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The StereoTimes Most Wanted of the Decade Award for Synergistic Research

By Alfred Kainz | 10 January, 2020 | Read more

StereoTimes Most Wanted of the Decade for Synergistic Research products

Synergistic Research was awarded with several Most Wanted Component of the Decade Awards. The following SR products received this prestigious prize.

- Atmosphere X Euphoria cable series

- Active Grounding Block SE

- Black Box - Low-Frequency Resonator Array

- PowerCell 12 UEF SE Power Conditioner

- Galileo UEF cable series (discontinued - now Galileo SX)

The StereoTimes Most Wanted of the Decade Award for Aurorasound's VIDA Supreme

By Alfred Kainz | 09 January, 2020 | Read more

Aurorasound VIDA Supreme Phono Stage - StereoTimes Most Wanted Award

Key Kim of The StereoTimes writes (Jan. 2020):
"...the Aurorasound VIDA Supreme sounds absolutely marvelous in my system driving the Audio Union Dohmann Helix 1 turntable. The VIDA Supreme’s portrayal of individual images is exceptional, revealing layers of small details and nuances that are impressively transparent. The state-of-the-art LCR-type network phono amplifier, with innovative technology and a modular design, combined with old world craftsmanship, makes the VIDA Supreme outstanding in many respects, substantially surpassing the excellent sounding, highly acclaimed VIDA Phono Stage..."

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New review and award: Synergistic Research Foundation Cable Series

By Alfred Kainz | 31 December, 2019 | Read more

After The Absolut Sound Editors Choice Award Synergistic's Foundation Series was reviewed again, this time by Enjoy the Music.

Rick Becker writes:
"... I was skeptical that the Foundation cables would make such an improvement in my system, yet they have replaced cables that cost far more and taken my music far higher. Combined with a handful of their fabulous Orange Fuses, a $2000 to $3000 investment toward Synergistic Research's Foundation cables has taken my mid-five-figure rig well into six-figure territory. That's real value and an admirable feat!"

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New product: Synergistic Research Tranquility POD

By Alfred Kainz | 11 December, 2019 | Read more

The new ACTIVE Tranquility PODs conditions the signal while it’s still in your system, just like full-sized Tranquility Bases but in a smaller and more flexible platform. And Tranquility PODs are based on the same ACTIVE EM Cell technology that powers the SR PowerCell line conditioners. But instead of conditioning AC electromagnetic fields, Tranquility PODs interact with the EM fields inside your components for more of what everyone loves about PowerCell line conditioners.

The Tranquility POD is used underneath or on top of devices. The dimensions are 6x6x1" and the price is $749. Until the end of the year you'll get a set of MiG 2.0 with each POD, a value of $249 FREE.

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Newsletter December 2019 online...

By Alfred Kainz | 07 December, 2019 | Read more

Please check out the latest issue of our December 2019 e-newsletter, which contains a contest where you can win products worth $2,000, interesting articles, news, reviews, awards, sales and more!

CLICK HERE to read the December 2019 Newsletter.

New product: Audio Magic Ultimate Premier Beeswax fuses

By Alfred Kainz | 02 December, 2019 | Read more

Introducing Audio Magic's new Ultimate Premier SHD Beeswax Fuse. We didn't think it could be any better but the new "Ultimate Premier" is world class and then some! Now, instead of the push-pull I-Core design, a Full Wave I-Core technology is used which is more powerful. Audio Magic uses new, improved internal Black Out and SHD fills for better noise reduction. A new and improved Nano Streaming process was introduced as well.

The result: better detail, transparency, dynamics, wider and deeper sound staging, micro detail, layering, and talk about musical... Global MSRP is $240 each.

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New line of product: Nasotec Corporation from Korea

By Alfred Kainz | 23 November, 2019 | Read more

We're very glad to announce that we are now authorized US dealer for the Nasotec Corporation. Nasotec, located in Korea, is specialized in Analog Accessories. The products Nasotec offers are very innovative, useful, of great quality and manufactured with precision. For instance, the Swing Headshell brings a new approach to headshells or the VEM Record Clamp is very effective. We already have most of their products in stock.

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New review & award: the Holbo turntable received a Japanese Audio Excellence Award

By Alfred Kainz | 22 November, 2019 | Read more

Holbo Airbearing Turntable System received Audio Excellence Award

Mr. Hiroshi Onodera of Stereo Sound Online writes (Oct. 2019):
"...the lack of localization fluctuation in the stereo sound field is solely thanks to the linear tracking arm, which may be attributed to the absence of tracking errors, such as the minimal distortion, the spatial stability of large orchestras, and so on. The benefits are great. In addition, there was something wonderful about the balance between quietness and dynamics, which is unique to this machine. Because of the simplicity of the chassis mechanism, the tonal texture is also natural and it has a casual sound impression. If you are an analog fan, this is a product with a unique world of sound that you want to experience. This is a great option especially for those who focus on stereo images..."

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New arrival & review: Synergistic Research Foundation Phono Cables

By Alfred Kainz | 21 November, 2019 | Read more

Synergistic Research has extended the FOUNDATION Cable Series with Phono Cables starting with $699. Jonathan Valin of TAS reviewed the Foundation line and awarded it with the "Top 50 Bargain 2019" award.
TAS wrote (November 2019): "...Jonathan Valin wasn't expecting much- and certainly not this much-from Synergistic Research's immensely pliable, bargain-basement Foundation Series interconnects and cables, which are far slimmer, lighter, and less sophisticated in design than their rich relatives, the superb Galileo SXes. But, trust him, sonically the Foundations come way closer than shouting distance to the Galileos...the Foundation Series is the best budget-priced wire Jonathan Valin has heard-and one of his references..."

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New product: Ichos No. FIVE loudspeakers

By Alfred Kainz | 13 November, 2019 | Read more

Ichos No. FIVE loudspeakers - handmade in Vienna Austria

Just on time for the 5 year Anniversary, Ichos released a new enty-line speaker. The Ichos No. FIVE speakers are characterized by excellent volume, a formidable deep bass, as well as fine definition at the highest level. The basic concept was adopted from Ichos’ larger back-loaded horn speakers, but the No. FIVE tweeter has been integrated into the housing. US retail price is $4,790 /pair.

It was already reviewed by the German magazine LP in October.
Conclusion: "...the Ichos No.5 offers the best of two worlds - unpraetentioes in terms of connected electronics and setup, it shows the fascination and dynamics of a real horn speaker..."

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