Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 review (with Klipsch RP600M, B&W 607 S2, Monitor Bronze 100 comparo) Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-10-22 | Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 review (with Klipsch RP600M, B&W 607 S2, Monitor Bronze 100 comparo)
MONITOR AUDIO STUDIO 89, Hearing is Believing! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-07-27 | Monitor Audio's Studio 89 dazzles the Audiophiliac!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophilesAudiophiliac reviews:KEF LS50 META youtu.be/oKTYvP7YQ0Q?si=kL3-IlzPuuKPMdqRBuchardt S400 Mk II youtu.be/szdHCZmMTSY?si=2nbum2DP_5GtxNyA0:00 Meet the Monitor Audio Studio 891:54 It's a small speaker2:28 Specs and Design details4:28 The Music6:56 Monitor Studio 89 vs KEF LS50 META8:32 Buchardt S400 MkII vs Monitor Studio 8911:19 So Steve, What Do You Really Think?12:06 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!13:07 Outro!
MAGNEPAN .7X, Compared with LRS+ and More! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-07-18 | More on the Magnepan .7X magnepan.com/collections/floor-standing/products/magnepan-7Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacMore on the X Series magnepan.com/pages/the-x-series#magnepan Audiophiliac Reviews:Van Alstine CA1 youtu.be/KCzXulZL1q0?si=0y5dxAH7cR6nybEtPure Audio Project Duet 15 youtu.be/4JI7Go2ipKw?si=AJ7hV-72LA8IBdTcMagnepan LRS+ youtu.be/7Nuk_Exn-kA?si=fKX568gSM7RewaZbGato PWR-222 youtu.be/tHrc8SbHBCg?si=-_WjWMyAin5tWsz80:00 Meet the Magnepan .7X1:06 It sounds huge!10:26 The amplifiers I used to listen13:11 The Music14:39 Magnepan LRS+ vs .7X16:25 Pure Audio Project vs .7X18:12 So Steve, what do you really think?19:24 Viewer System of the day!20:24 Outro
Affordable Integrated Amp, Seriously Transparent! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-07-12 | The Audio by Van Alstine CA1 integrated amp is a sweetheart!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacAudiophiliac ReviewsKEF LS50 META youtu.be/oKTYvP7YQ0Q?si=UvbIinlENkzD6RaVKlipsch RP600M II youtu.be/KLzHdKmQ5zc?si=vcmSzQ7tlu55d7hmZU DW6 youtu.be/XvMtsoQOl5s?si=HbBRYGKW_M6CBjLRPMC Prodigy 5 youtu.be/iTaQOGTG0SY?si=_bFtocTLrS_ePN-TLeak Stereo 230 youtu.be/KiGfzgTE3Uc?si=fhjyZ8hOFFcjnqin
How Audio Research Made Tubes Great Again! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-07-06 | For more info about this Audio Research SP3A contact Novalux Stereophonic's Facebook page facebook.com/novaluxstereophonicThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac Instagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg0:00 The SP3A, historic and still vital!0:51 Audio Research took a big chance3:05 The MM phono stage7:14 SP3 vs a new tube preamp10:40 Feelin' groovy13:25 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!14:36 Outro
New FIRST WATT SIT 4, compared with SIT 3, F7, and PASS XA25 Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-06-29 | Nelson Pass' latest Class A, singled ended, zero feedback FIRST WATT SIT 4 amp is a sweetheart!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the new Nelson Pass design1:47 A closer look3:41 Listening impressions start5:28 Motown LPs6:15 With KEF LS50 Meta9:09 Adding Audio Research SP3A14:22 First Watt F7 vs. SIT416:54 So Steve, what do you really think?19:16 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!20:07 Special Announcement!Instagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#audiophile #highend #hifi
LTA Aero MAGICAL DAC! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-06-20 | LTA had a DAC, it was a long time coming! So glad it's here.Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#audiophile #highend #tubeaudioLTA MicroZOTL preamplifier review youtu.be/dPKjdHw-gWg?si=2C0loGYRf_hboXzFPure Audio Project reviewMola Mola Tambaqui reviewTEAC VRDS 701T CD transport0:00 Meet the LTA Aero DAC1:33 The Tubes!2:21 Look inside and SPECs!4:39 Monitor speakers5:18 The music6:47 LTA vs Mola Mola DAC9:14 LTA vs Border Patrol DAC10:50 Catchy tune!13:00 So Steve, What Do You Really Think?13:55 Viewer System of the Day15:46 Special Announcement
