The GOAT of music streamers (Spotify, Tidal, SoundCloud, Deezer & more) Darko Audio 2024-10-22 | The GOAT of music streamers (Spotify, Tidal, SoundCloud, Deezer & more)
SMALL ROOM ACOUSTICS for beginners Darko Audio 2024-06-06 | This episode is brought to you by T+A:👉 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/🎥 Cameras: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:26 Voodoo3:57 RT608:04 Schröder13:04 Bass first16:29 Priorities18:02 One surface21:25 Side walls22:30 Open plan25:43 Curtains27:25 Furniture31:20 Wishful thinking32:59 Room vs. speakers35:30 Speaker position40:02 Rugs40:50 Object size42:32 Walls45:17 Windows47:24 Windows again48:31 Narrow or wide52:24 Room Correction Software55:22 DSP again59:17 Late night listening1:00:28 All speakers1:02:29 Music choices👉 As mentioned in this video...All room treatment/s by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticWhat are those green speakers?🛒 howl.me/cl1S8kB69foJesco's website📖 jescolohan.comMore about RT60📺 youtu.be/dp_OdILUEkAMy first room treatment (Berlin)📺 youtu.be/3N-yG_Y7XEcMy first interview with Jesco Lohan📺 youtu.be/cTnituQu8igCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
BEST smartphone for wired IEMs in 2024? Darko Audio 2024-06-01 | This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:audioquest.com/mythicalcreatureswith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Sony Xperia 1 VI22:26 Monacoustic & Fyne42:32 Moondrop MIAD 0158:11 Basel Acoustics1:05:25 Marantz Model M11:18:35 PSI, Cube & Camerton👉 As mentioned in this podcast...Sony Xperia 1 VI🛒 amzn.to/3VlGC3sFiiO KA2🛒 amzn.to/4efK5rQMoondrop MIAD-01📖 moondroplab.com/en/products/miad01Marantz Model M1🛒 audioadvice.com/marantz-model-m1-wireless-streaming-amp-2-1?referral=darkoCampfire Bonneville📖 campfireaudio.com/products/bonnevilleCampfire Holocene📖 campfireaudio.com/products/holoceneMonAcoustic website: 📖 monacoustic.us6moons VC2 preview: 📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/monacoustics-vc2Fyne Acoustics webpage for SuperTrax📖 fyneaudio.com/supertrax-seriesBasel Acoustics📖 https://basel-acoustics.ch6moons V01 preview📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/basel-acoustics-v01Cube Audio website📖 http://cubeaudio.eu6moons Lotus 10 preview📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/cubeaudio-lotus10Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#smartphone #sony #audiophile __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
More thoughts on the $329 WiiM Ultra Darko Audio 2024-05-26 | This episode is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko💰 Ad segment: John Darko🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Price and touchscreen?3:22 How to put Roon's now playing screen on a TV (ad)4:23 WiiM's room correction6:15 ...it's the connectivity.👉 As seen in this video...WiiM Ultra🛒 howl.me/cmkz2C6De4JWiiM forum thread on Ultra📖 forum.wiimhome.com/threads/meet-wiim-ultra-the-digital-hub-for-your-music.3487Room treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated with a '🛒'.#wiim #streaming #audiophile __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Was I wrong about DOLBY ATMOS? Darko Audio 2024-05-24 | This episode is sponsored by Primare:primare.net🎥 Cameras: Jörg Schiele, Volker Pigors, Julian Schiele & John Darko🎬 Editor: Jörg Schiele & John Darko🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan0:00 Intro & background3:10 Steven Wilson interview25:54 Further thoughts👉 As seen in this video...PMC Loudspeakers📖 pmc-speakers.comThe Madness of Dolby Atmos for music fans📺 https://darko.audio/2024/04/the-madness-of-dolby-atmos-for-music-fans/Suede Atmos Blu-Ray📖 superdeluxeedition.com/news/suede-30th-anniversary-sde-exclusive-blu-rayABC Atmos Blu-Ray📖 superdeluxeedition.com/news/abcs-the-lexicon-of-love-on-sde-exclusive-blu-ray-audioMomus on YouTube📺 youtube.com/channel/UCwH79Z9-WQe2jwaHCK_CgpgMomus' The Poison Boyfriend on Discogs📖 discogs.com/master/89053-Momus-The-Poison-BoyfriendCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Totally bonkers! 22,198 AUDIOPHILES in ONE PLACE 😱 (Munich High-End 2024 review) Darko Audio 2024-05-16 | This episode is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko💰 Ad segment: John Darko🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro2:19 WiiM4:03 Shanling6:08 Wharfedale9:33 Chord Electronics16:04 Q Acoustics20:27 HiFi Rose24:56 Sennheiser28:24 Dynaudio34:04 FiiO35:30 Musical Fidelity37:29 Arcam40:55 Quad44:35 Best in ShowWhat are those orange speakers?🧡 https://darko.audio/2022/03/vivid-audio-kaya-s12-video-review/Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#munich #highend #audiophile __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
The Music-First Audiophile Manifesto Darko Audio 2024-05-07 | This episode is brought to you by Cambridge Audio's Made by Music:cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/made-by-music-podcast"And if you think that it's pretentious, you've been taken for a ride." - Genesis🎥 Camera: John Darko 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana DagdaganWhat are those orange speakers?https://darko.audio/2022/03/vivid-audio-kaya-s12-video-review/Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, as indicated by a '🛒'.#musicfirst #audiophile #manifesto __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
KEF LSX II LT review (vs. WiiM + Pro-Ject, PSB Alpha iQ, R3 Meta) Darko Audio 2024-04-28 | This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024 and Roon:👉 https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html👉 https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:20 Setup & config3:32 vs KEF LSX II, PSB Alpha iQ9:00 vs WiiM AMP + Pro-Ject speakers12:16 Adding a KUBE 8 MIE subwoofer16:16 Wireless KW-1 subwoofer connection18:01 Whatabout LS50?👉 As seen in this video...KEF LSX II LT🛒 audioadvice.io/lsx-ii-ltKEF S1 stands🛒 howl.me/cl8Ha4nxGNnKEF KUBE 8 MIE🛒 howl.me/cl8HbGeknH0PSB Alpha iQ🛒 audioadvice.io/PSBWiiM AMP🛒 amzn.to/3WjJfDDPro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2🛒 audioadvice.io/Box-5-S2KEF LSX II (Blue)🛒 audioadvice.io/LSXIIKEF R3 Meta🛒 audioadvice.io/R3-MetaCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#kef #audiophile #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Move over, Denafrips + MORE on Dolby Atmos™ Darko Audio 2024-04-22 | This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:audioquest.com/mythicalcreatureswith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:49 Record Store Day15:15 LAiV47:08 Audiolab & Plexamp1:00:45 Lindemann1:20:01 Dolby Atmos & Steven Wilson1:39:30 Austin Audio Works👉 As mentioned in this podcast...Record Store Day📖 recordstoreday.com LAiV📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-audio-harmony-dac 📖 https://www.laiv.audioPlexamp & Audiolab📖 https://darko.audio/2024/04/audiolab-adds-plexamp-support-to-9000n-streaming-dac/Lindemann📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lindemann-move📖 https://lindemann-audio.de/?lang=enSteven Wilson & Dolby Atmos📖 https://darko.audio/2024/04/pmc-steven-wilson-to-demonstrate-dolby-atmos-in-munich/Austin Audio Works📖 6moons.com/industry_articles/austin-audioworks 📖 austinaudioworks.comRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, indicated with a '🛒'.#podcast #audiophile__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
