Representing Brands

Hi Martin and Oyster,

The Amazon 1 is beginning to sound very nice with the speed issue solved and after a little run-in. Boomy bass is also gone. Thanks for recommending this nice turntable and tonearm :-)

Paul Lim

Amazon Turntable Review

Independent 10Audio webzine reviewed the Amazon Referenz Turntable and MORCH DP-8 Anisotropic tonearm. The editor scored this combo a rare perfect 10 (the highest) and you can [Click here] to read.

For those who owned the Amazon 1 turntable, you may upgrade to Amazon Referenz model by just purchasing the upgrade option from us (consists of a very stable, heavier (12kg), composite material platter).

Origin Live Onyx Tonearm

“"sounds more human, more (dare I say it) analogue, and more (gulp) musical....represents excellent value for money and comes highly recommended... offers a relaxing, expansive and musical sound hitherto unavailable at its modest price point" HI-FI WORLD Aug 2011

Hi-Fi World has since awarded Origin Live Onyx - Tonearm of the Year 2011.

Whether this tonearm is planted into your Technics, Rega, Thorens, Acoustic Signature, DPS etc as an upgrade or to a brand new turntable costing $2000-4000, this seemingly understated tonearm performs way above its price range (450 GBP).
 

 Ocellia Ref Cable Review

6moons.com reviewed Ocellia Reference Silver Interconnects, Powercords and Coaxial digital link cable.

Using both the Reference Silver Interconnects and Reference Powercords, author Frederic Beudot wrote “an improvement far greater than upgrading from a $1000 to a $2000 DAC and far greater than any cable has previously made in my system.”

Interestingly, a few Ocellia cable pictures originating from this website have been reproduced with edits by 6moons.com for their article. But our clever readers would surely noticed who is the originator!! :-)

Bergmann Interview

Mr. Johnnie Bergmann of Bergmann Audio was in town early October to launch Bergmann range of high-end air bearing turntable and air bearing tonearms.

[Click here] to read Johnnie Bergmann’s interview with MOD-AVI magazine in issue #14.
[Click here] for the range of Bergmann turntables available at Modular Audio.

From the same makers of the fame Abbey Road Cables, we are proud to be representing STUDIO CONNECTIONS (UK), range of state-of-the-art cable directly evolved from the cables they developed for EMI Abbey Road when their studios were rebuilt. These have caught the attention of, and are now most favoured by the most respected people in the audio world. 

At Modular Audio, we were very impressed by this cable brand, mind you, it is not easy to wow us. There are plenty of hi-end cable brands that are nothing but hype which in fact became a disservice to this hobby. But the way Studio Connections cables elevated the performance of our speakers to another level was simply something we cannot ignore. I know you would soon be too. Studio Connections cables are designed by pro-audio engineers, the people who live and breath pro-audio; the people who wired EMI Abbey Road studio and successfully completed numerous major projects for Churches and Schools in the UK.

We are proud to be their distributor for Singaopre and Malaysia and our initial shipment is arriving soon, so do watch this space.

For more information about Studio Connections, [click here] for their product range and inner technical design.  

Going Whest

This interview was taken in part of a section in the new July 2011 HiFi News magazine in the : Interviewing the GREATS of the industry

[Click here] to read article in PDF (1.5mb)

Golden Ear Awards 2011

Coincident Pure Reference Extreme Loudspeaker ~ TAS issue 215

“...I'm going to add the Coincident Pure Reference Extreme as one of the very best performance-for-dollar products in the ultra-high-end market today.” - TAS Executive Editor Jonathan Valin

[Click here] for TAS Golden Ear Awards 2011 review

[Click here] for full review in TAS issue 209

Turbo Charge Your Analog

Origin Live (UK) has a suite of small to medium, highly effective upgrades whether you are using LP12 or Technics 1200/1210 series turntables etc.

For a start, the flexible, plug-and-play Platter Mat works like a charm. It’s darn economical and effective. You wouldn’t believe how a thin sheet mat (1mm) could upgrade your sound.

Next, replacing the standard turntable feet e.g. Technics, with Origin Live’s Damping Feet and Pads (sold as a set of 4) is another economical upgrade. Like the above, this effective tweak can be done in no time and without fuss.

