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@@vpconcepts9838 I have never had anyone explain the science behind the speaker wire etc. because there is none...I would be more concerned about humidity and barometric pressure in listening room.. and the room itself... the companies that market that stuff always seem to have a range of their own products claiming to do things , but have a line of different price points so to upgrade. I have MA8000 and MT-5 TT. A well known tech at McIntosh told me not to waste my money on their $4500.00 line conditioner..it is a rarity that anyone would need it.... show me the science and not voodoo MAGIC. Stillpoints are ceramic and Stainless steel....but company talks of a "break-in period" what B.S.
I've plugged my McIntosh into the wall directly & then into my PS Audio P10. The musicality is greatly reduced without the p10. It's staying in my system. I never had the McIntosh line conditioner in my home to A/B. I will tell you that stillpoints under my MT5 is a revelation. 👌🎼✨
You must have Steve Austin Bionic ears. With the equipment you have everything in the background should be pitch black even if you were using $5.99 walmart speaker wire. I personally cant buy into the ultra high dollar speaker cables and supports. I think its black magic but I won't put anyone down if they do. Your system sounds nice and it should at 50 to 75 K
Thank you. And this was my old system! I believe everyone should have the setup they desire, even if it's Walmart speaker wire & no supports. Thank you for watching always! 🙏🏻🎼✨
Wonder how the sound of 2 MC275 amps running mono block with a c1100 tube preamplifier using the sonus faber s venere. I’ve been debating on the tube amps that McIntosh has vs solid state. What’s your thoughts?
Your dual setup with the hifi facing one way, and tv facing the other is exactly what I've considered doing myself. Though my wife thinks I'm nuts lol. I think I'll be eliminating some boxes and upgrading to a Mcintosh integrated at some point. Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this video. I love your system. Clearly, you love your hobby and it shows. I'd like to give you a bit of an advice, if I am not too presumptuous. I assume you plugged the P10 to the PD. If so, that minimizes - if not destroys - most of the benefits of the P10. Even the manual says that power plant should not be daisy chained. They should be connected directly to a wall socket and no other power conditioning unit should be before it. I have 3 PS Audio plants/conditioners. The last piece in the chain always measured worse than if you connected it directly to power line. That is why they power different power zones: digital, vinyl and main. But I might have misunderstood and you run them in parallel and not chained - then please ignore my suggestion. Thank you. But what a clean, wonderful system, attention to every detail, all is matched perfectly!
Vlad Grigorian Hi Vlad. I actually spoke with PS audio on this as I have had many products going back to the 90’s with the HCA amps & PCA preamp. The P10 does not have an ultimate outlet installed inside, so they are not running through twice. The P10 uses a different technology to AC regeneration compared to the old models. So the wall power goes into the power director, and the P10 goes into that. So all components are isolated on different plugs on the P10. The p10 on its own was to dark and rolled off. Plugging into the power directors ultimate outlet inside REALLY brought life back into the system. PS audio said it was fine. I’ve had it this way for 2 years with no issue. Thank you for listening!! 😊👍🎼✨
Great video. It even sounds good over TH-cam. A nice balanced system. Happy to see someone who values cables and tweaks. Hard to do with all the doubters out there. It has obviously paid off. Thanks for sharing.
I've been out of the loop with S_F. Last I had listened to were electa-amator II's and they were more about stylish wood than the sleek piano black. I was under the impression Franco only did speakers designed like instruments.
Scott Lowell Venere S (signature), separate from Venere line . These are made in Italy. Good reviews. I enjoy them very much. Moving to Focal Kanta next 👌🎼✨
Bonjour,Very interesting video and system. Could you tell me how do the Sonus Faber work with other kind of music than Jazz. Jazz rock, Jazz funk or my favourite style like Steely Dan . Thank you for advices and video.
According to me Steely Dan is not country music, Donald Fagen would be very angry.....I don't like country music, but i like Pearl jam and Pink Floyd too, that i listen very often. But, you didn't answer to my question. How do the Sonus Faber work with thess musics, with pearl jam for example. Thank you.
You misunderstand. I was saying that I personally have tried every kind of music on my Sonus Faber “except” for country. And all kinds of music sound wonderful to me. Including what you listed. 👍🎼✨
Thank you very much for your answer. I have to improve my English. In France we can't practice a lot, so it's sometime difficult to translate corectly. i'm happy to listen that Sonus Faber are OK on different kind of music, because most part of time those speakers are tested on Jazz. But i listen to Jazz too. Sonus Faber is now a real alternative for me. Thanks.
Bobby CALDWELL of course! I think you will be very happy. Thank you for the great conversation. The audio store I am consulting for is going to be a Triangle dealer. I’m sure you have heard of them since they are in France 👌🎼✨
I'm in Seattle now Sir! I have current videos up on my channel reflecting this. However my video for June is a tour of a new audio store in Vegas that just opened! Had to fly in for a visit 😉👌🎼✨
So much money spent but no sign of any attempts at acoustic treatment? Those speakers are pretty close to the back wall and would surely benefit from bass traps behind, no?
Mr B Speakers are 7 feet apart and 3 feet from the back wall. The tree behind the left speaker, and audio shelf behind the right are great diffusers. This is a condo, so no room for anything else. Thanks for watching 👌🎼
@@vpconcepts9838 no problem man. I very much injoyed it! Did you end up adding a digital side, or stay analogue? I personally like that you didn't add streaming. Anyway yes very nice system.
I can only imagine the deep bass since this was the first time my 10.5” iPad Pro was actually vibrating in my hand in the year and a half since I’ve had it.
I really like your system and how much care went into pairing components. I do have to say, I winced a little when you picked up that record by the playing surface... :P
@@potocnikhoce try Joni Mitchell’s “Shadows and Light” double album (live), with Pat M and Lyle M and Jaco P keeping it popping. A really sublime album...