NEXT-LEVEL sound quality with CDs & STREAMING | TEAC VRDS-701 review Darko Audio 2024-04-19 | This episode is brought to you by T+A and Roon:👉 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/👉 https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:09 vs Hegel Viking3:12 Some technical stuff5:10 Adding a network streamer7:39 Headphone listening + CG-10M external clock10:17 HAL 9000 + final thoughts 👉 As seen in this video...TEAC VRDS-701📖 eu.teac-audio.com/de-AT/audio-hifi/audio-players/cd-player/vrds-701/p/252432TEAC CG-10M📖 eu.teac-audio.com/de-AT/audio-hifi/audio-players/master-taktgenerator/cg-10m/p/248066Hegel Viking📺 https://darko.audio/2023/06/hegel-announces-viking-a-purists-cd-player/Cambridge Audio Edge NQ🛒 audioadvice.io/CambridgeCambridge Audio Edge power amplifier🛒 audioadvice.io/CambridgeMonitor Audio Silver 100 7G🛒 audioadvice.com/monitor-audio-silver-100-7g-bookshelf-speakers-pair?referral=darkoFiiO R7🛒 amzn.to/4aYGnQTFiiO R9📖 fiio.com/r9Bluesound Node X🛒 audioadvice.io/BluesoundEversolo DMP-A8🛒 audioadvice.io/DMP-A8FiiO FT3🛒 amzn.to/4b1gAY9Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links indicated with a '🛒'.#cdplayer #cds #TEAC__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third-party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
The MADNESS of DOLBY ATMOS for music fans Darko Audio 2024-04-12 | This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:27 Part 15:35 Part 210:04 Part 314:38 Part 4👉 As seen in this video...Benn Jordan's video📺 youtu.be/5Dw3aKbw5Wo?si=kkBnpf-d4DwbNWdwKEF LSXII LT🛒 audioadvice.com/kef-lsx-ii-lt-wireless-hifi-powered-bookshelf-speakers?referral=darkoMonitor Audio Silver 100 7G🛒 audioadvice.com/monitor-audio-silver-100-7g-bookshelf-speakers-pair?referral=darkoZu DWX📖 zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/p/dwxMytek Brooklyn AMP+📖 https://mytek.audio/world/shop/brooklyn-amp-290Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#dolbyatmos #soundbar #applemusic __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Eversolos DMP-A8 is pure AUDIOPHILE CATNIP! Darko Audio 2024-04-05 | This episode is brought to you by T+A and Roon:👉 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/👉 https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana DagdaganTofu's Instagram: instagram.com/miss.tofulini🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Functionality & foibles7:23 Side-by-side comparisons13:22 My favourite three features👉 As seen/mentioned in this video...Eversolo DMP-A8🛒 audioadvice.io/DMP-A8Eversolo DMP-A6🛒 audioadvice.io/DMP-A6Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition🛒 audioadvice.io/A6-MasterCambridge Audio CXN100🛒 audioadvice.io/CambridgeMytek Brooklyn Bridge II📖 https://mytek.audio/world/shop/brooklyn-bridge-ii-391My Eversolo DMP-A6 review📺 youtu.be/p-sP5qgXfdM?si=HoFbM5Xnj7z6x365Plexamp📺 youtu.be/EBQXdMa3zoY?si=K-ofDUk4gEnvy_msHDMI ARC vs HDMI eARC📖 whathifi.com/advice/hdmi-arc-and-hdmi-earc-everything-you-need-to-knowCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#cats #audiophile #catnip __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
CD-quality Bluetooth is NOW A REALITY but is it worth it? Darko Audio 2024-03-29 | This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024:👉 https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Part 1: What? 5:30 Part 2: How?13:17 Part 3: Why?👉 As seen in this video...Bose QC Ultra🛒 amzn.to/4atTbycSennheiser Momentum TW4🛒 amzn.to/4afvIBaDenon Perl Pro🛒 amzn.to/4cBnvJeAsus Zenfone 10🛒 amzn.to/49gaJNhSony Xperia 1 V🛒 amzn.to/43APQvfAphex Twin umbrella☔️ twitter.com/WarpRecords/status/1729569238640181607Podcast: Bluetooth STILL can’t do hi-res audio BUT…🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/03/podcast-bluetooth-still-cant-do-hi-res-audio-but/No, Bluetooth cannot deliver hi-res audio📖 https://darko.audio/2020/11/no-bluetooth-cannot-deliver-hi-res-audio/Room treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#bluetooth #cdquality #headphones __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Cambridges CXN100 is an EASY way into HI-FI STREAMING Darko Audio 2024-03-26 | This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024 and Roon:👉 https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html👉 https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:53 The basics4:43 vs. CXN (V2)7:34 vs Eversolo DMP-A69:30 vs. Bluesound NODE X10:53 vs. FiiO R712:00 Specs12:15 Who is the CXN100 for?👉 As seen in this video...Cambridge Audio CXN100🛒 audioadvice.io/CambridgeCambridge Audio CXN (V2)🛒 audioadvice.io/CambridgeEversolo DMP-A6🛒 audioadvice.io/DMP-A6FiiO R7🛒 amzn.to/4aq8ZlJBluesound NODE X🛒 audioadvice.io/BluesoundKEF R3 Meta🛒 audioadvice.io/R3-MetaZu DWX📖 zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/p/dwxMytek Brooklyn AMP+📖 https://mytek.audio/world/shop/brooklyn-amp-290First Watt F5🛒 firstwatt.com/product/f5Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #applemusic #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Six KILLER HI-FI DEMO tracks + Tidal hi-res PRICE DROP Darko Audio 2024-03-15 | This episode is brought to you by T+A and Roon:👉 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/👉 https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarkoMore on Tidal price changes📖 https://darko.audio/2024/03/from-april-10th-tidal-wont-charge-extra-for-hi-res-audio/Cambridge Audio CXN 100 demo music Tidal playlist🎧 tidal.com/browse/playlist/c81f1e04-5b53-4aa8-9594-532785f37128Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 audioadvice.io/AudioquestHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 audioadvice.io/VicousticDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#tidal #audiophile #test__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
