Thankyou for the video, would like to ask I have a turntable whis is RP1 that does not have a built in pre amp, can I connect it with Active speaker / powered speaker like R1700BTs which have a built in phono pre amp? Thankyou if you ever reach out
@Valentin-sw4zw6 сағат бұрын
new s10+ is out
@Who-gi9mo16 сағат бұрын
I've got my modi hooked up to my computer and a magni for my headphones. How would I connect the modi to my receiver if the RCA connections are already being used? Coax is currently not being used.
@Who-gi9mo16 сағат бұрын
the Magni has an out RCA connection that is free, would I connect it to that?
@MasterArmedforces17 сағат бұрын
You mention here, "in the 22 line..", do you have a video which discusses/compares more/all of the Marantz receivers produced in the 70's?
@ForeverAnalog16 сағат бұрын
I don’t have one but that’s a good idea for a future video!
@CanuckQuest19 сағат бұрын
Did you try LDAC for Bluetooth though? That would have been interesting for you to experience.
@CanuckQuest19 сағат бұрын
I just grabbed the Octo. It’s impressive.
@ForeverAnalog18 сағат бұрын
Awesome thanks for sharing!
@disrealnow966420 сағат бұрын
Digital output is definitely a welcome feature on a older CD player but IMHO what is even more important is the availability of reasonably priced replacement laser optical pickup units. I suggest always researching what pick up is in a particular CD player and whether replacements are easily available.
@ForeverAnalog20 сағат бұрын
Great advice, thank you. I once bought a used player that died on me and the replacement laser was more expensive than buying a brand new unit lol!
@burakkarademir21 сағат бұрын
Has wiim mini the dlna feature? Does it matter wiim mini or pro with an external dac(E30 İİ)? Thanks.
@rudy_g51g221 сағат бұрын
I want to get the bt20A pro to pair with Elac 2.0 b6.2. speakers. Will it be able to manage?
@thinkgeeks23 сағат бұрын
I use s-vhs for mixing tapes, not a Nak toy.
@ForeverAnalog21 сағат бұрын
Nothing wrong with that approach! Thanks for watching!
@LaurenFryer-kt2gyКүн бұрын
It was reason #5. You saved me from having a full meltdown. Thank you!!!
@ForeverAnalogКүн бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy the music!
@robertforet4477Күн бұрын
Explained real well and answered a few Q I had. Trying to figure out how the new system can be set up and the right amount of shelving needed to store all the equipment. Shelving and audio tables are expensive but a vital part of the equation. Thank you.
@ForeverAnalogКүн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@maliamarsh197Күн бұрын
You don't need to have a cd player if you have a Blue ray DVD player. Just play your cds in the blue ray
@flyindo2 күн бұрын
Which op amp(s) do you advise to add a little warmth/smoothness, improved soundstage, little bit more emphasis on reverb to the sound without losing clarity/fidelity/details?
@ForeverAnalogКүн бұрын
I haven’t the ability to go down the op amp rabbit hole yet, sorry. Maybe someone else will add in some recs though!
@MATT-xv4bh2 күн бұрын
Yes, please.... redo your pres with greater sound for we viewers/listeners can hardly follow your dialog.
@PerSkeles2 күн бұрын
Disappointing it doesn't have headphone output.
@youtubeuser54243 күн бұрын
Considering I am only interested in AirPlay two, do I need a high-end streamer? Will AirPlay sound any better on higher end streamers?
@youtubeuser54243 күн бұрын
Will AirPlay to sound any different on a budget deck versus something more expensive?
@jvrdvd3 күн бұрын
Recommended speakers for this amplifier?
@StagnantMizu4 күн бұрын
I bought the aiyima A5 pro dac how would it compare to the smsl?
@ForeverAnalog4 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I haven’t heard the A5 Pro 😊
@haroldfridkis35364 күн бұрын
Yes I agree with you there!
@haroldfridkis35364 күн бұрын
I myself have bought more CDs than vinyl.
@ForeverAnalog4 күн бұрын
Awesome thanks for watching!
@cl333a24 күн бұрын
ur a lifesaver
@ForeverAnalog4 күн бұрын
Awesome. Glad I could be of help. Enjoy the music!
@careywalker18015 күн бұрын
Must have missed something but how did you compare the su1 and ds100? As in, were both connected to your main hifi system via RCA connection?
@antoniogonzalezmedel5 күн бұрын
. I dont spend money in a upgrade. Because you can feel the sound diffrent with speaker. Only I do if i listen with phones. 🎧
@edwardchoi82995 күн бұрын
It may be stupid question. I have Wiim Amp. Can i use this Fosi V3 mono connecting to Wiim Amp?
