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New arrival: Synergistic Research Foundation Power Cables

By Alfred Kainz | 19 June, 2020 | Read more

BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED!
Just as with the Foundation Series IC’s and SC’s these new power cables will set the bar for what is possible at an attainable price. Experience Foundation Series and experience the very best of high end cable performance that rivals what SR's competitors charge thousands of dollars for. And like all Synergistic Research products you can audition Foundation Series power cords in your home system risk-free. Available in 12ga and 10ga (High Current) version with US- or Schuko-Plug.

Global MSRP for 5ft. is $599 resp. $699 for the HC version.

CLICK HERE for more info or to place your order.

New rave review: Integrityhifi Tru-Glider Pendulum Tonearm tested by Positive Feedback

By Alfred Kainz | 16 June, 2020 | Read more

Intergrityhifi Tru-Glider Pendulum Tonearm tested by Positive Feedback

Gary Lea of Positive Feedback writes (June 2020):

"...simply put, this tonearm will change your view of what is possible in vinyl playback... I would be hard pressed to come up with another tonearm that could outperform it. When you add in the standard features like the Cardas cable, the Nasotec Swingshell Headshell, and the infinite customization the cost is a downright steal in comparison to other options out there. True innovation, coupled with exceptional build quality and top of the line components is an intoxicating siren's song for sure, and not to be missed....Go get you some!"

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New video: Cantano turntable with Integrityhifi Tru-Glider tonearm on YouTube

By Alfred Kainz | 10 June, 2020 | Read more

Cantano Turntable with Integrityhifi Tru-Glider Pendulum Tonearm

We just made a short video for YouTube showing the brand new Integrityhifi Tru-Glider in action with the Nasotec Swing Headshell and Nasotec VEM Record Clamp to give you an impression.

CLICK HERE or on the image on the left side to watch and hear the video on YouTube.

For more info about this truly amazing tonearm CLICK HERE.

Newsletter June 2020 online...

By Alfred Kainz | 30 May, 2020 | Read more

Please check out the latest issue of our June 2020 e-newsletter, which contains a contest where you can win products worth $1000, interesting articles, news, reviews, awards, sales and more!

CLICK HERE to read the June 2020 Newsletter.

New review: Holbo Airbearing Turntable tested by The Audio Beatnik

By Alfred Kainz | 25 May, 2020 | Read more

Another rave review was released today of the Holbo Airbearing Turntable System.

Ken Redmond of The Audio Beatnik concluded:
"...The Holbo is an absolute pleasure to handle and work with day in and day out. Each time you use it you know it is a quality component. It does what it is designed to do and it does it in a way that has you looking forward to using it each time you get ready to play an album. Its $7,900 price is about half the cost of its closest competition that offers similar features, and the Holbo will challenge many of the turntables out there that cost a LOT more. Remember, you get a complete air-bearing turntable and air-bearing tonearm system. Considering that this is a system, the price shouldn’t be a 'bridge too far' for someone who is exploring this level of performance. So after all these years of searching I have finally found a tangential arm solution that fulfills the promise I always suspected they had, AND I get an air-bearing platter as a bonus. My vinyl listening just got a whole lot better. Yours can also. Very highly recommended!" CLICK HERE to read the entire review

New review: Aurorasound VIDA Supreme phono-amp reviewd by The StereoTimes

By Alfred Kainz | 22 May, 2020 | Read more

Key Kim of The StereoTimes concluded:

"...living with the Aurorasound VIDA Supreme phono preamplifier has been exhilarating; it's a superb phono preamplifier that can easily compete with products at twice the price. The Supreme has an uncanny ability to put me in my listening chair for hours and hours at a time. It didn't matter what genres Jazz, vocals, or classical music. All were rewarding. This is a beautiful piece of equipment, impeccably engineered, and exceptionally satisfying. The Aurorasound Vida Supreme phono preamplifier is my 'Most Wanted Component Of The Decade' award winner. Highly recommended!"

CLICK HERE to read the entire review

New arrival: Synergistic Reserch UEF Record Weight

By Alfred Kainz | 19 May, 2020 | Read more

Synergistic's UEF Record Weight was developed in conjunction with their new MiG SX footers and so shares many of the same sonic traits, including the ability to dramatically expand the scale and layering of the soundstage while improving timbral accuracy and tonal density.

Robert Youman of Positive Feedback wrote:
"...with the UEF, there was now a more clearly defined sound stage with even more layers of inner detail. Performance at both ends of the frequency range had an urgency and flow that had my head spinning. Mids were even more seductive and tangible. Tone, timbre, and pitch were spot on for a variety of instruments and vocals. The number of goose bump generating spacial cues now seemed endless. I clearly discovered a new bench mark!"

CLICK HERE for more information or to place your order.

New review: Holbo Airbearing Turntable tested by the LP Magazine

By Alfred Kainz | 15 May, 2020 | Read more

Another great review has just been published. That's review number 5 since February for this wonderful turntable.

Thomas Schmidt of LP Magazine wrote:
"...the Holbo celebrates neutrality at the highest level. The depth and strength of the bass are surprisingly authoritative for a turntable in this class. Holbo's layering of the instruments is just as solidly cemented in the room - even the finest reverberations in a room are reproduced exactly. In addition, there is a very sensitive reproduction of the very high tones and extreme naturalness of the mid-range - so even demanding classical recordings become rousing events that bring the interpreters as close to the listener as one could wish for..."
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New award: Valvet A4e mono blocks - Fidelity Award Winner 2020

By Alfred Kainz | 13 May, 2020 | Read more

After receiving the StereoTimes' Most Wanted Component of the Decade Award earlier this year, the Valvet A4e mono-blocks were crowned the Fidelity Award Winner 2020 in the category Premium / Amplifiers / Mono-Blocks.

Fidelity wrote: "...the new "e" generation rests on stable, sonically excellent feet from Alto-Extremo. The 65 watts at 8 ohms make music amazingly dynamic and stable...those who do not get goose bumps at what the Valvet mono amps offer in terms of drive, transparency and clarity at this point should urgently make an appointment to see a doctor..."

Considering the Valvet A4e are entirely hand-made in Germay and still priced below $10k, winning the Premium Amplifer catagory is a great achievement. Congratulations Knut!

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New review: Integrityhifi Tru-Glider Pendulum tonearm reviewed by stereonet

By Alfred Kainz | 06 May, 2020 | Read more

Integrity Tru-Glider Pendulum Tonearm reviewed by stereonet

The first rave review for this amazing tonearm is online.

Jay Garrett of stereonet writes: "...the Integrityhifi Tru-Glider is one of the best tonearms I have heard to date, managing to walk the line without forsaking one characteristic for another. It is at once transparent, engaging and musical – and while its tonality and rhythmic grip are indeed worthy of praise, one must also acknowledge its versatility. With no need for routing holes in your precious turntable plinth or bolting on mounting plates and other associated hardware, this tonearm can be moved freely from turntable to turntable without so much as a hint that it has been there... I unreservedly recommend it..."
CLICK HERE or more info or to place your order.

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