Inside House of Sound NYC | Best of McIntosh, Sonus faber, Rotel/Michi, Pro-Ject & More

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
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    Shop Pro-Ject: listenup.com/pages/Pro-Ject
    The House of Sound is a destination where style and technology come together-offering guests the chance to spend the day indulging in Hifi and Home Theater works of art. This is a space to experience the best gear made by McIntosh, Sonus faber, Rotel/Michi and Pro-Ject-all in an exquisite Manhattan townhome, featuring impeccable design, and hospitality. This is what no expense spared HiFi and home theater looks like in an environment that looks and functions like a real home, albeit a very nice home.
    So when we were given an invitation to get a private tour we jumped on a plane and headed to New York. What we found was something beyond a typical factory or design center tour. What we found was a Hi-Fi and Home Theater dreamworld.
    The House of Sound is a Hi-Fi and Home Theater Experience unlike any that exists, allowing you to be immersed in awe-inspiring sight and sound in an environment to match. It’s not experiencing reference systems in a perfectly treated listening space, but rather experiencing how this level of sight and sound can engage your senses in a real home environment. And the hospitality is just as amazing as all the gear. To experience it for yourself, contact ListenUp for details or visit houseofsoundnyc.com.
    Gear Featured:
    McIntosh MEN 220 Room Correction System
    McIntosh C2700 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
    McIntosh MCD600 2-Channel SACD CD Player
    McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable
    McIntosh MC3500 MKII 1-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier
    McIntosh MT10 Precision Turntable
    McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver
    McIntosh MCD12000 2-Channel SACD CD Player
    McIntosh C12000 Preamplifier
    McIntosh MC2KW 1-Channel Solid State Amplifier
    McIntosh XRT 2.1K Floor-Standing Loudspeaker
    McIntosh MA12000 2-Channel Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
    McIntosh MT2 Precision Turntable
    McIntosh MCT500 2-Channel SACD CD Player
    McIntosh C53 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier
    McIntosh MC462 2-Channel Solid State Amplifier
    Sonus faber Aster High Fidelity Outdoor Speaker
    Sonus faber Amati Generation 5
    Sonus faber Olympica Nova III
    Sonus faber Electa Amator III
    Sonus faber Arena 20
    Sonus faber Arena 30
    Sonus faber Arena 10
    Sonus faber Arena S15
    Rotel/Michi P5 Series 2 Preamplifier
    Rotel/Michi S5 Stereo Amplifier
    Rotel DT-6000 Diamond Series CD Transport/DAC
    Rotel RA-6000 Diamond Series Integrated Amplifier
    Rotel RAS-5000 Integrated Streaming Amplifier
    Sony MHC-GTZ3 Laser Projector
    #ListenUp #HouseOfSound #Hi-Fi #HomeTheater #McIntosh #Rotel #Michi #Sonusfaber #project
    0:00 Intro
    1:58 Rooftop-Sonus faber Aster
    3:38 Reference Room 2-McIntosh & Sonus Faber Amati
    8:52 Reference Room 1-McIntosh Premiere System
    18:11 HiFi Room 1-Rotel/Michi & Sonus faber Olympica Nova III
    21:42 HiFi Room 2-McIntosh & Sonus faber Electa Amator III
    24:35 Reference Home Theater-McIntosh & Sonus faber
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Komentáře • 51

  • @ravirajagopalan5596
    @ravirajagopalan5596 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Hi I am from India. Just happened to be in a Bose showroom. Floored by the home theater sound. I’m a vivid music listener with a pair of Wharfadale 9.2 Diamond speakers and a Denon stereo amplifier. Love to see the Machintosh Amps turn table and speakers. Love to spend time with listening How Deep is your life from Beegees and Country Roads take me home.

    • @jmp622
      @jmp622 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Bose -lol

  • @gonzoznog7
    @gonzoznog7 Před 6 měsíci +3

    We were at House of Sound last october and the experience is sublime, not just because of the obviously amazing sound systems but because of Ricardo, who is the best host ever. He made the tour a million times better; even my girlfriend - who was reluctant to come with me at some point - was blown away and understood everything regarding specifications and what she needed to pay attention while listening. She says that this tour was one of the highlights of our vacations. Plus, you can hear whatever song you want to, compare how they sound in the different rooms/systems and that makes it so much better. I surely would try to visit them the next time I'm in NYC. Greetings from Chile!

