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I had a wilsenton r8 with upgraded input tubes for a year and when I turned the amp up the Soundstage grew to fill my whole front of room from floor to ceiling. You could almost feel the music washing over you, it was awesome. The two reasons I got rid of it were that my listening system is in my living room and it shares TV duties and I didn't want to waste the tubes on that. Secondly, the r8 didn't have a dac either to play the TV sound through. I have since got a bryston b135. The bass is tighter and nuanced, the imaging is more pinpoint but the Soundstage half the size. I really miss that. Unfortunately you can't have it all. Hope this helps. Tube amps look awesome in the dark late night listening sessions.

It’s not a hybrid amplifier. It’s a tube integrated amplifier.

There is no such thing as a "fixed reply below yours", UA-cam does rearrange comments frequently depending on their popularity and other things, resulting in not knowing what you are referring to .

@@goodsound4756 the reply directly to my comment. It stated that this is a “tube integrated amplifier” as opposed to what I originally stated that it was a “hybrid tube amplifier” So that “reply” to my comment is literally right below mine and right above your’s Hopefully that makes sense

@@middleearthltd nevermind

So is your phone and tablet. China is capable of producing exceptional products. We rely on them everyday.

Maybe you should check your appliances and computers in your home , I am all for domestically built products as it stimulates local economies, both in North America and Europe. But the price will be significantly higher and then will you complain about that? 😮

Your thinking is about two decades behind the times

Made by Doge electronics, who have designed several high quality tube amps, and other tube devices such as pre-amps and DACs. Mr Liu the design engineer previously designed Jolinda tube amplifiers. I own thier KT 88 "Prima Donna" (a Doge 10 variant) bought in 2018. Thomas has enhanced this design with the addition of switchable tone controls, and his voiceing preferences. Sadly, it now seems the original products are no longer available as the Doge audio site remains off line. But my Doge amp has been reliable, and gives me the sound I want, which, for me, surpasses any solid state amplifier (class AB and class D) I have tried. It drives a pair of KEF R900 speakers bought new at the same time.

I believe you are mistaken, but correct me if I'm wrong. It is actually made in Canada, intentionally so. And I even believe all the parts, minus a few, are sourced from Canada. And there are personality types who require proof of degrees or other credentials for someones work to be valid (in their mind). And sometimes there's a place for that, but it can also limit ones perspective. History is certainly replete with people who made giant leaps forward in all sorts of endeavors who didn't have the sheepskin or other 'requisite' credentials.

Hey De132, thanks for watching. Yeah, that's the plan!

I checked the specs of the board, I am running it at 20V so it should be 50W-8ohm. But I don't think I went to clipping on the Galion though...

Hi Triamp, thanks for your helpful calculations. I'll start by asking you, what is the correct ratio of face to product? Thanks for watching!

@@davelistenstohifi . Well, I appreciate the non-hostile reply...................... I was commenting on your work not mine. I suggested no correct ratio. I can understand why you think so, but it's not a binary choice. There is a variety of apropos shots available. I took the minute to post the times because they're so lobsided. I figured the spotlight so glaring my question would become self-evident. Apparently not though. In the long run, learn AdSense. In the short run, get B-roll of the product on a lazy-Susan then share a partial split screen as you narrate. At least for a good chunk of the time. I'm certain I'm not the only enthusiast who wants to see the product as it's being described. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

Hi Triamp, I appreciate the feedback and I'm incorporating your ideas into my next video; maybe I'll give you credit ;-) I guess that I can keep an image of the product or piece of music on screen while I'm talking about it, I'll give it a shot. As for AdSense, i really don't care. In the end I'm just a guy talking to a camera on a tripod in my basement, and I get to play around with some cool hifi equipment as a result. If people like to watch, then great! If you want to give me pointers that will make my videos more interesting to watch, i value that as well. Thanks again for your interest!

@@davelistenstohifi I always prefer to see the images of equipment and specs on screen for as long as possible. I did have to stop the video and rewind a couple times to get a good look at some detail that interested me. Another detail that I am interested in is the arrangement between an audio gear reviewer and the manufacturer. Was it a loan, a purchase...? Also a list of associated equipment is useful. Don't take my comments as complaints. I really enjoyed the video and my interest in Galion keeps growing.

Fantastic, thanks for letting me know. If you had to go back and pause, then yes I have some more work to do! Amp was a loan, I'll put the details in the description.

