My new HiFi sound system : Unleashing Sonic Bliss!
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- My new HiFi sound system: Unleashing Sonic Bliss! I'm thrilled to introduce you to my brand new Hi-Fi sound system that revolutionized my music listening experience!
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In this video, we dive deep into the world of high-fidelity sound, taking you on an immersive journey filled with sonic bliss. We explore the exceptional power, clarity, and richness of this cutting-edge audio setup.
From crystal-clear vocals to thundering bass, this Hi-Fi sound system delivers a truly unparalleled listening experience. I'll walk you through the components and technologies behind this impressive setup, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail that went into crafting this audio masterpiece.
⬇️🔶 Components of my sound system ⬇️⬇️
Auralic Aries G2.1 streaming transporter: bit.ly/3NGE4Jc
McIntosh MCD12000 reference DAC and SACD/CD player: bit.ly/3NdqLi8
McIntosh C12000 solid state and vacuum tube reference preamplifier: bit.ly/3qVdX8A
McIntosh MPC1500 power controller: bit.ly/3qVRcS2
McIntosh MC1.25KW power amplifier: bit.ly/3NEX7DM
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 flagship speakers: bit.ly/46jCCnk
Dual REL Carbon Special subwoofers: bit.ly/3Pr99lB
Shunyata Research power cables, speaker cables and interconnects: bit.ly/3PopbN2
Norstone Spider HiFi equipment rack: bit.ly/3NnwUZ0
Little LED battery powered spot lights for lighting up the speakers: amzn.to/3SABKX8
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I bought a $300 Yamaha receiver from Best Buy last week. It sounds great.
It would, I have some Yamaha from the 80s, still great.
So long as it sounds good to you, that's all that matters.
@@chuckmaddison2924 I’ve got a 1979 Yamaha Cr440 still kicking
Man, me too. Speakers are the main equipment in audio system. Not amplifier and dac. Off course if you are not an audiophile)
Clueless on the incredible sound high end amps and speakers actually create! Those Bowers and Wilkins 801's are $50K each! Let me guess you spent $100 on speakers and they sound great too? LMFAO
I've to say you maybe are one of the very few who has made a statement that is so true, the system sounds good and is great if you like it and no two tastes are alike. I have purchased systems beginning in 1974 and I have to say what you've said is so true and if someone tries to tell you differently don't let them. Audio equipment should be what you like and nothing else no matter what anyone else says!
Well said. 👍🏻
Wow, so impressive. When you get into something you don’t mess around, do you? This is very apparent with the detailing tools and products you use, to your garage setup, to your choice of car, and now your choice of stereo. Kudos to you. What you hear on your stereo is probably what one hears sitting in the recording studio with the band and musicians sorting across from them. Really cool! More power to you and wishing you continuing success so you could enjoy the best things money can buy. 👍
Thank you very much! Hard work pays off.
Congratulations on putting together this sublime audio system. You did a huge service mentioning that people should go with what sounds best to them. I was lucky enough to do A/B testing with power cables about a month after I'd lived with my system and the differences from the factory-supplied cable were jaw-dropping. Highly recommended upgrade.
Thanks!
My goodness this does look incredible. This is the epitome of what hard work can build. Few of us will never even experience the sound, let alone have this for our own. Congratulations Pan.
Thanks John!
Honestly, just find a Funktion-One, Danley, or HSD sound system closest to you.. The experience will be far superior and you'll pay wayyyy less lol
You can get a decent sound on a cheaper setup. If you can afford this setup go for it. Otherwise there are really good stereoamps, cd players and speakers for less money that will give you a really good sound quality. My setup is as follows: ML classic ESL 9 electrostatic speakers, accuphase dp 450 cd player and BMC C1 integrated stereoamp
I second the guy below me, just find an electronic music event with a Funktion-One, Void, or L-Acoustics sound system to experience ultimate sonic bliss.
Absolutely looks like I’d have to sell my car for that cable alone😊
Don't try this at home.
WARNING!
Have no fear; that is impossible.
@@ethorii Okay...now I drink my coffee.
Aunty police bulalegi😅
Dont worry. I couldn't afford to try this at home. 😂
I couldn’t think of a nicer guy to have all of this beautiful audio equipment. Congratulations Pan, enjoy mate, I know you’ve worked so hard for it. 👍🏻
Thank you kindly!
Wow. I have always dreamed of having McIntosh equipment. I used to work at an electronics store where i got my Rotel and Paradigm system. Nothing even close to that though. I bet your system sounds absolutely amazing in person. Amazing!
Thanks! Yeah people who come over and listen to it usually qualify it as “breathtaking”. It’s like a private concert with the artist in front of you.
Thanks for sharing Pan. I walked into an audio store with some high end equipment and got to listen to one of my favorite artist play a bass and I could hear finger slides on the strings that I never heard before. True audiophiles appreciate what you shared.
