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Please check out the latest issue of our August 2015 e-newsletter, which contains interesting articles, news, reviews, awards and more! 

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Aurorasound's solid-state pre-amplifer PREDA was reviewed in the British magazine HiFi Critics and received the sought-after Audio Excellence Award.

Martin Colloms, HiFi Critics concluded:

"...while rather more costly than the matching phono stage, this control unit sets a still higher standard. High precision best describes the sound, build and operation, while the range of balanced and singleended inputs alongside full remote control represents an all-too-rare combination of virtues. Alongside its fine flexibility and ergonomics, the technical and subjective performance alone attains the Audio Excellence standard, which is the rating we award this highly precise, neutral and informative control unit..."  CLICK HERE to check it out.

A brand new review was released today. Key Kim of The StereoTimes spent some time with Aurorasound's VIDA phono stage.

Key Kim wrote:
"...I could tell immediately the VIDA’s noise floor was very low, allowing the music to emerge infused with very detailed information... Bass performance was excellent with very deep extension, definition, and control. Pitch in the lowest octaves was accurately defined and to my delight the VIDA was able to delineate the contrabass pizzicatos and bass guitar snaps brilliantly with outstanding speed, pace and drive...The VIDA’s ability to illuminate timbre and detail was excellent. While rich and full, instrumental textures were not too ripe or romanticized. Attacks were fast and sharp, yet lively. Equally the midrange was impressive. The human and instrumental voices were reproduced naturally in a well- balanced texture, body, and tone. The voices were wonderfully rendered with revealing detail and nuance, providing for an extremely organic and involving presentation..."
CLICK HERE to check out the entire review.

A review of Synergistic's amazing Atmosphere Cables and Grounding Block was just released in StereoTimes. 

Mike Girardi concluded: "...I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these cables and Grounding Bar. The SR Atmosphere signal cables excel in all areas as compared to my previous reference and my previous reference was nominated by multiple members of the ST staff as a Most Wanted Component.  A component worthy of the designation, the state of the art and sets the bar much higher in terms of performance vs cost. The new Atmosphere Level 4 signal cables and Ground Bar are my new reference..."
CLICK HERE to check out the entire review.

Robert S. Youman, Positive Feedback Online, June 2015:

"...the Atmosphere cable affords us a huge sound stage that reaches out in all directions of the recording venue. The level of transparency and breath taking transient speed is impressive.."

"...there is a tremendous depth and separation between the musicians. The weight and authority of the orchestra comes through in a dramatic fashion like the real thing. Strings are particularly rich and vibrant with plenty of jump factor. Another winner from the original Decca team, yet the Atmosphere interconnects and speaker cable can double your pleasure"

"...one of my go to cables is the Synergistic Research Element CTS. Active shielding is an important design feature of this series. They consistently provide some the most engaging music that I have experienced. The UEF active shield tuning circuits add that last bit of flexibility that can help you voice your cable to specific system needs. Build quality and performance from top to bottom are tough to equal… Substituting the Atmosphere Level 4 for the CTS Element was a considerable step up. I was surprised by the results as the price points of the Atmosphere series is appreciably less than that of the Element series..."

"...better sound for less money from the same manufacturer? My goodness, how often does this happen?"

"...compared to the CTS Element, which was one of my well established benchmarks, the Atmosphere Level 4 is now the new gold standard in this price range and significantly beyond. There are several flagship cables at two to three times the MSRP that have been left in their tracks. I predict that the competition will soon be scratching their heads and scrambling for better answers..."

CLICK HERE to check out the entire review

We are very glad to announce that Voxativ did it again. The new Voxativ 9.87 System (Pi + Bass Extension) won the AV Showroom Gold Show Award at the High End Show in Munich 2015.

This award is one of the most important, coveted awards of the year because the Munich show is the largest audio show in the industry and all of the big players are presenting their newest developments and products. 

CLICK HERE to check out a video of the Voxativ room at this event.  

We have 5 pairs of the award-winning and highly regarded Voxativ Ampeggio Signature in high gloss piano black available for only $19,800 with full warranty. A slight cosmetic flaw makes these Voxativ Ampeggio Signature speakers an amazing deal for all audiophiles. This woodworking error is strictly cosmetic and is not a crack or a structural weakness.

Normally the joint of the molding on the left and right side of the speakers (1 inch), where two pieces of wood come together is kitted before the finish is done, causing the two pieces to look like one continuous piece. In this case, the woodworker neglected to fill in the seam between the two pieces of molding, which wasn't noticed until after the black piano finish was already on the speakers.

This minute visual difference makes these Voxativ Ampeggio Signature speakers cost $19,800 instead of the usual price of $33,000. 

After a long and exhausting exhibition in the Hotel Irvine at T.H.E. Show Newport Beach we're finally back in the office with all our stuff that was spread over 4 rooms at the show. Luckily we got all our goods back and nothing is missing, except for the Voxativ 9.87 System which was snatched away by Steve Hoffmann. This show was the best Newport Show ever... looking forward to next year.

Our showroom is up and running again, this time with the Langerton Configuration Duo Capable driven by KR Audio's Kronzilla amplifier. 

We're glad to announce that the Scansonic MB-1 monitor speakers received an award in the UK - the "Hi-Fi Choice RECOMMENDED" Award.

Andrew Everard, Hi-Fi Choice (UK) June 2015 concluded:
"...if you’re looking for rather superior speakers for use in a small or medium-sized room, and can afford both the speaker/stands package, at around £1,800 all-in and the kind of amplifier you’ll need to hear them at their best, this is a highly competitive design. By combining room friendliness – that front-venting port means that you can use them close to a rear wall – stylish looks and a very persuasive sound seemingly beyond its modest dimensions, Scansonic has come up with loudspeaker well worthy of a serious audition..."  CLICK HERE to check it out