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[@motohifipro3336]

I'm from Serbia and back in 2014 I met mr.Singer when I was his guest on a couple of occasions. I was in NYC as a tourist and didn’t really intend to purchase anything from mr.Singer at the time and I told him that. But regardless of that he received me like we knew each other for years, showed me all his high end gear and we have a few very pleasent conversations in his shop. He even showed me "Save Serbia" poster in one of his showrooms. True audio expert, also history expert and overall very interesting person. Here in Serbia mr.Singer is a legend, we all remember two page ads in every issue of Stereophile. Meeting mr. Singer was a great experinece for me. Steve, your channel is the best, just keep up the good work. Best regards to both of you. Dragan Ilic

[@NickP333]

Thanks for sharing such a fantastic story! Loved hearing it. 🙂🔊🎶

[@FOH3663]

Agreed ... absolutely! Thanks for sharing.

[@juliusmoshinsky8903]

My memory of Sound by Singer: In the early 80's I bought an Oracle Delphi from them. Andy told me that this was probably the first Oracle turntable sold in NYC. That made me feel kind of special...

[@drwjpdrwjp800]

I bought on Oracle Delphi Mk II demo for under $2,000.00 from Sound by Singer in 1985. Still working great

[@robertsupercalifragilistic7404]

Sound by singer. Stereo exchange. Lyric hifi. I miss shopping in all of them. The good old days.

[@user-hn2bo2pn7t]

I couldn't pass by union Square Park without stopping by Andys plaçe. Sound by Singer was a hi fi institution here in the village for me in the 80s and 90s. Great to see Andy here , as its been so long since ive seen him . ❤

[@Aswaguespack]

There have been several important eras in the history of audio. The vacuum tube, the transistor, the Integrated Circuit, Mono era and their big speakers, Stereo and the development of the Acoustic Suspension Principle, the post Vietnam War boom when Servicemen returned from Asia with cheaper transistor based audio gear, etc. etc. It becomes very important that interviews like this become part of the historical anthologies of Audio in America, documenting important figures in the business whether they be commercial personalities or audio engineers with their sound breaking innovations, to document the history of this part of Audio. Much has been lost in previous ages because productions like these were never created and archived for audio history. Some have but not like this. Arthur C. Clarke predicted long ago of a future age where everyone would have access to their personal TV productions making video available to more people world wide. We are here now. That makes interviews like this so very important because we are now saving the History of Audio in a new and important way. THAT makes this interview so important. Thanks Steve for your work in creating historically important interviews and information to the culture and technology of audio in America. Steve you always comment that your “work here is done” but I say your work is “ongoing” and adding to the wealth of information you and several others like you are doing for audio reproduction. Bravo 👏🏻

[@markblock8659]

I love Andy. The funniest thing he said to me (when I told him I was going up to The Audiophile Society meeting at Hy Kachalsky's to hear a Dan D'Agostino presentation): "I don't like audiophiles. But I like you, Mark." One time I even got invited to go out drinking with Andy and the staff. Somehow the subject of "worst drinks" came up. Andy declared that Long Island Iced Tea was probably the nastiest drink ever created. I'd never heard of it, so that's what I ordered. Big mistake. I don't remember making it back to my apartment that night, and I was in pretty bad shape the next day.

[@FOH3663]

Yep indeed, that's the Long Island experience... Funny

[@thedudeabides1977]

You should try a Black Opal... basically a Long Island Iced Tea with Chambord. Delightful if the bartender knows how to make them correctly (which is rare, in my experience). We have a local bartender (Salem, Oregon) who is obsessed with music and has been mixing drinks for 40+ years. He makes his own drink recipes and infusions, and most often names the drinks after musical groups and specific songs, particularly the Beatles. His 'Crown of Thorns' drink is unbelievable (it involves grapefruit juice, Crown Royal, and clove-infused sugar for the glass edge (i.e. the crown of 'thorns'))... one of the best things I have tasted. Period. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/life/2015/08/10/barflies-meet-rob-melton-table-five/31426861/

[@FOH3663]

@@thedudeabides1977 Sounds wonderful

[@mazdef2001]

born in 78, turning 44 in a couple weeks. Love this honesty, proper legend (s)

[@JP4drumsFarrell]

Growing up in NYC, the stereo shops were abundant with some great people with a passion for sound and music. What you are seeing is a dying breed and long gone are the shops that were very much appreciated.

