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@parrisgeorge97085 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Scott really hit on it with the simple word... FUN.
@capelight525 жыл бұрын
Yep. Humble gentleman with the goal of enjoyment of listening to music. He has made thoughtful choices. Best of all...He's a Maggies guy! Love it and thanks to Steve and Scott!
@warrenkeppler92175 жыл бұрын
So agree that listening to music can provide an opportunity to reflect, meditate.
@williammay84135 жыл бұрын
That is the kind of video I like to see is when a person is into music that isn’t in the Industry.
@edmonddesbiens5 жыл бұрын
I liked this presenting another audiophile and his passion. you should do these regularly.
@Audiofreak715 жыл бұрын
I agree with many others on here , by showing others systems and talking about them is really great . Great video looking forward to more and hopefully more like this .
@carolineleonard82145 жыл бұрын
Yes. a great vid. i agree, it's all about the goosepimples. Music is just the best for this, sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.
@sidvicious31295 жыл бұрын
Steve this would be a good segment if you could go to different people’s homes and go over their systems as you have here.
@davidatkinson-lifematters48263 жыл бұрын
"Take her to my house, she'll feel a lot better." 😂
@somemovingpictures5 жыл бұрын
Listening to good music should be given the same amount of time, attention and respect as reading a good book.
@pigwillnot82815 жыл бұрын
yes, frank zappa and pj harvey ARE my steven king and danielle steele !!!!
@johnm31525 жыл бұрын
Almost forgot. Thanks Steve for your evangelical fervor for all things hi-fi.
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@rollstuhlwolf5 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo! Another Nova 300 owner. I still stand by my belief that the integrated reference quality DAC in the Peachtree is as good, if not better than, any separate standalone DAC I've heard.
@johannk.21385 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve.. your on to something here... real people with real systems in their homes. No one is doing anything like this...
@1sonofabiscuit8375 жыл бұрын
How about giving some thought to the fact that most people can only afford a small boombox and they're not spawns of the devil for that cause that's what you're all making them out to be
@svalbard015 жыл бұрын
I wish you hadn't cut him off when he was talking about the Chinese tubes, I wanted to hear that. Oh well... Great video and thanks for posting.
@mikem42145 жыл бұрын
Thanks you Scott....and Steve. One of the best yet. Question for Scott...does he get to pull the MMG's away from the wall when there is no camera around, or is the 'just what it is living in NYC?' (I'm originally from the Upper West Side, so I get it). I wanted MMG's years ago but knew room placement and size would not pass the WAF... AND...what Parris George said below...FUN
@vicverdi94025 жыл бұрын
OK .. Great interview with Scott.. Inquiring minds want to know: 1) What mods to MMG's? 2) How were sonics affected? 3) How do modified MMG's compare to your .7's? 4) How did his Turntable/cartridge compare with others you've heard? ... Thanks
@56squadron5 жыл бұрын
Peter Gunn invented the wood and XO mods to Magnepans. This must be who he copied. Here is a link to his website - www.indiespinzone.com/magnestand.html
@Audfile4 жыл бұрын
I got them done as well, with the most expensive crossover parts as well. It is. HUGE change to the MMG, mainly in how it plays. No longer beams, has bass. Looks great.
@MrTennisgolf4 жыл бұрын
You guys must have great neighbors!
@chuckgillespie15 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing - I like this Steve
@luke783335 жыл бұрын
Instant "thumbs up" Steve. I LOVE these kinds of videos.
@scottlowell4935 жыл бұрын
This rig represents MUSIC to me. Fun, no pretentious or snobbish foo-foo, an owner that knows what he wants. An owner that has gear long-term and not neurotically swapping components every few months. A MUSIC lover, not a STATUS or GEAR lover. And importantly: not someone that is in the industry selling you something.
@1sonofabiscuit8375 жыл бұрын
So somebody that wants to own a regular stereo and normal CDs is instantly evil and a sell out?? My God you old people are sick!
@scottlowell4935 жыл бұрын
@@1sonofabiscuit837 You are a fake-named asshole. You are a waste of oxygen. You are far too stupid for this conversation. You have no concept of what was said. Go play with yourself instead of video games. I hope you don't make it past 21.
