Paul reveals his home system

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Paul McGowan, PS Audio

Paul McGowan, PS Audio

6 жыл бұрын

We all know about the amazing system in PS Audio's Music Room One, but what type of system does Paul enjoy at home? And check out our newest KZbin channel / @octaverecordsanddsdst... Octave Records.

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@chrisst8922
@chrisst8922 Жыл бұрын
This is always the way it is. The gardener's garden. The car mechanic's car, the builder's house.
@rrogers1312
@rrogers1312 6 жыл бұрын
Paul I can’t tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos , I don’t care what the subject I just enjoy your manner of explaining things . Keep up the great work . It is great to watch because of how much you seem to enjoy every facet of life . Love to sit and have a beer one day and chat , you pick the topic .
@Paulmcgowanpsaudio
@Paulmcgowanpsaudio 2 жыл бұрын
It would be my pleasure to do so.
@WarinPartita6
@WarinPartita6 3 жыл бұрын
I​ love​ your​ optimism, Paul, especially​ during​ the​ pandemic​ time​ like​ now.​ BIG​ THANKS, sir.
@smalltalk.productions9977
@smalltalk.productions9977 6 жыл бұрын
"...i ain't breaking that spell!..." i thankfully know that magic. wise words to live by. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.
@59seank
@59seank 6 жыл бұрын
Paul, I admire your honesty and passion. I'm glad you and your wife have made a good marriage. Thanks for the videos.
@rich1051414
@rich1051414 5 жыл бұрын
It is very easy to falling into the trend of keeping work and home separate, so I don't fault you paul. I worked as a sous chef for 5 years when getting my education, and I STILL have a hard time making myself cook anything more complicated than a hot pocket, and the weird part is, when I actually do cook, I enjoy myself. My brain labeled it 'work' and thus, doesn't even want to touch that when 'off the clock'.
@deronlackey2083
@deronlackey2083 4 жыл бұрын
I agree Paul, most people treat music as something to do while they are doing something else When I listen to music, THAT IS WHAT IM DOING
@nomorokay
@nomorokay 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Listening to music is an activity in itself. Trying to concentrate on work while good music is playing is difficult for me, and maybe you and Paul as well. Also, strolling along with earbuds in, oblivious to the sounds around me, doesn't do justice to either, and it can be risky, too, plus you miss whatever interesting things may be seen or be happening around you. Multi-tasking is a myth. Tests have shown that people can't literally do two things at once. Instead, their attention flits from one job to the other, and neither one gets 100% of the person's attention. Many decades ago, while I was a motorcycle mechanic, the other mechanic brought in his older home stereo, complete with cassette deck. We gave up on it within a week or two, because our attention had become focussed on which tune or album to play next, instead of getting the valve clearances or timing exactly correct on the bikes we were working on. We went back to the tinny radio playing the local Top 40 station, and we did better work, with less mental fatigue.
@deronlackey2083
@deronlackey2083 2 жыл бұрын
@@nomorokay while i dont agree with killing the brain cells with top 40 garbage, if you must have something going, it should be something that you arent paying attention to.....when i work, its in silence, but thats me......
@nurk_barry
@nurk_barry 3 жыл бұрын
Harmony with the family is key. You’ve got your priorities intact , you’re the coolest!
@alex_g_wood
@alex_g_wood 6 жыл бұрын
No other company does this, the sheer enthusiasm and belief in the product is incredibly positive. Thank you, very enjoyable.
@jsmctch
@jsmctch 4 жыл бұрын
Believes so much in his product that he uses Emotiva amplifiers at home......... wow
@googoo-gjoob
@googoo-gjoob 3 жыл бұрын
@@jsmctch , cheap shot, funny, but cheap. to top it off, you _missed_ . PS Audio only makes 2 channel amps.
@jsmctch
@jsmctch 3 жыл бұрын
@@googoo-gjoob Last time I checked you can use multiple 2 channel amps in a home theater system also who said he or I were talking about home theater. Nice shot trying to play gotcha but you missed
@googoo-gjoob
@googoo-gjoob 3 жыл бұрын
@@jsmctch , nope, _bullseye._ muktu-channel amps and youre done. ezpz. oh, & who said? he said... & you sniped.
