High-End GIANT KILLER Audiophile Tube Amplifier You've NEVER Heard

[@Jayiyagi]

*Thank you for stopping by this morning! Absolutely in love with this one! It is an interesting story of how Bruno made his own "end-game" amplifier for his "end-game" speakers and that has led to something incredible. I wish all manufactures should consider building products as if it was their end-game!* Brunoco Terra: 58787f.myshopify.com/products/terra-6l6pp-integrated?sca_ref=3824421.LMxVRnoykZ Reviews from early buyer: @ukbij I was one of the first ones to buy the Terra after I heard you cry :)...man this is simply the most alive and joy inducing amp I have owned. It replaced Primaluna evo 300i, Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum iii. And beats several other solid states when it comes to control. It is voiced a little on the excitable side which lends it that life. Everytime I have heard it over last 3months, it puts a smile. A keeper. Thanks Jay for bringing this to my attention. @Dee I took my time to listen to the amp over last few days/nights.Here are my early impressions, and the amp needs to burn in: The Terra is simply the most engaging and fun Amp I have heard in a long time in my setup.It is especially an exceptional pairing with Goldenear Triton speakers. The pairing with KLH Model5 and ProAc response1SC is okay. With the Goldenear Tritons One.R speakers, fed by Denafrips Venus ii 12 DAC + Bluesound Node 2021 streamer: 1.Power: 20W seems a lot, I don't need to go beyond 2 volume steps. 2.Soundstage : Expansive,wide,high and the deeper than any other tube amp in my setup. 3. Realism: The entire band is literally in my room. How is it possible. Audio Sorcery at play.I have never had the singer and band come free from the speakers and float in front of me. Firm, clear and most importantly life-like and life-size. 4.Voices: Most soulful, real and locked right in the soundstage, never moving. 5.Clarity: Like none other. This amp extracts so much detail. But here it's the balance you have achieved which no other amp has for me. - My attention at all times follows and stays with the music first. It notices the detail but only as an afterthought.Music is most engagingly and emotionally presented. This amp has given me such incredible joy over the last few days. 6. Bass: The mid bass is plump and juicy. So much life. Lower bass is controlled, right level and articulate. 7. Mids: Gorgeous, lush. Here on some ocassions though I hope it is not as forward/keen. Some tracks were edgy. I hope this softens as the Amp burns in. 8. Highs: Superb air, detail is simply 'sweet'. Cymbals decay with such sweet realism. Holographic. 9. Tone: Real, life like with possibly a very mild emphasis on the higher end to my ear, giving it a vibrant presence. My friend, this is maybe the amp I did not know I have been waiting for. I have returned 2 other tube amps ,more expensive from reputed brands . Infact your amp outshines my Class A Luxman solid state in this pairing with Goldenear speakers. It simply has LIFE. So much life. Hats off to what you achieved. A huge fan here now. Thank you Brunoco Music Bar Coverage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKaZnaKdgd6fbsk Speakers Mentioned in This Video: CSS Typhons: video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIfQe3Z3epV3aK8 link: www.css-audio.com/online-store/Typhon-Priced-Individually-p504884986 MonAcoustic Platimon: review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZuncmalbN2Imac link: monacoustic.us/product/platimon-vc-one2/?v=3e8d115eb4b3&sld=jaysiyagi= Q Acoustic Concept 300: review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn6zoWqDfb6haLs link: www.qacoustics.com/products/concept-300-bookshelf-speaker-pair?sca_ref=2880885.hvjHsWR6Gk Q Acoustic Concept 50: review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2aThqtnpNGWgLM link: www.qacoustics.com/products/concept-50?sca_ref=2880885.hvjHsWR6Gk KEF LS50 META: review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nomuimuse8mki9U link: howl.me/chUXeP0iuGc Buchardt S400 MK2: review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnu1c4B5dph5sKs link: buchardtaudio.com/products/s400-mkii Tekton Lore BE: review: TBD link: tektondesign.com/product/full-range-speakers/full-towers/lore/#color Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayiyagi follow on Instagram: instagram.com/jays_iyagi/ follow on Facebook: facebook.com/jayiyagiofficial Follow soundstage take 2 reviews: kzbin.info/aero/PLPOzvlhtSqn5xdc__ftuSt4Rxy_wm5Af0 Speaker stands: amzn.to/3ssRhI3 Better speaker stands: solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-7-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/ acoustic panels I use: ua-acoustics.com/ acoustic curtain: amzn.to/31d1zAM BDI Cabinet I use: bit.ly/2OJRwQQ amzn.to/3chBuFZ other BDI Cabinets: bit.ly/3ctxXV1 amzn.to/30bsUCH my fav hifi tweaks: (Isoacoustics devices) amzn.to/3j5FGvM 0:00 My Trip To Korea HiFi 3:14 From Prototype to Final Product 6:58 Brunoco Amplifier Build Review 10:30 Best Value Tube Amplifier 14:26 Brunoco Amplifier Sound Review 24:54 MORE than GREAT SOUND 29:15 Can it POWER your speakers?

[@ivardelosreyes7614]

Hi, How does it compare to the audio note 300b that you have? Itll be great if you can tell us the difference. Thank you

[@joem5903]

So are you going to try to get a hold of some NOS RCA, black plate 6L6’s if that is still possible these days?

