Absolutely loved this video. I worked 10 years in the trade selling everything from high end to entry level. This area was always my favourite to sell, people getting their first system and seeing the smile on their faces. Some would get the bug and over time upgrade. Please do more entry level videos of possible :clapping:
I like that you are covering entry level components simply because lots of younger people don't have the disposable income to buy top shelf gear and yet they still want something decent. Thank you. You're exactly right though that after a point in time we look to upgrade as our budget allows us searching for something better and you cover that as well with your analysis of what's available at those higher price points. I'm not trying to suggest what content you should focus on with your channel but exploring the better options at different price points can't hurt and potentially it might widen your viewer base.
I still love CD's. I just transformed my shed into a music room and I've banned all forms of internet and bluetooth etc. If you come in to play songs, you have to find them in the collection of CD's and LPs and if it's not there, we buy the album for next time. Everybody seems to be loving it so far.
Kudos for the 'tweeter ebullience' description during the NAD amp breakdown. Just when I thought only the same ~12 adjectives shared among pro audio reviewers could ever be used.
This is a great intro for low cost systems. Not just beginners but those who want one for a bedroom, shop etc. Not mentioned is that there is a plethora of affordable hifi on the market, eg PSB, Elac, Klipsch and other speakers. Very good amps such as Rega IO and PS Audio Sprout including dac. So much out there. I have my high end and my budget systems spread around deferent areas.
Great video. Brings back a lot of good memories. I ran a NAD 701 with Mission 760s from 1992 until 2017. It was my first stereo system. Loved it to death. I had a YAMAHA CDX-470 CD player hooked up to it. I loved that sound.
Another fantastic video, John! I’ve been an audiophile for over 50 years and you made this system so straight forward and simple for any beginner to learn from. Yes, being an audiophile is somewhat addictive, but that is the fun of it. Not to get carried away with spending gobs of money, but more for the pleasure of trying different setups over the years as your taste or hearing abilities change. Great job! I look forward to another of your setups.
Great video as always and love the food metaphors, one of the best Audio channels plus Jana has one of the most calming voices I’ve ever heard, clearly passionate about quality hi fi and clearly extremely knowledgable. Looking to update my bedroom system and this has given me some great ideas.
Great video. I'm watching this in October 2023 and I'm in the UK. A quick search and I've found the Mission speakers at 225 GBP and the NAD Amp at 299 GBP on Amazon. I guess the Wiim Pro Plus now makes the Allo Boss player redundant but for around 725 GBP this looks like an amazing system.
Great video. I love hearing about it all and younger people I know getting into audio, need these types of systems to start with. Thank you for putting one together. The reality is... you can put together a great-sounding system without breaking the bank as you have done.
Thanks John for all your work (including the delightful episode today!). You helped me choose the NAD C316BEE V2 to feed my new Magnat Transpuls 1000 (which treble needed a bit of taming to my taste in my room). Together with a Node streamer, a great combination for a very reasonable price. One could think the amp is the weak link in this system. From your review of the LS50 Meta’s I understood it’s not…. Necessarily
Very nice video. I love to hear about entry-level systems. Makes me remind when even having very low money (btw, still do not have much) I had more time to enjoy my system.
I like that you cover a wide range of products please continue! I also like the "current events" format that you have done over the last few months, very informative.
You should have titled this video "I'm Your Audiophile Pusher" because you've just put together a HiFi gateway drug. Great work and thank you. This will be a nice guestroom system.
For those of us who are music first / music scene / music biz but who are actually kind of new to audiophile land, it really taps into the creativity aspect of it all…..that it can be done well at the more newbie level. No matter where your are at on the purchase scale, you can still experiment and take the love of music and listening higher. Yup, a cheap bottle of wine can still give you a nice buzz. Kudos as well to your website guest and broadcast about audio-tech design and aesthetics. A lot of new kids on the block also care about how their machines look 🤖
I sold many systems in the early eighties with the original 3020 with Mission 700 or Accoutic Research AR18 speakers as the the base along with a record deck and/or cassette deck. Good to see that they still work well together.
I personally went for a hybrid old/new system. Allo Boss2 DAC (in plastic case, but reloaded Volumio with Tidal connect) -> NAD C372 (older, but higher range) -> Jamo 7.7 (old version, bigger 3-way tower speakers, i.e no need for stand). with some Van Den Hul speaker and RCA cables: less then 1k euro.
