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CRITICAL SOUND 'INFORMATION' :
The Audio Brands represented here offer enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy realistic musical sound reproduction -
at the highest levels of Audio performance ...
but not the highest price levels.
Expand Your Musical Experience
Through Specialist Audio Manufacturers & Designers.
Acelec Engineering (Monitor Speakers)
Albedo Audio (Floorstanding Speakers)
Audio Art Cables (Digital & Analog Cabling)
DiDiT High-End (Streamer-DSD DAC-PRE-Headphone AMP)
EverSolo (Streamer-Server-Dacs-Headphone & Preamps all-in-one)
Final Touch Audio (Ethernet & USB Cabling)
Manunta Audio (Digital & Analog EVO3 Range)
M2Tech (Full Range of Electronics)
Metrum Acoustics (Streamer, NOS DACS, DAC-PRES, TSA Amplifier)
Silent Angel Networking (Switches, Streamers/Servers, Power Supplies & Reclocker)
Sonnet Digital Audio ( R2R NOS DAC-PRES & Streamer)
Remaining true to Source information is Critical ... throughout the Audio chain. Each component should neither add nor subtract from the musical signal flow.
The definition of High Fidelity (HiFi) sound.
From the above manufacturers it is possible to build high performance Digital & Analog Audio Systems - to suit your sound preferences. Each specialise in their own areas of expertise. Digital progress continues at a fast pace. We update you each week, with the latest information and news on our Developments page.
Each link in the Audio chain is important when building/upgrading a system. Balancing your budget is also important - when considering individual components. The law of diminishing returns applies - particularly where very high priced products are concerned. Choosing matching equipment from the same manufacturer, can often avoid compatibility issues. After all, the designer in the first place, ensures this during development.
For most enthusiasts, independent Reviews provide opinions on how a product performs - in their estimation - in their system/room and to their ears. Each will differ according to their personal sound preferences. If you can identify with their tastes ... they can be very useful.
Cost v Performance should also factor - as often, differences in presentation are sometimes minimal. The above Brands excel with these criteria.
Refer the Awards & Reviews page for a complete overview.
Buying used :
We archive some popular discontinued products (particularly Metrum Acoustics), to enable easy research and access to information - when/if considering a second hand purchase. Just because a product is no longer in production, it can be a great purchasing opportunity ... as the price v performance factor is greatly enhanced. Reviews, Videos and product details available - within a one-stop-shop.
Networking
G.I.G.O. Theory : Information lost at Source ... cannot be retrieved further down the Audio Chain ∴
CABLING
"USA"
"SERBIA"
Components
New EVO 3 Range
DAC3 - PHONO3 - DDC3 - SUPPLY3
Z8 Dac-Pre-Headphone Amplifier
"NETHERLANDS"
Sonnet Hermes Streamer joins Morpheous NOS DAC/PRE
Sonnet Digital Audio Pasithea Flagship DAC-PRE
Metrum Acoustics
Adagio NOS-DAC-PRE + Forte Tube Simulator Amplifier
"ITALY"
Italian innovation & style bridges both the Vinyl & Digital Audio divide - Epitomised by the New Rockstar Range
Marley - Crosby - Nash - Young - Joplin - Mitchell
The 'STUDIO' Monitor Speaker Range
For Analog Sources start with Professional level M2Tech Analog to Digital conversion. Record to your PC/NAS - to monitor the process - both NOS & DSD capable Dacs/Preamplifiers are available ... with high performance Amplification to go with them - whether using Headphones or Passive Speakers. Not just for the Professional sector of course, as home enthusiasts can also join in for 'Critical listening'.
Reviewer Srajan Ebaen from 6 Moons can't do without them ... and adds them to his Speaker arsenal.
Albedo Audio
Loudspeakers with Italian style and Sonics to match
APTICA
AXCENTIA MKII
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