Audiophiles Gathering : Audio Note OTO SE Signature

For our gathering 1st July, we had the opportunity to audition the very rare Audio Note OTO SE Signature tube amp.

The kind owner lend us for our gathering. With such a fine tube amp, we must not let it go to waste.

Equipment list :
CDP : Exposure 3010s2
Speaker cables : Ultralink Platinum MK II Ambiance
Loudspeakers :
1. Triangle Trio
2. Chartwell LS3/5A (yes, you read it right)

Attendee: 7 ppl with some bringing their own CDs













































Started off with Trio. Beautiful vocal indeed from this OTO SE. In fact, it is very captivating. Smooth and warm vocal. Very good soundstage and imaging. It is quite forward sounding. Now, I know why many of Mr Oh's friends are being smitten by it including himself. Forward sounding with great depth and soundstage imaging. Only downside is the bass which lacked dynamic. Could not ask for more for a 10W tube amp.

Swapped Chartwell LS3/5A. Again, our prediction does come true. The OTO SE Signature struggled to drive Chartwell. Fearing that we might inflict any 'wound' as well as 'hurting' Unc Jo's love, we decided to stop playing Chartwell after just one song. The OTO SE only has 8ohm and 4ohm selection. With its odd 11ohm and very low sensitivity, many amps would take a beating be it ss amp or tube amp.

Audiophiles Gathering

We shall post the almost weekly gathering here to share the experience and joy of listening. Although the number is small but it is definitely fun.

Almost each week, there will be a specify 'menu' to 'dish out' for the gathering. Thus far, we have done comparisons between a few tube amps, a shootout of 3 reputable standmount loudspeakers, as well as pitting 3 power cords.

It has been an honour for us to host this audiophiles get together. We would also like to express our gratitude for those who have brought their beloved gears over for the 'showdown'. Lugging their prized loudspeakers such as piano finished KEF LS3/5A and the small but heavy tube amps. I am glad all of us are very open minded which make it more enjoyable.

We might also do a home visit too.

The photos that were taken earlier turned out to be too dark due to low ambient light in the room. However, we shall have a brighter light installed for photography purpose.