My Reference Audiophile HiFi Set-up Tour 2024 (Analog Version)

[@Jayiyagi]

*Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year! Let me know in the comments, what your favourite analog setup looks like. This was a bit long going over all the components in my analog setup so please feel free to use the timestamps to skip to what you are most interested in!* 0:42 Best HiFi Turntable? Purefidelity Harmony 14:04 Best Turntable Cleaner & Accessories! 15:25 Best HiFi Phono Stage? Allnic Audio H7000V 26:00 Pure Analog. Reel to Reel! Related Videos: Visit to Allnic Audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn7dnI1ufZmtb5osi=5clZEy81LdgLr4wk Reel to Reel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGbEp6qleLOcaq8si=P7z2HOyN8CAl83OR Product Links: Pure fidelity Turntables: purefidelity.ca/product-category/turntables/ Allnic Audio Phono Stage: allnicaudio.com/products-2/ (dealership only, check out your region's point of contact: allnicaudio.com/distributors/) Stylus Cleaner: amzn.to/42eyaoF or amzn.to/3vARjF3 Record Doctor Vinyl Cleaner: howl.me/clp8uUpNAvv (USA) Record Doctor Vinyl Cleaner: amzn.to/47xge9z (Canada) Vinyl Cleaning Solution: howl.me/clp8vGI9cmC Other Record Doctor Cleaning Products: howl.me/clp8wJgSfg5 Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayiyagi follow on Instagram: instagram.com/jays_iyagi/ follow on Facebook: facebook.com/jayiyagiofficial Follow soundstage take 2 reviews: kzbin.info/aero/PLPOzvlhtSqn5xdc__ftuSt4Rxy_wm5Af0 Speaker stands: amzn.to/3ssRhI3 Better speaker stands: solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-7-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/ acoustic panels I use: ua-acoustics.com/ acoustic curtain: amzn.to/31d1zAM BDI Cabinet I use: bit.ly/2OJRwQQ amzn.to/3chBuFZ other BDI Cabinets: bit.ly/3ctxXV1 amzn.to/30bsUCH my fav hifi tweaks: (Isoacoustics devices) amzn.to/3j5FGvM

[@stephenyoud6125]

Have you heard the latest Linn LP12 Klimax rig ? with the URIKA 2 and Exakt link? And as a Polymer technologist I can tell you that DELRIN is nothing like the material that LP records are made of, which I think is a blend of PVC and PVA (which is what white wood glue is). DELRIN is POLyacetal or Polyformaldehyde and is similar to Nylon in its properties and is hence used for things like small drive cogs and gears.

[@RUfromthe40s]

i have around 50 turntables since late 60´s till today ,i bought recentelly the Burmester system that cost me with instalation in my home ,almost 140.000€ only having two sources ,turntable , and cd player, you also have there a very nice set up,i´m not going to take it with me when i die, so why not make some last years buyings to feel happier, music makes me remenber when i was in my 20´s and going canping to beaches that only young people would go to because of the dificult access, and the nearest village was tiny and had only a source of income, fishing so i do remenber eating lot´s of fish when most of my friends were alive and good wine made in the region, and falls of sweet water falling to the beaches ,if it wasn´t for the music i wouldn´t recall all of those moments and company i had at the time

[@Bill.K]

Might want to mention that the tonearm is not made by Pure Fidelity, it's from Origin Live and several models are offered in combination with the PF tables. As you mentioned the quality of the tonearm has a significant effect on the overall performance of turntable playback.

[@asiandetective4998]

Origin Live are great tonearm!

[@brianlewis5042]

Jay this was a great tour. I always look to see what you have in the room. Continued success on your journey.

[@siriosstar4789]

one thing you younger guys (i'm almost 80 ) didn't get to experience was the beginning of rock , especially the live performances . The equipment was so noisy with distortion and feed back on mics that it became an expected part of the performance . in the early days of R&R it was ALL about the raw energy and excitement ,so the distortion then and now is expected and wanted . hearing a song from that era without all the noise seems like an emotional loss.

