There are so many self-proclaimed experts that it is so refreshing to listen to these clear, articulate lectures delivered by a a classical recording producer, and they chime so well with my own experience, not as an "audiophile" but as a music-lover.. Thanks.
@@PearlAcoustics Many thanks for this great video ! , making it very nice explained and intuitive. I have a question and I hope you can answer, Just got a very rare power amp ADCOM GFA555 MK2 Nelson Pass design, bought it from the US and it was new and never opened from the original box, so it was in the original manufacturer box for more then 20-25 years, all I can say It is sound amazing, it is connected in my setup to used ADCOM GFP565 pre amp , and now I explore very nice and chip tube pre amp Fosi audio tube P1 with GE5654 tubes by Riverstone audio the sound is incredible. So do you think should I replaced the electrolytic caps inside the power amp ? I have removed the top cover and the internals of course looks as new and I have the Bias been checked by me and is as specs . Thanks in advance
@@RanTausi Hi. What I am about to tell you is my ‘opinion’. And as such, do not want to proclaim myself as an expert, so please take it as that - an opinion. My rule is, if it sounds good, and there’s no buzzing, hissing or excessive cone movement when idle, then leave it alone and simply enjoy it. 20-25 years is not old for an amplifier of that quality. In the old days (pre-1980’s) - people used oil filled capacitors and they definitely had a habit of breaking down. But todays modern components (and I include amps of the last 20 years) are generally way better made. Do enjoy it and look after it. Best wishes - Harley
What a wonderful gift for young musicians, a gift that keeps on giving! Great video on amplifier types for those looking for one that may suit their needs!
Top presentation, congratulations. You are gifted in not being overly technical and still bringing enough to the table, creating a very good understanding of the subject.
This was one of the best and easiest to listen to video about different amp types. I love the way how you describe by nature complex stuff only with your words and some metaphors, reducing things to wat‘s important to understand. Phenomenal!
Simply a delightful chat to offer the serious hifi and music enthusiast a primer on what to look for when they acquire a set of hifi. I chanced upon this channel today and it's now my default hifi channel. Thanks very much, Mr Lovegrove.
Great video I used a Rotel ra921 from the year 2000 it sounds awsome and great with my debut carbon turntable I’m 27 and got started at 16 and been a Rotel user for 6 years and love thier stuff
I stumbled onto your video's this evening. Thank you for putting them out and especially this video. Your analogies and especially how you summed things up right at the end are great! I look forward to more of your content.
This is the first video so far which gave me a clear understanding of different types of amplifiers and sound reproduction. Very well explained and easy to understand for a newbie like me. Thanks you sir. Highly appreciated.
A very well sorted brain in this head! Congratulations to be at such a good mental health, at this age! I really like listening to him and his absolute honest knowledge and experience of life!
A terrific video. Thank you. I live in New Zealand and own one of Gary Morrsion's Pure Audio pre=amplifiers and rate it as highly as you rate his stereo power amp.
Now I better understand the technical reasons for what I have oberserved in relation to the differences between A, AB and D. Informative and well articulated. Thankyou
Excellent video, I really appreciate your private seminars/music and engineering lessons. I have shared it with my brother and a family friend as they are enjoying their hi-fi systems.
Your little talk was as delightfully wonderful to listen to as I imagine any of the fancy pants pieces of audio gear you discus must indeed sound. Thank you for taking the time to explain the technical aspects behind these different conceptual approaches to audio amplification in such well thought out and appropriately paced way so that someone like myself could enjoy the whole video. I might never have taken the time otherwise. Very very good. Bravo. Subscribed.
As many have said, you never stop learning. Such a pleasant voice. Extremely articulate, yet able to explain complex elements in a simple and elegant manner. Thank you for the video.
I subscribed to your excellent channel and greatly appreciate your effort to laymanize or simplify a lot of technical terms. Very refreshing indeed. So, you have a subscriber and avid fan from the Philippines. Wishing you all the best.
Thank you so much for this video and the others I have viewed thus far. I’m nearing 60 and been into music listening equipment for many years. It took me many years to find the right amplifier for my Quad ESL57s and only after living with the others (Quad ll’s, 303, Leak even a pair of Altec Lansing 1569A mono blocks) before hearing it all come right with the Radford STA25. My point is the exercise of finding the right amplifier can be a journey of many years of listening before you arrive at your musical bliss. Again, wonderful videos but they do have me wanting to hear those Sibelius speakers. They look beautiful. One point I might add is that although internal components have generally improved, I’d argue that many output transformers of yesteryear are equal to those of today.
Thank you for your kind appreciation. Agreed, some manufacturers were making very good output transformers. But even that technology has advanced in recent decades. But that does not necessarily mean ’sounding better’. Feel to contact us via our website to see if a listening session can be arranged. Enjoy your music and wonderful amplifier.
