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That SVS item is discontinued.
Time for a little constructive criticism:
rather than showing your face talking on the screen while you're discussing a particular device.
Sure I still frame of the device especially the rear so people can see the connections while you're talking about them along with a tag showing which one of the three or multiple items that you're discussing in the video.
It would require minimal editing to do that.
Thanks for the video anyway.
Great review! I like the emotiva TA 1 the best out of all the options. Emotiva really seems to be on the cutting edge for high value hifi. I'm using an Emotiva preamp on my system now, and it really excells. Thanks for all you do, Randy. You really do fill a void in the HiFi review world. Concise, objective. Down to earth and you bring a touch of humor the the traditional crusty, dusty audiophile world. Peace, brother.
I like them a lot. Great value for the money
I’ve got to say I absolutely love your humor Randy. I’ve had an absolutely horrible day and you were the only one who made me genuinely laugh and laugh. Thank You So Much Bro!
For about £120 i snagged an internet tuner that does Spotify Connect, BT & a few other things. Got it hooked up to an old Rotel amp & Quad speakers in my kitchen. Sounds pretty damn good and the best bit... it has a proper screen as well. So much quicker & easier than turning on a tablet connected to the same amp.
Randy, Great Info. Liked the review on the TA1...and decided to purchase one based on your review. The TA 1 will be replacing my Realistic SA-1000A integrated amp purchased sometime in 1978 after mowing hundreds of lawns in upstate New York.....wow, how times have changed!!! Thanks again, Dave
Hey Randy. First comment on your channel. I subbed after first viewing one of your vids. I’m an old man and audio head of sorts since my teens. I’ve been watching a couple of weeks and really enjoying the whole package. It seems from what I’ve gleaned is that you have blown up on YT. Super fast growth & subscriber base. Congrats bro. You’re doing fantastic. I had a similar experience in broadcasting as far as finally getting to produce & host my own music show. I just wanted to share my passion for the Blues w/others. I had fun doing it and it took off like a rocket unbeknownst to me. Straightforward honesty discussing gear w/enthusiasm. It comes through to your audience. I’m excited about my stereo rig again! Thanks! ☕️👊🏼😎
Emotiva TA1 & SVS soundbase great mix 👌
I am and have long been a huge fan of Emotiva. I own the Emotiva XPA-2 Power Amp and XDA-2 DAC/Pre-Amp, both Gen 2. I have owned them both for several years and have never had a single problem with either. At 300 wpc the power output per dollar is remarkable IMO and while it's a very simple black box, it's built like a tank and sounds terrific. Emotiva reminds me of the old Adcom stuff from the 1980's. High value components for a real world budget. It's a great time in audio for people on a modest budget!
I have the XPA 2 channel. I adore it with the exception of the size. It's like an air fryer on top of my rack
I like my big black box , beast ADCOM GFA 555 MK2.
My GFA 555 and my 545 they didn't get so hot , only a little warm.
Just got the a11 tribute with monitor audio silver 50s after my 30 year old Sherwood amp died just in time aswell gone up from £389 -£549 in th uk 😁 great channel keep it coming my friend 👍
Great video. None of those have headphone jacks, although the Emotiva does have a preamp you could add a head phone amp. Also there are usb to rca adapters to pull in usb sources. I think the simple stereo receiver should be included. Keep up the good work.
😂😆 I am dying at the picture of the Reno 911 that is so funny. Now I can watch . I just had to get that off my chest that was awesome......
I'm going to start putting gravy on my donuts 🍩 from now on and at the 4:18 "Which one? Yes" I agree. Great review and helping us all learn to make better choices, Thanks.
Thanks, John John. Rocktopus Rules!
