Winners were all contacted and giveaways sent. There are accounts that are impersonating me to scam others. We only message from our official account. Which means this one with the videos, subscribers that it has. Another big sign is that the name is highlighted. vote for giveaway gear: th-cam.com/users/Jaysoulsikcommunity Buy and sell used: www.canuckaudiomart.com/
Great suggestions. The two most important words that you mentioned: Patience & Respect. They go a long way. I was able to buy a pair of DynAudio Contour 20s for $2950 new-in-box. Cash. The 20i had just come out, least popular color (but my favorite)..I asked for his best price “cash" out-the-door. The speaker retailed for $5300 + tax. He gave me a price $1000 less than I was expecting! 😁
Firstly, when I buy HiFi gear, I try very much to buy from companies where I can actually speak to the owner/CEO/designer. I did this with Eric Alexander who was extremely helpful when I bought my Pendragons. We just chatted for close to an hr about HiFi and which speakers would be best for me. He didn’t even try to upsell me. I also spoke with Scott Reynolds at Tavish when I bought my phono stage, etc. I’ve bought many “open box” or demo models, and used gear, but I always went and checked it out first. That’s how I got my turntable. I’ve made many friends here online through the VC (vinyl community). We all give each other records and just keep the hobby going. Great vid. Thanks Jay!
Did not know a promotional contest would ever happen in this youtube age of Hi Fi reviews with so much gear and stuff. It puts some of the fun back in the hobby. I have a lot of vintage gear that I bought decades ago and just moved with me after a 20 year residence at my old apartment. that stuff was vintage then, like my Harmmon/kardon 330c. I bought that in 1995 at a used/vintage hifi shop in my old Philly neighborhood. And my Polk floor speakers that I bought new in the 1980s. Can't wait to try out some stuff from the 21st century. thanks!
Neighbors - talk to them. One gave ne a mint set of Quad 57 ESLs - I had to rebuild the electronics, but cosmetically mint and in the factory crate. Another neighbor gave me a McIntosh C 26 preamp and a 2100 power amp (it was toast, though) and a pair of Thiel CS3 speakers. Another lady neighbor gave me about three systems - nothing great, but she had six systems that her late husband had collected. I ended up selling her my ZU Dirty Weekend speakers and hooking her up with a PS Audio sprout amp and she loves that system . The gear is out there, you just have to find it.
I live in LA area, not exactly Mayberry. One has to be careful about person to person sales. A friend who has been burgled has some precautions he takes. He never deals with emails or texts only. He talks to every potential buyer on the phone to vet them. He finds out what they know about the the gear they want to buy, audio in general, their system etc. Make sure it's just not a burglar trying to get his address. Once he green lights them and to make sure they are serious, he gives them an address a couple doors away from him and has them call when they arrive. Thats when he gives them the correct address. He also doesn't show people his system. He gives them the item in a box. They can examine it but he's not going to do a dealer demo for them. Paranoid? Don't judge until you have been ripped off. There are a lot of people on Craig's list who play games.
Hi Jay grettings from Sweden =) My whole system is bought used. It's under half the price. I'm from Sweden so i exchange it to dollar. Bushardt s300mk ll - 500$ Musical Fidelity M6si - 1400$ Topping D90 MQA - 700$ Raspberry pi4 with case (volumio) 50$ Ifi power X 5v to the raspberry 60$ Rega RP3se with Exact Pu 500$ Xindac FS-1 Speakercables 70$ Almost all cables are bought used, but trying out Mogami XLR right now that bought new. Don't know how mutch I saved, but it's way under halv the price 😊
Seems like most people with hifi shops are always passionate about what they're selling and almost always try to give a good deal, hifi shops definitely have some of the best customer-seller relationships purely from relatability
Most of my audio collection was purchased in the 1970's as a twenty-something. As I lived in NYC there were dozens of hifi stores/shops to pick from. In those days if you couldn't get a "bargain" you weren't trying very hard. Nobody sold MSRP. My first graphic equalizer was a demo model Sound Shaper Two (with the VU meters) from Stereo Warehouse in 1978. Got a swell price and this thing still functions. My first component hifi system was purchased after military service (and broke) in 1975. It consisted of a Pioneer SX-434, BIC-920 and KLH model 31's. Got it all for under $250. Nice interesting video.
