Oh yeah?! Are you the "World's Number One Audiophile"?

[Danny Tse]

Check this dude out....

http://www.avguide.com/news/2007/12/10/the-world%e2%80%99s-number-one-audiophile/1/

[BaggedLancer]

That is insane. Notice how every room only had a single chair? I take it he isn't married....haha

What's the WAF on that house?

[Danny Tse]

That is insane. Notice how every room only had a single chair? I take it he isn't married....haha

What's the WAF on that house?

Well, that and the fact he just purchased 200,000 vinyl records from a Japanese library :eek:

[BaggedLancer]

Seriously, how could the man even bring a date to his house....people would deem him as a crazy as they walked through the first floor, nevermind making to the 5th floor.

[SolidSqual]

Dude, I get antsy when I have too much gear and feel cluttered. How could he possibly enjoy all that stuff?

[treitz3]

Incredible. Absolutely incredible. I don't see any reason that he wouldn't be the world's #1 audiophile. The fact that he opens up his house to share and have ordinary folk come and have a listen to ALOT of high end gear is fantastic.

Taking a trip to his pad is now on my list of things to do before I die.

Freakin' incredible!:eek:

[treitz3]

Here's some pic's of his collection for easy viewing.....

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_1-ac-power-conditioners-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_2-museum-a-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_3-museum-b-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_4-wilson-room-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_5-venture-room-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_6-grand-utopia-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_7-ml-monoblock-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_8-ml-statement-a-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_9-ml-statement-b-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_10-kharma-a-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_11-kharma-b-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_12-kharma-thorens-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_13-kharma-d-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_14-kharma-left-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_15-kharma-right-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_16-lp-library-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_17-lp-library-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_18-club-2.bmp

http://www.avguide.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/th_19-lps-storage-2.bmp

Know anybody that can top that collection?

[BaggedLancer]

I wonder what his electric bill is and I definately would like to see an insurance appraisal for that house.

[RuSsMaN]

How the hell did that Chinese guy get into George's magic closet and snap all those pics?

[DarqueKnight]

I would recommend that he sell some gear and use the proceeds to purchase a mail order bride.

[treitz3]

I took a closer look at that gold TT and I noticed that it had two arms. What would be the purpose of that?

[RuSsMaN]

One holds a stereo cart, the other mono.

[treitz3]

ah, so.

[RuSsMaN]

Think he drives a Cadarac or a Rincoln?

[BaggedLancer]

Think he drives a Cadarac or a Rincoln?

I think someone drives him around in his Cadarac

[treitz3]

Don't know but I can venture to say he dines on Robster.

[BaggedLancer]

Don't know but I can venture to say he dines on Robster.

no crams?

[RuSsMaN]

No crams, but rots of Brocorri.

[cfrizz]

Mark, isn't that the speaker you & I saw & heard at Goodwin's? The one that the guy is standing next to?:eek:


I wonder what his electric bill is and I definately would like to see an insurance appraisal for that house.

[BaggedLancer]

Mark, isn't that the speaker you & I saw & heard at Goodwin's? The one that the guy is standing next to?:eek:

No, the ones we listened to were a little more bubbly looking, and they had the 12" woofer on the sides. I bet they compare in price though :D

[treitz3]

Joe's gonna have a hard-one when he sees the pic of that there TT.

I can't stop looking at those pic's. Pure audio porn at it's finest. Not my style when it comes to decoration, but right up my alley when it comes to audio taste. I might have to close the door and do something private.

[engtaz]

Ok Ok Dang

engtaz

[cfrizz]

:eek::eek::eek: TMI!!!:eek::eek::eek:

:p


Joe's gonna have a hard-one when he sees the pic of that there TT.

I can't stop looking at those pic's. Pure audio porn at it's finest. Not my style when it comes to decoration, but right up my alley when it comes to audio taste. I might have to close the door and do something private.

[treitz3]

hehe, only kidding. I wonder if he has the rotary woofer in one of his rooms.

