Why I love this Audiophile Gear More Than Anything Else!

[@cheapaudioman]

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[@rippedtopshelf6806]

I have every piece of audio gear I need, and love the glorious music it produces, but I still watch this guy.

[@GeirRssaak]

@@rippedtopshelf6806 yes, a hifi fraud is allways interesting!!!

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Your HiFi journey kickstarted my own HiFi passion with some great recommendations and new Patreon friendships, as well as your own friendship, graciously offered. The B1+ was the first purchase, followed quickly by the TA1, and the rest, as they say, is history. Thank you for resharing these iconic items and your great suggestions and community. Take care, Sir.

[@chadmdalton]

I bought a pair of the SS-CS5 based on your recommendation and they are great! Got them "used" in box for $75 and run them off of a SONY ES receiver and they are awesome for stereo listening.

[@briannelson4122]

What up Cheap! This video is just what I need, I knew you'd come thru for me, you always do! I'm back on the hunt and this is perfect. Oh, thanks for tip on the Sony ssc5s speakers, I've had them in my living room for about a year and a half, not their final destination, they're slated for the office if I ever get it done! Seriously, thanks buddy, you are my go to audio guy for sure.

[@GeirRssaak]

@@briannelson4122 Ha-ha!

[@FidelityNation]

These TI chips are legit. I recently purchased an amp that was rated 400 watts into 8 ohms? 600 into 4 ohms. This amp was based off of the EAS D400 rev B GanFet module and I absolutely hated it. Yes it had the power but it made all of my speakers sound thin and brittle. Maybe true audiophiles have fun listening to no body or dynamics and brittle sound but I had to send it back. Wasn’t for me. Just amazing how much the TI chip sounds better than the more expensive class d ganfet modules. I’m still a class A/B guy at the end of the day though. Lol.

[@NosEL34]

Try a Hypex Nilai. Or if you want to hear a proper GaNFET demo a Starkrimson Ultra. Those 2 amps will change your thoughts on Class D. Or a Bel Canto E1X if you really want to have your mind blown

[@FidelityNation]

@@NosEL34the GanFet I was using was using a hypex psu. 2000 watt rated I believe. Digital only input. I do like the Purifi modules better. I am really interested in OrchardAudio. I’m wouldnt mind to experience that “class A sound” with a class D GanFet implementation. Just don’t feel like dealing with the wait times.

[@NosEL34]

@@FidelityNation the Nilai uses a different power supply & feedback loop vs all the other hypex modules. I've had the older hypex modules & feel that the different PS & further extension up top has really improved the overall presentation. I found it to not be 2 dimensional like past hypex. You can actually hear reverb & decay in the notes with a smoother presentation. It really is different in my opinion. I always liked the Purifi's better. But compared to the Nilai just not as smooth & still a hair analytical. Purifi still had stronger bass.I haven't heard the new monster power Purifi though. I only heard the Orchard at the Florida audio show. It was fast, full, & impressive. But I haven't tried it in home so I can't speak too much about it. I really wanted to try the Orchard offerings but someone convinced me to try another Hypex..plus it was cheaper & available. I'm glad I gave the Hypex a try. I still want those Orchard mono blocks in my home for a spin though. Nothing but rave user reviews.

[@TheFrugalAudiophile]

Love my J2 with the 4499 chip and Burson op amp upgrades!

[@ginom407]

Thanks Randy! You've Never steared me wrong! I have more than a few of the brands you come back to and am very happy with the value they provide. It's all about "Bang for your Buck" for me. 👍👍👍

[@paulmcdonough9595]

I completely agree that what something looks like affects how you like the sound it makes. This extends to more or less every thing in HiFi, the kit I use in my hobbies and red coloured road bicycles, they always go faster ! :0)

[@martyn_g]

I reckon that’s definitely the case with cables. They look amazing, and they tend to seduce the buyer into buying snake oil

[@michaelrogers8126]

Got my Sony SSCS5 hooked up to the Sony STRDH 190 with the Sony PSLX 310BT TT ( that comes with the ATN3600L Stylus which I’m told is a good stylus) and to round things out is the Onkyo DXC 390 6 CD changer. The whole thing cost me $890 and I love how everything sounds.