I agree. Some people think high quality audio gear is a waste of money. I think that is complete nonsense. Usually it's those who can't afford systems that say that, because if they actually are honest and get to listen to their favourite recordings on a proper system, it's impossible not to get moved by the music and hear things you wouldn't on a normal setup or your phone. I usually tell people to "be and let be". Be happy for others and if owning a system isn't for you, then that's ok too. :)
I have been a music lover for decades, and getting to enjoy my favourite music on a quality setup is really soothing to me.
@@PanTheOrganizer Pan, checkout the song Pearls by Sade. I can’t imagine how awesome it would sound on your system. The strings at the beginning are soul stirring and the purity of her voice is amazing. Enjoy!
That is an incredible system you've put together, nicely done and thank you for sharing. Enjoy your gear!!
Thanks for watching
WOW! I had a Linn Sondek, Nakamichi Dragon and Yamaha NS-1000's back in the day, all standing on Mana Acoustics supports. Isolation, clean power, and separation really brings out the music. Strictly vinyl pressings from Japan! But, this . .. this is AMAZING!!!
Thanks Chris!
That's so cool to be able to switch from tubes to solid state. I think I'd prefer the tubes to be a bit more highlighted like a regular tube amp. McIntosh is the top of the line. Can't go wrong there.
Thanks! And yeah in my case we used all tubes as that’s what sounded best to me.
Your thought process of course is second to none, this system is insane and I hope you enjoy!
Just from the demo at the end, I like this system a lot. The sound is crisp, I like listening to each component of the beat and this makes it easy. I can't imagine it in person! You've outdone yourself sir!
Thanks!! And that sound clip was just a copyright free song (to make sure I don't get a copyright strike) so it's not even something well recorded or "audiophile grade" by any means. Putting a proper SACD or HiRes stream from a master audio file on there is simply audio bliss!
I listened to the demo on a very nice stereo and it didn't sound good. It totally loses it in the translation. But you have an ultimate dream set up that I would love to listen to and aspire to. I bet it sounds epic in the room. Well done!
From detailing Porsche to listening to a full McIntosh rack, you are amazing Pan! Thank you for sharing all your passions with us!
Glad you enjoyed it! Do you also have a HiFi setup ?
@@PanTheOrganizer Yes Pan I do! My system consists of the following: I switch between the SONY DA5500ES Receiver & my Pioneer vintage 1050 Receiver, Vandersteen 2Ce Signature III Speakers, the Thorens TD 295 MKIII Turntable, the Sony - UBP-X800M2 Blu-Ray/SACD Player and the Pioneer Elite PDR-W739 CD-R Recorder all connected with Monster cables.
Sweet!! Who are your favourite artists to listen to?
@@PanTheOrganizer Right now Pan, I'm listening to various live shows of Genesis from 1977 - 1981, Hammock, Ulver, Hidden Empire, Buckethead and Jean-Luc Ponty.
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Awesome system Pan! Great to see that you’re enjoying high-end audio and sharing with everyone on your channel. It makes sense that if you care about the details, upping your game to make your car look and your music sound better will bring joy to your life. Love your channel!
Much appreciated!
Now that is an amazing hifi system. Love the amps and b&w speakers. incredible!
Thanks!
Absolutely crazy setup. Just insane! I currently have a Sonos 5.1, but I’ve been paying close attention the the Nakamichi Dragon
Thanks!
Wow!! Awesome upgrade! You chose your components very well! It’s easy to imagine how Sweet this system must sound! When it comes to subwoofers, you can never go wrong with REL!
Thank you very much!
Congratulations Pan! That's a beautiful system!!! Thank you for the tour! You are an inspiration.
Thanks man!
Wow!!!! I have been into sound systems and equipment my whole life. This is crazy impressive Pan.
Thanks!!
Hi Pan, love the video and love your attitude toward HiFi! So refreshing to watch your enthusiasm for your setup and repeatedly telling your viewers “this is what I like” and not trying to convince anyone this is the best system for everyone! I am sure you have many hours of enjoyment ahead of you! Congratulations on a beautiful system! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks John! I appreciate the positive feedback.
I agree with you 100%. In the HiFi world too often people try to convince others of things like “cables are snake oil” or “vinyl is the best, digital is crap” or “don’t get that brand it’s garbage” etc
They should just let people pick what works for them and let them enjoy their music the way they want to, which should be the main focus here: enjoying our passion for music.
You could have 100 people in the same room and not two people would have the same exact setup. People have different tastes and budgets. There is no “one system bests them all” type answer. Buy what makes you happy and what makes you tap your feet. :)
What setup do you currently have?
Pan!! You are my "inspiration" 😊😊
Who is like you?
You amaze everyone from car detailing to being an audiophile 👍👍
Congrats and keep up the awesome content!
Thank you so much 😀 I’m always glad to hear I can help to inspire my viewers. Hard work can make you accomplish your dreams! And I wish the best to all my viewers.