@dobledekersoulwrekr5 жыл бұрын
@@scottlowell493 Wow, such a finessing of words, bad day?
@scottlowell4935 жыл бұрын
doubledeckersoulwrecker The 3rd I hate trolls that drag a post off on a tangent. Trolls do not deserve actual linguistic finesse. They are too stupid to understand the point of the post to begin with. Neither do sock puppets with fake screen names.
@lizichell22 жыл бұрын
Giant speakers? No woman would ever appreciate my quad ESL 989 and 63 combo
@frediebouy5 жыл бұрын
I agree Scott, listening to music intently is a form of meditation.
@ralex36975 жыл бұрын
Love these videos, thanks Steve
@bk66785 жыл бұрын
Ai really like the tree poster on the door. Really, I like it.
@kristopherjones1265 жыл бұрын
Great video today! How cool is it to have Steve stop by to check out your system! Cheers
@newfguy18265 жыл бұрын
Wished you had video of his system playing music
@dinsy5124 жыл бұрын
I’d love to hear maggies, but here in South Australia not sure if it’s possible. I’ve heard some nice ribbon speakers, though.
@mhart92793 жыл бұрын
My Peachtree Nova 300 has gone up in smoke twice. I've owned it two years and for 8 months of that time its been in for repair. Would love to try a pre-amp but it is my experience that doing so would likely cause a Peachtree melt down.
@mhart92793 жыл бұрын
Peachtree called today, they are replacing my Nova 300.
@patrickarnon34974 жыл бұрын
It might have been interesting to show the room (small with lot of fourniture ?) and the place where to be seated for listening. As well, the magnepan seem to be rather close to the wall. Do they stay there when playing ? Thanks for sharing your videos. Bravo. (Patrick - New-Caledonia)
@MichelLinschoten4 жыл бұрын
Patrick ARNON increases bass response, especially people that don’t use a dedicated sub (or set of subs) Recommended distance in the manual doesn’t always translate well in reality 😉
@davidhoover24465 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@garageworker5 жыл бұрын
So how did it sound? Also, I like these videos.
@catified20815 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy seeing real people's rigs over highend audio show set ups. Great video, love too see how people cobble together a system over time. Can't stand store bought systems, purchased in one shot. The most I have every bought at once is a power amp and pre amp. Everything else is one piece at a time and trail and error. Not efficient but in my experience gives the best end result.
@1sonofabiscuit8375 жыл бұрын
Have you ever given any thought that maybe most people CAN'T AFFORD a "rig" we're not all pretentious rich asses like you
@Some_D0nkus5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for using a Soundsmith! It's great to see when others enjoy our carts. Very sweet system. That tonearm is absolutely wild.
@Audfile4 жыл бұрын
I have the same Gunned MMGs except I got nicer woods.
@weizenobstmusli82325 жыл бұрын
Your best video so far. So cool when you bring interesting people and interestingbsystems in.
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@califmike20035 жыл бұрын
I'm curious Steve when you go into people's homes or you meet with people and look at their systems why don't you give us a sound demo a 30 second clip of what their system sounds like.
@GuitarD305 жыл бұрын
I shoot Nikon because I’m watching this video on my iPhone like a lot of people probably and his awesome set up wouldn’t come across at all through my iPhone speakers. So there’s really no point. You gotta be there
@anklebar14 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone into HI-Fi want to hear a system recoded on an iPhone and played through KZbin?
@aspectcarl5 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@joseph-ow1hf5 жыл бұрын
Nice setup. Those Maggies have the infamous Gunn mod. The hardwood frame is to absorb energy rather than re-radiate it like the factory MDF. Also uses a completely different crossover design.I think one key to getting vinyl to sound good (beside proper setup) is a vacuum record cleaner. Digital doesn't have to suck, now that engineers figured out a few years ago that the source of the sound being unpleasant in many ways was due to 'jitter'. I have heard digital playback system w/ newer ultralow jitter DACs that sound spectacular. I took a deep dive back into vinyl a few years back, and loved it, but ultimately sold it all, as I just didn't have the time. (Regs P3-24 + Denon high output MC)
@JohnLee-db9zt3 жыл бұрын
All that work into getting good sound, yet he places his magnepans literally 1 foot off the wall in the corner of the room. 🤦🏽♀️ But I do respect his enthusiasm.