I have put together over a dozen system in search for the budget "Holy grail system". So far.. Aimya 07 amp ($75) Douk p1 tube pre ($100) Jbl 507 studios ($399 on sale for the pair) Has me questioning everything I believed I knew. This pre and amp is going to be "it" until I come across something better (I've tried dozens of combinations) The speakers is where I feel we may be able to beat out at the $399 point I believe its going to be a DIY set. I'm currently looking at HiVi 3.1 with perfectionist cross overs maybe the answer. ($299+$35 x over upgrad) I own the Blue node 2i... I can honestly say my Note 9 sounds every bit as good running Amazon hd or Quboz
I bought and repaired a Carver AV-705x amp - currently running in stereo (I fixed the power supply board and recapped all of the amplifier boards and replaced relays ($50 plus about $50 in parts). CT-26 preamp ($50), a Hifiberry DAC+ on a Raspberry Pi 4 ($120) and a pair of Vandersteen 2C speakers for $350 (that were in great shape and sound amazing). Not a new system by any stretch.
Really cool review. That's why audio is super interesting, every components count from the speakers, cables, dac, amplifier etc... And if you have the right gear you can really make something crazy good at a decent price.
These set ups you are offering as bullet proof are going to help out a lot of people. I recently purchased some components after a very long time. So, no idea where to start and at what price range is logical, plus now it would be streaming due to the convenience that comes along with it. So it was all new! Took me a year to get it together (pandemic times). I always wondered why good synergy set ups weren't tackled earlier by reviewers. Since, a lot of peoples questions were: Ok, so it's a good amp, speaker, dac etc. but, will it work with my components? What I mean to say is, great idea! You will save many people a lot of time, who don't exactly want to become audio experts and just want good sound for listening to sweet music. I think this sort of thing could go deeper, even into synergy guides. A list of components, dark, bright, warm, and so on. Then the people who own it can rate the pairing.
As for the dark sound of the Allo Boss 2, though it works for your system synergy, I think I read something that it has a filter/EQ setting enabled by default. Those that have the unit preferred the filter disabled for their setups. Also, hate the case? Just buy the module and stick it into a case you like. The DIY aspects of these PI based systems is great IMO!
I tried a yamaha r-n803d with the mission lx-6 and it kicked ass for the money, punchy clean sound that would fill any large room. They ended up coming home with me, my neighbors hate my system as much as me now, mission accomplished. 👍
I love videos likes this. Simple systems like this are just more fun. Good job explaining concisely to make this kind of purchase approachable. Good work JD.
Love you work. Thanks so much. I so appreciate you endorsing the RPi. I am now running Volumio on an RPi and love it. I think it sounds and works every bit as well as the Bluesound Node and at a fraction of the cost. Maybe not the same flexibility in terms of inputs, but for basic streaming… Every bit as good. Keep up the great work.
Let me just say that three days after watching your video about '90s equipment I bought a pair of Mission 760i for my second audio setup, thank you for your suggestion 😁
I saw an interview with Jason Stoddard where he insisted Schiit was never going to be a software company. This in spite they are now doing some programming on their ESS based DACs.
@Dixie Pepper I believe you can get a Jotunheim configured with a phono stage card. I was going to, but decided to go with a plain-Jane version instead. The other option is Jotunheim with a DAC card installed. Or were you being facetious?
I still have my catalyst system from 20 years and it's very much like yours, mine was mission m74i's with a NAD 320bee and matching NAD c540 CD player, though i also had a mini disc deck back then. Like you say, i could of happily of lived with it but it opened the door to other things. But always tried to match that foundational sound set out by the mission and NAD combo. Entertaining sound with plenty of drive. Im putting it back in to use soon in my design studio (converted garage)
Bought an ifi DAC after watching a previous video, inspiring, brill! now going to buy the Nad amp and stick with my mordant short speakers. Most importantly, it has got me back into just sitting down and listening to music again.
Really nice video. I love the way you stress the importance of component matching. So many times the more is better, more power or more money, mentality drive choices. I worked in HiFi sales from the mid 80’s threw the late 90’s, and loved finding those little plain Jane products that worked great together. But more often than not they were passed over by customers drawn to the large chassis components with thick anodized aluminum face plates and big price tags. One thing that I sure has changed from when I was selling HiFi and now is that speakers, especially the more entry level products shoot for a more lively bouncer sound than years ago because of the music that is popular. In the 70’s 80’s in particular, your better speakers were trying to build a neutral product. Today a little bump and sizzle is desirable. Different times.
