Audiophile Heaven Dubai

by mtkhl567 on Ever Evolving

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Hello fellow audiophiles,

Those of you that have been following my system around the world may have come to learn that I moved to Dubai recently. My system is still on the boat, however I have found a suitable home for it. It's a room of about 60 sqm, or 646 sqft. Modern style, marble and exotic wood floors, coffered ceiling, some windows and as entry a double sliding door. So I will have to put all the room treatment stuff I have to work and manage the sound of this room that is for sure different than my old room. It will probably take me a good several months of work. Something I look forward to. Is miss the music the most, all my 4000+ titles are on the boat. I have to make do with my 80Gb iPod and Sure E530 in-ear phones. I post some pics to set the scene, and I'll update it once I start getting my system in place once again.

Edit: Nov 9

Well finally posted some picks, still working on acoustics. But base is definitely not as good as in prior room...

Enjoy!
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    • Playback Designs MPS-5
    CD/SACD Player
    • Grand Prix Audio Monaco
    Turntable
    • DartZeel NHB-18 NS
    Pre-amp
    • DartZeel NHB-108 model B
    Power amp
    • Evolution Acoustics MM3
    Speakers

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Hi Sherakawa, thanks for your kind words and compliments. I am familiar with most of Alon Wolf's product line, the Mini, V3, V5, M5 ... I've heard them at various shows, audio shops and at peoples homes. My personal take on the speakers is that they are fantastically build, the drivers are all made in-house, the fit 'n finish is impeccable. Sonically they are leaning towards the dark side (except the Mini), which is for me not a balanced full range speaker. IMHO the M5 does not compete with my MM3, but you know how it is, the setup depends on many factors, not just the speakers. The magic of my system is that ALL components have a synergy that is undeniably ... well MAGIC.

I would invite you over for a listening session, however, I've since left the bankrupt city for greener pastures (read: Europe).

Take care, and enjoy!

mtkhl567

Owner
I put in Acoustic System sugar cubes ... whow what a difference, my base is almost back to where it was before.

And this was a $140 tweak, well worth the money!

mtkhl567

Owner
Hi Sam, looks like you're having some good ole audiophile fun...some big project in the works there Dali/BAT. Has Albert been rubbing of on you? Haha! Anyway, there are only a few extremely devout audiophiles, and one is named picture perfect Albert! I almost bumped into him at CES earlier this year, but he was sooo busy taking pics. I owe him a cognac...

Anyway, my musical enjoyment is pretty wide too and there's so much more to discover. I do like especially well recorded material, very often live, so you can feel 'like being there'. Tell me some more about you recording live performances, are you a recording engineer?

Henry.

mtkhl567

Owner
Arthur, thanks, the CD shelves are actually cheapo IKEA cd-racks, they're about $25-30 a piece and can hold 180 CDs in normal jewel cases. I have 10 racks on each side, so that is room for 3,600 CDs...I have about 2,200 to date.

It's a joy now to listen in this dedicated room...after 6 months of tweaking.

mtkhl567

Owner
C1ferrari, thanks for your compliments. Indeed having had my system in three different rooms has given me insight as to room acoustic effects a lot. I guess not too many people have that benefit. Its a long process but fun!

I see you have digital and tape...where is your vinyl? You have a unique combination of brands and components. Where do you hear significant synergy in your system? What music do you listen too?

mtkhl567

Owner
I just put in Acoustic System's sugar cubes...whow what an impact...17 little pieces of wood. Its like having a giant equalizer on your front wall. The base has very noticably improved from before. More soundstage definition, space and less reverb (from my fairly bare room).

Now I will play with each 17 individual positions to finetune...that will be fun for some time.

Enjoy, and keep em spinning!

mtkhl567

Owner
Zeph, thanks for your thoughts. I did move around the speakers before I spiked them in the spot where they are. The soundstage depth and breadth is phenominal. I like it this way, although my base isn't what it used to be...

Thank God for Franck Tchang...without his resonators and sugar cubes the room would sound aweful!

mtkhl567

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