I have heard the 801 D4s before but not on this specific setup, I can imagine they are the closest to the Nautilus as you can get. I would love to just go through some tracks and hear this in person. Looks beautiful and I'm sure the warmth coming out of that system is something that can only be appreciated sitting in that room. Pan kudos to you and so great that you have the opportunity to put a system like that together. Keep us in the loop if you add or change something as I love your content although I'm sure you probably won't change anything. 😊
I am in love with each piece of your equipment. I wish you many, many years of enjoyment.
Thank you very much!
Wow I had no idea you were into audio. I’ve been watching your car reviews since last year but have been into audio since forever. You would definitely qualify as an audiophile.
Glad to know we share similar interests! :)
Hehe thanks! Yeah I have shared many of my passions on my channel in past videos through the seven years since I started on TH-cam. I have a passion for music, HiFi setups, movies, home theaters, computers, sneaker collections, luxury watch collections, and cars. All the guy "sicknesses" as I call them haha.
This is probably my 7th or 8th HiFi setup at this point in my life. Every time I promise myself this is my "end game" setup, it never is. There's always something new, or when you save up more for your budget, you can access an entirely new bracket of components. I love listening to music, so having a high fidelity setup allowing me to indulge in that passion is so much fun.
What HiFi setup do yo own?
Same here! I used to work in a higher end audio store!
@@PanTheOrganizer I used to own a pair of Devialet Phantom Reactor 900’s for my music, but then swapped them our for a pair of Gold Phantoms. You could argue that they don’t deliver the performance for price, and I myself would not consider them to be audiophile grade, but man I have never since heard such low end performance from such small cabinets.
I then swapped them out for a pair of LS60 wireless floorstanding last year and have had these since. I usually stick to all in one active units as I don’t have the luxury to experiment with external amps or dacs, however I have many a headphones and use balanced Drop+Grace dac with balanced thx AAA 789 amp to power them.
Music is certainly a passion and people become very confused as to how we can “waste” money on audio equipment. But you can’t put a price on passions, because it’s what we live for.
Keep it up Pan. You inspire us all!
Yeah I know Devialet products quite well, I myself have a limited edition sage green version of the new Phantom II, and for its size (it's in my living room), people are always blown away by the power and sound quality that comes out of there, and super low distortion even at crazy loud volumes. It's a great party trick haha.
I also had some LS50 wireless speakers (which I reviewed in this video: th-cam.com/video/sjdP8XYiDSY/w-d-xo.html) and those two were great. UniQ technology baby!
And I fully agree with you, nobody should argue when it comes to passions. Let people enjoy what they worked hard to achieve and purchase. I think usually, those who say it's a waste of money simply don't have the money to afford high quality setups, so they have to belittle others to make themselves feel better about not owning a great setup. I can assure you that if they won the lottery or had a higher paying job, they would jump on the chance to own a great sound system!! ;)
😂Really what gave it away ..the 100k + system.🤔😁
Man’s livin the dream for all of us who can’t
Great video and walkthrough Pan. Congratulations on completing what looks like a fantastic sound system.
Thanks!! It’s amazing to look at but even better to listen to. 👍🏻
Holy crap man Ive been watching your detailing videos for years and didn't know you were a HiFi guy!! Amazing setup!!!!
Thanks man! I’m also a crazy home theater nut! See my latest setup here: th-cam.com/video/V7RTe_Jqx8E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GnGIY3o9jxjIuyNl
What HiFi gear do you have?
Thank you for emphasising how subjective listening to music is and the difference isn't always about (the most expensive) equipment. If whatever you use enhances your personal listening enjoyment then that's what's right for you. The fun comes from experimenting.
Correct.
Nice looking. I am 100% with you regarding the 801D4. However, all the rest could be replaced with a NAD C658 (which would provide Dirac room correction) and two Benchmark AHB2 amps in mono. I have 801D2 + Halcro DM88 + NAD C658, and the Dirac room correction is extremely impressive.
I agree, using B&W 802D3’s + Vintage Denon POA-4400 mono blocks + NAD C658. Works for me.
The McIntosh gear is gorgeous. Even if you didn't power up the system is amazing to look at. Excellent choice in rack too!
Thanks James!
Pure dedication and passion to build the best audiophile home system possible. Wonderful.
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That's an amazing system. I've been in this hobby for over 40 yrs. When people ask me why I have so much power for my speakers, I say so they aren't driven into distortion. And when I demo and turn it up fairly loud, I get the, wow that's sounds amazing and it doesn't hurt my ears. Yeah, there isn't distortion fatiguing your ears. I have a clean 2.5K of power and two more 800 watt amps waiting to be integrating. It's a great hobby to be in.
Thanks Michael. Exactly. Headroom is important. And that extra power allows to hear all the details even at low volume.
This is probably up there with some of the best systems in the world's personally I have never heard the imaging and staging coming from such a high end system, but could only presume it would be sublime.