Thanks John, excellent and entertaining as always. Keep playing across a broad spectrum of products and price points, it’s all fascinating regardless of where you are on your hifi journey.
Darko threw in that “super-market” wine reference at the end. And I’m kinda just shocked at how accurate of an analogy his statements are sometimes. I couldn’t have said it better. This guy is always a blast to watch from an audio nerd standpoint. 18:10
Thanks for another great video... as usual very informative and brilliantly presented. I remember the NAD3020 from the old days, glad they are still producing great sounding budget amps.... 3020 was always silky smotth. The Kef LSXs are now at a new price of £850 in the UK so it's tight between them and the traditional system in your video. No phono input but does have Tidal etc..... You will know all this but subscribers may find it useful
I still have my NAD3020 and it's still going strong in the man-cave driving Mission 731s from a Marantz CD-52MK2 source. Sadly my old Heybrook HB-1 speakers didn't survive a tough sentence in long-term storage! The NAD just needs the occasional squirt of Servisol Super 10 on the volume pot to keep it quiet :)
Interesting that you pointed that "here's where Diminishing Returns start". Would be great to see you showing where an "Audiophile Level System" starts. Awesome videos !!
This was a truly useful video concerning the building of an entry level hifi system at an affordable price, as not everyone can afford a high end audio system.Thanks a lot!
Very nice. One alternative that folks might consider is going used by carefully looking at local gear and demoing it also. Some gear like Marantz speakers and some receivers are not as expensive as one might think. Larger speakers typically have better bass and presence also. Cheers.
Great video (again). It really can appeal to anyone interested in HiFi. On a small or large budget, with demanding or not so demanding ears, with taste for the aesthetic or not and for all kinds of music. Thanks!
The patterns around the drivers are not to scatter sound. It is there to reduce turbulence as air travels across the baffle, like the dimples on a golf ball.
Thanks John. I have been looking for an amp for my second system , currently i have a vintage sansui 5900 which sounds good but i want something modern to run my TV through. The nad c316bee has been at the top of my list and this review sealed the deal.
Hey mate keep doing what you're doing. I love watching your videos they are very well balanced. And I have recently imoroved my system having spent £3000. Overall. But it wasn't always this way my previous hifi was only £600. So you and a couple of other reviewers have really helped.
Yamaha ax 396 amplifier Mission 702e speakers Mj acoustics pro 50 subwoffer. All 2nd hand for 180 pounds approx. The sound is out of this world. Superb. A new dimension of listening music.
I had a pair of mission 780 (2000) speakers that I didn't use because I had a set of better speakers. I bought the KEF LS50 META last year, compared them to the 780's and immediately put the 780's up for sale. Yes, there is evolution in speakers.
This is the first time I picked up on the £9 door stop. An excellent idea. I did try to see who sells Mission speakers in the USA. I didn't realize I would be going on a snipe hunt. I've heard of them before. The pandemic did real damage to our audio retailers.
Another great video showing you don't need to spend big bucks to get a decent sound, love these videos John whether they be £10k for an amp or £250 you still show the same detailed analysis....keep it up.
You certainly don't need to spend big bucks to get decent sound. You need to spend big bucks to get awesome sound, but as far as "decent quality" goes, I can't think of a better time than now. :)
Good idea on the door stops, I thought I was crazy keeping a couple of old heavy books on top of my so so, ba tower speakers, I think it helps just anchor them to the floor once I have them leveled out to the imperfections of the floor, 😆😆😎😎
When I was young and poor, this is the kind of system I really wanted! Then I had the chance to buy expensive kit. Expensive kit of course sounds way better. But it was fun to drool over such cheap stuff and believe it was good sounding.
You go right on ahead reviewing both high-end and budget piece-together systems. I find your videos wonderfully informative.