Daryl Wilson On Growing Up In High-End Audio Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-06-12 | Want more? My $1,000,000 Wilson system video youtu.be/ZGjM5MGO6VM?si=EFTv8UwGPvL5wNaIThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#audiophile #highend #wilsonaudio
PMC Prodigy5, A Force To Be Reckoned With Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-06-07 | The PMC Podigy5 took me by surprise, how could this skinny tower speaker belt out this level of scale and low-end thrust?Transmission line loading, that's how. I'll let PMC provide more about the tech, pmc-speakers.com/technology/atlThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 The PMC Prodigy5, the little speaker that could!1:15 Inside the Proigy51:56 Led Zeppelin 14:50 Specs8:30 Solo piano10:49 Prodigy 5 vs Zu DW6!14:52 So Steve, what do you really think?16:43 Viewer System of the Day!17:29 OutroInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg
PROOF THE CD FORMAT IS NOT DEAD: TEAC 701T Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-05-31 | Does the TEAC VRDS 701 T transport sound better than a CD player used as a transport? The Audiophiliac thinks it does.Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Getting the best from CDs1:38 Look inside the TEAC 701T3:47 Knob feel!9:14 Compares with Oppo UDP 20310:22 Compares with Cambridge CXC11:17 Compares with Jay's CDT2 Mk312:05 Jay's ahead by a nose15:40 So Steve, what do you really think?16:46 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!18:01 OutroInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg
HOW TO get the BEST SOUND from MC CARTRIDGES! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-05-23 | Chances are, if you've only listened to your moving coil cartridge straight into the MC input on your preamp, you haven't heard the best from your cartridge! The Audiophiliac is here to help!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenbergPrices of the transformers mentioned in this video:Audio Note -S1 $1,131Audio Note -S2 $1,571OJAS transformers $450/per pairAltec/Peerless 4722 transformers prices vary a lot, sometimes as low as $400/pair, usually a lot more.Ned Clayton 4722 base, $139 on eBay, but not always in stockZesto Allasso $3,600 (my review sample, loaned by Upscale Audio)0:00 Step up phono transformers, the journey begins here2:19 I was doing it wrong!7:38 I have a bunch of MC carts10:02 The music11:45 The OJAS transformers13:14 Lyra Delos/Zesto tranny15:09 Crap sounding LP, transformed18:15 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day19:40 Outro
CLAYTON SHAWs New Open Baffle Speaker is a SLAM DUNK Winner! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-05-15 | Clayton latest OPEN BAFFLE design is his MOST AFFORDABLE speaker yet! I reviewedPure Audio Project Trio 10 speaker youtu.be/QErdYO4CBow?si=y487PmTxHJ4i2jc7Pure Audio Project Duet 15 speaker youtu.be/4JI7Go2ipKw?si=DAvNBXApf4Mtt-HgDecware Zen Triode amplifier youtu.be/oWA5txLQCvg?si=ro6SH9P4JBg85LDUThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the Caladan1:13 Design details2:47 Caladan specs3:40 Speaker comparisons5:32 The Music!8:16 Caladan vs Pure Audio Project Trio 109:26 Caladan vs Pure Audio Project Duet 1511:10 Caladan vs Magnepan .7X14:04 So Steve, What Do You Really Think?15:11 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!16:11 OutroInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg
