Mr. Loo from that previous set up that comprised of FM Acoustics electronics, LS 3/5a Speakers, etc has invited me for another listening session. He wished to introduce to me his prized Western Electric 124 tube amplifier (in Mono configuration). He believed that the original WE 124 tube amplifier would enlighten me. I knew from previous experience how transparent Loo’s …
I was invited to a fellow legal practitioner and a professional musician, Andrew Lee’s home to audition his audio system. Before listening to the audio system, Andrew formally introduced himself and his audio system…component by component (almost). The following comprised of his audio system: 1) ND555/555DR, 2) Kuzma Stabi XLDC/Clearaudio Statement Record Clamp/4 Point14/ 4 Point9/Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement/Kuzma CAR-60/ …
The Importance of Source?! The owner, Adrian was pondering whether to upgrade the electronic, the speakers or the source. Due to a budget, and after some serious consideration with many auditions, he has decided to upgrade the source! The choice was the Kronos Sparta Turntable and the Helena Tonearm with a ZYX Omega MC Cartridge. Adrian believed that the …
Encik Ariff, the owner of the current audio set up, has been on the audio journey for some decades. When this senior audiophile invites you to come over for a listen, I strongly advise you to rush over. Why? Cos this senior has a reputation of not maintaining his set up for long. “Life is too short to stay …
I m sure every audiophile community has one or more ‘Hero’. I am so glad that in Malaysia Audiophile Society (MAS), we have a few gentlemen that have contributed to the hobby, without consideration, that I called and saluted them as ‘Hero’. Mr. Eric Goh is definitely a ‘Hero’, whom have been in the hobby for 40 years (and …
Mr. Tee, the owner of this wonderful audio system that centered around the Focal Scala Loudspeakers, has ‘Open Door’ for me to listen to the system. With a condition?! He wanted a great preamplifier and amplifier that merited the performance level of the Focal Scala Loudspeakers! I recommended the Pilium Audio Brutale Ares (preamplifier retail at €19,000) and Achilles …
This featured audio system belonged to an audiophile whom, I believed, have worked tirelessly to perfect the tonal balance that defied my expectations! You may find it hard to believe but this is one audio system that can easily peak at 109.8dB without compression! WOW! Mr. Tan, the audiophile here, must have loved Muhammad Ali, the Greatest (Boxer!), whom …
Dr. Khairul ‘Open’(ed) his private ‘Door’ for me to listen to his audio set up that have taken years to build. That sight alone inspired and encouraged the audiophile heart in me. The audio system consisted the Cessaro Horn Acoustics Loudspeakers, Engstrom & Engstrom Tube electronics, Zanden Phonostage, Tripoint Grounding System, Skogrand Cables, Frank Acoustics Power Management, JMF Power …
I was invited to a meticulous audio set up in a living hall of a reasonably size apartment of Mr.Loo. Upon my entrance to that apartment, there it was that audio set up that immediately impressed me of its array of tuning devices, electrical tune-up and an exhibition of a seasoned audio traveler. Rarely did I came across such audio …
Dr. Rashid, the owner of this fine audio system graciously invited me to have a listening session with him and his audio buddies. We started the listening session around 9pm and ended at 1am. In between, we have a short break for supper at the premises. I believed the doctor has spun more than 30 tracks of music that …