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Skunkie Designs Electronics

Skunkie Designs Electronics

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@hugobloemers4425
@hugobloemers4425 8 сағат бұрын
Hi Stephe, you are really great at engaging with your audience, I think that is part of the appeal of your channel. The eleven questions would make the comment perhaps a bit too long but I think my journey in audio started really with an electronic experiment set I got when I was 6, it was called the Philips EE1050. I later got all the expansion sets and then when I was about 9, a friend of mine thought me to solder. Later at 16 I worked as TV and Audio repair tech as a side job while at school. That really got me in to Audio. It was all the 70's stuff we call now vintage. But my first HiFi gear was all tube based, so I was spoiled right off the bat. The all tube Philips HiFi mono tuner I still have is the best sounding tuner I have ever heard, hand down, great reception as well. Later I started repairing industrial electronics as a career and electronics and audio as hobby fell to the way side. But I kept all my records, tapes and CDs. My second go at this hobby was started by a vintage Dual 1019 I bought. A deeply flawed turntable that has this addictive magical X factor you can find very difficult. It looses out on every A/B listening test you do, but when the test is over you return to it any way because it has this special thing you can not put your finger on. When I have time, I now repair (mainly) automatic turntables.
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 4 сағат бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story!
@KeithSkronek
@KeithSkronek 3 сағат бұрын
you do a great job and I enjoy watching all of your episodes. Happy holidays.
@dylanmosley3030
@dylanmosley3030 21 сағат бұрын
The first two minutes are absolute gold! The rest is great too! lol. But the first two minutes I love. I’m busy trying to get through a lot of your older content and I’m hoping next year to build along with one of your diy solutions. Have a great Holiday and keep having fun.
@samgates2059
@samgates2059 23 сағат бұрын
When I first got into "stereo" Everyone had one or two tape decks, a tuner and who knows what else and you needed a way to control all of it. Everyone had tone controls and tape monitors and dubbing. A preamp was the control center of the system. You just aren't old enough to have been exposed to all that.
@BobTrainor
@BobTrainor 17 сағат бұрын
Really enjoyed hearing your passion for the hobby. It really came through. I agree on the awesome listening room. I’d loved to have that. Merry Christmas & happy new year! ❤✌️
@timessquarerecordscom1469
@timessquarerecordscom1469 18 сағат бұрын
My favorite piece is the Skunkie EL 34 single ended that you built amp
@1mctous
@1mctous 17 сағат бұрын
It'll be my next Skunkie-built purchase, after the EAR 834 clone she built for me. I only need 4-5 W/channel.
@hanksta34
@hanksta34 Күн бұрын
Kevin's voice and channel are relaxing. One of his myths busted was that you don't need a subwoofer. I ordered one right after watching and was glad I did.
@sethjohnson1590
@sethjohnson1590 22 сағат бұрын
Thank you. Been with you from the start. Cause you go the extra mile tweaking. Pioneering through things. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!🎉
@jefffeith4201
@jefffeith4201 22 сағат бұрын
Fun video! Thanks for sharing. Everyone should enjoy what they have without the pressure to upgrade. We appreciate you! Happy holidays!
@fierychilipeppers494
@fierychilipeppers494 18 сағат бұрын
You seem like a really good person. I wish you well.
@phatsmitty
@phatsmitty 20 сағат бұрын
The room!!!! Yes, the benefit of the listening environment.... excellent point 🙂Fortunate that my 'open floorplan' living room / dining room / kitchen seem to compliment each other as I move around doing chores. Also, my basement is unfinished, the exposed insulation and floor joists make a fantastic sounding room. Thanks for another great video
@ericgonzales854
@ericgonzales854 23 сағат бұрын
Thank you.. Merry Christmas happy New year
@jchborg90277
@jchborg90277 17 сағат бұрын
Re preamps 1) most of us audio guys need the source switching function 2) they sound different, hence the obsession over what they contribute to the sound.
@middleearthltd
@middleearthltd 22 сағат бұрын
I am a power-amp pre-amp user I don’t like integrated amplifiers with DACs, phono stages, room correction etc. crammed in the box I prefer separate components I especially like your color pre-amp 👍
@humanitech
@humanitech 18 сағат бұрын
I always loved music.... but the first time I listened to a real Hi-Fi system was back in the late 70s! At my older sisters boyfriend place....who if memory still serves me well had a thorens turntable, armstrong amp and some celestion speakers ...and some really good weed 😂😂😂😂... the rest was a lifetime of sonic wonder, amusement and amazement that still continues
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 17 сағат бұрын
Love the story!
@sethjohnson1590
@sethjohnson1590 22 сағат бұрын
Back in the day an equalizer was also common because of how one liked to listen to their music and some recordings were lousy.
@robinkleinsteuber5217
@robinkleinsteuber5217 15 сағат бұрын
Have a most Merry Christmas! 😉🍗🍾🎄☃️❄️🎶🎶
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 14 сағат бұрын
Same to you!