Thanks! Yes it’s truly breathtaking as all the people who have listened to it say. It blows my mind.
I love listening to music on it.
Wow, Pan strikes again! Amazing set up and the best of the best in audio quality. Love McIntosh & B&W products. Amazing set up, congrats. Hard work pays off. Enjoy sir!
Thanks so much!
Absolutely spectacular system and perfect combo! Congratulations!
Thank you very much!
The 801's with a lot of power behind them are incredibly precise in the bass. Most systems are very mushy in the low frequencies. However you have have immense current availability because when the piston needs to move quickly the electromagnetic force needed means you have to deliver huge currents briefly, so although you only need a few watts to run them normally, you gotta have that giant reserve of power.
Most systems are "very mushy in the low frequencies" not because of the speakers whatsoever, but because of room acoustics.
Even basic room correction will take away narrow peakes in bass response from room modes, and after that's done you'll hear bass is not "mushy" at all anymore.
After learning how to do room correction, I have not once heard bass in an uncorrected stereo system that even comes close to mine, even in systems literally 20 times the price of mine.
Because most of these megabuck systems are owned by purists who never quite understand sound and audio
And you heard this all through your PC speakers?
I was fortunate enough to hear the 801's in San Rafael CA at a fancy home theater store that is probably long gone. Those 16 inch woofers, when powered by 1000 Watts with no fancy electronics are super tight, like being in a room next to the kick drum. The founder of Sony Akio Morita had special 3ft wide speakers put in his ceiling so that he could have the most faithful bass experience. The physics of air require either a very large piston, or a big electrostatic membrane kind to push a large area of air swiftly. Most subwoofers and bass reflex systems are incredibly mushy, as they trade accuracy for volume (that is way late time-wise).@@andrewleigh3
@@andrewleigh3 yes, I listened on my IPad through ear buds. The sound of the system, through my IPad, just didn’t sound that good at all and I couldn’t justify the price this system would cost based on this. Lol.
Pan’s buying decision in reality: “finger prints challenge accepted.” 😂👏
It’s a nice setup
Haha!!
Mac stuff is pretty easy to keep clean. Quick wipe periodically with a good microfiber is usually all that is needed. Vertical heat sinks on the amps are kind of crud catchers though. Compressed air works there.
Quickly becoming one of my favorite video creator! From the cars to the audio!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I heard that similar setup at a audio shop and I was floored how beautiful everything sounded. Felt like Adele was right in front of me.
Thanks man. All my audiophile friends have their jaws drop when they come over. They usually fight for the main listening chair as they all want to listen to their favourite albums and singers.
WOW! What a HUGE upgrade, Pan. I have heard such a setup here in the States, and it is excellent. One suggestion: pull the B&Ws out into the room, about 3 feet from the front wall. Your soundstage will get deep and holographic as well as wide. Enjoy!
Yeah I don’t have the place for putting them that far out unfortunately. The space was initially designed for my custom home theater, so that’s where all the thought process went.
I never thought I’d splurge on a stereo setup of this magnitude as well haha. I have issues. 😂
@@PanTheOrganizer I can totally relate. My tastes in cars, audio, and details are just like yours. Now, I just need to figure out how to build a side hustle like yours so I can finance my champagne tastes...
Hehe in my case though, it has nothing to do with a side hustle. It's a high paying job, my investments in the financial markets, and decades of hard work and making smart moves and investments that got me to this point in life. Nothing comes easily. I'm a strong believer of hard work and having goals to surpass. It pushes me to always reach for new heights.
@@PanTheOrganizer Yeah, I was on that path too, then got blindsided by divorce about 8 years ago, which sliced everything I had built in half. It's taken me this long to get clear of child support and start to get my feet back under me. So for me, it will take a side hustle in addition with my decent-paying job (in commercial AV technology) to get to your level, where I want to be. I was actually a financial advisor for 11 years back in the the 2000's. Thanks for being so kind to reply, Pan. I appreciate it.
I totally get where you're coming from. Not an easy situation to go through, so it's nice to see you kept moving forward and focused on rebuilding your life. I wish you all the best. Hard work pays off. The good guys win in the end. ;)
First thing I'd play: The Beatles.
I have the "One" album with all their hits. I can't say it's an audiophile grade recording (like an SACD from Pink Floyd for example), but it's fun to listen to! :)
the one that blew my mind when I tested Tannoy Westmister GR and Wilson Audio Alexx V. out of this world
Hi, this looks awesome! As a teenager, i had a nice Pioneer stereo. Over the years, i was lured into mp3 crap sound. But, i just bought a second hand Yamaha HTR 6030 and matching Wharfedale speakers. At first, my wife hated it. By now, she won't look telly without the vintage gear connected! I am so happy, enjoying hifi like i did as a kid spending car wash earnings on my Pioneer...😊
That’s a paaaaaaaaaantastic setup, I’m watching this in my TRX which has 19 speakers, sounds great
Hehe thanks Mike!
