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@a3marketing991 5 күн бұрын

Amazing equipment and room.

@MixMatchStereo 5 күн бұрын

@@a3marketing991 Thank you very much.

@rickyblair2375 6 күн бұрын

How does the audio research compare with the prima Luna pream and amp?

@MixMatchStereo 5 күн бұрын

@rickyblair2375 I don't have a Prima Luna pre amp, but I have two Prima Luna power amplifiers, the DiaLogue 5 and the DiaLogue Premium HP, I love them both dearly, but in my honest opinion the Audio Research components are on another playing field.

@samdamico9343 6 күн бұрын

I have the disease to my friend

@MixMatchStereo 5 күн бұрын

@@samdamico9343 More power to you.

@jamesdoranto9013 9 күн бұрын

That Tascam recorder is legit. Most audio related channels are missing a good stereo recording method !

@MixMatchStereo 8 күн бұрын

@jamesdoranto9013 I know how important sound is to us audio nuts, so a good quality recorder was a must.

@martinburn 9 күн бұрын

Enjoy, you only get one crack at life 👍

@MixMatchStereo 8 күн бұрын

@martinburn Absolutely 💯 Amen 🙏, there is no rewind button, enjoy your time while we are here.

@martinburn 8 күн бұрын

@MixMatchStereo dang right

@willgatlin8229 9 күн бұрын

Stop buying when it’s good! Njoy what u have! 0:37

@MixMatchStereo 9 күн бұрын

@willgatlin8229 I've been doing this forever, that's what I do, I really love hearing different systems, that's why I love audio shows, hearing different systems in different rooms, so what I do is create audio shows in my own home, before I got married I had a stereo in for rooms, I'm very happy with my Dynaco ST 70,Love it, I have four of them, but that's not what I do, I love to mix and match and have fun, I'm not trying to find the absolute sound, I'm not even a true audiophile, I'm just an individual exploring the world of music with my creations, I enjoy every component that I purchased, if I see something I like, that's really intriguing,and I have the funds, guess what?

@cubswin66 9 күн бұрын

Last purchase of the year, not ever! Keep rollin' Sarge, Happy Holidays! Thanks for your great videos.

@MixMatchStereo 9 күн бұрын

@cubswin66 Yeah your probably correct, Happy Holidays and Happy Listening 🎶

@sidvicious3129 9 күн бұрын

Good job there. Let me give you a little history on the fantastic plastic remotes from an Audio Research guy. The plastic is where they started, cheap as all get out. Audio Research eventually moved to a metal version of the remote that looked exactly like the plastic one, but it was metal with a screw on back that held the battery, this started around the time of the PH8 phono preamp and in some of the newer cd players, but it was hit or miss if you got one. I got one with my PH8, but some people didn’t as Audio Research was phasing out the plastic ones, but still had plenty left. Then when the remote control manufacturer went out of business and stopped making the cheap ones or the metal version of them, they moved to the new metal version that you see in the video, which could be ordered from dealers at a price of $150 dollars and was able to provide legacy support. Some people made the choice to pay and that is why you often see two remotes in a box, the old fantastic plastic, which was really a piece of crap that you had to baby to keep the battery clips from breaking off and the brand new metal one that is now included in all new components going forward. I choose not to buy one of the new ones. I own the Audio Research LS-27, which is two steps down from what you have there in the video, but my model is the last one to include a gain stage of 6, 12 and 18 db, which could be selected from the remote and the gain of each input could be adjusted differently. It is why I haven’t updated because it gives me unlimited gain at the low, mid and highend for vinyl with my Audio Research REF 2 phono preamp. I can dial in any cartridge on the market and get more than moderate gain without too much noise. If I upgraded at this point it would be for a Ref 6 or 6se, but I don’t see that occurring anytime soon as I still love what I have. I have heard that the ls28 se is REF like in nature. I wish you much enjoyment from that piece Sarge and keep us informed of the progress.

@MixMatchStereo 9 күн бұрын

@sidvicious3129 Whew, thanks for the information, I could never write ✍️ all that, it would take me two days, very valuable information, I love this company and their history, will be ordering their book as well.

@56lighthouse 9 күн бұрын

We love our toys. Way to go, Sarge. Enjoy.

@MixMatchStereo 9 күн бұрын

@@56lighthouse yes we do.

@56lighthouse 14 күн бұрын

Sounds much softer in the second configuration. Very detailed. The artist was in the room. Nice.

@MixMatchStereo 14 күн бұрын

@56lighthouse Thank you sir, Happy Listening.

@GordonPyzik 19 күн бұрын

I have Klipchorns and yes this song gets played on them. Audio is such a great hobby

@MixMatchStereo 18 күн бұрын

@GordonPyzik I love it brother, life is good, music makes it so much more enjoyable. Happy Listening.

@KenMcGlown 20 күн бұрын

Big Dog "ARMY" here!!! Great sound.

@MixMatchStereo 18 күн бұрын

@@KenMcGlown Ruff Ruff, Go Army.

@CuttinChopps 21 күн бұрын

Moist

@akhtarizod5802 24 күн бұрын

Sharp and honky!

