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CopperColour RCA-RCA Interconnect free audition!

GodLuvSxS — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:49:39 +0800

Hi guys, I'm here to initiate an audition round for CopperColour interconnect, it's easy and almost cost ZERO to participate!
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PENNY II RCA-RCA Interconnect

1st Anniversary RCA-RCA Interconnect

Sorry for the bad quality photo, taken with my bad handphone cam due to digicam breaks down
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Products:
1. PennyII RCA-RCA Interconnect --> Not an average entry level interconnect, balanced sound without any obvious spectrum flaw. example: overbass or overhighs which usually found on normal entry level interconnect.

2. Coppercolour 1st Anniversary RCA-RCA Interconnect --> Similiar tonal and sound quality as the award winning Van den Hul D102MKIII with more refined highs and mids, with just less than 1/2 of local factory terminated Van den Hul D102MKIII pricetag

So you got the chance to test 2 different interconnect at one time!!!

Requirement:
1. Interested party please post out your current interconnect and setup.
2. Audiophile sub-forum active poster will be at top of priority list.
3. Participants are required to write a piece of brief review.

Terms:
1. Participants are getting 7 days of audition.
2. Once audition period ends, one has to bear the posting cost (poslaju/anything similiar) or face to face pass it to next participant.
3. Cables are burnt in for 100 hours, thus basically no

Participants are entitled to RM50 discount if you decide to get one after audition

Audition participants:
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Music Valley SP1 IEM audition!

GodLuvSxS — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:26:34 +0800

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Music Valley SP1

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Hi guys, I'm here to initiate an audition round for Music Valley SP1, it's easy and almost cost ZERO to participate!

Requirement:
1. Interested party please post out your current portable multimedia player and IEM.
2. Audiophile sub-forum active poster will be at top of priority list.
3. Participants are required to write a piece of brief review.

Terms:
1. Participants are getting 4 days of audition.
2. Once audition period ends, one has to bear the posting cost (preferable poslaju) to next participant.

Pass Review:
Music Valley SP1 against Sennheiser IE8(priced at USD450)

For those who are interested to get one, currently we are offering RM180 for first 40 units! It's retailing for around RM280 (USD80) international, dont miss the great chance!

Audition participants:
1. Paca
2. g3n0c|d3
3. nders
4. Enigmatic
5. chicaman
6. kehoe

Vibrapod Isolators and Cones, any users?

GodLuvSxS — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:28:47 +0800

[center]Vibrapod Isolator & Cones

http://www.vibrapod.com/

Awards:

Reviews:

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"...Cones without a doubt take the Vibrapods to the next perfomance level."
John Potis, sixmoons.com, June, 2004 (Click red color link for full article)

"In my experience, that makes them the best buy in audio--nothing else begins to come close."
Dan Davis, UltraAudio, April, 2004 (Click red color link for full article)

"What was really telling in my going back and forth from cones to Pods was that, when the Pods were on duty, I would forget what I was doing and just sit there listening. Doesn't that say it all?"
Bruce Kennett, Listener Magazine, Autumn 1998 (Click red color link for full article)

"Forget all that stupid voodoo-science others may have told you and test drive a set of Vibrapod Isolators: your ears will definitely thank you.
Ludio Cadeddu, TNT-Audio - Internet Hifi magazine, January, 1999 (Click red color link for full article)

"Synergizers, this is simply the single most significant tweak I've run across - hands down.
Greg Weaver, SoundStage!, January, 1999 (Click red color link for full article)

"Short of a complete megabuck overhaul, I have never heard (or heard of), anything that got that kind of overwhelming, dramatic improvement!"
Anna Logg, the abso!ute sound, Issue 118, June/July 1999 (Click red color link for full article)

"It's hard to beat the cost/performance benefit provided by the Vibrapod isolation feet, seen nearly everywhere this year."
Shannon Dickson, Stereophile Magazine, May, 1999 (Vol. 22 No. 5)

More reviews and users' testimonials:

Please click THIS and THIS for more readings ...

FAQ:

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Q. Why do I need VIBRAPOD™ Isolators and Cones?
A. Because inherent vibrations degrade the sound quality of your audio/video system.

Q. How do VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones work?
A. VIBRAPOD Isolators were designed to isolate your components from vibration in both the horizontal and vertical planes.
VIBRAPOD Cones work best in the vertical plane however when combined with VIBRAPOD Isolators they enhance isolation in the horizontal plane.