The first question I asked myself was the Turbo S or the music system, which was probably more expensive 😂
Definitely the music system 😂
Hehe not quite. Although very expensive for a HiFi setup, the Turbo S is still more expensive. That's a hell of a car right there!
@@PanTheOrganizer That it is sir. One of my long time dream cars
It was my dream car ever since I was a young kit. And I had to wait over three years on a waiting list just to get one! It's been an awesome experience with it since I took delivery in 2021.
@@PanTheOrganizer I'm very happy for you sir! It's always nice to have patience and hard work pay off, and to see good people enjoy nice things
This set up is phenomenal to say the least. Great job, sounds amazing.
Thanks!
Holy smokes Pan, absolutely amazing. Your passion is truly infectious and inspiring. ✌️With respect I always imagined you being a vinyl man 😂👍🏼
Thanks Carlos! 👍🏻
i would never “waste” my money on something like this. i have plenty of money and find listening to music on my phone just fine. that being said, Pan worked his ass off for his cash and is allowed to spend in any way he wants. congrats on your new system Pan, you absolutely deserve it!! i’m not surprised that this video and your advice is of the same quality as your detail videos! proud of your hard work! enjoy!!!
Thank you! You have to work hard in life and plan things, but I also never forget to allow myself to enjoy my passions at their fullest. Life is also meant to be enjoyed.
Not only for music, but movies are awesome with the current sound formats.
@@PanTheOrganizerExactly! life is to short to skimp out on your passions,I have a modest entry level set up,but if I had the extra cash I would certainly be upgrading to something like this😂money isn’t going to do any good when you’re buried.👍
@@PanTheOrganizerAnd we should fight for our liberties, they are being stripped from us on a daily basis due to ignorance and apathy.
Wow, I just can not imagine how good that setup sounds 🤩
In person, it literally blows peoples minds and has their hair on their arms or back of their necks stand up. They can't believe how breathtaking the music is. They ask me to play songs they are used to hearing, and they rediscover those songs with things they never heard before. I also find myself replaying albums I know by heart, just to hear them on this new setup.
I'm getting chills just thinking about it. Some zeppelin or maybe some pink floyd dark side of the moon. wow
I have the SACD version of Dark Side of the Moon and it sounds amaaaazing!
@PanTheOrganizer I'm positive it would blow me away. might have to listen to it today on my cheap samsung buds just to hear it again
That is an insane setup man. Congrats to you for whatever you do to be able to buy a system like that
Thanks!
I still have my 30 years old Technics SU-V470 and sound great...
Also my Technics Sl-1200 turntable from 1979 still works good and sounds fantastic..
It's not a problem to put together a system when you have an unlimited budget...
Building a system that sounds good and for little money is an art....
I know where you come from. When I started with my first HiFi system (I'm now at my eighth setup), I had a much more limited budget and so I had to get the most value for my money. I was worried more about the most important components: speakers and amp. Less worried about extras like DACs, power cables, speaker cables, power conditioners, etc.
So I have seen quite the progression in levels in my adult life so far, and I really work hard to indulge fully in my passions, so it's nice that I get to enjoy this level of setup. But even this, as crazy as it is, doesn't hold a candle next to my friend's 2M setup which I covered in this video: th-cam.com/users/shortsydRetDfgICg?si=DpHJtTkLecc-dxFU
Let’s put on “Kind of Blue” from Miles Davis and see how it sounds… looks very nice!!
Funny you should say that, as I love Miles Davis! I have a few of his SACD limited runs including Kind of Blue and Miles Smiles (which is limited to 3000 copies).
@@PanTheOrganizer nice!! Would love to hear a snippet when you get a chance.. Enjoy the system!!
Looks amazing, big fan of the REL's & B&W's Not so much a Mackintosh person myself but I love the flexibility on offer from the tubes. I've heard the B&W's are a good synergy with the Mack's, so understand your selection Much respect for your choice and thanks for sharing your thoughts and system build with us.
Thanks Gerald. Yeah the synergy was perfect between the McIntosh reference components and the B&W flagships. Sonus Faber was also a great match, but I've already had some in the past, so I wanted a different sound signature this time.
Well done sir! I’m a professional audio engineer, have published music for over 23 years and I master and work with musicians to shine on these types of systems. I’ve be running B&W Nautilus for over 20 years. My 805s are still in my A/B mastering chain. You did it right my friend. I’d love to see a nice turntable in your setup.
Thanks!
Wow, first time I’m with Pan and what a system! I’ve always loved McIntosh and would like a kit of my own. I idolise great hifi! Thanks for sharing your machines!
Welcome aboard!
What a dream come true. Locally in Ontario we have a shop called Natural Sound. I have spent a lot of days dreaming inside that store. I have purchased Klipsch equipment there more than once in the past because it is really all I can afford. This setup is what dreams are made of. I think for me, I would first need to move into the country a few kilometers away to really be able to enjoy something like this guilt free. Sometimes I feel sorry for my neighbors using my Klipsch gear like I really want to even though we are all single detached homes here. I need to buckle down and work harder, set some goals and obtain something like this while I am capable.
