Daniel Hertz - Adrian shows off a few items from Mark Levinson's new brand
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- Adrian Showcases audiophile godfather Mark Levinson's newest foray into high-end audio - Daniel Hertz
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I would be very reluctant to buy these products, as he seems to move on to something else every 7-10 years and then you’re left with products that you can’t get service on because they went out of business. When you buy Accuphase or McIntosh , Luxman, Technics, Linn etc etc you have a high probability they will still be around. Especially at the prices these products are selling for; quite frankly I’m surprised you decided to sell this line of products. Love you reviews.👍🏻😊
My previous companies accomplished certain things, doing the best we could with the technology available. But DH has developed the first fundamentally new audio technology since the 1970’s. I invite you to find out what DH has to offer, and then decide what you think.
I guarantee “Mr. Accuphase” has never responded to a CZcams comment! Mark Levinson is a man of the people.
For what it’s worth, Mark is right that you rarely see Cello, Red Rose or Daniel Hertz for sale. I’ve looked from time to time to add to my collection and it’s rare to find them
You try getting Linn or Technics to service their older amplifiers. You have zero chance.
It was very hard to find anyone in Australia who knows anything about ML amps!
You many good points. Different products meet different needs and tastes.
I am a musician and my model is musical instruments. Serious musicians search for the instrument that enables them to best express their musical vision.
Audio systems do not reproduce music, they reproduce recordings of music. My goal with DH is to achieve a new level of faithfulness, to reproduce the recording so the musicians who made the music feel that this is what they intended.
That’s why Al DiMeola is giving his support to DH. It’s not about audio equipment, it’s about bringing his music to life and sharing it with the world. Al asked me to master his new album with C Wave because he loves pure analog audio, was never ok with digital.
Just as there are different styles and genres of music, there are different styles and genres of audio equipment. My inspiration has always been the music of artists like Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, Paul Bley, Maria Callas, and others who took music to another place, creating emotion and touching hearts around the world. I founded DH to reproduce their recordings so we can feel their music - and any music the listener wants - with the maximum of emotion, and through new technology to put this within reach of more people.
so why is the company called "daniel hertz"? who's "daniel hertz"?
May I ask why the dual concentric on the Amber but not on the other ones?
Maria is designed to work with source units that have the equivalent of input and volume, like Mac, Windows pc, servers, etc. With C Wave, Qobuz sounds like pure analog tape. This changes everything. After listening, you might modify your perspective.
The volume control of Maria is the most transparent, reliable and flexible, but not remotely controllable. I don’t want to compromise it when you don’t need to.
Wandered into this room during burn in hours last week and was stunned by the wonderful music from the bookshelf sized speakers. The weight and body of the upright bass was so impressive.
Thanks! According to my guys, so far everyone has been very impressed
@@adrianlow2114 do you need reservation to audition these?
I had the immense pleasure to spend two evenings with Mark in Venice this past May at his development studio. My wife and I heard a number of his products and I am so pleased that Adrian has brought them into Canada. We met Mark again in Munich at the high-end show the following week and it was great to see him there with people he has known for decades. We also had a lovely dinner in Venice together with Mark's good friend and fabulous cellist Micheł Lech! I am looking forward to the next video with Adrian! Molto Grazie, Mark!
Thanks for the kind words Bryan
Hi Bryan! WOW small world. 🙂 Thanks for nice words. Hope to see you soon. Hugs from Poland.
I agree with you! Tone controls and balance control on the front panel (like my LNP-2 preamplifier from 1974) are very useful.
No one product is right for everyone. DH Master Class does two things that make a big difference to many music lovers: first, upgrade digital audio to the sound and emotion of pure analog master tapes; and second, adjust the tonal balance so each recording sounds natural, as close to “right” as possible. You can render and save MC versions so you only do the process once per album and save it with a single click. MC is for non-technical music lovers who want the most natural sound from every recording. You can build a library of MC music where every track sounds amazing.