[@SuperMcgenius]

Great TT, the Rega arm is a bargain for it’s performance, it also pairs really nicely with a Denon 103 Cartridge. That is my favourite by far for its price.

[@omiq7761]

@@SuperMcgenius I have been rocking TecnoDeck with TecnoArm and Denon 103 for morr than a decade now. Fantastic TT, could be the end game or so it would appear. Tho thr GyroDeck mentioned in the video is a stunner.

[@orwhat24]

Check check where is my check? BTW - I landed the B1+ for $200 from a sale on their site.

[@brucesamuelson7541]

I ditched the soundbar for a Fosi BT30 2.1 connected to 4 spkrs and a 10 inch sub sounds great!

[@crisjr6478]

I have the magni and mani combo it’s excellent. I also have the sscs5s because of your original review years ago. Still love them, like you they’ll be in rotation forever. Watching your videos got me back into the stereo world and I haven’t stopped yet lol.

[@j0my77]

They now have the Magni Unity where you can get an optional dac so that you have an AIO Amp & Dac combo in the same chassis :)

[@rich_t]

​​​@@j0my77 The Vali 3 is better than either for a pure HPA. 😄👍

[@MechAdv]

For me, the speaker and electronics combo I can’t stop coming back to despite having much nicer gear in my house, is the Infiniti Primus 363 floor stander and my AXR100 integrated amp. I cross them over at 60hz with my SVS PC2000 pro, and 2.1 just sounds so amazing. Warm, wide, dynamic, detailed, thunderous, whatever you wanna say. It just sounds good. When I swap out for my separates and my Danish made high end driver/crossover/cabinet speakers with 7 channel up mixing for spacial cues and ambiance, the sound is objectively better in every way, but I don’t get as big a smile as I do with my 300$ towers and 400$ amp fed by an optical cable on my PC. It’s odd, but maybe the fact that I know how much money I spent on that 7 channel setup just eats at me a little bit. Lol

[@martyn_g]

I’m sorry. The faceplate is a bit of a mess on that Advance Paris. It can’t totally be helped - what you have is two typefaces plus the digital display for input - so it looks like a mismatch - five colours - the blue, silver, the darker silver for the logo, and a bright white for the source selection, and the orange glow of the tubes. I think the lack of cohesion makes it look cheap.

[@keith6872]

Static X is cool

[@CarlVanDoren61]

R.I.P Wayne 😮

[@adamcfada5071]

Ares II vs Geshelli with upgraded op amps. Which is the best?

[@Brian_Romska]

As much of a cam fanboy as I am, 😂, out of all that equipment I only have the j2s, and I fully agree that it’s “end game” for me (once I decide to upgrade the op amps of course), thanks again Randy!

[@theunrealwife9049]

Upgrayedd! 😂😂 I like Randy's shirt....

[@AdityaSingh-kr6sx]

@cheapaudioman I have seen a few of your videos and love the cost effective solution you share. Now I have some investment plans ongoing so cannot invest in a new audio setup. So, I was thinking about building one from whatever is available with me. 1. An old LED FHD TV (not smart TV) for Display 2. Old Dell Studio laptop, with 5.1 channel support & Realtek HD Audio ALC888 onboard. 3. Creative 2.1 speakers with decent bass for front speakers. 4. BPL Double cassette player with line--in option, stereo support with surround sound setup (2 speakers per channel). Very crisp & clear sound. Planning to use these as back surround speakers. Problem: As soon as I set the sound card to 5.1 the base is very much reduced in the 2.1 speaker and I don't have any center speaker & separate subwoofer. I do have a few bluetooth speakers with aux-in but that woofer is the major missing part. Is there any other way to configure the above setup? If not, can you recommend a product for missing speakers (only subwoofer or may be both subwoofer & center speaker) that I can also use with any other home theater setup that I may purchase in future.