Actually just purchased an integrated amp yesterday! A Kenwood KA-5700, loving the extra power as I was just using a 28 wpc receiver before
Nice. I’ve got a couple more on the docket
Great review! Good equipment,without breaking the bank. That’s what I’m talking about. 😎
Thanks! 👍
Once again another excellent video. I have many integrated amps, Denon, Marantz, NIKKO, Pioneer... all awesome. My latest journey, was a little S.M.S.L. DA-9. I could stream my phone via bluetooth and plug my old CD player directly into it. Then I went down the rabbit hole of what I could do with it. I wanted to see what this little amp could do with a turntable. Picked up an Ifi Zen phono preamp... which was awesome!... then thought it would be nice to be able to listen with headphones... added a Magnius headphone amp in between... decided to go balanced and added a sub, and couldn't be happier with how it all turned out.
I have the DA-9 and SU-9 stack. Really impressive for sure. I liked the idea or running balanced cables between the two with RCA outs to my sub. That does not work well, for me at least. XLRs on the DA-9 put put 4 VRMS. So with no output adjustment on subwoofer gain out the DA-9, my main speakers play loud and my sub plays way too quiet. Sub RCA are at 2 VRMS and my sub has too little input gain. So runing RCA cables all the way around. Hate to introduce XLR splitters from SU-9 to DA-9 and then a XLR to RCA converter to the sub. Would seem to negate the benefits of XLRs to an extent. Or am I wrong?
@@briansimmons5363 I am not sure why you are doing it that way. I am running balanced from my Ifi Zen preamp right through to the DA-9 and connecting my sub (LFE) to the sub out (SW OUT) of the DA-9.
@@markt.5611 I think your zen pre amp is putting out a stanadard 2 VRMS signal. My dac is putting out 4 VRMS to the DA-9. My DA-9 is getting a really strong input from the dac so plays loud at low volume or barley any rotation of the volume knob. With low volume knob rotation, the DA-9 is putting out a very weak signal out of the 2 VRMS sub out and sub at max volume is not able to overcome it. Does that make sense or am i doing something wrong? Oh and i don't think you have a ifi zen pre amp, dac perhaps?
My favourite pick is emotiva TA1. But the value D03 brings to the table at $170 is unprecedented!! I would have also loved to see Cambridge AXR100 in the list though. Its warm signature caters to wide range of audience!
I purchased an Onkyo A-9110 a year or so ago for $300. Great modern 2 channel amp if you don't need a DAC or bluetooth. Music only. 4 line level inputs and a phono input. I think I got a great sounding unit for a great price.
I purchased the Onkyo 9150. Don’t need a tuner. It also has a line-out option for bi-amped/powered speakers.
Thanks Randy, this is a great introduction to audio for those starting out. A set of Sony's and a person could be in for less than $300. Nice
thanks, Tulsa Tony!
"Which one, yes!" That just made my day.🤣 Another great one from cheapaudioman, Thank you!
My pleasure!
Nice video, I know this is the "cheap" audio channel, but you have reviewed some not so cheap products in the past. I just bought an integrated amp, the Vincent SV50 to replace my Adcom separates, which I loved for the last two decades and I am thrilled with the musicality of the new Vincent. It didn't have a phono stage, so I picked up the ifi Zen and am thrilled with the new sound of my old vinyl. Though the Adcom had a pretty phenomenal phono stage this is just more detailed and spacious sounding. Now if I can figure out how to patch in my vintage Yamaha EQ I might get to audio nirvana soon. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Randy! Got this Aiyima D03 here in the Philippines for USD 80! 👍
Great channel!…… love the content and dry humor!…….. you need your own cable show brother…. I am an audio nerd that plays with everything from expensive tube amps to Chinese D class minis…… it’s fascinating where this hobby has traveled over the decades…. Your reviews are extremely helpful and keep me aware of the cool toys out there!
Thanks, Bruce!
Eye opening. Great info. I would not have considered that as an ootion. And I didn't know what DAC was.
Thanks for the inspiration Randy. Been ogling and fawning over more expensive gear while trying to justify saving up for my dream system. Already have a good home theater setup I am happy with. After watching your videos for a while I spent less than $150 on a Fossi bt30d and the elac bs41’s. Put that together with an old sub and dac I had lying around and got a decent 2 channel setup. The amp and speakers actually image very well together.