When possible, we will make a Gen2 MC with new features including balance control. Owners of MC will get Gen2 for free.
A used Mac for $300 works fine (OS up to Big Sur). MC tracks can be loaded on any device that plays audio.
Hello Mr. Levinson I've purchased your Maria amp from your USA dealer and would like to let you know the experience was not positive because of misinformation, miscommunication and lack of after sale support.
I did speak to Dan and I hope to get support directly from Daniel Hertz regarding my issue.
As someone who owns a DH Maria amp and Chiara speakers, I am blown away by the quality of the products and the personal support from Mark. Like most of you, I have spent years pursuing sonic perfection, a new cable, upgrading to a linear power supply, yearning for the new streamer, etc. It never stops and I lost sight of my objective of enjoying the music. DH represents a paradigm shift: one box with a built-in pre-amp, amp, and a DAC paired with tuned speakers. I made the transition 2 months ago, and I haven't looked back. I would have to spend at least double to get this level of sound quality and performance. While the quest for sonic perfection is never truly over, the DH system has shifted my focus from acquiring more to appreciating more. I now find myself spending hours listening to tracks that unveiled layers in the music I never knew existed and in pursuit of new recordings. It's not just about listening to music; it's about experiencing it in its purest form.
Thanks for your feedback. I agree, Mark is incredible at responding personally.
So you have the DH Chiara speakers, any particular reason you got those over the less expensive Ambers? Can you tell me what the differences between the two speakers might be?
I was there the day Mark walked in with the cello pallet
EQ priced at $8900. He told us the people at Hewlett Packard,I believe ,would have to charge $30,000 if they made that. He also told us what an incredible bargain it was. I don’t think that anything will ever again be made at that level. This was around 1986
I remember a couple of audio shows with Cello components. They sounded very good.
Nice you remember that after all these years. Like the Audio Palette, the DH Maria amplifier took many years to create and is ahead of its time. While Maria looks elegant, simple and compact, what it makes possible is beyond imagination until you hear it due to new technology that took 15 years to develop. If you audition Maria, let me know your thoughts. Ask any questions.
@@marklevinson-yg8zh Thanks, it's a vivid memory that stands out because of the presentation and sound quality. Joe Cali was there!
I will certainly make the time to visit a dealer this coming year. Either in Los Angeles or San Diego.
My expectations are high, considering the sound of Cello and some newer efforts from Atmosphere, Benchmark, and AGD (GaNTube).
Adrian - Just wait until you hear the bass that comes out of the Maria - You are going to be blown away!
Thanks. So far the little Ava speakers with Maria are quite stunning
I cannot wait to hear these 2 systems!
Have always loved your videos and now very happy to see you bringing DH to Canada as I'm bringing DH to the UK. Looking forward to more content and I'm organising UK reviews from across the pond. Was sorry to hear about the courier damage but all looks well! Greg - VAL HiFi and DHUK
Thanks for the intro to these DH products. Although they’re (way) out of my price range, I’m curious to learn more on the work that goes into the products to make them what they are. The Eva’s size and its 35hz low frequency response along with 8 ohm impedance seems to be pretty rare combination as far as I recall. Class D amp that’s not from a few of the known modules is also pretty unique as well. I hope these products push the envelope to advance the industry for better products in the future.
Thank you. Should be quite a fun journey for all of us
I sense your enthusiasm for this product(s). I look forward to a more in depth take. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure. I hope you’ll enjoy the journey with us
Looks elegant as you say, Adrian and very well made - REALLY looking forward to your comments after break-in ! Very avant-garde of you for keeping an open mind to THIS class D implementation - my intuition is that you will be more than pleased :-)
Thanks. I’m really looking forward to it
Great rundown on some beautiful equipment. I’m really looking forward to your thoughts once broken in.
Thanks. Me too!
