Reviewer Herb Reichert's system, take the complete tour!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Herb and I live near each other in Brooklyn, and I thought it would great for you guys to see firsthand what a Stereophile reviewer's system looks like.
Some of Herb's system:
Analog sources: Dr. Feickert Analogue Blackbird turntable; Thomas Schick 10.5" tonearm; Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum moving-coil cartridge.
Digital sources: MacBook Air laptop, Mac mini running Audirvana Plus, HoloAudio May (Level 3) DAC, Integra DPS-7.2 used as CD transport.
Preamplification: Sunvalley SV-EQ1616D phono preamplifier; EMIA step-up transformer; Rogue Audio RP-7, Pass Labs HPA-1, line preamplifiers.
Power amplifier: Parasound A21+m First Watt F8, First Watt J2, Pass XA25.
Integrated amplifier: Linear Tube Audio Z10e.
Headphone amplifiers: Pass Labs HPA-1, Linear Tube Audio Z10e, Feliks Audio Euforia, ZMF Pendant.
Headphones: ZMF Vérité, JPS Labs Abyss AB-1200 Phi TC, HiFiMan Susvara, Focal Stellia.
Loudspeakers: Harbeth M30.2, Magnepan .7, Zu Soul Supreme, Falcon Ls/3 5A.
Cables: Digital: AudioQuest Diamond, Cardas Clear HS (USB); Kimber Kable D60 Data Flex Studio (coax). Interconnect: Triode Wire Labs Spirit II, Cardas Clear Cygnus. Speaker: Triode Wire Labs American. AC: AudioQuest Tornado, manufacturers' own.
Accessories: Onzow ZeroDust, AudioQuest Niagara 1000
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I would watch Herb and Steve grocery shopping.
Herb buying herbs
Absolutely, we got to get them to do this.
By grocery, that’s code for gear right?
They certainly have a way with words...could make almost any mundane topic seem interesting
Heck yea. These two should just have another show. I wish Herb has his own channel.
Herb is a master of using words to describe what he is hearing.
I thought he had a PhD in English.
@@jn3750 I didn`t know that ty
Any interview or vid with Herb is a good one, especially when you get to look at his system. Loved it. Thanks, guys! 🎶✌️
Too me, Herb is the "Worlds most interesting Man" I could listen to him all day.
I don't disagree but I'd have to include Nelson Pass.
This was very cool guys.
Both Steve and Herb, so humble and keeping real. Thank you.
I marvel at Herb's commitment to keeping things that he likes. I think many people have been falsely conditioned to believe that everything gets better with the acquisition of cutting edge technology (the newest and greatest pursuit), and that mindset ultimately numbs the mental capability to simply enjoy what you presently own. What was a dream acquisition soon transitions to wanting more: to needing more. Herb's collection of personal treasures is quite refreshing. Thanks for a great share!
It’s either that or the opposite, blind faith in vintage technology and the refusal to acknowledge anything designed in the current decade lol
;-) That's classic, and a great consideration. I do admit that some vintage equipment is pretty thin under the hood. Plus, the attached power cord looks like a wire from a table lamp and the attached interconnects on the turntables are literally the red and white ended cables that every new unit tosses in the box for free. I had vintage equipment. I was born in 1960. I simply replaced it with newer items when mine died. I never considered the repair route. I have spent countless hours considering the purchase of a vintage 1970's turntable. I just don't know. They look wonderful, however I am not convinced that they sound as good as a decent turntable from today's choices (let's say something around $1000 new). Thoughts?
@@Tnapvrvideo Consider contacting Fernando at SkyFi Audio. skyfiaudio.com I've seen his turntable calibration and restoration tools and processes. He can tune playback to bring out the best sonics in any turntable.
You can get active speakers that would destroy vintage hifi.
This is the most expensive episode of “Hoarders” ever.
Lol true true
🤦♂️
I should be so lucky!
I dream of an episode of "hoarders" like that. ""Why the hell do you need so much headphones! They all sound the s---" puts one of these headphones on his/her head and the show host is just *gone* into nirvana.
And the neatest!
Thx guys! I love Herb’s room and how “engineer-style” it is. Plus there’s so much stuff there! Super fun, I would spend weeks futzing with everything.
Always enjoy reading his reviews and comments on gear. With Herb you know you’re getting truth and not a paid advertisement.