Nice. Bet it sounds great
You might be the cheapaudionman, @cheapaudioman, but you're sage advice has been invaluable. Keep up the great work, Sir, and rock on!
Big fan of the TA1, wish the crossover was selectable within the menu something like 60-90 rather than 90/full on the rear switch but at this price its hard to complain.
I agree
Great advise as always, I must say the ear wax remover ad in-between your tubing, was great I watched it all, wonder if Sith audio promoted it .
Mission Qx 1 .........
Thanks for mention that theme. Greetings are going from Germany around the World 👍😉😎
Love your content. Keep up the good work. 👍
Thanks!
Also get a preamp with pre outs so you can play with different amps in the future
Thanks Randy! Great video. My dad used to have an old Yamaha integrated amp which rocked! So I got the AS-801 to best resemble that. It’s got a phono pre-amp, DAC, Bluetooth puck, a sub output, and tone controls. In your experience, have amps shown as much of a sound signature as speakers? If so, how much weight does that hold compared to feature sets? I’d be curious one of these days to hear your thoughts on the Yamaha integrated amp family. Thanks!
Burson Audio Funk (with upgraded vivid op-amps) is about $750 and is a class A/B amp AND a class A headphone amp. Seems like a REALLY nice piece of kit. Integrated amps have really come a long way.
Randy! So based on your videos I bought some jamos c93 ii and a Cambridge audio axr 100. It was a HUGE upgrade from my last system. I watched your reviews and although you haven’t reviewed the axr100 it seems similar to the 35 watt. I went for the 100 bc of the built in dac and phono preamp. All in all - 750 dollar system. Just need a streamer now. Bought the axr refurbished to save money.
Neat vid. I started out looking for 5.1 out of my computer in my office, and am exiting after losing thousands and (happily) giving some vintage gear to my family. I got to dig back into electronics/soldering that I used to do growing up with dad, with solder and cigarette smoke in the background.
I would offer that for anyone looking for practical, excellent sound-a working old pioneer, hitachi, marantz, etc. with a modest decoder with digital+bt solves all the problems-split signal for sub with movies, and you’re golden with that and two channel listening.
Just my $0.02, squatting on your channel, lol. Don’t spend what I did!!! Here’s yer’ upthumb for the algo…
lol. I just did a video on that.
I love integrated amps. My first Hi-Fi component in 1975 was an integrated amp. I have owned a few and if you have a tuner that you like, you can just keep using it. Also, would Deoxit remove ketchup from your switches and pots?
Randy, you should share info on the Micromega MyAmp. $399, fits in the palm of your hand. Class AB! Lots of connections. Made in France. It's a marvel for the size. Drives 8 and 4 ohm speakers.
Please, try the Ayinma A3001 Monoblock amp. It is a sub amp as well as a full range amp, both of which have exceptional sound. Two of these for front power is much better than the TPA3255, since now you have 2 separate power supplies at the same voltage as the 3255( current baby). Plus you can use them as sub frequancy amp as well, tunable from 30 to 300 hz. The funnest mono blocks I have ever used.
I loved that video. Like you said, I do not have the patience to fiddle with trying a b c pieces. I am not an audiophile (I am picky about my kitchen tools though! lol), I am a person that enjoys music and I am a Hi-Fi enthusiast.
Great film!
$1000. is more than double 'beginner' but the Outlaw Receiver has EVERYTHING. 110 w ch at the old mid '70's strict rating. good phono / DAC. adjustable SUB , several digital & RCA inputs. oh, and FM which I still listen to. ( I'm 72 ). looks great, no ugly black. $600. - Cambridge AX100 . legit 80 w ch. ditto the Digital / RCA inputs etc. Ya do a real good job highlighting ' the basics' which is actually all anyone really 'needs'.
4:18 "yes" epic diplomacy
I find a fresh batch of red eye gravy applied to any 12AX7s helps integrate the sub woofer. While MOSFETs prefer Alfredo.