I Dig VERUM 2 Headphones! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-05-09 | For a limited time the Verum 2 is available through a Kickstarter, kickstarter.com/projects/verumaudio/verum-2-audiophile-planar-magnetic-headphonesThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the Verum 20:43 A special price1:26 Dig the pads!3:21 The rest of the system4:01 The music4:50 Bass test!7:15 So Steve, what do you really think?8:27 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!9:25 OutroInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg
PURE AUDIO PROJECT Trio10 Heil AMT, WOWSA! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-05-06 | The ravishing new Pure Audio Project Trio10 Heil AMT, the best sounding yet?More on the Trio10 in the Mola Mola Perca amplifier review youtu.be/6b1wfthmAXM?si=sy5pB_luU_5GUKBsThe Pure Audio Project Duet 15 review youtu.be/4JI7Go2ipKw?si=WFSunu89eOVlumyxSchiit Aegir 2 review youtu.be/0_FCwnZ7QRU?si=9yuLj5nprrSaAaQ4Gato PWR-222 review youtu.be/tHrc8SbHBCg?si=6wImZSYgtjn5BVNIHolo Audio Serene preamp review youtu.be/8TZBa51ANSc?si=KFyEAF-nIjS96AMgThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the Pure Audio Project Trio10 Heil AMT,1:45 what is the Heli AMT??4:41 what about the woofers?5:29 The amplifiers used in this review8:47 The Music12:46 Miles smiles on the Pures!15:47 So Steve, what do you really think?17:24 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!18:28 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg
The BEST CLASS D Amplifier Ive Heard! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-04-30 | Mola Mola's Perca amplifier is a total charmer!Then again, the NAD M23 Class D amp is very decent! Watch my review youtu.be/6wP6Gjwjf1Q?si=Mibu3Z86aBvjAp7pThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg
Remembering my friend Andy Singer Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-04-23 | I met Andy in 1978, I'll never forget him.Favorite Andy interviews.youtu.be/wT38KsTMnP0?si=x-0B20rUgfam7s-dyoutu.be/P8Jdx4tHHbU?si=bqYis6oSo9lUb8KByoutu.be/4G_mhAbSs8M?si=NekrjlZqYRPQB0dJ
AUDIOPHILIAC and HERB REICHERT, the SECRET LIVES of AUDIOPHILES Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-04-21 | Steve and Herb Reichert ponder the Big Questions of the Audiophile Life!Steve's Walter Sear interview in Stereophile magazine stereophile.com/interviews/305sears/index.htmlThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #Axpona
AUDIOPHILIACs BEST-OF AXPONA 2024! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-04-18 | The Audiophiliac's grand tour of Axpona 2024Correction, the PMC speakers I heard were Prodigy 5’s, not Twenty5 24i, the PMC Prodigys sell for $2,799 /pairThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #Axpona
HOW-TO be a HAPPY AUDIOPHILE + 4 Viewer Systems! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-04-10 | The Audiophiliac on the care and feeding of the Audiophile brain!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #soundquality
Cooler SCHIIT! The AEGIR 2! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-04-06 | More info on the Agir2's tech, schiit.com/products/aegir_2Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the SCHIIT Aegir 21:06 Oh, and the Vidar 23:23 Specs6:31 Aegir 2 and Klipsch, KEF, Magnepan, Pure Project8:05 Music choices15:05 So Steve. what do you really think?15:58 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day17:31 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #greatsound
AUDIOPHILIAC: KEEPING it REAL or GOING AI? Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-04-01 | The time has come today, the soft launch of AI Audiophiliac!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacMrs Audiophiliac Quad ESL 57 review! youtube.com/@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac/communityTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #AI
MODWRIGHT LS99, Your First Tube Preamp? Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-03-24 | Even if you're a solid-state audiophile, the MODWRIGHT LS99 might change your mind!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the Modwright LS992:35 Connectivity4:36 About the tubes6:32 The rest of the system7:46 The music14:34 So Steve, what do you really think?Twitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #Modwright
