Learn how to buy used HiFi online like a pro! Score for $2k and below.

[@MichaelLivingston-me]

You may have already received replies on some of the mystery gear. Here's a few that you showed. Starting with the Bose 401's. Total trash. Not even the cabinet is worth saving. They had a couple of 6.5 inch, whizzer cone, low end car speaker quality, low excursion. paper cone woofers. Just junk. You could go out and buy a couple of Polk Audio T50's (bottom of the rung floor standing speakers), and kick their butt. Next. The rectangular cabinets with the 8 inch, yellow dust cap woofers with paper cone tweeters, were a Radio Shack model. They experimented with acoustic suspension speakers with nicer looking but inexpensive cabinets. A bit of upper mid base boom, with a slight amount of sizzle coming out of the paper cone. Low rent, low fi speakers that might have had wife acceptance factor 40 or 50 years ago. Perhaps I may sound a little bold here, but many years ago, I ran my own electronics repair business. I bought and sold equipment. I occasionally built my own just to show to audio snobs that I could create an amplifier or pair of speakers that was not nearly as costly in comparison but I usually had created better sounding stuff. As far as audio equipment, if you're just going to buy for yourself, and not try to trade upwards when the budget permits, then you can accept paying 75% of the original retail price. I don't care what the nameplate says, you're always going to lose money that way with rare exceptions. Since the value of the dollar has decreased, you may think, I'm only paying $175, but this is equivalent cost of $300 back in the day. Good quality stuff cost you quite a bit even back then. As an example, if ever you come across McIntosh audio equipment in working order, or at least doesn't look mistreated, and they're not charging retail, buy it. You don't have to be a fan. You bought the equivalent of a gold bar. It's almost always going to go up in value. Any kit, no matter if it had a sterling reputation, let's just use Dynaco as an example, has little street value because you can't be sure the person building it knew what they were doing. The exception that comes to mind, modifications by Sutherland, or Audio by VanAlstine (AVA) modification, Vacuum Tube Audio, and Curico. The last two, if you can buy, came from working original donor Dynaco ST70's. Those are almost as rare as Unicorns for trade. Buy those without hesitancy. Any older amplifier gear, 20 or more years old, has been technologically passed by newer better, even inexpensive, if you select the right gear. Sorry, but technology marches on. Tube amplifier designs worth their salt, correct their bias settings dynamically. This means as the tubes age over 6 months to a year, perhaps two or three if you're lucky, won't change so much, that the bias won't correct for change. I used to work on higher end equipment, and if the tubes were still good, the bias still needed adjusting in shop to preserve the correct bandwidth, distortion and frequency response. The Pioneer as well as most of the silver and gold panel gear from the 70's and 80's was generally good, and it resells well if in good condition. If you have original packing box and manual, the value goes up. All of that gear, Pioneer, Sony, Altec, Advent, Kenwood, Marantz, Sansui, etc. had its own signature sound. The Marantz sound like the McIntosh sound of that era, warmed things up a bit. People would call it smooth, or lush. That's because they kept the distortion down, the noise floor low for that era, but they did tilt the frequency response to what they knew would sell. It took many years later to have revealing speakers. When you compare a modern good amplifier to those well built, well respected brands, the modern, dare I even say, some class D equipment would eat their lunch. Uf you want better dynamics, far lower noise floor, and neutral frequency response, then buy newer equipment. You can get caught up with nostalgia, but keep in mind, you can achieve better with a new $500 amplifier, vs. the $900 silver or gold age receiver. They do hold their value if well cared for, but there's a gap in performance between new and old. Finally, I know this is long, but when buying used equipment, don't pay over 40% of retail if you ever want to sell it and not take a bath. Think of it as an enjoyable hobby that you can afford, but only if you find people willing to do a deal. You identified some nice equipment and gave a reccomendation, but so far, all I see is over priced, label buying, with no thought to how can I resell this and not get scrubbbed? I just noticed, you passed by Magnepan speakers. Those are incredible speakers. Some of the most revealing and beautiful sounding speakers you could own. Get them at the right price add a SVS or Rel Acoustics subwoofer, then you have selected true audiophile quality speakers. There's nothing you have shown that will have the pin point accuracy Maggies have.

