Full range speakers

Even though my hifi journey has slowly evolved into low-fi, I am still having much fun with the newly acquired Fullrange speakers made using solid maple wood and speakers with huge magnet.





I have always love the pure sound from the fullrange speakers especially fornthe listening to vocal music. Look at the size of the magnets..





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Location:Princess Margaret Road Link,,Hong Kong

林志炫

林志炫細緻精美的嗓音, 給了"離人"更詩人般的風味, 優雅而淡淡憂傷, 讓人感動而回想再三.

　妳的心事三三兩兩藍藍　停在我幽幽心上
　妳說情到深處人怎能不孤獨　愛到濃時就牽腸掛肚
　我的行李孤孤單單散散惹惆悵

離人放逐到邊界　彷彿走入第五個季節
　晝夜亂了和諧　潮泛任性漲退　字典裡沒春天

　離人揮霍著眼淚　迴避還在眼前的離別
　你不敢想明天　我不肯說再見
　有人說　一次告別天上就會有顆星又熄滅




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林志炫一擦聲而過2

Just received this cd from my Taiwan team..
正如專集的名字“擦身而過”，這些歌曲都是林志炫做為一個歌手沒有成為這些歌曲原唱的遺憾，而這些遺憾的歌曲正是精品中的精品！



this is one of the best cd. Every songs are full of emotion and meaning..enjoy
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Music continues with 優客李林，林志炫

Even though I am without all the fanciful vintage gear, with only a simple tube amplifier set up, my enjoyment of music continues with 優客李林，林志炫.




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A poorly managed web forum R33

I have been participating in the Hong Kong Review33 forum for the past years. However, last night, my membership has been terminated as I have remarked to Jacky that : "being a moderator, you should not be biased and should not use vulgar language" in the forum

As a result of my comment to the moderator, my membership has been terminated. What a shame! Talking about freedom of speech and expression? How sad that a forum can be so dictatorial in management..


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Hifi

I have stopped doing hifi home visiting as I have realized that there are so much politics among the audiophiles. Very often, quarrels and jealousy prevails and kill the joy of music.
With the exception of a few good man, many are craps where self interest and are suffering from white eye and red eye syndrome...
Perhaps, Batman can help...




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林志炫： 時間的味道

Tonight, I have spent the entire night listening to this excellent cd by 林志炫： 時間的味道.

Even thought my Elekit amplifier is a cheap power amplifier together with a cheap Philips Speakers, the music is so emotional. The singing and the music really move my heart once again and bring me back to the very reason why I love hifi: listening to nice music that moves the heart....

Keeping singing 林志炫! Great music! Great singing!


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New apartment: new hifi set up

After few days of shifting, I have finally managed to un-pack most of boxes and set up my simple hifi system in my new apartment (even after experiencing typhoon level 10).

This is my 5th time moving apartment after 7 years in HK and the experience has really been hectic. Every time I moved, I always worry about my hifi set. As such, given my continuous travel as my lack of time for hifi, I gave decided to keep my hifi gear to the bear minimum and only keep a simple set to listen when I am back from my overseas trip. After all, listening to hifi is supposed to be a relaxing hobby and not a stressful one... With the shrinking hifi geared, the reduction has been compensated by an increase in my vintage watches...which are easier to manage and store owing to the small sizes..

Enjoy!




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Moving apartment

Today is the day for moving apartment. All the hifi equipment has been dismantled and ready to move at 5pm. Even though I am moving from block 2 to 1' the entire packing process is the same.




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Location:Cheong Tung Rd S,,Hong Kong

Visit of Doctor John

I have communicated with the famous Doctor John in the hifi review many years ago and I was fortunate enough to meet him this morning at my place.

I was a shame as my apartment was in a mess as I shall be moving apartment tomorrow evening. It was an honor for me to have him listening to my small set up...
For those of you want to get to know the hifi master, please visit his site:

http://cheaptubeaudio.blogspot.hk/

Have a nice weekend!


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林憶蓮：野花

林憶蓮藉著《野花》大碟，音樂事業攀上藝術階梯的最高層次，經過一段時間消化後，《野花》才被公認為「即使放在International Pop唱片架上也絕不失禮的本地唱片」及香港樂壇最佳概念大碟之一，99年末，更被有識之士追封為90年代十大唱片，和20世紀廿張最有代表性華語專輯。






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Ella Twelve nights in Hollywood

I have to started to pack my apartment and get ready to move to a new place again as my landlord has decided to move in and stay.