[@shunpillay]

Really looking forward to hearing more about those Maco speakers. 😊

[@yanrad]

Jay, thanks for letting us in and showing us your setup, it's beautiful. Great video, cheers!

[@BobMetcalf]

Hi Jay and thanks for another very in-depth reveal. You mentioned you didn't;t mind the "crackles and pops". I couldn't stand it. The main reason I got out of vinyl many years ago was for that very reason. I spent a fortune over the years buying and re-buying better pressings and finally gave up. I'm not debating the difference between vinyl and digital, but just wanted to say that I could never again invest in thousands of dollars worth of analogue gear to put up with annoying defects in the media.

[@Jayiyagi]

I hear you. Some of my friends are in the same boat as you

[@Ylojaketz]

Agree Bob. Been there. With a turntable you spend half the time setting and calibrating it and the tone arm and the rest of the time playing it out of precise calibration.

[@baycchief3785]

Life comes with a bit of crackling and popping too so why not the music

[@davelistenstohifi]

Thanks for the video Jay! This was really informative and i loved hearing you speak about your experiences and how you got to this setup.

[@71moonprince]

Very nice equipment, Sir - a bit more Highend than anything I can budget for. Thanks for sharing your toys with us.

[@purefidelityturntables]

Thank you so much for showing off your Analog setup Jay, and of course your review of your Quilted Maple Harmony!

[@Jayiyagi]

Thank you for making such a nice table

[@badgerdms]

I also own the Harmony, in quilted maple like yours. Mine has tha Acoustic Signature tonearm rather than the Origin Live but other than that the same table. It's fabulous, thanks for giving it a little love!

[@purefidelityturntables]

Glad to hear that you have the same table and that you are happy with it :)

[@aceofspades6667]

Sexy setup especially the phono and reel to reel! Maybe you could post more on how and where you source your r2r tapes.

[@pandemonium274]

Hi Jay. I heard about the speaker project you have contributed your expertise to. Congratulations!!!

[@Jayiyagi]

Thank you!

[@superdougie10]

Hi Jay, love ❤️ your channel and watch often. This is a very comprehensive review, and I thank you for this info. Of course, it's way above any price points I could participate in, but I can appreciate the info especially the Korian Tube conversation you spoke about. This level of HiFi is spectacular and aspiring too say the least. It's always This level that I actually think many viewers wish to be working on at some point in their lives. I never would have known anything about the gear you speak about, and am very grateful you are exposing us to a huge variety of options regardless of cost because there is a huge amount between low cost and these options but at least we can go and look around in our price range at brands and gear you mention. Thank you so much for all you offer to us. You are appreciated.

[@Jayiyagi]

Thank you! Appreciate your kind comment

[@dadowns100]

How about those MACO speakers?! Don't they qualify as analog? Can't wait to hear your impressions.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Very nice. I love the TT finish. That's gorgeous. Can only imagine the sound. =)

[@khaido7341]

Try to save some money to get either a koetsu stone body or an etsuro cartridge,it will blow you away.👍👏Guarantee.Keep up the good work.I am a 40 years experienced audiophile listening to love,cd,and tapes.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I use a Garrard Zero 100 belt drive version. Yeah, I know it has well published issues, and it hates any warp. But still love it.

[@theone69ize]

Your having a great time I can tell I wish I had your space , room is so important !!! Makes a tremendous difference . I would like to see or hear your equipment with infinity irs beta speakers. Vacuum tube equipment and planar drivers works so nice and the speaker system has conventional bass drivers that should be driven with a solid state amp that mimics tubes . System made in heaven just needs to be tweaked with the cables . Accrotec is a great start . Just an experiment you may like to venture into . Complements classical music. Love the channel have fun !!

[@consciouslove]

Beautiful set up. You were really enjoyable to listen to ❤

[@briangurnett]

I would love to get your take on matching tube preamps with solid state power amps. Shockingly few KZbin videos on the subject other than ultra high end. Pretty please!