Thirdly, the Power Supply Upgrades from Origin Live have long been known to make a significant difference. We have plenty of happy user testimonies who did this for their turntables from Audio Note, NAS, Project, Rega etc

Still want more? Upgrade to Origin Live’s latest Tonearms. You will find a suitable tonearm at every budget. For instance, Origin Live’s latest Silver Mk3a is well documented to mate very well to Technics, Rega turntables.

Turbo charge your analog system today!

LPAD #3 Show Report

Three sessions of LPAD #3 were successfully presented to vinylphiles at our showroom on 6 August. We would like to thank everyone esp. to those who have registered for coming.

[Click here] for our report of this annual Modular Audio-only event to recap the day’s happenings and some interesting observations we have.

Once again, thanks to all who came. Please let us know your feedback and how we could improve in our future LPAD.

Coincident Pure Reference

Positive-Feedback webzine June 2011 issue features an in-depth review of Coincident Pure Reference loudspeaker. You would find answers to your frequently asked questions like:
- Sub-woofer facing in or out?
- How much space is required?
- Responses to various power amps?
- Why no bi-wiring? and much more

[Click here] for full review

Bergmann Sindre 2010 Award

Bergmann (Denmark) airbearing turntable and airbearing parallel tracking tonearm was HiFi+ magazine 2010’s Turntable of the Year. [Click here] to read (PDF file about 1mb).

Notice 3rd place in the same year-end award went to Origin Live’s Resolution Mk2 and Illustrious Mk3C tonearm.

Whest Product Brochures

Whest (UK) range of world-class phonostages are now aptly featured in their all new product brochures which you can now read on-line or download to print. The PDF file is relatively small (just 1.5m) so just [click here] to access.   

New Origin Live Platter Mat

The verdict is unanimous positive. Whether your turntable platter is made of glass platter, acrylic, aluminum, metal etc or whether your current mat is made of paper, felt, cork, carbon fiber, graphite... or no mat at all - your turntable deserves this one better mat.

Experimentation with different mats are simple and quick. The sound differences are usually obvious, even if your deck does not have a mat.

We have plenty of happy users telling us the Origin Live "upgrade" mat makes a greater difference than most mats (and expensive ones) but more importantly it is a positive difference to every aspect of the music.

Hurry, our new shipment going fast !!. 

Vinyl Accessories

Our new shipment of Vinyl Accessories from US is expected this week. Included in this shipment are the ever popular - 1.5 round bottom LP inner sleeves (sold in 50 per pack); Diskeeper™ Ultimate Record Sleeve Outer 2.5 (sold in 50 per pack); Record Cleaning Brush with double bristles; Resealable CD outer sleeve etc 

Exceptional Value Award

Tone Audio web magazine issue #33 has awarded the all-in-one, one-for-all entry-level Clearaudio Concept Turntable - Exceptional Value Award 2010. 

Also: 2010 winner of What’s Hi-Fi magazine’s Product of the Year!
&
TAS Turntable of the Year 2010

The Clearaudio Concept turntable package (made in Germany) is truly plug-and play. This package includes the innovative Verify Tonearm which uses a friction free magnetic bearing technology. What’s more, the Concept MM cartridge comes expertly installed by factory. So all you need now is to plug into your system with MM phono support, level the turntable and spin your LPs!

"Clearaudio's new Concept turntable and cartridge combo offers a hugely rewarding analog experience at a very attractive price... I will tell you that it is good enough in all the ways that count - resolution, dynamics, low-noise, and that hard-to-pin-down thing I'll call musical involvement... Couple that with its terrific German build and finish, and the Concept strikes me as a hands-down bargain." - Wayne Garcia, The Absolute Sound, October 2010, Issue 206

Read Hi-Fi Choice review (issue 337) here
Read Audiophilia review here

whest PS.30RDT

Ask for our no obligation home audition of the RDT model today!

Whest Audio produces some of the very best phono stages in the world. Whether you are a vinyl lover, specialist archiving company or are just getting into vinyl - this is it. It is undisputed that Whest Audio understands and specialises in this field - nothing more, nothing less. 

The dual mono designed PS.30RDT is on demo in our showroom. This is the Winner in STEREOTIMES 2009 Most Wanted Component (Analog Section).
 