@mddawson1
@mddawson1 20 сағат бұрын
Wishing you and Dolly a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
@plconard3713
@plconard3713 21 сағат бұрын
Make sure you drink from the cup, not the bottle! Merry Christmas. Found your channel recently and enjoying your videos. Planning on a Sparkos Gemini purchase early in the new year.
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 21 сағат бұрын
Tell Andrew Skunkie sent you :)
@plconard3713
@plconard3713 19 сағат бұрын
Will do!
@CraigHollabaugh
@CraigHollabaugh 21 сағат бұрын
Thanks and Merry Christmas.
@roa5359
@roa5359 12 сағат бұрын
Wishing you a peaceful Xmas
@benjaminhenry5284
@benjaminhenry5284 7 сағат бұрын
Hope you have a wonderful Holiday! With any luck i’ll get a Skunkie amp this year.
@radiodf
@radiodf 20 сағат бұрын
Hi, Just recently discovered your channel, most interesting,. The piece of gear that got me started was my Pioneer KP500 car stereo, purchased used in 1979, still have it. I added to to it a matching AD320 20W amp and a pair of RS Minimus 7 speakers. My favorite piece of (home)gear, is my Onkyo TA2080 cassette deck, purchased new in 1980. I have a Turntable, but cassettes have always been my thing :) Besides being a Ham, Ive worked in Electronics for 45 years, doing everything from Broadcast Engineering to designing wireless data equipment. Favorite piece of music to test/demo equipment; Instrumental cover of, Your Song, done by Sounds Orchestral. Its on my YT CH. Product that I just dont understand why other love: Surround Sound; God gave me TWO ears. I dont need FIVE speakers,. Reminds me of the Quadraphonic craze of the mid 70s,. Fav music format: Easy Listening Instrumental/Beautiful Music. See: The Elegant Sound. Cheers :)
@Keith-ux9ku
@Keith-ux9ku 23 сағат бұрын
I need a preamp because I switch between sources. I got vinyl, CDs, DVD/Blu-ray, a streamer and an analog am/fm tuner. I don't like plugging and unplugging gear.
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 22 сағат бұрын
You just need a source selector? I'm talking about adding gain.
@louiesipes2257
@louiesipes2257 16 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas😊
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 16 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas to you too!
@sethjohnson1590
@sethjohnson1590 22 сағат бұрын
Paris Hilton's cover of if ya think I'm sexy ~ Rod Stewart 🤣 Yes definitely viynl for me.
@ConorHanley
@ConorHanley 22 сағат бұрын
Personally, I don't get the 'Magic of Vinyl' as I grew up with LPs but never looked back when CDs arrived. Not to say vinyl can't sound great but you really need a more than halfway decent rig to get the benefit. But everyone be themselves and whatever you roll its the music that counts.
@cobar5342
@cobar5342 18 сағат бұрын
My tunnel was opened by hearing Santana's Abraxis on vinyl through a Kuzma turntable into 300B OTL monoblocs and then into 10 inch full range speakers
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 17 сағат бұрын
One of my fav albums od all time!
@sjhorton1184
@sjhorton1184 23 сағат бұрын
I've seen a few of his videos including his "challenge" video as well as a few responses to it. Fun and that's the point after all isn't it?
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 22 сағат бұрын
Yes it should be fun! Some folks take it too seriously!
@merronphillips7079
@merronphillips7079 20 сағат бұрын
I love tubes but the best none tube stereo I have is Sansui QXR 9001 quad I got the hole setup with turn table and lb and all the rest
@AitchAitch999
@AitchAitch999 22 сағат бұрын
1 SME 3009 tonearm, bought new when I was a student in 1978 2 DIY tube amp loosely based on Mullard 3-3 3 None, researched and listened to every purchase 4 Joan Armatrading, Love and Affection 5 Sibelius speakers, Vertere DG/Sabre Turntable Arm and Cartridge, my self built KT88 monoblocks 6 Vinyl 7 Power conditioners 8 Pre-Amp - a yet to be designed and built DIY product 9 Self built tonearm…it looks great, made from layered hardwoods, performance is lacking! 10 An old Philips CD player, made me want to listen to CDs again which is only about 1/4 of my music collection though 11 The Vinyl cleaning process from Neil Antin
@Michael_k_DK
@Michael_k_DK 23 сағат бұрын
1. First time I saw a nakamichi rx202 I was lost 2. My nakamichi PA7E 3. It was a b&O receiver beomaster 6000 4. Toto Africa 5. Mcintosh full system with tubes 6. Cd 7. streamers 8. Two m125 from tubes4hifi 9. My turntable thorens td320 mk2 10. My minidisc 11. My headset from jbl
@flyingmattyboy
@flyingmattyboy 8 сағат бұрын
1) Ear834 clone (first build). I could finally hear my record decks full qualities. 2) Diy RH84 amp. 3)Yamaha streamer cd all in one unit. Just dont use it. 4) Can't choose one :) 5) money is less of an object as I diy. Would love to try your 300b with decent tubes and ISO iron. 6) records for me too. 7) dont understand the need for solid state (200w etc) amps. 8) trying bi amping probably. 9) LP12. 10) RH84 amp. 11) Disco antistat record cleaning kit.
