HIGH-END SOUND FOR LESS ! Trilogy 921 Integrated Amplifier Review

[@mpp9964]

Really appreciate the technical explanations of what’s inside. Always helps to hear from someone who actually knows what they’re talking about.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you kindly 😊👍

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

As always Tarun (if I’m spelling it right, you’ve challenged my preconceptions. After several argumentative posts, I’ve come around to your way of thinking. I now think that 70 Watts is likely enough power to drive decent speakers, and even 35 Watts isn’t out of the ball park, if it’s the right 35 Watts. I now listen at 70 dB +/- instead of pushing 90 dB. And I understand why you’re so attached to your ProAc speakers as a reference. I too have some speakers against which I measure all others. I will agree with others who cite you as the best HiFi reviewer on KZbin. You’re not pushing any other agenda but your own sonic happiness; and by so doing, allowing us the freedom to seek our own sonic happiness. This is a rare quality; most of the time we are treated to reviewers who demand or imply that our happiness must resemble his (or her) happiness. I don’t get that vibe from you somehow. You seem to encourage us to find our own happiness by modeling your own. No one can accuse you of being a product schill. Good on ya for that!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you, Jeremiah. It means a lot to get feedback like that. You have summed up my approach beautifully. It is to share my knowledge, passion, and experiences of products in the most comprehensive way I know. I believe many roads lead to Rome. My hope is that others who follow my journey will be encouraged and guided to find their path 🙂👍

[@bernardmckoy8114]

Hi Tarun. I home demod the Accuphase E380 , Trilogy 921 and Norma revo IPA 140. I chose the Norma . To me it is a lot more more engaging than the others has just as much transparency and in black colour with its large central volume know really looks the business.

[@justasimplefox]

I´m also very interested in the IPA 140, seems you get a lot more for your money 😋

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. The new IPA80 is on my radar 😊

[@kostasjezuz4846]

Great review again! Love that you show the internals in detail and explain the circuitry, for some of us in the know it's very important, in order to judge the value of a product and also to know, up to a point, what to expect from it in terms of sound, Bravo! Also, a mention of the amps damping factor (if available) would be welcome!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@philipadams8615]

Why do you need to know the damping factor,,,,,, what would you do with it?

[@kostasjezuz4846]

@@philipadams8615 to understand how the amp will perform with my speakers compared to my equipment. Usually the larger the damping factor, the better control the amp has on the start-stop motion on the woofers of my speakers, and fast staccato bass is something I prefer compared to fat, slow, bloated bass, so...

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Thank you for your excellent review and introduction to this product. Your time and efforts to share this with us all is always much appreciated. I shall vicariously enjoy it through you review as it is far out of my price range. Take care and have a great weekend, Sir.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Simon. Very much appreciated 😊👍

[@writemeanovel]

My favorite part of this review had nothing to do with the equipment. My favorite part of this review is where tarun casually states don’t upgrade in small bits or something like that. That is absolutely marvelous advice. It’s very easy to be on the upgrade carousel and constantly be doing incremental upgrades and spend a ton of money and waste a lot of time. I was just starting to spin up the carousel. Thank you for reminding me Tarun.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you kindly 😊👍

[@markcarrington8565]

Hi Tarun, a thoroughly professional job as always. I’ve always been interested in sound quality first, but it’s strange how none of my gear is what I would call ugly. Obviously I’m being seduced by the looks before I ever audition it so I’m probably missing out on plenty of great sounding products just because I wouldn’t want it in my rack. Over the years I grow to love pieces more as I get used to them or, in my case, modify them. There is one piece in particular that is a long standing design classic that was recently breathed on by one J Ives Esq. I think you know which it is.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@markcarrington8565 thank Mark. Always a pleasure to have your perspective 😊👍

[@fluim0102]

That is, when you go new... I actually earn money generally while upgrading (or sometimes just a side step trying something completely different) by buying second hand gear for a good price, and then sell it for the same if not more when I want to try something else. For this you do obviously should know the market and do a bit of (fair) negotiating.

