Huge respect for comparing 2024 products to products that have been on the market for a few years or so, unlike how some Hifi journalists seem to think we keep tabs on every video or don’t want to be honest about what we should buy… It makes your channel so much better!
Hi Tarun, thanks for all those great amp reviews throughout 2024! Needless to say your reviews are the best with detailed technical insights that gives real meaning to your observations and the comparisons that helps us understand. Look forward to best speakers in 2024!
Hi Tarun, great shoot out and there is a very impressive line up of amplifiers this year. Oh, and great that you gave a shout out to Skunkie. She has deserved that fully.
Fantastic stuff Tarun. I’d like to see your views on the Hifi Rose RA280 and the Exposure 3510 pre/power (either stereo or mono blocks). Many thanks for all the hard work and time you have dedicated to this channel.
Wonderful year of reviews, Tarun! Always looking forward to your informative, balanced, tech savvy and comprehensive videos. Blessings and happy holidays to you and yours good man 🙏🏼❤🌲
Great review video, as always! Clear and precise comments and no distractions with over produced material. We want to know about the equipment which you carefully advise us about! Thank you, Tarun, all the best!
Nicely done Tarun ….your reviews without all the hyperbole is always refreshing. Like your picks. Well thought out. Have heard the Hegel……you nailed the description. Thanks
A very pleasing summary of the past year. Thank you for the time and effort you invest in these highly informative reviews. I personally am looking forward to the upcoming Billie 11 Mk III 'Spartan' edition, which will only have analog inputs. As I prefer using an external DAC, that option is preferable for me.
Thanks for another great year of quality reviews Tarun. Canadian here rooting for the Billie Heaven 11 and great to see their blending of D and tubes is working, but man they really need to clean up the sides of the amp. The rest of it looks beautiful but the side plates look like they were picked from a scrap parts bin at a home computer swap meet Looking forward to your channel in 2025
Your Hegel description is great! I have watched a lot of amplifier reviews and Hegel was somewhat off my radar for first choice. Multiple times, though, I would notice this or that product get a reality check from you when compared to the Hegel. Your comparisons of products within and across different price points are really helpful in giving perspective. I recently had an opportunity to get an H190 and did. I absolutely love it! Enough really good without any glaring bad traits really can add up to an outstanding amp. Thanks for all the great review over the years and in particular the influence that helped me rethink Hegel. 😀
I'm using Musical Fidelity M6i soon to be two decades old and prefers it over the about same age Hegel H200. Wonder if I should rule out the newer Hegel for upgrade?
Thanks Tarun. Talent can be found in one’s choices. Your prior review and rating of the Billie guided me to my present fav amp and got me into refined hybrid performance & power. Aesthetics & build are a brutalist style beauty & gold tubes provide the shimmer. Potential upgrade curious so, looking forward to the upcoming Billie M3 deep dive.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I got Thomas Galion TSA75 great amplifier running my Alta Audio speaker recommended by British Audiophile and I don't see any reason for change amplifier with those speakers
Reason why I bought The TS-120 S.E. Tube integrated it's amazing and lots of features and tuning abilities besides tube rolling ' Tone controls/feedback control ' class A or Class AB pre-outs for subs amp inputs for HTB and ability to run different power tubes 6550/kt88/kt120 that's alot under one trunk ? No pop da hood 😆 Thanks Tarun you are one of the best hands down ' Zero-Fidelity agrees with me also '
Surprised at the Hegel, I was sure the Sugden would take it. There have been a large number of fascinating amps reviewed by you this year, a great effort and thank you very much for doing all that work.
I'm still trying to understand that why the Hegel is better. More bass and better detail clearly, but what about the midrange relative to the Sudgen? Is the Hegel analytical sounding?
We're the Moor amps 2023 then? Great stuff Tarun. Happy Christmas and look forward to what you'll be reviewing in 2025. :). (Leema Tucana. Anniversary, Avid Integra/Accent. 😉 ).
Thanks for a great overview video! I wish that you review in 2025 some of new amps from Atoll(400integrated), Roksan Caspian, new Rega Brio 2025-is just to be released.
Maybe for 2025 a review of the Advance Paris A12 Classic. There are quite a few on youtube, but I always value your opinion, as many people do, I think. Great reviews in the past, thanks!
Thanks for the informative reviews as always. How about cuing up some power amplifiers for review in 2025..? Maybe the Benchmark and the AGD audion that have both generated a lot of buzz
Another fabulous end of year review Taran! With so many of us buying budget streamers like WIIM products, I’d love to see more DAC reviews from more boutique companies like Soekris Audio in Denmark and Tron Audio in the UK!
Dear Tarun, Thank you for all your videos. Having recently acquired a pair of ProAc Response One SC’s, I am on the hunt for my end game amp and I wanted (if possible) a “simple” rank of the following regardless of price difference: Exposure 5010 Pre & Mono Blocks 200w@8Ω Moor Angel Pre & 6 Amp 150w@8Ω Chord Ultima Pre 3 & 6 Amp 180w@8Ω Naim NAC 332 Pre & NAP 250 Amp 100w@8Ω Chord Ultima Integrated Amp 125w@8Ω Hegel H590 Integrated Amp 300w@8Ω Thank you in advance and have a great Christmas with your family!
@@zelezeka thank you. I would need to get them home to find out. But the Moor Amps and Exposure amps would be top of my audition list. Merry Christmas to you too 🥳👍
@ Thank you very much for your kind reply as I genuinely value your opinion. Having in a way weighed up (financially) some things I have created a more realistic amp shortlist for my 1SE’s and again I was hoping you could point me in the right direction. Would Naim Supernait 3 be a good pairing or is the Sugden A21SE better?
