Galion TS120 Tube Amplifier: Honest Feedback To Thomas & Stereo

[@Jayiyagi]

Give this video a thumbs up for Thomas and his great efforts and accomplishments Galion TS120: www.galion-audio.com/?fbclid=IwAR3CXWBi5IVMEPtwi0HAtWHB4DjhCspZrIus1z2qXBaV1cTejYSHVfQAqro Thomas' video on Galion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2mYWR9rtGcnaM Galion youtube channel: kzbin.info/door/LqnHukMeaXpm0CTeQZczbQ Thomas' youtube channel: kzbin.info/door/MVtSHXafOEcFN10FYygDTA

[@stephendunn8055]

Can you tell us how your front wall is treated and where you sourced the treatment? Thanks.

[@jseto2046]

Hey Jay, can I get a tour of your room? Looks very impressive!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@HVAC Quality Assurance $350 is the 10% deposit

[@jackstraw1756]

One year warranty

[@ayewhite333]

Two of my favorite people in audio. Nice to see you join forces for this one!

[@craoui]

Nice to see you guys, spending time together. You see, Thomas that project of yours is bringing to you more than just an audiophile dream end. It gives you time to spare with people you care. Thumbs up for that and greeting from France! ;)

[@craoui]

and yeah Jay you rock!

[@ChicagoRob2]

Thomas has a great channel, and now he has a great amp.

[@ufarkingicehole]

Thomas is the man. Glad you two got together to make this video!

[@Superman54]

It’s so nice of you to have your dad on your channel😂

[@stephenstevens6573]

Glad to see the two of you together!! Great overall review! Good luck, Thomas!

[@billfarrell4387]

Hi Jay and Thomas Great review so good to see you both, I wish Thomas all the success enjoy that barbecue

[@gfighter2400]

So glad to see a collaboration of you two. Great respect to both of you! Love your channels, and let us continue our journeys in audio.

[@sean_heisler]

Omg, it’s so good to see you guys together!!

[@dipanjanbiswas6580]

Happy for Thomas - all the best!

[@dmartyn3809]

Love both you guys! Looking forward to more of the same. Thanks for your honesty and straight talk regarding audiophile matters...

[@fabieneldridge3414]

That’s the way to do a review Cookout and Music ! That’s as goo as it gets , good music and good friends ! Everyone should be so Blessed !

[@michaelmityok1001]

Really happy for you Thomas ☺️ glad to see how well received the amp is.

[@RahzAlGhul]

Love the collab I respect both of you’re guys opinions highly

[@V1ralB1ack]

My two favorite KZbinrs and reviewers talking about tubes and Korean BBQ, life is good

[@clarencehoover6748]

Enjoyable review! Great to see you and Thomas together.

[@EnerGeezerSquirrel]

Two of the best together! What more can one ask...!

[@Nick-sk1qp]

Fantastic review, by both Jay and Thomas, I wish you great success with your endevour into the audiophile world of tube amps. Very cool indeed.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Great initiative Thomas. You are taking all the right steps to get your product dialed in and to create demand in the market.

[@paquitolu9690]

Good to see both of you guys in comparing the review , Kudos to jay & thomas !

[@tomgarrett2846]

I love it and already subscribe to both of your channels. I’m glad to see that you are both friends. Each of you do a great job! Good luck with the amplifier!

[@Darrylizer1]

Kt88 and 6550 tubes are amazing, but EL34s are the bomb, absolutely the way to go with tubes. Anyway, you are both two of my favorite KZbin stereo guys.

[@stephencosta6814]

Excellent I’m so happy for Thomas that he’s coming out with a fantastic product I would not have to think twice or have a buyers remorse because I love him his honesty and also Jay he’s the guy I will trust with my life once again congratulations

[@tpn8402]

Good to see my 2 fav reviewers together. Thomas, I hope you can bring a more budget oriented integrated amp to the market in the future :)

[@checkerauto1474]

This was great. I really enjoyed it. Thank you Jay and Thomas.

[@2010aloy]

Good to see you both together. Great discussion on the amp BTW.

[@robk5745]

Happy you guys did this, great job!

[@aussie8114]

I’m sure everyone that is fortunate enough to get this amplifier will love it.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

Or they can send it to us 🤗😁😍😍😍

[@juliangst]

The crossover we've all been waiting for

[@HiFiTurtle]

Avengers Endgame who?

[@epi2045]

Really wanting this tube amp. I’m planning to go to Canada 🇨🇦 this summer for vacation.

