A Local Audiophile Builds A Great Audio System & Soundproof Home Theater

It was an honor and privilege to meet Mitch, a South Florida audiophile. He is older than me, but his journey stands as a huge inspiration to all of us. His impeccable story of starting something fresh and rebuilding an interest from scratch will move us for sure. Most of the audio devices he used are different than the ones in my setup. But, just like he mentioned, setting and tuning the audio devices are the keys to building an awesome audio system. Comment below if you own devices that are different from or similar to those shown in the video. Please share your struggles or successes regarding your audio system setup. I await your reply. Your support and interaction mean the world 🌎 to me.
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About Me
👨🏽‍🦲👋🏽 Hi, I am Jay! My audio journey began over a decade ago when I started as a simple consumer who enjoyed trying different power amplifier brands in order to understand their unique sonic characteristics. This led me to own over 300 power amplifiers with thousands upon thousands of hours of trial and error. My curiosity never stopped, so I began to explore new speaker brands, pre-amplifiers, cables, DACs and many other components to form the ultimate audio system. My relentless pursuit of knowledge is what led me to create Jay's Audio Lab LLC, so I can help you build an awesome system that will sweep you off your feet! Knowledge is power!
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⌛ A Quick Summary of the Video
Mitch invited me and my team to his home, and we were mesmerized by his dedication and the years he spent building such a synchronous audio system. Being an audiophile, I say this on behalf of our audio community: His relentless efforts paid off. We played music on his system for 30 minutes, and they sounded so good.
He was kind enough to share his advent into the wonderful audiophile world through Bose 601 speakers and a Kyocera integrated amplifier in the 1990s. He also shared that his first significant move was to buy Metalock speakers, followed by acoustic speakers, Rebel Studios speakers, and Magico speakers. Now, Mitch uses the Rockport Avior II. The Avior II sound presented enhanced transparency and detail compared to the original version. It displayed rich textural fluidity and commanding dynamic fidelity throughout all frequencies. The Avior II's beryllium tweeter, mounted on a waveguide, reinforced the tweeter's acoustic impedance match at the lower range. It led to reduced distortion, an amplified dynamic expression, and improved dispersion characteristics at the crossover point between the midrange and the tweeter.
He continued that Rockport speakers sounded better than Magico's. However, he also mentioned that it might be due to the current room and its environment. Other equipment included the PS Audio BHK 600 Power Amplifier and VPI HW-40 Anniversary Direct Drive Turntable. Mitch used his engineering knowledge and experience to vouch for Taiyo Yuden's Extreme Isolation Transformer, which negates the need for expensive cables.
Mitch also gave us a tour of another equally equipped room and his home theater. His interest and passion showed when we saw that he installed excellent audio devices and soundproofed the home theater with cushion walls. He even went one step ahead and painted the home theater ceiling with acoustic paint.
It was a great experience to venture into his space and explore another audio experience. Subscribe to my channel for more such updates!
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[@jaysaudiolab]

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[@sleelakrishnan]

A very huge fan of your KZbin channel dear ones 🥃

[@jaysaudiolab]

Thank you

[@jimmyjames5786]

So this is just left and right stereo system basically. He isn't even using Rear or surround speakers or a center channel & sounds good! I love that he applied the (third rule) seriously for his acoustic room

[@keithblume5159]

I noticed he only has two ears. So that may be why

[@daveuk1324]

Thanks for inviting us in Mitch - nice system!

[@faysalriaz1312]

Fantastic system, MITCH. A super interesting man with great ideas. Great to 'meet' someone new, a new journey and interesting new combination. Seeing something different is always good to give people ideas. Such an interesting video. Hearing any Rockport is tricky in England - sadly. Many thanks MITCH and JAY. 👍

[@jaysaudiolab]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tggonzales7971]

Jay, I hope you can show more viewers systems. Like to see this type of content

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

The Rockports are awesome!

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

This man loves music and understands that the components are tools to serve the music... like him I do not use streaming ! WAF ....hahaha.......no more wafffffffffffff !

[@reestyfarts]

A very interesting dude with a very interesting collection.

