Michael I wish you a good rest and back when ever your ready with some more vintage content. Just to let you know I bought a Sansui 101 and Wharedale diamond 3 speakers and love the sound. Really nice detail thanks to your reviews so I am a happy bunny.

Thanks for all the hifi videos I have just bought a pair of wharedale diamond 3 speakers

@MichaelYates

6 күн бұрын

Thanks Kevin, I will pop back with a HiFi video from time to time. I hope you enjoy the Diamonds

Take as long as you want! We really appreciate all of the videos you have posted! You are one of the great channels on KZread! I will always watch all of your videos past videos and present!

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Thanks that is very much appriciated

Interesting. I've had a lot of gear over the years. Some nice Rotel amps, Hitachi SR802 Receiver which I still have but needs a repair to the output stage, A few Sansuis, AU 101, AU222a and 555a. I always come back to the Sansui. The one constant for nearly 50 years is my Tannoy HPD385a 15" monitors. They make anything sound good, and make Sansuis sound Great. The warmth and richness is astonishing for such lower end amps. I don't have a TT anymore, but even wifi streaming to an  Airport connected to the 555 is really quite acceptable for my 70 yo ears. Piano solos, vocals, strings, all picked out. I can even put up with good jazz, which isn't my thing, but Pepper or Coltrane works. But the setup can rock when I feel like it. Good way to meet the neighbours! Never felt the need to show off with a Macintosh or the like, but imagine the Tannoys would shine if I did. But then I'd need a TT again....

@MichaelYates

2 күн бұрын

Those Tannoy's look fantastic. I am always on the lookout for a 555a or 505 just to add to the collection. Think that will be me done by then. I am happy with the sound im getting out of these low budget amps. If I win the lottery one day then Ile look them Tannoy's up. Thanks for the comment

Take as long as you need to get the joy of listening back again, Michael - too much critical listening kills the pleasure. Thanks for sharing your insights and keeping it real over the last couple of years, and I look forward to your future content!

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Thanks, i am just chilling now. i will be back at some stage with the old HiFi

Nice one Michael, it was would be great to a see tour of your final setup of your hifi and a sound demonstration. All the best.

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

I will try and arrange that, All the best

Hi Michael, I still remember when you discussed the Sansui 200. I kind of liked the idea of a cheap low power Sansui receiver, so after that video I went straight to eBay to look for one. It was not there, but there was a Sansui 800 for sale. Something like €129,- which seemed an OK price to me. So I bought it. It turned out to be cosmetically the best HiFi item I have (and I only buy cosmetically good items). So I am well pleased with that. Anyway, I guess that makes you an "influencer"!! Well deserved, I must say, cheers.

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Good price for the 800, some of these small wattage ones can sound quite nice. Thanks Hugo

@hugobloemers4425

8 күн бұрын

@@MichaelYates Specially considering the "as new" condition it came in.

@MichaelYates

7 күн бұрын

@@hugobloemers4425 Nice when one comes along like that. Some people manage to keep them in good condition considering they are 50 years old. Better than some thats been left in a damp loft or worse still gargage.

Great idea to "keep the ole brain going" as that keeps away dementia. Good job!

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Hopefully. Thanks

Take it easy Michael. Only do it if you enjoy it but just to say you’ve made some great content that I’ve enjoyed watching.

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Thanks Mike good to hear

Good subject I'm a hoarder of vintage gear myself 😅 I've got Arcam, Goldring, Musical Fidelity, NAD, Teac,Technics, Nakamichi, Mission, and Denon sitting around.

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

It can be very hard to let some gear go, but my misses starts to moan when my room is to full. Otherwise I would have a house full I think lol

@graemeyetts3465

9 күн бұрын

@@MichaelYates I'd rather have gear than a Mrs🤣

@MichaelYates

8 күн бұрын

@@graemeyetts3465 lol

🤣 great start!

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Wanted to get rid of a few more items so thought I'le break a few lol, it was ok

Nice video mick

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Thanks Roy I will give you can call soon and catch up

Classic Video games and console review would be great Mike! I tend to play the older games but more PS2/original Xbox era. Some of the Snes and Megadrive also but not original, only on emulation.

@CM-dw3gh

10 күн бұрын

Max payne

I have a Marantz 1030 ( metal case) and Marantz 6G speakers. Amp i don't use the speakers i do with a class D amp i built .

I will tell you what I kept and still have up to now: Amps/Receivers: Hitachi HTA 7000, Hitachi SR 2000, Rotel RX 203, JVC AX E700, Technics SA 180. Tape decks: Technics RS B33W, JVC KD A3. Speakers: Mission 760, JPW ML510, Technics SB 30, Mission Denon SC M50. Turntable: JVC L-A21 DAC: SMSL Sanskrit 10th MK2 Headphones: AKG K240.

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

You managed to keep a hold of quite a few units there. I know by past comments you have been through quite a lot, so these must be pretty good.

@AlexMitchell-sj4sb

8 күн бұрын

@@MichaelYates I think they were just the ones with the least issues rather than the best sounding. I had to stop sometime, like yourself. End up with too much gear.

Take a break, time is more important. Still be here if you return. Great video btw always wondered what you had, and wanted to know what your main system is.

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Thanks, Ile be back soonish with some HiFi

@itisjustacomment

9 күн бұрын

Absolutely, it's about enjoying music. KZreadrs often burn themselves out, which turns their passion into a tiring job. Breaks are necessary, just like with any normal job. I know you mentioned that you're not an expert, but your personal advice has helped me find a love for monitor audio. The B2 on stands, pine speaker, and pine stand I got from Etsy for £90 have a beautiful design in my bedroom. This setup made the sound stage twice as good, and the music feels like it's everywhere, which I hear is a good thing. It's hard to get honest advice online because many KZreadrs have contracts or sponsorship deals, which can make their videos biased. Your advice is definitely better. Thanks again, Michael.

@MichaelYates

7 күн бұрын

@@itisjustacomment Thanks, I think I will have to invest in some nice wood stands to

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hi mike you are very right burn out this why i am doing a slow getting things in to make video's slow bro about the video files and how to file them and about time line harder than work yes you are very right techmoen is having a hard time there's a video he posted about the hrs he put it i find if you post about things you pick up alot start looking for the so you may get i am like mike now i know it's silly no one can copy me the gear i have is not easy to find NA HA little joke

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Hope to see some uploads of yours soon BoB

How about sansui 441?

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Yes the 441 is still here.

You've not kept that as it's broken!! 😆

@MichaelYates

9 күн бұрын

Lol, only a dent in the wall and a chip to one corner of speaker.

hi watch dr jake video he doe's a verey good break down wait to see what yours is like to having to train bro on the cam's and audio to new bee's you can start with very small moiney just beware if you are working or have worked note if you are on UC and is working this is a right mind field please never show your fave and never tell any body you have a youtube they don't like it big time if you are older say 50 plus they kind of i don't care finding work over 50 is now hard work i have mates they put in for over 200 plus job's not one back i know way AI is looking at CV now you tube can be seen as a in come toy see as there's a wage in and out it can be a right pain for uc to take there cut i have to do un played work now on top of uc the un pay space's are going why you got to see you tube as un payed work it's a hobbie this is