@@zelezeka both pair well with the 1SCs but have very different presentations. The Sugden will be warm and rich sounding and the Naim will be more forward with agile bass delivery 😊
Great end of year piece Tarun. I was hoping for a Sugden win as I myself own a A21SE and simply love the brand and I toy with upgrading to the IA4, but I have heard the Hagel and can appreciate it. I'd like to see a review or two speakers, Hatbeth Super HL5 Plus XD and Graham Audio LS8/1. I'm in the market for new speakers and I've had the Harbeth's at the house and I loved them (brand new, sealed boxes - no run in. I was really hoping not to like them but you can't unhear them) but I've not heard the LS8/1 so a review would be great.
Thanks for the great reviews! I am listening now to the iO Rega 2024 winner amp (on an all Rega System One), but looking to replace it with Brio amp and the Dynaudio Emit M20 speakers. In your opinion, does this upgrade bring the desired power without losing the musicality and fidelity of iO @ Kyte + RP 1 actual setup?
Tarun, thanks for all you do! I'll savor this after the workweek. FYI got a pair of the Schiit Tyr amps. Kind of flipping out and pinching myself at the improvement over my old hybrid Rogue. I've heard Schiit don't sample much and a costly ship to the UK so not sure if you've heard them. Bass, inst. separation, musicality are astounding IMO. You know it's something when the wife is astounded as well and offers to help pay!? Happy Holidays!
@@2madamimadam290 thank you my friend. I haven’t heard Tyr amps. They aren’t so easy to get hold of over here. Great that your system is providing so much pleasure to you and your wife 😊👍
@SirFigNewton Sir, Fig, id need some comparisons to understand that as a term but I can say instruments and vocals, breath etc all have better realism in my impression. When they break out of the background I'm taken by them as much more real than my prior amps. It's a bit haunting. I just get stopped and caught listening a lot more. Seriously musical IMO. Much deeper front to back in the soundstage. Not sure if it's the mono-amp thing but defined R/L is pronounced and center or off center placement seems more well defined so in totality things seem to take their place more side to side and front to back so the speakers disappear a lot more. Live recordings have more feeling of open air spaciousness. The bass seems effortless where you can follow all low notes over a background low rumble and it does not affect the voices or instruments as they lead off during bass presence. Kick drums have a kick like you feel it and tone like you think it ought to sound. Recordings feel new but not because of some weird cupped hand tonality but because of the individual instrument clarity. Hope I'm not over hyping it. Limited experience with old A/B NAD, Parasound HCA-2205a (5ch A/B surround) Rogue Medusa Tube/Hypex class D modules. Really missed gutteral bass moving to the Rogue but didn't think the musicality would be so toe tapping on the Tyr. It's been a week but I keep revisiting thinking it was all new shiny thing hype but then I go, Nope! These kick butt. Finally a hi-fi system like I hear at stores. I always touted source and speakers as most important but had no idea how much this pulls it together.
ABA is the XLR cable of UA-camrs, balanced and noise-cancelling. always informative and only uses jargon where there are no other words. clearly the best reviewer of 2024 and a fine way to enjoy a cuppa
@@tunejunky thank you kindly. It is possible to have unbalanced XLR connections. However, XLR generally tends to be balanced to take advantage of noise reduction by a process called common mode rejection 😊👍
in 2024 I put together a desktop HiFi. I chose the ATC SCM7 speakers which are recommended to be used with a minimum of 70 watts. I bought the Rega IO to partner them and feel that 30 watts is plenty for near field use. Good shout on the Rega, thanks for that Tarun.
Thank you Tarun! Is the Musical Fidelity A1 a good alternative for the Willsenton r300 plus? I was ready to pull the trigger with the r300 for a warm holographic sound but looks like those issues are a deal breaker. Happy holidays!
Also auditioned the Hegel H400 against similar - Naim Unity Nova, Naim XS3 with Naim streamer - so £5k worth, and think the Hegel sits well above. But at £5,900 I'm thinking of picking up a H390 at around £3k, a few good ex-dem offers on at various places at the moment and prices negotiable with full warranty. I don't see it being worth twice the price of the H390 although not listened to it yet, but if it's 95% of the H400 it's a bargain. There's also a H590 at £5k on ebay at the moment, it's replacement is best part of double that. Be interested to see you review some more Cyrus kit in 2025, one brand that's always kept me coming back to their products.
New Cyrus are priced at a much higher price point than their I assume outgoing XR range - which I have heard at a hi Fi Show - very impressive with the outboard power supply with good speakers. I also listened to the Hegal H120 which I really enjoyed the musicality with vinyl 🎶 It's very subjective so I'd always advocate always demo before committing even to a "Best buy" 🎶
You, sir are by far the best of the YT reviewers. Because your reviews always include comparisons and advice on partnering equipment. Please keep the videos coming. On a different topic, I heard a rumor that Gustard is named for Col. Gustard. Him of the lead pipe and library.
Wow as usual I wait every year for a future purchase desire. Outstanding work front this gentleman, you have all our confidence when recommendations and audio review is presented. Happy Holidays.
Good morning from sunny Manchester Tarun, where it isn’t actually raining! Top job in 2024. You made even a DAC review worth watching 👀 You and Harley L make superb UA-cam content, that doesn’t need to shout to draw attention to itself. That’s what makes your videos so good👊🏻🎵🎶 Other UA-camrs 🇺🇸 should take note and “shush” 🇬🇧
Hi Tarun. I'm following your reviews for years and appreciate it very much. It would be super interesting for me and hope for more people to review Gato Amp 150. I own Dynaudio Heritage Special and looking for good match for them. Also thinking what would be your opinion on these speakers in comparison with your favorite speakers like Alta Audio Alyssa. Wish you all best!
another very good video! thank you! I wouldve loved to know what you think of the Roksan Attessa Streaming Ampflifier. To me it sounds absolutely fantastic, musical and powerful, unlike any other amp at this price point.
