Music Lovers...

[armchaireconomist]

Errr... no lah... My shop is not at Adelphi. Cannot afford the rent there given that its a 'fun' business for me and my partner. But having said that, we are pretty committed and have been fortunate even to be around for 5 years. Gosh... that's a long time from when I started from one of my bedroom. Anyway... it's still fun for us... I think that's the key.

I've always been a music lover (in the very first place), but just also happen to be an audiophile (which I think is an ugly word) in the second. If we need a solid, solid expensive hifi system to enjoy our music, then I think we are missing the point.

Good music can be appreciated via all mediums... live performance, MP3 players, radio, etc. And hifi is just one of the mediums where IMHO, we can appreciate it even more. But then again, it does NOT mean it has to be expensive. We all have to live within our means... so the point is getting the best for the buck regardless if its $500 or $50,000. IMHO, the level of appreciation of music has no direct correlation with cost of hifi system.

Anyway... enough of talking c**k.

I'm actually ok to use my shop for a "Music Lovers' Session" if you guys like the idea. I've done that for other forums also. So it's just pure fun...

So when is a good time? Options are:

1) Sunday afternoon
2) Friday evening

Just make sure you bring your fav music. CDs, harddrive or thumbdrive also can... but sorry... no turntable in the shop.

[jazz_samz]

:applause:

Bro.. you are one of the rare audiophile I know who are able to make such and bold remark. One where I totally agree hands down... Talk C*CK?? HELL NO!!!!

Friday evenings and weekend are really difficult for me cos of my 2yr old and my 2 mth old... Let me tttrrrryyyy to get off pass from CO for Friday evening..

..... If we need a solid, solid expensive hifi system to enjoy our music, then I think we are missing the point.

Good music can be appreciated via all mediums... live performance, MP3 players, radio, etc. And hifi is just one of the mediums where IMHO, we can appreciate it even more. But then again, it does NOT mean it has to be expensive. We all have to live within our means... so the point is getting the best for the buck regardless if its $500 or $50,000. IMHO, the level of appreciation of music has no direct correlation with cost of hifi system.....

[BRABUS]

Hi bro

Bro...me into ICE as well but still learning.

May I know which installer u got to, can share your setup ?

Cheers !!!

I get it install in Audioedge at toh guan ,
Full Focal JM_Lab speakers Utopia series with Focal Dual Monitor amp + Pioneer ODR HU............
Nice to see a fellow ICE kakis here


Cheers

[jazz_samz]

OOH!!! Its the shop that is on the 1st floor.. my office is on the 3rd floor. See alot of ppl go there for installations... Are they good? How are their prices? Ex? I am driving a WISH so when I went to my ICE installer, I was adviced unless I really pump in $$$, the sound will be hollow.. it will also be at the expense of FC due to sound proofing... so..
How much was your set up bro?

I get it install in Audioedge at toh guan ,
Full Focal JM_Lab speakers Utopia series with Focal Dual Monitor amp + Pioneer ODR HU............
Nice to see a fellow ICE kakis here


Cheers

[Hary]

This is my humble amateur set-up for my headphone.

[Nooch]

This is my humble amateur set-up for my headphone.

Hey bro U using e Alessandro MS 2?? Me using with Headfi Meier Audio Amp. Nice to see you have a taste as well .

[Hary]

Bro, me poor man lar, use MS1 only

Thinking of upgrading if I have spare budget

[ohlins]

This is my humble amateur set-up for my headphone.

compared to mine, yours not humble.... haha

[Hary]

Ohlins, what earphone is it? I am thinking of getting Westone 3. Good? Currently I am using Creative 630

[oliginal]

I get it install in Audioedge at toh guan ,
Full Focal JM_Lab speakers Utopia series with Focal Dual Monitor amp + Pioneer ODR HU............
Nice to see a fellow ICE kakis here


Cheers

Oh... full focal setup + ODR, nice setup bro.

Mine is done in Hong Guan at Bt Batok.

Running on Brax Matrix speakers with Steg amp + Alpine F1

Still waiting for budget to upgrade to a better amps.

[BRABUS]

Oh... full focal setup + ODR, nice setup bro.

Mine is done in Hong Guan at Bt Batok.

Running on Brax Matrix speakers with Steg amp + Alpine F1

Still waiting for budget to upgrade to a better amps.

Haha, nice setup ! Highend one as well !
Used to be on F1 9990 + 990 setup , but change to ODR 3 mths ago , still keeping the F1 though, heard that its discon liao .
Got chance can meet up to audit your system !


Cheers

[BRABUS]

Hi

OOH!!! Its the shop that is on the 1st floor.. my office is on the 3rd floor. See alot of ppl go there for installations... Are they good? How are their prices? Ex? I am driving a WISH so when I went to my ICE installer, I was adviced unless I really pump in $$$, the sound will be hollow.. it will also be at the expense of FC due to sound proofing... so..
How much was your set up bro?

Yes its that shop with a black signboard, Price wise you can go compare a few better ICE installer around than you decided , its like buying watch
IMHO , you spent 2-3 k , you will get at least 100% better sound than your stock system !
For my case , the amount i spent can get me a new WG daydateII with diamonds + abit of spare change .
But i treat it as a investment , which can be carry from 1 car to my next car !
And i really can't stand the sound from my stock system .
After i done up my ICE , i really enjoy driving more than b4 , even when i'm caught in a jam . I can chose who's concert to listen to whenever i feel like it . At least it gave me that kind of "LIVE" concert feeling .
Afterall , my car is the only little space i have, to enjoy music without much disturbance.

[oliginal]

Haha, nice setup ! Highend one as well !
Used to be on F1 9990 + 990 setup , but change to ODR 3 mths ago , still keeping the F1 though, heard that its discon liao .
Got chance can meet up to audit your system !


Cheers

Not really highend, running on 4 x steg amp K2/02 but these amp are just not good enough. Was thinking of Sinfoni, any comment on Sifoni ?

Sure bro, got chance can meet up for kopi.

[Nooch]

Bro, me poor man lar, use MS1 only

Thinking of upgrading if I have spare budget

Bro Westone 3 costs more than MS2 le.. I using UM1 outside then home is MS2.

[armchaireconomist]

:applause:

Bro.. you are one of the rare audiophile I know who are able to make such and bold remark. One where I totally agree hands down... Talk C*CK?? HELL NO!!!!

Friday evenings and weekend are really difficult for me cos of my 2yr old and my 2 mth old... Let me tttrrrryyyy to get off pass from CO for Friday evening..

One of those things that I have plenty of opportunity to do is go listen to all sorts of systems 1k to 400k (most expensive I've heard). And trust me, expensive doesn't mean it sounds good. Anyway...recently... one system that blew me away as a very simple setup.

- Macbook Pro
- DAC (connected via USB)
- Active Monitor (near field type via XLR)

Gosh... that system just blew me far.. farrrr... away. OK. Given total system cost (excluding the Macbook) is about 6k. But gosh... it was breath-taking. Close to tears in your eyes. As compared to some mega-system, that was so much more enchanting...

So that's a prime example of how it does not have to take a lot of money to do things right.

As for car... my bloody car runs fiber-optic throughout and thus changing amps, etc will affect the electronics. So couldn't do much even if I wanted to...