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1: Digital Drive, Anyone auditioned the new Wadia Di322 DAC? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2015-11-28, 22:23:34 (42.61.171.191)
Hi All, as above, has anyone auditioned the new Wadia Di322 DAC? any comments/views are appreciated. Thanks in advance Cheers .......
2: Speaker Asylum, New speakers recommendation (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2009-07-26, 00:24:46 (218.186.9.253)
Looking for speakers, need some advices. Mostly listen to jazz, vocal. Shortlisted the following: 1. Living Voice Auditorium or Avatar: concern with LV is the foam drivers used. Need replacement after .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pass Labs X150 vs X150.5 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-11-22, 17:24:00 (203.116.59.13)
Hi, Is there a huge difference in performance btw the X150 vs the new X150.5? if yes, what is the improvement or major differences? someone here (I'm not in US) is selling a 5 yr old X150 (US$2.6k), a .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary CAD-200 Solid State Power: comments? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-11-12, 06:09:07 (218.186.10.11)
hi, anyone who has heard or own the Cary CAD-200 sOLid state amp can comment on the performance? Cary is known for their tube stuffs, is their solid state amp as good? thanks in advance .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Digital amp serach... (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-11-12, 06:08:10 (218.186.10.11)
here's the link for Stereomojo shoot out.. and Cary CAA-1 is the overall winner: http://www.stereomojo.com/AmpSHOOTOUTPowerAmps.htm .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary Audio CAA 1 Power Amp (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-11-10, 03:48:29 (218.186.10.11)
Hi, anyone heard or own the Cary Audio CAA 1 Power Amp? I have more or less decided on the Cary Audio SLP-03 Pre, looking for a power amp to match.... any other suggestion welcome.. budget is around .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any word on the new Cary Audio SLP-03 ? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-11-09, 05:51:36 (218.186.10.11)
the Slp-03 has been launched for about a year, no comments from any actual owner? thanks .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Which Pre + Power combination? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-11-09, 02:02:17 (218.186.10.11)
Hi all, looking to upgrade my system,currently using Plinius 8100 to push the SF Grand Piano Home. the following combination are within my budget: 1. Unison Research Unico Pre + Unico DM 2. Primare Pr .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: No.... (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-10-26, 08:15:33 (218.186.10.11)
hi AP, oh ya.. now that u have mentioned it, the XLR inputs are something new.. i dun remember seeing them 2 yrs ago. Thanks once again .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: No.... (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-10-26, 07:18:33 (218.186.10.11)
Hi AP, Thanks for your reply. one more qns on the 9200, it has been in production since 2003, any idea on whether will there be a MK 2 or new model coming soon? Thanks .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Plinius 9200 vs Plinius M8 + P10 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2007-10-26, 04:27:29 (218.186.10.11)
Hi all, Looking to upgrade my amp. Thinking of Plinius 9200, but before i commit i would like to explore more options: Plinius M8 + P10 which are double the cost of the Plinius 9200. Is it really wor .......
12: Speaker Asylum, Re: Thanks Hyperion: Sonus Faber Signum (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2006-02-14, 16:23:41 (203.116.59.13)
How about Plinius Amp to go with SF speakers? Currently I am using a Plinius 8100 int amp (100W @ 8ohms)to drive my SF Grand Piano Home, feel that the 8100 lack the power to drive the GPH to its full .......
13: Digital Drive, How to differentiate Electrocompaniet EMC1 from EMC1UP? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2006-02-14, 08:00:18 (202.156.6.68)
Hi, May I know how do I differentiate the older EMC1 from the latest EMC1UP? Is EMC1UP imprinted on the machine itself? Thank you. .......
14: Speaker Asylum, Wilson Sophia II (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2006-01-08, 06:04:20 (202.156.6.68)
Hi all, Anyone has already auditioned the new Wilson Sophia II? Pls kindly put down your comments. Thank u .......
15: Speaker Asylum, Re: Any reasons not to buy a Wilson Audio Sophia (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-12-07, 22:44:58 (129.138.37.108)
coz Sophia Series II is out. .......
16: Digital Drive, Wadia 302 vs Cary 303/300 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-11-09, 06:20:03 (129.138.19.205)
Hi all, I am looking for a CDP with variable volume control. Between 302 & Cary 303/300, which one is more suited for direct output to power amp? Also are their built on par? how about performance? pl .......
17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, McIntosh MC402 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-11-06, 21:10:51 (129.138.37.108)
Hi all, i have a question on the MC252 and MC402. The circuit configuration for the MC252 is Push-pull comp, and that of the MC402 is double balanced. May i know what is the diff? also do you guys thi .......