@petercopland74973 жыл бұрын
He's in a small apartment, probably brings them out into the room when he's listening to music.
@JohnLee-db9zt3 жыл бұрын
@@petercopland7497 Let’s hope he does.
@paulomontero122 жыл бұрын
I know a dude which has about 100 records but hasn’t listened to them since the 90’s. I asked if would consider selling some of them to be but declined to do so, even though he’ll never play em again? That’s the reason why he’s no longer a friend of mine. Selfish prick of a guy.
@dougwilkerson42225 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video but would find it fun to have had a record put on and listen to a song. Just for ambiance. Like to see more of the system and it’s scale in the room. Cheers!
@korling995 жыл бұрын
very cool system, nicely done with a reasonably sized footprint
@ericjensen90915 жыл бұрын
I think he has a Well Tempered component sitting below the Peachtree. Power supply for the turntable I guess.
@mikem42145 жыл бұрын
or 'step up' he mentioned for his previous cartridge?
@1Soundmiser2 жыл бұрын
If you're ever in the DMV (DC, Maryland, VA) area, I'd be happy to share and meet you.
@mikehydropneumatic25835 жыл бұрын
Nice video Steve & Scott. For me the gear isn't the journey but the music and your ever changing taste in music is. What helps is having a system one can still enjoy after a high end show trip. Would be nice to see more videos with a similar format.
@timothylim52424 жыл бұрын
I want to hear more cowbell in my music. J/k Thanks for sharing such a lovely system.
@cjpriustt3 жыл бұрын
His next upgrade should be a bigger place for those maggies. Or get some small monitors that can be backed against the wall.
@lynnpoole78305 жыл бұрын
Remove the word LIKE and this vid would be LIKE so much LIKE shorter. LOL It's like so LIKE funny. LOL
@lynnpoole78305 жыл бұрын
Just joking buddy. Super nice setup.
@darlantro5 жыл бұрын
@@lynnpoole7830 "um, just, you-know,..." are some of the linguistic filler words and phrases that Steve Guttenberg uses in this video. I wonder if his parent's generation picked on him about those, if filler words are heavily generational?
@edwardlewandowski5 жыл бұрын
A decent worthwhile music enthusiast. Good on him.
@johnm31525 жыл бұрын
Peachtree has betrayed me. Now use my Peachy iNova as a preamp and Emotiva upa-200 for power. Sound pretty darn clean
@mikem42145 жыл бұрын
"Peachtree has betrayed me." Can you explain...
@MichelLinschoten4 жыл бұрын
Big speakers ? Should come to my house, you’ll be met with a tympani 1 6x6ft wide per side 😆 Good setup tho, very elegant and simplistic no frills I like that
@dsonyay4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately all the new stuff he's into are basically CD releases put to vinyl. I only buy the LP if I know it was made from tapes. But I suppose having the large format of the lp may make people feel good and enhance the listening session.
@vicverdi94025 жыл бұрын
That's Crown XLS 1002 .. my typo..
@pedrocols5 жыл бұрын
Not to be a hater but those turntables are grossly overpriced.
@bassmasterbri5 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: In the late 1980's I had a VHS VCR made by I think Panasonic that could be used exclusively as a recording tape deck. It's S/N specs were on par with CD players but recorded in analog. Does anyone remember them, do you think they were any good and should have been more popular in consumer audio systems, and does anyone know where I might locate one for purchase?!?! I thought it was a really nice piece of equipment for analog recording, Steve what do you think? 😎
@juliaset7515 жыл бұрын
There was a digital audio recorder; it was made by Technics (Panasonic). It used VHS tapes and was strictly for audio, using an analog to digital converter, and then recording the digital audio on VHS tapes. It was supposed to sound really good, but never really became popular because it was an all in one unit. The preference at that time was to use a separate analog to digital converter and a VHS or Beta deck which could be easily replaced or fixed if there was a problem. I had a Sony PCM-F1 which was a separate unit.
