Thomas & Stereo
Denafrips Ares II DAC review. Amazing budget DAC?
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Gear used or mentioned in this video
Source/streamer: iFi Zen streamer
DAC: Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 21 (tube dac)
Pre-amp: SuprakTek Chardonnay (tube pre)
Filter: Krell 800 B&W Bass Alignment Filter
Power amp: Pass Labs X350.5
Monitor audio PL500 speakers
Galion TS120 SE tube integrated amp
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
www.https://altitudoaudio.ca/
Systems mentioned or shown in this video
PMC Fenestria speakers
Elipson 3210 speakers
Electrocompaniet Monoblocs
Aesthetix Mimas preamp (2nd system)
HEED preamp and Monoblocs
Goldnote power amp (System used before I went to supper)
Triangle speakers
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Systems mentioned in this video
Gingko Audio isolation products
Galion TS120 Integrated amplifier
Sonus Faber speakers
Hegel H300 integrated amplifier
Schumann Ladder R2R DAC
Gustartd R26 R2R DAC
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Systems mentioned in this video
Magnepan LRS +
Magnepan subwoofer
Schiit Vidar power amps
Gershman Avant-garde
T+A PA 3100HV Integrated amp, T+A MP 3100HV SACD player
Marten Oscar Trio speakers
Marten Parker Duo speakers
Franco Serblin speakers
Acora SRC-2 speakers
PMC Fenestria speakers
Apertura Sensa speakers
Apertura Swing speakers
Cayin Soul 170i
Tri-Art horn Speaker
Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Lii Song Liionidas extreme and Orign S10 speakers
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
altitudoaudio.ca
System mentioned in this video
Elipson speakers
Electrocompaniet integrated amplifier
Altitudo dealer
Cayin Soul 170i
Cambridge 851W amplifiers
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Fraud warning: Someone pretending to be me and going around asking for money.
My second Galion Audio channel: youtube.com/channel/UCLqnHukMeaXpm0CTeQZczbQ
Gear used or mentioned in this video
Apertura Swing speakers
Buchardt S400 MK2 speakers
Dynaudio speakers
Galion TS120 Tube integrated amp
Mcintosh MAC 6700
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Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation
#hifi #DACs #audiophile #stereo #audioreviews #highfidelity
Patreon account: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Non-affiliated links:
Denafrips Venus and Pontus DAC: vinshineaudio.com/product-page/denafrips-venus-r2r-dac?currency=USD
Matrix X-Sabre 3 DAC https://apos.audio/products/matrix-x-sabre-3-dac
SMSL VMV D3: hifi-express.com/products/vmv-d3-r2r-pcm1704-mqa-dac
Gustard R26: shenzhenaudio.com/products/gustard-r26-discrete-r2r-decoder-with-streamer-renderer-pcm768-dsd512-bluetooth-xmos-xu216-high-performance-audio-decoder
Ladder Schumann: shenzhenaudio.com/products/ladder-schumann-dac-hifi-usb-dsp-coaxial-opt-aes-resolution-audio-decoder-1
Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation
Exasound E28 DAC
Denafrips Venus and Pontus DAC
SMSL VMV D3
Gustard R26
Ladder Schumann
Matrix X-Sabre3
Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Upgraded JBL L300
Thorens TD 125 LB custom ebony TT
ORACLE acrylic mat
Pro-Ject record clamp
Alphason HR-100MCS reference tonearm
Dynavector 20x2 Low output MC cartridge
Audio Technica AT-605 Isolation feet
Pro-Ject Tube Box DS Tungsram tubes
SWAGMAN Labs linear PSU upgraded
Cary Audio SLP-03 preamplifier
MARCHAND XM44 3way active crossover
McIntosh Mc2200 amp for subs
Mcintosh Mc2200 amp for mid horns
Mcintosh Mc2120 amp for tweeters
patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Fraud warning: Someone pretending to be me and going around asking for money.