Q. What effect will my VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones have on my system?
A. You will notice an extended more defined bass, improved imaging and sound stage, greater dynamics and detail, plus sharper video images.

Q. Where should I place my VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones?
A. Under flat areas of the component with more VIBRAPOD Isolators or Cones at or near the heaviest areas and at the edges. If there are no flat areas then use The VIBRAPOD Sandwich Technique.

Q. My component is much heavier on one side. How do I use VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones?
A. Use a combination of Models 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 VIBRAPOD Isolators placing the Models 3, 4, or 5 VIBRAPOD Isolators under the heaviest area of your component and either the Models 1, 2, or 3 VIBRAPOD Isolators under the lighter areas.

Q. Which way up should VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones be placed?
A. Either Dome up or down or Ball up or down for the Cone. We suggest using the VIBRAPOD Sandwich with Tube amplifiers or any component that runs hot.

Q. Can I place my VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones in groups?
A. We don’t recommend CLOSE triangular formations where they touch.

Q. Can I replace the feet that are on my component with VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones?
A. Yes, but please check with your dealer for proper installation.

Q. Can I use VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones in conjunction with air isolation devices?
A. Yes, but VIBRAPOD Isolators may not work in conjunction with an air isolation device. VIBRAPOD Cones may be used with an air isolation device.

Q. Can I use VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones under rugs or carpet?
A. VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones were not designed for use under carpets or rugs.

Q. Can VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones be used in between components?
A. Yes. Use either the Model 3, 4 or 5 VIBRAPOD Isolators under the bottom component and use enough to support the combined weight of the stacked components. We do not recommend stacking components.

Q. Can I put VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones under my speakers?
A. Yes. We have always felt that tall thin speakers were not a good match with VIBRAPOD Isolators as they could be easily knocked over.

Q. How do I place the VIBRAPOD Isolators and Cones under my equipment?
A. It is easiest placing VIBRAPOD Isolators using some 3/4 " wood blocks under the sides of your equipment and then sliding the VIBRAPOD Isolators in using a long spoon or fork. They will slide easiest with the Dome facing up. VIBRAPOD Cones are easiest placed by hand and require a taller block.
A combination of VIBRAPOD Isolators and VIBRAPOD Cones are approximately 1 1/2" tall. Several small pieces or a 2x4 will work well for raising your component.

Q. My VIBRAPOD Isolators look slightly squished when in place. Does this mean that they are no longer isolating?
A. VIBRAPOD Isolators should be 'loaded' or under some pressure for best isolation. They should not be flattened but a deformation of the Dome is normal.

Q. I have put too much weight on my VIBRAPOD Isolators or Cones and they are squashed. Is there any way to fix this?
A. Yes. Place the squashed VIBRAPOD Isolators on a flat cookie sheet and bake in an oven at 175° to 200° F ( 80° to 94° C) for at least 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and place in a safe area away from children until they have cooled. You may want to wait several hours for them to return to their normal consistency before putting them back in service.

Q. The VIBRAPOD Isolators came looking slightly out of round from the dealer. Are these ok?
A. Yes, and you may want to do the same to these VIBRAPOD Isolators as in the answer above.

We also sell VIBRAPOD Isolators in 4 Packs that help keep their shape during shipping.

DO NOT MICROWAVE.

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Any users here? Bump into this few weeks ago and recently join discussion with forummer Jemmi regarding this award winning accessories, and lucky enough to get a good price from distributor ... thus kick start a bulk Personally never venture into vibration isolator, and so would like to seek some direction from current users, especially regarding the isolators placement Although it's my first encounter with vibration isolator, but I'm quite believe in this idea cos last time before I place a book under my Aego 2 satellite, I could feel the slight vibration on the table, after I place a book under the satellite, the vibration reduces alot!

SoundMAGIC IEM Appreciation Thread

GodLuvSxS — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:22:32 +0800

Personally owned three of SoundMAGIC IEM -- PL30, PL20 and PL11 But most of the time using PL20 for my jogging and workup cos of it's better isolation and wearing comfort than PL30

PL30 and PL20 tonal wise ... sound quality wise is almost the same with PL30 offer slightly airier and wider soundstage presentation. While PL11 offer me some bass kick when I needed some drive during my jogging Between these 3 IEM, PL11's after burn in improvement kinda the most, I usually experience these kind of positive reward with bass oriented IEM

IMHO SoundMAGIC kinda provide the best bang for buck value and decent sound quality under RM100 Experience it yourself ...