I started my path as a beginner audiophile when I bought. an used Ifi dac black label from a friend . It cost me $ 250 dollars less than a new one. It came with its original package and all the accessories. I haven’t had any problem with it.
Some excellent points for beginners and veterans as well. I once got an Adcom GFA5500 (Nelson Pass) for 500.00. It was completely checked out and calibrated. The key is as you say Jay, be patient and I say, learn how to search and find.
I've owned a ton of Samsung smartphones and I think the technology is too new to buy one of the new flip phones, but if they wanted to give me one, I'm in. Thanks Jay; always love your content.
Another piece of advice is to be flexible: if you're planning to buy a DAC first, but have an opportunity to pickup the amp or speakers you want at a good price, you should probably take the deal and accept getting the components in a non-optimal order. My weakness is impatience.
You are right about most gear losing 50% of its value when it leaves the store. At least that's the way it was, unfortunately a lot of people don't agree and are trying to recoup up to 85% of what they paid in the store when they are selling on the used market. The tragedy is that every time some one gives them what they are asking it reinforces these high prices for used gear.
Could you make a video on how to disrespectfully ask for discounts? like name calling, the best profanity to use, and maybe the best way to come off entitled? Maybe also talk about how to scam friends out of audio gear too that would all be very helpful.
I have built a very nice system by buying and selling (sometimes after refurbishing) used equipment and slowly working my way up. It is a lot of work and the return vs the time spent isn't always great but if you enjoy doing it as a hobby anyway it can be worth it.
Bought a Hegel H160 and Martin Logan esl's for less than half price used about 7 months ago. Never had imagined it could be so good on the cheap. Can't see myself ever buying retail when the gear is taken care of.
+1 on the friendship. My first set of speakers was from some who gave me older stuff from his collection and it got me on a good path towards the better appreciation of music and the components that go with that journey.
I have bought my entire main system from ebay :) Fellow audiophiles will often look to sell gear when the time comes to try something new again, when that audiophile itch kicks in... And audiophiles typically take good care of their gear, so I have gotten all components looking and performing like brand new but for a fraction of the price. Definitely great tips Jay also when it comes to buying new and talking to dealers...
It looks like Samsung is having a sweepstakes too. However, I'm much more into hifi gear than a new washing machine at this point in time. The Starke review was very interesting. Thanks for giving away all this amazina kit Jav.
Looked at their stuff love Samsung, we have their items where I work also But most of all I'm an audiophile myself. Don't have any dedicated music speakers but I have Martin Logan, marantz, svs, sunfire, monter cables, Sonos, Sony, and Samsung, sennheiser, creative labs, Aune, and Apple products just to name a few. Love your channel keep it up.
I will turn 20 years old in 2 months and love learning about the big world of HIFI and beeing an audiophile. Jay, you really inspired me. I know am confident i will one day in the near future own a good quality 2.1 music system. I currently own klipsch 600m and am selling them. I m saving money to buy kef ls 50 meta + atoll in 200 + bluenode streamer or a kef ls 50 wireless 2. I love your channel and the fact that you are so honest and give so good advice from all the experience you have had. I hope Im gonna win something so I can come closer to my dream! Im looking forward for the sweepstacking event, I hope I did write that correctly. Also Im a big fan of Samsung and Android in general. Im buying a samsung tab s7 to replace my laptop using samsung dex, the most underrated samsung feature in my opinion. For studiing its perfect. I can draw, I can surf the web, its compatible with microsoft services etc etc. Sidenote, this is my first time that I enter a giveaway on yt for witch im not like 3 years too late and its also the longest comment i ve ever written. I want new audio gear so badly, or at least a discount! Feel free to contact me if you got smth interesting❤
My vintage Pioneer rack (with budget dac) will now rest after more than 30 years of service. I’ll soon buy a pair of towers (Wharfedale or Fyne audio) for about 500/580€ and an all analog integrated (Cambridge audio axa35 or Rega) for 350/550€. And keep the Pioneer cd player, the dac and the Apple tv box. Nice system for about a grand
Patience is such a good virtue when looking for good used gear. But also research and the will to act quickly when a good opportunity does finally arrive. So when a refurbished Denon PMA-1060 amplifier showed up, I went to the seller the next day, tested it and it appeared to be a very good match to my Wharfedale Lintons. Of course it's no PMA-A110 but at just 1/10th of the price it does a damn good job.
