What’s New
Accuphase E-350/E-450
Significant improvements in the design of these new integrated amplifiers, such as the innovative volume control, are very audible.
The novel AAVA-II volume control completely does away with variable resistors in the signal path, producing
superb sound quality at any volume setting. E-350 100w/8ohms £3495; E-450 180w/8ohms £4600.
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HRS SXR Audio Frame and Isolation Bases
HRS have designed a more affordable and
clever modular equipment support system.
The frames are infinitely expandable, both in terms of height and width. Used with the new S1 Isolation bases, the SXR system offers a 40% reduction in price on their reference
MXR version whilst maintaining a high proportion of their performance. Example prices: SXR-1719 3 tier frame £2600; S1-1719 Isolation base £875.
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Nagra DAC
Possibly the ultimate DAC, providing 192 kHz/24 bit up sampling to all incoming signals; 16 bit signals from regular CDs convert to a smoother, more elegant sound.
Transparency is greatly increased and sound stage expands
in depth. Incorporating an Adaptive Time Filtering module from Anagram Technologies, input and output clocks are kept complete independent eliminating jitter. From £7850
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Rountree OmniMon 1
Combining an omni-directional driver, covering the lower 2/3 of the frequency range, and a ribbon tweeter providing a focused, mono-polar output for the upper 1/3 of the audible range.
The cabinet is made from a proprietary low mass material that stores minimal energy. The result is a non-boxy, very “real” soundstage with great depth and transparency. £6600.
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Ypsilon CDT 100
This new CD player/transport from the high-end Greek manufacturer is absolutely stunning to look at.
The sound is no less stunning with a large, holographic sound stage. Their 24 bit DAC chip, with no oversampling, produces a high level of transparency but with an “analogue” sound. Probably a new reference player at this price point. £11000.
