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Ipod classic 80gb, noise

squallexexex — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:48 +0800

i am thinking of buying an ipod classic 80gb..since ipod classic is using harddisk, does anyone know whether the hardisk is gerating noise or not?

WTB> Zumreed Sfit headphone,

linux2622 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:40:49 +0800

Anyone selling Zumreed Sfit headphone??? Please email me at gpmusketeer@hotmail.com

Is he TRUE or OUT,

m-sports — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:12:51 +0800

Hi all, I'm newbie to this audiophiles & this is my 1st post..

I owned an onkyo HT with stock speaker set back to 3 yrs ago & recently looking for entry level hifi system. I've a budget around RM4~5k & my wish list as below:

Marrantz CD6002
Marrantz PM6002
MA Bronze BR2 or MS 902i

However, when i seek opinion from my hair stylist which is also a hifi fans today about my wish list, he suggests me to spend more time for 2nd hand stuffs that bring more value to money especially for entry-level start. My jaw dropped when I listen to his suggestion (go for 2nd hand) when I realized he had invested RM80k on his own hifi system. Is he TRUE..??

Then he said there is an electronic appliance shop (ex-hifi shop) still stock a pair of nearly new condition Rogers 101 (5" driver) could be getting around RM700. That's fine for me but when I asked the year of model, he said probably around 15 years ago & he said i'll not far wrong for getting this set of speaker after knowing my listening preference. Then he also asked me to serach for Pioneer A440 integrated amp or NAD 320 at around RM500 and spend a little bit more on interconnect & cables. He has not been upgrading his hifi system since 4 year back. Is he OUT..??

I really apprciate his input & seriouly considering his suggestion but i can't even find Rogers brand speaker in WHF magazine leh.. Any idea about this Rogers 101 performance before i go for audition with him?

Thanks for any input..

Help needed in modifying my amp.., Firestone ICute

DEVICLOT — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:25:21 +0800

I juz bought a OPA2107, i wonder where shud i plug into cuz there got 2 ic slot =.=

I dun hav a cam so i juz go search sumthing same wif my amp....

This is my amp Firestone ICute...

This is de inner part....

De left IC is DC Servo and de right 1 is Main Op Amp.... Which 1 shud i plug de OPA2107 into???

Thx for helping...

HDMI splitter, HDMI

convict — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:06:41 +0800

Hi,

Can anyone tell me where I can get this? HDMI splitter 1X2, 1X3 or 1X4.

Thanks

Looking for hi-end PC speakers..., pls recommend

snowcrash — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:28:11 +0800

Didn't get any response in the Please Recommend... thread, so opening nu topic....

I've moved to a new place & am looking to get a new PC speakers after my last set died. I'm looking at some 2.1 as well as 5.1 systems, but 5.1 is really backstep as I hate the whole "wires running around everywhere" thing.

The shortlist i'm looking at is:

Edifier S530D
Altec Lansing MX5021

I'm also looking at the following 5.1 systems:

Altec Lansing GT 5051R
Logitech Z-5450

So I have following questions:

1. S530D versus MX5021, who win?
2. Is GT 5051R better than the winner of (1)?
3. Is the Z-5450 for sale anywhere in KL?

Bonus Q4 - does anyone have any opinions on the BOSE Companion 5 speaker system? Bose has a good rep, but the speakers are VERY expensive & don't come with alternative inputs like optical/co-ax etc?

Main usage is gaming and movies/videos. All answers & suggestions appreciated.

[Review] Audio-Technica ATH-CK1,

TheWandererX — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:04:20 +0800

I got this from Mac City, 1 Utama. I lost my HPM-70, and I had an old set which had its earphones spoilt, so I bought it. Good for my iPod and phone too.

Well, firstly, I didn't really know about this brand, though I've heard its name once. The seller was a real nice guy, mainly because I was kinda busy so I had to bring my laptop bag around with me (which had my iPod, PSP, Vaio, chargers, external drives, wireless mouse, wireless lan adapter, and the usual junk I bring along to my cousin's house). It beeped along the way, and since all of the stuff in the shop is like padlocked, he let me go without checking to get something from my bag (my wallet).

When I came back, well, I told him I had no idea on what earphone to get. I had a choice:

1. Sennheiser CX300 - RM3XX
2. Audio-Technica ATH-CK1 - RM125
3. SonicGear EarPump - RM49

I went for the Audio-Technica, well, because he told me that the EarPump is for users with a very low budget.