[@ericelliott227]

Still thinking about getting the J2 AKM version, but I fear I will not hear anything different compared to the built-in DAC on my CD player, which is Burr-Brown Delta Sigma. From what I understand it is the op-amps that make the notable difference. So for $10 more I could go with the J2 Socketed, the only problem is that I am restricted to the same op-amps on the J2 as the other amps are expensive, except for the Burson V5i and I don't know if swapping that will have any improvements of the TI amps. What I need to do is have a nice conversation with Geshelli. Not a fan of Denafrips. They are going through some stuff now anyway and likely won't be around much longer.

[@tpr299]

I have two pair of the Sony speakers in different systems, and the Geshelli DAC, and headphone amp. I might need to try the Emotiva speakers….. What’s better the Emotiva speakers, or the new Elac B3???

[@jimstenlund6017]

Probably could use a sub.

[@AdityaSingh-kr6sx]

I have seen a few of your videos and love the cost effective solution you share. Now I have some investment plans ongoing so cannot invest in a new audio setup. So, I was thinking about building one from whatever is available with me. 1. An old LED FHD TV (not smart TV) for Display 2. Old Dell Studio laptop, with 5.1 channel support & Realtek HD Audio ALC888 onboard. 3. Creative 2.1 speakers with decent bass for front speakers. 4. BPL Double cassette player with line--in option, stereo support with surround sound setup (2 speakers per channel). Very crisp & clear sound. Planning to use these as back surround speakers. Problem: As soon as I set the sound card to 5.1 the base is very much reduced in the 2.1 speaker and I don't have any center speaker & separate subwoofer. I do have a few bluetooth speakers with aux-in but that woofer is the major missing part. Is there any other way to configure the above setup? If not, can you recommend a product for missing speakers (only subwoofer or may be both subwoofer & center speaker) that I can also use with any other home theater setup that I may purchase in future.

[@paulmcdonough9595]

I might be a bit behind the curve, but it would be interesting to see where Ti go next?

[@richardclark6807]

Totally agree with the Michell and Rega combo. I have the Dynavector 10x5 mkii on mine through a Graham slee gram amp preamp. Sounds amazing. You should get the clamp as well and I would get the orbe se over the gyro. It’s only money 😮 I don’t get the VU meter obsession. Unless they are properly calibrated they are just eye candy - which can be fun for a while but are not necessary. Back in the day my JVC JAS22 amp had them and they were nice but the ones on my tape deck were more useful for recordings as you could learn where the headroom maxed out irrelevant of the display.

[@vladimirjovanovic2803]

Thank you for this review! I know this might not be the best place, and Randy please erase this comment if you deem that it is inappropriate, but: Following all the hype on YT and partly your glowing review of the V3 Mono, I've ordered a pair directly from Fosi Audio. The "dispatch date" was listed as Aug 8th - 18th initially, then it moved to "around" Aug 28th, and today I got an e-mail saying it was moved to "around" September 6th... who knows when and if they will be dispatched at all. Just a heads up for the people ordering from Fosi - be prepared for a long wait. I believe they will deliver in the end, but when, it's a serious question. It's somewhat looking like the Tesla Model 3 scenario 😒😒

[@frankmaze1972]

Cheap Audio Man! where's the review on the ELAC SW1225 subwoofer? A 350 watt 12" powered sub that's dirt cheap ($150-180), 150w RMS, 33hz, has all the bells and whistles including high and low level inputs, and weighs 31lbs. If that's not cheap audio then I don't know what is.

[@user-hn8fw6eb2s]

I am pretty sure you were the reason I bought the Douk VU3. I have never heard a 3255 based amp that sounded as good as a Class AB traditional Receiver.

[@jeremiahcurry4875]

I would be interested in your impressions of the audioengine n22 gen 2 (or any D class amp using the TDA7492 chip)

[@AEvanseightyone]

Tell us more about your plethora of Goonies t-shirts...

[@RedSinter]

So, Randy how well does the Schitt Magne play with the Viram 2's?

[@user-qm5nl2sk1o]

This is not...I repeat NOT an insult or a verbal slam. I'm just not sure that this particular video was even needed. You tend to stick with the same brands normally. Emotiva, Sony, etc...etc. The brands that are very much in your wheelhouse. I would love to see you check out other brands that are outside of your comfort zone.

