Review: RME ADI-2 DAC FS

In the age of digital music sources, DACs are of primary importance for good sound. It's not easy to comprehend the evolution of DACs from a distance. For analogue lovers digital is digital, which is always inferior to their choice of music source. Others who feel that somehow there's some change, might be hesitant to accept the level of technology available for music enthusiasts.

Anyway, for those of us who try to stay away from hifi myths and are ready to accept (sometimes with some reservations of course) what technology presents us, there's joy and practicality to enjoy music at home. Don't misunderstand me, I'm not a techo-junkie. It's just a matter of evaluating without prejudice what is available at our service at the moment and still be critical enough to not accept every novelty as a magic step towards good sound.

It's been many years that I transfered all my music collection to computer environment. I have been using MPD on Linux as a source through an external DAC. It was a Musical Fidelity V-DAC at the beginning. In time, I had DACs from HRT, Musical Fidelity again, Teac, Cambridge Audio, iFi and Pioneer. It was easy for me to see the difference of new generations of DAC chips from different manufacturers and their adaptations in various models. It's a pleasure to see (or hear) how the sound of digital audio evolved in a short time of just some years.

My last choice of DAC for my system is the humble looking product of RME of Germany. I knew this brand as a producer of studio equipment. They had an ADC/DAC unit that was available for a few years that became a favourite of music producers and up to a level of some music lovers. But honestly, why should you spend your money for a devide that works both ways of converting music on a home hifi system when what you need is to convert from digital to analog only? It seems RME people understood the demand and decided to produce a product that does what you need for listening only. Still, they were reluctant to leave their roots as a supplier of studio devices and prefered to design a DAC that could be used both by hifi enthusiasts and by studio people who need to listen what they produce.

So comes the ADI-2 DAC FS. A small device with a strange name. This is not the first model of the range but a newer version of a previous model.

It's small, too small for a home hifi product unless your choice of listening is by headphones alone.

This is how ADI-2 DAC FS (new generation) looks like.

There's no internal power supply. An ordinary looking external switching supply is the power source for the unit. A jerky plug at the end of adapter cable fits into the input terminal on the back of the unit by pushing and turning to lock the plug. Once done it's OK but you are supposed to be very careful or read all the user's manual before even connecting the power cable.

There are all the digital inputs you expect on a contemporary DAC and both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR analogue outputs on the back. Front side has two phones outputs. The second one is some novelty for in-ear monitors that require different output characteristics.

I use the unit to feed my integrated amplifier, so back side connections are my choice to hook up the unit in my line from source to speakers.

Once you operate the unit, you realise that this is not a mainstream DAC. Of course, those who start reading the exemplary user's manual will understand this before even turning the unit on. Yes, the user's manual is something I have been missing in all equipment I bought in the last 10 years minimum. It's a 72 pages booklet that try to explain all the features of this DAC with honesty. You have to understand from the beginning that this DAC is capable of a lot of tunings beyond converting bits into waveform.

As you can imagine, at first I just plugged in the DAC and run it as it is to see how it performs on factory set values.

My system is based on a laptop running MPD on Kubuntu as souce. RME DAC is in between the computer and a Marantz PM-11s3 integrated amplifier which feeds a pair of KEF R900 speakers. Most of my music collection consists of FLAC files of both standard and high resolution types and some are DSD files.

My first impressions of this DAC after listening to some jazz and classical music were absolutely positive. A smooth and detailed sound that was unlike any other DAC I used before. You immediately realise that this device is a technological marvel, nothing less.

After spending some time listening to music I knew, it was time to fine tune the DAC to use its full potential. It was at this moment I realised the negatives of the physical design of the unit. It's too small for what it's supposed to perform. There are four tiny push buttons you need to press that are lined up vertically and are just milimeters away from each other. Even the two rotary knobs on the far right side that also function as push buttons are so close to each other that you are unable to make a full turn since your fingers get stuck in between the knobs.

This is where the RME team compromised a hifi design for a studio equipment because as I understand, this box size is a rack standard on recording studios. For home use, it's ridiculous to squeeze all these buttons and knobs in such a small area. A DAC of similar size is Teac UD-301 but it has only two buttons and a volume control on it that are sparsely placed.