What about other says about SoundMAGIC?

REVIEWS:

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ClieOS - headfi's famous IEM review writer. Comments on PL20 - SOURCE

Variation: N/A
Transducer: Single 9mm Dynamic
Spec: 12Ω (@1kHz) | 20Hz~ 22kHz | 94dB SPL
Cord Style: Ч-cord, 1.20m.
Mini Jack Style: {┃} style, light build.
Eartips Used: Bi-flange

Physical Properties:
┣ Packaging: ★★★☆
┣ Accessories: ★★★☆
┣ Build Quality: ★★★
┣ Isolation: ★★★
┣ Microphonics: ★★★★
┣ Comfort: ★★★★★
┗ Quick Sum: Unlike its bigger brother PL30, PL20 comes in a more inconspicuous package. Most of the accessories in the PL30 are in here as well,
but there is no hard case. Instead you get a soft pouch. Build quality is typical of SoundMAGIC - decent but care will be needed to last.
PL20's isolation is better than PL30, which is no surprising since PL20's design is more conventional.
What is unexpected is how the very little microphonics the cable has.

Sound Quality:
┣ Treble: ★★★
┣ Mid: ★★★
┣ Bass: ★★☆
┣ Soundstage: ▆ ▄ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▄ ▆ [Good / Average]
┣ ABF: [Low]
┣ Overall SQ: [ 2.4 / 5]
┗ Quick Sum: The overall sound signature is balanced with a little bit of warmness, good on treble and mid but bass light. Not as airy / spacious as PL30's presentation
but acceptable soundstage.

Overall Value: [ 4.3 / 5] - US$13~18 (price depends on dealer)
Final Remark: PL20 is by all means not a bad IEM for its price. It is a little step down on SQ in comparison to PL30. However, its (still) decent SQ,
cheaper price and better fit / isolation make it a good inexpensive back up. For those who wish to know, PL20 also pair quite well with FiiO E3 but
there is the suggestion of very faint hiss when silence.

QUOTE(catsper @ Mar 27 2009, 02:11 PM)

Soundmagic PL20 received in good condition. Thank you.

First impression: comfortable to wear at default eartip size. Should I change to double flange? Any good reason to use double flange?

And one question, there are 2 very thick black color earpiece, what is the use?

Sounds good, up to my expectation, less bass than EP630 but much more detail and overall better listening experience. Burning now....

Thank you.
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QUOTE(catsper @ Mar 29 2009, 10:32 PM)

Agree that PL20 isolation is great. Hear almost nothing on heavy rainy days with only soft music playing. Burn in approaching 30 hours.

Details are good and vocals are sweeter now. Great product at affordable price. Never had an amp to try, but I appreciate what it is offering on its own.
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QUOTE(CLF @ Mar 30 2009, 01:13 PM)

first impression on PL20....
Sounded quite good freshly taken out from the box. This unit doesn't have the harsh treble-mid found on Bijou.

Clarity is there, very detailed on the instruments separation.
Bass, not disappointing as well.

am amazed how good this thing can be on 1st try.... might prefer this to Bijou.

will be burning in for a bit and then update again soon.
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Headfier - LTUCCI1924's comment on PL11 - SOURCE

BEFORE BURN IN
I got these today. BOO is all I can say. First they have the J cord. Boo
I put them into my clip and where is the super bass. Boo there is none at all.
They have no sound stage. Boo. Now I know these were only 10.00 but they are not worth even that.
I then put on my moded PL-30 and wow lots of bass with a large sound stage for only 10.00 more. They should call the PL-30 super bass.
LOL. Sorry folks but the PL-11 are loseres big time and I hope the other 10.00 PLs are way better but I have a feeling they are not.
You just cant go wrong with the PL-30 even for 50.00 but 29.00 at head direct.
One good thing though. they come with lots of tips and a clip with a cord winder and nice bag.
The tips have a bi-flange that is bigger than the ones that came with the PL-30 and I am useing them on my PL-30.
I am burning the PL-11 in for a good 50 hours for some strange reason. lol

AFTER BURN IN
OK Its been about 8 hours burn in and boy what a difference. The bass has come out by lots and there are very good highs and mids.
Now they have more bass than my PL-30 but I had to go through many different tips and found that the very small tips works best for me.
I normally use much bigger tips on my PL-30. I will give these 100 hour burn in if needed and will check on them every 8 hours.