Thanks for your quick reply much appreciated. Ps Audio makes really good equipment, but pricy. The Director is the same price as your Sonus Faber. By the way I noticed you also have Martin Logan too. I'm looking into the DirectStream Dac from Ps Audio that I haven't even heard yet, but there are great reviews on it. Hope to see more of your videos it's always cool to see other people's setups and exchange experiences. Have a great day bro.
@@walterstorm9221 Hey Walter do I own the DirectStream Dac and if you do what other Dacs did you audition before going with it. I've heard great things about Chord and a much less expensive and known BorderPatrol SE DAC
Check out the lks dh-004 dac with upgraded USB. I absolutely love ps audio but this thing sounds better than the Dave chord (I have demoed both) and holds itself right with the direct stream. A true steal of a dac at 1500 it will knock over 5-7k dacs (I have done it!)
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Sounds good even on crappy TH-cam. What are the M-Ls off the side you didn't mention? Good to see others systems and setup tips. You can never know everything! In Oz mains conditioning is less important unless you are in the CBD areas, our 240v is pretty reasonable. Not much room treatment visible?
Bruce Mibus SL3s are on the theater. Condo living leaves little room for room treatments. The tree and bookshelves do a great job of diffusing for now. Thanks for watching! 👍🎼✨
@Ming man Aye! . . . The pope is gonna hear it from me. He and his ladyboys are sitting on a network of properties in every town in the world. Everyone of 'em probably has a McIntosh system sitting in it!
Mong man And yet all the trolls telling me I need acoustic treatments because there is a 500hz dip in the room? Who can I please? LOL! 😂🎼✨I do record in 4K however 👌
Lol, I was like "Man, that's a cool looking turntable. I gotta have one. I've been looking to upgrade my Audio Technica for a while so I think I'll get this one... wonder how much it is..." *Looks up turntable* Nope! I love my Audio Technica. Never upgrading for the rest of my life. >_>
Love this set up. Very jealous although i suspect there is substantial placebo effect and overkill going on here.... Still love it but I could never use cable risers. I would feel foolish...
aR Bemo I grew up playing and listening to music. And yes, there is a great joy in listening to, and staring at equipment. No different than feeling the leather or hearing the exhaust from a Ferrari. It’s a wonderful thing 👍🔉🎼✨ Thank you for watching!
bmahoney1568 it was a long time ago. But I need something more sturdy to be honest. It has warped a small bit through the years. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
vpconcepts thank you ever so .i was at a estate sale yesterday and bought a pair of Bose 901 series 6 with pedistals in extra mint condition for 100 bucks I know there are Bose haters and lovers but to me Thet sound great especially listening to jazz all I need now is a Macintosh amp. Thanks again for your reply and I subscribed to your channel .
Michael Gonzalez Gonzo’s world I started out with a pair of yard sale speakers and RadioShack wire. People think because I have this system I just have money and no experience. I started at 16 and I will be 50 in March. My ears and eyes and wallet act from experience. Enjoy your new Bose! 🙏🏻🎼✨
I hate to be negative, but when it got to positioning those feet under a power conditioner for better sound, all credibility was lost. Let's have a scientific explanation on how that works please. Also, I've heard of moving an antenna to get better reception, but elevating speaker cables always makes me face-palm. But I guess that's because I must be deaf. Can you say... "Placebo"? Spend, spend, spend, then be forced to admire, admire, admire to justify the spending.
What do you care what he spent his money on. If he likes it who cares. See all your comments read to me like a guy who all his life wanted this stuff but now realized that will never happen. So instead now your going to search out everyone and bash there system. REALLY WHAT DO YOU CARE!!!!
@@montysbricks Agree with you Dean. "I hate to be negative" No you don't. "Scientific explanation". Science goes way past the blinkered limited science we have around us today. Blinkered Crap talk once again @CraigTube.
As a subscriber to your channel I'm pretty disappointed in you Craig. While I admire your pragmatic approach to audio, you don't appear to operating remotely in the same realm of gear that this fellow is. Obviously this man's system gives him a lot of joy, and its disappointing when others that are similarly passionate about audio attack others that are also passionate...ESPECIALLY when the attacking party doesn't have the requisite experience with the gear. If he's got the cash to play around with cable elevators, high end power and audio cables, and different forms of isolation, thats his business. If it makes a difference to him (placebo or not), that's none of your business, and shame on you for being so self important that you feel your opinion matters one bit. That said...I love your channel and you have amazing pragmatic content that was of great utility when I was starting out.
@@omgwtfpwnd I would go look at there instagram page. If they are so insulted why do they post pics of systems just like his. Once again if you think its snake oil go be it. Why is it only audiophile get this kind of treatment. Im not into art but I dont tell someone that what they think is nice I think sucks or go to a car show and start telling everyone that the money they spent on what ever was stupid. Only us audiophiles do and its all ways by someone who has never spent more then 500 on a system
@@vpconcepts9838 hi there are a lot of people out there that are very jelous . what you have built together . your system has senergy lovely sound stage .keep going . it s a great hobby i understand you where your coming from . the love for music . so don t mind what the negative crowd say s . do it for the positive people out there . we are on this planet to learn from each other your doing a great job man . cheers nick
lodewijk scholten Thanks Nick, I keep growing and finding joy in the hobby & my channel because of comments like this and people like you. Thanks for the great words. You understand how we are all connected and how positive energy helps create our reality. It all goes much deeper than a channel or audiophile talk. It’s what makes us connect & grow as a human race in a beneficial way. Thanks for that! 👊🎼✨
Good quality equipment, but sound room is bad.may as well have your stereo playing in a bathroom.too many places sound escapes your ear and out of door openings and windows.note speaker on each side of large window which is a terribly bad idea.invest in a sound room with sound panels then begin too hear a big difference in your music.
What are the dimensions of your listening room? The Sonus Fabers will generate a lot of acoustic energy, have you experienced any problems with reflections and standing waves? I like the idea of house plants as sonic dampeners for the corner of your room. What is the platform under your CD player? It looks like a wooden chopping board but I bet it is something a bit more esoteric.
