Audiophiles! Are you ready to buy your last amplifier?

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[rdvfxkx]

I'm just here for your amazing shirt selection Steve.

[Mr.Robert]

1978 I purchased my last receiver.
It was a Pioneer
SX - 1080. During the receiver wars of the 70s. Got it new in the box I forgot the exact amount but I'm sure it was under $500.00
120 watts per channel Rms. 45 years later I'm still using it. Never had to have it serviced or repaired. A few years later I came across a deal on a new Carver amplifier. The way Pioneer configured this receiver it had two metal pins in the back that bridge these four RCA connections. When removed I was able to use the Pioneer as a tuner / preamplifier. Running the Carver Through It. I had no idea when I purchased it that it had that capability.
The Carver is 500 watts Rms per channel . I had no problem blowing speakers over the years. Not from clipping / distortion but by my need for playing certain types of music at ridiculous levels and melting voice coils. Not until a club went out of business I was able to grab 2 Cerwin Vega DJ speakers.
That I was not able to destroy. Each speaker had 2 15inch woofers, 1 4x10 midrange horn and 5 tweeters. Carpeted in black with handles and wheels for moving around.
Not the most accurate speakers in the world but great for cranking it way up. Later on I needed to get 2 Klipsch RF 7 for playing music at moderate to low levels. These DJ speakers were not sensitive . I still have everything that I purchased just added more to the system over the years.

[rolandlickert]

I'm 70 years old and into stereo since i was 17 years old had many systems from power A to Power A/B plus tubes and finally made a jump into Power D with the NAD C388 and never looked back beside that the unit can be updated and upgraded it has a 90% efficiency and runs cool it has plenty of power and controls my Dynaudio very well it will be my final amp

[billdunn]

I will pledge here and now to support the audio industry as long as I’m drawing breath.

[schumi]

It would be great to hear your thoughts on what the "last speaker/amp combo" would be in several broad categories, i.e. Class A and rock, tubes and jazz, etc.

[michaelputnam]

IDK, I’ll never get over listening to the McIntosh/Klipschorn combo in the Jazz Coffee, Kyoto, Japan. Amazing.

[pnojazz]

I’ve 40 years in this hobby. Mainly a vinyl listener. Last year I bought my last speakers: Martin Logan Summits. Last month I bought my last amp: A Willsenton R8. I listen to jazz primarily and not real loud so the volume level is perfect!

[daemos_magen]

A few months ago I bought my last pair of speakers/amp/pre/dac/table. I am going into semi-retirement and knew I wouldn't have the financial ability in the future. I needed to upgrade (donate to my daughter) my stereo system from the 90's that has served me well since I left the Audio sales business.

The Amplifiers: PrimaLuna Evolution 400 Monoblocks (GoldenEar Triton Reference have 1800 watts built in for the subwoofers)

[Brockybearboy]

Steve, my last amplifier is a pair of Cary 211/M Anniversary Edition Tube Amps. Each has 70 watts output class A, driven by some big arse 845 power triodes. I am 58 years of age and finally settled on what I consider to be one of the best the amps on the market

[bigblueocean]

This video is you at your best Steve. Sharing your wide ranging experience and just speaking what comes into your mind on a thought provoking topic.

[datadaveangelstravelsadven]

On Saturday a pair of klipsch rp 600m showed up at my house. Pairing them with my NAD C316 BEE is simply MAGICAL! I may already have the last power amp and speaker pair that I'll ever buy.

[Merlin-wokj]

My goal is to build a house that has at least 5 separate dedicated listening rooms, each setup to optimize a specific category of music. For example, a Jazz room, a rock room, a Electronic room, etc. This would allow for one to enjoy different venues so to speak in the comfort for their own home on different days of the week. :)

[mmdusa]

Partly thanks to you, I'm getting a Pass Labs amp for Xmas this year. It will be connected to my Belle Klipsch speakers. Can't wait!! Don't know about my last, but it will certainly be the best I've owned.

[dippin]

the mc275 is a great example of a last amplifier. Its versatility and its sound while not perfect, does so many things right that its just a great amplifier and value for that matter, no doubt about it.

[henriksrensen]

I have bought my last amplifier for sure. Gryphon Diablo 120.

[lynnlittle]

I really love your videos... you love music!

I've been into semi high end audio since to 70s, had several fine amps, just ordered my last amp, a McIntosh MC275 MkV.

Thanks for all you do, Steve!

[stevederda]

I'm in my early 60's and am perfectly happy listening to my Prima Luna Dialogue HP and Klipsch Heritage Cornwalls for the rest of my life. I've also cut way back on buying physical media and really enjoy streaming on Tidal, Qobuz and Amazon HD using a Bluesound Node 2i. Keeping it simple works for me.

[dogpoundoatthetube]

I am in my 60's And I just bought a Rogue Sphinx, I am vary happy with it because I can roll the tubes in the front end.

[pkflash]

Hi Steve and fellow lovers of music. Love the channel and content. Youtube was made for guys like you. After reading many reviews over the year it's great to see the personality behind those reviews. Very entertaining and enlightening. On this subject I feel I've probably already got my last amps. Bought Musical Fidelity A308 Pre and 2 x Pwr and had them over 15yrs. Paid about £6000 at the time. Needed lots of power (watts and current) to drive MartinLogan Ascents and for the last few years B&W 802D's. Recently had to have them serviced at a not insubstantial cost of £1600 so hopefully they'll last me a good while yet.

[hobo]

I was bitten by the Hi-Fi bug in my early teens. At 68, I've finally reached my audio nirvana. My system; a Sony HAPZ1ES media player buffered through a iFi Micro iTube 2 and feeding a Vincent SV 237MK hybrid integrated amp. Final bliss is furnished via a pair of bi wired Klipsch Cornwall lll's. Steve's video on the Cornwall lV's was tempting, but I have decided I am content to put this journey to rest and just enjoy my system.