tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225263532011-11-27T23:05:52.894-05:00An audiophile's personal pursuit of audio nirvanaWilliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05304631165437205830noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22526353.post-1152053111464230572006-07-04T18:16:00.000-04:002006-07-11T20:04:06.130-04:00

[audioasylum thread - read it here]I have a Thorens TD160B Mk II turntable and have meticulously setup the turntable, adjust the springs and spent many times fiddling with VTAs and Platter spring tensions. After all of these tweaking I felt there is nothing more I can try until I read all the raves about Ringmat platter mats. I always thought they are way too overpriced so I decided to make one

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One of the advantages of an audiophile living in North America is the abundance of audio components in the used market. Audiogon is the most popular of these high end audio portals. Back when I still live in Asia it’s a challenge to find a gem in that relatively small used audio marketplace. If you do, chances are it's not in a mint condition (mechanically, electronically and aesthetically) and

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[audioasylum thread - read it here]Most audiophiles have marked in their calendar a “REASONable” date for the next purchase - a date that is commonly associated with an occasion to celebrate. Since I told myself many times that I will hold all audio equipment purchase until we moved to our new home; last Saturday, I was digging unsorted records in the flea market and I was lucky to find two

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This hobby is all about building a system, where, when you retire at the end of the day, you can fire up your system and ask yourself, who will be performing in my listening room tonight? The experience should allow you (when you dim the lights) to be transported vicariously to a “you are there” in the concert hall venue or, “they are here” in your listening room experience. However, before you

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Part of the excitement for me of the coming of the next World Cup is to watch the 3 Tenors (Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and Jose Careras) serenade the world again with the best-loved Arias in the Finals. Sadly, that will not happen this time. It seemed true that Yokohama Arena was indeed their last trio World Cup performance.I would have been thrilled if the Italian cross-over tenor Andrea

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I think it will help if I describe my current system before I start writing about sonic virtues of what I am hearing or what I’ve heard. At least, for those familiar, or had the listening experience with the component, will have an idea of what I am talking about. I will post my personal review of these components later and everybody is encouraged to send their 2 cents comments. Loudspeaker:

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A friend once taught me the importance of cultivating a hobby and I found one, two, three or even five that I have tried but audio seemed to be the one that will not fade away. Over the years the audio virus within me (that kept me into this hobby) have tried to mutate to put my attention to “home theater” and “video editing” but it will always go back to stereo after the fascination is gone.

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