Stereophile magazine recommends Micromega AS-400

Geplaatst op 23/04/2014 door hermanvandendungen

Micromega AS-400Micromega AS-400
Housed in a metal enclosure with an attractive powder-coat finish, the AS-400 combines a class-D integrated amplifier with a high-quality moving-magnet phono stage, a D/A converter tailored specifically to computer music files, and a convenient iTunes-ready WiFi receiver. Though it lacked color and spatial depth, the AS-400 was dynamic, dramatic, and almost relentlessly exciting, for a consistently compelling overall sound, said AD. Music streamed from Art’s iMac was slightly clearer and had a more natural sense of flow than that streamed from his iPod, but both sources provided enjoyable listening. “The Micromega AS-400 strikes me as a virtually perfect choice for the audio perfectionist who shares space with other listeners—and multiple iPods and/or iMacs,” he concluded.

Durob Audio was the exclusive distributor for MicroMega in the Benelux. All remaing stock available at special pricing. Call us for more information. For more information about the products of Micromega visit www.micromega-hifi.com

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Stereophile magazine recommends PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Integrated amplifier

Geplaatst op 22/04/2014 door hermanvandendungen

PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Integrated amplifierPrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Integrated amplifier
PrimaLuna’s top-of-the-line integrated amplifier is rated to deliver 32Wpc with its stock EL34 output tubes or 43Wpc with optional KT120s. It uses PrimaLuna’s Adaptive AutoBias feature for easy swapping of output tubes, and has a bad-tube indicator, power-transformer protection, and output-transformer protection circuitry. The DiaLogue Premium was extremely quiet and sounded bigger than its power rating suggested, with a rich midrange and an excellent sense of timing, said ST. “The DiaLogue Premium will be a dream come true for anyone who has a closetful of output tubes,” he concluded

Durob Audio is the exclusive distributor for PrimaLuna worldwide. For more information please visit our website: www.durob.nl. or www.primaluna.nl. or www.primaluna-usa.com.

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Stereophile magazine recommends the Audio Research VSi60

Geplaatst op 21/04/2014 door hermanvandendungen

Audio Research VSi60Audio Research VSi60
In the 50Wpc VSi60, a passive line stage is combined with a JFET input stage driving one 6H30 driver tube per channel. Each channel’s output stage has a matched pair of Svetlana 6550C push-pull tubes with a combination of pentode operation and ARC’s “partially cathode-coupled topology.” Convenient to use, the VSi60 provides output taps at 4 and 8 ohms, as well as four pairs of voltmeter test points. Though it lacked the ultimate control of more powerful amplifiers, the VSi60 combined a glorious midrange with clean, detailed high frequencies and outstanding low-level dynamic articulation. “In the VSi60, Audio Research has produced an integrated amplifier of staggering quality, versatility, and value,” said BJR. Add $300 for tube cage.

Durob Audio was the exclusive distributor for Audio Research in the Benelux. Through affiliated stores Durob Audio will give you 20% more value. Buy products of Sonus faber and Audio Research. Call us for more information. 

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Stereophile magazine recommends the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium

Geplaatst op 20/04/2014 door hermanvandendungen

PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Integrated amplifierPrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium

Rated to deliver 25Wpc in Triode mode or 42Wpc in Ultralinear, the extremely versatile DiaLogue Premium is a push-pull design that uses six 12AU7 and four EL34, KT88, or KT120 power tubes. Like other PrimaLuna models, it offers: an LED-based Bad Tube Indicator system for the output tubes; a Power Transformer Protection circuit; an Output Transformer Protection circuit; an AC Offset Killer circuit intended to eliminate hum; and an Adaptive Autobias circuit. With every recording AD played, the DiaLogue Premium exhibited an open, clear, and dramatic overall sound, with good tonal balance, realistically weighty bass, and remarkable spatial depth. “A very strongly recommended amplifier and a hell of a good value,” AD concluded. Due to the amp’s high output impedance and its rising distortion when the load impedance drops below the nominal value of the output-transformer tap, careful matching with the user’s loudspeakers is mandatory, cautioned JA.

Durob Audio is the exclusive distributor for PrimaLuna worldwide. For more information please visit our website: www.durob.nl. or www.primaluna.nl. or www.primaluna-usa.com.

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