Thanks Josh! Great video as always and thanks for featuring my system. The Spendors sound fantastic to my ears. When I was in the market for new floor standers, I was comparing to a few others including the Magico A3, Sonus Faber Olympica II and Wilson Audio Sabrina's. I liked these the most (again, to my ears only) but all are great speakers. Also, glad I'm not the only guy that goes off an does his own thing when the SO starts watching tv ;)
@Creid192
5 жыл бұрын
NOS in reference to tubes means New Old Stock. Just means that they are vintage tubes that are unused. Can be any brand.
@StewartRoss
5 жыл бұрын
You haven't heard of Spendor? Have you been living under a rock? :D
@WiiNV
5 жыл бұрын
More like hiding in The Twilight Zone! L😂L
@mohdpazli
5 жыл бұрын
LOL
@roddymac998
4 жыл бұрын
Yeh I find that surprising. They been superb for decades
@finnbogimarinosson3463
4 жыл бұрын
@@roddymac998 Yes - amazing - I was going to mention this. How can you run a KZitem "Audio" ANYTHING AND NOT KNOW Spendor ? And why know KEF but not Spendor .... Both OLD British speaker companies ....
@roddymac998
4 жыл бұрын
@@finnbogimarinosson3463 yeh you would reckon if you knew old school Kef then u must be aware of spendor. I myself love old school Brit stuff. Got musical fidelity A1 series 2 the radiator haha running a micromega stage 3 cd (french) out to musical fidelity reference 2 with original elac tweeters. Lovely raw sound 😊
@rafaelteodoro680
Жыл бұрын
Joshua: I’m pretty entrenched in the audio world. Also Joshua: I’ve never heard of Spendor LOLwut!?
@winstonsmith2079
5 жыл бұрын
Spendor is one of the original manufacturers of the BBC LS3/5A monitor speaker that bought neutrality to prominence as something attainable. They are hifi Royality up there with Rega and Linn.
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
Winston Smith Bought neutrality with royal sounding naivety ; as the truth (is) in the pudding later to be experienced because of those awful sounding woofers , to put it lightly was bad indeed...Shema All my people, Shema!!!
@Michael-xz1nk
5 жыл бұрын
As a audio reviewer, I am amazed that you never heard of Spendor, a classic British speaker company....classic like Harbeth, Rogers, KEF, B&W. A couple (Spencer and Dorothy hence Spendor) started the company. The sound even better than they look. You owe it to yourself to find a dealer and give a listen...
@vangelo2252
3 жыл бұрын
Yah......embarassing. This guy needs to educate himself about how it all began.........
@raymondleggs5508
5 жыл бұрын
Spendor, Apt name for a expensive hifi brand.
@JackSchitte
5 жыл бұрын
I am very susceptible to Migraines and Headphones caused many headaches. I began following 'in-ear' phones to avoid the weight of over ear phones. I was amazed at the advancements made in this area over the past few years. I wound up with the Klipsch X 20i's and I couldn't be happier. Not the top of the line but very, very practical with extremely good sound.
@onlinealias622
3 жыл бұрын
I tried Tidal for a month earlier this year, and the audio quality was fantastic. It was noticeably better than Spotify in headphones and in my car. Its just expensive, so whether or not its worth it is up to you.
@barrymiller3385
2 жыл бұрын
Spendor produced one of the greatest speakers of all time - the BC1.
@k-doggy1762
5 жыл бұрын
LOVE that first setup with the Spendor speakers ❤️🔈🔉🔊
@arijitroy2
5 жыл бұрын
Love streaming services, i personally use Tidal Hifi and Qobuz. Sound quality is amazing especially if you have high-end gear. Best part I love from Tidal is the ability to discover new music based on the current playing song, have discovered so many new artists and albums through that!
@bassandtrebleclef
5 жыл бұрын
HUGE thumbs up to the idea of comparing streaming services!!! Would love your take on the options.
@trevorcrowe7571
4 жыл бұрын
Tidal is definitely the way to go for audiophiles. Master quality is amazing.
