KSdigital KSD 2040

€8000

Coaxial, linear phase 3-way reference speaker with digital equalization

The KSD2040, as well as other members of the KSD-home series, a direct adaptation of a successful studio monitor model for the home. The used 8'' (20cm) coaxial chassis transfers from the root area of ​​all frequencies

This and the linear phase, ie time-accurate playback alike, deliver a plastic virtual stage with extreme spaciousness. The midrange diaphragm of the coax chassis serves for sound management of the tweeter and direct the sound directly to the listener.

The two 8'' bass drivers give lower octave in the bass, thereby supporting the vitality and joy of the pulse Coaxchassis by their immense membrane surface. The use of the F1-material carbon in our chassis prevents breaking (membrane no longer oscillates as a single cone) at higher volumes and ensures an extremely transient response to playback in deepest regions.

The installation position can be adjusted over a wide range.
Using the 5 programmable EQ, a flexible adaptation to various room situations is also possible.


FEATURES

Digital equalized, phase-linear playback through 8'' coaxial chassis with carbon-fiber membrane

Coaxial chassis with 1'' tweeter and directed radiation

Tweeter with waveguide through the membrane of the midrange driver for direct steering of the HT-energy

Carbon membrane avoids partials

All drivers on a plane (Time Alignment)

Cut in magnitude and in phase frequency response 28Hz to 24kHz (± 3dB)

Neodymium magnets in the chassis with concentrated magnetic field and negligible radiation

High-quality materials, stiffened housing

Analog or digital controlled (with optional DAC)

Remote controllable via remote KSD


SPECIFICATIONS

Input: XLR-symmetric

Frequency range: 28Hz - 24000Hz (± 3dB)

digital room adaptation, 5 filters

Amplifier: 80W / 170W / 170W / 170W power amp

Crossover: 150Hz, 1400Hz

SPL: 120dB (peak pair)

Dimensions: 114cm x 26cm x 39cm (height, width, depth)

Weight: 29kg

Wilson Benesch Endeavour Loudspeaker

£25500

The Endeavour Loudspeaker

Named in honour of Captain Cook’s British Royal Naval vessel the HMS Endeavour; The Endeavour loudspeaker draws it’s design dialogue from the flagship Cardinal. Featuring a geometrically optimised carbon composite top, an identical alloy baffle profile, identical spine and the same silk black aerospace finishing.

The Endeavour is constructed from Wilson Benesch’s own in-house designed and manufactured drive technologies. Deployed in a totally unique arrangement, one midrange Tactic-II drive unit sits directly above the Semisphere Tweeter, with a set of Tactic-II bass drive units mounted to the huge aluminium base on the underside of the enclosure, which work together in an Isobaric Drive.

Carbon-Nanotech Enclosure

Whilst the Endeavour is ground breaking in many respects, its crowning achievement might well lay directly behind the midrange drive unit. The Endeavour introduces the world’s first Carbon-Nanotech Enclosure which houses the midrange drive unit. Born from research carried out in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Sheffield. The Carbon-Nanotech Enclosure is a huge breakthrough in high performance loudspeaker design.

No expense has been spared across the Endeavour; each 1.47-meter high channel weighs in at 100-kg. The huge Isobaric Drive mounts via its own specially designed aluminium housing, which in turn sits in a beautifully tapered alloy base upon which the carbon composite monocoque and spine locate. Carbon fibre detailing extends beyond the A.C.T. Monocoque and beautifully sculptural top, with carbon fibre ports to the rear and underside of the speaker.

Every last detail exudes the quality and refined luxury that has become the hallmark of Wilson Benesch. The Endeavour is a stunning example of British High End loudspeaker design.

Wilson Benesch: The Future is Carbon

The Endeavour Promotional Film can be viewed by clicking on the image above or throughWilson Benesch TV.
The Endeavour Loudspeaker will make its Global Premier at the Munich High End 2014.

The location for a high end audio exhibition is every bit as important as the product. For this reason, for the second year running Wilson Benesch have chose one of Europe's finest Hotels for the European launch of its latest cutting edge loudspeaker technology.

Positioned right at the heart of Munich on Maximilianstrasse and flanked by Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Cartier, the district is a center for art and high fashion, making the Kempinski an auspicious setting for the launch of a luxury high end loudspeaker.

Wilson Benesch will again collaborate with leading Swiss Electronic Engineers CH Precision, in what has now become an officially recognised Anglo-Swiss partnership. Following the huge success of last years exhibit, CH Precision have now been announced as Wilson Benesch's distribution partner in Switzerland. Anyone with a keen eye for detail will have also noted that Wilson Benesch have installed CH Precision Electronics in our R&D Facility and have now become the official UK Distributor for CH Precision.