“The Whest PS.30RDT is an extraordinary phono preamplifier by any yardstick. It is a grainless, noiseless piece of gear that provides all the dynamic shadings, vivid imagery, and fine detailing that allows reproduced music to sound real. It would be nice if my lower-priced Nova Phonomena could render dynamic contrasts and inner detail as ably as the Whest, but unfortunately such adroit performance is not available from any lower-priced units I have tried.” Frank Alles - Stereotimes

AMAZON 1 w/ Morch DP-6

Amazon Audio’s AMAZON 1 has been setup and is now playing in our showroom with Morch DP-6 tonearm.

Our first visual impression - Wow! this is a Big fellow. First lp listening impression - Full “picture” big sound, accurate yet musical, ultra-quiet, excellent dynamic contrasts and full bass.



Click here for [more...]

Resolution Mk2 Turntable

Resolution Mk2 turntable, Origin Live’s 2nd highest turntable model is now available for demonstration and your audition.

Pairing with Origin Live’s Illustrious Mk3C arm, Furutech AG-12 tonearm cable (DIN to RCA), Origin Live Discovery phono stage and Audio Technica 33PTG MC cartridge, this is a high-end sounding vinyl rig without the high-end price.

For detail specs, click on this link.

Ocellia Silver Signature

The Ocellia Silver Signature phono cable is back and immediately available for home audition. This high performance phono cable in all pure silver wire is aimed at high-end turntables. If your analogue rig is up to it, you shall hear ramped up performance not thought of possible. As a matter of fact, you could like it so much that you would readily ask for its top model (Silver Reference) after trying the Silver Signature. We are not exaggerating. [more...]

Ocellia Silver Cables

Just arrived are the Ocellia Power Cord and Silver interconnects. These cables are 100% handmade in France and solid core based. They are nevertheless highly flexible that could easily fit into even tight spaces.

These cables are priced attractively and we offer these highly musical cables to you with NO RISK FREE HOME TRIAL. Click here for more information (our first impression) about these cables.
 

Mint LP Solution

Non-alcoholic, non-corrosive, premixed LP cleaning solution since year 2000.

Mint LP solution is a proven partner with most wet vacuum LP cleaners like Clearaudio, Moth, VPI, Nitty Gritty, Loricraft and many others.

 

[Click here] for some Customer Feedback from all over the world.

[Click here] for an Audiogon thread on Mint

[Click here] for a thread in Lencoheaven.net on Mint.

How to Use Mint?

We highly recommend vinyl-philes who have a wet record cleaning machine to use Mint LP solution. Mint has been our constant companion doing its job reliably for nearly 10 years now - whether its a few dollars record or for a lp found in the rare section of the Record Collector.

But we still get the basic question - how to use it?

Well, Mint website has some simple, clear instructions for you to follow which you can click here to read. For those who just want a quick run-down...

In Brief:
1) Apply Mint solution on the LP surface using the recommended Mint Brush or a soft wool brush

2) Do not scrub. Scrubbing the LP could cause permanent damage to your LP grooves especially so when there is insufficient LP solution applied

3) Let Mint do its work on the dirty record for 30 seconds or so

4) Vacuum dry. That’s all to it and you can do the same on the other side.
 

Do you need to repeat the above steps with distilled water? It’s up to you really. Mint is non-alcoholic, non-corrosive and cause no harm to your precious LP even if you leave it to dry on the LP. Using pure distilled water for another run would improve the result (naturally because you’re washing it twice?). However, this is not necessary to make Mint work but is nonetheless approved if you want an even deeper clean.

You may visit Mint LP Solution discussions found at Audiogon forum [click here...].

Installment at 0% Interest

Holders of OCBC Visa or Mastercards can enjoy up to 12 months of interest free monthly instalments when they shop at Modular Audio. Yes, no interest at all with your monthly payments. We have been offering this service for quite a while now and it’s a smart way to earn your shopping points and enjoy this hobby with peace of mind. 

Ocellia Calliope.16 Copper

A quite unique
loudspeaker

Features:
R&L structure
6.3 inch full range driver
Sensitivity 96 dB
Adjustable port

.Click on this link for full review at 6moons.com

High-End Tonearm

World class tonearms at real world prices more aptly describes the value Origin Live puts on the table.