@@gueroblanco thank you. Here is a link to my review 😊 POTENTIAL TO BE GREAT! Roksan Attessa Streaming Ampifier Review ua-cam.com/video/VGbZMUiEdC8/v-deo.html
Another year of great reviews Tarun. How about a review of a Unison Research, in particular the Unico Primo hybrid, which seems like a hidden gem based on other reviews. Thanks again for all your reviewing work.
Can't wait for next year and the next video, Have a great Xmas and New Year, I think you know the Amps I would like your opinion on but one more request, Not an amp but the Volumio Rivo+ and its new power supply, the Lineo5. Thanks Tarun.
Nicely done Tarun on your ladder presentation, amp to amp that is. Here's the thing. Many of the patents on high end amplifiers eg Burmester, Dartzeel, Krell, have expired and Chinese audio makers have replicated them in products costing as little as the set of Fosi gear you showed. I personally find their products too irresistible not to try and based on reviews none of them disappoint. Just saying.
I’d like to see a comparison between the Hegel and the Rotel Michi. I run the Michi X3 S1, using an external DAC in my CDP. Solid, deep and engaging I wouldn’t take a Hegel over the Michi. Best wishes for the holiday season Tarun 🎄
Thanks for your year end amp review. To answer your question, I would be interested in you reviewing the Arendal 1528 bookshelf or monitor speakers in 2025. Thank you and Happy Christmas!
The Sugden amp really is a dream amp, and would definitely end the upgrade bug that hits all of us "audiophiles". Have an older rega brio in second system, and its a gem with nice phono stage too. The UK is spoilt for great amps, nice one Tarun.
A rival hifi channel I have been following over a three period has gone from group testing speakers for around a grand to naming its amplifier of the year costing 25K! This channel remains relevant and relatable.
Tarun - Merry Christmas to you and your Family. For 2025, I hope you review the CREEK 4040A (it seems like it could be great listening value for the money?!?)
My Topping PA3 broke within the warranty period. My second Topping PA3 broke outside the warranty period. My Fosi Audio za3 I send two days ago to the store, because the right speaker-out didn't work anymore. Great sounding amplifiers, until they break.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 My Fosi went in surge protection mode. So it wasn't faulty. Now I placed a grounded mouse mat on my desk. I build up too much static electricity.
Thanks Terrance, Skunkie designed said some good things about the muzishare 7. I was wondering if you have ever heard it? I also just got a fosi zd3 DAC and some upgraded op amps and I ordered a linear power supply. It's not my end game DAC but hopefully with some upgrades I will get some good performance to keep me happy for a little while 😅.
A great review with the benefit of spezial advantages the sets have or not. The Question is often, do i change my whole setup to gain a new experience ? Or am i forced to change at least the amp and the speakers..... and how expensive would this deep dive in hifi be ? Thanks for the good presentation 👍 You keep it cool an precise , i love it so ! Kind regards from Germany, Rudi👍🍀
Hi Tarun, congratulations , you won every competition in UA-cam Hi-Fi reviews catalogue, great work in 2024! And looking forward in 2025. If you can please review the following products 1. Unison Research Unico Primo Integrated Amplifier 2. Unison Research Unico Nuovo Integrated Amplifier 3. Unison Research Unico Due Integrated Amplifier 4. Audia Flight FL 3S Integrated Amplifier 5. Decware Zen TORII MK5 Tube Amplifier 6. Billie MK3 Speakers 1. Totem speakers 2. radiant acoustics clarity 6.2 3. magnepan 4. jmr bliss jubilee 5. Revival audio atalante 3 6. PS Audio FR 5 Or any products of the above brands Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎊 🎊 🎊
Thanks Tarun! I would love to check out that Hegel against my H360 to see what the difference is. I sometimes consider selling the H360 just to experiment with other amps but never pull the trigger. I’m sure there is better out there but at what price? 😮
A mate of mine has a rega mira amp with B&W dm603s3 and the amount of detail dug out of the recordings with the rega and B&W combination is mind boggling when I heard it
I think source quality is more important , rubbish in rubbish out theory, as long as you have a decent amplifier the input is much more important, for reference (important when making comments) technics sl 1200g, rega aria, Ortofon black, spendor a4(I wish I’d spent the extra and got the a7) and an old rega elicit, no digital output, love your channel btw
I would like reviews of Hifi Rose amps and streamers. Of course I want to know about how the various levels compare like the RA180 and RA280 so I know what I get for the higher price. :)
@@Kukkema the changes are more about flexibility to customers rather than performance upgrades. I am not sure they warrant a separate review at this point 😊
a great topic for 2025 could be reviews of tube amps like: Lab12, Luna, Line Magnetic, cayin, canor, tsakiridis,...there are plenty of opportunities to let off steam 😂😅😊
@@justasimplefox I wanted to share my journey of the year rather than just focus on the “best of the year.” It provides an appropriate time for reflection and closure to for me. Hopefully, my viewers enjoy me sharing my journey too. Happy holidays to you and I hope to see you in 2025 🥳👍
Regarding the Wilsenton R8, check out the Psvane Horizon 6SL7 tubes instead of the Tung-Sol. I think the Horizon 6SL7 with the KT88 MKII and the CV181-tii is a superior combination.
In 1995 I bought my first pair of ATlC speakers which were SCM 20's and sadly and had to sell them in 2009 to get through a financially taxing period. I currently own a pair of SCM 19's. I'm curious how the 20's will compare to the 19's in your opinion. (20's were behind you) 😊
@abritishaudiophile7314 ~ Indeed, attention grabbing. You've always had good words, fondness, admiration, towards Hegel. They are must be outstanding amps. Unfortunately where I am, just a mirage on the internet. Just a side note I got some of those fancy audio file speakers here in the USA. They had them on sale. Couldn't not, let that deal slip through my hands. British designed of course. Two-Way, concentric drivers badasses. Right now I'm breaking them in hard. Just like if you have a Porsche with a manual transmission. Mercilessly.
