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Thomas & Stereo
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Приєднався 19 жов 2017
I started this channel with the dream of making millions and a few online friends. Although I have yet to make my first million, I am proud to have created an active online audiophile community. Unlike other traditional review channels, I designed this channel to give you the feeling of chatting with an old friend. I am fortunate to have made many audiophile friends on my audio journey, and with decades of combined experience, I can give you a unique perspective on the gear I reviewed.
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The new must audition IOTAVX SA40 & PA40 amplifier review
#audiophile #stereo #hifi #speaker review
Non affiliated link - iotavx.com/IOTAVX-SA40-PA40-Set_1
Gear used in this review
IOTAVX SA40 integrated amp
IOTAVX PA40 poweramp
IOTAVX SA3 integrated amp
IOTAVX PA3 power amp
Galion TS Voyager TL speaker
Gustard A26 DAC
Mcintosh MAC 6700 integrated amp
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Amazing regardless of price!
Non affiliated link - iotavx.com/IOTAVX-SA40-PA40-Set_1
Gear used in this review
IOTAVX SA40 integrated amp
IOTAVX PA40 poweramp
IOTAVX SA3 integrated amp
IOTAVX PA3 power amp
Galion TS Voyager TL speaker
Gustard A26 DAC
Mcintosh MAC 6700 integrated amp
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Amazing regardless of price!
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A passion project! Galion Class A Amplifer TS A20.
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#audiophile system #stereo system review #hifi #speaker review More information - www.galion-audio.com/pages/ts-a20-product-description Gear used in this review Galion TS A20 Class A amplifier Galion TS Navy tube preamplifier Matrix X Sabre 3 DAC Silverline Sonata Speakers Magnepan LRS Speakers Quad 2905 Speakers Focal Kanta Speakers Ladder Bach Preamp Schitt Freya tube preamp Audio research Tu...
A high-end killer ultra budget speaker no one can buy. Room tour of HIFI CAVE Youtuber.
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#audiophile system #stereo system review #hifi #speaker review HIFI CAVE's system www.youtube.com/@hificave Gear used in this review Melody preamp Decware Sarah 300B amp Musical Paradise DAC Jupiter capacitors Space tech rectifier Denafrips reclocker Crown class D 1002 power amp Lisong Drivers Lisong W15 drivers
More than just open baffle, Maco Macarias Speakers
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#audiophile system #stereo system review #hifi #speaker review To order the Macaria: madlyaudio.com/pages/maco A special offer from MACO, just for my followers. Visit macoacoustic.com 10% off the MACARIAS for the first 10 people who use this code in the next month: THOMAS10FOR10 Gear used in this review Maco Macaria speakers AGD class D monoblocks Pathos Kratos tube hybrid integrated amp Audio ...
Montreal audio show 2024 stories and highlights
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#hifi #audiophile #amplifier #stereo #Integrated amp #DAC #AUDIOFEST #AUDIOSHOW Patreon: www.patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo Some of the systems mentioned in this video at the Montreal Audiofest Le Studio de son XLO Signature cables Galion A20 poweramp Perlisten RT7 speakers JAVA HIFI amplifier Toughnut isolation platform Clone Artist speakers SPL audio Lemay Audio Altitudo Audio Audionote Hegel Qa...
Did the Audio Research I50 live up to my expectations?
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#hifi #audiophile #stereo #speakers #audioresearch Patreon: www.patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo I will be at the 2024 Montreal Audio Show March 22 - 24 room 1226 Derrick (Toughnut) will be at 2024 Montreal Audio Show March 22 - 24 room 2326 Non-affiliated link:toughnutaudio.ca/products/isolation-platforms/ Non-affiliated link: audioresearch.com/i50/ Gear used or mentioned in this review Audio Resea...
Affordable Transmission Line Speaker, the Galion Voyager TL
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#audiophile system #stereo system review #hifi #speaker review To purchase a TS Voyager TL : www.galion-audio.com/products/galion-ts-voyager-tl-transmission-line-speaker Gear used or mentioned in this review Galion TS Voyager speakers Galion TS Voyager TL speakers Galion TS120SE tube integrated amp Galion TS A75 solidstate class AB amp Matrix X-Sabre 3 DAC Mcintosh MAC6700 Tri-art P3 integrated...
Giant Killer Galion TS A75 power amp, best of the best best best best ...lol
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#hifi #audiophile #stereo #speakers Galion Audio website: www.galion-audio.com/collections/all Correction: Passlab, I meant First Watt. Gear mentioned or used in this review Galion TS A75 power amp Upcoming Galion TS Navy tube preamp Galion TS 120 Tube Integrated amp Mcintosh MAC 6700 integrated amp Quad 2905 speakers Gustard R2R R26 DAC Ladder Bach preamp Schitt Freya preamp Musical Paradise M...
