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New review: Synergistic Research Ethernet Switch UEF

By Alfred Kainz | 31 October, 2021 | Read more

Synergistic Research Ethernet Switch UEF


The first review of this amazing ethernet switch is online. 

Rick Becker of Enjoy the Music.com writes:
"... we switched [from the EtherREGEN switch] to the Synergistic Research Ethernet Switch UEF. The same song got a lot better. There was more air and a sense of the venue. The sibilants were brought under better (but not complete) control. The musicians were more specifically located, though not pinpointed. The timbre of instruments seemed more correct and there was more tonal color. The soloists became more real, as did the applause. Overall, the music was considerably more enjoyable, as well it should be for the price difference, clearly proving that better Ethernet switches make a significant difference..."

CLICK HERE for more info or to place your order.

New arrival: Aurorasound VIDA Mk.II LCR type phono stage

By Alfred Kainz | 30 October, 2021 | Read more

Aurorasound VIDA Mk.II


After 10 years on the market Karaki-san released a new, improved version of his outstanding, highly praised phono stage - the Aurorasound VIDA Mk.II.

Among the many improvements: the L/R channel separation is now +6dB better, THD+N factor dropped from 0.028% to 0.012%, new amp modules (developed for the VIDA Supreme), inputs for 2 MC or 2 MM cartridges at the same time (or 1 each) and the US version now comes standard with a 6 position impedance selector switch for MC on the backside of the VIDA Mk.II.

The price of $4,990 stays the same until the end of the year. CLICK HERE for more info or to place your order.

Newsletter October 2021 online...

By Alfred Kainz | 16 October, 2021 | Read more

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Please check out the latest issue of our October 2021 e-newsletter, which contains reviews, new products, news, awards, a contest where you can win a Record Weight worth $900, and more!

CLICK HERE to read the October 2021 Newsletter.

New product release: Synergistic Research PURPLE Quantum Fuse

By Alfred Kainz | 04 October, 2021 | Read more

Synergistic Research PURPLE Quantum Fuse

BRAND NEW - IN STOCK - SHIPPING NOW.

The new Purple Fuse surpasses Synergistic Research's Orange Fuse with technology initially developed for the state-of-the-art SRX Series cables. It was not until SR finalized two new technologies, namely a three-stage long duration high voltage conditioning process and a brand new UEF compound featuring Graphene, that SR were able to beat the Orange Fuse significantly.

Together these new technologies create a larger soundstage with better image focus and higher resolution from a perceived lowering of the noise floor. MSRP is $199.95. CLICK HERE for more info or to place your order.

New arrival: Alto Extremo Exact II - absorber feet from Germany

By Alfred Kainz | 03 October, 2021 | Read more
Alto-Extremo Exact 2 absorber feet

NEW - JUST ARRIVED

The big brother of the original Exact I. A larger housing, the optimized material mix (steel, bronze, delrin) and the resonance dissipation of the ball support, the Exact II is slightly better than the Exact I in all respects, without neglecting its precise three-dimensionality and differentiated dynamics. The Exact II sounds adult and can damp vibrations even better than the Exact I. An expert in hi-fi devices and speakers. With M4 thread for direct mounting. MSRP is $319 for a set of three resp. $419 for a set of four.

CLICK HERE for more info or to place your order.

New review: Lyric Audio Ti100 Mk.II integrated Class-A tube amp with KT170 tubes

By Alfred Kainz | 13 September, 2021 | Read more

Lyric Audio Ti100 Mk.II single ended Class-A integrated tube amp with KT170 tubes
Josef Bruckmoser of the German ImageHifi magazine wrote:

"...the Lyric Ti100 Mk.II with KT170 appeals to listeners who indulge in music and want to enjoy a tube amplifier like a textbook example - a 'lyrical' experience that does not compromise on transparency and clarity. The Lyric Ti100 Mk.II can sound exactly as real tube fans expect and develop a lot of power with the KT170. And it can sound so that even sworn solid-state friends can easily be tempted to try it with a tube amplifier..."

CLICK HERE to check it out

New award: Valvet E3 awarded "Fidelity Highlight Award 06/2021"

By Alfred Kainz | 05 August, 2021 | Read more


The Valvet E3 Class-A single-ended solid-state power amp received an Highlight award by Germany's Fidelity magazine.

Udo Pipper of Fidelity wrote (06/2021):
"...I don’t know whether the listening experience is just fun, or if it’s actually arousing. Primarily, I’m absolutely astonished. I wonder what tricks Knut Cornils could have used to incorporate such skills into his power amplifier. It’s primarily the deep black background that brings the music to shine more than usual..."

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New arrival: Synergistic Research Ethernet Switch UEF

By Alfred Kainz | 31 July, 2021 | Read more
Synergistic Research Ethernet Switch UEF
BRAND NEW - JUST ARRIVED

SR's new Ethernet Switch UEF with UEF and Active EM Cell technology to close the gap between digital playback and state-of-the-art analog tapes and LPs. To accomplish this, SR combined all EM Cell and UEF Tech applications and Galileo level chassis construction into a single component. It comes with SR ORANGE Quantum fuse and SR Foundation power cable. The MSRP is $2,295. Also available for 230V (+$300).

CLICK HERE for more info or to place your order.

NEW FEATURE & NEW REVIEW: MySphere 3 - fully open Headphones made in Austria

By Alfred Kainz | 18 July, 2021 | Read more

MySphere Headphones new feature and review
With the latest version of the MySphere 3 headphones you can choose optimized Sound Frame Cushion for different sound experiences. Available cushions are "standard", "transparent" and "bass". 

We also received a brand new review. Check it out...

Stephen Dawson of Addicted to Audio writes:
"...the MySphere 3.2 headphones are a very different approach to headphone design, offering exceptional quality sound and a rare, open airiness, beyond that available even from open-back headphones. They deserve to be coupled with fine – and powerful – electronics..."

CLICK HERE for more information

New review: Valvet E3 tested in the German magazine Fidelity, issue 56

By Alfred Kainz | 22 June, 2021 | Read more

Valvet E3 review in the Fidelity magazine #56

The first review for the brand new Valvet E3 is in, and it's a good one!

Udo Pipper of the Fidelity magazine #56 wrote:

"...the newly remodeled Valvet E3 presents itself forceful and unrivaled musical, in spite of seemingly low-valued specifications. One of the best amplifiers that we ever had in our rack... for me, these components [Valvet E3 & soulshine 2 preamp] are not only a surprising experience in lifelike music reproduction, but, from now on, a listening reference for the future. What is yet to come?"

CLICK HERE for more information.

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