From the basic Rega modified OL1 to fully Origin Live designed Alliance, Onyx, Silver then Encounter, follow by Illustrious, Conqueror to the very top Enterprise-C tonearm, each of this tonearms represent very significant levels of improvement over the previous regardless of your setup.

• Origin Live’s Radical Design
  Revolutionary floating bearing
• Decoupled headshell and armtube
• Rock solid / vibration free
• Fully dynamic 20 - 20,000 Hz
• Highest grade premium cables included

Origin Live tonearms bring stunning improvements. In fact even the lower tonearms in the OL range outperform arms at many times their price.

All OL arms are designed to fit Rega mount (identical base geometry) and therefore is a plug-and-play affair for most.

Come visit us for a discussion on the best tonearm upgrade for your turntable. You will be impressed by our expert installation and friendly service.

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Ocellia Ref Speaker Cable

”...mated with Ocellia interconnects for full-on system synergy. This second configuration will bring far more than faster livelier bass. It will add Ocellia's exceptional soundstaging and imaging as well as an uncanny naturalness of tone” - Frederic Beudot
[Click here] for latest full review from 6moons.com

Coincident TE II

The small speaker with a big sound has returned to our showroom. Coincident Triumph Extreme II, the 94db sensitive speaker can be easily driven by any flea watts amps to realistic levels. Coincident TE II is an honest, very natural sounding speaker with no imposing signatures that you find in other make.

We have an order for the mat black finish and in our opinion, it is very handsome absolutely gorgeous looking! [Click here] for some pictures in case you missed it.

Studio Connections Platinum

Studio Connections Platinum speaker cables from UK

Since our launch of the Studio Connections (UK) high-end range of speaker cable called Platinum, we are very encouraged by the result and all-round very positive feedback from our users. Although not exactly inexpensive, this speaker cable is replacing some of the competition’s top range models. We receive user’s feedback such as “... surprisingly good”, “breathes life into my speakers”, “it upsized my system” etc.

[Click me] for more information

Best Phono Stage Of The Year

Whest PS3.0RDT SE has won the Best Phono Of the Year in Hi-Fi World magazine January 2012 issue.

[Click here] for an advance preview of the article. Other reviews of the Whest PS3.0RDT SE can also be found from user communities -

• The Art of Sound forum ,
• Wired State forum
• HiFi Wigwam forum
• Audiogon forum (just click on link to launch new window).

Words can only say so much so just come over to Modular Audio and audition this high-end phonostage to find out what the buzz is all about.

Bergmann Magne On Demo

The Bergmann Magne turntable, “Super Baby” is now available for demo/audition.

This basic model of Bergmann hi-end turntable (US list price US$12,000), shares the same design principals and techniques, and advantages you’ll find from all Bergmann turntables. Although this is the basic model, it punches way above this price range and features the same extreme technique air-bearing turntable as well as air-bearing Magne tonearm.

Should you be interested in having the Magne tonearm to fit onto your current turntable, come talk to us too. This tonearm is now available as an optional upgrade to fit most traditional turntables.

Also [Click here] to read about our recent Sindre installation at a happy customer’s place at the East Coast.

LP12 Tonearm Upgrades

One legendary Linn LP12 turntable got a major makeover by upgrading the Linn Ittok tonearm to Origin Live Illustrious Mk3C.

The upgrade is simplified with the availability of Origin Live’s LP12 armboard tailored for Origin Live tonearms. The armboard change is straightforward and so is mounting the new tonearm to the LP12 armboard. Origin Live is a fantastic option for users looking to upgrade the tonearm performance. Leaving the entry-level tonearm aside there are 7 Origin Live models to choose from befitting your budget.

[Click here] for some good looking pictures of the above combination.

Origin Live Sovereign Mk2

The 2nd top model of the Origin Live (UK) range of turntables - Sovereign Mk2 has arrived at our showroom and ready for your audition.

This high-end turntable is a favourite among reviewers and critics. The updated model features improvement in de-coupling of the main bearing and armboard. The plinth has high mass and includes a special energy dissipating design. The vastly superior motor and power supply improves the performance of this deck even further.

The Sovereign Mk2 now comes in a dual armboard version (optional).

