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Mr Kazutoshi Tsukahara
Mr Makoto Ohashi's 100+ years house
FUKUOKA- Nakasu
Mr Kazutoshi Tsukahara
Mr Makoto Ohashi's 100+ years house
FUKUOKA- Nakasu
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From Mr Ohashi's Blog (THank you Google Translation)
Today, our distributor from Vancouver (Canada) visited us and gave us the opportunity to hear the progress of an ongoing project and to have them listen to the sound of a prototype.
SV-P1616D / power amp specification and SV-310. Of course, the power supply voltage settings are different from other models, but the coupling capacitors are replaced with V-Caps, and in some models, the output transformers are replaced with Hashimoto-made ones, so semi-custom products are becoming the norm.
I first met Victor in 2016. We had a lot in common, that we were both DIYers, but it all started when they saw our products on the web and offered to introduce our all-wire-made Japanese kits to the DIY crowd in North America.
We had done one-off business with another company in the past, but the other party's conditions were extremely strict, and the local selling price was exorbitantly high, so in the end it didn't continue, and to be honest, at first we thought it would not progress to a formal contract. However, through email exchanges and subsequent discussions during meetings, we learned that they run their business with the same spirit as us, that their goal is to share the wonders of DIY with users, and that profits will come later, so we began our relationship.
It's the same for us, but in the end, we don't think grossly, but rather our work is the result of the accumulated relationships with each individual customer, and the politeness and kindness of the customer service on-site has paid off, and it was a day where I was once again grateful that we have been able to maintain such a good relationship to this day.
Afterwards today, I invited him to my home, where we had matcha green tea and chestnut paste, listened to music together, watched sumo wrestling on TV, and exchanged our favorite records, and had a very enjoyable time. It wasn't a business negotiation with a business partner, but a warm exchange just like everyday exchanges with like-minded people, and I feel that our relationship has become even closer by spending the day together. I'm sure today will stay in my memory for a long time.
I hope to visit Vancouver on my own someday and meet local audiophile friends to deepen my relationships. See you soon
Kariya Hirokoji , Nagoya Japan
The production model will get rid of the volume pot
A friend from Vancouver
September 15, 2024Today, our distributor from Vancouver (Canada) visited us and gave us the opportunity to hear the progress of an ongoing project and to have them listen to the sound of a prototype.
SV-P1616D / power amp specification and SV-310. Of course, the power supply voltage settings are different from other models, but the coupling capacitors are replaced with V-Caps, and in some models, the output transformers are replaced with Hashimoto-made ones, so semi-custom products are becoming the norm.
I first met Victor in 2016. We had a lot in common, that we were both DIYers, but it all started when they saw our products on the web and offered to introduce our all-wire-made Japanese kits to the DIY crowd in North America.
We had done one-off business with another company in the past, but the other party's conditions were extremely strict, and the local selling price was exorbitantly high, so in the end it didn't continue, and to be honest, at first we thought it would not progress to a formal contract. However, through email exchanges and subsequent discussions during meetings, we learned that they run their business with the same spirit as us, that their goal is to share the wonders of DIY with users, and that profits will come later, so we began our relationship.
It's the same for us, but in the end, we don't think grossly, but rather our work is the result of the accumulated relationships with each individual customer, and the politeness and kindness of the customer service on-site has paid off, and it was a day where I was once again grateful that we have been able to maintain such a good relationship to this day.
Afterwards today, I invited him to my home, where we had matcha green tea and chestnut paste, listened to music together, watched sumo wrestling on TV, and exchanged our favorite records, and had a very enjoyable time. It wasn't a business negotiation with a business partner, but a warm exchange just like everyday exchanges with like-minded people, and I feel that our relationship has become even closer by spending the day together. I'm sure today will stay in my memory for a long time.
I hope to visit Vancouver on my own someday and meet local audiophile friends to deepen my relationships. See you soon
Kariya Hirokoji , Nagoya Japan
The production model will get rid of the volume pot
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Thank You Mr Ohashi gave me a new Albums from Mixer's Lab
Here is the Google Tranlation from his Blog... Very good LP from Mixer's Lab Sound Series Vol 4.. (Stereo Sound Japan)
The impact of "MIXER'SLAB SOUND SERIES Vol.4"
August 26, 2024The new album " MIXER'SLAB SOUND SERIES Vol.4 " , which has been rumored to be "one of the most anticipated albums of the year" in the audio industry, will be released on August 28th. The information was lifted today, so we will give you the first report from a listener's perspective.
