Posts filed under: Collectible Stuff

Collectible Stuff

My collectible items!

Audio Note Copper Foil Mylar in Oil Capacitor

Just arrive, could be my last “considered high end” capacitor… I welcome you, Audio Note Copper Foil Mylar in Oil 0.47uF/630Volt. I do love the beautiful elegant copper appearance from...... Read More

An Upgrade with Z11 Lamination and Germany/Australia Wire

I order another transformer. This should be an upgrade of the previous version. First, I add 0-75V tap for my neon lamp INS-1. Second, I upgrade from H10 to Z11...... Read More

Talema Transformer for My Gainclone

Finally, with the help from my girlfriend, I manage to get the Nuvotem Talema Transformer on hand within a week. It’s rated at 6.3A with 2x18V output or about 225VA....... Read More

Some Vintage Meters

I manage to secure some old vintage meters. One is for DC Voltage (up to 300V, exactly what I need for my pre-amp). While the other is mA meter (up...... Read More

Cui Yan Guang: Audiophile Voicings Volume II

Some singers have their own unique “tone”, which reflects their “style” when singing. This uniqueness will  make us remember his/her specialty. This old vintage CD Audio, produced around 2001, shows...... Read More

Some More Collectible Stuff (The RGN 2004 and RGN 1054)

Due to generosity of my friend, let’s call him “Mr. S”, I manage to secure two more RGN Rectifier and add it to my collection. Welcome the Telefunken RGN 2004...... Read More

Teresa Teng 15th Anniversary LP

Audio journey in life is full of poison. After completing my mission to poison my friend with a super caps (read: Duelund), then he poisons me back with this LP....... Read More

Telefunken RGN 1054 Rectifier

After several weeks of waiting, today I receive my most awaited rectifier, the Telefunken RGN 1054. This rectifier rated at 75mA and 300Volt. More than enough to drive my Aikido....... Read More

Capacitors Break-In Session

Still remember the extreme capacitors battle? Well, we need to break-in those capacitors first for a fair judgement. So here it is. I don’t have much time to break-in those...... Read More

Aikido PreAmp + RGN Rectifier + Duelund = Poison!

Just returned from a tired yet “deadly poisonous” DIY Gathering. We held an extra session with RGN 1054 Mesh Plate Rectifier and Duelund Capacitor installed on Aikido Pre-Amplifier (6N1P and...... Read More

Some More “Deadly” Collections

After some “crazy” capacitors here, I keep adding some more items on my collections. I call it, rest of my life collections. First, some N and NX series Black Gate....... Read More

Passive Preamp with DACT Stepped Attenuator

I plan to separate my system volume control with dedicated passive preamp. Before, I planned to take one attenuator from Goldpoint but due to some reason, I changed my mind...... Read More