I second this 👍🏼😄
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Absolutely loved this video. I worked 10 years in the trade selling everything from high end to entry level. This area was always my favourite to sell, people getting their first system and seeing the smile on their faces. Some would get the bug and over time upgrade. Please do more entry level videos of possible :clapping:
I like that you are covering entry level components simply because lots of younger people don't have the disposable income to buy top shelf gear and yet they still want something decent. Thank you. You're exactly right though that after a point in time we look to upgrade as our budget allows us searching for something better and you cover that as well with your analysis of what's available at those higher price points. I'm not trying to suggest what content you should focus on with your channel but exploring the better options at different price points can't hurt and potentially it might widen your viewer base.
I still love CD's. I just transformed my shed into a music room and I've banned all forms of internet and bluetooth etc. If you come in to play songs, you have to find them in the collection of CD's and LPs and if it's not there, we buy the album for next time. Everybody seems to be loving it so far.
I think the sponsor slot is well done. Honest and upfront, informative and not too long - nice compromise.
Kudos for the 'tweeter ebullience' description during the NAD amp breakdown. Just when I thought only the same ~12 adjectives shared among pro audio reviewers could ever be used.
Yep, a great low cost system, which for many, will be all they ever need. Thanks for covering it!
This is a great intro for low cost systems. Not just beginners but those who want one for a bedroom, shop etc. Not mentioned is that there is a plethora of affordable hifi on the market, eg PSB, Elac, Klipsch and other speakers. Very good amps such as Rega IO and PS Audio Sprout including dac. So much out there. I have my high end and my budget systems spread around deferent areas.
Great video. Brings back a lot of good memories. I ran a NAD 701 with Mission 760s from 1992 until 2017. It was my first stereo system. Loved it to death. I had a YAMAHA CDX-470 CD player hooked up to it. I loved that sound.
I balance you out with CheapAudioMan and usually end up somewhere in the middle. Thanks for the great content.
Another fantastic video, John! I’ve been an audiophile for over 50 years and you made this system so straight forward and simple for any beginner to learn from. Yes, being an audiophile is somewhat addictive, but that is the fun of it. Not to get carried away with spending gobs of money, but more for the pleasure of trying different setups over the years as your taste or hearing abilities change. Great job! I look forward to another of your setups.
I really enjoy your approach to audio appreciation, it usually leaves me with food for thought. Thanks, good job!
I love the “hifi meal” metaphor. I like light salt, lots of cream and that spritz they put on the plate to make it gleam in the light of the table.
You seemed to enjoy making that. Lots of smiles all the way through. Thanks.
Great video as always and love the food metaphors, one of the best Audio channels plus Jana has one of the most calming voices I’ve ever heard, clearly passionate about quality hi fi and clearly extremely knowledgable. Looking to update my bedroom system and this has given me some great ideas.
Love it when you review more affordable gears. Thanks.
Whether I'm interested in buying expensive gear or not, I'm still interested in learning about it
Variety is the spice of life. Both up and down the audiophile ladder. 🎧🙂👍
On point as usual Mr. Darko, you did inspire me to consider some new things. Good tunes as always. Thank you.
Great video. I'm watching this in October 2023 and I'm in the UK. A quick search and I've found the Mission speakers at 225 GBP and the NAD Amp at 299 GBP on Amazon. I guess the Wiim Pro Plus now makes the Allo Boss player redundant but for around 725 GBP this looks like an amazing system.
Great video. I love hearing about it all and younger people I know getting into audio, need these types of systems to start with. Thank you for putting one together. The reality is... you can put together a great-sounding system without breaking the bank as you have done.
Always come back for more ... certainly no diminishing returns here, thank you
Thanks John for all your work (including the delightful episode today!). You helped me choose the NAD C316BEE V2 to feed my new Magnat Transpuls 1000 (which treble needed a bit of taming to my taste in my room). Together with a Node streamer, a great combination for a very reasonable price. One could think the amp is the weak link in this system. From your review of the LS50 Meta’s I understood it’s not…. Necessarily
Very nice video. I love to hear about entry-level systems. Makes me remind when even having very low money (btw, still do not have much) I had more time to enjoy my system.
Wonderful work, expertly presented. We're so proud to be a part of it.
These videos are soooo relaxing while informing. Why John Darko only have 200K subs blows my mind daily. What am I missing?
I like that you cover a wide range of products please continue! I also like the "current events" format that you have done over the last few months, very informative.
I have that NAD amp and every person who listen my system is always surprised and satisfied!
