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  1. Join us on Facebook for latest information and news! https://www.facebook...774749289219004 ---------------- New Customer Review on 13 May! Hi James, Just like to say thank you for your service of the modded mac mini and the Plixir balanced power supply. Here is my comment about the modded mac mini and the balanced power supply. Soundstage, resolution and micro detail, all are improving after the mod. I highly recommended for mac mini user who use this as a music server to get their mac mini modded and with the Plixir DC Balanced Power Supply. Once again James thank you so much. Regards Elias Review from Customer who used our Mac Mini Power supply to power his laptop (Sony) and solved his hum problem in the process! Dear James, I am very happy with your Balanced DC Power Supply for my Laptop! It has solved my noise problem! Previously, whenever I plug my D-SPEAKER ANTIMODE Dual Core into my PC USB input (to stream music from PC), there will be a humming high pitched noise coming out from my speakers. I have tried many methods, getting and IFI USB power supply, trying various grounding methods (plugging everything into 1 strip to prevent ground loop) and using other power outlets but just cannot solve the noise issue totally. After using your Balanced DC Power supply for my Laptop, the noise issue is totally solved! Now there is no more noise from the speakers whenever I stream music from my PC to the DSPEAKER. The sound quality is also much better than before! Thanks!, Joe --------------------- Sound Affairs Plixir Mac Mini BALANCED DC External Linear Power Supply Info : http://mysoundaffair...c-power-supply/ Customer (Mr Pang) review: There is an OBVIOUS improvement to (all aspects) my overall sound quality after the mod on my Mac mini and using your Plixir Balanced DC External Linear Power Supply for the Mac Mini, together with my Weiss 202 DAC. ------------------------------ Plixir Mac Mini Balanced DC External Linear Power Supply We have been seeing a lot of customers using a Mac mini or a laptop as their Audio / Video servers and streamers. They are perfect for the job, being small, powerful and the abundance of software supporting the required features. Our external power supply modification on the Mac Mini improves their performance dramatically. We remove the extremely noisy switched mode power supply that is in the Mac mini, and replace it with one of the industry’s lowest noise linear power supply, our Plixir Balanced DC Power supply. After the mod, you will find day and night performance in terms of your Audio and Video streaming out from your Mac mini and Laptop. Digital Jitter over HDMI and USB/Firewire interface is lowered. Low level details, previously submerged by the power supply noise will emerge beautifully. Your video will gain natural contrast, more vibrant colors, better image depth and smoother moving scenes which you can follow the action with ease. The audio will reveal greater inner details, dynamic contrast and more natural harmonic content. The sound will be analog, with a much more natural body and improved PRaT factor that you can enjoy. Our DC power supply is a combination of our balanced AC power conditioner (more information, please go here: http://mysoundaffair...ts/#Balanced_AC) and an ultra-low noise, two-stage DC power supply. This is the only DC power supply in the market that addresses BOTH noise issues in the mains AC voltage and the subsequent DC voltage derived from it. By reducing the native noise levels in the mains AC (especially the High Frequency Mhz and Ghz junks) the DC voltage regulators performance improves dramatically. Balanced AC Power Conditioner Topology Our unique balanced AC power conditioner topology conditions the incoming AC power prior to the DC power supply circuits. Besides drastically reducing the mains AC noise, it will also eliminate ground loop issues of your component. With the custom wound balanced transformer, the noise contribution from the DC rectification diode is also greatly reduced. Two-Stage DC Voltage Regulation In a traditional design (95% of all