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New arrival: Alto Extremo Exact II - absorber feet from Germany

By Alfred Kainz | 03 October, 2021 | Read more

NEW - JUST ARRIVED

The big brother of the original Exact I. A larger housing, the optimized material mix (steel, bronze, delrin) and the resonance dissipation of the ball support, the Exact II is slightly better than the Exact I in all respects, without neglecting its precise three-dimensionality and differentiated dynamics. The Exact II sounds adult and can damp vibrations even better than the Exact I. An expert in hi-fi devices and speakers. With M4 thread for direct mounting. MSRP is $319 for a set of three resp. $419 for a set of four.

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New review: Lyric Audio Ti100 Mk.II integrated Class-A tube amp with KT170 tubes

By Alfred Kainz | 13 September, 2021 | Read more

Lyric Audio Ti100 Mk.II single ended Class-A integrated tube amp with KT170 tubes
Josef Bruckmoser of the German ImageHifi magazine wrote:

"...the Lyric Ti100 Mk.II with KT170 appeals to listeners who indulge in music and want to enjoy a tube amplifier like a textbook example - a 'lyrical' experience that does not compromise on transparency and clarity. The Lyric Ti100 Mk.II can sound exactly as real tube fans expect and develop a lot of power with the KT170. And it can sound so that even sworn solid-state friends can easily be tempted to try it with a tube amplifier..."

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New award: Valvet E3 awarded "Fidelity Highlight Award 06/2021"

By Alfred Kainz | 05 August, 2021 | Read more

The Valvet E3 Class-A single-ended solid-state power amp received an Highlight award by Germany's Fidelity magazine.

Udo Pipper of Fidelity wrote (06/2021):
"...I don’t know whether the listening experience is just fun, or if it’s actually arousing. Primarily, I’m absolutely astonished. I wonder what tricks Knut Cornils could have used to incorporate such skills into his power amplifier. It’s primarily the deep black background that brings the music to shine more than usual..."

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New arrival: Synergistic Research Ethernet Switch UEF

By Alfred Kainz | 31 July, 2021 | Read more

BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED

SR's new Ethernet Switch UEF with UEF and Active EM Cell technology to close the gap between digital playback and state-of-the-art analog tapes and LPs. To accomplish this, SR combined all EM Cell and UEF Tech applications and Galileo level chassis construction into a single component. It comes with SR ORANGE Quantum fuse and SR Foundation power cable. The MSRP is $2,295. Also available for 230V (+$300).

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NEW FEATURE & NEW REVIEW: MySphere 3 - fully open Headphones made in Austria

By Alfred Kainz | 18 July, 2021 | Read more

MySphere Headphones new feature and review
With the latest version of the MySphere 3 headphones you can choose optimized Sound Frame Cushion for different sound experiences. Available cushions are "standard", "transparent" and "bass".

We also received a brand new review. Check it out...

Stephen Dawson of Addicted to Audio writes:
"...the MySphere 3.2 headphones are a very different approach to headphone design, offering exceptional quality sound and a rare, open airiness, beyond that available even from open-back headphones. They deserve to be coupled with fine – and powerful – electronics..."

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New review: Valvet E3 tested in the German magazine Fidelity, issue 56

By Alfred Kainz | 22 June, 2021 | Read more

Valvet E3 review in the Fidelity magazine #56

The first review for the brand new Valvet E3 is in, and it's a good one!

Udo Pipper of the Fidelity magazine #56 wrote:

"...the newly remodeled Valvet E3 presents itself forceful and unrivaled musical, in spite of seemingly low-valued specifications. One of the best amplifiers that we ever had in our rack... for me, these components [Valvet E3 & soulshine 2 preamp] are not only a surprising experience in lifelike music reproduction, but, from now on, a listening reference for the future. What is yet to come?"

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New arrival: Shun Mook Reference 3 MC Phono Cartridge

By Alfred Kainz | 16 June, 2021 | Read more

Shun Mook Reference 3 cartridge
BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED!

Shun Mook works closely with ZYX Corp of Japan, using their ZXY Premium Airy3 3D engine. The brand new Reference 3 cartridge features 6N single crystal copper coils, a micro-ridge stylus, and has a lower output of 0.24mV, 4 ohm internal impedance and a recommend load of less than 100 ohms. Sonically it shows more micro detail and improved dynamics.

ONLY 25 CARTRIDGES MADE! MSRP is $7,000.

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New review: Furutech NCF Clear Line AC Power Optimizer on Enjoy the Music.com

By Alfred Kainz | 05 June, 2021 | Read more

Paul Schumann of Enjoy the Music.com concluded:

"...as you can probably guess by now, the skeptic in me has been won over by the NCF Clear Lines. The improvements they made to my system were more dramatic than I had anticipated. Their ability to draw me deeper into the music blew me away. Considering their modest price tag, I consider them one of the great bargains in audio..."

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New review: Synergistic's Galileo SX Ground Block on PFO

By Alfred Kainz | 22 May, 2021 | Read more

Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block

Robert Youman of Positive Feedback Online writes:

"...with the Galileo SX Ground Block in place, I stopped critiquing the sound and was able to just focus on the music. As a typical audiophile, this is always a challenge. Bottom line. The emotional connection and level of personal satisfaction has never been better in my listening room! That’s the biggest compliment that I could ever offer. If you are seeking state of the art performance, the Galileo SX Ground Block is a must audition. Innovative design. Superb execution. Wonderful results. Highly recommended..."

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New arrival: Synergistic's SRX Cable Series - A New World Gold Standard!

By Alfred Kainz | 19 May, 2021 | Read more

BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED!
SRX Cable Series - A New World Gold Standard.

SRX is Synergistic Research's all-out assault on musical performance. Everything SR has learned over 30 years is applied without consideration for price point or compromise for the sake of creating a compact cable geometry.

The SRX cables are the most effortless and pure-sounding cables Synergistic Research has ever manufactured - considerably surpassing the acclaimed Galileo SX cable series.

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