It’s nice to see a mix of somewhat budget and attainable gear right next to the higher end stuff, plain old power strips and cables, and an Integra cdp being used as his transport!
Love it!
Absolutely. Terrific.
Saw the update pop up this morning. But had a brutal day today. Was looking forward to watching this all day. Totally delivered. So Good.
Thanks for having your buddy Herb on again; you guys are like brothers. I love listening to his stories and seeing all the stuff he has and his opinions on that pile of stuff. He has some amazing equipment. I don’t know how y’all keep up with all that stuff.
Great to see the den of a man who dedicated whole his life to the audio gear.Thanks Herb and keep it up.
Yes, one of the best reviews I've seen in a long while. Nothing beats honesty! ...mostly attainable price bracket reviews, however the headphones are rather upscale thanks.
I love Herb! He, and you too Steve, aren't impressed by price tags. I love the fact that he loves components that real people can afford. Bravo!
I love this golden interaction between two guys who value affordable audio. Now for me much of Herb's stuff pushes my version of affordability but he's so sincere and not moved by whatever is "in" with the high-end I would spend extra for something that grabs Herb as really amazing.
Brilliant interview and great to see that apartment crammed full of gear. I've been feeling a bit down about only having a small flat but my god Herb proves that the only thing holding me back is my imagination!!!
This was a great upload. I love when legit, serious audiophiles can kick back and relax, have fun and not take themselves too seriously.
Great to see Herb's place. Wonderful cornucopia of poetry and sound.
Just something about Herb i really love. Steve and Herb audiophile reality series on Netflix? I’d watch!
Audiophiles with Gear getting Coffee?
@@cnhhnc Exactly! 👍😀
OMG, don't tempt us.
I love that he just casually has $20k worth of First Watt & Pass amps stacked under a table under a towel 🤣
When you get free review samples, you tend not to care
and Linn LP12 sitting on that PassStak!
$20 k cost, not worth
if you had the circuit diagram, how much would you have to spend to build it yourself?
Steve and Herb, As a Stereophile fan for decades, it is so good to be able to see videos like this. Although you are both audiophiles, you both have a unique perspective on how things sound and when a sound is "right". I'm going to have to audition the Decware 25th Anniversary and the Magnepan 0.7 sometime soon. Looking forward to the prospect of Capital Audiofest later this year. You both help to keep audiophiles sane in this COVID isolation period. Thank you and stay safe.
Just not together! The Maggie's need way more power than 2.3 W.
This is great. Whenever you're not talking to Nelson Pass you should be talking to Herb Reichert
Herb , He has so much passion for audio , He builds amps from kits and he is not a snob ,It’s always great to hear from Herb.
What a collaboration of profession and dear friendship! You guys...Bravi!
Herb and Steve together talking about what interests them. It does not get better than that for an audiophile. Yup, I am an audiophile and proud of it!
Great Episode and excellent interview and “Show and Tell”.
Steve has a knack for making his interviews and “interviewees” open up and share experiences and stories we wouldn’t ordinarily have access to in print form.
Thanks Steve! Looking forward to more of these types of personal experiences with audiophiles.
Herb is an absolute genius and watching him and Steve together is magical!!!
That's going a bit far, genius ! He listens to music, and give an opinion on what he thinks he hears. Thinks !!!
Very rare to see this kind of sincereness and naturalness
To be a reviewer is an amazing and difficult job! You guys are the best, thanks for what you do.
I love to hear from audiophile reviewers who review equipment the the everyday person can afford.
Thoroughly enjoyed that. Herb's a treasure and glad you guys have such a great friendship.
THANK YOU Herb for letting Steve show us your workshop! Wonderful insights into what “works” and why certain pieces resonate with more than just one’s ears.
Somehow, Mr.HR seems like 50% of the reasons I enjoy reading Stereophile.
Q: where are all the Boxes needed to Ship back to the Manufacturers ????
Mr. Steve G and Tyll were the greatest team-up , now Mr.HR and Mr. Audiophiliac are the greatest Team-up in all of Audiophile Publication World.
Tony in Venice Florida
love the christmas lights -- clearly not a noise reduction freak
There’s so much stuff in that room, there’s absolutely no way any of that gear can sound it’s best. It also appears any gear that goes into the room is bound to get banged up. I realize people have different priorities but I keep gear for sometimes decades and if I were ever to sell a piece, it’s highly likely to be in mint condition. Just my nature.