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Bitte sehr 😊👍

[@markjeroendurr2626]

Hi nice review as always. My pick would be the Gato amp 150: looks that simply are beautiful and totally different from any other amp. The Gato sounds also amazing as well. Thanks Tarun, keep,up the good work! Cheers from Sydney, Australia.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Mark 👍

[@mikecampbell5856]

Another great review. Always showing me beautiful products that I've never heard of. This amp is as beautiful on the inside as on the outside, once again wishing they made a model with a clear top! Thank you!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 😊👍

[@jondu-sud274]

Hello Tarun, this would be very much outside my bugetary maximum. Perhaps you might want to survey subscribers what they would be willing to spend on an amp, pair of speakers, DAC etc to,test the water. As usual, a very well thought out and structured presentation - cheers from France.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx 😊

[@toucan221]

Lovely review, I definitely like the Trilogy too, also appreciate you showing the sound quality with the other amplifiers you have tested, Thanks Tariq

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Tariq 😊👍

[@hamidrezahabibi8111]

Nic Poulson is one ☝️ of my few favorite electronic designers of all time. He’s way ahead of his time and that shows in his magnificent products. I’m an integrated amplifier admirer and in some very scarce occasions I admire separates as well. My go to integrated amplifier from Trilogy Audio is the Trilogy 925.🇬🇧🫡 It’s the year of Dragon 🐉 and if an audiophile pays attention; he/she can see The Dragon 🐉 in Trilogy Audio. Thank you Maestro Nic Poulson. 🫡 …. Magnificent review as ever on this lovely channel.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Hamid. Always great to have your perspective 😊👍

[@hugobloemers4425]

Hi Tarun, this is a great review of a what seems great product. I admire the fact that they went for what works, rather than what the dogma dictates. So save your money on the balanced inputs, that can be put towards better quality of other components. I am no fan of the ever rotating volume knob that can do everything else under the sun. But if that is the best solution at this price point, and it shows in the results, then so be it. If I have to criticize something on the technology I would say the transformer is the weak link. (Perhaps that is why the get up and go lacks a bit) I look at it like this: 2 X 75 Watt @ 50% (estimated quick and dirty) is a 300W power requirement. The transformer seems to deliver an estimated 350VA which is barely enough, specially if it is not a purely resistive load. I am sure that if you would double the power of that transformer, you would transform (pun intended) the sound in a very positive way. I realize this is not a "cost no object" product. And it seems a wonderful product. But something has to be the bottle neck and that seems to be the transformer. In the looks department, the Accuphase is right up my street.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Hugo. Great to have your perspective 😊👍

[@chinthakawanasinghe2013]

It’s interesting to see these more higher priced equipment you review which actually gives us an idea how they stack up against the rest. I believe its very helpful in understanding where our next step should be in the audiophile journey. Thanks Tarun.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you kindly 👍

[@Chrisbyrne09]

Greetings from an ex-pat in Germany! Thanks for the entertaining and informative vids. Always look forward to them.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@EricMawson-v7k]

I have recently acquired the Trilogy 907 phono stage, what an amazing product and leagues above the phono card in my Accuphase E5000. I agree that Trilogy follows in the path of Accuphase, extreme build quality and musical sound. The Trilogy 925 would be very appealing but my Accuphase is probably on the same level.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx for sharing 😊

[@alexg4284]

E5000 with ad50 - my dream! I’m also hoping exposure come out with a 5000 series integrated amplifier

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS TARUN,🙏 FOR SHARING THIS KIT …IT’S THE BEST TIME EVER TO BE AN AUDIOPHILE 🤗 Question of the day…I REALLY APPRECIATE THE ACCUPHASE,FOR QUALITY FIRST AND THE GOLDEN FACEPLATE AND THE METERS❤️🤗💚💚💚

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx 😊

[@WillieBloom]

