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From now on, classical recommendations will be delivered in an article. For the latest one, click on Bruckner. For the two before, click on Bach and Brahms below. For even older articles, roll down and click on the Label "Classical Music - Streaming" or "Classical Music - Basic Repertoire". For older CD and SACD recommendations, there is also a separate label "Classical Music - CD and SACD"
For the one before, click on Bach
Going back one more, click on Brahms
One of the best Mahler 9 in terms of color and sonority
Bridge has several volumes of their recitals at the Library of Congress. The Beethoven boxes are immortal, never surpassed. Very reasonable sound.
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This very early Reference Recording LP commands a good price. The CD was not issued by RR, but rko, and I think has been discontinued. The music is strange , best known in HK for 大鼓跌落地.
早上聼這張我最愛的羅大佑，爽呵！
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From now on, classical recommendations will be delivered in an article. For the latest one, click on Bruckner. For the two before, click on Bach and Brahms below. For even older articles, roll down and click on the Label "Classical Music - Streaming" or "Classical Music - Basic Repertoire". For older CD and SACD recommendations, there is also a separate label "Classical Music - CD and SACD"
For the one before, click on Bach
Going back one more, click on Brahms
This Round's Classical Pick
One of the best Mahler 9 in terms of color and sonority
Historical Choice: Budapest String Quartet
Bridge has several volumes of their recitals at the Library of Congress. The Beethoven boxes are immortal, never surpassed. Very reasonable sound.
Dido and Aeneas by Les Arts Florissants under Christie
My Classical Music Blog
I keep a small Classical Music Blog, to record my impressions of the (few) live music events I have attended. Occasionally, if I find time to attend other arts events, they are duly recorded too.
Reviews of CDs, LPs and DVDs I listen to appear in this Audio Blog, however.
Reviews of CDs, LPs and DVDs I listen to appear in this Audio Blog, however.
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As a rule, don't forget to tell me what you use, and what do you think of the sound, and reservations if any!
A. Questions related to an article/review
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Comments are welcome any time. After moderation, they shall be published.
For Questions
As a rule, don't forget to tell me what you use, and what do you think of the sound, and reservations if any!
A. Questions related to an article/review
(1) Click on Comment (under each article) and post your comment or question; (2) After moderation, the comment/question is published and answered under the article. Hopefully, my response shall be prompt, but give it a few days. (3) Don't forget to tell me what you use, and what do you think of the sound, and reservations if any! My answers may not mean much if I don't know what you're using and how you feel.
B. Questions NOT related to an article/review
If your question has nothing to do with any of the articles, just pick any article, no matter how irrelevant, and post your question. I will get it anyway, but I won't post it as a comment. Instead, if I can answer the question, I'll post both the question and answer in the Reply Section below, in Letters to the Editor-Reply. Again, don't forget to tell me what you use, and what do you think of the sound, and reservations if any! But not all questions get this treatment. Some are just too general to be answered.
C. Email (if necessary)
If your suggestion or comment is more of a private nature, you can email me at:
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This very early Reference Recording LP commands a good price. The CD was not issued by RR, but rko, and I think has been discontinued. The music is strange , best known in HK for 大鼓跌落地.
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NY 常用器材 Equipment I most often use in NY now
There are now 3 main Stations in my listening room. Any can drive the same amp and loudspeakers. They undergo frequent changes (in particular the analog playback setups). I use long interconnects between the preamps and amps to facilitate this matching.(Last revised Sept 15, 2019)
Reference System I (Station I)
Reference System I (Station I)
This one is in front of my chair. I can reach and touch the controls of the preamp.
Turntable:
-Clearaudio Concept/Ortofon Kontrapunkt C
-Thorens TD-124/Thomas Schick 12"/Denon DL-103 (Midas)
Phonoamps
-Parasound JC-3
Digital front-end:
-Theta Data Universal Transport
to be reconfigured
-Ensemble Di-Chrono transport/Hi-DAC
Preamp
-WE106 rarely used and only with WE124
Main Amplifiers:
-Linear Tube Audio MZ2
-Linear Tube Audio MZ2
-Akitika GT-102
-Elekit TU-8800
-Wavac MD-811
Alternate Amplifiers:
-Sunfire 300 and other amplifiers are used depending on speakers used.
-WE 124 (this amplifier is only exclusively used in this system in partnership with the WE106 preamp, an invincible match, but they are rarely used)
Main Loudspeakers:
-YL Acoustics 4-way Horn Speakers (used with SET amps)
Alternate Loudspeakers (rarely used):
-Magnepan MG 1.7 (used with Sunfire 300 amp)
-Sonus Faber Electa Amator II
-Martin Logan Source (used with Sunfire 300 amp or Elekit 2300B)
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Reference System II:
This station is at the other end, housed on 2 racks, and drives the same amplifier. It is quite different in sound from System I. This station can be fully balanced (but not usually).