Superb as always, and you’re right, as funds allowed I’ve upgraded over the years and recently upgraded my turntable to a P3.
Great video John. Nice mix of gear. Smart way to get started. The more Audiophiles in the future, the better for everyone! 🙂
You should have titled this video "I'm Your Audiophile Pusher" because you've just put together a HiFi gateway drug. Great work and thank you. This will be a nice guestroom system.
New low cost system idea! These are great!
For those of us who are music first / music scene / music biz but who are actually kind of new to audiophile land, it really taps into the creativity aspect of it all…..that it can be done well at the more newbie level. No matter where your are at on the purchase scale, you can still experiment and take the love of music and listening higher. Yup, a cheap bottle of wine can still give you a nice buzz. Kudos as well to your website guest and broadcast about audio-tech design and aesthetics. A lot of new kids on the block also care about how their machines look 🤖
I love your videos, I learn a lot. I like the way you present things, very honest, from the heart.
I sold many systems in the early eighties with the original 3020 with Mission 700 or Accoutic Research AR18 speakers as the the base along with a record deck and/or cassette deck. Good to see that they still work well together.
Love the lower cost, entry level system reviews! I would like to hear what others would purchase for an 1000 pound system.
I personally went for a hybrid old/new system. Allo Boss2 DAC (in plastic case, but reloaded Volumio with Tidal connect) -> NAD C372 (older, but higher range) -> Jamo 7.7 (old version, bigger 3-way tower speakers, i.e no need for stand). with some Van Den Hul speaker and RCA cables: less then 1k euro.
I have put together over a dozen system in search for the budget "Holy grail system".
So far..
Aimya 07 amp ($75)
Douk p1 tube pre ($100)
Jbl 507 studios ($399 on sale for the pair)
Has me questioning everything I believed I knew.
This pre and amp is going to be "it" until I come across something better (I've tried dozens of combinations)
The speakers is where I feel we may be able to beat out at the $399 point
I believe its going to be a DIY set.
I'm currently looking at HiVi 3.1 with perfectionist cross overs maybe the answer. ($299+$35 x over upgrad)
I own the Blue node 2i... I can honestly say my Note 9 sounds every bit as good running Amazon hd or Quboz
I bought and repaired a Carver AV-705x amp - currently running in stereo (I fixed the power supply board and recapped all of the amplifier boards and replaced relays ($50 plus about $50 in parts). CT-26 preamp ($50), a Hifiberry DAC+ on a Raspberry Pi 4 ($120) and a pair of Vandersteen 2C speakers for $350 (that were in great shape and sound amazing). Not a new system by any stretch.
Instead of the Allo Boss I'd get a cd player, probably a Marantz entry level, but then I'm an old fart with lots of cds.
Splendid idea to do this follow up video to your vintage system homage.
more jana segments please
Really cool review. That's why audio is super interesting, every components count from the speakers, cables, dac, amplifier etc... And if you have the right gear you can really make something crazy good at a decent price.
Thanks John! Again, as usual, very enjoyable! Keep up your good work 👍👍
These set ups you are offering as bullet proof are going to help out a lot of people. I recently purchased some components after a very long time. So, no idea where to start and at what price range is logical, plus now it would be streaming due to the convenience that comes along with it. So it was all new! Took me a year to get it together (pandemic times). I always wondered why good synergy set ups weren't tackled earlier by reviewers. Since, a lot of peoples questions were: Ok, so it's a good amp, speaker, dac etc. but, will it work with my components? What I mean to say is, great idea! You will save many people a lot of time, who don't exactly want to become audio experts and just want good sound for listening to sweet music. I think this sort of thing could go deeper, even into synergy guides. A list of components, dark, bright, warm, and so on. Then the people who own it can rate the pairing.
I've owned the NAD 316 for a year- my first venture into higher fi. Fantastic amp that gave me a huge WOW when first listened to.
My budget is slightly more, but I really appreciate these more modest system videos. 👍🏻
My favorite quote, "This is where marginal returns begin." Thank you for another extremely insightful video.
Excellent video and the supermarket wine analogy is spot on!
LOL @ the intro from Jana. Props for the NightHawks!!
I enjoy your channel like how you describe the sound of each unit. Keep up the good work.