%THD: why is it MISLEADING? Darko Audio 2024-03-13 | This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024:https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.htmlwith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.Care to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:56 THD & Tektron36:00 FiiO, Astell & Kern46:22 PSI1:05:06 Q Acoustics, Exposure1:15:37 Sublime Acoustic👉 As discussed in this episode...Tektron Audio tektron-italia.com/en/homeTektron review on 6moons6moons.com/audioreview_articles/tektron-italia-neptuneFiiO CP13https://darko.audio/2024/02/a-portable-cassette-player-in-2024/Astell & Kern SP3000Thttps://darko.audio/2024/02/astellkerns-sp3000t-is-a-dap-with-tubes-inside/PSI Audio https://www.psiaudio.swissPSI Audio preview on 6moons6moons.com/audioreview_articles/psi-audio-avaa-c214Q Acoustics M40 Micro Towershttps://darko.audio/2024/02/q-acoustics-introduces-the-m40-powered-micro-towers/Exposure 3510 CD playerhttps://darko.audio/2024/03/exposure-releases-the-no-nonsense-3510-cd-player/Sublime Acoustic sublimeacoustic.comSublime K231 review on 6moons6moons.com/audioreview_articles/sublime-k231Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
The WiiM AMP revisited Darko Audio 2024-03-04 | This episode is brought to you by the PSB Imagine series:psbspeakers.com🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:18 Bare essentials2:33 What about the WiiM Pro, Pro Plus?3:20 It’s a $100 amplifier4:31 What about Arylic B50?5:03 What about A/V receivers?6:09 What about the WiiM Mini?7:08 What about the Sonos AMP?8:34 Twisting with the KEF LS50 Meta9:17 A €1000 hi-fi system for 2024👉 As seen in this video...WiiM AMP🛒 amzn.to/3ImETUdWiiM AMP review 📖 https://darko.audio/2023/11/wiim-amp-review-flying-high-on-value-for-money/WiiM Pro Plus🛒 amzn.to/4bZLOjBWiiM Pro🛒 amzn.to/4bWEkxZWiiM Mini🛒 amzn.to/49FqmiCArylic B50🛒 amzn.to/434JRi8 Denon AVR-S660H🛒 amzn.to/48JTjseSony STR-DH190🛒 amzn.to/48EuNIXYamaha R-S202🛒 amzn.to/3wxn0POOnkyo TX-8220🛒 amzn.to/49VnSfISonos AMP🛒 amzn.to/49WietBPro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2🛒 amzn.to/3P4lnQ9Streaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #wiim #hifi__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
PIEGA 701 Wireless Gen 2 vs. BUCHARDT A700 & KEF LS60 Wireless Darko Audio 2024-02-26 | This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024:https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Drivers & amps2:22 Little black box5:03 vs. Buchardt A7009:17 vs. KEF LS60 Wireless👉 As seen in this video...Piega 701 Wireless Gen 2📖 https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-piegas-701-wireless-gen-2/📖 https://piega.ch/en/products/premium-701-wireless-gen2Inside the Buchardt A700 with Mads Buchardt🎧 soundcloud.com/johnhdarko/inside-the-buchardt-a700-with-mads-buchardtKEF LS60 Wireless🛒 howl.me/ciNO7hGnAyOKEF R3 Meta🛒 howl.me/ckBCuYkNBp9NAD M66🛒 audioadvice.com/nad-master-series-m66?referral=darkoNo, room correction software cannot fix a room’s reverb problem📖 https://darko.audio/2024/02/no-room-correction-software-cannot-fix-a-rooms-reverb-problem/Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#piega #hifi #highend __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Not your Fathers NAD: Masters M66 review Darko Audio 2024-02-18 | This episode is brought to you by Munich High-End 2024:https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Into1:28 Some basics2:17 Analogue Direct3:54 Analogue pre-amp comparison5:59 Phono stage comparison6:23 DAC talk10:22 DAC comparison12:16 Headphone comparison13:33 Dirac Live Bass Control ON & OFF21:10 Amplifier comparison👉 As seen in this video...NAD Masters M66🛒 audioadvice.com/nad-master-series-m66?referral=darkoNAD Masters M23🛒 audioadvice.com/nad-m23-stereo-power-amplifier?referral=darkoPSB BP-8📖 psbspeakers.com/eu/subseries-bp8-subwooferDirac Live Bass Control📖 dirac.com/live/bass-controlWhere am I at with room reverb in 2024?📖 https://darko.audio/2024/02/room-acoustics-isnt-rocket-science-but-its-still-complicated/KEF R3 Meta🛒 audioadvice.com/kef-r3-meta-bookshelf-speakers-pair+color-Indigo~Gloss~Special~Edition?referral=darkoPro-Ject RS2 T CD transport📖 pro-jectusa.com/product/cd-box-rs2tHegel H590📖 hegel.com/en/products/integrated/h590PS Audio BHK Signature pre-amplifier📖 psaudio.com/products/bhk-signature-preamplifierCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#NAD #hifi #highend __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
What are the differences between CLASS D, CLASS A/B and CLASS A amplifiers? Darko Audio 2024-02-13 | This episode is brought to you by Marantz:marantz.com/enw/ 6moons' Srajan EbaenCare to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ www.patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:53 Naim27:35 LHY Audio42:39 Hifi Rose50:39 Carbide Audio57:01 Antelope Audio1:08:26 RAAL👉 As discussed in this video...Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition📖 https://darko.audio/2024/01/shock-horror-naim-goes-class-d-with-uniti-nova-pe/Hifi Rose RA280📖 https://darko.audio/2024/02/hifi-rose-announces-ra280-a-less-bonkers-ganfet-amplifier/Antelope Audio Atlas i8📖 en.antelopeaudio.com/products/atlas-i8Carbide Audio isolation footers📖 http://carbide.audio📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-sapphire-micro-nano📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio-diamond📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audioLHY Media Converter📖 beatechnik.com/lhy-audio📖 6moons.com/industry_articles/fmcRAAL 1995📖 http://raalribbon.com (currently under revision)📖 raalrequisite.com📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/raal-1995-magna-immanisCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#classA #classD #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Why Apple Music? Darko Audio 2024-02-08 | This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:audioquest.com/page/aq-dragonfly-series.html🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:04 Why not Qobuz? (Because people are *still* asking)3:37 Reason #1 5:01 Reason #2 7:04 Reason #3 8:20 Reason #4 👉 As seen in this video...FiiO R9🛒 amzn.to/49cYsdbEversolo DMP-A6📺 https://darko.audio/2023/10/10-more-thoughts-on-the-eversolo-dmp-a6-fiio-r7-as-apple-music-streamers/FiiO FT3🛒 amzn.to/3UyRJ9oSony Xperia 1 V🛒 amzn.to/3HzixyhFinal D8000 Pro 📺 https://darko.audio/2020/04/final-d8000-pro-video-review/Piega 701 Wireless Gen 2📖 https://piega.ch/de/categories/wireless-loudspeakersNAD M66📖 https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-nads-m66-digital-analogue-pre-amplifier/ Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#applemusic #spotify #tidal__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