This is my 5th move in Hong Kong and these packing is really tough. After packing for the afternoon, I have decided to take the opportunity to listen to my favourite cd by Ella.

2010 two CD collection. For Twelve Nights In Hollywood, Verve Select dug into the vault to collect the best of her performances across her extended 10-night 1961 engagement at Los Angeles' Crescendo Club - which originally resulted in the hit LP Ella In Hollywood - and her two-night return engagement the following year, presenting an unforgettable experience that puts you right in the front seat at the club, without repeating any performances from the original album. It includes several tracks never before heard by Ella live, tracks she had just recorded or had yet to record in the studio, and old chestnuts she revisited in a fresh way.




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黃文星: 天地

This is a good hock kian cd...which I have bought from Taipei...


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Location:Seefeldstrasse,Zurich,Switzerland

Once upon a time in the West

I am in Zurich for my work. Visiting the cd shop is my favourite past time before dinner. During the visit, I came across a cd, once upon a time in the West and i was attracted by its cover, which has a nostalgic feel. Upon checking, it then realize that the movie was before my time from the 1960s.
I quickly bought a sandwich and went back to my hotel to listen to the cd and I was immediately attracted by the music.....




Ennio Morricone, Grande Ufficiale OMRI (born November 10, 1928) is an Italian composer and conductor.
He is considered one of the most prolific and influential film composers of his era. Morricone has composed and arranged scores for more than 500 film and TV productions. He is well-known for his long-term collaborations with international acclaimed directors such as Sergio Leone, Brian De Palma,…
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Tannoy mini authographe

I have owned the Tannoy Catebury. However, owing to the constant moving of apartment, I have to settle for a small speakers for easy transportation. From the net, information, The Tannoy Autograph Mini is nothing but a top-notch audiophile loudspeaker, constructed in a rather small version, for better accommodation in multiple places around the room, with zero efforts and max results.
In addition, despite it modest dimensions, the Tannoy Autograph Mini is capable of deploying a stunningly big sound, with far better imaging and transparency than most loudspeakers in the same range and class: it packs the same careful handcrafted and assembled cabinet with most serious internal damping and strutting ensuring almost perfect inertness for better dealing with resonance and vibrations, thus offering a non-colored acoustic response.
The technical details from the net: The core of the Tannoy Autograph Mini is a Dual Concentric 4” driver, a recognized symbol of acoustic performance and sonic reproduction elite. The DC driver is actually a combo, formed by two distinct transducers, coaxially loaded and offering unbelievable capabilities as a point source-dispersion unit. The coaxial loading allows for a sonic reproduction with an extreme natural sound, never leaking the brightness and the brittle of real, day by day life.
While the LF cone is made from multi-fiber paper pulp and sports a rubber surround for extended excursion and ultimately, a deep, tight bass, the HF unit runs on a titanium dome loaded in a Tannoy proprietary Tulip Waveguide. Such a driver complement ensures a frequency range from 68Hz to 54kHz, suitable for high-def formats like the SACD or DVD-Audio as well.
Hand-wired crossovers and 99.99% Van den Hul internal wiring ensure minimal signal loss and a greater transparency for your audio media. The Tannoy Autograph Mini can deliver as much as 50W RMS in 8 Ohms and with 88dB.
This is my second set of mini. I have sold the first set to a friend with deep regret and luckily, I have managed to get one set back again...
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Location:Chemin des Sports,Saignelégier,Switzerland

Roman Tam

I have managed to find some old Roman Tam CDs as well as others. The Roman shanghai New York cd is very interesting as it was reordered in the states using the big band and most musicians are non Chinese.


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軍艦廣播訊號線

軍艦廣播訊號線
Just bought a DIY interconnect using cables from retired navy vessel communication cables. Even this is only a DIY cables, I must say that the price versus performance ratio is good. One needs to run in the cables...












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Stevie Ray Vaughan : couldn't stand the weather

I was introduced to this cd for trick nos 6 Tin Pan Valley. For those who love a good guitar, this 9.10 minutes track will surely move you..