DC power supply in the market), there is only one regulation stage. This means that the single regulator will need to filter all the noise prior to the output voltage reaching your hi-fi equipment. This also means that the single regulator will need to manage the heat wastage (a by-product of linear power supply regulation) alone, thus, resulting in high thermal noise contribution at the output. We employ a dual stage regulation topology to overcome this problem. An open loop, Class A driver stage pre-regulator stage is employed, prior to the actual close loop DC voltage regulator. With this pre-regulator stage, the entire DC power supply has much lower noise level than traditional designs. The pre-regulator stage reduces much of the noise and ripple that the second DC regulator needs to filter. It also draws most of the heat as well from the DC regulator. As a result, the DC regulator stage sees much less noise level inputs, thus, improving its transient response. It also has to deal with much less heat dissipation, reducing the thermal noise output contribution. The total power supply is now less susceptible to heat damage, as the overall heat generated is managed by two devices instead of one. Low Noise DC Power Supply Design We deployed a proven, low noise DC power supply circuit and further optimized it for lower noise and ripple rejection. The design is rated to supply continuously 7 Amps of power. We use premium capacitors, like Panasonic FC low impedance capacitor, high current FRED diodes and OCC wires. Rigid and sturdy aluminum chassis / Heat sink The chassis is made from extruded anodized black aluminum of 2.5 mm thick on all sides. The front panel is 5mm thick and available in anodized black or silver. In addition, the power diodes, pre-regulator pass transistor and DC voltage regulator are mounted directly onto the bottom plate. Thus the whole chassis also acts as a heat sink for the circuit. Benefits of using our Plixir Balance DC power supply With the use of our power conditioners, you will find that your audio have much lower noise floor, as well as better dynamic contrast. There will be more clarity and TRUE details come out in spades, with better sound staging. Bass becomes tighter and PRaT factor increases. Most importantly, the harmonic tone of the voices and instruments becomes more natural. The audio will have a much more analog sound, with greater fluidity to your music. See our customer reviews here: http://mysoundaffair...roduct-reviews/ Mac Mini DC Power Supply Modification (from 2010 till latest model) We can provide the service to remove the existing SMPS and install a DC jack (high current 2.5mm) to connect with our power supply, using high current OCC copper cables. The cost is SGD$150. Technical Specification: •Unique built in balanced AC power conditioner; eliminate high frequency AC noise and ground loops. •2-stage DC voltage regulation Circuit •Class A driven Pre-regulator stage eliminates most of the noise and heat for subsequent DC voltage regulator stage. •Low noise DC voltage regulator stage. •Short circuit and thermal overheat protection. •7 Amps current continuous, 9.5 Amps peak current. •Factory Adjustable from +3.3 VDC to +20 VDC output. •Available in 110 Vac or 230 Vac AC input voltage. •Weight : 4.0 kg •Dimension (in mm): 210 x 50 x 210 Plixir Balanced DC Power Supply for Mac mini : SGD $750 Mac Mini DC Power Supply Modification : SGD $150 Info : http://mysoundaffair...c-power-supply/ James Soh Sound Affairs Pte Ltd www.mysoundaffairs.com 100 beach road, Shaw tower. #02-34. S189702 Tel : 9694 9704. (11am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Do call before coming over as I could be out for installation)