Rave Snave The room is longer than wide. The room is pretty dead, of course room treatments would be even better but not really much room for now. The CD player base is a set of BDR cones with the wood block on top, then a set of still points that the CD player sits on. 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 Many thanks for your reply. I really enjoyed watching this and your other videos and have gained encouragement to experiment with isolation, interconnects, mains cables etc. I am in a position now to spend a bit of money in constructing a half-way decent system - just bought a Chord Hugo TT2 DAC + considering buying the M-Scaler. You have given some really useful tips which I will look into - thanks.
Great looking system but that stillponts comment at 05:59 Seriously?? You saying it changes the sound when you move them? Damn that’s something new to me also the carpet cable static comment was funny.
Old Skool 80s Fan Stillpoints are one of the most well known and reputable tweaks you can find. Lots of forums, reviews, A/B testing etc..why are people so quick to dismiss something without trying it out themselves? And yes take an anti static record gun & zap all your cables and power cords and listen to the change! At first you think the system sounds “leaner” or “thinner” once the static is removed. I test this every winter and it never fails to amaze me. Thanks for the compliments and for watching Old Skool! 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 I wasn’t dismissive I was only amazed when you said ‘’it changes the sound’’ personally I wouldn’t tell the difference unless there’s some kind of interference when placing them underneath. You have built a great looking system, nicely put together with great care and tension to detail, it don’t matter what idiots like me will say as long it makes you happy its all good.
Old Skool 80s Fan I wasn’t taking offense at all. Just excited to share with you! That’s why I said thank you for your comments at the end. You’re not an idiot & make valid points from your perspective. I was just asking you to try them before you dismiss them. Thank you for sharing and being a part of my channel! 👍🎼✨
That McIntosh UFO turntable though😳...I love your system and the sound that flows out from the speakers, your system has flow which is perfect for me . Everything will sound great on your system. I felt drawn in , the music reproduction was captivating, made me sit up and listen!!! System matching is perfect too, you've thought long and hard about what pleases your ears....Jolly good show homie!!!! All the best from Manchester UK....
Awesome setup. Question I have a marantz pm 8005 integrated amplifier. Can I connect that tube buffer from the marantz pre out back into its power amp direct in connection??
Sweet system listening to this on my HD6xx, I see your a Sennheiser man as well. I really want a set of Martin Logan electrostas, I heard a pair of their 8in driver model at best buy on a freaking pioneer av recever and I was blown away, I can't imagine what they sound like with some real power behind them.
@@vpconcepts9838 That's awesome. I've met both and Greg and Thomas and they're both really cool. I've really been meaning to buy something from them. I'm just a bit too apprehensive to shell out the cash at this exact moment!
@@vpconcepts9838 Have you demo'd them yet? I have and I cant get over how bright that tweeter is. Absolutely beautiful looking and build quality is great but just cant do it myself. I personally like both the Kef R11 and the Sonus Faber Nova new series.
Cole Yes, I did at a store I managed in the past. They were smooth as silk on a mcintosh ma9000 with Kimber Kable 12vs. Not sure why they were bright for you unless the system synergy just wasn't there 😊👌🎼✨
I just found your channel through this video, and I have to say, unlike several other people in this comment section I for one am giving a like on this video and a few words of support! You have a superb setup! It's definitely more than I would ever spend, but that's not the point of this video. You're sharing what you love, and *THAT* is the point! I noticed a couple of commenters on here that I used to subscribe to, they've shown their true colors on other videos and they're doing it here too. I would like to personally apologize for them. Not all of us in the vinyl/audio community are like that. You're sharing what you love and I commend you for that! I've tried reaching out to others in the vinyl community, and the vast majority of their behavior is to blow me off because apparently it's not okay to be 36 in the vinyl community. Seems like most people expect me to be 45 or older. They're pretentious snobs my man, keep making videos, and I'll keep showing my support for you!
I don’t have anything approaching your gear...just Marantz and Definitive Technology stuff...but your demo sounds great. The sonics are so clean coming through the almost nothing little speaker on my IPad Mini, It would sound highly listenable off an external speaker coming out of the IPAD.
Louis In Name Only static from carpet yes, also when I use my anti static record gun on them I hear a huge difference. The vibrations? I am the only one living here and not walking around when I listen so that’s anyone’s guess. Last but not least, it makes them easier to dust! LOL! 👊🎼✨
Addendum some of my Gear McIntosh Integrated Tube Amp mated to Bowers and 805 D, completely restoration Kenwood 9600 Reciever Beautiful and Power Galore, Rotel Processor, Yamaha DLP Projector , Kenwood MonoBlocks Purist 150 Watts / Channel , Dalite 150 inch grand cinema gray screen, all audio quest cables , Panasonic Blu Ray 4 K Enjoy so much, also blue tooth as well. You have an awesome system
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STILL POINTS ??? so you will never be done moving them around...tweaking for infinity....you used the word "crazy" you nailed it....
LMAO! It's a blessing & a curse! But if you remove them, the magic is gone 🤦♂️🤷♂️💯✅
Thanks for watching Paufit!
@@vpconcepts9838 I have never had anyone explain the science behind the speaker wire etc. because there is none...I would be more concerned about humidity and barometric pressure in listening room.. and the room itself... the companies that market that stuff always seem to have a range of their own products claiming to do things , but have a line of different price points so to upgrade. I have MA8000 and MT-5 TT. A well known tech at McIntosh told me not to waste my money on their $4500.00 line conditioner..it is a rarity that anyone would need it.... show me the science and not voodoo MAGIC. Stillpoints are ceramic and Stainless steel....but company talks of a "break-in period" what B.S.