Best reviewer on Utube but curiously Tarun there are no turntables reviewed on your channel. Perhaps you might do some next year. Merry Christmas to you and a Hapy New year from Australia.🎉
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Best hifi reviewer of 2024.
Easily S tier.. 😏
'Outstanding' actually..
For sure 👍👍👏👏
Gets "outstanding" from his audience
@@jalovecjoffrey9542 thank you. That is very much appreciated 😊👍
Thanks Tarun for the excellent coverage of your reviews. Very happy to support the channel 👍
@@terryneilbooth thank you Terry. That is very kind of you 😊👍
Thanks for this year’s reviews! Looking forward to the new Billie MK3.
@@localnut1 thank you. I appreciate your support 😊👍
Yes waiting myself!
Ideal review to end the year, Thanks Tarun for your wonderful reviews through out the year.
@@hirdeshirde thank you kindly 😊👍
Huge respect for comparing 2024 products to products that have been on the market for a few years or so, unlike how some Hifi journalists seem to think we keep tabs on every video or don’t want to be honest about what we should buy… It makes your channel so much better!
Thank you my friend. Much appreciated 😊👍
Thanks for helping to enlighten all us audiophools around the world who have audiophile aspirations.
@@HansDelbruck53 thank you. I am in the same boat as everyone else 😊
Thanks!
@@paulanderson5114 thank you Paul. I appreciate your support 😊👍
Hey Tarun, wish you the best this holidays. Thanks for acompanying me through this audio journey. Eager to see you through the next year.
Thank you mu friend. Happy holidays 🥳👍
Hi Tarun, thanks for all those great amp reviews throughout 2024! Needless to say your reviews are the best with detailed technical insights that gives real meaning to your observations and the comparisons that helps us understand. Look forward to best speakers in 2024!
@@DMint-g4p thank you my friend 😊👍
Hi Tarun, great shoot out and there is a very impressive line up of amplifiers this year. Oh, and great that you gave a shout out to Skunkie. She has deserved that fully.
Thanks Hugo. She certainly does deserve it 😊
Fantastic stuff Tarun.
I’d like to see your views on the Hifi Rose RA280 and the Exposure 3510 pre/power (either stereo or mono blocks).
Many thanks for all the hard work and time you have dedicated to this channel.
@@mrkitewine7700 thank you kindly. Both are on my radar 😊👍
Wonderful year of reviews, Tarun! Always looking forward to your informative, balanced, tech savvy and comprehensive videos. Blessings and happy holidays to you and yours good man 🙏🏼❤🌲
@@riccitone thank you kindly. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones too 🥳👍
Thank you, Tarun, for another year of insight, information and intrigue. I'm proud to be a patreon 😁👍😁
Awesome, thank you. I appreciate your support 😊👍
Nice to see Hegel h400 on there, have owned h390 for 2 years and its a good amp.
@@andreasmoller9798 cool 😎
thank you for your great reviews. Always a pleasure to listen.
@@amossonnenstrahl4494 thank you kindly 😊👍
Great as always, Taron. I would love to get your impression of the new Schiit Wotan power amp!
@@briangurnett thank you 😊
After reading all the review’s below, it just confirmed my high regard for ABA. Congratulations for an excellent channel. Have a lovely Christmas.
@@AjaySharma-tt6so thank you Ajay 😊👍
Great review video, as always!
Clear and precise comments and no distractions with over produced material.
We want to know about the equipment which you carefully advise us about!
Thank you, Tarun, all the best!
Thank you my friend 😊👍
Fantastic! Thank you so much and so glad you liked it
@@HegelMusicSystem thank you. Much appreciated 😊👍
Nicely done Tarun ….your reviews without all the hyperbole is always refreshing. Like your picks. Well thought out. Have heard the Hegel……you nailed the description. Thanks
Thank you Dean 😊👍
A very pleasing summary of the past year. Thank you for the time and effort you invest in these highly informative reviews.
I personally am looking forward to the upcoming Billie 11 Mk III 'Spartan' edition, which will only have analog inputs. As I prefer using an external DAC, that option is preferable for me.
@@geoffreydebrito2653 thank you 😊
Thanks for another great year of quality reviews Tarun.
Canadian here rooting for the Billie Heaven 11 and great to see their blending of D and tubes is working, but man they really need to clean up the sides of the amp. The rest of it looks beautiful but the side plates look like they were picked from a scrap parts bin at a home computer swap meet
Looking forward to your channel in 2025
Thank you. Much appreciated 😊👍
Thanks for the reviews!
@@drkenl5727 thx 😊
Your Hegel description is great! I have watched a lot of amplifier reviews and Hegel was somewhat off my radar for first choice. Multiple times, though, I would notice this or that product get a reality check from you when compared to the Hegel. Your comparisons of products within and across different price points are really helpful in giving perspective. I recently had an opportunity to get an H190 and did. I absolutely love it! Enough really good without any glaring bad traits really can add up to an outstanding amp. Thanks for all the great review over the years and in particular the influence that helped me rethink Hegel. 😀
Thank you kindly. Great to learn about your experiences 😊👍
I'm using Musical Fidelity M6i soon to be two decades old and prefers it over the about same age Hegel H200. Wonder if I should rule out the newer Hegel for upgrade?
