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New award: Aurorasound's HFSA-01 receives the "HiFi-Bargain Award" from Twittering Machines

By Alfred Kainz | 26 October, 2023 | Read more

Aurorasound HFSA-01 receives the HiFi-Bargain Award from Twittering Machines

Michael Lavorgna of Twittering Machines wrote:
"...I bet you saw this coming. The HFSA-01 is the second product from Yokohama, Japan’s Aurorasound to hit the Favorite/HiFi Bargain double header, joining the Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phono Stage. One of the lovely tricks up the HFSA-01’s sleeve is the inclusion of EQ Curves to properly play back 78s, a rather rare feature in a sub $4k integrated amp. Of greater importance is the HFSA-01 is a killer integrated amp with a killer MM phono stage, using 2 pair of EL84s run in ultra-linear push-pull mode for 14 Watts of output power per channel. Enough to drive the DeVore O/96 to Barn-filling heights. And you get all of this wood-trimmed goodness for $3,680 making the Aurorasound HFSA-01 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier a genuine HiFi Bargain..."
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New arrival: Synergistics' new top-of-the-line power cable - The SRX XL

By Alfred Kainz | 11 October, 2023 | Read more

BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED
SR took their SRX power cable and added 2 additional pure sliver 14 gauge high current geometries and 2 additional pure sliver AirString geometries to make the highest gauge power cord entirely over the top where high conductive pure silver conductors in an air dielectric are concerned. Not surprisingly, this took the SRX’s industry-leading dynamics to a whole new level. It also improved nearly all aspects of its performance, including sound staging, lower noise floor, and increased high-frequency extension with added smoothness for a high-current power cord like no other. MSRP is $13,000 ea.

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New follow-up review: Aurorasound HFSA-01's EQ Curves in DeVore's Monkeyhaus

By Alfred Kainz | 09 October, 2023 | Read more

Michael Lavorgna of Twittering Machines writes:

"...I am even more impressed by the lovely Aurorasound HFSA-01 now that I’ve heard what it can do with 78s and it drove the DeVore O/baby like a dream. A big, beautiful joyous dream that kept me enraptured and happy every moment music played. All told, at $3,680, the HFSA-01 is a screamin’ bargain, and I do mean screamin’, and if you’ve ever had a hankerin’ to play some 78s, or if you already have a stash but no way to properly play ‘em, I can’t think of any other integrated amplifying option anywhere near the Aurorasound’s price..."

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New arrival: Nasotec LST X-GEN Preamp with LDR (Light Depended Resistors)

By Alfred Kainz | 28 September, 2023 | Read more

After 15 years of work, the fruition of Nasotec's efforts has finally come to fruition with the introduction of the brand-new LST X-GEN LDR preamplifier. This preamplifier boasts various features, including an LDR-based optical volume control, an LDR-based switchless input board, the absence of amplification circuits, and ultra-low loss audio signal transmission, powered by 5V USB.

The input board and volume control of the LST X-GEN offer an unprecedented level of signal purity by utilizing Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs) as the sole components, in contrast to typical circuits that introduce signal degradation and noise from various components along the signal path. North American MSRP is $4699.

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New review & award: Aurorasound's HFSA-01 reviewed by the HiFi Pig Magazine

By Alfred Kainz | 22 September, 2023 | Read more

Janine Elliot of the HiFi Pig Magazine writes:

"...this was a highly engrossing product giving me tons of fun per watt. Everything was harmonious with excellent clarity and a fair amount of dynamism for such a small output. Mids were sublime and top end was pin sharp and fast. The unimposing exterior hid within it a product of excellent calibre, and well worth exploring if you perhaps don’t want to annoy the whole street..."

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New arrival: Highend Novum PMR Premium MK.III - handmade in Germany

By Alfred Kainz | 10 September, 2023 | Read more

A brand new, updated version of the extraordinaire German room resonator arrived.

The Highend Novum PMR Premium Mk.III has been improved (bronze alloy and surface treatment) and now comes with three little bronze plates on which to rest the tripod.

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New review: Aurorasound HFSA-01 EL84 integrated reviewed by Twittering Machines

By Alfred Kainz | 08 September, 2023 | Read more

Aurorasound HFSA-01 reviewed by Michael Lavorgna of Twittering Machines

Michael Lavorgna of Twittering Machines concluded:
"... I choose my hifi gear based on everything—looks, build quality, company, performance, features, and price. When it comes to an integrated amplifier, especially in the HFSA-01’s price range, I like having a MM phono stage built in and even a headphone amp for good measure and I put the HFSA-01’s EQ Curves in the crazy-amazingly nice to have category. Add in its retro good looks, rich fit and feel, price, and performance that left me wholly satisfied, opening as big a door onto musical enjoyment as I need, I cannot sing the Aurorasound HFSA-01’s praises loudly enough to anyone looking for an integrated amp that will feed your love of music with endless delight..."

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Two new reviews plus award: Synergistic Research's MASTER Quantum fuse

By Alfred Kainz | 01 September, 2023 | Read more

Two new reviews of Synergistics's MASTER fuse are online.

John van Pole of hifi.nl: "...SR's Master Fuse is a breakthrough product in accessories for high end audio systems. Dedicated music lovers owning a precious system and demanding dynamic, refined and realistic reproduction of their music, really shortchange themselves by not trying the Master Fuse. With a few Master Fuses, you get a lot more out of your system; it's that simple..."

Rick Becker of Enjoy the Music: "...the Master fuse is an Olympic jump in both price and sound quality over Synergistic Research's Purple fuse. Using a combination of generic and Purple fuses, my system achieved a huge and undeniable improvement with the addition of only a single Master fuse in a source component..."

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New review: Aurorasound HFSA-01 EL84 integrated reviewed by The StereoTimes

By Alfred Kainz | 11 August, 2023 | Read more

Aurorasound HFSA-01 tested by The StereoTimes
We're happy to announce the first North American review for this exceptional amplifier has been published on The StereoTimes.

David Abramson wrote:
"...he has created an op-amp/tube combo circuit that really does combine the best of solid-state low-end punch and drive with the (not at all overdone) punchy/spacey liquidity of EL84 tubes in the mids and highs, resulting in a lively, spacious, punchy sound which occurs within expansive spaces that suggest much pricier ‘purist’ tube or solid-state amps..."

"...my hat is off, and my head is bowed to Shinobu Karaki-san. This one is special. If amplifiers were akin to people, the Aurorasound HFSA-01 might be Garland or Sinatra, born and bred to perform. In answer to your next question, yes, of course, I bought the review sample. I can’t let this one go..."

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New award: Aurorasound VIDA Prima HiFi Bargain Award

By Alfred Kainz | 09 August, 2023 | Read more

The Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phonostage received Twittering Machines' "HiFi Bargain Award".

Michael Lavorgna wrote:
"...if you read my review of the VIDA Prima, you know I really (really) enjoyed my time with the wood-clad wonder from Yokohama, Japan. From a pure live with and love it perspective, the VIDA Prima has what it takes to make my day every day. And if you own (and love) the HiFi Bargain Denon 103 MC Cartrdige, you’ll be thrilled to know the Aurorasound loves it too. Price, performance, design, and look & feel for $1290 makes the Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phono Stage a true HiFi Bargain..."

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