One additional negative point is the choice of feet for the unit. The DAC is very light weight and the push-in knobs require a decent presure to apply for the settings. You can guess the outcome. The ADI-2 always slips back on the desk whenever you press a knob. I had to stick elastic non-slip feet to make it stand still while I was making changes in the setup.

You can see the additional circular plastic non-slip paddings I used on all the four feet. It's beyond my understanding how the designers can overlook such a simple but obvious problem.

The biggest feature on the façade of the device is not knobs or connections but the LCD display that really makes a difference. There is a high level of information available to see what the unit is doing and to make changes according to your choice. Main screen has a precise spectrum analyser and VU meters. You already saw this screen in the two pictures above. More versions of main screen are available that concentrate on volume level and input signals but since I use the fixed output level in my setup, I'm not much interested at output level. However, be aware that this is not an ordinary DAC where you can choose the fixed or variable output level by a small switch at the back panel. You have to go into menus to select the fixed output level precisely to your taste or equipment feed and this is just the top of the iceberg. You can change so many settings that you need to arrange a position for yourself where you feel comfortable facing the RME DAC since you are supposed to spend some significant time tuning a variety of parameters of crazy detail and testing to see if it fits your taste. You might easily turn out to be a paranoiac trying to hear the differences during all those tunings. But after you feel like you finished your process and get away from the DAC to your listening position, you are rewarded with a magnificent sound. I spent almost three evenings for finishing up with all these crazy variables and now I can take a glass of wine to enjoy my music in the dimmed lights of my room.

An experienced DAC user might ask the plain question "There might be some choices of digital filters but what else?" Well, you have to read the user's manual to see what the else is!

Let's move to listening impresions. My FLAC files never sounded this smooth, enjoyable and solid before. A good recording really shines with this DAC. Mediocre ones are processed according to your choice but don't expect miracles.

I also listened to some DSD files to hear how my new DAC handles them. At first, RME didn't accept them as they are and MPD (music player daemon, my source software) converted them to PCM as it should do if the USB DAC connected is not able to play DSD. After reading again the related part in the manual I realised that RME accepts DoP protocol for DSD signal. I had to modify the configuration file of MPD to feed DoP bits to the DAC. There were no bad surprises, DSD was on the DAC to convert to analog signal. You can get this information clearly on the LCD panel as shown below.

Optical and Coaxial inputs are not connected and there's DSD signal on the USB input.

How does DSD sound? Well, it depends on the recording quality just as in FLAC. I'm not a big fan of DSD. It's very clear that when technical characteristics are objectively compared, there's nothing extra in DSD over hi-resolution PCM. But if I'm to evaluate the DAC alone, the sound of DSD is just as the sound of PCM: top class.

So, where are we at the end? This is an exceptionally well made product on the electronics side. I have absolutely nothing to complaint. On the physical/mechanical side, there is way to go. Why do we have to fiddle with these tiny buttons, awkwardly placed knobs, slippery feet on such a high quality (and not cheap!) DAC?

See RME ADI-2 DAC FS next to my Marantz amplifier below.

Even the connection cables look huge compared to the DAC itself. They are not some exotic ones costing more than the DAC itself, by the way. These are DIY cables I made using decent and reasonably priced parts.

Now comes the last words. This is a very enjoyable, talented, honest piece of high tech equipment. I sincerely wished to see it in a larger box that is easier and pleasant to control.

So, function over form, sound over physical design, this DAC really makes a difference.

Review: Tannoy Gold 5 active monitors

Active monitor speakers are mainly for music production work but they are becoming popular among consumers like me, who wish to listen to "good sound" from a computer on the desk. These monitors are for nearfield listening, which means you sit close to the speakers that look to your face. The aim is not to fill the room with loud music but to create a sound stage in close distance before you.  Well, at least they say so and this coincides with what I expected them to perform.

I can claim that my ears are accustomed to good sound. Listening to music is more than hobby to me, it's some serious activity I perform as defined by "Res severa verum gaudium" which means "True pleasure is a serious affair." Roman philosopher Seneca wrote it a long time ago and Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra use it as their motto.

I started investigating for small active monitors for my personal use at my desk and after some evaluation my choice turned out to be Tannoy Gold 5 speakers.

These speakers are the smallest model of a line of three sizes. Gold 5, Gold 7 and Gold 8. The numbers represent the speaker diameter in inches which also shape the overall size of the speaker cabinet. Dimensions of Gold 5 are 29.5cm (H) x 18.5cm (W) x 23.0cm (D) which makes it a reasonable speaker for desktop use.

