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  1. Ki Choi

    MBL 6010D users?

    Any members use a 6010D? How do this old design stack up to more modern preamps available today in performance?
  2. Ki Choi

    FS: Technics SP-10Mk3 turntable only

    Per a pro's suggestion to separate the turntable and plinth in order to reach wider audience, I am offering SP-10Mk3 turntable without the plinth. Technics SP-10Mk3 that has been completely rebuilt in Japan with top grade electrolytic caps, new variable pots, all new solder joints both in...
  3. Ki Choi

    FS: Technics SP-10Mk3 with Artisan Fidelity plinth

    Hi I am selling my Technics SP-10Mk3 that has been completely rebuilt in Japan with all new and top grade electrolytic caps, new variable pots, all new solder joints, and precisely calibrated for perfect operation . It works flawlessly and comes in an Artisan Fidelity double arm plinth with a...
  4. Ki Choi

    Studer A80RC MkII offered by ATAE

    This is as "NEW" Studer A80RC MKII offered by Fred Thal of ATAE. Although it is not a cheap machine, if you are looking for a no worries master recorder with warranty, I think it's a good one. Here's the link with more photos: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201542509727 I have no commercial...
  5. Ki Choi

    WTB: Cello Audio Suite P200 or B200

    I am looking for a line level input switching module to interface CD and phono preamp outputs to my Audio Suite with P603/301. I guess B200 would be the ideal choice but if you have a P200 or B200 modules for sale, please contact me. Thanks, Ki in Seattle
  6. Ki Choi

    Technics SP-10MK3

    Some of you are aware of my other illness but hanging around people like Mike, Myles, Gary, Bruce, and other notable WBF members who are into playing LPs, it became natural that I do the deep dive on pursuing music of my youth via playing "black" discs. The journey started few years back but...
  7. Ki Choi

    Any Forsell Air Reference LTD owners here?

    Hi, Looking for advice on how to improve air system from Forsell gurus. I would like to know what would be the best air pump(s) for noise and performance for both arm and platter along with regulator(s) and airline choices, etc. Thanks, Ki
  8. Ki Choi

    Best portable audiophile player!

    Here it is: http://www.calyx.kr/ in addition, you can use is as a standalone DAC. This is what I needed for my 14 hour flights over the big pond, playing my DSD files. We are living in the best audio time in history, IMHO. Ki
  9. Ki Choi

    Congratulations to KLAudio for winning the PFO 2013 Writers Award!

    Kudos to Myles for selecting KLAudio RCM for one of his award choices. Congratulations to Peter and Tim! http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue70/2013_awards.htm Ki
  10. Ki Choi

    Move over Air Force One!

    All printed audio magazines are some what tainted with potential conflict of interests from impact of ad revenue generated vs transparency in reviewing certain product from particular company honestly - not to mention individual reviewer having preference for certain company or 'special'...
  11. Ki Choi

    Any forum members in Tulsa OK?

    I need help from a member in Tulsa who can pick up a tube preamp for me. If you are in the area and willing to help, please send me a message. Thanks, Ki
  12. Ki Choi

    Studer A80RC MkII on eBay

    While killing time in San Francisco airport, ran across below: This is a Studer A80RC MkII listed by Fred Thal of ATAE. I believe Bruce's affinity for A80RCs have contributed to its recent increased demand...
  13. Ki Choi

    Best HD DVR?

    Interested in learning from the video gurus what's available in recording devices for HD program from OTA HD DTV broadcasts such as NFL games (without access to cable or Direct TV, etc.) Thanks, Ki
  14. Ki Choi

    Chance of owning real master tapes?

    Recently heard from Jonathan Horwich with news of his four new master dub releases (as pasted below). Two things caught my eyes: 1) He is offering the original master recording from direct-to-two track recording session Mike Garson, Monk Fell On Me. If I had read it correctly, this is an...
  15. Ki Choi

    Variable remote volume control on BDP-105

    I witnessed one of my audio friend adjusting his multi-channel outputs remotely on his BDP-95. Does BDP-105 can remotely change volume outputs on its dedicated 2Ch outputs and MCH outputs?
  16. Ki Choi

    Apple iPhone 5 vs Samsung G/S4

    My Apple 4S phone died last week. It was barely out of Apple warranty but was still good on Verizon warranty for a replacement at $99... It looks as the internal battery had leaked and caused corrosion and ate into the power connection pins... Thus I couldn't charge no more...though the phone...
  17. Ki Choi

    "Cafe Blue" on Tape!

