Yes, all the music used for the Class D review is on LP and each selection is listed with a catalog number for identification. I won't use problematic music material in my reviews. The video is on YouTube and plays fine according to other listeners and on my desktop playback.
OK - I tried the links in you Mammoth gold, and got a couple of clicks on-snaps. Then everything tripped in a massive click-thump!
(iPad —> cable —> RME ADI-2 Pro)
But… I found on-line that there seems to be an unplanned power outage.
So I doubt it was the YouTube.
I’ll hunt for the second DAC and see if it gives more joy.
And I can’t even use the exorcise bike, as that thing needs power as well…
Nor can I do the dishes as the hot water needs power to trigger the gas to ignite.
This is only my second review that includes music examples via video of my system with the review component. The first was a review of the Aidas Mammoth Gold moving-coil cartridge which includes 3 YouTube video links. I'm not aware of other reviews that include system videos
I have used three different preamps primarily with the MA-1 Silvers. First was an Aesthetix Calypso Signature (I also have kept the Aesthetix Rhea Eclipse), then a Atma-Sphere MP-1 Mk.3, finally an Aesthetix Metis. The last two when I had the Atma D-class amps.
As I don’t know you well, you surprised me - in a refreshing way!
A very fine write-up, Tim. Comprehensive, articulate, authentic, and enjoyable to read.