@jsmctch
@jsmctch 3 жыл бұрын
@@googoo-gjoob what a moron.... If I own an Audio company, Im so proud of my product that I use only my product or I'm a phony, end of story.... Ya mook
@TheZooman22
@TheZooman22 6 жыл бұрын
I enjoy listening to Paul. He always has a way of putting things in context... Popcorn, grandkids, and a wife chosen over a HiFi system.
@ralphfurley123
@ralphfurley123 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Very revealing!!! Isn’t it amazing that in the end, it’s all about family and the people you love!!! ☮️🖖🏽
@cesarjlisboa7586
@cesarjlisboa7586 3 жыл бұрын
Great Paul! You are always honest with your audience. That’s One of the reasons that we like you.
@SudaNIm103
@SudaNIm103 3 жыл бұрын
As an IT professional I can kind of relate to this. I’m often asked what kind of crazy computer I have at home or which video games I play; When frankly, the last thing I want to do when I get home from work is touch a damn computer.
@TheRealWindlePoons
@TheRealWindlePoons 3 жыл бұрын
I have written bespoke software for the last 25 years. All my current customers insist on one version or other of Microsoft Windows. Some ask me what version of Windows I run at home. Their eyes glaze over when I tell them "Linux". That's just what gives me the least trouble.
@Fluterra
@Fluterra 3 жыл бұрын
You missed the point. Paul loves what he does and we wants to have a high music system at home!
@SudaNIm103
@SudaNIm103 3 жыл бұрын
@@Fluterra I didn't mean to suggest that our circumstances were strictly analogous; it’s clear Paul is accommodating his wife's aesthetic preference as much as anything. (𝑊ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒.) I just appreciate the kind of irony that often arises when one is a professional in such industries. People expect that the ‘system’ you 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑡 have at home is really going to be something special; When in actuality having ‘ᴛʜᴀᴛ’ home system just isn't so important when you're lucky enough to do what you love every day for a living.
@josephpoole2272
@josephpoole2272 4 жыл бұрын
It took me a long time to learn that marital harmony is more important than loud speakers in the living room 😉. Had to smile as I listened to your tale. Love your videos.
@maxbomb101
@maxbomb101 6 жыл бұрын
just by listening to Paul, you can tell he is a good man
@spingarn
@spingarn 6 жыл бұрын
Rumor has it that Paul has a Bose Wave Radio at home
@RazorStrap
@RazorStrap 6 жыл бұрын
That's not a rumor. Fact stranger than fiction.
@spingarn
@spingarn 6 жыл бұрын
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@einsteindrieu5117
@einsteindrieu5117 6 жыл бұрын
that's funny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-a bose wave radio !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@dle238321
@dle238321 6 жыл бұрын
Bose. Lol
@nickpapadelias815
@nickpapadelias815 6 жыл бұрын
spingarn he is old now i believe it
@BeckVMH
@BeckVMH 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful detail. Thanks.
@basementtv9027
@basementtv9027 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos Paul. They are always great
@amdenis
@amdenis Жыл бұрын
Very nice, fun video as always. Thanks for sharing your stories in your affable demeanor with a loving heart.
@attainableaudio7130
@attainableaudio7130 6 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel... Love it can't believe I hadn't seen it before! Some straight forward answer without the bull. Thanks!
@stym1e
@stym1e 6 жыл бұрын
My Grandfather had a saying.... " The shoemaker's kid was always barefoot" . I think it sorta fits what you are saying about your home system. I enjoy your videos, keep it up.
@TheFlyingAudiophile
@TheFlyingAudiophile 2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating Paul, always love your videos and enjoy your honest and down to earth answers to questions. I can relate too, as a Hi-fi reviewer for Soundstage network I do have a good hi-fi system at home, but as an airline pilot which is the day job my wife has a tough time pursuading me to fly anywhere on vacation! Bliss for me is a car packed with a tent, our kayak and the open road leading to a campsite in a wild location... No check-in, no queues, no flights, no foreign currency...
