Friday, August 10, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 2018
AccademiaLab NIKO1300 mono & stereo amplifiers
Niko1300 is a truly “over-designed” amplifier performing in any musical and sonic conditions with an unprecedent dynamic, resolution and power management up to 2600Wrms for the mono version and 1100Wrms for the stereo version. A unique high-end power amplifier capable to drive the most demanding and challenging loudspeakers on the market keeping a superb sonic performance.
Its over-sized impressive mechanical chassis and heat sinks, machined from a 22 Kgs solid billet of 6060 aluminum alloy, allow a perfect thermal stability and cooling efficiency at all powers even under extreme use.
Niko 1300 is using exclusively selected first grade components and completely hand-made under the supervision of the design team to guarantee uncompromised quality construction and unique details.
The superb design brings the essence of the “Made in Italy” into an audio equipment to become a real piece of Technological Art in the high-end audio space.
Design
Completely made from aluminum alloy plates with thick ranging from 10/20 mm.
The cylinder bank capacitors was enclosed with a cylinder head of aluminum and equipped for each capacitor of rubber rings to eliminate and transmit qualsaisi type of residual vibration.
The radiating surfaces with development of oversized cooling, the elements that compose it were reassured with belts and rings rubber insulation that cancel any kind of resonance and vibration.
Handles front panels and rear handle made of aluminum material facilitate and guarantee a secure grip for the transport of the amplifier.
All work for the realization of schassis are made with absolute precision of CNC machining centers.
Technology
Specifically amplifiers NIKO were also integrated by a microprocessor which increases the effectiveness of measurement and the precision of intervention.
The protection circuit constantly monitors the output current of the power output by comparing it with the load impedance.
It intervenes in the case in which the output current were to increase for several reasons.
With this method you can use amplifiers NIKO with impedance loads next to short circuit without a hint to failure.
Qusi reasons for imposing the power amplifier should be treated appropriately and its management is entrusted to this circuit.
To ensure a constant output current always high and clean we adopted oversized transformers.
Fitted with two toroidal transformers 1000VA each, they were resinated in a housing of non-magnetic re-isolating the whole with a casing of aluminum from 3mm thick to eliminate the possible vibrations and protection of sensitive circuits of amplification.
The aluminum housing also acts as a heat sink for the rectifier diodes, in this case two, one for the branch, at the height of handle forward currents of over 550A each. In this case an area of than 80cm square dissipates radiant optimally and escape any kind of problem.
The temperature of the end devices is handled by a circuit which always ensures correct operation even in the event of excessive thermal stress.
The circuit is activated when the temperature on the heatsinks reaches the threshold of 75 c. and it makes sure to keep it stable within a tolerance of 10% by means of micro-variations of the polarization of the final stages. The two Leds on the front panel ranging from blue to yellow indicates the intervention of protection circuit.
An additional protection circuit contains in a single circuit 3 different functions. detects DC currents present on end devices, blocking the exits and disconnecting the connected load. in this regard, the task is entrusted to 2 relay 30A with more than 500,000 cycles of contact.
It is not a simple DC dector but a more complex system of protection could sense the slightest change in voltage output.
Even in case of prolonged clipping circuit intervenes. The inputs are equipped with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA.
Specs mono
Power at 1Khz
1300W @ 8Ohm
1950W @ 4Ohm
Frequency Response
10HZ-90KHz @ -3db
Input impedance
XLR 50kOhm RCA 25KOhm
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C at 90% relative humidity (non- condensing)
AC Line Voltage and Frequency
100-130V @ 50Hz 220-260V @ 60Hz
Weight
70Kg Net
Specs stereo
Power at 1Khz
350W @ 8Ohm
670W @ 4Ohm
1100W @ 2Ohm
Frequency Response
10HZ-90KHz @ -3db
Input impedance
XLR 50kOhm RCA 25KOhm
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C at 90% relative humidity (non- condensing)
AC Line Voltage and Frequency
100-130V @ 50Hz 220-260V @ 60Hz
Weight
70Kg Net
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifier
$14995
Optional - Dac and phono stage $3495 /ea.