My second Galion Audio channel: youtube.com/channel/UCLqnHukMeaXpm0CTeQZczbQ
Buchardt website buchardtaudio.com
Gear used or mentioned in this video
Buchardt S400 MK2 speakers
Dynaudio Special 40 speakers
Willsenton R8 tube integrated amp
Galion TS120 Tube integrated amp
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Pre-order Galion TS120 at www.galion-audio.com
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Lii song Canada lii-song.ca
lii-song.ca/collections/floorstanding-speakers/products/origin-s-10?variant=41623117758640
lii-song.ca/collections/floorstanding-speakers/products/liionidas-extreme-open-baffle
Gear mentioned or used in this review :
Lii Song Liionidas extreme open baffle
Lii song Origin S10
Melody AN211 intergrated tube amp
Musical paradise DAC
Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Luxman SQ150N
Zu Audio dirty weekend
Omega RS8
Unity Audio Whitewater Tower
Pre-order Galion TS120 at www.galion-audio.com
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
For the Cayin Soul 170i.
USA MSRP is $6499 usd
Canada MSRP is $8499 cdn.
https://en.cayin.cn/features/8/57/569.html
Apertura speakers
apertura-audio.com/en/products/edena-evolution
Gear mentioned or used in this review :
Silverline Sonata speakers
QAcoustics concept 500 speakers
Apertura Edena speakers
Apertura Swing speakers
Exasound E28 DAC
Cayin CS150 tube integrated amp
Mcintosh MAC 6700
KT150 tubes
KT88 tubes
6550 tubes
EL34 tubes
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Pre-order Galion TS120 at www.galion-audio.com
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
First reaction video of the TS120: youtu.be/sQ7VVxXKq10
Gear used or mentioned in this video
Galion TS120 Normal edition tube integrated amplifier
Focal Kanta 2 speakers
Technics so 1210 gr
Burson 2x monoblocks timekeeper
Burson pre grand tourer
Spl phonos
Bel canto monoblocks ref 1000
Bel canto pre pre2p
Headphone amp la figaro
If zen stream
Dac schitt yggdrasil GS
REL T9Xi
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Non-affiliated link : soundkraftaudio.com
Pre-order Galion TS120 at www.galion-audio.com
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Galion's latest video on Tone control : youtu.be/-uEC9qo_j3I
Check out Loic's impression on the Galion TS120 : youtube.com/watch?v=wkPz90ZBtbg
Non-affiliated link for the Enigma speakers
soundkraftaudio.com/finishes
Gear used or mentioned in this video
LSA Warp 1 class D amp
Buchardt I150 intergrated amp
Mcintosh MAC 6700 integrated amp
Galion TS 120 Tube integrated amp
Cayin Soul 170i tube integrated amp
Magnepan LRS speakers
Magnepan 0.7i speakers
Magnepan 1.7i speakers
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Non-affiliated link for the Buchardt I150: buchardtaudio.com/products/i150-integrated-amplifier
For room correction, you would need to use an apple phone to 'measure' the room. This might have changed, please confirm with Buchardt.
Pre-order Galion TS120 at www.galion-audio.com
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used or mentioned in this video
Buchardt I150 intergrated amp
Exasound E28 DAC
Burmester 897 preamp
Silverline Sonata speakers
Focal 1008 Be speakers
Buchardt S400 Mk2 speakers
Apertura Edena speakers
Synthesis Rona monoblocs
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Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used or mentioned in this video
Hegel HD30
Exasound E28 DAC
Burson Max current integrated amp
Silverline Sonata speakers
Sonus Faber concerto
Synthesis melody speakers
Spendor S3/5R3 speakers
Sabaj A30a integrated amp
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Sound demo for Technics SL-1200 GR vs Denafrips and Cayin. youtube.com/watch?v=hXr8nZCh0vs
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Pre-order the Galion at www.galion-audio.com
Be careful of people impersonating me asking for shipping charges/money
Gear used in this review :
Technics SL-1200 GR turntable
Denafrips Venus 2 DAC
Cayin CS55CD cd player