Although I am a head-fi and home theatre guy I still come to the penultimate British gentleman's channel for quality reviews of gear I will never buy, at least insofar as hi-fi amplifiers are concerned. DAC reviews are always relevant. Media streamers? If I'm not using my PC or Mac then I am using my iPad Pro. Heck, let me be real. As an American (and a naturalised Swede as I've been live been residing in Stockholm for 30+ years) I just like to hear the calm timbre of sophisticated British English. Thanks Taran for another great review and just for being you. /Will Bloom

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Will. That is greatly appreciated 😊👍

[@BoredSilly666]

Another enjoyable video Thanks. I love the description of the insides. I dont understand a lot about electronics but your videos have helped me learn.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@michaelbooth6007]

Just viewing for entertainment here! I don't see much value for money here but these days am enjoying active speakers.

[@sunilcherianpullockaran8817]

If you are into active speakers, do let me know your opinion of HEDD speakers made in Berlin.

[@michaelbooth6007]

The speakers that I am using are Kali IN8's and Adam T8V's. Not familar with the Hedd brand.

[@AT-wl9yq]

Most active speakers are way over priced. I use them in my HT system, but you can get better sound for a lot less money with separates.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx for watching 😊

[@timbre7999]

Excellent review and this sounds like a quite interesting amplifier. Perhaps such a neutral and resolving amp would do well with fullrange planar speakers such as QUAD or Magnepan. As for the style preferences you asked about, I personally like an unfussy but still classy look, such as Exposure or QUAD gear (there mainly the old 2 & 4 series) or 'studio chique' styling such as Audio Research of the 80s or the Revox gear of old.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@BobMetcalf]

Great and interesting review as always. I would ask if you have considered the Audiovector QR series? I think they are amazing speakers for the price. I recently changed my B&W 804 D3 floor standers for the Audiovector QR7s, and they really improved everything about my system. I understand that room acoustics, gear pairing and wiring and tweaks all contribute, but I think a lot of people would be pleasantly surprised at what this speaker line can do. The QRs have now been replaced by the QRse series, so I can't compare them, but there are a lot of QRs still floating around at discounts.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thanks Bob. That brand is on my radar 😊

[@michaelmityok1001]

Fair assessment as usual. More reviewers should be as balanced. Reading between the lines, it seems like the sweet spot most likely is to be found in the 925, the middle model in the Trilogy lineup. Accuphase, Luxman, Gryphon etcetera all seem to fall into that camp where the best "value" amp where you really get most of the sonic flavor of the house sound is the mid tier unit.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I can’t help but think the same thing 😊

[@swiss889]

Cant wait for the kerr acoustics review i thought they sounded fab at Bristol hifi show. You vid has really cheered me up on a dreary cold friday night 👌

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx. That is great 😊👍

[@dougg1075]

Excellent review. Beautiful product

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you kindly 😊👍

[@paulroscelli2545]

I would love to see you review my LTA separates the pre-amplifier and amplifier. You’ve got the chops to understand the technology underneath them and I’d be curious to see what you think when you heard them.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I appreciate the suggestion 😊

[@shanestephenson8423]

There's some interesting equipment you're reviewing lately Tarun. That makes for exciting viewing. This, as usual, was a great in-depth review.🎧👍🙂

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you Shane. Much appreciated 😊👍

[@joestarkie5597]

The Trilogy Accuphase comparison is interesting. I wonder if the Trilogies switches and buttons match the engineering of the Accuphase. Another informative review Sir

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@TheDoctor-g6i]

As always, an impeccably constructed and reasuuringly balanced appraisal. I know there are so many products out there to review, but it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on one of Norma Audio’s integrated amplifiers. A similar company in size - a little bigger perhaps - whose amps are in a similar price range, I suspect they might offer much of what you liked about the Trilogy but with a touch more richness.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. Much appreciated. I hope to get around to reviewing the new Norma IP80 😊👍

[@justasimplefox]

For this money you get the IPA 140...a completely other beast 😇

[@aitchr8770]

