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New review: Aurorasound VIDA M.II phono-stage reviewed by Analog Planet

By Alfred Kainz | 25 June, 2024 | Read more

We're glad to announce a new review for the Aurorasound VIDA Mk.II phono-stage.

Ken Micallef of Stereophile's Analog Planet concluded:
"...and now, we can add the wholly worthy and totally amazing Aurorasound VIDA MkII to that competitive phono preamps auditioning list — a top-shelf component if ever there was. Add the VIDA MkII to your own system, and see/hear for yourself..."
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New review: Voxativ Ampeggio 2024 reviewed by Stereophile

By Alfred Kainz | 03 June, 2024 | Read more

After Voxativ's Ampeggio was named Stereophile's Product of the year 2011, Stereophile reviewed the latest version - the Ampeggio 2024. Ken Micallef wrote:
"...every loudspeaker I've reviewed for Stereophile has had strengths and weaknesses, though a few were so good—and affordable enough—that I bought them. I would buy the Voxativ Ampeggio if I could. What else is there to say? If tonal purity, textural beauty, instrumental layering, a deep soundstage, and nearly live dynamics is your thing, the Voxativ Ampeggio may be your speaker—maybe the last one you ever buy. I wish it were mine..." CLICK HERE to read the entire review

New arrival: Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX

By Alfred Kainz | 18 April, 2024 | Read more

The brand new PowerCell 8 SX reimagines power conditioning by incorporating every available technology from SR's portfolio into a compact, ultra-performance unit.

Engineered from a clean slate, it brings together an array of advanced features within a sleek, solid chassis crafted from machined aircraft aluminum and carbon fiber to control resonance; it’s form dictated by its role as one of the world’s highest-performance non-current limiting line conditioners. MSRP starts with $3,995.

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New arrival: Synergistic Research PINK Quantum Fuses

By Alfred Kainz | 01 April, 2024 | Read more

The brand new PINK Quantum Fuse infuses your music with realistic warmth, added resolution and dynamics, plus the lowest noise floor ever. Two major technological developments from Synergistic Research contribute to the improvements.

SR was in the final stages of development for a new flagship product, slated to launch later this year, with a new UEF compound that proved perfect for a new fuse. And so, the new Pink Fuse is born albeit six months late, the child of Voodoo’s high voltage conditioning process, and a new UEF compound first developed for a yet-to-be-announced flagship product. Global MSRP is $249.95 ea.

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New arrival: Valvet E4 single-ended solid-state Class-A mono-blocks

By Alfred Kainz | 27 March, 2024 | Read more

BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED FROM GERMANY!
The E4 mono power amplifiers have an output power of 12 watts at 8 ohms and 20 watts at 4 ohms. This doesn’t seem like much at first glance, but these mono-blocks can also do amazing things on speakers with an efficiency as low as 89dB. The E4, powered by 2x 500 watt toroidal transformers, work in single-ended Class-A operation only with a single power transistor in the output stage.

A good single-ended Class-A design conveys music with a charm that other power amplifier concepts rarely or never achieve. The Valet E4 offer sound quality of a single-ended Class-A tube amplifier without its disadvantages (tube wear, poor bass control). MSRP is $7,990.

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New product release: Audio Magic M-2 Beeswax fuses

By Alfred Kainz | 19 March, 2024 | Read more

BRAND NEW! M-2 Beeswax fuses!

The M-2, replacing the M-1 fuse, has been in development for over a year and finally meets Audio Magic's criteria for sonic excellence and provides a very noticeable improvement over any other fuse Audio Magic has developed in the past. The M-2 is the most labor-intensive fuse in their line up by far. The MSRP of $300 remains the same. Lead-time is 7-10 days and now available for UK-Plugs (F13A).

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New arrival: Synergistic Research Voodoo Music Streaming Server

By Alfred Kainz | 08 March, 2024 | Read more

Synergistic Research Voodoo Streaming Music Server

BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED!

SR's new Voodoo Music Streaming Server employs Roon software, known for its user-friendly interface and customizable features, enhancing the overall music listening experience. Roon combines various music sources and provides enriched content like artist bios and lyrics, contributing to its exceptional sound quality. This server, with its integration of Roon, stands out for both its ease of use and the high-quality audio experience it offers. MSRP is $14,995.

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New product: Voxativ Andagio single driver horn-speaker with Fieldcoil driver

By Alfred Kainz | 25 February, 2024 | Read more

Voxativ Andagio single-driver horn speakers

The brand new Andagio is equipped with a Voxativ fieldcoil driver – nothing else. No crossover components or electronics of any kind are used inside the cabinet. The sound of this iconic loudspeaker is optimized purely by the mechanical combination of hand-crafted driver and acoustically tuned cabinet.

The Andagio produces an expansive soundstage and phenomenal bass response - yet the voices reproduced always remain silky-smooth, transparent, and full of rich detail and impresses with explosive dynamics and a phenomenal stage impression. Starting with $32,900 and soon in our showroom.
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New review and award: Voxativ T-211 integrated tube amp

By Alfred Kainz | 17 February, 2024 | Read more

Volker Frech of the German magazine "Lite" wrote:

"...the Voxativ T-211 proves to be a breathtaking, exceptional amplifier in every respect: its appearance impresses with its unique design and material-intensive, complex manufacturing process... the reproduction has an outstanding freshness and vitality, a wonderful harmony and naturalness... the T-211 delivers great dynamics, incredible intensity - and overall, a thrilling reproduction that leaves you wanting more when listening to music. The T-211 presents itself as an audiophile highlight..."

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New Award: Aurorasound HFSA-01 receives StereoTimes' Most Wanted Component 2023 Award

By Alfred Kainz | 22 January, 2024 | Read more

Aurorasound HFSA-01 Most Wanted Component 2023 Award

David Abramson of StereoTimes writes:

"...there’s a certain potency in the Aurorasound HFSA-01’s austere, retro appearance that just says "Amplifier: hold the frills." It quickly adds, "But I’m also adorable. Please take me home." And so, at the end of my review period, I did! When paired with sufficiently efficient speakers, it is illuminating, vibrant, detailed, and surprisingly dynamic, all wrapped up in just a hint of EL84 tube warmth. Bespoke Japanese transformers lend it among the jettest of jet-black backgrounds, and there is nary any electrical self-noise to speak of. If you can get away with (a feisty) 14 watts and think remote controls are for televisions and massage chairs, the Aurorasound HFSA-01 will thrill you with its operational simplicity, retro good looks, and sonic purity. A 30-day trial period and a selection of optional Synergistic Research fuse upgrades clinch the deal..."

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