  2. Join us on Facebook for latest information and news! https://www.facebook...774749289219004 ------------------------------- Latest reviews! Our 3000VA Plixir Balanced AC Power Conditioner replaced a customer’s PS Audio Power plant. It is now driving Classe Flagship Processor / Stereo Power amp and B&W 804 dlamond speakers. Our conditioner is right beside his Classe Pre-Amp. His version uses the Oyaide R0 beryllium copper and copper IEC inlet that gives a more refined and detailed sound. ----------------------------- Much more actual Customer Reviews here ! http://mysoundaffair...roduct-reviews/ --------------------- Sound Affairs Plixir BALANCED AC Power Conditioner Based on our popular High Power Balanced AC Power Conditioners (http://mysoundaffair...er-conditioner/) we have completed our design and production of our Balance AC Power Conditioner, for smaller headfi and desktop setup! There are 2 models to choose from, (150W and 500W) for all your desktop hifi applications! Plixir BAC 150 List Price : SGD$450 Application: •Head-fi setup (DAC and headphone amplifier) •hi-fi source equipment (Pre-Amp, DAC, Transport, CD/BD Player, media server, turntable etc). •As a stand-alone power conditioner to a Mac mini style media server/Laptop PC. Specification: •Power : 150 watts •Output : two USA outlets, made in Japan •Weight : 4.0 kg •Dimension (in mm): 220 x 50 x 225 Plixir BAC 500 List Price : SGD$790 Application: •Desk-fi setup including a DAC, head amplifier and a pair of small sized active speakers (example ADAM’s Artist 3). •hi-fi source equipment (Pre-Amp, DAC, Transport, CD/BD Player, media server, turntable etc). •Mac mini style media server PC/Laptop together with your audio equipment. •hi-fi system power conditioner for stereo amplifier system not more than 40W Class A or 100W Class AB per channel, along with the CD Player/ Preamp/DAC. Specification: •Power : 500 watts •Output : four USA outlets, made in Japan •Weight : 6.0 kg •Dimension (in mm): 215 x 100 x 210 Product Information and complete models line up can be found here : http://mysoundaffair...er-conditioner/ Customer Reviews on our Plixir Balance AC Power Conditioners! : http://mysoundaffair...roduct-reviews/ Contact us for our Promotion Prices for the new models above! Available at Sound Affairs: James Soh Sound Affairs Pte Ltd www.mysoundaffairs.com 100 beach road, Shaw tower. #02-34. S189702 Tel : 9694 9704. (11am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Do call before coming over as I could be out for installation)
  3. Find us on Facebook now! Add us to get the latest news from us! https://www.facebook...774749289219004 ------------------------------- AMI MUSIK DS5 PCM-DSD DAC / Pre-Amp / Headphone Amp with External Power Supply AMI DS5 has arrived to our shores! Designed in Japan and fully made in Korea, they have been gathering very good reviews and feedback! Reviews: http://amimuse.com/company/news/ 6moons review : http://www.6moons.co...ews/ami2/1.html With its digital-to-analog converter (DAC), standalone DAC and Headphone Amplifier supporting 2.8MHz (DSD64)/5.6MHz (DSD128), you will enjoy great audio experience. The AMI MUSIK DS5 supports 24bit/192kHz audio (24/192) in asynchronous mode-lossless audio of the same quality as HD audio master recordings. Smart and compact size high end DAC and Headphone Amp implemented with the latest audio technologies. The AMI MUSIK DS5 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux and support both native DSD and DoP in Windows and DoP in Mac. iPad 2 and up is supported with Camera kit and supporting App. player (eg. Onkyo HF player app) Bundled* with Clicktronic premium grade USB cable (1.8m) from Germany. (visit Clicktronic® site for cable information) More information here: http://amimuse.com/p.../ami-musik-ds5/ Originally equipped with a standard Switch mode Power Supply, You can use in together with our Sound Affairs Balanced DC Power Supply for a much better performance! AMI MUSIK DS5 : Usual Price SGD$1099. NOW PROMOTION PRICE $899!! With Balanced Signature DC Power Supply : Usual Price SGD$1499. NOW PROMOTION PRICE $1199!! Audition at Sound Affairs! Find us on Facebook now! Add us to get the latest news from us! https://www.facebook...774749289219004 James Soh Sound Affairs Pte Ltd www.mysoundaffairs.com (www.effectiveaudiomod.com for previous mods done) 100 beach road, Shaw tower. #02-34. S189702 Tel : 9694 9704. (11am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Do call before coming over as I could be out for installation. Other times by appointment basis.).