It comes with 3 sizes of earbuds ( XS , S, M ) and a carrying case.

Been listening to it just for a while, because my iPod ran out of battery halfway...

I love the bass with the iPod touch. It is really clear, doesn't cover over the treble, and most of all it isn't cracky even at the highest volume. Everything is so clear. You could even hear a cricket's call in the song (if there's one).

Conclusion:

This earphone is an all-rounder - bass reproduction is very good, with treble by its side. Worth the RM125 spent.

Audiophile CDs, Where to buy?

Slash21 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:56:06 +0800

Hello all,

This question may have been posted before if so, please re-direct me. If not, I'd like to know which shop has the largest range of audiophile CDs for sale (chinese ones also, like Chie Ayado, Eugenie Ma etc)?

Thanks.

[addedon]August 20, 2008, 11:51 am[/addedon]No reply? ..

Yamaha AV Receiver common problem?,

zzzxtreme — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:45:03 +0800

hello, i was googling about my yamaha av receiver problem where it shuts itself after few seconds, even though there's no speakers plugged in.

seems that many owners have same problem, no matter which yamaha model.

so can we sum up that yamaha av receivers are 'TEH SUCK'?

Blu-ray Disc Online, Which site most convenient & fair price?

ronnt88 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:52:52 +0800

Hi All... i'm from Pg and BD selection is very limited so i'm looking into option of buying online. Being fairly new in this, i hope u guys can share your experience on which sites to look out for & the process. Thanks in advance.

Rgds,
ronnt88

Sonic Impact T-AMP,

zzzxtreme — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:49:31 +0800

Apparently this amp can match amps 100x its price.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/193312.html

Dammit I'm getting one.

Turntable ground round wire and amplifier question, question from a noob

zzzxtreme — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:25:26 +0800

hello, my old yamaha amp already rosak and i wish to buy a new integrated amp

i could probably get a cheaper NAD, but it has no phono/ground port.

ok, is there a workaround for the Ground wire if the amp has no ground connector for my turntable?

[addedon]August 19, 2008, 11:29 am[/addedon]Oh I read that i may need something like PHONO PREAMP.

Would that work? Is it available in malaysia cheap cheap?

Mega sale...Mp3/mp4/mp5 players, Mp3, Mp4, Mp5

dreamsky88 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:54:57 +0800

All my dearest friends,

August big big sale......with unexpected cheaper price for all below mp3, mp4 & mp5
If buy 3 units (u can have shared order with friends), entitle additional 10% discount....

hurry up, don't miss the chance......stock is limited

from,

Sky Wong

*** RM offer price (market price)

MP4

With camera 1.3 mp
1gb rm190 (230) 2gb rm260 (290) 4gb rm330 (360)

Without camera
1gb rm170 (210) 2gb rm210 (250) 4gb rm270 (310)

[addedon]August 18, 2008, 10:56 pm[/addedon]MP5

NB-MP504

*3.0" QVGA display
*ALL movie format (AVI/RM/RMVB/FLV etc.)
*SD card slot
*FM function
*Built-in speaker
Price: 2Gb rm220 (260) 4Gb rm260 (300)

NB-MP503

*Iphone type multitouch screen
*ALL movie format (AVI/RM/RMVB/FLV etc.)
*2.8" display 400*240
*With Microsoft PayFx technology to enhance sound quality
*Built-in speaker and FM, no card slot, with TV out
Price: 1Gb rm290 (320) 2Gb rm310 (360) 4Gb rm370 (410)

NB-MP511

*3.0-inch 16:9 full-color TFT display, Support TV-OUT
*ALL movie format (AVI/RM/RMVB/FLV etc.)
*Support card-inserting function:T-flash card
*Support multi-languages
Built-in speaker and FM
Price: 2Gb rm220 (260) 4Bb rm260 (310)

DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME

Detailed Product Description
RM260 (310)

butterfly

dpf200

Features:
1) Fashionable and thinner appearance
2) Displaying digital photos without computer.
3) Insert the memory card to view the pictures , play MP3 &Movie
4) Various decorative frame in style and color, at clients' selection.
5) TFT/LCD modules with high resolution with adjustable contrast, wide visual angle.
6) Auto slide show, repeat playback
7) Easily functioned by remote control or button adjustment,.
8) Adjustable on the speed of photo display.
9) Access for audio-output.
Specification:
1) Screen Dimension: 7 Inch TFT2) Resolution: 480*234
3) Brightness: 300cd/centiare / Contrast: 150:1
4) Viewing Angel: 45 degrees left or right, 40 Degrees up down.
5) Calendar / Alarm / Clock /Mp3 /Mp4
6) Multi-Languages OSD
7) Built-in 2CH stereo speakers
8) Audio File Formats: MP3
9) Video File Formats: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4/AVI
10) Photo File Format: JPEG
11) Memory Card Format: MS, SD, MMC card support, USB disc.
12) Max Power Consumption: 15W
13) Zoom in/out ( Picture / Video compatible)
14) Slide show, repeat playback, play background music
15) With 16M Built in memory
16) Product Material: Wooden Frame or Acrylic frame optional