[@PlaAwa]

just SVS not REL. otherwise good info

[@donnystrife1908]

Fantastic deals on used gear. I should have went that route but I bought new gear instead. Now that I know more. I could buy a system that rivals mine for a third of the price! Keep it up hi fi guy!

[@N3utralMilkHot3L]

You missed the La Scalas when you were scrolling down the Klipsch page. Probably because the thumbnail was shitty. I’ve found some of the best deals looking for non specific listings that most people gloss over. For example, my current speakers are Klipsch Chorus II’s in walnut, mint condition. Were listed as, “Klipsch Speakers.” for 300 bones! Had to do a double take and sure enough they were the real deal! They sound killer, similar to your forte II’s but with a 15in driver and passive. Awesome vid btw, love your enthusiasm!

[@TOM-C.]

Man, in my early days of hunting for my hi-fi pieces, I GOT LUCKY! I scored a McIntosh MC2205 for $800, and was looking at Von Schweikert$3600, and PSB Gold i's-$2800, I was leaning toward the PSB's. I went to the dealer, and a UPS guy had just dropped a brand new Gold i onto the cement, and dinged it up, just a few dents on one speaker. I got them for $1200, otherwise I think he quoted me $2600 for the new, in box Gold's. Unbelievable. This is back in early 2000, but you can pick up (not really, they weigh 90lb's each) the PSB's for cheap on the net, one pair as I write for $525 or $750-best offer. Awesome speaker. Awesome amp as well, but they are now going for over 2 grand, still a great amp at that price, if you get a good one. I know OCD guy poo poo's McIntosh, but this amp is beyond that, It's a fantastic amp, I would buy from a dealer unless a great deal comes along. OCD High-Fi Guy, why don't you look up equipment for sale by name, stuff you know to be great? I know from experience, the above are great, especially the PSB's at well under $1000. Bose NEVER! sounded good. lol

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Hey Tom, this was in response to people saying they could not afford HiFi, so I offered them a way to do it . A solution on other words. Nothing wrong with McIntosh, if its the older gear. The new stuff is nothing special in my opinion. IO buy late model gear, I dont buy the old used stuff any longer, but it is how I started... Cheers !

[@TOM-C.]

I understand, but you could be more specific, and type in names of equipment, and model numbers you know from personal experience, are great. You must have a wealth of knowledge dating back at least 15-20 years, type in the old names like I did on the PSB Stratus Gold i's, that is one unbelievable speaker for $500-$700, and they are readily available. I should clarify what equipment I used, The McIntosh MC2205 (A VERY POTENT AMP!), and an Audible Illusion's M3a tube preamp (I paid $2000 new, now $1200-1400 used). Both of these may have a lot to do with the sound quality I achieved from the PSB's, but they are currently quite expensive on the used market.

[@hocheye]

Scotland doesn't mess around with plastic trash! The one liners keep on coming! Classe are fantastic great Canadian company!

[@mikegaustad477]

and your search terms should be Amp , Amplifier , Speakers , Preamp Also you can sort the listings by price , I use top dollar first . Most of the good hifi will be up there in price

[@itsjim2875]

Agreed - I don't search for audio or hifi gear, I search for specific items...speakers, amplifiers, turntables, etc.

[@rolando_j_]

The best reason to start with used gear is because if the gear is maintained and in working order years later, you will be able to sell them for what you paid for them. Basically what you've paid for your gear is more or less a fully refundable deposit. Where this all falls apart is if you ever have to have the gear repaired because you'll lose that cost. So you should look for exceptionial cared for gear. Best if the sell has had it recently had them serviced because this is money you won't spend for maintaining them. Why is this the best reason? Well, in the long term you're building that end game system. All of what you're paying today will be reinvested in a much better system. It's not really about getting a really good deal. It's about not wasting money on your journey through buying audio gear during your lifetime.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Good point. Ill argue the other side. Buying used you are limited to whats for sale used, in perfect condition, just serviced. Thats a very small percent of whats out there. So if you want to bother with only buying what's available with that criteria. Then great. Most of my customers dont need to "save" by buying used. they just need a seller that finds the value products that kick serious ass and have a reasonable cost.. Reasonable for us is $20K.. per piece usually..

