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Thrift Shop Reviews
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 ก.พ. 2021
This channel is dedicated to finding value for a variety of items. I will show you how to find audiophile products for cheap. I will compare vintage versus new audio components. We will discuss albums including vinyl versus digital. I will discuss music in digital and analog formats. I will review headphones, headphone amplifiers, stereo preamplifiers, stereo amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, turntables, turntable cartridges, phono preamplifiers, speakers and DAC's.
If you have a product you want reviewed please contact thriftshopreviews@gmail.com
If you have a product you want reviewed please contact thriftshopreviews@gmail.com
Audeze Maxwell - A Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphone for $249, Mind Blown
I talk about the Audeze Maxwell Headphone in this video.
Buy it here - apos.audio/products/audeze-maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset?sca_ref=2666590.0euN0PQG0Q
Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List
Headphone Tier List
1) ZMF Verite Open
2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2
3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store
4) Fiio FT3 350 Ohm amzn.to/43MGnkC
5) SJY Starry Night V2. sjyaudio.com/products/p22-headphone
IEM Tier List
1) AKG N5005 - amzn.to/49za3CY
2) Sennheiser IE900. amzn.to/3Jk1TDE
3) AFUL Performer 8 amzn.to/4aow2Og
4) Moondrop Variations. amzn.to/3J7iMkT
5) Thruthear Nova amzn.to/4cFQFXT
6) Simgot EA500LM amzn.to/4cKqfEi
Headphone Amplifier Tier List
1) IFI Pro Ican
2) Darkvoice OTL - No longer manufactured - Need to buy used
3) Schiit Jotunheim
4) Topping A90D amzn.to/3vJwsQa
5) Schiit Magni Heretic amzn.to/3PTzqZj
DAC Tier List
1) Holo Audio Cyan 2
2) Schiit Bifrost 2/64
3) Denefrips Ares 2
4) Cayin RU-7 amzn.to/3U6coka
5) SMSL PS100. amzn.to/43QuZnB
Speakers Tier List
1) Zu Audio Omen
2) JBL Studio 590/580
3) HIVI DIY 3.1 amzn.to/4aowHiz
4) Ascend Acoustics Sierra
5) JBL 4313
Speaker Amps
1) Musical Fidelity M3SI amzn.to/3xiscaD
2) Muzishare X7 amzn.to/3Q1CC59
3) Yamaha AS1200 amzn.to/3xjUb9W
4) Cambridge Audio CXA 35 amzn.to/3TQFp1Y
5) Cayin MT-12N
6) Roksan Attessa
Music Streamers
1) Ian Canada Raspberry Pi Hats
2) WiiM Pro. amzn.to/4cRWrFI
3) Matrix Audio Mini i-4. amzn.to/3U4ln4a
Buy it here - apos.audio/products/audeze-maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset?sca_ref=2666590.0euN0PQG0Q
Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List
Headphone Tier List
1) ZMF Verite Open
2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2
3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store
4) Fiio FT3 350 Ohm amzn.to/43MGnkC
5) SJY Starry Night V2. sjyaudio.com/products/p22-headphone
IEM Tier List
1) AKG N5005 - amzn.to/49za3CY
2) Sennheiser IE900. amzn.to/3Jk1TDE
3) AFUL Performer 8 amzn.to/4aow2Og
4) Moondrop Variations. amzn.to/3J7iMkT
5) Thruthear Nova amzn.to/4cFQFXT
6) Simgot EA500LM amzn.to/4cKqfEi
Headphone Amplifier Tier List
1) IFI Pro Ican
2) Darkvoice OTL - No longer manufactured - Need to buy used
3) Schiit Jotunheim
4) Topping A90D amzn.to/3vJwsQa
5) Schiit Magni Heretic amzn.to/3PTzqZj
DAC Tier List
1) Holo Audio Cyan 2
2) Schiit Bifrost 2/64
3) Denefrips Ares 2
4) Cayin RU-7 amzn.to/3U6coka
5) SMSL PS100. amzn.to/43QuZnB
Speakers Tier List
1) Zu Audio Omen
2) JBL Studio 590/580
3) HIVI DIY 3.1 amzn.to/4aowHiz
4) Ascend Acoustics Sierra
5) JBL 4313
Speaker Amps
1) Musical Fidelity M3SI amzn.to/3xiscaD
2) Muzishare X7 amzn.to/3Q1CC59
3) Yamaha AS1200 amzn.to/3xjUb9W
4) Cambridge Audio CXA 35 amzn.to/3TQFp1Y
5) Cayin MT-12N
6) Roksan Attessa
Music Streamers
1) Ian Canada Raspberry Pi Hats
2) WiiM Pro. amzn.to/4cRWrFI
3) Matrix Audio Mini i-4. amzn.to/3U4ln4a
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Topping A50III and D50III Combo - Small Size but BIG on Sound
มุมมอง 730หลายเดือนก่อน
I talk about the Topping A50III Amplifier and D50III DAC in this video. Buy it at APOS - apos.audio/products/apos-topping-50-iii-ensemble?ref=yotpo&sca_ref=2666590.0euN0PQG0Q Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List Headphone Tier List 1) ZMF Verite Open 2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2 3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store 4) Fiio FT3 350 Ohm amzn.to/43MGnkC 5) SJY Starry Night V2. sjyaudio.com/produc...
