I have the original VU-3 also and I love it. Now you make me want this new one! I just use mine for the meters, not for switching. I can't hear any noise at all, but it won't pass sound if it's turned off. That's why I have it plugged into a switched outlet in my receiver.
😱 I DO want it! Don't know why I'd need it, but I do want it! I already have 2 of the little "round" VU meters and don't need a switcher, but that thing's nice! I'm a fan of Douk Audio. (In the chi-fi world) 👏🏼
I think I might need to get one of these. Purely for the meters at this stage. I am always getting told i take too long to get to the point in my videos as well. Whacked you a sub as I like the mix of humour and information.
Every time I hear the word Douk can’t help but think of the movie The Unforgiven and the scene when Gene Hackman gives Richard Harris a total beat down the duck of death “Duke” ! Sorry know it way off track but the brain just works that way . Looks like an interesting product especially if you like to listen to multiple systems in the same room plus the red meters are very cool and retro especially after bringing up the Halloween theme and doesn’t break the bank account ! Another excellent fun review thanks again.
You're doing great Bob. people are used to commercial type of reviews if they're getting everything in such a short time without entertainment. I enjoy the music references as it at times it makes it to a playlist.
I appreciate that! I'm trying to build a big tent here, but some people take their UA-cam super-serious! I like to think of it as an entertainment platform. Some complain about clicky headlines.... but the whole world is nothing but marketing and clicky headlines!
We all need VU meters, but I dont need anything more in my signal path. It already travels around the world before it reaches my speakers. 😂😂😂. You're tempting me way too much with all this equipment! Keep it coming, Sir. All the best.
Exactly. Why people insist on destroying the musical waveform that was recorded is another "Fun fi" mystery. More cheap electronics in the signal path. SMH.
I have the Douk VU3 non-pro version. You need a tangled mess of short speaker cables to make it work. The product is fun to use and seems to be really well made, however, I noticed an improvement in sound quality when took it out of my set-up. Also, the remote control stopped working after about ten uses. The unit derserves a higher quality remote.
I JUST ordered an original VU3 for my system! I’ll be using it with one of my five amps, the subwoofer amp. All totaled those do 1,975 w/ch (8ohms) with Crown’s XLi-3500 the largest @ 1,000/per. I’m excited!😅
Nice review. By any chance, would you know of another type of unit that would switch between turntables and a CD player and a cassette deck would love to mix and match along with my two receivers and two sets of speakers.
Got 4 of them for each of my Anthem hybrid amps ! Couldn't be HAPPIER ! I got to match the NEON GREEN RADIACTIVE COLOR OF THEIR ON LED'S ! BEAUTIFUL! And yes you need to be patient adjusting the gain and sensitivity for EACH AMP BUT HEY THAT IS ALSO PART OF THE FUN !!! 5 STARS !!! The ONLY minus point is that the clear plastic on the meters could be of a BETTER QUALITY for this price ! When off the fake glass is not smooth as the cheaper VU 3 non pro .... come on guys !
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I try to live by "Don't be a dick." If I don't like someone's content, I see no point in commenting just to bring someone down. I made the conscious decision to use my real name on all of my online accounts to keep me honest. No hiding behind a keyboard. 👍🏻
I have just sold a NAD c388 that could not be connected to a switch box not sure about other NAD equipment but check before you connect any NAD products.
I have both the VU2 and VU3. (Why? Because I saw Kevin at Skylabs using a VU3. 😆 ) I'm saving the VU2 for another application with a console stereo, but the VU3 is connected to my 1970's receivers and speakers. I could have used simple RCA switches for considerably less money, and honestly I got the VU3 for the looks, and my receivers are lower end units without any extra meters. HOWEVER, what I did not expect is that having these VU meters alerted me to an issue on one receiver. The left channel was showing at a lower level. I was already planning to take that one to a tech for work, and added this to the issues list. He sent me an o-scope trace showing a definite problem with the left channel due to transistor black leg disease. Confirmed!
I have even trying to find giant eq band spectrum analyzer thing, that I can drive off my tape loop All the ones on Amazon r a few inches, I want one that’s a few feet
"Excitable boy they all said". Thanks for the fun review. Say, is this switcher Swiftie approved? I heard they add a lot of noise (at least at concerts, unsure about studio work).
🇺🇲 Brother man . I love what you do and how you do it. You tickle my Audio fancy. Ok , maybe a little too Much my bad. So just tell those that don't appreciate your way of trying to explain to stupid. To S$#K IT !!! Appreciate you, Tman ☮️ and love always.
Looks good. I have the Fosi LC30. I would rather have this Douk with the bigger meters and color options. It makes the separates wire mess 10x but worth it because I can AB test and know that I completely wasted money rolling op amps (Muses02) and buying a 48v/5a GaN power supply on a V3 vs a stock V3. Is this Black Ice review ever going to come out?