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 4 сағат бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@flyingmattyboy
@flyingmattyboy 4 сағат бұрын
Merry Christmas Stephe. Thanks for the great content and inspiration.
@dozo99
@dozo99 7 сағат бұрын
Heard your thoughts about a new Turntable. Give Mofi a chance. they start to turn up used also. I'm using the Studiodeck with the AT OC9XML step-up and the EAR clone. you wil be amazed. promise!
@peterlundskow4061
@peterlundskow4061 19 сағат бұрын
I will answer the questions in next day or so. My question to you is concerning record cleaning. Are you satisfied with what you use? Have you considered one of the vacuum or ultrasonic cleaners?
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 17 сағат бұрын
I haven't yet. So far a simple carbon brush and this AT velvet brush seems to work.
@BronsonOsborne
@BronsonOsborne 23 сағат бұрын
merry christmas
@edhuslik
@edhuslik 19 сағат бұрын
Looked up the price for the EML 300B tubes you mentioned. $1,000 a pair. How much did you pay for your amp to begin with?
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 16 сағат бұрын
As it sits, about 2K in parts to build it from scratch.
@Michael-bj4sz
@Michael-bj4sz 21 сағат бұрын
I guess I’m just as confused about preamps as you are. I don’t know how I could live without a preamp. How would I connect my phono amp, FM tube tuner, music streamer, dac (designed specifically for my cd transport) and my tape dec? My favorite piece(s) of equipment are my MC 30 mono amps and my Hagerman phono amp. I regret selling off stuff more than something I purchased.
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics
@SkunkieDesignsElectronics 21 сағат бұрын
With a source switchbox.
@chelillingworth9466
@chelillingworth9466 16 сағат бұрын
I have the Adcom GFP-750 pre-amplifier, it sounds great and is built like a tank, I like that it has a switch to go to passive which I used depending on what source I'm using sometimes. The gain generally sounds better as I need it to drive my DIY pass labs amp
@tamayaytam
@tamayaytam 12 сағат бұрын
On this pre amp subject, there are some integrated amps incorporate tubes in preamp stage then high bias class ab power amp like vincent. Can a tube preamp make a class d sound more analog like, tube like if i use it? Does it contribute or another item in the line?
@Keith-ux9ku
@Keith-ux9ku 23 сағат бұрын
Don't you have sand in your system if you are using voltage regulators in your 300B amp?
@merronphillips7079
@merronphillips7079 20 сағат бұрын
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
@nbramaputra
@nbramaputra 22 сағат бұрын
We love you ! Low end hi fi is king and detend it.ofkours better with hig end,but its to exspensive.we love you ! I have alott of reals with band but only go fore real cheep tape decs.my nowyamaha is dual and 30 $ tape decs are complicated.we know the sound from history.its enough fore me love you ! Im having a pickering 5000 needing diamant can i gett it?and 300 b on buget? My self made costed more tan anny other . But it was copy of ge
@sethjohnson1590
@sethjohnson1590 22 сағат бұрын
Fisher 200 kx stratkit
@NickP333
@NickP333 20 сағат бұрын
SKYLABS AUDIO #hifitag CHALLENGE QUESTIONS: 1 - Piece of gear that sent you down the rabbit hole 2 - Favorite piece of gear you own right now 3 - Product you regret buying 4 - The 1 demo song to test a system 5 - Perfect system, money no object 6 - 1 music format you’d choose 7 - Piece of gear people love that you don’t understand 8 - Your next upgrade 9 - Piece of gear you’d keep on looks alone 10 - Last upgrade that made you want to revisit your entire collection 11 - A recent accessory you can’t imagine living without out ***These are some great questions above***
@alaingingras7224
@alaingingras7224 23 сағат бұрын
No offence but maybe an air filter .A 20'' fan with furnace filters on the output !You are dealing with a lot of dust .This arrangement was tested against a famous German Manufacturer .Came out of the gate as equal .800$worth for 40$
@Prometheus1979
@Prometheus1979 20 сағат бұрын
Only a hobby?? Are you nuts??? I said that when I started riding Harley’s. Now I’m on number 4 and 50 grand later I’m still dumping money into it. I could have bought a house cash with all the money I spent on Harley’s over the years. Just a little joking, MERRY CHRISTMAS and keep the good work. Always look forward to your videos.
@The-light909
@The-light909 22 сағат бұрын
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎉
@Keith-ux9ku
@Keith-ux9ku 22 сағат бұрын
Don't you have sand in your system if you are using voltage regulators in your 300B amp?
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