Wonderful video about key topics at the roots of our HiFi passion. Never heard a so interesting explanation in more than 50 year of my HiFi hobby. Immediately subscribed to your valued channel. Many thanks!
Very good video. I really enjoyed how you explained everything. I'm an electronic hobbyist, I put together my own amps trying/testing out different setups. Continue making videos of this caliber. I congratulate you
Thank you for the great "infotainment". I really appreciate that you share your knowledge with the world, which is not self-evident. Knowledge is one of the most important things a person can have and this video is special of its kind. Were well made and it makes me feel that the world is getting a little friendlier and more cooperative again.
Thank you very much indeed. You’re very kind. I too believe that Sharing knowledge and kindness are two of the very most precious gifts one has to give.
@@PearlAcoustics I hope a political excursus is not misplaced on this UA-cam channel, but what makes me concerned is the war in Ukraine. Because I am a German, I feel especially distressed about the fact that the such a war of aggression happens again in Europe. But your videos always give me the notion of a collaborative European sprit, which is what I like about them so much.
Thanks for this class lesson, and I have a DIY soundbar with Technics AA class stereo integrated SU-VX600 amp and two Dynaudio experience 62 speakers horizonataly mounted, with WiFi streaming Tidal Spotify Mood etc and I can ours listening without coming tired !
Thanks for a very informative outline of amplifiers. We are all very lucky to have such a diversity of quality equipment to choose...to hopefully match the sound signatures that we personally want or would like to hear for our budgets. My favourite combination is to use a valve preamp and class d power amps. As class d power is very strong, neutral and highly efficient and then the tube pre allows (and can be further tuned) to provide a little more additional harmonic warmth and dimensionality and the sound can be further tweaked by rolling different tubes..which is fun. Sadly tube power amps for me are great but too expensive to run as good power tubes are often very expensive for the better ones. But you are right Chinese hifi gear is fab, often very well designed and built and very affordable...the only one small caveat regards warranties, service and support ..primarily due to location and logistical issues of course. But I have never had any issues or problems...after all many western brands are also made in China too. Thanks again and keep up the great work
I purchased a 600gbp 300b amp from China sounds xcellent... The price was the clincher... The mark ups on audio as soon as it hits the UK is laffable.. Guitar shops r usually cheaper than hi fi shops for repairs... Their no crap approach is good.. And they sell very cheap interconects £3.99
@aulker62 Thats 87db @ 1 metre from 1 Sebelius speaker....most of us listen at closer to 3 metres away which needs 3w for 87db for this speaker. Nevertheless the point is that you hardly ever use more than 10 Watts ;-)
A danish hi-fi magazine once made a test together with the danish Quad import whether they could hear the difference between a Quad system and a selected high end system. They could detect the difference but it was very difficult. Regarding design and quality of components, the Jean Hiraga “Le Monstre” was famous for it’s ability to play with almost every loudspeaker. It had so much power reserve that it continued playing long after the power was dis-connected.
Good evening 🌺 from my humble country ❤️ the Philippines Mr Lovegrove... This is my second video for the day from Pearl Acoustics. Very informative easy to understand explanation of the types of amplifiers. My son just bought a NAD C338 or 388 from his Christmas bonus. I just bought a can of electronic contact cleaner and the baffless for my Coral 6CX will be done by Friday next week. It's a 98dB coaxial drivers and I am excited about hooking it up with what I think is a good baffles sporting a similar rectangular port like your speaker 🔊, my favourite Sibelius speakers. My favourite Class A integrated amplifier is the Musical Fidelity A-1 or A1X. I heard a brand new one 20 years ago and I am hesitant to buy a second hand ✋ unit because of its price (they are kinda pricey considering they are used units and I don't know its history) and how hot they operate but since I got a lot of education from you sir, I don't think I will be using beyond 2w/chan for the kind of speakers I have. The 86dB Celestion 1 I have when I put them in a box similar to your Sibelius is around 93dB because it plays loudly at pleasant levels. I don't crank the volume that much. I just played a direct to disc LP and my neighbor in front hum the melodic right up when I plan to change the record so I put the same LP and spin it back. Just an update, I made a similar box like your nice Sibelius instead of making an adjustable port as warmly suggested by my carpenter. He needs the extra cash to take his wife out for a simple dinner and grocery for the holidays.
Hello Mr. Lovegrove, a real fine job you’re doing and “…..you took the words right out of my mouth…..” ;-) ! Congrats that’s pure audiophile realism and I wish that there would be more people like you in this business. ‘Cause there not much people which know that for example 0.5 Watt even on a 85 dB speaker means room volume. So remember Depeche mode : ”Everyone counts in large amounts” that is the poison in peoples lifestyle. Kind regards from Germany!