18: Digital Drive, Re: Cary 306SACD vs SimAudio Moon Andromeda vs Accuphase DP-77 (or its separates) (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-11-04, 16:11:45 (129.138.37.108)
Dude, not too sure if you know that the replacement for DP-77 is out (at least in Japan) http://www.ikeon.co.jp/p_accuphase_dp-78.htm .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, http://www.salehifi.com/eshop/index.php?cPath=46&sort=3a&filter_id=22 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-10-20, 08:10:04 (129.138.19.205)
hopes this help. .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Pre/power or Int Amp for Wilson Sophias? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-10-19, 21:51:33 (129.138.37.108)
Hi all (esp Sophias owners), planning my future system, and intend to build it around the Wilson Sophias..... looking for laid back (or non aggressive) and non-fatigue (long listening), detail and goo .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I don't think the K-5 is a passive unit. nt (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-10-17, 09:32:03 (129.138.19.205)
No? my bad my bad...thanks for the clarification......... .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayre K-5xe Pre + Pass Labs X250.5 good match? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-10-17, 09:21:06 (129.138.19.205)
Hi all, need some input on the compatibility of Ayre passive K-5xe Pre with Pass Labs X250.5. The Ayre has output impedance of 55 ohms. The Pass has input impedance of 22 kohm balanced, 11 kohm unbala .......
23: Speaker Asylum, Re: To SF Grand Piano Home Owners (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-27, 18:19:07 (129.138.37.108)
i'm not from US, and my country voltage is different...so i could only drool at good deals at Audiogon.... for pre/power, i am thinking of tube pre with power amp liks Pass Labs x150,x250 or Plinius S .......
24: Speaker Asylum, To SF Grand Piano Home Owners (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-27, 13:52:28 (129.138.19.205)
Hi all GPH owners, Just curious what amp are you guys using to drive the GPH? Thank you very much. Cheers! .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Ayre AX-7e or Mcintosh MA6900 for SF Grand Piano Home? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-18, 21:47:47 (129.138.37.108)
ops.... forgot to add that home trial with either amp is not possible. Thanks. .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayre AX-7e or Mcintosh MA6900 for SF Grand Piano Home? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-18, 21:47:12 (129.138.37.108)
Hi all, I have kind of narrowed down the amps to: 1. Ayre AX-7e 2. McIntosh MA6900 to match the SF GPH. Not considering the price difference, which would be a better match? Listen area is about 16ft x .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Is MA6900 the amp for late night low volume listening? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-17, 17:05:02 (129.138.19.205)
thanks all for the reply EdC, your 9NT is 90dB @ 8ohms, my GPH is 90dB @ 6ohm...so paper mine seems a lil harder to push... but i guess Jag is right, we should use the Loudness compensation for low vo .......
28: Digital Drive, CDP for MA6900 + SF Grand Piano Home (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-16, 19:15:59 (129.138.37.108)
Hi all, Need some recommendation for CDP to match with McIntOsh MA6900 driving the Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home. Budget would be USD2500-3000. Listen mostly to vocal, jazz & a bit of new age. Just sho .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is MA6900 the amp for late night low volume listening? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-16, 11:05:55 (129.138.19.205)
Hi all, Is the MA6900 good for low volume late night listening? I read from http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/data/Reviews/UKHiFiNewsApr02_MA6900.pdf quote "...It provided a narrow band where the level was .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Best Integrated Amp for Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-16, 10:32:26 (129.138.19.205)
hi MikeInSeattle, You heard the Callisto 2200 together with the GPH? I'm also looking for int amp to match the GPH...how about McIntosh MA6900? rgds... .......
31: General Asylum, What do you mean by "Sweet" sounding in hifi? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-14, 15:17:32 (129.138.19.205)
Hi guys, could someone please explain to me what do ppl mean when they said "sweet sounding" in hifi term? or what is the direct opposite of sweet? Thank you. .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, McIntosh MA6900 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-12, 09:59:44 (129.138.19.205)
Hi all, Anyone knows when was the MA6900 first introduced? Also is there any news of its replacement? Thank you. .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for the recommendation. (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-11, 09:30:52 (129.138.19.205)
unfortunately i will have to give that a miss as I'm not from US. .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, on 2nd thoughts..alon5rev3 what power amp are u using with the X2.5? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-11, 08:52:09 (129.138.19.205)
nt .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: 3 db volume resolution is as joke (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-10, 17:27:03 (129.138.19.205)
interesting... so what other brands of preamp or integrated amp uses large step between consecutive volume settings? .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Volume Control of Pass Labs X2.5 Pre (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-10, 16:40:16 (129.138.19.205)
what a pity! Now I'm having 2nd thoughts on the X2.5...... .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Volume Control of Pass Labs X2.5 Pre (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-10, 14:25:16 (129.138.37.108)
Hi all, The volume step of the X2.5 pre is about 3dB per step. Does it post any problem for listening at low volume? For example, one step up 3dB is too loud and 1 step down (3db also) is too soft, u .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, More Power is always good? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-09, 11:30:06 (129.138.19.205)
Hi all, I'm a little lost in my search for the amp. Does more power (like more than 100W) means good? I have been around listening to various amps, maybe a little too much that confused me. Say for a .......
