Thanks for this series of reviews of the AP Pablo series. I think my favorite so far is Duke Ellington This One's for Blanton. You do a very good job of putting into words things that are very difficult to describe with words.
@MikesVinylExperience
2 ай бұрын
😂Thank you!!
@VinylLatte
2 ай бұрын
As always, great review. As a fellow Pablo subscriber, you’re spot on. 🙌 I recently upgraded my speakers as well, ended up with the KEF Reference 3 Meta, which I have a video about. Was looking hard at Sonus Farber, but the KEF’s had everything that I was looking for in a speaker. Whatever you decide, best of luck! Upgrades are super fun part of the hobby!
@MikesVinylExperience
2 ай бұрын
Actually the KEF, Sonus Faber, Focal along with Borresen are on my list to listen too. I will check out your video. Thank You!!!
@VinylLatte
2 ай бұрын
@@MikesVinylExperience if you can get the chance to listen the the KEF Ref 3 Meta, they are phenomenal, and well worth their price. I enjoyed the Sonus Farber too. They are visually more striking than the KEF, however, I felt that the KEF rivaled it in sound and when it came down to it, sound was more important than looks for me. I’m curious to see where you land! Happy hunting.
@MikesVinylExperience
2 ай бұрын
@@VinylLatte Heading to Vegas later this month and the KEF Ref 3, Sonus Farber, Focal & Borresen are on my list to listen too. Thank you!!
@VinylLatte
2 ай бұрын
@@MikesVinylExperience can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
@davepounds8924
2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your review of the Basie Pablo! By your description it sounds like you’re OG copy sounds wonderful and is in mint condition Honestly, does the new version sound that much better to spend the money if you have a OG??? Thanks
@MikesVinylExperience
2 ай бұрын
In my opinon No. The difference between the OG and AP on 88 Basie Street is not significant. If you are doing critical listening you can here possibly a little more weight in the bottem end and maybe a bit more etension on the top end of the AP. The viny is slightly quieter than the OG. None of this is significant enough (in my opinion) to warrent the purchase of the AP. Thank you.
@brianbillings6815
2 ай бұрын
Good luck in your speaker search Mike! Wilson Audio certainly has good reviews and many followers including Michael Fremer. Hard to decide on any component without the other components being known but one has to begin somewhere.....Sounds like you are very serious about your upgrade as this is a whole different price point.
@MikesVinylExperience
2 ай бұрын
I have been listening to the Wilson's with Mcintosh C55, MC462 and Moon by Sim Audio. Love the new Moon 791 preamp, phono section is excellent sounding to me but over my budget by a bunch. If I end up with the Watt Puppies It will likely be Mclntosh. Still looking at other speakers as well. Thank you.
@brianbillings6815
2 ай бұрын
@@MikesVinylExperience I'm the oddball in that I'd be hard pressed to trade my components. B&K Reference amp & preamp running through Dahlquist DQ-20 speakers. All defunct but higher quality than most remember. You're moving up beyond what I'd deem the replacement value of my components, however. In today's money I'd say my speakers are in the $3-4k range. Everything still sounds great to me despite being early '90s vintage. Sure you can't go wrong with your choices so long as they match up well! 👍
@MikesVinylExperience
2 ай бұрын
@@brianbillings6815 That's the scary part! Trying to listen to speakers you are considering with the amplification that you either have or plan to acquire. When I initially heard the Watt Puppies they were powered by D'Agostino electronics. I can't even begin to dream about that stuff. I am going to listening to the Watt Puppies with McIntosh powering them this up coming week. Then I will listening to some other speakers I'm interested in listening to later this month. I love shopping for audio stuff but since this will very likely be my end game speakers and electronics I want to make sure I get what moves me with music I love so I am satisfied and hopefully no regrets. Thanks Brian.
@brianbillings6815
2 ай бұрын
@@MikesVinylExperience Dan D'Agostino makes superb stuff at outrageous prices, no question. In the past, I've enjoyed Boulder amplification as well in the solid state category. Audio Research has always been excellent. McIntosh has many fans and customers. Bryston might be worth looking into. I tend to like stuff others don't have just to feel more unique. I'm certain you'll be listening to the B&W 801Ds at that price point, Sonus Faber, Eggleston Works etc... I've been a fan of Vandersteen's work and Richard definitely knows his engineering and acoustics though he has relatively few models and gets less press. Just a few thoughts for a friend. I'm looking forward to following along with your shopping. Maybe some in store listening videos! 😁
@brianbillings6815
2 ай бұрын
@@MikesVinylExperience Very little beats a great local dealer and their support though at that price point. Especially if they'll do the install!
@analoguecity3454
28 күн бұрын
The "crackle's, pop's" most of the time is due to insufficient cleaning! If you can afford a "ultrasonic" or "vacuum" cleaning machines, that would most likely take care of that! Of course no cleaning will fix scratches! Like I said, most noise (about 90%) is due to dirt!😊
@MikesVinylExperience
28 күн бұрын
I have a VPI record vacuum that does a great job but I am considering an ultrasonic machine. Still looking at which one to get but the Kirmuss looks good. Thank you.
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