@56lighthouse 27 күн бұрын

AWESOME ROOM. I'm a Navy and Army veteran. I share your passion for great audio and gear. It's truly an exquisite audiophile environment.

@MixMatchStereo 27 күн бұрын

@56lighthouse Thank you very much my friend, Go Navy, Army Tough.

@MarkStewart-w2v 29 күн бұрын

Have had A pair of Forte ll for 30 yes now. Brought a pr of RF 7lll about 2 yes ago enjoy 😊

@MixMatchStereo 29 күн бұрын

SWEET

@crazyprayingmantis5596 Ай бұрын

Is that a system or a trophy cabinet? 🧐 A bit fizzy on top for me.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

I'm not sure.

@willgatlin8229 Ай бұрын

Nice SGT! Maybe I came to ur channel late, but would u explain all ur eauitment that u have! Thx! Keep up ur great work! 11:40

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@willgatlin8229 McIntosh eight components, four Conrad Johnson power amplifiers, three Conrad Johnson pre amps,a whole lot of other stuff, pre amp, power amplifiers, dacs, cd players, turn tables, a whole bunch of stuff that creates beautiful music 🎶

@mikefletcher9247 Ай бұрын

I think its safe to say this guy likes his tubes..quite the setup for a room of this size. Cool stuff.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@mikefletcher9247 Thank you

@joenovak6393 Ай бұрын

I would alert any buyer to be very careful with a Runaway R300B/Plus B+ side of 300B's. Well documented the B+ startup is 420+ Volts which red plates the 274B's and 300B's. Need to use 5AR4's that for slow startup and a BIAS check with a Fluke meter.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@joenovak6393 Thank you for the info.

@tiberiuskirk2052 Ай бұрын

Nice! On my Fortes (first gen), with solid state amplification the room is literally shaking! I've been pining to have a custom built 300b amp built. This makes me want that even more!

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@tiberiuskirk2052 Hey, I love this one?

@wayman10 Ай бұрын

The sound of the Klipsch speakers with Willsenton tube amp sounds excellent. I love Earth Wind and Fire stuff.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@wayman10 I keep saying, this combination is off the wall, just trying to pass on to my you tube family some great information.

@jamesdoranto9013 Ай бұрын

livin vicariously

@ogsan1296 Ай бұрын

The sound is OUTSTANDING Marine !!!!! I love the statues. Where can I find these? I really adore the sound again.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@ogsan1296 Thank you, the statues on top of the speakers came from New Orleans Louisiana this summer, rest of them came from a flea market in Baltimore Maryland, that's why I wanted that trip to bring some memorabilia from the Jazz Capital Of The World to complete my system.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@ogsan1296 Mardi Gras Masquerade is the name of the store in New Orleans.

@ogsan1296 Ай бұрын

@@MixMatchStereo I am digging you decor as well as your rig. Its so classy. Keep us motivated on your channel Thanks again. Great channel by the way. I became a fan quickly.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@ogsan1296 Thank you very much sir, greatly appreciated.

@DaEDman4life Ай бұрын

Ret. USAF here, I love your system and your channel! I like to mix Solid state amps and tube preamps, Playing around with a Sunfire.600x2 amp and Sonic Froniters Line 1SE+ pre. Picked up a pair of JBL XPL 160A speakers while stationed at Yokota JP and working at the cherry blossom festival electronic show in the 1990's. I am thinking about getting a new pair of Klipsch speakers but can't decide on Forte 4's or Cornwalls 4's.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@DaEDman4life You can't go wrong with the Forte 4 or Cornwalls,I picked the fours to save money, you should get a little more with the Cornwalls, I have a Sunfire Signature in my arsenal, 1200 watts into 4ohms and 600 watts into 8ohms. You have some nice components, let's have some fun.

@DaEDman4life Ай бұрын

@MixMatchStereo I am loving my Sunfire signature a lot! Yes, I think the Forte's may be the way to go! I do have a tube question have you ever used Mullard tubes for a preamp? If so, anything negative or positive comments. Thanks.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@DaEDman4life Nothing negative to say about the great Mullard tubes, I have Mullard input tubes,el 34 and KT 88 out put tubes, very nice tube, always make sure you purchase from a reputable dealer, my #1 choice is Upscale Audio, Tube Store, Tube Depot.

@jamesdoranto9013 Ай бұрын

@@MixMatchStereo curious, not bashing at all just wondering why you're worried about saving 3k when your Mcintosh system could buy me a used Ferrari. As someone who aspires to own a 1/4 of your setup just wanted to know what you're reasoning was.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@jamesdoranto9013 The Klipsch Forte IV is not my main speakers, if I was buying a pair of Klipsch for my main speakers I would purchase the Klipsch Lascalas, but my main speakers are the Wilson's Audio Watt Puppy 8's, I didn't want to spend 6000.00 on back up speakers, that's the name of that tune.

@steveprescott9056 Ай бұрын

What are the fortes sitting on?

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@steveprescott9056 Maple blocks from ebay, I heard Maple 🍁 blocks could improve the sound of your speakers, do they????