As for the dark sound of the Allo Boss 2, though it works for your system synergy, I think I read something that it has a filter/EQ setting enabled by default. Those that have the unit preferred the filter disabled for their setups. Also, hate the case? Just buy the module and stick it into a case you like. The DIY aspects of these PI based systems is great IMO!
I love both the LX-2 and LX-3 paired with the 778x.
I tried a yamaha r-n803d with the mission lx-6 and it kicked ass for the money, punchy clean sound that would fill any large room. They ended up coming home with me, my neighbors hate my system as much as me now, mission accomplished. 👍
I love videos likes this. Simple systems like this are just more fun. Good job explaining concisely to make this kind of purchase approachable. Good work JD.
Your videos inspired me to buy my first system John I’ve got a 1991 Sony integrated amp with 10:1 wharfdale speakers on stands and I love it 😍
Love you work. Thanks so much.
I so appreciate you endorsing the RPi. I am now running Volumio on an RPi and love it. I think it sounds and works every bit as well as the Bluesound Node and at a fraction of the cost. Maybe not the same flexibility in terms of inputs, but for basic streaming… Every bit as good. Keep up the great work.
Excellent video! Next time a system with a budget of 2000 euro? Also liked the comparison with the alternative KEF LSX👌
Let me just say that three days after watching your video about '90s equipment I bought a pair of Mission 760i for my second audio setup, thank you for your suggestion 😁
I'm not entirely sure why...but I find your videos very relaxing....yet informative. Sweet
It would be fantastic if Schiit releases a Modi device with streaming features.
I saw an interview with Jason Stoddard where he insisted Schiit was never going to be a software company. This in spite they are now doing some programming on their ESS based DACs.
You can look to combine modi with the new ifi zen stream instead. Or go all ifi stack…
They don't want to have to support software issues. Also not worth it with other cheap pi streamer options
@Dixie Pepper I believe you can get a Jotunheim configured with a phono stage card. I was going to, but decided to go with a plain-Jane version instead. The other option is Jotunheim with a DAC card installed. Or were you being facetious?
First SHITE needs to change it’s brand name
This is not only a great system for someone starting out, but it also affords a natural upgrade that will blow the owners mind-- add a pair of subs.
enjoyed the vid, fond memories of buying the best budget gear I could from Richer Sounds 20 years ago
Brucey bonus... Love it. Showing your roots there!
Yep, NAD and Mission have always complemented each other nicely. Good stuff JD
I still have my catalyst system from 20 years and it's very much like yours, mine was mission m74i's with a NAD 320bee and matching NAD c540 CD player, though i also had a mini disc deck back then. Like you say, i could of happily of lived with it but it opened the door to other things. But always tried to match that foundational sound set out by the mission and NAD combo. Entertaining sound with plenty of drive. Im putting it back in to use soon in my design studio (converted garage)
I love seeing cool gear whether I can afford it or not. Another quality video!
Bought an ifi DAC after watching a previous video, inspiring, brill! now going to buy the Nad amp and stick with my mordant short speakers. Most importantly, it has got me back into just sitting down and listening to music again.
Very informative, as usual. Thanks John!
Great video.
I have the old Mission 760i and like their punch on rock and blues etc.Gonna keep them forever.Amp is Rega Elex r
Really nice video. I love the way you stress the importance of component matching. So many times the more is better, more power or more money, mentality drive choices. I worked in HiFi sales from the mid 80’s threw the late 90’s, and loved finding those little plain Jane products that worked great together. But more often than not they were passed over by customers drawn to the large chassis components with thick anodized aluminum face plates and big price tags.
One thing that I sure has changed from when I was selling HiFi and now is that speakers, especially the more entry level products shoot for a more lively bouncer sound than years ago because of the music that is popular. In the 70’s 80’s in particular, your better speakers were trying to build a neutral product. Today a little bump and sizzle is desirable. Different times.
Thanks John, excellent and entertaining as always. Keep playing across a broad spectrum of products and price points, it’s all fascinating regardless of where you are on your hifi journey.
Been following a while now, I really enjoy your views on Hi-Fi/sound. Keep it up. :)
Darko threw in that “super-market” wine reference at the end. And I’m kinda just shocked at how accurate of an analogy his statements are sometimes. I couldn’t have said it better. This guy is always a blast to watch from an audio nerd standpoint. 18:10
This is another great video, John! Thank you so much! And especially for mentioning the door holders ;)
Great video John, I love that Nad amp. The fisher price streamer looks like just the thing I'm after. Cheers.