[@harrisedgar]

I think it wonderful that Thomas I worrying about the amp being bright And addressing the problem in advance, I'm definitely intrigued... Great review, thank you.

[@marcgabor9690]

Nice to see this amp come to life. I'd be very curious to see a comparison between Galion, Primaluna, Line Magnetic, and Willlenston as they all seem to be very well designed, well built, and capable of delivering very good sound for the $$$. I have personally owned Primaluna and Line Magnetic and was surprised by how different they sounded.

[@williamdwyer3856]

of those two what did you prefer? what kind of differences

[@nico3641]

@@williamdwyer3856 I wanna know too

[@amdenis]

You guys are great. You are appreciated and loved, almost as much as my Jindo.

[@matthewhilty4209]

Damn If I wasn't more into Headphones than speakers I would get this amp. It is right up my Alley with the depth and the sweet Class A mode

[@joemartin6439]

Jay I love tubes and tube amps. Balanced amps is truly my taste. Room createates one sound

[@DougMen1]

I think that it's really cool to see that it has tone controls, which i find very useful and are unfortunately missing in too much gear these days, because of the myth that they degrade the sound quality. In response to that I say McIntosh, Luxman, and Marantz all have tone controls. I also like that it has line in and out, sub out, a remote, and auto bias. Very cool feature set. The only thing missing is a triode/pentode switch

[@latheofheaven]

Yes... But, you can defeat them 😁 BTW, you notice the names of the ones you mention that DO have tone controls... all older models usually. ANY additional components in the signal path CAN degrade the signal and usually does. In over 40 years, I never use them (but, I have to admit that I *DO* cheat a little by having a bi-amped system where my high end tall open baffle dipole multi-driver line arrays are driven by an Ayon Orion II integrated tube amp and the 2-15" dipole woofers are driven by a bridged Crown 2502 amp - so, I can cheat a little by raising the volume of the Crown if I want more 'bass', BUT... without actually changing or shifting the 'pure' tone signature) BUT... again, with that said, some people like you with their personal system and room configuration DO indeed like to use tone controls, so I am NOT saying that is 'wrong' or anything. But, to say categorically that *ANY* degradation by tone controls is a 'MYTH' is patently wrong my friend, sorry 😊

[@aussie8114]

100%

[@DougMen1]

@@latheofheaven BS! Current Mac, Luxman, and Marantz amps all have tone controls. Keep drinking the "audiofool" Kool-Aid if it makes you happy. Let's do a blind test with one of them and see if you can hear the difference between the tone controls defeated and them active but in the center position. Both you and I know you won't be able to hear a idfference, but you'll never admit it. 🤡

[@peterw2714]

@@DougMen1 Marantz receivers have a switch called Pure Direct that eliminates all tone controls and unnecessary circuits. Switching that on and off definitely makes a difference and sounds better with my Revel speakers. It’s not subtle.

[@jamesmartin3339]

Great honest assessment. What really bothers me with tube equipment is that sound quality is quite dependent on the quality of the tubes used. Is it not possible to have tube equipment that sound quality is not variable with tube used?

[@CharlesHoop]

That’s not how it works.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

There are some tube amps I get from China that rolling tubes does not do anything. We think it is because the amp is so coloured that no matter what we do,the sound does not change.

[@bertroost1675]

@@ThomasAndStereo For example? Please.

[@lindsaywebb1904]

@@ThomasAndStereo or they are not really tube amps ;-)

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@bertroost1675 The Yaqin MS 6V6 I have here at my place for example has this problem. Put crazy expesnive 6V6 in and does nothing.

[@Rickzolla]

You two are really good together. In this case 1 + 1 = 5 .

[@dilbyjones]

Big T, please use these with pop music and classical. The two most different types. Two of my favorite audioholics!

[@cairnsandy1]

yaah!.................love that your amp is a success , you 2 are the top of the tree , in audio reviews , don't ever quit.

[@clydedickens3762]

Congratulations Thomas!

[@jlamon7070]

Thank you for your video! Your review helped me decide to call Black Ice and they were great! Within 30 minutes of asking if I could purchase an F35 with KT170 tubes they updated the website with the kt170 option and I immediately purchased one! I can not wait to hear my Klipsch Heresy IVs with this amp. I am upgrading from a Cayin CS88a which I just listed on ebay.

[@alanmartinez4177]

Hello Jay. Do you think that you could post a video explaining what you did with your front wall as far as the acoustic properties, the effects of the structure itself and why something like that is so expensive? It really peaked my interest especially when Thomas had mentioned the overall cost of that structure. I think others may enjoy the acoustic science and implementation.

