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@martinolson761 Күн бұрын
I have two T9X's arriving any day now....Gonna match great with my B&W 803's and 805's.....very psyched!
@DaSilvaT 2 күн бұрын
Yet another outstanding video! Excellent work, team!
@jackstraw1756 4 күн бұрын
Is the new entry level DS Audio in stock and what is the cost?
@HiFiBuys 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! We don’t have any in stock right this moment but have a few on order that should be here in a week or two from what we’ve been told. The E3 system is $2,750 for the cartridge and phonostage. Please reach out to the store @ 770-931-0606 or [email protected] if you’d like to reserve one of the sets that are on the way.
@theguyjt7921 4 күн бұрын
Scored a pair of signature 2 for a steal. One bad midbass. Repaired it and refinished the cabs and wow. Wish i had a larger room to move them further away from the walls.
@HiFiBuys 4 күн бұрын
Happy listening!
@emilymcardle7009 8 күн бұрын
Great video, Chris!
@HiFiBuys 8 күн бұрын
Thanks Emily!
@KevinWolff-z5n 8 күн бұрын
Fantastic Video. Thank you for sharing!
@HiFiBuys 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, Kevin!
@joelowens5211 8 күн бұрын
Alan is a great person. I put part of my system together with HIFI buys and upgraded over time. I bought from various dealers upgrading my system over time. Have Sonus Faber Aida 2's for loud speakers, audioquest dragon cables, 2 VAC 452 IQ musicblocks one to each Sonus Faber, VAC pre-amplifier, DCS APEX Vivaldi stack. Pro-tip: Rather than alot of power conditioners you often if possible can get better sound upgrading to copper bus electrical panel and then running 10 gage copper romex to dedicated electrical outlets. You can put master surge protector on the house or electrical panel itself. If you are in an apartment or place it's not practical than power conditioners can make sense although I have found they can actually be a negative sometimes for very high end gear that already has that built in.
@HiFiBuys 8 күн бұрын
Wow Joel! You've definitely stepped your system up big time since the last time I saw you! I bet it sounds absolutely stunning! If you ever want to hear what CH Precision can do in your system, let me know! I'd love to bring one out for you to hear. After replacing our Vivaldi APEX stack, we were shocked by how much better it is. Happy listening!
@stephenlegg262 9 күн бұрын
And there are still plenty of pops and clicks I would imagine.😔
@HiFiBuys 9 күн бұрын
There are, and for many people those pops and clicks are worth it for the experience created from listening to vinyl! And if you can’t get past the occasional but inevitable pop and clicks, there are a lot of phenomenal digital sources available. Happy listening!
@robbase-f6x 9 күн бұрын
Nice system but you don't need to spend half a million to get fantastic sound ..... plenty of great alternatives for one tenth the price ,
@HiFiBuys 9 күн бұрын
You’re absolutely right! The majority of systems that we recommend are $50k or less, some much less! There are great options available at all budgets, but this system is an example of what is possible. Our job is to fit as much of the experience provided by this kind of system as possible into your room and budget. Thanks for watching!
@Leo-jc1pm 10 күн бұрын
I mainly listen to hip-hop music. Which would you recommend between the KEF LS50 Meta and the KEF Q Concerto Meta? Thank you.
@HiFiBuys 10 күн бұрын
I think the extra bass punch of the Q Concerto Meta makes them a better option for hip-hop, but both are great options! If you’re in Atlanta, come by the store and we’ll set them both up so that you can hear the differences for yourself!
@MG-iv8oo 21 күн бұрын
i just got the planar 3 TT, the neo psu and the elicit mk 5. is upgrading the p3 sub platter to aluminium considered an upgrade? is there any audible benefit? if yes, can you get the aluminium sub platter from the p6 (ie does rega sell it as an upgrade for the p3?) and simply replace the moulded plastic one that comes standard on the P3 or is there more to it than that? is there any recalibration required via the neo psu? i am suspicious this is a material upgrade but thought i would ask you guys! thx
@HiFiBuys 9 күн бұрын
It isn’t a simple and straightforward swap unfortunately and I believe that money would be better put towards an upgrade to the cartridge, tonearm, or next table down the road. Thanks for watching!
@D1NOnlyd1_47 23 күн бұрын
Whats the price
@HiFiBuys 23 күн бұрын
$1,299.99/pair
@KING_DRANZER 23 күн бұрын
@@HiFiBuys When can we expect detailed review
@HiFiBuys 22 күн бұрын
We don’t typically do full reviews as we find it difficult to offer valuable personalized advice in such a generalized manner. There are lots of great channels that offer in-depth reviews, but we will have detailed overviews of the updates and differences from the previous versions coming over the next few weeks!
