Metaxas Solitaire Diamond Stereo Amplifier

World Premiere : Munich Hi End Show, May 5-8th, Room F204

Avid Reference Series Speakers

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TEO Audio Liquid Pre Preamplifier

The Liquid Pre is a purist’s dream: a passive preamplifier with only an input selector and volume control, using the highest quality input and output connectors, and eschewing the use of transformers.

Transformers are not necessary in this unit because it employs Liquid Cable technology throughout, which effects perfect impedance matching between source and amplifier, and the liquid cable conductors scale volume exceptionally well. The Physics article and the Technical Background article give insight into the reasons for use of liquid conductor material.

The Liquid Pre embodies simplicity at its highest level, as does a racing yacht or a Formula One car.

Judciously placed vibration control materials are located within the case of the Liquid Pre for the purpose of tuning, as the performance of the Liquid Pre is so refined that everything matters. In fact the center foot on the bottom of the unit is interchangeable for the purpose of voicing the system in which it is used: soft to hard. Even placing a thin item such as a business card under the center foot can tailor the sound. Similarly, one does not want to place anything on top of the Liquid Pre such as a book, as it will be detrimental to the performance.

Four pairs of inputs and one pair of outputs are standard. Single ended RCA only.

The input selector switch is hand modified from using two NOS units with the correct specifications.

The volume control is a 23 position stepped attenuator and is a modified hand built unit.

Bel Canto ACI 600 integrated

$25000



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Trenner & Friedl Osiris

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Schiit Multibit Dacs

YG Acoustics Sonja XV

$265,950

Luminous Audio Technology Arion Phono Stage

$6400

VPI 299D Integrated Tube Amp

$4000

Limited Edition of only 100 units.

A project between VPI's Harry Weisfeld and VAS' Steven Leung, this tube amplifier sounds great and has been and is currently in use in Mat & Harry's soundrooms! Please be aware, this will be a limited edition product. When it is gone it will be gone forever.

The built in phono stage features a generous gain level of 45db allowing the use of MC and MM cartridges. The preamplifier section provides an additional 12db of gain to give you the great control and dynamics you are looking for!

The VPI 299D Integrated Tube Amp also has 4 independent bias controls for each output tube to give you maximum power and clarity at all times. Each tube's bias is easily adjusted and is displayed on the analog gauge on the front chassis.

The addition of tone controls and headphone output make the VPI 299D Integrated Tube Amp a Modern Classic!


Specifications:

Switchable, Universal Input 120-220V AC, 50-60Hz
Power Output (Standard comes with EL-34 Match-Q. Switchable to KT-88):
2 x 38W / EL-34 (8 Ohms, Ultralinear) (KT-88 /40-Watts). 2 x 20W / EL-34 (8 Ohms, Triode) ( KT-88 /20-Watts).
Tube Complement: 4 x EL-34 ( or KT-88 ), 4 x 12AU7 & 1 x 5AR4
Frequency Response: 9 Hz ~ 52 Hz (-3 dB)
THD: 1% (1kHz)
S/N Ratio: 89 dB
Input Sensitivity: 400 mV, 600 mV ( Pre-in)
Input Impedance: 100-kOhms
Output Impedance: 4 Ohms, 8 Ohms
Classic Design Special-1: Headphone Output
Classic Design Special-2: Tone & Treble Control
MM/MC Phono Total Gain: ~ 45 dB (0.8mV- 5mV Input Range)
Input inpedance: 47.0-K Ohm
Power Consumption: AC-120V - 220V @ 280 Watts
Weight::  58 Pound
Warranty: 90 Day for Tubes & 3 Years For Amplifier
Size W x D x H: 16" x 15" x 7"

Audio Research Reference Phono 3

$14000

VAC Renaissance Phono Stage

$9900

Avalon Acoustics Saga

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Continuum new turntable at CES

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Raidho D 3.1 at CES

D3.1 - Black - $65500
D3.1 - Walnut Burl - $72500

Lumin U1 Network Music Transport

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Aavik C-300 & P-300 at CES

Technics SL-1200GAE at CES

D'Agostino Progression mono amplifier at CES

Mark Levinson № 526 Preamplifier with Dac & Phono Stage

$15000


Designed and engineered at HARMAN’s Engineering Center of Excellence in Shelton, CT, USA, the Mark Levinson № 526 delivers musical experiences with extraordinary fidelity, enabling tremendous emotional involvement. Its proprietary Mark Levinson signal path is fully discrete, fully balanced and completely dual-monaural, with a with discrete, balanced R-2R ladder volume control to maintain the highest level of sonic purity, resolution, transparency and dynamic range.

