Introduction TWO new KISEKI cartridges: Kiseki BlackHeart N.S. and Kiseki PurpleHeart N.S. SB


We want to inform you that after re-introducing our Kiseki MC Phono Cartridges in 2013 it was time to come up with new models. We are pleased and proud that we can introduce two new members to our Kiseki family.

Kiseki BlackHeart N.S.

Kiseki BlackHeart N.S

Initially, the Kiseki BlackHeart model was introduced in the ’80s. Like then, the body of the new Kiseki BlackHeart N.S. has been machined out of solid Blackheart wood, but has now the smaller size ( short body ), like our Kiseki Blue N.S. The motor is based on the same parts we are using for the other current Kiseki NS models. The Kiseki BlackHeart NS is the first model using a solid nude diamond mounted IN and THROUGH the cantilever, instead of mounted ON the cantilever. This results in a mechanically better construction for better signal reproduction as well as higher reliability.

Kiseki PurpleHeart N.S. ( Short Body )

Kiseki PurpleHeart N.S. SB

Like the PurpleHeart N.S. ( Long Body ), our short body Kiseki PurpleHeart N.S. has been machined out of solid Purpleheart wood, but has now the smaller size ( short body ), like our Kiseki Blue N.S. The motor is based on the same parts we are using for the other current Kiseki N.S. models. We have chosen for a Short Body to make it easier to install this cartridge in different tonearms.

Just like our other models, the BlackHeart N.S. and PurpleHeart N.S. ( short body ) are produced in limited editions. Very soon, the first pieces will find their way to our official Kiseki distributors.

Click HERE to learn more about our Kiseki BlackHeart N.S. and click HERE to learn more about our Kiseki PurpleHeart N.S. SB.

Click on the link below to see our Kiseki distribution network.

KISEKI Distributors – KISEKI EU (kiseki-eu.com)

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Customer Review PrimaLuna EVO 300 Tube Preamplifier!

PrimaLuna EVO 300 Tube Preamplifier

The team of Upscale Audio in the USA received a very nice customer review about our PrimaLuna EVO 300 Tube Preamplifier

“Everything Kevin Deal has said about this preamp is warranted and then some. It is a magnificent piece of equipment performing way above its price point and pairs wonderfully with its sister company power amp, my Mystere PA21. I’ve got about 100 hours on the PrimaLuna now and it’s really starting to open up. Superb, and I wish I’d pulled the trigger a year ago! As always a special thank you to the highly knowledgeable and friendly staff at Upscale.”

William Cleaver

Thank you very much, William, for your support. Highly appreciated.

Below you can watch the video from Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio about our PrimaLuna EVO 300 Tube Preamplifier.

Video PrimaLuna EVO 300 Tube Preamplifier by Kevin Deal – Upscale Audio
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Video PrimaLuna EVO 400 Tube Poweramplifier by Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio

Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio in the USA shared a video about our multiple awards winning PrimaLuna EVO 400 Tube Poweramplifier. Check out his full video below.

Watch below ⇓ also the video Kevin Deal shared about our PrimaLuna EVO 400 Tube Preamplifier

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Interview Ricardo Franassovici – Absolute Sounds by Matej Isak of Mono And Stereo Magazine

In the early days of High End Audio in Europe, Durob Audio was the exclusive European distributor for Koetsu cartridges. We had distributors in several countries but due to limited quantities (only 30 pieces per month) we didn’t care too much about finding a distributor in the UK.

As we were also more or less the exclusive distributor for most audiophile records available worldwide, we did a lot of record business with Mr. John Soyka of a company called Quadramail in the UK. He was visiting us on a regular basis and one day while we were sorting out a new shipment of Koetsu cartridges, he visited and asked “What’s that”. He left with a lot of records and some Koetsu cartridges.

At a certain moment we were called by a person with a very difficult name. Franassovici. He wanted the distribution for Koetsu. I told him, Sorry, but we are already working with Quadramail. Ricardo didn’t give up. And I mean HE DIDN’T GIVE UP! We ordered a 2nd telephone-line as he was keeping us so much busy, we were afraid to lose business. Ricardo kept on calling, but we kept being loyal. Then one day we learnt that Quadramail went into financial trouble, Mr. Soyka left the country and we could move on to Ricardo Franassovici. I think Koetsu was his first official representation, but I am not 100% sure about that. For sure it was in his very early days of High End Audio … Listen to the man who did more for High End Audio becoming worldwide what it is now, than anyone else I know of.    

Herman van den Dungen Durob Audio

Read the entire interview from Matej Isak with Ricardo Franassovici through the link below.

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/11/interview-with-ricardo-franassovici.html#more

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