@gary8396
3 жыл бұрын
It's not lossless
@Coneman3
3 жыл бұрын
CD all the way for me.
@antoinep9733
5 жыл бұрын
These set-ups videos are so good, and yet so depressing, all at the same time. Not an envious person usually, but that first one... my god.
@bigphillyed
5 жыл бұрын
Yes please do media streaming sources, I will be in the need very soon, want the best quality for a reasonable price. Look forward to it.
@helgar791
5 жыл бұрын
Spendor is a British brand. There are many fine brands of British speakers, but for me the 6 major brands of speakers from across the pond are B&W, Pro-Ac, KEF, Wilson Benesch, Quad, and Monitor Audio. Including Spendor others of note are ATC, Mission, Tannoy, PMC, Wharfdale, and Acoustic Energy. I've heard all of these at one time or another and the original Quad's which are full range electrostatics are very special indeed. They are rare and delicate however, and the rebuilds of these are much sturdier than the originals. My current favorites among those I've heard are the KEF Blades, the Monitor Audio Platinum PL300's, and the B&W 800 D3's. By the way, the Line Magnetic may have NOS input and/or rectifier tubes, but the big 805 power tubes are currently in production.
@DawidDoesTechStuff
5 жыл бұрын
I really love these videos. Good job man. :D
@shadouxg7150
3 жыл бұрын
Why don’t u make videos about hifi?
@dicmccoy
5 жыл бұрын
Screw the coffee. I'm drinking an ice cold brew that is well deserved while watching this. 😁
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
Richard McCoy Not matter how cold, you can't drink and then want to drive. Coffee will make you ALert to what is truly going on...and stop all the infighting too. Lol...
@eduardoquirino8131
5 күн бұрын
What? You never heard of Spendor? I bought my first stereo components from Audio T in December 1978, a pair of BC1 on metal stands that had wheels. They sounded fantastic with Quad power amp and preamp, Thorens Turntable with Shure V-15 type IV cartridge and diamond needle. I was 28 and brought these to Madrid where I lived for a time. The Quad amp would really heat up and start having popping sounds. My only inconvenience.
@markcaruso815
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this together. It helps with ideas. I'm new to the audiophile world. I just pulled the trigger on the following: -Emotiva PT-100 -Emotiva A-300 -Wharfedale EVO4.2 (Black) -Pair of ST-1 speaker stands -Pangea Audio Vulcan Audio Rack.... I guess I need somewhere to set the stuff. The one thing I don't understand are the headphones..... why I put so much money into speakers and then put on headphones. Thanks I hope I don't get beat up too bad for that question but I got to know.
@eafc2112
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to put these together. Fun seeing all the different systems...and how clean they are
@jackedkerouac4414
3 жыл бұрын
That last setup is clean. I like the little details in minimalism like the tv cable going into the wall. Plus the plants just breathes life into that whole room
@binuat80
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joshua. Lovely setups. Thanks for this video. Regarding, most people using some kind of streaming services in the Setups sent to you. The issue is Space in most cases and in some case convenience. I too am a beginner. I have a 2.1 Stereo setup in my living room and a Headphone (Desktop) setup in my Bedroom. I have also decided to use streaming services (Tidal and iTunes Hi Rez) in my music chain for these two reasons only. Storage issues (CDs, Tapes, LPs) due to limitations in space, Dusty or costal environment, Busy life schedules, all contribute. I want to send you pictures of my setups too.
@precbass
3 жыл бұрын
Spendor are an English company,founded by SPENcer and DORothy Hughes,in the late 60s.
@AFKAwesome
5 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to have a 5.1 setup aound a bed centered in a room. Sleeping to violins engulfing your dreams that would be a trip.
@kunaalkhanna
4 жыл бұрын
Tidal MQA is incomparable amongst peers. Even on bluetooth via LDAC on 1000xm3s the results are jaw dropping.