@ the Sound Engine 2 tech fitted to later Hegel’s improved the sound considerably 😊
It's a joy listening to you talk. Thank you for your contribution. And now you make sure you go ahead and have a nice Christmas butt 🎉
@@Totalplonker thank you buddy. Wishing you a great Christmas too 🥳👍
Thanks Tarun. Talent can be found in one’s choices. Your prior review and rating of the Billie guided me to my present fav amp and got me into refined hybrid performance & power. Aesthetics & build are a brutalist style beauty & gold tubes provide the shimmer. Potential upgrade curious so, looking forward to the upcoming Billie M3 deep dive.
Thank you 😊
Oh wow, thanks for the shout out! Against all odds, the TS120SE has won over everyone.
@@ThomasAndStereo thank Thomas. You have my admiration. I can see a lot work went into that amp 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I got Thomas Galion TSA75 great amplifier running my Alta Audio speaker recommended by British Audiophile and I don't see any reason for change amplifier with those speakers
Reason why I bought The TS-120 S.E. Tube integrated it's amazing and lots of features and tuning abilities besides tube rolling '
Tone controls/feedback control ' class A or Class AB pre-outs for subs amp inputs for HTB and ability to run different power tubes 6550/kt88/kt120 that's alot under one trunk ? No pop da hood 😆 Thanks Tarun you are one of the best hands down ' Zero-Fidelity agrees with me also '
@ thank you buddy. I hope things are well with you and please say hi to Sean for me 😊👍
Did you ever get your hands on a Croft Amplifier
Thanks for the info. on the Heaven 11 Billie Mk. III. I definitely want to see a review of that.
@@Hare_deLune thx 😊
Great list. I would add the Declare Zen Triode as an honorable mention. It's not new to 2024 but worth the mention.
@@ozarkpipertony8396 thank you. I am not sure they will send to the U.K. 😊
Surprised at the Hegel, I was sure the Sugden would take it. There have been a large number of fascinating amps reviewed by you this year, a great effort and thank you very much for doing all that work.
I'm still trying to understand that why the Hegel is better. More bass and better detail clearly, but what about the midrange relative to the Sudgen? Is the Hegel analytical sounding?
@@SirFigNewton If you spend 5K+ for speakers you must take advantage of all futures. I think Hegel is the one.
Thank you 😊👍
I look forward to seeing your review of the next generation Heaven Eleven Billie amp.
@@clarencehoover6748 cool 😎
We're the Moor amps 2023 then? Great stuff Tarun. Happy Christmas and look forward to what you'll be reviewing in 2025. :). (Leema Tucana. Anniversary, Avid Integra/Accent. 😉 ).
Yes, Moor Amps were reviewed last year. Merry Christmas to you too 🥳
Great video Tarun - happy holidays, lets see what happens in 2025..
@@KenJustice_uk thank you and happy holidays to you too 😊👍
Thanks for a great overview video! I wish that you review in 2025 some of new amps from Atoll(400integrated), Roksan Caspian, new Rega Brio 2025-is just to be released.
@@Integralista001 thx 😊
Maybe for 2025 a review of the Advance Paris A12 Classic.
There are quite a few on youtube, but I always value your opinion, as many people do, I think.
Great reviews in the past, thanks!
@@ronheetman564 thx. Watch this space 😉
Thanks for the informative reviews as always. How about cuing up some power amplifiers for review in 2025..? Maybe the Benchmark and the AGD audion that have both generated a lot of buzz
@@joshuaschneck thx 😊
Another fabulous end of year review Taran! With so many of us buying budget streamers like WIIM products, I’d love to see more DAC reviews from more boutique companies like Soekris Audio in Denmark and Tron Audio in the UK!
@@adrianconti5718 thank you. I hope to get to them in time 😊👍
Love your videos. I have Spica tc50 which amp/preamp or integrated do you think would compliment these 4 ohm classics? Thank you for your guidance?
@@brianvportugal1155 thank you. Check it the amp has a 4 ohm rating in the manufacturers specs 😊
Dear Tarun,
Thank you for all your videos. Having recently acquired a pair of ProAc Response One SC’s, I am on the hunt for my end game amp and I wanted (if possible) a “simple” rank of the following regardless of price difference:
Exposure 5010 Pre & Mono Blocks 200w@8Ω
Moor Angel Pre & 6 Amp 150w@8Ω
Chord Ultima Pre 3 & 6 Amp 180w@8Ω
Naim NAC 332 Pre & NAP 250 Amp 100w@8Ω
Chord Ultima Integrated Amp 125w@8Ω
Hegel H590 Integrated Amp 300w@8Ω
Thank you in advance and have a great Christmas with your family!
@@zelezeka thank you. I would need to get them home to find out. But the Moor Amps and Exposure amps would be top of my audition list. Merry Christmas to you too 🥳👍
@ Thank you very much for your kind reply as I genuinely value your opinion. Having in a way weighed up (financially) some things I have created a more realistic amp shortlist for my 1SE’s and again I was hoping you could point me in the right direction. Would Naim Supernait 3 be a good pairing or is the Sugden A21SE better?
@@zelezeka both pair well with the 1SCs but have very different presentations. The Sugden will be warm and rich sounding and the Naim will be more forward with agile bass delivery 😊
Appreciate the shout out :)
@@SkunkieDesignsElectronics you are most welcome. Keep up the great work 👍
Great end of year piece Tarun. I was hoping for a Sugden win as I myself own a A21SE and simply love the brand and I toy with upgrading to the IA4, but I have heard the Hagel and can appreciate it. I'd like to see a review or two speakers, Hatbeth Super HL5 Plus XD and Graham Audio LS8/1. I'm in the market for new speakers and I've had the Harbeth's at the house and I loved them (brand new, sealed boxes - no run in. I was really hoping not to like them but you can't unhear them) but I've not heard the LS8/1 so a review would be great.
@@johnrossall4696 thank you. I appreciate the suggestions 😊
Very nice review!!! I hope you get to hear/review a Purifi Eigentakt Amp in 2025!!!
