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New review: ICHOS No. THREE loudspeakers reviewed in a Germany magazine

By Alfred Kainz | 07 February, 2018 | Read more

The very first review of the Austrian made ICHOS No. THREE loudspeakers is available.

Michael Bruss of the German magazine HiFi Test (01/2018) wrote:

"...rarely does one hear a loudspeaker that combines a nonchalant lightness and ease so naturally with such a substantial bass and can still work with single-ended tube amplifiers without problems – actually, the ichos No 3 even prefers them...
Conclusion: Loudspeakers with a pleasure factor - a true feast for listeners who love attention to detail and spaciousness with a bass that isn’t too thin. They play easily with small triodes and even then offer a substantial sound..."

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New arrival: Aurorasound VIDA SPC umbilical cord

By Alfred Kainz | 06 February, 2018 | Read more

If you are a VIDA user than this is for you.

Aurorasound's new SPC umbilical cord is a replacement cable for the VIDA phono stage, installed between the main unit and the separate PSU. Using the SPC umbilical cord will lift your VIDA to a new performance level.

Highly recommended - big upgrade! The US retail price is $399.
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New arrival: High Fidelity Cables Magnetic RCA Adapters - re-designed

By Alfred Kainz | 05 February, 2018 | Read more

High Fidelity Cables released a new and re-designed version of their well-loved and award winning magnetic adapters for RCA in- and outputs. The analog version is in stock and will ship right way. The digital version is expected soon.

The prices remain the same. $299 for a pair or $549 for a set/4.

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New release: Synergistic Research Atmosphere X USB and Ethernet cables

By Alfred Kainz | 01 February, 2018 | Read more

Synergistic Research Atmosphere X USB & Ethernet Cables

Synergistic Research just released a new digital cable series. The Atmosphere X USB and Ethernet series.

The Atmosphere X series (starting with $650) is voiced to deliver natural musicality so you’ll enjoy listening for hours, with no loss of resolution or soundstage scale and realism. Available in 2 different models each.

Check it out:
Atmosphere X USB
Atmosphere X Reference USB
Atmosphere X Ethernet CAT6
Atmosphere X Reference Ethernet CAT6

New arrival: Aurorasound PREDA TBSP Preamplifier

By Alfred Kainz | 29 January, 2018 | Read more

With the release of the new VIDA Supreme and the PREDA TBSP, Karaki-san pushes the envelope and elevates his product line to a whole new level.

The new PREDA TBSP (True Balanced Signal Path - not tablespoon :)) is packed with cutting edge technology and another step up from the acclaimed standard PREDA.

The design is fully balanced from top to bottom. Single ended input signals through the RCA inputs are processed and converted to balanced signals.

A complete Aurorasound system with VIDA Supreme phono stage, PREDA TBSP preamp and PADA poweramp is set up in our demo showroom and already making beautiful music. Call for an appointment or CLICK HERE for more information.

Synergistic Research BLUE Quantum Fuses received a Most Wanted Component Award 2017

By Alfred Kainz | 28 January, 2018 | Read more

Synergistic Research BLUE Quantum Fuses received StereoTimes' Most Wanted Component 2017 Award

After Positive Feedback's Brutus Award 2017, Synergistic Research's BLUE Quantum Fuses received another recognition - StereoTimes Most Wanted 2017 Award.

Norm Luttbeg wrote:
"...the Quantum Blue fuses are the latest design from Synergistic Research. They are expensive but are clearly superior to their Black Fuse line that they replaced. As has so often been my reward in assessing components lately, they add realism. The recorded event really displaces your speaker wall. And you can hear decay in the room or stage..."

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Synergistic Research Galileo UEF Cable series received a Most Wanted Component Award 2017

By Alfred Kainz | 27 January, 2018 | Read more

After The Absolute Sound's Product of the Year and Positive Feedback's Brutus Award, StereoTimes' Most Wanted Component Award is the third recognition in 2017 for Synergistic Research's Galileo UEF Cable series. It's also the fifth award since 2016, when it was first launched.

By now it should be clear that Synergistic's Galileo UEF cables belong to the very best cables out there, regardless of price. In fact, the Galileo series outperforms other cables costing twice as much. Take advantage of our free Synergistic Research Galileo UEF Cable Lending Library.

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Lyric Audio PS 10 phono stage received a Most Wanted Component Award 2017

By Alfred Kainz | 25 January, 2018 | Read more

Most Wanted Component Award 2017 for Lyric Audio PS-10 phono stage

Greg Simmons of The StereoTimes:

"...the PS-10 will give most users all the phonostage they’re likely to ever need without all of the tweeky controls they’re unlikely to ever use. Its simplified set of features, limited simply to adjustable impedance, might not offer the last iota of control for the most exotic cartridges, but for the vast majority of moving coils it’ll work great. Most importantly it sounds fantastic: detailed, lively and colorful, with deep tight bass and an expansive soundstage. As an added bonus the PS-10 also has a second input for moving magnet cartridges, allowing the user to run two turntables at once; a particularly useful feature for that second monaural table. It’s also built like a tank. The Lyric PS-10 phonostage is easy to use and a pleasure to listen too..."

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New review: Aurorasound VIDA LCR phono stage on hifiplus.com

By Alfred Kainz | 17 January, 2018 | Read more

Jason Kennedy of hifiplus.com wrote:

"...the Aurorasound VIDA is a very easy phono stage to enjoy. It makes the most of all manner of cartridges and turntables, emphasising the qualities of each, and letting you forget about the mechanics. It won’t be the first choice of those looking for maximum bandwidth, but it does offer a lot of tube charm without the noise and hum issues often associated with the breed. Just as importantly, it is very nicely built. If the company could just find a Leben style badge, it could be a worldwide hit!"

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New product arrival: Lyric Audio Ti200 Class-A parallel single-ended integrated

By Alfred Kainz | 31 December, 2017 | Read more

Lyric Audio's brand new and latest development, the Ti200 amp arrived, sounding fabulous and ready for auditions.

The Ti200 is a Class A parallel single-ended integrated tube amp, delivering 2x 38 Watt with KT150/KT120 tubes. It can also handle KT88 (2x 16 Watt) and EL34 (2x 8 Watt). US retail price starts at $14,690.

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