The ENEMY of GREAT HI-FI SOUND lives in plain sight Darko Audio 2024-02-01 | This episode brought to you by Bowers & Wilkinsbowerswilkins.com🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko👉 As seen in this video...Room treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comUmik-1 room measurement microphone🛒 amzn.to/42kiOyFRoom EQ Wizard📖 roomeqwizard.comGoldenEar T66📖 https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-the-goldenear-t66/Klipsch Forte IV🛒 howl.me/cimB6UfWWkxCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#roomacoustics #hifi #audio __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Tidal Hi-Fi or Hi-Fi Plus? Its an EASY choice Darko Audio 2024-01-26 | This episode brought to you by Bluesoundbluesound.com/products/node-x🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarkoFiiO R9🛒 amzn.to/49cYsdbSony Xperia 1 V🛒 amzn.to/3HzixyhFinal D8000 Pro 📺 https://darko.audio/2020/04/final-d8000-pro-video-review/Piega 701 Wireless Gen 2📖 https://piega.ch/de/categories/wireless-loudspeakersNAD M66📖 https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-nads-m66-digital-analogue-pre-amplifier/Podcast: 10 hi-fi myths, as busted by Peter Comeau🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/10/podcast-10-hi-fi-myths-busted-w-peter-comeau/Tidal forks MQA🍴 https://darko.audio/2021/04/tidal-forks-mqa/Tidal adopts FLAC, forks MQA (again)🍴 https://darko.audio/2023/07/tidal-adopts-flac-forks-mqa-again-what-now/Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#tidal #qobuz #applemusic__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2 + Marantz Stereo 70s vs. PSB Alpha iQ Darko Audio 2024-01-23 | This episode is brought to you by T+A:https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/Shocked YouTuber Face inspired by Camera Conspiracies:😱 youtu.be/poIz_TwxwXQ?si=8fZ_RCL7Q2Wsm8Dt🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 The setup3:55 The specifics7:43 The subwoofer11:01 The swap-outPro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2🛒 howl.me/clt1NR2p4QFPSB Alpha iQ🛒 howl.me/ck04TcPHGMCPSB AST-25 stands📖 psbspeakers.com/product/alpha-iq-floor-stands-ast-25Topping D10s🛒 amzn.to/3QzinuQMarantz Stereo 70s🛒 howl.me/clp8vE7SxbSSolid Steel SS6🛒 howl.me/cjlmVxj2TApCables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#project #marantz #psb__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Marantzs Stereo 70s is a FABULOUS €1000 amplifier Darko Audio 2024-01-14 | This episode is brought to you by Eversolo:eversolo.com🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Specs & features3:59 vs Audiolab 6000A Play functionality7:16 Sound quality comparisons11:44 So, why am I switching?👉 As seen in this video...Marantz Stereo 70s🛒 howl.me/clp8vE7SxbSAudiolab 6000A Play🛒 howl.me/ckanjd3sVPiWiiM AMP🛒 amzn.to/3Ssh0RbPro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2🛒 amzn.to/3O2zMM4Solid Steel SS6🛒 howl.me/cjlmVxj2TApKEF R3 Meta🛒 howl.me/ckBCuYkNBp9iFi Zen Phono🛒 amzn.to/3O2tk86Streaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#marantz #amplifier #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
2023s best-looking TURNTABLE (as voted by YOU!) Darko Audio 2023-12-30 | This episode is brought to you by T+A:https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:44 'We eat first with our eyes'3:05 🏅 4th place 4:18 🥉 3rd place 5:31 🥈 2nd place 6:31 🥇 1st place 👉 As seen in this video...Pro-Ject 'Dark Side of The Moon':🛒 howl.me/cljOAw8vv0wDenon DP-3000NE:🛒 howl.me/cljOBv87z08Rega Naia:📖 rega.co.uk/products/naiaThorens TD 124 DD 140th Anniversary:📖 https://darko.audio/2023/08/fomo-fi-thorens-limited-edition-td-124-dd-looks-sumptuous/Darko's Room treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#turntable #vinyl #thorens__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Treat YOURSELF to these 10 hi-fi gifts! Darko Audio 2023-12-23 | This episode is brought to you by Eversolo:eversolo.com🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:44 Denon2:09 Asus3:44 Sennheiser4:44 FiiO6:00 iFi7:53 Workshop 669:01 IKEA10:53 Cambridge12:33 Moondrop14:01 Doorstops👉 As seen in this video...Denon Perl Pro (US$349)🛒 amzn.to/3tfFL9qAsus Zenfone 10 (US$699)🛒 amzn.to/3NzK9XJSennheiser IE200 (US$119)🛒 amzn.to/3tj1FbQFiiO KA2 (US$299)🛒 amzn.to/3TyZc7JiFi 4.4mm to XLR🛒 amzn.to/41xkSmLWorkshop 66 Halo (~€180)📖 https://workshop66.dk/product/halo/IKEA Kallax TV cabinet (€69)📖 ikea.com/pt/pt/p/kallax-movel-tv-branco-70562087Cambridge Audio MXN10 (US$499)🛒 amzn.to/4atDMPdMoondrop DiscDream (US$199)hifigo.com/products/moondrop-discdream?variant=44077639139567Doorstopper (~US$15)🛒 amzn.to/3RzomjMDarko's Room treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#santa #giftguide #DIY__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Darkos Best of 2023 Darko Audio 2023-12-18 | This episode is brought to you by Marantz:marantz.com/en🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:33 Electronic music2:06 Room treatments4:59 Portable audio6:37 Dynamic range7:40 Touchscreens8:41 What about music?9:45 Streaming troubles11:43 The 'best' speakers of 2023👉 As seen in this video...Matthew Halsall - An Ever Changing View🛒 amzn.to/475czztAlva Noto - HY-brid II🛒 amzn.to/48544pqLaurel Halo - Atlas🛒 amzn.to/3RxiEiEFever Ray - Radical Romantics🛒 amzn.to/3NAfjOqZu DWX📺 https://darko.audio/2023/08/zu-dwx-video-review/Klipsch 'The Sevens'📺 https://darko.audio/2023/07/klipsch-the-sevens-video-review/KEF R3 Meta📺 https://darko.audio/2023/09/kef-r3-meta-video-review/Vicoustic room treatment📺 https://darko.audio/2023/02/the-jaw-dropping-results-of-a-vicoustic-installation/Resident Advisor on Tidal lay-offs📖 ra.co/news/79912Fast Company on Spotify lay-offs 📖 fastcompany.com/90992072/spotify-mass-layoffs-december-2023-3rd-roundStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#bestof2023 #2023 #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Darkos Future-Fi favourites of 2023 Darko Audio 2023-12-10 | This episode is brought to you by Bluesoundwww.bluesound.com/products/node-x🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:32 WiiM5:08 FiiO10:06 Shanling13:30 Over to YOU!👉 As seen in this video...WiiM AMP🛒 amzn.to/46HOvTfFiiO R7🛒 amzn.to/48bxD8xShanling ET3📖 en.shanling.com/article-IntroET3.htmlStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #futurefi #hifi__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
