david.chew

If like me you don't want just a single artiste so as to have more variety, you might want to check out those classical compilation CDs. Tons of them these days, some are even packaged as "relaxing". Don't buy those trashy "sounds of nature" things, though - they're absolute rubbish and, if you just happen to like those, can be downloaded free from the net.

Yup I think CDs (even with DVD content) are usually passed with no hassle. Be very careful about buying DVDs, though. One of two of my DVDs (bought from reputable online sellers and sent through registered mail) have never arrived - I suspect they were held up by Customs and Censorship. They used to call people to go down but now they no longer do so but just confiscate the DVD

Yup I've quite a collection of choral music, from all sorts of choirs ranging from the Choir of King's College to the National Radio Chorus and the Vienna Boys' Choir. I also have a few CDs from the King's Singers, which is also one of my favorite choral groups. Vienna Boys' Choir has a unique sound too, though it requires a good, lush sound system or else it tends to sound shrill... There are also some modern crossover choirs like Libera, which I regularly hear on 92.4FM. Most people who wouldn't otherwise touch a traditional classical choral CD might have heard of this one, I think. Widely featured in compilation albums too.

Ah, I suppose you encountered that song on the Best of Audiophiles CD? I did, and it was really good - one of the best interpretations I've had: wistful, smoky and dreamy, which fits the song perfectly!

There are countless styles of Bossa Nova and Jazz, and music, as we know, is quite a subjective thing. So I'd recommend that you go to a place where they let you audition CDs from these two genres. That CD Shop in Orchard (near Lido) is pretty good - lots of listening stations, and the staff there are very patient and don't mind if you try out numerous CDs, though you'll probably want to buy at least 1 after that! Start with compilation albums, of course, and just work your way through.

I'm not sure if shops which sell hearing aids let you do a free checkup with no strings attached, though. They might even have a vested interest in convincing you that something is wrong when it's only a minor problem, just so that you'll buy a hearing aid from them. I think the best bet would be to schedule an appointment at a nearby hospital. It'll be under the ENT (Ear Nose Throat) department, more specifically the "Audiometry" section. The cost is quite reasonable even without referral - mine cost around $25 (thankfully nothing wrong with my ears, so I was very happy to pay, anyway.)

I've left it at 192kbps heh. Thanks everyone for your opinions and advice!

Update: I have bought the 30GB (white) iPod and am now using it with the LD2+ as an amplifier - an absolute delight. The vocals are really very smooth and highs are not as wincingly harsh as before.

Yes it looks exceedingly fishy. "at least i think if it is imitation or fake, then the item is not so profitable because even on google, ebay cannot find any info, fake product also want distribute the info for profits." Perhaps it's because it is a fake that it cannot be found on Google or eBay for fear of legal reprisal?

Yea, I find the 5.5G iPod a bit laggy. I hear, however, that this can be overcome by disabling the "Enable album art" function in iTunes.

I have earphones for portable use so the intention is to plug in the iPod into the amplifier when I get home and listen to it with my DT990s. As such, my iPod will double up for both portable and home use. I'm not using a CDP because I think it is a terrible bother to keep changing CDs - plus, I cannot compile my own playlists. I am presently managing my music with iTunes at 192kbps AAC. It comes up to 7.95GB so I have two routes now: 1. Compress to 162kbps and get a 8GB iPod (same price as the 30GB iPod, I know, but it's smaller). 2. Expand to 320kbps and get a 30GB iPod (I've tried "converting upwards" with iTunes and it seems to work. Hmm.) Any further advice would be much appreciated.

Using it to drive my DT990s, probably with a cheap amp. Any recommendations? Should I get the 4GB Nano (and encode my songs at 162kbps) or the 30GB one?

Price dropped! Now only $360.

I'm looking to sell my DT990s (2006 edition) which I bought in June this year for about $500 for between $380 to $400. In these 5 months I have kept it, I have only listened to it for less than 100 hours. Due to my heavy workload, it is likely to continue being underused, thus the sale. The set comes intact with warranty, accessories etc. and is in excellent condition. Queries and expressions of interest should be directed to me via Private Message (PM) for quicker reply as I check my email more frequently than I do this forum. Thank you.

Hi, I'm selling my Apple iPod In-Ear Headphones which I bought at $70. It's slightly over a year old and remains in perfect condition. Comes with casing and the stock silicon buds. The casing has scratches due to wear and tear and the small circular plastic caps have come off (indicated by arrows in the JPEG picture). It has decent sound quality, with clear treble and decent bass response, and come with 3 different sized caps to ensure the headphones fit. Letting go at $12 (firm) but must meet at an MRT near the City Area (e.g. Raffles Place) or an MRT near Toa Payoh... Interested buyers, please send me a Private Message. Edit: Reserved by ihyr2.