Let’s Go Buy A New Audio System!

For years I lived in a tiny NYC apartment and used a small self contained shelf system, a Denon D-M41. For me the sound was perfect for what I needed. However, I recently moved out of NYC, bought a house, and have a lot more space. With that in mind, it’s time to update my audio system. Join me as I visit Audio Connection in Verona, NJ and get a brand new system and a new lease on my love of music!
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[@juanitagibson3577]

My heart just melted when I watched the how much care Greg took with wrapping your speakers. Supporting small businesses instead of the faceless big box stores is such a wonderful thing to watch. Congratulations on your new system!!! 🤘🏼

[@stateniland]

Why buy off the shelf speakers? Ask for new in Sealed Box

[@TonyBanks21]

Couldn’t agree more !!!

[@yantrussart6584]

​@@statenilandprobably got them at a discount.

[@RAREFORMDESIGNS]

They were floor (demo) models.@@stateniland

[@AlanSmitheeman]

@@statenilandMost likely they would be discounted from full retail price. That would allow him to put more money into other components of the sound system.

[@SAGNI0971]

Brendon, you’re very lucky to have made the Audio Connection, the best hifi store in the northeast. The Audio Connection campus is sprawling and if you get a chance ask the guys there to show you their ultra high end stuff - the listening experience will blow your mind! Congrats on your new system.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Speakers on the floor, no way Jose! Even a pair of cheap stands will make a world of diff. I didn't spend much on mine.

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

He did say temporary set up.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@ENGLISHISBEST I actually got the stands b4 the speakers got to me, so I'd be ready. Tweeters at ear level is crucial.

[@baboononskates]

If he sits on the floor a couple of breeze blocks would do.

[@itsanarse]

Iso Pucks at least

[@nocturnal1970]

​@@pedrofernandez8729not crucial, depends on speakers, the Fynes have good dispersion, he needs to sit back away from them. 250mm height stands is what would suit him. A joke to try and sell him $250 dollar stands with those budget NAD electronics, Norstone 250mm stands cost £79 in UK and are excellent and beautiful.

[@Nique666]

The C 316BEE is a great little amp! I have had one for 2 years and still love it after buying and trying a few others.

[@christiaanwynn9332]

NAD stands for New Acoustic Dimension. They are a very good audio company that was founded in 1972 and they have produced countless award winning products ever since. The company are known for the value and sound quality of their products.

[@stevedaughertyjr1184]

I have Klipsch speakers and they sound great! 👍

[@adox66]

Wow congrats on the new system. NAD are a great brand and you got a great streamer too. May you get many years of enjoyment from it.

[@cocko40]

Audio Connection is by far the best place to buy audio gear from in the northeast. Very knowledgeable with system matching (synergy). They also have something for every budget. John, the owner, is a great guy.

[@davidgallistel2083]

Congrats! Always fun buying new audio gear!

[@williamtindale2768]

Nice set up! Nothing beats opening and setting up new audio equipment. I’ve had my Sony separates for over 20 years and they still sound amazing! Enjoy your new set up!

[@davidtrahan3062]

Brilliant news and nice set up 🎉 superb audio components… I’m happy for you man

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thanks Bro! 👊

[@jeffgrayson7639]

Love Audio Connection. John Rutan is a stereo genius. Great supporting staff.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Yes they’re all a great bunch of guys! 👍

[@isabellamarino]

Sweet setup you purchased, Brendon! Congratulations! Yes, I remember NAD very well from way back in the day, excellent choice! That’s a gem of a store you found, we will have to check them out for sure, we didn’t know it was there! We still have our speakers on the floor, haven’t decided on what stands to get. Hope you find some good ones down the line, interested in seeing what you’ll pick. Always love seeing Noodle!! ❤ Hope all is well neighbor! And hope to hear from you soon to catch up! Enjoy your new system!

[@jasongardner5466]

Awesome it's always great checking out new audio equipment. I got a new set up myself at the beginning of the year & shopping around & putting it together was great I replaced my 30 yr old system thats still going. Congratulations!

[@jesses.9843]

Cool! Hope you enjoy your new system 👍

[@victorsvorinich1595]

I’m looking forward to watching this Brendon. I’ve been using them for over 20 years. Jon Rotan is such a great guy and so knowledgeable. Even though I’m probably the poorest customer he treats me like anyone else.