I'm happy with my NAD C388 its future orientated because it can up-grated by adding MDC Modules into the amp such as BluOS (streaming etc) for an affordable price meaning you don't need a separate streamer that cost much more.I did had all types of amps during the last 50 years and all sounded great(including a QUAD).However today the technology move much faster therefore I choose an integrated amp that can keep up when new technology is available.Beside that I always liked fast and dynamic amps.
What a wonderful video..!!! Or set of videos should I say. Lovely and helpful (I've just subscribed) I'm hoping you keep making them. Thank you very much
A great explanation that makes things so simple, in a pleasant way that makes us deepen more in the magic of sound and in the world of amplifiers where there will always be contradictions in search of perfection. Listening to someone with so much knowledge and experience I can’t resist asking their opinion about the monoblocks " Bel Canto SET-80" that I’m thinking of acquiring. I will continue to absorb and delight myself and his wonderful videos, which reach all over the world. In this case to Portugal. Thank you
Excellent video. I enjoy the long format. As you said, second hand amps should be tested on cheap speakers, PLUS be left running for hours to prove thermal stability.
Sir your video are like a fire side chat wonderful insightful brilliant extremely helpful thank you.your knowledge of recorded music is a blessing.peace a fan and a yank.
Fascinating video. Whilst I am not greatly experienced or qualified in the art of sound reproduction I like the kit, I've got some, 70's stuff, Lecson, Revox, Leak 2075, and it sounded great!.. now it sounds like my telly with the bass up too high. I think nature has turned my top end filter to max.
Thanks for your kind comment. The lack of treble could be a bit of both? Aging capacitors and or tweeters (most likely tweeters) that can easily be replaced and aging ears, that prove a more challenging reality (although our brains are very good at compensating).
speaking of well made.. my American made McIntosh stuff is amazing, especially the C1100 pre-amp, but what takes that up a notch is the British made dCS Rossini with clock, and what takes that even up a notch is the Japanese made Accuphase DP-750 SACD player.. oh my God.. the sound of this stuff put together is just amazing.
You would love both the sound and exceptional build quality of the Yamaha AS-801 Integrated Amplifier!! I’ve auditioned quite a few of Amps and landed on this A/B Amplifier, rated at 100 High Current amps, this amp which can be had for $699.00 on sale, (originally priced at 899.00) sounds as close to that smooth tube sound for the money as anything. Mated with a pair of KLH Kendall Towers rated a 96db, the ease at which the pair produces recorded music is never fatiguing and just a joy to listen to for hours. I owned the wonderful sounding Luxman LV105u, Tube Integrated amplifier, which I lost, well really stolen from a dealer I took to for servicing 15 years ago. It was such a wonderful sounding amplifier and beautifully designed. Nothing in its price range, I paid 1200 for it new, that I purchased ever matched its warm signature…..until the Yamaha! I haven’t heard the Heigl, but it’s been a delight to have at my home, which is a relatively small space….perfect for music listening!! Another great video….Loved it!!!
Great video. I listen to Zu speakers which like the Sibelius have no crossover. There is a full range 10 inch driver and a super tweeter that handles harmonIcs above 12k. The tweeter is protected with Clarity cap to prevent damage. I’m driving them with a Naim Nait 5Si integrated amp. I am considering moving to Sibelius. I like your approach to audio.
Everything in this talk was correct, but I already have a good ab (hegel) and a good class A tube, my path forward will probably be to go for a good PA system, with active filters for my no 3 system. Very good talk, that confirmed everything i already knew.
In 1984 I bought a MOSFET Tandberg 3012. It's still running every day. Only had to clean the potmeters once. I listened to other amps afterwards, but just not worth it. It has a prepre for my AT 33 and that's a rare thing these days.
Thanks for an excellent quality video. I agree entirely with your comments on vintage equipment. I have had a great deal of fun upgrading amplifiers with much better modern components, including electrolytic caps, wire wound resistors, speaker binding posts and even RCA sockets. The resulting improvements are clearly audible and I have no doubt these amps will go on for many years. I look forward to more of your videos.
@@violin-schwerin Interesting. I use a QUAD PA One, tube headphone amp or the really good VMV A1. But all of these tools are solving the same problem. 😉 best wishes, H
Another great talk from a UK perspective. Was waiting for you to get to damping factor which you did. I think the hard rock music of the late 60s/early 70s was a big push toward the AB amps. The MacIntosh amps (popular at the time) didn't handle heavy bass very well. Love these stimulating audio discussions - keep them coming.
Most welcome to hear from a true professional on what is otherwise 'Hi-Fi bs'. I remember building a PA design by John Linsley Hood in the early '70s which provided up to 25W in Class AB but with adjustable pre-set quiescent current in the output pair which varied the proportion of Class A amplification - see Wireless World Magazine of July 1970. Its specification seems ideally suited to your definition of 'it's the first watt which counts'. Anyway, my recollection is that the amplifier sounded so good that my friends came round just to have a listen and one at least counted it as a reference standard! Sadly, the transistor pair specified was fairly frail and has long since been discontinued. Modern replacements may not be up to the mark.