I've plugged my McIntosh into the wall directly & then into my PS Audio P10. The musicality is greatly reduced without the p10. It's staying in my system. I never had the McIntosh line conditioner in my home to A/B. I will tell you that stillpoints under my MT5 is a revelation. 👌🎼✨
You must have Steve Austin Bionic ears. With the equipment you have everything in the background should be pitch black even if you were using $5.99 walmart speaker wire. I personally cant buy into the ultra high dollar speaker cables and supports. I think its black magic but I won't put anyone down if they do. Your system sounds nice and it should at 50 to 75 K
Thank you. And this was my old system!
I believe everyone should have the setup they desire, even if it's Walmart speaker wire & no supports. Thank you for watching always! 🙏🏻🎼✨
Awesome gear. I heard a little bit of “My favorite things” in that song too. Great stuff
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"elevated cables" ...
All in all a beautiful system and setup though! Just take care of the source material for your sound!
MrAstinus111 It's not a record..but thanks for expert advice! 👌🎼✨
yes, I heard that difference immediately in the clean bass.
Adil : elevated cables" : Supposelly for less earth elctromagnetic interference and if there is then we need alien ears to detect it
@@Badassvidsz true, the manufacturer can prove that it works.. on an oscilloscope with 20x zoom
Wonder how the sound of 2 MC275 amps running mono block with a c1100 tube preamplifier using the sonus faber s venere. I’ve been debating on the tube amps that McIntosh has vs solid state. What’s your thoughts?
Peter Landis the Venere S loves tube sound. They are 4ohm and under 90db. Solid state amps with tube preamp would sing 👌✨
Your dual setup with the hifi facing one way, and tv facing the other is exactly what I've considered doing myself. Though my wife thinks I'm nuts lol. I think I'll be eliminating some boxes and upgrading to a Mcintosh integrated at some point. Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Patriot666 It’s really convenient, thanks! 👌
What a nice setup. I looks as visually pleasing as the sound it makes as a whole. Just staring at it from your chair must bring you lots of joy.
Mark Jones Thanks Mark! Ive done lots of upgrades since this video. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
Thank you for this video. I love your system. Clearly, you love your hobby and it shows. I'd like to give you a bit of an advice, if I am not too presumptuous. I assume you plugged the P10 to the PD. If so, that minimizes - if not destroys - most of the benefits of the P10. Even the manual says that power plant should not be daisy chained. They should be connected directly to a wall socket and no other power conditioning unit should be before it. I have 3 PS Audio plants/conditioners. The last piece in the chain always measured worse than if you connected it directly to power line. That is why they power different power zones: digital, vinyl and main. But I might have misunderstood and you run them in parallel and not chained - then please ignore my suggestion. Thank you. But what a clean, wonderful system, attention to every detail, all is matched perfectly!
Vlad Grigorian Hi Vlad. I actually spoke with PS audio on this as I have had many products going back to the 90’s with the HCA amps & PCA preamp. The P10 does not have an ultimate outlet installed inside, so they are not running through twice. The P10 uses a different technology to AC regeneration compared to the old models. So the wall power goes into the power director, and the P10 goes into that. So all components are isolated on different plugs on the P10. The p10 on its own was to dark and rolled off. Plugging into the power directors ultimate outlet inside REALLY brought life back into the system. PS audio said it was fine. I’ve had it this way for 2 years with no issue. Thank you for listening!! 😊👍🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 Outstanding. Can't wait for your future upgrade posts.
Vlad Grigorian I’ll do my best! 👍✨
Great video. It even sounds good over TH-cam. A nice balanced system. Happy to see someone who values cables and tweaks. Hard to do with all the doubters out there. It has obviously paid off.
Thanks for sharing.
carlos oliveira right on Carlos! 👊💥✨🎼
I've been out of the loop with S_F. Last I had listened to were electa-amator II's and they were more about stylish wood than the sleek piano black. I was under the impression Franco only did speakers designed like instruments.
Scott Lowell Venere S (signature), separate from Venere line . These are made in Italy. Good reviews. I enjoy them very much. Moving to Focal Kanta next 👌🎼✨
Bonjour,Very interesting video and system. Could you tell me how do the Sonus Faber work with other kind of music than Jazz. Jazz rock, Jazz funk or my favourite style like Steely Dan . Thank you for advices and video.
Bobby CALDWELL I listen to everything except country. You should hear Pearl Jam & Pink Floyd. Liquid trance is fabulous too. I’ve been very pleased 👌
According to me Steely Dan is not country music, Donald Fagen would be very angry.....I don't like country music, but i like Pearl jam and Pink Floyd too, that i listen very often. But, you didn't answer to my question. How do the Sonus Faber work with thess musics, with pearl jam for example. Thank you.
You misunderstand. I was saying that I personally have tried every kind of music on my Sonus Faber “except” for country. And all kinds of music sound wonderful to me. Including what you listed. 👍🎼✨
Thank you very much for your answer. I have to improve my English. In France we can't practice a lot, so it's sometime difficult to translate corectly. i'm happy to listen that Sonus Faber are OK on different kind of music, because most part of time those speakers are tested on Jazz. But i listen to Jazz too. Sonus Faber is now a real alternative for me. Thanks.
Bobby CALDWELL of course! I think you will be very happy. Thank you for the great conversation. The audio store I am consulting for is going to be a Triangle dealer. I’m sure you have heard of them since they are in France 👌🎼✨
BRUTAL setup, congratz, cheers fron Mexico City!
Manuel Barragán Thank you my friend! 👌🎼
Amazing sound. Loved the tour of your gear. Fantastic equipment!
Gavin Bradshaw Thank you Gavin! 👌🎼✨
Fascinating. Thanks for the tour.
Mondo Enterprises Thank you Mondo 👊🎼✨
nice sound very clear and crisp...10/10 ...power smoothing is nice touch.
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Thanks for the kind words. The systems come a looong way since this video! Thanks for watching the channel! 🙏🏻🎼✨
So have you 🤔 toured the Boring tunnel in Vegas and made any new videos of the changes ?