Jay is getting better and better... Most informative, intelligent and knowledgeable reviewer, EVER! Keep it up my dear friend... Thank you for your hard work
I needed new speakers for my computer now that I'm moving and my current system goes to the living room, and these KEF would be a good solution for me, specially coming at no cost. For the Samsung events, the one related to the Z Fold3 seems to be the best one.
I agree with you and already did some of the tips you mentioned in this video. I think most of the poor audiophile like me do these tricks all the time lol
Hello, bought my Luxman DAC, Luxman Headphone amp p-750 and Empyrean headphones used. They feel as new, saved a LOT and got the exact gear I wanted to. I also got my ls50 new for 700 Eur after the Meta was launched... As you said, be patient (and open), the right gear in the right condition will come.
Jay, i'm from Brazil and here...we don't have much choice for audiophiles itens. We have to buy it from out of the country. BUT, your tips are absolutely great and thanks for your videos
Great advice! as you said second hand and vintage are good deals. right now I am using a vintage sony receiver as a pre with an arcam poweramp that I bought as a second hand. For me this journey has ben fun
Samsung picture frame TV looks like good fits for audiophiles. Thinking of fitting it in living room, with acoustic panel covering it while listening sessions for great imaging.
You can find some really amazing deals if you're patient as Jay says! I got a pair of KEF Q100 for £130 (not mint, but still in great condition) and a vintage Denon POA-800 power amplifier in AMAZING (like new) condition for £130 also.
Checking out the samsung event this week and like I said before I am excited about the sweepstakes from both them and yourself. Any new piece of gear would be amazing to have and especially a new set of speakers. Running these Celestion SL6's I was given as my first real pair has been an amazing start to this hobby but I am super excited at the chance to hear something else I otherwise wouldn't be able to!
You speak the truth on matters of Hi-Fi. I commend you on your mission. There is hope yet in millenials and Gen Z’s getting into real good audio and caring about how their music sounds, if you’re one indication.
Some good tips here!! I bought my amp "used" from a dealer. Pretty much in that 50% off MSRP...14 years later still loving it. Bought my phono cart from CAM and got a great deal there too!!
Great advice. Just did this over the summer for my family room system (wish I had known for my main system). Got the Totem Skys, Hegel Rost and heavy stands, all used but in great condition, all in matching white finish, and all for $2150 CAD. It sounds amazing. The retail price would have been $6,800 CAD including taxes. I live in Toronto, the speakers were from Ottawa, amp from Hamilton and stands from Goderich. Got to meet some nice audiophile too.
Great stuff Jay. I too have made friends on AudioMart where we've each bought things from each other and even outright exchanged things because we trust the other person has taken care of the gear. It's also a great way to try things out you wouldn't otherwise be able to.
I get the sense that a lot of dealers can move quite a bit on recommended retail price? Most local dealers seem to knock 10% off straight away. The season is a good tip, that works for cars too, at the end of the year.
I need this advice 🤣 . I've been so close to buying subpar gear before giving my head a shake and checking out Canuck audio. Thanks for the heads up on that
I bought a NAD T787 (2013) flagship model AVR for $350…. 120W x 7 all channels driven. Then I upgraded the modules for network, 4K and 11 channels of atmos for $1000. Now it’s as capable as the 2020 flagship model which is $4000. Definitive technologies BP-10 bi-polar tower speakers plus the center channel $250.
Really looking forward to those bundle offers, but mostly excited for the gear giveaway! A nice pair of bookshelf speakers is all I'd need to complete my nearfield listening setup!