Thanks for sharing Matt. And I agree with you, hard work pays off. 👍🏻
When you showed us Dynaudio in your detail shop I knew you were an audiophile, everything you did is what I would do if had it like that, absolutely astonishing 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊
Thank you! Do you have a HiFi setup? What gear do you have?
It’s refreshing to see a true audiophile run a separate subwoofer!!!
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Absolutely amazing and I bet even more so sitting there eyes closed listening to just about anything! I used to compete in car audio, IASCA SQ with Focal and Audison along with ixos ixotica interconnects. So excited for you!
Thanks Tim! Omg I used to compete in IASCA SQ (street category) when I was younger in the early 2000’s and won many first places! My car at the time had a crazy custom audio setup (Focal Utopia mid bass, Alpine Type X three way speakers with crossover, Alpine headunit, JL Audio amps, JL Audio subwoofer, etc) and it made many tuning magazines!
I spoke about my IASCA days in a video about my life story here: th-cam.com/video/cmDtGwDJz_I/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer small world that was around the same time I was competing. I did dB drags for 7 years won good few world finials then rookie SQ for maybe year then I bought the expert black 98 VW beetle that was sponsored by Focal. Use to hang out with Josh Tech and Scott Buwlada. I'll take a look at the video. Maybe I should digitize some old photos and do a collaboration video lol.
Dude! Congratulations on this acquisition! This is a sick setup. You have no need to go to a theatre ever again.
Hehe you are 100% right. I much prefer watching a movie on my setup compared to go to the cinema.
One of the happiest man alive😎😎 He looks so happy around his equipment...
I really am! hehe. It's a wonderful setup to allow me to indulge in my passion for music.
I used to design systems for Worldwide Stereo in Philly. We had a listening room with essentially the setup you have here (but the top end Mac and B&W from 15 years ago.). I fondly remember just chilling listening to Pink Floyd’s the Wall 2 master and just getting blown away. I spend more time in that room than designing. 🤓😜
Yessss! I have a great SACD copy of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album and it sounds freaking nuts on that setup. I fully understand how you must have felt! And this latest generation flagship B&W series is on a completely different level. Audio bliss. :)
Wow. What a setup! A man after my own heart! ❤ I see B&W's in a thumbnail I click. 👌 Exceptional!
Thanks man!! I have wanted those flagship 801 D4 for a while now. So I finally go them.
Beautiful setup! Love that McIntosh!
Thank you! Do you have a HiFi system too? What components did you get?
Absolutely amazing set up. I listened it through AirPods 3 and even with that 5-10% I was able to listen the experience was impressive
Thanks Roberto!
Merci PAN. Loved the video and the passion that you have about the system and relaying that to us.
I have watched a few of your videos and while watching this one, I went and subscribed, hopefully now you can go and buy those Sigma cables.
It must be surreal to actually hear those BW speakers in person. I live in Montreal if you ever have an open house :)
Thanks! Since the video I did upgrade the Alpha series speaker and power cables, which are already high end cables, to their even higher end Sigma series.
I also added the new flagship Kaleidescape Strato C 4K movie player and Terra Prime SSD movie server to my home theater setup. Uncompressed movies best video and sound quality. Makes my ultra high end Oppo 4K blu-ray player seem obsolete haha!
Watched Predator 1,500+ times and enjoy hearing the advances in sound.
Just got into Atmos trying to obtain a truly lossless version of the movie
OMG, that's the most beautiful set-up I've ever seen, well done Pan :O :O
I'll just have to settle for my Pioneer VSX 519 and Wharfedale Diamond 10.1s for the time being 🤣🤣
Thanks!
Wow, I have experienced some of the lower lines of B&W and McIntosh and they were amazing. Your setup is off the charts - congrats!
So now I'm listening to my lowly Paradigms and Outlaw amp in my basement and filling in the rest with my imagination - ha!
BTW - whenever I review any car detailing product I tell people I'm an expert bc you're my best friend and show the pic of the time we met at the Chicago auto pros event in spring. Hahaha
Hehe thanks man!
You call it a shop, I call it a paradise.
BTW Pan I coated my and my wife's cars with the Draslic
Holy Grail. It definitely is the slickest coating I've used. I topped it with Hybrid Solutions Max Wax which I find lasts a long time for a wipe on wipe off product with great gloss for a sacrificial lamb layer. Thanks for getting availability for your subscribers.I see getting 5 years + out of this like the G-Techs CSL. easy the way I take care of my vehicles. Appreciated you.
Thanks for the feedback Roger! Glad you enjoyed it! Good choice.
I can't imagine how much better music can sound once each element is properly produced, EQ, channeled, and separated into the appropiate components based on frequency range. I'm sure it sound incredible. I hope you get your money's worth in satisfaction 🤯
It sounds better than I anticipated in my wildest dreams. Thanks for watching!
