Music Room Tour 2022

Here is the 2nd part of my entry into the 2022 VC Lottery. The Room Tour. Not all together or exactly where I want it, but enough set up to give you the basics. Hope you enjoy. Will update it in the future when totally finished.

[@EdKazO-Vision]

LOVE the Son House and Bo Diddley posters!

[@nickspann20]

What a space. Very very cool. I’m jealous.

[@teckertime]

Mind blowing every time you do a room tour. Legendary!

[@seanjones618]

Yes yes yes I feel like it’s Christmas morning 😆😆

[@ogsan1296]

Your room is beautiful. Very well thought out. Continue to enjoy !!!!

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Jaw dropping is how I would refer to your Music Room. Your tours are always exceptional. Love your variety of gear too. I noticed a silver/black Luxman cassette deck. If you do go forward with an SACD player (like I did recently) do your research and take your time. There are hybrid and single-layer SACDs and with my Sony from 2008 I found out it doesn’t read the SACD layer on some hybrid discs. I would recommend you watch a vid called “Super Audio CD - worth it in 2018?” on a channel called Modern Classics. His vid is very good👍

[@dillwill1813]

So dope I had to comment twice! Unbelievable!!!

[@johnsimmons5056]

Incredible Room. You did an incredible job with this. Looks beyond belief...Just so Coool

[@SteveSmith-md1fl]

Totally impressive. Wish I had that kind of space for mine.

[@ozzyprogdomino8815]

That is amazing 🤩 what a great music room and collection.

[@roycomps3435]

Amazing space and collection!

[@ConcertBuddie]

Wow. All I can say is WOW. A+, sir!

[@monraywilliams6231]

I have watched this video a few times and this is an amazing space!

[@heavymetalbasement7002]

The music room is absolutely impressive. Immaculate and organize! I love the Van Halen wall and the Kiss bathroom. You've really outdone yourself with this one, Brandon.

[@mrhoffame]

LOL Thanks so much! Appreciate you taking the time to check it out. Got kinda longwinded here lol. \m/

[@heavymetalbasement7002]

@@mrhoffame How do those B&W speakers compare to the Fluance speakers you had before in the overall sound and also the bottom end?

[@Jamko1970]

Wow! Looks incredible, well done sir! You have a lot of great records.

[@NorthernRevolutions]

Wow! I am beyond impressed with your room. I feel completely inadequate with mine now. Amazing!

[@mrhoffame]

Ha Ha!! Thanks my friend! :)

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Your walls are like a museum, very i,pressure. Love your record cabinets and organization, it takes some room to do that but you always make it work. Thanks for the tour

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks Steve! Glad you approve my friend!!! :)

[@vikingbrace]

Are you kidding me?! I’ve never seen anything like this. Your room is amazing. I can’t even say enough about this. I feel the same way about autographs. I only want them if they were made out to me. Are you the ceo of some major corporation? 😁 This would cost a fortune. So many cool posters too. The one that really stuck out was that Son House. That looks fantastic.

[@mrhoffame]

Ha Ha!! Thanks my friend. Glad you dig it. This is totally the place that puts me at ease. Funny thing is I haven't spent a TON of money on stuff because frankly...I don't have a ton lol. What money I do spend is usually on music. I don't drink, don't buy the newest style jeans each year, etc. Really only spend money on some traveling, bills, and my music world. One thing is I was very fortunate to become an insane, addicted collector a good 10+ years before the resurgence so many of the albums in my collection, especially grails, were picked up back when vinyl was dirt cheap. I mean that Van Halen Balance you saw on the wall...I paid $19.99 for...and about 10-12 years ago I remember thinking that was almost too much to pay for that record lol. OG Stone Temple Pilot's Purple - $10, OG Nine Inch Nails Pretty Hate Machine - $5 lol. So many of the albums today that are $15 or $20 albums were REGULARS in teh dollar bins just 10+ years ago. Everywhere I traveled I would local record stores. Walk in with $40 and come out with 28 FANTASTIC records that would cost 100s of dollars today to get. I just bought and bought music over my lifetime and never got rid of it where as most people went through huge purges at some point in their life through high school, college, etc. It also helps that I have worked one or two days a week at a record store (strictly for store credit) for past 3 years or so which has certainly allowed me to pick up 100s of lps without spending money. This freakn' hobby is to expensive so you gotta come up with creative ways to fund it IMO. Thanks so much for watching \m/

[@LowNoiseJasonSkilz]

What a killer set up man! Like a record shop in your house. Love all the posters etc too.

