This Could Solve A Lot Of Problems, One In Particular... NeoHipo ET30 Review
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Good review. It has pointed me in the right direction. My first experience with higher end music reproduction was my Craig Power Play S-280 car radio/8 track tape player that I installed in my 1966 Mustang. It's been all downhill from there. In house I run two different amps and two different speakers so this review really did help.
The geek in me is in awe … thanks for your review!
No problem Tony!
I love VU meters. I have the One Little Bear model and I love it. If I was Emperor of the world, my first decree would be that all amplifiers would have VU meters! LOL I just use mine for visual appeal and nostalgia. Fun review Matt.
Full send on the VU meters haha!
Hi Matt. Thank you for the video. I started Event Alp 5 for Computer use, and later I got those tiny amps/preamps from Nobsound and a Pioneer receiver Elite 2.1 (SX-N30) with a pair of Q Acoustics 2020. Just got a Peachtree Nova 150 new for 899 and would like to step up with speakers at some point, speakers on which I haven't narrowed down selection enough yet.
One thing though. no one reviewing these switch products ever shown how to do the connection of 2 amps with one single source, since nowhere to connect the source on the switch device like with my Mackie Big Knob I use for power speakers switch, connecting my PC to it .
For newbies, it would be awesome to see a video showing how one connect a single source to 2 amps or to that thing in order to switch them later.
How is it done if your single source before the amps is a PC, streamer Ever Solo style, etc. ?
Thank you for any insight, or even better a visual video to come (but for now any insight would do...)
Nice review!
Glad you enjoyed it
I have one on my system. It works very well. It will pick up your foot steps.😊
I have one of these. I was surprised by the build quality and I enjoy looking at it.
Right on, the build quality is actually pretty good on these.
I have had the Douk in my system to switch back-and-forth between a tube class A amplifier and a class A/B stereo receiver for maybe two years now and it’s worked flawlessly.. Not a fan of the first generation remote. I do like the one you just presented because I’m not a fan of the yellow backlit meters on the Douk And that seems to be the norm on all these small amplifiers with meters. I started out my hi-fi journey building Heathkits products and my first real serious receiver was the Pioneer SX-1980 that I purchased back in 78 that I still used to this day. I do have some McIntosh vintage tube gear as well as vintage Fisher equipment and for my UV viewing pleasure, I have Onkyo Integra M-504 to fill that need. 😊
A sx-1980 I am jealous, that’s a real beast, I have a SX-880 fully serviced that I really like as well.
@@MattCoykendall1
Awesome! That’s a great model Pioneer.
How does it compare to the Douk Audio VU3?
So you recommend this over the Fossi due to vu sensitivity and on off?
I have an Advanced Paris amplifier. It has a VU meter, but I think it would also be nice to have it next to it.-What do you think?
I had a similar Douk audio product previously but it introduced obvious distortion so I sent it back. To be fair I was making a lot of changes so my system could be partly at fault or I may have just had a faulty product. Douk took it back without issue. Genuinely transparent switch boxes are thin on the ground and I run three amps in my main system and two in my second, so they save a lot of plugging and unplugging. The VU meters are fun but not essential. A balanced option would be nice, as would a three amp switcher (just for me).
I think I remember reading that about the Douk version of this, I like a lot of their budget stuff, generally its pretty well made for the price.
Can I run two sets of speakers at once? And switch between receivers?
As for the hifi product which really sucked me in, it was the beautiful Musical Fidelity X-A1 amp. If you have never seen one, look it up. A glorious marriage of form and function. So different from the big brand audio stuff of the time, it made me feel my hifi was something special.
Did they recently remake that one? If I recall it looks just like the original but new internals.
oh , you're listening to Gregory Alan Isakov !! Great singer !!!
Agreed!
My first reaction was, Why? Yet, the nostalgic music listener in me clearly understands why someone may like this. At least, unlike cable risers, this performs a function and can make the experience more engaging. Now, going back to those cable risers... well... I plead the 5th while wearing a Captain Obvious hat.
Its one of those where you kind of just go...."Ok, I get it" Not an improvement in sound per say but certainly appreciated by many, plus the switch functions can be really useful.
? Hi Matt, I have a question maybe you can help, I have a modern Onkyo Receiver, so to use neohipo unit do I use the speaker inputs to the neohipo amplifier inputs and then just hook speakers to the inputs on the neohipo unit I am kind of confused and not up on the modern electronics. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Amplifier to meters.... meters to speakers.
Do the VUs operate in the middle through adjustment at lower volumes ? I just purchased the Fosi LC 30 but it doesn’t have enough adjustment to get the needles to move unless it’s really loud. This could be a better option. Thanks for the review 👍
I will need to compare the performance, I have the Fosi here in the box still.
@@MattCoykendall1 that’s great 👍
That was an issue on the Fosi as discussed on the Analog Forever channel. I think this Neohipo is the best option.
What brand is the other VU meter you have the NeoHipo sitting on top of
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How does the integrated amplifier connect to the et30?
I don't see rca connections
Also, what are the needles measuring exactly❓
The needles are measuring speaker voltage.
May i know after plug in the power cable, does it auto turn on? or you need manually turn on everytime it connect to the power.
I have one that will automatically turn on.
I am in the market for something like this...I am going to do 2 amps, one SS one tube to 1 pair of speakers. I want to be able to switch between the solid state amp and the tube amp. As you probably know, tube amps should not be run without a load on the speaker terminals, it will damage the output transformers. Do you know if this unit provides a dummy load for the amp that is not selected? Thanks for the vids.