Features
Vinnie Rossi’s latest Class-A, ultra wide bandwidth directly heated triode (DHT) preamplifer design, compatible with: 2A3, 45, 300B, PX4, 101D, 205D, and SV811 DHT families with one-switch filament voltage selection.
Dual 100VA toroidal power supply transformers and over 100,000uF of very low ESR power supply rail capacitance.
Dual-mono power supply design using multiple patented Belleson super regulators for ultra-quiet voltage regulation of the L&R triode B+, L&R triode filaments, and power to the L2 DAC and L2 Phonostage modules (optional).
Discrete, 64-step resistor ladder volume control using Pickering England silent signal relays.
True active balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) inputs and outputs.
Dual 12V Trigger output jacks with on/off control switch on front panel.
Internal, switch-selectable “DHT bypass mode” (Replaces DHT with only one Class A JFET stage) and front panel display/LED brightness controls.
Yamamoto solid Teflon UX-4 tube sockets.
Solid, precision CNC machined aluminum chassis and “bank vault” ball bearing control knobs.
Mesh tube covers for added protection and noise shielding, with matching mesh ventilation on top panel.
Included tubes: EH2A3 Gold-Grid (matched pair).
Full-function aluminum remote control handset.
Designed and manufactured in the USA.
10-year warranty.
Includes custom, military-grade hard travel case.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Danish Audio Design 4-level Audio Rack
The 4-level Audio Rack from Danish Audio Design, made in solid aluminium and coated with luxury painting, with a high glossy top layer. The weight of the shelves together with the placement and the thin spikes on the bottom of the legs, makes the rack resistant to vibrations.
Another detail, are the round spike-feet which are covered with a layer of felt underneath. They are a unique proctection against scrathes on your floor.
Total weigth with 4 shelves: 140 kg
H: 104 cm – D: 50 cm – W: 69 cm
Danish Audio Design The One mono amps
It has come to the conclusion, that we could not see in the market, that there was anything that ultimately had it all. About speed, extreme openness, a sound image that can satisfy both pipes and transists, in short, a giant mono power amplifier the state of the art, and which few get the opportunity to own, since it is only published in 50 copies.
Monday, July 23, 2018
The best & worst sound in Munich
1 Zellaton Statement
2 Lansche 7.2
3 Wolf Von Langa Son
4 Viva Audio Allegro
5 Mal Valve Malstat 4
6 Wilson + Constellation
7 Lawrence Silver Dragon
8 Davis Acoustics Karla 2.0 + Nikita 3.0
9 Eggleston The Viginity
10 Suesskind Fortress
The worst:
1 Bohne BB-18
2 Aequo Audio
3 Bayz Audio
4 PMC Fenestria
5 FM Acoustics XS-3C & Vertere
6 Boenicke
7 Göbel Epoque
8 Diesis Audio
9 Albedo
10 Tidal Vimberg
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Pivetta Power One
$12000
PowerOne differs from all other audio amplifiers using a power supply with 4 phases that garantees a durable system never seen before.
It is unique for its incredible reserve of Power its simplicity and its facility impulse will surely impress you. The attainment of the highest quality has always been our goal: with these products it is achieved not only in innovation, class, design and originality, but also in normal use by the sophisticated music lovers.
Highest Sound Quality for sophisticated music lovers
Heir to the "Opera Only" proud tradition, it still preserves all the sophisticated technology, it can finally be conceived as an excellent partner to a music playback of the highest quality and comes into the more sophisticated listening rooms of the passionate music lovers of the most high-end. Unlike the huge, exclusive and binding creations produced till now, “PowerOne” can safely go into the living rooms of our homes! “PowerOne“ differs from all other audio amplifiers using a power supply with 4 phases that garantees a durable system never seen before. It is unique for its incredible reserve of power: its simplicity and its facility of impulse which will surely impress you.