Musical Fidelity A1000 - still for me the best, the deep but not black gloss finish which was a layer on brass which gives it a lovely tactility in use, the lovely source switch feel and finally the glow of the two red eyes on the pre main and the one red eye on the power supply, seductive and mood setting at night rather than the piercing blue that is fashionable. Still my favourite - even over a lovely 300b that sits and glows here!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I’m very jealous. That amp was a childhood dream of mine to own 😉

[@yippie6862]

Looking at the internals it's hard to understand why this costs £5,995. I'm an audiophile, but even I have to admit that high-end audio prices are just ridiculous sometimes. One can buy 4 Apple iMacs for the price of this. Is there really four times less parts costs, R&D, ect. in one Apple iMac vs one Trilogy 921? I think I'm becoming jaded in my older age. Or perhaps I'm just waking up to the truth.

[@Staybrown11]

You comparing apple manufacturing to a small Hifi manufacturing 😅 Apple makes millions of pieces yet one could argue they are “expensive “ one can find competitors above and below those price ranges.

[@TombstoneTube]

No need to compre with Apple. You have the Kinki Studio that is fantastic and at one third of the price

[@stewstube70]

@@TombstoneTube Made in China

[@hugocosta179]

@TombstoneTube… exactly. Or on the same price compare to a Yamaha as3200. Take look at the Yamaha components and architecture 😅 and I can’t believe that the trilogy sounds better.

[@Staybrown11]

@@TombstoneTubewould be interesting to compare the kinki to this amplifier…I do find it difficult to understand why some folks have a an issue with the $6k price when 1. They would never buy a $6k amplifier 2. Are not looking to buy at this price range.

[@gonzofonso7572]

another great video,your channel is the best audiophile,i have the BOWERS N WILKINS 606 S2,could you please recommend a few intergrated amplifiers to make these speakers sound there best,i have between £350 and £700 to spend,many thanks

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you kindly. Arcam amps have traditionally paired well with B&W 😊👍

[@orenm1454]

your video's are so exquisite & right on cue. I was wondering today... you used to do videos explaining how stuff works. Would be very interesting to hear about speaker woofer\twitter composition & how it effect the sound. kind of an overview so us, light time audiophiles will get some idea.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. It has been a while since I have done an overarching tutorial video. I tend to do smaller segments in the Technical Insights section of videos when appropriate. For example, I covered ribbon tweeters in my recent Alta Audio Alyssa review. Food for thought though 🤔 Thank you 😊👍

[@fattnersgeekfile5478]

nice review love it thankyou again for your complete review

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Much appreciated 👍

[@fletchermunson6225]

Thanks Tarun, another excellent descriptive review. Must be a fun listen. Just me or is it a bit plain looking. Could pass for a higher end Cambridge unit? I guess you had to be there.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Hell no James 🤣. The chassis work is lovely when you see it in the flesh 😊

[@D1N02]

I like styling of the Accuphase more than this modern minimalist look. But in the end it is the sound that counts. Currently looking at Hypex Nilai DIY kit power amps, that should punch way above their price. 1500 for the stereo and 2000 for 2 mono blocks.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx for sharing 😊

[@MoiNo68]

Hi Tarun, could you review someday the Primare I35 Prisma with DM36 DAC module it’s a class D 5000€ integrated amplifier. Thanks you and keep the good work. I really enjoy your reviews ! 😊

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. I appreciate the suggestion 👍

[@mikewolfe9458]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing another excellent review 👏

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. Much appreciated 😊👍

[@brown-eyedman4040]

Thank you for your review of this interesting product. I do enjoy the styling. Not over the top, but also not just a box. Ah, styling. Something I've been thinking about lately. It seems to me that given modern technology, SLA, 3d printing, CNC machining etc., we could have more stylish audio equipment. My current benchmark for high style is the Kalista CD transport or player (though well out of my reach). And Jay's Audio Lab recently had a tube DAC that was quite stylish, again way beyond my means.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@jamesthoma4927]