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Ultimate Ears triple FI 10

Having the need to travel constantly, I have decided to get a better set of ear phones so that I could continue to enjoy music on the road. This headphones comes with 3 drivers and comes with ultimate clarity and realism in music which make listening a true pleasure and enjoyable experience..







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Vintage 軍艦speaker cables

I was in Berlin last week and was on the internet at night and i found that there is an audiophile (back in Hong Kong) selling speakers cables made from old British Navy battleship communication cables. The audiophile Mr. Chen has managed to find some nice communication cables from the retired British Navy ship and as an audiophile, he has converted these communication cables to speakers cables.
Recently, my hifi fever has began to warm up. I quickly contacted the seller when I am back in Hong Kong and to satisfy my curiosity, I have bought these vintage speakers cables made from cables of the old Navy vessel for home to try (plus he promised a full return if i am unsatisfied). The cables Have 4 layers of protection using cotton, linen, as well as a layer of oil to protect it from the salty sea water.. Just tested the cables.




After playing the cables for several hours, the cables are slowing burned in (using special cables burn in cd) and I can hear more clarity and details ..Enjoy
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Celibidache and Mozart

Greetings from Munich!

While visiting Munich, I have managed to visit a huge CD shop with huge collections of classical music.

Mariner has always been one of my favourite conductor for Mozart and I am phased to find the complete symphonies. In addition, I have managed to find the much scare CDs from Celibidache...







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Location:Rosenheimer Straße,Munich,Germany

Rest in peace Robin Gibb

Thank you for the music!


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Location:Karl-Liebknecht-Straße,,Germany

Katie Melua Secret Symphony

I am a fan of Katie Melua. I got to know her release of latest album while on board. Plane to Bangkok. I could not wait and bought it from Central world Bangkok. This is one f my favourite cd as the ones are all sentimental and all the songs are great!




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Mongolian music

Just came back from Ulaabaatar, outer Mongolia with a vintage Mongolian carpet, copper bracelets, bowl and cd s..

Music has no boundaries..


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吉祥三寶： 布仁巴雅尓

這是幾年前買的CD。一首名叫《吉祥三寶》的蒙語歌曲，歌曲中那個小女孩清脆天真的嗓音，讓人過耳難忘。據悉，在北京等城市，這首簡單悅耳、描寫三口之家融融親情的歌曲已經多次在各種排行榜上名列前茅。這首歌曲的詞曲作者是中國國際廣播電台蒙語節目主持人布仁巴雅爾，布仁巴雅爾和妻子烏日娜、七歲的侄女英格瑪共同演唱了這首描寫美滿家庭的歌曲，歌曲在沉寂了11年之後，終於用真情打開了人們的心扉。


《吉祥三寶》獻給愛女
布仁巴雅爾是中國國際廣播電台的記者、翻譯和蒙語主持，他生於呼倫貝爾，長於草原深處，並在北京工作二十載。《吉祥三寶》是布仁巴雅爾寫給他當時3歲女兒諾爾曼的作品，是其首張專輯《天邊》中的主打歌。布仁介紹說：「《吉祥三寶》是我從與女兒的對話中提煉出來的歌曲，她很好奇，甚麼都會問，我回答不出來時，就回答她『吉祥三寶』。」如今的諾爾曼已經成長為一個青春少女了。


據悉，這首歌是布仁特地從內蒙古草原找來當時7歲的侄女英格瑪錄制的，英格瑪是第一次進錄音棚，第一次見到麥克風，帶著那股興奮而純真的孩童之情，她把《吉祥三寶》唱得格外悅耳動聽。我本身，最喜歡天邊這一首歌。




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Angela aki

It's raining tonight. It's time to bring out the CDs by Angela Aki..

Answer Life Today...








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Location:Ching Shan St,,Hong Kong

中村雅俊

This Cd brought back much memories of my school days from the 70s when Japanese pop and tv series were hits and popular..

俺たちの旅・青春の詩~俺たちシリーズ主題歌・挿入歌集~



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Location:Princess Margaret Road Link,,Hong Kong

任賢齊

This is the best cd for Ritchie as it has many of my favourite sings.