The Audio Show winner - Gershman Studio XdB speaker
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#audiophile system #stereo system review #hifi #speaker review Patreon: www.gershmanacoustics.com/portfolio/studio-xdb Gear used or mentioned in this review KEF R3 Meta speakers Buchardt S400 MK2 Silverline Sonata speakers Galion TS120SE integrated amp Galion TS A75 solidstate power amp Matrix X-Sabre 3 DAC Mcintosh MAC6700 Mcintosh MC462 Mcintosh C2600 Atoll IN400 integrated amp Schitt Tyr Mon...
One of the best upgrades for your system, the Aperion super tweeter
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#audiophile system #stereo system review #hifi #speaker review #super tweeters Non-affiliated link and I don't get anything Promo code - thomaspromo at checkout Available at le studio www.lestudioduson.com Gear used or mentioned in this review Polk Audio 707 speakers Galion TS120SE integrated amp Matrix X-Sabre 3 DAC Pioneer S3EX speakers Mcintosh MAC6700 Aperion Super Tweeters Track: Left Alon...
Does not sound like a typical B&W speaker. B&W 802D3 speaker first impression.
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#audiophile system #stereo system review #hifi #speaker review Galion Audio website www.galion-audio.com Gear used in this video B&W 802 D3 diamond tweeter speakers RL Acoustique Lamhorn 1.8 speakers Burmester integrated amplifier Mcintosh MC9500 integrated amplifier Upcoming Galion TS A75 poweramp Upcoming Galion TS A20 poweramp Upcoming Galion interconnects and speaker cable Kimber speaker ca...
Part 2 - Million dollar HIFI system tour part 2
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#hifi #DACs #audiophile #stereo #audioreviews #highfidelity Patreon account: www.patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo Link to distribution site: Audiopathways.com The gear mentioned in this video Wadax Atlantis reference DAC / music server VAC statement preamp Audio research Rockport speakers Avantgarde speakers Mcintosh vintage gear Esoteric Grandioso T1 turntable DCS Vivaldi Apex Dac Transparent cable...
Super affordable Musical Paradise MP-701 tube preamp
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#hifi #audiophile #stereo #speakers #Schiitaudio Patreon: www.patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo Non-affiliated link: www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=103 Gear used in this review Musical Paradise MP-701 tube preamp Silverline Sonata Speakers Matrix X Sabre 3 DAC LSA warp 1 class D amp Galion TS A20 poweramp Track: Left Alone - Airixis [Audio Library Release] Mus...
Super high resolution streamer, the Exasound S82.
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#hifi #DACs #audiophile #stereo #audioreviews #highfidelity Patreon account: www.patreon.com/ThomasAndStereo Non-affiliated link exasound.com/Products/s82StreamingDAC.aspx Gear used or mentioned in this evaluation. Exasound E28 and S88 and S82 Matrix X-Sabre 3 DAC Galion TS A20 class A solid-state amp Quad 2905 Speakers Focal Kanta Speakers Schiit Tyr Monoblocks Silverline Sonata speakers Evers...
The new Galion TS Voyager speaker! Extremely musical!
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The new Galion TS Voyager speaker! Extremely musical!
The most important component in your HIFI system? Angie, 40 years of experience reveals the secret!
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The most important component in your HIFI system? Angie, 40 years of experience reveals the secret!
Toronto Audiofest show report 2023
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Toronto Audiofest show report 2023
KEF R3 META, do all amps sound the same with it?
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KEF R3 META, do all amps sound the same with it?
Sounds like a single driver !?! - Alexandria Audio The Monitor.
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Sounds like a single driver !?! - Alexandria Audio The Monitor.
This unknown Klipsch RF7-III speaker is no joke.
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This unknown Klipsch RF7-III speaker is no joke.
The best streamer Matrix has to offer, X-Sabre 3.
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The best streamer Matrix has to offer, X-Sabre 3.
A speaker with 6 tweeters!? XTZ M8 speaker, good for music and movies
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A speaker with 6 tweeters!? XTZ M8 speaker, good for music and movies
Affordable but high quality? Ladder Bach Preamp
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Affordable but high quality? Ladder Bach Preamp
To stream or not to stream? Silent Angel Munich M1 Streamer Review
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To stream or not to stream? Silent Angel Munich M1 Streamer Review
The most interesting systems at Axpona 2023 audioshow
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The most interesting systems at Axpona 2023 audioshow
First impression, Magnepan UBS subwoofer, in a Montreal group.
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First impression, Magnepan UBS subwoofer, in a Montreal group.
The Future of Integrated Hybrid Amp? Heaven 11 Billie Mk2.
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The Future of Integrated Hybrid Amp? Heaven 11 Billie Mk2.
Topping LA90 amp, a Schiit Vidar killer?
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Topping LA90 amp, a Schiit Vidar killer?
