All posts by: Auw Jimmy

DIY Canare L-2T2S Interconnect Cable

Sometime it’s nice to build something simple at low cost, but reasonably sounds good. Today, we’re gonna make a simple interconnect cable. The purpose is actually I need to build...... Read More

Nikkor (Nikon) Lens Mini Comparison

Let’s move out from audio topic a bit and switch to photography. It’s well known that not all lenses are created equal. Indeed, they are not equal, both physical and...... Read More

Kuala Lumpur International Audio Video (KLIAV) 2012

I got a chance to short visit the Kuala Lumpur International Audio Video (KLIAV) 2012 show. It was held in JW Marriott Hotel at Bukit Bintang. Well, it’s a famous location with...... Read More

Potting the Lundahl LL1673 Choke [Subjective Listening Test]

Please read here, here, here, here, and here before you continue reading this one. I believe that could give you an overview of this project. Finally, we come to the...... Read More

Amplifier Measurement Day at Bintaro

It’s a sunny Saturday. It has been agreed to have a measurement of some amplifier to check their power output. Located at Bintaro, I bring my Rigol Oscilloscope and Sanwa...... Read More

Potting the Lundahl LL1673 Choke [Measurement]

Finally, the Lundahl potting project has been completed. Now it’s the time to give initial measurement of the project. First is very simple testing, the inductance test. Next week, we...... Read More

Potting the Lundahl Choke [Part 4 – Completed]

After around 12 hours and everything is cooled down, I manage to see the final result of my potting project. It seems like the pain has been well paid. The...... Read More

Potting the Lundahl Choke [Part 3]

If you haven’t read the first two post, then I would suggest to visit here and here first. This is the 3rd experiment, and should be final one. I have...... Read More

Beautiful Triplett Precision Needle

Nothing special in here. Just showing a beautiful precision needle on one of my vintage Triplett meter. I wish most newer meter could have a similar passion to have such...... Read More

Restoring Vintage Gear: HP Palmtop 200LX

This weekend, I play a bit off topic from my regular hobby, which is audio. This is an old HP Palmtop 200LX. I own several units but due to improper...... Read More

Texas Component TX-2575 Naked Z-Foil Resistor

Resistor is another interesting passive parts that could affect the sound. I used to be familiar with Vishay S102 Foil Resistor which well known as one of the finest sounding...... Read More

Custom PCB for Yamamoto 9-Pin Teflon Tube Socket [Part 2]

Perhaps you still remember the first article about designing the PCB? Now finally, the PCB has been done. The result is quite awesome, as the specs also set at premium...... Read More