The attainment of the highest quality has always been our goal: with this product it is achieved not only in innovation, class, design and originality, but also in normal use by the sophisticated music lovers.
The structure is made of aircraft aluminum. This state of the Art Amp features: power input 115/230V 50/60 Hz 20 Amp (115V), 4 x 500 watt triple-insulated toroidal transformers, 8 diodes 600V/36A, 12 Kendeil aluminium electrolytic capacitors, 44 high current bipolar transistors, 2 analog input (RCA/XLR), 2 output channels with 8 speakON connections.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Langer Audio No.9
Key features Langer No.9:
Equipped with our langer DD104 direct drive
Absolute low noise drive
Extremely low wow and flutter values
Longlife and Zero maintenance
Platter speeds: 33, 45 and 78
Elegant and solid Chassis design
Housing offers enough space for maximum flexibility in tonearm selection
Main body is milled of special MDF compound, with fine veneer surface
Carrier plate for motor and tonearm is milled of a solid aluminum block
Massive, full metal bottom plate
Height adjustable foots, made of anodized aluminum
External power supply, covered in extra housing, made of solid aluminum
Operation friendly
Quick speed stabilization
Easy operation with a simple rotary switch
Tonearm Integration:
Adapter Plates for all kind of tonearm designs available
Tonearms with an effective length from 9 to 12” can be easily integrated
Huge opening in the bottom plate, allows easy cable management for the tonearm
Drive
Brushless Direct Drive Motor with optoelectronic speed feedback
DDM104
Electronic speed control, with analog circuit type
DDU104
Platter
Precision manufactured from Aluminum
ø304 mm
Weight incl. platter mat
2,7 kg
Platter speeds
Fine adjustment with poti for each speed (for setup only, not for normal operation)
33 1/3, 45, 78 min
Time from start to set speed at 33 1/3 rpm
4-5 s
Wow and flutter
(according to DIN)
< ± 0.04%
Chassis design
Heavy aluminum base plate with adjustable stands
Carrier plate on top for Motor and Tonearm is made of solid aluminum
Plinth design is machined from a MDF-Compound block with fine veneer finish
Tonearm integration
Huge hole in Housing and Bottom Plate
ø154 mm
Distance hole (center) to platter center
259 mm
Outside dimensions:
Turntable
Width 520 mm
Depth 425 mm
Height 130 mm
Power supply
Length 110 mm
Width 80 mm
Height 50 mm
Weight of turntable and power supply
20 kg and 0,75 kg
Mains voltage
Universal wide range input
90-264VAC / 47-63Hz
Power consumption
Maximum power consumption
30 W
Power consumption during playback
~3W
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Architettura Sonora Cube 2LV
Everything about the Cube2LV is optimized for high-performance.
A sophisticated and beautiful concrete body houses a remarkable 12-inch woofer (hence the name 2LV) that delivers "clubbing" performances of great pressure in both indoor and outdoor environments.
A completely unprecedented accomplishment in the subwoofer category.
Info
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Zellaton Statement with YS Sound, Schnerzinger, DS, Reed, NEM & Soulution
Many more and in better quality pictures at Wizard Ultimate.
Friday, June 8, 2018
Tchernov Cable Classic XS MkII IC Anniversary Edition
This cable is a limited edition with the RCA Plug Classic Anniversary Edition.
Coming soon.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Kerr Acoustic K320 speakers
From £3,395.00
The K320 is a 2-way floor-standing loudspeaker designed for the home. It takes the same carefully-selected ingredients that make our K300 stand-mount so capable, and presents them in a format which allows you to uncover an even greater depth of performance. With unprecedented bass extension, the K320 delivers astonishing scale and authority in a compact and slim format.
Featuring the unique Kerr Acoustic transmission line, the K320 produces a stunningly accurate and extended frequency response from 24Hz – 45kHz which remains linear and uncoloured at all playback levels.