Cayin CS100CD cd player
Mcintosh MAC6700 Integrated amplifier
Silverline Sonata speakers
patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Pre-order the Galion at www.galion-audio.com
Be careful of people impersonating me asking for shipping charges / money
Gear used in this review :
Exasound E28 DAC
Mcintosh MC240 Tube power amp
Mcintosh MAC6700 intergrated amp
Willsenton R300 tube integrated amp
Burmeister 897preamp
Silverline Sonata speakers
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Gear used or mentioned in this video
Q Acoustics Concept 500 speakers
Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers
Magnepan 1.7i
Galion TS120 SE tube integrated amp
Mcintosh MAC6700 integrated stereo amplifier
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Non-affiliated link to Leonid store: altitudoaudio.ca
Gear used or mentioned in this video
Q Acoustics Concept 500 speakers
Tri-Art class D amplifiers
Aesthetix Mimas Tube hybrid integrated amplifier
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Topping D90 SE
Exasound E28 DAC
LSA Warp 1 amp
IOTAVX SA3 + PA3 Amp
Topping LA90 power amp
Arendal 1723s speakers
Arendal 1723 2s subwoofer
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#hifi #DACs #audiophile #streamers #stereo
Order the Galion tube integrated amp here
www.galion-audio.com
Patreon account: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
us.auralic.com/products/altair-g2-1
WIIM streamer wiimhome.com/Overview.html
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Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation
Exasound E28 DAC
Denafrips Venus and Pontus DAC
Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Quad 2905 speakers
Silverline Sonata speakers
Apertura Edena Evolution speakers
Cayin Soul 170i integrated amp
Mcintosh D150 DAC
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Pre-order at www.galion-audio.com
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Gear mentioned or used in this video
Exasound E28
Auralic Altair G2.1
Denafrips Pontus and Venus DAC
SMSL D3 DAC
Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Doge 10 tube integrated amp
Cayin Soul 170i integrated amp
Synthesis Rona monoblocks tube amp
Audio Vector R3 Arete
Speakers used in this review
Focal Sopra 2 speakers
Silverline Sonata speakers
Q acoustic Concept 500 speakers
Magnepan LRS speakers
Focal 836V speakers
Quad 2905 speakers
Carver speakers
Patreon account: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Non affiliated link: hifi-express.com/products/vmv-d3-r2r-pcm1704-mqa-dac
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Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation
Exasound E28 DAC
Denafrips Venus and Pontus DAC
Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Quad 2905 speakers
Q Acoustics Concept 500
Apertura Edena Evolution speakers
Magnepan 1.7i speakers
Focal Sopra 2 speakers
Mcintosh MC275 amplifier used
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$50 COUPON CODE from HIFIGO THIFIGOSONCOZ50
Patreon account: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Non-affiliated link: hifigo.com/collections/soncoz/products/soncoz-sgd1-balance-dac-dual-chip-es9038q2m-32bit-768khz-dsd512
Link to XLR cable: hifigo.com/collections/xlr-balanced-cables/products/skw-bg09-xlr-cable-male-to-female-6n-occ-1-pair
Altitudo Audio: altitudoaudio.ca/products/tri-art-p-series-35watt-integrated-amplifier-1
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Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation
Exasound E28 DAC
Mcintosh D150 DAC
Galion TS120 tube integrated amp
Quad 2905 speakers
Q Acoustics Concept 500
Tri-art S series 25w integrated amplifier
Tri-art P series 35-watt integrated amplifier
Aesthetix Mimas hybrid tube integrated amplifier
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Non-afflilated link for the Psvane EL34 replica
china-hifi-audio.com/en/psvane-vacuum-tube-electron-valve-c-32/psvane-quad-4-vacuum-tube-el34-ph-matched-philips-replica-6ca7-p-1175