@biffboffo
@biffboffo 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your Saturday.
@sansocie
@sansocie 5 жыл бұрын
Your a good man. Enjoy your channel. Thanks.
@piker3000
@piker3000 2 жыл бұрын
Love that Paul has Emotiva for his home theater !
@acsmichael
@acsmichael 5 жыл бұрын
Anto from India. Total respect for you. One track mind. Family time. Family over self. Total respect.
@thomshere
@thomshere 5 жыл бұрын
You seem like such a very cool guy and again thank you so much for the really interesting videos! Your honesty is so refreshing! I also have a feeling you're probably a good guy to work for as well.
@InChristJesus87
@InChristJesus87 6 жыл бұрын
Love the videos Paul keep them up!!!!
@meutubedou
@meutubedou 6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Paul. I enjoy every vid, Thanks 4 keeping it real 😁 Almost exact storyline of my life & Audio... 3 Adult Children & 5 Grandkids too👍 I’ve Loved helping others become Lovers of Audio. Giving up some gear but keeping others is hard work😂😂 like a toy when you were a little kid eh? And I like the Fact that Video did their part in R&D over the decades, knowing the 2 are like soul mates👍
@jeffbean2409
@jeffbean2409 3 жыл бұрын
Happy wife, happy life! You are a smart man, Paul!
@pspicer777
@pspicer777 4 жыл бұрын
40 yrs - congratulations!!
@wandiletembe
@wandiletembe 3 жыл бұрын
May God keep on Blessing you and everything that you do. Love your videos all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
@awizardalso
@awizardalso 5 жыл бұрын
I like your videos. I have two receivers, in my office (actually the front room) in my house. One is a Panasonic RA-6100 connected to my desktop computer at my desk. The other is a Yamaha RX-396 connected to a drum synthesizer on my full-size mock-up of a drum set. I also have an old Marantz receiver on my electronic work bench in the basement. All the plugs in the back are connected to a panel in the front so I have access to them all. When working on audio equipment I use those for testing input and output of whatever I'm working on. I'd also like to say congrats on your years of marriage. This coming New Years Eve will be our 31st Anniversary.
@DodgyBrothersEngineering
@DodgyBrothersEngineering 5 жыл бұрын
Paul, I think you would have to be probably the coolest CEO I have ever come across. I love that you don't take yourself or life too seriously, but are passionate about the things that really matter. Should I ever venture to the other side of the planet, I would love to meet you.
@rickmilam413
@rickmilam413 Жыл бұрын
My wife and I downsized to a mid century ranch a few years ago anticipating retirement. The house had a mid 60's era 14 x 21' screened in porch with the ceiling part of the house's roofline and a concrete floor with a crawl space under. We finished it into the best listening room I've ever had in my home. Better than almost any I've ever had in my store as well. My wife is great!!! As is my system, but your new speakers intrigue me....
@RichSad45
@RichSad45 3 жыл бұрын
I am new to your channel but really enjoying it. I know a good amount about electric guitar amps and business of making loud rock & roll, but only a wannabe audiophile when it comes to high end home audio. I'm only 58 so there's plenty of time to get there! I do really enjoy analog equipment and tube amps. I do some home recording and production work. My income comes from a different passion and that is for software development and emerging technology. What inspired me to comment was I loved the way you closed out this video with "I ain't breaking that spell" talking about marital harmony. That said a lot to me about Paul, the man, and more than I've learned already about Paul, the CEO and co-founder of PS Audio.
@turkoldmusic
@turkoldmusic 3 жыл бұрын
„You are a great man“ PAUL! cheers
@gioponti6359
@gioponti6359 Жыл бұрын
really love this series, but the fact that Paul does mostly background music at home is quite funny in my opinion
@italia458driver7
@italia458driver7 5 жыл бұрын
Everyone chasing the perfect dream system and this icon doesn’t have one. Helps put our budgets in perspective. He’s got an emotive amp at home. I feel my ears didn’t let me down, plus it was budget friendly. Now if I could only have a career I’m just as passionate about too!!!