[@jerryandlisa27]

Your one of the few that's all about the music. Congrats Brother

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@miss80smoviesandmusic]

"We're not worthy! We're not worthy!" Is the thing that comes to mind seeing all this B. IF and WHEN I get my own space, I may need some of your design tips and tricks!

[@mrhoffame]

Ohhh you guys are worthy. You and the Fam are welcome anytime lol! Oh, speaking of the design thing...I got a cool story to share. I'll email ya .

[@ChrisDons_TheLounge]

Awesome Music Space!! Love the Van Halen Wall!! Enjoy!!

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks so much. Appreciate it so much!! \m/

[@jasonarsenault3791]

This is incredible! You’re scratching my organizational itch haha

[@mrhoffame]

LOL Thanks my friend!

[@66TGE]

Fantastic! The coolest musicroom ive seen.

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@boneyardboy3298]

I'm new to the group and all I can say is wow! Brandon you are the man. It is an absolutely impressive set up. Rock on!

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks so much my friend. Welcome!!! ...and thanks for stopping by to check out the vid/channel. \m/

[@richardriley4415]

Moving is a pain and a lot of work. Congrats on the new set-up.

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks! Yeah, it's a pain, but pretty exciting to set up a new music space :)

[@lindaleg3659]

The best room tour that I’ve ever seen. Simply incredible. That Van Halen wall is insane!!!!

[@mrhoffame]

LOL Thanks my friend. Glad you dug it!! ")

[@aaronmuthaalamare4165]

Killer room tour ! I’m completely blown away! Our organization is the complete opposite but they both work for each of us!! Truly an amazing collection and systems!!👍🤘🤘

[@mrhoffame]

Ha Ha!! Thanks A!!! Appreciate you checking it out brotha!! \m/

[@MrLovell1971]

Love your room tours over the years Brandon it gets better and better this definitely tops in my book outstanding brother. Love the turntables especially that JVC turntable . The vinyl bin definitely give you that music store feel and the wall records feature smoking man you collection is awesome even those box sets . I watched this 2 times where did you find this artist pictures man those are so cool that was a great touch to the room . I really enjoyed it Brandon take care. Lovellandrew

[@mrhoffame]

LA! Thanks for stopping by my friend. Glad you dug it. If you are talking about the Coltrane and Ornette Coleman pictures in the office...my friend who is a photographer did those. She simple took pictures of the cover and blew them up. She does awesome work. She actually did those two, the Metal Evolution one over the metal section, and the label one over he R&B section.

[@garrettwoeller4770]

Brandon, your collection never ceases to amaze me. Just how much stuff you have amassed over the your collecting years just blows me away. Everything is just so well ordered and taken care of, the way a true record collector, like yourself, should handle things. Watching your videos has inspired me to put more care into my collection….Keep up the good work dude. Garrett

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks G! Truly appreciate that! If I have done anything to share some new views on collecting with people it just means the world to me because I have been influenced by so many myself here in the VC. Take care my friend \m/

[@JeffRiggins8080]

Awesome collection!

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks my friend!

[@tumbleweedconnection7906]

When I have a dedicated listening room someday I will be borrowing some ideas from your room tours. Impressive as always. When you got the go-gos and debbie Gibson on one wall and godsmack right above them.. that's the sign of a true music lover!

[@mrhoffame]

LOL. You know it. I think Debbie and Led Zeppelin make a cute couple across from each other LOL. Thanks for watching!!!!

[@Muzik_head]

Peace man... re: the carts, that's the exact overview I've given when asked. I was running a 2M red and 2M blue on separate decks, but I sold both to downsize and let the red go. Now I interchange an MP-110 with the blue on one deck. The MP-110 needed some break- in but it's getting there. My one issue with the blue is that I find it weak on the low end. Cool space... stay solid.

[@larhondagray2058]

Young Man...you never disappoint! I have watch all your room tour videos and I am always amazed of your set up! This room is simply amzing! WOW!!!!! I would never leave that room if it was in my house!

[@mrhoffame]

LOL Thanks my friend!!!

[@kgobrien1]

wow, a record store in your house. everyone's dream...nice

[@mrhoffame]

Ha Ha! Thanks man! Yeah, I'm happiest when I'm in record stores so I just had to ask myself...why don't you live in a record store then? Had to make it come true lol.