[@-etfinger4378]

Wondering how the music i listen to sounds in this, hows the bass handled in something. with very very deepest bass like the ones in A/T/O/S's first self titled album? or Dillon's incredible vocals in her silence kills LP? try these if u get time:

[@michaelreynolds1176]

Did you try the amp with any of the Magnapans

[@ukbij]

I was one of the first ones to buy the Terra after I heard you cry :)...man this is simply the most alive and joy inducing amp I have owned. It replaced Primaluna evo 300i, Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum iii. And beats several other solid states when it comes to control. It is voiced a little on the excitable side which lends it that life. Everytime I have heard it over last 3months, it puts a smile. A keeper. Thanks Jay for bringing this to my attention.

[@dougg1075]

Of course I want this. This is right up my alley.

[@scottlowell493]

I remember "electroland" in Seoul in the 90's. Back then, it was all imports. Infinity IRS-III systems and other luxury brands.

[@tonezou3918]

You got me dreaming as well, great review as always! Does the bass tightness rival the one from solid state and hybrid amps for this price? It probably is 2 times better than Vincent SV-237Mk (at least as punchy in the low end?) and I should consider it a good upgrade for twice the price? Which DAC would you recommend? I liked the award reviews from you on Denafrips, maybe Pontus 2? Is the Denafrips Terminator an overkill? Is it a great match for the Arendal speakers you've tried? Lastly, this is only for a stereo 2.0 setup and I would need to set it up with another solid state amp somehow if I want to use a subwoofer?

[@Jayiyagi]

SV-237 is more bass in amount and “punchy” but Brunoco has more nuance and texture. Definitely an upgrade in the mids, highs and soundstage. I’d go with an ANK or Audio Note Dac or Pontus. I would not go with higher end denafrips dacs on this one as it gets a lil too detail oriented. (Still amazing but I’m speaking from my personal taste) To use a sub, you can go with something like Rel that has speakon connection

[@tonezou3918]

@@Jayiyagi Thanks a lot for the suggestions! Do you have a video on how to wire/add a separate solid state amp (for punchier bass) with such a tube amplifier (for the mids and highs) I can go and watch? If it can be done, what solid state amp do you recommend for such mixture, if that's not a too broad question and if the Brunoco doesn't lose its magic that way? Sorry, I'm really bad on this topic and I really like hybrids I guess.

[@sjhorton1184]

@@tonezou3918 - In order to do what you are looking to do, you need a DSP/crossover solution for the line level signal coming from the source or from a preamp to split the lows from the mids/highs so that they can be routed to the different amps. Since this Brunoco amp is an integrated amp (with the preamp built in) you would sorta be "pre-amping" the mids and highs twice if you use a separate preamp - or use a digital signal processor (DSP) as the volume control/preamp. Might be more cost effective to find a tube amp instead of an integrated amp. That said, it can be done using this model Brunoco. Google "line level crossover" or even MiniDSP or just DSP.

[@Drivehead103]

I just recently purchased a Vincent SV 237mk and I will probably sell it because it does not drive my cerwin-vega e712 bass with authority. Absolutely beast of an integrated amplifier and will make somebody very happy but it was not what I was looking for.

[@Staybrown11]

Excellent review…did you get a chance to listen to it with the KLH model 5?

[@Jayiyagi]

yes! It's a fantastic combination although I do like the KLH model 5 with the Denafrips Thallo and Hades combination... Brunoco brings a lil different sound that to me, is not necessarily "better" but "different" with the KLH model 5 specifically. Its a hard choice but you can't go wrong with either I think

[@save_the_night]

Even better than the Willsenton R300? Okay, just kidding. But does the Brunoco destroy bad recordings or are they stil listenable without pain?

[@clintonwalker5000]

It’s true Jay every tube amp is the best in your opinion it’s quite confusing, I think it would be interesting for everyone if you sit back and categorise Your tube amplifiers regardless of price , from good to best. 👍

[@pv2302]

Hi Jay. Love the review. Any chance to get your thoughts on how does the Brunoco compare to the Gallion TS120? Keep up the great reviews!

[@Csnumber1]

This may be my favorite Audio Review ever, because it references your trip to Korea, which was one of my favorites!! It was great storytelling which shows your skill as a Filmmaker/Videographer. As is this one...I actually loved the cinematic music at the end, but it was in all seriousness... for this piece of Hi-FI Royalty! I have never heard you praise and at the same time be absent of the words to describe what makes a piece unique! And that's not to be overlooked, because this is a true Unicorn among Hi-Fi. I remember watching the piece you did featuring the RCA Speakers, which by the way, I have heard many years ago in several theaters inside of Washington D.C. Movie Theaters. The Array, when I saw it, quickly had me thinking...Ive seen those before. Now I could be wrong and maybe they were another brand, but I thought...hell those speakers would sound good with anything if easy to drive. But then bruno said, "its not just the speakers jay!"...and spoke about the amplifiers. And now....thank god you convinced him to build this. It is, thanks to the great images you captured, perhaps the most beautiful amplifier Ive ever seen!! But let me be as quick as I can here because while you say in one hand "it cant compete with 10,000 or 20,000 dollar amplifiers"....from what you are saying...I don't even think that "comparing" is even applicable here. It may, and I think I'm correct, have been some Cello gear with a pair of speakers that eludes me, that created what I had never heard before from a two channel set up. And it is what this amplifier does that you cant quite put your finger on..... and its..... "while some most amplifiers can create a great soundstage, very few can create its own ATMOSPHERE, larger than the space you are actually in!" And thats what the BRUNOCO does, it creates an Atmosphere of Music! And price, while mattering 99% of the time, is all but moot for the pittance of just $3500..... What!!!??? I really do thank and applaud Bruno for making such an affordably piece of not just truly Hi-End equipment, but if there ever was a an example of "It in a Class of it Own"......this is it! This can't be compared to anything. 20 watts with a 300 watt Transformer, no wonder it will drive those KEF's. You know I have the Kendalls, which are the only speakers that come close to your beloved Tribes, and I am salivating at the mere thought that I can actually afford this...with some saving time incurred of course!! And hell....screw the remote Jay....Any reason to get up and touch this gorgeous Amplifier is enough for me!! My one and very only question would be the Blue Lit Power button...and just how bright it is in a dark room? Nothing that a good ole piece of Gaff tape couldn't remedy, but that where a remote with a dim/off button would be appreciated. Great work Jay!!