Gear used or mentioned in this review :
Decware Torii MK5
Decware Super Zen TriodeSE84UFO2 AMP
Harbeth M30 Speakers
Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers
Doge 8 tube preamp
VTL 2.5 tube preamp
Quad 2905 speakers
KEF R700 speakers
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Non-affiliated link for the light reliablecorporation.ca/collections/lighting
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used or mentioned in this review :
Fluance RT85 turntable
Rega P3 turntable
VTL Tube preamplifier
Decware Torii 5 tube power amplifier
Schiit Mani
IFI Zen phono
Silverline Sonata Speakers
Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers
Harbeth M30 speakers
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Systems mentioned in this video
Gershman Posh, Avant-garde, Krell Illusion preamp, Krell Duo 300 XD power amp, Exasound S82 and S88 DAC
Centre-Hifi
T+A PA 3100HV Integrated amp, T+A MP 3100HV SACD player
KEF Blade Meta speakers
Marten Oscar Trio speakers
Marten Parker Duo speakers
Accuphase
PMC MB2 speakers
Accuphase Class A A250 monoblocs
Accuphase PRECISION MDSD DIGITAL PROCESSOR DC1000
Accuphase C3850 Preamps
Acora SRC-1 speakers
Dan dagostino mono blocks
Dan dagostino preamps
Apertura Edena Evolution speakers
Hegel H390
Hegel H190
Polk audio Legend L800
Denon PMA A110 integrated amp
AudioNote AN-E Speakers
Audionote Cobra tube integrated amp
Altitudoaudio.ca
Tri-Art B-Series 5 Open Speaker
Elipson Legacy 3230
Electrocompaniet AW 180 Monoblock Power Amplifier
Auris Fortissimo Integrated Tube Amplifier
Omni directional speakers
https://www.bayz-audio.eu/
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Non-affiliated Link to Montreal dealer: http://www.sonotechnique.ca
HEDD distributor: motetdistribution.com
Gear used or mentioned in this video
SMSL D1Se DAC
Doge 7 tube DAC
Doge 8 tube preamp
Matrix Sabre X DAC
Hegel HD30 DAC
HEDD TYPE 05 Mk2 speakers
HEDD TYPE 07 MK2 speakers
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Pearl Acoustics youtube channel youtube.com/channel/UCaDNKeOgZUaoEfj62C8jD7A
My discussion with Harley regarding measurements in an audio context as well as how can his speakers get such powerful bass. I had to take out the section on how to choose a speaker blind without listening as the video was getting too long.
Gear used or mentioned in this video
Sibelius Loudspeakers
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used or mentioned in this review
Classe CP800 DAC
Exasound E28 DAC
Mcintosh MAC6700 integrated amp
Doge 8 Preamp
Decware Torii 5 poweramp
Epson 6030 projector
Outlaw LCR home theater speakers
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Gear used or mentioned in this review :
Exasound E28 DAC
Auralic Streamer
Doge 8 Tube preamp
Audio research LS25 preamp
Marantz 7C tube preamp
Burmeister preamp
Audio research REF6 SE preamp
Audio research REF 75 poweramp
Onyx tube monoblocs
Luxman SQ150N tube Integrated amplifier
Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers
Polk Audio 707 speakers
Tannoy Mini autograph speakers
Quad 2905 speakers
Silverline Sonata speakers
Exemplar Model XL-III speakers
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* Pearl Acoustics has allowed me to keep the speakers after the video was published.
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
(AFTER POSTING THIS, I REALIZED TIDAL WAS SET TO HALF VOLUME SO NO WONDER I COULD NOT GET IT OVER 80DB WITH THE LUXMAN)
I have gotten a few questions on how easy is it to drive the 87db Sibelius so I spent today testing more.
1) Luxman SQ150N 10w can drive it to 70ish DB with ok bass but cannot get over 80db. Although I like the mids and details, I wish the dynamics and bass are better. I would say get something with more power if you wanted to listen to it loud.
2) Doge 10 @ 60w is a way way better match, sounded fantastic and more dynamic.
3) For symphonies, the Mcintosh @ 200w is the best, the Doge 10 was very very decent. The Luxman SQ150N, meh.
