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- Published: 01 August 2017 01 August 2017
Sentient Times!
Hurrah! ‘Champers’ flutes are a-clinkin’ here at SSA Central. Today we celebrate SoundStage! Australia’s first-month anniversary! And what a month! News stories, tick. Tuscan factory tour, tick. Long-lost music resurrection, tick. Evolving reviews of top-notch product, tick. And all this, considering such a recent genesis, with the result of pleasingly high visitor numbers from around Australia and the world.
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- Published: 01 August 2017 01 August 2017
Vermouth Audio Little Luccas Mk.II Limited Edition Loudspeakers
As audio enthusiasts we take for granted the audio powerhouses from the United States, Europe, Japan and even Australia. Indeed, we expect these countries to produce quality products whether they outsource elements of production, as is the case nowadays in order to save costs, or whether they are wholly manufactured at the country of origin. As may not be commonly known to the wider audio community, Indonesia has a vibrant audio manufacturing base and enthusiast community – it is after all a country with a massive population – and one of the shining examples of that country’s audio marques is Vermouth Audio who offers a large range of cables and an expanding line of quality speakers. Here we look at the flagship standmount in the attractively-styled Little Luccas Mk.II Limited Edition.
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- Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer
- Category: Reviews Reviews
- Published: 01 August 2017 01 August 2017
Audia Flight FLS4 Stereo Power Amplifier
As much as many consider the preamplifier to be the heart of a high-end audio system – direct feed from source notwithstanding as that is an entire new argument – the amplifier takes the blood that’s pumped from the heart and feeds it to our system in order to operate the mechanics of moving parts that transfer energy to the air, hence, making the sound of the music we hear and love. Audia Flight’s newest FSL series stereo power amplifier promises to ‘flow the blood’ in a most robust way…
Tritons Across the Sea
Just landed on our shores and available for auditioning are the mythical-God-named Triton Reference flagship speakers from America’s GoldenEar Technology. Inkeeping with the svelte design of its stablemates, the Triton Reference speakers do, however, take the concept to another level.
Ask the Oracle
After a long absence from the Australian market, Oracle Audio returns with its entry level Origine turntable bearing the Canadian company’s trademark design elements, pleasing aesthetics and turntable manufacturing experience.
M2Tech Keeps it Young
The new-look Young Mk.III DAC/preamplifier is the latest offering from Italy’s digital mavens M2Tech and enhances the features set and performance of its highly-acclaimed predecessor.
Australian Hi-Fi & AV Show
The Australian Hi-Fi & AV Show returns to Sydney and will be staged by the Chester Group at one of the city’s most beautiful hotels, the InterContinental Sydney near the historic ‘The Rocks’ area.
Acoustic Signature Ascona Mk.II Turntable Available for Audition in Sydney
German analogue specialist Acoustic Signature’s Ascona turntable with upgraded platter system is now available for audition at Sydney Hi-Fi Castle Hill in the western suburbs of Sydney.
Innovative Clearaudio Concept Active Turntable
From the German analogue specialist Clearaudio comes the Concept Active turntable incorporating a novel idea that will simplify your turntable-based system while promising the excellent performance derived from the company’s comprehensive turntable design experience.
Gold Note P-1000 Flagship Preamplifier
Italian audio specialist Gold Note has just dropped its top-end preamplifier in the P-1000. The new preamplifier is full featured and will accept an optional digital-analogue-converter board capable of high-resolution file playback.
Lumin Network Players Now Roon Ready
Digital network player and server specialist Lumin has just announced new 8.04 firmware update that makes its top-shelf A1 Network Player Roon Ready, as are all Lumin Network Players.
Audia Flight Announces Its New FLS1 Preamplifier
A perfect matching partner for the Audia Flight FLS4 stereo power amplifier (review to come soon), the new FLS1 balanced preamplifier is a generously-featured control unit with a modular design that can accept a number of optional extras.
