I almost did it-but the dipole tweeter has ferro fluid problems… I wanted to do the dipole… oh well.

Been eyeing these for awhile. I have been waiting for reviews to give me an idea on how they sound. Great review!

One of my favorites from Axpona 2024. Well done!

Have to ask how they compared to the CSS TDX-1? It sounds like a good kit. Or rather plan and then you source the components. Madisound or Parts Express?

👍!👍 👍

This diy speaker is something else. After hearing Neil’s work at Axpona I was shocked. Next year I hope to support Neil and build one of his models. Great take James.

👍 👌 Wuf. 🐻

If a flux capacitor was added into the speaker, would it look dope? Loving it!!

We really need three most popular Orchard VS Nilai VS PuriFi comparison before any recommendations. I am sure they sound different and we need to know differences of their sonic characters before purchase decision.

What if we took this idea qnd downsized it using a 12" and 15" driver also what about using a planar tweeter instead of a horn?

The finest cartridge and stylus, turntable and amplifiers CAN NEVER CORRECT FOR INNER GROOVE DYNAMICS LOSS...period. Let's go back to cassettes and 78's...joking.

Interesting and good to see British innovation! The supplier website says the device weighs under a gram, presumably though not mentioned in the video (nor could I see mention on the supplier website) this will mean the tracking force will need adjustment? I would like to see a null test too to see what difference actually occurs and whether that difference is audible. Is there any added noise (resonance from the device for example)?

Will you review the ST 300 ?

The ASR crowd fails to realize that there is more to a DAC than just the DAC chip. There are capacitors, resistors, OP-AMPS, pre-amp section which shapes the sound after it's converted to analog. That's what makes the difference.

So, yo didn't even dare to align the cartridge regarding tracking angle and overhang? 🙄 OK, you couldn't have done it anyway, because there's absolutely no room left for any adjustment once the "chip" is installed. The explanation how this works given by @nickjccresswell is no BS. The concept can potentially be beneficial, more in some setups, less in others. But the tradeoff isn't worth it if you cannot properly align your cartridge in the end.

I guess any tonal changes people notice or not (in your case) will depend on the capacitance that their original set up presented to the cartridge. Cartridges aren't generally reviewed with respect to correct capacitance loading, so for some, a particular cart may be way too hot on top, yet others find it more neutral.

What do you think of this tech vs the tech of the waxwing? Both are very intriguing.

WOW? WOW what? The looks of the power supply? Did it even work , let alone made a difference ? What an incomplete video vs the title.

This is probably a Buffer that Tomlinson Holman published in the 70's. It was I think in Audio magazine and used in the ADVENT 300 preamp. You can probably download the schematic from HiFi Engine, but try to find the original article about the buffer, maybe a patent search. I built the buffer a simple one transistor stsge snd it really made a difference. This is probably exactly what this circuit is doing. It has a low output impedance so cables will not effect the sound.

How can one adjust gain for a MI (moving iron) cartridge, such as the SoundSmith Sussurro? Does the volume control get put in-line with just a straightforward dB gain?

I really like your turntable. I hope to find one just like it, but so far every time I locate one it either doesn't have the acrylic platter option...or it's beat up physically. The acrylic platter is a must, and I don't buy anything unless it's in really close to brand new condition.

What a load of rubbish. The phono section is all about some gain that was defined in the 70s, the RIAA equalisation curve is standard, if this thing cannot comply to the basic standards why even discuss it. How come it took you almost 50 years to realise there is an impedance specification both for cartridges and amplifiers for years. mI have had a Dynavector carat ruby since 1976 and my phono section in my amp has worked with it without a problem for >50 years. Goodness, all you guys are snake oil punters that is all, try learning about the engineering behind the standards established and why.

Interesting stuff. 👍🏻

I got a Denon DL 301II MC but had put it away for my MM cart because with the direct preamp conn. with MC gain the high end was dull or missing. Then I risked a bit of money and bought a used Denon SUT step up transformer from Japan to use the preamp in MM setting. This made all the difference in the world and it sounds sublime. Top end is not bright but just right. So I got Denon TT, cart, SUT working optimum. The big money MCs are out of the question right now.

Thanks James

Nice video. Maybe an Ortofon Black would be a fairer comparison re the Dynavector

Thanks guy! Good info..

Moist

No balanced input output? I’d like that option for the moving coil again P6 w Ania Pro is what I am looking at

This one I’m Interest in

I’m the guy who is buying the P6 I wrote u under my wife’s name

You haven't compaired it to the Waxwing phono preamp. You rated it very highly early this year. Would love to know what you think. I own the Puffin which was the model before the Waxwing.

Why don't people just buy a balanced xlr turntable/preamp/amp to play music

What was the reference phono pre amp your friend has? You didn't actually mention it. I've been debating getting the Parasound JC3+ or maybe jumping all the way to Music Fidelity's new release. But I'm intrigued by this with all the options. Never heard tubes before though. I'm curious what those can do that this can't. They have a bunch of adjustability and balanced options.

Sounds like a great product...thanks

Did you not try it with the Dynavector cartridge the PCB why not!??

Sick little guy!

Nice job mister. 👍 👌 Wuf. 🍺 🐻

That set up for vinyl is serious. Thanks for sharing this James.

love that table setup. Those platimons in the back look sexy.

I have the MR1 which is the same as MC1 + 11 channel AMP fused in one box. I am glad you made this video, lot of users deny themselves this great product line because of the software and other bells and whistles like HDMI 2.1 / streaming that have nothing to do with watching movies 😛 Once you setup the software and room correction settings etc, you don't have to touch it ever. The remote provides a super easy way to adjust trims on LCR + SW. I have never seen any other AVR brand do that.

Some baffle suppliers at the Capital AudioFest were using baffles that were NOT SQuare to mess with the harmonic phenomenon where the width of the baffle vibrates and sends out a sound wave that is equal to the width of the baffle. By making it shaped and non-square the defeat that problem. Maco from Toronto was working with high quality components and different shapes for their open baffle products. And they also sounded very good.

I went to Capital AudioFest a few weeks ago. Open baffles were being shown quite a bit. Several sounded fantastic, especially the TRIO10 HeilAMT by Pure Audio Project. The AMT tweeter really sparkled.

Any more develpments on this?

I have a BasX A2. Very nice.

Do you know the pin wiring of the 5 pin mini XLR of the phono pre-amp? I can hardly find it.

Pretty much every speaker layout is a compromise, but a 3-way with double bass drivers seems to be a really good one if done right. Which Dynaudio seems to have done here. 👍