From ASR testing "Conclusions Both this meter and its sister VU2 version seem to put undue load on the source causing distortion. There needs to be a buffer stage with high impedance that doesn't do this. It is a shame as the rest of the functional with remote controlled AB/amp switching is very good. I personally would not want to degrade the performance of my system by any amount to have some "bling." So I can't recommend the Douk VU3."
@@toanduong good notes! Different strokes, I guess. It would not deter most. But I get it... some are searching for the absolute sound... some girls just wanna have fun! Thanks!
@@dtracy03ss blue is an “unavailable”option on their website. I shot them an email and received a quick reply advising that they don’t have a timeframe as to when blue will be available.
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VU meters are a way to get that music in your eyes as well as your ears. Always a cool add on. Thanks for another fun-vid Bob.
this is informative and entertaining, the way it should be! Don't change anything!
@@wesleyburks5368 Thanks!
I have the original VU-3 also and I love it. Now you make me want this new one! I just use mine for the meters, not for switching. I can't hear any noise at all, but it won't pass sound if it's turned off. That's why I have it plugged into a switched outlet in my receiver.
Watching your video while wearing the same Casio DW 290 is a sign from God that I need the VU meters for my system. Thank you!
MI watch!
Changing the color is a cool option. Keep up the great work.
That was a very good review. Just what I needed!
😱 I DO want it! Don't know why I'd need it, but I do want it! I already have 2 of the little "round" VU meters and don't need a switcher, but that thing's nice! I'm a fan of Douk Audio. (In the chi-fi world) 👏🏼
I think I might need to get one of these. Purely for the meters at this stage. I am always getting told i take too long to get to the point in my videos as well. Whacked you a sub as I like the mix of humour and information.
Every time I hear the word Douk can’t help but think of the movie The Unforgiven and the scene when Gene Hackman gives Richard Harris a total beat down the duck of death “Duke” ! Sorry know it way off track but the brain just works that way . Looks like an interesting product especially if you like to listen to multiple systems in the same room plus the red meters are very cool and retro especially after bringing up the Halloween theme and doesn’t break the bank account ! Another excellent fun review thanks again.
You're doing great Bob. people are used to commercial type of reviews if they're getting everything in such a short time without entertainment. I enjoy the music references as it at times it makes it to a playlist.
Just keep doing what you're doing man. Love your videos and dig your sense of humor. Don't listen to the neysayers. And by the way I love VU meters!
I appreciate that! I'm trying to build a big tent here, but some people take their UA-cam super-serious! I like to think of it as an entertainment platform. Some complain about clicky headlines.... but the whole world is nothing but marketing and clicky headlines!
We all need VU meters, but I dont need anything more in my signal path. It already travels around the world before it reaches my speakers. 😂😂😂. You're tempting me way too much with all this equipment! Keep it coming, Sir. All the best.
Exactly. Why people insist on destroying the musical waveform that was recorded is another "Fun fi" mystery.
More cheap electronics in the signal path. SMH.
I have the Douk VU3 non-pro version. You need a tangled mess of short speaker cables to make it work. The product is fun to use and seems to be really well made, however, I noticed an improvement in sound quality when took it out of my set-up. Also, the remote control stopped working after about ten uses. The unit derserves a higher quality remote.
Enjoying the video, Douk products are pretty decent for it's price, respect from Poland, btw subscribed ;)
Thanks, my Brother!
Fun video Bob.
Great video as usual...keep it up!
I JUST ordered an original VU3 for my system! I’ll be using it with one of my five amps, the subwoofer amp. All totaled those do 1,975 w/ch (8ohms) with Crown’s XLi-3500 the largest @ 1,000/per. I’m excited!😅
I got the new fosi audio vu meters to test and they are nice too
cool product. wish they made this as an input selector with 2 outputs.
You can get them .... The tip off will be RCA jacks instead of speaker posts.
Nice review. By any chance, would you know of another type of unit that would switch between turntables and a CD player and a cassette deck would love to mix and match along with my two receivers and two sets of speakers.
Will Douk be updating the line level version (VU2) as well? Because I'd like both of them, and it'd be great if they matched.
Got 4 of them for each of my Anthem hybrid amps ! Couldn't be HAPPIER ! I got to match the NEON GREEN RADIACTIVE COLOR OF THEIR ON LED'S ! BEAUTIFUL! And yes you need to be patient adjusting the gain and sensitivity for EACH AMP BUT HEY THAT IS ALSO PART OF THE FUN !!! 5 STARS !!! The ONLY minus point is that the clear plastic on the meters could be of a BETTER QUALITY for this price ! When off the fake glass is not smooth as the cheaper VU 3 non pro .... come on guys !
That's a lot of meters going on! Congrats on the color match! Thanks for watching!!!!!
If I could hook that up between my iPhone and earbuds for my morning walk I would. Do they make a belt clip for that?
