Central

Central

AE Central is our 2nd showroom opened in 2016, with two studios featuring rare vinyl sales.

Central Philosophy

Central features two studios at AE Central, conveniently located (and especially so) for those working in the CBD. It also houses a vinyl shop managed by Master Chik supplying diverse collectible vinyl pieces.

The main room showcases Goebel Marquis speakers/1 x Divin Sovereign Subwoofer from Germany powered by the Engstrom Monica/Eric Encore preamplifier/amplifiers from Sweden, fronted by the Wadax Atlantis Reference DAC/Server, JMF Audio DMT3.7 Universal Transport, Zanden 1200 Signature phono stage, Synaestec Igniculus phono stage, DaVinci Gabriel turntable, Durand Tosca tonearm (Fuuga cartridge), and Thales Statement tonearm (Extreme Exotics cartridge).

 

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Brand Model
Analogue
Turntable Da Vinci Gabriel Mk3
Tonearm Thales Statement
Durand Tosca
Cartridge Thales Extreme Exotics Gold
Miyabi Fuuga
Phono Synaestec Igniculus
Zanden 1200 Signature
Transport JMF DMT3.7
Music Server Wadax Reference Server
DA Converter Wadax Reference DAC
Preamplifier
Lars Engstrom Monica Mk3
Amplifier
Lars Engstrom Eric Encore
Speakers Goebel Marquis
Arya AirBlade
AC Conditioner JMF Audio 35th Anniversary PCD 302
Ground Filtration Tripoint Troy NG/ Troy Elite
Mechanical isolation SRA Craze 3 rack, Virginia/Ohio platforms
Arya RevOpod
Wellfloat Delta Extreme

 

 

Brand Model
Analogue
Turntable Disc Rotator
Tonearm Thales Statement
Top Wing Seiryu (Blue Dragon)
Cartridge
Phono I
Zanden Model 120
Digital
SACD Player Synaestec Origo
Music Server
DA Converter
Preamplifier
Amplifier Dartzeel 8550 Integrated Amplifier
Speakers Audionec EVO2
Power
AC Conditioner JMF Audio PCD302 Revision F
AC Distribution
Ground Filtration
Mechanical Isolation SRA  Scuttle 3 / Virginia amp stand
Arya Audio Revopod

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Contemplation

Its value emerges only from a betterment perspective of a holistic system assuming successful integration without fingerprint regardless of price. 

Comprehension of marginal change when a new element enters a system is merely descriptive. Insight comes from corresponding adjustments required in other parts of the system to accommodate the new element. 

More references necessitate the judgement process. This is a function of listening maturity, music/technical knowledge and luck. You define the value of it, neither price nor media. Only the right mentality nurtures wisdom to become a wise pathfinder. 

My value judgment is based on energy, space and scale. The silence between notes defines the space for energy formation. Without energy, space cannot be formed. Without space, scale cannot be projected. When scale is established, you are co-sharing the space with the artist in the same venue. 

That defines presence. Musicality follows naturally. 

I was holding the “Knightsbridge” (騎士橋)ground cable* by Dalby when Anthony Lau, National Geographic Travel Photographer Grand Prize Award winner 2016, shot this photo. 

He is my designated photographer for my forthcoming book to be released tentatively in 2026. 

Chris Leung 

The connection of it to Tripoint Troy NG in my system allows me to comprehend the spacing between notes in any “staccato” passage of any musical instrument tremendously. 

In music, staccato notes are typically played at half the written duration, with a distinct separation between them, which is around 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds). This creates a short, detached, and percussive effect. 

We are talking extremely high speed here.  It is the performer who controls the pacing of it, which in turn radiates their emotions. If clarity of spacings are not clear, the intention of the performers will be distorted by noises. 

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Space for Infinite Souls

This photo was shot by National Geographic Travel Photographer Grand Prize Award winner 2016, Anthony Lau, at Divin Lab Jun 2025. 

Chris Leung 

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