Great advice
😂 The Reno 911 reference in the thumbnail made me laugh. Learned a lot also 👍
I was hoping that would land with a few folks
I especially agree as to the *type of music* that you want to play is a big factor in choices. A system that Led Zeppelin lovers adore *may well not be the right choice* for the Chicago Symphony or Blue Note recordings.
The primary benefit I see to an integrated amp (magnetic phono/aux/Bluetooth/USB/optical/coax/sub out/4 ohm current out/etc., is the stork's nest of cables that it eliminates. You often see nice advertising photos of components on an open rack -- but with no cables showing. But what you get is a haywired system with a dozen or two cables that are hard to make look tidy. It looks more like it belongs in the utility room than the living room. I happen to use a Denon PMA600NE $499 integrated A/B amp in the master bedroom -- as an example. At about 20+ lbs. and full-sized, it's no toy. And you get a headphone output in the bargain.
Like the video and you do a great job explaining the difference of each the integrated amplifiers! But I, now understand my Panasonic Technics 8000x, Pioneer SA-1000 and Sansui AU-7700 are antiques! But I like the sound they produced! Just out of curiosity? Which always kills the cat! I'm going to purchase the first unit! Just to see what kinda sound that little cracker box produces! You were right bout Sony Bookshelf speakers! Hey maybe 2 Fer 2 ??
Oh you know I like that syrup, I’ve got 5 sets of tubes for my MT602 for different flavors for every week of the month, *pancakes sold separately *FREE HASHBROWNS!*
Thanks for this educational video! Looking at the Aiyima products, there are two models being sold at Amazon the D03 and D05 Any difference between the two? Which one would you recommend then? Thanks!
New bluesound powernode. Does it all, INCLUDING HDMI eARC. And it's small. And it looks good. And it sounds great. What is a better all in one for the same money? I'll wait...
The Lt Dangle thumbnail is effin hilarious!!
How does the Aiyima D03 compare to the Arylic A50+?
Also, is there any "budget" integrated amps that happen to support a center channel for use as a 3.1 home theater setup?
Looking good, Lt Randy Dangle.
We got another winner. I love it when you all get the joke
What do you think about a NAD 316BEE strictly related to the amplification performance? Compared to the mentioned choices?
Very interesting recommendations, I will look at that Emotiva
Looking good and fit in that thumbnail Randy, you must have been hitting the gym hard the last 24 hours. Solid points and opinions about separates, especially amps with pre-outs. I also feel separates is the way to go. Gives one the ability to get the best of everything within their budget. Nothing wrong with a good all in one amp or AVR with no preouts, I just feel it limits one for future upgrades or wants.
I love my separates but it's a much longer road and can be frustrating. Thanks for watching. I didn't think I'd still be able to fit into my old uniform. I was surprised
@@cheapaudioman I agree with that. It's not how I started out buying gear, probably late 80's early 90's before i acquired a my first decent piece, and it did everything I needed. I kept it simple for many years.
Would the Emotiva be a good match for the speakers listed in your 10 favorite speakers video?
No mention of my all time fave Harman Kardon. leaves all mentioned in the dust ha,ha..Jokes aside I always look for H.k.used it just sounds so darn good !
I agree. I picked up an H/K 3490 recently for 200 bux in excellent condition and I love it.
Does the Emotiva TA1 have enough power to drive Elac Unify Ref with quality? Do you gave any idea Randy what this sounds like? Wouldn’t the boosted bass and treble on the TA1 destroy the whole point of unify ref being perfectly tuned?
Love the thumbnail. Best one yet!!
thanks. I'm having some fun with these thumbnails.
@@cheapaudioman Hell yeah dude, keep it up!
I had no idea Randy was in law enforcement!
The SVS Soundbase (and the Emotiva TA1?) has "full size" speaker binding posts, I think? On the smaller units, when you are setting things up, you have to work a little harder to get the speaker wires connected.
