Great work Jay it's been an awesome year. I've watched every video and loved every one of them. Keep up the great work for 2022 I will certainly be watching and listening.🎧😁👍
Thanks Jay for your hard work! Even though I'm still struggling with the thoughts like spending over $3K on a piece of USB cable is NOT a shameless scam! Anyway... Still enjoying the hardware gear! Have a great 2022!
Happy new year Jay! I bought a gryphon amp because of your channel. BTW, gryphon was never in my list prior to this, period! Since I got it, best decision I ever made! Thanks and keep it going in 2022.
Excellent "capper" for 2021, thanks Jay - and thanks for the incredible journey you've taken us on since the beginning - amazing to think back on all of the equipment you've exposed us to - actually, it's been unbelievable.
Thank you JAY for your great video's and reviewing some of the Worlds best sounding HiFi equipment during the past 12 Months, this must take a huge amount of time and effort to produce what must be the very best High End Audio show on TH-cam so thank you, I'm very much looking forward to what you have in store for 2022 keep up the great work.
Perhaps tell us what tubes are in your amps and preamp..as this can ( and will) make a very big difference to the sound. It will not make the VAC gear sound like ss gear, but it will change the 'flavor' considerably..resulting in what some may perceive as a more or less tube like sound. For the purpose of ss vs tube..maybe irrelevant, but folks should know that the VAC gear can be tube rolled and therefore sound more to their particular taste. Tube vs. SS...always IMHO going to be coming down to your particular bent towards one 'flavor' or another...no wrong or right answers. One thing that is for sure...Tube gear is a LOT more maintenance than good ss gear. Owning both, I love my tube amps...but my ss amp is just a heck of a lot easier to live with. ( No tube biasing, no tubes to replace, not as much heat, no waiting for lengthy warm up/tubes to settle etc).
Yo whats up?Mickey called the Transparant sharp sounding and you called organic,what is going on here ,it cant be both,in believe its not sharp its more revealing then other cables,but is it organic,hmmm,i dont hear that.
Very interesting to see/hear all your comments in one place. Sounds like the Gryphon Essence is the amp to have but I'm wondering how close the Simaudio 860 v2 is to the Essence? And what preamp works well with the Essence. Happy New Year's Jay. Looking forward to 2022 and the new gear you will demo and comment on.
The best tweet I own was clearaudio feet for their master solution turnable or something. It doesn't sold as separate but depend on dealers. It worth on component level if they are not on monster weight. Speaker too. I own three and believer three pointer feet.
Jay, you keep delivering nuggets of audio treasures to us, your subscribers. Thank you for your excellent work, and complete honesty. The Ultra High End hifi community has a great resource in your wonderful channel. May 2022 bring increase success, continued health, and much love from your family, friends, and from us.
What a ride! How can you top 2021 in 2022? Fantastic HiFi music making. Will 2022 be the ultimate sound experience or a revolutionary change in design? The best to you and your HiFi family - Peace, Health and Happiness!
I do not want to be an annoying type. 🤔 Yes, I love your videos and what you do. I just thinking about if a power socket needs 500 hours to break in. That put you in a awkward position that you need to play 1.37 hours each day in a whole year until getting to 500 hours or 21 days for 24-7. The awkward position is it starts with the power socket so the whole system is as you said sounds "broken". So there went January out of the window just for that power socket. 😢 And here we for 2021 we are talking about multiple USB cables, multiple of speaker wires and multiple of power cords and we had only 12 months in 2021. That should be more complex than a power socket. Yes, we can use all of the different wiring components at the same time and let them burn in simultaneously. But if or when several of then might be helped with burn in to get to sound its best. Especially more interesting to hear what they can deliver at its peak when it is pricey stuff.🥰 Anyway maybe they have been treated with a cable cooker? Anyway all those cables and cable swapping should take years to let them to settle in?🤔 The same goes for the USB cable if they need burn in TIME. And when they are in the front en then the system should not sound optimal until gradually getting to that point in time that the USB cable is fully burnt in.. like the power socket then until that time has passed then it is no big idea to review or forming an opinion on any other gear downstream?! (Or i just misunderstand stuff now??) Then we have not talked about break in for all the power conditioners, streamers, DACs, preamp, poweramps and speakers.. i guess most of the gear do not need burn in otherwise a year is to short time span! 🥰 Then we also have system matching.. How do we know if the bad sound is because of bad system match OR if it just needs 500 hours until it is a match in heaven?🤔
Jay thank you for all the Heavy lifting in 2021, I look forward to your opinions in 2022. Just a thought, for maybe one review in the new year when a piece of gear inspires you, how about a little boogie dance in your room. . . to let us know you have been truly moved ? I know you got the music in ya ; > }
Soulutions equipment uses the Critical Mass footers so they can't be all that bad. You seem to like a tilted up treble, so not surprised they were not a good match on your gear.