[@jfandr147]

I've met Mitch :) ... I bought the Luxman M900u from him last year (the first time lol) ... Nice guy! Glad to see him on your channel!

[@jaysaudiolab]

Very cool!

[@dave777tx]

Those Rockport really Rock!!! Also amazing room treatment

[@jaysaudiolab]

Indeed

[@LetThereBeSound1]

Great job Jay and Mitch! Mitch is local audio acquaintance and also proud to say, both a friend and a client. In fact, I sold him the incredible VPI HW-40 Black Edition Direct Drive turntable! One more thing, those who are hating on the acoustics of his main sound room based upon what their voices sound like through a mobile phone's mic at a considerable distance. C'mon guys. Seriously? I've been there. His room has a good balance of absorption and reflection. Respectfully, Oz LTBS

[@jaysaudiolab]

Some people don’t get it.

[@gil3green]

Very nice! I enjoy seeing what others in the hobby are doing thanks!

[@audiogabby9808]

Very nice system Mitch. Very non fatiguing which i prefer.

[@jaysaudiolab]

Good to hear

[@ofir5000]

Great video Hoping to see more viewers systems 😊

[@j.m.harris4202]

Jay, you gotta Love Old Guys that still have Passion for Fine Listening! This type of Presentation going into people's homes says to me you are Connecting well with Audiophile's! 💪

[@jaysaudiolab]

Well said!

[@SimonA-ip8hr]

very cool systems that mitch is running and overall enjoyable content.

[@brunorivademar5356]

Cool looking transformer!. I'm currently experiencing an AC nightmare. Basically I can't listen to music except past 11 pm. Sometimes it's even 12:30 am and the sound blows! Living in the middle of a huge city sucks 😂

[@Random-kq4pz]

Have to be careful with iso transformers as they can limit dynamics, but this one looks pretty big, the more iron and copper the better! Plus it looks like a low capacitance design which is very important for low line noise pass-thru.

[@FOH3663]

They're great. Some say unsightly, ok. I've got two essentially identical to that one, ... they're abundant on the used scene. Had mine since the 90's, they'll last forever. I believe mine are Topaz, the smaller ones are 2.5kva, unsure of the larger, but it's at least 3.6kva because it's rated at 30a. I have a pair of ONEAC iso transformers for smaller loads. Yes, need to assure there's ample peak current, absent of losses. For whatever reason, if a system benefits from isolation, it needs to be pursued (both to the wall, or inter-component isolation). I see Mitch's line cord tightly bundled into a mass, ... not the best idea. I'd either cut and re-terminate it just long enough, or lay the cord out along its length. (But that's an extraordinary nitpick observation in a sweet room a killer system all superbly optimized by Mitch's experience). Rockport, love those Rockport cabinets!

[@chico1287]

What a great looking main audio system and I'm sure it truly sounds as good as it looks. I started out in audio at the same time (early to mid 90's), but have not even got close such high end gear in my journey...there's still time for me yet. Thanks for sharing and showcasing the many highlights of this system!

[@jaysaudiolab]

My pleasure

[@DrMasonStorm]

Props from a fellow BHK 600 owner!

[@cesargutierrez4999]

Great systems sir Enjoy!!!!!!

[@incima00]

I totally get keeping the Vandersteens despite moving up the speaker food chain. I got my 3As in the early 90s also and they still bloom with each component upgrade. Absolutely not worth selling based on the price/ performance. when i do upgrade, these will go in a second system just as Mitch did.

[@Lobo243]

Beautiful system 👌

[@philipteater3714]

I can almost hear how good it is, but no, it is even better than that!

[@applebeardog1]

Jay-this is the eyedoc you met at Axpona 2023.I would like to suggest to Mitch to get a larger isolation transformer -5kv or so.I believe what he has is somewhat current limiting, attenuating his lower end. I've had similar transformers and had to go to 5 kv-which helped tremendously-without loosing a kidney on cost. They do clean up the mains quite a bit. I had mine wired for balanced A/C. 5 kv set up balanced would give him 20 amps of current.