[@Jayiyagi]

Again, it's a purist design so there isn't dimming or features that's abundant in many other units out there. You are going to have to use the Gaff tape haha BUT I will say... it really hasn't bothered me

[@Csnumber1]

@@Jayiyagi Yeah I thought the same thing when you mentioned a remote…it is a “Purists Design”. Yeah it didn’t look like it was “Emotiva” Bright. I would think no remote will be made available because he would have to different knob controls and from previous videos this guy is too purist for that!! And I love it!!

[@BackwardsCompatible-Not]

I was curious after the trip review and placed an order. Great communications and the amp arrived within a week. Like the build, sound is amazing. A real keeper.

[@sammymiami8601]

Jay's iyagi - quickly becoming a favorite KZbin channel for audio reviews - Thanks Jay!

[@histubeness]

Gotta come out with a remote volume version. --If, and when he does, I'll likely move on this.

[@charlesclifton1006]

This has to be one of the most intriguing tube amp reviews that I have ever heard (I mean this). I do look forward to the next iteration wherein tube rolling will be explored. If this amp is truly everything as you explain, then for my taste it would be absolutely "perfect". I have had (and still have) many tube, solid-state amps, preamps, buffers etc and they have all brought enjoyment but yet I seek something more. I once heard music played through a very expensive (Harbeth/Hegel) system and what I heard, though beyond my financial reach, was much akin to your description of this amp. Maybe this just might be the end-game amp for me at my current age. I have been intrigued by tubes since the 1950/60s and even built my own Dynaco way back but after all of these years I now know exactly how I want my music presented and this amp has really got me interested. The price certainly seems fair - all things considered. Thank you Jay.... I would have never known about this opportunity without your willingness and desire to review, create (your speakers), AND explore (Korea).👌

[@DJ_BROBOT]

so Jay...you have said many of your tube amps have been the best.. Remember, I am the president of the Iyagi Clan fan club, and you said the Line Magnetic was the best ever...the Decware was the best ever...you said the Starke was the best ever...even the Gallion...and the Audio Note...and the Vincent...and the Willsenton...and then this. I give up, because to say this is even better than even the silver standard AGD monos of which I was saving up to buy. I am going to sit in the corner now...you need a tube amp tier list...it's time.

[@Jayiyagi]

Well firstly I didn't say Brunoco is better than AGD. Some of the ones you've listed; I didn't say it was the best. But needless to say, I haven't heard a single soul NOT rave about their purchase after buying something I highly recommended. I test many products on a daily basis and many of them are competed and A/Bed against each other. Many of them are just sent back without a review. I find new things like Brunoco and it is absolutely normal to find something that's new and better than what I experienced before. But that does not mean every product needs to be bought or is the "best" for you. When I say "best" - I am referring to concern categories. I suggest you consider your own factors and hear what I am saying in the video to describe it and see if that is something you can vibe with, if not, then it isn't for you even if I or anyone else says it's the best

[@scottbernard8824]

I say this with all respect. Don't solely rely on other peoples' opinions. Take what they say with a little skepticism. At best, all the "best" amps will sound slightly different.

[@Jayiyagi]

@@scottbernard8824 I agree on the fact that you should take everything someone says with a grain of salt and think how it applies to you. I disagree with amps making small differences. Sure some amps do sound very similar with similar technology and circuitry but I found that the differences in amps are pretty substantial, especially when they have different design goals, design choice and compromise

[@DJ_BROBOT]

Jay, no I get it...we all have to test stuff for ourselves and things do change in time. But I would be interested in seeing how younwoukd rank the different amps you gave high marks to. Yes,I know different price ranges give different outcomes...I just wanna get an idea in your head how things rank. I'm a researcher like you and my mind works like this

[@Csnumber1]

Hey Jay, this is a good suggestion that needs exploring to add a new angle in your reviews. It would be cool as hell to have standing list of “Best Valued”, “Best Sounding” “Best over all”….this could be true for IA’s, Tube IA’s, Stand Mounts, Towers and DACs!! Be cool to see the “shuffling” as you review and “place”!! Just a thought Jay just a thought!!….cause DJ does have a point…it can be a bit confusing when you say as in this case, the Brunuco has better midrange than amps costing three times as much, then you say, does this sound better than ten thousand dollar amps, no!? When you’ve already said it does in one or more respects. And seriously, show me another tube amplifier built better than this thing for any amount of money?? I can’t wait to get mine!!!

