Part 1: Jay's top tier amplifier list

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[@MrTennisdoc40]

Have heard some of those amps at sun coast. When time to part with dollars, it was their Esoteric F03. After 30 years chasing the hi fi sound, back to 30 watts and listening to music and forgetting the system

[@s.t.e.r.e.o.]

What are you running

[@is1dre]

Thanks Jay, Keep dropping the knowledge! This is super helpful as I am rebuilding my system.

[@spacejaime]

AUDIONET is another European extreme hi-end audio brand that belongs here, as well as CH Audio. Great video, keep the conversation going. Any reason for Mike dropping Gryphon? Just curious.

[@ga12f12o]

The component selection/quality/solder quality of the brand Soulution + the organic sound, maybe the best brand in Europe

[@reidsvinylrecords]

Jay I believe Flemming Isn't retired and is working for Audio Group Denmark (Aavik, Borresen and Ansuz). Great video!

[@johnshaw359]

Excuse me, is that otherwise known as AGD making class D Gnfet amps in vacuum tubes?

[@innomax007]

@@johnshaw359 No, Alberto is AGD, Flemming is as above, Aavik.

[@johnshaw359]

@@innomax007 Thanks.

[@chrishayden6088]

Nice !!! IMO VAC should have been on your list 🇺🇸made

[@mordante01]

Is that a First Sound pre amp? Heard one only once. Best I've ever heard.

[@craigenputtock]

Have you guys heard the Topping PA3? Could you do a. A/B comparison between that and a top of the line Boulder?

[@nikodemesmaker7730]

Did you ever have the opportunity to test the Esoteric Gradioso S1 or M1 power amplifiers? These are also considered as top of the top. Interesting to hear your thoughts about these !!!

[@julianchen4764]

Any tube amplifier manufacture should also be considered?

[@lancekluemper3708]

How has Jay never owned a naim piece? Naim has some gear that's affordable that can make your jaw drop. He's owned about every brand except naim. Or his video showing his past setups show everything but naim....I think your missing out not trying naim Jay....Especially with these newer Focal speakers. Match made in heaven. My sopra 3 came alive when I hooked a naim star to it. I'm now going with naim seperates. The Integrated was that good...
I would love to hear some dan dagostino.... some gryphon equipment and McIntosh. But when deciding a new route to go... I decided to go naim since Focal used them to voice there sopras. Why wouldn't I go for a amp that has synergy with my speakers. Synergy is real. Some amps just sound perfect with some speakers and sound like shit with others. Love the channel Jay! Keep up the hard work. 💪

[@MrTennisdoc40]

Because they aren’t heavy enough

[@jackhuang1434]

Good day Jay, what is the perfect room seize for ultra high end two channels system? Thanks.

[@jaysaudiolab]

There's no real rule

[@jackhuang1434]

@@jaysaudiolab in this case what is the reasonable seize? Thanks

[@jctai100]

As big as you can afford really, with trying to have non-parallel shapes like an amphitheatre

[@johcynthable]

Hi Jay I already sent you two messages you are underestimating this brand Arendal 1723 floor standers will be surprised believe me these are no joke

[@allardvanderstarre5238]

i have used a luxman sq 38 u for the last 10 years; only drawback a new set of el 34's every 2-3 years...i know you guys dontlike tubes...
but the luxmanplays bass-just playsome slyand robbie(drumnbass stripped to the bone)...all in all anunderrated very good all around amp

[@oscaronder6277]

Is Boulder 866 included in this list?

[@rrshiu9387]

speaking of too tier amp, may be you could try on CH precision if u can get hold one of them and tell us what u think. Thanks.

[@InnovativeBuildersmd]

Jay im looking to demo and upgrade would any of these budget (around 20k) Stereo power amplifiers fall into your top tier? Looking for Smooth Clarity , Speed , and dynamics. Constellation Audio Inspiration Stereo 1.0
Hegel h30
SimAudio Moon 860A v2
Gryphon Audio Essence
Constellation Audio Taurus
Boulder 1161
Boulder 1160

[@rolandlickert2904]

Check out some German and Swiss product for sure they would be on the list

[@marct9587]

So, now you like Gryphon again? I'm confused.

[@JDG1971]

Oohh yeah High-end equipment ✌

[@user-fy4gx5ue4v]

Any thoughts on the Goldmund?

[@carlosb8130]

What about the Goldmund Telos?

[@cesargutierrez4999]

Why does the number one video keep playing as a new video every day?

[@jbsaudio]

The Audio Research Ref 160S should be on this list.

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Have you tried Tenor amp, a bit more expensive but worth it for some with Wilson. One of the best amps out there but not made in US.

[@jaysaudiolab]

Haven't tried

[@dajikbatarang1]

You mentioned Hegel, but im guessing Hegel isnt on this list?

[@robertjohnson5127]

OMG - these guys are a bunch of elites … confident that a hearing test would not reveal the same 😂

[@rrshiu9387]

And also Goldmund...also from Europe 😄

[@thomaspoke8511]

I’d like to listen to you but geez you spend a lot of time not saying much.

[@thomaswipf7986]

Boulder 2010 is garbage?

[@craigholcombe1901]

Ayre?

[@rx4unyc]

lamm se

[@billiondollarbaby3276]

You guys are wearing the same clothes as yesterday. Thats DISGUSTING!! :)

[@jaysaudiolab]

Lol.

[@thomaswipf7986]

Ayre?