Thanks for your kind words. Your amp sounded wonderful, I bet. However, I would not write off modern transistors, there are some really incredible products out there! Remember, when you built your amp, solid state transistors were still rather new technology 😉 time to rebuild it!
@@PearlAcoustics In a way, I have done so. My current equipment includes amplifiers with Power MOSFET output stages. I like to think of them operating like potentiometers where the speaker joins to the wiper which moves up and down (resistively speaking) at audio frequencies! Half way to tubes, don't you think? Changing subject slightly, there's a lot going for sensitive, wide range single speakers as in your design. If money has to be spent anywhere, then it is the speaker you need to address for quality of experience. If you have to revert to a multi speaker approach, there was once a Yamaha design which used electroststics for the mid/high range and a massive, high density slab of polystyrene (measured in square feet) for bass. It sounded pretty good. Brings a whole new world of meaning to 'plane wave'.
Great video, subscribed.... I have had a hybrid intergraded amp for many years, am now waiting for my Supratek Cabernet tube pre to be built, will pair it with a Belles SA30 class A power amp that I was lucky to buy used ( looks like brand new) they will play into my Graham Audio LS 5/9 speakers, really looking forward to hear this pairing .
Got my Cabernet a few weeks ago, tube pre into a true class A power amp is truly a wonderful partnership, the sound is so effortless, but still has the drive and sudden impact one desire at times. Very satisfied.
There are so many self-proclaimed experts that it is so refreshing to listen to these clear, articulate lectures delivered by a a classical recording producer, and they chime so well with my own experience, not as an "audiophile" but as a music-lover.. Thanks.
Thank you Douglas, very kind. Much appreciated.
@@PearlAcoustics Many thanks for this great video ! , making it very nice explained and intuitive. I have a question and I hope you can answer, Just got a very rare power amp ADCOM GFA555 MK2 Nelson Pass design, bought it from the US and it was new and never opened from the original box, so it was in the original manufacturer box for more then 20-25 years, all I can say It is sound amazing, it is connected in my setup to used ADCOM GFP565 pre amp , and now I explore very nice and chip tube pre amp Fosi audio tube P1 with GE5654 tubes by Riverstone audio the sound is incredible. So do you think should I replaced the electrolytic caps inside the power amp ? I have removed the top cover and the internals of course looks as new and I have the Bias been checked by me and is as specs . Thanks in advance
@@RanTausi Hi. What I am about to tell you is my ‘opinion’. And as such, do not want to proclaim myself as an expert, so please take it as that - an opinion. My rule is, if it sounds good, and there’s no buzzing, hissing or excessive cone movement when idle, then leave it alone and simply enjoy it. 20-25 years is not old for an amplifier of that quality. In the old days (pre-1980’s) - people used oil filled capacitors and they definitely had a habit of breaking down. But todays modern components (and I include amps of the last 20 years) are generally way better made. Do enjoy it and look after it. Best wishes - Harley
@@PearlAcoustics Many thanks 🙏 Harley, I got your point. Have a good day
@@RanTausi 👍
Very nicely done. This is the first video of yours I've found. Now I need to go back and watch all the rest.
A great, calm, explanation from someone who really knows what they're talking about.
Thank you. Very kind
One of the greatest classes I ever watched on UA-cam. Applause.
Thank you. You’re very kind!
What a wonderful gift for young musicians, a gift that keeps on giving! Great video on amplifier types for those looking for one that may suit their needs!
Thank you Fred!
Top presentation, congratulations. You are gifted in not being overly technical and still bringing enough to the table, creating a very good understanding of the subject.
Thank you Roland! Glad you appreciated it.
This was one of the best and easiest to listen to video about different amp types. I love the way how you describe by nature complex stuff only with your words and some metaphors, reducing things to wat‘s important to understand. Phenomenal!
Thank you. Very kind.
Simply a delightful chat to offer the serious hifi and music enthusiast a primer on what to look for when they acquire a set of hifi. I chanced upon this channel today and it's now my default hifi channel. Thanks very much, Mr Lovegrove.
You’re very welcome indeed. Thank you.
Great video I used a Rotel ra921 from the year 2000 it sounds awsome and great with my debut carbon turntable I’m 27 and got started at 16 and been a Rotel user for 6 years and love thier stuff
I stumbled onto your video's this evening. Thank you for putting them out and especially this video. Your analogies and especially how you summed things up right at the end are great! I look forward to more of your content.
Your narrative on type of amps for the need is perfect for my learning about tube amp, thank you!
Thank you. Glad my video was of some help.