@n.lyndley.9889 28 күн бұрын
David White - a rare combination of knowledge, confidence and honesty in the audio world. 🫡
@tima.478 Ай бұрын
Looking for a dedicated tablet (not my phone) to catalog my music libraries and control that music, going to my streamer...what are you guys using? Thanks in advance. 👍
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
We use iPads at the store for everything except the CH Precision app because it is currently only available on Android (we have a Lenovo tablet we use for that). The tablets do not hold any music though and just function as a remote control of sorts. We are currently running a Roon server to control playback of just about every system in the store.
@tima.478 Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys Roon definitely makes sense for you guys, with the variety and volume of systems that you operate. I might give the CH Precision app a try as I'm Android. I like how my Qobuz/Tidal playlists are setup on my phone so no real need for Roon, just looking for something other than my phone to control it all. Thanks so much for your response, much appreciated. 👍🏽
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
@tima.478 the CH Precision app only connects to their products for setup and control. What streamer are you using? That will determine what apps will work for you. Using Tidal Connect (and the Qobuz equivalent when available) is probably the best option if you don’t like the native app for your streamer, and most apps will run on either iPad or Android tablets so there are plenty of options. Give us a call or stop by sometime if you want to get more specific. All the best!
@tima.478 Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys Yeah, I researched CH Precision and saw what it was all about. I'm running a Cambridge Audio AXN10 for my streamer. Love it, especially the presets. Still enjoying the Elac Solano BS283's I bought from you guys, last October. 👍
@robertwang7825 Ай бұрын
I have one , connect via LAN to my router and I added Ifi LAN Silencer plugged to the router then connected to the A6 ME and use a separate R2R DAC Denafrips Pontus 2 with Iris DDC connected via I2S. Whole set up sounds awesome. Very happy with the Eversolo.
@indrakumarc73 Ай бұрын
This or Luxman NT-07 ?
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Based strictly on sound quality, I would go with the Luxman, but it is 4x the price of the most expensive EverSolo, so it’s not an entirely fair comparison. For more specific recommendations, I’d need more information…for example, the EverSolo would likely handle Apple Music better since the Luxman doesn’t support that service natively. Thanks for watching!
@indrakumarc73 Ай бұрын
Agreed, not a fair comparison, i sold my Luxman NT-07 due to eArc cracking noise issues with a Sony TV only. It works fine with other TV brands. This is not acceptable for such an expensive streamer. Hence will try A8 and see how it fits into my system. Thanks
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
eARC is a finnicky standard to say the least...if you're in the Atlanta are, we may be able to help! Happy listening!
@indrakumarc73 Ай бұрын
I have tried Wiim ultra and marantz 40n using eArc to same Sony TV, absolutely no cracking or noise issues
@roberthendrix1167 Ай бұрын
Would you be able to give a ballpark price on a Clearauido Ambient with detached motor and Satisfy tonearm?
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Sorry, but it looks like the Ambient has been discontinued for a while now, so it’s tough to price…the closet thing I could find is a review from back in 2006 that listed the Ambient with Satisfy CF tonearm for $4,500…the closest table in terms of performance today would likely be the Performance DC Wood with Satisfy CF tonearm which sells for $6,200
@roberthendrix1167 Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys thank you. I have an Ambient turntable that I picked up in a package but looking to list for sale just trying to get an idea on value.
@carminedesanto6746 Ай бұрын
Come on lottery ticket!!
@rickcarlson5916 Ай бұрын
Great review, very informative I really appreciate the insight you shared with us!
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@AN-ce1nd Ай бұрын
It can be debunked in one second flat. Ready for it? Ok here we go. 1. Instruments in a live performance are not all lined up. They are scattered. 2. End of discussion class.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Not sure what this has to do with time and phase alignment of speakers. Are you suggesting that each driver in a speaker corresponds to a specific instrument in a performance? And so must be "scattered" to accurately reproduce a performance? The sound of a snare hit, or a singer's voice, contains a broad range of frequencies (and engage multiple drivers simultaneously when played back) yet those individual sounds come from a single point in space when performed. If the drivers aren't time and phase aligned, then the illusion of that recorded sound when played back will be less convincing than it would be if they are. Convincing placement of multiple distinct instruments throughout a soundstage is the central benefit of time and phase aligned speakers.
@theguyjt7921 4 күн бұрын
So a recording being done at a point in space can't be misrepresented by a speaker not being aligned to the recording? Sounds like your thoughts aren't aligned.
@flex-cx9bi Ай бұрын
Vandersteen being the only designer applying time and phase coherent techniques? What a ignorant comment. There are quite some companies that use 6dB/octave filters and time alignment.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Apologies if we mis-spoke. Nobody is perfect, and we’re certainly happy to admit when we are wrong. Which other manufacturers are using 1st order crossovers?
