I think the best thing about the Reisong are its looks. I love the way the knobs and buttons look, the buttons in particular remind me of some 80s & 90s gear. Beyond the comparison I think the other thing we’ve learnt is that Thomas is better at producing audio gear than he is at baking cheese cake.

My latest Galion Channel tube rolling video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKqn1o9vZpDToZs.html Get a HIFI Mug at www.youtube.com/@ThomasAndStereo/store Non-affiliated link: www.china-hifi-audio.com/reisong-tube-amplifier-boyuurange-audio-c-48/boyuurange-q6-tube-12ax7-preamplifier-marantz-7-m7-circuit-preamp-reisong-p-1349?zenid=1equ6u06lh1gdmd4hugkqsadl7 www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08YCX2PRL www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YCX2PRL

@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120

Жыл бұрын

Up late tube rolling 😆

No Politics, Good man Thomas. Thank you...⏏⏹⏺⏪▶⏩⏸

Hey Thomas nice video. I spoke about China HiFi the other day and said that the original FM Acoustics 300A was one of the best amps I've ever owned and that I think that the China clone has a real chance to work well. So a few of my viewers bought this amp the feedback was extremely positive across the board. So the question "is it as good as the real deal" does not matter. The real one was around 30.000 bucks the clone is 400 something. It does not need to compete with the original, it needs to compete with the smallest Atoll or Exposure and yes it does.

@jederwieerwillabersojanuni3087

Ай бұрын

I bought one and it sounds very nice.

I have searched many websites that sell the Reisong Q6 and vacuum tubes. What I have learned, is to improve the Q6 power supply, upgrade to an American or European NOS 6V6 tube and replace the 6Z4 with a NOS American or European 6X4 tube utilizing a good quality 6X4 to 6Z4 adapter with copper conductors. I hope this helps.

Very interesting!! Thank you, Thomas!

Great channel. Love your work!

Hey Thomas Just wanted to say Thanks so much for all your wonderful reviews! This one is great and very informative in an easily understandable way. Awesome!

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Actually sounds like a fun piece if you are into redesigning it with rolling tubes and Capacitors because the basic design is basically good. And it's at an affordable price. Of course this assumes your end goal is your particular sound requirements and you aren't looking to trying to achieve an unrealistic sound of a particular preamp you really wanted and can't afford, but one that is as you say, good enough and tick's the boxes on your wanted voicing.

Can't wait to hear Thomas's 15w amp!

According to the folks who sell tubes, replace the 6Z4 tube with the 6X4 tube, using a 6X4 to 6Z4 adapter.

Some of these preamps can be pretty decent. I have an old "Chi-fi" preamp I've held onto, it's very sensitive to Tube Rolling, even the Rectifier makes a difference, especially with Bass output. I don't normally upload videos but I just did one showing a WiiM mini, but I have it running thru the $4-$500 Dared tube preamp. It's a crude video, no Dirac, and not the warmest of tubes but for an extremely cheap preamp it's not bad. I think with these Clones it's just hit or miss, but there are some gems out there.

With my hands on experience with Marantz tube preamps, integrated amps and power amps from the 1960s, these gear are very finicky about tube quality. They sound their best with premium quality tubes - either new or NOS. For consistency and availability, I use those - sadly very expensive - current manufacture Telefunken vacuum tubes.

Nice to see a communique from you again Mr Galion. Merry Christmas to everyone 🙏

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Happy holidays!

Be interesting to check out the fake Accuphase lol Was always curious about the replicas; Appreciate the Video!

Regarding cap rolling in tube amps.. one VERY important thing that is often overlooked is the direction the cap is installed... "Old school tube amp rules" Tube outputs are typically very high impedance compared to transistor builds.. and caps are constructed such that there is an inside and outside foil connected to its terminals. Old school builders knew to install the caps outside foil to the lowest impedance side to act as a shield for the caps internal foil that should be connected to the highest impedance side of the circuit .. In transistor builds where the circuit impedances are much lower the cap direction normally doesn't matter . I would suggest that cap rollers should always confirm an amps sonics with this in mind.. ie roll one cap at a time listen to it installed in both directions before passing judgement on an amps sonic character. Oh yeah really like your review. And your comment regarding keep petty politics out of this.. nice.... Subscribed. 😊

90% of the magic in vintage electronics is in the circuits and perhaps a small amount in the quality of the tubes. There was very little in the way of boutique parts. The quality of iron can also be a factor in power amps as there were a lot of skilled and knowledgeable people producing the trannies.