[@metabarun8811]

Mike, excellent advice. No doubt you have the knowledge and long experience. You sound really passionate and a nice guy. But, c'mon, the speed of taking, snorting through the nose 🤦😄. I mean... enough said from me! Take it easy on the nose 😉

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Lol. Don't worry, I'm not a cokehead...

[@metabarun8811]

@@OCDHIFiGuy I didn't mean to offend you, ofcourse your arn't a cokehead! Don't get me wrong, everybody is entitled to their kind of fun in their life. But, when listening to you I just knew 🤫. It takes one to know one 😉

[@MrGfunk215]

I know you get 1,000,000,000 people asking you for an opinion on new gear but how how do you feel about hifirose? (Ra180) I’ve really wanted this amp for a while and there aren’t much used ones for sale. But I may go for an open box for -$1200. Any input? Any response would be greatly appreciated ✊✊

[@WXSTANG]

Oh man!!! I remember listening to the Krell amplifiers back in the day. Those things were INSANE good!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yes totally, if they were not overheating... Technology now kicks old tech hard..

[@cnhhnc]

Jolidas are nice, I have one. Got it during the 50% off sale they had many years ago. Dude, how many cups of coffee did you have before you shot this vid., lol! Infinity Emits, got to go with those. Very nice. Lots of Craigslist Hi-enders, tend to OVERVALUE their used gear. And, many don't like coming down from what they think is more than fair! You have to be careful with these guys! Have to agree about that Pioneer. I also have an old SX-3900 Pioneer. 45lbs, 120 watts x 2. A nice vintage piece. Even better. I got this on CL from a collector for $180. Needed some minor servicing after a few years. Nothing to pricey. Back in service! Haflers? Nice WARM, POWERFUL, MUSICAL SOUND!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

Hey man I took your advice and bought the magnepan LRS plus. Sounds amazing. Hooked up through a Denon PMA 2000 and Denon DCD 2500 with AL 32 advanced. Not high end but I'm on a budget.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

There you go !!

[@xcvbxcvb2179]

Denon dcd 2500 👍

[@donaldbryant5295]

I used to listen to YES Fragile album when I had a good stereo and couldn't believe the separation but now that I'm ready to buy a new system would you be able to play on your magnapans and give an opinion. Thanks

[@Peter-ii4xq]

Rebuild Maggie 0.5 for 250,00. Spectral 15 Pre for 1250,00. Ayre V6 for 1900,00. Weiss Dac2 for 1250,00. Sphinx phono amp new 400,00. Subtotal 5000,00. Kuzma turntable new 3250,00. VandenHul Frog 1200. Total 10.000,00. A lot of money but new a few times 10.000,00. Euro is about dollar.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Way to go !

[@ericstefko4852]

Thoughts on a Meadowlark Blue Heron ? was thinking of picking one up

[@hemantishwaran5741]

Dude you are friggin hilarious!! Thanks for sharing

[@DanielRivera-wn7ne]

Curious what do you think of the China Wilsenton tube amps?

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Don't know anything about them. Sorry.

[@jimeagle6636]

scored some beat up klipsch cornwalls for 300 bucks on craigslist years ago.

[@mostirreverent]

What are your thoughts on a ADS speakers, something like an L880

[@lllllREDACTEDlllll]

ADS are top shelf

[@Subsonic-cd2en]

"Beats? Don't you DARE" Lol

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

LOL< right ? those headphones were so intentionally out of whack because the unsuspecting buyers have no idea what good sound is, so you can basically tell them anything is .

[@stephencosta6814]

Lmfao 😂 😂

[@cleanerpath94]

What’s wrong with buying the PS audio stellar dac? Do you not like the way their gear sounds?

