Review Kiseki Blue N.S bij Stereoplay.de

Geplaatst op 10/05/2014 door beheerder

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Kiseki has already won the contest for the most sensational, most beautiful packaging. What you get is a solid round wooden praline. Access only possible with concentrated force. You do really need a screwdriver here. After a short tea ceremony, there is the gem, open and exposing: in a demonstrative blue color. The Mystery called Kiseki Blue NS.

Herman van den Dungen, the man behind the company in the Netherlands, originally wanted only to bring the Blue NOS Series. In the sense of “New Old Stock”: the last remaining material from the 80s was used to create new cartridges. Only one hundred copies came from the hands of the master. The disappointment of the fans who could not get hold of a NOS cartridge was great. Van den Dungen relented and came up with the Blue NS version. NS stands for “New Style”.

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The differences are not only visible for connoisseurs : The NS version is shorter than the original model. Which is an advantage – for mounting in modern tone arms with rather limited space. Van den Dungen has all other construction principles maintained. “But all parts are of today’s production”, he assures us. So no supply problems in case of increased demand. We don’t hide our exuberance – here we are overwhelmed by a perfect, vibrant vinyl sound. This silenced any discussion about warmer, softer, louder; after a brief run in period, we already were living here in a perfect balance between enthusiastic moments of pleasure and a very smart analog naturalness.

A wonderfull open and vibrant vinyl analyst. Half an LP side is sufficient, and Kiseki has played itself into the I-want-to-have -heart. Friendly-charming, even with critical vinyl quality.

Sound : Absolute Top Class

Final conclusion : Very Good

As reported in Stereoplay April 2014 by Andreas Günther

NOTE: The magazine/reviewer thought the Kiseki Blue NS was retailing for € 3,000.-. Only after having gone in print they found it was just under € 2,000.-. So next issue they probably will change the rating to an even higher level

More information about Kiseki you find at www.kiseki-eu.com or www.durob.nl

 

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Krell S-300i Integrated Stereo amplifier

Geplaatst op 08/05/2014 door beheerder

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The S-300i is the first Krell integrated amplifier to feature iPod connectivity and extends the award winning tradition of audiophile grade integrated amplifiers. 

A low profile chassis fronted by an elegantly finished silver Aluminum front panel hints at the potent circuitry hidden within its walls. Small in stature but big in performance, the S-300i integrated amplifier develops 150 W into 8 Ohms and 300 W into 4 Ohms. Employing a massive 750 VA toroidal transformer and 38,000 microfarads of capacitance guarantees huge power capability for maximum dynamic impact. Both balanced and single-ended inputs are provided, and the Theater Throughput™ mode, developed by Krell, simplifies integration into home theater systems. Robust WBT binding posts provide superior loudspeaker cable termination. New for the S-300i is direct connection for all generations of Apple iPods /iPhones with complete control of the iPod functionality via the included remote control. Unique for the category, the S-300i taps audio from the fully differential output included in the internal DACs of iPods/iPhones and maintains this balanced signal throughout the circuitry.

The S-300i features the latest Krell Class A, direct coupled design, and fully balanced preamplifier circuitry for the lowest noise reproduction possible. Krell Current Mode provides unequaled bandwidth for the most revealing playback of today’s high resolution music sources. Direct coupled circuitry eliminates impact-robbing capacitors from the signal path and an elegant, custom-machined level control adjusts volume.

The included solid aluminum remote control replicates all front panel options as well as providing control for a connected iPod/iPhone. RS-232 is also included for inclusion in advanced control systems.

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Durob Audio is the exclusive distributor of Krell in the Benelux. If you want to see and listen to this product. Do not hesitate and call Durob Audio

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Krell Phantom III Stereo Preamplifier

Geplaatst op 07/05/2014 door beheerder

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The Phantom III is the first Krell preamplifier to include either an optional digital input module or a headphone output. The digital module features AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical digital inputs for use with streaming devices or other digital sources. The Phantom III is the perfect centerpiece for a world class digital and analog audio system.

Circuitry Highlights

The Phantom preamplifier is a dual monaural design with the left and right channels afforded their own power supply regulation and individual circuit boards. All signal gain is executed with surface mount technology using proprietary multiple-output current mirrors with nearly 500 times the open loop linearity of other designs. Featuring 700 kHz bandwidth in a zero feedback, balanced, Krell Current Mode design, the Phantom III shares the same design philosophy as its bigger brother, the flagship Phantom preamplifier. Negative feedback is not used anywhere in the preamp, nor is it necessary. Open-loop distortion is typically less than 0.003%. The volume control is realized with a balanced resistor ladder – bandwidth and transient response of the preamp circuitry are virtually unaffected by the volume setting. The headphone circuitry is identical to the main circuitry, offering private listening with the same performance as speaker playback.

Digital Module Highlights

The digital module supports up to 24 bit/192kHz LPCM. All digital signals are fed to an ESS Sabre DAC and then sent to Krell’s Current Mode, discrete, balanced analog circuitry. Being a modular design, the optional digital converter module is easily added at any time.

Power Supply Highlights

Oversized for a preamplifier, the power supply features a 95 VA transformer and 40,000 µF of capacitance giving it the ability to respond quickly to musical demands. The large power supply improves noise rejection and renders the Phantom III impervious to all but the most severe AC voltage power fluctuations. A new eco-friendly standby mode reduces power consumption to 2W

The Phantom III preamplifier is available in silver or black finish.

Durob Audio is the exclusive distributor for Krell in the Benelux. Would you like seeing and listening this amplifier? Give us a call and we will provide you the information you need! www.durob.nl. We have an ex-demo for a competitive price for sale. 

More information you also find at www.krellonline.com

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Copland CTA305 Preamplifier

Geplaatst op 06/05/2014 door beheerder

Copland_CTA-305Intended to be at the centre of a high performance audio system, the CTA305 is a flexible control amplifier which features switching of five line-level inputs, including a tape monitor loop, and a built in RIAA phono circuit accommodating moving magnet and high output moving coil cartridges.

For the listener with a large investment in LPs, this amplifier provides an opportunity to recover more nuances from irreplaceable records.

Besides amplifying the signal a few times and providing the facility of switching input sources, the primary purpose of the preamplifier is to control the sound level while matching the impedances between the signal source and the power amplifier.

The amplifying and buffering circuitry of the CTA305 is composed by reliable type 6922 low noise valves, presenting high impedance towards the signal sources in order not to load the audio signal. Conversely, the output impedance is low and therefore capable of driving an interconnect cable of unspecified electric characteristics and a power amplifier with an input impedance of anywhere between a few thousand and one million ohms.

High quality polypropylene and polystyrene capacitors are used exclusively in the signal path of the CTA305, These capacitors eliminate blurring of sonic details coursed by dielectric losses and dynamic changes of capacitors found in conventional components.

All resistors are of close tolerance film construction, providing high accuracy and long-term stability.

Discrete dc power supply regulators with nearly zero output impedance provide stable plate voltages. By also employing regulated supply voltage to the filaments of the valves, the working conditions for the valves handling the delicate audio signals are completely stable from a dc point of view, unaffected by the fluctuations of the ac-line voltage.

The CTA305 employs motor driven precision volume control and can be fully operated from the Copland remote control unit.

Durob Audio is the exclusive distributor for Copland in the Benelux. For more information please visit our website: www.durob.nl or call us!

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