[@millermark445]

A dying breed is right. I miss the days of "pure audio," when video was in its infancy and all you wanted was the best hifi system you could afford. Video didn't totally kill basic two-channel audio but it did throw it on a consumer back-channel and kept it there.

[@exodusvelo]

Best ever guest in this channel steve, every time. Singer knows.

[@vproven]

You guys rock, especially you Steve. Keep up the great work.

[@robertparker6141]

What most impresses me about you guys is the JOY of living you have !!! Music and hi-fi is the catalyst, but not all audiophiles have this joy. Wonderful to see this. In this age of anxiety and hopelessness, so wonderful to know that true Joy is still possible. Thanks so much for exposing your joy to us. May audiophile joy be forever !!

[@connorduke4619]

Joy is always possible. Turn off socialist MSM news, spend less time looking at screens, minimise fast food SAD diet, spend more time in nature, learn to meditate, listen to great music (you already do that)... Joy is the natural normal human state, if you are not frequently feeling it, eliminate the root causes.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

The legends of the industry speak..absolute sound experience. A great candid conversation to be had. Keep up the great work Steve Guttenberg, the golden ear.Stay safe and continue your love for the new frontier in audio.

[@StevePilgrim2013]

Just a perfect interview for anyone who knew audio in the 70's. Never tire of hearing the two of you. Thanks for doing these. Oh, ask Andy what system he'd suggest to a customer these days...is a $5000 budget beneath his target customer? What's his minimalist budget for a customer these days? He (and you) had great influence over what other dealers around the country chose to take on back in the day! More than you may know. Again, thanks for these interviews - Andy, Herb, others.

[@user-nb1ex7th2i]

Singer is a national treasure!

[@gonzol46]

Always nice to see the video, with bringes such warm feelings 😊👍Thanks Steve ❤️ Thomas

[@dsmdarryl]

What a GREAT VIDEO!! Love these interviews!

[@gjnbouwmeester5860]

'Memory-lane' is painfull too. Life is now, the rest is history or future. As long as it is granted. But, at the same time it's a sad feeling when the best times are behind you... Happy 'anniversary' and i hope you will be with us for a very long time, Steve!:-)

[@jeanrompre9497]

" Who isn't their own best customer is a fraud' so true, it applies to any business driven by passion

[@user-ex9zm7bg3x]

dont get high on your own supply

[@drewlsy]

All hail Warren Zevon. "His hair was peerrfect. Ahh-woooo!" Great song-writer. I am both envious, while also appreciative that were able to see him live in concert during his prime. Great friendship you both have forged over the years.

[@user-ex9zm7bg3x]

the sh*t has hit the fan!

[@francisdelacruz6439]

To ride a wave doing the thing you love is fantastic!

[@StopAndGetGas]

Thoroughly enjoyed this Steve. My birth year is 1952. Started Hifi around Tampa FL at about age 20. Sansui/Garrard/JBL 2-way bookshelves. Later Dynaco/Hafler kits Thorens TD160C/Shure V15-III. Read Stereo Review, just listened and learned songs with my friends. All along I've drooled, and appreciated the others' pursuit of their own idea(s) of perfection. I don't think I missed any of the fun though. Finally back in it recently and wow, have things gotten better! Fantastic 2-part interview with your friend Andy Singer. I felt like a '...fly on the wall'! Thank you.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bentaylor3984]

It might have been interesting back in the 70s and 80s, but it's gotten too expensive, I might even say exorbitantly so, and none of the "average-income" guys can afford it any more. I often put the question forward to reviewers, "Is it only the rich that have good ears?" Please tell me, as I've never seen it written in science that your appreciation for good sound was based on monetary income. Where are the David Haflers of the present?