[@flashhog01]

I purchased a PS Audio Stellar DAC to replace my 11 year old Benchmark DAC1, no improvement so back it went. PS Audio isn't bad, it is just mediocre, better things are out there for the same $.

[@karlbarstad]

“And that’s when it goes DOWWNNN” 😂😂

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Thats what Im talkin bout..

[@LifeSized101]

Concidered an Usher Class A I learnt huge power usage and 40 kg and wait for them to warm up

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yes, I can imagine !

[@matthewwortz4178]

No love for ps audio? I’ve heard the stellar pre didn’t seem bad

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Hey Matt, its not that its a bad product at all. I simply dont resonate with the brand. There are several popular brands that I just dont vibe with. It has to do with Aesthetic, the way they describe their designs in the marketing material, and just personal intuition. PS Audio sort of stands for mediocrity which is fine, as within that there is balance. I tend to like the diminishing returns area of the market. so its a personal thing.. Looks like they are making an attempt at striving for excellence with the Bascomb King line , which shows that even they understood they had no "high line" , so they made one, but people appreciate PS for value before anything Id say, so no telling how the high line will work.. Thanks for the feedback !

[@temp7774]

@@OCDHIFiGuy Sorry, I would place PS audio gear in the kitchen - looks like some fridge extension. Ugly as hell but doesn't sound bad at all.

[@46wireboy]

When I input Krell all that comes up is shipping containers! I don't know why, but Craigslist doesn't work right for me. I have scored some good stuff on Ebay years ago.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

It could be that there is no Krell in your area.. I did not search Krell on CL, it was USAudio mart

[@joppepeelen]

missing the infinity IRS.... wtf

[@mikegaustad477]

You missed the Magnepans and a Parasound Halo amp

[@my2cents395]

If you buy at a fair price and enjoy the unit for 25 years, chances are you can sell it for more than you paid. In other words it is possible to have great sound for free or maybe make money.

[@De132an]

Good information and post! Be careful and vet all purchases before sending your money. Audiogon might be a better option as it keeps a historical record of transactions between buyers and sellers. You pay a small fee to Audiogon for this service but in the end you have recourse through the Audiogon process to recover your money if you encounter fraud. The Audio Asylum website is also a great source for end users and some input from manufacturers, to get info and help on all types of audio gear, i can’t recommend this site more!!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Great point and good lookin out.. Im a pretty good judge of gear and people and I never send money first, only in person do I ever check this stuff out. But yes, do your homework as well to find out if the drivers are obsolete ..

[@Nonsense62365]

Buying from Craigslist is hit or miss! Make sure you verify that the gear works before you bring it home!

[@arthurwatts1680]

New or used, American audiophiles have it better than anyone else in the world. Even Canadians bitch about what it costs them for anything 'Made in USA' and when I've asked them why they dont just get on a plane and get what they want, apparently the Canadian tax man is very keen on speaking to anyone who shows that kind of initiative. That said, when I've sold gear online I've had a much better experience overall with American buyers than my fellow (cheap charlie lowballer shitheads) Australians. When I sell something for 60-70% of what I paid for it 3 months (!) earlier, I make it clear that I don't want to hear from tyre kickers but that doesn't stop them. No shortage of ads on Head-Fi and elsewhere from dreamers who want to get back what they paid for an audio toy - thank you, Amazon. Thanks for the video Mikey, even if you're 'take no prisoners' approach to negotiation doesn't do it for me as a seller.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Thanks Arthur, This is a unique point in time whereby our tribe is young and I must shake things up to wake things up. Theres a place for dealers in the evolved HiFi market. So you will encounter me at this point one way to get this movement off the ground. later I will not have to bother. I can hear it in your post, you are ready for change too.. Things are complete BS. Trust me , all of us in the industry outside the big corporations all feel the same way, but nobody is willing to talk about it , except maybe Mark Levinson who calls it the Audio Mafia.. Mark Levinson is one of the guys that Invented high end audio for Chrissakes. I will step out and start this process because nobody up until now has, and its time to just do the work myself. Thanks for your feedback Man, I feel your anquish..

