Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Chasing The Dragon - Audiophile CD
Reviewer and recording engineer Mike Valentine has just completed a 2 year journey, recording acoustical instruments all over the world. He has used 50 year old valve microphones in a Decca Tree Array on some of the tracks and employed a state of the art high resolution digital recorder.
The tracks were all mixed on a 25 year old Neve desk in an effort to produce an analogue sound and mastered in London using cutting edge technology. A 16 page booklet has been produced so that you may see how each recording was made.
At last year's UK National Audio Show reviewer Jason Kennedy voted "Chasing the Dragon" as the best sound of the show.
Link
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Totaldac D1-server
€5000
A music server will be available. The D1-server is integrated in a D1-digital reclocker which guaranties a low jitter and low noise with digital preamplifier functionalities such as several auxilary digital inputs, all de-jittered by the internal reclocker.
The D1-server should be in demo at 2013 Munich High End show.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Thrax Maximinus Dac
€24000
Universal DSP controlled discrete resistor ladder 32bit/384kHz audio dac without output buffer or filter at the dac output providing the cleanest possible output signal.
We also use separate power supplies for (not separate regulators but physically separate transformers and all) the Converters, Clock, DSP and Control logic all with floating ground planes and our unique constant current regulator technology.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Totaldac D1-tube DAC
Totaldac's discrete Vishay metal-foil R2R platform expands with the model D-1 [€6.960] which adds one ECC82/12AU7 per channel for 600-ohm output impedance and 1.2Vrms output on both RCA and XLR.
The 24/192 async XMOS USB transceiver is compatible with JPlay's 24-bit 'extreme hibernate' mode. A digital volume is included and the power supply is external.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Audiobyte Unimorph Dac
€3000
D/A Converter with quad-multibit PCM 1704 R2R converters and asynchronous FIFO technology.
Audiobyte
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Audio Research VSi 75 integrated amplifier
$8000
Specifications
Power Output: 75 watts per channel continuous from 20Hz to 20kHz. 1 kHz total harmonic distortion typically 1.5% at 75 watts, .05% at 1 watt.
Approximate actual power available at “clipping” 80 watts (1kHz). (Note that actual power output is dependent upon both line voltage and “condition” i.e.: if power line has high distortion, maximum power will be affected adversely, although from a listening standpoint this is not very critical.)
Power Bandwidth: (-3dB points) 12Hz to 70kHz.
Frequency Response: (-3dB points at 1 watt) 1.0Hz to 70 kHz.
Input Sensitivity: 0.55V RMS Single-ended for rated output. (32.5dB gain into 8 ohms.)
Input Impedance: 52.5K ohms Single-ended.
Inputs (5): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Single Ended RCA connectors).
Maximum Input: 10V RMS (any input).
Output Polarity: Non-Inverting (any input).
Push Buttons: Volume up, Volume down (103 steps), Power, Input, Mute, Bias. All functions on IR remote control.
Output Taps: 8 ohms, 4 ohms.
Output Regulation: Approximately 2dB 8 ohm load to open circuit (Damping factor approximately 4).
Overall Negative Feedback: 4dB.
Slew Rate: 10 volts/microsecond.
Rise Time: 4 microseconds.
Hum & Noise: Less than 1.0 mV RMS -88dB below rated output (IHF weighted, Vol down).
Power Supplies: Electronically regulated Low and High voltage supplies for input stages. Automatic 40 sec. warm-up/brown- out mute.
Power Supply Energy Storage: Approximately 350 joules.
Power Requirements: 100-125VAC 60Hz (200-250VAC 50Hz) 400 watts at rated output, 600 watts maximum, 210 watts at
“idle’: 1.0 watt power off.
Tubes Required: 2-Matched pair KT120-Power Output; 2 -6H30 driver.
Dimensions: Width 14.5” (36.8 cm) Height 9.25” (23.5 cm)
Depth 16.25” (41.3 cm) Rear connectors extend .88” beyond chassis.
Weight: 36.4 lbs. (16.5 kg) Net; 49.3 lbs. (22.4 kg) Shipping.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Bibacord Cable
From Sweden.
Prices in SEK
Interconnect
2x1m - 20,000
2x2m - 30,000
Speaker
2x1m - 25,000
2x2m - 39,000
2x2,5m - 45,000
Friday, February 8, 2013
Totaldac D1-digital reclocker
The D1-digital is a new concept of reclocker. It aims at improving the sound of a digital system.