@PLFORTE1
5 жыл бұрын
Second time today I've had a KZitemr tell me to go get a coffee or tea and that we're gonna "hang out" - I'm totally borrowing this idea! And I'm totally going to get my second coffee of the day But seriously folks, you''re videos are always great
@johnellison3173
5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing the streeming services shootout. Great idea 👍
@memberrrberry7282
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal is amazing
@SiG-Popart
5 жыл бұрын
Spendor speakers are awesome 🏴👍
@gordonfreeman4491
5 жыл бұрын
PLEASE compare the streaming services! I am using Spotify, but considering Tidal.
@hushpuppykl
5 жыл бұрын
SM Music ... go with Tidal. You won’t regret it. But I guess Spotify has a much larger collection to choose from.
@jamesbittle2138
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal sounds night and day better than Spotify. Tidal's collection is quite good as well.
@zerenityzz
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal is better overall but consider the price increase from 3 USD to 10-20 USD depending on which version you subscribe to
@jamesbittle2138
5 жыл бұрын
@@zerenityzz Sure, but the sound quality difference is worth the extra money to me, and probably most of the people subscribed to this channel. I tried Spotify and compared it directly to Tidal and it wasn't even close.
@gordonfreeman4491
5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbittle2138 Thx for the answers. It is the high quality part of Tidal I am contemplating, but is it all types of music?
@CeeStyleDj
4 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. LOL, I laughed when you stated that you have never heard of some of these companies. I myself have also been involved in electronics, technology and audio for a long time and it seems like no matter how many tons and tons of reviews and videos that I've watched, I STILL keep hearing about Brands and model names and numbers that I've absolutely never heard of! Lol. And I keep telling myself, " the more you watch and read, the more you'll catch on and these brands will start to sound familiar" but I keep hearing people talk about model numbers that I absolutely never heard - ever but they talk about it like everyone is supposed to know about them. Hell, maybe just people that work for a certain company or are affiliated and trying to promote that company. Hey, to each his own but I find the same thing happens to me as well. Very interesting. I guess a positive take-away can be that there are more and more companies building audio and Hi-Fi equipment lately so that's a good thing. Cheers.
@subaruxrxsti78
5 жыл бұрын
loocking forword for the streaming services comparation! god job.
@StrangerInParadise58
3 жыл бұрын
What was that Ikea stand for Mike? Four Shelves, very Rustic looking with bolt connectors. Love that look! Great use of the stand sideways as the narrow shelves seem to accommodate Audio gear that is not full size, like many DACs and headphone amplifiers. Nice job!
@sguerrero2000
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal vs HD Tracks, $ vs $$$ / library size / disk space / portability and accessibility ...if you add Roon you’ll be discovering awesome music. Give it a try to this power combo specially if you are new to audio you have a great opportunity to hear different types of music at a very good quality. MQA is a nice to have but not a must.
@user-dl1ed1bg6r
21 күн бұрын
Pause going to make some coffee ☕️
@t.j.bennett6454
4 жыл бұрын
That first speaker setup is fire. There's some definite knowledge going on there
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
More light and High fidelity in Word and Sound that fire , for real...
@soulcanx
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joshua, thanks for the video and especially the comments you made on each setup. I would like to get your opinion and knowledge on two things. I suppose you're busy nevertheless I really appreciate it if you can reply. Here are my questions: 1- I have an Onkyo tx nr1009 and if you're familiar with that it doesn't have Dolby Atmos but more or less every other codec including DTS Neo:X. I was wondering if I could use its feature/s with a Klipsch RP-8060FA and utilise the top Atmos speakers with the Onkyo amplifier? Does it work? (I'm asking because I didn't buy the Klipsch speakers yet) 2- Could you please make a comment on where to put these speakers: Klipsch RP-8060FA (I think these can be FRONT), JBL LX600 (SURROUND BACK), Bose AM5 (with its setup -both with its sub and satellites- can be utilised as SURROUND) and an additional SUB (SVS but never mind on this). Do you think that is correct placement? Thanks for your reply in advance. Cheers.
@yannick930
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal is very nice ! Specially on headphones. Qobuz is a little bit better when you store your music offline. Tip: if you decide to try Tidal use Audirvana as a player ;) The quality is better than the Tidal player.