[Danny Tse]

Considering he has a full-time assistant to take of his system, he really need another to stake care of his music collection. Looks to be quite diverse taste in music....

[treitz3]

200,000 LP's? I'd say so. That doesn't include other formats either.:eek:

[nms]

Makes me wonder what he does for a living... ya know?

[RuSsMaN]

Maybe he's a rawyer, or he won the rottery?

[hearingimpared]

Joe's gonna have a hard-one when he sees the pic of that there TT.

I can't stop looking at those pic's. Pure audio porn at it's finest. Not my style when it comes to decoration, but right up my alley when it comes to audio taste. I might have to close the door and do something private.

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin about!!!

[hearingimpared]

Makes me wonder what he does for a living... ya know?

He doesn't do a damned thing, his money does all the work!

God Bless Him! If I could just get 1/8th of that vinyl!

[John in MA]

My first thought was "that guy really needs a woman." Then I start thinking, maybe if I had a hifi system worth as much as a small house in every room, I might be able to make some sacrifices. I'm sure if he can afford those speakers he can afford other things.

[George Grand]

Maybe he's a fat, geek looking f!ck and I'm not, and I can shop in the BX and he can't.

Life can be funny AND cruel.

[Danny Tse]

My first thought was "that guy really needs a woman." Then I start thinking, maybe if I had a hifi system worth as much as a small house in every room, I might be able to make some sacrifices. I'm sure if he can afford those speakers he can afford other things.

If the guy can invest that much $$$ into his audio systems, I'd think he can have any woman he wants....if you what I mean ;)

As to his profession, wasn't it mentioned that he owns a restaurant? Believe me, if you want to be successful in China, you'll need to "grease the wheels" of the local government officials ;)

[Face]

I see he also likes Tannoy.

[BottomFeeder]

Ok, don't frame me - oops - fLame me for this, but at what point does this "hobby" become an obsession, your whole life rather than just part of life?

At least no one needs to tell him, "Get a life."

Sheesh!

P.S. If he ever comes to his senses, I'll be glad to help him unload some of his equipment. :D

[Danny Tse]

P.S. If he ever comes to his senses, I'll be glad to help him unload some of his equipment. :D

Your comment made me think....he better not move or else his moving bill would be $$$ :D

On a related note, wonder what is his insurance premium?

[sucks2beme]

How long do you think it would take him to notice any of it was missing?
Not that I'm planning a raid or anything.

[obieone]

I stand corrected gentlemen. I thought some of the people on this forum suffered from O.C.D., apparently, I WAS WRONG!!!

[tonyb]

Now thats a dude in dire need of a kitty.

[ben62670]

I was just talking to Joe about getting a welding type transformer that converts 240v 50amps (range plug) to a giant DC power supply so I could build an amp that was liquid cooled (radiator outside) to power my monster Polks, subs, center, and rears from one regulated PS. Maybe I should seek more counseling:confused:

[TroyD]

All I can think of is the opening of Back to the Future when I think of Ben and his rig.

BDT

[Yashu]

Replace all those speakers with SDAs and planars and put a few fake plants around the room and you have DKs system showcase.

[reeltrouble1]

just be careful when handling the flux capacitor there Ben.

well, the man likes his audio, I got no bones with that.

RT1

[TroyD]

True dat, poppa bear.

BDT

[treitz3]

OK, this is not a joke. I am working with a gentlemen in England who is going to round up some audiophiles from his neck of the woods to go check this guys collection out. The plan is to have a group of audiophiles go, listen, evaluate and enjoy his vast collection.

No date has been established yet but preliminary plans are to have a date set within / about three years from now. If anybody is willing to help organize with me the plans for whoever would like to go, then LMK. If anybody is interested in making it out there, then post on this thread so I can get a general feel of how many from this forum would be interested in going.

[Danny Tse]

I came across a ongoing 36 page thread at a Hong Kong audiophile website that displays some of the wares owned by Chinese audiophiles. Don't mind the text....just look at the pix :D

Photos of Chinese audiophiles' setups (http://www.review33.com/avforum/forum_message.php?topic=70060920012626&page=1)

[obieone]

Alright, I'm CONFUSED!!? How do private citizen's, in COMMUNIST China, own all that stuff WITHOUT it being confiscated by the POLITBURO?