[@alcamacho1844]

Awesome surprise, 2 of my favorite reviewers! Great job guys! Excellent Tube Amp. I hope one day, you will review my new technology device...

[@vinylrules4838]

I have been saying this for years, the room is the most important component in an audio system. Room treatment is not an option for the best sound. People spend thousands on equipment and totally ignore the room.

[@jazzabana]

It is around %60 in my opinion, am I exaggerating or would u agree?

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

Thanks for sharing something that's been audiophile common sense for decades.

[@bencausey]

Everyone says that.

[@Audiofreak71]

It is 100% true the room is the most important aspect of getting the best sound of your system, if the room sounds like crap your system sounds like crap there is no way around this than to have acoustic treatments. Now do you have to spend an arm and a leg for the acoustic treatments? No you can make them yourself, use existing furniture and or things around your house . Those who make up excuses about room treatments are shortchanging themselves then they turn around and complain they their gear is no good 🤷🏽

[@bertroost1675]

@@Audiofreak71 This is so true. Even a simple old, cheap or vintage system will sound much better with a nicely treated or positioned room.

[@saint6563]

Class A/B v Class A comparison & the valve shootout makes this a very polite review for overall neutrality of the amp.

[@latheofheaven]

*MOST* impressive and quite wonderful, good for you Gentlemen! 👍

[@davidfontaine5244]

I enjoy how Thomas gets many opinions on his amp. Also it is cool how his reviews include input from his friends. I am curious if you have done much tube rolling on the small signal tubes. Sometimes mixing brands is best. Also I would try 5751 tubes in place of 12ax7. Sadly 5751 are getting rare. 5751 is lower gain drop in replacement for 12ax7. They can perform better in some applications.

[@rohanthompson2240]

Awesome content dudes! Luv both u guys!

[@dougbulldog9947]

Nice team work, thanks Gentlemen.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

My favorite tube combo is 2x TAD str8 2x Golden lion ohh my ! OHH Thomas shirt uploaded who says you have to use all the same kt88/6550 !! Thanks Jay

[@seanb3303]

It looks very nice. How many dB of feedback are you using?

[@newsboyaudio]

Love to see you two together. Would love to review the AMP myself. It would be a lot of fun.

[@tshingtenglim965]

Hi Jay, those TAD6550 are current production tubes right? Not NOS.

[@MrKosh72]

They are actually NOS Svetlana Winged C tubes, they still have some left 6550C-SVT rather than their 6550A-STR

[@scottdavis0801]

I'm either buying the Gallion st 120 special edition or the Brunoco 6l6? Reviewing amps. I like that Thomas has put tone controls on his amp!!

[@johngnipper8768]

Awesome review guys!

[@karlhartwig3981]

Nice collaboration, long live Canada. You guys are the best, enjoy some bulgogi and maekjeok!

[@toddhupp]

tone controls are rare and very nice to have.

[@rca6576]

How did I miss this one! You two together is really helpful. I am investigating the Decware now but, this is interesting too. I think I like the same sound signature you do. I like a warmer, vintage sound. Tannoy with McIntosh for example but, the McIntosh are out of my price range. I can get a pair of Cheviots (newer version) for about half off right now.

[@bouboisse]

Really nice ! I follow both of your channels. I would like to know the specs of your QRD on the wall ? Are they prime 7 with 2 inches wide by 4 inches deep wells ? Thank you.

[@danielking1850]

Thomas is the man!

[@crimsonghost6454]

Great video guys. Wish you could do more together. I use the tad 6550s too and I really like them also. Thomas doing some major ass kissing calling Jay an expert. Just kidding,you guys rock. I bet the amp rocks too...

[@word2RG]

"Amplefire" -classic Jay

[@kimchee411]

Looking forward to hearing this amp! But also, when are you going to review the Luxman M900u?

[@progrock3603]

I wonder how some Sophia Electric KT88’s sound with this amp! Nice tube amp!

[@petekutheis3822]

IKR I use those in my McIntosh 75 monoblocks and they're awesome. And bonus---I like the lightish blue color.

[@Olk940]

I still want to hear about the tests with GR speaker cables.