@countspokeula5395 жыл бұрын
Alesis made the ADAT recorder that used S-VHS tapes to record up to 8-tracks of digital audio. As they were for studio use the ins and outs were pretty good quality. You can probably find those cheap on eBay.
@777jones5 жыл бұрын
You guys are confusing several issues. Yes, VHS and Beta type formats have been used digitally. But it is ALSO true that VHS HiFi stereo is a helical scan (LOTS of tape) analog format that should be on par with big, fat reel to reel tapes. But HiFi nerds never really got into VHS that much.
@fatfaux5 жыл бұрын
What got away. Used Pro Ac towers. Just couldn't bring myself to make that jump. 3k used. Have been satisfied with my used 1.6 Magnepans. Still wonder what the Pro Ac would have sounded like. Driving with Parasound
@mrchinaski41254 жыл бұрын
Need help with upgrade path. Currently tidal on tv into modi 3, into Peachtree nova (80 watts) into crown xls (1000 watts) into Maggie lrs. Thank you ur a rock star.
@blitzbbffl5 жыл бұрын
Steve, you conveniently forgot to cover his system's digital realm - CD, DAC, Steamer!!
@mikem42145 жыл бұрын
Contained within the Peachtree probably...
@rollstuhlwolf5 жыл бұрын
The Peachtree Nova 300 has an incredible DAC that outshines just about anything I've ever heard.
@chrisanderson45972 жыл бұрын
I also live in nyc and just found a pair of Maggie .5/QR's on the sidewalk in the UWS among some trash bags (100% true story). Surprisingly they sound wonderful and have no issues. Cheers, audiophiles
@jamesmachado93665 жыл бұрын
A series on guest audiophiles systems is a great idea.
@superdougie104 жыл бұрын
I keep or just give away my gear, most of my stuff is used and/or thrift store finds.....and most of it is actually worth keeping. Ive rarely bought new except my huge new towered speakers "horn tweeters that I adore" and they are just so powerful.....15" woofers....love them.
@eberniewon5 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see a real person who enjoys listening to music and not the equipment that reproduces it...No offense Steve ...you're still the man. Please make more vids like this...!!
@afrog26664 жыл бұрын
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@killifish135 жыл бұрын
VERY cool vid. Going to a friends place and check'in out his system what a great way to spend an afternoon makes me feel 25 again.
@lynnpoole78305 жыл бұрын
Awesome system Scott! I'm just poking a little fun. That's one of the most unique turntables I've ever seen. It makes my old AR look like a dinosaur. Enjoy!
@tototronic25 жыл бұрын
A nice system, very appropriate for the room size. Lot's of little tweaks to improve sound, but Scott has overlooked arguably the most important aspect...Speaker placement. The speakers need to be moved forward in front of the cabinet so that sound won't reflect off the sides, creating an unwanted early reflection.
@abomani215 жыл бұрын
Appreciate all the videos Steve. However, would it be too much to play a track or two, played on featured equipment?
@jasonwhitehurst75765 жыл бұрын
Daniel Crapington watch, rolled up jeans, boots, beard, this guy belongs in Austin.
@aabuahro5 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you played them ?!
@meecrob12614 жыл бұрын
Are Peachtree good amps for turntables? I’m looking at the decco125.
@keithmoran80045 жыл бұрын
Steve i'm on long island. Stop by!
@gregoryjolly17345 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve i'm on long island also! Do A Long Island Audiplliac Tour! Howdy Keith Where are you? I'm in Nassau County.
@keithmoran80045 жыл бұрын
@@gregoryjolly1734 east meadow! You?
@gregoryjolly17345 жыл бұрын
Wow We're practilly neighbors,I'm in Westbury!
@bruhl0015 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video; two guys hanging out talking music and equipment. This is what makes the hobby great not a debate between Audiophile equipment vs high end equipment. Cheers.
@adambrown88675 жыл бұрын
He doesn't listen to that like that does he? That would sound horrible with a panel speaker in a corner.