@ryanschipp8513
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh, give Deezer a try. They've been around for I think 12 years now or so and I'm really happy with her Hi-Fi subscription and the library. Sounds fantastic my opinion and I'm simply using a Chromecast audio just stream it to my Peachtree Nova 300.
@elmhurst86
4 жыл бұрын
How can you be entrenched in the audiophile world and not have heard of Spendor? They're right up there with PMC, Devore, Dynaudio, Avante Garde, Focal, Magico, Wilson Audio, ATC, YG Acoustics, Revel, ProAc and many others.
@lennardgalander5729
5 жыл бұрын
Since i saw some Clears at 1000$. Wich one would be the best Ananda, Lcd 2c or Clears for enjoyment? I currently have the 1990
@AccuphaseMan
5 жыл бұрын
I actually upgraded from 1990 to the clears. One thing I learnt was the clears are extremely sensitive, so I had to get a new amp/dac. Of those I tried at the dealer, the Questyle CMA400i sounded the best.
@finnbogimarinosson3463
4 жыл бұрын
dude. Speaker wall is good ! Do you know what speaker units do when they sit next to a an active speaker ? They hummm along. Make sound ! Interfere with what the main speaker is trying to do .....
@alfredberglund8485
4 жыл бұрын
Tidal is awesome
@hushpuppykl
5 жыл бұрын
Love the first set up. I wish I had such a nice living room. I’m very happy with Tidal HiFi. Sounds similar to CD. It’s better than Spotify in terms of sound quality. Don’t flame me please! 😬 My living room set up is as follows: Amp - Audia Flight FLS10 Preamp - Cary Audio SLP 05 CD - Cary Audio CD500 Streamer - Mytek Brooklyn Bridge Speakers - Marten Audio Duke 2
@randomstory6757
4 жыл бұрын
hushpuppykl that cost two year in suffer for me
@chrisp8777
4 жыл бұрын
N.O.S. means new old stock. It's not a brand. Spendor have been around quite some time. Thanks for the review.
@Frankiebonez337
4 жыл бұрын
TIDAL is used because they offer the highest bandwidth streams around. I think its a great way to stream, just need a good DAC, amp, and speakers/headpohones and you can hear everything you wanna hear imo.
@mikecoshan3752
4 жыл бұрын
Really surprised you’ve never heard of Spendor they make some beautiful high end speakers here in the U.K. REL subs are indeed great and used to be made in wales but I think we’re taken over by an American company (though I may be wrong) I auditioned a REL stentor 2 while watching top gun & the F14 tomcats were taking off from my living room & making the house vibrate lol. (Not to mention my stomach)
@duarteteixeiradebarros3555
4 жыл бұрын
These are great set ups
@Eisbar1808
5 жыл бұрын
I have been using Tidal as well, for quite some time now and here's why. Deezer HiFi only works via its desktop app and selected audio gear. Qobuz's library is a nightmare, it lacks way too many albums I'd like to see available. It's also crazy expensive. Tidal is just a decent allrounder which works great on almost any device. If there's any other lossless streaming service, I am not aware of it. Tidal has poor recommendations system so I do switch to Deezer from time to time for the sole purpose of discovery.
@Coneman3
4 жыл бұрын
Aren't Martin Logan speakers the best design? ie. Bass woofer and Electrostatic for mid/hi f.
@riagnol
4 жыл бұрын
Please include Amazon HD when you're reviewing streaming services.
@drunksaru
5 жыл бұрын
I got rid of Tidal and went to Qobuz for a little while but I'm now switched over to Google because with Google Play Music, I also get KZitem Music so whenever the song I like has a video associated with it, I can watch that. But mainly went with Google because of the variety I don't see in other services. The quality has gotten better too, on par with Spotify and better than Apple Music. Yes Qobuz and Tidal do have higher quality songs which are noticeable with certain songs but at this stage in my life, I prefer to variety over quality and helps me discover new songs from different countries better. Also, all the songs I like due to quality I've bought in FLAC or DSD already anyway.. HDtracks.com has taken much of my hard earned money... oh well.