Different types of speaker drivers have different advantages and disadvantages. Each DH speaker model is optimized to offer excellent performance in its size and price range. Like musical instruments, artists choose the one that best meets their needs. All DH speakers offer similar natural sound, smooth , extended frequency response, wide dynamic range, and other important specifications. If you see the catalogue of a small boutique maker of brass instruments, for example, you will see a number of models with different advantages, all excellent instruments.
Whenever I see a system like this I always would want to use all the pieces of the system including the speakers and speaker wire. I was built to be optimized in the design stage.
Does anyone know what is the performance of the headphone output, as it’s not listed on the DH website.
I can understand the decision to use Perspex instead of metal for the chassis as it allows for faster production and less investment on tooling... But at these price points I would expect a chassis that is CNC milled from billet aluminum. Even if there are sonic reasons not to use metal, I would still prefer it for durability reasons. Hoping that Adrian will bring some DH gear to 2024's Audio Fest so we can all give it a listen.
I’m hoping to do a Zoom with Mark Levinson soon and we will get into those questions including why Perspex vs Aluminum.
Adrian is looking extra swole today!
Haha. Maybe it’s all the Christmas Fruit cake I’ve been eating. They are my kryptonite. And potatoes lol
I’m super interested in the Amber audio system. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about it. It’s definitely much more than just a class D amplifier technology. Only one dealer in California right now in the United States, that I know of.
Thanks. They are breaking in and I can’t wait
Peter - Correct, way different than any class D amp I have owned - It beat out my Audionet Max monoblocks, which says "something"!!
@@colekyler002 good to know. 👍
Are you going to review the DH system. Would be interested in your teams thoughts happy holidays
yes, coming
I'm from Australia and very interested to hear your impressions of the Maria/Amber system. Do you know of any retailers in Australia selling Daniel Hertz? Thank you
No I don't. But you can order directly from the DH website
Thank you Adrian , very much appreciated 👍
Please share a sound demo video.
I’m sorry. Did I miss something? Please let me know. I appreciate questions and want to answer them. Thanks for your help.
What product are you referring to?
I find the comments amusing at times. I see a lot of criticism but it’s not really criticism. It’s bitching for the sake of bitching. If you’ve heard the unit you have a qualified comment, whether positive or negative. However beyond that, domino about the price shows disrespect to two people who actually do things. Mark is not only a giant but a pioneer in this industry and decades later continues to contribute. We have another who is a legendary retailer who invests his own money and takes risks to bring us the very best. Comments about parts and price are comical. Especially price. You can listen to music off of your phone all the way to a multi million dollar system. There are a few high end shops bringing you the best. If you don’t want Ferrari go to Kia. You still get a car but don’t be upset that Ferrari is not building a $20000 car because that’s what you want.
Yup pretty much bitching really only out of envy and spite. Seems there is an epidemic of envy/shame/resentment across the internet but funnily maximized on hifi channels and forums as opposed to those devoted to homes planes yachts cars etc.
! will be very interested to hear your sound impressions
Thanks. Me too!
What company makes your gorgeous quadratic diffusers ?
They were a gift from a friend. He had them custom made. Gorgeous and very effective
Can you let us know if speakers are bright? I find a similar brand Fyne was bright with the tweeter in center of woofer!
Maria has some unique features. One of them is speaker tuning - the only amplifier with this capability. This enables DH to offer the point source imaging of a concentric driver with the smooth, warm, natural sound we want. Amber can be used with any good amplifier, but the full benefit comes out when you drive it with Maria with the Amber tuning.
@@marklevinson-yg8zhI’m pretty sure there’s other amps, like Lyngdorf, that match up to specific speakers.
Are you trying to say that your technology is doing this in a superior way? Or a totally different way? Or were you simply not aware of their technology?
I know there’s is preprogrammed. But yours has to be tuned by a trained person right? What about technology that senses the speaker load, and adjusts accordingly? Is that totally different too?