Nice system build. I enjoy you're Vids 💪
Exactly what I was looking for 👍
Thanks for another great video... as usual very informative and brilliantly presented.
I remember the NAD3020 from the old days, glad they are still producing great sounding budget amps.... 3020 was always silky smotth.
The Kef LSXs are now at a new price of £850 in the UK so it's tight between them and the traditional system in your video.
No phono input but does have Tidal etc..... You will know all this but subscribers may find it useful
I still have my NAD3020 and it's still going strong in the man-cave driving Mission 731s from a Marantz CD-52MK2 source. Sadly my old Heybrook HB-1 speakers didn't survive a tough sentence in long-term storage! The NAD just needs the occasional squirt of Servisol Super 10 on the volume pot to keep it quiet :)
@@Ddraig62SPD Great stuff. The Marantz CD players were top of the pile in the 80s. Smooth and analogue sounding!
@@trendingsoftware I still use a Marantz cd player, entry level, never really had the money to go further, and still great sounding players.
john, another great bit of Hi-Fi content, thank you
Thoroughly enjoyed this, and hit the subscribe button
Interesting that you pointed that "here's where Diminishing Returns start". Would be great to see you showing where an "Audiophile Level System" starts.
Awesome videos !!
This was a truly useful video concerning the building of an entry level hifi system at an affordable price, as not everyone can afford a high end audio system.Thanks a lot!
I had mission 751 speakers Audiolab 8000a amp & Marantz 63 signature cd many years ago, I now miss them all.
Very nice. One alternative that folks might consider is going used by carefully looking at local gear and demoing it also. Some gear like Marantz speakers and some receivers are not as expensive as one might think. Larger speakers typically have better bass and presence also. Cheers.
Great video (again). It really can appeal to anyone interested in HiFi. On a small or large budget, with demanding or not so demanding ears, with taste for the aesthetic or not and for all kinds of music. Thanks!
Nice audio insight, makes a lot of sense 👍
"where diminishing marginal returns kick in"... I love that.
The patterns around the drivers are not to scatter sound. It is there to reduce turbulence as air travels across the baffle, like the dimples on a golf ball.
Thanks John. I have been looking for an amp for my second system , currently i have a vintage sansui 5900 which sounds good but i want something modern to run my TV through. The nad c316bee has been at the top of my list and this review sealed the deal.
I just love you reporting a d reviewing entry level inexpensive high value
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Johns cameraman: Dutch angles and rack focus
This is just what I needed! Cheers.
Always had a liking for mission
Hey mate keep doing what you're doing. I love watching your videos they are very well balanced. And I have recently imoroved my system having spent £3000. Overall. But it wasn't always this way my previous hifi was only £600. So you and a couple of other reviewers have really helped.
Well presented commentary. Good job.
Yamaha ax 396 amplifier
Mission 702e speakers
Mj acoustics pro 50 subwoffer.
All 2nd hand for 180 pounds approx.
The sound is out of this world. Superb. A new dimension of listening music.
Brilliant and on point. Great video.
I had a pair of mission 780 (2000) speakers that I didn't use because I had a set of better speakers.
I bought the KEF LS50 META last year, compared them to the 780's and immediately put the 780's up for sale. Yes, there is evolution in speakers.
This is the first time I picked up on the £9 door stop. An excellent idea.
I did try to see who sells Mission speakers in the USA. I didn't realize I would be going on a snipe hunt. I've heard of them before. The pandemic did real damage to our audio retailers.
Another great video showing you don't need to spend big bucks to get a decent sound, love these videos John whether they be £10k for an amp or £250 you still show the same detailed analysis....keep it up.
You certainly don't need to spend big bucks to get decent sound. You need to spend big bucks to get awesome sound, but as far as "decent quality" goes, I can't think of a better time than now. :)
Good idea on the door stops, I thought I was crazy keeping a couple of old heavy books on top of my so so, ba tower speakers, I think it helps just anchor them to the floor once I have them leveled out to the imperfections of the floor, 😆😆😎😎
When I was young and poor, this is the kind of system I really wanted! Then I had the chance to buy expensive kit. Expensive kit of course sounds way better. But it was fun to drool over such cheap stuff and believe it was good sounding.