Nothing like putting your turntable almost on top of your speaker! And stacking components, jesus! No isolation stuff, either... tubes love vibration!
Love Herb. Fascinating guy. Always appreciate his take on things and very much enjoy his writing. I wish he would grace us with a CZcams channel. He could talk about his art, music, gear . . . hell, I'd probably tune in to listen to him read a telephone book!
Nice hi-fi. Nice paintings. Nice video. Nice people.
Could happily listen to Steve and Herb talk about hifi all day!
We do love Herb! Not so shabby yourself there Audiophiliac!
love the energy that you two have. Just really fun. learn a lot from the dynamic of a conversation.
I find his storytelling ability is so involving and keeps you listening.
You can`t beat the beat that comes from the LP12 ! The music master !!!
You sure about that !!!!
@@r423sdex Absolutely dead certain !!!
funny how all audiophiles hunt the perfect placement, sonic treated rooms, kabels and kable lifters and so on and so on.. and then you see the reviewers system.. :D haha..
Thanks Steve. This was fun. Herb is the workingman's HIFI guy - he's passionate about his craft. Made my day. Cheers Greg
Love the Steve and Herb show. Now there is some system synergy!
I've watched this video 3 or 4 times, definitely a member of the Herb Reichert fan club. One of your best interviews Steve.
Wow he has some cool stuff. I'll bring dinner and drinks just to come over and listen.
Herb makes Stereophile. I'm delighted Mr. Atkinson still brings his talent to the magazine, but Herb is the reason I still subscribe.
One of the best show and tell. Love you both. Peace
I could listen to Herb all day, what a great soul!
Steve is a wonderful interviewer.
I really enjoy seeing the kid in a candy shop enthusiasm that Herb has for so many of these amazing pieces in his room. He has designed and built amps. He sold some of the most high end AN amps. And still he is genuinely thrilled with a wide range of mid priced gear.
"They snicker at orthodoxy" - HR
Writer first
Thanks for the video Steve. Herb is delightfully quirky.
I am also really loving these tours and commentary from Herb - really nice community involvement feel to it & a lot to be learnt! Thanks Steve
I like the way he says at one point "maybe I'm weird". Don't know how you could argue with that after seeing all his stuff. I would go nuts listening to different equipment every day and still try to keep a focus on music but you guys are really good at it and the world benefits from your eloquent analysis of sound. Most people's vocabulary of sound description is extraordinarily small-my favorite example is "wall of sound" which perfectly describes a complete inability to sort out what you're hearing. These guys give us better ways to talk about what we hear so thank you for that.
So beautiful and lovely to see the boys play with their beloved toys;-) I mostly stay home aswell, i love to play my homebrewn racket, hahahaha.
BOTH YOU GUYS ARE A WEALTH OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE 👍I'd like to see Herb give his assessment on building a system at the different price ranges that you do Steve that would be cool.
Thanks to Steve & Herb for sharing a glimpse of your convivial interaction in the inner domain of Herb's lair. Most enjoyable.
This was sooo coooll - - thanks Herb, thanks Steve - - sooo appreciated!
I really like Herb’s comment on how one has to feel good about their hifi products; it’s not just about one product being ten percent better than the other.
I love Herb. Thank you so much for the video, and Herb's incredible enthusiasm
Every couple of months? Excellent! (Just when I was thinking, "Yeah, I could listen to this again, soon.) 🔥🔥🔥
I don't know how many times I can watch this and have fun!
Herb is a very talented artist. His paintings and sketches are worth more than his kit!
This video inspired me to swap in my homemade EL84 SET amp. What a difference over my also homemade EL34 PP triode monos. Went from about 15 W per channel to about 3 Watts. Soundstage and imaging is incredible! Driving a pair of Klipsch Tangent 10’s. Thanks to your channel Steve, you make me use all my spare time tinkering and listening! Keep up the good work!
Dan
Love Herb. Could listen to guys talk everyday.
I always enjoy seeing people's set ups, and Herb's didn't disappoint. Great stuff... Can't wait to see Steve's new listening space too.
Steve thank you do much for this!
I dig Herb, his writing, your interactions ... good stuff.