LF Driver 6.5” Wood-fibre cone with extended linear suspension system and patented symmetrical drive motor design
HF Driver 2” True Ribbon tweeter with 0.027g diaphragm mass
Response 24Hz – 45kHz
Sensitivity 90dB (2.83V/1m)
Impedance 6 Ohms (nominal)
Crossover 1.95kHz - 2nd order (12dB/ Octave)
Dimensions H:1020 | W:195 | D:395 mm
Construction 18 / 24mm Baltic Birch plywood transmission-line
Weight 25 kg (per cabinet)
Connections One pair of 4mm pure copper binding posts
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Falcon Acoustics Reference GC6500R
The Falcon Reference Series represents a quantum leap in the use of new innovative technology for loudspeakers and is designed for the true audiophile. A no-compromise approach to quality and engineering was taken throughout the development program.
Falcon’s involvement in cone material development goes back decades, and it was clear to us that the incorporation of Graphene into loudspeaker cone material could give major improvements in driver response times, enabling the use of significantly lighter cones with greater rigidity and inherently better damping.
The result of this research is the Falcon Sonaweave™ Graphene Enhanced Nano-Platelet Cone, seen for the first time in the bass units of the Falcon GC6500R Reference. The cone is 60% lighter and thinner than conventional cones, significantly improved rigidity and improved damping compared to other conventional or composite cones, and a well controlled roll-off. The bass attack and recovery that these properties confer is apparent from the start.
Next we looked at the 2” dome horn-loaded midrange , and after extensive computerised modelling we selected an inverse Hypocycloid profile for the wave-guide with superb acoustic properties. We also re-engineer the unit in-house to give a significantly smoother response whilst reducing the already low distortion by a measured factor of -40%.
The ribbon tweeter is especially modified by Falcon to give an outstandingly smooth response, the precision engineered front plate is a major contribution in this.
Internally, the 3.2mm Laminated FR4 gold plated double side 2oz. copper tracking PCB, precision wound close tolerance Air Core Inductors, and Polypropylene Capacitors throughout mean a crossover with the best possible components throughout. Finally all internal wiring is run in 2.5mm TPE Insulation wire for maximum sonic accuracy.
The elegant cabinet is hand made in laminated 25mm MDF with an extra 9mm of damping throughout. in probably the best cabinet production facility in Italy. The 38mm Alcantara® covered front board is computer profiled for minimal diffraction. Internally, chamfered drive unit apertures reduces driver compression. The 18mm reinforced rear panel, Falcon profiled heat sinks and precision tooled back plate, together with finishes available of solid high gloss solid colours or a selection of contemporary veneers, a smoked glass top and metal work all made from precision ground MIC6 Top Grade Aluminium Cast Tool Plate by F1 ultra-precision engineers complete one of the finest cabinets available today.
Specs
Drive Units
3-way vented
2 no. Falcon Acoustics hand-moulded 180mm (7.0”) Sonaweave TM Graphene Enhanced Nano-Platelet Composite Cone bass units.
Inverse Hypocycloid Wave Guide Loaded 50mm (2”) Dome Midrange.
Custom Ribbon Tweeter with precision plate loading.
Cabinet
Italian manufactured handmade cabinet with laminated tooled 25mm sides with additional 9mm damping.
38mm Alcantara® covered front board, computer profiled for minimal diffraction. Internally, chamfered drive unit apertures to reduce driver compression.
18mm reinforced rear panel, Falcon profiled heat sinks and precision tooled back plate.
Natural wood banded veneers, smoked glass top.
Metal Work all made from precision ground MIC6 Top Grade Aluminium Cast Tool Plate.
Crossover
3.2mm Laminated FR4 PCB, gold plated double side 2oz. copper tracking. Precision wound close tolerance Air Core Inductors. Polypropylene Capacitors throughout.
2.5mm TPE Insulation internal wiring.
Freq. response
20Hz-40kHz
Impedance
4 ohms
Sensitivity
90dB/2.83V/m
Power handling
25-300W
Connector
4mm Custom-Designed nickel-plated binding posts
Dimensions (HxWxD)
120 x 25.5 x 40 cms
Weight
70kg each including plinth
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