Our Reviews Goals
We highly value our customers and strive to provide top-notch services, including excellent after-sales support. Our goal is to continuously enhance our services to offer customers the best possible experience.
We aim to establish a genuine customer community that provides reviews on our products, services and customisation. These reviews allows customers to gain insight and better understanding about the products that they are interested in.
Through our customer feedback and reviews, both new and existing customers will be introduced to a variety of niche brands that offers excellent sounding quality. Understanding how others have incorporated these products into their into their setups and fine-tuned their systems. Additionally, customers will have the opportunity to see how our customers have customised and upgraded their items, and how these modification have impacted their sound system.
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Hi-End Asia Hi-Fi Show Singapore Oct 2, 2024
Awarded As the Best Sounding Small Rig Of The Show!
The Line Magnetic LM-519ia (SG Series 2.0) gave the best-sounding I have heard of any setup.
It is important to note that the Singapore Edition of the LM-519ia has an SG designation at the end. It has been modified and many components have been changed. They are not standard offering from Line Magnetic and it is considered to be SG Live Acoustics’ own product, sort of like AMG or Brabus to Mercedes Benz – you’re no longer buying a Mercedes Benz, you’re buying an AMG.
Click here to read more about the article written by Richard Mak – https://pt.audio/2024/10/02/sg-live-acoustics-line-magnetic-atc-singapore-2024/
Customisation & Modification Reviews
Brought my Line Magnetic AS125 tube integrated amp to SG Live Acoustics for upgrade. I was able to collect the amp within a week and Robert was very helpful to cart the heavy amp all the way down to the pickup point. The amp was upgraded with high quality parts and they brought my amp to a whole new level. The sound quality improved significantly with far more realism soundstage, better clarity and vocal presence is enhanced. It felt like owning a new set of amplifier but at a fraction of the cost. Even my family member also noticed the improved sound performance and I couldn’t be happier. If you are looking for any HIFi rigs or upgrades I cannot recommend SG🇸🇬Live Acoustics highly enough 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
– Soul Analog
Lici AS-125, after upgrading to SG 2.0. the sound has improved a lot, the details, vocals, and layering clarity are much better 💪
– Hongliangsupply Singapore
I decided to send my Cayin HA-300 Mk1 heaphone / speaker amplifier to Robert for an upgrade instead of purchasing a new version Mk2. After several high quality part upgrades, this amp sounds like an improved version and if I must say, better than the newer Mk2; especially better controlled bass & midrange and soundstage. Together with top quality tibes, this is just what you need to noth headfi and hifi setups !
Before the upgrades, I use the amp primarily for my ZMF Verité & Atrium Open and Focal Utopia headphones but after Robert’s upgrades, I regularly use it to drive my Klipsch Forte 4 with ease. An able alternative to my upgraded Line Magnetic LM805ia amp.
Adding SwissBox to the amp has further improved the overall SQ of the amp.
Thank you Robert.
– GT Rahman
I have purchased two amps off Robert and a few other bits and pieces ( tubes etc). His attention to detail and honest opinion are highly valued by me.
Both my amps were modified by Robert to SG2.0 level and both exceeded my expectations. If I want quality audio gear or advice then I trust Robert will provide a solution and high quality service
– Marcus Dean
Robert is knowledgeable in his craft and one of the rare people in Singapore to seek advise for your audio upgrades whether it’s custom made interconnects, power cables, equipment modifications, tubes, premium capacitors, and high end digital streaming gear from Rockna, Ferrum, etcs.
– Tuck Onn Mok
Thank you for walking the Hifi journey with me and tuning my rig to a level that it is beyond my expectation. I can’t wait to see what you can do with my Audio Note DAC…!
– Mitchell Tan
Bought a Furutech NCF UK plug to swap the US plug on my Neotech NEP-3200 from Robert. It was an overestimation on my part on the effort required to twist and squeeze those thick and stiff cables into the sockets and I had to thicken my skin to ask Robert for help. Cable came back professionally terminated but what to me showed his extra step service was how the cable was professionally packed in bubble protection vs. when I sent it to him in a mere Ikea ziplock bag. Delightful!