  4. Find us on Facebook now! Add us to get the latest news from us! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sound-Affairs/774749289219004'>https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sound-Affairs/774749289219004 ------------------------------------------- Dear all, Our best selling ADAM Audio Artist 5 Active Speakers are now available for Demo at Sky Audio and E1 Personnel Audio! Sky Audio: http://www.skyaudio.net/ E1 Personnel Audio: https://www.facebook.com/E1PersonalAudioSg Great for Room and Desktop Setup, they are a perfect match for our living conditions in Singapore! Some examples below: Artist 5 with Artist Centre Speaker and Oppo 105 for a neat, nice, great sounding HT setup for small spaces! Artist 5 for Desktop Application with AMI DDH-1 music interface and Big 10inch ADAM Classic subwoofer! Serious PC audio setup! Artist 5 $1849/pair ADAM AUDIO ARTIST SERIES OF ACTIVE SPEAKERS MADE IN GERMANY Reviews : http://www.adam-audio.com/en/multimedia/news From ADAM : We have developed many both passive and active models and thus have a wealth of experiences in that matter. Over and over again we found that despite similar overall sound the active versions always showed advantages concerning the precision and the resolution of the sound. No driver, as perfect as it may be, can give back what the passive crossover network takes away from the signal. ADAM Audio paper on advantages of Active vs Passive speaker systems : http://www.adam-audio.com/files/downloads/Active_vs_passive.pdf Using Active speaker technologies the speakers are small in system size yet very high quality in performance. There are also no heat issues and uncluttered wiring. The Artist series speakers are great for a main setup for small living spaces. They are PERFECT for a high quality secondary bedroom setup. [li]Built-in power Amplifier within the speakers. No external Amplifier needed. No space, heat, amplifier-speaker cables-speaker matching issues![/li] [li]TRUE Studio Grade Active speakers. 1 dedicated power amplifier PER driver in each speaker. From the entry level (2 power amplifier in each speaker), to the high end (4 power amplifier in each speaker). [/li] [li]Whole range for small living / bedroom, to full fledged high performance setup.[/li] [li]UNRIVALLED WIFE APPROVAL FACTOR!! You cannot be simpler than this for true high performance audio[/li] If you wish even better performance for a larger space, you can upgrade to the ADAM classic range of high-end Active Speakers. ADAM Classic Column speakers in action, in Cherry wood. Another Column speakers. ADAM Audio Information : High Performance Classic Home Audio Range : http://www.adam-audio.com/en/home-audio/products Lifestyle modernistic Artist series Range : http://www.adam-audio.com/en/multimedia/products We have the full range of ADAM Audio Home Active speakers for demo in our showroom, in different configuration, for all your needs. (F-series, Artist series, Classic series). Do contact us for more information. GO ACTIVE !! Find us on Facebook now! Add us to get the latest news from us! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sound-Affairs/774749289219004 James Soh Sound Affairs Pte Ltd www.mysoundaffairs.com (www.effectiveaudiomod.com for previous mods done) 100 beach road, Shaw tower. #02-34. S189702 Tel : 9694 9704. (11am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Do call before coming over as I could be out for installation. Other times by appointment basis.).
  5. Add us to your facebook to receive the latest news from us! https://www.facebook...774749289219004 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sound Affairs BALANCED AC Power Conditioner Our Balanced power conditioner is designed to greatly reduce incoming AC mains noise as well as to lower the impedance of the power supplied to your components, improving the actual current delivery to your components. Special care is taken to reduce the hum and noise problems commonly associated with ground loops in your hi-fi system. In particular, our 500W version is specifically designed for Desktop Audio setup. You can power your whole desktop Audio systems (Laptop/Mac mini / DAC / Pre-Power Amp / Active speaker) and reap the maximum benefits! A custom wound transformer, with earth screening between the primary winding and secondary winding prevents incoming AC noise to leak to your actual hi-fi power supply. A special balanced AC power circuit is used; ground loop currents and noise will be drastically reduced. Example of setup: The 500W BALANCED AC power Conditioner (2nd