Author Topic: Luis' Audio Life - updated 02.20.17 (Read 60217 times)

luis · « **Reply #60 on:** May 02, 2014 at 01:52 PM »

before:

now:

in Hegel H80 and Cal's speaker cable, for sale in the MP Cayin H-100.

my take on Hegel H80: http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,180503.60.html

I felt the improvement on thickness and detail with Cal's speaker cable.

thanks for looking.

sientobente · « **Reply #61 on:** May 03, 2014 at 12:41 AM »

Wow a Hegel H80! I dropped by AA today to try to audition them, sayang maraming tao.

luis · « **Reply #62 on:** May 05, 2014 at 11:39 AM »

Quote from: sientobente on May 03, 2014 at 12:41 AM

Wow a Hegel H80! I dropped by AA today to try to audition them, sayang maraming tao.

sayang sir.

you've got to try it with the Dali Ikons, ganda sir, it will move you, promise.

DTNS · « **Reply #63 on:** May 05, 2014 at 05:44 PM »

Quote from: luis on May 05, 2014 at 11:39 AM

sayang sir.

you've got to try it with the Dali Ikons, ganda sir, it will move you, promise.

I absolutely agree! I remember hearing the Dali Epicon driven by the Hegel H300 during last year's HiFi Show. they sounded fantastic!

here are some pics:

luis · « **Reply #64 on:** May 06, 2014 at 09:34 AM »

Quote from: DTNS on May 05, 2014 at 05:44 PM

I absolutely agree! I remember hearing the Dali Epicon driven by the Hegel H300 during last year's HiFi Show. they sounded fantastic!

so far rave reviews on internet are consistent with my experience.

luis · « **Reply #65 on:** Aug 10, 2014 at 02:58 PM »

my sanctuary was closed for more than 3 weeks. all audio/video gears were disassembled and wrapped/covered. imagine the uncertainty, the angst, the anticipation, the waiting...

i had the fixed corner tv/video rack demolished and replaced with white wooden shelves. medyo matagal kasi wala palang parquet tiles yung ilalim, nagdagdag pa and nag sanding (super dusty). also, got a NAD 375 as part of this year's journey.

clean-up and return to original placement took me 5 days, paunti-unti pag gabi coming from the office. all the gears and wires were individually wiped clean and assembled again. everything was completed last night and i took some pictures today.

no solid experience yet with the NAD, it was new when the sanctuary was closed.

thanks for looking.

audiojunkie · « **Reply #66 on:** Aug 10, 2014 at 03:41 PM »

WoW..! Congrats sa new NAD gear at bagong ayos na room at setup...

DTNS · « **Reply #67 on:** Aug 10, 2014 at 04:03 PM »

bigtime, C375! congrats!

n o l · « **Reply #68 on:** Aug 10, 2014 at 04:53 PM »

congrats sir! what's your impression on the NAD?

Superman · « **Reply #69 on:** Aug 10, 2014 at 08:41 PM »

Congrats! When's your next Davao trip?

luis · « **Reply #70 on:** Aug 11, 2014 at 10:11 AM »

Quote from: audiojunkie on Aug 10, 2014 at 03:41 PM

WoW..! Congrats sa new NAD gear at bagong ayos na room at setup...

the change gave the speakers more breathing room.

Quote from: DTNS on Aug 10, 2014 at 04:03 PM

bigtime, C375! congrats!

paminsan-minsan lang sir.

Quote from: nolax on Aug 10, 2014 at 04:53 PM

congrats sir! what's your impression on the NAD?

I listened some cuts from familiar CDs: Voices IV, Bob Marley and True Faith yesterday. The combination: Xavian Piccola + NAD 375 + Cayin CD50T: warm, full-bodied, round, room-filling, non-fatiguing and polite. Good enough to make me sing some few lines, nadala ako, di ko na napigilan.

Quote from: Superman on Aug 10, 2014 at 08:41 PM

Congrats! When's your next Davao trip?

will PM or text you sir Jen when there is a definite trip, looking forward.

thanks everyone!

melbourne · « **Reply #71 on:** Aug 11, 2014 at 02:01 PM »

Nice and clean set up you got there brader Luis. Congrats on your NAD 375bee addition. It's a very powerful beast.

luis · « **Reply #72 on:** Aug 12, 2014 at 01:10 PM »

Quote from: melbourne on Aug 11, 2014 at 02:01 PM

Nice and clean set up you got there brader Luis. Congrats on your NAD 375bee addition. It's a very powerful beast.

