Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Betty wonders why some people prefer tube amplifiers over solid state. Audio Phil tells her why.
Betty wonders why some people prefer tube amplifiers over solid state. Audio Phil tells her why.
![Is this the worlds most diabolically expensive DAC? [iFi Diablo 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QN9I6KGf8as/mqdefault.jpg "Is this the worlds most diabolically expensive DAC? [iFi Diablo 2]
The Diablo 2 is a reassuringly expensive DAC / headphone amp. I take a long look, and a long listen.
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![Could this be your FIRST turntable? [Angels Horn H019]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RFDW7jTokO0/mqdefault.jpg "Could this be your FIRST turntable? [Angels Horn H019]
After what Ive said about vinyl in previous videos, maybe I shouldnt be doing this. But I have to ask the question - Can a (relatively) cheap turntable be good, and can it be fun? I think it can. You can find out in this video, and listen to my audio examples too.
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