Agree, though starting out it’s hard to zero in and know what a good deal is. Just like the Sammy event. These look to be some good deals and not so much. Holding out for that right piece of gear is hard for me to do
I once paid two hundred dollars for a one thousand dollar tape deck because it was a display item. Only buy display models from respectable dealers . I would not but most display models from a best buy or stores like that. In '93 I had a $10,000 system that cost me about $5500. Yeah , that was a long time ago.
Great suggestions! Luck was one of my things. I purchased an Anthem MRX 740 but was given an MRX 1140. I tried to return it but due to being out of stock of the 740 they let me keep the 1140. The audio gods were looking out for me that time!
Great stuff on not bargaining too hard. Remember most of these guys loved their purchase (condition shows it all), so it's a bit hard to pass. Need an audiophile network in Sri Lanka!
I wish I'm a beginner audiophile. There's so much more to explore in the budget hifi world compared to when I started out. BTW, thanks a million for the giveaways.
Used gear is my go-to, love hifishark! If you buy it 2nd hand at a good price there's usually zero write-off when you want to sell it again. I bought a Violectric V200 yesterday for €400 including some crazy power cable, no haggling it's just an early model from 2010 yet still works like a charm. Couple years ago I got a 2016 Audeze LCD2f for €750. It's almost impossible to sell both these for less than what I paid for.
It's always great to hear how just a bit of resourcefulness, persistence, and a sprinkling of tenacity can yield the right results - in this case: a potentially great-sounding system for half the price. Looking forward to all the giveaways and accompanying videos.
I'm looking forward to checking out the Galaxy smart tag for my boss cat, since he like to go out and come back late at night. This could make mejust sit back and enjoy the music with no worry about my boss.
Samsung vaccum cleaner is on top of my list for sure. Have been after it for a while now. About the giveaway anything audio related would be so great that words can't express enough.
Winners were all contacted and giveaways sent. There are accounts that are impersonating me to scam others. We only message from our official account.
Which means this one with the videos, subscribers that it has. Another big sign is that the name is highlighted.
vote for giveaway gear: th-cam.com/users/Jaysoulsikcommunity
Buy and sell used: www.canuckaudiomart.com/
HEY MAN JAY WHATS UPP MAN I CANT WAIT TO GET MY OWN ONE DAY IM GETTING A JOB SOON
What kind of stuff do you have man
Hi Jay, tried to register to the Samsung using this link but it only accepts ZIP code. No CDN postal code.
My next purchases will be a TV and hopefully a power amp. Since Samsung doesn't make amps, the Samsung TVs interest me the most.
Thanks for the giveaway Jay !
Jay, I love how your shirt is "Inside-out". Great content buddy! 😂😂😂😂😂
real original isn't it
@@Jayiyagi heyy jayy what's upp man where are you based from
@@xxgamerxxchrischris2325 He's Canadian Chris!
@@ThujanK you forgot to say "sorry"
@@ThujanK ohh nice
Great suggestions. The two most important words that you mentioned: Patience & Respect.
They go a long way. I was able to buy a pair of DynAudio Contour 20s for $2950 new-in-box. Cash.
The 20i had just come out, least popular color (but my favorite)..I asked for his best price “cash" out-the-door.
The speaker retailed for $5300 + tax. He gave me a price $1000 less than I was expecting! 😁
Firstly, when I buy HiFi gear, I try very much to buy from companies where I can actually speak to the owner/CEO/designer. I did this with Eric Alexander who was extremely helpful when I bought my Pendragons. We just chatted for close to an hr about HiFi and which speakers would be best for me. He didn’t even try to upsell me. I also spoke with Scott Reynolds at Tavish when I bought my phono stage, etc.
I’ve bought many “open box” or demo models, and used gear, but I always went and checked it out first. That’s how I got my turntable. I’ve made many friends here online through the VC (vinyl community). We all give each other records and just keep the hobby going.
Great vid. Thanks Jay!
Used gear. Used gear. Used gear. Yes yes yes!! Almost half off on my first dap. It was such a good deal.
Getting a great system doesn't have to be expensive. It just takes time and research. I like the video.