I'm in Seattle now Sir! I have current videos up on my channel reflecting this. However my video for June is a tour of a new audio store in Vegas that just opened! Had to fly in for a visit 😉👌🎼✨
WOW 🤔 quite a change from Vegas, so how do you like it there , what took you there …if you don’t mind sharing 😍😍😍
I’ll check them out THANKS
So much money spent but no sign of any attempts at acoustic treatment? Those speakers are pretty close to the back wall and would surely benefit from bass traps behind, no?
Mr B Speakers are 7 feet apart and 3 feet from the back wall. The tree behind the left speaker, and audio shelf behind the right are great diffusers. This is a condo, so no room for anything else. Thanks for watching 👌🎼
Mark Le Grand crescent moon works too 👌
Thanks for watching Mark! 😂
The book shelf will work ... no need to spend a fortune on room acoustic, just enough to make it sounds good
@@simplereef4854 not true actually. A book case doesn't do nearly as good as true qrd diffusion
badd99 in a one bedroom condo you work with what you have 👌🎼✨
Nice set up man. Looks like a few of your favorite things.
It's come a looong way since then! Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 no problem man. I very much injoyed it! Did you end up adding a digital side, or stay analogue? I personally like that you didn't add streaming. Anyway yes very nice system.
I can only imagine the deep bass since this was the first time my 10.5” iPad Pro was actually vibrating in my hand in the year and a half since I’ve had it.
Ed Hudley Thanks Ed 👌🎼✨
Same here...this sounds amazing through my iPhone 11 😂 I can only imagine how great it is in person. Nice setup for sure!
I love this set up
Chicago Electronics thank you 👌🎼✨
I really like your system and how much care went into pairing components. I do have to say, I winced a little when you picked up that record by the playing surface... :P
Was a cover
Where you at? I want to stop by for a listen.
The Dollar Guy 😂👍🎼✨
I see that “Still Life Talking” vinyl!
Good stuff bro!
Ronald Austin Oh ya! 👌✨🎼
Also Pat M. fan. Any recomendation in this direction? Thanx!
@@potocnikhoce try Joni Mitchell’s “Shadows and Light” double album (live), with Pat M and Lyle M and Jaco P keeping it popping. A really sublime album...
Your music system is a joy to listen to even on my pc. I hope to be a system owner soon.
And this was my old setup! I know you will have your own system soon & will cherish it each & every day. Thank you for watching! 👌🎼✨
Thanks for your quick reply much appreciated. Ps Audio makes really good equipment, but pricy. The Director is the same price as your Sonus Faber. By the way I noticed you also have Martin Logan too. I'm looking into the DirectStream Dac from Ps Audio that I haven't even heard yet, but there are great reviews on it. Hope to see more of your videos it's always cool to see other people's setups and exchange experiences. Have a great day bro.
Mario Supa I feel the same! I will do a video playing some vinyl next 👌✨
PS Audio DirectStream is awesome!! The Snowmass update is insane--what an elegant DAC design.
@@walterstorm9221 Hey Walter do I own the DirectStream Dac and if you do what other Dacs did you audition before going with it. I've heard great things about Chord and a much less expensive and known BorderPatrol SE DAC
Check out the lks dh-004 dac with upgraded USB. I absolutely love ps audio but this thing sounds better than the Dave chord (I have demoed both) and holds itself right with the direct stream. A true steal of a dac at 1500 it will knock over 5-7k dacs (I have done it!)
i dont use headphones much but i bought a Logitech 933 headset
and was amazed at the audio playback
brubeck_108 Thank you! 👊🎼✨
love how the birds look at each piece
Sounds beautiful. My favorite things nice cd. Play more.
It's Dirk K. Check him out! Lockout a station & blue sky CD. Thanks for watching!
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so one can EQ/modify the sound pressure waves using the 'original design volcano still points'.. never crossed my mind..
Durox Kilo Not sound pressure. Vibration, depending on what part of the electronics it’s under ( The transformer for example). 👌✨🎼
Still Life / PMG On vinyl. Love it..!! I was just listening to it
My question is , how do you keep the carpet so clean.
rrios283s73 😂 😜
A vacuum cleaner.
Wow what a setup beautifully presented sound to match and loving it (Maxwell Smart)
Gregory O'Brien Thanks so much! 👌✨🎼
An organic sounding Amp! First time Ive ever heard that line....
Todd Vernon that real life sound is damn hard to create! Organic is the best term I can equate that with 😂👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 gotcha😁, I would of said best True To Life Sound... he he...
It sort of like saying fresh water. Would all water not be fresh?
@@bighands69 not if its dirty.
@9:29 those moving ceiling fans have more acoustic impact than all the stands used in the room.. i'm speculating here..
Durox Kilo I never heard a difference now that you mention it 🤔. It does make it cooler listening on a hot Las Vegas day! 😂👌🎼
Listen to some Ernest Ranglin, you'll love him. Other than that, brilliant system
Awesome system and setup!! Hats off to you sir. I'm now subscribed. Thank you
Audioeeze Thank you! Enjoy our Hobby! 👌
I wish I could go hear a setup like this to see if I can tell a difference in quality. I don't know if I have the ears for it.
Travis at inkedATTY I Travis, I’m not doing affiliate links at this time. Many of these items are now replaced with newer models like my amp & speakers. However I name off each item so you can google them. Any interest in purchasing Kimber Kable, I can help you directly in that area as I am an authorized dealer with Argutus audio 👌✨
Great System! Love McIntosh and Sonus. My system does not have any tweaks as of yet all stock. I'm a bit lazy I guess.
Thanks for the kind words & thank you for keeping our hobby alive! 👊🎼✨
This is impressive
Sounds good even on crappy TH-cam. What are the M-Ls off the side you didn't mention? Good to see others systems and setup tips. You can never know everything! In Oz mains conditioning is less important unless you are in the CBD areas, our 240v is pretty reasonable. Not much room treatment visible?