[@louismartinez7387]

Congratulations Brendon on your new audio system!! NAD products are well known to the audiophile community and well respected I might add. I know the joy and excitement of opening boxes to new pieces of audio equipment so I share those feelings with you!! ENJOY!!!

[@Drackleyrva]

Super nice stereo---the stands (when you get them) will make a big difference with the speakers. I've purchased from Audio Connection in the past and they were awesome---great guys to work with!

[@tapanim6576]

Very nice looking audio system. Great buy.

[@elderinmoi1571]

Congrats on your new system. Such fun to first listen to something new. It is like all your music is brand new.

[@BrendonSnyder]

It certainly is! I love hearing something like it’s new for the first time and wondering how I never heard that in the song before. It is pretty amazing!

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

Sounds awesome

[@sofakingcrazy1943]

Great system to start with. If you can put speakers on stands it can make a difference in sound quality

[@kennethhardbargeriii2798]

Awesome system

[@sidvicious3129]

Nice job here, it always great to get new toys!!!

[@maryelms5948]

Brendon...Please don't take this the wrong way. The FYNE speakers paired with the NAD components will sound wonderful....great pairing of components. If you really want to experience your new system at its "FYNEST", you need to get the speakers off the floor and on a good pair of solid stands. The sound will open up tremendously and fill that wonderful listening room you have.

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

He knows. He mentions it in the video

[@silvershield2342]

Wonderful news! Congrats on your new system. Hope you enjoy many many hours of listening. Great to see old style audio shops still exist. As you know in NYC - pretty much nonexistent and those that do are by appointment. Oh, owners/staff look down their noses at customers.

[@janath9118]

@silvershield2342 I am very much surprised to know from you that these kind of all fashioned audio shops are almost non existence even in NYC in USA! As a man living in South Asia, we experience this kind of problem here since a couple of decades. At this moment Yamaha is the only audio dealer operating here.

[@daniellothgren157]

Exciting! I ended up getting a modern stereo shelf, but I really would have liked one of those stereo cabinets that were common in the 90s. I did go retro on the CD player, though, a vintage Sony from around 1990. I just love the stereo look of that era.

[@user-mn5ul9vo9m]

Those are very revealing speakers for a simple set up. Stands for those speakers would maximize the sound, and also i would create space between the speakers to get better stereo imaging.

[@carlnoonan1861]

Agreed, if possible, a minimum gap of 6 feet between the speakers will give a much better sound. If you can get upto 12 feet, even better.

[@mr.hankey80]

Cute little rig you've got, congrats. I'm rocking NAD C325 BEE from 2000. and some Sony CD player, so 20+ years. Solid performer and doesn't cost an arm and leg. It will serve you well.

[@bobby666666]

The Trooper album is a compilation which I bought in 1980 on import in the UK. I sold a number of records in 1988 due to space. I dont regret selling most if them, but wish I had kept that one. They are not easy to get now. The Boys In The Bright White Sports Car is a great track and a great title.

[@colanitower]

That's an impressive CD collection

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

Having new hifi is such a treat it takes me back, since the 70s when I bought my first technics system with mission speakers, technology has move on since then but I still have a cd player that also plays flac music files via a usb slot in it, my set up is marantz cd6007usb, marantz 6007 amp rega p3 turntable & bowers & wilkins 607 s2 anniversary speakers & at my age retiring in 6 months probably my last system, you are on your way to keep building, enjoy.

[@stephenjones5118]

Some good choices for your new system. Interesting to see that you have a THUNDER CD, as they are one of our favourite bands back in their native UK

[@sjbang5764]

Congrats, Brendon. I'm sure you and Noodle are going to get a great deal of listening pleasure out of your new system.

[@TheYuhasz01]

I enjoy your channel and enthusiasm for cd and music. Glad to see you make a sensible decision for your needs and space regarding equipment. You are very lucky to have a local audio store and knowledgeable staff.

[@idlewilderness]

Nice set up! I have the same amp and cd player and have been really happy with them.

[@artboyee]

The album with the best dynamic range to listen to different speakers is Genesis Seconds Out… whenever I buy speakers I use that album !

[@gjdc]

Great video Brendon And those components are spot on for digital listening, NAD is a great brand. Enjoy

[@Gabesmusicdiscography]

Nothing better than upgrading your system. I have a Denon SACD/CD player on the way, can’t wait.

[@anton447]

Waiting for this along time

[@danielesbordone1871]

Congratulations , enjoy.