Thanks for a very entertaining video, you are the best! 😄👍

Brilliant video. Thanks

@dillonsaudio

Жыл бұрын

@Tellegram 👉me@ThomasAndStereo oh wow, that's great! I don't have telegram- may I send you an email instead?

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

It is fraud, I have removed it.

Great review. I've always been curious about how these "clone" units sounds.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Some good some bad I guess.

Thomas you have to do some tube rolling on those new pre-amps. I have the Xiang Sheng 728A and I love the sound. It came originally with cheap tubes, while the Marantz 7 comes with great vintage tubes, which it is not fair comparison. I have tried 2 tubes combinations that I have loved the most, the Genalex Gold Lion Gold pin 12ax7 and NOS Mullard Blackburn 12ax7 in the Pre-Amp section and Genalex Gold Lion Gold pin 12at7 in the buffer section. I have also tried Russian and American RCAs in the 2 rectifier tubes, which is also a game changer. Changing to high quality tubes has given me a very impressive sound quality from when it was with stock tubes. Do some tube rolling and you will be impressed to what these cheaper Chinese tube Pre-amps can do. What I really like about the Chinese made pre-amps is that they even come with paper in oil capacitors, which collectors say is what gives them the distinct vintage and holographic sound quality!! Tube rolling is a magical, but expensive Hobby! I would like to see a blind test, to see if a vintage piece of equipment with worn out capacitors, can match a newer piece of gear with up to date capacitors!!!

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@peternugraha3391

Ай бұрын

Mm

i have 728a preamp with Tungsol 12AT7 6201 tubes in the rear, and for the front Electro-Harmonix 12au7. very nice sounding preamp use it with vincent sp-331 power-amp i have no dac in the system. tubes rolling really help the sound. This peamp really sound nice. Changing tubes is the key.

The mistake to avoid is, NEVER even try the Michelin cheesecake in the first place

@jdekong3945

Жыл бұрын

very good point

I wasn't that happy with the Raising A10, despite all the rage revjews. However, I done the Skunkie Electronics mod, and upgraded the caps and tubes. Now it sounds great. It's wet my appetite for DIY, and now I'm going to build a Pass Aleph J.

@decemberek

Жыл бұрын

I built Aleph J monoblocks 3 years ago. They are awesome!

@kclee1

Жыл бұрын

How much is the cost of upgrade?

THANKS THOMAS,FOR THE TRUTH WITHOUT THE POLITICS 😊 …IN your audiophile journey,with our audiophile buddies 🤗💚💚💚

I nearly dropped my dinner when you brought out your friend's Marantz 7. Beautiful!

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Yes, very special.

@cameronkrause4712

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasAndStereo Marantz did some things very, very well. I was more of a Sansui guy but that Marantz 7 is a work of art, and the condition of that one that you showed us is lovely.

Very interesting review and information. I would like to know how the copied McIntosh 275 sounds.

I bought this preamp it's OK worked well with my class d mono blocks and magnapan lrs + as Thomas freind had but seemed to have a humming noise coming through speakers I then bought st audio preamp clone of jadis jp200 an extra £100 but a good bit better more refined with more realistic smoother voices better bass have not changed any tubes yet, great channel Thomas.

@wyup

7 ай бұрын

I'm also considering such a preamp for a Purifi amp. Where did you get your Jadis?

@Nellyhandlicks292

7 ай бұрын

​@@wyupI bought the jadis jp200 from ebay very good with class d

@wyup

7 ай бұрын

Output impedance unknown? using your class D input buffer aswell or bypass?

Thomas, Thanks for sharing! So odd. I was browsing on Amazon and saw this preamp. Then I see your recent video. I'd be out just because of it not having a remote:):)

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

Funny that you bring the topic up when I'm considering the Pass Labs momo block clones.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

If you get it, let me know how it sounds.

Why are there so few tube preamps in the $1k range🙁

이번엔....마이크 음질이 멀리서 들리네요 ㅠ...ㅠ 다음번엔 조절해 주세요 ^^

Hi ,Thomas I greatly appreaciate your channel , your humor and all that. Just wondering if you have heard Ohm speakers before? Also, would you consider coming to show off your new amp at the Florida Audio Expo I think its in Feb. in Tampa. I would really like to meet you and hear your amp. I'm looking to up grade my electronics. Besides that it would be a great chance to take your family on a little vacation. it would be great to get Jay to come also. Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year!

Thomas, at the end you mentioned the Reisong isn't as good as the Shit Freya Plus but The Freya is more than twice good? Because now the Freya is a bit over $1200 US. The Reisong not having SMT components and being so simple is an interesting option to play with.