Join Wilson Benesch and CH Precision on our voyage into State-of-the-Art Audio at the Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten.

Date: Thursday 15th May ~ Saturday 17th May 2014
Time: Thursday - Friday 10.00 – 18.00
Saturday 10.00 - 17.00
Location: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Salon Europa
Maximilianstrasse 17
80539 Munich, Germany

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Edel S8 Quad DAC Upsampler

Overview

Successor of the famous Edel S2 digital filter, the Edel S8 Quad DAC Upsampler combines the state-of-the-art Upsampling, excellent jitter attenuation and a proprietary scrambling algorithm to drives 4 DAC’s in twin dual mono mode.

Thanks to the latest digital processing hardware, the S8 module brings the Sonic technology to a unprecedented experience.

Production of this new module is planned for 2014.


Features

High performance 384kHz 2-Channel Upsampler integrates state-of-the-art Upsampling and Sonic scrambling technology

Processes DSD and DxD input streams for very-high definition audio support

Excellent jitter attenuation with high quality local clock

Scrambling technology significantly improves linearity

384kHz upsampled digital output drives 4 DAC’s in twin dual mono mode

Controllable via SPI command interface

Aletheia PSU-2 Mains Conditioner

PSU-2 - £10500
PSU-1 - £7500

The Aletheia PSU-2 is a hybrid mains conditioner that provides four balanced power outputs for source components and two unbalanced outputs for power amplifiers. This topology offers the best compromise of flexibility, size, weight and performance for a very cost-effective upgrade to any high-end hi-fi system.

The performance of PSU-2 goes beyond that of PSU-1. The power quality is even better and those systematic interactions of RFI, EMI and microphony are reduced even further. All the great performance benefits that PSU-1 brings are there, but more so with PSU-2.


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Kharma Butterfly

We are very proud to present you the compact high-end Kharma audio system, built with the latest technologies and finished with the Kharma quality standards.

The appealing designed Butterfly Subwoofer in combination with two compact Butterfly Satellites creates a refined 2.1 system. However, the Subwoofer is even able to control four Satellites to realize an impressive sound field. You can imagine it, that just a small step is needed to create a beautifully designed 5.1 Butterfly system.

This in combination with the four different stand options for the Satellites makes the new Kharma Butterfly attractive for all interiors.


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Suesskind Puls Enviee

€6800

Release date - Highend 2014


Specs

Soulution 560 Dac

CHF 23000

Philosophy
In many areas the 560 D/A-Converter is based on the same proven technical solutions used in the 745 SACD-Player. It also embodies the same principles in its design: top grade digital inter­faces for optimal reception of the music data, a super-precise master clock generator to avoid jitter, intelligent digital signal processing with over­sampling technology, and analogue output stages of top end pre­amplifier quality.

Design
As with its Series 7 sibling the 560 D/A-Converter is packed with cutting-edge tech­nology with one objective - the love of music. The parallels include a consistent dual mono design in the output stages and separate power supplies for digital elec­tronics and the analogue stages. The 560 D/A-Converter adds a digital volume control that allows direct connec­tion to a power amplifier.

Upsampling
Audio data is buffered then upsampled to 24Bit/384kHz. We believe precision of inter­polation is more impor­tant than high clock rates. Our players and D/A converters use an algorithm from the highly regarded Anagram Technologies followed by Burr Brown D/A converters in a digital symmetric configuration. As we consider the PCM conversion technology as superior, the DSD signals get converted before its final D/A conversion.

Zero phase technology
The Zero-Phase-Technology eliminates potential timing/phase errors in the analog output signal. Every D/A converter requires an analog low pass filter in its output in order to suppress high frequency noise and aliasing signals. The 560's 3rd order bessel filter, with a cut-off frequency of 120kHz, does show a phase shift of up to 15° in the audio band. Due to the Zero-Phase-Technology the phase error of the analog music signal remains below 1°, 20Hz - 100kHz! The Zero-Phase-Technology brings you even closer to the beauty of the source material! No detail gets lost.

D/A-conversion
Burr-Brown devices perform D/A conversion only. Their internal upsampling and filter stages are not used. The output currents are converted to voltage and then filtered. With an internal bandwidth of 40 MHz, this current/voltage conversion stage allows best signal-to-noise performance and maximum dynamics in the analogue domain.