@ForeverAnalog5 күн бұрын
Don’t think so sorry
@wongkp97735 күн бұрын
In my view, the real question to answer is this - which dac sounds closer to the real life situation, assuming that you were there when recording are made.
@ForeverAnalog5 күн бұрын
Was that the goal of mqa?
@rivermaq5 күн бұрын
like this review but curious why they aren't good enough that you would purchase for yourself?
@ForeverAnalog5 күн бұрын
I spent over $3k on other gear last year and have two kids in college so if I bought everything I liked after reviewing I’d be broke lol.
@patricksullivan93405 күн бұрын
Great review. I agree with others that this is mostly marketing glitz, to include (likely mediocre) MC functionality. Set that aside, and just look at this as a really solid, hundred dollar MM option. It’s great for us consumers to have good options in this price range! My main systems preamp has a nice built in phono input, but in two other systems, I use an NAD PP 2e; I’ve been very satisfied with that phono preamp. Keep up the good work… I have just ‘subscribed’!
@ForeverAnalog5 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I really enjoyed the MM function and playback at this price but yeah, the MC features seem like they are targeting the wrong audience lol. Thanks for the sub!
@MattCoykendall16 күн бұрын
Hey! I have this one in for review as well. I tested the MC side on a Denon DL-103r it handles it and is useable but could use a bit more gain for MC. I agree with your thoughts that this is going to be primarily a MM preamp though, good review....now I guess I better get mine wrapped up ha!
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I was tempted to buy a MC cart to test this preamp, but in the end I felt folks using MC would probably rarely pair it with a $99 preamp, lol. Looking forward to your review!
@TheNorliss6 күн бұрын
A bit odd that it offers gain from 0dB to 39dB. In what scenario would you ever be needing a phono pre-amp with 0dB or with anything much less than 30-odd dB, for that matter? Also, to do MC properly is difficult and cheapie devices like this have it purely for marketing reasons as they think it looks better value for money. I'd be willing to bet it doesn't do well with MC carts and anyone going to the trouble and expense of buying an MC cart will most likely be wanting a higher quality phono pre than this, in all honesty.
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
I agree. Overall it's a great MM preamp, but I doubt people who've spent hundreds (or thousands) on a MC cart will settle for a $99 preamp lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@silmarils946 күн бұрын
perhaps it's designed to work with preamp?
@flynow56146 күн бұрын
Can't go wrong with grado.
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
Very true!
@carolinequixabeira16516 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you for the video. How can I connect this turntable to a headphone? I have the option of P2, P10 or bluetooh
@beamzappa62666 күн бұрын
Shame the Schiit looks like some generic junk from a budget electronics store.
@kristophergurley5856 күн бұрын
That Chavez Gone Glimering album is super good.
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
Agreed! One of my favorites
@Douglas_Blake_5796 күн бұрын
Tubes in most modern equipment are used in Cathode Follower circuits. They actually offer no gain ... buffers as Aaron says. Gimmicks indeed.
@josecintron856 күн бұрын
How would you compare the Aiyima to the Schiit Mani (IK the Mani is $50 more), assuming you've had the opportunity to use the Mani?
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
I no longer have the Mani so I hesitate to compare since I haven't used it in a long time. I do like the idea of a gain knob on the T3 Pro over the switch on the Mani in terms of features.
@alaingingras72246 күн бұрын
Klipsch woofer 89db and tweeter 91db/watt.So ,no not 94 db ...Emotiva gives an honest spec.
@danisold6 күн бұрын
MM. Ortofon 2m blue. No desire to upgrade. Same with phono stage, schiit mani 2. No desire to upgrade. Nice review.
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
Ooh yeah, Schiit Mani 2 is tough to beat! Thanks for watching!
@flynow56146 күн бұрын
I have the black.
@carminedesanto67466 күн бұрын
GM ☕️ Interesting phono head amp ..at that price point.
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
I thought so too. Considering the high price of MC carts, I'm curious if owners would even consider a preamp this cheap to pair with their expensive MC cart?
@carminedesanto67466 күн бұрын
As a Koetsu fanboy…probably not. I’d look to more of a match in my system.🧐
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
Do you use a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge?
@chiwhitesox566 күн бұрын
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!
@ForeverAnalog6 күн бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy the music!
@fjb92347 күн бұрын
Legit question, how does a two channel amp work with a single power supply and not have the noise issue? Isn’t a two channel amp just two monos in a single chassis?
@Brighamdoc7 күн бұрын
I've had a pair of Omen Def Supreme's with a pair of REL subwoofers for over a year - I am very content for the moment. I'd never say I would not trade up. I just have not heard anything that moves me as much as this combo. Paired with PrimaLuna tube amp and preamp - sources are mostly vinyl and limited streaming with a Sonore/Gustard system.
