Comments for One Step Closer

Comment on Visiting Hi Fi Shops in Hong Kong by Jacky

Jacky — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:40:28 +0000

Hi Matome,

The list may be a bit old so not sure if they are still around. But here are a few anyway:
- Excel hi fi in Central (www.excel-hifi.com)
- Elite audio in Central
- Hit Audio in Sham Shui Po and Central (www.hitaudio.com)
- Radar audio in Causeway bay (www.radaraudio.com)
- Audio Space in Sham Shui Po(www.audiospace-hifi.com)
- AV Gala in Mong Kok (www.avgala.com)

Hope this helps.

Comment on Visiting Hi Fi Shops in Hong Kong by Matome

Matome — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:14:59 +0000

Hi,

Is it possible that you can organise me a list of serious hifi shops in Hong Kong. Please include their website addresses as well. Thanks. Matome.

Comment on RCA Connector Shootout – Cardas, Neutrik and Switchcraft by Guillaume

Guillaume — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:21:23 +0000

Those Neutrik plugs sound a whole lot more open and less restrained if you take off the spring strain reliefs as they are made from magnetic steel. The rest of the plug including the clamp gland that you can pull off the spring is non magnetic. Worth doing. The new version of this plug has a rubber gland/boot as a strain relief.

Comment on 23 steps Attenuator (with Vishay Dale Resistors) by Honon chin

Honon chin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:44:14 +0000

Hello,
I wonder where can I get the resistors pack for 100k ladder step atenuator,I have the Elma rotary switch waitting for resistors to fill in.
Please advise if any one know where to buy them.
Big thanks indeed.

Chin

Comment on DIY Corner by Steve Yates

Steve Yates — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:43:22 +0000

Do you still sell the cardas solder?
Can’t find any on trademe. I have run out and its good stuff.

Cheers
Steve

Comment on RCA Connector Shootout – Cardas, Neutrik and Switchcraft by Sam

Sam — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:46:57 +0000

Hi Jacky
Thank you. I was thinking maybe Deltrons better than the Neutrik (which btw i have no problems with), I just wanted to try something different. Maybe entend silver through hollow tip solder then solder again at back. I got HGA solder from RKCable in Au ( solder per metre) 4.7% silver, better than my Goot i had. I noticed RKCable had LOK brand RCAs. I thought save the money, the Deltrons migth surprise over the Neutrik. I like the Cardas you reviewed.

Comment on RCA Connector Shootout – Cardas, Neutrik and Switchcraft by Jacky

Jacky — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:16:10 +0000

Hi Sam,

Thanks for your comment. Yes, I soldered on on the top, but I am not sure if it was designed to be like that. Just make sure you do a solid job and not cold joint and have the solder fall out into your RCA jack : ). They are not the best but they are good value.

Comment on RCA Connector Shootout – Cardas, Neutrik and Switchcraft by Sam

Sam — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:43:12 +0000

Hi JC
Interesting reviews. I have the Neutrik plugs, but i got some Deltron Hollow Pins RCA (man they are micro). Hard to tell silver plating from the nickel. I take my sliver wire through the holow pin to the top and solder from there? I used deoxit red stuff and then gold on the silver.

Comment on RCA Connector Shootout – Cardas, Neutrik and Switchcraft by Eric

Eric — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:56:22 +0000

I used to think that there was not much difference in connectors either. During a DIY project of making interconnects out of the Mogami 2803, an experienced audiophile tipped me off that different plugs would result in a vastly different sound. I terminated two pairs, one using Eichmann’s Bullet Plug, and the other Neutrik Pro-fis. The Eichmann terminated one was vastly superior, with a clearer and less metallic sound to it.

Comment on Digital camera selection criteria by RC

RC — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:43:20 +0000

Sorry, what is 25,000 rs in USD? I need to know your budget before I can do some research for you.