Regards. Good video as usual. One clarification is needed. LP's are not made of Delrin or a "similar material". People refer to them as "vinyls" because they are made of vinyl. They are both plastics, but of different types.

[@ericelmore887]

Great video. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the difference between the AGD and the orchard tree Audio? Also, love to see what your current reference system that is your go to system?

[@Jayiyagi]

Oh that comparison is definitely happening! Make sure to be subscribed for it, it’s gonna be a good one!

[@robvandendolder3157]

Thanks Jay. Great insight on your analog system. Can’t wait to hear about your digital front end. Cheers Jay. Hope you have continued great success with your journey 👍😎

[@joemartin6439]

Hi Jay I have the Encore Hana ML audio Fidelity 1000 Tonearm York phono stage , Orifon step up transform

[@StanThePigeon]

The only problem I have with jays KZbin channel is he doesn’t give me enough videos!

[@edk7817]

Great summary Jay, Love what and how you do your thing. Now, can you share some early comments on the Macaria. I'm patiently waiting to see when I can get my hands on a pair. Should I continue my wait? Cheers!

[@philstevens9914]

1) Nothing wrong with coloration of sound, provided you like the end result. 2) Why did you not mention the Origin Live tonearm? The tonearm is really where it all starts. You went through everything on the table by name but not the tonearm, why? Do you have something against the Brits at Origin Live? Also, you have a company in Ontario that can modify an SME V into the best tonearm on the planet for around $1,500 Canadian. That is worth looking into.

[@BurtWicks]

I was so distracted by the various fibers and debris on the b-roll of the turntable, that I would miss what you were saying while it was displayed. But you did get me interested in a better turntable.

[@Anchor2012]

Same here! 😀

[@Jayiyagi]

My apologies… I have a new 2nd rescue dog and she has been shedding. B rolls take a while to film and I guess by the time I was doing the top down view, the hair from my jacket fell into it or something I’ll pay closer attention next time for your viewing pleasure

[@xcy0n]

What a crazy phono stage 😮

[@67spankadelik]

You've come a long way. I remember when you had the little Kenwood system..... 😂😂😂😂

[@Justwantahover]

Love to do an A-B test with the $9 pocket size phono stage I had back in the 70s compared to yours (16:45). 😅😅😅😅

[@BostonMike68]

I like looking at all the audio porn that I can't afford. The best part of my system is my speakers and that's because I designed and built them. The problem is I became addicted to building speakers and I have to many and that's part of the reason I can't store vinyl because I have huge 100 lbs speakers all over my apartment.

[@rolandd5397]

haha hope u recover from this addiction. Acceptance is a good start 😊

[@jordantewari]

I can’t say for how the room sounds. Maybe it sounds great. But all that gear right in front of the speaker and the speakers being that close to the wall, I can’t imagine how that doesn’t hurt the sound.

[@Jayiyagi]

They are not right infront of the speakers. They are quite far off to the side on the rack. And speakers are not close to the wall at all

[@jordantewari]

@@Jayiyagi my apologies from my angle it looks like they’re very close to the sidewalk. And that equipment rack is in front of the left channel kind of.

[@4ujase]

NativeDSD sell reel to reel tape music from master copy but Jays right, it isn't cheap!

[@jbsaudio]

Thanks for the video. I think you made some sensible choices for your analog front end. Never heard of the phono stage, but it looks really nice. Looks like a similar product to the Audio Research Ref Phono 3SE.

[@ns_usa]

Jay! Love your videos. I have a question. I own Elac FS 249.3 speakers. Which are relatively hard to drive as they are not very sensitive. I wanted to get a Willsenton amp, but not sure. What amp would you recommend to power those speakers (within the 1-2k range). Cheers! ❤

[@ns_usa]

90 dB at 2.83 v/1m

[@Slevinmi6]

When are you reviewing the Maco speakers I have a set on order would love to hear your thoughts.

