H4S Hi-Fi Gallery - The Fun Corner

Zeebee, you missed it as the Audio Physics Kronos has already been delivered to its owner and the Krell monoblocs has been sold. On the other hand, an equally mouth-watering system is now on display/audition at the same room/dealer : same Kuzma TT, Soulution CDP, Pre, Power and Magico V2. Go have a listen lar.

Andrew, put up a photo of your system lar. We just want to share.

Note : I have decided to moderate this post and delete all rude postings directed at those members generous enough to share photos and details of their system. Not that I expect anyone would actually do this lar since it is clear everyone here are very nice people !

So, everyone, feel free to contribute lar.

why don't u also put yours ? ... "Leadership by example."

got rules that setup must be multi thousand grand only can publish here mou ? if no, then this is one of my test setup.
speaker: Isophon Stereolette bi-with Nirvico SK12
power amp: Altec Lansing 1590E monoblock
power amp: DIY dual mono 100W
preamp: JumPan2 ( of coz )
Cable: WE single core, clothes jack
interconnect: Playstation interconnect
CD player: Rega Planet
TT: Thorens TD125 long plinths, SME3009, SHure M75ED

ps:looks like a mess, sorry since this is my test ground..
will post my JBL-LE14C setup soon

Wabun,

Great vintage system you have especially the very rare and precious Altec Lancing monoblock. Thanks for sharing.

mugenfoo wrote:why don't u also put yours ? ... "Leadership by example."

That would be most welcome! Administrator also promised in a couple more weeks to post his from 11 March 2009.

Hi-Fi 4 Sale wrote:Chewkw,
Thanks for making the first move to encourage everyone. I guess that many of us are quite eager to post our pics, but I for myself am still learning to take good pics. Give me a couple more weeks. You'll see it!

BTW, the new address is www.hifi4sale.net. So, regardless whether we change style, format or forum engine, it will still be the same address. For now, hifi4sale.forumotion.com is still usable.

Wabun,

Nice! Love your R2D2 look alike speakers. Thats how I imagine a hifi enthusiast setup to look like?...must take up valuable real estate & must drive the other half up the wall

Bite wrote:Wabun,

Nice! Love your R2D2 look alike speakers. Thats how I imagine a hifi enthusiast setup to look like?...must take up valuable real estate & must drive the other half up the wall

Speakers look more like Spongebob Squarepant. Must have a listen to this pair.

llsaw wrote:My system..



Pix on FB once but was told by friends not to put there..

Any reasons to share for the above as well as the security issues.

paiseh a new kid on the block like me doesn't have
enugh $ for the dream system.. so get vintage and go for DIY
for the listenable sound loh. else if walk in hifi shop, the $ I have
not enugh even to buy an interconnect

Whats to paiseh? I betcha your system sounds like a million bucks!!! I've commented before you have a classy setup. You say cheap system, I say looks like a vintage Italian setup. Maybe the TV set must move to another room lah. But betcha it's a fab sounding setup.

tycham,

I second. Keen to hear them as well.

Wabun,

no need paiseh. sure with the time and dedication taken to put together such a system, must have its merits and probably better than hi-end mismatched systems. Not the $$$ but the music. Have fun.

rgs

Wabun,

Please don't be paiseh, real audiophiles will respect you and won't be laughing at you, as you can see that you have many supporters.

Hifi equipments are only a "device" for music reproduction which is the main purpose of having a hifi system. Overall sound quality is more important than hifi equipments brands and $$. High $$ gears are not necessary equal to good sound and sometimes it is just the brand you are paying.

You will really treasure and appreciate your system sound after so many efforts you have been putting ( DIYs for example ), this is the most precious which $$$ can't buy.

Best regards.

Wabun,

Thanks for sharing. You're a true blue honest must be. Bet your system sounds great, tuned by ears not the heart. I feel like crying, my dad was around your age when he caught the hi fi bug.
Do call me.

Keep up the spirit

Dear Wan,

You are really a good person, I'm touched.

Best regards.

Hughesths,

Gee thanks bro. Must be Christmas hehe.

Rgds 2u2

Wan,

I salute you from the bottom of my heart. The world will be more peaceful if everyone as good like you. Thanks very much on behalf.

