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Posts by LIM JUAN

IsoAcoustics Aperta speaker supports – floating your boat

March 13, 2018 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: There are few things more important than ensuring your speakers are properly isolated from the rest of your system, and IsoAcoustics’ Aperta shows us how it’s done…

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Gold Note Valore Plus 425 turntable – as clear as they come

December 22, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Let’s be clear on this… we love turntables, even when it’s difficult to make them out through all that clear acrylic which dominates on this Gold Note Valore Plus 425 spinner…

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To the power of… the Kii THREE

September 21, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: A veteran if somewhat jaded hifi hack is rejuvenated now… thanks to these German beauties, the Kii THREE active speakers.

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Play it again, SAM

September 13, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

FEATURE: Our man about town tries to come to grips with the amp-speaker matching technology behind Devialet’s SAM.

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Tasty audio treats at KLIAV Show 2017

July 31, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

NEWS: You can’t listen to them all, but some stuff just demands attention. Our intrepid audio adventurer makes pitstops at various points of interest during this year’s KLIAV Show.

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A modern Classic – the ‘retro’ Pro-Ject turntable

April 27, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Amidst the plethora of shiny and funky-looking turntables populating Planet Vinyl these days, it’s a relief to spy one that sports old-school design cues… like Pro-Ject’s The Classic.

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Soul Note SD300 DAC/headamp – notably soulful

January 23, 2017 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Getting to the heart and soul of the matter with this DAC/headamp/preamp one-box unit, our reviewer finds more than a few notes of interest to him.

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USB Disruptor power supply, DaBigGenius USB cable – improved perce...

December 7, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: You can wax lyrical over small things, as our reviewer proves with his dissertation on the benefits of the USB Disruptor power supply, which obviously impressed him no end.

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The new Rega Planar 3 turntable – for a lifetime

September 27, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Rega updates its modestly-priced turntable for all eras, incorporating a number of refinements for 2016. The new Planar 3 is as quintessential as it gets in this realm of vinyl.

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Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp – enjoying the music

August 15, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Big, strong and friendly… a cliche, yes, but these certainly describe Musical Fidelity’s beefy M6si… the on board phono stage and USB DAC enhanced our reviewer’s experience…

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BMC PureAmp, PureDAC MK2 – the right balance

March 22, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN
BMC PureAmp, PureDAC MK2 – the right balance

REVIEW: Odd designs these B.M.C components may be, but they certainly deliver the sound in spades, leaving our hard-nosed reviewer gushing like a bride who has spotted her perfect wedding dress.

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Arcam FMJ A29 amp – silky smooth power

February 10, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN
Arcam FMJ A29 amp – silky smooth power

REVIEW: The new generation of Arcam amplifier is certainly a far cry from its predecessors, and promises to thrill more than one variety of audiophile listener. Nothing digital here, though…

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An Aria from Rega – a phono stunner

December 11, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
An Aria from Rega – a phono stunner

REVIEW: A song so sweet sings the Rega Aria phono stage that our reviewer is entertained and enthralled right through his vinyl collection, no matter the quality of the black disc.

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Triangle Titus – EZ on the ear

October 11, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
Triangle Titus – EZ on the ear

REVIEW: French to the core, even if put together elsewhere, these Triangle Titus EZ speakers aim to please, and succeed in seducing our reviewer with their smoothness and near-magical qualities.

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Exogal Comet DAC… out of this world

July 11, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
Exogal Comet DAC… out of this world

REVIEW: Looking for a fancy desktop audio accessory that does big-league sound? Newbie Exogal’s Comet DAC, which is also a digital preamp and headamp, should fit the bill…

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Parasound JC 3+ phono pre… all plus

June 2, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
Parasound JC 3+ phono pre… all plus

REVIEW: Time for another vinyl break, so here’s an update on an acclaimed Parasound phono preamp… the news is, it got better. Much better, as our vinylhead discovers.

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This Pro-Ject is Essential, too

April 26, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
This Pro-Ject is Essential, too

REVIEW: It may be basic, it may assault your senses with its colour scheme… but this budget LP spinner from Pro-Ject certainly gets the job done sans fuss or fumble.

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Naim DAC-V1… all about timing

March 30, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
Naim DAC-V1… all about timing

REVIEW: We think he’s in love with this Naim but can’t be too sure… read on to find out just how smitten our hi-fi hack is with this digital offering from a Brit legend.

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Solid Tech Disc of Silence – spring fling

January 27, 2015 Written by LIM JUAN
Solid Tech Disc of Silence – spring fling

REVIEW: You gotta support your gear, you know. And here’s one way to do it, with springs and discs… Solid Tech shows how to keep the bad vibes away from your hi-fi components.

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Hurricane hi-fi…

October 18, 2014 Written by LIM JUAN
Hurricane hi-fi…

RANTS ‘N RAVES: Seeking refuge from an impending force of nature, our intrepid adventure stumbles into a house of sonic treasures instead.

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