The best speaker for connecting emotionally with the singer. Lyric moon river 8.
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The best speaker for connecting emotionally with the singer. Lyric moon river 8.
Galion tsa75 all day long thomas I'm extremely happy with this amp ❤
Thomas.When are you gonna review the Advance Paris Line? The A12 is the Beauty & The Beast.
If they reach out to me, sure.
Great video and a nice honest declaration that you’re not going to compare your Galleon gear to review gear . Any chance you’re going to the Toronto Audiofest this October?
Thanks, Toronto Audio fest, I might but not sure yet.
Hey, Thomas! Curious if you've tried the Dayton HTA200, the hybrid class AB+Tube amp. If so, how do they compare?
Not yet, maybe in the future.
They should have gone to pre + power amp combo. Bridging is generally a compromise. You have to design a product with a fixed function in mind to get the best results. I don't like stereo amps working in mono. I'd rather buy two monoblocks instead.
Maybe in the future?
Combine with Tambaqui or DCS Rossini dacs
Thomas! You’re the best. Keep on keeping on. We love you! Thanks for all you do for the Hi-Fi community… you’re awesome bro
I appreciate that!
Report back on its ability to drive Magnepans, please!
Too late, the amps have left my home already. I am pretty sure it will have no problem.
how do you got hands on these when you are not affiliated?
Affiliated means I get a commission for each unit they sell, I don't. They reached out to me asking if I would like to review it.
Well?????. IMO, if this new SA40 is approximately 20/ 25% better than the SA3, it'll be a bargain/ great performance-to-cost ratio.
Well, the combo is 20% better.
Did IOTAVX use the same capacitors on these new amps as they did for the SA3 and PA3? Because I've heard from multiple owners of the SA3 that the caps don't last very long and need to be replaced around the 3 year mark. I only had the SA3 for a short period before moving onto a better amp so I didn't experience any problem. But the product page for the SA40 specifically states they use "long life capacitors" so I hope that means they addressed this issue on the SA3/PA3.
Rubycon isn't bad caps
@@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 Not the Rubycons, but the Decon caps used in them start leaking. I don't know why but I've tried responding to your comment 3 times and they are not showing up for me, so if this response shows 3 times, sorry :-)
I've had my SA3 for 4-years now, and play it about 4 to 6 hours a day, so far no problems. As for people who have/ may have had problems with the caps, it could/ might be where they've placed it, such as a space with little ventilation, or the sun hitting it for long periods while on?!?
If you heard great differences from changing sources. Thats a very good quality! I remember the original also had this character. It would adapt or scale or provide transparency from the source. To me this flexibility is value. It does not restrain me, and allows for me to adjust the flavor to my taste. Thanks for the video man!
Dang. All I want to know is how the PA40 compares to the TA75. But, of course, i understand.
Dude, fix your voice amp will ya!
I am sorry but I am a newbie in modern hi-fi. I don’t understand the need to pair an integrated amp with a power amp like these 2 units. I would thing the integrated amp is enough. Can someone kindly explain this to me ?
You don't need to. IotaVX makes an integrated and power amp only version. If you already have a pre-amp you can just buy the power amp. But if you have the integrated amp, you can also buy the power amp version if you want to double the power to 600 ohms, essentially like a bridged version transforming it into quasi monoblock amplifiers.
@@Mark198dGreat. Thank you!
At last a hi-fi amp that is at an AFFORDABLE price! Agree he needs a pop filter on the mic. Had to put pop filters on mic in broadcast studios. The pops can cause some AM transmitter modulator overloads.
Will these 2 amps bring Zero Fidelity out of hiding? We shall see... Seems IOTAVX just took what made the original stack great and improved on it in every regard. Great stuff.
Class AB is always the way to go. I've never heard a Class D sound better than AB.
I have. I went from 2 IOTAVX pa3's in bridged mode to 2 Purifi Eigentakt 1ET400a monoblocks. I never looked back. The Purifi's wipe the floor with the IOTAs top to bottom, and i loved those pa3's. I had them for 4 years until i handed them down to my son.
Try Jeff Rowland amps.
@@dicmccoy I've read the exact opposite of your opinion. You're probably hearing more of the input buffer lowering noise in the Purifi in comparison to the IOTA. But if we're talking power sections the IOTA should sound more musical and robust especially in low to sub frequencies.
@@peakAVwhat is more musical?
@@peakAV I'm just on the Hypex NC500 input buffer.
Wow. Why i see the book Tawau at your book rack? Is that Tawau? Just wondering😊
pre90 best attribute its silent at this money unbeaten but is all about taste and synergy
Great review Thomas! I owned and loved the original SA3 and PA3. This new combo looks fantastic.
It's great you only review things that are great. Makes me question you, so I'm out.
Why would anyone waste their time making a video on something that is bad?
