I have not spent a lot of time with the Blue in that system. From what I heard it is still lean but not strident on the treble region. A bit more attack than the MP110. Some more listening is required before I make an opinion on the blue.

Nothing like live music!

The AEs are quite efficient. I think you’ll love them with the amp.

Thank you for the kind words!

Yes he is !!! Would love to meet him one day as I am in Southeast Michigan and I believe he is literally just across the Michigan/Ohio border !

@@ptg01 would be so cool to meet up!

MP110 on a P6, wow! 🔥. Gives the Nagaoka the best platform to perform, love it!

Thank you! Cheers!

I do like the Cambridge better

I believe I replied to you on a comment on the DT8 video. The D20R had no problem with 30hz test tones in my >10k cu ft listening room at ~ 80db listening levels. The deep weighty bass on cello, piano was pleasurable via the D20r via my electronics.

My friend Miles has the Prima, Etude combo with his Wilsons and loves it!

@analogholic_reviews 😆 you'd have to have the $ of Miles (Davis) to afford that set up! I bet it sounds amazing!

Thank you for the feedback!

Yes, there are quite a few VTA/Azimuth tools you can buy online that allow you to visually measure the impact to VTA by using shims. Combine that with a headset mounted magnifying glass and light to make this easy.

Mine is sitting atop of an auralex isolation platform, which is on an inexpensive pangea Vulcan rack.

Curious, did you pick up the Ultima? And in comparison have more fun?

@@analogholic_reviews yes, im a Hifi Copywriter in Germany and i had the change to compare These 2 Amps against eachother. Speakers were Fink Team Kim and EPOS ES14n. Cables Gutwire and Cardas. My Setup is slightly in the richer but still balanced side of Presentation. I love the Qutest Dac that i use with my SBooster MK2 but Atoll is a different beast when it comes to dynamic and soundstage. These are 2 aspects that are Essential in my opinion. Check it out if you have the chance. Its simply stunning what the french Brothers are offering. The best thing is, every amp is made in France, even the Case...

I like the Ultima better. It seems richer in tone and more transparent than the Aethos. But that’s from memory and I didn’t have them to level match and compare..

I've just had the same feeling!!!!! It is truly exceptional. Mines has a "claimed " 50 hours on it second hand. Wow just wow!!!!! 🎸🎧🎵

You'll have to paint it black ... not!

Yes, similar experience with Norah Jones and Tracy Chapman.

Great..Glad to hear it. I have a small selection of Import CDs. I'm having great luck finding classic rock & pop music on Japanese Import CD pressings. They're mostly from the 80's 90's & early 200nds. The prices are reasonable and supply is plentiful overall. They sound crisp, clean & dynamic. A great recording of an inspired performance can really move my emotions. Thanks so much for posting your videos. I'm really enjoying them & have subscribed to your KZbin channel. Tx David-

Thanks for the feedback!

The OASIS looks so promising!

🤣 good match sir!

You have an amazing setup! Very curious about the LX380. Seems to have impeccable build quality!

@@analogholic_reviews thank you! Yes it’s built like an absolute tank tbh everything about it screams quality it’s the highest quality item I’ve probably ever owned - even the back of it is beautiful lol. I was slightly worried about it only having 20wpc before I bought it coming from a 120wpc Yamaha, but it’s oddly powerful I think it’s a 20 true watts into 6ohms and I have never had the volume past 11 o’clock. Some people recommended upgrading the tubes but I don’t really know much about it, but could be a fun upgrade when the time comes to replace the supplied tubes, which by the way are absolutely fine. Take care cheers

Big fan of Van Alstine's engineering. I will delve into this soon!

All of it in the video

@@analogholic_reviews for the money I would get a mac or accuphase...

Interesting! Which analog source was being used and what speakers? Also, was it a lively or absorbent contented room?

@@analogholic_reviews Could be poor quality LP recording/mixing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWraK2PpNmnhbM

​@@analogholic_reviews The analog source was Cyrus turntable came with Rega tonearm and Ortofon Q black MC cart . I brought my own tube Line Magnetic LP-33 phono stage rolled with all three Telefunken 12AX7 tubes. The speakers were Spendor 2/3.

