Just add VU meters?

[nopiano]

I’ve noticed how regularly the VU meters fitted by the likes of Luxman and Accuphase are mentioned with admiration. Yamaha and NAD also have them on some models, and there seems to be an enduring appeal of these retro meters.

Today I’ve seen this newly released product that seems to sport handsome meters, but also amplifier and/or speaker switching. I’ve no idea if it’s any good, but it looks great in the pics, and is offered at $150 direct or £159 via Amazon UK. I have bought two of Fosi’s chip amps, so I know they can do great value products.

Fosi Audio LC30 Amplifier Speaker Switcher 2-in-2 Out Dual Analog VU Meter

The LC30 boasts dual large VU meters, complete with adjustable brightness across five levels. It offers versatile connectivity with two inputs and two outputs, enabling four distinct configurations.

fosiaudio.com

 

[Dom]

The Fosi Audio LC30 - PC Perspective.

 

[Revolutions]

Cute, if you need an unnecessarily large unit where the gimmick doesn’t actually work.

 

[nopiano]

Cute, if you need an unnecessarily large unit where the gimmick doesn’t actually work.

Yes, it’s definitely an unnecessary add-on, but it you want it, you want it!

I can imagine using it more as a way to compare two sets of speakers, but I’m old enough to remember the switching comparators that Hifi stores used in the 1970s!

 

[plastic penguin]

I’ve noticed how regularly the VU meters fitted by the likes of Luxman and Accuphase are mentioned with admiration. Yamaha and NAD also have them on some models, and there seems to be an enduring appeal of these retro meters.

Today I’ve seen this newly released product that seems to sport handsome meters, but also amplifier and/or speaker switching. I’ve no idea if it’s any good, but it looks great in the pics, and is offered at $150 direct or £159 via Amazon UK. I have bought two of Fosi’s chip amps, so I know they can do great value products.

Fosi Audio LC30 Amplifier Speaker Switcher 2-in-2 Out Dual Analog VU Meter

The LC30 boasts dual large VU meters, complete with adjustable brightness across five levels. It offers versatile connectivity with two inputs and two outputs, enabling four distinct configurations.

fosiaudio.com

Have to confess I'm a real sucker for dancing VU meters. Whether they are a wasted add-ons or not, IMO they add to the aesthetics.

 

[Gray]

The Fosi Audio LC30 - PC Perspective.

One of the things he said in that article was:

'Unfortunately, my preferred sources wouldn’t make the LC30 dance until the volume hit rather extreme levels and that remained the same regardless if bare wire or banana plugs were used'.

What on earth difference did he expect to see between bare wires and banana plugs?

 

[Dom]

One of the things he said in that article was:

'Unfortunately, my preferred sources wouldn’t make the LC30 dance until the volume hit rather extreme levels and that remained the same regardless if bare wire or banana plugs were used'.

What on earth difference did he expect to see between bare wires and banana plugs?

Heh, I missed that.

 

[nopiano]

One of the things he said in that article was:

'Unfortunately, my preferred sources wouldn’t make the LC30 dance until the volume hit rather extreme levels and that remained the same regardless if bare wire or banana plugs were used'.

What on earth difference did he expect to see between bare wires and banana plugs?

It’s bonkers, isn’t it - especially when there is a knob to dial up or down the sensitivity.

 

[Gray]

It’s bonkers, isn’t it - especially when there a knob to dial up or down the sensitivity.

Well yes, he seems to be saying that none of his sources caused adequate deflection....you'd hope that he at least tried boosting the sensitivity 🤔🙂

 

[James105]

I’ve noticed how regularly the VU meters fitted by the likes of Luxman and Accuphase are mentioned with admiration. Yamaha and NAD also have them on some models, and there seems to be an enduring appeal of these retro meters.

Today I’ve seen this newly released product that seems to sport handsome meters, but also amplifier and/or speaker switching. I’ve no idea if it’s any good, but it looks great in the pics, and is offered at $150 direct or £159 via Amazon UK. I have bought two of Fosi’s chip amps, so I know they can do great value products.

Fosi Audio LC30 Amplifier Speaker Switcher 2-in-2 Out Dual Analog VU Meter

The LC30 boasts dual large VU meters, complete with adjustable brightness across five levels. It offers versatile connectivity with two inputs and two outputs, enabling four distinct configurations.

fosiaudio.com

They look like fun, wether they're 160 quids worth of fun is the question

 

[Al ears]

One of the things he said in that article was:

'Unfortunately, my preferred sources wouldn’t make the LC30 dance until the volume hit rather extreme levels and that remained the same regardless if bare wire or banana plugs were used'.

What on earth difference did he expect to see between bare wires and banana plugs?

It would certainly defeat any reasons for me to read his reviews....

 

[plastic penguin]

I quite like the look of the Fosi, pretty funky looking.

 

[nopiano]

They look like fun, wether they're 160 quids worth of fun is the question

Indeed, though much cheaper than shelling out for a Luxman or Accuphase, for example!

 

[Gray]

It's a novelty - that does wear off.
I've got a couple of these PPM types that I play with from time to time.
Said it before, but it is slightly depressing to see the (lack of) dynamic range in some music sources:

View: https://youtu.be/NYx0MIUtoSI?t=92