[@CrazyCloudZen]

Inexpensive, high quality gear is actually cheaper now than it's ever been. You don't need to buy five figure (or more) components to have an amazing system. And if you buy used it's even more amazing. Seriously!

[@bentaylor3984]

@@CrazyCloudZen What world do you live in my friend?

[@mladenbasic1]

Two camera shoot! Keep doing it this way Steve. Awesome interview.

[@jinvid]

I would’ve appreciated a single of them in the same frame. Otherwise it just ends up giving me PTSD from the cafe scene of Pacino and DeNiro in Heat. Where there’s two legends in the same scene but never in the same shot!

[@shanestephenson8423]

Extremely complex funny intelligent man with the subtlety of a sledgehammer very refreshing

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Love the comment!

[@martybousum1010]

Oh the memories! Good stuff!

[@FOH3663]

them mentioning; Linn Acoustic Research Acoustat ... that's the hifi experience that launched me on my audio journey. The scene of hifi gear and sales in that era, is powerfully etched in my memory... my formidable years. In my late teens, I could appreciate dudes like Steve and Andy, selling and playing with this gear all day long, I spent a great deal of my free time listening to all the systems I could. That included talking my way into hear recording studio mains in multiple studios... then a few years later I'm right there, in studio with one of the early acts I worked with! I couldn't get enough... 40yrs later, I find myself in the same situation, I still can't.

[@armanddimeo6575]

This video recalls the musical question "Who's gonna fill their shoes?" If Steve ever opens an audio store, he should name it "The Audio Shrink."

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Wow!!! What an enjoyable interview with the one and only Andy Singer. He’s always been a trail blazer in the world of high end audio IMO. Just look at the array of brands he carries….certainly not your usual collection of stuff coveted by the majority of audiophiles…..now that’s knowledge and oodles of confidence to be able to successfully survive in one of the best audiophile markets in the world. I was also delighted to hear Andy pay a quick homage to Linn, who seems to get little US distribution, respect or media coverage these days. Sad but true. So glad to hear that Herb is working on a forthcoming LP12 review. Sure wish a reviewer of prominence would review their other current gear (streamers and amps). It’s still great stuff? Thanks Steve and Andy. Very well done!!

[@freekwo7772]

I thank you to Andrew's mother that supported Andrew in the begging of his journey. From his words, I thik that nothing would be out of this if there isn't supportive mother. I like this warm family approach in the most importatnt city in the world.

[@dcrncec]

Excellent show for Saturday night.

[@hamidrezahabibi8111]

During the early 90’s I used to represent exclusively both Stereophile and the absolute sound and they’re both pocket sized magazines. You can see on Where To Buy Stereophile our company’s name which was Gramophone Co.Ltd. for Iran 🇮🇷. I always was looking for Andrew’s advertising Sound by Singer. It was totally different than the rest of the competition. Thank you Steve for bringing Andrew Singer to your show. He’s a Legend in this beloved industry. 🎉

[@rabit818]

Love the motor oil/wrench shirt.

[@Borednlonely]

Great video. Very enjoyable

[@bentaylor3984]

Revisiting the "Sound by Singer" interview. My definition of a true "audiophile": To me an "Audiophile" is a person in love with Music, and the gear to accurately (as possible) reproduce it from final sources. I say final sources as any given recording goes through a number of processing stages before it it is released to the public for purchase in either analog, or digital formats. Bottom line: you will never experience what a given recording sounds like in the studio. The limits are acoustics of the control room, and of the audiophiles' own venue. I admire any effort to maximize this final experience, in some cases, even taking on the task of building His/Her electronics, or speakers. Judging quality solely by price is not a particularly accurate evaluation of performance.

[@tomhirschel8524]

Stenheim reference loudspeakers..... My favourite room at Munich a few years ago,along with the JBL 4367.

