![]() Both use TADs with tubes but their approaches differ greatly. Of the huge number of hifi systems in 錦繡花園 there are two that I know quite well, those of the 2 gentleman in the picture. In many ways, I think it even gives Alansoo's wonderful (and complex) so-called "TAD2401" system (now more and more of a Goto system) a run for its money? Competition is healthy! :-) Now, we have here not just a highly commendable setup but an awesome system. It should also be mentioned that both digital and analogue replay were very balanced and tonally similar, as it should be in a good system. It's all in the implementation after all. I'd also like to note that, although I have long been an ARC fan, previously I had not been impressed by the ARC Ref3, even suspecting it of lack of dynamics. Once again it upheld my belief that a good tube preamp matched with a solid state amp frequently is a simple and effective solution for speakers that demand power (both in this case). The Rey's were almost completely blocked by the PMCs, darker and likely less neutral, yet the sound had tremendous authority and the presence of live music.Ī note here on the equipment. There's no better attribute to the quality of a system if one has this feeling during listening (this is not something you'll ever feel with Maggies, e.g., no matter what their other attributes are). A clarification is in order, it was classical music at low volume, so this was not what's commonly referred to as 褲管震 of the rock-JBL kind rather it was a sensation of feeling a distant rumble, of feeling THREAT, of feeling atmosphere. It was a revelation when the first bass notes of a classical piece came in and we just FELT it. With great expectation we moved on to the double-15" woofer Rey Audio. I suspect a little room mode at work here. Moving the seat up a foot or so produced better defined bass and even extension. Overall, in this large room, bass was still just a shade lean. Rock and pop recordings were fast and highly exciting. This was true monitor sound, tonally accurate, well integrated and dynamic. Previously, with lesser PMCs I have always been bothered by bass that seemed a little lagging behind, which I attributed to the transmission line designs. Speakers: PMC MB2i and huge Rey Audio (RM7)įirst we auditioned the PMC in front. That's no mean feat, as he had rotated all equipment 90 degrees to another wall, and his main speakers weigh several hundred pounds, each! Andy's setup is relatively simple (but hugely costly):ĭigital: EMT 986 (hard disc player). He had recently finished re-arranging his gears. Sometime ago thanks to icefox I had the fortune of visiting andyhkw (aka 富貴, I believe) at his Tsuen Wan loft. It's time to tie up some loose ends, and write up a few recent visits.
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