You my friend are living my audio fantasy! i am not sure if i would choose any other components from what you have, great choices, enjoy!
Thanks! It’s such pleasure to listen to music on it.
Hope your basement is water proofed. Awesome system!
Amazing setup. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
WOW!! Off the chain Pan. You really go top notch. Enjoy your new system.
Thanks, will do!
That set up is insane man... congrats! Any reason you have all that gear between your speakers? If those were set up on the side youd probably getting even more pinpoint imaging than you already get.
That's how most high end setups are presented. The gear in the center. Including the 2M dollar HiFi setup I presented on this channel. The room has already received treatments, and the speakers were properly positioned. It doesn't matter if the gear is in the center or off center. I prefer the symmetry of having it where it is.
No worries about the sound. The system sounds absolutely amazing. As one could imagine. ;)
Congrats on the new system, looks awesome. If only car detailing here in Ireland was that lucrative.
Thanks! Detailing doesn’t get you to that point. Detailing has never been my main source of income.
Pan, congratulations on achieving such a level of ownership with this system. Hard work pays off. My mind is racing with songs I want to hear on this system. If I had the resources, I would 100% duplicate this system. Component for component. I love B&W, and McIntosh. Thank you so much for sharing!!! One last thing, if you would be so gracious to play Verna Sansone “Surely” on your system. I cannot even begin to imagine what that sounds like. Heck you may even love it yourself. Thanks Pan!!
Congratulations for a wonderful set up, properly placed in what looks like a perfect room.
Thank you!
Hi Pan that’s one hell of a system you put together I can only imagine have great its sounds. I had the old B&W 801 series ll back years ago and they were very good. I currently have older equipment but it’s good. BAT VK-500 amp BAT VK-40 Pre-amp and Tallon Khorus spreaders with a Rel sub and it’s pretty darn good. Especially for what I have into it. Congratulations on the new system it’s stunning to look at and certainly sounds about as good as it gets. Simply Awesone!!!
Thanks Steve and thanks for sharing your setup too! I see that I share common passions with many of my viewers!
here are two my my favorite classical pieces you should give a listen to if you have not heard them. I’m not huge into classical but these are so good. Smetana the Moldau and Dvorak symphony no. 9 from the new world. I hope you give them a listen. Enjoy.
Awesome system Pan!! Nothing, but the best. Congratulations.
Thanks Kenny!
My god Pan it’s amazing! Same speakers in Abbey Road, wow! You must hear each individual sound so clean and crisp. You deserve it, enjoy! Serk
Thanks! Yeah the clarity and detail is amazing!
Beautiful system! I couldn't imagine having that system without an analog front end and source material. I am sure it sounds amazing, but please demo an awesome turntable with some original analog pressings of your favorite music. I can't imagine that you won't be surprised with the difference on that rig.
Thanks. But I did multiple tests with vinyl, and although I “understand” those who love it, it’s just not for me. I even had the opportunity to do many listening sessions on a 2M system (which I featured on my channel) and that had reference material including a Kronos turntable worth several hundreds of thousands, and I still prefered listening to quanlity digital music on that setup too.
A master recording DSD from an SACD or from a high res stream on Qobuz/Tidal is my preferred way.
If I get a turntable one day, it will be for fun.
Wow most impressive system, my dream speakers are the same you own. I have listened to alot of different brands and b&w are my absolute favorite. My sourround system is only b&w, absolut joy to listen to.
Oh my god. This system not only looks fantastic but sounds much better than most ive had the pleasure of listening too. I looked at a mcintosh set up around 6 months ago. Clearly in the uk this system would set you back around 150k. I envy you sir. The b&w 801d currently are 32k each in the uk. I cant express how insane this system is. You surely must have done alot of homework to see how well they all float together. Thank you for showing this extreme set up. Pitch perfect 😊
Thanks for the kind words! Yes it’s truly amazing to listen to, and allows me to enjoy my music like never before.
And yes you are 100% right. There was a lot of time and research to get to this point, and also testing different setups and configurations before making my final decision.
Do you have a HiFi setup? If yes, what gear do you have?
@@PanTheOrganizer after looking into listening to my music in the best way I could and being a fond dj enthusiast I went the opposite way and decided on Devon dj6000. I know its not a good way to go but my dj gear with the mixer and monitor speakers means I can sit and try and mix the un mixable. In the good old days many moons ago I had the numark cdj 1000, ppd mixer, kaos pad 2 and a kork electribe with valves in a window. The set up I have now is no where as good as what I'd like and if money was no issue my dream set up is very similar to what you have. Mcintosh are the bees knees. I'm currently out shopping my friend but once home will see what gear I have set up and let you know. To me your the god of audio! Thank you for letting me see the perfect pitch!
I thought in uk, if they are not Naim or Linn, they are crap….