No balanced inputs? No stepped attenuator and 75 watts. At 6000pounds. You have to be a super fan of the brand to buy. But as always your videos are in a class of their own.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

That is understandable. Parts and engineering should always be the primary indicator of quality. Parts quality is pretty easy to judge but engineering is more complex. A lot comes down to circuit design. As you move up to higher price points the balance of the equation changes. You pay more for the expertise of the designer than just merely the parts. The economics of small companies with a low turnover and high margin also need to be taken into account. Ultimately, everything should be judged on sound quality 😊👍

[@bengleason508]

I wonder if the 921 is similar to the Benchmark amplifier from your description or if I am way off base?

[@maffs6270]

are you politely saying you'd have to be mad 😂

[@Sonofsun001]

Bonkers, looks poor value.@@maffs6270

[@horsterer77]

Of course you get requests like this all the time - but I'd love to see your review of a Lavardin integrated amp. To be honest, and this is a bit silly - just looking at the image of this Trilogy amp made me think how I'd never spend money on a 90's design disaster like that, regardless of its performance. And how sweet the basic Lavardin IS amp sounded when I had it for a little while, years ago ... Back then I went with a 47Labs Gaincard instead, but never could quite forget about the Lavardin - looks pretty good too. ;)

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx for the suggestion 😊

[@scottbennett3119]

Another fine review! Thank you. The Triogy 921 is another fine but conventional design. I would like to see you review the Axxess Forte 1 from Audio Group Denmark. Also, the Daniel Hertz Maria 350. Cheers!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@fusionfan6883]

As someone else said, looking at the internals, it is hard to justify the price, especially when you compare it say to the new entry level Leema Pre Power, which sports a massive transformer amongst many other features.

[@jctai100]

In Canada, the Tucana special edition is the same price as this assuming straight forex rates though.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

That is understandable. Parts and engineering should always be the primary indicator of quality. Parts quality is pretty easy to judge but engineering is more complex. A lot comes down to circuit design. As you move up to higher price points the balance of the equation changes. You pay more for the expertise of the designer than just merely the parts. The economics of small companies with a low turnover and high margin also need to be taken into account. Ultimately, everything should be judged on sound quality 😊👍

[@mathtrixmusiclix4248]

Enjoyed the detail of this review and especially the amp’s internals. How would you compare the MF a1 and the Hegel 190?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Two very different sound characteristics. The A1 is warm and smooth and the H190 very neutral 😊

[@hugocosta179]

I Can’t judge how it sounds because I haven’t heard the trilogy, but I agree with some comments here: the internals are underwhelming to say the least - considering the 6k. Currently I have an atoll am300, a Hegel h190 and recently purchased a second hand Yamaha as2100 (1k 😂). The parts used, the capacitors, transformers etc it is not comparable. In my subjective opinion, and just analyzing the analog sections, the Yamaha is the best of the 3 so if the Hegel is close to the trilogy in terms of sound than nothing separates it from the Yamaha (which I don’t think is lean or bright or warm). The Yamaha new was 2k, the as2200 is 3.5k… it is almost half the price 😮

[@justasimplefox]

I somehow hope we can turn the tide a little with these comments. These prices are simply to high for what get, I have nothing against Trilogy but we have to stay critical. I would be much nicer to see more brands like Atoll, Norma, Leema, Audial,... at least they are somehow trying keep price value under ´control´. I must be nice to have to much money but even then I would refuse to spend money on these self proclaimed high-end companies, just to justify their ridiculous prices 🫢

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

That is understandable. Parts and engineering should always be the primary indicator of quality. Parts quality is pretty easy to judge but engineering is more complex. A lot comes down to circuit design. As you move up to higher price points the balance of the equation changes. You pay more for the expertise of the designer than just merely the parts. The economics of small companies with a low turnover and high margin also need to be taken into account. Ultimately, everything should be judged on sound quality 😊👍

[@timleelim9930]

In terms of styling, the Hifi Rose 180 (if you still want a square box) and the BMC PureAmp (if you don't) each has its visual charm, but surprisingly, the nostalgic look of the Naim Nait 50 is still timelessly attractive.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx 😊

[@x_PhaseShift_x]

Looking forward to the K300 review ☺️

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Me too 😉

[@thor8334]

Wonderful review again Tarun ! Do you plan on reviewing the naim nait xs 3 ? I’d be very interested to know how it fares against others in this price range and above !