[@cau8365]

Thanks Mike for your wealth of knowledge. Much appreciated the time and effort you take showing the rope.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

You bet buddy, just remember Mikey when you want to buy gear and check here first .. I have a lot of great pieces for sale .. keep your eyes out for 11stereo.com

[@myronhelton4441]

@@OCDHIFiGuy I had new Zenith Circle of Sound speakers. Only just ok speakers. My dad sold Zenith in his store. We only had one, very very expensive turntable in a cabinet with 2 speakers that had 8 drivers in each speaker, which was 16 total drivers. I could just touch this button, like touching a smart phone, touch the button for the subs to kick in. Very Very powerful, the turntable looked expensive, all Zenith turntables had a diamond needle. I dont know of how turntables back then compare to today, but I think stereo then didnt compare as good today. But we didnt have Fischer tube amps, or that great electrostatic speakers in our store. Zenith gave us piles of records for free, records of others doing Beatles covers, & others covers, that were really great sounding. The first really great speakers I heard were Vandersteens. The Beatles destroyed country music artists like Loretta Lynn during the sixties, except for Johnny Cash. It is strange that Music Direct today only carries Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson country music. My sister said back then that people that wasnt good enough for rock music, had to settle for country music. Everyone I knew had a Santana Abraxas record. But high-end stereo wasnt as great in the US as it was in & around Europe. It's the same way today, most Americans are ignorant. Listening to records died down for most people after the Beatles, but not everybody. There were a few more local bands back then, there was nothing else to do.

[@dilbyjones]

Best episode in a while!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Cool man, thanks !

[@poserwanabe]

Why did you take the recent cable vid down ?? hmmm 🤔

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Because I realized the subject is much to touchy for me to make a vid on a whim like I did. Second of all I did not get a chance to proof these and for the first time I had an employee edit and she panned in on a prototype cable that looked like ass since she does not know any better / The "cables come first" message is much too bold to be taken on a whim. Furthermore the message is strong enough to warrant me cleaning my ass up a little but and looking showered shaven and with a hair cut.. The core peeps are cool with me being scrubby and real but if I really respect and feel that my message is important I must respect the recipient of the message a little but more than hanging out with mikey freak in his underwear . I do this so much I forget how uptight people get about cables and I'm about to run a campaign that gets super real with the marketplace and I want people to listen to me. Therefore anything I can do to kill immediate judgement I will do to get my message across, as its that important to me. I stand for change and Im about to lead it. so Ive got to step my game up for primetime.

[@temp7774]

55:44 you made me ROTFLOL!!! ::::))))) "bipolar amp....dude, man's amp!" :)))))

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

I live to roust... Thanks for paying attention .. every once in a while I'll throw a harpoon to see if I snag something and that was a loaded statement to call out mosfet lovers. Cheers man thanks for the feedback ..

[@jakeslavin9355]

I feel like it's too much of a gamble to buy used. I guess unless its really bad you probably would be happy but I get too much FOMO to not be able to demo stuff before I buy. If you get it right, no doubt buying used can get you to a much higher level for less.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yeah I get it man that's where I come into the picture. I provide peace of mind and knowledge for my clients. All my gear is guaranteed to work for the purposes and I give 80% back on the dollar for any trade-in. My policies are unparalleled. It keeps people safe.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

Don't see anything like this on CL in VT. Some killer gear out there in the bigger population centers.

[@scottyo64]

All I can say is if you are buying gear to impress others, then you have issues. Impress yourself, and who cares about what others think

[@functionaldoc5054]

Great video Mike . I love my old school built like a tank with no SMD stuff n my 1970's Yamaha CA-1010 Integrated amp still built by hand in Japan. Will use Craig's list for some speakers.

[@46wireboy]

The Heresy speakers were made to be center channels for Klipschhorns in 1957. The Khorns started in '47.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

There you go, that was it then.. a center speaker,... why ? dont they image anyways ??