@flex-cx9bi Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys There are some that state they use 6dB filters and the first that come to mind is Dynaudio, Marten, Duntech, Dunlavy, Thiel. Time alignment can be done both acousticaly and if not too high frequency also electrical.
@jungtarcph Ай бұрын
I always wanted a button for "standing" and "sitting".... most speakers are made for sitting. I like standing.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Setting up speakers properly takes into account your listening position's distance from the speakers as well as your height. With Vandersteens specifically, all of their speakers are tripods with a single spike in the back of the speaker for setting the amount of rake to properly align the drivers for your listening position. You could easily set them up to sound best while standing instead of sitting, but it's much more difficult to make changing the position of the speakers as simple as the press of a button.
@scottwheeler2679 Ай бұрын
You absolutely can make 2nd, 3rd,4th order and higher crossovers that are both time and phase aligned. You have to do it with DSP.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Absolutely! Sorry if we suggested otherwise. Every speaker design is a series of compromises and one of Vandersteen's central design choices is to do everything in the analog domain, which means no DSP. We have yet to find a DSP-controlled system that connects with us emotionally the way that Vandersteen speakers can. There are advantages and disadvantages to any approach, and at the end of the day, all that matters is that you enjoy listening, no matter the equipment or design choices!
@n.lyndley.9889 28 күн бұрын
Yep. Sanders hybrid ESL is phase coherent (48dB/octave digital slopes) and the two transducers are time-aligned utilising digital time delay on the panel.
@delkat123 Ай бұрын
Great video. Vandersteen doesn’t get the media coverage they deserve. Great products made in the US by passionate people.
@scottlowell493 Ай бұрын
Dating back to the model 2...the hallmark of Vandy was to be open, transparent and boxless. The 2CE had some incredibly flat and coherent measurements too. Listening to Vandy, I feel like I am listening to music, not gear.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Well said! They do truly “get out of the way” so to say.
@mikes121 Ай бұрын
Love my "cheap" 1 and 2's. If I could afford those three I'd have them.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Nothing cheap about em!! Vandersteen makes great sounding speakers at all levels.
@kellyl9198 Ай бұрын
Nice job guys! David helped me get into the Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT’s last year and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you David. ❤
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@eddents Ай бұрын
Very informative chat. Thanks! During room setup with the equalizer, is that done using calibration equipment that tweaks for the room variations and then with that baseline, an individual's listening preference can be inputted (either with the owner's preamp or using the speaker's equalizer)? I ask because of my diminished hearing at certain frequencies. Thanks.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Hi Ed! Thanks for watching! The setup is done using a series of test tones that correspond to the individual potentiometers on the back of the speaker's bass amplifier. We run tones through each speaker individually, and then again together, while measuring sound pressure levels at the listening position using an analog RadioShack SPL meter (nothing fancy), and then adjust the pots on the speakers to correct for any bass anomalies caused by the room. This adjustment is done to compensate for issues with bass response at the listening position and not to adjust for more/less bass according to personal preference. We are only adjusting frequencies from 120-200 Hz (depending on the model) and below during this process, so this is not intended as a replacement for a full-band EQ.
@19fenderman60 Ай бұрын
Just got this last week. Haven’t had time to dive in yet. Can I run a basic cd player through it & use the Eversolo dac?
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Absolutely! Your CD player should have an optical (toslink) or coax output and if you connect to the corresponding input on your Eversolo you’ll be using the Eversolo’s DAC. Give us a call anytime if you need help!
@19fenderman60 Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys Thanks for the reply. I did hook up my cd player but the Eversolos eq doesn’t work with the cd player.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Interesting, we actually haven’t tried the EQ with an external source, I’ll have to play with it some more. Happy listening!
@19fenderman60 Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys Let me know how you make out. 👍
@Nemo0610 Ай бұрын
I’m just getting into hifi and looking to get started in the near future. I will definitely drop in to hear these systems and ask questions. Awesome video.
@kellygrant4964 Ай бұрын
Yup do Vandersteens. If I had the choice over 20 years ago it would have been difficult. I ended with my Medowlark Kestrel powered by Antique Sound Labs fully tube stereo amp. The beautiful part is then you can get an integrated amp for (at most) 4.1 theatre system. Get those amazing from LR and great amp. After that you can put together anything you want. Even wait a couple of months and save for those speakers you really want Going on 22 years with my Meadowlarks and I don't want anything else. My big advice ... don't continue chasing and buying and selling. Pay more for those great front speakers and they will last for 20... 30 or so years.