Pretty much what I do. My switcher does not have a dummy load so I just need to be careful. To be honest I think the risk may be overstated. I have messed up a few times and nothing bad has happened, but it caution makes sense. So, a good question. If it had a dummy load I would be very interested for my smaller, two amp and occasionally two speaker system.
I have not tested this but they do specifically state it: "NOTE: The ET30 is designed with a dummy load when the speaker channel is NOT selected to avoid damage to the amplifier" So it sounds like they have you covered but as always proceed carefully.
So, this can act as a HT bypass if the integrated stereo amp doesn't have it?
If the function you’re looking for is to run two amps to a single set of speakers separating your home theater receiver, yes it can.
A Westinghouse Clock Radio in our kitchen pulled me in to AudioDOM at age 7, 63 years ago🤗 My father actually bought..but he bought me a transistor radio On The Go🤣🤣 I had to carry it because it was so big..And every visit, my Audiophile Uncle let me crank his solid oak Victrola playing “ oh my darling Clementine” sang by Hoagie Carmichael as I stared at the Dog🤣🤣 That Uncle was the 1st. Audiophile to have a Record Player that only played 45’s installed in his Ranchero.. I changed the records and It never skipped even going down bumpy roads.. Long before 8 track was wacky weed Audiophiles🤣Good times of “The Old” ❤️
Great to hear stories like that, appreciate it.
I have a Dynavox amp-s to switch amps, but after I found out the vintage Sansui AU-317 sounded so much better than my Pioneer AVR, I just got rid of it. (The AVR). Getting a three month free Spotify subscription pulled me into the hobby. First I got some nice vintage speakers, then the Amp. Not using the Dynavox anymore. I guess i'll cannibalize it for it's binding posts at some point.
At this point would you say you're more vintage focused or a blended setup of modern and vintage?
@@MattCoykendall1I am moving from vintage to modern at the moment. It started with a DAC and streaming (I already had a Chromecast Audio went to Argon Solo and WIIM pro, next step the Volumio Rivo I saw in your video unless something better appears). Recently got a new pre-amp (Aune S17 pro) still using the power amp in the Sansui. Next power amp (looking at the ZA3, upcoming V3 Mono and the more expensieve Hypex Nilai DIY kits). My speakers will probably remain vintage because there is so much great stuff out there. Unless I decide to go the DIY route there. I will probably have two systems in my living room ultimately. Modern and Vintage. (No female interference, so that helps...)
Really enjoying your channel and this review was excellent. As far as the question on old school, I am a mix. I have a vintage McIntosh 225 that was originally my dad’s and I had it brought back to Specifications but problem is that it doesn’t have sufficient power to drive my first set of higher end speakers, Dahlquist DQ10s. So right now I am running a Mix while selecting a pair of higher sensitivity but affordable speakers to pair with the Mc225. So for me I enjoy the old and the New and my current system is mix. Schiit Freya +, Emotiva XPA2 Gen 3, Schiit Bifrost 2, Audiolab 6000 CD Drive, RT85 Turntable with Ortofon Blue and B&O Beogram 4004 Turntable and Dahlquist DQ10 with updated crossover
@@D1N02 DIY route can be fun, a lot of good options there but its certainly time consuming if your into professional finishes.
@@robsandler1818 I like what you have going on there, a lot of products I am very familiar with.
I wonder why don't you combine your Fosi Audio amps with the most similar Fosi LC30 VU meter speaker switch from the very same brand.
I actually will be trying that one out too, the Fosi version is here in the box still. This one just came in weeks prior so I put this review out first.
@@MattCoykendall1 comparison imminent 😉
If i just want it for pure nostalgia, can i just use it in the mic setting?
Absolutely, it’s great for that.
Can it operate 2 sets of speakers at the same time ?
Not at the same time, one or the other here
So how does this match up to the Douk Vu3 for $139 or Vu2 for $99
I couldn't say for certain, I have not had that one in. I do have the new Fosi version in though so I will do a follow up on that one.
Need to confirm- this can only run one set of speakers of a time- speakers 'A' or 'B' but not both?
Correct, one at a time with this
My only question is why is this so expensive? It’s at least $50 too high IMO
Does meter actually, show how many watts put into speakers, currently i dont any watt meters
In this case think of the meters as more for show, they accurately move with the music and look good but dont actually measure anything, more so visual effects.
@MattCoykendall1 ok thanks for the update, I'll keep looking for actual meter
I love VU meters. My SPL Crossover and Elector both have them. Elector is an all analog preamplifier and the Crossover is a crossover. I have vintage Kenwood Model 11 and 11 iii's as well as Sansui. I have gone the big am route though the last couple of years and prefer them. The Kenwood's sound great though and I love the vu meters on them as well. I wish they made a switch box for balanced and high power amps though. Good video! Keep.em coming!
@@patrickgeorge141Crutchfield has speakers switches
@WELLTHATHAPPENS I have looked and none seem to handle much wattage.
These VU meters are all OEM white label designs. The NeoHipo sounds good but the Fosi Audio LC30 is the same product, cheaper, with a better looking faceplate and remote.
I have both sitting here, that one will be coming up as well.
@@MattCoykendall1 Cool. Question do they get warm because I was thinking of placing one under a monitor riser.
The Fosi VU meters aren't very sensitive
And the style is different, the ET30 is a bit more retro, with a MIC mode that can be used without wiring, and there are also various lights, which are very beautiful; The design of the FOSI LC30 is more refined, and the remote control is better.
what a lot of rubbish.what is hifi going to
Your joking right?