Let's see the outer box of the speaker as it arrived.

Each speaker is packed individually, so I received two boxes which were easy to unpack and it took a very short time to set the speakers on my desk.

I use my computer as a bit-perfect source to feed my TEAC UD-301 DAC which in turn drives the active speakers. You have to know some tricks to get the music data bit-perfect (which means without any software conversions and manipulations) from your computer, but this is not a must to get some good sound especially if your music files are not better than mp3. I also have a collection of concert videos that I enjoy on the screen. Some decent sound accompanying them would be nice for sure.

So, here's my setup which shows the brand new Tannoys.

My listening position makes an equilateral triangle with the speakers on two corners, quite ideal for a stereo image.

Let's get to some details of the speakers. They look and feel solid. The enclosure is some moulded synthetic material that is quite thick. It's not made of wood such as MDF (I later discovered that the units are made of thick MDF covered with a black vinyl layer.) The retro design is obvious, big knobs on the faceplate, old style logo that also shows a side drawing of the speaker driver (or a historical model) and gold trimmings around the speaker and front firing reflex port.

Are they beautiful? Well, it depends on your inclinations and aesthetic approach. I'm not a nostalgic person, so this is not the design of my dreams but it's also not distracting or kitsch. I might say I even started enjoying the design after spending some time looking at them.

The main thing to talk about these monitors is of course the drivers themselves. This is a two way design with separate amplifiers for each driver. The tweeter is placed in the middle of the woofer, so Tannoy calls this design "concentric transducers" This helps in creating the sound image as originating from a single source. There's a gold coloured, metal waveguide around the tiny tweeter. This looks like some steam-punk design to me but I must say right now that it works!

The woofer cone is made of some synthetic material that I'm not sure of. Not paper, not kevlar, not aluminium but some plastic stuff that seems light weight and rigid, which is good.

There are two knobs on the front. One is a potentiometer, like a volume control and the other is a five stop switch for fine tuning treble response. A round green LED indicates power.

All together, it looks like this.

You can make a size comparison with the mouse in the front.

The backside is covered by a metal cover, probably aluminium. There are two main inputs, both balanced type. A secondary "aux" mini-jack input is also available to connect directly to a phone's earphone output. There's a three position "bass adjust" switch to attenuate the lower frequency output by -2 or -4 dB. This might be handy since the bass level of the speaker is surprisingly strong.

Here's how Gold 5 looks at the back.

I connected my TEAC DAC to Tannoys by XLR cables. TEAC has both XLR balanced outputs and RCA unbalanced type.

All in all, Gold 5 gives you an impression of some good engineering and detailed thinking. Quality of materials used is very high for the price level. There's no indication of cheapness. The only trouble is the level of workmanship. Contours of front baffle to the sides are not all aligned perfectly and in one of the speakers there's a worn out part of gold trimming around the reflex port. Rest is OK.

Then comes the critical part: how do they sound? For such small speakers (and price level) they sound good, really good. Two things got my attention. The first is the level of analytical sound. I was surprised to hear the single instruments in an harmonious overall sound. Impressive. The second is the linearity of the output through the frequency range. I'm not able to give figures, this is a subjective evaluation by listening to music I know.

My preference is mainly symphonic music and classical jazz. I have some very good recordings that I could use for testing immediately. I was not able to find a major weakness that I could complain.

Professional reviewers mostly write about some music they listen to when they review an instrument. "Listening to singer A in album B, I was able to hear the percussions at the right level" or something similar. For me, I was never lucky enough to listen to the same albums they mentioned so it was mostly meaningless detail they talked about. Hence, I will not write about my impressions for specific tracks and instead just give my overall subjective rating: I liked the sound of these monitors. The most positive point I might mention is when listening at lower levels at night (I live in an apartment). Analytical but smooth sound that feels like coming from a high end system. Not too bright, not too sharp. The level of perfection decreases when you increase the volume to high levels. (After listening music for many hours, I revise my comment. The level of perfection decreases only when you increase the volume to really very high levels). At very high volumes you can feel the limitations of small drivers and probably economically produced amplifiers inside. But for my usage, these speakers are absolutely good choice.