@soulcanx
2 жыл бұрын
🔴🔴🔴 Hi again, I suppose you're busy and I totally respect and understand that you cannot reply to all the messages and questions you receive here. But it would be really great if you could answer this one, please. Earlier comment: Hi Joshua, thanks for the video and especially the comments you made on each setup. I would like to get your opinion and knowledge on two things. I suppose you're busy nevertheless I really appreciate it if you can reply. Here are my questions: 1- I have an Onkyo tx nr1009 and if you're familiar with that it doesn't have Dolby Atmos but more or less every other codec including DTS Neo:X. I was wondering if I could use its feature/s with a Klipsch RP-8060FA and utilise the top Atmos speakers with the Onkyo amplifier? Does it work? (I'm asking because I didn't buy the Klipsch speakers yet) 2- Could you please make a comment on where to put these speakers: Klipsch RP-8060FA (I think these can be FRONT), JBL LX600 (SURROUND BACK), Bose AM5 (with its setup both with its sub and satellites can be utilised as SURROUND) and an additional SUB (SVS but never mind on this). Do you think that is the correct placement? Thanks for your reply in advance. Cheers. 🔴🔴🔴
@jonpatrick66
4 жыл бұрын
You really have a lot to learn about all the equipment that's out there.
@jonpatrick66
4 жыл бұрын
The excitement and joy you have in your videos is contagious. Thanks for the videos
@Coneman3
3 жыл бұрын
Good save 😅
@redstarwraith
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Mike bought his system stand like that, or if he cobbled it together from various IKEA parts?
@christianscott6963
3 жыл бұрын
Ever heard of the White van speaker scam? Yeah I fell for it! I gave the con men about 200 dollars for what I thought were $2000 audiophile tower speakers. The magazine they showed me with a fake ad sold me!!! But how prevalent is knockoff brands in the audiophile world? How long does it take a new speaker company to build a reputation? Spendor sounds suspect, right?
@hootsl99
5 жыл бұрын
Streaming services like Tidal are becoming popular because it is convenient, relatively affordable, and also have better sound quality than most CD recordings with their ability to have lossless tracks.
@vectorsigma6757
5 жыл бұрын
I just recently started using TIDAL HiFi (alongside Spotify, because I've been using Spotify for years, and it's available everywhere, even on consoles, and has the largest library AFAIK)... Would love to see you review and compare the sound quality provided by different services, using a range of headphones.
@bellrobert1978
5 жыл бұрын
Come on bro you've never heard of spendor!?
@fredericbilodeau9524
5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff man, keep it up ! :)
@northbound4296
4 жыл бұрын
I love that Schiit has gone with all the Norse mythology names, cause I know how it's supposed to be pronounced, (Cause I'm from Norway) and its really funny hearing all the Audiophiles from the US/UK try and say Schiit like Freya, or Ygdrasil :-) Some nail it others just blurs out Schiit. :-D That's some good Schiit..oh I have def bought the right merch..cause I just love the dad joke mentality :-D (have recently bought a Modi3 and an Aasgard 3 amp) :-)
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
Northbound Nailed it... why should they had ever?. Besides, for God's sake , with all that cold ice, and long dark nights (of the soul?) my taste in real High Fidelity, is more Southern...
@ryanherrera9171
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal or Qobuz, via Roon.
@anonmouse956
5 жыл бұрын
SpenDor, HarBeth and one other I can't remember are brit speaker companies named by combining the first names of the founders. I think its a cool tradition. If me and Joshua start a company we can call it JoB.
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
anon mouse JUST remember JoB was a JUST man ( who also saw himself as such, to his detriment , just like Joseph with his techniicolor coat dream ) but they did come out of it all , MUCH THE WISER, and in the end, better for All...
@gaza4543
5 жыл бұрын
qobuz is certainly better sounding, it has a weightier presentation but slightly smaller catalogue than tidal and you have pay premium to play hi-res tracks BUT you get full fat hi res without having to buy an MQA DAC which are few and far between.
@enjoshi-godrez8775
5 жыл бұрын
Why do people keep thinking you need a MQA DAC for tidal? Everything that is MQA certified can also be played as a regular flac file. MQA is just a meaningless extra (and I do mean meaningless, even if you have a dac to decode it).