The New Benchmark - Simgot EW300 DSP
มุมมอง 6182 หลายเดือนก่อน
I talk about the Simgot EW300 DSP IEM in this video. My new benchmark IEM for 2024. Amazing sound for the price. Buy it here at Linsoul - www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ew300?variant=45798828277977 Buy it here from Amazon - amzn.to/3ZATdlM Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List Headphone Tier List 1) ZMF Verite Open 2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2 3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store 4) Fiio FT3 3...
SMSL PS200 DAC - Hard to beat for Under $100
มุมมอง 1.2K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
I talk about the SMSL PS200 DAC. Incredible value Buy it here aoshida-audio.com/products/smsl-ps200 Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List Headphone Tier List 1) ZMF Verite Open 2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2 3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store 4) Fiio FT3 350 Ohm amzn.to/43MGnkC 5) SJY Starry Night V2. sjyaudio.com/products/p22-headphone IEM Tier List 1) AKG N5005 - amzn.to/49za3CY 2) Sennheiser...
Arylic S10+ - Move over WiiM, this is CHEAPER
มุมมอง 2.4K2 หลายเดือนก่อน
I talk about the incredible value of the Arylic S10 streamer! Buy it here. amzn.to/3MLjUg3 Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List Headphone Tier List 1) ZMF Verite Open 2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2 3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store 4) Fiio FT3 350 Ohm amzn.to/43MGnkC 5) SJY Starry Night V2. sjyaudio.com/products/p22-headphone IEM Tier List 1) AKG N5005 - amzn.to/49za3CY 2) Sennheiser IE900. a...
SMSL D400 Pro DAC - WOW AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!
มุมมอง 9082 หลายเดือนก่อน
I talk about the SMSL D400 Pro DAC. Amazing performance for the price. I compare this to the Holo Audio Cyan 2. buy it here apos.audio/products/smsl-d400-pro-dac?sca_ref=2666590.0euN0PQG0Q Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List Headphone Tier List 1) ZMF Verite Open 2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2 3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store 4) Fiio FT3 350 Ohm amzn.to/43MGnkC 5) SJY Starry Night V2. sjyau...
Rose Technics Ceramics X TWS Earphones
มุมมอง 1513 หลายเดือนก่อน
I talk about the Rose Technics Ceramic X true wireless earphones in this video
Tigerism Octave - A Steal at $120!!!!
มุมมอง 923 หลายเดือนก่อน
In this video I talk about the Tigerism Octave In Ear Monitor. Buy it Here - apos.audio/products/tigerism-octave-dynamic-driver-iem?sca_ref=2666590.0euN0PQG0Q Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List Headphone Tier List 1) ZMF Verite Open 2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2 3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store 4) Fiio FT3 350 Ohm amzn.to/43MGnkC 5) SJY Starry Night V2. sjyaudio.com/products/p22-headphone...
Hifiman EF600 - Banger of a Deal for $649!!!