[@80sRockHead]

Awesome. I never thought of Flesh And Blood as being a audiophile type recording but I will definitely give it another listen. It is a great album. Congrats on the new system.

[@nursingreintegration7074]

What great video reminded me about purchasing one of mine systems. Nad excellent choice enjoy for years.

[@alp3412]

Very cool video man,, Nice system

[@davel.9467]

Congratulations on your new system. I appreciate you purchasing from a brick & mortar audio store. And that one appeared to be very old school in nature. Dig it!

[@davel.9467]

Oh, as an old school audio guy, keep the boxes!!! If you ever sell that gear the new owner will love that you have the boxes or if have to ship them for any reason, those boxes will come in handy.

[@mattsmusichannel]

Nice set up mate! Nothing beats the excitement of unboxing a brand new hifi!

[@6643bear]

Hi, great interesting video, your old denon system is really good as it's small you can have in bedroom or another room. Great set up what you bought hope your are pleased with it. Regards mark

[@heavychevy4616]

awesome dude, congratz!

[@user-wx9xp6vk2k]

Очень рад за вас,поздравляю с покупкой , теперь по русскому обычаю ,покупку нужно " обмыть" ,а то работать не будет!😅 " Обмыть" это выпить с друзьями за вашу аудио систему.😊😊😊😊

[@davidtrahan3062]

Brilliant response audio 😎 brother 🎉

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

See.....there are nice Russians.

[@davidtrahan3062]

@@ENGLISHISBEST no surprise here 🎭🏄🏼‍♂️

[@philipsantoro1207]

I wish I would had known that you were going to Audio Connection because I happen to know the owner named (JOHN)

[@MichaelRobinson-ob1oz]

It’s an unassuming location, especially when you first enter, but it’s real power are its people.

[@derrickvaneeden1149]

I ordered the same NAD C538 CD Player today - thanks Brendon. Love your channel.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Cool! Enjoy! 👍

[@tjbullitt]

Nice equipment Brendon. NAD is quality stuff. Enjoy 👍🏻

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thanks Tony! I had always heard good stuff about NAD but this is my first time trying their equipment. I have to say so far I’m pleasantly surprised.

[@MartyMurray]

Those are some nice components you picked out, Brendon. NAD is top-line stuff. I now have a Rega turntable, which is my newest addition. It was to replace my old L&G turntable, where the bearing finally gave out on the platter, which was solid aluminum. I have an 80's vintage Realistic receiver/amplifier and my old JVC double tape deck, plus a pair of Philips speakers. I play my CDs through my other system, that is hooked up to my television set-up. It has a powerful Yamaha power amp and a pair of Db speakers, which sound wonderful. And yes, that Trooper album is a "best-of" compilation. They were a big popular band from the west coast, back in the day, with numerous hits.

[@janath9118]

Thanks for the information!!

[@bradknight2618]

Thanks for sharing! Thanks for buying local B&M. Isn’t it great! Of all the things that happen in life we can always remember out systems we buy along the way as some of the happiest days of our life! Too cool right! Great post!

[@currentphonograph7487]

Cool deal. I've got Sony component system & still works great after decades. Turntable, music cassette player, receiver, DAT player & speakers. I mostly listen 2 AM radio & play vinyl records

[@robertfiorellino6070]

Bought my Maggie's there. Great people that really know their stuff.

[@kennethjames8314]

Good 4 u Brother! 👍 .U needed something nice to play all your great music on!😊

[@jeffp3517]

Nice! enjoy,

[@williamhopper6602]

Excellent

[@user-pq4nr9jf5k]

That is one of the best companies there is Enjoy it

[@BrendonSnyder]

👍

[@mikes121]

I have the NAD amp. Great piece of equipment for the money. It’s a solid performer.

[@ericstefko4852]

The NAD stuff is really nice congrats, I am sure you will love the system

[@joet6434]

Congrats on picking up a new seperates system Brendon, i hope you heard the benefits over your previous set-up. The only thing missing are speaker stands which, even if you listen sitting on the floor, the speaker should be at ear level for the best listening experience & space them so they are equal distance apart & angled inward towards your good self. Your speakers also appear to have the option to biwire if you so choose. I tried it many years back & whilst the benefit isn't massive, it did wonders for my listening enjoyment. Apologies for mentioning all that, we are all different & our enjoyment from music & our different set-ups varies from person to person. The only thing i would say is having speakers on the floor will hamper the audio giving it a more muffled sound which will remove clarity. Congrats once again on your new gear, i hope you get many years of audio pleasure with it & enjoy going back into your collection & hearing details you may have missed with your old set-up.