I hope they last long!

A Shot in the Dark: Late Night Chat

I'm at a quiet corner on a tropical island. Out of the blue, a surrealist scene emerges right in front of my eyes in the darkness of the night. Two men are chatting by the bar that illuminates itself alone in the middle of nothingness. I found myself watching this scene, remaining in the darkness. A warm atmosphere, the roof of the bar is decorated with colorful lights. Nevertheless, an unspoken sadness looms in the air. The men look as if they are exchanging grievances, tranquile, as if they are the only ones left in the whole world.

After a while I came to my senses and took the following photograph.

15mm, f:2.8, 1/13 sec, ISO 800

They say that a photograph is worth a thousand words. To me, this shot is one of those pictures. I, for one wouldn't be able to describe this scene with words.

Handheld as always, without a tripod. Then I postprocessed to jpg using Rawtherapee.

(English text by Banu Büyükkal)

Images: Greenland

The title may mislead you to think that I set foot in Greenland, I just flew over it. 

This huge island next to the North Pole naturally has no seasons other than winter.  This is a mostly uninhabited frozen country, as it cannot provide a hospitable environment for people to live in comfort. It had pertained to Denmark at the end of an interesting historical chain of events. 

I photographed the big mass of glacier which joins the sea within a narrow inlet on the southern part of Greenland. This is the best image I could capture from behind the many layers of the small window of a plane flying at an altitude of 10 km.

When we go into more detail, we can clearly see the glacier slowly flowing to the sea. The picture below reflects the view formed by the fluid mass making its way towards the sea. 

 

Even from such a distance, it is very exciting to be able to see this magnificent formation. I could take these shots, thanks to a clear weather. 

Right after taking the above pictures, I photographed the map on the video screen of my seat. Thus, I can give an idea about the location of these scenes.

 

These photos were the reward of sitting on a window seat on the flight from Istanbul to New York. I hadn't the slightest idea at the start of my journey that I would be able to capture such shots.

Images: Deidesheim

I had the opportunity of visiting the wine route and the village of Deidesheim during a business trip to Germany. It was a short stay but because of perfect timing - I was there right during vintage season - I had the privilege of enjoying the authentic ambiance of the area.

This part of Germany is within the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It enjoys a mild climate, quite untypical for Germany. Being close to France and Luxembourg, wine production is the main economic activity of the area. I was surprised to see the vast vineyards stretching for kilometres along the Weinstrasse, that is "route of wine"

Beautiful historical villages come one after another while driving on the Weinstrasse. Deidesheim is such a town resting peacefully on the countryside by the river Rhine.

Here's a typical street view of the town, reflecting the end of a beautiful September day.

Dating back to 13th century, Deidesheim today shines proudly with an historical background.

After strolling the streets of the town, I had the opportunity to dine at the nice restaurant of hotel Deidesheim Hof. Once the favourite place of former chancellor Helmut Kohl, this restaurant enjoyed the presence of World leaders visiting Germany.

 A shot of the restaurant before going inside for dinner.

We had a significant fine-dining experience at Deidesheimer Hof. A nice surprise was the well balanced Pinot noir wine of the area that accompanied our dinner. That was the best German wine I ever tasted.

Let me present a picture of the Pinot Noir grape from the vineyard I visited during the daytime I spent at Weinstrasse. The taste is great even as a grape fresh from the branch.

Grape, once the fruit for the Gods, is a marvel of nature for us to enjoy.

Destination: Athens

Let's talk about Athens, the city that has developed under the wings of Athena, the Goddess and lived its golden age about 2500 years before the present day. This is the city which hosted the Academia of Plato as well the Lyceum of Aristotle.

Athens has shone through during the Antiquity with its opulence and culture, as well as being the cradle of democracy. However, as time went by, the city has gradually come to pine for its long bygone affluent days. Today, Athens houses one third of the population of Greece, with approximately 4 million inhabitants. Now, this is one city that is humming with the cacophony of the crowds, with concrete buildings forming its silhouette; quite a transformation from being the headquarters of Gods to being a living space completely earthly for the mortals.

A quick glance at the map, we see an almost plane settlement which has expanded around the hill at its centre. This hill at the centre is The Acropolis. On this rocky outcrop, stands one of the most well known temples of the world, The Parthenon. On the skirts of the hill facing north, lie two ancient quarters: Plaka and Monastiraki. Right behind them, as far as the eye can see, spreads modern Athens with its roofless buildings.