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. No plans as yet 👍

[@nasdkhan254]

Last year you reviewed the Yamaha as1200. Does the Trilogy blow it away??

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Not blow it away but it is better 👍

[@nasdkhan254]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks I bought the Yamaha As1200 last year and still enjoying it .

[@stewstube70]

Great review as usual, but must admit i'd never heard of Trilogy before. There's probably a lot of cost in the case work and display for a low volume manufacturer compared to the usually more basic offerings from other niche/cottage industry suppliers such as NVA etc.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you. The case work is actually very nice. You have to see it in the flesh 😊

[@justasimplefox]

Nice review but these prices 😮...I´m getting a little confused and dizzy when looking at the parts inside compared to the price 😵‍💫

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

That is understandable. Parts and engineering should always be the primary indicator of quality. Parts quality is pretty easy to judge but engineering is more complex. A lot comes down to circuit design. As you move up to higher price points the balance of the equation changes. You pay more for the expertise of the designer than just merely the parts. The economics of small companies with a low turnover and high margin also need to be taken into account. Ultimately, everything should be judged on sound quality 😊👍

[@AT-wl9yq]

I agree with you, but in all fairness, you need to consider inflation. In the last 2-3 years, it seems like prices have almost doubled. If I had known prices were going to be this out of control, I would have made some upgrades. Its not easy, but I have to keep reminding myself that the cost of making this stuff went up substantially. Trilogy is one of those ultra high end brands that you always expect to pay more for. There's absolutely no shame in buying other brands that offer high end performance but that are more value oriented. If you know what you're doing, you can get great sound for less money.

[@Lohse_dos2]

Thank you Taruk

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Most welcome 👍

[@johnshaw359]

Styling wise, older Krell and M.L gear. Boulder euipment more recently. Generally, industrial styling floats my boat.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 😊

[@__DMC__82]

Would love to see you review the new Rotel Diamond series amp

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I appreciate the suggestion 😊

[@ranelime]

I would love to see a Luxman review on this channel, Tarun. 509x if you get the chance ;). The style is way beyond this amp, which I consider lacking. I personally don’t have the taste for boxes with graphics carved into it, and no alignment. The industrial designer in me can’t have it. It’s all about Form Follows Function for me and in that regard Luxman is one of the best.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I am waiting for the 505z to come out 😊

[@willmac5642]

Favorite looking products, probably Luxman, new and old. Also UK vintage stuff like the Michell Alecto and classic B&O. And my Allnic and Passlabs amps

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bhupendraparekh6225]

This amp sounds stunning and looks great. Transparent and clarity, sadly way out of the budget. Thanks Tarun, I always enjoy the tech info, even though I don't understand it. Love the styling of rotel michi kit, very cool

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@wronghandshooter]

We listen with our eyes as well as our ears. Good looking amp, but I love the look and sound of tubes.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx 😊

[@ms03938]

Hi i have a question. My room isn’t very wide about 2.6 meters but it js 6 or 7 meters long. I have dali oberon 7 which are floorstanders. How should i position them and how far away should i sit?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

That speak might be a bit tricky in such a narrow room. Try placing along the long wall and place an absorber behind your head. If you struggle, you may want to check out my Patreon 😊

[@ms03938]

@@abritishaudiophile7314yeah it is very tricky especially because i am 15 in live with my parents, so there are a lit of things in my room

[@BostonMike68]

That's to rich for my blood for now. But who knows what the future brings! It's a nice looking piece of gear. Thanks mate

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx 😊

[@asianskywalker]

Have you reviewed a Hypex class D or purifi based amp?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Yes, NAD C338 and M10 😊

[@danielhifi3147]

Tarun, can we expect T+A to ever be reviewed?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I hope to get to them in time 😊

[@xstensl8823]

has anyone compared it to my excellent Rega Elex mk4?

