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Posts by SEE MENG

Marantz SACD 30n, where old and new meet

January 25, 2022 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: CD, SACD, USB, NAS, streaming… the Marantz SACD 30n is guaranteed to entertain you forever. Just add amp and speakers.

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Rotel Michi X3 – a premium lifestyle amp

March 5, 2021 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: The X3 is a substantial amp from the revived Rotel Michi series, designed with future needs in mind.

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The pain in the pleasure… restoring a vintage turntable

February 11, 2021 Written by SEE MENG

VINYLOGY: Getting a neglected classic turntable up and running again is a painstaking affair… but the rewards are worth the task.

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Vintage turntable pleasures

October 7, 2020 Written by SEE MENG

FEATURE: Old is gold, especially when it comes to some classic turntables that can be resurrected for a new lease of life.

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The Falcon LS3/5a has landed in Malaysia

September 21, 2020 Written by SEE MENG

NEWS: Here’s a speaker to quicken the pulse of any LS3/5a fan… the purebred Falcon version.

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Luxman LX-380 amplifier – a modern take on the vintage

April 3, 2020 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: Luxman blends the old and the new on the LX-380 amplifier, its looks and tubes belying the modern sound.

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Accuphase A-48 – a final-frontier power amp

February 27, 2020 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: If you’re looking for the one power amp to keep you company on desert island, the Accuphase A-48 could be it.

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Eight Xmas gifts that will endear you to vinyl lovers

December 18, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

FEATURE: If you’re a vinyl-head, and your loved ones and close friends can take a hint… here’s a gift list to show them…

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KLIAV Show 2019 – vinyl subdued but significant

July 28, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

NEWS: We can’t get enough of analogue, although things on the turntable front seemed at bit muted at this year’s show.

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Buying a turntable 101

July 3, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

VINYLOGY: If you’re a vinyl novice and confused over the turntable choices on the market, our expert breaks it down for you.

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Goldring E3 cartridge – a modern MM

June 4, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: Goldring lends a modern slant to vinyl playback with the E3 moving magnet phono cartridge.

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Vitus set to launch new integrated behemoth – the SIA-030

April 12, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

NEWS: When nothing but the best will do, and money not an issue… you will hear Vitus calling…

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Phono cartridge 101

March 27, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

VINYLOGY: Our resident phono boffin takes the pain out cartridge shopping.

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Turntable set-up made easy… somewhat

January 28, 2019 Written by SEE MENG

VINYLOGY: Our resident analogue geek guides you through the process of achieving vinyl fulfilment with your turntable…

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Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista CD player – not for all tastes

November 26, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: It’s hefty, and it looks impressive, and it has its sonic plusses, but the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista seems a tad out of synch with the rest of the pack.

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DS Audio shines a light on vinyl

October 28, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

FEATURE: Don’t let the term “optical” mislead you into thinking that DS Audio cartridges are digital devices… analogue is the game, just done very differently.

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Gold Note Giglio turntable – as great as it looks

October 26, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: Ah, the Italians… they know how to make anything sound and look magnificent… as in the case of the Gold Note Giglio turntable.

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Vitus Audio SS-103 stereo power amplifier – resistance is futile

September 30, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: How does a whole lot of amplifier muscle – in weight and watts – sound when refined the Scandinavian way? The Vitus Audio SS-103 Signature answers this question for us…

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Vitus Audio – keeping it as real as possible

September 11, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

FEATURE: We sit down for a chat with the renowned high-end designer from Denmark, who shares his thoughts and philosophy on amp design…

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Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II – is this the one?

August 7, 2018 Written by SEE MENG

REVIEW: The lure of tubes proves too much for our reviewer, just as he was consider a move to solid state… the latest iteration of the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum amp wove its magic on him.

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