This is the first video so far which gave me a clear understanding of different types of amplifiers and sound reproduction. Very well explained and easy to understand for a newbie like me. Thanks you sir. Highly appreciated.
You are very welcome. Thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
Lovely lecture. So grateful you took the time to share your knowledge a clear love of music and people.
Thank you
Yep thanks Harley. Enjoyed your chat immensely. Thank you.
Thanks!
A very well sorted brain in this head!
Congratulations to be at such a good mental health, at this age!
I really like listening to him and his absolute honest knowledge and experience of life!
A terrific video. Thank you. I live in New Zealand and own one of Gary Morrsion's Pure Audio pre=amplifiers and rate it as highly as you rate his stereo power amp.
Best real world explanation of HiFi I have heard, great job.
Thank you!
Thank you very much. This is probably the most informative video for a layman like myself I have ever had a chance of seeing.
Thank you! Glad it helped.
Now I better understand the technical reasons for what I have oberserved in relation to the differences between A, AB and D. Informative and well articulated. Thankyou
So pleased to hear this Jordan.
Excellent video, I really appreciate your private seminars/music and engineering lessons. I have shared it with my brother and a family friend as they are enjoying their hi-fi systems.
Thank you, very kind.
Your little talk was as delightfully wonderful to listen to as I imagine any of the fancy pants pieces of audio gear you discus must indeed sound. Thank you for taking the time to explain the technical aspects behind these different conceptual approaches to audio amplification in such well thought out and appropriately paced way so that someone like myself could enjoy the whole video. I might never have taken the time otherwise. Very very good. Bravo. Subscribed.
Thank you Derek!
Thank you. So glad my video spoke to you in this way
Great explanations and its now so much easier to decide in which direction to go..
Saving up for Sibelius speakers..!
Thank you 🙏 😉
As many have said, you never stop learning. Such a pleasant voice. Extremely articulate, yet able to explain complex elements in a simple and elegant manner. Thank you for the video.
Thanks!
Wonderful description of expressing the cross over distortion due to class AB
I subscribed to your excellent channel and greatly appreciate your effort to laymanize or simplify a lot of technical terms. Very refreshing indeed. So, you have a subscriber and avid fan from the Philippines. Wishing you all the best.
Enjoyed the video. Easy to understand explanation of the subject with great illustrations!
Thank you!
Your overly simplified explanation of amplification and speakers was concise. Thank you.
Exceptional and true.. What a beautiful presentation.. Loved it.. Regards. 🙏🏻
What an enjoyable video. Full of passion for music and musicians. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge. You've got a new subscriber!
The best video about different type of amplifiers thanks so much!
Thank you. Very kind
Thank you so much for this video and the others I have viewed thus far.
I’m nearing 60 and been into music listening equipment for many years. It took me many years to find the right amplifier for my Quad ESL57s and only after living with the others (Quad ll’s, 303, Leak even a pair of Altec Lansing 1569A mono blocks) before hearing it all come right with the Radford STA25.
My point is the exercise of finding the right amplifier can be a journey of many years of listening before you arrive at your musical bliss.
Again, wonderful videos but they do have me wanting to hear those Sibelius speakers. They look beautiful.
One point I might add is that although internal components have generally improved, I’d argue that many output transformers of yesteryear are equal to those of today.
Thank you for your kind appreciation. Agreed, some manufacturers were making very good output transformers. But even that technology has advanced in recent decades. But that does not necessarily mean ’sounding better’. Feel to contact us via our website to see if a listening session can be arranged. Enjoy your music and wonderful amplifier.
Great video. I could listen to you all day mate. You explain things very well ;)
Thank you! Very kind.
One of the best videos by far. Thanks
Thank you, very kind
Sounds like shades of DNM's amplifier philosophy. Thanks for another great presentation!
britain truly does have a long historical record of making great speakers and audio equipment. Especially for acoustic type music.
Wonderful video about key topics at the roots of our HiFi passion. Never heard a so interesting explanation in more than 50 year of my HiFi hobby. Immediately subscribed to your valued channel. Many thanks!
Thank you. Very kind. Much appreciated.
MANY THANKS , REALLY SUPERB TALK , THANK YOU SIR
Very good video. I really enjoyed how you explained everything. I'm an electronic hobbyist, I put together my own amps trying/testing out different setups.
Continue making videos of this caliber. I congratulate you
Thank you Frederico!
Thank you for your presentation. I use a 2a3 single-ended tube amp. 2 and a half watts of pleasure.
Very glad you appreciated my presentation. Enjoy your amplifier!
Magnificent explanation
Thank you Antonio, very kind.
You can never learn to much! Thank you!
Thank you for the great "infotainment". I really appreciate that you share your knowledge with the world, which is not self-evident. Knowledge is one of the most important things a person can have and this video is special of its kind. Were well made and it makes me feel that the world is getting a little friendlier and more cooperative again.
