Posts filed under: DIY Audio

My DIY Speaker XO Mod

Still remember my old speaker below? If don’t, please check it here. This weekend, I have some spare time. Hmm… a little tweak is no harm, right? 😉 Currently, my...... Read More

MM Phono Stage Blind Test

Yesterday, 15 September 2007, we held another Blind Test. This time, the topic was Moving Magnet (MM) Phono Stage. Two week before, we already had a Moving Coil (MC) session...... Read More

LPCD45 Version of Chen Lily (陳潔麗)

As usual, I never missed Adelphi when visiting Singapore. This time, I bought LPCD45 of Chen Lily (陳潔麗). I have CD version of Chen Lily (陳潔麗): Each in Different Corner...... Read More

Onkyo SE-90PCI Mod (Finally, It’s Done!)

Just finished my Onkyo SE-90PCI mod yesterday. Haven’t tested it yet, maybe later… Don’t have enough time 🙂 Before the mod: After the mod:... Read More

My Old Project: Interconnect Cable (Belden CAT6/23AWG) and Speaker Cable (Avaya CAT5/24AWG)

This is my old project, just re-uploaded again from my old tripod account to my blog 🙂 Basically, after a long discussion with my colleagues at “auvi” mailing-list, especially Mr....... Read More

Single Ended Amplifier Audio Blind Test

Last week (last Saturday, 26 May 2007), Indonesian audio DIY community held a blind test session. The blind test was held at Rich Audio, ITC Permata Hijau. This time, the...... Read More

Capacitors for Onkyo SE-90PCI Mod Project

As I’ve mentioned on my previous thread here, I plan to modify the components on the Onkyo SE-90PCI. So, some of the parts have arrived. Some are still on the...... Read More

ASUS Xonar: A HTPC Companion?

It’s no surprise to see a motherboard, vga, notebook, or even a barebone PC from ASUS. But, wait a second, a sound card? Yes, a sound card. ASUS introduced Xonar...... Read More

LPCD: A New CD Audio Technology from Hugo Productions

Around last year or two, I heard about LPCD. Term “LP” itself is commonly used for Vinyl (or turntable, got the point?). So LPCD means a CD with “vinyl” taste...... Read More

Onkyo SE-90PCI: Removing All the Capacitor

I decide to mod my “3-weeks” old Onkyo SE-90PCI. The basic sound is good actually, but I think I can add more taste for it. I have checked my parts...... Read More

Creative ALchemy: EAX Magic on Vista

I’ve just downloaded Creative ALchemy from here. I install the Windows Vista with X-Fi Elite Pro and F.E.A.R. Screenshot above shows the F.E.A.R on Vista. Hey? All the HW acceleration...... Read More

Tuning of the Day: Remove those Port Noise

I’m just listening the Sonic Gear Apocalypx A6, a mini bookshelf stereo speaker with one tube as buffer/pre-amp. I can’t see the tube inside, but I suspect the tube is...... Read More