The Emotiva TA1 is a Class A/B amp, and that puts it at the top of this list for me, as well.
just use an old coat hanger, Neil. Works every time.
@@cheapaudioman Sorry - use the coat hanger for ... ?
@@NeilBlanchard making the banana posts bigger. It was a joke
@@cheapaudioman I figured that - but I wasn't sure. :-)
OMG now I have coffee on my keyboard, The Thumnail 🤣
Good stuff! Now I want some gravy in my waffles. Lol
Been looking at integrated amps as the simple way to go. What would be some good budget speakers for the TA1? I current have Klipsch R-15PM powered bookshelf speakers. But I’m thinking I want to upgrade for better sound now.
I am back in the audio black hole... what do you think of the Yamaha RX-V4A? Good connectivity options, can bi-amplify the front speakers, can go 3.1 for TV and looks pretty darn good.
Did you do nuke school in Orlando or Charleston? I was one of the last classes to come out of Orlando.
Other than a vintage Sony receiver that I acquired in the late 80's and still use, I have always used AVRs for my music listening, sometimes bought new as a one stop solution for both music and TV/video or older higher end second hand AVRs that were too good to pass up. The advantage is that they have every kind of connection you could possibly need, often good quality DACs and a Phono input as well. I currently have an 13 year old Onkyo TX sr806 with 130w a channel with a decent DAC and phono stage which I can connect just about everything I have to it, and I paid next to nothing for it. Prior to that I was using an older Integra AVR which also sounded great for two channel. If I ever want to "upgrade" the sound, all I need to do is add a better and more up to date external DAC. Cant really get better sound for less $ in my opinion.
if you hook the ext dac up to the avr how do you control the volume?? ie; both have volume control how do you level match??
@@jedknutson8373 I think that would depend on the source and the DAC itself. For example, a CD player would obviously be connected through toslink or coaxial, then RCA out of the DAC to the AVR. Volume is then controlled by the AVR by passing any volume control function that the DAC might have. I do use a small external USB DAC on my set up with the Onkyo, but only for streaming through my phone, or playing music stored on my phone, as the Onkyo has no USB in. Again, in that scenario, i have the volume on my phone set to max but control the volume out of the AVR using its volume control. Works great.
4:18 "Some people think it's better. Which one? Yes." 🤣
Hey Randy, have you checked out the Yamaha WXA-50? I know it's a few years old but I think it still holds ground to most class D integrated Amps on the market..
Thanks for the video! Any word of advise on Emotiva speakers?
I love them. Ultra clear. Can be a bit intense if you'r on axis. toeing them out into the room and even straight is good. One of the best values out there and easy recommendation
What is your opinion on using a hi quality AVR’ s like a Marantz
To use as the hub for 2 channel listening then when watching movie you can have the surround sound as well
I would be really interested to hear your opinion on how the Emotiva TA1 stands up next to the Matantz NR1711.
Alright, sorry! I've only been watching the past few months & only for headphone related stuff. Do you use and/or recommend passive speakers for desktop use too? Or are you strictly coming from a home theater perspective with these reviews?
Loxjie A30 vs the Ayima D-03?
I went back and forth as to which to get and ended up with the A30 after much deliberation and watching your's as well as other reviews on them.
I didn't however A-B them so since I know you've had both. Randy, did I mess up?
I'm still within the 30 day window for Amazon so I could switch if you think I'd be better off.
I'm using the A30 as a sound bar replacement with a pair of Jamo S803s and ELAC SUB1010.
Would the Ayima do a better job for that purpose?
Thanks in advance if you answer my questions...
Sony and Denon have allot of great options in $300 range as well… especially AVRs
They do. I haven't gotten a lot of those in. I need to see if I can find some contacts there
@@cheapaudioman it would be interesting to see if you can hear a ‘great difference’ from say the emotiva you like and something like a $1000 AVR for stereo listening. I don’t think I’ve seen anybody do that?
@@leeh4722 I am wondering that as well, i have a Denon AVR-S760H (450$ @Costco) and wouldn't say its bad or super amazing.
