It was great to see Angelo and his son in person. Angelo is the accumulation of good positive energy; plus creational one. It's nice to see them work jointly.You're wondering what makes those amplifiers so special, that cough not only attention of most hard core audiophiles from Hong Kong Audio Exotic, but also their hearths?Once you see this monolithic power amplifiers in person and understand the philosophy behind you'll be impressed...[more]
Pernar Audio from Germany brings to the European market the best of well recognized Audio-GD (Class A, Symetric design, Current System and standard voltage system, etc.). Everything, that Audio-GD.com is known for, it will be included in Pernar Audio upcoming products. Pernar Audio Prototype: Pernar Audio will fine-tune everything specific for European market, organize needed for CE Confirmity, German VDE conformity, they will carve the final...[more]
München Highend Show 2012MBL Audio event MBL held a special event with the life presentation with live Cembalo. This is a completely different presentation on the level that everyone should take upon. More of a cultural event, then typical high-end show even.Music was beyond a typical terms of audio jargon. This is very live sounds meet the reproduction of the music in an audio system. Like with D’ Agostino and Sonus Faber Aida, everything was...[more]
Upper echelonDan gave the special introduction of his amplifiers in a closed exclusive press event along with Sonus Faber Aida, that only few of us were invited. his. He talked about how much efforts are put into Momentum amplifiers.No feedback design was plan from the start, but the final version were made at around 5db of gain. Along with the testing and listening this he came up with few unique solutions.It’s great to hear, that final tuning...[more]
It was great to finally meet Mr. Levin and Georgi in person. Antelope audio presented their Rubicon atomic clock DAC converter, phono preamplifier and preamp. All this incorporated into one box. Certainly one of most impressive DAC designs I have seen so far. Art Deco at it's best. Trust me, pictures don't do this marvel a justice. Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with designer Igor Levin and we're working on exclusive Rubicon test.[more]
Italian in disguise A passion, a style and 845 tubes. International team of designer is a clear recipe for this avid visual and aural connoisseur delight.Absolare presented actively their PASSION preamplifier and mono blocks. There is no way for pictures to conway the beauty and class of these objects of art. First class auto industry leather combined with non resonant aluminum enclosure's milled from one block of air industry quality...[more]
Kuzma Stabi M with 4 pointFranc Kuzma revealed officially this year his latest turntable Stabi M. Trust me, pictures don't do it a justice. You might get a false idea about the actual size and elegance of new Stabi M. This is one massive and uniquely classical looking machine. Even XL look seems to act smaller with Stabi M on display.Stabi M have unique feature that will have a remote and it have 3.5 second until start so you won't miss any...[more]
Day three. ATC, Restek, Ortofon There were short lecture and presentation about the logics of active speaker design. Room was full and people listening paid full attention. Sound from the largest speakers was. We heard few songs from vinyl. Quite an impact. Burmester Beautiful display at the booth of one of the most recognized German high-end brands. This is a real luxury brand with the sound that is...[more]
Soulution and JM LabsDriven by its’s own CD player and two new 501 monoblocks with Kubala Sosna cabling sound and Stella was big, dimensional and with great impact. This is serious system for seasoned audiophile with no budget restrains. Soulution displayed new 530 series integrated amplifier. This is one hefty looking machine. Swiss precision at its best. Refined and open presentation. Very natural sound and with enough air, that would keep the...[more]
MAS team brings you another photo session from day two. Detail report is on the way in hour.[more]
Kuzma Stabi M with 4 point. Stabi M have unique feature that will have a remote and it have 3.5 second until strat so you won't miss any beat. Impressive. 60kg. Sides panels will be up to the choice. This is a impressive design with non resonant cover. Consonance Audio This is the brand that grow on much of audiofiles and one of the good values from early companies. Thiel and Ayre One of the best jewel like design in audio. With this...[more]
MAS team brings you first photo session. Detail report following in half an hour so stay tuned. [more]
Dear all, we'll be reporting each day directly from this year biggest High End show in Europe. Stay tuned for best from Messe... High End 2012 3rd – 5th May, 2012 Your MAS Team[more]
For the first time, the High End Society, which runs the Munich High End Show, is offering new businesses the chance to present their wares or ideas at one of the world’s largest hi-fi shows at no charge. At High End 2012, in Hall 3, a ‘Newcomer’ area will be set up to allow start-up companies to present their ideas and developments free of charge. High End 2012 3rd – 6th May, 2012 Location: M,O,C, Munich - Lilienthalallee 40,...[more]
Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold DAC is just under review. You'll have to wait for the test a bit more, but I'm quite impressive with both sonics and aesthetics. Now, I didn't expect something as radical as Rubicon in both specs and design to manifest this year. Look out on front page at Mono & Stereo, as I'll press Antelope really hard to get this one under review as soon as possible. A true unique looking machine. It reminds me on Buggati Veryon...[more]
Franco Serblin needs no introduction. He’s a synonym not only for Italian speaker design, but also as for one the finest speaker artisans of modern days. His impact is not strictly limited to the boundaries of audio, but extend to interior design, architecture etc. This is a man with a broader view. Just take a quick Google search about his past and current creations and you’ll get the deeper picture his impact into the environmental spaces of...[more]
The Evince loudspeaker is the perfect combination of form and function. With its slim profile and cutting-edge design, it can easily integrate into the most modern of homes.Its striking, angular silhouette is a mirror of contemporary residential design. The cabinet is made from Scandinavian birch plywood and a rigid composite which gives a unique stone-like finish that looks stunning in Titanium White.But the Evince is not just about design....[more]