@Goosefraba100
@Goosefraba100 5 жыл бұрын
Doesnt have a dream system? Music room one is probably more than sufficient.
@mikedelara8226
@mikedelara8226 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Paul. I'm sure this will go unnoticed, but I have to comment on this video. Up until 2 months ago I had no idea who you were. Fair enough. I googled a question about surge protectors and came across your video that was titled "audiophile surge protectors".. I listened to your words and came out more knowledgeable than going in. I am a self-proclaimed Audiophile with no money. I may not have the best of the best,... but I have the best of what I can afford.. your demeanor and heart goes a very long way with me. You mentioned grandkids in one of the videos and that's what it's all about... But since I set up this new system from surge protector to new TV to new receiver to new 4k DVD and Atmos stuff, I will always come back to see what you think. Thank you so much for these lessons later in my life. I wish I would have been following you since 1985- 86 - 87.... Your heart is one of a kind as an Audiophile. ❤️
@usmc187
@usmc187 5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Paul! Been watching for about a month now, not sure what caught my attention, but its pretty cool to know your background, especially with the Infinity towers and your contribution to that company. Always remember wanting to have high end equipment but now in my 40's, I'm slowly acquiring some great stuff. Thanks for the info!
@nomorokay
@nomorokay 4 жыл бұрын
N S Do it! That’s the way to go. I always wanted a really good stereo, but kept putting it off. When my younger brother passed away at age 51, I thought that I’d better get to it! I bought a little receiver (used), then a good Technics turntable (and learned how good vinyl can sound). I had my 1980 speakers re-surrounded, and there was a start. I’d dreamed of getting a pair of Klipsch La Scalas since I was 20, so when I spotted an old pair of them in the vintage hi-fi shop I grabbed them. A couple of minor updates and upgrades, and they sounded better than new. The trick (a main one) is to have the money when you spot a bargain. Another “trick” is patience. Keep your eyes open for genuine bargains. Open a stereo account, and put something into it every month. It will keep building up if you keep adding to it. That way, when you see a great deal, you don’t need to hesitate. Research carefully and quickly, and snap it up if it fits your plan. Saving up is the best way to buy, and cash is king. Finally, don’t upgrade in little steps. It’s more economical and fun to try to get what you really want in the first place, not something that’s halfway there, unless you enjoy selling stuff as you upgrade. I don’t, so my plan worked for me. One thing led to another, and 16 years later, I have a system beyond my wildest dreams. I’m really glad that I made that first step, because it was the start of a great trip, with many exciting stops. Now, just walking into the living room puts a big smile on my face. Good luck on your trip.
@Marius_777
@Marius_777 2 жыл бұрын
U are great man🥰
@williamli7477
@williamli7477 5 жыл бұрын
Paul, thank you for keep promoting audio... last 10 years was like the world changed so fast, the audio world in many places just becoming less relevant to our life and enjoyment. I spent 3 years to modify a small music player to my liking, just as an old age challenge, but often it's very lonely. Unlike in the 60s and 70s, electronics readily attracted everyone attention
@NonPremiumID
@NonPremiumID 3 жыл бұрын
A true audiophile cannot be married. 🔊🎼
@rd264
@rd264 3 жыл бұрын
that is true but for home stereo it is best to use a preamp with gold rcas.
@tomorrowtoday4839
@tomorrowtoday4839 6 жыл бұрын
RS-1bs were my second set of speakers, back in 1983. My first set were Magnepan MG-1 Improveds, in 1980 (purchased at Listen Up). I started off strong, for a college student (when I was going to school in Boulder BTW)! I used the RS-1s with a Conrad/Johnson PV-5 preamp, MV-75a1 amp for the top end, and Phase Linear DRS900. Front end was a Linn, followed by a SOTA. I am fortunate enough, after all these years, to have a surround system, and a separate purpose built music room dedicated to stereo. Domestic harmony ensured!
