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New award: ViV Lab Rigid Float tonearm winner of a Fidelity Award 2018

By Alfred Kainz | 23 April, 2018 | Read more

ViV Lab Rigid Float tonearm winner of the Fidelity Award 2018

We have another winner... our favorite tonearm - the ViV Lab Rigid Float from Japan.

Winner of the Fidelity Award 2018: "...what to do when certain technical aids, such as tonearms, are so elaborate that they threaten to cross the line from the end to over-development to exceeding all limits? First back to the drawing board. In this particular case: do away with the offset angle, remove antiskating and radically simplify the arm and system calibration. The result: One of the best and most amazing tonearms in analog history..."
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New award: Valvet A4 mono-blocks winner of a Fidelity Award 2018

By Alfred Kainz | 12 April, 2018 | Read more

We're very glad to announce that the wonderful German made Valvet A4 mono-blocks received a Fidelity Award 2018.

Fidelity is a European print magazine. They wrote:

"...sweet, small and feisty – 55 Class-A watts per channel that sound like much more and can also master bigger challenges with bravura..."

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New product release: Synergistic's Atmosphere X interconnect & speaker cable series

By Alfred Kainz | 29 March, 2018 | Read more

Synergistic Research Atmosphere X Cable Series

Today Synergistic Research announced the release of the brand new Atmosphere X series. This improved Atmosphere cable series comes now in three performance levels - Alive (level 1), Excite (level 2) and the top-line Euphoria (level 3).

We offer a 60-day Money Back Guarantee on the Atmosphere X series. We already have stock and added them to our free lending library.
CLICK HERE to check it out or call for more info.

Re-launch: our own digital-terminators and analog-terminators

By Alfred Kainz | 27 March, 2018 | Read more

Due to popular demand we decided to re-launch the production of our well-loved digital-terminators "75 Ohm" and analog-terminators "shorties".

These little terminators are very effective. They can remove digital reflections, reduce distortion, lower background noise and provide a cleaner and well-balanced sound.

For only $18 the pair of analog- and $29.95 the digital-terminator, they truly are a bargain. The first batches of both kinds are in and ready to order.

CLICK HERE for more information or to place your order.

New arrival: Synergistic Research 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Power Cords

By Alfred Kainz | 21 March, 2018 | Read more

https://highend-electronics.com/products/synergistic-research-25th-anniversary-power-cord-limited-edition

Speaking of power cords...

Synergistic's new 25th Anniversary Power Cords arrived. This is not just a power cords. We think this can be considered as Ted Denney's masterpiece. The improvement only one of these cables can make in an entire system is mind blowing.

The SR25 has a linear electromagnetic cell in the form of a handmade pure silver ribbon laminate that runs the length of the cable with two electromagnetic cells inside the carbon fiber housing. The conductors are pure mono crystal silver totaling 6 gauge. Only 100 units of the SR25 cords will be made.

The price is steep and only a few privileged music lovers can afford it. We are very honored to be authorized to offer this outstanding product. Already in stock, shipping right away! CLICK HERE for more info and make sure to watch the videos.

New review: Synergistic Research Galileo UEF power cables

By Alfred Kainz | 20 March, 2018 | Read more

Mike Girardi of The StereoTimes writes:

"...like the SR Galileo UEF speaker and interconnects, the SR Galileo UEF power cords make components sound exceptionally neutral, rich in texture, full of body, powerful, fast, spacious, and detailed while allowing my system components to reach their full potential. The Galileo UEF digital and analog power cables on all system components checked all of the boxes for me..."

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New review: Valvet E2 single-ended solid-state Class-A amplifier

By Alfred Kainz | 18 February, 2018 | Read more

A brand new rave review of Valvet's entry model amp, the E2, was just released. Jerry Seigel of 10audio.com writes:

"...even without 3D glasses, a listener will experience Virtual Reality. The special abilities of the Valvet amplifier offer this musical immersion not just on special cuts or certain parts of a recording, but all the time..."

CLICK HERE to read the entire review

New review: Valvet A4e Class-A mono-block amplifers

By Alfred Kainz | 12 February, 2018 | Read more

Valvet A4e mono block Class-A amplifiers

Jochen Reinecke, Fidelity Magazin (02/2018):

"...the good news: the Valvet A4e mono-amps are actually better! Better to such an extent that the price difference is entirely justified. This can be seen in three different areas: First, micro-resolution in the upper treble has markedly improved... Second, there is a marked improvement in locatability. Pin-point spatial orientation of instruments in the ‘background corners’ has increased, but also micro-orientation within the plane...Finally, the Valvet mono-power amps have become even faster: their ability to mobilise enormous energy from a moment of absolute stillness - without limits, compression or distortion... 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. My conclusion: Valvet have managed to significantly improve an already great product..."
CLICK HERE to read the entire review in English, or HERE for German

New review: Aurorasound SP-03 Step Up Transformer for MC Cartridges

By Alfred Kainz | 09 February, 2018 | Read more

Greg Simmons of The StereoTimes wrote:

"...on most records played through the SP-03H acoustic basses are deep and woody; massed strings are extended and never strident; and the midrange is as natural, liquid and fully realized as I’ve heard in my system. Truly, this diminutive little box is an impressive sounding piece of gear...the Aurorasound SP-03H moving coil step up transformer has been a truly profound improvement in my analog chain, one that I’m enjoying immensely..."

CLICK HERE to read the entire review

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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