OK. Nils Lofgren's 'Acoustic Live!', "Keith Don't Go" is a favorite of mine, so I know it well. This video is of particular interest for me because I've been considering purchasing the AL200 for a secondary system. It's also a recording featuring one acoustic guitar, which aids in evaluating the tonality/musicality of equipment. Of course, audio equipment consists of a chain of gear, any part of which can affect the overall sound, not to mention the restrictions in fidelity on a TH-cam video, which is then played over our system. Nevertheless, I find that certain broad impressions can come through. All of this said, while listening to this through a pair of earphones I found the resolution noteworthy but felt it also to be a bit grating. Not wanting to jump to conclusions, I decided to search on TH-cam for other recordings of this track. Happily, I found two and I think they nicely showcase the difference between budget digital and vinyl. In fairness, I have to point out that the first one is using a Yamaha turntable and DIY electronics. While the 2nd is using a fine Linn LP12 Sondek Turntable. I presume that the rest of the chain has equipment of a similar quality. So price and quality wise, an apples to oranges comparison. To my ears, the Yamaha's fidelity is superior to the sound in this video and the Linn LP12 Sondek, superior to the Yamaha. So, when it comes to musicality and inherent reproduction of tonality, IMO it's not even close. Finally, reviews of inexpensive budget 'chifi' gear, more often than not seems to leave out information on sound staging, imaging, tonality and musicality. The sense that you are in the room with the performer(s)... There's more to audio then just 'black' backgrounds. Hear for yourself; th-cam.com/video/idpLFAIrmak/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/awfTNLiTIMw/w-d-xo.html
@@lovehorses2669 Budget, musical tastes and synergy with the rest of your system's equipment must be considered before a specific recommendation can be made. Some other factors might be; SACD capability? AES or i2s connections? Size & looks? For mid-$$$ level equipment I'd recommend the audio outlet Crutchfield. Solely due to their no questions asked 60 day return policy.
OK. Nils Lofgren's 'Acoustic Live!', "Keith Don't Go" is a favorite of mine, so I know it well. This video is of particular interest for me because I've been considering purchasing the AL200 for a secondary system. It's also a recording featuring one acoustic guitar, which aids in evaluating the tonality/musicality of equipment. Of course, audio equipment consists of a chain of gear, any part of which can affect the overall sound, not to mention the restrictions in fidelity on a TH-cam video, which is then played over our system. Nevertheless, I find that certain broad impressions can come through.
All of this said, while listening to this through a pair of earphones I found the resolution noteworthy but felt it also to be a bit grating. Not wanting to jump to conclusions, I decided to search on TH-cam for other recordings of this track. Happily, I found two and I think they nicely showcase the difference between budget digital and vinyl. In fairness, I have to point out that the first one is using a Yamaha turntable and DIY electronics. While the 2nd is using a fine Linn LP12 Sondek Turntable. I presume that the rest of the chain has equipment of a similar quality. So price and quality wise, an apples to oranges comparison.
To my ears, the Yamaha's fidelity is superior to the sound in this video and the Linn LP12 Sondek, superior to the Yamaha. So, when it comes to musicality and inherent reproduction of tonality, IMO it's not even close.
Finally, reviews of inexpensive budget 'chifi' gear, more often than not seems to leave out information on sound staging, imaging, tonality and musicality. The sense that you are in the room with the performer(s)... There's more to audio then just 'black' backgrounds.
Hear for yourself; th-cam.com/video/idpLFAIrmak/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/awfTNLiTIMw/w-d-xo.html
What do you recommend?
@@lovehorses2669 Budget, musical tastes and synergy with the rest of your system's equipment must be considered before a specific recommendation can be made. Some other factors might be; SACD capability? AES or i2s connections? Size & looks?
For mid-$$$ level equipment I'd recommend the audio outlet Crutchfield. Solely due to their no questions asked 60 day return policy.
Now that you have tested the AL200 between the 3 (AL200, D03 and A30) if you to keep one which would you keep and why?
great amp but it should come with a sub out and an additional set of analog inputs.
My thought exactly...
That's the only reason for me not to pull the trigger.
🍺👍🔈🔊..... !
are you using a sub or just 2 stereo speakers?
I use just 2 stereo speakers. No subs.😊
smsl al200 better than your loxijie?? If yes what difference in sound?