[@mtbindc]

Great video ... and yet more super-positive reflections on the Harmony! But I have to ask: Does your vid mean that we'll be treated to a Macarias review in the near future? There's not much buzz about these (yet) but what's out there does seem encouraginig. Thanks again!

[@Jayiyagi]

Yes sir~

[@Justwantahover]

15:40 In the '70s when I got my first tube amp (an oldschool '60s srereo amp) my phono stage (that I bought from Radio Shack) was a $9 one (that ran on a 9V torch battery)! If only I knew what I know now! Still that little tube amp smoked any tranny amp I had! But it probably could have been so much better with a better phono stage (that wouldn't crackle when the battery was flat). 😅

[@Gogoplatapus]

What brand/name are the monoblock with the huge tube? I couldn’t find it from older uploads.

[@johnholmes912]

People who haven't heard R2R are missing out on the greatest sound available

[@thomasdonohue1120]

Hey Jay nice rig! Great tee shirt as well. There is a Hertz hair on the record! I should know I’m always fighting dog hair on my turntable.

[@Jayiyagi]

yea dog hair is my life now... I'm trying to cope

[@nentj]

Very good video. That Technics 1500 RTR looks beautiful.

[@ptg01]

Beware of them sticky material in lieu of using a brush to clean your stylus: Ortofon specially advises against it.

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

Nice table Jay!

[@sarkardragon]

nice gear, and beautiful bonsais too😆

[@francois0013]

Great Video Jay! I'm curious, in September 2021 you raved about the WTL Amadeus Junior sound that you seemed to like very much. What made you decide to go for the Pure Fidelity Harmony instead of going up the ladder with WTL (Ex. Amadeus 254 GT) ? Keep on the good work Jay and Happy New Year!

[@Jayiyagi]

I've owned well tempered tables before and loved them but wanted something a little more flashy and with a little more mass this time

[@brooklynknightss]

Hey Jay i hope you review the new klh kandall 2f to compare it to the first generation! I know you loved the last version of the kendalls, what to see if they improved them!!! Thanks!!

[@realhi-fihelplarry8047]

You have a very pretty room.

[@thinkIndependent2024]

Exquisitely Beautiful!!!

[@LIL-MAN_theOG]

Jay, happy new year and wxcellent vid. I really am not into turntables..but i kearned alot from ya here. Btw...what are the name of those huge open baffle speakers you have in the background?

[@Jayiyagi]

Maco speakers!

[@SteveDave29]

Jay, What career affords you this fine gear habit??

[@Jayiyagi]

I work as a neuroscience researcher

[@joenovak6393]

I am on the MACO Acoustic VIP list, but I am thinking of going with Clayton Shaw Acoustic Lab CALADAN as someone that has History designing Baffles. What do you think Jay?

[@Jayiyagi]

Idk I haven’t heard the Caladans but these MACOs are some serious beasts in size, weight, sound… you name it.

[@paulomontero12]

Jealousy will get me nowhere 😢 nice system guy!

[@Patraquashe]

I know we're in the HiFi-business but saying it was a "No brainer" and "Punching above its price-point" about the Allnic phono-stage that is close to $20,000 (if it is priced like it is in Europe) is a stretch I think Jay. 😅 Nice video otherwise!

[@Georgemalineanu]

speakers model ?

[@bornces]

Do you still hang with Thujan? I loved the way you interacted and miss his presence.

[@Jayiyagi]

Yes I do. I’m miss him on the channel as well. I’m sure he will appreciate your comment :)

[@snomofilms]

I got my Tubes tied ❤

[@hassabsaeed9993]

Hey Jay ,, how is the speakers ? good , bad , half half ?

[@richardbaptist5080]

very informative. Thanks!!

[@rolandd5397]

I am guessing you will change it again at some point ;)

[@Jayiyagi]

Yes. I try to look around to see what’s out there but usually I keep my analog references for 1 or 2 years.