[@NickP333]

Dude, no way! I swear to you I was just looking at that same crazy Krell amp a few hrs ago! You’re showing my nightly routine. lol Those Quintessence spkrs look crazy! So do those Linn spkrs. No need to apologize for educating people. You’re doing a great service for the HiFi world. Damn, that Krell! So killer!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Right ? , I looks so cool. So heres the reality of the big speakers because I did some digging. First dead giveaway that I missed is that there are 2 tweeters like 2 feet apart with a supertweeter inbetween. You cant put 2 tweeters 2 feet apart and expect things to work out . The speakers were not that good of a design I found out.. so i would not touch them perhaps if they were free and I had extra time and a piano mover..

[@cleanerpath94]

Amazing vid again by the way

[@divadgnol67]

Mikey, why are you so quick to dismiss PS audio? I'm not asking you to badmouth them but I am looking for some clarification. The reason I ask, is I was considering buying some of their equipment. Thanks for everything brother

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Hi David, theres no good reason. Its personal taste is all. some brands just like some car makers I simply do not vibe with. The fact is PS audio is not top of game nor top of market, they are smack dab in the middle. If you seek a product that is smack dab middle of ,market then PS is teriffic. My taste is upmarket, so in no way does it mean its not great gear, It just means not for me.

[@nudebaboon4874]

That was fun👍

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jkane1341]

Your voice reminds me of Patton Oswald. :)

[@Mark-rn6rs]

“Those things are to ugly not to sound good” Hah

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Seriously, someone will not put something out that looks jacked up unless they can shut people up with performance. Looks can be deceiving. I happened to find out someone I know in the industry knew EXACTLY what those speakers were as he had first hand experience listening to them and he said they look better than they sound.. This is definitely not the direction to go in. All the drivers are obsolete, they are extremely heavy and they have 2 tweeters about 2 feet apart which does not work. Does not matter if they were 100K new. they will not do what I would want them to do anyways... so that guy is sitting on 2 huge boat anchors unfortunately.

[@hocheye]

Chicks know right away you're the man! To funny! Chicks don't care about audio gear but good try!

[@jsmctch]

Hey Mike let me know if you find a 1meter pair of pure silver verastarr rca interconnects used for $500. I almost scored them on audiogon but they were sold to someone who had a little more money than me. Those are way out of my reach but I took a shot. Maybe some day. I hear there amazing for tube pre to to tube power amp. In the mean time the dream continues!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

You guys got to learn to come to me the manufacturer, Ive got literally hundreds of cables here I can sell for drop trou pricing. For real, all my older round wire stuff that was still totally kickass , and for a tribe member I'll sell a demo set of ICs right out of my own rig if you want one.. call me and lets talk.. my number is on Mikepowellaudio.com

[@flashhog01]

Take Mikey up on his offer, he'll hook you up. I've called him a few times for power cables, interconnects and Maggie upgrades.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Do I need to say 404 764 6233. Call me for the best ubadvertised deals

[@jsmctch]

@@flashhog01 Spoke with Mike today.... What a pleasure. Solid dude. Love his honesty and enthusiasm. will be calling many more times

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

I’m all about carver not that one, but the tube stuff I’m all in.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Thats cool, I know nothing about Carver at all..

[@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL]

Some of it is pretty beautiful stuff and sounds incredible, it is expensive but isn't it all :) cheers great channel.

[@1987Cubo]

Mmmmm, thanks for this video, best christmas present!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Go make a deal Javier !

[@1987Cubo]

@@OCDHIFiGuy I'll try men!

[@dilbyjones]

Great episode! I have an idea I’ll hit you up about.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

do it!

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

Same story with guitar gear

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Totally... Got a Les Paul R-9 ?

[@bernarddussault2365]

you make me laugh so much !! loll :)

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Awesome ! I hope people understand I am being a clown when i say certain things .. life is too short for 100% seriousness...

[@bernarddussault2365]

@@OCDHIFiGuy cool ! :) ..hey , can I have some of your advice via internet concerning my futur choice of loudspears ? i want to change my mirage om9

[@paulhovenga4138]

HAHA! I kept trying to scroll down your page to see what other goodies are there!