39: Digital Drive, Accuphase DP-57 vs DP-67 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-09, 06:16:21 (129.138.37.108)
Hi, Has anyone A/B the newer DP-57 against the DP-67? ARe they very similar in sound? Also is the DP-67 worth the additional USD1k? Thank you. .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Good match for PassLabs Pre X2.5 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-05, 22:15:58 (129.138.37.108)
Thanks. Let me know if you have a chance to visit Singapore. Rgds. .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Good match for PassLabs Pre X2.5 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-05, 21:37:44 (129.138.37.108)
Hi dee & AP, I'm from Singapore, but studying in New MExico. will be returning to home when i graduate in Dec 05. Cheers.......... .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Good match for PassLabs Pre X2.5 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-05, 20:35:55 (129.138.37.108)
thanks AP... that's depending what I could find in the local used mkt, my country is a small country with even a smaller hifi circle...at times it is hard to find used stuffs......... cheers....... :: .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Good match for PassLabs Pre X2.5 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-05, 20:23:22 (129.138.37.108)
Hi AP, Bingo! Plinius power is also on my shortlist, but I'm eyeing the SA100Mk3 if the SA250 is out of my budget.... cheers........ .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: A friend of mine (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-05, 20:22:04 (129.138.37.108)
Hi Kurt Vonnegut , thanks for the input, unfortunately I couldn't find the amps that u mentioned in my country thanks .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Good match for PassLabs Pre X2.5 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-05, 11:46:33 (129.138.19.205)
Hi all, Besides, Passlabs own power amps, what power amps from other makeers would be a good match to Pass X2.5 pre? Many Thanks! Rgds .......
46: Digital Drive, Re: Reimyo DAP-777? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-09-02, 06:52:30 (129.138.37.108)
wenr & Todd Krieger, Thanks for the replies. .......
47: Digital Drive, Reimyo DAP-777? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-30, 06:49:50 (129.138.37.108)
Hi all, Would appreciate anyone who has audition/owned the Reimyo DAP-777 leave some comments on the characteristics (warm, bright, fast, laid back etc etc) on the DAC. Read some reviews on the intern .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: The Plinius M-8................. (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-28, 11:40:41 (129.138.19.205)
Hi AP, Thanks for the enlightenment! Cheers... .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Preamp for Plinius SA-100 MK3 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-26, 12:19:30 (129.138.37.107)
i would go with Plinius M16... which is still in production now.... that tells you a lot of things about it........ .......
50: Cable Asylum, Re: Interconnects & power cord for Pass Labs? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-24, 14:49:58 (129.138.19.205)
no replies? i was thinking of Kimber Select KS-1111....... would it be a good match? Cheers...... .......
51: Cable Asylum, Interconnects & power cord for Pass Labs? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-23, 08:18:22 (129.138.37.107)
Hi all, I understand that Pass Labs pre and power prefer balanced interconnects. Would appreciate if recommendations could be made for balanced interconnects and power cord for PAss Labs pre and power .......
52: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: What is the difference between PassLabs X150 & X150.5? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-20, 01:55:24 (202.156.2.18)
hi all, thanks for all the replies, what I'm looking for is the comparison of performance between the 2 by actual end user..is the X150.5 a lot better than the X150? coz I'm deciding on a used X150 or .......
53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What is the difference between PassLabs X150 & X150.5? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-18, 18:37:54 (202.156.2.162)
Hi all, Besides the addition of the cool meter, what is the difference in sonice performance and characteristics between the Passlabs X150 and X150.5 power amp? Many thanks! Cheers......... ::: TOPIC: .......
54: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Passlabs X2.5 + X150 + SF Grand Piano Home? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-17, 10:11:09 (202.156.2.162)
Hi all, Anyone heard the Passlabs X2.5 + X150 driving the Sonus Faber GP Home? I was thinking a little more power in reserve wouldn't hurt the performance. Are the above mentioned a good match? Many T .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I just heard the Accuphase E408 and E530 driving the (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-15, 09:28:40 (202.156.2.162)
B&W 800D today. I prefer the E530 over the E408 in term of details and clarity, the Class A 30Watter seems to have more control when complicated pieces were played. I'm a vocal person, so my preferenc .......