Sorry for all the questions. But this stuff is really interesting to me. As is most tech. I find it all fascinating really. Thank you in advance. ✌️
Good questions! When you hear what DH has to offer, I think you will understand that this level of music reproduction is something dramatically new and not available elsewhere. Like musical instruments, they have to be evaluated by listening. Like the finest instruments, DH is made by hand one by one (in Venice, Italy) a few km away from where Domenico Montagnana made the cello that is now played by YoYo Ma. We carefully tune our products and help each customer individually if needed, collaborating with a small group of audio specialists like Audio Excellence. There are only a few at Adrian’s level. Canadians are fortunate to have him!
I have no intention of building DH into a big company. We make only one amplifier, Maria, in 2 channel and 4 channel version (same chassis). It’s the best I know how to do. Maria is friendly and works with all good speakers and with 5 models of DH speakers that meet different needs. If you audition DH at Audio Excellence, please tell me about your experience. Thanks again for your interest.
@@marklevinson-yg8zh Geez you should have been a politician. You didn’t answer any of them. Thanks I guess? ✌️
I used to be the only dealer for Lyndorf in Canada. Was stunned by the Room Perfect technology and still use it with the McIntosh surround processors. They attempt to minimize room issues but as I understand, different than what Maria does in terms of tuning with speakers. Will know more once I am trained on this and will report back then
I wonder why there is no i2s digital input. 🤔
and how they tune it to any other third party speaker?
And their website need to be worked on. Different specs for same gear at different places.
Can we feed the Maria Amp with DSD? we don‘t know. USB says 24/192 for PCM no other info.
How can this amp be so sophisticated high end and their website only a patchwork?
I apologize for the DH web site, it’s under redesign and reconstruction. We are a small company and have been doing our best to cover all the bases now that our new products are coming to market. Your understanding is deeply appreciated. We welcome all questions and are here to help! We are working closely with Adrian and sharing information, training and education. We have a number of ways of tuning non-DH speakers - let Adrian know what you want and we will collaborate to meet your needs. DH tuning is based on real engineering, not sound effects. Maria enables mastering hardware, like mastering a recording, to get the most natural sound.
Due to Mark L, Audioprism amplifiers, the designers of very good tube amplifiers and accessories were not able to separate back per agreement except to pay the rent for the many well known accessories stuck in warehouses when Red Rose went
out of business.. And the amp designer went to work for Apple, rather than start business over again. Partner Brian later
distributed one of the first grounding products called Audio Control. Much less in cost than the current rage of grounding boxes.
Red Rose Music was a retail store based concept like an Apple Store that, if all went well, could be franchised - a store for music lovers who wanted quality and simplicity. We did $4 million the first year. When the terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center, NY was dead for over a year. Many NY businesses disappeared. We continued off street until 2006. In addition to the terrorists, RRM was badly damaged by the high failure rate of the tube amps developed by Victor Tiscareno and his team. The big reference model had a failure rate over 100% meaning multiple failures per amplifier sold. In spite of being paid high salaries, the engineers in Seattle refused to improve the products or provide schematics for service. This was one of the most difficult times in my audio career, and I apologize to those customers and dealers who were hurt. I’ve tried to help those who suffered from the problems of RRM, and still do today. A good company puts reliability and customer satisfaction first.
Basically a really pricey ZU Soul...😁
I'll show my self to the 🚪
They resemble more to Fyne!
Zu are made by amateurs . Levenson is a legend
Adrian please compare it with the new Hegels.
Yes looking forward to that
Ok thanks and you try them only at his speakers or also for example at maggies?
@@user-ex9dy7uw9w For now, their own speakers as the Maria integrated is tuned for their speakers. However, once I am trained to program, I will be able to tune to different speakers
Pretty cold, Adrian. You said we had been spared the unboxings only to throw out that we are getting a new in the last 10 seconds of the video 🤣😂😭
Lol
Eva, a small speaker with a small woofer, 35 Hz and 89 dB, DUH!