Thank you Thomas I enjoy your reviews! Thank you
Wondering how you make sure to order the right version...115vac i assume for u.s.
Hey Thomas: Pass Labs Review - I don't recall you doing a review on any of this equipment. When are you going to do one? Lastly, would you do a review on old equipment? How about a Sonic Frontiers Power 2 (110 wpc stereo amp) or the Power 3 (monoblocs, 220 wpc)? They are Canadian, and the original maker/designer, now Parts Connexion, is still alive and kicking. In any case, keep up the good work!
🎉 Well, I know only what you have to say about the okder gear and on faith believe you know what you're talking about. There are no dealers around here so. As for the New Integrated Amp "sounds" accordingly better and for the $ literally "sounds" like a Steal for the $. So, once again Thanks Thomas for 😂 naking ny Musical Life better more complexed and nusnced.
Hi Thomas, what is the tube gear with a box on top to the left of IOTAVX stack on Mr. Vintage's rack?
Too close to your mic, mate. Plosives kinda detract from your presentation. Otherwise a fine video. Thanks.
Turn your volume down, mate. Easier fix on your end.
Get over it, mate. Find a different nit to pick.
I didn’t think it was bad
ALSO I NOTICED YOU GOT OUT OF THE BASEMENT 😁 AND YOUR BACKGROUND LOOKS GOOD 🤗💚💚💚
🙋♂️THANKS THOMAS, FOR THE STORIES AND STAYING OBJECTIVE 🤔😁 …IT DEFINITELY 👍 SOUNDS VERY GOOD AND SHOWS THAT THIS IS THE BEST TIME TO BE A BUDGET AUDIOPHILE 🤗💚💚💚
Hi Thomas. What is the basic sound signature of an Iota? Is it on the bright (forward), neutral, or warm (laid back) side? I care more about that than whether it's detailed (who doesn't want that?). Reviewers often fail to mention a brand's sound characteristic, although I know Steve G. goes for a bright and dynamic kind of sound. Slightly forward, I'd say. I prefer punchy and neutral on the side of warm (no grain/sibilance if possible). My listening room is small, so I prefer it that way.
It's very neutral.
@@daledrolet1332 Hmmm, ok. I see you owned one. Do they usually have tone controls?
Neutral and transparent. If you use the SA3+PA3, some of that neutrality is traded for a very slight V shape signature with punchier dynamics/improved bass. You can tailor the sound to your liking by using warmer/brighter sources. And yes, they have tone controls. Based on what your preference is, IOTAVX is probably exactly what you're looking for (either the original stack or the new one).
Thanks Thomas. Where to buy for best price? Thanks
Loud and Clear in Hotlanta
Just ordered it so it better be good Thomas or I'm holding you responsible! 😉
Lol!!
@@ThomasAndStereo I had the SA3+PA3 stack a couple of years ago and will agree that the sound changes when combined - for better and worse. How does the new SA40 compare to the SA3+PA3 stack?
Ahahaha ahahaha 😂
I’m interested, currently using the SA PA combo. Of course they finally get in the hands of a reviewer I know and trust is the last day of the preorder special. Very interested in the PA40 as monoblocks.
300w into 8 ohms...I guess Magnepan owners will be happy.
@@ThomasAndStereo Until your video the only two reviews were in German. Today is the last day of the preorder discount, emailed them on that bit earlier this week, did receive a reply within a day. Curious as to thePA40 as monoblocks w a tube pre-amp
@@ThomasAndStereo Are you planning a higher wattage AB Amp?
I can hear it
Hello Tomas from Northern California. No audio on this video during playback.
Try again, works for me
Yep... good to go 👍!@@ThomasAndStereo
Will💪18:22
Think I need new speakers 😮
Try one more time, it should work
No sound.
Try again, works for me
Think it was just posted so there was no sound. Ok now.
Does anyone know if it’s possible to connect these speakers (model 17 for me) to your phone or to your tv
McDonald's fries must be doing something right because they are known world wide. Personally, I think they are awful because I can taste the grease they were cooked in
Thomas, did you ever live in Vancouver? I’m trying to figure out where I have seen you. Sound Room?
Nope, by brother did!
@@ThomasAndStereo Interesting 🙏🏼
All audiophiles had better believe in the break-in effect, because it pushes them to take the time to listen to their system, to analyze, understand and mature the next investment. It's better for their budget.
Incredible ! A lot of talking and promises but not a single note of music ! Pathetic !
Check first comment
What you said 👍🏼
What is "dryness" in the mids? Never heard of such a thing.
@firecloud77 use this link for what it means. Basically means short decay. www.stereophile.com/content/sounds-audio-glossary-glossary
Does most important include the speakers? Cuz I’d say speakers
Have you tried the Lyngdorf amplifiers? I think the 1120 TDAI might be a bit too low-powered for the R3 metas, but the 3400 should have plenty of power.