Hong Kong meet

[fhuang]

hope we can do some time in 2008

 

[daggerlee]

The event will be held at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, located in Tai Po in the New Territories. Here is a Google map.

We'll be using ClubIED for the meet - it's about a 3-5 minute walk from the entrance to the campus. Here are some pics:







Below are some transportation options. If you have any questions please let me know, I've found many ways to get back to Tai Po so far in my time in Hong Kong.

Bus
There are several buses which go to Tai Po from all over Hong Kong. They are:
72x - From Mong Kok
73x - From Tsuen Wan.
74x - From Kwun Tong - pick up at APM mall near Kwun Tong MTR Station, or from Diamond Hill MTR station.
75x - From Kowloon City.
271 - From Tsim Sha Tsui, up through Nathan Road and onto the highway.
307 - From Hong Kong Island - picks up in Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay.

For the above, I find the easiest method is to take these buses until either the Kwong *** Estate or Kwong *** Road stops, and get off. You'll be dropped off near old Tai Po, next to the 26 minibus stop. Take the 26 all the way to the end and you'll end up at HKIEd. Another option is take them to Tai Po Center, which is a bus terminus, and to then take the 275 which will take you to HKIEd. This is however slower.

MTR/KCR
Get on the East Rail Line (interchanges with the Kwun Tong (green) line at Kowloon Tong) and take it toward Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau. Get off at Tai Po Market. Follow the signs for the bus station, and take the 275. The 275 however is quite slow and only runs every 15-20 minutes, you'll often find yourself stuck at the bus stop forever. It's not so bad though in the winter. Alternatively, a taxi from the KCR station will cost around 30-35 HKD, and you can have them drive you into IED itself.

Car/Taxi
A taxicab from the Tai Po Market KCR station costs about 30-35 HKD.

As for cars, I'm pretty sure IEd has a parking lot. Not sure what their rates are however. As far as I know

Food
Try to eat before coming to the meet. There's a lack of good food around IEd! After the meet, we can perhaps go to Tai Mei Tuk, which has some nice Thai restaurants. It's about 10-15 minutes away by bus.

The list is at the moment:
daggerlee
fhuang
fkclo
Greeni
williamchc
XXII
GreenLeo

Equipment List:

Amps & DACs & etc.:
Mhdt Havana (XXII)
Cayin HA-1A (XXII)
Yarland P100 (fhuang)
SR71a (fhuang)
P51 (fhuang)
The Phonitor (fkclo)
VALAB HA-01 tube amp (fkclo)
iTransport (ASi modificiation + ultra clock + bybee filters) + Chord QBD76(fkclo)
VALAB NOS DAC (fkclo)
Nagra CDP (fkclo)
Corda Symphony (fkclo)
Graham Slee Voyager (fkclo)
Rudistor XJ-03 (fkclo)
iBasso D2 Boa (daggerlee)

Headphones
Edition 9 (fkclo)
HHF-1 Ebony (fkclo)
K701 (RAL recabled) (fkclo)
ESW10JPN (fkclo)
HD650 with a choice of 3rd party cables (fkclo)
K601 (daggerlee)

 

[fhuang]

 

[fkclo]

That would be lovely!

If we can do that in a Saturday afternoon I will most likely be able to join.

I guess I can have something interesting to share, including :

1. The Phonitor (probably the only one in Hong Kong to-date ?)

2. VALAB HA-01 tube amp special for low impedance headphones (again, only one in Hong Kong thus far)

3. ASi Modified iTransport

4. VALAB NOS DAC

and some others - depending if I can drive there or not.

F. Lo

 

[fkclo]

2008 seems a bit stretched as we have only 3 weeks left and many will be going on vacations.

How about Jan 2009 around Chinese New Year ?

F. Lo

 

[XXII]

Hey, just saw this. I would definitely be interested but probably in 2009...

I have

1) Mhdt Havana

2) Cayin HA-1A

 

[XXII]

wow, fkclo, you have a valab ha-1? How does it sound?

 

[fhuang]

saturday is good. january?

let me bring you guys the yarland p100 i always talked about. it's great little amp. of course i can take the sr71a and p51 with me.

 

[KWS]

come on!

 

[williamchc]

Seems like a good idea.

I prefer to meet at HK Island or Kowloon, since N.T is too far for me.

 

[fkclo]

The key is to find a good location, and it is not easy to find one affordable in town.

F. Lo

 

[fkclo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXII /img/forum/go_quote.gif wow, fkclo, you have a valab ha-1? How does it sound?

This is a whole new experience for me to deal with the DR-1006 valve. Will let you more (under separate thread when I get a handle of this tricky valve).

F. Lo

 

[fkclo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXII /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey, just saw this. I would definitely be interested but probably in 2009... I have 1) Mhdt Havana 2) Cayin HA-1A

I would love the hear the Havana given so much good things are said about this DAC.

And yes, 2009 (Jan) may seem more realistic for the meet.

F. Lo

 

[chiefroastbeef]

hello folks,

I am currently in HK, and I was wondering if you guys know of a place that sell diy audio stuff? like Neutrik 3.5mm connectors and 75ohm resistors? I'm trying to modify my Freqshow cable by putting 75ohm Rs directly on it.

Thanks!

 

[XXII]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefroastbeef /img/forum/go_quote.gif hello folks, I am currently in HK, and I was wondering if you guys know of a place that sell diy audio stuff? like Neutrik 3.5mm connectors and 75ohm resistors? I'm trying to modify my Freqshow cable by putting 75ohm Rs directly on it. Thanks!

The best place would be Apliu street in Shamshuipo or Tak fat centre basement in Mong Kok