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

LOL< tee hee hee... It was the Hafler..

[@geraldmosley2195]

Dude, put down the POWDER and slow down. MAN while talking audio.

[@zenos.5315]

Sounds like blown sinus’s to me

[@hocheye]

Pull you're sack out and buy something! Hilarious!

[@Nonsense62365]

Zenith is crap! Thin speaker wire built in to connect to push in spring loaded binding posts! Absolute garbage! It’s what students and teenagers had in their rooms when the lived at mom and dads house! My first system when I was 16 living at home was a Gerrard zero 100 turntable connected to Niko receiver and Wald two way Loudspeakers.

[@roadwarrior1981]

I see Cary Audio Design has changed their logo since you made this video haha.... after what? 30 years?

[@mititeimaricei]

Those deals do not exist OCD! What are you talking about? I got all of them; too late. That's how I started also but, I finished already. Nothing left.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Bro, I just picked one day out of thin air. New stuff hits the list every single day..

[@mititeimaricei]

@@OCDHIFiGuy n.p. i like it.

[@deangale4496]

I'll shout a box of tissues ffs man come on , do you have covid as I said my buy and I'm in Australia

[@christopherpounds1383]

So an old silverface but not a ps audio dac? Ps audio makes killer dacs. Dude I like your videos but damn, can't wrap my mind around that one. The "old" watts thing is one of those audiophile myths. They arent doing anything better than any hifi class a/b gear today. Nothing. I guess instrongly disagree with that line of reasoning. But it's America so....f yeah

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Hi Chris, first off old watts being underrated pertains to volume not sonic quality. The new ones use better parts that are far more reliable. I dont use vintage hifi at all, ever, I just find it interesting to look at .. On the next. PS makes a GOOD DAC , they do NOT make a GREAT DAC. my opinion of course, but I =eat shit and breathe whats best in audio, its my mission in life and I surpassed PS a long time ago . Decent DAC tho and many people own one ...

[@christopherpounds1383]

@@OCDHIFiGuy I got ya buddy. I wish I had the coin to far surpass PS Audio but I don't. At least not yet. I tried a pair of their M700 monos on my Magnepans. Worked quite well. Using Bryston 7b St's now. And yes, the Brystons are far better than those Ps Audio M700s.

[@christopherpounds1383]

@@OCDHIFiGuy Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young/So Far. Jam it. ✌

[@christopherpounds1383]

@@OCDHIFiGuy fuck that, Yaz/Upstairs at Eric's.....jam that

[@CollectingRetro]

+1 for Madisound

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Hey Now !

[@brianw3822]

This is how I live. Best not to getting locked in on having to have a specific item. I don't feel bad making an offer. If they don't take it I move on.

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

For sure . can never get attached to something like that ..., too many variables at work.. bottom line is everything is meant to be for one reason or another.

[@techrider2088]

I’ve bought great stuff this way. Got $20,000 speakers for $2,200. But be careful of scam posts that fish for cell numbers.

[@46wireboy]

How are you going to do that?

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

Yeah, and also do your homework. Those 55K speakers for $2800 turned out to be a mediocre design at best. There was one huge design flaw that I did not realize. but it made sense when a professional speaker manufacturer pointed it out. You cant put 2 tweeters 2 feet apart and get imaging. not to mentionm , and I tried to hint at this ... all the drivers are discontinued and they can not be replaced, they must be reconed if there is a recone kit even avail.

[@sherpadelgatos]

craigslist is the bomb

[@OCDHIFiGuy]

There are some deals for sure.. Just gotta know what to look for and one can scrap up a halfway decent HiFi Rig.

[@sherpadelgatos]

@@OCDHIFiGuy im definitely all about used gear. it makes hifi stuff attainable. there's always good deals especially in the more expensive neighborhoods. my fav was a rotel ra1070 for $600 new in unopenned box with receipt for $1250

[@carleton8654]

.....LINN Kills It.....All Day......