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GoVibe Sharps impression

Posted 11-11-2009 at 02:44 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)

Sharps is a latest addition to the Jaben GoVibe inventory. I've got one as a demo and here is my impression.

I guess the names of Govibe amp were taken from guns. For example PPK, Derringer and Magnum. The name of the Sharps must to be taken from Sharps lifle in the 19C that was designed by Cristian Sharps. Though the name was taken from individual surname, I felt this amp sounded very "sharp"...

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The headphones show is over

Posted 11-02-2009 at 01:45 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)
Updated 11-02-2009 at 01:48 PM by Sasaki

The headphones show 09 fall is over and it was a great success!

This is my booth. Just next to is a Jaben booth. Wilson was there too.

Here are some report links (Japanese).
http://avic.livedoor.biz/archives/51303820.html
http://avic.livedoor.biz/archives/51303811.html
http://www.phileweb.com/news/audio/200910/31/9493.html
http://www.phileweb.com/news/audio/200910/31/9495.html...

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Tokyo headphones show 09 fall

Posted 10-22-2009 at 02:42 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)

Japanese headphones show in Tokyo will take place on October 31 (Saturday).
No reservation is required, free of charge.

This time, Bayerdynamic to reveal their flagship T1 at the show.
New FOSTEX high-end headphones will be another highlight of the show.
Shure to bring their new headphones, this is new to Japan. Audio techinica to display their new lineups.
Also Jaben network from Singapore and Rudistor audio from Italy will join in.
Many more to...

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Audio technica annaunced many new products

Posted 10-15-2009 at 01:29 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)
Updated 10-15-2009 at 01:42 PM by Sasaki

Today, Audio technica announced many new products.

ES10 & W1000X
http://www.phileweb.com/news/d-av/200910/15/24551.html

ATH-ES10 - looks like a successor of ESW10 but this is not a limited model and the housing is titanium, also employs fiberglass baffle.
ES10 features a big 53mm driver against the 43mm of ESW10.
To be released Nov 13 at 47,250 yen.

ATH-W1000X - have a nickname "Grandioso", housing is a pure black cherry...

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Tokyo International Audio show 09

Posted 10-05-2009 at 02:44 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)
Updated 10-05-2009 at 02:47 PM by Sasaki

We had a big audio show in Tokyo during this past weekend. This show is mainly focused on import gears (to us) and some domestic gears as well.
Here are some of the topics.

LINN SEKRIT DS-I

LINN revealed a new DS line SEKRIT DS-I that is close to the existing Sneaky DS regarding the price.
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Autumn flower at local temple

Posted 09-15-2009 at 02:25 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)

Autumn has come and now we have autumn flowers. I don't know the English name of this flower. We call this flower as Higanbana - Autumn Equinox flower. That blooms around autumn equinox day.
Red one is common but I especially like white one that has purity and elegance.

I went to take photos to local temple. I used soft lens to capture this beauty.

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Headphone show Summer at Nakano Tokyo

Posted 08-31-2009 at 03:02 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)
Updated 08-31-2009 at 03:49 PM by Sasaki

We hold a small headphone show at Nakano, Tokyo. Hosted by Fujiya-avic.
The purpose of the show is to think about the best synergy with HD800 and Edition8. We brought several fine home/portable rigs and see the synergy with them.
Here are some pictures from the show. Beside the highend rigs, you will see Intercity MSA-1, Blossom and M81 headphone amps they are Japanese product.

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Audeze LCD-1 - dawn of the planar in a new era

Posted 08-27-2009 at 03:33 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)

Audeze LCD-1 brings the planar technology into this new era.
Audeze has been mentioned in some headfi threads, include the Ortho thread and CanJam2009 impressions.

As already many has reported, the sound quality is stunning. As a modern planar I have Fostex T50RP but the sound quality is completely in the different...

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Flight of team Blue Impulse

Posted 08-24-2009 at 05:23 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)

I went to see a magnificent aerobatics flight by Japan air defense force aerobatics team BLUE IMPULSE. Equivalent to USN Blue Angels or USAF Thunder birds.

Here are some photo of the incredible flights.
The planes are Japanese training aircraft T4 "dolphin".

Camera: EOS-1DS MkII, 70-200/4, 16-35/2.8

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Horse back archery - Mishima 2009

Posted 08-18-2009 at 03:17 PM by Sasaki (From Japan - by Sasaki)

I took a short vacation and take a trip to Mishima-city located almost two hours from Tokyo.
My main object was to take Yabusame photos. Yabusame is a traditional horse back archery martial arts. The day was hot but I was managed to find a good location to hide from hard sun light. In addition I got a good photo effect that the sunbeams streaming through leaves.

Camera: EOS-1DsMkII, EF70-200/2.8L IS, EF24-105/4L IS

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