Kinki Studio EX-P1 preamp vs Pass Labs Aleph L. AGD Production GaN Tube Vivace mono amps

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
  • We start this demo with the sound a little soft and make 2 changes to bring back the detail, presence and image.

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  • @garyalexander5686
    @garyalexander5686 5 років тому +1

    Excellent video. Felt like I was there with you.

  • @911turbojk
    @911turbojk 4 роки тому

    The AGD amp is crazy good.... wow. !

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 5 років тому +2

    Still liking the Klipsch I see. Sounds good

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      Yeah man, they've gotten much better after breaking in..

  • @ranbenshabat6142
    @ranbenshabat6142 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Micky, I aware that it an old video. Do you still own this pass Lab line stage, by any chance?
    It's absolutely a dream of mine to be invited to your place and listen to music. I feel I learned so much from you videos.
    Thanks
    Ran

  • @sidvicious3129
    @sidvicious3129 5 років тому +4

    Darn I have to join this, her recordings /masterings are horrible and I too thought it was me. Adelle has a beautiful voice but the recording is just an all together mess. I had the vinyl and thought there was a problem so I bought the CD and it was still bad.

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      Yeah, its unfortunate. I use both bad and good pieces when I test. Because the crappy ones will sound better if the rig is improving.. The recording isnt getting any better, you can just feel the emotion of the performer better, and it does not bug you as much.. Thanks for commenting

  • @edg5367
    @edg5367 5 років тому +1

    I like that Pass Labs Pre a lot Just say’n

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      I know, killer. Huh ?

    • @edg5367
      @edg5367 5 років тому +1

      By the way those amps sound killer as well. LOL

  • @Audiofreak71
    @Audiofreak71 5 років тому +4

    I thought I was the only one that thought her recordings were bad , a shame because she has a great voice , I just can’t listen to her stuff .

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      Yeah its a grin and bear it type thing...

    • @steveassante6797
      @steveassante6797 5 років тому +1

      I'm with you on thinking her recordings are "par for the course" (which translates to "Popular Artist Mediocre Recording Production"; "Want's to imitate an actual Jazz Recording, but doesn't have the necessary 'Chops' to be one")

  • @audiostanton
    @audiostanton 4 роки тому +5

    I've had both and tested both the kinky studio and the pass labs. The Pass Labs sounded very anemic compared to the kinky Studio. The Kinki Studio was way more Dynamic and much more detailed.
    In comparison to pass Labs founded anemic and not involving as compared to The kinky. it's good but it's not great the kinky Studios worth three times the price.

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah , I'm pretty sure we can hear the difference. The Pass absolutely adds nothing, so you're getting no help there though it is crystal clear and transparent as its strong suit. Kinky would be slightly darker by comparison and fortify bass a bit. All be told, I'm over the Chinese gear. Main thing besides the fact that I dont want to support a communist regime that steals the land of peaceful inhabitants and kills or enslaves innocent people, is that there is no innovation to speak of from them. Low prices to bring the greed out in all of us. Eastern Europe makes far better product at roughly the same price. My money is on Europe. But it is the best preamp for $2K that's for sure. I just hate to repeat that as rationale for buying.

    • @funnyworld9784
      @funnyworld9784 3 роки тому +8

      @@OCDHIFiGuy a very small Chinese company can represent communist regime?!wtf...

    • @ilcomendante
      @ilcomendante 2 роки тому

      @@funnyworld9784 Don’t expect coherent logic from SJWs. However didn’t expect to find find many of them in exotic audiophilia (yea never mind those RARE EARTH METALS nor buying ALL THE OTHER consumer electronics 99% made in PRC). Funny World indeed - or should you rename to Clown World 🤡 ?

    • @ssmith954
      @ssmith954 2 роки тому

      @@OCDHIFiGuy Agreed with you 100% -- not a popular thing to say perhaps but you're absolutely right to point out what kind of an economy/country you are supporting.

  • @ERRORFACE1
    @ERRORFACE1 3 роки тому

    alice coltrane would be fun to listen on that gear probably ill ask for lights off as well :)

  • @mekore
    @mekore Рік тому

    is the xlr input on the b7 true balanced? or just xlr shaped rca?

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 5 років тому

    Take his man card! KEN!!!!!!