  • @fasterstill
    @fasterstill Před 7 měsíci +6

    I just want to spend a weekend here unattended with a crate of my favorite albums and 3-4 movies to watch. Thanks for the tour!

  • @halliemach5392
    @halliemach5392 Před 7 měsíci +5

    That's a lot of sound in one house!

  • @benlarkin1507
    @benlarkin1507 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Awesome tour, beautiful property, and some world class audio systems!

  • @RickP2040
    @RickP2040 Před 6 měsíci +1

    World's first GRANITE Open Baffle Speakers from MACO Acoustic ! You got yo hear these speakers ! 😇😍🤩

  • @billthestinker
    @billthestinker Před 7 měsíci +1

    Beautiful

  • @adsph
    @adsph Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing. Nice to see cost no object gear in this fashion. Yet in real world settings. Well done.

  • @Crmsnraider
    @Crmsnraider Před 7 měsíci +2

    oooOOOooo I wanna go. Thanks for bringing us along *thumbsup*

  • @mrk8212
    @mrk8212 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow factor off the charts!

  • @dentman67
    @dentman67 Před 6 měsíci +2

    It's amazing how bad those rooms sound. The echo is crazy!

  • @cmb9534
    @cmb9534 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Cool house!

  • @atomabc
    @atomabc Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful. I have a similar set up. But 2 more 1000 amps. And 2 additional Linn Akubarik with active cards. My dad started this all off. But crazy money. Nearly £1.35 million.

  • @stevelees6225
    @stevelees6225 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Where does one get the McIntosh meter on the TV screen? Is it an app or?

  • @RunTFC
    @RunTFC Před 6 měsíci

    Props to the Screaming For Vengeance album on deck in that one room. 👌🏽 And by the way, any opinions on the McIntosh reference sound system in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

    • @ListenUp
      @ListenUp  Před 6 měsíci +1

      They did have one at the HOS and it hit the mark. Loved the look inside the jeep, too.

  • @barbiegamaestan456
    @barbiegamaestan456 Před 6 měsíci

    I don't get the Hurt by Nine Inch Nails comment on noise floor can someone explain? btw I can hear a bunch of static distortion throughout this video...

    • @ListenUp
      @ListenUp  Před 6 měsíci +2

      I believe there's a static effect that's part of the recording, making you think it's noise from massive amps. But when you stop the track-dead quiet. Just an interesting way to see how quiet it is. Thanks for the comment.

  • @Malterman
    @Malterman Před 7 měsíci

    What is hip?

  • @BleepBlop-rh9lm
    @BleepBlop-rh9lm Před 6 měsíci

    I saw a spotify logo on the 3000 USD amp LOL

  • @ravirajagopalan5596
    @ravirajagopalan5596 Před 7 měsíci

    But with glass windows how you guys got the audio corrected?

    • @ListenUp
      @ListenUp  Před 7 měsíci +1

      MEN 220 Room Correction System was used in the rooms with glass, challenging acoustics. Also, they really messed around with speaker placement and did add some acoustic treatment. Take away was a combo of room correction gear and acoustic treatment will provide best sound in any given room.

  • @davepounds8924
    @davepounds8924 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Highbrow living Where are the Cuban cigars??? Where are the dry martinis!!

  • @matt2k70
    @matt2k70 Před 7 měsíci +1

    They hiring?

  • @Thevikingcam
    @Thevikingcam Před 6 měsíci +2

    Cool stuff but absolutely 0 acustics in the first room. 100k€ set and yet 0€ in making the room even little bit better in acustic side. Shame. 😅

    • @86scottjm
      @86scottjm Před 6 měsíci +1

      Watch it again and listen to what the guy actually says about that room.

  • @larry77grant43
    @larry77grant43 Před 6 měsíci

    I am a journalist on printed paper in the sector, I cannot understand if this represents your ideal of sound or just a form of aesthetic status made up of beautiful environments typical of an architect where everything is clean, without a visible cable where the turntable must have the same sound as digital, dear gentlemen, this globalized way of uniting two brands that don't play together even if pushed by a Caterpillar is the further step towards the impoverishment of this ridiculous luxury sector...The systems are always they cost a lot but they also often caused a mental orgasm, now these sensations are reduced to the bare bones for certain stereotypes! Where will we end up?