[Click here] for the review by Stereotimes

[Click here] for the review by What Hi-Fi

Hi-Efficiency For Flea Amps

Need a pair of hi-end bookshelf speakers that would pair well in your smallish room or with your preferred 300B or 2A3 tube amplifiers? Then Coincident Triumph Extreme II is a must- audition for you.

This classy monitor speaker is easy to place, easy to drive (from 3 watts) and plays all type of music really well. In fact, it sounds so good and throws such a wide soundstage that you would rethink a bookshelf is capable of.

Furthermore, this latest model is equipped with the latest revisions which include new Woofer; Slant Sloping Baffle and New Cross-over to push the performance up even higher.

Come test drive it at our showroom!

Whest Power Cord

Sound tailored by Whest’s designer James Henriot to sonically match its phonostages.

The Whest power cords have long been discussed in specialized vinylphile forums to go very well with Whest’s very own phonostages. We’re delighted to bring in the first shipment albeit in limited quantity.

Available in either UK or US configurations (using quality Furutech FI-11 plugs), these power cords are flexible, well-made, affordable and more importantly handpicked by the designer to sonically match Whest high-end phonostages.

[Click here] for more information.
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AER Disc Energizer

This CD/DVD/Blu ray tweak was first met with much criticism and skepticism when it was launched. Using theories of 量子力學 or “Micro phase alignment”, CD or DVD can be treated by AER Disc Energizer effectively within 5 seconds (through photon emission) simply by pressing a button. Once the disc has the induced energy and being excited by the laser of the player, two things will happen...

Is this yet another silly audio-fool gadget from some NASA abandoned scientists?

As a responsible dealer (cum audiophile), we went into some length to test this product. We met the designer and also did a few private audiophile home visits in HK to find out. The result is conclusive. The positive outcome of treated discs is indisputable. This product won AEx Audio Excellence Award 2009 from Japan.

Drop by our showroom for a quick 5 seconds demonstration. We have brought in limited sets and offering them at a good intro price - so be quick!

[Click me] for Taiwan’s Audio Art hi-fi magazine’s feature of IPC range of highly innovative and break-through products.

AER Disc Energizer was also reviewed by USA’s Audiophilia webzine. [Click me] to read.

Flashback - Inaugural LPAD

Flashback to Nov 7 2009, we held our inaugural LPAD at our formal location @ Amara Shopping Center.

[Click here] to read the article in Chinese (PSV Magazine vol. 66)

Bergmann Sindre

For those who has an early preview of its performance, they all arrived at similar conclusions, comments like “its so quiet”, “absolutely effortless”, “open and highly accurate”, “so rhythmic”. Although this model is still one-step below the reference model but to many of us, this is reference enough. No wonder it has won:

• Editor’s Choice Award 2011: TAS March 2011 magazine
• Turntable of the Year 2010: HiFi+ magazine
• Turntable of the Year 2009: High Fidelity magazine
• Turntable of the Year 2009: Stereo Mojo

Come and see us to give your ears a treat :-)
  

Bergmann Sindre Press

 Sindre hi-end turntable was very well received in the Hi-End turntable arena since its release last year as shown by the many critics from all over the world. Since, Bergmann has also released it’s first model Magne and by their flagship model Sleipner. Here are some of the extracts from the press:

When sound reproducing equipment can in effect disappear and replace itself with experiences like that—and this was but one of countless instances of the Sindre’s alchemy—well, let’s just say I can neither imagine nor bestow higher praise. Paul Seydor, The Absolute Sound

Before I get to the summary, I need to mention one other aspect of the Bergmann's sound that differentiates it from any other turntable – its presentation of the space. The Sindre's placement of instruments on the stage in space is just perfect. You couldn't wish for more. Wojciech Pacula, High Fidelity

The Sindre cruised through the complex rhythms, instrumentations and chord changes and showed its ability to rock. The many woodwinds and keyboards of Ian Underwood were rich in harmonic texture and his energetic lines were easy to follow as the Danish tracker dug them out. James Darby, Stereomojo

Click following link for Bergmann Sindre’s product brochure [page 1], [page 2]
(PDF form of 800k each).

Smart Matrix Pro - New!

