Sheung Wan

Sheung Wan

AE Sheung Wan is the very first showroom of AE, and commenced operations in 2009. Here is where it all began.

Sheung Wan Philosophy

AE Sheung Wan exemplifies the recreation of a theatrical experience.  Audiences are able to “watch” the music as though there is a screen in front.  But the unique experience goes beyond a physical screen because space co-sharing with musicians inside the recording is possible here.  The transient resolution and dynamic capabilities of this system is enthralling.

The extreme transient response of Dartzeel electronics is manifested by the special commission Qian Long speakers by Cessaro for AE, which features a pair of 18″ bass driver driven actively by internal amplifiers. They are further augmented by Arya’s Air Blade Signature (180 degree augmentation tweeter). Grand Prix Audio’s Monaco 3.0 analog turntable with the latest battery power supply is the pinnacle of vinyl playback given the ultra precision in speed control rendering presence of musician never ever experienced by anyone before as evidenced by numerous videos posted on AE Facebook.  There is also an Equilibrium turntable specially made by AE by Da Vinci Audio with the Virtu Reference Arm/Thales Exquisite Silver cartridge for an elegant/soothing orientation.  Both analog sources are connected to JMF Audio’s PHS 7.3 phono stage.

Our latest digital source for this showroom features APL’s Galactic Reference DAC/Streamer/NAS that constantly put listeners in awe.

The unique experience here is second to none.

 

Brand Model
Analogue
Turntable DaVinci Equilibrium AE Special Edition
GrandPrix Monaco 2.0
Tonearm Thales Statement
Cartridge Miyabi Fuuga
Phono JMF PHS 7.2
Transport
Music Server
DA Converter
Preamplifier
Dartzeel NHB-18NS Version 2020
Amplifier
Dartzeel NHB-108 Model 2 Version 2020
Speakers Cessaro Qian Lung
Arya AirBlade
Power
AC Conditioner JMF PCD102
AC Distribution Argento Extreme Edition (EE) Power Center
Ground Filtration Tripoint Troy Signature NG
Mechanical Isolation SRA Craze 3/Virginia.1 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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