[@janath9118]

Thank you for sharing the valuable information!!!

[@fourpeaksaudio4964]

Nice system... I have the NAD 516BEE cd player... one of my favorites...

[@MrCarl722]

Nice Set up Brendon. I am always wondering what is your music set up like, but now I see you got a new set up. Nice. Enjoy

[@flaviopitanga65]

Great audio system mate

[@WanderingSoulsWebzine]

Looks like a nice system. I know NAD is a good brand. Have fun playing your music wih your new system.

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thank you!

[@jimsmith3477]

nice set up!

[@ENGLISHISBEST]

Ha ha. The cat was looking around thinking what have you got, anything for me.

[@korky_]

Very Cool Brendon! Even I see Noodles is very excited to listen to some great music

[@BrendonSnyder]

He just wants the boxes and plastic wrap! Haha 😂

[@bukeksiansu2112]

Audio stores and record stores are still my favorite places to visit since I was a teenager. And love Stephen Ross - Midnight Drive album from Shrapnel Records.

[@purpletemple1]

Excellent! Personally I do need my 5 cd player, I like to pick up 4 or 5 cd's and have my afternoon set up. They're getting hard to come by at a reasonable price, but I purchased 2 back in the day and found one in a second hand store too, so I should be fine for a few years... Enjoy! Cheers.

[@davej.meister5421]

Cool system, Brendon. So envious of your purchase. Haven't found the time to find a nice stereo system for my music. I'd rather buy locally via a small local business instead of through a major store chain in a larger city. The owner took great care of wrapping up your speakers, and that's the beauty of buying from a privately owned shop versus the major store chains. Looks like he gave you a great deal on everything, too. I need to find a place like this in my neck of the woods. I own Trooper's Hot Shots on CD. Good compilation, but the band should have waited to put it out after 1979's Flying Colours which features their biggest local/native hit to date "Janine" (which was not a hit here in the States.) They didn't do that, though. Hot Shots charted and sold very well in the band's native Canada. One of the biggest selling Greatest Hits/Best Of compilation albums of all time in Canada. I think it has sold close to 3M copies to date.

[@janath9118]

Thank you for sharing the information specially regarding the band Troopers!!! I have not heard much about this band until now.

[@carltwidle9046]

I bought these wonderful Edifer brand speakers a couple of years ago. They are perfect in connection with my Sony cd player.

[@philipmccloy6502]

Cool video 😊

[@michaelt2469]

Nice. I have purchased stuff in the past at Audio Connection. Now you need a good turntable as well!!!

[@oliverbeard7912]

You could make a couple of dual purpose boxes to place under the speakers that could be used to store some vinyl LPs aswell as bringing the tweeters up to ear level. Not perhaps quite as good as some dedicated stands,but still pretty good if rigid enough.

[@scottstrang1583]

Demoing with everyday music is always best.

[@BrendonSnyder]

I agree. You have to bring you own. If you let them select it may sound good on that album but not the type of music you listen to.

[@topographic1973ify]

I still have my Pioneer I bought in 1983, however I did have to replace the CD player and also added a player/recorder years later.

[@martymartin2894]

I bought an lg 5.1 surround system, has cd blu ray dvd player and Bluetooth on. 5 speakers and a large subwoofer, sounds really good and only cost me about 460euro and was easy to setup.

[@airtow6766]

The NAD should be very nice, they have always designed and sold excellent equipment.

[@sergio9493]

Your collection deserves a Nice hi Fi gear 🤟

[@Dm-ui1fi]

Very nice system!! Will be interesting to hear your thoughts. I know with speakers, often have to wait for a while before getting the true sound from them I have the same denon as yourself but I upgraded the speakers to klipsch

[@rabarebra]

The burn-in you mention are just a myth.

[@rovo7249]

Nice 👍

[@MegaRHUBBARD]

Hey Brendon, congrats on the new equipment. Like many have said, NAD makes good equipment for a good price. You are now starting your journey to becoming an audiophile. Get the speakers off the floor and on stands. You can then fool around with their placement. Placing them too close to the backwall will give you more bass but it will sound bloated. Bringing them out will get rid of the bloat and produce more detail and improve their soundstage. Very happy for you! Enjoy!