Gosh I thought I'm a hardened man. You guys brought a tiny tear to my eyes.
Yes I think the world would be a better place if we can not only share our thoughts but extend a helping hand.
Wabun, don't be paiseh. I don't care if anyone listens to a pair of old radiogram in this forum but loves music and willing to share/show and discuss equipment.
And for some of us with some spare cables or stands and suchlikes might want to pass them on to people who'd really cherish them instead of trying to sell them for small money.
And there's absolutely nothing to be shy about, giver or reciever. In the spirit of Christmas especially.

haha..thanks everyone for the kind offer. the photo shown is my test ground only. my "actual" system is still on the construction, it will consists a JBL , Class A amp, JumPan2 with same source. I will dedicate a room for it in my new house. anyone interested listen can give me a call once you are in Ipoh, welcome.

Dear All,

Ok, since we are all nice and cosy and in the X'mas spirit have no objections to the following...... Audience 24 speaker cables, some NOS 7189A and NOS 12AX7, NOS 6l6GC, maybe a Wilson Puppy 8 and/ or Audio Research Ref 210 will do fine. Good home assured.

Wabun,

Will certainly give you a call if in the area.

Seasons Greetings everyone.

i cant share mine, most of them in kotak..
unless if u guys insist, then i'll snap a few kotaks images

azri,
kotak also will do lah.. better than no pics!

Car O Scope, I recall someone telling me you found your new amp already. How come it's not in the pix ?

WongKN wrote:Car O Scope, I recall someone telling me you found your new amp already. How come it's not in the pix ?

Are you sure that guy was referring to me??

Vintage collections!

rsbn589 wrote:Vintage collections!

Hi Lee

I can only identify the Chartwell, Leak(Dunno what model), Quad II, and the ESL57. What are the others?

TY,

To sumarize:

TT - Rega Planar 3
CD player - Marantz 17 MKIII
Pre amp - Fisher 400CX, CX2, Scott 122
Pwr amp - Leak TL12.1, Quad II, Pilot232
Spkrs - ESL 57, Spendor S100, BC1, LS3/5A (Rogers, Chartwell, KEF)

My sweet dreams are made of these.... Good curing after work heahache..

Regards.

Lee,

Thank you for the update.

Nice to have so many sets.

Regards

Finally have the chance to shoot some photos. The photo-montage below is amateurish but is the best I can do. Hope it motivates others to share as well.



Despite not so positive experiences by some, my Rega P2 has been giving me quite good sound. I suppose the use of a relative high-end Grado TLZ catridge helped things. It's biggest problem is the power supply and the RB250 tonearm cable is captive. Cannot upgrade easily.

Ever since I heard an SP8-D70 Mk2 pair in my friend's shop years ago, I have always been planning to build a system around ARC tube amps. I don't think I can actually find used SP8/D-70s for sale now but the SP9 Mk2 / Classic 60 is a good stand-in. Not as tubey/sweet as the SP8/D70 and quite a bit more accurate sonically but it is nevertheless able to play my not-so-pristine LPs very well. Which in the end, music is what matters most.

I am a fan of ribbon speakers, mainly Apogee speakers and so this system uses a pair of Centaur Minors.

Powertrans and dedicated power outlets (one pulled directly from each phase using heavy duty wiring) ensures the system gets plenty of juice. For analog fans, a record cleaner is an absolute must and the Clearaudio Smart is one of the best cleaners I have come across.

Hope its worth your while to read this post. Hope to see more forumers sharing their system.

Nice setup, neat and simple, must be sounding impressive.

Thanks for the compliment. The sound is OK lar, I wouldn't say anywhere near state of the art but it serves up some nice tunes, which in the end is most important, because after a hard week's work, I can relax in front of the system.

Hope to see your system soon.

WongKN wrote:Thanks for the compliment. The sound is OK lar, I wouldn't say anywhere near state of the art but it serves up some nice tunes, which in the end is most important, because after a hard week's work, I can relax in front of the system.

Hope to see your system soon.

Uncle Wong finally took the plunge!! hahahahahaha...
Lu punya setup manyak manyak cantik..

Yesterday did not see you appearing at Kedai Buku 555.

Like Like KN Wong, I am a fan of Apogees, at one time having both the Centaur Minors and Minigrands (Stage with subs). Pictures below show the room changes from 2007 through 2009 ...




Turntable : Linn LP12/Ittok II >> Acoustic Signature Challenger/Kuzma Stogi S/Lyra Dorian + Ittok/Denon DL103R
CD : Marantz 7003 >> Teac VRDS10 + Promitheus DAC & Marantz SA11S1
Phono : Hagermann & Thorhauge (battery) + Softone Model 4 (Mullard M8137 tubed)
Preamp : Conrad Johnson PV14L (Mullard M8080 tubed)
Power amp : Dared 845 tube >> Classe Audio DR9 + Aragon 8008
Speakers : Apogee CM >> Apogee Minigrands
Room: All Auralex diffusers/bass trap/absorbers
Other speakers & components for HT use.