I realize it'd present copyright issues, ... but wouldn't it be so cool to sit and interview Herb as he listens and elucidates upon music and gear etc., ... that'd be pure gold.
Please continue. This is perfect and will never be boring. Not a bit.
The best video ..luv it..you guys are so funny and yet so sincere
I love your your reviews, Herb and Steve! You both keep the Machine going called Audio! Thank you!💯😉
2:05 "Let's talk about the divorce..."
"Mind your own damn business Steve. Oh, you mean the DeVores...."
Interesting interview I enjoyed seeing a lot of the gear I've read about and some that I have. I've liked to read about Herb and Joe Roberts since the "Sound Practices" days and the Single- Ended
Directly- Heated Triode Amplifiers. His 'Flesh and Blood' 300B article is classic. I began to wonder
if most audio 'Gearheads' are also hoarders looking through his collection everywhere even in the hallway . His home reminded me of walking through Tom Tutay's and Alan Kimmel's homes and their considerable collections. Very cool systems... I envy their knowledge how to build this quality of sound...
Herb might be surprised, but there are a lot of systems in the $100-300K range that are owned by upper-middle-class people who are not rich. They just have different priorities.
Yeah that's called priorities way out of wack , lol
Herb and Steve, keeping it real so that us normal people have somewhere to go to get good advice on audio gear. I could watch Herb all day long.
Love these visits with Herb. Please continue with them!
It was because of Herb and Art Dudley that I became an audiophile. Love you too Steve. Just didn’t know who you were back then.
Also, I really like when you put the names of things over the video. You and the folks that you interview know these pieces by quick numeric shorthand, but we neophytes need more hand holding. Thanks 🤩
love these guys, normal.talented and full of useful information.
You guys click like two good stereo components! You should do your own series! Wish herb did more talks about his like and history from the beginning. Or more short videos like steve. I seem to remember him saying he helped build race cars. That would be interesting to hear. Herb could probably start his own series and talks on his artwork alone.So many stories left to be told between these 2 people! Only reviewer I'm aware of that uses his .7 Maggie's to dry his laundry. A multipurpose speaker! Looking forward to many more future stories from herb! And you as well Steve
He's honest enough to admit that feel and looks count, as well as sound.
It’s like soon as you hear Herbs voice you smile and settle in for a fun ride.
I love Herb's paintings.
I mean that Pass INT 25 looks a little lonely at the bottom of the pile, it needs to be sent to England to let me give it some love!! ❤️
I have the x18, the dynaudio mentioned (the type was edited out!) it does not work on a10 watt tube amplifier I tried it with a Leak ST20 it is a 4 ohm speaker ,what did work was a dynaudio emit 10 a smaller model 6 ohms wih a 6db xover but it did not have enough bass in my very small room (and the treble was a bit too exciting for me ) even with a 250 watt SS amp. Thanks for the tour guys!
Thanks Herb for the tour. Never herd the Parasound A21+ or Zu speakers but they do spike my interest. Cheers!
Devore Orangutan o/93 - $8400. Dr Feickert Analogue tt - $7800. Holo May Level 3 DAC - starts at about $3800. Abyss headphones $5000. Obviously not a “blue collar” system.
Love Herb. A real gem.
I love the professional even industrial look of that phono stage.
Thanks, Herb and Steve, for the great commentary and components shown!
Agree so much to Herb's approach to audio......Bravo!!!..Music rules :)
Another wonderful video, Herb's work system, love the casual aspect!
Nice video, gotta luv Herb!🍻🍸
Herb is my favorite reviewer and some guy named Steve Guttenburg is my second. So I definitely liked this video.
GREAT hifi gear Herb !! And GREAT Paintings 👍😊
I love seeing fellow NYC audiophools plying their trade in cramped apartments. Lack of space has not curbed my obsession with acquiring vintage drivers and DIY Open Baffle Speakers. Ask my wife...when she’s got a spare moment from our contentious divorce battle!
Herb. I love what you said about your turntable. If it feel good, feels right, why move on to something else. That’s the way I feel about my JVC JL-A40.
I love Herb. As much as Steve. Wonderfull together.
Herb is the dogs bollocks!! Gear that the "man in the street" can aspire to!! I'm sold!!! :)
Great interview with Herb. Thank you Steve.👍😊