[addedon]August 18, 2008, 11:06 pm[/addedon]MP3

Color: blue white black pink price: 1gb rm120(130), 2gb rm150(160), and 4gb rm185(200)

Color: blue silver black pink green price: 1gb rm125(140), 2gb rm145(160), and 4gb rm185 (200)
* can record sound

[addedon]August 18, 2008, 11:12 pm[/addedon]more mp3 players u can found at cheap price...

Amp distortions...,

wilm3 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:07:58 +0800

dear all, my amp 'aura' got some humming noise from speakers but once i hv disconnected the 3-pin plug's earth then the noise gone....anyone knows how could this happened?? thnks...

DVD or Online downloaded High Def Movie, Which is Better Quality?

kenling86 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:10:52 +0800

So I was just thinking....

I realise that now there's quite a lot of HIGH DEFINATION movies and series to download from the internet. each file ranges from 4Gb to 22gb.
So I was thinking that if I put this file into a external juke box drive and connect it to my High Def LCD to play.

How will the quality like? I know when I watch on My 22" LCD monitor, it look way much nicer... but if I use this juke box to stream it into my TV, will the quality in term of picture and sound be better then DVD's?

DVD's also can control normal audio to DTS...

Comments pls...

Thanks

Sennheiser, Headphones

sacrosanct — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:16:09 +0800

Guys, I am looking for Sennheiser headphone ( basically for street and traveling at the same time ). Which one would you guys recommend? Currently I'm looking at PXC 250 but what's the price?

NAD 3155, RM500, price OK?

zzzxtreme — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:56:09 +0800

hi, 80's NAD 3155 for RM500, OK price?

Newbie - Usher S-520 with Onkyo 606 or Yamaha 663, Review for suggestions

djdyks — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:13:08 +0800

Hi everybody, looking for sifu's help and suggestions on whereabout & pricing.

I've recently auditioned the Usher S-520S bookshelf speakers and found it to be interestingly good ... I'm eager to get that @ RM 1300.00
Anybody got any experience with that before?

I'm new to these HiFi / AV / Home Theater gadgets, and I've a very limited budget to start with. (AV receiver and bookshelf 1st, other surround and subwoofer @ later stage)
So any recommendations for which AV i should pair it up with ?

I'm looking at Onkyo TX-SR 506 ($1600) / Onkyo TX-SR 606 ($2700) and Yamaha RX-V663 ($1800++)
Anybody can help suggest where to get those AV receivers cheap ... ? possible with installment payment options ?
I've checked HSL website selling Yamaha RX-V663 at $2300++ ... much expensive.

Or should i just get a 2nd hand / used AV to run it first for budget conscious ?

TQ !

PSB Speakers Owners Thread, The Canadian Speakers

mpyw — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:54:52 +0800

Since they're more & more PSB speakers owner in LYN, I am opening up a thread for the PSB Speaker discussion here.

I have the Alpha T1 & C1, paired with Yamaha RX-V863 & Velodyne CHT-12R.

Tested the Speaker with a Jazz CD sampler (2 channel - Pure direct), I must say the T1 is a very solid performer with such low price. The mid & high is very good but you'll need a good sub to get the good low kicking the butt.

Especially if you are into strings performances, the sound are so real and natural, you can hear the vibration of the strings like they're being perform 1 feet away from you. It's like "seeing" the music....not only hearing.

The most important thing is, it's very easy to drive the speaker, you don't need a high power amp to drive it.

Now I would wonder how the higher end model like Image etc. will sound.....

LM3875, EMI filter....?

dmc — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:05:18 +0800

hi guys..
i just gone through
http://diyaudioprojects.com/Chip/Synergy-LM3875-Gainclone/ and
http://diyaudioprojects.com/Chip/Nanoo/
there is a EMI filter inside, any 1 noe wat is tht?
and any 1 build tht before?