Great video Thomas. I’ve been very curious about ChiFi for a while now. I’ve dabbled in some cables with good results but I’m still hesitant to leap into components. The burning question I have as I’m certain many others who watch your channel will probably back me on this “what is an outstanding pre amp and power amp package sub $1000 per component that trumps brands many times their price?” It’s a minefield of potential mistakes navigating ChiFi and a pointed review of some outstanding components would be most welcome by budding audiophiles on a tight budget.

@carlitomelon4610

Жыл бұрын

Musical Paradise MP 701mk2 preamp $720 to $950+ depending on capacitor options. Go V-Cap for transparency, Mundorfs for a touch of euphonic glow....and tube roll rectifier and signal tubes 'til the cows come home. (Of course this takes an ongoing investment 💰;-) Thomas might complete his review soon, but I couldn't wait. Very happy with mine 🎶😁🎶

Cayin 688R - I have this unit - I believe this is a combo 7 and 9 - can you confirm as it sounds terrific and uses the same circuitry.

This thumbnail question is one i'd always wondered about when I first saw.. (what looked like a more simple & cheaper build than this 1) ..of a Chinese made pre-amp which claimed to be a 'Cloned circuit' of the Marantz-7 pre' for sale on eBay 10'ish yrs' ago. And I remember later seeing claimed clones.. (circuits, not chasis) ..of revered expensive power-amps like Dartzeeling(sp'?) & even once, a Krell KSA-50, tho as clones, none looked like the originals inside on checking net' pics, esp' transformer size on the not- Krell which originally had 2 huge 1'Kva transformers, 1 per channel which gave the original 50'watter great current delivery for tough loads, like my ex' s/h bought 80's Apogee Scintillas with their infamous amp-destroying 0.7'Ohm dip at the lowest frequencies, few amps could handle them & I bet the Cloned Krell I saw couldn't either, with it's relatively (to Krell's) tiny formers. Very interesting video on 'inspired' & near-clones, i thought. And I thought the test track sounded well good, spacious

With many combinations of tubes and capacitors, a more pleasing sound may be able to be achieved for the listener. The light is not bad. Nice that it's adjustable. Could look cool in the dark. Being a preamplifier, a bass and treble control should be standard and, dare I say it, a loudness button for lower level listening. It would round out the sound nicely when it's needed. Price is attractive but it needs tone controls.

Have you heard the AIYIMA T9 integrated for $129 on Amazon yet? Tone controls, DAC, Bluetooth. 6K4 tubes? Great Video!

It is possible to make a much better sounding M7 inspired pre-amp today, and some of the Ali versions can be made to sound very good. Back in the day a frequency response of 50 - 10 KHz was considered very good, and the coupling caps reflected that. You could filter some hiss and some rumble out of the circuit by using too small values by today's standard. Some of the Ali boards have real audio caps in the signal chain - much higher quality than the shown new amp. And some of them have regulated DC for both HT and heaters, which gives a higher noise floor. By the way it is NOT possible to exchange a rectifier tube for a 6V6. A rectifier tube is what it says, and a 6V6 is an output tube. Rectifier tubes run on 5v AC for heaters and 6V6 with 6,3v AC, and the pin out and the inner workings are very different. It is possible to build a rectifier circuit with a 6V6, but that is completely different. A real bad thing about the original one is that people apparently at the time wanted a very high gain mic input, and that defined the overall design of the gain structure in the amp, that is way out. The original used 12AX7, that have a theoretical amplification factor of 100 times, but in real life probably about closer to 60 times. There are 2 serial amplification stages and a cathode follower. That means a total amplification of 60 x 60 x 0,95 or so = 3420 times when not using negative feedback, and what we need today is about 5 - 7 times. What to do to make it work today then? The bad way is to use a super heavy negative FB. That does not support a good sound, It gets lifeless and uninteresting. Is there at way to fix that? Yes, use some better quality tubes with lower amplification factor, and use less negative FB. It sound very good with ECC82 / E82CC / E182CC and 5687 - last number best quality, and the reduce the negative FB, by using a higher value FB resistor from V2 anode (after the coupling cap) to V1 cathode. My Ali board came with a 56K resistor, and I think I used a 220K, but I don´t remember. The good thing about the design is that the cathode followers give a very low output impedance, which means it can work with almost any power amp and longer cables. The sound is not exactly neutral, it gives a little tube flavor, without being too much. It is easy to test: input a signal from a signal generator of for instance 0.3 mV RMS (if you have a good DMM that can show RMS) or 1v P/P (if you have a cheaper DMM) and measure the output. It should be around 5 - 7 times higher. But be sure that both figures are either RMS or P/P (Peak to Peak). My board just needed a 220v / 14v AC secondary output. And Viola (That´s French 🙂) you have a very good tube pre-amp, for very few bucks. Feel free to share your experience.

