Jay’s Audio Lab is shutting down

@oldelectricalinspector 

You pretty much expressed my exact thoughts.

 I read a bunch of whitecameross’s posts years ago and quickly got bored and the same with his YT channel.  But like you said, I wish him well.

I don't like hin. He may have opinions, but he doesn't know 100th 

of what Danny knows. I hope that they don't become entangled in any way, because I like watching Danny's videos.

I had the opportunity to meet Jay at a speaker launch event. Not only did he spend time with me but he took a special interest in hearing what my 16 year old son had to say about music and equipment which really showed me the depth of his character and interest in general to audio. Additionally, I have used Jay as a reference for a couple of purchases and in that time got more direct “straight talk” that not only saved me money but valuable time. I’m a BIG FAN and can’t wait to see what he conquers next because the things he uncovers and discusses will help all of us. The very best of success to Jay 2.0. 

I never heard of the guy previous to this thread. I don’t wander around, mentally or in any other way, beyond the occasional audio show, in ultra-high end audio. After the comments above I was curious(disclosure, I’m building a set of GR speakers at the moment) about who/what Jay’s Audio was, so I watched both videos of his visit to Danny’s place. (first time I ever saw the guy) Jay didn’t strike as technically very well grounded.  His reaction to the solar array and how it’s used, technically pretty basic stuff, was sheer amazement.  Danny had to explain the concepts of it to him a few times. His response to Danny running most of his system off the grid on batteries was, as the Brits say, gobsmacked again. His response to Danny tweaking his system based on a response curve, sort of deer in the headlights. The way he talks about systems and listening..he strikes me as more a (somewhat skilled) casual observer of what he’s seeing/hearing than someone who’s inside the industry for a living to some extent, or entirely..I don’t know the guy.  Jay seems like a nice guy and no doubt would be fun to have a beer with, but, having only seen him on the 2 videos, I would never guess that he runs a youtube channel reviewing ultra high end audio equipment.  Presumably, high end companies are putting trust in this guy’s opinions enough to send him equipment.  They must value his insights and yet, to me,  he seemed uncomfortable on camera discussing audio topics.  Odd.

As for his thoughts on Danny’s system, It didn’t appear that he knew what to say. I would have expected some sort of critical, technical assessment.  He didn’t say much of anything. Only guessing on my part, but, after living the equipment world he’s in, perhaps he was lost for words that an entire system could be assembled and sound (very) good for the cost of, say, a $15K turntable.

Jay struck me as a decent guy..I’ll have to look at a few of his past videos. I’ve been on the planet for quite a few decades now and have met many people, from billionaires to street people, over the years.  Maybe I’m missing something. 

@nogaps 

I had similar thoughts after watching his trip to GR Research.