[@DC-xx4kv]

Steve, been a while since I have seen you here. Since I had to go on SSDI after 25 years in IT, unfortunately buying new audio just isn’t possible. So I’ve had to realize your videos just reminded me of that fact. So just coming across this episode was happenstance and it was a good happenstance. Great episode, very interesting. Great job as usual. I love what you do I just can’t participate in the real world of it. ☮️

[@dhmallet]

Although I have been gone from NYC since 1988, I remember Sound by Singer fondly, starting at the apartment. While I mostly fell under the sway of the shaman Josh Cohn and his flat earth evangelistic efforts, Andy Singer has been a legend in the industry. Thanks for the great interview!

[@jimmyblues59m76]

I wonder what happened to Ears Nova? Several years ago they updated their Website to state that they were in the process of moving. However, they have yet to update the Website since that time.

[@dhmallet]

@@jimmyblues59m76 I shopped at the Long Island location 40 years ago and went full Linn Naim. I saw maybe 10 years ago that he had a shop in Manhattan. Josh was quite a charismatic guy!

[@glennbaxter4507]

I started selling audio at the same time - '74-75. I was selling mid-fi (Pioneer, Marantz, Infinity, JBL, Sony, Phase Linear, etc.) but hung out at the high-end shops. I earned my money selling mid-fi and spent my money buying hi-fi. I was a Junior in college and had Threshold, Magnaplanar, Magnum, M&K, Micro Seiki, Ortofon, etc. I worked in a shop that had constant traffic, but the hi-fi shops would go all day without anyone walking in.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

Steve and Andy: Reelin' and a Rockin'!

[@buddystewart2020]

I understood very early that good equipment could deliver great sound quality. I just never had the money required to get it. What I have now is very modest. My electric bass and my bass amp are pretty expensive, but my stereo gear is modest. I was fortunate to have some good friends that did have some great stereo gear though, so I got to listen to a variety of it.

[@briansumner6346]

What a wonderful history. Many thanks to you for making me understand that the true end in audio is the enjoyment of the experience, not necessarily perfection. You have renewed my pleasure in the pursuit and put many smiles on my face. Truly, thank you!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Nice to hear from you, thank you.

[@JohnBarrow1961]

That's one heckuva shirt, Steve. 😆

[@darenmanville2274]

I was born in 1978! Great stories!

[@miguelbarrio]

Lovely interview. Thx guys!

[@michaelmasztal7871]

It was the Alexis Park hotel in Vegas. I was there back when I was a reviewer for Soundstage! Webzine.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Talking about passion: A new, but experienced rep came in who previously came from a high-end store stopped in to introduce himself. (Just a few weeks ago) After we talked for a few minutes, he said "It's refreshing to meet a salesman with an actual passion for this stuff, I go into so many stores where they're all just going through the motions". I like that. I think me and Andy would get along though, I'm a straight shooter as well, and I know most of my customers appreciate the candor as well.

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Unfortunately for some audio sales people, the passion is all about making money so they tend to push the products with the best margins. Fortunately, these guys represent the exception rather than the general rule.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Hmm, Never once in my mind does my personal sales commission factor into my recommendations. My #1 goal is to pair the customer up with the best audio product for them, for their budget. I probably should think about myself more, haha. But I legitimately want them to be thrilled with their purchase. Most of my recommendations are pieces that I would purchase myself. (Given their budget)

[@Michael-xz1nk]

You are an excellent sales person. It’s all about honesty, passion and delighted customers. Kudos to you? I wish all audio sales people were like you. Its simply not the case…sad but true.

[@Taras-Nabad]

The main video intro frame is amazing. Steve you look like a punk kid.....LOL

[@playbackamusicloversjourne8620]

Two things Steve. 1 - You need to do a video at Andy's place about his current system. 2 - back in the days before the internet I called about an ARC preamp that you had for sale in the shop and I talked to you on the phone as I was living in Vancouver and I asked you to just to let me know if it had any serious cosmetic issues & if not I wanted to buy it and have you ship it to me and you blew me off, you wouldn't even go look at it. So much for customer service of the old days...LOL!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sorry about that!

[@playbackamusicloversjourne8620]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac LOL. You're forgiven, it was probably a busy day.