Bruce Mibus SL3s are on the theater. Condo living leaves little room for room treatments. The tree and bookshelves do a great job of diffusing for now. Thanks for watching! 👍🎼✨
I like it but I think a deposit on a house is what I should spend my money on
Cool story. Gonna make a video about your housing quest?
@Ming man Aye! . . . The pope is gonna hear it from me. He and his ladyboys are sitting on a network of properties in every town in the world. Everyone of 'em probably has a McIntosh system sitting in it!
Superb detail. I'm loving the cymbals on this piece. Guitar strings are detailed as well. Excellent tour. Takes me back my my 80s days (smile).
Alderman Enterprise Thank you so much 👊🎼✨
Mong man And yet all the trolls telling me I need acoustic treatments because there is a 500hz dip in the room? Who can I please? LOL! 😂🎼✨I do record in 4K however 👌
Lol, I was like "Man, that's a cool looking turntable. I gotta have one. I've been looking to upgrade my Audio Technica for a while so I think I'll get this one... wonder how much it is..."
*Looks up turntable*
Nope! I love my Audio Technica. Never upgrading for the rest of my life. >_>
AdoreYouInAshXI 🤣🤣🤣👌🎼✨
nice system :) always nice to see people appreciating quality audio.
sudd Thanks so much! 👊🎼✨
That's a lot of money !!!Money ejection!
Love this set up. Very jealous although i suspect there is substantial placebo effect and overkill going on here.... Still love it but I could never use cable risers. I would feel foolish...
Nice system but never, ever grab a record with finger prints!
andrew lucas It’s a dummy record used to protect the platter. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
Yes, that surprised me as well. Non characteristic of one who has so much passion (&$) invested in a beautiful sytem
@@steveedwards2191 read above
That gold rim would damage the record , slipmat ??? No
Gooey 007 no damage, sounds amazing. VTA angle adjusted upon installation 👌🎼✨
Very nice setup, looks perfect to me. Why don't you use the electrostats for the audio?
i Kappa To clinical for Audio, but amazing in a theater application. 👌🎼✨
One day you will realise that you are listening to your HiFi system not your music!
aR Bemo I grew up playing and listening to music. And yes, there is a great joy in listening to, and staring at equipment. No different than feeling the leather or hearing the exhaust from a Ferrari. It’s a wonderful thing 👍🔉🎼✨ Thank you for watching!
No static at all.
the hifi system enhanced your music listening , this is what i learned from my hifi old man
wiliyanto adinata Old man? I’ll take that as a complement 😂👌🎼✨
Mind blowing system and mind blowing sound 👌
And this was my old setup! Thanks so much Mohan. 👌🎼✨
This setup costs more than
my car, and I have a really nice car! 🤣
Goran Farkas 🤣👌🎼✨
What is the name/brand of the wooden entertainment center? It looks so much more attractive than the racks most people use.
bmahoney1568 it was a long time ago. But I need something more sturdy to be honest. It has warped a small bit through the years. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
really? no room treatment?
Incredible detail even blocks holding cables off the carpet I wish I can afford that set up maybe one day
Michael Gonzalez Gonzo’s world You will Michael! I manifested it & you will too! 👌🎼✨
vpconcepts thank you ever so .i was at a estate sale yesterday and bought a pair of Bose 901 series 6 with pedistals in extra mint condition for 100 bucks I know there are Bose haters and lovers but to me Thet sound great especially listening to jazz all I need now is a Macintosh amp. Thanks again for your reply and I subscribed to your channel .
Michael Gonzalez Gonzo’s world I started out with a pair of yard sale speakers and RadioShack wire. People think because I have this system I just have money and no experience. I started at 16 and I will be 50 in March. My ears and eyes and wallet act from experience. Enjoy your new Bose! 🙏🏻🎼✨
vpconcepts thanks dude looking to Upgrade slowly but surely thanks again have a good day
I hate to be negative, but when it got to positioning those feet under a power conditioner for better sound, all credibility was lost. Let's have a scientific explanation on how that works please. Also, I've heard of moving an antenna to get better reception, but elevating speaker cables always makes me face-palm. But I guess that's because I must be deaf. Can you say... "Placebo"?
Spend, spend, spend, then be forced to admire, admire, admire to justify the spending.
What do you care what he spent his money on. If he likes it who cares. See all your comments read to me like a guy who all his life wanted this stuff but now realized that will never happen. So instead now your going to search out everyone and bash there system. REALLY WHAT DO YOU CARE!!!!
@@montysbricks Agree with you Dean. "I hate to be negative" No you don't. "Scientific explanation". Science goes way past the blinkered limited science we have around us today. Blinkered Crap talk once again @CraigTube.
As a subscriber to your channel I'm pretty disappointed in you Craig. While I admire your pragmatic approach to audio, you don't appear to operating remotely in the same realm of gear that this fellow is. Obviously this man's system gives him a lot of joy, and its disappointing when others that are similarly passionate about audio attack others that are also passionate...ESPECIALLY when the attacking party doesn't have the requisite experience with the gear. If he's got the cash to play around with cable elevators, high end power and audio cables, and different forms of isolation, thats his business. If it makes a difference to him (placebo or not), that's none of your business, and shame on you for being so self important that you feel your opinion matters one bit.
That said...I love your channel and you have amazing pragmatic content that was of great utility when I was starting out.
@@omgwtfpwnd I would go look at there instagram page. If they are so insulted why do they post pics of systems just like his. Once again if you think its snake oil go be it.
Why is it only audiophile get this kind of treatment. Im not into art but I dont tell someone that what they think is nice I think sucks or go to a car show and start telling everyone that the money they spent on what ever was stupid. Only us audiophiles do and its all ways by someone who has never spent more then 500 on a system
no need to be mean
THE WAY YOU LIFT THE RECORD FROM THE PLATE MADE MY HEARTH GO DEAD !