Wah ! Apogee Mini-grands, very nice speakers. Your Centaur Minor has the benefit of the stands as well which is very nce. If I read your post correctly, did you drive the Centaur Minors with the Dared tube amp ? How did it measure up ? I actually have a pair of Centaur Majors as well but the ARC Classic 60 struggles to drive them so I have to use the Minors instead. The Majors are now standing in a corner.... Very nice system. Thanks for sharing.

car o scope wrote:
Uncle Wong finally took the plunge!! hahahahahaha...
Lu punya setup manyak manyak cantik..

Yesterday did not see you appearing at Kedai Buku 555.

Long weekend so I went on Friday.
Stop messing around and show me the photos of your new amp lar.

WongKN wrote:
Stop messing around and show me the photos of your new amp lar.

Wait till I get a nice camera 1st..
Or you come to my place lar..
I bring you to makan makan... hahahahahaha...

Can come along too? Listen 1st makan makan later.

Only Hi-Fi system is eligible?

uncle_vic wrote:Can come along too? Listen 1st makan makan later.

htkaki wrote:Only Hi-Fi system is eligible?

Boleh.. Tarak hifi punya pun boleh..

What say you, Uncle Wong?

I personally would welcome AV/HT systems as well and I would think others would too. Show us the photo of your system lar Max, with your brand new 5-ch power amp.

Car O Scope, go down to Seremban to visit you and you bring me makan-makan ? I bring my significant other half along as well OK or not ?

BTW, our friend Mou Gan Fu seems to be quite quiet lately. Wonder what he's been up to lately. Car o scope, we should con.. I mean persuade him to put up a photo of his system here as well, to share with us here. A system with Thorens, KAV-300, etc would be of great interest to everyone right ?

_

CLH, i can see u r having one of sony's bad ass
is that the infamous 2002 str-va555es receiver ??

Hi Wong KN,
Thanks for your comments, just a vintage set up lah but serves me well enough and these things lasts. Yes, I drove the Apogees CM with the Dared VP845 tube integrated. Its powerful enough, and sounds good - one of those few high power single ended tubes. But it couldn't handle the bass panels of the Minigrands. I still use the SYMO LS5-SX cables biwired.

Hi Azri,
Yes, its the Sony but infamous, why/how? Those days Sony Malaysia brought in their ES range but not now, only going for the mass market. Want to upgrade to STR-DA5500ES also cannot lah. BTW, for HT its Sony BDP-S1E direct to BenQ PE7700 DLP projector.

WongKN wrote:
Car O Scope, go down to Seremban to visit you and you bring me makan-makan ? I bring my significant other half along as well OK or not ?

No problemo.. Only worry that you don't want to come.

WongKN wrote:BTW, our friend Mou Gan Fu seems to be quite quiet lately. Wonder what he's been up to lately. Car o scope, we should con.. I mean persuade him to put up a photo of his system here as well, to share with us here. A system with Thorens, KAV-300, etc would be of great interest to everyone right ?

He is busy listening to Nirvana gua..

car o scope wrote:

WongKN wrote:
Car O Scope, go down to Seremban to visit you and you bring me makan-makan ? I bring my significant other half along as well OK or not ?

No problemo.. Only worry that you don't want to come.

....

???? Trying to shook shar (escape) ar ?

What I meant was I am more than happy to visit you in Seremban, but I will be bringing my other half along as well.

WongKN wrote:

???? Trying to shook shar (escape) ar ?

What I meant was I am more than happy to visit you in Seremban, but I will be bringing my other half along as well.

You can come anytime.
Will not "shook shar" lar..
Welcome your other half as well..
Roll out red carpet and hire cheerleaders to welcome both of you.
(PM me the food that you prefer.)

Oh ya.. Can you help me to use a guni and 'kidnap' mou gan foo into your car and bring him here as well? hahahahahahaha...

Everyone,

I am thinking that perhaps we should run a separate thread on this.

1). New thread which only host the photos and the owner/member description of their system

2). Leave this thread as it is, for discussion, casual chit-chat related to the photos and member/forumers systems.

That way, we can enjoy the photos and reading about other members/forumers system but at the same time, avoid the 'cluttering' caused by meaningful discussion of those systems.

What is the concensus ?

If go, I will try to find a way to move the relevant posts to the new thread. Or I will see if I can manually repost for those who have already put up their photos.

Perhaps I can add a few before you split the topic...