[@hitcharide1971]

Hello Brandon! It’s always a privilege to visit your music space. It wows me each time. Good luck with the lottery! I’m the proud provider of letter Z this year. -Bernard (Hitcharide)

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks my friend!! :)

[@33RPMVinyl]

Your music room is larger than my local record store. I like the stuffy on the couch arm rest.

[@mrhoffame]

Ha ha! Yeah, that is Spike. He keeps an eye on things when I'm out :)

[@andyvinyl]

Thank you for this nice music room tour video. Wow! What a fantastic collection. It looks very cool and cozy. I like the "Van Halen" wall. But where are the many Funko Pops? Stay healthy and happy! Cheers 🤘

[@mrhoffame]

Like I said...about 80% done LOL Haven't gotten the Funko Pops and a few other thing set up yet, but they will be in that back corner where you saw the mess lol. I'll try to do an update when I truly get the room complete. Gotta have my Funkos lol \m/

[@BillyHurst]

Thanks for sharing your new room tour with us. Tara, Sarah, Luis and I can't wait to see everything in person. Oh yeah, Will and Noah might enjoy it as well. LOL ;) The VH wall turned out great!! Remind me to ask you about your thoughts on speaker wire risers.Snake oil, or can you really notice any difference? Not sure if you've ever done a video on subtle little additions like this to a more advanced setup, but if not, you might want to think about it because a lot of us are curious and likely have many questions.

[@mrhoffame]

Oh yeah. Maybe Sunday on the weekend before record store day. Everyone could come by after the shop closes, we can have some food ordered in, and just spin and hang. Or, I guess we could do a Saturday too. Just a tad later since we couldn't leave until 7. Let me know if that Sunday works for you and if so I we can group text the gang and see. On the wire/cable risers...I have heard some people say it makes a bit of difference, but for me I didn't get them for that. Honestly I just like the way they helped me keep my cables organized and looking neater. This is why I bought these off of ebay for like $3 piece instead of buying one made by these different audiophile companies that try to charge you $80 for 4 small blocks of wood LOL. I had a guy tell me something once that really stuck with me and made a lot of since. He said very rarely does changing one cable or adding wire risers make some gigantic difference. He said what you find is as you improve different pieces of your system/set up that eventually multiple changes come together and give you "One" big difference. One thing I forgot to point out in the video is that put damping pad under each component in my system including my cd player and amp (Got those are Rich's) and I put the rubber ball dampening pieces on the bottom of each leg of the stands you see. So between getting the 2m Blue, The dampening, and new RCA...yes I have notice an tremendous upgrade in sound. :)

[@BuffaloMike74]

Hello- First time viewer here! My name is Mike. I came across your video when searching for music rooms and all I can say is WOW! This was amazing. I absolutely loved it. Especially all of the metal and hard rock 🤘🏻. Fantastic job. I just subscribed and can’t wait to check out more of your videos.

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks so much my friend! Truly appreciate it and thanks for stopping by. Yeah, this is my little music world lol. Actually, if you look at my channel I recently did an 2023 updated tour just a few videos ago. A few changes since this one. Again, thanks for subbing! \m/

[@BuffaloMike74]

Awesome! I see that new tour video now and will watch today. Thanks again!

[@darrena1869]

if I could afford to, I would pay you to make collection updates on a daily basis. One of the most impressive personal collections I have EVER seen, but the most awesome thing is the VAST diversity of musical genres. I am sure you are like me when you hit a music store: eternal bliss and being your happy place!!! Keep educating the viewers on your musical interests, collections and history of the artist release. CHEERS!!

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks so much my friend....and I could not agree with you more. A music store is eternal bliss. Honestly it is one of the primary reasons I focus on trying to make my music spaces look like a record stores. Who wouldn't want to live life each day is "bliss"? LOL

[@StylusMeetsVinyl]

Truly impressive record room here Brandon. You really put my Room Tour video to shame! Amazing organization and display. You’ve got a record store in your basement. Nicely done!

[@mrhoffame]

LOL Thanks my friend. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate taking the time to check it out \m/

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

Hell of a space Brandon, looks fantastic. I owned that Reel to Reel about 10 years ago nice equipment. I have the Ortophon Bronze on my new Technics 1500c and the Ortophon Black on my VPI scout. You will see a Hugh difference with the Bronze and only a slight improvement with the black

[@mrhoffame]

Really? What did you experience with the Bronze?