[@cathodebias]

Yes to the VAC amp!

[@johnp2079]

Remember my awful in-store experience from several years ago. A legend in his own mind, alas.

[@Nonsense62365]

Alexis Park in Las Vegas small 2 story building that looked like cheap and inexpensive apartments where they had Audio Gear!

[@Patrick_B687-3]

Interesting! NAD was my first, and yes I was poor but it was my first real money at 20 years old. Wish I still had that first set.

[@AllboroLCD]

I used to live on 68th & 3rd ave! Next to the Trumpy bear bldg.

[@minsleyskidoo6327]

Singer is a legend in his own mind.

[@xstensl8823]

i remember when CES would coincide with Adult Entertaiment convention in Vegas. wild times and parties

[@xstensl8823]

NAD still make some good entry level gear, and the price has not gone up much

[@maxbouvatte]

its good to have friends

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

I tried to visit Sound by Singer last time I was in Manhattan staying in midtown. Coming from Cleveland we have big signs in front of every business, and I expected to see it as I walked. I couldn't find it for the life of me, so I gathered that it must be up in one of those buildings, but I'd have to know exactly which one, and what floor, because there's not going to be a sign. Unfortunately, I walked on and went to B&H my other Mecca. I'll have to try again on my next trip.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Sorry about that, but like most high-end shops these days, Sound by Singer is by appointment only. You can find it on the internet!!

[@adamk4716]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Is that cause of Covid or something else ? Everything is open again in our beautiful city.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Oh ok. I found it on the google maps, but I couldn't find it when I walked down the street. But my battery was running low and my phone but I needed it to navigate me around all day, so I didn't keep searching. Ah well. Next time.

[@adamrenz4433]

Good stuff! Please start planning interview part two.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thanks, Part Two is up now.

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Steve, I think they are saying they would like to see a Part 3…still lots to talk about with an audio legend. I’m sure it would be another hit!

[@randallmilton]

“He had no front teeth, but he did just fine” 😂

[@bigblueocean]

😂😂😂😂

[@jinvid]

Today, on a very special episode, of Fresh Princes of Audio.

[@jeffblack4268]

Really enjoyed this episode. Looking forward to part 2, or more?🙂

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Thank you so much, part two is right there

[@BicycleJoeTomasello]

Rest in peace, retail sure ain’t easy

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Thank you Steve Mr Singer Andy’s Stereo? Where was it?

[@briancampbell7712]

can you please tell me what make and model that beautiful white floor speaker is in the backround? by the way, cool conversation... thanks!

[@jean-paulschweitzer6211]

Personally, I prefer the interviews with technical passionated guys, loved the ones with NP. Honest reviews, I´ve to laugh!

[@scottnjoni]

Thanks for the show.In 1978 I bought a system from "Listen up" audio in Denver Colorado. The speakers were ADS 710'S .Did you ever sell or listen to these bookshelf speakers?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Not that model, but yes I knew the brand back in the day. Good stuff.

[@mondoenterprises6710]

A couple of fellow Desperados Under the Eaves!

[@billd9667]

The Linn was a refined version of the AR turntable. The AR rarely gets its due.

[@jogmas12]

AR did refine their turntable in the mid eighties but fell short after that as Teledyne decide to sell AR and the new owners said digital is in now, the turntable is dead, basically.

[@hdibart]

Same with the Ariston RD 11 table.

[@jackwezesa1081]

I bought the EB 101 AR brand new I believe in 81?

[@rfromgm]

Did you or Andy ever spend time at the AR Music Room place in Grand Central Station? Or did you go to the SEE70 exhibit at Park Ave.and 30th Street? Thanks.

[@LuxAudio389]

My HI-Fi dealer in Chicago was once an employee too, until his employer went out of business and he started his own Hi-Fi store. Did you ever want to own your own HI-Fi store or business?

[@kennixox262]

Hi Steve, could that have been the Alexis Park Resort in Las Vegas that was a CES hangout?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Yeah, that’s what I was alluding to. But also that show location before that one, in the late 70s. The Sahara?

