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  1. CKKeung

    CH Precision new 10 Series product in 2024 : C10 DAC

    The HighEnd Munich show is the most important hifi show in Europe. Most brands will take this opportunity to debut their new products. I get info that CH Precision will launch their new flagship C10 DAC at the Munich Show this year (9-12 May). This will not be only a silent display but a real...
  2. CKKeung

    Magico S5 Mk3 2024

    The first trailer from Magico :
  3. CKKeung

    Melco C1 SFP+ Direct Attach Cable : the first in audiophile market

    I must say that Emile/Taiko Audio is the pioneer, applying Direct Attach Cables in their CAS products. Ben Lau, the Taiko dealer in Hong Kong tried several IT industry DAC cables in the Taiko CAS connection and they gave different sonic performance. It's fun! Here comes the first DAC cable...
  4. CKKeung

    Westminster Lab Monologue phonoamp - a new 2023 product

    I am not an vinyl audiophile but came across this excellent new Westminster Lab Monologue phonoamp when I visited the WL headquarter listening room a few days ago. Here is WL HQ listening room : Able to spot the new component-mix? :D They are : two Quest preamps in mono mode, Rei poweramp...
  5. CKKeung

    Magico M7 2023

    https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=755854869914338&set=a.554264300073397&type=3
  6. CKKeung

    Taiko Audio Extreme Router and Extreme Switch : the new Kings in 2023

    Firstly, my declaration of conflict of interest : I'm a diehard fans of Taiko Extreme Server. :p The followings are my thoughts after visiting Volent Audio, the official Taiko dealer in Hong Kong and auditioning the Extreme Server working together with Extreme Router and Extreme Switch 2 days...
  7. CKKeung

    The CH Precision firmware upgrades released on 29 Aug 2023

    I guess many of the CH Precision owners here have already installed this firmware upgrade? There are upgrades for both 1 Series & 10 Series. Almost all products except the T1 10M clock. I listened to the upgraded 1 Series components. The improvement is definitely NOT small. According to Ricky...
  8. CKKeung

    Hong Kong AV and Head-fi Show 2023

    The Hong Kong AV & Head-fi Show 2023 will be started at 10am today (11-13 Aug). It's their 20th anniversary! Exhibitiors were busy setting up their rooms yesterday: More photos will be added by HK audiophiles onto this thread during these 3 days for sure! Before the Covid Pandemic, the...
  9. CKKeung

    The first pair of New S3 2023 in Hong Kong

    Although Magico announced the New S3 2023 in the 4Q 2023, the first pair of them arrived in Hong Kong just 10 days ago. They are now in the showroom of Radar Audio Company, the official Magico HK dealer : It's a M-Cast Black colour pair : They are single-wire only : The New S3 got new...
  10. CKKeung

    Michael Fremer/TrackingAngle visited CH Precision

    Long but worth watching :
  11. CKKeung

    FM Acoustics at HiFi Deluxe 2023 in Munich

    FM Acoustics at HiFi Deluxe 2023 in Munich. https://www.monoandstereo.com/2023/05/fm-acoustics-at-hifideluxe-show-2023.html?m=1 It's the 50 Anniv of FM Acoustics. New models announced : 256 RC line amp 223 Mk2 phonoamp 1811 Mk2
  12. CKKeung

    Zayin Audio Stargate audiophile switch : a Steal of 2023!

    The story began several months ago when I visited the showroom of Volent HK, I noticed an unassuming component placed near the wall ethernet socket. Both the top-plate & front-plate are made of thin & transparent acrylics, quite likes a diy project. I was told that it was a near-final...
  13. CKKeung

    New mid-price streamers in 2023 : Lumin, Innuos, Rockna Wavelight, Audiobyte SuperHub ... etc

    It's the Munich High End 2023 Show this week! So many new CAS streamers this year. Here are just a few examples. Lumin U2 streamer and the coming L2 Music Library & Switch : https://highfidelity.pl/@main-1271&lang=en https://www.monoandstereo.com/2023/05/lumin-at-munich-2023.html Innuos...
  14. CKKeung

    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    Linear powersupplies (LPS) are important infrastructure of moden day audio systems, particularly CAS systems. I have auditioned most of the top LPS in the market during past several years and finally took the plunge and purchased an Ediscreation Firebird LPS in July last year. I write a review...
  15. CKKeung

    MSB Select Digital Director and Westminster Lab upgrade dc cables : The throne of MSB Select DAC secured!