Turntables:
1-Linn LP-12 Lingo/Ittok LV-II/Airtight PC-1
Alternate Amplifiers:
-Sunfire 300 and other amplifiers are used depending on speakers used.
-WE 124 (this amplifier is only exclusively used in this system in partnership with the WE106 preamp, an invincible match, but they are rarely used)
Main Loudspeakers:
-YL Acoustics 4-way Horn Speakers (used with SET amps)
Alternate Loudspeakers (rarely used):
-Magnepan MG 1.7 (used with Sunfire 300 amp)
-Sonus Faber Electa Amator II
-Martin Logan Source (used with Sunfire 300 amp or Elekit 2300B)
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Reference System II:
This station is at the other end, housed on 2 racks, and drives the same amplifier. It is quite different in sound from System I. This station can be fully balanced (but not usually).
Turntables:
1-Linn LP-12 Lingo/Ittok LV-II/Airtight PC-1
2-Thorens TD-309/Koetsu Black Goldline
3-Technics SL-1200Mk2/Denon DL-102 (mono)
Main Full Function Preamplifier:
-Shindo Monbrison (built-in twin MM and MC input)
(Occasionally vintage preamps: -Dynaco PAS 3 (MM Input); -Harman Kardon Citation I (MM Input); -Brook 7)
Phono preamps and Step-Up's:
-Aurorasound Vida (separate MM and MC inputs) for the Linn LP12 and Technics SL-1200
-Fosgate Signature
-Nagra BPS
-BAT P5 (MM/MC)
-Langevin 402B
-Bob's Devices CineMag 3440
-Bob's Devices CineMag 3440
-Western Electric 285L
Alternate Preamplifier:
-BAT VK-3iDigital front-end:
-Sparkler S306 CDP
-Sony XA5400ES SACD/CDP
Main Amplifier:
-Wavac MD-811
-Wavac MD-811
-Elekit TU-2150
Alternate Amplifiers:
-Almarro 318B, Yamamoto A-08S, AES SE-1, Audio Research VT130
Loudspeakers:
-YL Acoustics 4-way Horn Speakers
Alternate Amplifiers:
-Almarro 318B, Yamamoto A-08S, AES SE-1, Audio Research VT130
Loudspeakers:
-YL Acoustics 4-way Horn Speakers
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Reference System III
This is right by my chair.
Turntables:
1-Pioneer PL50/Raos MC Mono
2-Thorens TD125/SME 3009 S2 Imp/Denon DL-304
3-Audio Technica AT-PL120/Denon DL-301 Mk II
Digital:
-Meridian 200 Transport/Micromega MyDAC
Phonoamp
1-47 Labs Shigaraki 4718
2-MoFi StudioPhono
3-Micromega MyGroov
Buffer amp:
-Schiit Saga
-Elekit TU-8500 (also back-up phonoamp)
-iFi iTube
Preamp (can be switched in or out):
-Langevin 102
Amp:
-Akitika GT102
-Wavac MD-811
-Elekit TU-2150
Loudspeakers
-Audiomaster LS3/5A
-YL Acoustics 4-way Horn Speakers
-Almarro M1A
-Dayton B652
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All systems use simple cables, mostly Gotham, Mogami and Belden.
Cables:
-(Balanced) Gotham GAC-3
-(SE) Gotham GAC-4, GAC-2, GAC-1 Ultra Pro, DGS-1, GAC-2111; Mogami 2534, 2549 WE, Sumitomo, DIY 47 Lab
Cables:
-(Balanced) Gotham GAC-3
-(SE) Gotham GAC-4, GAC-2, GAC-1 Ultra Pro, DGS-1, GAC-2111; Mogami 2534, 2549 WE, Sumitomo, DIY 47 Lab
-(Digital) Belden 1694A; Gotham digital
-(Speaker) Belden 9497; Belden 8471; Acrotech.
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Phonoamps for Comparisons and Occasional Use:
-(Speaker) Belden 9497; Belden 8471; Acrotech.
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Phonoamps for Comparisons and Occasional Use:
-iFi iPhono
-Micromega MyGroov
-Musical Surroundings Phonomena II
-Audio-Technica AT PEQ3
-Linn Kairn (used as phonoamp)
Other Amps for Occasional Use
-Almarro A-318B
-Almarro A-205A
HK 常用器材 Equipment I used to use in HK
This is now for reference and archival purposes only. Some of my older articles refer to this. A lot of the gears have been sold or consigned to friends.
While I was in HK, I had 2 locations. The "older location" was where my reference was. The "newer location" was where I spent most of my time from late 2012 to late 2018 (Last revised Nov 15, 2019).