Great summary video Jay, really enjoy this content of you sharing your thoughts. I know you never owned the Boulder 1160 but have heard multiple times, how do you think that compares with the Essence?
Jay, would you share how long you spent with the critical mass footers in place? They are notorious for sounding bad during the break in process which can be 1 to 2 weeks usually. So, if you were listening and judging too early in the break in process you might not be getting an accurate representation of what they do.
Have you ever tried comparing cheap Home Depot zip cord to those mega expensive loudspeaker cables just for the hell of it when no one was around? If you did, what was your reaction? Was it " God, better keep that a secret"
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Great work Jay it's been an awesome year. I've watched every video and loved every one of them. Keep up the great work for 2022 I will certainly be watching and listening.🎧😁👍
Thanks Jay for your hard work! Even though I'm still struggling with the thoughts like spending over $3K on a piece of USB cable is NOT a shameless scam! Anyway... Still enjoying the hardware gear! Have a great 2022!
It is a shameless Snake Oil Scam. No doubt.
Happy new year Jay! I bought a gryphon amp because of your channel. BTW, gryphon was never in my list prior to this, period! Since I got it, best decision I ever made! Thanks and keep it going in 2022.
Congrats with your Gryphon 👍
I have the Diablo 120, and it's the best integrated amp i have listened to
Which Gryphon amp did you get?
@@henriksrensen3220 I got the Diablo 300 with Dac. Hours of listening I still can’t find faults with it.
@@SuperSomphon great amp.👍
I have the dac module too. I think it really great sounding.
Jay, all the best in 2022 :)
Thanks for sharing.
Like your channel.
Have a great new year.
Thank you jay for a wonderful year jay,hoping 2022 will be even better 🙏
Thank you
Hello Jay. New amplifiers world premiere today. The brand new Apex and Comander pre and power amplifiers from Gryphon.🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for all your efforts and videos Jay, happy new year to you and your family
Likewise Steve
Excellent "capper" for 2021, thanks Jay - and thanks for the incredible journey you've taken us on since the beginning - amazing to think back on all of the equipment you've exposed us to - actually, it's been unbelievable.
Thank you skip
Jay
You are a class act
Thank you JAY for your great video's and reviewing some of the Worlds best sounding HiFi equipment during the past 12 Months, this must take a huge amount of time and effort to produce what must be the very best High End Audio show on TH-cam so thank you, I'm very much looking forward to what you have in store for 2022 keep up the great work.
Thank you !
I own the Transparent cables. They are expensive but provide the best synergy on my systems
Footers adding sparkle up top, to a warm sounding amp.
Again Jay thanks for your journey with great info!
Thank you
Perhaps tell us what tubes are in your amps and preamp..as this can ( and will) make a very big difference to the sound. It will not make the VAC gear sound like ss gear, but it will change the 'flavor' considerably..resulting in what some may perceive as a more or less tube like sound. For the purpose of ss vs tube..maybe irrelevant, but folks should know that the VAC gear can be tube rolled and therefore sound more to their particular taste. Tube vs. SS...always IMHO going to be coming down to your particular bent towards one 'flavor' or another...no wrong or right answers. One thing that is for sure...Tube gear is a LOT more maintenance than good ss gear. Owning both, I love my tube amps...but my ss amp is just a heck of a lot easier to live with. ( No tube biasing, no tubes to replace, not as much heat, no waiting for lengthy warm up/tubes to settle etc).
Happy new year 🎊🎈
Jay i wish you and your family a Happy and healthy New Year , and thank you for all the great work you do with these videos, incredible work. 👍🙂
Likewise and thank you !
Yo whats up?Mickey called the Transparant sharp sounding and you called organic,what is going on here ,it cant be both,in believe its not sharp its more revealing then other cables,but is it organic,hmmm,i dont hear that.
Looking forward to more of your videos in 2022. BIG thanks!
Thank you
Very interesting to see/hear all your comments in one place. Sounds like the Gryphon Essence is the amp to have but I'm wondering how close the Simaudio 860 v2 is to the Essence? And what preamp works well with the Essence.
Happy New Year's Jay. Looking forward to 2022 and the new gear you will demo and comment on.
The best tweet I own was clearaudio feet for their master solution turnable or something. It doesn't sold as separate but depend on dealers. It worth on component level if they are not on monster weight. Speaker too. I own three and believer three pointer feet.
Very excited ! Can you discuss price performance best/worst categories too.
Jay, you keep delivering nuggets of audio treasures to us, your subscribers. Thank you for your excellent work, and complete honesty. The Ultra High End hifi community has a great resource in your wonderful channel. May 2022 bring increase success, continued health, and much love from your family, friends, and from us.
