Stereo review XHere I review Elac debut 2.0 and contrast and compare with monitor audio R252 .(£50 second hand. Tested om multiple amplifiers 50 watts to 150 watts using various sources cd and streaming.
Elac debut 2.0 What exactly does this popular speaker sound likeStereo review X2020-12-29 | Here I review Elac debut 2.0 and contrast and compare with monitor audio R252 .(£50 second hand. Tested om multiple amplifiers 50 watts to 150 watts using various sources cd and streaming.Trouble shooting your HI fiStereo review X2024-10-20 | here is go through basic trouble shooting process for Hi fi So often things are working when you think they are not.Whats the secret of the Sansui sound ?Stereo review X2024-10-13 | Here I discuss the history and sound od Sansui . on display are from bottom to top Sansui 881 60 watts 1975 Sansui au 317 50 watts 1979 Sansui 331 12 watts 1975 Sansui au- gu1x 11 40 watts 1982 Sansui au 101 12 watts 1973How to succeed buying vintage speakersStereo review X2024-10-06 | Here I discuss buying vintage speakers on show are beovox s 75 and bowers and walking DM4 sAre vintage speakers best with vintage ampStereo review X2024-09-29 | here I take a look at vintage speakers with vintage or modern amplifiers
equipment on show is pioneer sx550 Sansui Au 101 nad 3020 leak stereo 70
Celestion Ditton 15 speakersVintage speakers from legends to unknown .ranked by meStereo review X2024-09-22 | Here I discuss and rank 12 vintage speakers and one modern speaker . They are
beovox s 75 spender bc1 paralab monitor audio ma4 beovox 3000 beovox 3800 rogers ls35a bowers and Wilkins dm4 lac debut 2.0 monitor audio 252 beovox cx100 Kef cantor KEF codaVintage receiver wars who won ?Stereo review X2024-09-15 | Her I discuss the vintage receiver wars amps on show are pioneer sx 550 Marantz 2238 bl Sansui 881Where is the holy grail of sound ? how do I get there ?Stereo review X2024-09-08 | Am I chasing rainbows or is this sound real.?
patreon.com/StereoreviewXLoads of hi fi experiments and which ones workStereo review X2024-09-01 | Here I go through most of my Hi fi experiments including an oil filled turntable mat .
and which ones work some are cost free.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXQUAD verses NAIM POWER AMP 50 WATTS EACHStereo review X2024-08-25 | Here I compare quad 306 from 1988 50 watts with Naim nap 100 50 watts 2013 and Heed obelisk 60 watts through linn wakonda pre amp streaming qobuz with blue sound node 2.0 streamer
patreon.com/StereoreviewXAcoustic Energy AE100 2 V vintage classics speakersStereo review X2024-08-18 | Here I review Acoustic energy A100 2 with rogers ls35a and Monitor audio Ma4 both vintage speakers .
streaming qubuz through node 2.0 amplifiers Linn wakonda pre amp heed obelisk power amp 50 watts Quad 306 power amp 60 watts Quad 5020 f power amp 120 wattsGraham audio LS8/1 How good is it ??Stereo review X2024-08-11 | Here I review ``Graham Audio LS8/1 British speaker using croft valve pre amp Quad 520f power amp streaming with node 2.0 and Thorens turntable 250 with some arm and ortophon blue cartridge.
audiogold.co.ukQuad Vena 11. Should you buy it ...??Stereo review X2024-08-04 | Here I review Quad Vena 11amplifier . And compare to other amps . in photo are Arcam 8 amp Sansui 441 radio amp .
and more .
patreon.com/StereoreviewXVintage Celestion Ditton 33 speakers , tweaked with right capacitors .Stereo review X2024-07-28 | Here I review and compare Ditton 33 speakers and compare with monitor Audio MA4 speakers . replacing the top frequency capacitors with higher cost soles capacitors and the rest with alcaps .
patreon.com/StereoreviewXHow to make definite improvementsStereo review X2024-07-21 | Here I go through my testing process for all Hi Fi tweaks and improvementsThe most IMPORTANT thing is the sound.Stereo review X2024-07-14 | Here I test the Wiim AMP (streamer DAC). 60 watts on its own and for comparison using blue sound node 2.0 streamer DAC using Vintage Sansui AU 317 amp 50 watts . speakers are Rogers ls35a / vintage Celestion Celestion ditton 33How does this compare to modern equipment . WHAT REALLY MAKES A SYSTEM SINGStereo review X2024-07-07 | Here I play with multiple pre power amp configurations .and integrated amps . and discover its not just about the quality its the synergy.