I try to avoid tube rectifiers, I prefer solid state ones. I find that tube rectifiers add a bit of "shag" that makes things a bit dull and muddy...

Thomas, how does the ModWright LS-100 compare to the Marantz 7?

Talking about affordable tube preamps, I was wondering if thomas or anybody has experience with Musical Paradise MP-701 MK2 or the Mapletree Audio Line 2CRM.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

I have the MP701, wait for my review.

@ferchur4833

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasAndStereo Cool!

@carlitomelon4610

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasAndStereo I didn't! Got mine a few months ago (based on your hinted approval) No regrets. Running 5au7 rectifier a 12sn7, two 12bh7 or 12au7, Mundorfs or the V-Cap ODAMs.... It's so flexible! SO many flavors!! 🎵🎶😊🎶🎵 Still waiting for your review 😉

I always wonder how putting a ton of electronics between a source and power amplifier could improve anything. It doesn't seem logical. Double the tubes in the Marantz should mean more places to add distortion. I have never owned a quality pre amp. Only simple or cheap tube pre amps that muddy or scratch the sound. I'll have to try a good one one day

HEY THOMAS, IF I KNEW YOU WERE COMING I'D HAVE BAKED A CAKE.

@Justwantahover

9 ай бұрын

I would have cooked some onions.

Hi Thomas, After watched your reveiw, I bought this Reisong Q6 from Amazon At $499 two months ago. It is a good tube pre-amp. I like it at this price point. Thanks for your review. Can you please review Reisong A60 tube amp? I really like it, but can not find any reviews in the internet. Thanks, Michael

Hello, I just purchased a Reisong Q6 from China HiFi. I'm about to order a JJ 6V6 S Power Vacuum Tube. "S" is written on the tube. Do the tube pins fit in the Q6? Is that correct? Thank you sir for your excellent video.

@ThomasAndStereo

11 ай бұрын

I don't know, ask the company who sells the tubes.

It seems the mic on your body didn’t work only the one in the cam.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Yup, it ran out of battery. I even boost the volume 20db in post.

Hi Thomas I very much enjoy your channel. I’m haunted by your theme music at the end of each video. Could you post the artists’ names somewhere as a “sticky”. Regards!

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

It is in the description. Thanks.

Interesting. I probably couldn't tell the difference, I'm just not that discerning. I use the 7 with a 8b but not often. I recently got a 7T and haven't hooked it up yet. With my ears, I think my mac mini output vis usb to a pair of Klipsch R51s is more than enough for 90% of my listening.

Thomas & Home Baking 😁

Again that 15W Galion amp. When are you going to reveal more details?

You always make me head off to the China HiFi web page!

Does it have riaa phono input (for turntables)? Or are all inputs just the same?

@ThomasAndStereo

7 ай бұрын

No phono

Thomas: an enterprising person might be able to offer upgrade kits for some of these better Chinese models as GR does for speakers

@cobar5342

Жыл бұрын

Skunkie Designs does some DIY videos on Chinese gear

6v6 as rectifier?

Those grid and cathode resistors are horrible. Replacing them with something better would yield a lot better performance. And I bet the filament is very noisy. So smoothen that out would improve noise a lot.

Try a music first transformer pre. Amazing

👍

I wish they didnt machine that slot in the front panel that makes it look like a CD player. I learned to never underestimate Chinese products. They already make the best headphones in the world (hifiman SUSVARA and the best tube headphone amp). I met the 'hifiman', super smart guy! Eventually they will even drop the weird anglo-derived brand names and go with authentic Chinese names with Chinese characters. God save us all when they learn how to make field coil highend drivers! We will all be condemned to incredibly good sounding stereos. 🤣

If these companies were based in the U.S. and releasing their "inspired by" products, would they be sued?

@bkatbamna

Жыл бұрын

No. Those circuits that they are copying are very old.

Hi Thomas. What price range your upcoming class A is gona be?

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Originally the goal was $2k but I don't think it is possible, if lucky $2.5k if not, $2.9k. It actually can beat Mr Kanta's 200w class D $4k amp in bass punch even if it is only 15w. We tried it on the Focal Sopra 2 and was like WTF.