@ForeverAnalog7 күн бұрын
Awesome. I have a Primaluna tube preamp that I love
@damienlahoz7 күн бұрын
id love one of these with the remote but i use a dumb amp switch. just a passive device with nothing to offer to the signal chain. hate having to switch it all the time but i cant imagine how all the circuitry in the devices in this video plus 5v power and RF dont affect the signal chain in some way.
@geniussnake4977 күн бұрын
Great video, and lovely home!
@ForeverAnalog7 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@eddihaskell7 күн бұрын
Let me give you audiophile advice. Buy a CD-Drive and a separate DAC. You will be amazed at the difference. BTW I am using a high quality 25 year old DAC by MSB (that cost a fortune way back them) and it still sounds amazing -- it has its own power supply. But a separate drive makes all the difference.
@ForeverAnalog7 күн бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
@sophie873717 күн бұрын
save your money get a sony dvd player7700 player its the best
@Meteotrance7 күн бұрын
Most people dont know a shit about how digital tech work, the medium where the bit are encoded is not so important, can be USB, SSD hardrive or optical disc, but your player must have a good memory bandwith to stream the data to HDMI on your video system and receiver/amplifier that are able to descramble the data stream to sound and picture, even a computer a Xbox or PlayStation should be able to stream the data to HDMI to your favorite amp and streamer device, with a full quality.
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Thankyou for the video, would like to ask I have a turntable whis is RP1 that does not have a built in pre amp, can I connect it with Active speaker / powered speaker like R1700BTs which have a built in phono pre amp? Thankyou if you ever reach out
new s10+ is out
I've got my modi hooked up to my computer and a magni for my headphones. How would I connect the modi to my receiver if the RCA connections are already being used? Coax is currently not being used.
the Magni has an out RCA connection that is free, would I connect it to that?
You mention here, "in the 22 line..", do you have a video which discusses/compares more/all of the Marantz receivers produced in the 70's?
I don’t have one but that’s a good idea for a future video!
Did you try LDAC for Bluetooth though? That would have been interesting for you to experience.
I just grabbed the Octo. It’s impressive.
Awesome thanks for sharing!
Digital output is definitely a welcome feature on a older CD player but IMHO what is even more important is the availability of reasonably priced replacement laser optical pickup units. I suggest always researching what pick up is in a particular CD player and whether replacements are easily available.
Great advice, thank you. I once bought a used player that died on me and the replacement laser was more expensive than buying a brand new unit lol!
Has wiim mini the dlna feature? Does it matter wiim mini or pro with an external dac(E30 İİ)? Thanks.
I want to get the bt20A pro to pair with Elac 2.0 b6.2. speakers. Will it be able to manage?
I use s-vhs for mixing tapes, not a Nak toy.
Nothing wrong with that approach! Thanks for watching!
It was reason #5. You saved me from having a full meltdown. Thank you!!!
Awesome! Enjoy the music!
Explained real well and answered a few Q I had. Trying to figure out how the new system can be set up and the right amount of shelving needed to store all the equipment. Shelving and audio tables are expensive but a vital part of the equation. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
You don't need to have a cd player if you have a Blue ray DVD player. Just play your cds in the blue ray
Which op amp(s) do you advise to add a little warmth/smoothness, improved soundstage, little bit more emphasis on reverb to the sound without losing clarity/fidelity/details?
I haven’t the ability to go down the op amp rabbit hole yet, sorry. Maybe someone else will add in some recs though!
Yes, please.... redo your pres with greater sound for we viewers/listeners can hardly follow your dialog.
Disappointing it doesn't have headphone output.
Considering I am only interested in AirPlay two, do I need a high-end streamer? Will AirPlay sound any better on higher end streamers?
Will AirPlay to sound any different on a budget deck versus something more expensive?
Recommended speakers for this amplifier?
I bought the aiyima A5 pro dac how would it compare to the smsl?
Unfortunately I haven’t heard the A5 Pro 😊
Yes I agree with you there!
I myself have bought more CDs than vinyl.
Awesome thanks for watching!
ur a lifesaver
Awesome. Glad I could be of help. Enjoy the music!
Must have missed something but how did you compare the su1 and ds100? As in, were both connected to your main hifi system via RCA connection?
. I dont spend money in a upgrade. Because you can feel the sound diffrent with speaker. Only I do if i listen with phones. 🎧
It may be stupid question. I have Wiim Amp. Can i use this Fosi V3 mono connecting to Wiim Amp?
Don’t think so sorry
In my view, the real question to answer is this - which dac sounds closer to the real life situation, assuming that you were there when recording are made.
