and Pre.
@realhi-fihelplarry8047 2 жыл бұрын
@@stateniland Wow you are lucky!
@stateniland 2 жыл бұрын
@@realhi-fihelplarry8047 not lucky.. just a hard worker :)
@realhi-fihelplarry8047 2 жыл бұрын
@@stateniland Yes I meant that in a non sarcastic manner. You have a system I would like to own. Congrats.
@stateniland 2 жыл бұрын
@@realhi-fihelplarry8047 only took me over 30yrs :)
@johnvalatos4073 3 жыл бұрын
Hard to argue with what you said. Blessed to own the Boulder 865 integrated every time I listen I question where do I go from here.
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Good point
@AudiolandCH 2 жыл бұрын
To the 866.🤩
@snooker140 3 жыл бұрын
Great video again Jay! Hope that there are more European brands with beefy amps like Goldmund, Burmester, Synaestec audio show up in your room
@veintiunico5326 Жыл бұрын
How about Spectral?? Also, no other brand has the resale value, dollar lafor dollar, than McIntosh.
@thomaskonig1094 3 жыл бұрын
Beside Soulution 701 there are CH PRECISION M10 or Dartzeel Monoblocs( Michael Fremer) the Big Goldmunds...Greetings from Switzerland😋
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@davenull9037 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget nagra from Switzerland haha :)
@is1dre 3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos Jay! How about preamps next...and then digital? And Tube amps after that! Also, surprised not to see D'Agostino on this list.
@Mark-lq3sb 3 жыл бұрын
As you stated, most people watching you can not afford the brands you display and review for us. If your interested, (... and probably more than 50% of us are.) review new amps/preamps in the $8 to12k range. We understand that we're not getting the "best" out there, but hey, something is better than nothing. A lot of us on somewhat of a "budget" will look for used equipment in this range knowing that possibly thousands can be knocked-off the new price. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy your reviews of ultra high end equipment that I know I'll never be able to afford, because I love audio equipment, period. Thanks for reading Jay...
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Don't say never. You never know what the future brings
@j.m.harris4202 3 жыл бұрын
Jay have you ever been able to personally interview the full PS Audio/BHK Amps systems out of Colorado or Spectral Audio Systems out of California! It would be very interesting to hear your opinion about them! Thx for your opinions!
@divertiti 3 жыл бұрын
PS Audio is midfi, nothing special. Not sure about Spectral
@j.m.harris4202 3 жыл бұрын
Is PS Audio midfi from a financial stand point or an Audio Quality/Pleasurable stand point!
@divertiti 3 жыл бұрын
@@j.m.harris4202 Both
@60zeller 2 жыл бұрын
@@divertiti a 7 grand mono block is mid fi? You are hard core.
@divertiti 2 жыл бұрын
@@60zeller In the crazy world of hifi, unfortunately that's the case. Entry level Boulder 1160 stereo amp is $33K, entry level Gryphon Essence amp is $22K. PS Audio's stuff sounds just okay, but not at the level of the big boys. They're mid-fi just like Pass Labs
@JoeL-ju4nc 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay. Anther great video. If we start talking best tube amps in the world that would be top of the line offers from from ARC, VTL and VAC are right in the mix. If I was going to add another US solid state amp to list of US amps it would be of course that would have to be the D Agostino Relentless. I have not heard it yet (would like to) but have heard most other offerings from D Agostino which have been pretty decent solid state sounding amps and The Relentless is built to much higher standards than the Momentum Series and a different design. May be one day you will be able to bring in a pair of Relentless Monos.
@sarahX.. Жыл бұрын
Relatively unknowni little European Mosfet amp, brand name Crayon, is amazing value for those requiring less than 100W Musicality wise Crayon amps can virtually play with most of the big boys and better many of them.
@brunorivademar5356 3 жыл бұрын
I want a pair of Boulder 3050's and have them make me a custom acrylic top plate lol
@LS-ti6jo 2 жыл бұрын
All the high end companies need to do is put their prior high end design in new cases rather than retiring them when they release new designs. Jst think of the $$'s they'd save by taking advantage of that prior R&D investment.
@MrPreet23 4 ай бұрын
Listen to parasound J5 which is best amp you can get if you compare with 2 channel amp that are around 25-30k
@gazhotoyan3735 2 жыл бұрын
The boulder 3050 monoblocks are the best amplifiers in the world I've never heard anything better
@Kaza_direne 2 жыл бұрын
I would try to get my hands on Ypsilon 100's, and Mola Mola Kalugas (not to mention FM Accoustics-not for the average Joe's budget here) if i could, once we' re talking ultra high end....They can't be ignored once heard...really jaw dropping performance and quality products. Very innovative and extremely sophisticated designs. Its worth the try!
@khalid969 3 жыл бұрын
The Dan D'Agostino crowd is not happy at all. I would be pissed off too tbh, but hey, at least the amp looks good.
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
All good my man. This is THIS MAN'S OPINION
@capezyo 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tested or hear the Danish GAMUT, much awarded in many magazines.
@philbarone4603 2 жыл бұрын
And let me guess which brands he sells. There’s a sucker born every minute.
@stateniland 2 жыл бұрын
I'll take my Spectral's any day
@dota9280 3 жыл бұрын
DarTZeel, Nagra, CH Precision, Vitus,Goldmund, Jeff Rowland, Esoteric Grandioso, Meitner, Pivetta etc all from Europe
@michaelw3090 3 жыл бұрын
I am afraid you have some problems with geography ..
@dota9280 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelw3090 Not really sir. Mister Jay was also talking about the other brands from Europe and the rest of the world in this video. So I mentioned a few brands from the old continent.