Musta na bai? I was listening to some familiar CDs last night: Diana Krall, Fervent 99 (New Wave Love Songs) and Bob Marley. The Piccola paired with NAD 375 sounded clear and more alive. The sound stage was wide and full but not fatiguing. I ended up looking forward to the next listening session.

melbourne · « **Reply #73 on:** Aug 12, 2014 at 03:01 PM »

Quote from: luis on Aug 12, 2014 at 01:10 PM

Musta na bai? I was listening to some familiar CDs last night: Diana Krall, Fervent 99 (New Wave Love Songs) and Bob Marley. The Piccola paired with NAD 375 sounded clear and more alive. The sound stage was wide and full but not fatiguing. I ended up looking forward to the next listening session.

Mao ra guihapon brader walay nadugang sa akong gears. I met Edcel in Robinsons cinema here in Butuan with Tipay and their kids. We have a short chit chat about gears and I also mentioned you to him.

NAD 375bee amplifier is a beast that makes power-hungry speakers sings at its best. I am glad that your Piccolo speakers is in synergy with the NAD amplifier. Wide soundstage, full-bodied and non-fatiguing is what I always read from reviews of NAD375bee amplifier paired with any decent speakers. I wish I have Diana Krall and Bob Marley cd's so I can also test it with my Imagine B.

For your next listening session, it is recommended to add a bottle of beer hehehe. Cheers brader Luis.

jeffry10 · « **Reply #74 on:** Aug 12, 2014 at 03:28 PM »

uy, nad c375. nice amp and a real workhorse

!

luis · « **Reply #75 on:** Aug 22, 2014 at 09:56 AM »

bro toyfactor,

i'm using Quantum High Impedance Low Noise OFC Microphone Cable, Germany for the office set-up.

Superman · « **Reply #76 on:** Aug 22, 2014 at 10:21 AM »

Bro, sayang we didn't have a chance for even a short meet-up. Sakto naman pagdating mo eh nasa Gen. Santos ako...Hope you'll be back soon. Let me know...

DTNS · « **Reply #77 on:** Aug 22, 2014 at 10:24 AM »

Hegel, NAD, Cayin, Marantz. drool...

luis · « **Reply #78 on:** Aug 22, 2014 at 02:45 PM »

Quote from: Superman on Aug 22, 2014 at 10:21 AM

Bro, sayang we didn't have a chance for even a short meet-up. Sakto naman pagdating mo eh nasa Gen. Santos ako...Hope you'll be back soon. Let me know...

copy bro Jen.

Quote from: DTNS on Aug 22, 2014 at 10:24 AM

Hegel, NAD, Cayin, Marantz. drool...

paunit-unti sir.

jeffry10 · « **Reply #79 on:** Aug 22, 2014 at 06:15 PM »

hegel talaga, drool !

luis · « **Reply #80 on:** Oct 22, 2014 at 11:14 AM »

I did some toeing-in of the speakers last night. The positive effect is significantly noticeable, fuller sound and listening sweet spot is defined better.

I took some pictures this morning before heading to the office.

thanks for looking!

audiojunkie · « **Reply #81 on:** Oct 22, 2014 at 11:29 AM »

Very nice setup sir...!

dench · « **Reply #82 on:** Oct 22, 2014 at 12:40 PM »

Ang ganda Luis!! Enjoy!

Superman · « **Reply #83 on:** Oct 22, 2014 at 10:32 PM »

Congratulations!

DTNS · « **Reply #84 on:** Dec 21, 2014 at 10:33 PM »

thanks for the mini HiFi show the other day!

some pics I took: (pardon the PQ, just used a phone camera)

luis · « **Reply #85 on:** Dec 26, 2014 at 12:25 AM »

Thanks David for the pics, will update thread tomorrow, will make time.

I got na my new cdp, marantz cd6005. It sounded airy and crispier, so far ok with tube amp and xavian piccola.

DTNS · « **Reply #86 on:** Dec 26, 2014 at 12:38 AM »

Quote from: luis on Dec 26, 2014 at 12:25 AM

Thanks David for the pics, will update thread tomorrow, will make time.

I got na my new cdp, marantz cd6005. It sounded airy and crispier, so far ok with tube amp and xavian piccola.

nice! I'm waiting for your cdp's little brother, the CD5005 to be available locally.

luis · « **Reply #87 on:** Dec 26, 2014 at 12:15 PM »

Quote from: DTNS on Dec 26, 2014 at 12:38 AM

nice! I'm waiting for your cdp's little brother, the CD5005 to be available locally.

bro, cd5005 available na sa AVShop.

mentally debating between cd5005 vs cayin cd11t for ac melody 103 (neutral with well defined highs being ribbon tweeter).

luis · « **Reply #88 on:** Dec 26, 2014 at 12:35 PM »

Happy New Year!

Listening Area:

Bedroom:

Thanks for looking.

Happy Holidays!

DTNS · « **Reply #89 on:** Dec 26, 2014 at 12:39 PM »

so this is your Sakura tuner:

nice!