@kevinjahnke7043
@kevinjahnke7043 6 жыл бұрын
I went to Audio Engineering school at Colorado Audio Institute. We used to go to Listen Up all the time. Back in the summer and fall of 1982. They had the coolest sound gear there. That was back when they were on Pearl St. While I know there were better speakers on the market, I fell in love with Klipsch La Scala's. I have yet to own a pair. They may not be "the most refined" set of speakers, they would probably sound as good to my old ears as anything else, and do it at volume...
@robpeters5204
@robpeters5204 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. I have a pair of Harbeth monitors that would make your head spin and would go great in your living room. The imaging from them is amazing!
@gs3173
@gs3173 Жыл бұрын
"Marital Harmony means more to me than just about anything......" that is the most important ingredient to a good sound system. Best way to reduce background hum and remove transients from your listening space. God bless you Paul.
@darrylhubbard931
@darrylhubbard931 2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Paul, you are a good man...
@kennygsmooth83
@kennygsmooth83 6 жыл бұрын
Paul, I'd love to see the home theater setup. Please make a vid one day when you get a chance, thanks!
@fisherdole196
@fisherdole196 3 жыл бұрын
I use to be sound engineer working with Neve and SSL consoles. Listening to $60.000 speakers everyday for 10-12 hours. When I was driving home I NEVER turned my car sistem that I bought a year before I started sound enginering and I payed $6000 for it (Becker with Focal speakers) At home I also listened maybe once or twice a week for an hour or so. The joy of sound was gone.....
@jarodreddig63
@jarodreddig63 6 жыл бұрын
I also can not listen to music and do other tasks. As an audiophile and a musician, when I’m listening to music my brain locks in.
@jesuscostantino2925
@jesuscostantino2925 2 жыл бұрын
Long may you rock, Paul.
@octaverecordsanddsdstudios1285
@octaverecordsanddsdstudios1285 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, kind sir!
@Pedro8k
@Pedro8k 5 жыл бұрын
Such a nice guy who knows his audio
@audioreviewchannel3365
@audioreviewchannel3365 6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes a good home cinema it's all you need actually :) Anyway, interesting to know you use Emotiva Amps; Great value for money, I will also use one of them in my surround setup.
@brucemibus9523
@brucemibus9523 5 жыл бұрын
Have a fairly high end system and it demands to be listened to not talked over. If you want to talk then there's always Elac UniFi or Yamaha 1000 mini monitors but not Martin Logan. Cheers Paul for your unassuming and honest approach to our business and hobby.
@kaypee1972
@kaypee1972 3 жыл бұрын
I can remember he said they have now the KEF LS50 and love it.
@ariellewest5024
@ariellewest5024 6 жыл бұрын
I've been to Chautauqua a couple times. Very nice area around that. There's a castle looking house on one of the streets.
@joonassandelin5464
@joonassandelin5464 3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping it would be 80's double deck boombox. :)
@vinylrulesok8470
@vinylrulesok8470 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve also been a victim of fingers in a tweeter, and also my turntable’s acrylic platter sports a rather fetching scratch across it which follows the arc of the stylus as my 4 year old dragged it across.
@cybergshulz4328
@cybergshulz4328 3 жыл бұрын
You're a good man
@hwrk777
@hwrk777 10 ай бұрын
what a guy!
@ronchambers3713
@ronchambers3713 3 жыл бұрын
Good chat, really enjoyed it and now I will search out your products up here north of the border. I am not technical but know my speakers are transmission line, old castle Chesters, any opinion on that method of design?
@paulp.4970
@paulp.4970 6 жыл бұрын
Great story Paul, thank you! And hey, you have all the goodies at work!
@teresitamontebon5342
@teresitamontebon5342 3 жыл бұрын
I remembered Paul my age 15 I love to hit my finger to the tweeter
@alexcrouse
@alexcrouse 2 жыл бұрын
My biggest take away from Paul's videos is he's a great guy and I'd love to hang out with him.
