PMC "Bel Canto"


Date: 2013-07-08

 

Richcoln and HIENDY AV Club jointly presented a PMC "Bel Canto" Audition on 29th July 2013. The function featured PMC's latest IB2 SE monitor speaker, partnered with Metronome Technologie's CD8 Signature CD player and Octave Audio's new V110 valve integrated amplifier. Top-notch cabling by Vertere was used throughout.

The audition began with an introduction of the demo equipment by Mr. Au, our Technical Director. The IB2 SE features PMC's reputed ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line) design as usual and incorporates new drive units. The machined aluminium alloy baffle adds rigidity to the enclosure while the curved edges enhances dispersion. The proprietary 10" woofer with a flat diaphragm operates like a real piston for strengthened bass quantity and resolution. The speaker stand has been designed to enhance damping and helps dissipate cabinet vibrations.

The Octave V110 valve integrated amplifier embodied ultra low noise and a unique, proprietary power management system to ensure stable, trouble-free operation. An optional Black Box or Super Black Box can be purchased for enhanced current capacity to cope with difficult speaker loads thereby achieving optimum music reproduction.

The Metronome CD8 Signature incorporates the top-notch Philips CDM12 Pro 2 V6.8 drive mechanism, sophisticated power supply and dual 24-bit/192kHz DAC chips with 120dB S/N ratio.

For component connections, Vertere cabling was used and delivered uncoloured, musically accurate reproduction.

Thanks to the thoughtful choice of music for demonstration the "Bal Canto" Audition was a success and aroused great excitement and enthusiasm. We wish to express our hearty thanks to HIENDY AV Club members for their participation.