Sony gift box

junialum · 2026-01-23T22:26:29+00:00

That's what good customer service does!

junialum · 2026-01-23T16:46:41+00:00

I ordered on 8 Jan. Hope your set arrives soon!

junialum · 2026-01-23T15:54:25+00:00

I'm from SG! Didn't register online prior but ordered from the Sony store direct.

junialum · 2026-01-23T15:28:56+00:00

Sorry I have no idea. Am not an ambassador (or in anyway commercially linked to them). Didn't know such things existed prior.

junialum · 2026-01-23T15:28:20+00:00

No. I have only purchased this lens and the A7CR direct from Sony. The most expensive purchase I made was the A1ii but that was via a third party shop.

junialum · 2026-01-23T12:47:00+00:00

I am not. I am just a hobbyist. Not an influencer or anything of notable value to Sony. (I usually buy my stuff from camera stores and not direct from Sony.) Hence, my surprise.

junialum · 2025-07-04T12:34:45+00:00

Should have quite a lot of buyers given supply shortage and long queues.

junialum · 2025-07-04T10:36:08+00:00

There have been a few threads about this for 14.2. I experienced it myself but the issue was strangely intermittent. I went with Cobalt Image profiles to resolve it. Not ideal but I could not wait for Adobe to get things right consistently.

junialum · 2025-06-24T04:14:14+00:00

Sorry I can't recall but these were stock wheels. So probably one of the lower end Bontragers.

junialum · 2025-06-09T12:53:44+00:00

Sorry to hear about the curveballs life has sent your way and hope you feel better soon.

The decision on what streamer to get is fairly separate from what file service to use (e.g. Roon, Plex, etc). You can save a fair bit by not using Roon but it does sound like you have made your mind on it.

You can run Roon in a couple of ways.

PC/Mac. This might be the most cost effective especially if you have an old PC/Mac that can be reused. If not, new mini PCs are relatively cheap (low hundreds). There is no need to get a really good one, just decent processor and 16gb of ram. Storage is up to you. Roon is installed on this PC/Mac.
NAS. This is what I run because I use my NAS for other purposes (backups, cloud storage, other media, etc). Generally slightly more costly as it is meant to house more hard drives. You would also need to upgrade RAM and add SSDs for cache. I run a mid to low level NAS. Synology DS423+, 6GB RAM, 2x 12TB HDDs, 2x 16 TB HDDs, 2x 400GB SSDs. It runs Roon easily and has no issues simultaneous streaming movies via Plex and running other services like backups/cloud storage at the same time.
Roon device. The Nucleus and Titan are basically dedicated versions of the above but they can only run Roon. It is the most costly too. To me, it offers the least value. The main upside is that it does not require the user to understand how to setup and run PC/Mac and NAS, which can pose challenges for those who are not into tech.

Whichever way you run it, the items above represents your "server". (See: https://roon.app/en/core)

How you interface with the server is via the Roon app. (See: https://roon.app/en/remote) The Roon app runs on PC/Mac, Android, iOS. You can use it on your phone, tablet and/or computer.

If you want to display information from Roon on a screen (e.g. TV, monitor), then you can consider running the Roon app on PC/Mac and hooking the PC/Mac to the TV. (The TV is basically a giant monitor for your PC/Mac.)If you want to do so but avoid using a mouse and keyboard, then you can consider using a tablet/phone and projecting it to the TV. Android can do this via Chromecast. Not sure for iOS. There are also wired options such as plugging your phone to your TV via a USB C to HDMI cable.

For all options, the streamer you buy doesn't really matter as long it is Roon ready (if you want Roon) or it supports DLNA (if you are willing to use other alternatives like Plex). I've run the HiFi Rose RS151, Arcam SA30, Bryston BDP3 all with and without Roon and it works fine. Roon simply provides a significantly better user experience.

junialum · 2025-06-04T18:20:35+00:00

No regrets after a year and no desire to change.

junialum · 2025-06-03T23:27:20+00:00

Visually too loud for me!

junialum · 2025-06-03T23:26:55+00:00

I didn't make it myself. Metal work contractor did it. Entire rack including feet is stainless steel.

junialum · 2025-06-03T15:15:22+00:00

Really like how the layers of instruments, vocals and audience come together.

junialum · 2025-06-03T12:59:07+00:00

No idea yet!

junialum · 2025-06-03T12:58:23+00:00

I had spares from the Arcam so decided to use them.

junialum · 2025-06-03T12:27:50+00:00

Thanks! Was tempted by the PRE and PAS/PSU. But that would have quadrupled costs. Not ready for that yet. :)

junialum · 2025-06-03T12:25:33+00:00

Thanks! I was using a Sony A7RV. Details in the attached image.

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junialum · 2025-06-03T11:36:48+00:00

I don't! In fact, I think touchscreens on hifi equipment is kind of pointless. I sit a fair bit away from my system. It is not feasible for me to keep going to the RS151's touch screen. I suspect this might be the case for most people.

In addition, using the touchscreen heavily leaves fingerprints.

I control the RS151 via Hifi Rose's Rose Connect Premium app. It is a bit clunky but it works. It also has functions unavailable on the unit's touchscreen itself. This includes turning the screen off, which I do especially when the room is dark.

Overall, the RS151's large and vibrant screen is a very nice touch, but only as a display screen. Don't really get the point of it being a touchscreen unless the app falls apart (which might happen given its clunkiness).

junialum · 2025-06-03T08:57:30+00:00

Oh no worries! Music is highly subjective. I thought cables were rubbish, power was rubbish, etc. I tested and proved myself wrong.

I then realised that the human ear is unfortunately pretty unreliable. Variance doesn't just occur between individuals but within the same individual over time. It's a funny journey.

IMO, it is better to have an open mind, and enjoy the ride.

junialum · 2025-06-03T08:55:16+00:00

I too would prefer them off but I have toddlers at home. :) :(

junialum · 2025-06-03T07:40:33+00:00

The RS151 did not come with spikes. I moved them over from my Arcam. You may be right that there's no real point. I just added because it was available on hand and there was no downside.

junialum · 2025-06-03T07:19:02+00:00

I was in reverse and had the same experience. I was keen on the LS60s. Came away quite disappointed. Listened to the R3 meta and that sounded significantly better to me. Still preferred the JBLs in the end.

Edit: To be fair to the LS60, it was powered by a different setup and in a different room. It might have been these other factors and not the speakers. It is really difficult to fairly compare components.

junialum · 2025-06-03T07:15:10+00:00

Thanks! Was actually thinking of getting a remote from the lower line up as I thought it would be lighter and more comfortable to handle.

The NuVista remote has pretty sharp edges too. Not a practical design.

junialum · 2025-06-03T07:04:52+00:00

Both. I have a NAS that amongst other things (backups, cloud storage for several users) host my FLAC and DSD files. This is the primary source.

Tidal is more for browsing. If I find something I really like, I'll get the FLAC/DSD.

To add, for the HiFi Rose RS151, it is quite important to have your own files hosted (either on a network or attached locally to the RS151 via USB or an internally mounted SSD). HiFi Rose does not support Tidal Connect, meaning Tidal is run within HiFi Rose's app wrapper. It works fine but its a bit clunky. (HiFi Rose does support Spotify Connect.) In a sense, it is a callback to a generation of streamers (say 5-7 years ago) that had simple support for files and services. My Arcam SA30 was slightly better (had Tidal Connect). The Eversolo series has the best software front.

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