@@TheLkdude thx 😊
Thanks for the great reviews!
I am listening now to the iO Rega 2024 winner amp (on an all Rega System One), but looking to replace it with Brio amp and the Dynaudio Emit M20 speakers.
In your opinion, does this upgrade bring the desired power without losing the musicality and fidelity of iO @ Kyte + RP 1 actual setup?
@@idanyou I am sure the Emit 20s will appreciate the extra power 😊
Thank you very much for this review! Regards from Warsaw!
Thank you for watching 😊
Tarun, thanks for all you do! I'll savor this after the workweek. FYI got a pair of the Schiit Tyr amps. Kind of flipping out and pinching myself at the improvement over my old hybrid Rogue. I've heard Schiit don't sample much and a costly ship to the UK so not sure if you've heard them. Bass, inst. separation, musicality are astounding IMO. You know it's something when the wife is astounded as well and offers to help pay!? Happy Holidays!
how is the midrange? is it warm, liquid?
@@2madamimadam290 thank you my friend. I haven’t heard Tyr amps. They aren’t so easy to get hold of over here. Great that your system is providing so much pleasure to you and your wife 😊👍
@SirFigNewton Sir, Fig, id need some comparisons to understand that as a term but I can say instruments and vocals, breath etc all have better realism in my impression. When they break out of the background I'm taken by them as much more real than my prior amps. It's a bit haunting. I just get stopped and caught listening a lot more. Seriously musical IMO. Much deeper front to back in the soundstage. Not sure if it's the mono-amp thing but defined R/L is pronounced and center or off center placement seems more well defined so in totality things seem to take their place more side to side and front to back so the speakers disappear a lot more. Live recordings have more feeling of open air spaciousness. The bass seems effortless where you can follow all low notes over a background low rumble and it does not affect the voices or instruments as they lead off during bass presence. Kick drums have a kick like you feel it and tone like you think it ought to sound. Recordings feel new but not because of some weird cupped hand tonality but because of the individual instrument clarity. Hope I'm not over hyping it. Limited experience with old A/B NAD, Parasound HCA-2205a (5ch A/B surround) Rogue Medusa Tube/Hypex class D modules. Really missed gutteral bass moving to the Rogue but didn't think the musicality would be so toe tapping on the Tyr. It's been a week but I keep revisiting thinking it was all new shiny thing hype but then I go, Nope! These kick butt. Finally a hi-fi system like I hear at stores. I always touted source and speakers as most important but had no idea how much this pulls it together.
Thanks for 2024 ABA! You’ve been my Saturday mornings all year! Looking forward to 2025!
@@iborrada thank you . Much appreciated 😊👍
ABA is the XLR cable of UA-camrs, balanced and noise-cancelling. always informative and only uses jargon where there are no other words. clearly the best reviewer of 2024 and a fine way to enjoy a cuppa
@@tunejunky thank you kindly. It is possible to have unbalanced XLR connections. However, XLR generally tends to be balanced to take advantage of noise reduction by a process called common mode rejection 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 understood and intended :-)
in 2024 I put together a desktop HiFi. I chose the ATC SCM7 speakers which are recommended to be used with a minimum of 70 watts. I bought the Rega IO to partner them and feel that 30 watts is plenty for near field use. Good shout on the Rega, thanks for that Tarun.
@@TheRealWindlePoons that is great 👍
Best Hifi reviewer ever….nobody in his class , even close 👌🏻
@@noelsmall6690 thank you Noel. That is very much appreciated 😊👍
Thank you Tarun! Is the Musical Fidelity A1 a good alternative for the Willsenton r300 plus? I was ready to pull the trigger with the r300 for a warm holographic sound but looks like those issues are a deal breaker. Happy holidays!
@@ranelime there are similarities to the sound 😊
A bit surprised not to see the Musical Fidelity A1 mentioned.
I believe it was reviewed last year?
@@henrym78 it was reviewed last year 😊
Also auditioned the Hegel H400 against similar - Naim Unity Nova, Naim XS3 with Naim streamer - so £5k worth, and think the Hegel sits well above. But at £5,900 I'm thinking of picking up a H390 at around £3k, a few good ex-dem offers on at various places at the moment and prices negotiable with full warranty. I don't see it being worth twice the price of the H390 although not listened to it yet, but if it's 95% of the H400 it's a bargain. There's also a H590 at £5k on ebay at the moment, it's replacement is best part of double that.
Be interested to see you review some more Cyrus kit in 2025, one brand that's always kept me coming back to their products.
@@Pulpdiction1999 thank you for sharing 😊
New Cyrus are priced at a much higher price point than their I assume outgoing XR range - which I have heard at a hi Fi Show - very impressive with the outboard power supply with good speakers.
I also listened to the Hegal H120 which I really enjoyed the musicality with vinyl 🎶
It's very subjective so I'd always advocate always demo before committing even to a "Best buy" 🎶
You, sir are by far the best of the YT reviewers. Because your reviews always include comparisons and advice on partnering equipment. Please keep the videos coming.
On a different topic, I heard a rumor that Gustard is named for Col. Gustard. Him of the lead pipe and library.
Thank you Gerald. Very much appreciated. I will check out Col. Gustard 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 It's a really bad pun based on the board game clue.
Nice review rundown. May I ask what speaker was just right for the Rega amplifier? Thanks
@@scottbennett3119 thx. The Q Acoustics 5020s and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7Gs both work well. I would also try the AcousticEnergy AE100 Mk2s 😊
Very good, thanks!
Heco direkt Einklang also exeptional
Wow as usual I wait every year for a future purchase desire. Outstanding work front this gentleman, you have all our confidence when recommendations and audio review is presented. Happy Holidays.
