System edited: A pair of Raidho D1s are now in my system. They are the best speaker I have experinced in my system so far.

wenrhuang March 24, 2014 01:06

System edited: Purchased German Physiks Limited 11 speakers to replace the Dynaudio C1s. First speaker change in many years.

wenrhuang July 07, 2013 19:58

System edited: Added are excellent SRA platform and Crystal Cable's Ultra interconnects.

wenrhuang November 15, 2008 14:26

System edited: SRA VR platform added. Wow, the platform is amazing! providing way more calm and resolution than my previous setting. It simply makes music sound right and alive.

wenrhuang February 07, 2008 13:26

Garner,

Thanks for your comments. Judging from our systems, we must share similar taste.

Unfortunately, I have never used a none-Chakra version of Twin, I have no first hand experience to tell you as to how it compares. However, from what I read in one magazine, the Charkra upgrade made a dramatic improvement, in some areas it even surpassed Solos. I would certainly encorage you to do the upgrade.

My Twin was a late version original Twin that received a Chakra upgrade for free when purchased new by the original owner. I am the second owner.

I am very happy with the sound of my system, but I suspect the C1s have not reached their full potential, so I would like to try a pair of Solos on C1s in the future, if just out of curiousity. From price point of view, it certainly does not justify the amplifier/speaker cost ratio.

I would love to see pictures of your system.

Regards,
Robert

wenrhuang December 02, 2007 12:59

Jeff1225,

The picture actually shows the front of our house. There is a wooden fence encloses our front yard, so we do have privacy even with big windows.

How about post some pictures for your set up?

wenrhuang August 12, 2007 02:46

Hi Robby,

Send an email to me at [email protected], I will give you the price I paid.

wenrhuang August 08, 2007 17:37

Jeff,

Thanks for your comment.

I just checked out your system, it and your room looks very classy, you have quite some collections. By the way, looking at your system's photos, it seems that you hide your cables well, I can not even see your speaker cables, how did you route them?

I added a picture of our house, giving you a context of our living/audio room.

wenrhuang April 13, 2007 19:45

System edited: A Furutech RTP-6N power distributor has been added for powering the source gears, it is surprisingly effective.

wenrhuang April 11, 2007 15:45

Linnie01,

Thanks for the comments.

I agree with you that Linn's components are generall high in WAF and quality, a good combination. I was also surprised that the Klimax 500 Charkra twin, a slim box rated at 100w into 8ohm, sounds more powerful and has better control of my Dynaudio speakers than my previous 200w rated amplifier did.

wenrhuang November 26, 2006 12:28

System edited: A custom ordered Sound Mechanics Performance Platform was used under components. Also added were Acoustic System's Reference Feet under the CD transport, and its Interlaces under the speakers' spikes.

wenrhuang November 21, 2006 15:42

System edited: Just replaced the Siltech G5 speaker cables with the new Crystal cable's Ultra, the improvement was very obvious. The Ultra has so much more resolution, yet it is more neutral with very balanced presentation from top to bottom. I noticed the texture and tone of, for instance, violin sounded so much more real through my system with the Ultra in place.

wenrhuang October 30, 2006 11:25

System edited: A new Orpheus Zero transport was added to my system. It sounds wonderful. I am most impressed by its natural presentation.

wenrhuang April 30, 2006 20:48

Xronx,

It was quite a change at first. Linn sounded lean at first compared to the Gryphon, but offered a more precise and more detailed presentation. Now, with some tuning by cables and power cords, and also, probably because I am getting used to the Linn's sound, I do not notice any leanness any more. I consider it is definitely an improvement, not in the more treble or bass type of way, but mostly in refinement.

wenrhuang April 11, 2006 01:13

Skushino,

The CD rack is made by Ligne Roset, Link: http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/products/accessories/cd_shelves.htm . I think you can only purchase from its stores.

wenrhuang March 27, 2006 04:15

Pinkus,

Re component table, mine is not a dedicated audio rack, just a credenza made by Cassina, link: http://www.cassina.com . Look into its " comtemporary" collection, and under container units and bookshelves, you will find my credenza named "item" there. As a furniture, it is pretty high end, however, as an audio rack, it is not. I used symposium svelt shelves under each component,and then place them on the credenza, the result was pretty good. However, if you are an abosolute audio first type, you maybe better off getting a dediacted audio rack.

wenrhuang March 27, 2006 04:11

Distortion,

Thank you for your nice comments. I started just wanting to have a decent sounding system that fits well in our living room. But soon after I got hooked,I have been on an upgrade path. I am enjoying along the way too.

wenrhuang March 23, 2006 11:50

System edited: The recent purchase of Linn amps seemed a risky decision, many I talked with thought Linn would not match well with Dynaudio, and no one I checked have tried the combination, neither did I have chance for an audition. However, I fell for the sleek slim design of those Klimaxes, and purchasing used reduced much of the risk. So I finnally pulled the trigger. Now that I had them for a few weeks, they work surprisingly well in my system. Still need to tweek them a bit to get the most out.

wenrhuang February 23, 2006 19:16

I like the Siltech Cables a lot. I started with lower range G5s, graudully upgrading to more G6s, and the gain has been rewarding. I found Siltech cables generally very balanced, nice, smooth but detailed mid-range. And with each step up in the line up, there is consistant gain of everything.

wenrhuang January 13, 2006 03:04