Awesome content and I like your point of view. I also gave your video a like. Just to point out, for a audio channel I will point out that your microphone audio that you use in this video has terrible audio quality.... I'm not trying to be mean here, just a tip to improve your content. Have a great day buddy.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, my mic ran out of battery :(

@rooikreef9738

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasAndStereo Aaah that explains it.

Did I understand correctly that the Q6 is also not as good as the Schiit Freya?

@larrywe3320

Жыл бұрын

Freya+ Yes you heard right

Does not sound like a Schiite Freya meaning Freya is better or worse?

@craoui

Жыл бұрын

I wonder...... Thomas? What is your thought on that?

Try the NAIM NAP250 from Ali express. See how it goes next to the 10x the cost real thing.

Marantz 7 use parts available during the time, not exactly audiophile approved $$$$ parts. Marantz 7 use Solid state rectifier. Audio research in general sounds like solid state amp.

I make a great cheesecake. I start with cheddar, grilled beef patties, mayo, yikes! I’m thinking of summer already.

That has to be Mr kanta on the left

I had the 728A when it first came out as well. What a lemon! Great video as usual. 2 questions: 1. What is the Demo song you always use. It is crazy catchy! 2. You need to talk to #aricaudio and try one of his preamps. I love mine and have a feeling its right up your alley!

@jd5787

Жыл бұрын

Hi. What happened? Did you swap the tubes for better ones? Anything good for not much money? Thank you!

@tnk1998

Жыл бұрын

@@jd5787 it felt like a bad preamp all around. I did swap tubes and nothing was gained. I am sure with modifications it could be improved, but once I sold it I never looked back.

@jd5787

Жыл бұрын

@@tnk1998 thanks for the quick reply. Anything else you looked at that doesn't break the bank account? :)

@tnk1998

Жыл бұрын

@@jd5787 Aric Audio is where I landed. They pop up on the used market around $1200-1600. Not cheap but well worth the money if you can get your budget there.

Mp-301?

Cheesecake politics is a serious manner.

It is 600 on Amazon so pay a little more try it out and return if you do not like....

None of the Chinese gear comes with coupling caps that are in the league of the best vintage gear. Another consideration is how much time has the M7 had to burn in those caps vs the out of the box Q6. The volume pot that in in most ChiFi is a fake alps and is not in the same league in any way. The circuit can be identical but like in the famous Audio Note gear, it all comes down to the parts implemented.

@matthewtaylor7355

Жыл бұрын

Chinese amps have mundorf gold oil caps in some of them

@MichelLinschoten

8 ай бұрын

I wonder how that all relays to actual audible differences. Y'all act as if the marantz doesn't have Asian parts in it *whistles looks up*

@FineArtPrintmaker

8 ай бұрын

@@MichelLinschoten there are absolutely zero asian parts in an original M7. The vintage parts are a major part of what gives the signature sound of the original

Can't beat the vintage sound (Because no digital equipment helps) designer engineer use all pure analog and human ear to tune the sound....

1. “Fake” means something looks identical, but does not match specs (can be identical or different inside). 2. Schematics are copyright free, except some patented stages. If one took a differential pair there is nothing special there. Because he learned a differential pair at high school. Anybody can use the same differential pair. Some unusual negative feedback configuration can be patented. But in most cases hi-fi/hi-end devises use simple architecture and expensive components. So, there is no problem to copy that. A price will be higher ;) I have no idea what is that piece of metal, but the title forced me to write this comment. Please, be more precise.

Since the seventh let me anymore why did they just copy it completely

I am suspicious of these devices which are clones made in China. I bought a replica Quad 34, and it went up in smoke a few hours after I started it up. It looked very good and the quality seemed to be there, but unfortunately it wasn't.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about that.

@dab9742

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasAndStereo Hello Thomas, You have nothing to do with this setback, and don't feel sorry for it. It is however sad to see that many people have been negatively marked because of certain people, who can sully the reputation of a whole nation. China is a great country, you know how to do the best, and that too should be stressed. Here is an example among many others, which really reconciled me with the made in China : kzread.info?search_query=kinki+studio+ex+m1%2B more : kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZW2kvNOdl7DbqrA.html Best products, Regards, David

Now I want cheesecake !!!!