[@FidelityNation]

I do not think that is a fair statement. Randy has introduced a bunch of new brands to his channel this year. Advance Paris, Unison Research just to name a couple. A bunch of others that he toured when traveling etc.

[@user-qm5nl2sk1o]

I understand what you are saying however, you must admit brands like Emotiva and Sony are talked about ad infinitum here. Not to mention, hardly any really great American companies make the cut. Save for brands like Schiit and Klipsch. There are other great companies out there like Rogue Audio just to name one. Look back at past videos and tell me that the same brands don't pop up time and time again. I love Randy's input and style. I just wish the brand reviews were a bit more diverse. I am not challenging the review quality, just the brand diversity.​@HifiFixation

[@user-qm5nl2sk1o]

I would love to hear Randy's take on this.

[@afishkind12]

I agree with author

[@user-qm5nl2sk1o]

Thank you

[@johnclintonmusicandmore]

Hi i see inputs and outputs on the advance paris a10 can you hookup an eq to it thanks

[@BenKash308]

Are those T1 chips in the WiiM amp?

[@markiep8477]

Yes

[@alschlimm5890]

Mr. Cheap -- I need your help!! In my new LR I have little room and any new speakers must be very, very near the wall. You've got me looking at the Elac Unifi Ref. Is that still my best bet for around $1500-ish or less? I'm using ancient Polk 10Bs and they sound wooly and flabby near the wall. I would like more clarity and definition, and tighter bass. Help!!! I absolutely love your show!!! Al in Asheville

[@abxaudiophiles]

What watch you rocking today Randy?

[@Sparklepony]

That’s a Tudor in ceramic, I reckon.

[@_fakeklg]

6:22 + how it looks influences whether “corporate” approves of an audio expenditure for household visual and auditory purposes. 🤣

[@whocares0503]

I bought a pair of Fosi V3 monoblocks even ASR likes them, cheap too...

[@njrumenos]

You need to get the Holo Audio Cyan 2 R2R DAC, it’s a cheap bombshell

[@DavidDuran-vv3mg]

Would it be worth running a J2 through my magni? or would i need an amp upgrade? Currently using onboard DAC ess9018Q2C

[@superspeeder]

Why are you not talking about the Geshelli J3 Pro yet???

[@conkerman01]

I have a Gyrodec. Just get one :) Prices have gone up a lot over the last few years.

[@danielstephens840]

try buying those sony speakers in australia, they're 630 usd on amazon

[@murraycampbell1548]

Pacino as Michael Corleone in the Godfather 3!!!

[@Loo_Kah]

Which has better sound, bass? Sony SSCS5 or Edifier R1855DB?? Edit: and by how much?

[@s.daniel9224]

Hehe… I’ll never get the love for those Sony speakers. Maybe surround speakers on my third system in my dog house…lol…

[@Sparklepony]

The movie you’re thinking of is The Parent Trap…wait no?

[@geneallen9402]

Godfather III

[@AlexCruise]

I want a compact 3.1 receiver/power-amp (i.e. left/right/centre + sub), but those don't exist... Is there anything on the market currently that's compact and not too ugly, and fulfills these requirements? The most promising I've found so far is a Marantz NR1711; there are lots of nice-looking silver units being sold in Japan, but I'd need a 100VAC adapter.

[@dobieprime]

Randy, I need to ask you a question about a piece of equipment. Well, to see if such a thing exists. I will go ahead and ask here....I am 61 and I have always (along with records) loved cassettes also. I have a cassette deck now that I can't record with because my Rotel does NOT have a "tape out" . I can play them, but I can't record to them. I know almost all the modern amps do not have this. And I don't want to have to go buy another piece of equipment JUST for this purpose. I have seen things like switchers that you can add into your system, and other "add ons" that you can just add to a system. I wish someone made a box or something that you could plug into your amp with an aux jack maybe that JUST had tape in and outs. I know that sounds dumb. But, it would help people like me tremendously.