Features:

- Improved built and finish

- Quieter

- Smaller footprint

It is a fact cleaned records prolonged your cartridge life, prolonged LP life and very importantly, your playback will sound better with properly cleaned records.

The all new Clearaudio Smart Matrix Pro (Made In Germany) is the best start if you are serious in playing LP. It is well-built, smartly engineered, operates relatively quiet and priced affordably.

But without your LPs cleaned (even new ones), you will enjoy less music, you will hear more noise, at times distortion, your cartridge will have a shorter life. You are better off playing CD.

Knowing all record cleaning machines (rcm) are not created equal, it is important to note that you would still spend 2 to 4 minutes cleaning each LP regardless of the machines you use. But your result would vary if a less than effective rcm is used.

In our opinion, your choice record cleaner should have these key features:

(1) Clockwise and anti-clockwise rotating platter for thorough reach

(2) Avoidance of static electricity or ability to discharge it during cleaning

(3) A powerful vacuum pick-up to completely pick up all the dissolved dirt and dry the LP
 

whest Special Edition Review

Whest PS.30RDT Special Edition received a highly positive review in the June 2011 issue of Hi-Fi World magazine.

Reviewer Paul Price is a tube-guy and he concludes that “SE offers the insight and low level detailing that only a good transistor design can, yet is more fluid and organic sounding than it has a right to be”.
Full advance review can be found in these 2 links: [page 1] and [page 2]

New Origin Live Tonearms

First off, Origin Live’s newest Silver Mk3a tonearm has arrived.

The Legendary Silver tonearm that has been hailed as the 'design of the decade' in its MK1 form is now at MK3a stage with ever increased performance. Featuring the same underlying design of the popular MK3c this arm has a new yoke, arm tube and threaded base with VTA adjustment.

Next, the all-new Zephyr tonearm, one model up from the Silver Mk3a is also in-stock. Featuring:

•Superior Yoke design - encompassing higher grade material and high precision tolerancing of parts, finished in chrome.

•Internal cable and external cable is fully balanced and upgraded to a more costly wire than used in Silver MK3a arm.

•Bearing design - Gimballed arm using specially treated bearings.

•Headshell consists of aircraft grade aluminium. This is specially decaoupled from the armtube to ensure good isolation from resonant feedback through the tube.

•The Threaded base is upgraded from the Silver with a more sophisticated internal design.

•Counterweight is specially decoupled and includes a clamping grub screw with hardened ball

•Superior rear stub material.

Whest MC REF V user review!

“Blue Starfish” penned this in-depth owner review of MC REF V over a period of 4 months. Throughout this period, Blue Starfish was a complete pro in writing his observations; digging deep to squeeze every drop of performance from this phonostage, reconfirming his findings before writing them down. It’s great to have audiophiles like him who are always prepared to help fellow audiophiles and sharing his experiences - thank you! Blue Starfish’s writing is hereby presented in full and unedited. [Click here...] 

Ocellia Calliope.21 Silver loudspeaker was reviewed by PSV Sound magazine in Jan 2010 issue (Volume 66). Click here to read this Chinese article - Page 1, Page 2 and Page 3

Malaysia Hi-Fi magazine The Perfect Soundvision magazine or PSV Sound has a Chinese article about Modular Audio titled 黑膠天堂 (Vinyl Heaven) in Nov 2009 issue. Click here to read and some pictures of our previous showroom. 

Ocellia PC Reference

Our Ocellia cables customers are most fascinated how could this rather unassuming silver cable - so unsophisticated, so flexible, so unlike any other high-end cables could sound so musical, so immaculately quiet, so everything just right But big, fat and heavy. Of course, to get to such lofty performances, the designer Samuel Furon has bags of experience and secret formulae. What he could disclose is that Ocellia cables are made using: 

• Anti-MDI design.
• Silver 99.99 % solid-core conductors.
• Mineral composition dielectric and outer jacket.
• Independent copper braid shield on request.
• Furutech plugs.

If you are curious to find out what Ocellia range of silver cables can do for your system, drop by Modular Audio and we’ll loan you one to test it at home - a No Obligation trial.

Origin Live

Origin Live of UK has newly introduced support of dual armboard of all its modern turntable design. Also, Origin Live is now shipping their fame tonearms in 12” versions (from Onyx onwards) You can now order Alliance, Onyx, Silver, Zephyr, Encounter, Illustrious, Conqueror and Enterprise-C in 12” versions.