Output stage
The wideband output stage of the 560 D/A-Converter has a bandwidth of 20MHz (-3dB). With such speed of response all musical details are reproduced true to life creating a three-dimensional, spatial sound to bring real listening pleasure.

Operation
The 560 D/A-Converter is operated from front-panel buttons and a rotary control. Further functions can be used to optimise and match an entire audio system around different components.

Connections

Analog outputs:
1 x balanced output (XLR)
1 x unbalanced output (RCA)

Digital outputs:
1 x SPDIF (RCA)
1 xAES/EBU (XLR)
1 x Optical (Toslink)

Digital inputs:
1 x SPDIF (RCA)
1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
1 x Optical (Toslink)
1 x USB
1 x Ethernet

LINK-System
2 x RJ45

Specs

Other new products are 541 and 746 SACD players.

High Fidelity Cables power cables

CT-1 Ultimate:

Ultimate Waveguide Technology treats hot, neutral and ground independently.
Pure DuPont Teflon dielectrics.DuPont Delrin acetal resin connector bodies.
Pure copper 24 karat gold plated connectors.
Polyamide potted connectors to reduce mechanical vibration.
Ultimate Waveguide vibration dampening Technology.

CT-1 Ultimate Reference:

Ultimate Reference Waveguide Technology treats hot, neutral and ground independently.
Pure DuPont Teflon dielectrics.
DuPont Delrin acetal resin connector bodies.
Pure copper 24 karat gold plated connectors.
Polyamide potted connectors to reduce mechanical vibration.
Ultimate Reference Waveguide vibration dampening Technology.

CT-1 Ultimate Reference Rhodium Plus:

Includes features of Ultimate Reference, in addition to:
Connectors utilize pure copper Rhodium plated connections, with DSM's Nylatron for outstanding durability and dielectric properties.
Ultimate Reference Rhodium Plus Waveguide uses the newest helix design magnetic conduction system

Viva Audio Master Horn

Master Horn is a 5-way loudspeaker design, which includes:

Subwoofer
Mid-base driver (horn)
Mid-range driver (horn)
High-frequency driver (horn)
Super tweeter

Master Horn loudspeaker system can be finished in any type of wood veneer or finest lacquer. The variety of wood and lacquer colors is virtually unlimited. You can choose your preferred color, or we can develop a color that matches the elements of your interior following your wishes. There are no limitations with our fully customized products.

In order to avoid compromises in sound quality we build  Master Horn speaker system with no crossover networks or filters so it must be driven by specially designed Viva Audio power amplifiers.

To ensure that you get the best possible performance from your hand-crafted state-of-the-art audio system, It is necessary that Master Horn be set up by Viva Audio specialists

Thixar SMD modular rack system

Thixar

Silberstatic Nr. 8

€40000

We are pleased to present you at the HIGH END 2014 the newest Silberstatic loudspeaker as a world premiere.

The all new Silberstatic Nr. 8 has been optimized in all areas on highest level and is showing a breathtaking and unique design. With a height of 218 cm and a width of 65 cm it has an impressive appearance and is a life-sized sculpture at the same time. Just as well awesome is the sound-painting this exceptional loudspeaker is drawing into the room. Already the first impression reveals exquisite tonal qualities and it does not have to fear the competition of any other speaker in the world.

Responsible for these outstanding speakers is a small German manufactory with its highly motivated team under the direction of company’s founder Mr. Dirk Jesberger.

During years of research and testing Mr. Jesberger succeeded in overcoming the difficulties of regular electrostatic speakers. In this way his full-range Silberstatics generate a real bass and do not need lots of power so they can be audiophile driven even by tube-amplifiers.

Silberstatic

JoSound RA

The Ra is the result of a unique collaboration between two companies and loudspeaker designers. It's conception was as a result of a wish by JoSound to manufacture a horn loaded loudspeaker to top its range of products.

But unusually for JoSound's chief designer and managing director, Joe Jouhal, instead of immediately embarking on the design himself, he contacted his good friend and drive unit supplier Inès Adler of Voxativ in Berlin. Joe had long been impressed by Voxativ's drive units and Acoustic Stealth Technology (AST) which, without any performance sacrifice, resulted in horn dimensions that were significantly smaller than of traditional designs (Voigt, Crabbe, Olson, Klipsch , Dinsdale etc.). Inès in turn had also been impressed by the quality of JoSound's designs and especially the quality of manufacture and finish.

The result is a horn loaded, single driver loudspeaker cabinet, branded as "Voxativ by JoSound", that will accept any of Voxativ's excellent drive units.