@zackpetrovic30294 жыл бұрын
Any link to the preamp kit
@Phen0mable5 жыл бұрын
Maybe you could record a video about sound signatures amplifiers have and what signatures should be paired with what type of music etc
@pigwillnot82815 жыл бұрын
yes ! music is meditation ! !! dont you hate it when people want to talk during an album and then shush you during thier sit com !? no clue
@garysmith84555 жыл бұрын
I really like the visiting idea and enjoyed this video. HOWEVER, 6 or so videos back, I invited Steve to my home for an M.A.D. (something a few of us audiophiles that have been getting together since the early 80ies call "Music Appreciation Day") So, again, I will ask Steve here now... He can look my name up on FB and contact me privately that way... A simple train ride from Grand Central eastward, and I can pick him up at our local station.... What do you say Steve ?, Klipschorns and tube gear in a dedicated listening space await your ears ((O: (food and drink too)
@garysmith84555 жыл бұрын
I am the keyboardist/organist should there be FB confusion.......
@ggc73185 жыл бұрын
I love videos of you visiting other audiophiles in NYC. What is the brand of that turntable again ?
@neoLover235 жыл бұрын
Can you have magnaplanars that close to the walls ?
@if6wuzz95 жыл бұрын
Yes... Maggies store quite nicely close to a wall. For listening purposes one would move them to their designated position within your listening area. The speakers are not that difficult to move. Hope that helps.
@MrBonger885 жыл бұрын
I love Maggie’s but my room layout is just not conducive to them. I ended up selling my pair to a friend and I get sad every time I hear how wonderful they are
@lespaul65505 жыл бұрын
Great video. Maybe you could provide links to the stuff he mentions? Like the tubes, preamp etc?
@darthdurkelthewise3205 жыл бұрын
More of these...👍🏻
@ivayloipetkov5 жыл бұрын
A system designed with love and a very big heart and then dumped in the worst possible location in a room - the corner. The soundstage will take a hit the imaging will take perhaps an even bigger hit . This can sound so much better if placed in a more thoughtful manner .... as a start - speakers to be equal distances from back and side wall at least 9 feet (3m) apart. Having high end gear and handicapping it is ...wasting money. Is it me? Am I wrong for being so preoccupied with details ..? idk
@stevedawson58445 жыл бұрын
Ivaylo Petkov It’s a New York apartment. He probably has it in the ONLY possible location. And while you’re not wrong, look at it this way. He clearly happy with his system!
@jeffw69124 жыл бұрын
Steve, love your stuff. But try to get some lights to use in your productions. So dark
@RickRoberts_simplyrick5 жыл бұрын
Nice. I hope there is a doorstop in the floor so it doesn't swing out and smack that Maggie!
@J.J.C.JR.3 жыл бұрын
Say like again. Pretty sure you like could maybe like says it like a few more times.
@bizyz5 жыл бұрын
what scott needs to add to his system is an nad 568 cd player coupled with a project ultra outboard dac.
@EddyTeetree5 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott if you read this your on a timber floor there it seems so how do you deal with the vibrations?
@Landmantx5 жыл бұрын
I am kind of thinking that the peachtree would be a good mate for my Tekton Pendragons.
@user-el4pf7xm8o5 жыл бұрын
What kind of spekers would you use with that much power
@cruzjay1885 жыл бұрын
Im sure there is alot more audiophiles in bk than you think.
@ralex36975 жыл бұрын
Very impressive young man Scott Building, modifying. Pure talent here
@buickmonte5 жыл бұрын
I feel sooooo guilty.......i have 2 closets full of audio equipment plus my main living room setup. FYI,my wife is super cool with it!!!
@ryanalderson71335 жыл бұрын
How close are those maggies to the wall? They look pretty close to me
@1mctous5 жыл бұрын
Thumbs way up for the SoundSmith Zephyr cartridge.
@astolatpere115 жыл бұрын
Bet that sounds luscious!
@JohnDoe-np3zk5 жыл бұрын
We can dream...
@1mctous5 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-np3zk Or start building a used system.
@nicolajc5 жыл бұрын
cool with these interviews - but if you wish to talk to much Steve - better have both of you guys in the frame - just saying - like more of a talk show setting
@pauljojo68555 жыл бұрын
Steve, i will gladly do the recording for you so you can appear in the video along with guest. It would be a blast. Let me know.
@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, but that adds a layer of complexity I'm trying to avoid. I'm not making TV shows, I'm doing this the most efficient way I can.