The № 526 offers connectivity to accommodate any analog and digital music source. Its ultra low-noise phono stage accommodates low-output moving-coil as well as moving-magnet cartridges and has selectable gain and resistive and capacitive loading settings as well as a selectable high-pass filter for reducing infrasonic rumble. The № 526 also has two balanced analog and three single-ended analog audio inputs. The Mark Levinson № 526 offers high-resolution digital decoding up to 24-bit, 192kHz from PCM and double-speed DSD. Its DAC incorporates an ESS Sabre32 Reference converter for superlative musical accuracy with exceptional resolution and dynamic range. Six digital audio inputs including asynchronous USB, AES/EBU balanced, Toslink optical and coaxial unbalanced feed the digital signal path. For listeners whose libraries contain older or lower resolution content, the № 519 contains HARMAN Clari-Fi® music restoration technology, which rebuilds musicality and detail lost in the compression process.

The № 526 provides both balanced and single-ended analog outputs, which can be configured with optional low-pass filtering for integration of subwoofers. Adding to its versatility, the № 526 features a front-panel headphone output with the ability to directly drive high-performance headphones.

The № 526 is built to the absolute finest standards of materials, fit and finish, featuring a 6000-series aluminum housing in black with silver trim. The № 526 can be operated from its front panel, included remote control and via a comprehensive range of system integration connections. Like all Mark Levinson products, the № 526 is designed and handcrafted in the USA.

The Mark Levinson № 526 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier with DAC will be available in May 2016.

Technics SL-1200GAE & SL-1200G turntables

$4000

The 50th anniversary limited edition Grand Class SL-1200GAE will be available this summer in 1,200 units.

The only advantages to opting for the premium version is a serial number plate on the base, and a magnesium (not aluminum) housing.

The SL-1200G, will be available several months later in late 2016.


Specifications

All New Design for Redefining the Direct Drive Turntable

Twin-Rotor Surface-Facing Direct Drive Motor

Direct Drive Motor Controller

High Sensitive Tonearm

Brass-Top Turntable Platter

Insulator

Heavy Aluminium Top Plate

Turntable Speeds
33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm

Variable Range Pitch
±8%, ±16%

Dimensions & Weight
W: 453 mm (17-27/32 inch) H: 170 mm (6-11/16 inch) D: 372 mm (14-21/32 inch)

Approx. 18 kg (39.7 lbs ) *Tentative *Height including dust cover

Terminal
Phono Output x 1 / SIGNAL GND x 1

GamuT Zodiac loudspeakers

$139,000

If you’re already a fan of Gamut’s superlative RS Series, then you’re in for one heck of a treat. The new hot-off-the-press Zodiac is a further development of the pride of the RS Series, the huge RS9.

“The Zodiac is basically my dream loudspeaker,” says Benno Baun Meldgaard, Gamut’s designer, whose passion and skills are such that in Europe he has earned the nickname ‘the best ears in the business’. In fact, if you’ve ever seen Meldgaard set up and fine-tune a system, you’ll know why he’s also known affectionately as ‘the speaker whisperer’. To watch him ‘dance’ a loudspeaker into its absolute optimum placement is something every audiophile should witness at least once in their lifetime.

In 2016 Meldgaard’s dance card has been reserved for the Zodiac, into which he has poured all of his expertise built on decades of psychoacoustics research and development, including experiencing countless classical live concerts – the only true reference.

“This is my Mona Lisa,” he explains. “It’s me taking loudspeaker design and engineering to the ultimate, removing any and all constraints – including cost – to create a genuine masterpiece of musicality. As an audio designer and passionate lover of live music, this is the kind of project you live for”.

A true masterpiece doesn’t typically go into mass production and the Zodiac is no exception. Just 12 pairs will be handcrafted each year, one per month, and each will bear the relevant sign of the astrological zodiac. No serial numbers here, just a star sign.


The Gamut Zodiac: highlights in brief

A true ‘cost no object’ handcrafted loudspeaker.

Only 12 pairs to be built each year (one per month/sign of the zodiac).

Extended frequency response of 16Hz to 60kHz.

Phase-aligned drive units from 400Hz to 12kHz yielding pin-point sound staging with vast 3D imaging and flawless timing.

All drive units have been newly custom-designed and individually matched by Meldgaard to deliver phenomenal dynamic response.

Highly complex cabinet showcases a new system of internal spacing, semi-separated by bespoke acoustic filters for impeccable impulse response and no dynamic restrain.

The all-important crossover is a new innovative design featuring superlative quality components sourced from Danish experts Janzen Audio.

That personal touch: the Zodiac’s designer Benno Baun Meldgaard will visit each owner within 12 months of purchase to fine-tune the Zodiac set-up in the owner’s listening room.