    Yes folks, just heard from Jonathan Horwich at International Phonograph Inc. - a fellow WBF member and a die-hard tapehead - the news: Patricia Barber's Cafe Blue is available on analog tape. Get your copy here: http://www.premonitionrecords.com/productdetail.php?p=106 Ki
  18. Ki Choi

    Got to stop by the April Music suite 35-204 Venetian.

    April Music is playing their new stello Ai700 int amp and Eximus DP1 DAC with a pair of Marten Coltrane 2s. It's got to be one of the best sounding rooms at the show, IMO. Considering other nice rooms such as Wilsons, YG Acoustic and Magico on the same floor, it will be interesting to hear...
  19. Ki Choi

    Low end BD Player recommendation needed

    We know OPPO is good but is there other reasonable BD players your video gurus can recommend? There was a discussion elsewhere- if BD video is all you are interested, $80 Panasonic BD Player with an outboard HT audio processor would be close... Our son is finally moving out before Christmas -...
  20. Ki Choi

    JRiver MC Version 18

    What would be the new added features in the version 18? Just upgraded to 18 from 17 in hopes there will be enhanced DSD over USB features.
  21. Ki Choi

    ID this Ampex:

    :cool:
  22. Ki Choi

    How to ID true Koetsu Black made by Mr. Sugano, the father?

    Is there a definitive marks or serial number range that identify that the Koetsu Black cartridge is made by the founder and not by his son? I have done quick search on the Web and there are various claims what is the real thing or not... Your expert opinion and photo of one would be much...
  23. Ki Choi

    How to remove the "smell" from old LPs?

    There's heavy mildew smell from some of the old LPs I had purchased recently. Having them air out in the garage but now it's stinking up the whole space... Would Fabreze work without damaging the LP jackets? Guess I could try on one of the disposable LPs...but thought to ask the experts first. ;)
  24. Ki Choi

    Analog Tape alive and well in Florence, Italy

    Looked high and low for a decent Hi-Fi store with tapes in Italy and found this one: I tried to stop the tour bus and go inside to see if what seems to be a TEAC X-1000R is in proper calibrations but wife wouldn't let me go...
  25. Ki Choi

    Room rental in Cleveland OH?

    Is there a member in the Cleveland OH area who could rent a room for about two months over the summer at normal rental rate to a grad student? She is a hard working and polite person and is one of my daughter's friends from University of Washington. Thanks, Ki
  26. Ki Choi

    Here we go...again...

    Told my wife that I bought a leather strap and it came with it... Wonder which tape recorder is Mike getting next...?
  27. Ki Choi

    Kudos to Dantax Radio A/S maker of Raidho speakers

    It isn't rare but certainly not common for a high-end manufacturer to go way beyond their duty to fulfill customer service. Dantax Radio A/S maker of the Raidho C series speakers from Denmark that had been receiving hardly any press coverage up to now had out done themselves to please one of...
  28. Ki Choi

    Do any of the members remembr Gabriel Wiener from the rec.audio.high-end days?

    It was in the early to mid 90's I used to follow Gabe's postings on old USNET rec.audio.pro and high-end in admiration while I should have been studying my business school subjects... I don’t know what triggered it but I looked him up on Google and realized he was only 26 when he passed…...
  29. Ki Choi

    Franken-Studer...

    Rich Brown paid a visit to my music room yesterday. We tried Nagra T Audio direct head wired with three different tape head preamps: the Manley Tape Head Preamp (stock), Marantz 7 (stock), and the KingCello .75 (the usual magical touch applied by C. King himself). It was fun to have Rich back...
  30. Ki Choi

    This Thorens turnable could have been my last turntable until I had failed to...

    count the last zero in the price... http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1328371219&/Thorens-Reference-TurntableRar Is it that good or is it one of those got to have collector's item with no sonic merits?

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