@Paulmcgowanpsaudio
@Paulmcgowanpsaudio 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It'd be fun.
@j.t.cooper2963
@j.t.cooper2963 5 жыл бұрын
I had the same problems in the mid 80's, kid's with speaker killing fingers. 😅
@BastianUllr
@BastianUllr 6 жыл бұрын
The wife factor man... that is more important than any other number on your stereo system, for sure!
@marknash7113
@marknash7113 6 жыл бұрын
You have also lost your way in this culture of confused individuals (females). Yes I did say that! Man up and take back your passion for things that are your bliss! If you don't it will turn you into someone your wifey does not respect or even like. Why would any man remove the passions he has in life when they define the man that attracted his wife to him? Take it or leave it. Ive been with my wife for 30 years. I give you licence to take back your bliss! I now return my attention to logical and rational subject matter. Listen well
@BastianUllr
@BastianUllr 6 жыл бұрын
Mark Nash it's a wonderful advise to be honest. Plus every time you dish your passions, you dish what makes you be alive and cheerful. No partner would appreciate that. I listen to music with no problem at home, and I have what I can. We don't step on each other's heads or hearts. However, it's a fun joke... Because still, I refrain my music sickness to also direct energy in other things we both enjoy. But hey, I absolutely agree. Thank you for taking the time to say that... To me or anyone else who need perspective. Best regards
@neilparnell2089
@neilparnell2089 6 жыл бұрын
Or you could just make sure your partner loves the same things as you before you marry them and they you don't have to run off and hide to enjoy them...my girlfriend loves good audio and music as much as me and hifi is in pride of place in the lounge
@BastianUllr
@BastianUllr 6 жыл бұрын
I love lots of things that my wife also does. We are even both professionals on the same field, but I mean, we all do our best! haha I think I was lucky enough already. And she likes music, I am just a maniac about it sometimes... But I agree with your point overall Neil.
@dorningarts
@dorningarts 6 жыл бұрын
you are one likeable dude:)
@robertocalderonabogado1427
@robertocalderonabogado1427 6 жыл бұрын
Paul. The circuit boards you show at the beginning of the video are made in the USA or overseas?
@SWATTECHNOLOGIES
@SWATTECHNOLOGIES 2 жыл бұрын
Paul McGowan, a man with priorities. Good ones!
@johannjohann6523
@johannjohann6523 Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear your involved with family when home, as few are these days. Family is and should be No.1. But hopefully you instilled the importance of music, which I imagine with your job you have, and I think should be a top 5 priority in people (and hopefully 1 or all 4 children wish to follow in your footsteps. lol ). Music is the ONLY thing that can stimulate the soul. Even Opera. lol! I'm single now, 50, and listen on average 4 hours of loud (so you feel the music don't just hear it) of music a day. I have a pretty decent JBL set up, run everything digital fiber optics and it sounds really good and clear. I think it is terribly healthy to listen to music as it evokes emotions which is the "soul". Remember, we are mind, body and spirit. All need stimulation and cared for to be healthy. We work our brains (problem solving) and body (exercise) but forget about the soul (that voice you think is in your head when you think to yourself. yep, that's the soul. or any feeling of anger, love, happiness etc yep that's the soul too). And it is music, the sound waves that pass through your body that stimulate it. And I believe it is the stimulation of the soul that empowers it to be healthy. (I like to think my evil rock and roll scares everything bad out of my body. lol! ) Life without music would be a mistake! That's why Heaven is full of music. Probably Opera. And hell too, that damn rock and roll. LOL! Thx.
@garygroth6402
@garygroth6402 6 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the effects of children's fingers on tweeters. In my case, my son threw a baseball, the dog missed, and the left side woofer ribbon of a pair of Apogee Duetta II speakers was torn beyond repair. I gave them away to a good friend for salvage. Never did know what he did with them. I love my son more than the speakers and it wasn't as big of a deal as it could have been. That was about 18 years ago. I've been married for 40 years like you. Lots of amps, speakers and the like have come and gone. Stories accompany each piece.
