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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/

Sound Quality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iitIuMWI7Y&t=43s

International Sound & Sight Exhibition Singapore Nov 29, 2024

I was simply blown away by the horn loudspeaker demo from our local dealer SG Live Acoustics. To my ears I consider their system setup to be one of the best if not the best sounding in this year ISSE held in Singapore. Even without any active subwoofer I am very impressed with the extended bass coming from the 12” passive woofer. They really hit hard and tight I can really feel it in my chest. It’s so punchy yet not boomy found in most box speakers or even active subwoofers. The Fostex midrange and high frequency horn drivers are equally impressive. There is so much sonic detail, air and organic sound with good midrange that the vocals sounded like true to life. I am not a fan of Indian music but I enjoyed immensely listening from this speakers which they demo. I was astonished to learn that the horn loudspeakers were driven only with 8w of power by tube integrated amp [AS-135]/preamp [AS-129] setup from Line Magnetic. If a blind test was conducted, one might guess that it is playing from some very high end brands of speakers and amplifiers.

Sound Quality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QRG4wsfbtY&t=1s

Customisation & Modification Reviews

I had to find someone I could trust to upgrade the volume potentiometer on my expensive EMT JPA 66 phono. After meeting and talking to Robert (owner of SG Live Acoustics), I felt totally at ease that I would be in safe hands. The job turned out more challenging than envisaged, and Robert consulted me to agree on the best approach to address the difficulties encountered. Result was a very professionally implemented upgrade and the improvement in sound was astounding.

– David Chan

The person in charge is very professional and listens attentively to customers’ requests. After understanding, we can modify the amplifier for customers and the effect is obvious. (Cayin HA-300B MKII)

-林国华

The mods done on my Cayin integrated amp works like a charm. The sound stage opened and family thought i bought a new amp.

-Kim Han Chow

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 have been coming here for more than 5 years. Custom made a lot of cables from power cables, interconnects, speaker cables and recently headphone cable! Robert is a very knowledgable person who knows the best. The cables he made are 2nd to none and the items i purchased from him are still with me and they sound fantastic from day 1. Visit him for your audiophile equipments and make your purchase with him. You definitely will not regret your decision!

– Jason Toh

Provides good insights and recommendations. Workmanship is top notch, highly recommended for equipment upgrades and audio advices.

– Li Ren Kwok

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

Know Robert for many years for he is one of few audiophiles dealers with know what he is doing knowledge and integrity. My go to place for diy stuff and build to order stuff like power cord using duelund silk oil over flat silver wire.

– Mav Wong

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