56: Speaker Asylum, Re: Sonus Faber - do they like ss or tubes? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-15, 08:09:00 (202.156.2.162)
Anyone auditioned the Ayre AX-7? Will it be a good match with the GP Home? many thanks! .......
57: Amp/Preamp Asylum, House sound of Accuphase E308/E408? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-14, 08:53:48 (202.156.2.162)
Hi all, Could anyone familar with the house sound of E308/E408 share their views/comments on the characteristics of the int amp? Thank you. .......
58: Speaker Asylum, Re: Sonus Faber - do they like ss or tubes? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-14, 07:11:51 (202.156.2.162)
sorry let me hijack the thread again.... for tube int amp with remote control and available in my location is: 1. Cary Sli-80 2. Audio Research Vsi 55 Which one would match the GP Home better? looking .......
59: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Need advice on upgrade - have Accuphase E-211 now, where should I go? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-14, 06:54:06 (202.156.2.162)
maybe you would like to tell us what type of music you listen to most often? Which area of the E-211 are you not happy with? u trying to seek improvement in which area? cheers....... .......
60: Speaker Asylum, Re: Sonus Faber - do they like ss or tubes? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-13, 19:51:05 (202.156.2.162)
So far noone has good experience with SS driving SF? I have the GP Home and is looking for a SS int amp, narrowed down my choice to Plinius 9200. Do you guys think will they be a good match? Home audi .......
61: Speaker Asylum, Re: SF Grand Piano Home is Bright? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-11, 09:48:55 (202.156.2.162)
This is interesting....may i know what is the reason behind this? my listening distance is about 8ft...so guess i'm safe.... .......
62: Speaker Asylum, SF Grand Piano Home is Bright? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-11, 09:07:10 (202.156.2.162)
Hi, was going thru the reviews of Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home (discon model): http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/main-speaker/sonus-faber/PRD_125560_1594crx.aspx#reviews Some reviewers commente .......
63: Amp/Preamp Asylum, House sound of Accuphase Int Amp? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-11, 05:53:49 (202.156.2.162)
Hi all, Could anyone please comment on the house sound of Accuphase Int Amp like the E308 & E408? Many Thanks! Rgds. .......
64: Speaker Asylum, Sonus Faber Speaker + Audio Research Vsi 55? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-10, 08:18:10 (202.156.2.162)
Hi all, Anyone heard the combination of Sonus Faber Speaker with Audio Research Vsi 55 integrated amp? will they be a good match? or the Cary SLI-80 will be a better candidate? The speaker i have in m .......
65: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What amp for SF Cremona? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-08, 21:23:15 (202.156.2.18)
Hi all (Esp for SF Cermona users), Just curious to know what int amp or pre/power are you guys using to drive the SF Cermona? Appreciate if you could also briefly describe the characteristics of the c .......
66: Speaker Asylum, Re: Domus review (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-06, 20:53:39 (202.156.2.162)
thanks for all the replies... so nobody has auditioned the Domus Concerto or Grand Piano so far? .......
67: Amp/Preamp Asylum, New Primare I30 vs (old) A30.1? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-08-04, 02:30:24 (202.156.2.162)
Hi all, anyone had the chance to compare the new Primare I30 against its predecessor the A30.1? which one do you prefer? many thanks! .......
68: Speaker Asylum, SF Domus Concerto (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-07-27, 09:14:33 (202.156.2.162)
Hi all, Anyone heard the latest Domous Concerto? Care to leave a few comments? Many Thanks! Cheers. .......
69: Speaker Asylum, What Int Amp to match with Vienna Acoustic Grand Mozart? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-07-21, 03:00:55 (202.156.2.18)
Hi, Planning to get the Vienna Acoustic Grand Mozart. Would like to know which Int Amp would be a good partner for the Grand Mozart? What I have in mind is the Plinius 9100 Int Amp, which has power of .......
70: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Spendor S5E + Plinius 9100 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-05-12, 04:37:28 (202.156.2.18)
Hi all, Anyone tried matching Plinius 9100 with Spendor S5E? Would appreciate if you could tell me the characteristics of the combo. Many Thanks! Cheers .......
71: Speaker Asylum, Spendor S5E + Plinius 9100 (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-05-12, 04:18:35 (202.156.2.18)
Hi all, Anyone tried matching Plinius 9100 with Spendor S5E? Would appreciate if you could tell me the characteristics of the combo. Many Thanks! Cheers .......
72: Speaker Asylum, Best Floorstander (under $1000) for Vocal and Jazz? (0.00)
Posted by pingpong on 2005-04-24, 22:15:29 (129.138.37.107)
Hi all, need some input here on the choice of floorstander, under USD1000. Main genre of music are Vocal and Jazz. prefer laid back, warm and relax type of sound. Building the system from scratch, so .......
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