April 2024

Hachidori Fukami tube preamplifier

2024-04-292024-04-29 press release

Nanao-shi, Japan | 2024 – Fukami: ‘to look deeply, intensely’ Passion, dedication, craftsmanship… The Fukami is an all-tube preamplifier for open-reel tape and phono playback. It includes sophisticated features for optimum interfacing with the sources and downstream components. Unassuming in its presentation, the Fukami is designed to be an open window to the subtleties and emotional impact that the best analog recordings can convey. Rather than call attention to specific details, it allows the gestalt of the music to move the listener directly. The sonic objectives, user features, construction techniques,…

Luxman NT-07 network transport

2024-04-222024-04-29 press release

Shinyokohama, Japan | 2024 – Luxman NT-07: Cutting edge, multiple source music streaming sophisticated and versatile network transport. LUXMAN’s first network transport NT-07. Combining the latest digital audio technology with LUXMAN’s know-how, the NT-07 uses a thoroughly audio-focused approach to curate a wide variety of available sources with superb sound quality and a sophisticated yet comforting operational environment. In addition to USB digital audio and HDMI connectivity, streaming data from NAS and other popular music streaming services provide a variety of options for the listener to experience a new dimension of…

Estelon X Diamond Signature Edition

2024-04-152024-04-15 press release

Tallinn, Estonia | 2024 – Introducing the Estelon X Diamond Signature Edition Estelon proudly unveils its latest masterpiece, the X Diamond Signature Edition. Meticulously crafted and engineered, this limited-edition loudspeaker represents the pinnacle of sonic refinement and aesthetic sophistication. Building upon the renowned legacy of the X Diamond Mk II, this new model pushes the boundaries of audio engineering even further, introducing a host of enhancements and upgrades to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. Revolutionary Connectors The X Diamond Signature Edition sports the latest connector innovation derived from the Extreme…

Vinnie Rossi Brama Preamplifier

2024-04-082024-04-08 press release

Worcester, MA, USA | 2024 – The heart and soul of your system. At the heart of the Brama Preamplifier lies Vinnie Rossi’s finest 300B linestage, featuring a matched pair of premium Western Electric WE300B triodes. Operating in pure Class A, these legendary triodes deliver an immersive listening experience with unmatched realism and tonality. The Brama Preamplifier’s fully balanced input and output stages ensure exceptional noise rejection and signal transfer between your source components and power amplifiers. A notable design feature is the direct mounting of the entire preamplifier’s dual-mono…

Nagra Reference Turntable

2024-04-022024-04-02 press release

Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland | 2024 – Following in the footsteps of Nagra’s flagship Reference Anniversary turntable/tonearm system, Nagra’s research and development team devoted an additional two years applying all that was learned in the preceding four years of Anniversary system development to expand our commitment to LP reproduction to a wider audience of vinyl lovers. The Reference turntable/tonearm maintains the same level of obsessive attention to detail embodied in the limited edition Reference Anniversary turntable/tonearm, including our insistence on technical achievement validated by extensive listening. Its concept, design and execution…