[@louismartinez7387]

All good advice Brendon but in the end you'll be the one listening so go with what you like and what works for you.

[@rabarebra]

To go audiophile, he'd need to swap out all the components he just bought. The only thing you actually need is active studio monitors - no need to think about amplifiers. I'm on a $35K system.

[@devonmoors]

Long time ago I bought new separates,H H Scott and Luxman gear..still making great music to my ears!

[@bumblesby]

Nice! I have the NAD C538 CD player. It has a great sound. The buttons on mine are a bit touchy. I do a quick press. If you hold the button too long it can freeze the player. If that happens to you, you must unplug the CD player to reset it. I just had to practice to get it right. Hopefully your model has updated firmware. I use mine every day!

[@johann_casparbaumgartner6972]

*WOW! When I bought my last Audio system, I brought I think 2 (or 3) CDs to test it... One was POISONs "Flesh & Blood" with that intro "Strange Days of Uncle Jack" going into "Valley of lost souls" which I played very loud!*

[@JoeyAnswer]

Congrats on the new system. Audio equipment can get very compilcated. when i got a PS3 back in '08 it was the first time i used a AVR and can't go back. now on my Gaming PC having a 7.1 with those sweet JBL's from the early 90's and moderen Sony floor standing speakers , it's hard to ever go back to a monitior or tv speaker. when i'm feeling spicy i use my 4k Blu ray player and play my cd's

[@SeanMorrisonRocks]

Definitely want a new audio system for my next place

[@edz20four]

Great setup Brendon. I've seen other peoples setup using equipment from NAD. Enjoy your new stereo system :)

[@BrendonSnyder]

Thanks Edmund! I’m new to the brand but I’ve heard good things about it.

[@MrJDNJ]

I think they make specialty speaker "stands" that will just lift the speakers off the rug. For as many cds as you have, you'd probably enjoy a DJ-type cd player with 2 or more players and then you can really mix it up. Enjoy!

[@BrendonSnyder]

I’ll have to look for that type!

[@janath9118]

​@@BrendonSnyder A humble request to you;, it will be very much appreciative if you can reply the other commentors here, who herein wrote some very important views and details regarding your new audio system. Thank you!!

[@RobDawg881]

Very nice 😊. TROOPER album, excellent choice. What? You're kitty not jumping inside the empty boxes 😂...that's a first .

[@BrendonSnyder]

That’s only because they weren’t empty yet. But he made his way into the boxes later as they got emptied. Haha

[@michaeldehart8620]

Raise a little hell!

[@user-pl2rw5cg7e]

NAD system 👍👍👍 Thanks for sharing your experience. Please share your review of the speakers, interested in upgrading mine as well. Cheers

[@adriandelaat2905]

Mad is awsome equipment, made in England, I have had the amp you bought.

[@JR-ho5qm]

Good picks on the gear! NAD and Bluesound are both Canadian 🇨🇦 company’s. And are great products. I’m not to educated on those Fyne speakers but I’m sure they are great! Enjoy! 🔈👍🏻

[@Iainmaclennan70]

Fyne is a Scottish company mostly formed from ex Tannoy employees.

[@VinceWatches]

Fyne is a good choice and superb value

[@patriotpizzaman]

I miss my component audio system from the 90s ;^( I had these speakers (2 tower and 2 bookshelf) with dipole ribbon tweeters that sounded amazing! I had a STAV-3350 Dolby Pro-Logic AM/FM Stereo Receiver Dolby 5.1 & a CD-7300 Compact Disc Automatic Changer. The center speaker would be on for the home theater settings and off for the music settings. That thing sounded incredible no matter where you were in the room and it was powerful! The speakers didn't distort even when you turned it all the way up. Which was very rarely. Between close neighbors and my wife & kids being around I had to keep it at respectable volume levels but, on a few occasions with friends over I demoed it for a song or two.

[@sacriste]

Congrats on your new system, Brendon. You can´t go wrong with NAD. You are a true music lover not audiophile, just like me, but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate great sound, without getting obsessed with multiple layers and microscopic detail that not even the original engineers and producers knew where there with their old Yamaha monitors, LOL. Enjoy the music, Brendon. By the way, Pink Floyd is standard auditioning stuff but Poison? Yeah, I always thought it sounds amazing, way to go. I hope you make a video about playing your music on the new system, the experience, especially with the streamer which is the newest thing here.