@steveprescott9056 Ай бұрын

@ I have the Cornwall iv’s and always looking for little tweaks to improve sound.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@steveprescott9056 give them a shot see what you think, I think I paid about 70.00 each for them, depending on the size you purchase.

@robertkosar7420 24 күн бұрын

I've got that app using it as a Poweramp read altec model 19

@martinburn Ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding, rhythm moving along sweetly, sounds all good here.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@martinburn Thank you my friend.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8's, not Willsenton.

@jamesdoranto9013 Ай бұрын

broooother. that set up 😩. Subbd'

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@jamesdoranto9013 Thank you

@martinburn Ай бұрын

Best hobby in the world, good for body mind and soul.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@martinburn Amen 🙏 brother 🙏.

@martinburn Ай бұрын

I'm stunned, what a set up.

@martinburn Ай бұрын

Is all that your home set up dude? Dang that's some set up 👍

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@martinburn The gear on the side wall is in standby mode, I just swap components in and out as my mood swings.

@cubswin66 Ай бұрын

All those awesome looking tubes!

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@cubswin66 I'm a tube man.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@cubswin66 I love me some tubes

@allenwilliams8962 Ай бұрын

I have the Forte IV's and wonder if the Cornwalls would sound better and by how much? Do you have this thought too? just wondering lol?

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@allenwilliams8962 I wish that I could afford the Klipsch Lascala's, that's what I want, maybe one day.

@kirtanajaya1782 Ай бұрын

sexy

@johngeloso6224 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review . It was excellent. I’m considering this very amp, but another KZbinr called it a piece of junk. Have you had any issues with it. Thanks again, cheers

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@johngeloso6224 Had it over a year, no issues at all, love it.

@petegrzybowski9677 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Sarge!!! Much appreciated!

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

Just speaking facts, see you this weekend.

@travis4619 Ай бұрын

I've got the R8 and I'm honestly pretty impressed for the price

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯 correct, I have the R8,805,300b, love them all, can't beat the performance to cost ratio, outstanding. 😊

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

Also I would like to correct the price that I paid for the R300B, it was 1200 from China hi fi, I paid 1500 for the R8 from Amazon.

@allenwilliams8962 Ай бұрын

Hi Great set up. Do the MC275's go to a preamp?

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@allenwilliams8962 yes, MCINTOSH C2300 or the MX 135.

@allenwilliams8962 Ай бұрын

@@MixMatchStereo Thanks I have Forte IV's going to a MAC7200. I always wondered if the MC275's would sound as good on the low end and rounder on the top end than SS?

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@allenwilliams8962 I love them both on the Forte, Solid State Mc 402,and the tubed Mc 275,it's all good, you can't go wrong.

@sidvicious3129 Ай бұрын

You just reminded me that I have to place an order for (7) 6h30 and (1) 6550 tubes to have on hand when mine go, especially since I can get them on sale. I like the Audio Research shirt. Do you still own your Audio Research amp?

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@sidvicious3129 Two of them, VT 80 SE. & VT 100 MK-3, yea I always keep spare tubes around.

@sidvicious3129 Ай бұрын

I have two of those books and I agree Robert Harley knowledge knows no boundaries. I have been involved in audio since 1985 and the first thing I bought was a Sony integrated amplifier, with a turntable and cassette deck and speakers. I have also went down the receiver route, then integrated again, then pioneer separates, then much later a full blown home theater with screen and my separates in a music room upstairs. During my military time, Air Force, I owned a full blown Nikko system, power amp, preamp, equalizer, loved it and my knowledge grew. One can never know everything about audio because it changes so much, but it is a fun journey. I have owned two of my dream tape decks, a Nakamichi Dragon, this was sold and my now current Nakamichi RX-505.

@sidvicious3129 Ай бұрын

Do you still own the Wilsons and which ones are those? That Fostex is beautiful is it still in your arsenal? Sarge, you own enough stuff and experience to be a reviewer and have people send you stuff to review.

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@sidvicious3129 Still own the Wilson's Audio Watt Puppy 8's, will never part with them, they are my main speakers, been playing them since 2012,wanted to try some high sensitivity speakers with some horns, that's were the Klipsch come into play, always loved the brand, the Fostex is currently in the corner waiting patiently. I am no reviewer.

@sidvicious3129 Ай бұрын

This sounds great. I have all of Pink Floyd’s albums. I have the VPI Classic 1, the Music Hall 2.2, the Technics SL1200 GR and the Denon Dp-3000ne. I had a VPI HW-19 with a Vandenhul Frog Gold before the Classic. I have had over 10 turntables in the past.

@DJWerkz 2 ай бұрын

Nice options in the system but for me the weak link is the speakers, personally I can’t stand them as those horns create way too much coloration to the sound. But each to their own 😊

@MixMatchStereo Ай бұрын

@@DJWerkz I love the horns, nice open clear, clean sound,but to each his own, if it produces a pleasurable sound, I'm good, I have seven pairs of speakers in house, I love them all, I'm not a true audiophile, I'm easy to please , I could survive with a transistor radio.