2023s BEST VALUE CD player does SO MUCH MORE (Shanling ET3 review) Darko Audio 2023-12-05 | This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro2:06 Why not the EC3?3:24 Bluetooth & hi-res4:59 DSD upsampling6:08 Network streaming6:41 Better than a drawer or a slot8:16 Sound quality👉 As seen in this video...Shanling ET3📖 en.shanling.com/article-IntroET3.htmlShanling EH3📖 en.shanling.com/article-IntroEH3.htmlShanling EC3🛒 amzn.to/480RlDLSchiit Urd📺 youtu.be/zguY93eWX5k?si=OhaYU_1W9B3pyV9VPro-Ject Speaker Box 5S 2🛒 amzn.to/3G1tt6ZFiiO FT5🛒 amzn.to/482ig27Podcast: 10 hi-fi myths busted! w/ Peter Comeau🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/10/podcast-10-hi-fi-myths-busted-w-peter-comeau/Streaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #cds #audiophile __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
The BIGGEST BARGAIN in all of hi-fi 💥 WiiM AMP review Darko Audio 2023-12-01 | This video is brought to you by Cambridge Audio:cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/made-by-music-podcast🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:59 Inspirations & attributes4:51 I no longer have a Sonos AMP7:52 vs. Marantz Stereo 70s & Audiolab 6000 A Play12:29 vs. Bluesound Powernode Edge13:47 Adding a subwoofer18:15 Nothing is perfect👉 As seen in this video...WiiM AMP🛒 amzn.to/46HOvTfPro-Ject Speaker Box 5S 2🛒 amzn.to/3G1tt6ZKEF KC62🛒 howl.me/ciAcSJeEAgcSpeaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiMarantz Stereo 70s🛒 howl.me/ck7pqIxrYE0Bluesound Powernode Edge🛒 howl.me/chZe9nBN9A8Audiolab 6000A Play🛒 howl.me/ckanjd3sVPiStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #tidal #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
POWERED vs. ACTIVE speakers: whats the DIFFERENCE? Darko Audio 2023-11-27 | This episode is brought to you by Bluesoundwww.bluesound.com/products/node-x🗣️ w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen6moons.com🎥 Camera 1: John Darko🎥 Camera 2: Srajan Ebaen🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana DagdaganCare to buy me a coffee?☕️ patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:40 Clayton Shaw Caladan (open baffle speakers)27:48 Rotel RAS-5000 (DAC chips & streaming)42:54 Scansonic Q Series (high-end speakers)56:09 Yamaha HS3 & HS4 (powered vs. active)1:08:44 Telos (ground noise)👉 As mentioned in this podcast...Clayton Shaw Caladan6moons.com/industry_articles/clayton-shaw-caladanclaytonshawacousticlab.comRotel RAS-5000https://darko.audio/2023/11/rotel-readies-ras-5000-super-integrated-amplifier/Yamaha HS3 & HS4https://darko.audio/2023/11/yamahas-hs3-hs4-are-powered-but-not-active-loudspeakers/Scansonic Q Series6moons.com/audioreview_articles/telos-audio-macro-ground-noise-reducerhttps://telos-audio.com.twDarko's room treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#hifi #spotify #speakers __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
SONY Xperia 1 V is it REALLY the AUDIOPHILEs smartphone? Darko Audio 2023-11-21 | This episode brought to you by NAD C 3050:nadelectronics.com/product/c-3050-stereophonic-amplifier🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:59 What makes the Sony Xperia 1 V so special?1:29 Non-audio stuff that I like about the Sony4:10 Initial listening impressions5:36 vs. Sony Walkman NW-A3067:43 vs. FiiO KA28:58 vs. AudioQuest DragonFly Black10:32 vs. Apple Lightning to 3.5mm adapter10:53 vs. LG V4012:23 the 🌶️ finding 13:35 vs. Sony WF-1000XM514:44 Wired vs. wireless🤳 Get the Sony Xperia I V here:🛒 amzn.to/47auvto👉 Also seen in this video...Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5S 2🛒 amzn.to/3G1tt6ZSony WF-1000XM5🛒 amzn.to/47k8HeGFiiO KA2🛒 amzn.to/49zXwACFiiO R7🛒 amzn.to/47o5oUaFiiO FT3🛒 amzn.to/3sClIlcFiiO FF3🛒 amzn.to/3u8NeaeSony NW-A306🛒 amzn.to/47pMGerAudioQuest DragonFly Black🛒 amzn.to/478EhMySennheiser IE300🛒 amzn.to/49qKQMhSennheiser IE600🛒 amzn.to/473qNSmMeze Advar📖 mezeaudio.com/products/advar-bundleStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#sony #walkman #xperia __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Little Wonder: a Bluesound Node INSIDE a loudspeaker | PSB Alpha iQ review Darko Audio 2023-11-16 | This episode is brought to you by Marantz:marantz.com🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:02 Software4:05 HDMI ARC7:46 Stands w/ cable management10:14 Sound quality 13:56 Subwoofer output & integration👉 As seen in this video...PSB Alpha iQ🛒 howl.me/ck04TcPHGMCPSB AST-25 stands📖 psbspeakers.com/product/alpha-iq-floor-stands-ast-25Topping D10s🛒 amzn.to/3QzinuQShanling ET3🛒 amzn.to/49BNu1NStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #applemusic #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
PORTABLE AUDIO for BEGINNERS w/ Sony, Apple, Sennheiser, FiiO, Campfire & more Darko Audio 2023-11-11 | This video is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:10 True Wireless4:11 Wired setups8:57 High-end wired setups15:08 Back to Bluetooth💛 What are those yellow speakers?Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5S 2 (the larger pair)🛒 amzn.to/3G1tt6ZPSB Alpha iQ (the smaller pair)🛒 amzn.to/3FUZTAd👉 Also seen in this video...Apple AirPods Pro v2🛒 amzn.to/3slhUVnSennheiser Momentum TW3🛒 amzn.to/47k8Wq6Sony WF-1000XM5🛒 amzn.to/47k8HeGFiiO KA2🛒 amzn.to/49zXwACFiiO FF3🛒 amzn.to/3u8NeaeSony NW-A306🛒 amzn.to/47pMGerSony Xperia 1 V🛒 amzn.to/47auvtoAudioQuest DragonFly Black🛒 amzn.to/478EhMyiFi GoPod🛒 amzn.to/46bRKSwSennheiser IE200🛒 amzn.to/49ulzRgSennheiser IE300🛒 amzn.to/49qKQMhSennheiser IE600🛒 amzn.to/473qNSmSennheiser IE900🛒 amzn.to/475fIQICampfire Andromeda Emerald Sea📖 campfireaudio.com/products/andromeda-emerald-seaCampfire Solaris Stellar Horizon📖 campfireaudio.com/products/solaris-stellar-horizonCampfire Trifecta Astral Plane📖 campfireaudio.com/products/trifecta-astral-planeShanling M3 Ultra🛒 amzn.to/3MDHJ9LAstell & Kern SP3000🛒 amzn.to/49ywZUcStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.Portable Audio for Beginners (2022 edition)📺 https://darko.audio/2022/01/a-long-film-about-portable-audio-for-beginners/#portable #headphones #airpods __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Future-Fi fundamentals: HDMI ARC & ACTIVE SPEAKERS Darko Audio 2023-11-05 | This episode is brought to you by Bluesound:bluesound.com/products/node-xwith 6moons' Srajan Ebaen6moons.com🎥 Camera 1: John Darko🎥 Camera 2: Srajan Ebaen🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana DagdaganCare to buy me a coffee?