The TOP 8 HiFi Audio Systems I Have Ever Heard. Number 1 is NOT what you think! What is YOURS?

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In todays video I talk about the top 8 systems I have ever had in my listening spaces. This goes back 20 years and #1 is not what you think!

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[alaincayer]

I have a very small room; near field setup. My best system : Luxman L550-AXII + Harbeth P3ESR-SE (The Special Edition) + Audiolab 8200CD.

[kevinwatson]

His ears his preference his room .... be a LOT different in ANY other house or room.... and listener !!!

[michelmeunier]

Glad to see a Cambridge Audio in your favourite system.

[nickdemayo]

Thanks for sharing your list! My current favorite amp/speaker setup is my Moon by Simaudio 600i v2 integrated, paired with the 680D DAC, running through my DeVore Fidelity O/96 speakers.

[keithperry]

Excellent 👍 list 👍. Synergy is the real magic. I also love ARC. But arc is costly to maintain. But sounds wonderful 😊. I'm using an Aesthetix Mimas with Vandersteen 5s. The Mimas replaced an ARC VT100 Mk ll

[ericlofroos]

I’m blown away at your number 8 pick. I thought for sure it would have been one of the top best sounding systems you’ve reviewed.

[connorduke]

Wow, the dac in a Cambridge CD player drove a better system than a dCS Lina dac driven system... certainly did not see that one coming! :)

[bobb.]

Mercury Streamer ==> Denafrips Pontus II ==> Schiit Loki Max ==> Schiit Freya + ==> McIntosh MC152 ==> DynAudio Contour 20s + Two REL T/5x Subs ……I just look for music to enjoy! 😊

[philstarr]

Convergent Audio monoblocks and preamp, with Spatial Audio Lab X4 speakers, Basis Audio Transcendent Turntable

[okidoki]

Just love Sonus faber speakers. I owned a pair of the first Electa Amator’s and currently I have the Guarneri Memento’s.
Krell KPS-28c CD player, Krell pre-and power amplifiers, Transparent cables and power isolators…

[cameronbaskey]

I have very fond memories of my old ProAc system - ProAc Studio 140, Simaudio i-7 integrated amp and Marantz SA11S2 cd player with Cardas Golden Reference cables. It's kind of like you describe some of your systems - warm, detailed, big soundstage. Since then I've gone quite a bit upscale with Revel Studio 2, Simaudio P8 pre-amp, Simaudio W8 amp and Simaudio 780D streamer/dac with Cardas Clear cables. It's definitely an improvement in sound in all aspects and I really enjoy it but every now and then I miss the magic of that simple ProAc system.

[tgg]

My Current system has some components from the 1980's that I've had since new.
Bryston 2BSST amplifier
Apt Holman preamp (all original)
Oppo BDP-105 universal player (replaced a Mission DAD 7000 CD player that I still have)
Yamaha PX-3 Linear Tracking Turntable w/ Grace F-9E cartridge
Yamaha T-1060 Am/Fm Tuner
Polk Audio LSI-15 Tower Speakers
Ultralink Excelsior 2.4 MkII Bi-Wire speaker cables
Ultralink Ultima Mk II Interconnects
The addition of the Oppo player elevated the system to a higher level, especially when playing SACDs and DSD files.

[kathytugman]

WE just added the SF Maxima Amatar 2-way floor-stander, to our system and we have finally heard what we have: Pass XP-17 Phono and XP-22 pre, Pass XA160 mono blocks (the originals, from 2005), Bryston CD player, Linn LP 12 with Audio Ogami Arm, and Ortofon Cadenza black cart, Kimber Kable through out, and, off for repair, our 1983 Nakamici Dragon. I waited 15 years to buy these speakers and the entire system sings. Last upgrade will likely be the Pass Amps replaced by Pass XA60.8 - next year, maybe. I really like your videos and your approach to reviewing.

[denniss]

I recall you also praised the Line Magnetic LM219 integrated amp. I guess it no longer makes your top 8. It is one of the amp I use to drive a pair of Avantgarde and the soundstage is HUGE. It is still one of the favourites.

[HIDlarissaTERRY]

Thank you! Have a great life from this Season! 💖

[Gkm]

Mine is my own inexpensive multi-room (and outdoor) system. When the music is playing and the system is balanced correctly between rooms, it always sounds as if you are getting true stereo… from another room. It is always full-range and fully present, yet it always seems to be ‘above’ you in such a way that you can hear it with total clarity. And for all that, it somehow never interferes with normal conversation.

[bryandelph]

My current main system is my favorite and probably last, aside from a few tweaks: Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT speakers
Clearaudio Performance Wood turn table w/ Satisfy tonearm
Clearaudio Concerto V2 MC cartridge
Clearaudio Statement record clamp
Music Hall ph 25.2 headphone amp
Grado GS 1000e headphones
NAD C568 CD player
Linn Selekt DSM w/ Katalyst DAC upgrade
2 BEL 1001 MK V power amps bridged to mono
BEL cables and interconnects
SurgeX XR 315
Symposium isolation platforms.

[davidhunternyc]

I would love to see you review the Dutch & Dutch 8C. I'm into Roon and wireless music systems. The best sound system I ever owned was a 160GB iPod and Sennheiser IE8 IEMs. Think I'm kidding? 🤣

[AnthonyCandaele]

Thanks for this overview. I'm also interested in your Top 8 cost-no-object systems.

[EnemyofCredulity]

My current system: EAT C-Major with a Dynavector 10x5 mkII cartridge, Schiiit Audio Freya plus preamp, Black Ice Audio Fusion F159 phono stage, Moon 360D cd player from Simaudio, Vincent SP 331 MK hybrid power amp, and Spatial Audio M1 Triode Master open baffle speakers. If it is missing anything from my perspective it would be deep bass and some kick. It sounds very open, warm, and the midrange and highs sound great.