[@mcjonner]

Have you ever heard of philharmonic speakers like the bmr monitor? 3 way design, famous designer, $1700 a pair - very competatively priced at that and beautiful finish. Had a landslide win at the Arizona speaker fest up against 15 other bookshelf speakers under $3000. 29 first place votes, the next highest was 6 - triangle comete. If added 1st/2nd/3rd votes they received 38, next highest was tied at 14 - kef r3, atc scm 11. They are 36-20khz +/- 2db. Anyways, just wondering if you've ever heard of them and hopefully trying to see how they compare to the css critons? A little price difference. But that would be an amazing comparison specially considering the 2tdx would be closer priced, but maybe slightly more performance than 1tdx. Thanks!!

[@seano218]

My go to sound stage track is by Sasha, Mr. Tiddles off of his Airdrawndagger album (which is incredible and I think his best). If you don't know, it's electronic music, but the soundstage width, height and depth is a really good example for any speaker or amp. Try it, hopefully you enjoy it too. Great video, thanks for your time and knowledge! Update: just got through listening to Yello, Touch... great stuff! Thank you

[@PetraKann]

Your go to sound stage track? What percentage of your spending has gone to HiFi equipment compared to music purchases?

[@wyoflyboy4675]

I am looking for feedback regarding tube integrated amplifiers. This is my first time entering into the tube world. I have narrowed my search down to the Willsenton R800 845 or the Brunoco Terra 6L6PP. The decision to go either with 300B or the RCA is daunting to say the least. I own an original pair of 8 ohm Tekton Pendragons. Additionally, I spend about 80% of my listening to vinyl and 20% to CD. I listen to mostly Jazz . Rock - Doobie Brothers etc and some classical. Along with female vocalists. I am confused as to how I connect my turntable to either of these integrated amps. I have a Technics SL1210 MK2 and a Gold Ring 2200 moving magnet cartridge. I would appreciate any advice and recommendations.

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

Tube choice of ECC82 is better than the standard ECC83.......... 6L6GC beampower can be an interesting tube rolling experience..........6L6GC nos , 7027A nos (attention to eventual little modification on the pin out -cpmapatible with both types )..7581A nos .....and even 6CA7 nos ( pin out !) One thing I would be restrained in buying one is the PCB and the tube sockets being solderd on them...as well ( maybe ) as the questioning the eventual quality of those . I would also protect the tubes at start-up and switch down. BUT ............no NFB and quality OPT's ..........the results are already there ........and the potential to upgrade exist. Personaly I would rebuild the amplifier with my own components and get rid of the PCB , ....and rebuild it using point to point. Also use only OCC wiring and decent RCA and speaker terminals . Conclusion for the money this is a great amplifier ............as is ...........and having a potential to bring it up to anaother level if desired >.attention , the cost maybe as high as the finished amplifier itself.. It's all up to you .

[@0177MrGreen]

So I bought Brunoco Terra after my last post below and what an amplifier that is! My main setup is mostly Pass, but been listening to Brunoco ever since. Out of morbid curiosity I changed the output tubes to Tunsol 6L6GC STR and the pre valves to Psvane 12AU7S - this thing got even bigger! Not to discount Pass, I do love the smooth, perfectly balanced sound my setup gives me, but Brunoco (fed by Matrix Audio - Element X) is something entirely different; the clarity and the presence from it is something else. Surprisingly, it is not even fatiguing. Thank you for reviewing it.

[@richardhesla5353]

Hi Jay. Have you heard Decware’s 300B amp to comment on how it compares with the Brunoco 6L6PP, aside of course from the difference in power? Thanks!

[@libertyss32]

If Brunoco makes a remote, especially if it is built like you suggest and they price the whole unit for 3500 then they can take my money right now. I play with volume constantly man so to have to get up EVERY time when I am changing tracks to adjust volume is out of the question, I don't care how good it sounds I'd never buy an integrated tube amp without a remote. HARD pass with no remote...

[@Jayiyagi]

he "might" make the remote but it will be a separate purchase for people that want it. He already expressed to me that it is not possible to include a remote at the current price and he doesn't want to increase the price on every unit because of the remote so he "might" have it as an add-on option

[@libertyss32]

Well hopefully it doesn't dig into my crusty lint filled pocket book to deep. I can always sell a solid state or 2 I have laying around to accommodate for the cost lol

[@libertyss32]

Good news, I sold one! Well hopefully, he said Wednesday when he gets paid. Just one step closer saving for the remote that might come out, I'll be ready with my itchy pay now finger😈

[@superucki5416]

Kochen besser als immer Restaurante...

[@redstarwraith]

Going by how you've described this piece, it seems it would be a great pairing with the Arendal 1723s too, yes?

