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- Written by Barry James Johnston Barry James Johnston
- Category: Reviews Reviews
- Published: 15 July 2023 15 July 2023
Metronome Technologie Le Player 4+ CD Player/DAC
On the 6th of January 1987, Astronomers at the University of California witnessed the birth of a Galaxy for the first time, and later that month, Ronald Reagan signed a secret order permitting covert sales of arms to Iran. Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Bill Haley and B.B.King were in the company of greats being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and it was a year that saw 80s rock reach new heights, with the likes of Whitesnake’s 1987. Movies like Full Metal Jacket, and Robin Williams’ iconic performance in Good Morning Vietnam, made their mark on pop culture history, and a small audio company, Metronome Technologie, was birthed in the beautiful French town of Toulouse.
Goldmund Announces Tethys Passive Loudspeakers
In an addition to Goldmund’s extensive wireless/active speaker models, the Swiss company has unveiled the passive 3-way Tethys loudspeakers.
Marantz Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Yes, it’s 70 years since Saul Marantz founded his eponymous company back in 1953. There’s no doubt as to the exceptional contribution the man and the company have made to the entire audio industry.
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- Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer
- Category: Reviews Reviews
- Published: 01 July 2023 01 July 2023
Soulnote S-3 Reference SACD Player & X-3 Clock Generator
Hey, they say there’s something about a name. When an audio company chooses ‘Soulnote’ for its branding, it’s making a powerful statement right from the outset. Soul… Note… Conjuring expectations, right? The company name hints at products aiming for the ethereal core of music, connecting art, the artist and along the creative chain to the music lover. Will the Soulnote S-3 Reference SACD Player and X-3 Clock Generator under review here fuse the spirit of music with the fundamentals of sonic performance?
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- Written by Tom Waters Tom Waters
- Category: Reviews Reviews
- Published: 01 July 2023 01 July 2023
Lumin U2 Streaming Transport
Lumin is an offshoot of Pixel Magic Systems Ltd of Hong Kong, a privately-held electronics equipment manufacturer founded in 2003 to create home theatre and home audio products. Lumin was created in 2013 to design and manufacture network players, network transports, network amplifiers and network music servers. It has been quite prolific and has launched many products that, without fail, have been accepted very quickly by audio enthusiasts around the world. People talk of Lumin whenever they talk of high-end music servers/players. The product in focus this time is the brand new Lumin U2 Network Transport.
Bowers & Wilkins’ 801 D4 & 805 D4 Receive ‘Signature’ Make-Over
Now in flagship Signature versions, Bowers & Wilkins has upgraded the 800 series entry level 805 D4 and the tour-de-force 801 D4 with a number of technical refinements and an all-new luxurious gloss finish.
ZenSati Cables Back in Australia
Danish cable specialist ZenSati has reached a partnership agreement with Absolute Hi End for Australian distribution of the company’s comprehensive cable products.
Wilson Audio Unveils New Sasha V
In an update to the Wilson Audio portfolio, the new Sasha V inherits ‘V’ material, upgraded drivers and several other trickle down technologies derived from its upper echelon stablemates.
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- Written by Jean-Marie Liere Jean-Marie Liere
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 22 June 2023 22 June 2023
Factory Tour – Göbel High End
On the occasion of their 20 years in business, and to inaugurate their brand new factory in a new industrial estate about 40 minutes outside Munich, Oliver Göbel invited members of the press, some of his best dealers and their clients to visit his new premises. And I was invited along on behalf of SoundStage! Australia by my good friend and Chief Editor Edgar Kramer.
Goldmund Announces Eidos SACD Player
In an expansion of Goldmund’s spare-no-expense Eidos platform, the Swiss company has unveiled the Eidos SACD Player, a smaller-form derivative of the colossal Eidos Reference SACD player.
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- Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 15 June 2023 15 June 2023
Factory Tour – Gryphon Audio Designs
One of the many exciting things about High End Munich is its location. Yes, Munich is a vibing city, but there’s a double whammy there. For me, it’s also a handy gateway to the rest of Europe. Man, the mere thought of traveling, in little more than an hour, between countries which are remarkably different culturally, architecturally, gastronomically and societally is so, so foreign to Aussies. We’re flying six hours and either still over Perth or above the ocean in the middle of nowhere. What? Yeah. So, post-show, it’s become a regular escapade to jump on a trip or two to Europa-at-large. Sometimes, I’m just a wonder-eyed tourist. Other times, I’ll visit an audio manufacturer… and am equally wonder-eyed. In those instances, I don’t just rock-up, the journey is usually a pre-arranged affair months in advance. A company knows I’ll be in Munich and extends a welcoming hand. This year, I synched-up with eagle keeper and lion master Rune Skov, who extended his lean-machine inked arms to a 10-dude Aussie junket. We’re to experience the machinations in the Gryphon Audio Designs’ lair. Or should I say the lion’s den… or eagle’s nest… you know, wherever the Gryphon creatures live.
Apertura Audio Loudspeakers Arrive in Australia
French loudspeaker design house Apertura Audio’s product lines will now be available in Australia via luxury audio distributor Pure Music Group.
