Review of Pass Labs INT-60

JCS123 said:
Thanks for the review, which I enjoyed. I can't say that I enjoyed the little war that ensued. It is the content of the video that matters to me, not my interpretation of what the title might be implying.

Even a casual reader and hobbyist like me has come to believe that some, NOT ALL reviewers are not always 100% subjective and unaffected by monetary considerations from the equipment makers when offering their reviews. Something, in my reading of reviews for the last 40 years, may have led me to this understanding...

Can't we accept that 1) Michael changed the title of the video (possibly) based on the backlash received, and 2) An audio reviewer stood up for his trade when he (possibly) perceived a slight, and just move on? I for one would surely hate to see this forum devolve into the all-too-common "constant bickering/everyone has to be right and get the last word in" cesspool like so many other places. Thanks in advance to all parties concerned for not letting that happen here.
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100% agree! You have my full support.

I love this forum and come here to relax and enjoy talking about audio. I have no ill-will towards anyone and will not perpetuate any further discussions on my video. That is why I am not engaging them any further. I explained myself and clarified it was not aimed at them.

I still respect them as reviewers and wish them them best.
 
MichaelsMinute said:
100% agree! You have my full support.

I love this forum and come here to relax and enjoy talking about audio. I have no ill-will towards anyone and will not perpetuate any further discussions on my video. That is why I am not engaging them any further. I explained myself and clarified it was not aimed at them.

I still respect them as reviewers and wish them them best.
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MichaelsMinute said:
I argue ANY reviewer should be viewed entertainment only as their review is useless for so many reasons. I certainly would never base a buying decision off ANY reviewer.
I enjoy all the reviewers and their different styles and again watch them as entertainment.
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Yep. That sounds like you really respect reviewers.
 
Not that it really matters, but I think YouTube audiophile channels are possibly useful to generate interest in high-end audio but of little or no use to people who are already audiophiles.
 
Com'on guys. You know what he meant. Lighten up.
We all go on sites where nary a bad word is said.
MM is over the top dismissing ALL reviews, but hyperbole is king on forums and YT.
I watched a few minutes of one of his videos... and never will again. But let's not be mean. To anyone.

To those above saying ALL YT audio videos are bad:
There are some good ones on YT.
Thomas Audio, Steve Gutenberg,
This guy, for example, comes across as knowledgeable and objective.
Naim Supernait 3 (Vs. Hegel H390, NAD M33 & Kinki Studio EX-M1+) - YouTube
 
Smile said:
Com'on guys. You know what he meant. Lighten up.
We all go on sites where nary a bad word is said.
MM is over the top dismissing ALL reviews, but hyperbole is king on forums and YT.
I watched a few minutes of one of his videos... and never will again. But let's not be mean. To anyone.

To those above saying ALL YT audio videos are bad:
There are some good ones on YT.
Thomas Audio, Steve Gutenberg,
This guy, for example, comes across as knowledgeable and objective.
Naim Supernait 3 (Vs. Hegel H390, NAD M33 & Kinki Studio EX-M1+) - YouTube
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Hi Smile - thanks for watching one of my vids.

I do enjoy watching the ones you've listed. I also like Darko Audio and Jay myself. Some I find informative but they put me to sleep. LOL

They all have dozens and even hundreds of videos under their belts and I have but a few. I do hope as I make more videos I can continue to improve while still having fun doing it, and grow to even be 1/4 as good as they are some day.

Good news is different people like different reviewing/video styles - and with all the different vids on YT, everyone can find a style/channel they enjoy watching.

Thanks again for watching.
 
rbbert said:
Not that it really matters, but I think YouTube audiophile channels are possibly useful to generate interest in high-end audio but of little or no use to people who are already audiophiles.
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The average Stereophile reader is 47, 10 years older than a decade ago. Pretty obvious mostly boomers read it now. So go YouTube- any media format that expands our hobby to a younger audience is great.
 
rbbert said:
Not that it really matters, but I think YouTube audiophile channels are possibly useful to generate interest in high-end audio but of little or no use to people who are already audiophiles.
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I think YT offers an advantage legacy media does not. Mike talks about this in my latest video interview with him. In the end I think all videos/reviews/magazine articles range between pure entertainment to offering advice (good or bad).

