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Kubala-Sosna is a relative new cable company whose reputation has sky rocketed.They have cables at five quality/price levels with a generous upgrade policy.Kubala-Sosna high quality cables have a clarity and depth (plus many more goodies) that has to be heard. You'll notice the difference the moment you plug them in.

Experienced reviewers have stated unequivocally that no other cartridge in the world can match the London Decca's head-spinning musical realism. Another claims it sets an example for all other cartridges (presumably, including more costly ones), in the area of dynamics, rhythm, pacing and timing. How and why is this cartridge different from, and possibly superior to all the others? Is it a "moving coil" or a "moving magnet" design? Neither! Only a lighter, thinner shorter, magnetically active metal foil, bearing the stylus, comprises the entire moving system . This results in lower moving mass than either moving coil or moving magnet models.The London Decca cartridges may be the only ones, which have no cantilever in the conventional sense. This appears to be the underpinning of their stunning success - it has been said that the London Decca's "reek of musicality."

The result of years of research and design, the Tri-Planars' unique dual-pivot design offers maximum adjustability and watch-like precision.(1) Adjustable azimuth (2) Adjustable vertical tracking angle (3) Vertical bearing at record height. A design which completely addresses all three planes of tonearm geometry.The arm creates a musical sound stage unmatched by any other. It has been described as powerful and dynamic, solid yet expressive, delicate and tactile. The outstanding quality of this arm, commented on time and again, is that it is invisible, lacking the colorations that plague so many of our competitors.The meticulously handcrafted Tri-Planar continues to be rated among the worlds best.

MBL - made in Germany and highly respected throughout the world. To maintain this high standard, MBL relies on only the most competent partner – themselves. MBL manufactures everything from the electronics to the speaker itself in their own production facilities. This strict control guarantees absolute quality at every stage, a quality that characterizes every piece of MBL equipment. I have the Reference line on permanent demonstration as well as other models from the MBL range. If you want the “WOW” factor then look no further then MBL.

E.A.R. is the brainchild of Tim de Paravicini, whose name has been associated since the 1970s with electronics of the highest fidelity, E.A.R. amplifiers are among the most accurate amplifiers ever made. Some of these designs have been continually prized and sought by discerning listeners for decades after their introduction. E.A.R. amplifiers are unequalled in their ability to deliver a pure rendition of the signal fed into them, free from the colorations and distortions of most amplifiers. But not limiting himself to amplifiers Tim de Paravicini has designed a new tube CD player, a magnetically driven turntable and a field coil loudspeaker. As with all Tim de Paravacini designs they are very innovative plus built and finished to the highest degree.

ModWright Instruments Inc is pleased to announce the SWL 9.0SE, Dan Wright's first product of his own design and manufacturing. In keeping with the ModWright tradition of offering exceptional value, performance and service, the SWL 9.0SE represent benchmarks for high-performance tube line stage preamplifiers. Now hot on the heels of the fab SWL 9.0SE comes new products, the LS 36.5 with the PS 36.5 external tube power supply, LS 36.5, SWP 9.0SE tube phono stage and the SWLP 9.0SE tube pre with phono, all available with the new tube power supply.

 

 

Image Loudspeakers is a New Zealand owned company creating hand crafted loudspeakers for over twenty years. During which time Image has gained a very loyal following and held in high regard in audiophile's circles. If you want to rediscover the joy of music the Paragon ( pictured ) make it easy to do so with their huge dynamic range, a mid range with electrostatic clarity and speed, uncanny presence and realism plus bass that is deep, tight and tuneful. Image Loudspeakers amazing new flagship the Paragon are available for export exclusively through Audionut.net. Please email for more information and photos.

Aesthetix Audio new Saturn series include the Rhea phono stage, Calypso line stage and Janus full function preamp. As you will see and hear, the Saturn series combines the sonic excellence of the Jupiter preamps in a single chassis. The Saturn series are beautifully styled, remote controlled components that elevate the performance of all high end audio systems. If you want the very best then the Jupiter series is for you with the Callisto line stage and Io phono stage. Simply music.

Kuzma products share the same no compromise design philosophy, in order to produce products which are simple to use, reliable and capable of the highest quality of analogue playback. The Stabi S and Stogi S has been awarded the "Golden Ear 2005" by The Absolute Sound and HiFi+ award the Stabi XL/Air Line the "Legacy of the Year 2005" and the Stabi Reference has been called an absolute bargain of the high end analogue world. New products now available include a record cleaner named the Vinvac and a range of MC cartridges that are made in Japan to Franc's specifications .

Europe based NAT Audio design and produce high-end vacuum tube preamplifiers and power amplifiers. The main features of these products are triode configuration, short signal path, zero or low feedback, single ended concept. Whenever it is possible, New Old Stock (NOS) tubes of the world's most famous manufacturers (General Electric, RCA, CEI Electron Tube, EI, etc.) are implemented. NAT power amplifiers features output transformers wound by hand. Unique implementation of these single-ended output transformers provides extremely wide frequency response (example photo: power amplifier NAT SE2 has frequency response from 5 Hz to 100 kHz). All NAT audio components are hand made and are exposed to a rigorous burn-in test before delivery.

Horning Hybrid Loudspeakers are a full bandwidth high efficiency horn loaded crossover less design using a modified Lowther for the mid range. The natural musical performance of Hørning Horn Systems is the result of 20 years intensive research into the audible properties of horn speakers and horn hybrid systems. Innovative research has made it possible to create a transducer with uniquely true to live dynamics, tonality and soundstaging, allowing the music to live and breathe in your room. Designed to be powered by Single Ended amplifiers , they also love other high quality designs.

Kharma Loudspeakers are one of the worlds most musical and refined handcrafted loudspeakers available. Renowned American Hi-End magazines have good reason to continually award their products with such accolades as 'Gold' and 'Best Buy'. Kharma is the ultimate in music enjoyment. An indescribable experience.

Sound Application designs and builds the worlds finest power conditioners. A must hear if you are seeking to improve your systems performance. With the XE-240, one can enjoy clean, uncolored sound with outstanding dynamics from this superbly crafted 6 or 12 outlet conditioner. Enjoy that special early morning sound anytime of the day. Sound Applications is used by CBS Studio Center Reference Listening Suite, the newly resurrected Mobile Fidelity, American Records/ Lost highway Rick Rubin and the award-winning mastering and restoration engineer Steve Hoffman

Acrolink is one of the most highly respected audio cable brands in Japan. Their use of high purity copper (6N, 7N & 8N) and cable design has made them THE cable. The range includes interconnects, speaker cable, power cords and a power conditioner. From the entry-level designs to the top Mexcel range there is a cable for all systems.

Symposium Acoustics believe that isolation alone is not enough for today's high performance audio products. Their designs have lead to the development of the Isis Rack, Rollerblocks and shelves that not only isolate but drain energy away.

 

Is accuracy and easy handling a sin? We believe no! If you are looking for an easy to use and reasonable setup tool for adjusting your tonearm/cartridge-combination the Feickert Protractor is it. This template was not released to be one of the numerous available in the market but to significantly excel the others in terms of handling and accuracy. Even if you never ever set up a cartridge before you will find out how easy it is using this one. In our opinion most competitors' products are good but they all lack either in handling or accuracy. Don't waste time and don't waste money.