Did not know a promotional contest would ever happen in this youtube age of Hi Fi reviews with so much gear and stuff. It puts some of the fun back in the hobby. I have a lot of vintage gear that I bought decades ago and just moved with me after a 20 year residence at my old apartment. that stuff was vintage then, like my Harmmon/kardon 330c. I bought that in 1995 at a used/vintage hifi shop in my old Philly neighborhood. And my Polk floor speakers that I bought new in the 1980s. Can't wait to try out some stuff from the 21st century. thanks!
Neighbors - talk to them. One gave ne a mint set of Quad 57 ESLs - I had to rebuild the electronics, but cosmetically mint and in the factory crate. Another neighbor gave me a McIntosh C 26 preamp and a 2100 power amp (it was toast, though) and a pair of Thiel CS3 speakers. Another lady neighbor gave me about three systems - nothing great, but she had six systems that her late husband had collected. I ended up selling her my ZU Dirty Weekend speakers and hooking her up with a PS Audio sprout amp and she loves that system . The gear is out there, you just have to find it.
Thanks for the advice! Also, you are the first one of the Hi-FI TH-cam community that gives something back to! Thank you for being awesome!
I'm a fan of used audio. Less trash to the world and you build connections with people to share your passion
Hi Jay pls continue to make these tip guides. They really help any audiophile on how to improve their sound and be a savy buyer
I live in LA area, not exactly Mayberry. One has to be careful about person to person sales. A friend who has been burgled has some precautions he takes. He never deals with emails or texts only. He talks to every potential buyer on the phone to vet them. He finds out what they know about the the gear they want to buy, audio in general, their system etc. Make sure it's just not a burglar trying to get his address. Once he green lights them and to make sure they are serious, he gives them an address a couple doors away from him and has them call when they arrive. Thats when he gives them the correct address. He also doesn't show people his system. He gives them the item in a box. They can examine it but he's not going to do a dealer demo for them. Paranoid? Don't judge until you have been ripped off. There are a lot of people on Craig's list who play games.
I love how he did the whole video without acknowledging the inside out shirt just to mess with us. Pure gold!
Hi Jay grettings from Sweden =)
My whole system is bought used.
It's under half the price.
I'm from Sweden so i exchange it to dollar.
Bushardt s300mk ll - 500$
Musical Fidelity M6si - 1400$
Topping D90 MQA - 700$
Raspberry pi4 with case (volumio) 50$
Ifi power X 5v to the raspberry 60$
Rega RP3se with Exact Pu 500$
Xindac FS-1 Speakercables 70$
Almost all cables are bought used, but trying out Mogami XLR right now that bought new.
Don't know how mutch I saved, but it's way under halv the price 😊
Seems like most people with hifi shops are always passionate about what they're selling and almost always try to give a good deal, hifi shops definitely have some of the best customer-seller relationships purely from relatability
Most of my audio collection was purchased in the 1970's as a twenty-something. As I lived in NYC there were dozens of hifi stores/shops to pick from. In those days if you couldn't get a "bargain" you weren't trying very hard. Nobody sold MSRP. My first graphic equalizer was a demo model Sound Shaper Two (with the VU meters) from Stereo Warehouse in 1978. Got a swell price and this thing still functions. My first component hifi system was purchased after military service (and broke) in 1975. It consisted of a Pioneer SX-434, BIC-920 and KLH model 31's. Got it all for under $250. Nice interesting video.
I started my path as a beginner audiophile when I bought. an used Ifi dac black label from a friend . It cost me $ 250 dollars less than a new one. It came with its original package and all the accessories. I haven’t had any problem with it.
Some excellent points for beginners and veterans as well. I once got an Adcom GFA5500 (Nelson Pass)
for 500.00. It was completely checked out and calibrated. The key is as you say Jay, be patient and I say,
learn how to search and find.
I am now advertising myself as a consultant because I watch your videos so much. Thanks!
I've owned a ton of Samsung smartphones and I think the technology is too new to buy one of the new flip phones, but if they wanted to give me one, I'm in. Thanks Jay; always love your content.
Another piece of advice is to be flexible: if you're planning to buy a DAC first, but have an opportunity to pickup the amp or speakers you want at a good price, you should probably take the deal and accept getting the components in a non-optimal order. My weakness is impatience.