任賢齊原本決定如果《心太軟》專輯銷售成績不理想，將離開藝人身分，投考體育新聞記者，因為這張專輯是唱片公司給他的最後機會，若是銷售紀錄還是毫無表現將會與他解除合約關係，不料《心太軟》專輯在亞洲創下了號稱200萬張的銷售佳績,其中主打歌心太軟更紅遍中國大陸大街小巷，並在亞洲地區獲得多個獎項，此後這首歌在華人圈無人不知曉. 但是，直到1998年因《愛像太平洋》專輯在台灣暢銷熱賣，才使得他能從大陸地區紅回台灣.




對面的女孩看過來 :翻唱自馬來西亞歌手陳慶祥同名作品，收錄於《城市‧藍天》。
不要變
傷心太平洋
我是一隻魚
心情車站
風暴
愛很瘋
愛我愛我
別哭
安靜的人
任逍遙
很受傷
心太軟
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機遇：蔡琴

　蔡琴在本專輯裡說著：「.....希望有一天自己也有作品，就像別人曾給過我的享受那樣--想靜下心來的時候就去聽它，聽它就會靜下心來的音樂.....。」

　顯然的，蔡琴的目的達到了，如果您可以靜靜地坐下來好好的享受音樂，「機遇／蔡琴」，絕對是國語CD之中的上品之作。這是我個人最喜歡的CD


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The Artist

This is a great cd with music performed by 80 musicians: 50 string players, 4 French horns, 4 trombones, 5 percussionists who ran all over the concert hall, a Harpist, 10 technicians, 5 Orchestrators, 3 mixers. A real work! Performed by The Brussels Philharmonics the Orchestra of Flanders conducted by Ernst Van Tiel.


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Location:Hung Lok Rd,,Hong Kong

Meeting an old friend John at Mongkok cd shop

This evening, was was very happy to meet my old friend John at the Mongkok CD shop. Music really bring people together! He looks very fit now with his regular jogging. Hope I can do likewise..

Bought some nice CDs tonight...


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Whitney Houston rest in peace

Rest in peace, Whitney Houston, we will missed you!


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凤飞飞 Rest in peace

Rest in peace


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It's a night for Dan Fogelberg

My first listeing to Dan Fogelberg was in 1981 when I was in St Andrew's secondary school listening to the song "Leader of the Band" which has created a great impact on my music journey. Even though I am not musically inclined or able to play instruments, my love for music never faded. My favourite songs is firstly, the Same Old Lang Syne which always create a movie visual in my mind of how Dan Forgelberg met his old girlfriend during the Christmas. This song is really emotional and touching and is for guys who misses their od girlfriend.. Another great one is Run for the Rosses where the melody and singing will surely catuch your heart and soul. Rest in peace Dan Forgelburg! Thanks for giving us all the wonderful music! Your voice still occupy our minds and our hearts! Especially when one is down, your songs help to lift the spirit! Thanks, even after 30 years, I am still listening to the tracks! Man grow old, music never!

姜育恆： 女人的選擇

每一個人都有選擇。這張CD有點特色，姜育恆用韓言來唱。最幸歡女人的選擇：




也喜歡： 最愛的人

最愛的人
作詞：許常德　作曲：Oh Tae Ho　編曲：吳慶隆

路　看不見的盡頭　是愛你的鄉愁
不能回首　不堪回首　眼淚巳朦朧
酒　已喝的那麼多　卻醉不了寂寞
跌跌撞撞想開口　想重頭來過

愛　在失去的時候　才體會出溫柔
越想逃避　越想揮霍　心越被掏空
夢　醒來的你和我　在天涯的兩頭
為何當初　所有執著　不能到最後

最　愛的人　我愛你那麼深
我知道我的今生　不會再愛別人
最　愛的人　我愛你那麼痛
時間對我來說　只剩悔恨和　虛空

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Wishing everyone a happy Chinese New Year

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Location:Gilstead Rd,,Singapore

2012

To those who are always worried about 2012....



Be happy!

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Location:Schiphol Boulevard,Schiphol,The Netherlands

Vangelis

For those who love the music from the Movie Chariots of Fir, you will love this CD with Antarctica and many others...

Living Stereo CD

Ah Bing

I have already bought the Ah Bing CD but came across the complete CDs and since these are his complete series, I have decided to buy it.