@rockoutkids
5 жыл бұрын
No bullshit, I'd like to know how much you'd need to invest in gear to tell a difference between say spotify and tidal.
@bikdav
3 жыл бұрын
A streaming service comparison is what I’m curious about.
@ilyamuromec2867
Жыл бұрын
what is the cabinet in Kelven's setup
@johnlira3316
4 жыл бұрын
Would I get better sound if I connect a tablet via rca to tablet than KZitem app from TV to receiver??
@LiveInStereodc
4 жыл бұрын
I heard a pair of Paradigm Signature S8 towers with a Sunfire integrated tube amp once. Put me in another dimension.
@jetsky226
2 жыл бұрын
Spendor has been around for years now.
@northbound4296
4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to the time I can submit my setup, just starting out, but the music/whiskey corner sounded right up my alley:-D So will def do something like that:-D
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
I am partial to that corner of the world too, but you Northbound have present, that you can't be drunk and wanna be a driver ... Shema.
@northbound4296
4 жыл бұрын
@@alexstewart8097 Not sure what you are trying to say right now, but I choose to believe you are a fellow music/ whiskey enthusiast :) Have a good one :)
@onlinetechnologytoday674
3 жыл бұрын
Not all good systems are expensive and not all expensive systems are good. Start slow and work yourself up to a great system that meets your ears.
@raynewcomb337
5 жыл бұрын
No turntables? WTF
@rick6582CNCMedicalParts
3 жыл бұрын
Nice system
@yannick930
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice video ! Nice concept. You already have copycats : Steve guttenberg the audiophiliac.
@juliocubias9600
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very enjoyable and informative, looking forward to your review of music streaming services and comparisons, I currently use google music, but I am open to your findings.
@hootsl99
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t feel bad about bashing McIntosh. Their turn table is literally the same as a ClearAudio model that costs literally half as much as it. They just charge double the price because McIntosh.
@Dave30867
4 жыл бұрын
Streaming services are not that great but if you do not own any music its ok . But if you have a $ 10,000 plus system i think you would have a reasonable collection of Records and CDs .
@gasolin75
2 жыл бұрын
why isoacoustcis 200 stands way to bigh it should have been the 155 stands
@glennewdick
5 жыл бұрын
tidal is great probably the best sound quality in streaming. their Master Series level are better then my CD player by far...I sold the CD player. another program to look more into is Roon labs its a wonderful add on to Tidal ( or other streaming services)
@CarlVanDoren61
5 жыл бұрын
magnepan 1.7i paired wAperion intimus 5B's,+ mAMP's w/DAC 2v2se, Pioneer XC-HM86 modified by EJ
@turiddu9
5 жыл бұрын
Dude, in terms of audiophile streaming, there is ONLY Tidal and Qobuz. If you are surprised to hear Tidal recurring as you have, then you are only just beginning your audio journey. For $20-$30/mo. they are the only HIGH FIDELITY options....
@anthonycox511
4 жыл бұрын
I jumped over to Amazon music hd and couldn't be happier. Best part is no more Rap shoved in my face!
@miavonni
5 жыл бұрын
Try to figure out how to message you, how much you charge for consultation? My modest set up, I'm new to this so I'm not even sure the what have yous
@anotherhabit
5 жыл бұрын
Always down to hear thoughts on turntables. I started collecting a year ago and am looking for my first good turntable. Currently got my eye on the project x1
@erwindewit4073
5 жыл бұрын
Depends on the price range you're looking for I suppose. For North America, I really like the Fluances that just don't seem to be available in Europe. But I always seem to prefer a Rega to a Pro-ject for the same price. I really love the Technics SL-1500C, but that's 1000 euro / 1200 US$. A DJ style turntable can also work. I've read and heard good things about the Pioneer PLX-1000 or Denon DJ VL12 Prime as audiophile turntables....
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
Don't be conflicted...Listen ONLY in High Fidelity
@hudo
5 жыл бұрын
I just can't believe that somebody who's in hifi hobby didn't hear about Spendor speakers :/ Is that USA thing where they're not so familiar with EU brands?