You are right about most gear losing 50% of its value when it leaves the store. At least that's the way it was, unfortunately a lot of people don't agree and are trying to recoup up to 85% of what they paid in the store when they are selling on the used market. The tragedy is that every time some one gives them what they are asking it reinforces these high prices for used gear.
Could you make a video on how to disrespectfully ask for discounts? like name calling, the best profanity to use, and maybe the best way to come off entitled? Maybe also talk about how to scam friends out of audio gear too that would all be very helpful.
lmao. In terms of your "friends," nudge them a little to purchase more expensive items shrug xD
🤣 😂 😆 😱 🥴 🥸 😝 🥺 🤬 🤯 😳 🙄
I have built a very nice system by buying and selling (sometimes after refurbishing) used equipment and slowly working my way up. It is a lot of work and the return vs the time spent isn't always great but if you enjoy doing it as a hobby anyway it can be worth it.
Bought a Hegel H160 and Martin Logan esl's for less than half price used about 7 months ago. Never had imagined it could be so good on the cheap. Can't see myself ever buying retail when the gear is taken care of.
+1 on the friendship. My first set of speakers was from some who gave me older stuff from his collection and it got me on a good path towards the better appreciation of music and the components that go with that journey.
I have bought my entire main system from ebay :) Fellow audiophiles will often look to sell gear when the time comes to try something new again, when that audiophile itch kicks in... And audiophiles typically take good care of their gear, so I have gotten all components looking and performing like brand new but for a fraction of the price. Definitely great tips Jay also when it comes to buying new and talking to dealers...
Always looking forward for your and Thujan reviews, young audiophile reviewers who attracts young people into HiFi :)
Deals make the world go around. Taking a bit more time searching can have surprising results
My hat off to you Jay for making this videos and giveaways for community.
Good advice for both newbies as well as veteran audiophiles.
A good video to prove being an AUDIOPHILE isn't expensive...👏👏👏
It looks like Samsung is having a
sweepstakes too. However, I'm much more into hifi gear than a new washing machine at this point in time. The Starke review was very interesting. Thanks for giving away all this amazina kit Jav.
Looked at their stuff love Samsung, we have their items where I work also But most of all I'm an audiophile myself. Don't have any dedicated music speakers but I have Martin Logan, marantz, svs, sunfire, monter cables, Sonos, Sony, and Samsung, sennheiser, creative labs, Aune, and Apple products just to name a few. Love your channel keep it up.
Great advice. My current system has all been purchased used and saved a bundle. Looking forward to the Samsung event kicking off.
I will turn 20 years old in 2 months and love learning about the big world of HIFI and beeing an audiophile. Jay, you really inspired me. I know am confident i will one day in the near future own a good quality 2.1 music system. I currently own klipsch 600m and am selling them. I m saving money to buy kef ls 50 meta + atoll in 200 + bluenode streamer or a kef ls 50 wireless 2. I love your channel and the fact that you are so honest and give so good advice from all the experience you have had. I hope Im gonna win something so I can come closer to my dream!
Im looking forward for the sweepstacking event, I hope I did write that correctly.
Also Im a big fan of Samsung and Android in general. Im buying a samsung tab s7 to replace my laptop using samsung dex, the most underrated samsung feature in my opinion. For studiing its perfect. I can draw, I can surf the web, its compatible with microsoft services etc etc.
Sidenote, this is my first time that I enter a giveaway on yt for witch im not like 3 years too late and its also the longest comment i ve ever written.
I want new audio gear so badly, or at least a discount!
Feel free to contact me if you got smth interesting❤
My vintage Pioneer rack (with budget dac) will now rest after more than 30 years of service. I’ll soon buy a pair of towers (Wharfedale or Fyne audio) for about 500/580€ and an all analog integrated (Cambridge audio axa35 or Rega) for 350/550€. And keep the Pioneer cd player, the dac and the Apple tv box. Nice system for about a grand
Samsung makes some great products. Great to see you are partnering with them and giving away some awesome audio gear
Very nicely constructed video to help budding audiophiles get their initial setup moving without burning a hole in their pocket.. Thanks Jay.