[@randomtube8226]

Ive always wondered if you can get away with horns near field or large speakers in a small rooms with the right room treatment 🤔

[@nico3641]

Aesthetically very pleasing

[@kevin-yq8nn]

It’s like Batman & Superman in the same video!!! 🌃

[@Jayiyagi]

So… who’s the batman and who’s the superman

[@brianlewis5042]

Great first impressions, Jay. I appreciate your honesty in the sound of this amp. Speaker pairing is an important consideration if a person is to buy this amp. My biggest takeaway was the tube rolling. I understand production cost and maybe Thomas may want to reconsider either the output tube or possibly the tubes which drives the preamp portion.

[@joeycastillo1496]

I follow you both ! This is a good feedback

[@deputy3690]

You guys are great. Is there anyway to treat a room similar to how Jay's room is for a fraction of that 30k?

[@Jayiyagi]

Video coming soon ;) I’ll share the secret

[@niclu6848]

@@Jayiyagi I thought you told us in this video already, begging, begging, and begging 😂.

[@Jayiyagi]

@@niclu6848 there’s an art to begging ;)

[@niclu6848]

@@Jayiyagi bought a r800i after watching your video. Now you make me want to try this. Have you had any chance comparing the two?

[@williamdwyer3856]

@@Jayiyagi hahaha yes! some of us are professionals! 🤣

[@pietwentzel007]

Awesome review. Enjoy the chow.

[@veroman007]

Would be nice to have a link to the product

[@O.G.LIL-MAN]

THOMASSSSSSS IS IN THA IYAGI!

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Fantastic .. Nice to see you guys. Locals getting together. I wish.

[@iainford7592]

Those TAD branded 6550s appear to be NOS Svetlana Winged C, so an older tube from TAD, these days they use a GE reissue.

[@MrKosh72]

100 percent correct

[@korbindallas6727]

Congrats Thomas. Liking the Galion more and more. OK, so my bad, but what tubes exactly are being mentioned, more so the one preferred by Jay. Thanks in advance. Cheers!

[@antonelosheytanov1528]

Jay, could you compare it to the Gato monoblocks?

[@drfuzz1756]

I have owned many Conrad Johnson tube amps which have used the 6550 tubes and I believe the 6550 is the most natural sounding tube for an output stage.

[@johnpischedda6951]

Thomas is the Boss !

[@ja8020]

Great video and looks like Thomas has a winner on his hands. Jay every tube amp sounds better when you have rolled the tubes...😉 But Thomas the logo, the logo on the volume control needs to be moved to the front panel with the volume nob being clean. I am not OCD but I think the OCD folks out their will cover it with a sticker. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 😁😁 Great work.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Yup, final version will be really clean.

[@JD-mm4ub]

Did I miss it? What is the output? And is there a remote?

[@Ivy13276]

I've had the ts120(tried the SE and sounded too solid state) since the beginning, and tried upgrading with pricier options. Very hard to replace unless you spend much much more in my opinion

[@kennykaye3798]

Hi Jay, nice review. I build the CSS 2TD-X partially based on your recommendation of the 1TD-X. (Wonderful speakers btw!). How do you think this amp would pair with either of those? Is there another one you would recommend?

[@robmaxwell3678]

Very succinct comments Jay. Nice job. What would you consider a minimum speaker sensitivity for this amp in small to moderate size room?

[@taylorhickman84]

I'm curious about that diffuser and the manufacturers justification for the price.

[@snomofilms]

Jay and Thomas walk into a bar…

[@gg0297]

Next level! 👌

[@toddhupp]

very nice/trendy industrial "machine" design

[@davethewave62]

How do you think Mullard el34 tubes would sound with this amp?

[@TNPFan]

👍🏻 for Thomas!

[@pongyang8705]

Hmmmm… Galion TS120 vs Vincent sv237 mkii !!

[@perrypaulissen8016]

That would be my question too, both I find very interesting, because of the combination of class A and B, but I wonder if they are comparable in sound quality

[@eduardoquintana3504]

Hola, please, a question, how long do the tubes last approximately in time? gracias from CHILE

[@dingskydongsky]

let's have a look under the hood ! if it sounds too bright, you might want to try carbon film resistors in the preamp stage.

[@aloysiusdannoe5174]

Hi jay.. What kind of diffuser that you using on the front wall?

[@jasonwebb6484]

I see a Korean BBQ spinoff KZbin channel in your future! (Like ‘hot ones’ or other series?).

[@TeknoOrganicVirus]

The ultimate cross over! (see the pun?)

[@DougMen1]

6550s are much more common in bass amps, like the Ampeg SVT, but not that common in guitar amps. Most guitar amps use EL84s, 6V6s, EL34s, and 6L6s

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

RIGHT .......spot on !