At the end of the day its up to the recipient on how much weight to put on what they watch/read. I enjoy videos and such from a purely entertainment viewpoint to see what others think and to get a feel for gear far better than any written review. I also think YT has allowed more voices and opinions to be heard then pre-YT days to the benefit of both the consumer and the manufacturers.

To each their own and that is a good thing.
 
MichaelsMinute said:
I think YT offers an advantage legacy media does not. Mike talks about this in my latest video interview with him. In the end I think all videos/reviews/magazine articles range between pure entertainment to offering advice (good or bad).

At the end of the day its up to the recipient on how much weight to put on what they watch/read. I enjoy videos and such from a purely entertainment viewpoint to see what others think and to get a feel for gear far better than any written review. I also think YT has allowed more voices and opinions to be heard then pre-YT days to the benefit of both the consumer and the manufacturers.

To each their own and that is a good thing.
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I find some video reviewers interesting and helpful. Darko, Audiophiliac and Mike's Suncoast videos are prime examples. Michael's Minute has now been added to that list for me.

Would I buy any piece of equipment unseen based on a reviewer's impressions? Not likely, with one or two factory-direct exceptions. But when something merits high praise from one or more people whose opinion(s) I respect, I will be more likely to investigate that product further.

Now when you have a dealer that puts out informative videos in addition to having a well-established brick-and-mortar store, PLUS runs what I consider to be the best internet audio forum that I've found - THAT is someone that I hope and intend to do business with when funds permit.

I've only made a couple of small purchases from Mike and Suncoast so far - the LUMIN remote package and a Wireworld Starlight 8 ethernet cable from my switch to the LUMIN (which Mike recommended), both of which I thoroughly enjoy. I can't wait for my next trip to Florida, assuming that a bunch of money and health issues get sorted out. Suncoast will be on my must-visit list for sure.
 
Thank you. I hope the health issues continue to improve and we see you soon. Maybe in time for the Florida Audio Expo in February?


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Mike said:
Thank you. I hope the health issues continue to improve and we see you soon. Maybe in time for the Florida Audio Expo in February?


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Thanks for the kind wishes, Mike.

Probably not the Florida Expo. A couple of surgeries coming up. Nothing too major - one shoulder that I had rotator cuff surgery on in January and now there's a second tear that will require another procedure, plus relatively routine surgeries on both hands to fix trigger fingers and Dupuytren's contracture and to grind down a huge arthritis knob or two. Anyway, I'll be laid up for a while. The Florida trip is something to eagerly look forward to, though.
 
JCS123 said:
Thanks for the kind wishes, Mike.

Probably not the Florida Expo. A couple of surgeries coming up. Nothing too major - one shoulder that I had rotator cuff surgery on in January and now there's a second tear that will require another procedure, plus relatively routine surgeries on both hands to fix trigger fingers and Dupuytren's contracture and to grind down a huge arthritis knob or two. Anyway, I'll be laid up for a while. The Florida trip is something to eagerly look forward to, though.
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Not fun for sure, but we hope you get better soon!


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JCS123 said:
I find some video reviewers interesting and helpful. Darko, Audiophiliac and Mike's Suncoast videos are prime examples. Michael's Minute has now been added to that list for me.

Would I buy any piece of equipment unseen based on a reviewer's impressions? Not likely, with one or two factory-direct exceptions. But when something merits high praise from one or more people whose opinion(s) I respect, I will be more likely to investigate that product further.

Now when you have a dealer that puts out informative videos in addition to having a well-established brick-and-mortar store, PLUS runs what I consider to be the best internet audio forum that I've found - THAT is someone that I hope and intend to do business with when funds permit.

I've only made a couple of small purchases from Mike and Suncoast so far - the LUMIN remote package and a Wireworld Starlight 8 ethernet cable from my switch to the LUMIN (which Mike recommended), both of which I thoroughly enjoy. I can't wait for my next trip to Florida, assuming that a bunch of money and health issues get sorted out. Suncoast will be on my must-visit list for sure.
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Thank you for the kind words! I also enjoy Darko very much myself. He's one of the few that's able to keep my very short attention span.

I agree with everything you've sad about Mike which is why I've spent so much money with him. The amount of time, effort and care he puts into sharing information and his customers is unmatched by other dealers from what I've seen.

I will light a candle at church for you this week in hopes of you getting better soon!
 
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