  • @RambUz
    @RambUz Před 6 měsíci

    Reference room 2 must be a joke

  • @davidtoledo7828
    @davidtoledo7828 Před 6 měsíci

    Not one system heard throughout the entire visit.
    What's the point ? Look but don't listen I guess.

    • @ListenUp
      @ListenUp  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Phone and our desktop speakers wouldn't do it justice.

    • @davidtoledo7828
      @davidtoledo7828 Před 6 měsíci

      So we're in a museum. You should call yourself LookUp.@@ListenUp

  • @Prometheus1979
    @Prometheus1979 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m not a fan of McIntosh, they are far from the best out there. Rotel michi line has gotten a lot of praise especially there Amps.McIntosh speakers resale value is low and hard to sell on the used market.i would take sonus faber with rotel michi amps over McIntosh.

    • @dwaineleso5127
      @dwaineleso5127 Před 7 měsíci

      What's the problem with Mcintosh?

    • @Prometheus1979
      @Prometheus1979 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Nothing personal, I find their sound to just be average. There’s better gear out there then what McIntosh offers. People love McIntosh for their name, pretty lights and meters. I’m more about sonic performance over looks. That’s all just my personal opinion.

    • @ListenUp
      @ListenUp  Před 7 měsíci +5

      Different strokes. McIntosh has a big, meaty sound with good detail and refinement while being smooth, flowy, non-fatiguing-you can listen for hours. Someone once described it as an iron fist in a velvet glove, which I thought was pretty accurate. Michi has some of the same characteristics but a little more lively, dynamic and punchy.

    • @Prometheus1979
      @Prometheus1979 Před 7 měsíci

      I’ve listened to a lot of McIntosh paired with b&w 800 diamonds. I’m personally not a fan of them. But it comes down to your listening preference as we all have a sound we prefer over another.

    • @cyberathlete
      @cyberathlete Před 6 měsíci

      Ok so do you even own 10% of what this guy does or mouthing off what reviews are like? When you have the money then we will see. Until then just stfu and don't be envious. Not a good look. Especially from losers who drool over stuff like this but can't afford it so have to criticize it

  • @chilieu879
    @chilieu879 Před 6 měsíci +1

    No McIntosh and Rotel/Michi expensive pieces of junk.

  • @damirhlobik6488
    @damirhlobik6488 Před 7 měsíci +2

    all mc intosh trash in one room, bravo

  • @user-xx2hj7xb6b
    @user-xx2hj7xb6b Před 7 měsíci +1

    Many listen but who actually buys this stuff? Those that can afford it and there are relatively few who can. Picture Taylor Swift strolling in there unannounced. As a recent billionaire, she would qualify as a potential buyer. Ever wonder what sort of sound system people like her own?

    • @willowwale2000
      @willowwale2000 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Most music artists have the worst systems. They don't give a damn about sound. But this is some great gear here

    • @user-xx2hj7xb6b
      @user-xx2hj7xb6b Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@willowwale2000 Maybe not the worst systems but certainly systems that many audiophiles would consider mediocre.

    • @peterfreeman3317
      @peterfreeman3317 Před 7 měsíci

      You’d be surprised at the amount of money people have.

    • @user-xx2hj7xb6b
      @user-xx2hj7xb6b Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@peterfreeman3317 Not really. I'm talking about the "average" consumer who doesn't have that kind of cash to put down on what's featured here. If he or she does, it would probably be at the expense of raiding their kids' college fund, tapping into their retirement savings, taking out a second mortgage on their home, or all of the above. We're talking about discretionary money that most people, even the upper-middle class, don't have.

    • @peterfreeman3317
      @peterfreeman3317 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@user-xx2hj7xb6b#1 you are an idiot if you pay for your kids college unless you are loaded. Secondly, people that are passionate about music and audio will spend it on gear they love at the expense of a big house, new car, etc. Maybe not Mac level but certainly way above Sonos/Bose quality. I see it weekly! This is true for any hobby or passion one has.

  • @linomarongiu53
    @linomarongiu53 Před 6 měsíci

    Una meraviglia .

  • @mgsee
    @mgsee Před 7 měsíci

    Style over substance in every way.

  • @thelonewolf666
    @thelonewolf666 Před 6 měsíci

    mcintosh over priced, over rated