  • @c2gutbuster
    @c2gutbuster Рік тому

    How about something from Shelby Lynne's "Just a Little Lovin".

  • @Montreal_Audio_Systems
    @Montreal_Audio_Systems 5 років тому

    i have the exact same pass labs preamp i find its the best i com across as for bass. it goes very deep while staying in control not like other preamps what you think?

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      I was blown away. I was selling it for a customer but after this evening you even hear me say. Guess whose keeping this one?
      Lol

    • @Montreal_Audio_Systems
      @Montreal_Audio_Systems 5 років тому

      @@OCDHIFiGuy the detail in sub bass is like no other preamp very forward sounding as well

  • @Captain_Mike
    @Captain_Mike Рік тому

    Has anyone heard AGD Audion Monoblocks in combination with FERRUM WANDLA (DAC + Preamp)?

  • @kurb1980
    @kurb1980 5 років тому +2

    Adele = horribly compressed garbage her voice is great probably best to listen to her live. I prefer Amy Winehouse not as compressed studio work.

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому

      Killer alternative Raoul, and shes got piano behind her as well...

  • @freeradical431
    @freeradical431 2 роки тому

    Hes gonna have to find a new belt tailor.

  • @roberthart3452
    @roberthart3452 5 років тому +1

    Glad t know Im not alone in thinking adelle music is poorly mastered/recorded

  • @unepanthere
    @unepanthere 5 років тому

    Hi Mike; it's the EX-P7, right? Darn, I wanted it to win! In what kind of setup the Kinki would beat up the Pass passive? With solid state amps?? thnks!

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому

      I dont know really. These amps are solid state. Theres a class D module in the tube. It's not a fair comparison. Pass Labs is top level across the globe for many yesrs.. like 40. Give the Kinki kid more time to catch up !

    • @2pramus
      @2pramus 5 років тому

      Hello
      What is the last song playing by ? thanks

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 5 років тому +1

    Morpheus. The brainwashing of the people or some shit

  • @stavman62
    @stavman62 5 років тому

    why didnt you play summertime and no sanctuary on the kinki?

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      Got no idea
      Probably because I hadn't made a format.

    • @stavman62
      @stavman62 5 років тому

      @@OCDHIFiGuy what are / were the rrp's for these?

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому

      @@stavman62 kinki Preamp 1900. I've got one left. Aleph p os like over 20 years old and brings roughly 1600 . AGD Productions monos are the closest SS amp I've ever heard to 845 SET amps and are 15k per pair.

    • @stavman62
      @stavman62 5 років тому

      @@OCDHIFiGuy oh so are you mike us dist for denafrips? im stav aka dacman australian dist..

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому

      @@stavman62 hi Stav, i stopped distro a month ago. Trade war no good for Chinese products in USA. you guys get serial numbers on your Denafrips or no ?

  • @ketchupsos5817
    @ketchupsos5817 5 років тому

    Crimson Pre and monoblocks thoughts?

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      Never heard of it. Is that the name. Crimson audio or something ?

    • @ketchupsos5817
      @ketchupsos5817 5 років тому

      @@OCDHIFiGuy www.crimsonelectronics.com/
      Crimson Electronics. Made in the UK
      was wondering what u thought or any experience with them.

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому +1

      @@ketchupsos5817 I just looked and even the look does not jog memory , so they must not have any strong presence at shows here in USA, because I would not forget that form. . Right off the cuff I like the form factor because its unique, and quite interesting. I pretty much like any HiFi gear that holds its own design by itself, meaning this is a super cool piece for interior design, or unique install. I hope it sounds great !

  • @dougg1075
    @dougg1075 3 роки тому

    OD’d on Noacitol:)

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  3 роки тому

      I used to know a few chicks on those vitamins.

  • @kevinhennessey3189
    @kevinhennessey3189 5 років тому

    Sierra Hull does much better version of this song.

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому

      Thanks Man, I'll check it out

    • @kevinhennessey3189
      @kevinhennessey3189 5 років тому

      Recorded when she was 19
      ua-cam.com/video/fpAZVpSnyY0/v-deo.html

    • @OCDHIFiGuy
      @OCDHIFiGuy  5 років тому

      Brilliant !