@MMBLO622 3 жыл бұрын
Esoteric Grandioso is from Japan
@carlos2bass 3 жыл бұрын
Rowland is from Colorado US
@dota9280 3 жыл бұрын
@@carlos2bass My mistake
@audiohertz2341 3 жыл бұрын
Agree with Boulder comments and they easily best Gryphon IMO. BTW you need to drop the MidFi comments , those products name and price range is not Mid-fi your definitions are way off here ..
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Please refrain from telling me that i "need" to do something. It sounds like "orders" and the only person that gave me orders that i followed was my grandfather. Nobody is giving me orders today.
@divertiti 3 жыл бұрын
Pass is decidedly midfi
@nagracdc 3 жыл бұрын
I know I have said it before but you really have to listen to the Nagra HD pre/HD amp 2020. In my opinion the preamp is a game changer. All the best.
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
One day i will
@Megamare1 8 ай бұрын
AGD … American made and designed GaN technology
@sandman7849 Жыл бұрын
Jay likes Magico, which demands a lot of current.
@JohnLee-db9zt 2 жыл бұрын
The inside of the constellation amp looks cheaply made because the inside looks like a rats nest and have cheap looking components (ie, capacitors).
@jeffholst3007 6 ай бұрын
Hey Jay - Great video and good observations. A curveball, did you ever consider testing anything from china? JUNGSON JA-10/JA-200 CLASS A PREAMP + DUAL MONOBLOCKS POWER AMPLIFIERS could be interesting:)
@daveyf3144 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff Rowland used to make the best ss amps in the US. His model 6,8 and 9 were ( and still could be considered) world beaters. When he went to Class D modules, he left something behind, BUT now with his new model 735...he is back on his game. Personally, I would take a class AB JR over any Boulder..
@triodedude 3 жыл бұрын
Jay, have you tried Soulution? My friend has a shop. In his shop, the Soulution amps driving Maestro Utopias, and Nola Mini Grands had very lifelike dynamics. Which to me is the hardest to do. Tonality can change with cables as well as inserting different pre's. With the Soulution pre, some things can sound a little dry. Throw in some tubes with high capacitance for dynamic shifts, then wow. Might want to just try it out. Love the videos btw, keep it up!
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't yet
@michaelhill8757 3 жыл бұрын
Man, love the passion I would buy anyone of those brands without listening base on your experience and passion I shell call you "The Truth!"
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael
@hiresaudiocosta873 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever listened to Ypsilon amplifiers and preamps? I hear them on a pair of Rockport speakers and I think you should audition those as well. The best sound system I’ve ever listened to.
@audioguy5253 3 жыл бұрын
You Obviously have not heard the D'Agostino Restless Amps!!
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
I never said i did.
@divertiti 3 жыл бұрын
Nah, they ain't all that
@my2sons8975 3 жыл бұрын
@@jaysaudiolab We can give our opinions too just like you right? lol
@jaysaudiolab 3 жыл бұрын
@@my2sons8975 of course
@billarmstrong5568 3 жыл бұрын
I recently heard the latest combo from Mark Levinson - the No.523 pre and the No.524 stereo power amp - and they are definitely in the same league as Gryphon, Boulder or Constellation. I don't know if the brand suffers a bit from the Lexus connection (i.e. maybe it's seen as being a bit 'lifestyle' by the audiophile crowd) but their R&D budget (and engineering team) are probably bigger than the two brands you mention combined. Listen without prejudice.
@eliasron6464 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think those Mark Levinson sounds better than, for instance, Pass Labs?...I have a pair or Focal Grande Utopia EM with Mcintosh and I am thinking about changing (amps and pre-amp) and Pass and Mark Levinson are in my radar since I know the retailer and I can have a good deal.
@billarmstrong5568 2 жыл бұрын
@@eliasron6464 I worked at the first UK dealership to get a pair of Grand Utopias. In fact I made this little video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9mUapNq0Li9eJc.html So that was with Burmester obviously. And we also tried them with Gryphon and Levinson.... And to be absolutely honest with you we could never get them sounding really great with anything. In fact we kind of gave up, coming to the conclusion they were probably the most difficult speakers to set up we had ever had. So, you have already tried powerful valve amps with McIntosh, but my hunch would be to stay on that road and maybe give VTL or Audio Research a spin. Because the (very good) solid state options we tried never seemed right either.
@danlivni2097 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about Boulder Amps. The only thing comparable is Jeff Rowland 925 or 825 amplifiers. 25 years ago the Jeff Rowland model 9 monoblocks were amazing. I had a friend who had them with the matching Jeff Rowland preamp on ESP Concert Grand speakers. The Parasound JC-1 mono blocks the last 15 years were really good amps
@kirmussaudio7578 Жыл бұрын
Jeff was at the CAF show. He demonstrated his Daemon. There are many US brands, many also tube amps from VAC and Butler.
@motuknight5569 Жыл бұрын
All opinion is subjective and malarkey at best. Period. The only way to determine the “best” amp is to have the manufacturers all provide objective test data including acoustic measurements and comprehensive testing on all internal parts like cap and resistor measurement results using spectrum analyzers ( or whatever tool is used), environmental test results, drop, gforce, pull test, static, reflow, electrical tolerance, stress test, salt spray, life cycle, and all the other litmus of testing that is involved for the whole unit and it’s incremental parts. Also, in house and field failure data and what do those failures encompass and to what degree does the company determine root cause and make the component more robust. Finally any industry standard certification received for the manufacturing process that ensures consistency and predictability for the final product.
@jaysaudiolab Жыл бұрын
Yep
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