[@sage11x]

Can’t get down with the Sony Bookshelves. For $100 I kind of understood the hype. But at its current prices… nah. I think the old Pioneer BS22 sound a lot better although used prices on those are starting to get a bit high. Kanto YU Passives are a good alternative. The YUP6 got a nice review from AR. I have the YUP4 on my desk and they’re perfect for that use paired with a Fosi V3 amp and a used 8” sub (run high level).

[@BenKash308]

Godfather 3 😂

[@andrelambert_]

Waiting for your Aiyima A70 review

[@zombielandiii2711]

The best speaker at low price ever is... A Sony. And also is the Emotiva. Kind of redundant to recommend 2 cheap speakers. Maybe another speaker on a higher tier?

[@vfplayer]

@@zombielandiii2711 but the channelis called cheapaudioman…

[@ruog395]

Do you still recommend the Edifier r1700bts?

[@JazzinBlues]

Well, Randy, affordable audio and KZbin have been very good to you. I see you no longer need to use cheap audio, man.

[@GeirRssaak]

No,Randy should review coffeemakers!!!

[@MarsMaynard]

And yet, he still does

[@gilpena9591]

"do you use the internet" , lol , sorry Randy. 😊 How do you promise I am going to click on one of your sponsors and buy the product one day though.

[@tonymolina7744]

Godfather 3

[@Brian_Romska]

Beat me by that much!😂

[@dizzle1119]

I very much want to check out the Advance Paris A-10 Classic...but I only recently got a Black Ice Audio Fusion360 and one of those obscenely expensive Reserves series N6S7's from Apos/Rays Tubes. ....so I can't justify the purchase of ANY preamp for the next 5 or 10 years, unfortuantely. :(

[@cheapaudioman]

@@dizzle1119 enjoy what you have, my friend. I’m sure they’ll be something even bigger and better

[@dizzle1119]

@@cheapaudioman I really don't have a choice, Randy. My current setup represents the "pinnacle" of what I can afford. lol If I'm being honest, I've already gone way way too far as-is. I never intended to fall for HiFi the way I have. I was a car audio guy for about 30 years.

[@cheapaudioman]

@@dizzle1119 me too. There’s worse things to spend money on though. This stuff can really have a positive impact on mood and happiness

[@dizzle1119]

@@cheapaudioman That's a fact. I love it...and I genuinely didn't expect to. I mean, don't get me wrong. It's not a huge leap to go from "music in cars" to "music in houses"...but at the same time it kind of is a little bit of a leap. I know my stuff in the car. Not so much with HiFi. ...and this is how you end up purchasing all entry level Marantz components and then selling 'em off in favor of something else within 3-4 mnonths time, sir. Seriously, I wasted SO. MUCH. MONEY.

[@abxaudiophiles]

Check Check Check.. ;) Randy Rocks! Lets go

[@jungtarcph]

Next DIY speaker is Open Baffle.... 🔥 thanks to you guys and Hifi Cave !

[@abxaudiophiles]

@@jungtarcph - Heck yea!! Randy needs to build a pair of the ABX baffles!! HA..... 30hz to 20khz making bass for days and gloriously natural music.. ;)

[@philipharrison5025]

‘I say that a lot because that’s what people want to hear..’ WTF?

[@isaacn751]

to my ears the jbl arena 130 reproduce better the male voices compared to the sony.

[@JoshColletta]

How could you NOT know what movie that line is from? The Godfather Part III.

[@Eugene-p1s]

After you quit as Cheap audio man. I cut back 98%. You dissed us

[@ItsMinarmy]

Thumbnail mistake

[@BoRerunn]

😎👍🏽

[@billywindsock9597]

I can sell you my Gyro SE if you are nice!

[@davidfowler2720]

Go Big Red at 7:47!

[@tonykazz2779]

I'll bet that you don't realize that you are toooooooo close to the Camera , it's like you creeping into my personal space and I'm needing to back up . ( Coffee Cup gimmick needs replacing ) and No.2 : All your face and head hair borders on that Homeless Look . Hmm. You are catching up to Steve at 255k but not up to Darko at 325k ( with his quirky eye blink )

[@cheapaudioman]

thanks so much for watching and the feedback

[@hawkeyed77]

Sony SSCS5 inexspensive, bugger not here in Australia $900 +