[@ivansbacon]

I am still looking for a place called "Lee Ho Fook's"

[@jackwezesa1081]

London!

[@franciscoortiz6980]

Cool Old pic... where have the years gone?

[@alexstewart8097]

Just 44 years ...There are some born 60 years ago in bad or no fidelity on high at all homes WHO KNOW WHAT BAD FIDELITY IS AND SOUNDS LIKE FOR SURE...That should be every philiac starting point , if only to cut the extra vacuous noise of itchy ears found in abundance and really focus on seeking but true sound...Shema!!!

[@mostyles328]

What are the 3 way tower speakers behind him?

[@Michael-xz1nk]

I believe Stenheim….

[@watchfan6180]

You were great in Police Academy

[@waynebriscoe9127]

With all the audio gear you have is your electrical bill high. Do you get subsidized by the manufacturers of the equipment?

[@bigblueocean]

Of course not you nutter. 😁

[@KM-xf1ft]

I used to be into watches but I dont recognize Andrew's watch. It looks like a repeater of some kind though? Fitting for an audio guy. And it looks expensive. Anyone wnows what it is?

[@petekutheis3822]

comment 1 from all over the map---sidetracked there--never answered which of the 5 locations was a favorite....

[@austinlibby7025]

Do you guys remember what the first year sale in Chicago I was there where are you guys? Do you remember it I do

[@austinlibby7025]

CES show First time in Chicago

[@IDann1]

Is their a good complete system from one manufacturer.

[@andrewcharles1734]

Goldmund 🤔⁉️

[@Finn-McCool]

Something tells me that Mr. Singer suffers from chronic pain. As one who is intimately acquainted myself, I get that vibe from his mannerism. Some may see it as apathy or haughty or being stern. I see pain.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Well, that day he had a stiff neck.

[@Finn-McCool]

@@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac Yikes, things like that become the center of our universe.

[@austinlibby7025]

Do you remember a refresher I met him on several cases when he was introducing his receivers bet you didn’t have the Albert Lea and I was in New York at the time when you live also worked as a 10 1/2 year-old boy with the golden years with all my rants where were you I introduced Sequoia tuner where were you I was one of the first to listen to KLH, honey noodle we called them the noodle with the service static ones I was listening to ESL quads five months before Paul ever heard of English quads that change his old thinking in marketing and engineering a new loudspeaker system

[@davidmorgen4558]

King crimson ?

[@NawMan357]

So Steve... The hierarchy that was listed was a "source first". That goes against the speaker first hierarchy. Maybe I took it out of context...

[@denniswilliams3934]

Great segue Steve. "So anyway". Andrew doesn't understand the first rule of "flashback with Buddy" is never talk about the gorgeous former girlfriend, in earshot of current wife.

[@chrispicquet733]

I Agree! I am my own best customer as well!! I don't need to win over and hypnotize my high end friends with whatever equipment I may have had at the time! I design and built loudspeakers purely for my own enjoyment! I bought some kick ass high end Chinese Class A Stuff,right at the beginning of the Pandemic,when it was very hard for Chinese manufacturers to get anything out of the country! So, I purchased a Mark Levinson Dual Mono Class A ML-.2 25 wpc power amp that has upper crust parts in it! More Euro/Japanese parts than the Ultra Expensive American/European stuff that has really cheap retail Chinese parts in them! ( I always look under the hood!) I just happened to strike at the right time! I also picked up a Yaqin top load ultra high quality CD player with 6SN7's in the tube output circuit.Hihh quality op amps in the solid state circuit.Also, I bought a Mark Levinson JC-2 clone preamp ( dual mono,class A ). I was surprised,and impressed that I only spent like $1,100 or 1,200 for all three of those pieces! ( American, European western Audio stuff at that build quality would be in the $20,000 range! Not kidding! This New Chinese stuff is Impressive!

[@luisrosario5992]

Hi steve listen i have a few old tub amps and tuner that I dont want anymore but i would not like to just put them the garbage i would like to give them to you let me know if your interested.