Thank you my friend. Happy holidays to you too 🥳👍
Nicely done. Thanks!
Thx 😊
My discovery of 2024 == A British Audiophile
Well done, indeed
I appreciate your support 😊👍
Good morning from sunny Manchester Tarun, where it isn’t actually raining! Top job in 2024. You made even a DAC review worth watching 👀 You and Harley L make superb UA-cam content, that doesn’t need to shout to draw attention to itself. That’s what makes your videos so good👊🏻🎵🎶 Other UA-camrs 🇺🇸 should take note and “shush” 🇬🇧
Thank you kindly 😊👍
Hi Tarun. I'm following your reviews for years and appreciate it very much.
It would be super interesting for me and hope for more people to review Gato Amp 150. I own Dynaudio Heritage Special and looking for good match for them.
Also thinking what would be your opinion on these speakers in comparison with your favorite speakers like Alta Audio Alyssa.
Wish you all best!
Thank you. Happy holidays to you too 🥳👍
another very good video! thank you! I wouldve loved to know what you think of the Roksan Attessa Streaming Ampflifier. To me it sounds absolutely fantastic, musical and powerful, unlike any other amp at this price point.
@@gueroblanco thank you. Here is a link to my review 😊
POTENTIAL TO BE GREAT! Roksan Attessa Streaming Ampifier Review
ua-cam.com/video/VGbZMUiEdC8/v-deo.html
@@abritishaudiophile7314 oh, sorry, completely missed that one! thanks, will watch it immediately!
Another year of great reviews Tarun. How about a review of a Unison Research, in particular the Unico Primo hybrid, which seems like a hidden gem based on other reviews. Thanks again for all your reviewing work.
Thank you kindly. At the moment Unison Research stuff is hard to get in the U.K. I hope that changes 😊👍
Thank you Tarun for all your work this year. Would be interested to hear your take on one of the new Luxman Z integrateds 🙏
Thank you. I am waiting for the l-505z to come out 😊👍
brilliant as normal sir, hope you and your family , have a great Christmas, conditions allowing, loved the vid, keep up the good work m.
@@MichaelIrons-d5v thank you Michael. Merry Christmas too you and your family too 🥳👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you i will, it will be a plesure sir.
The Billie inspired me to get Hypex Nilai Monoblocks. Now to find a good matching preamp. Class A or Tube.
How do the Nilai sound? Are you happy with it
@joekool5676 they are smooth fast detailed wide high deep soundstage, but too early say, not entirely burned in yet. They are still getting better.
@@D1N02 great 👍
@D1N02 thank you for your reply. Considering getting Hypex Nilai monoblocks for front 3 speakers for home theater
Can't wait for next year and the next video, Have a great Xmas and New Year, I think you know the Amps I would like your opinion on but one more request, Not an amp but the Volumio Rivo+ and its new power supply, the Lineo5. Thanks Tarun.
@@derekclark7545 thank you. Have a great Christmas Derek 🥳
Nicely done Tarun on your ladder presentation, amp to amp that is.
Here's the thing. Many of the patents on high end amplifiers eg Burmester, Dartzeel, Krell, have expired and Chinese audio makers have replicated them in products costing as little as the set of Fosi gear you showed.
I personally find their products too irresistible not to try and based on reviews none of them disappoint. Just saying.
Thank you 😊
Wonderful as always! Could you review Sim Audio Moon gear in 2025? Thanks
@@maymanist thank you. I will looking into it 😊👍
Thanks T. You rock...
@@spill_the_beans365 much appreciated 😊👍
I’d like to see a comparison between the Hegel and the Rotel Michi. I run the Michi X3 S1, using an external DAC in my CDP. Solid, deep and engaging I wouldn’t take a Hegel over the Michi.
Best wishes for the holiday season Tarun 🎄
@@JingoLoBa57 thank you. Happy holidays to you too 👍
Thanks for your year end amp review. To answer your question, I would be interested in you reviewing the Arendal 1528 bookshelf or monitor speakers in 2025. Thank you and Happy Christmas!
Thank you and merry Christmas to you too 🥳👍
not the first time youtube swallowed my comment and like :( Great review!
@@rofgabor oh dear. I am not sure why that happens. Thank you for watching 👍
The Sugden amp really is a dream amp, and would definitely end the upgrade bug that hits all of us "audiophiles". Have an older rega brio in second system, and its a gem with nice phono stage too. The UK is spoilt for great amps, nice one Tarun.
Thank you 😊
This channel has such a wide range of content it is always a must watch. This video is proof of that.
A rival hifi channel I have been following over a three period has gone from group testing speakers for around a grand to naming its amplifier of the year costing 25K! This channel remains relevant and relatable.
Thank you kindly 😊👍
Thanks for all your efforts on our behalf Tarun . An amplifier review for next year - how about the IOTAVX PA40 ? Thanks .
@@petergraves3086 thank you kindly 😊👍
Tarun - Merry Christmas to you and your Family. For 2025, I hope you review the CREEK 4040A (it seems like it could be great listening value for the money?!?)
@@MikeK6046 thank you Mike. Merry Christmas to you and your family too 🥳
Would love to see a comparison between Electrocompaniet eci 80d vs McIntosch msa 5500.
@@tonyvidetto80 thx 😊
My Topping PA3 broke within the warranty period. My second Topping PA3 broke outside the warranty period.
My Fosi Audio za3 I send two days ago to the store, because the right speaker-out didn't work anymore.
Great sounding amplifiers, until they break.
You are surprised by this?