Thank you very much indeed. You’re very kind. I too believe that Sharing knowledge and kindness are two of the very most precious gifts one has to give.
@@PearlAcoustics I hope a political excursus is not misplaced on this UA-cam channel, but what makes me concerned is the war in Ukraine. Because I am a German, I feel especially distressed about the fact that the such a war of aggression happens again in Europe. But your videos always give me the notion of a collaborative European sprit, which is what I like about them so much.
Thank you SO much,the listen was worth every second. I learned a lot! First time here,subscription time.
Thank you - you’re very welcome
Thanks for this class lesson, and I have a DIY soundbar with Technics AA class stereo integrated SU-VX600 amp and two Dynaudio experience 62 speakers horizonataly mounted, with WiFi streaming Tidal Spotify Mood etc and I can ours listening without coming tired !
Thanks for a very informative outline of amplifiers. We are all very lucky to have such a diversity of quality equipment to choose...to hopefully match the sound signatures that we personally want or would like to hear for our budgets.
My favourite combination is to use a valve preamp and class d power amps. As class d power is very strong, neutral and highly efficient and then the tube pre allows (and can be further tuned) to provide a little more additional harmonic warmth and dimensionality and the sound can be further tweaked by rolling different tubes..which is fun.
Sadly tube power amps for me are great but too expensive to run as good power tubes are often very expensive for the better ones.
But you are right Chinese hifi gear is fab, often very well designed and built and very affordable...the only one small caveat regards warranties, service and support ..primarily due to location and logistical issues of course. But I have never had any issues or problems...after all many western brands are also made in China too.
Thanks again and keep up the great work
I purchased a 600gbp 300b amp from China sounds xcellent... The price was the clincher... The mark ups on audio as soon as it hits the UK is laffable.. Guitar shops r usually cheaper than hi fi shops for repairs... Their no crap approach is good.. And they sell very cheap interconects £3.99
Excellent description
Thanks!
Super, many thanks for to explain the 1 watt = 87 Db. It was so usefull.
@aulker62
Thats 87db @ 1 metre from 1 Sebelius speaker....most of us listen at closer to 3 metres away which needs 3w for 87db for this speaker.
Nevertheless the point is that you hardly ever use more than 10 Watts ;-)
My favourite Solid State Amp I've ever owned the ARCAM Delta 90.2. Favourite Valve Amp (current) a Chinese KT88 with replacement valves.
Totally helpfull thank you so much, you have the great way to explain things!
Thank you!
Thank you very much for the explanation, very didactic, your talk is very pleasant to listen to, thanks again, a warm greeting from México.
Thank you. You’re very welcome. Greetings from Belgium
Very informative, and enjoyable !
Thank you!
Brilliant very informative ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE EXPANATION OF POWER.
Great information interesting thanks for taking the time for a great expiation .
Great report, Terry! 🙂👌Heard the new Trios twice and they are really special🎶. Waiting to hear the new Duos GT
A danish hi-fi magazine once made a test together with the danish Quad import whether they could hear the difference between a Quad system and a selected high end system. They could detect the difference but it was very difficult.
Regarding design and quality of components, the Jean Hiraga “Le Monstre” was famous for it’s ability to play with almost every loudspeaker. It had so much power reserve that it continued playing long after the power was dis-connected.
Any idea which Quad and which hi-end system?
Good evening 🌺 from my humble country ❤️ the Philippines Mr Lovegrove...
This is my second video for the day from Pearl Acoustics. Very informative easy to understand explanation of the types of amplifiers. My son just bought a NAD C338 or 388 from his Christmas bonus. I just bought a can of electronic contact cleaner and the baffless for my Coral 6CX will be done by Friday next week. It's a 98dB coaxial drivers and I am excited about hooking it up with what I think is a good baffles sporting a similar rectangular port like your speaker 🔊, my favourite Sibelius speakers. My favourite Class A integrated amplifier is the Musical Fidelity A-1 or A1X. I heard a brand new one 20 years ago and I am hesitant to buy a second hand ✋ unit because of its price (they are kinda pricey considering they are used units and I don't know its history) and how hot they operate but since I got a lot of education from you sir, I don't think I will be using beyond 2w/chan for the kind of speakers I have. The 86dB Celestion 1 I have when I put them in a box similar to your Sibelius is around 93dB because it plays loudly at pleasant levels. I don't crank the volume that much. I just played a direct to disc LP and my neighbor in front hum the melodic right up when I plan to change the record so I put the same LP and spin it back. Just an update, I made a similar box like your nice Sibelius instead of making an adjustable port as warmly suggested by my carpenter. He needs the extra cash to take his wife out for a simple dinner and grocery for the holidays.
Hello Mr. Lovegrove,
a real fine job you’re doing and “…..you took the words right out of my mouth…..” ;-) ! Congrats that’s pure audiophile realism and I wish that there would be more people like you in this business.