Old Location
Station I:
Loudspeakers:
--B&W Matrix 801 Mk II
--Audio Physic Step
--Ruark Crusader II
Analogue Sources:
--Goldring/Lenco GL-75/SME 3009S2i/Denon DL-103R
--Kuzma Stabi-Stogi-Ortofon Kontrapunkt C
Digital Sources (RCA/Single Ended):
--Sony CDP-553ESD as Transport
--YBA WD-202 DAC
Full-Function Preamplifier (RCA/Single Ended):
--Wavac PR-X2
--Leben RS28CX
Phonoamp and Step-Up:
--Kondo KSL-SFz and M7 phono
--Denon AU300-LC, AU250, AU320
--Lehmann Black Cube
--Audionix ADN-III
--Ortofon MCA-76, T-10
Amplifiers:
--Elekit 8230
--Wavac MD-300B
Cables:
--Kondo LPz
--Gotham GAC-4; Kimber KCAG; Audio Note AN-V
--Gotham 50025; Belden 9497
Station II:
Loudspeakers:
--Tannoy Canterbury HE
--TAD TD-3401 (3-way horn)
--Ruark Crusader II
Analogue Sources:
--Technics SL1200 MkII
Digital Sources (RCA/Single Ended):
--Pionner T-07A
Full-Function Preamplifier (RCA/Single Ended):
--Brook 7
Phonoamp and Step-Up:
Amplifiers:
--Western Electric 133A
--Western Electric 124B
Cables:
--Kondo LPz
--Gotham GAC-4; Kimber KCAG; Audio Note AN-V
--Gotham 50025; Belden 9497
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Others Equipment sometimes used
Loudspeakers:
--B&W Matrix 801 MkII
--JBL 4312A
Analogue Sources:
Digital Sources:
--Theta Data
--Micromega Solo; Duo CD3/DAC Pro
Preamplifiers:
--Melos 222; ARC SP10, SP-11; MFA Magus B
Outboard Phonoamps and Step-Ups:
--Benz-Micro Luchashek T9 PP-1
Amplifiers:
--Sun Audio 300B (5k output), VT25, 2A3
--ICL 300B, 2A3
--Bryston 4B
Cables:
--Gotham GAC-2, GAC-4; Kimber KCAG; Audio Note AN-V
--Gotham 50025, 50040; Belden 9497, 1810A
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Newer Location
System A:
CD Transport: Sony BDP-S190 Blue ray player
DAC: Sparkler S306
CDP: Micromega CD-10
Integrated Amps: NAD 3020A, Naim Nait I and III
Preamp: EAR 912
Amps: WE 124B and 133
Speakers: Yamaha NS-1000
System B The alternate system:
Main Digital System: 47 Labs Shigaraki 4716/4715 Transport/DAC
Preamp: Audio Note/Kondo M7
(Integrated) Amp: Kondo Ongaku
Speakers: 47 Labs 4737, TAD TSM-2201, Pioneer S-A4SPT-PM and VP, Rogers LS3/5A (15 ohm, single wire)
Old Location
Station I:
Loudspeakers:
--B&W Matrix 801 Mk II
--Audio Physic Step
--Ruark Crusader II
Analogue Sources:
--Goldring/Lenco GL-75/SME 3009S2i/Denon DL-103R
--Kuzma Stabi-Stogi-Ortofon Kontrapunkt C
Digital Sources (RCA/Single Ended):
--Sony CDP-553ESD as Transport
--YBA WD-202 DAC
Full-Function Preamplifier (RCA/Single Ended):
--Wavac PR-X2
--Leben RS28CX
Phonoamp and Step-Up:
--Kondo KSL-SFz and M7 phono
--Denon AU300-LC, AU250, AU320
--Lehmann Black Cube
--Audionix ADN-III
--Ortofon MCA-76, T-10
Amplifiers:
--Elekit 8230
--Wavac MD-300B
Cables:
--Kondo LPz
--Gotham GAC-4; Kimber KCAG; Audio Note AN-V
--Gotham 50025; Belden 9497
Station II:
Loudspeakers:
--Tannoy Canterbury HE
--TAD TD-3401 (3-way horn)
--Ruark Crusader II
Analogue Sources:
--Technics SL1200 MkII
Digital Sources (RCA/Single Ended):
--Pionner T-07A
Full-Function Preamplifier (RCA/Single Ended):
--Brook 7
Phonoamp and Step-Up:
Amplifiers:
--Western Electric 133A
--Western Electric 124B
Cables:
--Kondo LPz
--Gotham GAC-4; Kimber KCAG; Audio Note AN-V
--Gotham 50025; Belden 9497
-----------------------------------------
Others Equipment sometimes used
Loudspeakers:
--B&W Matrix 801 MkII
--JBL 4312A
Analogue Sources:
Digital Sources:
--Theta Data
--Micromega Solo; Duo CD3/DAC Pro
Preamplifiers:
--Melos 222; ARC SP10, SP-11; MFA Magus B
Outboard Phonoamps and Step-Ups:
--Benz-Micro Luchashek T9 PP-1
Amplifiers:
--Sun Audio 300B (5k output), VT25, 2A3
--ICL 300B, 2A3
--Bryston 4B
Cables:
--Gotham GAC-2, GAC-4; Kimber KCAG; Audio Note AN-V
--Gotham 50025, 50040; Belden 9497, 1810A
---------------------------------------------------------------
Newer Location
System A:
CD Transport: Sony BDP-S190 Blue ray player
DAC: Sparkler S306