The price aint bad - but remember this piece goes to $0 when you try to resell it - basically zero demand on resale market. Not to mention long-term support (or lack of) for the product. Good luck
Zero dollars, perhaps if it was broken and unrepairable. LOL 😂
We began shipping DH products starting with the M1 system in 2010. There are hundreds of DH products sold but almost none on the used market because almost no one wants to sell their DH equipment. When it comes to customer satisfaction, DH is second to none. We spent 15 years developing the new DH technology and started to enter the market only a few months ago. If you want to know what DH represents, ask a person who owns our equipment.
I’m in the same boat when it comes to class D but there are definitely exceptions. I’ve heard a few of the modules, ICEpower Hypex Purifi etc in different implementations and they are okay but the Aavik U-150 blew me away. It’s definitely one of those exceptions. I haven’t heard any of the Daniel Herts line yet but I would guess that it’s also excellent
I think you have your amps mixed up. The Maria 350 has only 150 watts per channe while the Maria 800 has 350 watts per channel. Otherwise good review.l
The DH web site is under reconstruction and updates are needed. The Maria 50 was upgraded and renamed the Maria 350. Rated power is 350W @ 8 ohms/ 500W but clipping is over 400W @ 8 ohms and 700W @ 4 ohms. THD went from .00x to .000x. The new power supply is fully regulated. Customers who bought the 50 before the upgrade can have the upgrade for the difference in price. Ask any questions. Thanks for your interest in DH!
Also the Maria 800 has the same specs as the 350 but 4 channels with active crossovers and time alignment enabled. A complete fully programmable bi-amplification solution in a single elegant chassis.
The amp has wifi, the amp is tuneable, so why no app that will let the user adjust EQ and balance to suit their personal needs.
Good question! Please see DH Master Class audio software for Mac. You make new MC versions of your albums which sound like the best pure analog tapes, with DH C Wave and the eq of the Cello Audio Palette, tuned with your own ears on your system. Ask any questions. We offer a free trial version if you want.
@@marklevinson-yg8zh I’m not a computer based person. Personally I would want / need a basic IOS app that would allow balance control and ideally EQ in several frequency ranges for global tone control. Some people like myself have hearing needs that require these controls.
Rather than manually adjust every time you play a recording, DH Master Class software enables you to make new versions of albums and tracks that sound “right” - and you only do it once. Ask Adrian for details.
My first thought re remote volume was similar. In a phone call with Mark, he indicated that the Maria was optimized for performance and the implication was that this is the best volume control system he’s ever come across. The work around is using a streamer that has volume control but of course that will not work with Analog sources. Ultimately designers realize that their products are not for everyone
Perhaps the session is a bit too closely mic’ed? Heard lots of minute sounds from the nasal, throat and mouth. Which can be too corporal and bit distracting. Otherwise, a quite intriguing intro.😊
Too corporal? You mean too corporeal?
Not sure if that even really makes sense to me. But I think I see what you’re trying to say.
Kind of reminds me of when I bought an Eigentakt amp. I had to send it back, because it was too transparent. So only good recordings were listenable.
Maybe he’s just a victim of really good technology like I was that time. 🤣 ✌️
@@amb3cog It feels as if sometime the audiences are inside Adrian’s body if you know what I mean.😅 can imagine that his gang is very geeky and is actually enjoying the ultra clarity that lav mic has been feeding through. But nothing wrong with that really, it’s all jolly good and love them as always.
@@filmalchemistfish472Exactly. 😉
And I agree about Adrian and his crew. Wish they were located in my area. I would definitely be a customer. ✌️
@@amb3cog oh no, absence makes the heart grow fonder. I don’t wise them to be in my area at all, I will go bankrupt within a month or two. 😂😂
@@filmalchemistfish472 True that. 🙂 ✌️
Probably a stupid question but who is Daniel Hertz?