component from the left, beside the speakers) is also perfect for Headphone / desktop setups! Customer Feedback / Reviews: Dear James, Your 2KW Balanced AC power conditioner total changed my system! The background is now really black and there is much more resolution. Background noise is really lowered. Even with no music the hissing sound over my speakers tweeters are much lowered than previously! In particular the Bass gets really deep and tight and there is much more body to the sound. I was concern that dynamics and PRaT might be affected with a power conditioner. However, the dynamics actually improved with your balanced AC power conditioner! The sound is really analog now. Thanks for offering this product, and at a fraction of the price of competing products of similar qualities! Mark Lim ----------- Another 2KW version for Audio / HT duties. More reviews here: http://mysoundaffairs.com/power-product-reviews/ Benefits of using our Balanced AC Power Conditioner With the use of our power conditioners, you will find that your audio will have a much lower noise floor, as well as better dynamic contrast. There will be more clarity and TRUE details come out in spades, with better sound staging. Bass becomes tighter and PRaT factor increases. Most importantly, the harmonic tone of the voices and instruments becomes much more natural. Your audio will have a much more analog sound, with greater fluidity to your music. 500 watts CONTINUOUS Balanced AC Power Conditioner – SGD$890 •Designed to power small and desktop setups directly. •For source components and power amps up to 100W (class A/B). Example, CD Player , DAC Pre-amp, Power amp (up to 100W class A/B). •4 Hubbell hospital grade USA outlets. •Weight : 9.0kg ; Dimension (in mm): 144 x 155 x 250 •Available for Step down (230 Vac – 100~120 Vac) and Step up (100 Vac -230 Vac). Please enquire. For more infos and other versions please visit our website: http://mysoundaffairs.com/products/power-products/ Join us on Facebook for latest information and news! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sound-Affairs/774749289219004 Available at Sound Affairs: James Soh Sound Affairs Pte Ltd www.mysoundaffairs.com (www.effectiveaudiomod.com for previous mods done) 100 beach road, Shaw tower. #02-34. S189702 Tel : 9694 9704. (11am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Do call before coming over as I could be out for installation. Other times by appointment basis. ).
  6. Promotion : Free DHLABS 1.2m Encore Power Cord worth $140 with every purchase of our DC Power Supply ! Customer's review: Dear James, using your Balanced DC power supply on my Chord QuteHD DAC, the music sounds better with a much lower noise floor. There is an improvement throughout the frequency. Less digital sounding. Thanks! --- From Stanley. Dear James, On my DSPEAKER Duo Core, using your power supply, I notice the quietness and smoother treble. After burn in, the sound is even fuller and smoother. --- From Alan. Sound Affairs BALANCED DC Power Supply Our DC power supply are a combination of a balanced AC power topology (that filters away the AC power supply noise and eliminate ground loop issues), and a traditional low noise DC power supply. We believe we are the world’s first in creating such a power supply design. Designed for various voltage outputs, these are used in many audio equipment, to replace the often noisy, stock switch mode power supply wall plugs. Below are the technical highlights. Balanced AC Power Topology Our unique balanced AC power topology conditions the incoming AC power prior to the DC power supply circuits. It will eliminate ground loop noise in your component, not to mention drastically reducing the incoming AC voltage noise. An additional benefit is that the rectification noise contribution from diodes will be greatly reduced compared to normal topology. Low Noise DC Power Supply Design We employ a proven, low noise DC power supply circuit. We have optimized it even further, allowing for even lower noise and ripple rejection. The designed is rated to supply continuously 5 Amps of power. We conservatively rate ours to be continuously 3Amps. We use premium capacitors (Panasonic FC low impedance capacitors are used throughout our design), high current FRED diodes and OFC wires. Dual Stage Regulation (Premium Version) For our Premium version of the power supply, a unique feature in our DC power supply is a dual stage regulation. In a traditional design (95% of all DC power supply in the market), there is only one regulation stage. This means that the single