[@rolandd5397]

@@Jayiyagi that's the enjoyment of this hobby :)

[@Justwantahover]

Put on "A Fraction Too Much Friction" by: Tim Finn. And hear how bad any system can sound (regardless of price). 😅

[@webersteve1547]

How are the NAT power amps? Are they reliable! I have a NAT symmetrical and had to make it repair twice and it still produces a bit noise. This is why I'm hesitating to get the NAT power amps

[@Jayiyagi]

Never had a problem so far

[@jdekong3945]

Happy new year Jay ❤️

[@TheStorm1380]

Very nice😊

[@dc52e55]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Justwantahover]

8:45 Put on "Ruby Red"! 😅

[@RUfromthe40s]

the turntables being opened to the dirt everyday i just don´t get it ,it will atract dust and the record there you can see that is not clean, i8 use to take the covers but becau8se working as a dj it´s easier to change records but i had a long piece of cloth to cover the two turntables and the mixing board, if needed to be in then same place from one day to another

[@oneemotiva4975]

Hi Jay, I see you have a Mofi and Allnic phono pre-amp how do you like it, compare to the Black Ice?

[@Jayiyagi]

Mofi is a good quiet, neutral phono stage for the money. Allnic is just next level in almost every way. Black ice phonos I’ve not heard yet

[@oneemotiva4975]

@@Jayiyagi well thanks, if you test one let me know, they have 2, both tube, I own both and they are pretty good, but intrigue about the Allnic. Love your turntable, had never head of the brand. I own a EAT Fortis with a #5 cartridge and a VPI direct. I use Audioquest cables, what cables do you use? For my speaker I use the AQ K2, but well curios about trying others,

[@djhmax09]

Allnic 🤤🥰

[@Retro_Analog]

Jay, What are your thoughts on the MoFi phono stage?

[@Jayiyagi]

Its a very competent phono stage for the money. Actually provides neutrality too but a lil less quiet and not tube sounding of course

[@StagnantMizu]

What hairproduct do you use pls enlighten me!

[@Jayiyagi]

Just some generic gel from the supermarket haha…

[@StagnantMizu]

@@Jayiyagi lol thanks

[@newdevilman1167]

@@StagnantMizuI would die if you are bald headed like Saitama!!!😂😂😂😂

[@mikechivy]

What’s this guy do besides KZbin to be so young and have these insane setups?

[@Jayiyagi]

I am a full time scientist and small time investor. There are way more insane setups out there that I can only dream of!

[@jackfalco5351]

How much is the turntable?

[@petekutheis3822]

for the maple finish, an upgraded Illustrious arm, dust cover, and stratos cart you are looking about 15K US.

[@Kukkema]

The little MoFi sounds ok?

[@Jayiyagi]

Sounds great for the price. Very competent and neutral phono stage for the money

[@jefftrout7697]

no Typhons?

[@Jayiyagi]

I don't review products that I had a hand in designing

[@stackoverflow8260]

10 inch 3600ft pancakes are about 50 to 80$. Curt in Vancouver sells for 40$ each.. atrocious?

[@veniceog]

Dont use that sticky stuff. It leaves deposits on the stylus and can accumulate.

[@Jayiyagi]

I read an article that claimed as such. But if I remember correctly, it was never proven conclusive that the residue was from the onzo. Personally, Been using it for the last 4-5 years. No problem whatsoever. I am thinking of trying ultrasonic ones in the near future

[@veniceog]

@@Jayiyagi I havent exoerienced it either, but I have seen pictures of it happening in reports. Ive settled on a stiff stylus brush before each record to remove lint, and use a cleaning liquid in once or twice a year.

[@tabl10s]

Yo, You've got learn not to repeat the same words/phrases, multiple times in the same sentence!

[@Joe-yi8xj]

Zero dust got cancelled . Check it

[@Jayiyagi]

Really? What happened?

[@Joe-yi8xj]

@@Jayiyagi I can't remember exactly. Something about residue. Some lost styli. Was a thing like a year or two ago. Vaguely remember thinking given the source it was some sort of hit piece.