@philipketchum1407 Ай бұрын
They look like a very high end Marantz. That’s a good thing. I love that look. No ugly black boxes
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
We do too! And just wait until you hear them!
@philipketchum1407 Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys I live in Savannah. I will eventually make that trip
@CarlVanDoren61 Ай бұрын
What are the specs? Drive 3.7is? 😮
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
200 Wpc into 8ohms and 400 into 4ohms, plenty of power to drive 3.7is!
@carminedesanto6746 Ай бұрын
The Moon stuff is spectacular..I hope they have an awesome set up (like last year at Toronto Audiofest) …now this line looks extremely cool!
@thomashull7169 Ай бұрын
did Evolution Ht drop the brand or something?
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Sorry, I don't know what happened over there, but we're certainly happy to have them!
@cpa889900 Ай бұрын
Yes
@Sparklepony Ай бұрын
😍😍😍 I gotta get to Atlanta!
@mitchy5994 Ай бұрын
It was amazing! Going there again this September with some of my mates to give them the experience too!
@mikes121 Ай бұрын
Are you just carrying the North Collection by them or the full lines of Moon products.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Nope! We have the whole line and while we don’t have the space to have everything on display, we have what we think is a great mix at several price points
@ianyates7742 Ай бұрын
It’s direct drive turn table as far as I’m concerned especially technics sl 1200 range
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Technics 1200 is a great line of turntables but they don’t exactly fit into a budget system like we’re discussing in this video - unless you find a great deal on a used one! Just be careful who you buy from 😁
@ianyates7742 Ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys hi I purchased mine on an eBay site, but I knew what I was looking for. And was a reputable seller. The SL 1200 mark two was made in 1984 is in fantastic condition and plays absolutely faultlessly. coupled to my kt88 tube amp and my Q acoustics 2050 I Flor standing speakers.
@HiFiBuys Ай бұрын
Sounds like a wonderful system!
@YSNXS 2 ай бұрын
I walked into this place about 7 years ago looking for a cassette player and if I recall, the owner gave me a really nice used Nakamichi cassette player for $100. I was also welcomed to one of the rooms for a listening session. I haven't been back since but really cool to see the same hospitality is there today specially now that I'm getting back into HiFi stuff!
@ronaldweed6103 2 ай бұрын
Now you tell me. Thx for some good ideas. I did some things right,but I'm not done,that's for sure.
@CHPrecision1fan 2 ай бұрын
I have been a die hard Boulder fan. I started noticing more and more KZbinrs using CH Precision. I bought the C1.2 and he is right you owe it to yourself to try CH out. It is huge step up from anything I have heard. I will completely move all of my equipment from Boulder to CH. If you are ready to move to your final lifetime system this is the system!!! CH is crazy good!!
@CHPrecision1fan 2 ай бұрын
Ch is pure magic!!!
@HiFiBuys 2 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more!
@bradotoole7538 2 ай бұрын
These are great tips for getting into a superb stereo without "breaking the bank." I appreciate your comments about the Vandersteen 1Ci+ "disappearing." To clarify, this is very challenging to accomplish, and it is a combination of a speaker design that transitions between its drivers without a hiccup that draws attention back to the speaker, a great combination of electronics, cables, stands, and the essential dealer set up in your room. If any of these are off, it suspends the musician performing in the venue to realizing you are in your living room with a stereo system. For nearly 50 years now, the aesthetics of the introductory Vandersteen products have allowed us to reach sonic performance way above the price point and have a cost-effective finish that can be restored to like-new aesthetics for little cost. The caps come in a wide variety of veneer finishes as well. Luckily for Vandersteen, the "vintage" look is in again!
@jeffreythurston1822 2 ай бұрын
Really nice discussion
@josephkelly478 2 ай бұрын
I was wondering what speaker stands are those on the bookshelf speakers? Looks kinda simple with a broad base, seems very stable and sturdy. Please let me know . Thanks @hifi buys
@HiFiBuys 2 ай бұрын
@josephkelly478 Thanks for watching! They are the Sanus Steel Foundation series stands and they come in 22", 26", and 30" heights for $210-$220 per pair depending on height. They are very solid stands that we have trusted and sold for years.
@josephkelly478 2 ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys Thanks 🙏🏾
@No-mans 2 ай бұрын
1500 + 2 ,,,, 1 for a duster and 1 for some furniture polish 🤣 ... good vid thou ..
@HiFiBuys 2 ай бұрын
🫣 Thanks for holding us accountable! Dusting some systems as we speak 😁
@No-mans 2 ай бұрын
@@HiFiBuys My OCD with dust got the better of me 🤣.
@justasimplefox 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, added a few tracks to playlist 👌🏻
@tristan_840 2 ай бұрын
This is what true neutral sound