Gear used or mentioned in this review :
Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers
Exasound E28 DAC
Doge 8 Tube preamp
Luxman SQ150N Integrated amplifier
Moon 340i integrated amplifier
Mcintosh MAC6700 Integrated amplifier
Quad 2905 speakers
Magnapan LRS speakers
Silverline Sonata speakers
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Gear mentioned in this video :
Audio Research Reference 40 preamp
Audio Research Reference 10 preamp
Jeff Roland 925 monoblocks poweramp
Esoteric Grandioso K01 CD player
Transparent cables
Transparent power conditioner
HRS isolation plates
Raidho D3 speakers
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used or mentioned in this review :
LSA Warp 1
Topping D90SE DAC
Exasound E28 DAC
Doge 8 Tube preamp
Mcintosh MAC6700 Integrated amplifier
Arendal 1723 speakers
Dynaudio Compound 4 speakers
Quad 2905 speakers
Magnapan LRS speakers
Silverline Sonata speakers
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Gear used or mentioned in this review :
VTL 2.5 tube preamp
VTL TL 2.5i tube preamp
Modwright LS100 tube preamp
Audio Research LS25, LS27, LS 28, REF 40 preamp
Lumin Poweramp
Exasound E28
Silverline Sonata speakers
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Gear used or mentioned in this review :
Peachtree Pre DAC Preamp
Peachtree GaN400 power amp
Peachtree Idecco integrated amp
Classe D200 power amp
Classe CP800 preamp
Willsenton R8 tube integrated amp
Quad 2905 speakers
Silverline Sonata speakers
Open baffle speakers
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Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
**After I published the video, StarkAudio told me I can keep the unit. It was never mentioned before the video but in interest of being transparent, I am sharing that info here, that is why I checked the Tag sponsored video**
Gear used or mentioned in this review :
Exasound E28 DAC
Mcintosh D150 DAC
Willsenton R800i tube integrated amp
Mcintosh MAC 6700
Silverline Sonata speakers
CSS Criton 2TD Tower Kit speakers
Qacoutics Concept 500 speakers
Tannoy Autograph Mini speakers
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Gear mentioned in this video
Fluxion 6L6 amplifier
KEF R700 Speakers
Magnapan LRS speakers
Finale tube amp
300B tubes
7308 tubes
SMSL A2 VMV integrated amplifier
patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used in this review :
Mcintosh MC275 MK4 tube power amplifier
Mcintosh MC275 MK6 tube power amplifier
Mcintosh D150 DAC
Exasound E28 DAC
Soncoz SGD1
Verity Audio Fidelo speaker
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Non affiliated link for SMSL A1: hifi-express.com/products/smsl-vmv-a1-high-resolution-class-a-power-amplifier
To find where to listen and buy the Aperture Swing speakers, you can reach out to Richard if you can't find one at your local store (Non-Affiliated) Email: info@asonaltd.com
Gear mentioned in this review :
Mcintosh MC275 tube amplifier
Apertura Swing speakers
Meitner audio MA-1 DAC: youtu.be/ysrO-Oh4bUg
Decware Zen UFO2: youtu.be/aMUn8lR4rVo
SMSL VMV A1 poweramp: youtu.be/Ql6wna4FLgc
Patreon account: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Company website, non affiliated link: vtvamplifier.com/product/vtv-amplifier-stereo-purifi-audio-1et400a-amplifier-with-vtv-vacuum-tube-buffer
Gear used in this review :
VTV purifi class D amp with tube input buffer board
Mcintosh MAC6700 integrated amp
Mcintosh D150 DAC
Mcintosh C2300 Tube preamp
Schitt Freya Tube preamp
Sonus Faber Liuto speakers
Sonus Faber grand piano speakers
Quad 2905 speakers
Kef R700 speakers
Verity audio Parsifal speakers
Veritty audio Fidelo speakers
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Gear mentioned in this video:
PMC DB1 Gold speakers
Decware AMP
Cayin CS150 integrated tube amp
Patreon account : patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
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Gear used in this evaluation
IFI Neo iDsD DAC
Exasound E28 DAC
Mcintosh D150 DAC
Mcintosh MAC 6700 integrated amp
Decware UFO2
Quad 2905 speakers
Sonus Faber Liuto speakers
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Mcintosh C2300 tube preamp
Mcintosh MC275 tube poweramp
Audio Research LS25 tube preamp
Audio Research Reference 75 tube amp
Focal Sopra 2 speakers
Topping D90 DAC
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Track: Left Alone — Airixis [Audio Library Release]
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Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
This unit was sent to me by china-hifi-audio.com, non-affiliated link:
china-hifi-audio.com/en/willsenton-tube-amplifier-c-77/willsenton-r-800i-300b-805-tube-integrated-amplifier-single-end-class-a-balanced-p-2278