Patience is such a good virtue when looking for good used gear. But also research and the will to act quickly when a good opportunity does finally arrive. So when a refurbished Denon PMA-1060 amplifier showed up, I went to the seller the next day, tested it and it appeared to be a very good match to my Wharfedale Lintons. Of course it's no PMA-A110 but at just 1/10th of the price it does a damn good job.
Jay is getting better and better...
Most informative, intelligent and knowledgeable reviewer, EVER!
Keep it up my dear friend...
Thank you for your hard work
I always look for your reviews, great content, keep it up. Thanks
That inside-out shirt keeps grabbing my attention.
Dave
Thank you for the helpful tips on making my money go further in hifi. Some of these things are crazy expensive.
I needed new speakers for my
computer now that I'm moving and my current system goes to the living room, and these KEF would be a good solution for me, specially coming at no cost. For the Samsung events, the one related to the Z Fold3 seems to be the best one.
Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.
I agree with you and already did some of the tips you mentioned in this video. I think most of the poor audiophile like me do these tricks all the time lol
if you are on a budget - used and vintage is a must!!!
Finding deals on eBay is hugely gratifying :)
Hello, bought my Luxman DAC, Luxman Headphone amp p-750 and Empyrean headphones used. They feel as new, saved a LOT and got the exact gear I wanted to. I also got my ls50 new for 700 Eur after the Meta was launched... As you said, be patient (and open), the right gear in the right condition will come.
Jay, i'm from Brazil and here...we don't have much choice for audiophiles itens. We have to buy it from out of the country. BUT, your tips are absolutely great and thanks for your videos
Key takeaway is patience. Basically all of these approaches are centered around a patient approach to purchasing. That and luck.
Can’t wait for Samsung’s connectivity event! Can’t get enough life hacks for the tech ecosystem in the household!
Looking forward to the contest! Thanks to Jay and Samsung for this offer
Great advice! as you said second hand and vintage are good deals. right now I am using a vintage sony receiver as a pre with an arcam poweramp that I bought as a second hand. For me this journey has ben fun
Respect is definitely key. 🔑
Support your local dealer when you can. Great video, thanks!
Looking forward to the offer of the day. Remodeling our kitchen so might get the right deal.
Samsung picture frame TV looks like good fits for audiophiles. Thinking of fitting it in living room, with acoustic panel covering it while listening sessions for great imaging.
Hi Jay! Have often bought demo, open box, used gear. I have had pretty good luck so far. No qualms about doing so.
Budget and quality consumer... upgrading from Sansui AU9900 pair and your personal reviews are helping me decide my option
You can find some really amazing deals if you're patient as Jay says! I got a pair of KEF Q100 for £130 (not mint, but still in great condition) and a vintage Denon POA-800 power amplifier in AMAZING (like new) condition for £130 also.
Checking out the samsung event this week and like I said before I am excited about the sweepstakes from both them and yourself. Any new piece of gear would be amazing to have and especially a new set of speakers. Running these Celestion SL6's I was given as my first real pair has been an amazing start to this hobby but I am super excited at the chance to hear something else I otherwise wouldn't be able to!
Thanks for the chance to win, Jay.
Haha just saw Thujan's comment. Cant believe I didnt notice that in the video. Good stuff.
Very real. Squeeze your budget. But also don't get the cheapest thing around
You speak the truth on matters of Hi-Fi. I commend you on your mission. There is hope yet in millenials and Gen Z’s getting into real good audio and caring about how their music sounds, if you’re one indication.
Some good tips here!! I bought my amp "used" from a dealer. Pretty much in that 50% off MSRP...14 years later still loving it. Bought my phono cart from CAM and got a great deal there too!!
Great advice. Just did this over the summer for my family room system (wish I had known for my main system). Got the Totem Skys, Hegel Rost and heavy stands, all used but in great condition, all in matching white finish, and all for $2150 CAD. It sounds amazing. The retail price would have been $6,800 CAD including taxes. I live in Toronto, the speakers were from Ottawa, amp from Hamilton and stands from Goderich. Got to meet some nice audiophile too.
Great stuff Jay. I too have made friends on AudioMart where we've each bought things from each other and even outright exchanged things because we trust the other person has taken care of the gear. It's also a great way to try things out you wouldn't otherwise be able to.