CDP: Micromega CD-10
Integrated Amps: NAD 3020A, Naim Nait I and III
Preamp: EAR 912
Amps: WE 124B and 133
Speakers: Yamaha NS-1000
System B The alternate system:
Main Digital System: 47 Labs Shigaraki 4716/4715 Transport/DAC
Preamp: Audio Note/Kondo M7
(Integrated) Amp: Kondo Ongaku
Speakers: 47 Labs 4737, TAD TSM-2201, Pioneer S-A4SPT-PM and VP, Rogers LS3/5A (15 ohm, single wire)
Subwoofer: JBL
System C Quick listen:
CDP/Transport: Sony DVP-PR50P
Integrated Amp: Flying Mole CA-S10
Speakers: 47 Labs 4737
Desktop:
CAS: Dell/Windows 7/iTunes/AIFF/USB
DAC/Amp: Micromega MyAmp
Speakers: Pioneer S-A4SPT-VP
CDP/Transport: Sony DVP-PR50P
Integrated Amp: Flying Mole CA-S10
Speakers: 47 Labs 4737
Desktop:
CAS: Dell/Windows 7/iTunes/AIFF/USB
DAC/Amp: Micromega MyAmp
Speakers: Pioneer S-A4SPT-VP
幾句話 About this Blog
I have been participating on the internet in various hifi sites for almost 20 years. Looking at things now makes one really weary of the word "progress".
In many ways I miss the earlier USENET newsgroups the most. Posting is super fast and the lack of picture hosting is a real blessing in many ways. Things were simpler then.
Then I created my own Yahoo Group (see link), but I really find the format cumbersome, and now only maintain the site for archival purposes. Who knows, one day I may re-vamp the thing, but too little time....
A few years ago, before the establishment of this blog, I had been active in review33, a site that still a useful second-hand forum (link below). Unfortunately, HK is small and people actually get to meet, which is NOT an advantage for an internet forum. The traffic evolved into 同仁活動, Chinese for insiders' game. There were few honest opinions, and feuds and flames developed over the littlest things. Then there were splinter groups, IMITATORS that are of even more of a 同仁活動 insider nature. That diluted everything and what got lost is HiFi. It would be fair to say most of the forums in HK now contain more junk than value.
Since then I have concentrated on my Blog. It is nice to be able to archive everything well and not let things get covered by waves of garbage. Writing articles take lot more than than posting in forums. Many have long periods of gestation and repeated revisions and editing. I hope you enjoy them.
在此閑話 Hi Fi, 清淡為主。讀時之樂與怒，在乎不在乎，看您自己。
覺得還可以的話，大可用心寫點東西，發表在那裡不重要，會是貢獻。但是，漫不經心地轉載或亂貼圖片，可以不必了吧！世界上啥都缺，就不缺二手報導和垃圾！
In many ways I miss the earlier USENET newsgroups the most. Posting is super fast and the lack of picture hosting is a real blessing in many ways. Things were simpler then.
Then I created my own Yahoo Group (see link), but I really find the format cumbersome, and now only maintain the site for archival purposes. Who knows, one day I may re-vamp the thing, but too little time....
A few years ago, before the establishment of this blog, I had been active in review33, a site that still a useful second-hand forum (link below). Unfortunately, HK is small and people actually get to meet, which is NOT an advantage for an internet forum. The traffic evolved into 同仁活動, Chinese for insiders' game. There were few honest opinions, and feuds and flames developed over the littlest things. Then there were splinter groups, IMITATORS that are of even more of a 同仁活動 insider nature. That diluted everything and what got lost is HiFi. It would be fair to say most of the forums in HK now contain more junk than value.
Since then I have concentrated on my Blog. It is nice to be able to archive everything well and not let things get covered by waves of garbage. Writing articles take lot more than than posting in forums. Many have long periods of gestation and repeated revisions and editing. I hope you enjoy them.
在此閑話 Hi Fi, 清淡為主。讀時之樂與怒，在乎不在乎，看您自己。
覺得還可以的話，大可用心寫點東西，發表在那裡不重要，會是貢獻。但是，漫不經心地轉載或亂貼圖片，可以不必了吧！世界上啥都缺，就不缺二手報導和垃圾！
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