[WTS] SoundMAGIC In Ear Headphone! RM60 FREE POST!

GodLuvSxS — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:54:47 +0800

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SoundMAGIC
Listening magic sound, Feeling SoundMAGIC!

PL20
Transducer type : dynamic (9mm neodymium magnet)
Operating principle : Semi-open
Frequency response : 20 - 22,000 Hz
Impedance : 12 Ω
Sensitivity : 100dB+/-3dB at 1mW 1K Hz
Maximum Input Power : 15 mW
Rated Power : 2 mW
Cable : 1.2 m 99.9% copper wire+fibre,TPE coat
Connection : stereo mini jack plug 3.5 mm
Weight : 10g
Accessories :
Carry bag, three pairs of silicon ear pads in S/M/L sizes,
sponge ear pads, cable clip etc.

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PL11
Transducer type : dynamic (9mm neodymium magnet)
Operating principle : Cloased
Frequency response : 20 - 22,000 Hz
Impedance : 12 Ω
Sensitivity : 100dB+/-3dB at 1mW 1K Hz
Maximum Input Power : 15 mW
Rated Power : 2 mW
Cable : 1.2 m 99.9% copper wire+fibre,TPE coat
Connection : stereo mini jack plug 3.5 mm
Weight : 10g
Accessories :
Carry bag, three pairs of silicon ear pads in S/M/L sizes,
sponge ear pads, cable clip etc.

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ClieOS - headfi's famous IEM review writer. Comments on PL11 - SOURCE

Variation: N/A
Transducer: Single 9mm Dynamic
Spec: 12Ω (@1kHz) | 20Hz~ 22kHz | 97+3dB SPL | 12g
Cord Style: Y-cord, 1.2m.
Mini Jack Style: {┃} style, light build.
Eartips Used: Single flange

Physical Properties:
┣ Packaging: ★★★☆
┣ Accessories: ★★★☆
┣ Build Quality: ★★★
┣ Isolation: ★★★☆
┣ Microphonics: ★★★
┣ Comfort: ★★★★★
┗ Quick Sum: Packaging and build quality is basically consistent with the other SoundMAGIC products I reviewed (decent for the price). Accessories is about the same as PL20 - eartips (3 sized), Shure olive style foam tips, shirt clip, silicone cable warp, and a soft pouch. The earpieces has better isolation than those previously reviewed SoundMAGIC's but microphonics is also more of an issue. You probably will need to use the included shirt clip.

Sound Quality:
┣ Treble: ★★☆
┣ Mid: ★★★
┣ Bass: ★★★
┣ Soundstage: ▄ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▄ [Small / Acceptable]
┣ ABF: [Low]
┣ Overall SQ: [ 2.4 / 5]
┗ Quick Sum: The overall sound signature is on the warm side with big bass. Treble is actually as good as PL20 but fine detail tend to get flooded by the bigger bass. Mid performance is also on par on PL20, but doesn't suffer the bass flooding issue. Due to the lost of fine detail, soundstage isn't as wide as PL20, but overall acceptable. In a way, you can say PL11 is bass enhanced PL20. If you want big bass, PL11 is the one for you.

Overall Value: [ 4.3 / 5] - US$13~18 (price depends on dealer)
Final Remark: Like PL20, PL11 is another very decent IEM of its price. It seems SoundMAGIC really has a strong point at making affordable good budget class IEM. You simply can't go wrong with any of its product - all you need to do is to figure out which IEM has the right sound signature you are looking for.

QUOTE(ClieOS @ Apr 30 2009, 05:32 PM)

PL11 is miles ahead of EP-630.

....Yes, I do mean 'miles ahead'.

SOURCE
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QUOTE(ClieOS @ Apr 30 2009, 07:28 PM)

PL11 has better bass (unlike the muddy bloated bass of EP-630), better mid (sweet and well define), much better treble (lacking in EP-630), slightly better soundstage, and better accessories. The only up side about EP-630 is the cable quality (not a big problem if you take care of PL11) and the slightly smaller earpieces (not really that small anyway)

Like I said, miles ahead.