[@robtremble2277]

warewolf in London Warren Zevon ??

[@jeremyr722]

Speaking of being survivors, were you aware of “the HiFi murders” when they happened? Just listened to a great podcast episode by The Casual Criminalist about it.

[@ivansbacon]

I grew up in Utah in the 70's. I still can not look at a ball point pen without cringing. Just now it occurs to me the irony of doing that to someones ears in a HI-FI shop.

[@bobbobell7095]

What is that noise in the background….It sounds just like my phono pre when it wigs out.

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Steam from the radiator!

[@jlmain5777]

“He had no front teeth, but he did alright.” It’s really funny if you say it like Elvis.

[@alexstewart8097]

Now you know the rest of the story...Shema!!!

[@robtremble2277]

an entry point like the 3020 is what audio of today is missing

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

No, the Rega iO, Vista Spark are just two easy examples of stellar affordable integrateds.

[@Rob9mm]

Thought that was Keith Moon in the thumbnail 😜

[@Random-kq4pz]

Yes, I too see that!

[@josefserf1926]

20:58 the hierarchy was a load of rubbish but what do you expect from a company that stole it's design? Better to think of a system as a race car where you try to improve the weak link/ bottleneck (Driver? Tyres? Engine? Chassis?). 9 out of 10 times it's the speakers.

[@bigblueocean]

Let it go now.... All that stuff about linn having stolen their design is fifty years old. We've all heard it. It's still painfully dull

[@bigblueocean]

Anyone else checking the comments in case Eggy pops up?

[@markfischer3626]

Have you ever had any customers who were so happy with what they had that they never wanted to change anything? It seems to me audiophiles I've encountered have gone through so much equipment looking for magic bullets that they never stop hunting for something better. I have no idea what they are looking for but somehow they never seem entirely satisfied. Is that generally true or is it just my imagination?

[@DonHamlin]

As an audiophile who’s gone through a lot of gear, I’m not looking for a magic bullet, it’s just a lot of fun trying out new gear. Sometimes it’s better sometimes it’s not.

[@jeffmpvd7689]

I've been happily listening to the same speakers for the last 34 years, so maybe I'm not a true audiophile!

[@markfischer3626]

@@jeffmpvd7689 I am really happy for you. Once you have what you want you can forget about equipment and just enjoy your tecordings. It seems rare among audiophiles. I think audiophiles buy recordings to listen to equipment while music lovers buy equipment to listen to recordings. As a lover of classical music and jazz and an engineer I realized a long time ago, 48 years in fact that the only way I would ever be happy was to invent my own. I love solving problems as much as I love music. So I got the best of both.

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Hi Mark…I totally agree with you. Way too many audiophiles chase the holy grail, spend gobs of money and sadly never find it. And when they do, it never seems to last very long. I am with you….buy good stuff and keep it until it can’t be fixed and focus on the never ending world of music (with special thanks to the streaming service of choice) and life enhancement. You nailed this one but we are in the minority. No biggie. To each their own.

[@markfischer3626]

@@Michael-xz1nk Watching the audio sites these days gets me to relive my early days as an audiophile from the time I first heard stereo and loved it when I was 12 years old until the day I first heard quadraphonic sound and hated it when I was 25 years old. Quadraphonic sound was hyped to the skies as the ultimate. Why did it die? Because it was a failure. 5 channel HT is son of quadraphonic sound with a mono speaker in the middle and possibly a subwoofer or two. The intention was good, the method was naive. Two channel stereo just didn't cut it for me anymore. By this time I was a degreed engineer with a lot of powerful analytical tools. This allowed me to figure out how sound, acoustics and hearing actually work and engineer my own solution to what is a very complicated problem. I've never looked back. The sound system which is one of many in my house, the only one I listen to anymore was first assembled in 2002. It changed a little in 2008 with an upgrade costing about $100. It will never change again unless something in it fails and can't be repaired or replaced. BTW it was not expensive by audiophile standards to build.

[@arte2arquiteto]

I’m also missing my front teeth! 😮