มุมมอง 2.4K3 หลายเดือนก่อน
I talk about the HiFiMan EF600 Dac Amp combo in this video. If you need an all in one headphone unit then this is it. With a R2R DAC you cannot go wrong. Buy it here at APOS apos.audio/products/hifiman-ef600-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=2666590.0euN0PQG0Q Thrift Shop Reviews Tier List Headphone Tier List 1) ZMF Verite Open 2) HifiMan HE6SE amzn.to/3J9AtR2 3) Verum Audio www.verum-audio.com/store 4) ...
NF audio nm2+ - Great for Gaming and if YOU love treble
มุมมอง 884 หลายเดือนก่อน
NF audio nm2 - Great for Gaming and if YOU love treble
Tigerism Monkey King IEM - Different is Good!
มุมมอง 1694 หลายเดือนก่อน
Tigerism Monkey King IEM - Different is Good!
Fosi V3 - An extreme value for a stereo amplifier
มุมมอง 7194 หลายเดือนก่อน
Fosi V3 - An extreme value for a stereo amplifier
Fosi ZA3. - Major Amplifier Disrupter
มุมมอง 1.7K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
Fosi ZA3. - Major Amplifier Disrupter
Elysian Pilgrim - Do not sleep on buying this IEM
มุมมอง 1.3K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
Elysian Pilgrim - Do not sleep on buying this IEM
Hiby R4 - A Digital Audio Player for Everyone? Only $249???
มุมมอง 5K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
Hiby R4 - A Digital Audio Player for Everyone? Only $249???
FiiO R7 - AMAZING All in One Audio Solution
มุมมอง 6505 หลายเดือนก่อน
FiiO R7 - AMAZING All in One Audio Solution
smsl D-6s - Amazing Value DAC at $199
มุมมอง 1.4K5 หลายเดือนก่อน
smsl D-6s - Amazing Value DAC at $199
Long Term (4 Years) Use - Hiby R3 Pro Saber
มุมมอง 7666 หลายเดือนก่อน
Long Term (4 Years) Use - Hiby R3 Pro Saber
Rose Technics QuietSea - Insane value at $39
มุมมอง 2656 หลายเดือนก่อน
Rose Technics QuietSea - Insane value at $39
FiiO K11 - The only all in one headphone amp and dac that you need
มุมมอง 2.7K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
FiiO K11 - The only all in one headphone amp and dac that you need
Hidizs S8 Pro Robin - A very smooth Dongle DAC with NOS
มุมมอง 4686 หลายเดือนก่อน
Hidizs S8 Pro Robin - A very smooth Dongle DAC with NOS
FiiO SP3 - Small But Mighty Desktop Speakers
มุมมอง 5816 หลายเดือนก่อน
FiiO SP3 - Small But Mighty Desktop Speakers
Holo Audio Cyan 2 - The Best DAC I've Heard So Far
มุมมอง 13K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
Holo Audio Cyan 2 - The Best DAC I've Heard So Far
Xduoo TA-26s - Best Value OTL Tube Amplifier? Darkvoice Killer?
มุมมอง 2.3K6 หลายเดือนก่อน
Xduoo TA-26s - Best Value OTL Tube Amplifier? Darkvoice Killer?
Fosi SK02 All in One DAC and Headphone Amplifier
มุมมอง 2407 หลายเดือนก่อน
Fosi SK02 All in One DAC and Headphone Amplifier
Cayin MT-12n - Is this the cheapest true tube amplifier?
มุมมอง 3K7 หลายเดือนก่อน
Cayin MT-12n - Is this the cheapest true tube amplifier?
Can some of you owners let me know if this amp or the 6si runs hot.
You should make a DDC with a input from Ian Canada to make a DDC for the Wiim, and add a LPS for the Wiim Pro.
denon vl12质量很差吗?
Can’t wait for 2025!!
Cool! Thank you so much.😊
be nice if I could put a Jico stylus on it
buy it here apos.audio/products/audeze-maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset?sca_ref=2666590.0euN0PQG0Q
It's the same app as the wiim with a different name,i was told it does not update as much as the wiim,check to see if the remote works with you wiim that would be cool if it did.
Whatis this hand gesturing crap? Annoying
I have the y500 and broke 2 pairs. How is yours holding up?
I'm using the iBasso D16 Taipan with iFi ICAN Pro and ZMF Caldera Closed headphones I'd like to replace the iBasso D16 Taipan. Would the Cyan 2 would be a good choice???