There are an insane amount of deals out there. You just gotta find them haha.
I get the sense that a lot of dealers can move quite a bit on recommended retail price? Most local dealers seem to knock 10% off straight away. The season is a good tip, that works for cars too, at the end of the year.
All my gear is used except one component. I regret buying that one component new. Thanks for your advice!
Patience and respect go a long way in any transaction.
I need this advice 🤣 . I've been so close to buying subpar gear before giving my head a shake and checking out Canuck audio. Thanks for the heads up on that
I bought a NAD T787 (2013) flagship model AVR for $350…. 120W x 7 all channels driven. Then I upgraded the modules for network, 4K and 11 channels of atmos for $1000. Now it’s as capable as the 2020 flagship model which is $4000. Definitive technologies BP-10 bi-polar tower speakers plus the center channel $250.
Been following you for a while. Love the quality of your videos.
Samsung’s foldable screen is sic. I thought it would take way longer before this product came to market. I might buy one next week.
Really looking forward to those bundle offers, but mostly excited for the gear giveaway! A nice pair of bookshelf speakers is all I'd need to complete my nearfield listening setup!
Offer of the day is what im gonna keep my eye on during the Samsung event
Great tips to reach the goal of owning a quality hifi system
thanks (: , actually im building my first speaker setup now. So been binging all your videos!
Never won a giveaway but you kinda gave me hope again with your speech. 😊
Another great video, I almost always ask for a discount, and have bought lots of great things from Canuck Audio Mart.
Agree, though starting out it’s hard to zero in and know what a good deal is. Just like the Sammy event. These look to be some good deals and not so much. Holding out for that right piece of gear is hard for me to do
I once paid two hundred dollars for a one thousand dollar tape deck because it was a display item. Only buy display models from respectable dealers . I would not but most display models from a best buy or stores like that. In '93 I had a $10,000 system that cost me about $5500. Yeah , that was a long time ago.
Will have to check out the Samsung deals next week, lot of good info in this video, keep up the good work!
I look forward the most to ifthe new Samsung 49'' Odyssey monitor will comfortably fit on Thujan's PC desk setup. I think he'd love it!
Great suggestions! Luck was one of my things. I purchased an Anthem MRX 740 but was given an MRX 1140. I tried to return it but due to being out of stock of the 740 they let me keep the 1140. The audio gods were looking out for me that time!
Great stuff on not bargaining too hard. Remember most of these guys loved their purchase (condition shows it all), so it's a bit hard to pass. Need an audiophile network in Sri Lanka!
I wish I'm a beginner audiophile. There's so much more to explore in the budget hifi world compared to when I started out. BTW, thanks a million for the giveaways.
Used gear is my go-to, love hifishark! If you buy it 2nd hand at a good price there's usually zero write-off when you want to sell it again. I bought a Violectric V200 yesterday for €400 including some crazy power cable, no haggling it's just an early model from 2010 yet still works like a charm. Couple years ago I got a 2016 Audeze LCD2f for €750. It's almost impossible to sell both these for less than what I paid for.
Appreciate the chance to win all of this great gear. Happy to comment.!
It's always great to hear how just a bit of resourcefulness, persistence, and a sprinkling of tenacity can yield the right results - in this case: a potentially great-sounding system for half the price. Looking forward to all the giveaways and accompanying videos.
I think it's pretty dope you can check out what you got in your fridge straight from your Samsung device.
Patience is key. However, you need to be willing to act fast because great deals don't last long!
I'm looking forward to checking out the Galaxy smart tag for my boss cat, since he like to go out and come back late at night. This could make mejust sit back and enjoy the music with no worry about my boss.
Definitely one of the best "budget HiFi" videos available. Thanks Jay!
Hyped for the "offer of the day" part of the event... samsung monitors are super compelling
I'm a beginner in this audiophile stuff and love your videos. I'm ready to see what it is that Samsung has in to surprise us.
Samsung vaccum cleaner is on top of my list for sure. Have been after it for a while now. About the giveaway anything audio related would be so great that words can't express enough.