IN. (There. The universe maintains balance.) Rock on!
Thanks for the support!!!
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog I try to live by "Don't be a dick." If I don't like someone's content, I see no point in commenting just to bring someone down.
I made the conscious decision to use my real name on all of my online accounts to keep me honest. No hiding behind a keyboard. 👍🏻
I have just sold a NAD c388 that could not be connected to a switch box not sure about other NAD equipment but check before you connect any NAD products.
Having a usable amp/spkr switch with the eye candy of bigger, better, multi color VU meters…yep….a very cool device! 😎
I have both the VU2 and VU3. (Why? Because I saw Kevin at Skylabs using a VU3. 😆 ) I'm saving the VU2 for another application with a console stereo, but the VU3 is connected to my 1970's receivers and speakers. I could have used simple RCA switches for considerably less money, and honestly I got the VU3 for the looks, and my receivers are lower end units without any extra meters. HOWEVER, what I did not expect is that having these VU meters alerted me to an issue on one receiver. The left channel was showing at a lower level. I was already planning to take that one to a tech for work, and added this to the issues list. He sent me an o-scope trace showing a definite problem with the left channel due to transistor black leg disease. Confirmed!
Hi. Can I connect it with an RCA cable or only with banana plugs?
I have even trying to find giant eq band spectrum analyzer thing, that I can drive off my tape loop
All the ones on Amazon r a few inches, I want one that’s a few feet
I see you are streaming the new Rolling Stone album. How do you like their latest work? I say, rock and roll never gets old.
"Excitable boy they all said". Thanks for the fun review. Say, is this switcher Swiftie approved? I heard they add a lot of noise (at least at concerts, unsure about studio work).
How can they add noise?
It's just wiring and a couple of relays...
With my Fosi V3 and 8 Ohm speakers... nothing. No movement. Maybe it was dead?
As some know, every day is Halloween.
Rosy Music - Flesh and Blood
Love the sarcasm lol
🇺🇲 Brother man . I love what you do and how you do it. You tickle my Audio fancy. Ok , maybe a little too Much my bad. So just tell those that don't appreciate your way of trying to explain to stupid. To S$#K IT !!!
Appreciate you, Tman ☮️ and love always.
Miniature Son of Ampzilla 😊
Looks good. I have the Fosi LC30. I would rather have this Douk with the bigger meters and color options.
It makes the separates wire mess 10x but worth it because I can AB test and know that I completely wasted money rolling op amps (Muses02) and buying a 48v/5a GaN power supply on a V3 vs a stock V3.
Is this Black Ice review ever going to come out?
Here comes the tornado. 🤣🤣🤣
Building my own, an arc of leds above each 18 green yellow blue then red. Lol ebay has parts cheap ,accurate, colorful and has off switch
I read on a audio review site (can't remember which) apparently these vu meters add noise to the system?
Can anyone confirm it?
Do you know what would keep me from clicking away from your videos? If you made those awesome United States of analog T-shirts for sale!😂
How is it hooked up to an amp
Speaker cables from amp to speaker cable in on VU. Then additional speaker cables out to the speakers.
@@UnitedStatesofAnalog thanks
From ASR testing
"Conclusions
Both this meter and its sister VU2 version seem to put undue load on the source causing distortion. There needs to be a buffer stage with high impedance that doesn't do this. It is a shame as the rest of the functional with remote controlled AB/amp switching is very good. I personally would not want to degrade the performance of my system by any amount to have some "bling." So I can't recommend the Douk VU3."
@@toanduong good notes! Different strokes, I guess. It would not deter most. But I get it... some are searching for the absolute sound... some girls just wanna have fun! Thanks!
Faster…FASTER! Wait no, I want details. 😂
In!
Douk should make something called Ellington 🙃
I assume the meters can’t be changed to blue?
I couldn't conjure up blue, I'm afraid
Shows 35 Colors available, thought I saw a Pic with a Blue?
@@dtracy03ss blue is an “unavailable”option on their website. I shot them an email and received a quick reply advising that they don’t have a timeframe as to when blue will be available.
This looks like fun. I have a plain switcher and it’s not nearly as cool.
Hi. Can I connect it with an RCA cable or only with banana plugs?
Mic .... read the instructions!
@@samuelbruce1425 They weren't provided with the review unit! Was I correct or not!
@UnitedStatesofAnalog yes you're Correct about the Music Sensor!
@@dtracy03ss I KNEW IT!
Most people huh?
*LISTEN MY METERS ARE ... (55 x 100 mm) .... SO "THIS ARE JUST METERS"..*
*JUST SAYING ... AND IS "NOT" BIG*
(THEY LOOK VERY USE FULL)
Lucky!
In.
More cheap electronics in the signal path. That ought to improve the sound!
Dude you took too long, LOLOLOLOL
The Douk switcher is Cool, do you notice any "noise" added to your systems?
Great Job you answered already!