I believe those monoblock amps are 50k, each. Sweet setup. No vinyl though?
I have a cheap 7.1 integrated system, and I already feel limited by the music to fully utilize it. I like details and separation, so my listening is mostly at low volume, 30-60, depending on the track volume. If I had the budget, I would have done it as well. Your system is GREAT!
Thanks!
Two RCF 945 is all you needed my friend - vocals and music sounds really clean and loud at low volume.
Good video and I envy you congratulations! Back in 1979 through 1980 I work at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida and we had a tri-amped McIntosh system with tubes .I was absolutely blown away back then and still am to this day. Once again congratulations and thanks for this informative and cool video.
Thanks Robert!
WOW fantastic set up I nearly bought the B&W 700 Signature edition.I also love your home theatre 🤩👍
Awesome! Thank you David!
Beautiful setup and I'm so glad you treated the room. I bet that sounds absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing buddy
Thanks for watching!
Superb setup, especially those B&W's....enjoy.
Thanks! 👍
Pan this is incredible and my dream set up to the T. I love Bowers and Wilkins. I currently have the Definitive Technology Bipolar speaker set up on my Pioneer Elite Receiver. I also have an all Focal Flax 550 Component and Focal Flax shallow subwoofer set up /Amplifier in my vehicle. I am a huge audio enthusiast just like you that loves all genres of music. I have to the clarity that amplifiers give just as your McIntosh set up. Love music cranked but also at low volumes with that power sounds incredible. Congrats on your set up!
Thanks Jeffrey! You’re clearly an audiophile too. Nice setup!
And you are right. Even though I can crank the volume and it sounds great, I actually listen at lower volumes and this setup still allows for great definition, details, dynamics, etc.
Congratulations on an awesome setup !! I have the B&w snails and also use mcintosh amps - synergy between these brands is wonderful ! 🕺🏼🎵🎶
Thanks! Yes I agree, total synergy!
Epic set up Pan! As an audiophile which car audio systems have you been most impressed with?
That is some serious equipment. People thought I was nuts when I got a new Yamaha receiver and added 2 more speakers for 7 speaker surround sound. It's great for both movies and music. Love AURO-3D. But definitely not anything like your over the top system.
Thanks David! It's so overwhelming when friends and family see both my sound system and my home theater setup, they are usually speechless, think I'm crazy, and then get to listen, and thank me for the once in a lifetime experience haha.
Love seeing and hearing a set up with a dedicated sub along with the main speakers.
Thanks! Just keep in mind we can’t evaluate the performance of a setup by playing back a compressed TH-cam video on your phone or computer. And I had to pick a quick copyright free song as my channel is too big to risk getting a copyright strike for playing back popular music.
Thanks for watching! Do you have a HiFi setup by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer fully understand regarding youtube quality nevertheless still very good using headphone….I can imagine it already how good it sound in real listening environment..
I have a very old budget set up☺️ I had them since early 2000….Arcam amps (a85 + p85) and Arcam CD player, musical fidelity Xdac, X10-d (tube buffer) and PSU….for speakers I had a few bookshelf on rotations, B&W DM601’s, B&W CDM1-NT and QUAD 12L’s…..did get rid some Tannoys and a floorstander by Castle…also using a small sub by BK electronics here from U.K…..to enhance the bottom end….although I still have some old sub from REL somewhere😀….for my cablings…got some Kimber Kable, Van den hul, LAT….it’s a budget set up and some been source second hand….but I’m happy with it since it do sound good to my ears which is matter😀 but obviously there’s plenty of improvements or new ones that sounds better nowadays.
Update wise, who knows one day when I win the lottery😀 But seriously , your set up is truly amazing…something I only see in Hi Fi shows maybe not to that extent either. Well done to you Sir…..please post a few more videos this system playing……..Diana Krall, Patricia Barber, Tracey Chapman etc….on this set up will sound even amazing…. sadly I’m sure they’ll get copyrighted.
Congrats on your great system. I’m currently running vintage B&W Matrix 805s with a Yamaha A-S1200 and M&K sub.
Sweet!! You are clearly a music lover too. :)
I am a huge fan of REL subs. I had a strata III bought in 2005, it's amp gave up the ghost in 2021. I ended up replacing it with an S/510. What a difference 16 years of technology improvement makes! I do expect I will add a second at some point, but even with just the one, the musicality is greatly improved, and when run at high volumes can pressurize a 50' x 21' space surprisingly well.
Jealous of your front end electronics, and have heard those speakers. You did well, there should be many hours of listening enjoyment there.
Thanks Nathan!
If you have not. Listen to Oregon Beyond Words on your system Pan. Recorded by Chesky records in a church. Also, find Casey Abrams Robot Lovers - using a newer technique for spacial imaging - Also by Chesky. Would love to hear what you think if you do
Good to know. I have a few Chesky Records albums, including one from Macy Gray (Stripped) and it's a wonderful high quality recording!