In effect Ra is not a single model but a complete range with a built in simple upgrade path. It can be bought with the entry level AC 1.5 drivers which can be replaced with any other driver in the Voxativ range all the way up to the legendary Permadur based AC-Xp field coil driver.

At its world debut with the AC 1.5 driver at HighEnd 2013 in Munich, the world renowned recording maestro Giulio Cesare Ricci, the founder of Fonè Records, spent considerable time listening to numerous recordings that he had made himself. Speaking to Joe Jouhal after his audition he stated "there two types of high end loudspeakers, ones that do sound reproduction and the second that is a real window into the heart and soul of the music and these are some of the clearest windows that I have had the pleasure of viewing my music through. Bravo!"

At the New Music Belgian hifi show, equipped with the wooden coned AC 4a AlNico driver and fronted by modest electronics, many listeners, including exhibitors of much more expensive products, acclaimed Ra "best in show".

Ra is offered in four standard models equipped with either the AC 1.6, AC 2.5, AC 4a or the AC-X field coil drivers. All other Voxativ drivers can be supplied by special request.


Features

Single driver for pin-point imaging

Pseudo spherical driver housing ensuring solid and stable sound stage

No passive cross-over thus eliminating phase anomolies

Voxativ's Acoustic Stealth Technology resulting in more compact dimensions than traditional horn designs

Internally cabled with high quality O2A cables, hand made in Lichtenstein


Specs

AC 1.6
Drivers: One – 8 inch paper cone
Sensitivity: 99 dB @ 1 watt @ one meter @ 1 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 14 ohms
Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Power: 50 W (RMS) per channel
Overall Dimensions: Height – 1200 mm, Width – 720 mm, Depth – 394 mm
Approximate Product Weight: 93 kg each


AC 2.5
Drivers: One – 8 inch paper cone
Sensitivity: 93 dB @ 1 watt @ one meter @ 1 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 14 ohms
Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 22 kHz
Power: 50 W (RMS) per channel
Overall Dimensions: Height – 1200 mm, Width – 720 mm, Depth – 394 mm
Approximate Product Weight: 93 kg each


AC 4A
Drivers: One – 8 inch paper cone
Sensitivity: 101 dB @ 1 watt @ one meter @ 1 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 14 ohms
Frequency Response: 36 Hz - 20 kHz
Power: 50 W (RMS) per channel
Overall Dimensions: Height – 1200 mm , Width – 720 mm, Depth – 394 mm
Approximate Product Weight: 101 kg each


AC X
Drivers: One – 8 inch paper cone
Sensitivity: 100 dB @ 1 watt @ one meter @ 1 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 14 ohms
Frequency Response: 28 Hz - 22 kHz
Power: 50 W (RMS) per channel
Overall Dimensions: Height – 1200 mm, Width – 720 mm, Depth – 394 mm
Approximate Product Weight: 108 kg each

Price with AC 4A driver - €52000

Playback Designs IPS-3 - inside

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Weiss PSU101

Features

Mains input on a IEC inlet

Mains voltage selectable 230V / 115V (100V)

Power switch

DC output on two parallel, highest quality Fischer connectors

Output voltage selectable from 6V, 7.5V, 9V and 12V at up to 1000mA

Short circuit proof output

Discrete, analog, low noise, high speed voltage regulator

Toroidal mains transformer

Very low ESR power supply capacitors

LED indication for power on / off conditions

Wagner Audio Ardesio Duo

Basis of Ardesio Duo is a precision-milled slate block. The 100 mm turntable is provided with a diamond-cut and inlay of black acrylic.

The platter has a permanent ground for the disposal of residual static charge, which is responsible for the smooth and precise running of the platter specially developed oil bath WADB-made bearings high strength steel.

Wearing point of the plate is the area of contact between the two superimposed self-centering balls. The stationary ball is made ​​of a special polymer, the rotating ball is a monocrystalline ruby.

A central spike located underneath the platter bearing is fine thread adjustable. The spikes under the side arms are also via fine thread precisely adjusted.

Weight of the drive including motor unit is about 70 kg.
Mounting possibility for two tonearms 9-12 inches, which are positioned on a slide on the side arms.

Tone Tool Radius X Rack

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Bohne Audio 15.12 digital active System

€60000


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Peak Consult Jeanne d'Arc

€59000

Jeanne d'Arc is a ported two-way design with a 2.5kHz crossover, claimed 25Hz to 30'000Hz response, 92dB sensitivity, linear 5-ohm impedance, dimensions of 144 x 57 x 30cm and weight of 125kg.

Evolution Acoustics MMExact Loudspeakers

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