‘Cause there not much people which know that for example 0.5 Watt even on a 85 dB speaker means room volume. So remember Depeche mode : ”Everyone counts in large amounts” that is the poison in peoples lifestyle. Kind regards from Germany!
Thank you for tour kind words
Excellent video / explanation 👍
Very well presented, I don't know anything about amplifier, but in this video i learned so much, thank you sir much appreciated, take care - azim
Thank you Azim.
Great insights! Thankyou!
Lovely video! Such a coherent lecture delivered with a genteelness. Thank you. You have a new subscriber.
Thank you! Enjoy.
I'm happy with my NAD C388 its future orientated because it can up-grated by adding MDC Modules into the amp such as BluOS (streaming etc) for an affordable price meaning you don't need a separate streamer that cost much more.I did had all types of amps during the last 50 years and all sounded great(including a QUAD).However today the technology move much faster therefore I choose an integrated amp that can keep up when new technology is available.Beside that I always liked fast and dynamic amps.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing Roland.
What a wonderful video..!!! Or set of videos should I say. Lovely and helpful (I've just subscribed) I'm hoping you keep making them.
Thank you very much
Thank you!
A great explanation that makes things so simple, in a pleasant way that makes us deepen more in the magic of sound and in the world of amplifiers where there will always be contradictions in search of perfection.
Listening to someone with so much knowledge and experience I can’t resist asking their opinion about the monoblocks " Bel Canto SET-80" that I’m thinking of acquiring.
I will continue to absorb and delight myself and his wonderful videos, which reach all over the world. In this case to Portugal.
Thank you
Thank you Antonio!
What a great explanation! Thank you very much for this it was very educational
Thanks. You’re very welcome
Excellent video. I enjoy the long format. As you said, second hand amps should be tested on cheap speakers, PLUS be left running for hours to prove thermal stability.
Thanks. We think aligned!
Amazingly helpful. Thank you
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Sir your video are like a fire side chat wonderful insightful brilliant extremely helpful thank you.your knowledge of recorded music is a blessing.peace a fan and a yank.
You are very kind. I hope to make many more, on all kinds of related topics. Thanks again, H
Fascinating video. Whilst I am not greatly experienced or qualified in the art of sound reproduction I like the kit, I've got some, 70's stuff, Lecson, Revox, Leak 2075, and it sounded great!.. now it sounds like my telly with the bass up too high. I think nature has turned my top end filter to max.
Thanks for your kind comment. The lack of treble could be a bit of both? Aging capacitors and or tweeters (most likely tweeters) that can easily be replaced and aging ears, that prove a more challenging reality (although our brains are very good at compensating).
Thanks for your videos, very grateful
Nice job done...very helpfull
Excellent as always. I would love to see a video by you on DACs.
Thank you. Watch this space 😉
Very nice tutorial. I watched it twice now.
Thanks. Glad you appreciated it
Another thing about Tube amps I like is the circuits are so simple compared to solid state a few tubes or many transistors to do the same job
This was wonderful, thank you. Looped microphonic resonance is a thing 🙏
Thank you
I really enjoyed your video! Thank you very much!
speaking of well made.. my American made McIntosh stuff is amazing, especially the C1100 pre-amp, but what takes that up a notch is the British made dCS Rossini with clock, and what takes that even up a notch is the Japanese made Accuphase DP-750 SACD player.. oh my God.. the sound of this stuff put together is just amazing.
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Thanks, lovely well explained as you did with turntables.
Thank you.
I would love another video on pre amplifiers!
Hi Jonathan, that’s a good idea. Will do. But it might take a while
The insight you share on music and hifi is absolutely fantastic. I learn so much from these
Thank you, that’s very nice to know. So glad
So much to learn... From you. ;)
Can't help it... I just love the sound of my Marantz 4270 + CD-73 + a Thorens 147 Jubilee on Goodmans Dimension Pro.
Please, press, when you love something. Don’t discard it. Our relationship with our HiFi components should never be purely rational. 😉
You would love both the sound and exceptional build quality of the Yamaha AS-801 Integrated Amplifier!! I’ve auditioned quite a few of Amps and landed on this A/B Amplifier, rated at 100 High Current amps, this amp which can be had for $699.00 on sale, (originally priced at 899.00) sounds as close to that smooth tube sound for the money as anything. Mated with a pair of KLH Kendall Towers rated a 96db, the ease at which the pair produces recorded music is never fatiguing and just a joy to listen to for hours. I owned the wonderful sounding Luxman LV105u, Tube Integrated amplifier, which I lost, well really stolen from a dealer I took to for servicing 15 years ago. It was such a wonderful sounding amplifier and beautifully designed. Nothing in its price range, I paid 1200 for it new, that I purchased ever matched its warm signature…..until the Yamaha! I haven’t heard the Heigl, but it’s been a delight to have at my home, which is a relatively small space….perfect for music listening!! Another great video….Loved it!!!