Ok, now I am confused. About a year ago, I baught this preamp, with upgraded clarity caps, and put the best nos tubes in it. I was hoping to get some tube magic from my yamaha AS-2000 amplifier. Long story short, the Reisong made the music sound very bad. I tried changing tubes. Totally lifeless, cold and no soundstage. I just came from a Line Magnetic 805ia with nos tubes, so I knew a little about how tube amplifiers was supposed to sound (for me that is). The pre in the yamaha AS-2000 was just miles better than the Reisong. I sold the Reisong. Maybe they upgraded it since then (maybe 2 years ago). Since then I got a used 500 usd Consonance tube pre and a shiit Vidar, and now I have tube magic and enough power. I am sorry, but the Reisong is the worst audio equipment I have ever purchased.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

First of all, I 100% believe you and it is really unfortunate that you have that experience. Perhaps just a bad match to the AS2000? This preamp is meant for a power amp and not an integrated amp. OR maybe, this preamp is just not good enough for you. Meaning, the Consonance is close to $2k after all and so is the AS2000. Once you are used to high-end performance, it is hard to accept anything that is mediocre. That is why when compared to a real Marantz 7, it gets destroyed. I usually need time to 'de-program' myself too and in making this video, I had to remind everyone to have realistic expectations for a $300 preamp. Also keep in mind, usually in our systems, we have crazy good gear to pair with it, for example, just the interconnects alone were close to $10k.You did get the one with an upgraded tube rectifier and did you ever changed the rectifier tube? Finally, for these cheap preamp, you get the left over tubes, meaning in China, they don't throw away bad tubes and it gets used in budget gear. It would be nicei if you did at least try tube rolling. Also, maybe a lemon?

@thehaakone

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasAndStereo Yes, it could be a bad match for the yamaha. And yes I also changed the rectifier tube, i tried rolling a couple. Maybe i just got used to better sound. And then got disappointed. But I did not have a pass labs, or a true hi end amplifier, just the AS-2000..

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

Assuming you did not get a lemon, then it is simply not up to your standard. A Yamaha AS2000 is more than good enough. It is what it is.

to me, it's a waste of time with these M7 clone. yea. the sound can be exact replica but what abt the equalizer or the aesthetic? rather to pay 2 to 3k for an exact quality clone if i cant get hold of a stock m7. my opinion.

I hate fakes in general !

12AX7 is not good in Line-stage preamp

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

What is better?

If components work within the range changing them is nonsense.

It's replica,not fake

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

But the real Marantz have double the amount of tubes.

$500... man, that's like 75% cheaper than my speaker cables... crazy

@RennieAsh

Жыл бұрын

I got a whole pair of nice older speakers for that lol

@bigmike5785

Жыл бұрын

You're crazy, all alright...

@airun5362

5 ай бұрын

for example buying pc 2002 yamaha power amp for 300$ from Japan in good condition is good choice. It rips Mcintoshc29 from 1980* priced used now for 2k$+ - thats a good buy. Bying any cable more than 100$ is dumb purchaise. Even vintage Japan cables can be bought under 80$ now, Rca, XLR and other

We should start with the fact that the original marantz 7 sounds terrible so it can only get worse.

@ThomasAndStereo

Жыл бұрын

It did? In what way did it sound terrible?

I think I am getting old. I can’t hear you clearly even I turn up my volume 😂😂

Your voice is recorded very poorly in this video.. watching this video through my phone, i need extra superpower to listen. Makes me hungry and want to eat noodle 😁

Based on your description of the sound (such as "does not sound like Freya), Thomas, a preamp of this caliber doesn't seem to be worth $500. My $130 Parasound Zpre2 could easily outperform it. Alternatively, with an additional $350, one could purchase the Freya+. You should emphasize the sound quality first, and if it rivals the Freya, then discuss the price point and its value proposition. I believe true audiophiles, who are your target audience, won't purchase a subpar product solely based on its price point.

Bottom line. Even if you’re remotely consider an “audiophile”…Don’t ever support knock-offs.

Your question is a political one, unless you are a copimist like me, in which case it is a spiritual one and the answer is simple, copying is not unethical, it is the most sacred thing. That being so, you insulted every copimist with what you said in this video. Don't worry, we're very easy going and I'm sure you didn't mean to insult anyone's religion. Nevertheless, you might as well have said, Jesus and Mohamed are unethical... Ctrl + C & Ctrl + V forever. ;)

Can we get a review of the Reisong A60 model that came out recently??

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If they send me one.

Your body mic is pointed over your shoulder - no wonder the sound is soft and diffuse, you are hard to understand.

Thomas, get some kit out of these chaps and let us know all about it please = Angela-Gilbert Yeung audio...⏏⏹⏺⏪▶⏩⏸