[@edholmwood2263]

What are the LEDs for? Thank you.

[@stewstube70]

Probably biasing of the front end amplification stage. LED's or zener diodes are commonly used.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

It could be for biasing but best to check with the manufacturer 😊

[@howardskeivys4184]

I purchase audio equipment to enable me to listen to music, reproduced the way I like to hear it. Styling, aesthetics, fit and finish are to me inconsequential. In fact, other than the speakers, all of my hifi gear is housed in a purpose built media cabinet, fronted with tinted glass doors. That having being said, non of my gear could be described as entry level. The style, aesthetics and fit and finish are impeccable, if not just a bit industrial. To be honest, you wouldn’t expect any less when you’re paying 2 months salary for each component. But the reason I house them behind tinted glass, is so that when friends, family or colleagues visit for a listening session, their ears are the only judge. The caveat, because there’s always a caveat, my preamp’s infra red remote control, is unable to penetrate that tinted glass!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thx for sharing 😊

[@geoffreyvanhouwaert8677]

I like my Moon 600i V2

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Cool 😎

[@REX4340]

When you say the 921 plays things safe, you're probably just hearing the limitations of your source. If you get an analogue source you will hear what the amp can do. As an ex-Trilogy dealer i may be biased tho😊

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

It isn’t the source. I am describing the sound relative to other products I have reviewed in this market segment 😊

[@REX4340]

@@abritishaudiophile7314 bottom line is your review is likely inaccurate. The other amps may make your digital source sound more lively but so what? At least try an analogue source, I'm sure you'll see my point.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@REX4340 I think we would agree to disagree on this one Rex 😊

[@AdiMaco]

About the styling of Trilogy 921, it is what could be called an industrial design. In fact, it is very ugly. On the technical side, this is integrated without an active pre, it has only the attenuator as volume control, and the gain is made by the power stage itself. As always, this is a very good interview. I hardly wait for the next one!

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 😊

[@Sonofsun001]

Sooner keep my Primare power and pre, dual mono and 135w per channel. You are paying for the name and the chassis.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Not really, you are paying for a good quality product and the expertise of the designer 😊

[@Sonofsun001]

Not really, unless you have an acoustically treated room which is centred around optimising the hifi experience, spending this much on amp is pointless. The room is more important than a fancy name and chassis. @@abritishaudiophile7314

[@Sonofsun001]

Looks poor value for money and you really need to acoustically treat your room to get the "best" from this amplifier.@@abritishaudiophile7314

[@tonyhodgkinson4586]

I've given up on passive systems and now won't entertain anything that's not active speakers and crossovers. Eliminating any mismatch. All ways like your reviews though.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Thank you 👍

[@looyoo0-u6i]

*reads description* *sees price* ah im not the target audience

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Understood 😊

[@kaswiraahmad1519]

AYRE AMPLIFIERS...LOOK AND REVIEWED VERY HIGHLY. Probably in the same price range at the Trilogy but in US$.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Indeed. The Ayer EX-8 2.0 is on my radar too 😊

[@DrNoahBoddy004]

At what’s essentially a Seller’s market, high -end audio has gone beyond all rationale in proffering those paltry, and insulting 3, and 5 year warranties on units priced out of Earth’s orbit. At the 925’s price, one should expect 20 year or more, faultless performance years, with the firm standing right behind them.

[@gu1111]

I'll consider the amp when it's 50% off MSRP.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

That might be a long wait 😊

[@michaeledwards5241]

75wpc @ 8 ohms!

[@winnetou-hu9ex]

Price ????????