I have a technics 1200 mk2. Would I need additional weight to mount 103?
Great review…what music streamer do you suggest? Thx
My PS100 arrived the other day. I also happen to have the SU-1. These two dacs do NOT sound alike. I have to agree with the reviewer that the ps100 has an addictive quality to it's sound and I too have a hard time shutting it down after extended listening sessions. While the SU-1 has a more clinical sound which is more laid back, the PS100 is in your face with lots of bass and treble. I'm not insinuating that the SU-1 is not as good as the PS100 only that the sound is more engaging with the PS100. The SU-1 owns when it comes to reproducing background instruments with more clarity and detail than the PS100. All in all you can't go wrong with either one.
How does it compare to the Chord Qutest or TT2?
Might try pressing the volume control in, and turning it for inputs.
People in this comments section view the P1/P2 as garbage. An idea heavily promoted by Rega retailers.
I wanted Hiby precisely because it has MSEB and class A amp, R4 is cheap and got what I wanted. Only downside for me is that they do not include a charger
LOL. Since this video was made the DL103R has shot up $200
Wich colour sound did you set?
Does the kit come with grill frame and material?
does it sound good with 24/96 files?
Salve amigo. Muito legal o vídeo. Será que você pode me ajudar a entender como atualizar as playlists do Tidal nesse aparelho ? Uso ele como pouca frequência e quando ligo as playlists novas não aparecem 😢
Confused why you started by saying the Roksans downside was that it makes everything you put into its analog inputs the same, but then in the latter half you say the Roksan sounds better than the M3si if you only use it as a power amp - but there's no direct power amp option, so its the same analog inputs as before. This is a contradiction.
@@mat.b. because you bypass the preamp section. This is how to figure out the sound of the amplifier vs preamp.
@@ThriftShopReviews theres no way to do that on the roksan though, anything plugged into its analogue inputs goes through the same pre section
thanks for this comparison, wanted to know how the roksan compared to the m5si and your comparison to the 3 made my search easy
Dam I wanted to replace the tonearm on mine with a custom straight arm. Is it impossible or just harder to replace compared to other decks ?
You can buy it cheaper directly from Arylic. My only concern is it will not stream my music stored in my Synology! Working with Arylic to find what’s going on. As a Tidal streamer it works great!
not so cheap ~250$ for a pair and I need a pair 😅 I'm past those china amps with single tubes
I wouldn't buy anything named shitt ? Really... I like being able to say McIntosh or Krell and not acting like Bevis & Butthead with some name to get a laugh ? One of the best Phono pre amps I've used was the tube Phono stage from a Dynaco Pas preamplifier , with two Telefunken 12AX7 tubes! Just niceness...I would like to get just the Phono stage and use that for mm . Boose hound is interesting Russian paper in oil capacitors? If ? I will look into it, I have different taste in music but not that much? Yoo doo metal , I doo Funk , Reggae , Fusion,Soul But I have a good classic rock collection also...
I use it in my main system, great bit of kit . NOS is insanely good .
Hi, I have the D400 Pro, too. I didn't know it had NOS. How do you activate it? Thanks!
how do you activate it?
Harsh and grainy. Which makes the timbre inaccurate
I was using the Audio-Technica was called signet AT OC9 back in the '80s I love that cartridge in fact I bought two of them and then in the '90s I purchased the shelter 501 Mark II this was a market improvement over the signet cartridge recently had it retipped with the boron microline still very happy and I'm hearing a marked improvement but it did take a while to break in. Really enjoyed your video Thanks so much for taking the time to do the shootout makes me wonder what the Hannah ML sounds like compared to my current shelter 501 Mark II ML
Cyan 2 vs r26???😊
I agree with your eval of the AT 95. If you get a chance give the AT VM740ML a listen. Currently around $270.
Great review. Love my p8. Been more than a year now. Thinking of getting their flagship Aful Cantor next. Carries p8 lineage to higher level i hear... With even greater details, treble energy and better bass without any bleeds. Technological beast as ever from Aful. Time to get on to that train!
How does this compare to a DAC on the Pi? Or just a DAC like schiit stuff?