Gear used in this review :
Willsenton R800i tube integrated amp
Mcintosh MAC 6700 amp
Luxman SQN150 tube integrated amp
Aperture Swing speakers
Focal 1008 BE speakers
Silverline Sonata speakers
Tekton 2-10 speakers
Qacoustic Concept 500
Quad 2905 speakers
Totem Sky tower
Mcintosh D150 DAC
AUNE S8 DAC
KT88, KT120, KT150, KT170 tubes
EL34, EL84, 300b, 211, 845 tubes
Sophia 300B
Shuguang 300B
Rogers NOS 6SN7
Pvsane CV181 MK2
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Track: Left Alone — Airixis [Audio Library Release]
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Watch: youtu.be/D_wNAbsr5Vs
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Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear mentioned in this video:
Exasound E28 DAC
Willsenton R800i tube integrated amp
Sonus Faber Liuto speakers
Mission LX2+ speakers
Verity Audio Parsifals speakers
Passlab XA100.5 mono blocs
Classe CP800 preamp
Soncoz DAC
Topping D90SE DAC
Non-affiliated link: hifi-express.com/products/smsl-vmv-a2-digital-pffb-power-amplifier
Coupon code: smsl20
Patreon account: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used in this review :
Silverline Sonata speakers
Focal 1008BE speakers
Focal 836W speakers
Q acoustics Concept 500 speakers
SMSL VMV A1 amplifier
SMSL VMV D1SE DAC
Reisong A12 Tube integrated amp
Aune X8 DAC
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Track: Left Alone — Airixis [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtu.be/D_wNAbsr5Vs
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Non-affiliated Link to the speaker kit: css-audio.com/online-store/CSS-Criton-2TD-X-Tower-Kit-Pair-p388751139
Mine might be more than $1400, please confirm with them.
Patreon account : patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
In the interest of being transparent, after I published the video, I had to send the speakers back and CSS sent me a gift to thank me for taking the time to make the video. I had no idea about this until 2 days after the video was published.
Gear used in this evaluation
Creative sound solutions Criton 2TD-X speakers
Aune S8 DAC
Exasound E28 DAC
Jcat Initio 3 linear power supply
Starkaudio LINK II
Starkaudio linear power supply
Doge 10 tube integrated amp
Mcintosh MAC 6700 integrated amp
Willsenton R800i
Moon 340i integrated amp
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Track: Left Alone — Airixis [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtu.be/D_wNAbsr5Vs
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/left-alone
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Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Non-affiliated link : https://jcat.eu/product/initio-3/
Non-affiliated link for Canadian dealer: prestoaudioservice.com/shop?Collection=JCAT
Non-affiliated link for superspikes:
everestaudio.com/soundcare-superspikes-standard-set-of-4-spikes.html
Gear used in this review :
Exasound E28 DAC
Willsenton R800i tube integrated amp
Mcintosh MAC 6700
Silverline Sonata speakers
CSS Criton 2TD Tower Kit speakers
Quad 2905 speakers
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Track: Left Alone — Airixis [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtu.be/D_wNAbsr5Vs
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/left-alone
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Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
SMSL VMV A2 integrated amp non affiliated link: hifi-express.com/products/smsl-vmv-a2-digital-pffb-power-amplifier?variant=40216029954205
Coupon code for SMSL A2: smsl20
Gear showed in this video
Focal Kanta Speaker
Focal Sopra 2 speaker
KEF 105 speaker
Quad 2905 speakers
Mcintosh MC452
Mcintosh D150
Mcintosh C47
Audio research 16
Audio research 25
Audio research 27 preamp
Marantz 7 Tube preamp
Non-Affiliated link: https://apos.audio/products/topping-pre-90-plus-ext-90-preamp-and-input-extender?_pos=4&_sid=9d4f58122&_ss=r
Patreon: patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo
Gear used in this review :
Silverline Sonata speakers
CSS Criton 2TD Tower Kit speakers
Topping D90SE DAC
Topping D90 DAC
Topping Pre 90 preamp
Schitt Freya Preamp
Topping EXT90 expansion unit
SMSL VMV A1 amplifier
Peachtree Gan400 class D amplifier
VTV tube buffer Purifi class D amplifier
Lumin Poweramp
Xiang Sheng 728a Preamp
Musical Paradise MP 701 preamp
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Track: Left Alone — Airixis [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: youtu.be/D_wNAbsr5Vs
Free Download / Stream: alplus.io/left-alone
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