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  1. joeling

    Seeking recommendation for SUT to suit high impedance cartridges

    Hi, I am looking for options on a suitable SUT for these 2 cartridges : Item Brand Model cartridge Impedance Output 1 Clearaudio Goldfinger Mk2 50ohm 0.7mV 2 Benz Mico LPS 38ohm 0.34mV (supposedly at 3.3cm/s) Phono amp is a Phasemation EA2000 (the T2000 although mentioned as being...
  2. joeling

    Aavik S-280

    Seeking info & advice from fellow enthusiasts on this mid level streamer from Aavik. Any experience ?
  3. joeling

    DS Audio Master 3

    Anyone with insights to this new Master 3 vs Master 1 ? What is better ? Looking to smoother presentation compared to Master 1. Cart is a Grandmaster but sadly not extreme. Thanks
  4. joeling

    LP flattener

    I am looking for a record / LP flattener. Any recommendations ? Looking to flattern slightly warped records. I have no experience in this regards. Bought a cheapish one but ended up destroyting the LP that I was trying to save partly due to my own impatience. So, need a 'press one button'...
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    Glanz 12 inch tone arm

    2 options presented itself all of a sudden. I have an opportunity to acquire a Glanz MH-124S premium for a nice price or I can acquire the newer model the MH1200 S for less than 1/2 the price of the premium. My impression is that the MH-124S premium is an iteration of the older Glanz models...
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    Techdas AF3P issue

    I took delivery of a new Techdas AF3P just before CNY. Noticed that the transport bolts were yanked from the power supply / pump unit upon receipt. Reported to my dealer and was told to try it anyway. I was surprised that the unit still worked and was total silent / no vibration on the touch...
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    Phasemation PP-2000

    Just acquired one of these. Would like to seek advice from fellow members what is the besting loading for this cart. Thanks.
  8. joeling

    Amp for Focal Stella Utopia

    Well, more than a year has gone by & I consider the Focal Stella Utopia fully burned in. On well recorded materials, totally no complaint. However, with less than well recorded music especially those that's brighter, sibilance haunts me. So, I am now low-key looking for a pre / power combo...
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    Record weight for Techdas AF3P

    So, the table does not come with a record weight but instead, Techdas sells 2 after market ones called "disc stabiliser II" made of high grade Aluminum and "disc stabiliser Ultimate" made of tungsten presumably some sort of Tungsten alloy for eye watering money. I seek advice and insight from...
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    Which Giya for my room ?

    My room will is / will be around 4.5m wide, 7.8m long, 3m high with slanting ceiling to 4m. What is the biggest Giya model that will fit without overpowering the room ?Thanks.
  11. joeling

    AF3P pump / power supply unit

    I will take delivery of an AF3P in the new year. Would like to seek advice from fellow enthusiasts on where to place / locate the power supply / pump unit ? Is it ok to have on on the same rack as the table itself ? Or is it more logical to have the unit on a separate rack ? I worry about the...
  12. joeling

    Sorane TA1L or Groovemaster ?

    I am going to migrate my FR66S to another table soon. Looking for advice on a replacement. So far, based on armchair research, I have narrowed it down to either a Sorane TA1L 12.7" or a GrooveMaster II 12". I listen to a lot of vocals & will pair this with a low compliance cart that sounds...
  13. joeling

    suitable table for high mass FR64S

    I have just acquired a Fidelity Research FR64S tone arm. Just wondering what type of TT can bring the best out of this high mass arm. Cart used is a Koetsu Blue Azule. My current table is a suspended table. I worry the high mass arm is not the best match. Any insights ? Non suspended high mass...
  14. joeling

    5 year speaker plan

    I am sort of maybe looking for new speakers in the medium term future and would like some advice from esteemed members here. My current system is listed in my signature. I have had ProAc for the last 10 years and current pair for the last 5 years. Prior to that, I had DIY wide band driver...
  15. joeling

    help me find a good CD burner program

    Hi, I have basically regressed from file as source playback to CD player playback. Problem is that some of the original CDs can no longer be located. Therefore, I need to burn some ripped albums to disc. Can anyone suggest a good CD burning program ? Much appreciated. Regards, Joe Ling
  16. joeling

    Help me beat my CD Transport

    Long story short - My CD / SACD transport sounds better than my music server / file player. Now, I am faced with having to manually playing physical media. Please recommend to me a File based player that can beat my transport. CD Transport : DCS Vivaldi File based player : Aurender W20...
  17. joeling