[@Jayiyagi]

Yes sir

[@adsph]

Great review. Your passion for this one is evident. Great work.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

THE KING SLAYER !! LoL me saving that one Jay for the Au-717 By Prime Hifi Don't you steal that from me ! thanks for the video Western Electric Theater speakers Geez !! RCA Theater Speakers? Tube amp is gorgeous

[@Jayiyagi]

RCA* Western electric was the competition haha

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

@@Jayiyagi Yeap ' big ole speakers with crazy huge size Horn and .5- 2 watt amps lol Theirs all kinds of Utube videos i watched on those old theater system - from the 30s/40s Those horns have life like dynamic swings

[@weeverob]

i just went to their website and saw for an extra $200 you can have a volume up and down remote

[@Bloozestringer]

Jay, is this amp hand wired or pcb based? Maybe I missed it. Thinking ahead for any future repairs that may need to be made since Brunoco is in Korea.

[@richardbertin7302]

A very insightful review on this beautiful tube amplifier. Just wondering besides the need for a remote, what about adding subwoofer out? Thanks for the great review.

[@Jayiyagi]

It has no sub out but can be used with high level (speakon) connections like from Rel

[@mattlehnardt8035]

this is my favorite review about any gear, ever. Gotta get one of these now, because 'being lost in music' is my focus, not the 'nitpicky' stuff you can spend 10X, 100Xs of thousands of dollars pursuing. Its right here, enjoy it. Sounds like its built with love, and it transposes this as a listening experience, and THAT is what the hundreds of thousands of $$$ spent is trying to track down, when it wasn't that hard to find. its right here.

[@a.s.2426]

Jay, Nice review! Would you say the Audio Note Tonmeister is another level past this in every department - musicality, soundstage, etc.? Seem like the amps are trying to accomplish the same thing.

[@EdBenji]

Why would you need a remote???

[@zacharyhbwells]

I have a Yamaha R-N2000a running to Klipsch Cornwall IVs. Source is a Rega Planar 6. Sometimes I'm thrilled and sometimes I really want more, especially in the mid-range. Wondering if this might be an interesting swap to try. Wondering how easily I could sell the Yamaha.

[@alaingingras7224]

5000$cdn seems VERY steep for what you get ... 3499.95 Pesos...

[@nick_yt23]

This amplifier compared to decware torii MKv would be very useful /informative .

[@zacharydoering313]

I think you should try new production tung Sol 7581A tubes in it that or gold lion KT66. also if you can get them RCA 6l6 or winged C Svetlana 6l6. I’m really curious what this amp would sound like with any of those.

[@jeffkalina7727]

So The Bruno is better than Thomas's Galion? Next time try to examine the inside in order to show us the goods. Hope you got to visit a barber shop while you were there.

[@diyfullrangehifispeakers]

Hi Jay, I would love to have this experience when I listen. I did last year cry listening to a song at the Stereonet Hifi show in Melbourne Australia. The song was Che Luce Sei by Fillipa Giordano. A favourite of mine. The equipment was the Pitt snd Giblin Superwax powered speakers made in Tasmania Australia. Thanks for another great review.

[@gfy4476]

20 watts class A must run pretty hot especially for those who live in the tropical belt!

[@soundbydesignindia3730]

Hi Jay, Have seen your vids alot, but never asked anything. As most info is well laid out. I think hifi industry in general needs more Korean finesse and products, can you advise me if there are more new brands that you have come across recently for any plan products. I am looking to rep some for Indian market. Thanks

[@anastassiosroumboutsos8288]

Awesome review and thanks for referencing some great song tittles. I picked up a Boyuurange 300B amp which I love and thanks for expanding our palate with your experiences in this great hobby. Time to save up for this amp in the future as it sounds like a step up.

[@electricroo]

Jay, absolutely correct. You don't need to spend a ton of money. Pleasing sound was what I was after. I've built several and those heavy chassis are awesome as I've used them. I probably won't build anymore, but the last one I did, a parallel single ended 5881 is what I use for a daily driver. Yes the chassis weighs a ton but it didn't break the bank as it cost me only $1000 to build. A nice great sounding tube amplifier does not have to be complicated. The ones that I built were to see for myself what a particular known circuit sounded like and make some subtle improvements if possible.

[@raspucin70]

Wow. To hear Jay gush like that over any anything is very rare, let alone on a sub-5K amp. Def peaked my interest.

[@Smallpondsurfer]

Can you share some of your favorite speaker matches for the Brunoco amp that have great synergy?

[@jscol34]

Hi Jay, what is your go to amplifier between the AGD Productions Audion mono blocks and the Brunoco integrated amplifier?

[@robk5745]

Nice find, thanks for helping get it to market. I’m ordering some 1723s speakers shortly, this would be a lovely complement in the future.

[@jamiesmith6838]

Do you mean holographic? Like multi-channel, multi-speaker complex set-ups attempt to convincingly generate? Personally, I never was sold on multi-channel reproduction for music listening. Sony Matrix Stereo was well done with 4 speakers, that I enjoyed. But, nothing for me can replace the psycho-acoustics of a pair of speakers done properly. That's the magic of stereo. Multi-channel playback was primarily for Home Theater. That's where Yamaha lead the genre with their famous places presets. It's pretty enjoyable with 3D movies. Today, all's needed is a video mask, ear buds, & a quality sub! Great for gaming & 3D movies.. Not so much for music reproduction. This Korean Tube amp sounds to me like the missing link I've been chasing? $3400. Whata accomplishment if true? 😊

[@larrygaines7462]

SWEET! built many pro/home systems with tech and love My art.

