2: Michael’s System, and The Great Headphone Bake-Off, Starring 1MoreUSA, Audio-Technica, & Mr. Speaker
Summary: Today Michael tells the story of how he fell down the rabbit whole of audiophilia and walks us through his reference system. Then, we do the Great Headphone Bake-Off, volume 1, testing $100 vs $150 vs $1800 headphones. A pretty fascinating…and unexpected result from that test!<br> Gear Guide:<br> <br> 02:30 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marantz-UD7007-Universal-Blu-ray-Networking/dp/B0092MMXI4/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1484156018&sr=8-1&keywords=Marantz+Blu-Ray+Player" target="_blank">Marantz SR7009 Receiver</a><br> 03:30 – <a href="http://www.paradigm.com/products-current/type=tower/model=monitor-11/page=overview" target="_blank">Paradigm Monitor 11 Speakers</a><br> 03:59 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=srs%3D2530723011%26search-alias%3Dspecialty-aps&field-keywords=velodyne+subwoofer" target="_blank">Velodyne Subwoofer</a><br> 05:08 – <a href="http://www.paradigm.com/products-archived/type=tower/model=studio-60/page=overview" target="_blank">Paradigm Studio 60 Speakers</a><br> 05:20 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marantz-SR7009-Receiver-Wi-Fi-Bluetooth/dp/B00MMNZEHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484166723&sr=8-1&keywords=Marantz+SR7009+Receiver" target="_blank">Marantz SR7009 Receiver</a><br> 06:05 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Emotiva-Audio-5-channel-audio-amplifier/dp/B01KZHP5KM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484166779&sr=8-1&keywords=Emotiva+XPA%E2%80%935+Amplifier" target="_blank">Emotiva XPA–5 Amplifier</a><br> 06:55 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=SVS+Subwoofer" target="_blank">SVS Subwoofer</a><br> 08:49 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Micca-PB42X-Powered-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B00NXAEPDC%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJQA6PK5J5ZC4LTRQ%26tag%3Dshopperr-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00NXAEPDC" target="_blank">Micca Electronics PB42X Powered Bookshelf Speakers</a><br> 09:10 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=node%3D667846011&field-keywords=Onkyo+Receiver" target="_blank">Onkyo Receiver</a><br> 09:25 – <a href="https://kit.com/search?term=Apple%20TV%203rd%20generation" target="_blank">Apple TV (3rd generation)</a><br> 09:34 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rega-Digital-Analog-Converter-Black/dp/B004IAA6XY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484167168&sr=8-1&keywords=Rega+DAC" target="_blank">Rega DAC (Digital Audio Converter)</a><br> 17:56 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/1MORE-Headphones-Earphones-Compatible-Microphone/dp/B01KB9K9Z0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484154819&sr=8-1&keywords=1more+usa" target="_blank">1MOREUSA E1001 Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones</a><br> 18:00 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/1MORE-Bluetooth-Headphones-Compatible-Microphone/dp/B01IB1QZBC/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&srs=12034488011&ie=UTF8&qid=1484155003&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=MK802+Over-the-ear+Headphones" target="_blank">1MOREUSA MK802 Over-the-ear Headphones</a><br> 19:20 – <a href="http://tidal.com" target="_blank">Tidal</a><br> 21:48 – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86?tag=srgnballgam08-20" target="_blank">Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Monitor Headphones</a><br> 23:30 – <a href="https://mrspeakers.com/shop/1-headphones/ether-flow/" target="_blank">Mr Speakers ETHER C Flow Headphones</a><br> 23:50 – <a href="http://ampsandsound.com/products/headphone-amps/kenzie-headphone-amp/" target="_blank">Amps & Sound Kenzie Headphone Amp</a><br> 24:04 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Parasound-Halo-A21-Two-Channel-Amplifier/dp/B003O2QB7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484167466&sr=8-1&keywords=Parasound+Halo+Amplifier" target="_blank">Parasound Halo Amplifier</a><br> 24:19 – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/AudioQuest-DragonFly-Red-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B01DFMV4NQ/..."></a>