Pino Termini it's not a record. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
$25000 worth of audio equipment..grabs the record by the body.
Christopher L $50k..and your late to the party. Never assume & thanks for watching!
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Christopher L it’s not a record lol 😂👌🎼✨
hi my name is nick . i was watching your video. wow love you re sound really great sound . cheers
lodewijk scholten Thanks Nick! 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 hi there are a lot of people out there that are very jelous . what you have built together . your system has senergy lovely sound stage .keep going . it s a great hobby i understand you where your coming from . the love for music . so don t mind what the negative crowd say s . do it for the positive people out there . we are on this planet to learn from each other your doing a great job man . cheers nick
lodewijk scholten Thanks Nick, I keep growing and finding joy in the hobby & my channel because of comments like this and people like you. Thanks for the great words. You understand how we are all connected and how positive energy helps create our reality. It all goes much deeper than a channel or audiophile talk. It’s what makes us connect & grow as a human race in a beneficial way. Thanks for that! 👊🎼✨
Hello Thelv's Dad. Also, cool setup xD
Java lava 👌🎼💥
Awesome system. Who cares what others think. I like your videos and would love to see you make more.
Dean Johnson more on the way Dean! 👌🎼
@@vpconcepts9838 Awesome news cant wait
Good quality equipment, but sound room is bad.may as well have your stereo playing in a bathroom.too many places sound escapes your ear and out of door openings and windows.note speaker on each side of large window which is a terribly bad idea.invest in a sound room with sound panels then begin too hear a big difference in your music.
Kali Bonoz it’s a condo my friend. We work with what we have 👌🎼
it sounds amazing, congratulations.
Thank you! You should see it now on my latest videos! Thanks for watching! 👍🎼✨
I love to have a pair of Mcintosh monoblock amps.
Sweet setup! I like your buddy's take on My Favorite Things.
Noah Bird Thank you! Check out Dirkk.com 🙏🏻🎼✨
I hear these are a few of my favorite things...in the music.
What are the dimensions of your listening room? The Sonus Fabers will generate a lot of acoustic energy, have you experienced any problems with reflections and standing waves? I like the idea of house plants as sonic dampeners for the corner of your room. What is the platform under your CD player? It looks like a wooden chopping board but I bet it is something a bit more esoteric.
Rave Snave The room is longer than wide. The room is pretty dead, of course room treatments would be even better but not really much room for now. The CD player base is a set of BDR cones with the wood block on top, then a set of still points that the CD player sits on. 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 Many thanks for your reply. I really enjoyed watching this and your other videos and have gained encouragement to experiment with isolation, interconnects, mains cables etc. I am in a position now to spend a bit of money in constructing a half-way decent system - just bought a Chord Hugo TT2 DAC + considering buying the M-Scaler. You have given some really useful tips which I will look into - thanks.
Rave Snave Chord products are excellent!! Great choice 👊🎼💥
Beautiful system, however, I think there might be a few snakes, or the oil there of, lurking in this system.
It's whatever floats the boat. I have a different method, all my flat surfaces are rubber coated with 6 mm rubber composite.
Beautiful turntable!, beautiful system.
mike u Thanks Mike! 🤙🎼🎉✨
Nice system although mega bucks in cost. I would have preferred some orchestral music to really show what it can do.
Through TH-cam?? 😐
Cult Of Cyclists
Yes, of course we can’t truly hear how it sounds but it gives an idea.
TheOldgeezah On my cable review video I did just for you TheOldGeezah! 😊👌✨🎼
Great looking system but that stillponts comment at 05:59 Seriously?? You saying it changes the sound when you move them? Damn that’s something new to me also the carpet cable static comment was funny.
Old Skool 80s Fan Stillpoints are one of the most well known and reputable tweaks you can find. Lots of forums, reviews, A/B testing etc..why are people so quick to dismiss something without trying it out themselves? And yes take an anti static record gun & zap all your cables and power cords and listen to the change! At first you think the system sounds “leaner” or “thinner” once the static is removed. I test this every winter and it never fails to amaze me. Thanks for the compliments and for watching Old Skool! 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 I wasn’t dismissive I was only amazed when you said ‘’it changes the sound’’ personally I wouldn’t tell the difference unless there’s some kind of interference when placing them underneath.
You have built a great looking system, nicely put together with great care and tension to detail, it don’t matter what idiots like me will say as long it makes you happy its all good.
Old Skool 80s Fan I wasn’t taking offense at all. Just excited to share with you! That’s why I said thank you for your comments at the end. You’re not an idiot & make valid points from your perspective. I was just asking you to try them before you dismiss them. Thank you for sharing and being a part of my channel! 👍🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 Well i love to try them out but my sound system is under 500 UK pounds and those stillponts are twice the price :D
Old Skool 80s Fan ok..you can find the on e-bay for $165 used. The older volcano style 👌🎼✨
I didn't even know Apple made high end amps.
jk, calm down.
Haha!
Thanks Paul!!! Great setup. Wow..,
Dirk K always a privilege to give you a shout out Dirk! 👌🎼💥
Have a HomePod. Sounds good to me lol.
but you're not even getting stereo sound lmao
Really nice rec on the music, Tyler Williams. Had not heard him before.
I think with a pair of Magnepans .7 or 1.7i you be more happy.
Voornaam Achternaam I used to sell Maggie’s. They are great. Went with Logan’s for the theater though 👍✨👌
vpconcepts Ohh i see, i overlooked those! Is that the ML new style?
Voornaam Achternaam LS 3’s. Old school 👌
I know I'D be way happier with a pair of Maggies! 1.7i has been on my wish list for a little while now.
Andy B Do you live in US?
Keep the hobby alive! Nice system and greetings from Brazil. Not an audiophile here but hi fi enthusiast, because music must be respected.