[@Jayiyagi]

Oh I did read that article by Michael Fremer. I remember it being inconclusive of what the residue was from. I’ve personally never had a problem and I’ve been using for years

[@sergev9043]

@@Jayiyagi It's better not to take risks and switch to the DS Audio ST-50 Stylus cleaner. Moreover, the solution is more compact and attractive.

[@Jayiyagi]

Im actually thinking of getting some ultrasonic ones next but I’ll have a look at those, thanks for the suggestion

[@johnbouwels6657]

Mila san remo

[@quant2011]

No AGD productions monoblocks you told us are the best you ever heard? no german physiks? is there anyone on the planet who combined AGD+german physiks and lampizat0r? looks like we need more rich reviewers?

[@Jayiyagi]

This is a tour of my analog setup

[@bikepower1378]

when you have vinyl you are not a Audiophile but a music lover soo you are lying too people.......shame on you

[@Jayiyagi]

Huh? 😂

[@jonkraeme2]

An $18,000 phono stage. REALLY?

[@Jayiyagi]

there are $18,000 watches, clothes, food and even a pen. I don't think an $18,000 phono stage is the most crazy thing...

[@MsJosh917]

​​@@Jayiyaginot to be a dummy. But the avg salary in the US is 60,000 us dollars. And then subtracting rent, food, taxes, etc. The disposable income annually is less than what you paid for that phono preamp.

[@Justwantahover]

I thought my $1,800 amp was lashing out. 😅

[@Rob1972Gem]

You do realise when you’re talking about the turntable without a counter, exception of a cheap crappy, turntable, you didn’t realise that most of the sound that you are talking about, comes from the cartridge, the quality the wiring inside the turntable, the quality of the wiring that you use between the turntable and the preamp and the preamp, and then the amp. The actual turntable itself has got two jobs spin the record at the correct speed and be silent and stable whilst doing so the exotic material is used in the turntable have got 0 to do with the sound zero. I really hate it when people spout on on KZbin videos and don’t make the point clear or miss Lee, people that turntable you have in his video take the cartridge off and put on a entry level Auto technic Reval worse something even cheaper see whether turntable sounds the same then it won’t change that cartridge out for another medium or high-and cartridge it won’t sound the same either again that has nothing to do with the turntable at all. Turntable two jobs spin, the record correct speed without any speed variations and do it silently without incorporating any noise or Home into the sound signature, which to be honest most medium entry-level turntables don’t do that these days either, and I don’t mean them cheap crappy ones they’re terrible, could pay about £250 in the UK on a brand-new turntable that will come with an adequately brilliant cartridge and it will spin the record perfectly when you want the sound upgrade to a better sound you don’t change the entire turntable. You update the cartridge to a better cartridge

[@Jayiyagi]

While cartridge is important. Cartridge is just one part of it. What constitutes as a better cartridge? The price? The material? There are warm high end carts like koetsu and more analytical ones like from clearaudio or benz. How about the mass loaded ones vs lighter turntables? Mats? Does those things not change the sound? It all matters at the end. Synergy matters between all these moving parts and it is not correct in my opinion to say that a turntable’s only purpose is to spin accurately and that it all comes down to the cart. I’ve not heard a cart that sounds exactly the same on two different turntables

[@davelistenstohifi]

Turntable and arm actually make a very big difference, the vibrations sensed by the cartridge are directly affected by how well the arm holds the cartridge in relation to the lp, and the vibrations are so microscopic (molecular level) that the turntable base, bearing and motor make quite an audible difference. Not trying to convince you, it's quite easy, take the same cartridge and set it up on 2 different turntables and hear for yourself.

[@webersteve1547]

You would be surprised how much rumble and distortion a turntable can induce. Yes the cartridge make the sound, but it needs a good base to be quite

[@michaelgallay]

there a video of michael Fremer where you can hear two different turntable. Everything else is identical (cartridge, record, preamp, cable…) you can clearly hear the difference

[@badgerdms]

No, not really.

[@harryburnett7086]

@jayiagi is vincent good amp