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28 Dec 2009
Ocellia, makers of high quality, high-efficiency speakers, matching tube amplifiers and cables have announced a new Calliope.30 loudspeaker in 2010.
The all new 2010 Calliope.30 model is smaller in size (compare to the current Calliope.30) but offers the qualities of the Grandis Calliope.30 and at a more affordable price. The new adjustable back door gives the possibility to use this new version in a small room, like 15 m2, with fantastic result.
Ocellia also announces the launch of new Signature upgrade to all the Calliope loudspeakers.
The new Signature upgrade improvements are a 60 mm front panel, instead of 30 mm, with a new anti-vibration structure, never use before in Ocellia’s range. With this upgrade, the new front panel is heavier to give even better stability to the speakers and the drivers. Ocellia also improves the front and back fixing of the drivers by adding a small piece of damping fix on the front panel.
Ocellia also introduces a new power cord made with pure solid core silver and natural insulation aptly named Reference. The Reference power cord makes a major improvement over the current Signature version.
All these products are available as of this writing.
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26 Oct 2009
Modular Audio is not participating in this year’s ISSE. However, we are holding a special event called
LP Appreciation Day in our showroom.
So what is LP appreciation all about? It’s about the fun and sharing the fine art of LP-ing with fellow hobbyist and friends Whether you are a newbie or an old-hand in playing vinyl, you would have some lingering LP questions on your mind. Questions like - Is this LP worth the mad price? Does 1st pressings matter? I’ve never heard <fill in your title> in vinyl before, how does it sound? How do I effectively clean my LP? and so on.
We dug deep into our personal collection (strictly Not-for-Sale) and selected some interesting LP for this occasion. In our demonstration, we hope to answer some of your lingering questions as well as share some LP fun and experiences with you. In our never-ending quest for better pressings and exploration of good music, we are sure to learn a thing or two from you too.
Below are some of the LPs that we would be playing during LPAD:
Not enough? Here’s some more...
and then some...
Sounds a load of fun. Here’s how to join in the fun -
Where and When?
LP Appreciation Day would be held:
Date: 7 Nov (Saturday)
Place: Modular Audio showroom @ The Amara
Time: Slot 1 - 12pm to 1:30pm
Slot 2 - 2pm to 3:30pm
Slot 3 - 4pm to 5:30pm
The separate time slots are designed this way due to the limited seating capacity in our showroom (6 to 8 people max per session). We shall advise you alternate timing(s) should the time slot you want be fully taken up
How to Register?
By SMS:
97332768 LPAD <name> <slot> or 82010233 LPAD <name> <slot>
By Email
Send us your name, slot # you would like to book to info@modularaudio.com.sg
Free Gift and 15% LP Discount
During show day, all registered guests would be entitled 15% discount to our LP (pre-owned ones) as well as receiving a useful door gift (free) that would keep your LPs happy. Note that you need to register with us first (before show day) in order to enjoy this offer.
So wait no more. 
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2 Oct 2009
The Ocellia range of cables that are powering our showroom is nothing short of another revelation. Our first is of course Ocellia’s Caliope.21 loudspeaker’s ability to play exceptionally well with whatever we have thrown at it was indeed a revelation - and with just 7-watts.
Next come this - Ocellia range of cables - Art of Sound.
The Ocellia cables, of an exceptional neutrality and sound quality, match ideally our loudspeakers and electronics. They also improve in an unequalled way any Hi-Fi system.
Designed and developed by Ocellia, this cables which the strict conception is based on a revolutionary discovery called MDI, are using a structure and material (99.99% pure copper or silver, natural dielectric, mineral dielectric) allowing to free from different audible phenomena, responsible for an important loss of musicality.
They are available in different versions, handmade in our workshop, life guarantee, only made to order and available in all length.
Silver :
Silver is less sensitive to MDI than others metals (copper, gold, brass,...), his electrical and musical superiority is explained by his better conductivity, his smooth surface less sensitive to MDI, his oxidation, remaining conductive and his better vibratory performance.
A “Natural" dielectric :
The experiences we have leaded on the use of "Natural" dielectric have demonstrated these ones can fight more efficiently against MDI produced at the interface conductor/dielectric and their spread in the dielectrc or at its surface. This observation, which can not be authenticated by usual measurements but only by a comparison listening test, proves the indisputable subjective superiority of the natural dielectric against synthetic ones (Teflon, PVC, polythylene,...).
The protective outer jacket :
Born of 2 years of works, the protective outer jacket, made up with minerals, allows owing to its structure, to avoid the spread of MDI and to protect from outer damages (humidity,....) the pair conductor/dielectric.
Connectors :
The connectors used to make our cables, are made to minimize the spread of MDI.
Read more about Ocellia’s Interconnect and Speaker range at 6moons.com
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27 Jun 2009
Looking for a beautiful 1-box Integrated amplifier that is fast, powerful, sweet and yet affordable? Your wait is over.
Come experience the new MJ series of components from Monrio (Italy)! The MJ series has a highly unique and customized, elegant design that adorns any furniture simply, both period and modern. Its front panels, obtained from an aluminium plate 1cm thick, are carefully worked and finished with a special two-component paint giving a velvety look like deerskin and extremely resisting in time. The use of the MJ system is made simpler by a single remote control allowing to control the key functions of both devices. In a MJ system no unnecessary control can come between the listener and the true pleasure that makes music an essential part of life.
MJ Series components (consists of amplifier and CDP) are conceived and designed as a single sound chain where every part is produced with the same standard and with music performance of absolute reference. The unique look and the reduced size let it integrate in every home environment immediately and naturally.