[@garrapaterorulez5017]

Hey B, congrats on the new home purchase. Is this your “forever home?” As always awesome room tour, never disappoints. I’m currently in the process of boxing all 4k pieces of wax. We are set to move to our forever home this June. Last time moved was 21 years ago, it’s hell and a pain in the ass. Again congrats bro and see ya next tour 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 JC/Miami

[@mrhoffame]

Ahhh man. I don't envy you right now at all lol. Congrats on the new place though. If I were a bit closer I would totally help you out \m/ Funny thing for me is I don't know if this will be my forever home yet. I got it at such an amazing price that the initial instinct was to flip it. Pull A LOt of cash in short period of time. That option is still not off the table so I could stay here for awhile or end up selling it in the next 6 months lol. It's kind of why there are a lot of things I have not done down here and will wait on until I determine if I'll be here for awhile. Crazy I know lol.

[@studydude]

The Intro, I suddenly need to Listen to Rust in Peace

[@studydude]

You have good taste my friend, Thank you for sharing your world.

[@jamesmccoy3079]

Awesome space,I saw a little bit of your music room on Channel 33 rpm. I’d kill to have this much space.

[@mrhoffame]

Thanks my friend. Will have an updated one posted within the next couple weeks :)

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

Hey best of luck in the contest brother!! I don't think I'm going to make an official interest since I won last year I don't think that would be fair..lol. But I've got the letter X so if you win you'll be getting something with that letter.. I think last year you had the letter B which is a lot easier than x..lol

[@mrhoffame]

Ha Ha! Thanks my friend. I can only image what your "X" pick will be lol.

[@mindyouractions5610]

🙌🙏🙌

[@thomaslytle5519]

Hey Mr HallofFame, absolutely Awesome new room! I could literally hide out in that room for days with no communication from the outside world. One question: Can I go there to die? 😆😂. Anyway stellar listening space! PS: you never answered a question of mine from way back and I’ve asked Many times… what did you think of the sound of that Rush: Icon lp you got? Have a great day and thanks again. This room is hands down the most impressive Vinyl Den I’ve Ever seen!

[@mrhoffame]

Ha Ha! Thanks my friend. Glad you dug the room. Honestly I still have not opened that Rush yet lol. I have all the studio albums and just haven't had the urge to have to open it yet lol.

[@thomaslytle5519]

@@mrhoffame I understand… it’s more a novelty if you have all the studio albums (which I don’t!) lol

[@larrpeninger]

Yeah but really where do you keep your drinks? I don't think I would ever call complete without a drink holder. Seriously dude that is a nice space.

[@JHulbert17]

Wow!! Unbelievable awesome! Subscribed

[@jerryandlisa27]

Excuse my language but dam that's a fucking room amazing !

[@Chicago_Podcast_Authority]

what is that light you have mounted to your turntable?

[@mrhoffame]

They are just clip on lights I got from Ikea. Sometimes I like to keep dim lighting when I'm spinning so that is just a way to see all the components and stuff. :)

[@jasonstatham3703]

, 🤘🎸

[@LowNoiseJasonSkilz]

What do you mean by homemade box sets? I hardly have any box sets so far. Im sort of picky on that

[@mrhoffame]

Oh. You know how people use to keep their records in those carry type cases that could hold 20 records or whatever back in the day? Well sometimes I find those old beat up boxes and I paint and decorate them to create my own artist box sets. It's just like a craft project. I would be very, very flattered if I tricked you even a little bit into think any of those box set I called "homemade" were real sets put out by the labels/artist lol. Check out this video where I talk about and show some pictures of how I made the Van Halen set... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z53Jd4prnr5qZpI

[@LowNoiseJasonSkilz]

@@mrhoffame hehe. I love it. very DIY craft of you. And why not! Love that passion you have for collecting and tunes. Reminds me a bit of me collecting music magazine and cutting up pictures and articles etc. to save or put together fake fanzines.

[@Isabellefarmer9845]

We like the same music as well

[@mrhoffame]

Good music? Of course we do. LOL Thanks for watching my friend :)

[@rockandroller8352]

YOU NEED $$$$$$$ to afford this

[@mrhoffame]

Ha Ha! Thanks my friend. Actually you might be surprised to realize I don't spend very much money at all. I was lucky enough that I started collecting like a mad man back in 2008 or so. Back then you could go into record stores all day with $100 and walk out with 40-45 records lol. Not to mention I have pretty much kept everything over my lifetime. You look in my collection now and you see the first cassette I bought in 5th grade as well as the 1st cd I bought in college. I have also worked part time in a record of some sort for the past 7+ years strictly for store credit so that also allowed me not to spend much money. All worked out long term I guess lol.

[@dillwill1813]

that's ill