Adrian Wu is a Hong Kong–based audiophile, recording enthusiast, and longtime contributor to the Asia Audio Society and Copper magazine, with nearly four decades of deep, hands-on experience in high-end and vintage audio . His expertise spans critical listening, system building, and restoration of classic equipment, alongside practical recording work using professional microphones, analog tape machines, and orchestral sessions, reflecting a rare blend of engineering knowledge and musical sensitivity. Wu is particularly known for his focus on analog playback, vacuum tube electronics, and historically informed component selection, as well as for designing and optimizing bespoke listening environments and horn loudspeaker systems. As a writer, he documents his extensive experimentation, technical insights, and listening philosophy in detailed autobiographical essays, contributing thoughtful, experience-driven perspectives to the audiophile community rather than commercial or review-driven commentary.
Title: Beethoven, Ligeti & LefkowitzBeethoven: String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135Ligeti: String Quartet No. 2Lefkowitz: Green Mountains, Now BlackPerformer: Quartet IntegraLabel: Yalung Records For my first review on Native DSD, I have chosen this recording of string quartets. The reason is severalfold; this is a pure DSD recording, a format I firmly believe […]
Adrian Wu on Apr 10, 2026