[@Mark-rw3kw]

The video description says £5,995 (British Pounds). I went to the company website and they don't list distributors outside the UK, so not even sure it is sold in the US. All they say is to email them for a list of distributors.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

@@Mark-rw3kwgood idea 😊

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Its a great build and design. Its just still way too pricy…

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Understood 😊

[@sepg5084]

What are the independent quantitative measurements tho? What sounds good to one person might not sound good to another. Audiophile jargon mumbo-jumbo is worthless.

[@Sonofsun001]

Deleting comments is not the best way to continue with your channel imho.

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I only delete comments that are abusive, contain expletives or criticise other viewers 😊

[@musiconvinylisbetter.1449]

Is there an amp that really don't sounds good?

[@andreabincoletto8609]

Good and bad are subjective, your question makes no sense.

[@musiconvinylisbetter.1449]

​​@@andreabincoletto8609well this amp has a high end sound. Then there must be amps with worse sound. I think that this question is relevant. Your comment isn't.

[@Sonofsun001]

These youtubers cannot criticise or they will not receive any gear to test, they are also incentivised so reviews are generally favourable.

[@D1N02]

If all amps sounded as good everyone would get the one that costs £50

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I get offered a lot more products to review than I can manage, so I don’t need to be concerned about upsetting manufacturers. The reality is that a lot of HiFi produced these days is pretty good. I occasionally come across products that sound exceptional and some that are below par. If I don’t get on with a product, I return it to the manufacturer. Substandard performance can be due to poor engineering but can also be due to a defective sample or poor synergy with acoustics and other electronics. This is not the place to come if you want hyped up positive reviews or ones that slate products. Sensationalised reviews can be an effective strategy on KZbin but I don’t believe are an ethical way to operate. I just give an honest opinion about products I like explaining relative strengths and weaknesses 😊

[@Tardy13]

I appreciate alot your channel and reviews but everything being ither highly recomended or outstanding seems like a third graduation is missing. But i understand you dont feel like its needed :)

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

I also have a Recommended tier. The reality is that a lot of HiFi produced these days is pretty good. I occasionally come across products that sound exceptional and some that are below par 😊

[@HungryEatNow]

Affordable, I see...

[@TheDjcarlos67]

I must be the only music lover who’s satisfied with my HiFi system and it’s probably not worth £3k. I’ve listened to some serious and very expensive HiFi systems and they’ve never impressed me to the point that I’d consider spending multiple thousands of pounds on them. I’ve recorded in studios that have cost as much as some of these very expensive systems and it seems foolish to me that people spend so much on HiFi. A fool and their money are easily parted

[@alexg4284]

It is easier to fool someone, than to convince them they have been fooled. What system are you running? I’ve recently come to the same conclusion, happy with what I’ve got. I swapped some bits but found that where I gained in some areas I had compromises in other areas. Just gonna stick with it now and fiddle about with speaker positioning and room treatment!

[@TheDjcarlos67]

@@alexg4284 I’ve been buying HiFi equipment since I was a teenager in the 80’s and I admit that I’ve enjoyed buying and selling to find out what I like or dislike. I have an LP12 that I’ve had since 1989, and a Marantz CD 6003, both are excellent and I have no need to upgrade. Quad 34 / 405-2 amps and KEF Q5 speakers with a REL subwoofer. Music sounds absolutely superb 👌 What you using?

[@xstensl8823]

their customer service is very hard to get a hold of.

[@paulcox7787]

My 1200 euro Primare I21 has got a 800vA transformer, 80 watts, aluminium housing, weighs more than 12 kg and also has top quality build. So wy this is 6000? And if your goal is to make a budget version, than better ditch this rediculous display

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

As you move to higher price points you are paying for the skill of the designer not so much the size of the parts. Naturally, parts quality also needs to be high 😊

[@kevincorr2985]

LOL

[@paulomontero12]

For less 😅😅 weighing only 11kg for 6000 pounds?

[@abritishaudiophile7314]

Your are not buying chopped liver 😉

[@mariokolenko4322]

And, people need you to enjoy music at home?