Recent content by Ki Choi

  1. Ki Choi

    AK (hot rodded) Ampex ATR-102's w/MR-70 Preamps replaces my Studers.

    Hi Victor Did you mean not to hit PLAY from a rewind? ;) Ki
  2. Ki Choi

    STUDER 810 MK II

    If the chirping sound during FF/REW bothers you, you should implement the Autio Mute that Mr. Wu had suggested above. Otherwise, it is normal to hear the chirping when fast winding the tape even with tape lifter working. With modern tape (especially SM900), it can get loud so I try not to let...
  3. Ki Choi

    Puget Audio Fest

    Thanks, Mike for your report of the Kings of Swing with Paul Sawtelle concert on Friday night. Let me add some details of the project that might be interesting. Live on-site recording expertise was graciously provided by Dr. Phillip Chance who prefers music over practicing medicine. Dr. Chance...
  4. Ki Choi

    Nagra T Audio problem. Anyone with experience ?

    Good job at diagnosing the issue, Mr. Wu!
  5. Ki Choi

    added a 3rd Studer A-820 Mk2 with both 1/4" and 1/2" heads, guides and hubs

    Hi Tango, Mike alerted me about your A820 issue. One of the first thing to do when the machine goes into Stop mode by itself is to check the LCD status display for any error messages. The message will help point to where the fault originated. Then also look under the machine for the row of...
  6. Ki Choi

    STUDER A820 Spooling problem.

    Mr Wu I didn't see your post until now. Glad you found the cause of your odd problem. It would be one of those -I would call it- a senior moments. Ki
  7. Ki Choi

    MBL 101e

    I was reminded by FaceBook with a photo from 9 years ago of my room with the 101E MkIIs. Thus, MBLs are more than 10 years old since I had purchased them. Pleasantly surprising that 101E MkIIs are still current model even after ten years. Who else has such a long product life for speakers...
  8. Ki Choi

    Wireless remote control for STUDER A820

    Mr. Wu I have not visited WBF in a while and didn't see your A820 spooling issue. Send me the link. Hope you are staying safe in Taipei. thanks, Ki
  9. Ki Choi

    Wireless remote control for STUDER A820

    Mr. Wu Is the remote RF based? I don't see the receiver. Thanks, Ki
  10. Ki Choi

    Need 01/88 firmware for Studer A810

    Just saw your request. If you still need the BIN files, please send me an email to kichoi@ymail.com Thanks, Ki
  11. Ki Choi

    MBL 6010D users?

    I never had the 6010D in my setup. I guess it was because the "audiophile" in me didn't think much of the Opamp based design in 6010D. However at the end, if it sounds good with the rest of the MBL gear who's to argue? I plan to get one sooner or later. So I don't know if the new DarTzeel I...
  12. Ki Choi

    MBL 6010D users?

    Dartzeel for pre and 9008As for 101Es.
  13. Ki Choi

    MBL 6010D users?

    I recently corresponded with MBL North America for info on possible new MBL preamp that will replace 6010D but Jeremy said there's no plan for a new preamp.
  14. Ki Choi

    Violinist Alena Baeva with three tapeheads

    If the concert was just a little closer...I would have been there too. Thanks Larry for sharing. Ki
  15. Ki Choi

    Need 01/88 firmware for Studer A810

    Send me you email address via PM. Ki

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