Kinki Studio EX-P1 preamp vs Pass Labs Aleph L. AGD Production GaN Tube Vivace mono amps

We start this demo with the sound a little soft and make 2 changes to bring back the detail, presence and image.

[@garyalexander5686]

Excellent video. Felt like I was there with you.

[@dougg1075]

Still liking the Klipsch I see. Sounds good

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yeah man, they've gotten much better after breaking in..

[@911turbojk]

The AGD amp is crazy good.... wow. !

[@ranbenshabat6142]

Hi Micky, I aware that it an old video. Do you still own this pass Lab line stage, by any chance? It's absolutely a dream of mine to be invited to your place and listen to music. I feel I learned so much from you videos. Thanks Ran

[@sidvicious3129]

Darn I have to join this, her recordings /masterings are horrible and I too thought it was me. Adelle has a beautiful voice but the recording is just an all together mess. I had the vinyl and thought there was a problem so I bought the CD and it was still bad.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yeah, its unfortunate. I use both bad and good pieces when I test. Because the crappy ones will sound better if the rig is improving.. The recording isnt getting any better, you can just feel the emotion of the performer better, and it does not bug you as much.. Thanks for commenting

[@edg5367]

I like that Pass Labs Pre a lot Just say’n

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

I know, killer. Huh ?

[@edg5367]

By the way those amps sound killer as well. LOL

[@c2gutbuster]

How about something from Shelby Lynne's "Just a Little Lovin".

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Killer bass on that piece..

[@ERRORFACE1]

alice coltrane would be fun to listen on that gear probably ill ask for lights off as well :)

[@Audiofreak71]

I thought I was the only one that thought her recordings were bad , a shame because she has a great voice , I just can’t listen to her stuff .

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yeah its a grin and bear it type thing...

[@steveassante6797]

I'm with you on thinking her recordings are "par for the course" (which translates to "Popular Artist Mediocre Recording Production"; "Want's to imitate an actual Jazz Recording, but doesn't have the necessary 'Chops' to be one")

[@mekore]

is the xlr input on the b7 true balanced? or just xlr shaped rca?

[@Captain_Mike]

Has anyone heard AGD Audion Monoblocks in combination with FERRUM WANDLA (DAC + Preamp)?

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

No. WTF is that?

[@dougg1075]

Take his man card! KEN!!!!!!

[@audiostanton]

I've had both and tested both the kinky studio and the pass labs. The Pass Labs sounded very anemic compared to the kinky Studio. The Kinki Studio was way more Dynamic and much more detailed. In comparison to pass Labs founded anemic and not involving as compared to The kinky. it's good but it's not great the kinky Studios worth three times the price.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yeah , I'm pretty sure we can hear the difference. The Pass absolutely adds nothing, so you're getting no help there though it is crystal clear and transparent as its strong suit. Kinky would be slightly darker by comparison and fortify bass a bit. All be told, I'm over the Chinese gear. Main thing besides the fact that I dont want to support a communist regime that steals the land of peaceful inhabitants and kills or enslaves innocent people, is that there is no innovation to speak of from them. Low prices to bring the greed out in all of us. Eastern Europe makes far better product at roughly the same price. My money is on Europe. But it is the best preamp for $2K that's for sure. I just hate to repeat that as rationale for buying.

[@funnyworld9784]

@@OCDHIFiGuy a very small Chinese company can represent communist regime？！wtf...

[@ilcomendante]

@@funnyworld9784 Don’t expect coherent logic from SJWs. However didn’t expect to find find many of them in exotic audiophilia (yea never mind those RARE EARTH METALS nor buying ALL THE OTHER consumer electronics 99% made in PRC). Funny World indeed - or should you rename to Clown World 🤡 ?

[@ssmith954]

@@OCDHIFiGuy Agreed with you 100% -- not a popular thing to say perhaps but you're absolutely right to point out what kind of an economy/country you are supporting.

[@freeradical431]

Hes gonna have to find a new belt tailor.

[@Montreal_Audio_Systems]

i have the exact same pass labs preamp i find its the best i com across as for bass. it goes very deep while staying in control not like other preamps what you think?

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

I was blown away. I was selling it for a customer but after this evening you even hear me say. Guess whose keeping this one? Lol

[@Montreal_Audio_Systems]

@@OCDHIFiGuy the detail in sub bass is like no other preamp very forward sounding as well

[@ketchupsos5817]

Crimson Pre and monoblocks thoughts?

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Never heard of it. Is that the name. Crimson audio or something ?

[@ketchupsos5817]

@@OCDHIFiGuy www.crimsonelectronics.com/ Crimson Electronics. Made in the UK was wondering what u thought or any experience with them.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

@@ketchupsos5817 I just looked and even the look does not jog memory , so they must not have any strong presence at shows here in USA, because I would not forget that form. . Right off the cuff I like the form factor because its unique, and quite interesting. I pretty much like any HiFi gear that holds its own design by itself, meaning this is a super cool piece for interior design, or unique install. I hope it sounds great !

[@dougg1075]

OD’d on Noacitol:)

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

I used to know a few chicks on those vitamins.

[@stavman62]

why didnt you play summertime and no sanctuary on the kinki?

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Got no idea Probably because I hadn't made a format.

[@stavman62]

@@OCDHIFiGuy what are / were the rrp's for these?

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

@@stavman62 kinki Preamp 1900. I've got one left. Aleph p os like over 20 years old and brings roughly 1600 . AGD Productions monos are the closest SS amp I've ever heard to 845 SET amps and are 15k per pair.

[@stavman62]

@@OCDHIFiGuy oh so are you mike us dist for denafrips? im stav aka dacman australian dist..

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

@@stavman62 hi Stav, i stopped distro a month ago. Trade war no good for Chinese products in USA. you guys get serial numbers on your Denafrips or no ?

[@dougg1075]

Morpheus. The brainwashing of the people or some shit

[@unepanthere]

Hi Mike; it's the EX-P7, right? Darn, I wanted it to win! In what kind of setup the Kinki would beat up the Pass passive? With solid state amps?? thnks!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

I dont know really. These amps are solid state. Theres a class D module in the tube. It's not a fair comparison. Pass Labs is top level across the globe for many yesrs.. like 40. Give the Kinki kid more time to catch up !

[@2pramus]

Hello What is the last song playing by ? thanks

[@roberthart3452]

Glad t know Im not alone in thinking adelle music is poorly mastered/recorded

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

You are not alone.

[@kurb1980]

Adele = horribly compressed garbage her voice is great probably best to listen to her live. I prefer Amy Winehouse not as compressed studio work.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Killer alternative Raoul, and shes got piano behind her as well...

[@kevinhennessey3189]

Sierra Hull does much better version of this song.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Thanks Man, I'll check it out

[@kevinhennessey3189]

Recorded when she was 19 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKGki4mmiNOsj5I

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Brilliant !