The Watercooler-- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first

Some of you will have seen my write-ups from Canjam SG 2023.

Just dropping some photos below for your viewing pleasure. Some photos of the city, food and fun, but mostly of gear.

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Kaya toast is lovely.

As is chilli crab. Wish I got it at home.

Singapore has a lot of cool sights.

Singapore has a lot of cool sights.

A Vietnamese manufacturer let me demo this IEM which was incredibly impressive. Will post more details later trying to get a unit.

HE-1 was a gorgeous listening experience. I felt I was watching bands as much as listening to them.

Skyline of Marina from HE-1 listening room.

The marble and gleaming tubes never get old. Okay, no more photos of HE-1.

DCA not for me. I don’t like their tuning nor their lack of tactility.

Corina is not bad but Stax much better. Even CRBN. Corina is warm and “meaty”. Like meat balls.

UM Mason Fabled Sound is gorgeous to listen to.

UM Mason Fabled Sound is gorgeous to listen to.

UM MEST MK3 is the worst MEST tonally. Treble not pleasing and a bit jaggedy and timbre somewhat foul.

This is the to-be-released Dio not the Anni. Expected to be more expensive than Anni. Good bass, finally. Custom DD.

Rad 0 is nice despite lack of ear gain.

Pretty ZMF phones from Zepp. Prettied up the show.

Rosson MPL-0 will steal hearts with its sonics.

Tired of seeing this stack. Overrated and don’t drive the TC to maximum performance. I suppose its an aesthetic match with the TC.

New Utopia a smidgen better than the old. Synergy sex with the Sony WM1ZM2.

Nio sounds muddy to me.

Fourte Blanc is a winner to me, despite not graphing like many would want it to.

Fourte Blanc is a winner to me, despite not graphing like many would want it to.

Fourte Blanc is a winner to me, despite not graphing like many would want it to.

to be continued…

Sources: Sony DMP-Z1 | Sony WM1ZM2 | Brise Tsuranagi Transducers: Campfire Trifecta + Effect Audio Centurion | Dita Perpetua + Dita Celeste | Aroma Fei Wan (Incoming) + PW Audio Orpheus YT Channel: Amplify Audio Show