@@MrApotheosis15 yeah I’m using an old Onkyo AVR for stereo. Like you say, it’s fine. I do have an even older Cambridge amp that I have AB’d against it and and the difference is so minimal ( if there at all ) that spending say £600 on modern integrated amp is a bit scary
@@leeh4722 allot of the newer ones have direct mode and on my marrantz sr5015 sounds phenomenal with Elac DBR 6 and two 12 inch subs when I just want to listen to music… but still have Dolby atmos when the kiddos wanna watch movies
The audio gear market reminds me so much of the wine market. There are so many $20 bottles of cabernet that taste just as fine as a $500 Grand Cru. Blind taste testing has confirmed that Dom Perignon is just regular champagne with a price tag based on nothing more than mystique.
Can you not find a stereo receiver with similar features and performance for about the same or less?
Emotiva BasX A300 / PT100 was a good starter for me last year but had I done it again then I'd probably go Schiit Vidar / Saga S / Bifrost 2. Throw a Wiim in there and you're set.
Interesting. I have the same Emotiva stack and I too wish I went for the Vidar and Saga. But of course they are at much different price points.
@@briansimmons5363 I put most of my budget in my speakers after consulting r/audiophile but wish I'd had done the opposite
Will AIYIMA D03 be a decent pairing with Q 3030i? Will this be able to bring decent potential form 3030i?
Good video 👍
Any thoughts on the Marantz PM6007? I've been watching it for awhile, and the model line always pops up on top lists. Worth the extra price at $800?
thought you had stratospheric praises for the Aiyima A08 😭😭😭 ordered that already per your previous vid
Who does your caption images for videos? Looks like you could catch cold
I do
Any help appreciated.my first go at a 2.0 stereo system for medium small room..17x13...polk r200..emotiva t1..jamo c95..are all in my budget any suggestions??
So I’m confused .. on the emotiva’s sub out it is 90hz.. what about the SVS ‘s sub out and aiyima’s ?? Do u still set the subwoofers crossover to maximum or do are the sub outs on these just providing a signal so u have to use the subs crossover?
All good choices. Also Bluesound Powernode - just add speakers. But that might be a bit spendy at around a grand?
Good option. One thing I wish it had was preamp outs so if down the line someone wanted to just use it as a streamer into a different power amp they could. The SVS had that functionality and that omission makes the BS a little less versatile
@@cheapaudioman Yep. It would be great to have split pre/power amps and a phono for turntable too. Does the SVS have arc/HDMI ? That was a big selling point for me.
As a compact desktop integrated amps, what do you think about the NAD 3020v2 and 3045 ?
And the Denon PMA-60 and PMA-150H ?
Thanks
+1 for the D 3045, £599 in the UK. 2-way aptX HD, bass management, loads of input, headphone and sub/pre out, 60W. Really happy with mine, Steve G liked it, too.
So recievers count as well?
How do you really know the "sound signatures" of amplifiers. How do you use that information to get the right speakers or to match an amplifier with speakers you already have? I know there's a good bit of chat here and there about these topics, but how much to trust that? Be nice if amplifiers didn't have sound signatures, if they were just neutral. Any "neutral" amplifiers out there?
any recommendations to power a pair of jamo c103? something on the smaller side with a warmer dac and sub out. for my PC setup i currently have a teac ud 501-> onkyo a 9050 but am considering consolidating so that i have fewer wires and can have the whole system contained on my desk. other than the sub which is on a wireless transmitter at the moment. i love the burr brown 1795 in the teac which is part of why i havent replaced it with an integrated yet as i just cant quite find the specs i want. everything wants to use that god awful ess sabre crap. my ears just cannot handle that dac for some reason though. highs just feel like im being stabbed in my ears.
edit: source for music is 95% PC, either usb/optical. though i like the idea of streaming where i can use my phone or tablet to control instead of the pc itself.
