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StereoTimes Most Wanted Component Award 2016 - Synergistic Research BLACK Quantum Fuse
"...tiny fuses are a BIG hit! Who would ever think that two tiny audio amplifier fuses could have such a profound, positive result in what we hear from our audio system? That's exactly what happened when I switched from the two stock fuses that I had been using with my reference Behold stereo amplifier to Synergistic Research's new BLACK Quantum Fuses. Proprietor Alfred Kainz of Highend-Electronics located in California gave me superb service and sage advice regarding the best way to get maximum effect from these fuses. They are directional and require proper orientation to get the best results. In addition, the near super-conductor graphene is used which requires these fuses to have 25 to 200 hours of burn-in time for them to provide their optimum magic. The more the fuses burned in the more the soundstage increased, harmonics grew denser, and grip in the bass became tighter. All of these attributes allowed this listener to become much more emotionally involved with the music. Synergistic Research's new fuses seem to allow the amplifier to pass more important information along and perform at its very highest capacity. At $119.95 per fuse you owe it to yourself to give them a try. The results I experienced are a huge bang for the buck. Highly recommended!" (Clement Perry, Moreno Mitchell, Dan Secula and Ron Cook of The StereoTimes)

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Clement Perry of The StereoTimes wrote:
"...Key Kim's 2014 MW award and subsequent review (here) piqued my interest in this elegantly built phonostage from Japan. The Aurorasound VIDA incorporates state-of-the-art semiconductor technology (LCR-type network) and old-world craftsmanship to create a top performing phono amplifier. I concur wholeheartedly with Key's sonic descriptors: "...its black background is what sets the stage for its remarkable resolution, openness, and harmonic integrity..."

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Please check out the latest issue of our November 2016 e-newsletter, which contains interesting articles, news, reviews, awards, sales and more!

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BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED

The new “Green” ATM or is a significant breakthrough in acoustic resolution for the Synergistic Research Atmosphere Field Generator. Compared directly to the original Red ATM the Green ATM is a faster resonator portraying acoustics and recordings with a lower noise floor for enhanced detail and air. Notes seem to decay into a darker background while the overall sound field seems to extend further in all directions; front to back, side to side and top to bottom.

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BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED

Audio Magic's latest product. The Beeswax SHD (Super High Definition) Duplex Receptacle. This absolute high-end receptacle with gold plated pure copper conductors with Beeswax and Nano Streaming treatment is now available. Better prepare yourself for an amazing sound improvement!  

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Just arrived... Contrast Audio's new top-line speakers - the Contrast SOUL Pro is a high efficient floor-standing passive speaker system. Handmade from top to bottom in Kiev, the Ukraine, with minimum filtering and in-house made highly linear drivers. The Contrast SOUL incorporates all of the creation experience of all of Contrast’s designs and developments.

The cabinet is finished with a high quality, glossy piano finish. The front baffle is constructed of solid beech wood, and is mounted using a cork gasket to provide vibration control. The system also comes with adjustable stainless steel spikes that can be used to regulate the height.

For the low-frequency section a resonant port, a Laval Nozzle was used which provides:
• a more accurate linear characterization in the low-frequency range
• a lower frequency threshold
• the best possible frequency-shifting characteristics in the mid-range

In order to optimize the system the necessary adjustments in midrange- and bass-drivers as well as the tweeters were made. The sound is the typical Contrast Audio sound: a very natural sound with a warm, relaxed timbre - a pleasure to listen to and very enjoyable. The US retail price is $7,750 for the pair. CLICK HERE for more information.