beginner audiophile | hifi | gear reviews | stereo | hi-end audio

During the course of creating this show, I set a mental "cap" that no piece of equipment would cost more than $3000.  With few exceptions, I've stuck to that directive.  Today however, we push right up to the edge of that limit with three different units:  The $2999 Peachtree Nova 500, the $2499 Vincent Audio 247mkII, and the roughly (It's discontinued now) $2500 Parasound Halo.  

Now...the truth is, we'd be happy to have ANY of these units on our shelf.  Have a listen to see which one we picked as the best of the three! 

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On today's solo episode, I talk about CES 2020, the state of audio, and what's up with the show.  Then I break down ported vs. non-ported subwoofers.  Finally, a review of the Jabra Elite 65T True Wireless earbuds, and the 85H headphones.

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Everyone has a story.  Many of us that were kids in the 70's and 80's had that friend or that kid in school that had all the cool stereo gear.  Today my pal Brooks Hollan (@life_of_brooksie) and I talk about being a kid in a very influential time for planting musical seeds.  We then review the AudioQuest Cobalt...is it the best portable DAC? 

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On this show we talk about some new gear from Elac, Pro-Ject, Audioquest, Amazon Music and more!  

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On this solo episode, I update you about the SVS install I did in Utah, cover the new Emotiva AVR in the news, and review the Hifiman TWS600.  After a listener question involving the Amazon Echo Dot, we go listen to some great tunes!

Check out http://kit.com/solohour for the earbuds, and any other gear I talk about in this episode.

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Today I share the story of a home theater install I did for my good friend Jase Bennett (@jasebennett) of The Ohana Adventure.  They have a youtube channel of over 2.6 MILLION (!) subscribers.  Jase and his wife have 6 kids, and he wanted an amazing place for all of them to watch movies.  We were really shocked by the result of this install!

have a look at http://beginneraudiophile.com/gear to check out our recommended gear, and some of the gear we used in the install.  

Also, if you are looking for incredible bang for the buck, look no further than SVS Sound! http://svsound.com 

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Today Dr. Paul and I talk about a "hypothetical" audio conference, and how we might reinvent it.  With the advent of lifestyle systems, powered speakers with great DACs and sonic integration, it's time we re-think how people consume these audio conferences, and how manufacturers approach them.  

We'd love your suggestions on how you would like to experience an audio conference.  What would you like to see included? How much would you pay to attend?  Where should it be located?  Hit us up here with your suggestions: http://beginneraudiophile.com/contact/

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Michael's got a new Mac Pro (from 2009) that he's just upgraded, and tells a story of hefting a giant SVS subwoofer up the steps with no help from Fed Ex.  Speaking of, this episode is sponsored by SVS.  Check out all of their amazing offerings at http://svsound.com. 

Patrick had to move his bookshelf speakers, so they dug into the basics of speaker setup and room treatment. Then we dug into a few of your questions, including adding an amp to an AVR, outdoor speakers, and some DAC info. 

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On today's episode Patrick Norton and Michael O'Neal chat about an innovative way to break in your new speakers, Michael Reviews the Optoma UHL55 4K Portable Projector, and we answer a few of your questions! 

This episode is brought to you by SVS Sound.  From the Prime Wireless to their legendary subwoofers, SVS has what you need to absolutely transform your listening experience. Try their subwoofer matching tool at http://svsound.com.

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Airpods?  Airpods, really?  What do you do when you want great sound in addition to the functionality of True Wireless Earbuds?  Today we find out, with this momentus showdown between the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless, and the Master & Dynamic MW07.  Both priced at $300, do they fit the bill of lifestyle vs. audiophile?  We unbox the Cleer NEXT and are very pleasantly surprised.  Then we talk about the BlueSound Vault 2i, PowerNode 2i, and Node 2i.  Finally, we dig into your questions and head out to listen to some great music.  

Today's Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by SVS Sound!  Check out their dazzling array of subwoofers, SVS Prime Wireless, and the brand spankin new SVS Pinnacle at http://svsound.com

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