[@EsotericArctos]

The iron (transformers) are what really makes or breaks a Tube amp. If you have bad transformers, no tube will make it sound good, but an average tube can sound amazing with the right transformer

[@scratchback2001]

I had a chance to hear this amp and my PrimaLuna amp running 8 KT120s and 6 12AU7s had more bandwidth while listening to the CD Telarc release of the 1812 Overture with non compressed Bells and Cannons which you're warned about on the jacket. Both amps are beautiful but I'm not overly rapped in JJ valves {I'm an Aussie} and we call them valves. I swapped out my 8 EL34s for JJs and I could hear "something" that wasn't pleasing. I've had friends bringing over their speakers because the PL is too heavy to move. The PL seems to cope better. I'll leave it there. Both amps are beautiful. Cheers Andrew

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Dayum! 😂You have fallen for that! The way you feel about it is so good to see! We need more people with your passion for sound. When one gets lost in the music like you describe that's when something special is happening.

[@dimitryanoshin2747]

Finally, your best review ever! Thank you.

[@feraltrafficcone4483]

“Not giant price” It’s still $3.5k

[@richardhesla5353]

Hi Jay. How would you say the Brunoco compares with the Decware Torii Jr. Mk. 2?

[@williamkleckner9844]

Saw you at AXPONA 23 Jay, Just said Hello, maybe we can talk next year! I dont know why others listen to Audiophile music systems, but for me and my wife, its about emotion!! We sit down and listen, and the cares and worries of the day just go, and we can De-stress. Heck, it probably save my life from stress... maybe, but it is nice to see your review and I share your feelings. See you next year!!

[@jeffreytodder4706]

Next tube swap suggestion for your amp. Try 7581A tubes. Thx.

[@particularlynothing]

RCA black plate 6L6GCs are a no brainer. Also recommend RCA clear top and Raytheon black plate 12AU7s. Honestly, your description sounds very similar to my also 6L6GC Raven Audio Osprey.

[@rank400]

Hi Jay, your reviews are the best! thanks for the info do you think that this amp will match to the gershman avangarde speakers?

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

27:54 connect to your soul (serious) that is what music should be doing.

[@IvoCoric]

Great review Jay ! How does it compare to Audio Note Tonemeister in terms of musicality ?

[@HoomanR17]

Have the same question..

[@Jayiyagi]

Like I have expressed, I like the tonmeister quite a lot, even more than the vindicator and m2 combo. It throws a vividly large soundstage and an atmosphere that is really smooth and relaxing, it is simply sublime of an experience. I don't think there was an instance where a component did that to the degree the Tonmeister did but I do recall few vintage tube amplifiers like the legendary marantz 8b that indeed did similar things. It is not a surprise as Audio Note also believes that the old days were the golden days of hifi and we are kind of backtracking in terms of "musicality." Hence why they follow simple circuitry as well with little to no modification to the signal path even in their dacs (ex. oversampling, regeneration, etc). Brunoco on the other hand is similar in the whole "shortest signal path possible" approach or the "old designs with better parts available today" approach. It is similar in how it throws a vividly large soundstage that is forever expanding (but to a lesser degree of atmosphere than the tonmeister). BUT the similarities ends there, the Brunoco is more powerful in both sound and output, it's capability to capture nuance and handle dynamic swing is more impressive than the tonmeister. It is more "pure" sounding and transparent sounding like I have mentioned. The Audio Note tonmeister is more warmer and lush with less of a control in dynamic swing and nuance per se. This leads to better (at least to my ears) a more nuanced micro and macro dynamics presentation in the Brunoco. Musicality wise, I still really love the tonmeister and can definetly justify the price in my heart because of how lush, warm and inviting it sounds BUT the Brunoco for the fraction of the price has that "RCA" sound that I can't quite put my finger on it but brings intense musicality that I only have maybe felt 3 times in my journey so far. So it is a hard call but one thing is for sure... Brunoco amps bring a lot of value at this price range and it is no surprise that the initial MSRP was much higher (at around $5000-6000 USD I believe) but was brought down due to me suggesting and convincing Bruno that he needs to be VERY competitive as the brand is new and unknown AND of course cutting margin by skipping the middle mans and going direct.

[@IvoCoric]

@@Jayiyagi Thx Jay !

[@silviopimentel7247]

Wow ! Looks like a guitar amp & the tubes are same as guitar amp 🎉

[@bernardmckoy8114]

Hi Jay. Any chance of doing a review of the Enleum amp23r?

[@Jayiyagi]

perhaps. thank you for your suggestion

[@ebonneau1]

As it doesn’t have a pre out could I connect the sub directly in the dac if the Dac have 2 out like the audionote ?

[@stephencosta6814]

Yes

[@pietervanoverloop778]

Hi Jay, Thanks for the nice review. I'm thinking of buying a tube amp. I'm hesitating between the galion ts120 and the Bronoco amp. I mainly listen to classical music and jazz. What would you go for? Thank you in advance.

[@ukbij]

If I may, I have tried both in my setup. Brunoco has become my choice. Galion is a swiss army knife kinda amp. Does many things and does it really well. I love that amp too. Brunoco occupies a niche space. It has a special quality of being more alive than many other amps. I listen to Jazz, Blues, Ambient, Electronic and a little classical.

[@mfr58]

Just listened to the amp driving ATC SCM20s, I can't believe they can drive these speakers, I've got a pair and they usually need big solid state amps to get them moving....

