Channel Title: ANA[DIA]LOG Channel Description: Welcome to ANA[DIA]LOG, the Dialog on Analog Music Reproduction! In this channel we focus on how to obtain the best sound out of your hi-fi system, discuss about vinyl records, reel to reel tapes, cassette tapes, shellac, audiophile recordings as well as turntables, tape players and recorders, portable gear, cables and about the different tools, secrets and tips to obtain the true high fidelity sound we are all looking for....join us & subscribe! <video> Selecting voltage step-up & step-down transformers for your foreign Hi-Fi gear Description: A misconception states that using step-up and step-down transformers to power a foreign component may kill its dynamics, especially with amplifiers. That is not true, in particular if you know what to look for and what type to use. LINKS: Phase and correct polarity: https://youtu.be/VhhRPmt47j8?si=gzYONqIsGZ18laZY More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #stepuptransformer #stepdowntransformer #powertransformer </video> <video> BILBOARD MISTAKE: Vinyl sales are NOT 33% down but actually 6.2% up!! Description: In the past days a lot of worries were generated by an erroneous Bilboard report based on inaccurate Luminate data that showed a 33% decrease in vinyl sales! NOT TRUE. Discogs has proven the opposite! LINKS: Discogs link: https://www.discogs.com/digs/collecting/vinyl-sales-up-in-2024/ DJ Mag: https://djmag.com/news/vinyl-sales-are-not-down-33-2024-despite-reports More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #vinylrecords #bilboard #vinylcommunity </video> <video> NEW Revox B77 MKIII: The Frankenstein tape recorder?! Description: Modern Revox brand sells new hifi gear and also refurbished B77 MKII tape recorders...till now. They have just announced a new version of the famous Revox B77, the MKIII. First impressions on what appears to be a hybrid project made up of old and new parts. LINKS: NEW Revox B77 MK III website: https://revox.com/intro-b77/ First Reel-to-Reel machine (& tapes): Which should I buy?: https://youtu.be/1LzXr5JXKa0?si=eiOob6KjVm1LCxeV More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #revox #revoxb77 #reeltoreel </video> <video> Top 5 Snake Oil factors in Hi-Fi...that ARE effective! Description: People are always talking about Snake Oil in Hi-Fi but is it really all fake? Are people talking out of experience or prejudice? Let's discover more on this topic in this video. LINKS: 20hz-20khz video: https://youtu.be/Btn572ZIC8k?si=0tB9ALOJDXysh0Mo Measurements video: https://youtu.be/rMfr8BG335w?si=x5PQRmtpjkpGLp9f Cables technical aspects: https://youtu.be/uVKFSquAhwc?si=2RJEMlo0QQEHY9ph Cables playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHhWuRdGDZI&list=PLDKsdsTBptr6CqoyKb4ytjzWV-qV23lJw&pp=gAQB Burn-in video: https://youtu.be/Tip6lGhEr6s?si=KC3gdyd8XtufR9fH More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #snakeoil #hifi #audiophile </video> <video> RECORDING THE MASTERS Tapes: News & Updates Description: Interesting interview with Matt Drayton (Music & Marketing Manager) and Guillaume Enguehard (Tech & Quality Control) of RTM: Recording the Masters magnetic tape producers. RTM website: https://www.recordingthemasters.com/ Fill in the RTM form!: https://bit.ly/rtm-anadialog More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anadialog #recordingthemasters #tape #cassette </video> <video> Hi-Fi Show: From the Double 70’s - 80’s System to the YouTuber! Description: Ninth episode of our Hi-Fi Show with an all 70's and all 80's double system from Saudi Arabia as well as a video from an Australian fellow youtuber...and much more! LINK: An Aussie Audiophile channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shanestephenson8423 If you are interested in sending your video follow these instructions: - 4k (better) or full HD (1080p) resolution - Horizontal layout (16:9) - Max 4 or 5 minutes - Say name (if you want) and country, then describe your system while filming and don't forget the story (why you choose that specific component and some of the relevant specs. No sweat, make it friendly!) - Send videos here: https://anadialog.wetransfer.com/ - Here are the tracks to use for a short demo of your system (if you want, not mandatory): https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZOj6Q0Zf82W91pIKwmynClvwttTp489HKiV More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #hifi #hifishow #roomtour </video> <video> A.D. 1974: The Best Rock Albums Description: This is the fifth video dedicated to the best rock albums of the 70's, year by year in their 50th anniversary. This