Correct me if I am wrong, but this year’s KLIAVS featured more turntables than ever before. From the good ol’ Linn LP12 in Perfect Hi-Fi’s room to the twin-platter Kronos in hifi Creations’ room, it was certainly a show that was worthwhile for the vinyl addict. Here are some photos of the turntables that I saw (it may not be a complete list) and heard.
Thorens turntables in Perfect Hi-Fi’s room.
Dr Feickert Woodpecker turntable
TW Acustic Raven Anniversary turntable
Rega RP8 turntable at Asia Sound’s room.
The venerable Linn in Perfect Hi-Fi’s room.
A range of Pro-Ject turntables.
The Kronos Sparta turntable in hi-fi Creations’ room.
The Kronos Pro turntable.
The Consonance Die Walkure turntable in the Living Vinyl Ventures room.
Acoustic Solid Machine Small turntable in the AVP Soundcraft room.
The Acoustic Solid Transparent turntable.
VPI Classic turntable in the Centre Circle room.
The Clearaudio Innovation turntable in the CMY room.
Brinkmann turntable.
Another Brinkmann turntable.
The Vertere turntable in the Absolute Sound room.
The huge Sperling turntable in Swedish Statement’s room.
The FiiO R7 is to me at least, a first of its kind. A product that merges a player, digital to analogue convertor, preamplifier and headphone amplifier. All of this is crammed into a uniquely designed chassis that would standout while blending in seamlessly on a desktop setup. Offered in both black and white, the FiiO R7 is by far the most fascinating product currently available in the FiiO catalogue.
About a dozen Taiwanese companies are taking part in the coming Kuala Lumpur International AV show to be held on October 27-29 (Friday – Sunday) at The Gardens Hotel, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur.
It is double happiness at YY Sound Systems' showroom in Glo Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, as there are two demo systems with different sonic flavours set up.