It is connected between a drive (CD player, computer with USB, music server) and any 24bit DAC.
The D1-dual uses the same technologies as the D1-dual DAC but the analog outputs have been replaced by digital outputs.
So it has multiple digital inputs, an 69bit volume control which can be used or not and even more interesting a FIFO memory and an internal clock which attenuates the jitter of any digital source.
So the D1-digital reclocker is compatible with all available drives and all available DACs.
It can be also used as a USB to AES-EBU or spdif converter with high sound quality.
Even associated with the D1-dual it can de-jitter any digital source to get an unexpected better sound when the source is a computer, a music server or a CD drive.
-192KHz asynchronous Xmos USB, optical, RCA and AES-EBU digital inputs, selectable from a remote control.
-44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz, 176.4KHz and 192KHz, 16 to 24 bit formats supported on all inputs except 96KHz max for optical input.
-USB input compatible with Jplay in 24 bit "extreme hibernate" mode.
-AES-EBU and spdif (RCA or BNC) digital outputs.
-69bit digital volume control, adjusted by a remote control and an OLED display. The remote control receiver can be disable by a switch to dedicate the remote control to the D1-dual when the D1-digital stettings are finished and saved.
-phase polarity selected by remote control.
-display switch off by remote control or automatic.
-all unused inputs are completely disconnected (including the ground) to keep the optimum noise floor even when several sources are connected.
-external power supply to minimize the noise.
-aluminium and PMMA enclosure.
-power consumption 18W.
-DAC dimensions: height 110mm, width 360mm, depth 290mm.
-power supply dimensions: height 65mm, width 122mm, depth 180mm.
Available options:
-silver massive aluminium front panel and silver lid.
-Adjustable 12dB/oct high pass filter for D1-dual, to attenuate sub bass to solve a room acoustics problem or to protect the loudspeakers or to remove sub bass when listening with a headphone or to remove the recording offset or to preserve neighbours or children at night.
-115V power option.
-BNC coaxial digital input and output instead of RCA.
-D2-digital, 69 bit 2 way active crossover including the main volume control and also for the relative level between bass and treble. The crossover slope can be 6dB/oct, 12dB/oct or 18dB/oct. All parameters, crossover frequency, filter slope, relative volume, main volume, relative digital delay... can be controlled from the remote while listening to music.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
FM Acoustics 268+1811
Both units is FS at a dealer in China.
Both are brand new and can only be bought together as a set.
No discount so total price is $280,000.
Not every day this set is FS as there is 6 months waiting time.
A 115 pair on top of 1811.
T+A PA 3000 HV Integrated Amplifier
€9900
Power output in 8/4 ohm - 300/ 500 watt.
12 10,000uF capacitors.
In mid-2013 T+A will release the preamplifier P 3000 HV, and the 500 watt stereo or 1000 watt mono poweramplifier A 3000 HV.
Info
Monday, January 21, 2013
Nagra LB sound recorder
£2600
Great for making a digital recording of LP's. Up to 24/192k can be recorded.
Just connect it directly to the phono stage.
Manual
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Music Culture Technologies Mc 1010 Music Server
$5000
Based on the excellent Vortexbox Engine, MC's new server will feature up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD DoP v1 playback.
This unit will be compatible with a wide variety of bit and sampling rates, file types and has an output via the SOtM USB card, S/PDIF. An optional internal DAC board is also available.
The 2TB of internal storage may be controlled via free iOS / Android app.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Struss R550 Integrated Amplifier
€35000
The Struss R550 is a new generation amplifier, offering an extremely dynamic and detailed sound, while still natural and without the distortions associated with transistor devices. The chief constructor's dream was to obtain the "live music" effect at home. The dream came true after years of work on the Struss R550 the effect of live music with the particular associated system has been reached. Many owners of the Struss R550 amplifier confirm the above opinion. Also Russell Kauffman (Morel Europe) gave the R550 very good feedback, stating that today it is the best and the most powerful amplifier in the world (dual mono). The opinion was formed after many hours of testing of the R550 width the best Morel speakers "Fat Lady".
The Struss R550 amplifier does not possess its own features. Instead, it reinforces exactly what it is given and gives out everything that the speakers can cope with. The technical solutions used are owned by the company and are registered with the numerous patents. The amplified channel constitutes a fully balanced system supplied with two electrolytic compensators with a total capacity of 176 000 uF and two toroidal transformers with a capacity of 2.0 kW (2.8 kW peak), each magnetically and electrostatically shielded. It is the tradition of this company not no include any bipolar transistor in the entire amplified system.