Looking from a distance, it's not easy to label Athens as a beautiful city. Nevertheless, the historical richness stretching from the Acropolis towards the ancient quarters at its skirts, a very delicious Greek cuisine and rich entertainment possibilities form an interesting attractiveness.

I suggest that we continue with a view from Athens, after so much talk about it.

This is a view of the Acropolis from Monastiraki quarter. One can see the Parthenon right en face, situated on the Acropolis. Just below are the picturesque houses of the historical quarters Plaka and Monastiraki. Monastiraki is the centre of the neighbourhood bearing the same name. Once, there really was a monastery here, now only its name survives. The church whose little dome appears at the left bottom corner is thought to have been once a part of the monastery. The edifice at the centre of the picture is the Tzistarakis mosque. The minaret of this mosque, today converted into a museum, has tumbled down long time ago. The building across the mosque is a subway station.

When we take a closer look at the Acropolis, both the grandeur of the hill and the colourfulness of the houses in the quarters at its skirts become more manifest. If you look at the photo below more carefully, the tower-like stone building with a canopy might catch your eye. This building, called the Tower of the Winds, has been built by the astronomer Kyrestes in the first or second century BC. There are bas-relieves on each façade of this octagonal construction depicting the wind blowing from that side symbolically. The building has been designed to function as a water clock as well.

Now that we are this close to the Acropolis, come, let's visit it. The main entrance is to the west of the hill. The temples of Propylaia and Athens built in the fifth century BC make up the two sides of this entrance. By the way, it would be amiss of us not to mention the Herodes Atticus Odeon, situated at the southwest of the hill, which we shall pass before arriving here. This beautiful theatre constructed in the second century BC has been restored in the 1950’s and stands proud in the present day.

As we climb up from Herodes Atticus Odeon, and pass by Propylaia mentioned above, we reach a plateau on the hill. Here, the Parthenon welcomes you with all its glory. This temple erected in the fifth century BC, is the creation of the architects Kallikrates and Iktinos. In order to get a better idea of its age, we can put it this way: when Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was built, it has been there for about 850 years...when Istanbul was conquered by Mehmed the Conqueror, Parthenon had been standing erect for the past 1900 years! The temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the guardian of the city still watches over Athens from the Acropolis as the symbol of the city.

This building has functioned as a mosque under the Ottoman rule, and later, as a gunpowder storage during the siege by the Venetians in the 17th century. The Venetians, upon realizing this, have cannoned the temple, exploding the stored ammunition and causing great damage to this construction which has endured the wear and tear of centuries. Today, restoration work started many years ago still continue, Sadly, it's not possible to efface the traces of the destruction of war: the interiors and the roof of the building have been destroyed completely.

I present you the Parthenon of today, approximately 2500 years after its construction.

After visiting the Parthenon and the other beautiful edifices accompanying it, the view of modern Athens that surrounds you down the hill inevitably catches your eye. It's right here that you encounter the non-esthetic side of Athens. When you look past Plaka and Monastiraki situated at the skirts of the hill, all you see is a concrete jungle. You can observe the demarcation line where the historical part ends by the vanishing of the red roofs and start of the white concrete buildings with terraces. The rest consists of this white concrete.

 

This division is quite clear in the picture above. Right in the centre of the photo is the beforementioned Tzistarakis Mosque. The green belt right below the mosque is Hadrian’s Library, with only a couple of its walls standing today. Below the library, one can see the Fethiye Mosque and again, the Tower of Winds.

Let's take a closer look at Fethiye Mosque. This mosque, built in honour of Mehmet the Conqueror’s visit to Athens has been constructed using natural materials. It has a distinctive appearance, keeping its respect to its environs. The tiles covering the main dome and rest of the roof create a beautiful harmony with the walls of the building made up of natural stones. Despite its modest size and structure, it keeps up with the historical small churches scattered around the city.

Continuing on to the east of Fethiye mosque, you start getting lost in the narrow streets of Plaka. Beautiful buildings, intertwining streets, cafes, restaurants welcome you here. The main square of the neighborhood is (Plateia) Lysikratous.