SOURCE
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USERS' REVIEWS:

QUOTE(CR9 @ May 25 2009, 01:23 PM)

item received...very good seller...

the pl-11 is very nice...excellent performance with its price..i cant seem to find any other earphone with this price range that can give this kind of sq...absolutely great purchase..

the only downside for me is in finding the suitable eartips (but this is personal aspect)..

thanks bro

p.s i hv bought ep-630 at the same time and burned in them both for the same hours and pl-11 truly emerged as the better one
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QUOTE(catsper @ Mar 27 2009, 02:11 PM)

QUOTE(CLF @ Mar 30 2009, 01:13 PM)

Price and details

RM60 each free postage
PM to order

3 months 1 to 1 exchange
if there's any factory defect

1 year warranty

Go get a piece of SoundMAGIC now!
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Audio-GD COMPASS dac + headamp

GodLuvSxS — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:51:37 +0800

Headfi's COMPASS discussion thread (click to poison yourself)

Wondering is there any guys here attracted to this current hit item?

I got poisoned deeply especially with the headamp's quality, the built in miracle surpass audio-gd's own ST-3 single ended headamp which reported outperform Little Dot MKIII headphone amp (selling for USD200 worldwide). I even kick start a quick bulk

Basically I think the current intro price is buy a decent headamp and get yourself a FREE decent dac Any comments?

SQ210a soundcard users thread

GodLuvSxS — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:39:37 +0800

[center]OOAOO SQ210A[/center]
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[center]Specifications of the SQ210A:

DSP chip: VIA VT1723
DAC chip: High quality AKM AK4396 S/N: 120dB
Opamps: One JRC5532DD (socket, stock was JRC4580) + two JRC2068 (fixed)
Signal to noise ratio: 120dB
Analog output: dual RCA
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[center]Brief Introduction:

This fancy white soundcard comes with AK4396 dac chip which equipped with impressive 120dB S/N ratio and it's often found in higher end sound like Prodigy HD2 reference.
While stock JRC4580 + JRC2068 opamp was good, but our audiophile community certainly deserve something better than that,
thus all SQ210A does comes with free JRC5532DD upgrade to replace the stock JRC4580, this move magically deliver
a more open, musical and desirable music! It's certainly a big sound for a small price!
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[center]Compatible driver:

Besides than opamp rolling, you could play with driver rolling too, this soundcard is comfortable with all VIA Envy24 sound driver.
You could flash the ROM too but I'm not encourage it here, it may potentially damage your card.
BUT driver rolling not going to damage your card, so please ROLL!

Version - 5.40a (click to download)
- Slightly neutral than V.5.20b, highs is more prominent

Version - 5.20b (click to download)
- warmer sound, best for those who find V5.40a is abit too bright for them.
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[center]User list:

GodLuvSxS
superpc
DEVICLOT
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[center]User Review:

Guys, please help to give me your user impression, seller are not that qualified to give out user review
IMHO it's a good soundcard, on par with Philips PSC805 (legendary budget soundcard king), that's all I could say

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Superpc

walau...great card... i received mine just. with standard rom and drivers, it make my creative extigy and internal audigy sound like onboard sound card.
All voice sound sound natural, detailed and with omph. staging not bad for a little 150 card.
Great value, great sound! good to pair with my hifi and klipsch promedia ultra. onli bad i cannot give up my creative for 5.1 gaming only

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DEVICLOT

This soundcard really awesome. Never imagine a 150 bucks soundcard can sound so nice. It is really worth. When i compare this card wif my Fubar DAC, looks like de differece is nt big, juz de soundstage narrow abit compare wif my fubar. And, my fubar cost 450

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How to retrieve deleted SMS stored on phone memory

GodLuvSxS — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:08:50 +0800

Thanks to my lovely mum. All those memorable SMS I stored on phone memory accidentally get deleted in a flash, WOW that's really hurts! Anyway to recover back those SMS which stored on phone memory instead of sim card memory, I googled and found only sim card deleted SMS recovery solution, any sifu here willing to help? The phone of mine is the good old SE T610, legendary!

Sleek looking iPod amplifier

GodLuvSxS — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:47:42 +0800

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Finally a more beautiful way to get a more fantastic sound

Eichmann Technologies Copper Bullet RCA Plug

GodLuvSxS — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:08:57 +0800

They used to be costing around USD40 for each pack consist of 4 RCA plugs, right now they are offering USD26 for the same pack! Based on some review I read, it certainly worth a try, maybe better than Canare? So I'm here trying to survey whether can conduct a bulk before the offer close by 16/8/2006, let us share the DHL courier together

Click here to know more about the offer