[DAGLJAM6]

Alright, I'm CONFUSED!!? How do private citizen's, in COMMUNIST China, own all that stuff WITHOUT it being confiscated by the POLITBURO?

$$$$'s

[Face]

Lots of McIntosh!

[ben62670]

Are you the "World's Number One Audiophile"?
Yes I am. I just don't have any of my equiptment yet:D

Merry Christmas

[Danny Tse]

Alright, I'm CONFUSED!!? How do private citizen's, in COMMUNIST China, own all that stuff WITHOUT it being confiscated by the POLITBURO?

I suppose most of these systems are owned by audiophiles in Hong Kong. However, I am sure some of these are owned by those in mainland China, where regular folks can have tons of $$$ if they are determined to succeed.

[obieone]

Are you the "World's Number One Audiophile"?
Yes I am. I just don't have any of my equiptment yet:D

Merry Christmas
Now, THAT, ladies & gentlemen, is an OPTIMIST!:D

[BaggedLancer]

http://www.whelan888.com/old.jpg

Did that guy really post a picture of his audio rig while watching a porno?

[obieone]

http://www.whelan888.com/old.jpg

Did that guy really post a picture of his audio rig while watching a porno?

Dude! His rig IS THE porno!:eek:

[Danny Tse]

Did that guy really post a picture of his audio rig while watching a porno?

Based on the logo displayed on the screen, that's the Jade Channel of TVB (Television Broadcast, Inc.). It's just a regular TV channel in Hong Kong showing the typical serial dramas, from which came actors such Chow Yun-fat and Stephen Chow. Heck, for $15.00/month, you can get it on Comcast.

[BaggedLancer]

Based on the logo displayed on the screen, that's the Jade Channel of TVB (Television Broadcast, Inc.). It's just a regular TV channel in Hong Kong showing the typical serial dramas, from which came actors such Chow Yun-fat and Stephen Chow. Heck, for $15.00/month, you can get it on Comcast.

Oh alright. Thanks. Just looked strange with what looks like a decent lookin sorta sweaty women with her eyes closed.....nevermind..you get the idea.

[mrbigbluelight]

I guess the money this guy saved by not installing central AC went into his rig.


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[appadv]

Wow, some of these pictures scare me.

Two projectors side by side on one screen? Insanity!

[cmy330go]

That is some truly amazing collection. But it seems that he could get far more out of some of those systems by just rearranging a few things. For example the big table in front of his listening chairs. Seems you could cut a lot of reflection just by moving that.

It is really cool though that he lets others listen. Let's face it...the general public have virtually zero chance to ever hear gear like that.

[cmy330go]

OK I understand some people's interest in vintage gear, but geez!

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3061/193404zh1.jpg

[cmy330go]

One more I found interesting. I think I've seen the TT before, but in combination with the wall mount it looks really cool!

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/1266/bluemoonlq3.jpg

[Early B.]

I came across a ongoing 36 page thread at a Hong Kong audiophile website that displays some of the wares owned by Chinese audiophiles. Don't mind the text....just look at the pix :D

Photos of Chinese audiophiles' setups (http://www.review33.com/avforum/forum_message.php?topic=70060920012626&page=1)

Very nice!

What type of speakers are those in the first picture on the first page?

[cmy330go]

Very nice!

What type of speakers are those in the first picture on the first page?

I could swear the front of the left speaker says "DUOTONE" but I can't seem to find anything about them. I must be seeing wrong.

[Danny Tse]

Very nice!

What type of speakers are those in the first picture on the first page?

The front of the speaker says "Diatone"....we know that brand better as Mitsubishi. I believe the brand was phased out by Mitsu some years back, but it has revived the brand within recent years. Here's Diatone's Japanese website (http://diatone.mee.co.jp/h/index.html)

[treitz3]

Whoops, wrong thread.