Spectacularly Great JBL, Klipsch, OJAS, and Avantgarde Acoustic Horn Speakers! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-03-17 | The Audiophiliac goes deep with horn speakers.Touring Ben's big horn system! youtu.be/zPNLShneBXk?si=vj7sEtEUFhTHGGPsThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Getting into horn speakers0:57 Great horns don't have to be expensive1:38 Ben has big ones!3:42 Miguel's German horns5:26 Huge system with nine Klipschorns!9:20 JBL Everest!12:01 Jazz Kissa with JBL Paragon!13:10 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!14:31 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #hornspeakers #klipsch
Bens System Will BLOW YOU AWAY! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-03-14 | I've heard Ben's system a number of times over the past few years, and it was always good. But now it's crazy good!Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacBen's System:CH Precision P1 phono preCH Precision L1 Line StageCH Precision X1 power supplyTW Acoustic 300B ampsCustom build OJAS speakersStuder A810 reel to reelDoshi tape electronicsWeiss 501 DACTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #hornspeakers #ojas
FERN & ROBY Raven III, a full-range, single driver speaker Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-03-10 | I'm mistaken, the Fern & Roby Raven III ISN'T the first full range speaker I've reviewed! The E.J. Jordan Marlow was, youtu.be/6OdISHDcjH4?si=ByMBBx2rgGjgk-MqMy interview with the designer, Christopher Hildebrand youtu.be/75SlZZUJxkk?si=U_Koyx4qac24BCZIATC SCM50 review youtu.be/lwkcAJS6yJI?si=dNfNpe1gAiGZZVWFKlipsch Cornwall 4 review youtu.be/EIHTMGIxLxc?si=qxGmViWqM5sGIPanLTA Ultralinear+ review youtu.be/dPKjdHw-gWg?si=QIubkiyuDH14EVYuThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #speakerreviews #fernandroby
FERN & ROBY Raven III speaker, the rest of the story Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-03-10 | The Audiophiliac in conversation with Fern & Roby's Christopher Hildebrand.My Raven III review youtu.be/AyB09s4lMHU?si=zXf3BmVrL_a4IOZKThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #fernandroby
250,000 AUDIOPHILIAC SUBSCRIBERS cant be wrong! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-03-05 | Thanks everybody, the Audiophiliac channel just surpassed 250K subs!Here's the Home Theater Geeks Tyll Hertsens/Steve Guttenberg YouTube debate! youtu.be/HVTSafas1j0?si=0d0ZRcD4d4ea99HH scott wilkinsonThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #greatsound
TOUR a RECORD PRODUCERS max-ed out HOME and STUDIO SYSTEMS! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-03-01 | David Chesky is a composer, musician, record producer, and an over the top audiophile. Check out his home studio and his high-end sound system with Quads, REL, Enigma, Pass Labs, and MSB Technology components!Also, get a FREE download of the Audio Society Music Sampler with separate speaker and headphone mixes, theaudiophilesociety.com/products/the-audiophile-society-welcome-sampler-wav-download I know looks a little confusing, but the download is free. Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#DavidChesky #audiophiles #greatsound
1967, a great year for music! + Viewer Systems! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-02-28 | 1967, the Beatles, 'Stones and Pink Floyd were flexing their creative muscles! The Audiophiliac explores how the three bands were interconnected.Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac 0:00 1967, a great year for music3:03 My other fave albums from 19676:59 The Beatles stopped touring9:08 Strawberry Fields10:52 The Stones answer to Sgt. Pepper12:56 Pink Floyd raises the stakes...15:35 Three Viewer Systems of the Day!17:48 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#thebeatles #rollingstones #pinkfloyd