Was that the goal of mqa?
like this review but curious why they aren't good enough that you would purchase for yourself?
I spent over $3k on other gear last year and have two kids in college so if I bought everything I liked after reviewing I’d be broke lol.
Great review. I agree with others that this is mostly marketing glitz, to include (likely mediocre) MC functionality. Set that aside, and just look at this as a really solid, hundred dollar MM option. It’s great for us consumers to have good options in this price range! My main systems preamp has a nice built in phono input, but in two other systems, I use an NAD PP 2e; I’ve been very satisfied with that phono preamp. Keep up the good work… I have just ‘subscribed’!
Thank you for the kind words! I really enjoyed the MM function and playback at this price but yeah, the MC features seem like they are targeting the wrong audience lol. Thanks for the sub!
Hey! I have this one in for review as well. I tested the MC side on a Denon DL-103r it handles it and is useable but could use a bit more gain for MC. I agree with your thoughts that this is going to be primarily a MM preamp though, good review....now I guess I better get mine wrapped up ha!
Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I was tempted to buy a MC cart to test this preamp, but in the end I felt folks using MC would probably rarely pair it with a $99 preamp, lol. Looking forward to your review!
A bit odd that it offers gain from 0dB to 39dB. In what scenario would you ever be needing a phono pre-amp with 0dB or with anything much less than 30-odd dB, for that matter? Also, to do MC properly is difficult and cheapie devices like this have it purely for marketing reasons as they think it looks better value for money. I'd be willing to bet it doesn't do well with MC carts and anyone going to the trouble and expense of buying an MC cart will most likely be wanting a higher quality phono pre than this, in all honesty.
I agree. Overall it's a great MM preamp, but I doubt people who've spent hundreds (or thousands) on a MC cart will settle for a $99 preamp lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
perhaps it's designed to work with preamp?
Can't go wrong with grado.
Very true!
Hi, thank you for the video. How can I connect this turntable to a headphone? I have the option of P2, P10 or bluetooh
Shame the Schiit looks like some generic junk from a budget electronics store.
That Chavez Gone Glimering album is super good.
Agreed! One of my favorites
Tubes in most modern equipment are used in Cathode Follower circuits. They actually offer no gain ... buffers as Aaron says. Gimmicks indeed.
How would you compare the Aiyima to the Schiit Mani (IK the Mani is $50 more), assuming you've had the opportunity to use the Mani?
I no longer have the Mani so I hesitate to compare since I haven't used it in a long time. I do like the idea of a gain knob on the T3 Pro over the switch on the Mani in terms of features.
Klipsch woofer 89db and tweeter 91db/watt.So ,no not 94 db ...Emotiva gives an honest spec.
MM. Ortofon 2m blue. No desire to upgrade. Same with phono stage, schiit mani 2. No desire to upgrade. Nice review.
Ooh yeah, Schiit Mani 2 is tough to beat! Thanks for watching!
I have the black.
GM ☕️ Interesting phono head amp ..at that price point.
I thought so too. Considering the high price of MC carts, I'm curious if owners would even consider a preamp this cheap to pair with their expensive MC cart?
As a Koetsu fanboy…probably not. I’d look to more of a match in my system.🧐
Do you use a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge?
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!
Awesome! Enjoy the music!
Legit question, how does a two channel amp work with a single power supply and not have the noise issue? Isn’t a two channel amp just two monos in a single chassis?
I've had a pair of Omen Def Supreme's with a pair of REL subwoofers for over a year - I am very content for the moment. I'd never say I would not trade up. I just have not heard anything that moves me as much as this combo. Paired with PrimaLuna tube amp and preamp - sources are mostly vinyl and limited streaming with a Sonore/Gustard system.
Awesome. I have a Primaluna tube preamp that I love
id love one of these with the remote but i use a dumb amp switch. just a passive device with nothing to offer to the signal chain. hate having to switch it all the time but i cant imagine how all the circuitry in the devices in this video plus 5v power and RF dont affect the signal chain in some way.
Great video, and lovely home!
Thank you!
Let me give you audiophile advice. Buy a CD-Drive and a separate DAC. You will be amazed at the difference. BTW I am using a high quality 25 year old DAC by MSB (that cost a fortune way back them) and it still sounds amazing -- it has its own power supply. But a separate drive makes all the difference.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
save your money get a sony dvd player7700 player its the best
Most people dont know a shit about how digital tech work, the medium where the bit are encoded is not so important, can be USB, SSD hardrive or optical disc, but your player must have a good memory bandwith to stream the data to HDMI on your video system and receiver/amplifier that are able to descramble the data stream to sound and picture, even a computer a Xbox or PlayStation should be able to stream the data to HDMI to your favorite amp and streamer device, with a full quality.