Perfect timing on this video release! I just picked up a set of RP-600Ms and I am massively disappointed by the sound my Denon AVR is producing. I knew I was going to need to take the next step into gear, but I was hopeful I wouldn’t. To a newb like myself, these videos make it so much easier to digest all the gobbledygoop that comes from the audiophile world. Really glad I stumbled on this channel.
Glad I could help!
Curious to which AVR you are referring to..one of the newer models?
@@NosEL34 I have owned the Ci series and the newer H4400X, neither are that great with 2 channel audio, at least to my ears.
I had the exat same problem with(insert AVR make and model her). I went Emotiva could not be happier for the price.
@@michaelwright1602 man, sorry to hear that. 4400X isn't a cheapy, I would have expected great things from that monster. I purchased a "cheaper" S660H (499) to replace a soundbar in the living room. Chose that cause I just needed a basic all in one unit that could lightly push 3 small fronts and a sub. it had all the new inputs for the kids gaming, really good streamer,this model even does Apple play lol. But if I want to listen to music on it, I have to adjust/fiddle with it on certain genres to get good sound..to me. For music there are definitely better amps in this price point and lower..my opinion. Other features are pretty good though, it's family friendly. Shame about your 4400X, I hate spending like that and not being satisfied shortly after. I think at that price point quality stereo sound should be included
Hi Randy, I’m becoming more and more intrigued with the Emotiva TA1 integrated amp as I research what I want to purchase over the next few weeks. I’ve been away from the audio scene for a while and I now have the time to spend listening to my old albums, CD’s and streaming music. From all that I read, and liking the integrated components within this unit, it’s at the top of my list. Understanding that it isn’t as warm sounding as other offerings, my concern now is pairing this properly with a set of bookshelf speakers such as KEF Q150, Wharfedale Diamond 12.2, etc. so that I don’t end up with a set up that’s harsh or too forward in sound. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can properly pair the TA1 with a set of speakers that will give me some good bass, nice, crisp treble, but midrange that has some body? I have a good subwoofer that I plan to use, so I do feel I have the bass needs covered. Any suggestions or directions forward would be appreciated.
I'm in the same case as you. As Randy insists upon, Speakers and musical sound are pretty much an individual matter. That said, his analysis are quite enlightening and "just", without imposing some personal taste of his (you can guess if it suits you). One easy solution/process: 1- Lookup his clips talking about speakers, in order to create a list of speakers that you think would suit you; 2- then go to an Audio store to actually listen to them live and settle for those that you like better... Or, if there's no store or stock availability, as a last resort you could go to _
Maybe someone caught this already, but the SVS Soundbase is discontinued. Crutchfield has a scratch and dent. but that's about it. In fact, it looks like SVS has gotten out of the component business, just speakers.
I would guess guys with seperate systems still have an integrated amp laying around. I have a couple (vintage Fisher and an Onkyo). My seperates cost $600 and I don't know it there is an integrated that sounds as good (class a/b) and plays as loud (100wpc). Maybe. I just don't know.
Hey Randy, different kind of question.
What brand is your eyeglasse frame?
New Globe, maybe. Had a heck of time seeing it... because i had to take off my glasses
Can you bring back the Sith Audio sponsored items? Maybe integrated with your paid sponsor?
yes. soon.
I have a 5k bonus coming this month. I have the Emotiva ta100, Klipsch rp6000s, and a Bluesound NODE, It all sounds great but if you HAD to upgrade 1 of them, which would it be? Would a separate DAC make any noticeable difference? Right now I'm using the NODE DAC.
take out the rp's and replace you have what 3900kish for some killer speakers.....what that is????
How many watts on the TA1?
That thumbnail is somewhat disturbing 🙈
Thank you for the great work!
Now I need a pretty colored amp with donut gravy... 🍩
Why would you choose these over a stereo receiver?
could you please talk about active speakers ?
Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ is not around $200 it is $299 on the emotiva site.
Luckily, my dac has a remote and volume control.
But doesn't the TA1 only have 50wpc? Still, it is awesome deal and I would buy it if I didn't already have 4 complete systems.