ATC SCM50, NEXT LEVEL Active Speakers! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-02-23 | The Audiophiliac lends an ear to the ATC SCM50 tri-amped speaker and likes what he hears.My review of the pint-size Genelec G Three active speaker youtu.be/IB3tp0iTQuk?si=PftOKNPN9XICbPuxThanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 The Audiophiliac gets active...1:13 It's a tri-amp-ed design2:06 No DSP!5:12 Check out the drivers!7:39 The Specs11:52 The Music16:22 SCM50 vs Pure Audio Project!18:42 So Steve, what do you really think?20:43 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!22:00 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#atcspeakers #audiophiles #activespeakers
AUDIOPHILES Show Off Their Systems! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-02-15 | Lots more Audiophiliac Viewer Systems on the Playlist, youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlGuF--sgHvun_jfkFp0xCi6mlZtNAB3Thanks for watching, this channel is supported by the kind generosity of my Patreon backers: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Audiophile systems dazzle the Audiophiliac!1:18 Magnepans!3:25 Connor's $65 system, wow!4:58 Stephen's BIG Tannoys!7:08 Pete's very vintage system8:02 Magnepan Tympani 4's wall of sound!11:39 Bill's Mission 770 speakers!13:37 Sounds from Down Under!15:57 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #turntables #hornspeakers
HOLO AUDIO Serene, I Like It Like That! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-02-09 | The Holo Audio Serene fully-balanced line preamp, reference grade! The Bob Carver RAM 285 youtu.be/E7F5yDNHgfY?si=s4uvQI8soQzvJ7EWMeitner PRE youtu.be/JGOTSpsCQA8?si=YlizV1vQ5EjOQTcPThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the HOLO AUDIO Serene2:20 Look inside the Serene7:11 Solid-state vs tube sound8:38 Serene vs my reference preamp11:19 Playing vinyl through the Serene13:13 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!14:43 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #holoaudio
BOB CARVER RAM 285 = Maximum Fun! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-02-01 | Bob Carver the legendary electronics and speaker designer's latest, the RAM 285 tube power amp dazzles the Audiophiliac!Diptyque DP-140 MkII speaker review youtu.be/KQh66jM7aLE?si=PwH_Hf2mQPddcRU0Pure Audio Project Duet 15 speaker review youtu.be/4JI7Go2ipKw?si=HDOhAzN_VPgs1yEdThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Bob Carver's latest creation!2:08 RAM285, an all tube design4:29 Knob feel7:05 Tube sound over speakers10:54 The BASS!13:43 So Steve, what do you really think?15:06 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!15:59 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #tubeamps #audiophiles
HSU VTF-2 Mk5 Subwoofer, 16 Hz +/- 2 dB, $689 Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-01-26 | Hsu Research is one of those under the radar brands that quietly makes low price/ high performance designs. The $689 Hsu VTF-2 Mk5 easily outperforms smaller, double the price designs. Yes, size really does matter with subwoofers!My Diptyque DP-140 MK II review youtu.be/KQh66jM7aLE?si=pS6pQo64XI0ZLCROKEF LS50 META Review youtu.be/oKTYvP7YQ0Q?si=RxVL709ARk7-Ko99Magnepan LRS@Review+ Review youtu.be/7Nuk_Exn-kA?si=M9drXMh9hsgZbRiW Pure Audio Project Duet 15 Review youtu.be/4JI7Go2ipKw?si=M3YmEc5Mec9PKOoVThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #subwoofers #audioupgrade0:00 Hsu VTF-2 Mk5 12 inch Subwoofer0:35 Magnepan LRS+ plus VTF-2 Mk5 subwoofer2:31 Music4:10 Features and Specs6:26 Connectivity etc.10:03 Pure Audio Project + VTF-212:31 KEF LS50 META + VTF-213:43 So Steve, what do you really think?14:40 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!15:41 Outro