    Esoteric Grandioso Transport & Dacs + Esoteric G01 for sale

    Hi, I am letting go of my Esoteric Grandioso P01, D01 X 2 & G01 clock. Very low hours. Reason for this - DCS Vivaldi V2 Looking to RM170,000.00 Item in Malaysia. So probably only willing to ship to Malaysia or Singapore. The units are 230V rated. If interested, please...
  18. joeling

    CAT latest model naming convention

    Hi, I just want to confirm the names of the latest models of CAT pre & power amps : 1) Is SL-1 Legend the latest model of their pre ? 2) JL-2 Ultimate - is this the latest designation of the JL-2 stereoblock ? Any idea whether they will be upgraded to KT150s ? So little information...
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    Gryphon Mephisto Solo vs Stereo

    I have been offered an opportunity to trade in my Mephisto Stereo for the full price I paid for it to acquire a new pair of Mephisto solo at double the price I paid for the stereo. Anyone has made any comparison between solo & stereo ? Worth the effort ? I really like the stereo. Does the...
  20. joeling

    Cart for Thales Simplity 2 + compact TTT

    Hi, I am eyeing the above mentioned TT setup after hearing it at the Malaysian hifi show last week. My dealer recommends a Clearaudio Stradivari V2 to round off the package. I like : 1) Mid range 2) bass 3) soundstage in descending order. Do you think this cart will work for...
  21. joeling

    Koetsu Azule

    Koetsu Azule mounted on an Avid Acutus Ref Next up - Swap out the VDH Colibri with a Benz Micro LP-S Regards, Joe Ling PS : What is a good tracking forrce & Cartridge loading for this cart ?
  22. joeling

    Slightly Warm Speaker cables

    Hi, Still looking for slightly warm speaker cables for my Gryphon Mephisto Stereo to ProAc Carbon 8. Like a Cardas Clear but not Cardas - blows up the amp (see other thread) Budget USD 5K for a 2.5m pair. Regards, Joe Ling
  23. joeling

    AVID Acutus SP Reference

    Hi guys, Looks like I'm on a vinyl binge at the moment. I am now looking at the AVID Acutus SP Reference. Any owners care to comment ? Good or bad or ? I am considering a SME V or a SEM V12. Any opinion ? Cartridge likely to be a Koetsu Azule stone body or maybe a Lyra Atlas. Looking...
  24. joeling

    Bergmann Sleipner System + VDH Colibri

    The VDH Colbiri just arrived a couple of nights ago with the Bergmann Sleipner System but I feel a little bright. Already asked my dealer to lower the VTA. Improved but still... Can I expect the brightness to go away as the cart breaks in ? I worry that the cart is less than perfect. Any...
  25. joeling

    Cartridge for VPI HRX

    I am about to take delivery of an additonal arm for my HRX. This is the 3D printed tone arm that will become my second arm. Looking for a cartridge recommendation to suit this table. Budget around USD5-10k. Looking for jack of all trades but emphasis on sweet vocal reproduction...
  26. joeling

    Gryphon + Cardas

    I have just taken delivery of a Mephisto Stereo paired with Gryphon Pandora pre. Strangest of things occurred when my dealer tried to hook up my Cards Clear speaker wires. The main power fuse blew on one side of the Mephisto. I gave another different older version of Cardas clear to try. Same...
  27. joeling

    Power cords for Gryphon

    Hi, Just wondering what would be suitable for : 1) Gryphon Pandora 2) Gryphon Mephisto I see my dealer is using something from Synergistic for the Pandora. Any comments ? How about Cardas ? Regards, Joe Ling
  28. joeling

    Gryphon Antileon Signature Stereo + Pandora

    Hi, I have a set of Gryphon Antileon Signature + Gryphon Pandora at my place for review at the moment. Just want to check a couple of things : 1) What are the street prices for these 2 pieces ? 2) Compared to a colosseum stereo, how big a difference ? Regards, Joe Ling
  29. joeling

    Suggestion for Tube based Power amplifier

    Hi all, While my solid state curiosity is piqued, my main system is having some issues. I have become disillusioned with my ARC ref250s after one of the monoblocks developed a mechanical buzz after 1000hrs of use. Prior to that, this pair has broken down at least twice due to coupling cap...
  30. joeling

    Constellation Audio

    Hi all, I am looking to try Solid State amplification to complement my tube system. I have auditioned a few manufacturer's offering including the Constellation Audio Centaur Stereoblock + Virgo linestage. 1 question - I heard from my friend that Constellation amps have an issue on...

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