[@mitchsilverman8517]

THE ISO TRANSFORMER IS ONLY BEING USED WITH THE PREAMP & SACD/CD PLAYER, 1,5KVA IS MORE THAN ENOUGH

[@yondahwav1212]

Amazing system

[@gadymarcus5297]

magnifico.❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@BostonMike68]

The Rockports look like they are using satori drivers. I would love to build speakers with them someday . I'm on a lower budget right now but still have built some beautiful speakers that are better than what I could ever buy for the same money

[@jamesj9728]

I would love to see Rockports in the Lab :)

[@cesargutierrez4999]

Great video Jay If my room was nicer looking I would have you come over I live in Wellington

[@70hemihc]

Jay, you should check out the amazing sound of this amp produces, Willsenton R8 KT88 Do A review, many audiophiles claim sounds as good as tube amps costing way more :}

[@juhapeltola8232]

So much echo in that room....😳

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Great rig Mitch! Did you buy the Playback Designs from OCDMikey?

[@mitchsilverman8517]

Not from Mikey

[@peterbols-nb6cz]

Hoping to see more viewers system thy have

[@ghazarhotoyan1662]

Jay if ever you want to come to Toronto Canada you have a audiophile friend that you are welcome to my home to spend some time listening. You would definitely 💯 enjoy my setup and sound it's your taste. 🙏

[@jaysaudiolab]

Sounds great!

[@donpayne1040]

Yeh man, those badboyz look like they've been pulled out like 2/5 into the room.

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

Basic Rule of Third or 38% into the room to minimize sitting in a null.

[@kevin-zd4po]

I’m trading my wife for a system

[@sandorbenny3251]

Me too!

[@carlosoliveira-rc2xt]

Mitch's 5.1 system looked like a 7.1 system. Were his back and side speakers strapped together?

[@ProfessorJohnSmith]

funny looking speakers

[@jaysaudiolab]

Hug

[@hawkmoon369]

Put 2 rel s812 into that room and he will be amazed..

[@jaysaudiolab]

Ok

[@hawkmoon369]

Good video nice to see other people's systems.

[@keytrackmusicreviews]

What tracks did you listen to? Familiar music or new stuff?

[@Smood47]

wtf are magico 8-5s ?

[@FOH3663]

Question; is the iso transformer powering the front end, everything but the BHK monos?

[@mitchsilverman8517]

POWERING SACD PLAYER & PREAMP

[@FOH3663]

@@mitchsilverman8517 Thank you ... very nice setup, as a whole. I too am a physical media guy. I stream podcasts to my in-ears via my phone, but don't stream music on the big system. I suppose I will eventually ... I've got no problem with it.

[@divertiti]

​@@mitchsilverman8517Hey Mitch, did those footers on the speakers come with the Rockports? Does that include the socks on them or did you buy them separately?

[@mfgallonjaust7171]

Looks like he could invest in professional acoustics and subs

[@ghazarhotoyan1662]

That's a bad room sound. The proof is the putting when you're are in the speakers your voice is decent but when you went back to show how far the wall was was your voice sounded like you put a heavy blanket to cover you. A great room you should be able to walk all around and sound exactly the same a cell phone will capture that perfect. It's a noisey room

[@jaysaudiolab]

I disagree. You clearly don’t understand microphones

[@ghazarhotoyan1662]

@jaysaudiolab lol I'm 57 years old and I've been playing drums since I was 8 and I've been on stage since I was 12 years I've been in recording studios all my life 😅 I have been the drummer for a lot of famous Armenian and Persian and international singers I've probably played thousands of live gigs so don't tell I don't understand microphones

[@ghazarhotoyan1662]

​@jaysaudiolab after all the years you been listening to music you recently had your room done that shows your experience 😂

[@Romulus980]

All these audiophile owners seem of a certain age and financial status. Are there any young audiophiles out there eg 20 to 40 years old or is High End Audio dying out....?

[@jaysaudiolab]

I am 44 😂

[@rocketbrothers540]

I just turned 42

[@michaela.5363]

Damn the man divorced his wife because she wouldn't let him have the rig he wanted

[@razisn]

That room sounds overly reverberant judging by the sound of their voices.

[@FOH3663]

In this case, I suspect that's largely a product of distant mic proximity.

[@christofferekman8497]

Nice system but awful awful cable and power solution.