Walking to the streets of Plaka from the Lysikratous square seen above, do not hesitate to enter any restaurant that catches your eye if you feel hungry. All the delicacies of the Aegean cuisine shall be awaiting you. I have to tell you that the standards of the Greek cuisine, which is very similar to Turkish mezes and seafood served at the Aegean coast, are very high. Sitting at a table adorned with delicous food is an important part of social life here. Being able to eat such elaborate dishes for quite reasonable prices makes me a little jealous. You have to spend more on the other side of the Aegean and sometimes settle for lesser taste.

Let's return to our tour of the city. Wandering around the narrow streets of Plaka is a very pleasant experience. The only problem is the chaos in areas where there is heavy traffic. I give as an example, Kapnikarea street leading to the shopping area. In this narrow street, heavy pedestrian traffic is interlocked with cars on the road. Fortunately not all streets are like this, some are even closed to traffic.

In spite of the chaos of the street, once you raise your head up the view of the Acropolis instantly impresses you.

Ermou street, which we can designate as the border of Plaka and the new city, is one of the most lively shopping centres of Athens. Being quite long, Ermou becomes a pedestrian street as it approaches the main square of the city, Syntagma. Don’t get surprised if you encounter a historical church right in the middle of the street while you are walking. Panaghia church, built upon an ancient temple, is one of the oldest churches in the city.
 

The pedestrian part of Ermou includes a small square and the tiny Panaghia, built in the 11th century. Photography enthusiasts will readily tell you that it's challenging to take photos when there are dark shadows and overly lit areas, just like in the photo above. The shadows turn out very dark or the lit areas very bright if you can't perform good adjustment and post processing. This is the best I could do.

When you keep on walking through Ermou, you end up in the famous Syntagma square. The heart of Athens, maybe even of Greece beats here, because the Greek parliament is located at the square. Among the buildings surrounding Syntagma, which is a grand square, are famous hotels of Athens. One side is occupied with the colossal parliament building. 

After seeing so many examples of aesthetic and traditional architecture, the building didn't impress me much. In the main entrance, columns have been utilised as if just for the sake of it. When you look at the building as a whole, something is not easy on the eye. Talking about placing the columns, there’s much to learn even from the only wall left standing of Hadrian’s Library built in the second century BC.

Now that we have returned to historical buildings, let's keep going that way and arrive at the antique Agora. Agora is the name given to the quarter that serves as the centre for political, social and commercial gatherings in antique Greek city states. The Agora is a buildings complex, completed in the 600’s BC, sort of a campus. In the interior part, we encounter the stoa of Attalos (stoa=portico, cloister), a very impressive building reconstructed faithfully to the historical, partly using the original materials. This long and narrow building was once designed as a portico housing commercial shops, but today it's been converted into an imposing museum. 

At a different corner of the Agora, stands one of the best preserved buildings from antiquity: the Hephaisteion Temple. 2500 years old columns still hold the construction bold upright. Look closer and you can see that some of the stones forming the columns have become slightly loose. I suppose this is a result of the many earthquakes shaking the region in times past. Nevertheless, the temple is still proudly erect.
 

Agora, located at the skirts of the Acropolis covers quite a large area. Right across, the active social life in Monastiraki keeps on at all hours. When you complete your journey to the past, you only need to take a few steps to have a nice cup of coffee or a delicious meal. Adrianou street welcomes you upon departing the Agora.

Aside from these areas, the most popular parts  the city are Gazi and Psyri. Until recently both were considered suburbia, however now these serve as the most important spots for the nightlife of Athenian youngsters. 

Another important place that can be reached by an half-hour drive, or preferably by the subway, from the city centre is Piraeus. I did not have a chance to visit Piraeus which can be considered the coast of Athens. This harbour is at the top of my list for the next visit, and of course followed by the islands easily reached from Piraeus.

I conclude my impressions of Athens with a night view of Monastiraki quarter which we have seen in the first picture. After the sunset, the Acropolis alight stands proud, being the residence of Athena watching over the mortals crowding the city. On the other end, the streets are filled with people oblivious to this vigilance, busy with their own affairs. 

(English text by Banu Büyükkal)

An attempt for a new beginning

My original blog is available here: pirekare

Pirekare is "pi r squared" in Turkish.

I hope to present my posts in English soon.

Update: Posts start appearing with the help of friends. Destination: Athens is the first one and I hope to move fast.