☕️ patreon.com/johndarko0:00 What is this?1:19 Acoustic Energy13:51 Neumann22:18 Dutch & Dutch39:41 Arcam & Marantz54:38 AOB👉 As mentioned in this episode...Neumann KH120 II📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/neumanns-kh120-ii-are-room-correctable-active-loudspeakers/Marantz CD50n & Model 50📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-announces-cd50n-cd-player-w-hdmi-arc-streaming/📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-musicality-the-model-50/Dutch & Dutch 8c📖 dutchdutch.com📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dutch-dutch-8c-bacch📖 bacch.com/ubacchAcoustic Energy Corinium📖 acoustic-energy.co.ukSoundKaos Vibra68📖 soundkaos.com/vibra68📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/soundkaos-vibra68Boenicke SwingBase 📖 https://boenicke-audio.ch/products/accessories/swing-base/📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/boenicke-audio-swingbaseWellfloat📖 wellfloat-global.com📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/wellfloatAudite Acoustics📖 auditeacoustics.com📖 6moons.com/industry_articles/auditeStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#podcast #marantz #neumann __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Wilson TuneTot-performance for HALF THE MONEY? Darko Audio 2023-11-01 | This episode is brought to you by Bowers & Wilkins 800 Diamond Serieshttp://bit.ly/46SpgON🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro3:53 Listening impressions6:18 Recommended album7:56 vs. Vivid Kaya S1210:47 vs. Wilson Audio TuneTot👉 As seen in this video...MonAcoustic PlatiMon VC One📖 monacoustic.usVivid Audio Kaya S12📖 vividaudio.com/kaya/kaya-s12Wilson Audio TuneTot📖 wilsonaudio.com/products/tunetot/tunetotAlva Noto - Hybr:id II 👈 recommended album🛒 (US) amzn.to/3tXnLQY🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3tUyawWStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#speakers #highend #homeaudio__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Bluetooth STILL cant do HI-RES AUDIO (and iPads arent free) Darko Audio 2023-10-27 | This video is brought to you by Primare:primare.net🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro2:43 Hi-res Bluetooth?4:09 Hi-res on Apple TV?5:38 What about Sonos?7:09 Android 149:35 LTS11:40 iPads aren't free13:12 Night & day?👉 As mentioned in this video...My $702 iPad streaming setup for Apple Music:iPad 10th Generation w/ USB_C (US$404) ⬅️ discounted🛒 amzn.to/3s9j6LfMoswag USB-C splitter (US$10)🛒 amzn.to/479pOQ6iFi Zen DAC 2 (US$199)🛒 amzn.to/3scOLLNiFi 4.4mm to XLR Balanced cable (US$99)🛒 amzn.to/45O7ZFeThird-party Android streamers...Eversolo DMP-A6 (US$859)🛒 (US) amzn.to/43J8FL3🛒 (UK) amzn.to/4538KufFiiO R7 (US$699)🛒 (US) amzn.to/3KlkrVc🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3OB5y3mOther stuff...We need to talk about APPLE MUSIC & hi-res audio (2021)📺 youtu.be/oVl6Nyf7YLIHI-RES AUDIO and APPLE MUSIC done right! (2021)📺 youtu.be/iOVIfKpbwxgNo, Bluetooth cannot deliver hi-res audio📖 https://darko.audio/2020/11/no-bluetooth-cannot-deliver-hi-res-audio/Podcast: Bluetooth STILL can’t do hi-res audio BUT…🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/03/podcast-bluetooth-still-cant-do-hi-res-audio-but/WiiM Pro Plus🛒 (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3RD3g60FiiO PL-50🛒 (US) amzn.to/43ORd7Q🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3Oza0jjMathmos Lava lamps🛒 amzn.to/40coWIiStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#applemusic #bluetooth #hiresaudio __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
HI-RES AUDIO & Apple Music done right (& WITHOUT an iPad) Darko Audio 2023-10-22 | This video is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Things have changed1:25 Numbers3:23 Apple TV and Chromecast8:11 It's Tricky9:57 FiiO and Eversolo👉 As seen in this video...We need to talk about APPLE MUSIC & hi-res audio (2021)📺 youtu.be/oVl6Nyf7YLIHI-RES AUDIO and APPLE MUSIC done right! (2021)📺 youtu.be/iOVIfKpbwxgNo, Bluetooth cannot deliver hi-res audio📖 https://darko.audio/2020/11/no-bluetooth-cannot-deliver-hi-res-audio/Podcast: Bluetooth STILL can’t do hi-res audio BUT…🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/03/podcast-bluetooth-still-cant-do-hi-res-audio-but/WiiM Pro Plus🛒 (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3RD3g60✅ Yes, the WiiM Home app was set to output up to 24bit/192kHz from its TOSLINK and coax outputs.Eversolo DMP-A6🛒 (US) amzn.to/43J8FL3🛒 (UK) amzn.to/4538KufFiiO R7🛒 (US) amzn.to/3KlkrVc🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3OB5y3mFiiO PL-50🛒 (US) amzn.to/43ORd7Q🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3Oza0jjSonus faber Duetto🛒 howl.me/ckNsmNfwDJkStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#applemusic #hiresaudio #hifi__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Is LOSSLESS Bluetooth now a REALITY? (& other news stories) Darko Audio 2023-10-19 | This video is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen6moons.com🎥 Camera 1: John Darko🎥 Camera 2: Srajan Ebaen🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana DagdaganCare to buy me a coffee? Darko.Audio Patreon:☕️ patreon.com/johndarko0:00 What is this?2:01 FiiO FT319:53 iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth37:50 AGD GaNTube46:43 HEDDphone 2👉 As mentioned in this video...FiiO FT3🛒 amzn.to/3rXHwatiFi Neo iDSD 2🛒 amzn.to/3M9o4hI📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/ifi-brings-lossless-bluetooth-home-but-theres-a-catch/ AGD GanTube88KT📖 agdproduction.com/product/agd-gantube88kt-mkiii📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/agdproductions HEDDphone 2📖 https://darko.audio/2023/09/the-heddphone-two-has-been-on-the-treadmill/📖 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/heddphone-2 Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone🛒 amzn.to/48ZI1RR Qualcomm aptX Lossless / Snapdragon Sound📖 qualcomm.com/products/features/snapdragon-soundSpecial thanks to Cameron at Golden Soundhttps://goldensound.audio/ Darko's acoustic room treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