"MIXER'SLAB SOUND SERIES Vol.4" will be released by Stereo Sound Online . It is a 2-disc set on 180g heavy vinyl (10,0000 yen + tax).
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A-1 Take the 'A' Train 2024
A-2 Cherokee
B-1 Siboney
B-2 El Cumbanchero
B-3 Petite Fleur
C-1 Sing, Sing, Sing 2024
C-2 Stardust
D-1 It Don't Mean a Thing
D-2 I Can't Stop Loving you
D-3 A String Of Pearls
*The first track on side A and the first track on side C were also included in the previous album, but they were re-recorded with a new arrangement for this album.
The Mixers Lab sound source has an overwhelming dynamic range and a majestic low range. As those who have listened to the previous album know, the pleasure of a medium-sized two-way speaker approaching with deep bass like a 15-inch double woofer is a common pleasure for audio fans.
The band is performed by Kenichi Tsunoda Big Band, a regular at Mixers Lab. The members who produced the sound are all top runners familiar to readers of this blog!
Producer/ Recording & Mixing Engineer Eiji Uchinuma (MIXER'S LAB)
Cutting EngineerKitamura Katsutoshi (MIXER'S LAB)
Co-Producer Hideo Kato (MIXER'S LAB)
Co-Producer Isao Kikuchi (MIXER'S LAB)
Technical Operators: Takuya Kato, Hiroshi Miyauchi (MIXER'S LAB)
Label Producer Ryuichi Nakamura (MIXER'S LAB)
Graphic Design: Minoru Nishimoto
Executive Producer Mizuki Miura (MIXER'S LAB)
Special thanks to Tomoyuki Harada (StereoSound)
RECORD PRESS: Recording by Uchinuma of TOYO KASEI
and cutting by Kitamura! The transcendent sound created by these two of Japan's leading craftsmen is sure to captivate anyone who listens to it.
The biggest impression I got from listening to it on my home system was that I had never heard a record before where the differences between cartridges, stabilizers, turntable sheets, etc. were so clearly evident. You could say that this is an LP that contains that much information, but I hope you will share the joy of being able to clearly hear the true value of the attachments/accessories that you have been using until now, thinking "I'm sure they will be effective..."
Needless to say, there is a difference between cartridges, but what I felt most was the difference (effect) between having a stabilizer or not. Even with the same turntable and the same cartridge (Seiryu), there was a big difference in both the extension of the high frequencies and the stability of the low frequencies when using the stabilizer. This was especially noticeable when using a cartridge with a light tracking pressure of less than 2g.
The phono EQ is SV-310EQ, the preamplifier is SV-310, and the power amplifiers are LM86B and SV-91B.
Nottingham is known for its high signal-to-noise ratio, and does not recommend using a stabilizer, but this record is even quieter than the original. An excessively heavy stabilizer puts a strain on the spindle, so you should be careful about the weight, but if you have never tried one before, we recommend you experience the effect with this record. In addition, the liner notes included with the LP are also a must-read. Uchinuma's article is full of behind-the-scenes stories about the use of equipment that enthusiasts would drool over, such as Neumann vintage microphones, STUDER A-820 recorders, SSL analog consoles, etc. Kitamura's article generously reveals the know-how of cutting engineers and their commitment to sound creation. You will feel as if you were in the cutting booth listening to the engineers' conversations, and learn about the difficulties of using 76cm/sec. 1/2 inch tape and the points to note when using vintage equipment.
Prior to publishing this blog, we asked for permission from label producer N-san, who kindly sent us the original data for the photos that appear in the liner notes, so we would like to introduce some of them here.
Neumann SX-74 cutter head
Studer A-820
Studer A80
From left: Neumann U47, M49C, U67
10kHz sine wave playback spectrum. You can see that it contains a very rich amount of harmonics above 20kHz. This may be the biggest advantage of analog sound quality.
So, this was a long introduction, but I wholeheartedly recommend this big title to all analog audio fans. To repeat, it sounds amazing!