video is dedicated to 1974. The selected albums represent only a fraction of the huge rock repertoire of this year. Start here to explore them! LINKS: EMT 930: https://youtu.be/rxYjY4QaCmQ?si=grWyhtQ3Jz6MRzTm Half-speed mastering: https://youtu.be/4QN3bTjVomk?si=KY8uU2qgObUzMO_v Kevin Gray interview: https://youtu.be/ITqsvFDnbwc?si=REU_m3A5u-TLCR5w HDCD: https://youtu.be/5jxZ2Q6Levo?si=T0saf5mHHRXHLEpw New audiophile AAA LP series: https://youtu.be/Bp0_Sz9Fa0g?si=jAa1DpCDNki21M5G MoFi Gold CDs: https://youtu.be/Xvut3U5vIqc?si=neHIDBgU9uiWvApV INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - Burn (Deep Purple) 5:51 - Second Helping (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 9:54 - Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (Genesis) 13:31 - Diamond Dogs (David Bowie) 18:03 - Sheer Heart Attack (Queen) 21:56 - Red (King Crimson) 24:48 - On the Beach (Neil Young) 27:06 - 461 Ocean Boulevard (Eric Clapton) 30:53 - Relayer (Yes) 34:11 - Crime of the Century (Supertramp) Prior videos of the series: A.D. 1970: https://youtu.be/Jig9TEbgeHA?si=JlUxZc4LVU2gTLrz A.D. 1971: https://youtu.be/2C7OyKaXdOo?si=9AROhsihGHO2-fb9 A.D. 1972: https://youtu.be/puxDWRM-2So?si=XICBFYm7LV3gYMZR A.D. 1973: https://youtu.be/AqPHH_76mrg?si=6w6WxRJ6pFL0r17t More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anadialog #rockalbum #1974rock #1974 </video> <video> High-performance speaker crossovers by Pete Riggle (Altec & co.) Description: Crossovers have the delicate and important task to blend the mid-low frequencies with the upper part of the spectrum. Quality components and design are paramount to achieve a faithful reproduction of music. The crossovers built by Pete Riggle promise to be among the best out there. Pete's website: https://vtaf.com/index.html#/ eBay Crossover video: https://youtu.be/UDwMq43bWdM More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #speakers #crossovers #hifi </video> <video> AGD Audion MK3: Gorgeous Class D GaNFET amps...& the sound? Description: Class D amplifiers never really reached the heart of audiophiles until recently. Among the new projects, AGD has designed gorgeous machines based on the cutting edge technologu offered by Gallium nitride MOSFETs, also known as GaNFET. The results? Discover them in this video! SPECS (MK III): Maximum Output Power at 0.1% THD+N, 1KHz, 4Ω: 200W THD+N 10W/1KHz: less than 0.005% Output Power at 0.01% THD+N, 20Hz÷20KHz, 8Ω: 100W Bandwidth ±0.5db: 0Hz÷50KHz Input Impedance: 40kohm (600ohm upon request) Efficiency%: more than 94% Noise Floor (100mVRMS XLR Input): -140db GaNTubeKT88 MkIII PWM Frequency: 800kHz std. Dimension: 7.5×5.5×7.5 Weight: 5lbs (2.5kg) Input Voltage: 110-240V (user selectable) LINKS: 24bit/96Khz test tracks: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZbnbX5ZldYsNEKzHN0ovwhFDwbtkXPcuKoX AGD website: https://agdproduction.com/ INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 2:42 - The story 5:46 - Physical features 8:12 - The technology 11:07 - Dedicated GaNFET 13:30 - Further features 14:59 - Sound test 16:09 - Pros & Cons 20:24 - Sonics & comparisons More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #ganfet #agdaudion #classdamplifier </video> <video> Hi-Fi Show: from modern rooms to vintage equipment Description: 10th episode dedicated to your hi-fi rooms and equipment. Great environments and vintage tape gear! LINK: Video on the best mats: https://youtu.be/cs8-9GobWVs?si=0MI2O3ul36aObPLo If you are interested in sending your video follow these instructions: - English language - 4k (better) or full HD (1080p) resolution - Horizontal layout (16:9) - Max 5/6 minutes - Say name (if you want) and country, then describe your system while filming and don't forget the story (why you choose that specific component and some of the relevant specs. No sweat, make it friendly!) - Send videos here: https://anadialog.wetransfer.com/ - Here are the tracks to use for a short demo of your system (if you want, not mandatory): https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZOj6Q0Zf82W91pIKwmynClvwttTp489HKiV More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #hifi #hifishow #roomtour </video> <video> In search of the perfect tape head preamp for reel-to-reel playback Description: In order to achieve the best sound from your reel to reel tapes you need an external tape head preamplifier for your recorder. Let's discover the main characteristics that the preamp needs to have and the main models out there! LINKS: First Reel-to-Reel machine (& tapes): Which should I buy?: https://youtu.be/1LzXr5JXKa0 MODELS: Doshi: https://doshiaudio.com/portfolio-items/evolution-tape-preamplifier/ Merrill: https://www.merrillaudio.net/master-trident-tape-head-preamplifier/ Manley: https://www.manley.com/legacy/thpa Analog High Fidelity: https://analoghighfidelity.com/product/tape-head-preamplifier-db1/ Bottlehead: https://bottlehead.com/product/tube-repro/ DeHavilland: http://www.dehavillandhifi.com/222_Tape_Preamp.htm Erhard: https://www.erhard-audio.com/Titan-III.html EternalArts: https://audioclassica.de/en/node/385.html SI Audio: http://www.siaudio.it/prodottisiaudio/tapetop-titanium/ Hachidori: https://www.hachidori-onkyo.com/products/ Nereneas: https://www.nereneas.com/cassius More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #tapehead #tapepreamp #tape </video> <video> EMT 930: The ID(ler)EAL Turntable Description: Elektromesstechnik (EMT) under the direction of Wilhelm Franz created in the past century outstanding turntables for radio stations, television networks, record labels and professionals across the world. EMT is considered THE broadcast turntable. Among these the huge 927 and the more ergonomic 930 offer stellar sound and incredible durability thanks to the quality of the components and design as well as the idler mechanism that distinguishes these from the rest of their line. After 70 years the EMT 930 is still considered among the best turntables in the world. Discover why in this video! VIDEO LINKS: Dual 1019 turntable: https://youtu.be/QrAU3Y6clXI?si=E26jn6yxwBtk17ez EMT 938 turntable: https://youtu.be/IHLdbVYWWmA?si=ggdfsYIXA_ZCcPop Best turntable mats: https://youtu.be/cs8-9GobWVs?si=3hXEcudK9ZR1jGWG EMT tonearm cable: https://youtu.be/esSAPTv9f-4?si=zJKXcjLxbLguCISe EXTERNAL LINKS: Studiotechnik Dusch: http://www.emt-profi.de/index-b.htm Fabtech: https://www.fabtech.de/en_index.html EMT preamps by J.P. Hans Van Vliet: https://www.jpvanvliet.nl/ Stefano Pasini website: https://www.stefanopasini.it/EMT_index_Main.htm Today’s EMT website: https://emt-tontechnik.ch/home.html INDEX: 0:00 - Intro 4:12 - The Concept 6:57 - The History 7:29 - Models & Parts 23:51 - Features 35:20 - The Sound 39:00 - Mods & Tips More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #emt #emt930 #vinylcommunity </video> <video> How to put together a Tube Hi-Fi System: 10 tips for sonic Nirvana! Description: Tube gear is often considered obsolete but those of you brave enough to spend some time and money to find quality vintage as well as modern equipment, will achieve an overwhelming sonic reward. In this video we will explore ten tips on what to look out for and do to start or fine tune a hi-fi tube system and reach audio Nirvana! LINKS: Mastersound Spettro: https://youtu.be/a7EWW4nW5nM?si=jawn-TfFMCHAzkhZ Takatsuki tubes + Tango transformers: https://youtu.be/dyxeWRkWYu8?si=7xqyxKVamzW6_PvJ McIntosh MC30 amps: https://youtu.be/i2AM0WXKH_o?si=uWBYK3tMebGxZZP More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #tubes #valves #hifi </video> <video> Top speaker performance? RE-MAGNETIZE! Description: In this video we explore the different types of speaker magnets and why you should re-magnetize them, in particular when they are used or vintage models, to achieve up-to-spec performance! LINKS: Montagna Audio: https://hiend.ch/ More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #speaker #magnetization #hifi </video> <video> Master Tapes by Birdbox Records: Hybrid Fidelity! Description: More and more music is being releases on reel-to-reel tape. Italian Birdbox records promises a fresh and quality package of sonics and music prepared with hybrid ingredients. Worth it? TRACKS & LINKS: Rips NOT available. Samples from Odisseya: https://www.birdboxrecords.com/odisseya-music Samples from 10/5: https://www.birdboxrecords.com/bianchini-music Birdbox Records: https://www.birdboxrecords.com/en More Ana[dia]log groove: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ana.dia.log FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/anadialog1 X: https://twitter.com/anadialog #reeltoreel #mastertape #birdboxrecords </video>

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Welcome to ANA[DIA]LOG, the Dialog on Analog Music Reproduction!

In this channel we focus on how to obtain the best sound out of your hi-fi system, discuss about vinyl records, reel to reel tapes, cassette tapes, shellac, audiophile recordings as well as turntables, tape players and recorders, portable gear, cables and about the different tools, secrets and tips to obtain the true high fidelity sound we are all looking for....join us & subscribe!

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