The Devon Turnbull Experience, Part 2 Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-01-20 | Devon takes us on a tour of his store in Part 1 youtu.be/wCLL9_1hVdM?si=XMU9705zrJQYzW4JThe Listening Room OJAS USM is located at 28 Greene St, NYCThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #OJAS #highendaudio
HI-END AUDIO, A Fresh Approach! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-01-18 | Devon Turnbull's OJAS Listening Room is a VERY different kind of high-end store, located in the USM Modular Furniture Store in NYC. The Audiophiliac takes the tour.The showroom is open Monday through Friday by appointment; no appointment required on Saturdays, 28 Greene St, NYC us.usm.com/blogs/journal-home/devon-turnbull-ojas-listening-roomThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #ojas #USMmodularfurniture
DIPTYQUE Planar Magnetic Speakers, The French Do It Better! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-01-11 | Can the French build a better planar magnetic/ribbon speaker? The Audiophiliac finds out!Thanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #diptyqueaudio #planarmagneticDiptyque's tech, what you need to know, diptyqueaudio.com/en/diptyque-audio-4/technology My Eminent Technology LFT 8B review youtu.be/Uc5O5T1UHkE?si=1rX_k7Rmx9wMhaAqThe LFT 8C review youtu.be/R4vC3V00-3Y?si=vOuR-sKZNSAaZhiNThe Gato PWR-222 amplifier review youtu.be/tHrc8SbHBCg?si=Reh-gZiOD6ssg4bo0:00 Meet the Dyptyque DP-140 MK II Speaker1:24 See the factory4:13 Steel panel8:53 The Music11:06 The good, the bad, the ugly13:52 I loved the Eminent Tech LFT8B/C planars16:12 So Steve, what do you really think?16:46 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!18:20 Outro
Watch Out TECHNICS, DENONs DP-3000NE is a KNOCKOUT! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2024-01-05 | Denon's dashing new turntable may woo audiophiles away from Technics direct-drive models.My Technics SL1200G review youtu.be/ln3ZX6QRo8c?si=FnUic4GRtyYzQa7hThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the Denon DP-3000NE turntable1:26 A look inside the DP-3000NE6:42 CD vs LP, what sounds better?8:49 DP-3000NE vs Technics SL1200G 11:25 So Steve, what do you really think?12:08 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!13:49 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #Denon #turntables
Retro UK AUDIO Done Right: Leak Stereo 230 Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-12-28 | The Leak Stereo 230 is a honey of an amp! Much like its smaller brother, the Stereo 130 I reviewed in 2020. youtu.be/UITiCVAdZx4?si=aMfwY4U3R2cDD6_rI also reviewed the matching Leak CD transport, youtu.be/eJqCNbyyNm4?si=eVB0A_3KWHwzYpbMThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the Leak Stereo 2304:23 What about the Musical Fidelity A1 amp?5:24 Leak with B&W 607S2 speakers7:29 The phono input sounds sweet!10:09 Played with Buchardt S400 MKII speakers11:28 Leak compared with Emotiva/Schiit components13:51 So Steve, what do you really think?14:54 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!Twitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #retro
HIGH-END AUDIO Retailer Proves Brick & Mortar is NOT DEAD! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-12-23 | The new Stereo Exchange store, 23 E17 St NYC stereoexchange.comThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacMan Instagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #greatsound
BEST AUDIOPHILE AMPLIFIERS of 2023! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-12-19 | The best, most inspired integrated, pre- and power amplifiers I reviewed this year on the Audiophiliac!Speakers of the Year! youtu.be/RpZO5W5Zm-k?si=YpGwMrvkamPlpTPnSchiit Vidar 2 youtu.be/uv_6HQNELWk?si=g9K3fxainkcmQa-HDecware Sarah 300B Part One youtu.be/8H88hjH1dEA?si=yf4Ssct2q9DIssAFPart Two youtu.be/onylYtchbzs?si=4pE33ZsetOrLVNgLHeaven 11 Billie youtu.be/a2SnIYt4CRA?si=Jgjp_439g8FoOiXMGato PWR-222 youtu.be/tHrc8SbHBCg?si=Jcp6WsRpj7IC2OzcMusical Fidelity A1 youtu.be/2-gQc7Y7iW4?si=SFh4kqjaNMK62BJQLTA MicroZOTL Ultralinear+ youtu.be/dPKjdHw-gWg?si=2o0jKzsiSuHFBojTThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 What a year it was!1:11 Schiit Vidar 22:57 Decware Sarah 300B6:02 Heaven 11 Billie7:53 Gato PWR-22210:26 Musical Fidelity A112:33 LTA MicroZOTL and Ultralinear+15:47 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day16:45 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#Schiit #Decware #hifi