HIGH-END speakers that do SPOTIFY, CHROMECAST, TIDAL and ROON: the Sonus faber Duetto Darko Audio 2023-10-15 | This video is brought to you by Cambridge Audio:cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/made-by-music-podcast🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 What will this video cover?1:01 What is the Duetto?2:01 Samsung Frame TV issues3:34 Listening impressions7:23 Specs + Buchardt comparison13:03 Unfinished business👉 As mentioned in this videoSonus faber Duetto🛒 howl.me/ckNsmNfwDJkSonus faber Duetto stands🛒 howl.me/ckNsnCfFLwJBuchardt A500📺 https://darko.audio/2020/09/buchardt-audio-a500-video-review/Shanling ET3 CD transport📖 https://darko.audio/2023/06/shanlings-et3-cd-transport-comes-with-two-twists/🛒 amzn.to/46MKBsHFletcher-Munson curves📖 izotope.com/en/learn/what-is-fletcher-munson-curve-equal-loudness-curves.htmlUltra Wide Band technology📖 kinexon.com/uwb-technologyStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #tidal #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Apple AirPlays audiophile Easter Egg Darko Audio 2023-10-09 | This video is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:08 Not for hi-res fans2:56 How AirPlay 1 works5:47 How AirPlay 2 works8:05 Is my receiver AirPlay 1 or 2?8:21 It's the app wot done it10:22 Is my app AirPlay 1 or 2?👉 As mentioned in this video...This video is based on a written article📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/apple-airplay-isnt-always-lossless-sometimes-its-lossy/And here are the video's show notes📖 https://darko.audio/2023/10/apple-airplays-audiophile-easter-egg/This video's findings jive with What Hifi’s AirPlay 2 explainer piece (last updated in March 2023) that reads: “However, the news isn’t so good with regards to using AirPlay 2 to send lossless Apple Music streams. Apple Music’s Lossless streams supposedly convert from ALAC (Apple’s lossless codec) into AAC (Apple’s lossy codec) at a pretty lowly 256kbps when transmitted over AirPlay – and therefore not losslessly.”📖 whathifi.com/advice/apple-airplay-2-everything-you-need-to-knowApple Airport Express (discontinued)📖 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPort_ExpressWiiM Pro Plus🛒 (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3RD3g60WiiM Pro🛒 (US) amzn.to/3tdg3lt🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3ETuPjOWiiM Mini🛒 (US) amzn.to/3td4lr3🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3RFu5XiEversolo DMP-A6🛒 amzn.to/46z4cN6FiiO R7🛒 amzn.to/46BEZROStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#airplay #iphone #applemusic__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
WiiMs Pro Plus DOES IT ALL: Spotify, Tidal, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Roon & Squeezebox Darko Audio 2023-09-28 | This video is brought to you by Cambridge Audio:cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/made-by-music-podcast🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro0:28 Spot the difference3:14 vs Wiim Pro7:52 vs. Bluesound Node or Squeezebox Touch 13:12 Speedy updates15:22 vs. Sonos Port21:15 vs. WiiM Pro + external DAC23:52 What about...?WiiM Pro Plus🛒 (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3RD3g60WiiM Pro🛒 (US) amzn.to/3tdg3lt🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3ETuPjOWiiM Mini🛒 (US) amzn.to/3td4lr3🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3RFu5XiLogitech Squeezebox Touch📺 youtu.be/g4-W7Zp4WnM?si=uGaXltkdKomDbQl8Bluesound Node X🛒 (US) howl.me/cjXY9LeIhoY🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3RDU7dbSonos Port🛒 (US) amzn.to/48x8i9V🛒 (UK) amzn.to/45pUHPjChord Mojo 2🛒 (US) amzn.to/3Psfxas🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3ZBpxCXTom Waits - Swordfishtrombones🛒 (US) amzn.to/3LGeJh4🛒 (UK) amzn.to/48yb1A31Mushroom table lamp🛒 (US) amzn.to/3GiZFnR🛒 (DE) amzn.to/3IAECet🛒 (UK) amzn.to/3Gcy1W9Streaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#spotify #tidal #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
WAIT! Maybe THIS is the FUTURE of CD PLAYERS? (Schiit Urd overview) Darko Audio 2023-09-23 | This episode is brought to you by Bluesound:bluesound.com/products/node-x🎥 Camera: Olaf von Voss / John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:03 Three recent CD purchases3:52 Coffee break7:21 USB inputs & outputsSchiit Urd📖 https://darko.audio/2023/07/schiits-urd-shreds-the-cd-player-rulebook/Podcast: Jason Stoddard talks Urd / Syn🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/07/podcast-schiit-urd-syn-w-jason-stoddard/Cambridge Audio EVO CD📺 https://darko.audio/2023/07/cambridge-audio-evo-cd-video-review/Rotel CD 11 Tribute🛒 howl.me/chXS7SQVV5WFiiO KA2🛒 amzn.to/46oZp0iiFi 4.4mm to XLR cable🛒 amzn.to/46jyLpKThe Future Sound of London - Mind Maps📖 fsol.bandcamp.com/album/mind-maps-4Pale Saints - In Ribbons (2023 Remaster)🛒 amzn.to/468YFNqSpiritualized - Let It Flow📖 discogs.com/master/30290-Spiritualized-Electric-Mainline-Let-It-FlowStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
WOW. Just WOW. KEF R3 Meta review. Darko Audio 2023-09-17 | This episode is brought to you by Bluesound:bluesound.com/products/node-x🎥 Camera: Olaf von Voss / John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:24 What is the R3 Meta -- and what about the LS50 Meta?4:41 Electronics7:07 Wire wool8:46 Side-by-side comparisons13:24 What does it all mean?👉 As mentioned in this video...KEF R3 Meta (blue)🛒 howl.me/ckBCuYkNBp9KEF R3 Meta (white)🛒 howl.me/cj5gJ38wUu4KEF S3 stands🛒 howl.me/ckBBxXnmmRuB&W 705 S3🛒 howl.me/ckghPkPKp80NAD M23🛒 howl.me/ciLEalJcW8gBluesound NODE X🛒 howl.me/cjXY9LeIhoYThorens TD1500📖 thorens.com/de/thorens%C2%AE-td-1500.htmlPS Audio Stellar Phono📖 psaudio.com/products/stellar-phono-preamplifierZu DWX Supreme🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/09/podcast-john-srajan-review-the-zu-dwx-supreme/Prefab Sprout - Jordan: The Comeback🛒 amzn.to/466SrxaThe Sabres of Paradise - Haunted Dancehall🛒 amzn.to/3RlV4XFStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
When HI-RES AUDIO cant compete with VINYL... Darko Audio 2023-09-06 | This episode brought to you by NAD C 3050:nadelectronics.com/product/c-3050-stereophonic-amplifier🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko👉 As mentioned in this video...Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense 🛒 amzn.to/3sB4QKVWhen hi-res audio stops making sense…📺 https://darko.audio/2023/08/when-hi-res-audio-stops-making-sense/Thorens TD1500📖 thorens.com/de/thorens%C2%AE-td-1500.htmlE1DA Cosmos ADC📖 linsoul.com/products/e1da-cosmos-adcStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#vinyl #hiresaudio #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