I have been running one for over ten years and I love the warm sounds of the 70’s . I also purchased a used one as my. backup cartridge. Really don’t care to run anything else.
I just bought this DAC Yesterday and am already blown away. I come from a Topping D70 Pro Sabre and now I understand when some said that the sound is more natural and has more body. It sure doesn't sound artificial at all.
I had a Technics sl1200gr 2. I didnt like it in comparision whit the Pioneer plx 1000 stock out the box. One thing what I liked from the technics was: the power supply was very silent. For that reason I buyed a technics sl1200mk7 and just upgrade the weak parts. This is the number one upgrade on my list. Thank you for sharing this wonderfull video.
I demoed the bifrost 2/64 and modimultibit2, and I couldn’t tell the two apart.
@@papoosee what kind of system are you using? I find that a dac will give your more spacial details in a 2 channel system vs headphones. This is why I normally talk about dacs in headphone system vs 2 channel. I also didn’t like the schiit filter so nos was preferred for me. If you like the cheaper option then go for it. Nothing wrong with that.
@@ThriftShopReviewsmy direct a/b testing was using headphones/ IEMs. Didn’t test it out on 2 channel.
@@papoosee yea I don’t get much of a difference with headphones or iems. Many factors do come into play with headphones though. Buy what works for you.
@@ThriftShopReviewswhat was your experience comparing the two (if you compared them)?
Rp6 for ania Carthage
Hey I have like you a Wiim Pro Plus. Do you hear any improvement in sound from the wiim dac? Thanks
#thatswhatshesaid
Apos describes them as having 😮robust aluminum shell, doesn't mention plastic bottom!
I made it to three seconds
time to upgrade from dx3proplus 😅..
Hello sir! Very quick question. I've got Motu m2 (running as DAC) connected by l/r on my Yamaha a-s501 amp and is giving me clicking/popping on playback. I tried everything always the same when changing buffer size sampling and matching sample rate on PC, never ending nightmare! Is Topping D50 iii the solution for my problem and good upgrade (USB connection to PC)? And bonus question, is Topping A50 iii good match for my Audeze LCD-2 Classic? If you have time for answering me or anyone else, greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
1. USB/Driver Issues USB port or cable issues: Sometimes, the quality of the USB connection between the DAC and your PC can cause these noises. Try using a different USB cable or a different port on your PC (especially if you’re using a USB hub). Make sure it’s connected directly to the motherboard if possible. Driver updates: Ensure that your MOTU M2 drivers and firmware are up to date. Manufacturers often release fixes for USB connectivity issues. 2. Ground Loop or Electrical Interference Ground loops can create noise when audio devices are connected to different power sources. You can try plugging both the MOTU M2 and Yamaha A-S501 into the same power outlet to minimize potential grounding issues. Alternatively, using a ground loop isolator could help eliminate this issue. If the problem is caused by electrical interference, moving your devices away from other electronics or Wi-Fi routers might reduce the noise. 3. Digital vs. Analog Connection Since you're using the L/R analog outputs from the MOTU M2 into the Yamaha A-S501, consider trying a digital connection (optical or coaxial) if your Yamaha amp supports it (most modern DACs offer optical out, though the MOTU M2 doesn't). This can bypass some potential analog noise issues and help reduce pops and clicks. 4. Sampling Rate and Bit Depth While you've already adjusted buffer sizes, make sure the sampling rate and bit depth settings on your PC sound settings are exactly matched to the MOTU M2 settings. Sometimes, mismatch between Windows sound settings and your DAC settings can cause clicks/pops. You can do this by: Going to Sound Settings on your PC > selecting your MOTU M2 > Properties > and matching the Default Format with the MOTU M2's settings.
@@webber7217 what a legend, tnx I did try all what you mentioned before. Update mostly solved it but it's not perfect. I find one or two sample rate and buffer sampling that is ok for now. I think it is USB connection, motu doesn't have separate power connection it all goes by USB. And also drivers are not the best on this model, but dac is decent.
yea likely case hatdwarre limitation with solely reliant on usb power. can be inconsistent depending on port or other devices connected to the same bus. If the USB power draw isn’t sufficient, this could lead to audio hardware limitation.
Adding passive switch boxes might be a workaround for the performance orientated user.