Company founded by Mark Levinson - I believe his Grandfather's first name is Daniel and Hertz is a family name. (yes, Heinrich Hertz is Mark's ancestor)
Yes I get the company part, obviously, but was wondering specifically who Daniel Hertz is. Henrich Hertz , an ancestor of Mark’s,thanks. I wonder why he chose him specifically
Good question! Daniel is my fathers first name and Hertz is my mothers family name. Heinrich Hertz was a relative of mine. He was the first person to demonstrate the electro-magnetic wave (Hz, kHz, mHz). The beginning of audio. Real science and engineering.
@@marklevinson-yg8zhWow, from the man himself. Thank you for taking the time to answer.
I've Heard of Mark Levinson but why Daniel Hertz? Patek Philippe, I don't know where that comes from. I've had smells that brought memories back. At least it wasn't Rolex such a mass-produced brand;)
YOU SAID ORGANIC!!!!!😂
Lol😊
How anyone would watch a boxing video as always baffled me.
Those RCA connectors are called ""TERMINATORS".
Now think about what they actually are meant to do and should they be made of metal, good, silver, brass.
Or perhaps Teflon? Every piece of audio equipment should have the open connections terminated. Hearing noise out of a system and spending too much time in changing around cables??? Just a thought.
Yes thanks. I couldn’t remember the name.
The price point of these high-end electronics is totally ridiculous!
Imagine the cost of the best DAC, preamplifier, power amplifier and cables. Would the price be close to Maria? I invite you to compare Maria with the most expensive separate components and then let me know what you think of the value proposition. In fact, Maria has game changing advantages that are not available at any price elsewhere. When you learn more and listen for yourself, you might consider Maria an excellent value.
I think these are actually some of the best deals in high end audio ATM. You’ve got to remember that high end is partly just jewelry. It’s about more than just the sound.
They’re luxury items. Like a Mercedes S Class which although priced super high, will never get the hate that high end audio gear does. Not sure why that is, but it is.
Anyway, just like one does not need to spend a fortune to get a great car (Toyota Camry). One need not spend a fortune to get great sound. But you’re not getting the same thing still.
No one is going to drool over the Camry, but they will the S Class. And yes it has more power, and more features. But it does still accomplish the same thing as the Camry in the end.
So don’t buy this stuff if you don’t want to. Buy some Schiit Audio gear instead. It’s amazing sound for the money. Which isn’t a lot at all. That’s fine. However I see zero need to criticize the S Class owner, nor the owner of a Dartzeel system.
Nor for that matter the companies that build them. What are they doing wrong? They’re building products that people want. If you can’t afford them, or don’t want to spend that much. Then don’t. That’s fine.
But whether you do, or not. Those products will still be there, because there’s people that want to buy them. And contrary to what most believe. Their prices are not that far gone in reality.
When you stop to consider what they spend to develop these products. The manufacturing costs, the shipping, the rent, the marketing, the utilities, the labor, warranty work, having parts on hand for warranty work, dealing with returns, mistakes, consumables, shrinkage/loss, transportation costs, loan fees, credit card fees, distribution fees, storage fees, dealer fees, etc.
I seriously doubt you, or anyone else could beat there prices by much, and still not go bankrupt. Prices are what they are. That’s market driven, and not manufacturer driven. So why on earth bash them?
When the same price increases have hit every other industry as well. When every other luxury good today seems overpriced to most people also. It’s not going to change anything at all.
But it will get you upset, it we’ll get others upset. It will cause mad drama, and it well infuriate others, who like yourself, won’t accept reality for what it is. And it’s likely to hurt sales a bit too.
All of which is counterproductive, unhelpful, and downright nasty really in an insidious way.
I was always taught to keep my mouth shut, unless I had something good to say. Can’t honestly say I’ve followed that rule religiously my whole life, but it’s very good advice nonetheless. Just something to think about. Good day to all. ✌️
17,000 for 6kg amplifier?
Class D im sure it switches and does music transients fast as hell but just sterile im sure for that same reason.
Class D is a principle. DH uses the Class D principle but it’s a totally different animal than any other Class D device. DH is the only company making its own semiconductors. Find out about C Wave. In my opinion, Maria sounds more like live music than any other amplifier. Let me know what you think if/when you visit Audio Excellence.