MJ Amp
Integrated amplifier with FET-input stage and discrete component circuitry, and output stage based on two totally separate modules for right channel and left channel belonging to Class D. Completely free from heat sinks. A real leader within its class as for music performance, stylish look and affordability.
Specifications
Output…............. 200W@0.2% THD+N (10Hz-20kHz, 4Ω)
Output........... 100W@0.2% THD+N (10Hz–20kHz, 8Ω)
Dynamic range........... 110dBA @ 200W, 4ΩO
THD+N........... = 0.006% (1W, 8ΩO,1kHz)
THD+N........... << 0.2% (0.1W – 200W, 4ΩO)
Efficiency........... 79% @ 200W,4 ΩO
CCIF Intermodulation distortion........... = 0.0005% (10W.4 ΩO,14kHz/15kHz)
Damping Factor........... = 4000 (100Hz, 8ΩO)
Power Transformer........... 300VA Toroidal
Inputs........... Five Lines
Mains/Power consumption........... 230/115V 50/60Hz -60 W
Material/finish........... metal and aluminium
Dimensions (w x h x d)........... 280 x 80 x 360
Weight........... 6,5 kg approx
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8 Jun 2009
Recently arrived in our showroom and has been running-in nicely is this elegant, affordable, flexible, 1-box MC/MM phonostage from Monrio, Italy. Priced under S$900, it is ready to impress all vinylphiles looking for their first outbox phono stage. Come to our showroom for an audition today!
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The ADN-N phono Preamplifier is designed for person that love vinyl recordings and simply cannot live without. The unit is a complete stand-alone phono preamplifier with an external power transformer and can be used with a line level preamplifier or integrated amplifier and a digital preamplifier with an analog line level input. The good neutrality of the ADN-N enables it to mate equally well with either vacuum tube or solid state electronics.
All critical passive parts in the ADN-N have been selected on the basis of extensive listening evaluation in our own reference system and are chosen primarily for their ability to yield the most transparent neutral sound quality.
The ADN-N accepts the output from both moving-magnet moving-coil cartridges. Gain and impedance can be adjusted to tune the connection for maximum fidelity. The ADN-N output is configured to match the input of any high-quality audio preamplifier or integrated amplifier. The combination of external power transformer, high-grade aluminium housing, very low-noise op-amp and other close-tolerance components achieve a signal-to-noise ratio you would normally expect only in costly amplifiers.
The input and output sockets are gold plated to ensure a quality contact over even a prolonged period of time. The ADN-N is a simple, MM/MC phono preamp that’™s superior in performance to many of the phono stages found in separate amplifiers at a very low cost. If you want the best sonics from records at an affordable price, the ADN-N is your final choice.
Specifications:
Gain: Selectable 42.2 or 62 dB
Input Sensitivity For 500 MV Output
3.7 MV (low gain setting)
0.45 MV (high gain setting)
Input Impedance: Adjustable: 47kOhm or 100 ohm
RIAA Accuracy
20 Hz to 20 kHz: +/- 0.5dB
Signal to Noise (S/N) ratio
A Wtd., Ref. 700 MV output
87 dB (low gain setting)
74 dB (high gain setting)
Max Output Level - 8 V RMS
Power Consumption - 4 W
Dimensions (WxHxD)(Phono Stage Unit) - 150 x 80 x 240
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28 May 2009
Just received and available for immediate audition in our showroom is the Origin Live Platter Mat.
In over 22 years Origin Live has experimented with countless platter mats varying from felt, fiberglass, cork, graphite, carbon fiber, acrylic, PVC, MDF, aluminium and steel laminates etc. This is to name but a few. Many of these mats yield significant improvements, however a new and superior material has been found to top them all by a large margin.
The benefit, immediately observable when you install the new mat is a significant increase in clarity and articulation, bass goes much deeper, instrument separation improves and the whole sound becomes more lifelike, organic and coherent. Measuring just 1.5mm thick, this flexible mat is designed to be compatible with almost all turntables of today.
The Platter Mat is made very affordable at an introductory price of only S$115. There is just no excuse not to get your hands on one.
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20 Mar 2009
Modular Audio is proud to be representing Origin Live (UK) and will be bringing you exciting products to enhance your analogue hi-fi experience.
Origin Live has been in the business of modifying and making turntables for some 20 years and is a recognized name for its high quality products at an outstanding value. Origin live is firmly established as an award-winning manufacturer of high performance Hi-Fi equipment. Its products receive excellent reviews and consistently emerge as group test winners in the audio press.
First off, we have in our showroom the affordable, highly functional design that delivers unrivaled performance - The Aurora MK2 turtable with upgraded OL1 tonearm.
Stereotimes wrote “No other turntables near its price is even close to its sonics and music-making abilities...”
This entry-level turntable has inherited many trickled down technology from their high-end record decks. Call us to arrange for an audition and bring your favourite LP for a test drive! We are highly confident you will be impressed with its sound as well as its looks.
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9 Mar 2009
Just arrived - New High End Performance Furutech Select Series Pure Transmission Fuses.
20mm and 32mm Nonmagnetic Time-lag Fuses
Material: Copper Caps with direct rhodium plating.
Conductor: Special low induction copper alloy
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This picture is taken during our most recent visit to one very lucky customer who has it all. From the tailored-made ground up music room, to the equipment, to the software.
To whet your appetite first, shown here is the Basis Signature Debut Diamond turntable with the Furutech deStat side-kick. More of this bombastic setup in our future update.
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