My favorite Audio info channel....looking forward to a great 2022 !
Thank you
What a ride! How can you top 2021 in 2022? Fantastic HiFi music making. Will 2022 be the ultimate sound experience or a revolutionary change in design? The best to you and your HiFi family - Peace, Health and Happiness!
Much appreciated 👍
Jay experiment with NOS 6922 Amperex USA Gold pins on the preamp
Happy new year Jay!
Likewise
You make us poor audiophiles too real 😊
Nice review…..Jay would you labeling which video has a demo? Happy New Year!
I do not want to be an annoying type. 🤔
Yes, I love your videos and what you do. I just thinking about if a power socket needs 500 hours to break in.
That put you in a awkward position that you need to play 1.37 hours each day in a whole year until getting to 500 hours or 21 days for 24-7.
The awkward position is it starts with the power socket so the whole system is as you said sounds "broken". So there went January out of the window just for that power socket. 😢
And here we for 2021 we are talking about multiple USB cables, multiple of speaker wires and multiple of power cords and we had only 12 months in 2021.
That should be more complex than a power socket.
Yes, we can use all of the different wiring components at the same time and let them burn in simultaneously.
But if or when several of then might be helped with burn in to get to sound its best. Especially more interesting to hear what they can deliver at its peak when it is pricey stuff.🥰
Anyway maybe they have been treated with a cable cooker?
Anyway all those cables and cable swapping should take years to let them to settle in?🤔
The same goes for the USB cable if they need burn in TIME. And when they are in the front en then the system should not sound optimal until gradually getting to that point in time that the USB cable is fully burnt in.. like the power socket then until that time has passed then it is no big idea to review or forming an opinion on any other gear downstream?! (Or i just misunderstand stuff now??)
Then we have not talked about break in for all the power conditioners, streamers, DACs, preamp, poweramps and speakers.. i guess most of the gear do not need burn in otherwise a year is to short time span! 🥰
Then we also have system matching.. How do we know if the bad sound is because of bad system match OR if it just needs 500 hours until it is a match in heaven?🤔
Jay thank you for all the Heavy lifting in 2021, I look forward to your opinions in 2022. Just a thought, for maybe one review in the new year when a piece of gear inspires you, how about a little boogie dance in your room. . . to let us know you have been truly moved ? I know you got the music in ya ; > }
Soulutions equipment uses the Critical Mass footers so they can't be all that bad. You seem to like a tilted up treble, so not surprised they were not a good match on your gear.
That's incorrect. I don't like tilted high frequency
Very much looking forward to your 2022 adventures. Happy new year! 🎉
Great summary video Jay, really enjoy this content of you sharing your thoughts. I know you never owned the Boulder 1160 but have heard multiple times, how do you think that compares with the Essence?
Pretty special amp too
Jay those are some massive triceps
Would you be able to do the "best value" category of speakers similar to the amps?
My top reviewer 2021 Jay absolutely.
Thank you man
Jay, you did not say anything about your analog interconnects, what are your best ones for 2021?
Jay, would you share how long you spent with the critical mass footers in place? They are notorious for sounding bad during the break in process which can be 1 to 2 weeks usually. So, if you were listening and judging too early in the break in process you might not be getting an accurate representation of what they do.
Months... Didn't matter
Thanks Jay - super informative!
What about best integrated amp?
I haven't owned that many unfortunately...
Where's your lab?
...power cord had a grip on the woofers'..
Yes, hilarious! Who would have thought...
Only one worse item footers. Big deal
Jay, do you remember if the Galileo’s SX were a good match when you had the Magico’s? I feel it’s a match made in heaven
They were
@@jaysaudiolab Thanks for your reply and your great videos. Happy New Year!
would love to hear your take on the classe delta stereo / monos for $10-20k in 2022
I had almost bought them...
Most amps don't have 1/2 a farad of capacitance not just some.
Jay, when are you going to get some Block audio?
Someday
Jay, please list the items you have described for note?
If I list them then nobody would watch the video lol.
Have you ever tried comparing cheap Home Depot zip cord to those mega expensive loudspeaker cables just for the hell of it when no one was around? If you did, what was your reaction? Was it " God, better keep that a secret"
So 25k is supposed to be a steal for an amplifier? Wow! This is not the channel for me.
It is indeed. If your self absorption detaches you from reality...
@@Yiannis2112 I don't understand.
@@Larwiz I'm talking about the guy on the video.
Jay, take a break in 2022 and listen to some music before you get back to us....
That would be nice man. I really appreciate your suggestion!
I'll second that notion. All of this incredible equipment should get to play more than 73 songs