[@Jayiyagi]

Thanks for sharing

[@dougg1075]

King… KING of the click bait title:) Messin wit chu man!

[@Jayiyagi]

Hey atleast Im king 👑 at something 😂

[@aceofspades6667]

But we don’t talk about Bruno no no no… sorry my daughters watch that Disney movie on the reg.

[@Jayiyagi]

😂

[@snomofilms]

Take a shot every time Jay says ‘Korea’ 🎉

[@Jayiyagi]

korea

[@snomofilms]

@@Jayiyagi cheers 🥃

[@johnh539]

Hi Jay as a music lover first and a Hify geek second I am sorry to ask a spec question after such an emotional review. You are going to review some tube sounds, but I was hoping you could list the potential valve types the Brunoco can be tried with. I am actively looking for a single ended tube amp to partner with my Pima Luna balanced amp in tube rolling. The Brunoco sounds perfect but if it compliments my P.L it is more likely my next purchase rather than a future dream.. I did have a look but they're wed site only tells you what it comes with not what you can try in it. All the best. I think I have told you this before but in watching your channel I think we share a taste in sound.

[@HZZKN]

How does it compare to Audio Note UK's offerings? I know they have some push-pull models as well in the lower end of their price range.

[@HoomanR17]

Ditto!

[@Jayiyagi]

I think you are referring to Audio Note Cobra? Unfortunately I had very limited time with it when Vincent Belanger brought it to my listening room just to relax together/experiment. It was a great amplifier but I couldn't quite get the "exceptional" feeling I had with the Brunoco or the "magical" sound staging I got with other higher end audio note amplifiers like the Tonmeister or the vindicator silver. Again, this may be because I didn't have enough time with it to fully appreciate it. in comparison to the higher end audio note. Like I have expressed, I like the tonmeister quite a lot, even more than the vindicator and m2 combo. It throws a vividly large soundstage and an atmosphere that is really smooth and relaxing, it is simply sublime of an experience. I don't think there was an instance where a component did that to the degree the Tonmeister did but I do recall few vintage tube amplifiers like the legendary marantz 8b that indeed did similar things. It is not a surprise as Audio Note also believes that the old days were the golden days of hifi and we are kind of backtracking in terms of "musicality." Hence why they follow simple circuitry as well with little to no modification to the signal path even in their dacs (ex. oversampling, regeneration, etc). Brunoco on the other hand is similar in the whole "shortest signal path possible" approach or the "old designs with better parts available today" approach. It is similar in how it throws a vividly large soundstage that is forever expanding (but to a lesser degree of atmosphere than the tonmeister). BUT the similarities ends there, the Brunoco is more powerful in both sound and output, it's capability to capture nuance and handle dynamic swing is more impressive than the tonmeister. It is more "pure" sounding and transparent sounding like I have mentioned. The Audio Note tonmeister is more warmer and lush with less of a control in dynamic swing and nuance per se. This leads to better (at least to my ears) a more nuanced micro and macro dynamics presentation in the Brunoco. Musicality wise, I still really love the tonmeister and can definetly justify the price in my heart because of how lush, warm and inviting it sounds BUT the Brunoco for the fraction of the price has that "RCA" sound that I can't quite put my finger on it but brings intense musicality that I only have maybe felt 3 times in my journey so far. So it is a hard call but one thing is for sure... Brunoco amps bring a lot of value at this price range and it is no surprise that the initial MSRP was much higher (at around $5000-6000 USD I believe) but was brought down due to me suggesting and convincing Bruno that he needs to be VERY competitive as the brand is new and unknown AND of course cutting margin by skipping the middle mans and going direct.

[@HZZKN]

@@Jayiyagi Thanks so so much for your very detailed response! I meant the Cobra and the Oto Pp, they also have 1 or 2 push-pull standalone amplifiers(not integrated). It would be really interesting to learn more about the make of the Korean transformers and capacitors in the Brunoco, new sources of components are always very interesting. Audio Note(with the AN-E speakers specifically) is the best I've heard so far, so now I really am quite intrigued.

[@JingoLoBa57]

I wish we had similar bars in Australia there’s just not the capital or vision for this or the population density to survive

[@MrGfunk215]

Grrrrrr get get ttt

[@diyfullrangehifispeakers]

They're starting to pop up here. One in Perth and Sydney that I know of.

[@joshmartin8174]

Any thoughts compared to thomas’ amp?

[@rpusag]

Interested as well!

[@Marmf1]

Hi Jay, I just found your video about the Brunoco Terra. Very interesting indeed. I truly like your work. Have you heard their Titan monobloc amplifiers when you were in Korea? They might interest me assuming they offer similar (or better ?) emotional connection with the soul of music. After close to 30 years in this hobby and having tried tens and tens of different gears of all kind, I think that what sets the “really special products” apart from the bunch is exactly that: emotional connection/soul/magic. These products are VERY hard to find and worth holding on to IMHO. Quite easy to find gears that sound very good but those products that have a “je ne sais quoi” that caress your heart and soul (and give your brain a brake) are keepers. Thanks for letting me know and cheers from Montreal

[@Skyshakerrrr]

Im buying it in oct

[@raspucin70]

Jay, you need to use your HiFi superpowers to engineer a DIY kit for those RCA speakers. Perhaps in the form of drivers and crossovers from a company that you already have a rapport with, and have DIY-ers build their own cabinets from locally sourced materials and finish them to their liking. Please?