Naim nap 100 , heed power amps . Quad elite
AKai am 73 ,nad 3020 , Harmon/Kardon hk450 integrated
croft valve preamp.nad 3020 pre amp
patreon.com/StereoreviewXThe truth about recapping#audiophile#vintage#speakers#recapping#vinyl#stereoreviewx#shortStereo review X2024-07-01 | I recap 50 year old vintage speakers in Half an hour to easily tell the differenceThis is easy and important .Stereo review X2024-06-30 | How to tighten up drivers .And the pitfalls. all the old speakers I buy especially are almost always loose sometimes incredibly so speakers need to be held firm to work properly . A new speaker should be fine but anything five ten years old can get loose . This is one of those tips that just a win win .
patreon.com/StereoreviewXDoes it work heres the proof about recappingStereo review X2024-06-23 | Recapping vintage Celestion Ditton 15 speakers. 50 year old vintage speaker in half an hour . listening to same songs same volume before and after . Before recapping I listened to two songs five times each. using monocor capacitors .
patreon.com/StereoreviewXWhich is music to your earsStereo review X2024-06-16 | Here I compare Tidal and Spotify streaming service for sound . Using multiple speakers and amps . from Bluesound node 2.0 streamer.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXTop bang for bucks HI Fi tipsStereo review X2024-06-02 | How to spend money best on Hi Fi patreon.com/StereoreviewXWhy does my hi-fi sound better at night...?Stereo review X2024-05-26 | Is it mains power quality .? is it Psychologicl ? Is it ambient noise ? patreon.com/StereoreviewXPre amp /power amp combos make or break systems.Stereo review X2024-05-19 | here I review /cross reference all these pre /power combos and find out what works and what does not .
Naim nap 100 power amp 50 watts per Heed obelisk ps power amp 60 watts per
linn wakonda nad 3020 (pre amp section) Croft valve pre amp patreon.com/StereoreviewXIn real time (no cuts) clean and varnish old speakersStereo review X2024-05-12 | Here I re finish old spender bc2 speakers In real time .using . rubbing alcohol, 00 grade wire wool . finishing oil or similar . Lindt free cloths. To refresh old dry wood . Always read the instructions . patreon.com/StereoreviewXHuge array of Hi Fi Old and New in London TownStereo review X2024-05-05 | Here I visit Audio gold a classy shop in London dealing in all aspects of Hi Fi cables cartridges headphones etc etc. audiogold.co.uk
patreon.com/StereoreviewXThe HI -FI ladder is a slippery one.Stereo review X2024-04-28 | What happens when you go up and down the hi fi snakes and ladders game.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXVintage speakers shootout from 1970 sStereo review X2024-04-21 | here I review compare contrast and review some classic vintage speakers from early 1970s B and w DM4 KEF Cantor,Rogers LS35a, Spendor BC1,Beovox 75s,Monitor audio MA4,Clestion Ditton 15 Patreon link patreon.com/StereoreviewXGreat vintage v great modern kit .Linn ,Heed ,SansuiStereo review X2024-04-14 | here I review and compare modern Linn Wakonda pre amp with Heed power amp 50 watts. with Sansui 771 32 watts. All quality kit modern kit about 3/4 times the cost.
Patreon link patreon.com/StereoreviewXTwo Vintage speakers Ls35a (£1000 + used ) KEF Coda (£300+ used )Stereo review X2024-04-07 | Here I compare rogers ls35a( £1000+ used ) KEF coda (£300+ used) with same drive units . what's the sound difference ? I used variety of amplifiers Naim power amp Croft pre amp plus Vintage Sansui 331 from thorens 150 with sme arm ortophon blue cartridge. Patreon link patreon.com/StereoreviewXCelestion Ditton 15 The mass market but faulted vintage speakerStereo review X2024-03-31 | here I review Celestion Ditton 15 from 1970 A vintage speaker classic. Patreon link patreon.com/StereoreviewXPara -lab 20 .Glorious transmission line vintage speakers 1975Stereo review X2024-03-24 | Here I review little known Paralab 20 vintage speakers which surprise me with their bass dexterity. if I went to a desert island I would take these over the ls35a s btw .