While I have not heard the AXR-100, I have read that it does have a bit of warmth. What speakers will you be using?

@@analogholic_reviews Thanks for your quick response! I'll be using KEF Q350 speakers. Given their characteristics, do you think the AXR100 or the A-S501 would be a better match to achieve that slightly warm, full sound I'm looking for? I'm also considering the Cambridge Audio CXA61 as I can get it for a good price. I appreciate any further insights you can offer. Thank you!

@@calvin3941 IME the cambridge units would probably offer the warmer sound signature in your setup.

I have not tried it but it would be a good comparison

Pray tell us, what table and tonearm?

@@analogholic_reviews Phase Linear 8000 w/tangential tracking tonearm

@@analogholic_reviews Phase Linear 8000 w/tangential tracking tonearm

Very cool! What table and tonearm do you have the OC9 XSL installed?

I have owned the 1.7is. They are very good indeed.

Yes

Good question. The soundstage was a bit forward but still have depth. I did pull the speakers out more from the front wall to improve the depth perception. What amps did you upgrade from and to?

@@analogholic_reviews I have a hybrid system that I use for both stereo listening and home cinema purposes. Pre was Yamaha CX-A5200 with an old Yamaha AV receiver as power amp (temporary system till I could get what I wanted). Upgraded to Musical Fidelity M6s pre and power amp (power amp has an input selector on the front panel, so I use XLR from the M6s pre for stereo and RCA from the A5200 for movies). Also added a three channel purifi power amp from Audiophonics for center and rear channels (and upgraded to a very nice REL sub). With the upgrade, while the sound has much more authority (especially in the lower octaves) and is less fatiguing and I overall like it, it feels like it has less headroom (which is crazy, as the M6s has triple the rating of the Yamaha I was using) and have lost a bit of the 3D sound I had before (on certain songs I had the illusion of certain sounds coming from behind my couch, it was THAT wide)

Certainly fills up the room!

I have not heard the A25 as yet

I hear the convenience but would not give up the SQ. The inconvenience to some is actually fun for me so it doesn’t stop me from swapping carts on the P10 😂.

@@analogholic_reviews I hear you as I think some audio enthusiasts that have masochistic tendencies do enjoy turntables that are challenging to set up and maintain... :)

@@ptg01 😝

I hear your here and I have had both belt drive and direct drive. I have own a ton of turntables in my life time to include Rega and Technics. At a certain price level of the Rega P10, P8, Technics 1200G, GR and even the New Denon DP-3000NE, you aren’t giving up SQ, especially with the direct drive models when you get into removable Headshells. Heck VPI is using a direct Drive model, but no removable Headshell. Removable headshells are all based on the SME design, which is used in models like the highend Luxman 191-A, which is simply remarkable and I would put it up against almost anything from other manufacturers, especially at its price point. I have heard highend turntables like the 20 and 30 series that would put a lot of tables to shame. At a certain price point we are talking about Tonearm designs, platters and sub platters in belt drive and cogless or not in direct drive, along with arms. I still own a VPI Classic, but own a Technics sl1200GR and a Denon DP-3000NE. I can set up the VPI in quick order, even though it is a unipivot. The VPI has the better tone arm, which differences on some music can b heard if you listen for it, but bass and rhythmic drive is better on the direct drive models. My direct drive tables hold their own, which the Denon is using mass and weighing almost as much as the VPI, with better feet, like the feet of the signature series. Many reviews have been done of the Technics SL-1200G by Michael Fremer and others and the 1200G gives up very little to his expensive Caliburn and their was a review with the 1200G going up against a higher end Bergman, with audio for both of these reviews and both Fremer and the other guy were surprised at how well the SL1200G is. At this price point we are talking cartridges and phono preamps. A removable Headshell in 2024 holds no turntable back in terms of sound quality and every turntable is a compromise, but removable headshells allows you so much more versatility in mono and stereo cartridges, which allows you to make changes in minutes. Also you can put a stylus in the groove of a record, hit the on button and speed will be obtained almost instantly, which is something no belt drive table can do.