    During the past 3+ years of pandemic, hi-end audio manufacturers have not stayed status quo. There are either new lines or new upgrades launched for their flagship models : CH Precision - C1.2 Upgrade. dCS - Apex Upgrade. Totaldac - the new series of Unity/Triunity/Sublime DACs. Lampizator - the...
  16. CKKeung

    Selecting a remote device for Roon : iPads vs iPhones vs Tablets ...

    I'm not an alpha-tester of XDMS. I have patience and prefer to wait for the finalized version, or at least the beta version. Therefore I want to find a best/better remote device for my Roon on Extreme Server. Last week, I went to Volent Hong Kong, the local Taiko Audio dealer to do an...
  17. CKKeung

    A Super-Tweeter from Totaldac

    From monoa dstereo.com today : https://www.monoandstereo.com/2023/02/totaldac-d100wood-super-tweeter.html?m=1
  18. CKKeung

    New Totaldac DACs in 2023 : d1-unity , d1-triunity , and d1-sublime

    https://www.monoandstereo.com/2023/01/new-totadac-dacs.html https://www.totaldac.com/D1-unity-en.htm https://www.totaldac.com/D1-triunity-en.htm https://www.totaldac.com/D1-sublime-en.htm
  19. CKKeung

    QSA LANEDRI Series

    Hi Steven, Very glad yo see that there is a QSA Forum on WBF. Congratulations! https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/qsa-my-take-on-their-expensive-products.33833/ I think I wrote the first QSA review on WBF, back in 2012. :D...
  20. CKKeung

    FM Acoustics on MonoAndStereo.com

    It's long but all FM fans must read? ;) https://www.monoandstereo.com/2022/12/the-fm-acoustics-experience.html?m=1
  21. CKKeung

    Totaldac - Analog Audio Design tape deck Crossover!

    https://m.facebook.com/100064667327258/posts/playing-with-analog-master-tapes-in-totaldac-headquartera-master-tape-player-is-/517936477038592/ :D:D:D
  22. CKKeung

    FM + JBL Everest 6700 + Wilson Audio Thor's Hammer

    This is my first time hearing a FM system driving JBL Everest 6700 and a pair of Wilson Audio Thor's Hammer. The owner is Mr. Lai, who is famous in Hong Kong with a nickname of "Mr. JB Lai". :D FM : 268c + two 411 + 223 + crossover. A million thanks to Mr. Lai for his great hospitality!
  23. CKKeung

    Magico Factory Visit by Jay's Audio Lab 2022

  24. CKKeung

    Innuos Statement: Nextgen vs Non-Nextgen

    Innuos debuted the flagship Statement server in 2018? I wrote a short review about it on WBF in Jan 2019? https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/a-new-star-in-2019-innuos-statement-server.27184/ Innuos fans were so happy that a higher model was launched earlier this year : Statement Server...
  25. CKKeung

    Ediscreation's Firebird LPS - Another splash for CAS audiophiles

    Ediscreation Audio has been in business in Hong Kong for nearly 10 yrs, a branch of N&E Audio. Edison Wong, the designer-owner is a friend of mine. He is an electrical engineer by training and worked parttime for his audio products in the past. Now that the business of Ediscreation is thriving...
  26. CKKeung

    My thoughts after audition of Commander & Apex at the local dealer

    My good frd brought me to audition the new Gryphon flagships - Commander preamp & Apex stereo poweramp at the showroom of Radar Audio Co. on the past Sat afternoon. Here is the showroom : dCS Vivaldi Apex combo, Vertere LP combo, Zesto top phono and ProAc speakers were employed for the...
  27. CKKeung

    KEF Blade One Meta - A surprise!

    The KEF Hong Kong Office gave a pair of the new Blade One Meta to Hiendy.com for review and publicity. I went there for an audition last night. What a surprise!!! KEF's previous Blades are not my cup of tea. I personally think that they are a bit clinical and uninvolving. This pair of...
  28. CKKeung

    New SACD players from Luxman & Audia Flight at Munich High End 2022

    IMO CD and SACD are not dead yet, at least in the far east. :D There are two new sacd players debuted at the High End Munich 2022 : 1. Luxman D-07X https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/img/avw/docs/1412/362/html/lu01_o.jpg.html - Equipped with the original high-rigidity mechanism "LxDTM-i" that...
  29. CKKeung

    FM Acoustics at the Hifideluxe High End Show 2022

    https://www.monoandstereo.com/2022/05/hifideluxe-high-end-audio-show-2022.html?m=1
  30. CKKeung

    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    Great news for MSB fans. MSB will debut a new product series at the High End Munich 2022 show. I have got the info but my contacts have asked me to keep it a secret until MSB gives the official pre-Munich show press release this or next week. What I can disclose here now is that the products...

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