@cxmxc
5 жыл бұрын
Qobuz, bruh that's were it at hinfidelity tidal/MQA is good too, Spotify uses Ogg Vorbis format at 320Kbps in 2019 ?????
@k-doggy1762
5 жыл бұрын
320kbps is more than good enough for the vast majority of people who don't have the equipment and/or hearing to tell the difference with CD or "hi Res"
@gravity_assisted
5 жыл бұрын
Josh, IMO the background music is a little loud. Keep up the good work man.
@ninhbac04
5 жыл бұрын
i dont need tidal because i have my FLAC collection that tidal most likely doesnt have
@markus.schneider
4 жыл бұрын
Joshua you neues to check the history of Spendor and you must listen to a pair of Spendor BC1 and LS 3/5A. BBC History and even history in Germany. BC1 active version with M50 amp for WDR (West german radio). Holy cockies. I still own BC1, SP1 and WDR BC1 active. I will never sell them. Please do yourself a favour and listem to a well working pair of BC1. You will be surprised. Warm regards.
@darrellharwood6600
5 жыл бұрын
With my current set up (upgrading everything in 3 weeks), I hear next to no difference between my premium Spotify and the few FLAC files I have, so I can't yet justify the price increase to Tidal. I'll compare again in 4 weeks, once my new gear has come in.
@darrellharwood6600
5 жыл бұрын
I just saw that Tidal has 60+m tracks vs Spotify's 40+m tracks. I have a student discount on Spotify (only $5), but will now have to check the selections to see what all I might be missing out on, to see if it's worth it to switch to the standard 320kbps Tidal plan. :/
@darrellharwood6600
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal has a student option, also (50% off), so I'm pretty sure I'm switching. lol
@enjoshi-godrez8775
5 жыл бұрын
@@darrellharwood6600 You only really start noticing the difference after 1 or 2 months then switching back to mp3 files spotify. The difference between spotify and tidal is compression, and the more dynamic your headphones are, the more you're gonna notice it (I thought it was all bullshit until I got a pair of dt1990's). In terms of "detail" and hearing things in the mix that were simply not present before then no, it won't do that, which is why I simply would not bother with lossless if have audio gear with poor dynamic range.
@darrellharwood6600
5 жыл бұрын
I decided to try some EDM and techno, and some industrial rock last night, and in a lot of it there is a significant difference in soundstage and... detail separation? It's much easier to clearly hear each "instrument" separately when there's a lot going on, and it sounds a bit wider. I don't hear a significant difference with all the pop I tried, but that might be down to quality of studio mastering.
@enjoshi-godrez8775
5 жыл бұрын
@@darrellharwood6600 Exactly, the better the recording is mastered, the bigger the resultant difference between the compressed and uncompressed formats. But also music that values instrument separation, like you'll find in orchestra recordings, will allow you to better locate them when the dynamic range is improved.
@IamMotionMedia
5 жыл бұрын
FYI White Sea Studio has a good in depth comparison between streaming services
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
IamMotionMedia FYI But is it free ...or with a high price to pay though...?
@IamMotionMedia
4 жыл бұрын
@@alexstewart8097 what are you talking about
@tree-of-lies537
4 жыл бұрын
Aren’t those vac valves like $2k ea?
@krmatiu
5 жыл бұрын
I use tidal, so much easier than cds, flac etc
@therustyspoke
5 жыл бұрын
Tidal also supports MQA files...Check those out!
@jbcasalta8622
4 жыл бұрын
Where is the audiophile setup ?
@MrToonfish
9 ай бұрын
Burn that subwoofer, or better, make it a cat litter box !
@FreeD00M
5 жыл бұрын
If the submitters (is that a word?) say a bit about the listening impressions/comparisons\experiences I keep watching.
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
There is no DOOM in freedom at all, but on the contrary, only in bad High (un) Fidelity listening all of US will be doomed.You hear...Shema!
@spetnaz777
5 жыл бұрын
IMO the KEF LS50w arent worth the money. they sound great but they're not that much of a justifiable upgrade from my audioengine a5
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