@tessie4204 No
That is a shame.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 My Fosi went in surge protection mode. So it wasn't faulty. Now I placed a grounded mouse mat on my desk. I build up too much static electricity.
thanks 👍🏼
@@sdrtcacgnrjrc most welcome 👍
Thanks Terrance, Skunkie designed said some good things about the muzishare 7. I was wondering if you have ever heard it? I also just got a fosi zd3 DAC and some upgraded op amps and I ordered a linear power supply. It's not my end game DAC but hopefully with some upgrades I will get some good performance to keep me happy for a little while 😅.
Thx. The X7 is on my radar 😊
A great review with the benefit of spezial advantages the sets have or not. The Question is often, do i change my whole setup to gain a new experience ? Or am i forced to change at least the amp and the speakers..... and how expensive would this deep dive in hifi be ? Thanks for the good presentation 👍 You keep it cool an precise , i love it so ! Kind regards from Germany, Rudi👍🍀
Thank you Rudi 😊👍
Hi Tarun, congratulations , you won every competition in UA-cam Hi-Fi reviews catalogue, great work in 2024! And looking forward in 2025.
If you can please review the following products
1. Unison Research Unico Primo Integrated Amplifier
2. Unison Research Unico Nuovo Integrated
Amplifier
3. Unison Research Unico Due Integrated Amplifier
4. Audia Flight FL 3S Integrated Amplifier
5. Decware Zen TORII MK5 Tube Amplifier
6. Billie MK3
Speakers
1. Totem speakers
2. radiant acoustics clarity 6.2
3. magnepan
4. jmr bliss jubilee
5. Revival audio atalante 3
6. PS Audio FR 5
Or any products of the above brands
Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎊 🎊 🎊
Thank you James. Much appreciated. Some great suggestions 😊👍
Thanks Tarun!
I would love to check out that Hegel against my
H360 to see what the difference is.
I sometimes consider selling the H360 just to experiment with other amps but never pull the trigger. I’m sure there is better out there but at what price?
😮
@@pkats9093 thx. The H360 has the older Soundengine 1 module. A cooler tone than modern Hegels but still a nice amp 😊
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If the newer Hegels are a touch warmer I’m in!
A mate of mine has a rega mira amp with B&W dm603s3 and the amount of detail dug out of the recordings with the rega and B&W combination is mind boggling when I heard it
@@chrisclose7793 cool 😎
I think source quality is more important , rubbish in rubbish out theory, as long as you have a decent amplifier the input is much more important, for reference (important when making comments) technics sl 1200g, rega aria, Ortofon black, spendor a4(I wish I’d spent the extra and got the a7) and an old rega elicit, no digital output, love your channel btw
@@kkjrees thank you. The quality of the source is very important. A system is only as good as its weakest link 😊
I would like reviews of Hifi Rose amps and streamers. Of course I want to know about how the various levels compare like the RA180 and RA280 so I know what I get for the higher price. :)
Thx 😊
Lately I have been impressed by DAC/pres with a separate power amp. My speakers are 87 db efficiency.
@@dhmallet thx for sharing 😊
Good point!
Merci Tarun🙏💙
Merci beaucoup mon ami 😊
Very good coverage
Thx 😊
Thanks for the excellent work. Looking forward to 2025.
Thx Jim 😊👍
Will you get the Billie mk3 next year?
@@Kukkema the changes are more about flexibility to customers rather than performance upgrades. I am not sure they warrant a separate review at this point 😊
@ Makes sense. Thanks
a great topic for 2025 could be reviews of tube amps like: Lab12, Luna, Line Magnetic, cayin, canor, tsakiridis,...there are plenty of opportunities to let off steam 😂😅😊
@@amossonnenstrahl4494 thank you 😊
Hi Taron, I would like to see your review on something from Rogue Audio. Either the Sphinx 3 integrated or the flagship integrated.
@@jeffdold6925 thx. Not easy to get in the U.K. I am not sure they will ship directly. I can be costly to ship both ways over the Atlantic 😊
Not the biggest fan of ´best of series´ so we will meet again next year 😊 Happy holidays 🎄🎉🎆
@@justasimplefox I wanted to share my journey of the year rather than just focus on the “best of the year.” It provides an appropriate time for reflection and closure to for me. Hopefully, my viewers enjoy me sharing my journey too. Happy holidays to you and I hope to see you in 2025 🥳👍
Regarding the Wilsenton R8, check out the Psvane Horizon 6SL7 tubes instead of the Tung-Sol. I think the Horizon 6SL7 with the KT88 MKII and the CV181-tii is a superior combination.
@@mindhead1 thx 😊
The Sugden IA-4 is something really special. It’s t he best integrated amp I have heard. An iron fist in a velvet glove.
@@Cliff-Joseph great description 👍
In 1995 I bought my first pair of ATlC speakers which were SCM 20's and sadly and had to sell them in 2009 to get through a financially taxing period. I currently own a pair of SCM 19's. I'm curious how the 20's will compare to the 19's in your opinion. (20's were behind you) 😊
@@selo8050 that review is coming 😉
That's not fair. Bringing Porsche Into the equation 😊
@@rvbsoundfactory it was fun though 😉
@abritishaudiophile7314 ~ Indeed, attention grabbing. You've always had good words, fondness, admiration, towards Hegel. They are must be outstanding amps. Unfortunately where I am, just a mirage on the internet. Just a side note I got some of those fancy audio file speakers here in the USA. They had them on sale. Couldn't not, let that deal slip through my hands. British designed of course. Two-Way, concentric drivers badasses. Right now I'm breaking them in hard. Just like if you have a Porsche with a manual transmission. Mercilessly.
Would love to have you review next year some of the latest lower priced Class D Parasound intergrated's such as the NC200.
Thx 😊
Best reviewer on Utube but curiously Tarun there are no turntables reviewed on your channel. Perhaps you might do some next year. Merry Christmas to you and a Hapy New year from Australia.🎉
Thank you my friend. I can’t accommodate a TT properly in my room but have plans to do so in the future 😊👍