Thanks!
Thank you for such great insight made easy to understand
You’re very welcome Mark! Thanks for your kind comments.
Don't get me wrong, I like your topics very very much. A lot of people can learn a lot here.
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Thank you. Excellent lecture!
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Lovely video 👌
I just got the Quad Artera Stereo power amp, really happy with it and agree good value for money. Only issue is now I want the Artera Mono blocks!
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Great explanation. I have degree and a masters in MECHANICAL Engineering and I'm very technical... however this was superb.
Thank you, I am so glad you appreciated it
Wow how easy it was made to understand
Great video. I listen to Zu speakers which like the Sibelius have no crossover. There is a full range 10 inch driver and a super tweeter that handles harmonIcs above 12k. The tweeter is protected with Clarity cap to prevent damage. I’m driving them with a Naim Nait 5Si integrated amp. I am considering moving to Sibelius. I like your approach to audio.
Thanks for your appreciative comment.
thank you some very interesting information...I learnt a lot...
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Everything in this talk was correct, but I already have a good ab (hegel) and a good class A tube, my path forward will probably be to go for a good PA system, with active filters for my no 3 system. Very good talk, that confirmed everything i already knew.
In 1984 I bought a MOSFET Tandberg 3012. It's still running every day. Only had to clean the potmeters once.
I listened to other amps afterwards, but just not worth it.
It has a prepre for my AT 33 and that's a rare thing these days.
Great video, very informative. Thanks
Thanks!
Great Audio Engineer.
Thanks for an excellent quality video. I agree entirely with your comments on vintage equipment. I have had a great deal of fun upgrading amplifiers with much better modern components, including electrolytic caps, wire wound resistors, speaker binding posts and even RCA sockets. The resulting improvements are clearly audible and I have no doubt these amps will go on for many years.
I look forward to more of your videos.
Great video! I use a Croft acoustics micro25 phono pre (all valve) and Croft Series 7 hybrid amp (valve input, mosfet output)
Thanks. Hybrid naked a lot of sense!
@@PearlAcoustics since there's no headphone output on the Croft, I've gone for a otl tube headphone amp from Feliks audio
@@violin-schwerin Interesting. I use a QUAD PA One, tube headphone amp or the really good VMV A1. But all of these tools are solving the same problem. 😉 best wishes, H
Another great talk from a UK perspective. Was waiting for you to get to damping factor which you did. I think the hard rock music of the late 60s/early 70s was a big push toward the AB amps. The MacIntosh amps (popular at the time) didn't handle heavy bass very well. Love these stimulating audio discussions - keep them coming.
Thanks for your appreciation, it’s very welcome!
Most welcome to hear from a true professional on what is otherwise 'Hi-Fi bs'. I remember building a PA design by John Linsley Hood in the early '70s which provided up to 25W in Class AB but with adjustable pre-set quiescent current in the output pair which varied the proportion of Class A amplification - see Wireless World Magazine of July 1970. Its specification seems ideally suited to your definition of 'it's the first watt which counts'. Anyway, my recollection is that the amplifier sounded so good that my friends came round just to have a listen and one at least counted it as a reference standard! Sadly, the transistor pair specified was fairly frail and has long since been discontinued. Modern replacements may not be up to the mark.
Thanks for your kind words. Your amp sounded wonderful, I bet. However, I would not write off modern transistors, there are some really incredible products out there! Remember, when you built your amp, solid state transistors were still rather new technology 😉 time to rebuild it!
@@PearlAcoustics In a way, I have done so. My current equipment includes amplifiers with Power MOSFET output stages. I like to think of them operating like potentiometers where the speaker joins to the wiper which moves up and down (resistively speaking) at audio frequencies! Half way to tubes, don't you think? Changing subject slightly, there's a lot going for sensitive, wide range single speakers as in your design. If money has to be spent anywhere, then it is the speaker you need to address for quality of experience. If you have to revert to a multi speaker approach, there was once a Yamaha design which used electroststics for the mid/high range and a massive, high density slab of polystyrene (measured in square feet) for bass. It sounded pretty good. Brings a whole new world of meaning to 'plane wave'.
VERY helpful!!! Thank you.
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Yes, good advice 👍
Great video, subscribed.... I have had a hybrid intergraded amp for many years, am now waiting for my Supratek Cabernet tube pre to be built, will pair it with a Belles SA30 class A power amp that I was lucky to buy used ( looks like brand new) they will play into my Graham Audio LS 5/9 speakers, really looking forward to hear this pairing .
Got my Cabernet a few weeks ago, tube pre into a true class A power amp is truly a wonderful partnership, the sound is so effortless, but still has the drive and sudden impact one desire at times.
Very satisfied.