@tomorrowtoday4839
@tomorrowtoday4839 6 жыл бұрын
I once had my young daughter push in a driver. That was because I used them grilles off. Years later, I now use Audio Note speakers, which have no grilles. My dedicated music room has a door with a lock, to keep the grandkids out!
@suzesiviter6083
@suzesiviter6083 5 жыл бұрын
Paul do you use a differential discrete input stage with current mirror on all your amplifier designs?
@Mattsana
@Mattsana 6 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Denon PMA-2500NE? There seem to be few words about it online.
@svbarr
@svbarr 10 ай бұрын
The IRS 2.5 with the EMIM's and the EMITs were hard to drive but sound pretty damn good.
@risuhu8590
@risuhu8590 5 жыл бұрын
dir why are you instaling professional input xlr to your home amps range?
@mrsmith8436
@mrsmith8436 5 жыл бұрын
Nice
@davebarry4647
@davebarry4647 6 жыл бұрын
Could you please link me to the video, in which you describe the differences between balanced and unbalanced outputs?
@scottyo64
@scottyo64 6 жыл бұрын
How cool that you use Emotiva! I use their low end stuff but I do like their stuff.
@SwapanDas
@SwapanDas 6 жыл бұрын
Aha....that was interesting question for you! I love your honesty and the passion you put into when you speak to us. One more thing could be...since you are deep into "sound", most of the time your mind and interest is more engage towards the sound instead of just music listening. And when most of the time you are surrounded with great systems at your work place....it may be hard to get into listening to further astonishing systems at home. But what about people from your known circle who are like us....the desire to listen/have good systems and expect for a demo at your home when they visit? With love and respect, Swapan
@goranm1533
@goranm1533 6 жыл бұрын
That input board you are holding 0:30-0:59, i see that you have 3 types of capacitor on it. Please tell us which ones are they, and what they are dedicated for. i think those tall ones looks like elna silmic II? which yellow and short ones are. thanks
@aviadesigns
@aviadesigns Жыл бұрын
So, your wall speakers… could they be the Bertagni (BES) hidden speaker system? They came out in the early 80s in an in room format and then later in the hidden, skim coat, version that you’re referring to. I think they were the first to do this design but I know there are many companies since then that have followed suit. Great to see your face again Paul! Congratulations on 40 years…
@johnh5896
@johnh5896 Жыл бұрын
Yah I hear you about not just sitting listening anymore. I did hear the Kings ransom Infinity towers when Gary Wright Dream weaver came out it was the first time Monster Cable came out and when we swapped them in you could feel the bass not just hear it. BTW wife said no wires in there and made me sell all my stuff,now it’s a sewing room. She’s the boss.
@zoomthruths7976
@zoomthruths7976 3 жыл бұрын
Paul listen to its equipement every night using great music.... awsome ... wasting millions
@patrickmccrank8414
@patrickmccrank8414 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Paul. I do enjoy your videos. In your home theater it looks like you're running either Emotiva XPA or maybe XPR amps. Why on earth would you not use your own? I'm just curious. I also use Emotiva amps. I think the older XPR's are better than anything they currently offer. That and the fact that they won't service the older signature series says something. Does PS continue to service the older equipment? I'm asking because I'm hunting a used upscaling DSD direct stream DAC. That's the only way I can afford one. But I'm still curious about your company's repair/rebuild policy?
@TheRockerxx69
@TheRockerxx69 6 жыл бұрын
Do you use Hipex class d module in Stellar amps?