M1 speaker or forgetaboutit.
How much are the Amber Speakers?
If I remember right there €12,000. Or approximately $13,000.
Patek Philippe? Is that a high end low volume Swiss Audio brand? 🤣🤣
Why not gloves??????
How is it that parts sourced from China are costing us 8900 bucks . We are paying for a name
Are you talking about DH? Come to Venice and see our workers building DH products by hand using mainly Italian parts from local suppliers.
I had your product an it spent more time at a repair shop .
@@Anthony-fz7uf what product was that?
I love your videos but the sound is bad, always boomy and fuzzy.
Thanks and apologies. I was using a lapel mic and it picked up more than we wanted
Rich people's toys must be nice to be rich most people I know could never afford this. It would be nice if for once a company would say screw this we are going to make a great system that average people could afford 6 grand for everything that would compete with the high-end stuff I really think it could be done. If I were in a position to do it I would in limited numbers just give the finger to the overprivileged and give the working man a nod of respect for once and give him his due. Like my father who worked his fingers to the bone putting a roof over my head and food on my plate, he was a kind and good man a man I respect so much more now that I am old and understand what he went through. I respect him so much more then a rich and pampered person who comes from a rich family and had everything easy. The working man in my opinion deserves the nicest things that's why i bought my dad a S class and he looked so classy driving it but preferred his beat up old pick up he said it was a much more honest vehicle and it never let him down. The S class by the way was used and relatively cheap i still have it and it was one made when they still made them well lol. Miss you dad i was always so proud of you and i consider myself lucky to have had you for my father you taught me class has nothing to do with wealth as you had more of it than anyone i have every meet rich or poor. You also taught me that personal wealth means nothing but health and family are the kind of riches that really matter and how not to judge others based on how wealthy or poor they are some of the most intelligent people i have meet have been very poor and some of the most generous and kind people were also poor. Society pushes rich people are better narrative even in movies and TV you never see a poor or middle class family like you did in the 60s and 70s Shows like All in the Family of Good times or Sanford and son just to name a few now everyone has a cabin and drives a BMW sad really.
You can buy low powered tube amps at very affordable prices that can rival high end units in sound quality. Not all the wealthy were born with silver spoons. Nice story about your dad.
The late 1980's into the 90's was the best time i think to purchase and own high-end built audio at a fairly affordable cost! i still use my low to mid. priced level audio gear (Onkyo M504 power amp, and Adcom preamp driving my Paradigm Reference Studio/100 speakers) i got in the 1990's, now looking at equipment that is equivalent spec wise i am gonna spend crazy more money (5-10K+) for newer build mid- level grade audio, unless i go the used market route, but then you worry about getting flawed audio gear someone wants to just get rid of... i do like that Mcintosh does have some separates at least for power amps, and integrated amps at priced not too high compared to other brands...
There was an era when high end audio was honestly priced
An example of a massive bargain was Infinity RS-1
4 large panels 12 woofers, 14 EMIM planar midrange drivers
8 EMIT tweeters an internal crossover. Solid blond oak finish AND
An electronic servo crossover
All for $5500
Todays high end wants 250 300000 for Wilson speakers that I personally don’t care for. The great era was 70s and 80s and very early 90s. Now it became a hobby for the ultra rich only. There are still some sane companies you just have to find them
@@quadspeak Efficient speakers and low power tube amplification are your friends
@@quadspeakMy brother in-laws' sister and husband purchased a home about 15 years ago that came with a projector wall TV setup, 4 floor standing Avalon Acoustics Speakers, and a huge multi-channel Jeff Rowald power amp... and neither of them the husband esp. the wife is into high end audio lol... i was able to hunt down the model # and price of that Jeff Rowald amp and at the time very early 2000's is was at about 9K brand new, fast forward to now i can only imagine that same Jeff Roland amp sold new would at least 4X the price!