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New arrival: Synergistic Research Galileo SX Cable Series

By Alfred Kainz | 09 November, 2018 | Read more

The brand new Synergistic Research Galileo SX cable series represents the pinnacle of what Synergistic Research currently knows in the field of building audio cables for high-resolution audio systems.

The Galileo SX cables belong to the best money can buy - we are impressed! We already have stock and can ship right away and also added them to our Cable Lending Library. Give us a buzz or email if you're interested.

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New arrival: Aurorasound Prima phono stage amplifier

By Alfred Kainz | 30 October, 2018 | Read more

We're glad to announce Aurorasound's brand new product - the Aurorasound VIDA Prima.

Karaki-san's latest VIDA Prima is the new entry model in the VIDA phono stage amplifier family. The Prima is a simple and easy to use but uncompromised design in this price range for all vinyl enthusiast. The VIDA Prima provides one pair RCA input, switchable between MM, MC-High and MC-Low. The North American retail price is $1200.

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New review: Lyric's Ti100 Mk.II on the front page of the new FIDELITY magazine

By Alfred Kainz | 27 October, 2018 | Read more

Lyric Audio's Ti100 Mk.II on the front page of the new Fidelity magazine

Lyric Audio's Ti100 Mk.II Class-A integrated single-ended tube amplifier made it all the way to the front page of the German magazine FIDELITY (Issue No.40, October 2018).

Jochen Reinecke writes: "...the jaw drops after a few bars, no matter whether Jimmy Smith's Hammond organ grunts in the low registers, roars and bubbles like lava - or whether the music gnaws aggressively on the drumhead in the solos... no matter whether the drums consist of only one fine ride cymbal pinging or juicy rim shots and massive bass drum booms... How do you describe such a thing? Well, what is delivered here is simply 'alive'. Intoxicating, enthralling, contagiously happy... The room is literally real enough to walk into, the music completely detaches itself from the speakers and stands shimmering and sparkling in the room. And one almost feels the presence of the musicians right there in the listening room. Spooky, but nice! What could the heart desire more?"

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New video online: Lyric Audio's Ti200 at the Rock Mountain Audio Fest

By Alfred Kainz | 24 October, 2018 | Read more

Lyric Audio at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2018

Check out a video of the latest Lyric Audio Ti200 amplifier at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2018 with chief designer Stefan Noll.

CLICK HERE to watch the video and listen to the Lyric Ti200 amplifier with Voxativ speakers.

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RMAF 2018 Best Of Show - Voxativ with Synergistic Research

By Alfred Kainz | 12 October, 2018 | Read more

Rock Mountain Audio Fest Best of Show 2018 - Voxativ with Synergistic Research

The cooperation of Voxativ and Synergistic Research resulted in a Best Of Show award at the Rock Mountain Audio Fest 2018.

Jonathan Valin, The Absolute Sound, writes:
"...on Chet Baker Sings the [9.87] field coils made Chet’s voice and trumpet - recorded with warm, rich RCA BX-44 ribbons [mics] - sound just like they should have, ravishingly lovely and lifelike..."

And much respect and a big thanks to Ted Denney of Synergistic Research for his part of this successful show.

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New review: Valvet E2 reviewed by the Stereoplay magazine

By Alfred Kainz | 30 September, 2018 | Read more

Valvet E2 single-ended solid-state amplifier

Roland Kraft of the Stereoplay print magazine wrote (Oct. 2018):
"...a good single-ended Class-A design conveys music with a charm that other end-stage concepts seldom or never reach... the Valvet plays crystal clear transparently, always agile and dynamic. However, its true strength lies in its large 3-D sound stage which reaches far beyond the speakers, nearing that of a reference system. What the E2 is doing here borders on sorcery... It’s understandable that using efficient speakers makes life easier for the single-ended amps: every decibel more per watt is converted into pure listening joy. In Conclusion: A short, purist signal path and single-ended design aren’t relics of bygone times, but remain as beneficial for the sound as ever. Therefore: huge compliments!"

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New award: Lyric Audio's Ti100 Mk.II Class-A integrated amplifer

By Alfred Kainz | 25 September, 2018 | Read more

Lyric Ti100 Award for Best amplifier at the Guangzhou Audio Show in China

We're glad to announce that the Lyric Audio Ti100 Mk.II received an award for Best Amplifer at the latest audio show in Guangzhou, China.

The Ti100 Mk.II is a very flexible Class-A, single-ended, integrated amplifier handmade in Germany. It can use a variety of tubes - EL34, KT77, KT88, KT120 and KT150, with a single-ended output power between 7 and 20 Watts. It also provides very useful features like a preamp-out and adjustable feedback.

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Newsletter September 2018 online...

By Alfred Kainz | 22 September, 2018 | Read more

Please check out the latest issue of our September 2018 e-newsletter, which contains a drawing, interesting articles, news, reviews, awards, sales and more!

CLICK HERE to read the September 2018 Newsletter.

New review: Synergistic Research Active Ground Block SE

By Alfred Kainz | 21 September, 2018 | Read more

Synergistic Research Active Ground Block SE review by The StereoTimes

Mike Girardi, The StereoTimes (Sept. 2018):

"...one of the most significant effect results of reducing the noise floor and signal compression via the SR AGB SE allowed me to listen to music at much lower volumes without any loss of detail, silence between notes, and dynamics. Component changes alone have never resulted in the type of improvement the SR AGB SE brings to the table. With the SR AGB SE installed I was more engaged with the music and not left searching for it. The SR AGB SE is an integral part of my reviewing system. Highly recommended."

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New arrival: VALVET A4 Mk.II Class-A mono-blocks hand crafted in Germany

By Alfred Kainz | 20 September, 2018 | Read more

Just in from Hamburg - in the north of Germany, Knut Cornil's new A4 Mk.II Class A mono-blocks.

The Mk.II version of these amazing Class-A mono-blocks has been much improved. 33% stronger transformers (now 2 times 400 watts), new audiophile resistors and silver wiring with real cotton isolation elevate these close to the performance of Valvet's top-line mono-blocks, the A4e... and all this while still maintaining Valvet's small footprints. US retail price is $7890 /pair.

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