Last but not least, a new flagship turntable called Voyager will be introduced in late April. Accumulating over 20 years of RND in the art of turntable design, the Voyager uses many tried and tested techniques along with some very innovative new ideas.

whest MC REF V

Designed and built for the most demanding vinylphiles, this phonostage has some 40 hand-matched components and is radically different from anything else out there [more...]

A MC REF V mini-review has been posted in our local hi-fi forum. Read it here to find out what the excitement is all about [more...]

 Clearaudio Syncro

Designed to improve performance of any turntable using a synchronous motor (AC motor). By actually re-generating a perfect mains waveform the Clearaudio Syncro provides absolute stability to the turntable motor resulting in a more detailed, more dynamic and precise structure of the musical performance.

Benefits for using one:
- Switching speed is just one button away - no more turntable belt fiddling
- Greater speed accuracy and speed stability means getting the pitch spot-on and precise start-stop of musical notes.

This is an affordable and effective upgrade to turntable users of Nottingham Analogue, VPI, Basis, Project and many others.

Can’t Get No Satisfaction?

• Your new turntable still sound inferior to your CDP?
• Suffering from Inner Groove Distortion(IGD)?
• Wonder why the violin shrill and shouty singing?
• Can’t play demanding tracks?

Most likely your turntable system is not setup accurately and not optimized.

At Modular Audio we do not sell you boxes and an instruction manual for you to take home. We first set the system up, deliver to your home and re-calibrate, finetune your turntable again.

No Compromise, No Short-cuts - just perfectly and accurately aligned setup meeting your full expectation of great vinyl playback. That is Modular Audio’s Service to you. That is the service you should expect after spending your hard-earned money.

If it doesn’t sound good, we don’t look good.

HiFi+ Review

HiFi+ magazine (UK) issue #73 reviewed Origin Live’s Resolution Mk2 turntable and Illustrious Mk3C tonearm.

Author Alan Sircom concluding paragraph read “In truth, the Origin Live wowed me more than I expected it to. I anticipated hearing something good but a bit Heath Robinson (in part because of Mark Baker’s Rega-rodding service) and what I heard was one of the best British decks around. Don’t let your vinyl miss out on this gem.”

Inner Groove Distortion

Martin digs a little deeper into IGD or Inner Groove Distortion.

Unlearning Rules of Hi-Fi  

The built, look and classy finishing of the Ocellia Quaero Signature 300B based 7-Watt stereo amplifier is nothing short of spectacular.

Spotting 4 white steel boxes over-sized transformers/choke/power supply that are coiled by Ocellia themselves (reason: 3rd parties couldn’t meet its stringent requirement), this 50kg amplifier (amongst many other key features), speaks volume on its superlative performance in Modular Audio’s showroom.

The Ocellia range of electronics will change your perspective of hi-end hi-fi like it did ours. In terms needing power hungry system to play high power music and in terms of “limitations” of full range speakers due to the flea wattage amps.

So wait no more and do yourself some justice in unlearn and relearning the rules of hi-fi. Come to our showroom today to audition the Ocellia based system.
 

Pick of the Week

James Newton Howard and Friends (Sheffield Lab, US) - rare!

Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald - Porgy & Bess (Japan Verve). Includes the hit - Summertime!

Duke Ellington and Ray Brown - This One’s for Blanton! (Japan Pablo)

The Clash - London Calling (2004 Epic reissue)

Sonny Clark - Struttin’ (Japan Blue Note)

Teresa Teng (HK).

Quality Pre-owned Hi-Fi

• Furutech Silver Arrow DIN/RCA
  1.2m Phono Cable
• PAD AK Limited
  1.5m RCA I/C
• PAD Venustas AC Power cord 1.5m
• PAD Aqueous 20th Anniversary I/C RCA 2m
• PAD Proteus I/C RCA 1.5m
• Proline Digital Cable Balance 1m
• IsoClean power strip 106-4P-RF (4way)
• Cardas Golden Ref1.5m I/c
• Kimber KS1016 2m Interconnect
• Clearaudio Concept MM Turntable

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Last Update: 28 Apr 2012

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