BEST AUDIOPHILE SPEAKERS of 2023! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-12-12 | The Audiophiliac picks his favorites, links to the reviews.Vandersteen 2Ce Sig III youtu.be/WfuXl5Lb7cw?si=bQAVH4Y-3jJxHSscVivid Kaya 25 youtu.be/jfzbignomi0?si=421DG3TAkItEqDGmZu DWX youtu.be/IrlJMfwOyVQ?si=48STKht3Fw9ropnWEminent Tech LFT 8B youtu.be/Uc5O5T1UHkE?si=jKcwB1Tq0UuCev4UEminent Tech LFT 8C youtu.be/R4vC3V00-3Y?si=wbzDrluxkk19FUWFGoldenEar T66 youtu.be/Z3CfnGEMRrM?si=7ptszK9uf4Dfn43yBorresen X3 youtu.be/mXloRt4pmN8?si=Ci1q6G6l20frbrkDThanks for watching, this channel is supported through my Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacMan Instagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #speakerreviewsAudiophiliac t-shirts, mugs, etc audiophiliac-daily-show-store.creator-spring.com
15 BEST GIFT Ideas for AUDIOPHILES and MUSIC Lovers Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-12-07 | The Audiophiliac brings good cheer and a bag full of great gift ideas for Audiophiles and Music lovers! Audiophiliac T-shirts, Mugs, and Posters, audiophiliac-daily-show-store.creator-spring.comAndrew Hickey's Patreon patreon.com/AndrewHickeyThe Audiophiliac's Patreon patreon.com/AudiophiliacFern & Roby Record Weight fernandroby.com/products/details/brass-record-weightKing Crimson's In The Court of the Crimson King Movie itcotck.comDavid Byrne's How Music Works Book ELAC Debut Connex Active Speakers elac.com/series/connex/connex-dcb41-powered-speakersRiverstone Stylus Force Gauge riverstoneaudio.com/record-level-stylus-gauge-graphiteJoel Liebman Furniture jlfurniture.comSchiit Gjallahorn power amp Audiophiliac review youtu.be/-N-eoIYO96w?si=XZyDyone-rN917-hSchiit Loki Mini + Equalizer Audiophiliac review youtu.be/Hj9lR2NiaPg?si=IAPZGngLNZJjQ68mTriode Wire Labs Biwire speaker cables triodewirelabs.com/product/american-speaker-cable-american-series-copyDayton Audio HTA100 Audiophilisc review youtu.be/3Zf-ZGSDMdw?si=5SQbl5Pdhci8j5lBSolidSteel SS6 speaker stands https://solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-6-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/Buchardt speaker stands buchardtaudio.com/products/buchardt-standsNuggets Vol 1 LP and 4 CD Nuggets box set store.rhino.com/en/search/?q=nuggets&search-button=&lang=en_US#audiophiles #hifi #musicgifts
Why AUDIOPHILES JUMP from SOLID-STATE to TUBE AUDIO Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-12-02 | Audiophiliac reviews the LTA MicroZOTL preamp and Ultralinear + power amp!My LTA Z40+ integrated amp review youtu.be/epNH6ELnJ74?si=wcrNN_4IfOdIxolZMola Mola Tambaqui DAC review youtu.be/5uY5oiGU1zI?si=Ukce7kBHpkscj1rxThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet LINEAR TUBE AUDIO1:32 The MicroZOTL preamp4:37 Inside the preamp4:49 Meet the Ultralinear+ power amp7:10 Meet the people who build LTA components8:50 The rest of the review system9:42 Music14:21 Ultralinear+ vs First Watt F716:09 Ultralinear+ vs Pass Labs XA2518:49 Pass XP30 vs MicroZOTL preamp19:40 So Steve, what do you really think?21:38 Viewer System of the Day22:34 Outro Twitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #tubeaudio #USmade
YOU Can Hear NEW SOUNDS From OLD MUSIC! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-11-28 | Steve & Herb ramble on about fresh sounds from familiar recordings.My John Atkinson interviews playlist. youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlGuF--sgHsUGj71elhIm65lOBx65IUVThe Herb Reichert playlist youtube.com/watch?v=DyOtCp4sFlQ&list=PLKlGuF--sgHs87iCosKGq7xl0FntCn-oWThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles
WHARFEDALE Aura 2 Whole Lotta Love! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-11-21 | WHARFEDALE's new Aura line comes in for an Audiophiliac review!Thanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #homeaudio #WharfedaleMy Wharfedale ReviewsDiamond 12 youtu.be/oKiZOUmGjdQ?si=UBcQlZmU6a0GZLNHEvo 4.3 youtu.be/e1Xf7biiewk?si=N7jRj8gNd-K9twGlLinton youtu.be/m5l_LAybeaw?si=Oslnbhow9bt-9YmSZu DWX youtu.be/IrlJMfwOyVQ?si=ftOA0T6-rVfnauW2Buchardt S400 MkII review youtu.be/szdHCZmMTSY?si=IKcSo_D9wxuSN7KAJohn Atkinson Interviews Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlGuF--sgHsUGj71elhIm65lOBx65IUVNelson Pass Interviews Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlGuF--sgHvw1DDkAhaeQDwFkiqGsW2GHerb Reichert Interviews Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKlGuF--sgHs87iCosKGq7xl0FntCn-oWBob Clearmountain interview youtube.com/watch?v=WhSM8-U7Ia4
Hang With the AUDIOPHILIAC at Capital AudioFest! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-11-16 | More about Capital AudioFest capitalaudiofest.comLinks to all participating brands shown at Capital AudioFest 2023, capitalaudiofest.com/exhibitors2023Thanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #audiophiles #capitalaudiofest
Børresen X3, You Gotta Hear These Speakers! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-11-14 | Heard the Børresen X3 at Hi-Fi Loft here in NYC, and had to get them in for review!Hi-Fi Loft hifi-loft.comWhat does good sound sound like poll, youtu.be/bn8zxEctWOc?si=FBhPpfwIm_uCWaQZGoldenEar T66 youtu.be/Z3CfnGEMRrM?si=v6H0nScAwtPtuVF4Pure Audio Project Duet 15 youtu.be/4JI7Go2ipKw?si=ay1mRukh1aAsWS6mThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the Borresen X32:34 The X3 drivers are pretty special4:27 X3 Specs8:34 That ribbon tweeter, wow!9:23 The review system10:45 The Music16:20 Borresen vs Pure Audio Project18:40 So Steve, what do you really think?20:03 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!21:18 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #borresen #speakerreviews
Beatles Now & Then + All-Time Fave Albums + 4 Viewer Systems! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-11-07 | Three-part show today, I review the last Beatles song, share fave albums I'm listening to right now, and FOUR Viewer Systems of the Day!Thanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet The Beatles Last Song4:12 Mini Album Reviews14:32 FOUR Viewer Systems of the Day!!7:56 Special AnnouncementsTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #Beatles #audiophilemusic
Swedish Modern: Primare i35 Integrated Amplifier Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-11-03 | The Primare i35 Audiophiliac Review!GoldenEar T66 review youtu.be/Z3CfnGEMRrM?si=bFokJtjBHKrkn7VXPure Audio Project Duet 15 review youtu.be/4JI7Go2ipKw?si=Qn4frLNqcydGrahDMola Mola DAC review youtu.be/5uY5oiGU1zI?si=NkoLi6pNaMuKucdxPrimare UFPD2 info primare.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/UFPD-2-Design-Brief-01052018.pdfThanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/AudiophiliacTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi audioreviews #greatsound
GOLDENEAR T66 The Search For TRUTH & BEAUTY Ends Here! Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac 2023-10-27 | GoldenEar's latest, the T66 tower is a knockout!Thanks for watching, this channel can be supported through Patreon: patreon.com/Audiophiliac0:00 Meet the T66!0:39 The Drivers3:55 Now in two colors4:47 The review system6:38 The music selections10:58 GoldenEar vs Pure Audio Project13:30 So Steve, What Do You Really Think?14:53 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!16:09 OutroTwitter: @AudiophiliacManInstagram: instagram.com/steve.guttenberg#hifi #GoldenEar #speakerreviews