Hey yttean, good suggestion. I never use time stamps, which is why I didn't think to incorporate them. Can you explain what you are looking for in a timestamp? Thanks for watching!

Hey ABX, watched your review of the Java this morning, it was really solid! I love your take on it, and brought back my memories of the sound of it. I have been looking for an LDR preamp as a result, the complete unit is a bit out of my reach for now but I agree it could be an endgame for many.

@@davelistenstohifi - Thank you, sir! It is super awesome until and, as you said, a bit spendy for my blood currently.. ;)

Thanks you so much, hope you enjoyed it!

@@davelistenstohifi As usual, I did. 😁

Thanks for watching! It was fun comparing full tubes to my reference, el34 works well.

Thanks for watching!

Yeah, I just thought that it was an interesting take and since my thoughts on the subject are so different from the greek, I was compelled to 'react' to his video. I've used an Eversolo for a little bit, very cool piece of kit!

Thanks GT!

Yes, that would be a nice addition and round out his 'reviews'. I hope he would entertain this, but I am skeptical that this would happen. This is why-I think that he probably has a confirmation bias where he would only be able to enjoy components that measure well, and would not let himself hear good music from poorly measuring equipment. I desperately would like to be proven wrong about this, but my sense is that he would not really be able to make this jump to honest subjective impressions despite his measurements. Maybe if he listened first?? Still, a listening impression is not quantifiable and I think this fact would be hard for him to report. I love that he is enthusiastic and really tries to evaluate but sadly I think he doesn't see the forest for the trees.

Yes, exactly!

I want to get to the point where I am paid, but I never want to sacrifice my integrity. I just want to make some bank doing it! My selling feature is my integrity, and I hope that my enthusiasm and honesty will be of value to people watching. I desperately want to trash some components, once I get through the actually really good amplifiers I am playing with now I hope to check out some vintage receivers and get the actual truth about them.

Got it. Don’t get me wrong, I think you’re doing a good job. Good luck with the channel. 🤙🏽

Thanks for watching and for your support! A little critical thinking goes a long way...

Good thing that there are so many people talking about audio here, you have a choice!

Thanks Psyphonyx! Means a lot coming from you.

Thanks for the advice, and thanks for watching!

Calm down. Sheesh! He's trying to engage with people. And in audio you need to repeat yourself over and over for it to fully sink in.

Yeah, I haven't dove into his crazy digital setup yet, I know that it can get complicated when you are trying to clean up and isolate a digital signal, with switches, isolators, clocks etc. LPs are complex enough, but physical and easy to intuitively understand!

Hello Firebottle! Thanks for the kind words. With a little thought and observation it's not hard to figure out who is telling the truth. In fact, there are many youtube videos that will help you to identify when someone is being truthful! Thanks for watching :-)

Hi Carl, I don't think Thomas is a dealer at all, he has the Galion brand. I don't think he has created a high power amplifier yet, his amps are great at providing wonderful sound, value and flexibility.

Hey Carl, thanks for watching! Yes, speaker placement is very critical, and also free! Always experiment with the placement of the speakers, and of your listening position as well. An open mind is always appreciated as well ;-)

That's a great process, hope it helps you choose components that give you long term satisfaction! Having a selection of tunes that you know well is helpful in parsing out what sounds good to you. Enjoy the music, thanks for watching.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

That's the job of the reps, and it makes for great entertainment if you understand that you are not getting a level playing field to audition! Awesome that you were able to easily pick out the visual differences, do you find that you have that ability with audio, too?

Thanks for watching, glad I can help!

Yes, I heard that story then ordered the album, I have it in regular rotation.

@@davelistenstohifi I may have to pick that one up, then, too. I always appreciate when someone points me to some good, new music. Thanks! Cheers!

Marginal gains! I've heard some comments recently about optimizing everything and getting great sound from your existing products, thanks for bringing this up.

Hi Martin, thanks for watching! Supra sounds interesting, not sure if I can get a hold of one near me but I'll look out for it. Yes, Carver Amazing speakers, no plans to change them they do what I like!

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks Zack. Sun and heat were very welcomed, nice to be away and nice to come home as well! I've got a line on a power conditioner from another company, hope to be reviewing this soon.

Thanks for the recommendation! Lemay seems to be in my neighborhood, I'll see if they can help me out!

Despite the rather terrible sound, I had fun making it! Thanks for watching.