– B . J Chen
Product Reviews
Robert Lai introduced me to Vera-Fi’s Snubway Noise Defender. A curious looking product that fits snugly into your power strip that the rest of your audio components are connected to. I had already read reviews on the product, and was suitably impressed by its transformative performance. Robert very kindly drooped off the Snubway at my place, and it was clear he was very excited about it! After plugging it in the first position in the powerstrip that feeds the streaming section of my system (comprising Farad PSUs for the switches, SR Router and the Cambridge 851N) a more holographic listening experience was unveiled within minutes, and this only became sweeter the next day after about 24hrs of break-in. Impressed, I contacted Robert, who kindly dropped off a second Snubway for me to experiment with.. Curious if the 2nd unit will have a similar effect on the analog section of my set-up (comprising dual mono Arcam Power Amps and Pre-Amp), I did a similar placement of the Snubway on the analog powerstrip. Unsurprisingly, there wasn’t a discernible impact in the audio, possibly because my analog section is already well conditioned by the Nordost QX4s. I then moved the 2nd Snubway to the streaming section of my set up, and the initial gains of the first Snubway simply doubled in impact! I’m now enjoying a much more clearly defined holographic audio imaging, with a deeper sense of realism in the way the music is delivered. Listening to Jazz Groove on Internet Radio (FLAC, which is like CD quality) is such pure joy! The Snubway is probably the quickest way to transform your system, and start with the streaming section first as digital components are very sensitive to electrical noise inteferences. Probably the best bang for your buck at under $400! Thanks Robert, for your sound advise and guidance
– David Christie
The Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition DAC is one of my best purchases for its incredible versatility. It’s the first DAC in the world that allows me to switch between a solid-state mode and tube mode giving different sound experiences. As a headphone user myself, I can really hear the significant differences in sound when switching between the different modes, allowing me to switch accordingly depending on the genre of music I’m listening to. I like that there are a total of three different modes that can be switched on, Tube Mode, Spatial Enhancement Mode and Impact+. I had so much fun using the DAC, as I can experiment with different headphones while also changing the different modes, creating a variety of combinations to play with. It’s like having two DACs for the price of one! Considering its price point, versatility and portability, it’s mind-blowing!
– yx
Excellent place to visit and enquire for audio stuff. Robert is approachable and insightful. Very kind of him to allow me to demo the equipments and giving good advices. Really happy with my rockna dac purchase and would definitely be back for more!
– Yu Xiang Goh
Sg Live Acoustics is a gem that is hidden and waiting to be discovered by true audiophiles. Unlike the glitzy audiophile big names in Adelphi where one can get confused between hype and substance, Robert reveals the products for what they really are and knows his stuff, speaks and thinks my thoughts when I listen to my own system. There’s that comfort that you are dealing with a music lover rather than a businessman. I bought a Rokna Wavelight DAC after a quick audition at his shop in Chinatown. I was not disappointed as the product performed very close to what I heard as it still needs some breaking in, but the sonic signature is there. There’s no sense of beng short-changed. When you stay in his shop even for half an hour, there are always hi-fi buffs trickling in to speak about music. Don’t underestimate this shop from its looks!
– Michael Lim
I have been looking for a streamer since COVID and targeted few brands, AudioByte is one of them. During the searching process, I visited Sg Live Acoustics, through AudioByte was out of stock, Robert was very help to demo other brands to me and provide his technical know-how on how to bring music services as close as CD. He also shared, different characteristic of those models that available in his shop. Eventually I brought two NeoTech cables, digital RCA and network from Sg Live Acoustics.
Robert patiently follow-up with AudioByte eventually he received SuperHub in Feb. I visited Sg Live Acoustics again in Mar, the sound of SuperHub is superb and I closed the deal immediately without hesitation together with another NeoTech network cable.
Robert has been helpful and responsive throughout the process.
Bought the Puron AC Filter from Robert. Works really well lowering the noise floor in the system and giving more space/holography and even better/tighter bass to the system. Friendly and highly recommended store!
-Andri Tei
Chance upon the Neotech ethernet cables. Bought 1 piece of the OFC copper type to test and my sound improved. Went back to see Robert and upgraded to the silver and this time, the details was amazing. Vocals are sweeter and dead centre. Recommended for all music lovers who streams.
-Danny T
Overall Service Reviews
Overall, my experience at Sg Live Acoustics was outstanding. The combination of exceptional customer service, a wide range of high-quality products, and a pleasant shopping environment makes this shop a must-visit for any audiophile who is seeking for music with soul.
Highly recommend and will definitely return for any future audio needs
– we we
I visited SG Live Acoustics to audition both ATC SCM7 & 11. Robert is very helpful to demo the SCM7, 11, 19 & 40 accordingly to those songs & music I usually listened and also giving advises on which model to choose. I spend around 2 hours there felt comfortable during the audition and eventually bought the SCM11 and he helps to deliver it to my residence. Highly recommended place to visit for your audio equipment.
– edwinpiks
Sg Live Acoustics may look ordinary from outside, but lots of good stuffs that I like inside. Robert and his son are friendly, they answered most of questions/ queries I ask about their products.
I have had decided which amplifier to purchase on my 1st visit …… 🥰🤭
– David Tee
Bought my Ferrum Audio Erco from Robert two years ago, and he recently helped me upgrade it to Erco 2 with very short turnaround time. The aftersales support from Robert is impeccable and you can be confident buying from him!
– Yong Xun Toh