[@Jayiyagi]

Interesting idea

[@thealbinocowboy]

This is essentially what Devon Turnball is doing with Ojas, although he charges way too much for his kits which are heavily influenced by Altec Lansing designs.

[@Thomannfamily.]

Interested ❤

[@DeanFuller1960]

What are your thoughts on the 300B amp on Brunoco website??? Looks interesting. I can not find any feedback on it yet.

[@carlitomelon4610]

No Jay, you missed the point: *Open a Hifi bar!* Beautifully presented amp. $3400 shipped is amazing. Is it point to point wired? I was wondering about the extra transformer case in the middle of the chassis... Seems its choke regulated. Nice!

[@thomasmleahy6218]

If anything could bring back Harvey "Gizmo" Rosenberg from the other side, I think this could do it!

[@901pics]

Do you think this will match with the Sony STR AZ5000ES? To late for me....hahha.

[@charlesnr]

When you get rich from you tube, my emotional connection was many years ago with the Mastersound Evolution 845 integrated amp from Italy. Again, a company that makes its own output transformers. But at least 4 times the cost. This was in 2007 with the introduction of the Gradient Helsinki 1.5 at CES . Nothing at any show since has matched it.

[@Ivy13276]

Tempting try, but for the same price you can get a Galion TS120, with superb sound quality confirmed by hundreds of audiophiles around the world, and rock solid customer service from Thomas himself.

[@GIBKEL]

Did I miss how you eq bass and treble on this unit? I tweak nearly every record and digital source.

[@scottdavis0801]

Jay, it's sounding like this amp with Harbeth 30.2 xd would work out fine. I'll be setup in a small room.

[@HaraHetta]

Indonesia have 220v voltage can i use brunoco that hv 230v?

[@Jayiyagi]

You can email brunoco and ask them but I think it should work

[@Coolguy-xo3cj]

Which sounds better this amp or the Bruno 300B ? If had to choose

[@Jayiyagi]

I have no clue on the 300B. From my understanding the Terra I reviewed here was designed and tuned to be Bruno’s end game for the RCA speakers. The monoblocks were designed for the JBL hartsfield. I’m not sure what the story is with the rest

[@Coolguy-xo3cj]

@@Jayiyagi Thanks for the response!! Be cool if Bruno lets you test the 300B in the near future 💪👍👍

[@ryanchenoweth5673]

Mate, please review their 300B and Monoblocks!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@alstonmaccow9386]

That’s funny that you kept this tube amp but not the Galion TS120 your friend demo with you just over a yr ago

[@davidozburn1155]

You messed me up.on amp selection. Musicallity and emotional connection are what I look for. How do you think they would pair up with Tannoy Ardens? Keep on learning and keep your passion.

[@dendenovich8366]

vs Black ice audio f 35 ???

[@Jayiyagi]

I have no hands on experience with Black ice but I felt "meh" about it at the show. I do plan to get one in here for a proper audition. Aesthetically, it was gorgeous !

[@stephencosta6814]

I have the same question. I am very interested in the black ice, but now watch such enthusiasm and excitement over the Brunoco I don’t know which way to go. I will probably follow Jays advice and get the Bruno

[@bigcat9606]

Hi Jay. What’s the butcher block piece the amp is sitting on?

[@firebearva]

Oh, we've all cried, in our beer over the years. Nothing to be ashamed of.

[@kozmiczian]

Jay, have you ever listened to RCA 'Shaded Dog' Recordings on LP or SACD? When stereo 1st started . . .

[@leeseet2336]

How is the volume knob range? Does it goes from say for example, minus 98db to 0db to 10db

[@The-Spotlight-Kid]

How can you put a price on the level of performance as here described, emotional involvement in the music hasn't got a specification or a set of them to portray how the music "will make your soul sore to great heights" & even produce tears from that same emotional connection with the music ...which is kinda what I gleaned from this amp's description, it seemed to suggest design & not the total money spent on parts, is the key to the kind of sound I'd certainly enjoy. On my own stereo systems over the years, because of good synergy or wotever it was ...i've only heard rare glimpses of that emotional connection to music as here described (tho tubes were often in those "best of" musical moments, with one exception. Which brings me on to think about the gear i wish i never sold, thinking thd grass will be greener if I buy "this or that"

[@toddhupp2645]

kinda looks like and may sound like vintage McIntosh with 6l6s. peers of the rca speakers

[@RothRothschild-xj3nx]

Kool - those speakers have to play loud and clean for a large room and a large amount of people. As a result - when the speakers play at lower levels the speakers will work at a lower level of distortion and play much cleaner and sweeter at all frequencies.

[@joeldavis4766]

Hi Jay. Can this amplifier drive the ELAC Vela BS 403s?

[@nichesound]

it all boils down to simplicity with the circuit and having the power and output transformers for the output tubes...kiss works everytime

[@Inconceivable-Montoya]

Sounds like this will be great with my SoundArtist dual concentric 15”s. I was thinking WilsentonR300b after your review of the speakers but maybe the Bruno will do more…

[@blugato22]

Great review, but I can't find the commentary from the two people who purchased the amp?