regulator will need to filter all the noise prior to the output voltage reaching and running your hi-fi equipment. This also means that the single regulator will need to manage the heat wastage (a by-product of linear power supply regulation) alone, resulting in high thermal noise contribution at the output. Our dual stage regulation solve this problem elegantly. Rigid, thick, aluminum chassis The chassis is made from extruded aluminum, with a minimum of 1.5mm thick on all sides. The front panel is 5mm thick, aluminum. Colors available are anodized black or silver front panel. Sound With the use of our power conditioners, you will find that your audio will have a much lower noise floor, as well as better dynamic contrast. There will be more clarity and TRUE details come out in spades, with better sound staging. Bass becomes tighter and PRaT factor increases. Most importantly, the harmonic tone of the voices and instruments becomes much more natural. Your audio will have a much more analog sound, with greater fluidity to your music. Balanced DC Power Supply Technical Specs: Balanced AC power conditioner built in (all models). Single regulation stage (for signature model) or Dual regulation stage (premium model). Current Rating : 3Amps continuous (Design is catered for 5A peak). For custom current output up to 7.5Amps continuous, please enquire. Output Voltage : 5VDC. For USB Powered Devices, Squeeze Box (SB3, ttouch) etc. 6VDC. For Arcam RDAC 9VDC. For Squeeze Box Duel, M2Tech Evo etc.12VDC. For Set Top Box. 12VDC. For Chord DAC, Lidermann DAC. 13VDC. For Acoustic Revive RR777, RR77, Tripath Power Amps. 18VDC. For Antelope DAC, M2Tech DAC. ** Others. Please enquire for special requests. IEC socket power inlet (for use with external AC power cords). Captive 1.5m DC cable. 2.1mm or 2.5mm DC socket. Others please specify. Price : $390 for signature version. $590 for Premium version. Promotion : Free DHLABS 1.2m Encore Power Cord worth $140 with every purchase of our DC Power Supply ! James Soh Sound Affairs Pte Ltd www.mysoundaffairs.com (www.effectiveaudiomod.com for previous mods done) 100 beach road, Shaw tower. #02-34. S189702 Tel : 9694 9704. (11am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Other times by appointment basis. Do call before coming over as I could be out for installation).
  7. Dear all, 6moons glowing review: http://www.6moons.co...iews/ami/1.html From Japan Net Audio Magazine : "Coming from a new company, it's first product shows no weaknesses although a new brand, and we would like to compliment it’s perfection" ( http://amimuse.com/2...-summer-vol-10/ ) http://www.amimuse.com/ With its Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), standalone Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) & Preamp, Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC), standalone Digital-to-Digital Converter (DDC) with analog input and Headphone Amplifier, you will enjoy great audio your personal computer (Windows, Mac, netbooks) and even your portable devices with analog out. The AMI MUSIK DDH-1 supports 24 bit/192 kHz audio (24/192) in asynchronous mode—lossless audio of the same quality as HD audio master recordings. Specs: Dimensions 113 x 45 x 146mm (W x H x D) Digital inputs: USB 3.0 B Female (USB 2.0 B compatible) / TOSLINK optical/coaxial •Supported sample rates of TOSLINK optical/coaxial: 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz •Supported sample rates of USB 3.0B: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz •Resolution: 16 or 24-bit Analog input: 3.5mm stereo mini jack •ADC sample rate: 96kHz fixed Digital output: TOSLINK optical •Supported sample rates of TOSLINK optical: 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz Line output: Dual gold plated RCA •Output level: 2Vrms (unbalanced output) •THD: less than 0.01% at 1 kHz •Frequency response: 20 Hz/ 20kHz +-0.3dB Headphones output: 6.35mm phone jack, 3.5mm phone jack •Supported headphone impedance: 16 ~600Ω •Output level: Max 100mW (32Ω loaded) •THD: less than 0.01% at 1 kHz, 32Ω loaded, 100mW •Frequency response: 20 Hz/ 20kHz +-0.3dB (32Ω loaded, 100mW) Components and Features information here: http://amimuse.com/ami-musik-ddh-1/ http://www.amimuse.com/ Usual SGD$890. James Soh Sound Affairs Pte Ltd www.mysoundaffairs.com 100 beach road, Shaw tower. #02-34. S189702 Tel : 9694 9704. (11am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Other times by appointment basis. Do call before coming over at any times, as I might be out for installation).
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