#uniarm

Our house had no major defect from HDB, most of it was the uneven walls. We opted in for tiles for living and vinyl for our bedrooms.  

I did pick up two hollow spots with the hollow checker. (Refer to pic below)

https://www.redbrick.sg/blog/11-tools-every-homeowner-should-have/

Remember it’s always important to knock every tile and every wall. I bought mine for like 6-7 dollars from a nearby hardware store. 

Bring along a flashlight to pick up defects easily. you would be surprised at the amount of flaws you could pick up from simply shining on the wall.

I bought a number bicycle lock and locked my main gate with it and gave the number to BSC so that they could rectify the defects.

Tip : I couldn’t find anything covered on this in blogs, but apparently if you slide open your door adjuster and it’s oily it is a defect to be reported to BSC. I got to know this when i installed UNIARM.

Is it worth it to invest in uniarm? YES. I installed it before renovation as i was afraid the contractors would not treat my door with tender loving care when moving the heavy objects in.

Why did i choose uniarm over smarthome’s slide arm? Uni-arm provides 2 years warrenty vs smarthome’s 1 year. However bear in mind that if you choose the colour ones(i chose black as it fits closest to my door’s stopper) it costs $65[Group-buy] compared to smarthome’s $50. UniArm was also highly recommended by my neighbors on our estate’s group chat + facebook.

On the day of the installation, as i was busy running errands and i couldn’t make it back in time, i gave my number lock to the Uniarm guy and he installed it promptly and provided me photos of it before he left. I like the fact that they have the trust between customers and allowed me to paynow only after installing and if i find the job is satisfactory.  

Photo of my uniarm after it’s done. 

Another week, another Linn combo

But this one is for us and it’s staying here, adding to our demonstration armoury.  

Our brand spanking Audio Origami UniArm (think Naim Aro / Syrinx PU7 crossbreed) has been sitting patiently in its box for over a month awaiting a suitable opportunity. Finally, we have it mounted on a fairly modestly specced LP12 comprising current standard sub-chassis for Rega, Lingo PSU and the fairly new Linn Krystal cartridge. 

There are two versions of the UniArm, the Rega-mount one being slightly longer and rated more highly by Johnny at Audio Origami. This, coincidently, gives us a good basis for that other rather lovely affordable unipivot, the Roksan Nima.

The UniArm has caught the eyes of folks who aspire to the late lamented Naim Aro. It is available with more advanced arm cable at a more advanced price but even the basic version that we have here is sounding very special. I had best be careful giving comparative judgements at this early stage but  . . . wow. This is serious. And fantastic value for money.

One thing that is very evident is that, whilst it’s decidedly weighty and extended in the bass, the overall presentation is energetic, composed, incredibly realistic and effortlessly musical. Mind you, it was hooked up to a rather splendid amplifier. 

That old ‘fruit box’ don’t half sound good!

Alastair