@roycspary8923
@roycspary8923 3 жыл бұрын
just a hopefully helpful thought many years ago while single Iput together a system i loved, both cd an lp, home brew tube preamp, b&w 802 speaker with 200 watt mosfets on bass and vtl 100 monoblocks on mid and trebble, active x over between the amps and passive for mid-treble. the a woman with a young child came into my life, so I had a safety emergency, more worried about a child investigating a running tube amp. hot and 500 volts so my solution was to buy 2 child"play pens and put them around the amps and speakers keeping both parties safe. thank you for being a rational voise in this crazy corner iof a mad world having enjoyed many of yourvideos, i so far have always agreed with your take on reality the desirability of that may be debatable, but stay safe, congratulations on getting an apparently sane or at least saner leader, stay safe in these dangerous time and keep up the good work. all the best from New Zealand P.S pun intended, what do you make of affordable Chinese gear,
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy
@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy 6 жыл бұрын
I love home theater, but somehow I ended up with two hifi systems, one of which I happen to watch movies on. (I've got over 700 and would even call myself a moviephile) Seems like I love stereo more tho.
@buickmonte
@buickmonte 5 жыл бұрын
I think Paul use to walk around around in the 70's with a boom box on his shoulder....the one with dual cassette decks....in case one of the decks pinch rollers broke!!!!
@punknpunt352
@punknpunt352 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, Being a non-youngin myself I find myself going through phases... First a Sound Design (JCPenny stereo)then car, then a car with nice stereo, Hotrod, Hotrod with nice stereo, Motorcycle, Ultimate computer gaming machine, then Virtual reality and then home Theater. All in all I guess I always come back to the music but nowadays it doubles as surround sound for the VR as well.
@punknpunt352
@punknpunt352 6 жыл бұрын
Waiting on that price drop on the TI, currently ruining 980 OC
@tomfreeman9521
@tomfreeman9521 6 жыл бұрын
"in house of blacksmith the barbecue skewer is made of wood" - LOL Brazilian popular saying
@xanataph
@xanataph 6 жыл бұрын
similar is "mechanics always drive the crappiest cars". :)
@funkymonkey1198
@funkymonkey1198 5 жыл бұрын
A builder's house is never finished.
@cactus00001
@cactus00001 5 жыл бұрын
Prefer to age your wine in casks made of wood, rather than age it in cast iron...?! *
@SubTroppo
@SubTroppo 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder whether Paul has ever seen the comedy/drama series called "Rumpole of the Bailey" because if he has he would know about "She Who Must Be Obeyed".
@eetubackman4044
@eetubackman4044 6 жыл бұрын
Would be so awesome to get to work on audio industry as an audio engineer. To put my heart and soul into designing new amplifiers and speakers, build the prototypes by hand and hear the results really fascinates me.
@JurMalafi
@JurMalafi 6 жыл бұрын
It's called DIY. Have at it.
@jkherberger
@jkherberger 6 жыл бұрын
Paul, Invisa speakers are from Goldenear and I'm sure you were thinking of the Sonance Invisible series speakers. How about a small pair of Totem Tribe Towers or won't the wife go for those?
@Thefreakyfreek
@Thefreakyfreek 6 жыл бұрын
I just made a old school to-3 transistors amp whit only the essential components and it sounds amazing no buzz no high pitched wine no treble/Bass only volume control and I still thinking if I need it
@jsmctch
@jsmctch 4 жыл бұрын
If I owned an audio company that I was proud of and loved to talk about so much that I make you tube videos about...... you can bet your arse My home theater would contain my amplifiers and nothing but my gear in the rest of my house
@That_Handle
@That_Handle 6 жыл бұрын
Paul McGowan , 5:47 - As opera music is sometimes an acquired or niche taste ( I listen to a little during free-flowing, nebulous, open creativity around but only have grown to listen to maybe a dozen pieces ) , what makes up your operatic listening?
@eliinthewolverinestate6729
@eliinthewolverinestate6729 5 жыл бұрын
We only have computer speakers. Ben thinking about building a vacuum tube amp. Maybe some panel speakers.
@LincolnRon
@LincolnRon 3 жыл бұрын
6:23 2,500 square feet sounds huge to me. But I looked it up and the average size home in the US in 2015 was 2,687 square feet. An increase of over 1,000 square feet since 1973.
@Quetzalcoatl0
@Quetzalcoatl0 6 жыл бұрын
I can't find Pauls Home Theater video =/.
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