Chris Calvet Thank you Chris! 👍🎼✨
4:57 I cringed, I cringed hard
Jacob Harbarenko it’s a dummy disk to protect the platter. I hate dust covers. I talk about it in another video. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
That McIntosh UFO turntable though😳...I love your system and the sound that flows out from the speakers, your system has flow which is perfect for me . Everything will sound great on your system. I felt drawn in , the music reproduction was captivating, made me sit up and listen!!! System matching is perfect too, you've thought long and hard about what pleases your ears....Jolly good show homie!!!! All the best from Manchester UK....
jammasterj13 Thank you so much! 👌🎼✨
Que musica tan aburrida ¡lastima de equipo!
Awesome setup. Question I have a marantz pm 8005 integrated amplifier. Can I connect that tube buffer from the marantz pre out back into its power amp direct in connection??
sman222222 That’s exactly how I’m using it with my McIntosh 👌🎼✨
woah that is thebest Audiophile System I ever saw..gz mate..u rock
kla jess Very Kind...Thank you for watching! 👌🎼✨
Beautiful stereo system.
I'd like to know why you touched the vinyl with your fingers... 😊
pasodobleseven its a dummy disk. 👌
Sweet system listening to this on my HD6xx, I see your a Sennheiser man as well. I really want a set of Martin Logan electrostas, I heard a pair of their 8in driver model at best buy on a freaking pioneer av recever and I was blown away, I can't imagine what they sound like with some real power behind them.
william seroyer Yup! For theater I love them. For music I still prefer box speakers. Thank you for watching! 👌🎼✨
Beautiful setup!
Ah. Vegas resident! Judging by the PS audio power plant, I'm guessing you mainly shop from Audio Visual Solutions group in Tivoli Village!
Julian West Hi Julian I actually used to work there at the old store as one of the Managers with Greg, and Premier a few years back. Small world! 👊🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 That's awesome. I've met both and Greg and Thomas and they're both really cool. I've really been meaning to buy something from them. I'm just a bit too apprehensive to shell out the cash at this exact moment!
Julian West All in time & worth every Penny 👌
Very nice system. What are you considering for upgrades from here?
Cole Focal Kanta No2. Thanks for asking! 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 Have you demo'd them yet? I have and I cant get over how bright that tweeter is. Absolutely beautiful looking and build quality is great but just cant do it myself. I personally like both the Kef R11 and the Sonus Faber Nova new series.
Cole Yes, I did at a store I managed in the past. They were smooth as silk on a mcintosh ma9000 with Kimber Kable 12vs. Not sure why they were bright for you unless the system synergy just wasn't there 😊👌🎼✨
I just found your channel through this video, and I have to say, unlike several other people in this comment section I for one am giving a like on this video and a few words of support! You have a superb setup! It's definitely more than I would ever spend, but that's not the point of this video. You're sharing what you love, and *THAT* is the point!
I noticed a couple of commenters on here that I used to subscribe to, they've shown their true colors on other videos and they're doing it here too. I would like to personally apologize for them. Not all of us in the vinyl/audio community are like that. You're sharing what you love and I commend you for that!
I've tried reaching out to others in the vinyl community, and the vast majority of their behavior is to blow me off because apparently it's not okay to be 36 in the vinyl community. Seems like most people expect me to be 45 or older. They're pretentious snobs my man, keep making videos, and I'll keep showing my support for you!
Cj's Vinyl 🎧👍✨✨🔉
Love the video and clueless why anyone would leave a thumbs down. Thank you for sharing. I may do a rig run-down soon as well.
adam gorberg Thank you Adam! 👍🎼✨
Kudos from across the pond if that was my system id end my hi fi journey!
Thank you Andrew! And this is my old system! Check out my current Seattle system video some time. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
Hi there
Great system and sound. Love Mc stuff.
Could you tell what wood isolation is used beneath the Mc cdp and if it is 2" or 3" in height
thanks
Ramesh Sanjay Jamal 2 inch. But have since switched to a thinner Bamboo platform seen in my newer videos. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
@@vpconcepts9838 Hi could you let me know what was the brand of your previous 2" platform. Was it Maple or Walnut. Thanks.
Ramesh Sanjay Jamal paid $60 for it at Bed bath & beyond. Fruit wood cutting board 👌🎼✨
great setup! I bet vinyl sounds amazing on that set up! very good video.
James Montgomery Thanks James! Video on vinyl playing soon 👌🎼✨
That’s a beautiful system❤️ wow!
I don’t have anything approaching your gear...just Marantz and Definitive Technology stuff...but your demo sounds great. The sonics are so clean coming through the almost nothing little speaker on my IPad Mini, It would sound highly listenable off an external speaker coming out of the IPAD.
Matt Groveton thanks Matt! 👌🎼✨
Killer! Wish I could hear it live
Just Add Vinyl Thank you for watching! 👌🎼✨
Can you really hear changes from vibration of cables? This is new to me,
Louis In Name Only static from carpet yes, also when I use my anti static record gun on them I hear a huge difference. The vibrations? I am the only one living here and not walking around when I listen so that’s anyone’s guess. Last but not least, it makes them easier to dust! LOL! 👊🎼✨
Thanks for an honest answer and a real world example.
Louis In Name Only You’re awesome Louis! Thank you for letting me share with you 👌🎼✨
Addendum some of my Gear McIntosh Integrated Tube Amp mated to Bowers and 805 D, completely restoration Kenwood 9600 Reciever Beautiful and Power Galore, Rotel Processor, Yamaha DLP Projector , Kenwood MonoBlocks Purist 150 Watts / Channel , Dalite 150 inch grand cinema gray screen, all audio quest cables , Panasonic Blu Ray 4 K
Enjoy so much, also blue tooth as well.
You have an awesome system
Wow! Truly an audiophile/videophile you are! Thanks again for watching! 👊🎼✨
Nice system, you like the McIntosh integrated amp? Torn between an integrated or getting a separate preamp/amp setup.
I have the McIntosh MA2275 Tube integrated amp and love it. McIntosh makes great integrated amps.
I love it