vincentkkho

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The iPod and the Audiophile
Convenience and sound quality are the two factors that strike my mind when it comes to iPod. You have to couple with the right earphones --- Audio-technica model ATH-Ck7 with Titanium housing is by far the best to my ears. EQ sets at Acoustic and ... 
Rogers LS35A - Stradivarius? Or Sentimental Hype?
It is always my reference for sound especially for vocal part. Sound reproduction is always tricky. The more revealing the speaker system is, the worst is for one to get the right palette of sound. It is like lenses (eg.Nikon vs Leica) and negativ... 
Tonearm for Nottingham Spacedeck
To me, this table was so highly under-rated. I enjoy it so much with Graham 2.2 and Triplanar7. I am changing the Spacearm to a Moerch DP-6, I am quite certain that I will get good result. 
Koetsu
For Platinum model onwards, the "heart" of the cartridge for all models remains the same except for the housing material. It was claimed that these different housing materials make the final cartridges sound different to each other. If you think t... 
Time for a "massive" turntable: Spacedeck vs Scheu
Spacedeck allows you to go with two arms besides its strength which is well known. 
Given Avalon Eidleon is considered one of the best
Sirspeedy -- don't tell me you are leading for a change in the perspectives of this high end business? .... you know i was just joking. You have the right approach for sure! Please let us have your update --- thanks!! 
"warm" analog vs "lean" digital sound
A properly setup CD rig should not sound thin as described. Yes, there is difference in sound reproduction comparing CD and analog playback. The differences, usually to what I hear, are mainly in the area of vocals, timbral and strings. It should ... 
Dynavector XV-1s What is the REAL story?
There is always an old saying -- if you trust the book 100% after you read it, than it is better not to read it at all in the first place. The story lies in the state of condition or combination of components during the time when the subject is un... 
I am thinking of buying the Avalon Osiris.
Well said and well done for those who have achieved the nivarna in the world of sound reproduction. All should learn the high spirit of SirSpeedy putting his heart and soul knowing what he wants in the first place, to derive every single bit from ... 
I am thinking of buying the Avalon Osiris.
Well said and well done for those who have achieved the nivarna in the world of sound reproduction. All should learn the high spirit of SirSpeedy putting his heart and soul knowing what he wants in the first place, to derive every single bit from ... 
WILL THE NEW 60,000 AVALON ISIS BE THE BEST YET?
sirspeedy, my due respect to you. Enjoy reading your post and appreciate the passion you have towards good sounds. I share with you fully on how good the Avalons are and the fun of getting the best out from them. 
Ideal TT & Arm for the following top cartridges...
I have both RSP and 47labMiyabi. Triplanar7 so far is the best match for Miyabi. With this combination, all-out-assault to use ASR exclusive Basis phonostage with Nordost Valhalla interconnect to the preamp. It is so far the best sounding in my sy... 
Interconnects for Nordost Valkyrja speaker cables
Fatparrot -- thanks for your comment to make this forum an even a more interesting place.As for Nordost cable, I throw my money to this company wholeheartedly ...no choice till you hear for yourself and feel in your heart with the music comes out ... 
Wich high end CD palyer?
If you are that serious about digital playback, prepare the same amount of money or more to purchase the power conditioner, good power cords, good digital interconnect and good interconnects from your DAC to your preamp. This is my experience for ... 
McIntosh - is it that great?
Although it was bought by Japanese company, they did not reveal and release their transformer technology. This is why MC-275 is still, to me, the best sounding amp.