The worlds MOST EXPENSIVE noise-cancelling HEADPHONES (T+A vs. Mark Levinson) Darko Audio 2023-09-02 | This video is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro & basics5:15 Advanced codecs & more9:59 ANC & HQ mode14:10 It's a wired headphone too!18:52 What about the Focal Bathys?T+A Solitaire T📖 https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/headphones/solitaire-t/Mark Levinson No. 5909🎧 https://darko.audio/2022/09/mark-levinson-no-5909-a-podcast-review/🛒 howl.me/cipbkcbUVKYShanling M3 Ultra🎧 https://darko.audio/2023/03/podcast-shanling-m3-ultra-review/Streaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
When HI-RES AUDIO stops making sense... Darko Audio 2023-08-28 | This video is brought to you by Primare:primare.net🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko👉 As mentioned in this video...Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense🛒 amzn.to/3sB4QKVStop Making Sense 2023 movie trailer📺 youtu.be/BwuQtdb4guo?feature=sharedDR Loudness database📖 dr.loudness-war.infoThe Loudness Wars: Why Music Sounds Worse📖 npr.org/2009/12/31/122114058/the-loudness-wars-why-music-sounds-worseSony PCM-3324 (as used to record SMS's sound digitally)📖 sony.net/Products/proaudio/en/story/story03.htmlStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#remaster #hiresaudio #hifi __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 are LIKE NO OTHER loudspeaker Darko Audio 2023-08-23 | This video is brought to you by Cambridge Audio:cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/made-by-music-podcast🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro & drivers4:00 The listening begins7:50 Best amplifier?10:37 The elephant in the room16:37 Crispy ambience👉 As mentioned in this video...Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3🛒 howl.me/ckghPkPKp80Zu DWX📺 https://darko.audio/2023/08/zu-dwx-video-review/Wharfedale Linton📺 https://darko.audio/2023/06/wharfedale-linton-heritage-video-review/Cambridge Audio Edge W🛒 howl.me/ckqVJhcvcSOCambridge Audio Edge NQ🛒 howl.me/ciNO7hBukfRPrima Luna EVO 400📺 https://darko.audio/2023/07/primaluna-evo-400-video-review/Hegel H590📺 https://darko.audio/2018/10/hegel-h590-video-review/Lyngdorf TDAI-3400📺 https://darko.audio/2023/04/better-bass-in-a-small-room-w-lyngdorf-tdai-3400/Streaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.#hifi #speakers #audiophile __________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
The BEST hi-fi products of 2023/24 according to EISA Darko Audio 2023-08-16 | This video is brought to you by AudioQuest:audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures🎥 Camera: John Darko🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarkoEISA Awards 2023-24📖 https://darko.audio/2023/08/eisa-hi-fi-awards-2023-2024/Andrew Jones on the MoFi Sourcepoint 8📺 https://darko.audio/2023/04/mofi-readies-andrew-jones-designed-sourcepoint-8/Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3📺 https://darko.audio/2023/05/bowers-wilkins-703-s3-video-review/KEF LSX II📺 https://darko.audio/2022/11/kef-lsx-ii-video-review/Dynaudio Focus 30📺 https://darko.audio/2022/08/dynaudio-focus-30-video-review/Meze 109 Pro🎧 https://darko.audio/2022/11/podcast-meze-109-pro-review-w-john-srajan/Ferrum Wandla📖 https://darko.audio/2023/06/ferrum-wandla-hypsos-review/Hegel Viking📺 https://darko.audio/2023/08/hegel-viking-video-review/NAD C 3050📺 https://darko.audio/2022/12/nad-c-3050le-video-review/Bluesound Powernode EDGE📺 https://darko.audio/2022/09/a-short-film-about-the-bluesound-powernode-edge/iFi Audio GO pod📖 https://darko.audio/2023/06/true-wireless-with-a-twist-ifi-go-pod-review/Klipsch The Sevens📺 https://darko.audio/2023/07/klipsch-the-sevens-video-review/#EISA #hifi #awardsStreaming platform by Roon 🛒 https://roon.link/affiliate/darko Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
HIGH-END CD players: HEGEL Viking vs. SCHIIT Urd + DAC Darko Audio 2023-08-10 | This video is brought to you by Roon:https://roon.app/en/**CORRECTION**: The Kraftwerk box set shown in this video is the 2009 version 🤦🏻♂️🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video - and other videos - can be found on PATREON: patreon.com/johndarko0:00 Intro1:22 Backstory4:34 Kraftwerk CD box set7:49 vs. Mohican10:18 vs. Schiit URD + DAC14:28 abschließende Gedanken👉 As seen in this video...Hegel Viking📖 https://darko.audio/2023/06/hegel-announces-viking-a-purists-cd-player/15 reasons why I still buy CDs📺 https://darko.audio/2022/08/15-reasons-why-i-still-buy-cds-as-a-short-film/Steve Hoffman forum on 2004 Kraftwerk 'Der Katalog'🚿 forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/kraftwerk-2004-the-catalogue-sound-quality-compared-to-original-cds.374833Hegel Mohican & more📖 youtu.be/vgmzh77KMCUSchiit Urd📖 https://darko.audio/2023/07/schiits-urd-shreds-the-cd-player-rulebook/FiiO R7📺 https://darko.audio/2023/06/fiio-r7-video-review/Hegel H590📺 https://darko.audio/2018/10/a-short-film-about-the-hegel-h590/AudioQuest balanced interconnects🛒 amzn.to/47CQbiLIKEA Gnedby📖 https://darko.audio/2020/03/ikea-discontinues-gnedby-cd-storage-towers/Cables and power products by AudioQuest🛒 howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAgHi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel🛒 howl.me/ckbW9947HdiRoom treatment by Vicoustic📖 vicoustic.comDarko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a '🛒'.__________________________________________________________________📖 PLEASE READ *before commenting*! 1) Polite comments that advance the conversation are most welcome 2) No URLs, racist/sexist remarks or conspiracy theories3) All comments here are moderated by a third party__________________________________________________________________⏰ How our YouTube videos get made:https://darko.audio/2021/10/how-our-youtube-videos-get-made/Darko.Audio FAQ:https://darko.audio/faq/Why are/were comments turned OFF?https://darko.audio/2020/10/why-im-switching-off-youtube-comments/What the bloody hell am I talking about?youtu.be/MBzHB9877fgHow is Darko.Audio funded?https://darko.audio/funding/__________________________________________________________________🎧 Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darko-audio/id1368388920open.spotify.com/show/1mnKixperZd4zmJWCvEbNlsoundcloud.com/johnhdarko__________________________________________________________________Web: https://Darko.AudioInstagram: instagram.com/darkoaudio