The surreal design is not a matter of chance. The beauty of its compact design is combined with the graphics of one of the most successful post-war Polish artists, the author of many prominent surrealistic works of the contemporary art.
The launch of the new R550 Struss amplifier by the Struss Amplifiers Company proves that the most powerful amplifier in the world (2 monoblocks) can be designed and produced in Poland.
Technical parameters:
Power RMS/Music: 2 x 550 W/8 Ω, 2 x 1000 W/4 Ω (DIN 45500)
Minimum load: 0,5 Ω (momentary)
Distortions THD: 0,05 % with a power of 1 W, 0,025 % of the power of 500 W - load 8 Ω
Frequency Response: 2,5 Hz - 300 kHz +/- 0,05 dB/ 1 W/ 8 Ω
S/N ratio: 145 dB (IHF - A)
Dynamic Range: 140 dB
Inputs: 4 x Universal - RCA, XLR (balanced), separated CD - RCA voltage output for external devices
Security system: advanced against short-circuiting of the speakers and the appearance of the output voltage
Indication of "peak": approaching the maximum output
Transformers: 2 x toroidal, magnetically and electrostatically isolated, power 2000 VA each
Remote control: RC5 code (volume)
Power consumption: 200 VA - 4 500 VA (peak)
Work in Class A: 2 x 55 W
Net weight: 54,5 kg
Dimensions: 530,3 x 155 x 430 mm
The amplifier meets all the requirements and standards applicable in the EU
Manufacturer Warranty: 36 months
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Dalby Ultimate Ground Wire U-1000
DAD is proud to announce the exclusive D7-1000UE Earth cable. Handmade using mineral loaded pure silver and mono crystal litz copper conductors. Clothed in 9ct gold over brass housings with solid silver spade terminations. Rated conservatively at 70A.
Available in 1.8m and 2.5m lengths. TSP. £5,995.00 GBP (1.8m)
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Burmester 101 Integrated Amplifier
The 101 Integrated Amplifier is the latest integrated amplifier in the Burmester product range and a supreme example for the perfect combination of efficient class D power sections and an analogue power supply. With its power reserves thus made available the 101 easily achieves in a compact design the warm and well-balanced sound which is known to be a trademark of the Burmester tone. The switchable "Smooth“ function produces a rounded and detailed sound image even with low volume levels.
Within the Burmester sound world the 101 integrated amplifier commends itself as a perfect game partner for the 102 CD player, notably when combined with the loudspeakers from the Burmester portfolio. The additional balanced outputs also allow to use it as a dedicated preamp or upgrade it with external power amps at a later time.
As you would expect it from Burmester, the 101 also features a balanced circuit layout and is DC-coupled, meaning it dispenses entirely with distorting coupling capacitors in the signal path.
Power output 120 watt
Thursday, January 3, 2013
CH Precision Ethernet audio streaming board

Ethernet audio streaming board (renderer) for the C1 Digital to Analog Controller. Enables bit-exact, low-jitter play-back of high resolution audio files over an Ethernet network. Tablet based control application.
Supported formats: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless (ALAC), MP3 and AAC audio formats with up to 24bit/192kHz native sample rate.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Ayre AX-5 integrated amplifier
€10800
Features:
•Ayre’s new Diamond output stage
•Zero-feedback, fully-balanced discrete circuitry
•Linear analog power supply
•Ayre’s exclusive Equilock circuit
•High-speed circuit board material
•Custom developed audio-grade resistors
•Proprietary polystyrene capacitors
•Ayre Conditioner power line RFI filter
•AyreLink communication system
Specifications:
Power Output: 125 watts per channel continuous (8 ohms), 250 watts per channel continuous (4 ohms)
Gain: 26 dB
Input Impedance: 2 Mohm balanced, 1 Mohm single ended
Frequency Response: DC - 250 kHz
Power Consumption: 100watts (15 watts in standby mode)
Dimensions: 17.25" W x 18.75" D x 4.875" H, (44cm x 48cm x 12cm)
Weight: 40 pounds (18 kg)
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Pluto 12A Carbon Cobra turntable and 9A Special arm
Prices
12A Carbon Cobra €25000
9A Special Arm w/gold wiring €10000
The sound is extraordinary good for the price.
Other models:
10A Special Carbon €42000
10A Special €32000
12A Special Carbon €17000
12A Special €10000
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