patreon.com/StereoreviewXVintage speaker Mordaunt short MS -400 1969 .Can it sound good ?Stereo review X2024-03-17 | Here I review vintage speaker Mordant short ms 400 a three way from 1969.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXVintage amp /receiver shootout.Marantz,Pioneer,Sansui,Sonab,NAD,Sony,SugdenStereo review X2024-03-10 | 1970 s sound shootout Nad 3020 ,Beomaster 1900-2 ,Sansui 331 ,Marantz 2238 bl,Sonab r-4000,Sugden A48,Sony ta 1010 ,pioneer sx550.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXDo these streamers sound different ?.Yes they really do .Stereo review X2024-03-03 | Here I review WiiM and BLUESOUND node 2i streamers for sound qualities . Using AKAI am 73 amp and linn wakonda preamp All going through Grado SR 125 open backed headphones
patreon.com/StereoreviewXTannoy revolution R3 towers ( 2003 ) sound good?Stereo review X2024-02-25 | Here I review Tannoy revolution r3 stereo review x reviews all hi fi old and new .Vintage receiver )1975) compare to modern amp .What sounds best.?Stereo review X2024-02-18 | `Here I do a comparison between Pioneer Sx 550 (1975) and modern Cambridge TOPAZ AM (2010).KEF cantor 1974 part of KEF s classic rangeStereo review X2024-02-11 | Here I review KEF cantor 25 watt from 1974I review early CD player and its impact on HI FI worldStereo review X2024-02-04 | what was the effect of the early CD player the Phillips cd650 was an early model ,how did it really sound?Rogers LS2 1987 recapped (tweaked)Stereo review X2023-02-05 | Here I review Rogers LS2 speakers that have been recapped (tweaked) By Ben at freakinaudiosound@gmail.com in Brighton.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXlinn lk85 power ampStereo review X2022-12-18 | Here. review of Linn lk 85 mostly compared to NAIM NAP 00 power amp through Linn KOLECKTOR pre amp . Using variety of speakers . source was blue sound node 20i. streamerQ acoustics 3030 I. ReviewStereo review X2022-12-11 | Here I review the Q Acoustics 3030 I using various amplification mostly linn and naim power amps . from Node 20I streamer.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXRuark Sabre 1986 British speaker compared modern budget speakerStereo review X2022-12-03 | Here I review Ruark sabre 1986 using Blue sound node 2i streamer naim nap 50 power amp . plus linn wakonda pre amp also NAD 3020 pre amp section.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXNAD 3130 30 wattsStereo review X2022-11-26 | Here I review NAD 3130 30 watts vintage amp from 1987 . Equipment used Arcam alpha amp Sansui 317 amp. speakers Rogers ls35a, Ruark Sabre, B and w DM 4 source Bluesound node 2i turntable Thorens 150 with SME 3009 arm ortophon blue cartridge.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXBlue sound NODE 2i streamer after nine months whats good ,bad and kinda weird?Stereo review X2021-08-29 | Here I review of my experiences streaming for nine months compared to cd s and vinyl
patreon.com/StereoreviewXCambridge topaz am 10 2010Stereo review X2021-08-22 | here I review Cambridge topaz am 10 (35 watts )2010 and compare and contrast with Sansui au101(15 watts) 1970.
patreon.com/StereoreviewXAccuphase c-202 high end pre amp designed for CD ,what does it deliver ?Stereo review X2021-08-08 | Here I review Accuphase c-202 preamp from 1988 it has some dedicated features to improve sound quality. I test using mostly naim nap 100 power amp various speakers and headphones plus mostly blue sound node 2.0i streamer into cd input .
patreon.com/StereoreviewXTannoy Stratford with some old school tweaksStereo review X2021-08-02 | Here I review tannoy Stratford from 1983 I used various amplifiers plus bluesound node 2.i streamerHigh end MARANTZ pm 82 100 watts from 1993 is it a goody ?Stereo review X2021-07-26 | Here I review MARANTZ pm 82 !00 watts of 1990s High end .Pre amp /Power amp which is the big player?Stereo review X2021-07-19 | here i discuss pre amps and power amps what are the sound differences they make. patreon.com/StereoreviewX