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The Okki Nokki’s have landed! These record cleaning machine’s are fantastic. They do the job and don’t break the bank. Made in Germany and come complete with lid, goats hair brush and a bottle of cleaning concentrate to make a liter of the good stuff. They also look hot and they’re quieter then most so no ear plugs required. Available in black or white. Excellent review in Stereophile.
E.A.R. have released their first DAC called the DACute, capable of 24/192Khz decoding from USB, Toslink, S/PDIF. The digital signal is passed through a analog filter designed by Tim and with the transformer coupled volume control you can drive a power amplifier direct or to a preamplifier via the balanced or SE outputs. HiFi News have done the first review of this killer DAC.
STOP THE PRESS! The Image Paragon 2 is the showroom looking hot and sounding fantastic. Please contact me to book a time for a demonstration. New Zealands leading loudspeaker manufacturer Image Loudspeakers have released their highly anticipated flagship loudspeaker the Paragon 2. Audionut is very proud to have for demonstration the very first pair available in the country. The Paragon 2 features the new carbon mid range driver, new crossover, larger bass enclosure, 2 sets of WBT binding posts, glass side panels, magnet grill covers and base. The speakers are finished in beautiful genuine leather.
Franc Kuzma has done it again with the Kuzma 4 Point, possibly the best tonearm in the world. Read the rave review from Stereophile magazine. Follow up comments here.
The Miyajima ETR-800 MC Step Up Transformer is stunning. If you have a high quality moving coil cartridge, you need to do your ears a favor and listen to this. There is magic in those cans. Info link here.
I have the Musical Surroundings Phonomena 2 phono MM/MC preamplifier back in stock. A wonderful sounding unit that gives you a taste of the high end at a down to earth price. With multi dip switches you can fine tune your cartridge for loading and gain. Click here for one review.
The Weizhi PSR-6 is one the very best power distributors I have heard. How it does what it does is open to debate but I suggest you let your ears decide. I have one unit left looking for a good home. To wet your appetite the reviews are here, here and here.
E.A.R. has being very busy lately working on new products and one (well, upgraded) product is the Acute 3 CD/USB DAC player. The USB input can accept up to 24/192 digital input from USB, coaxial SPDIF and Toslink SPDIF devices. Immediately upon returning to the analog domain, the audio signal is passed to analog filters of Tim de Paravicini’s own design. The audio signal is outputted from a transformer-coupled PCC88 tube line output stage as in EAR pro audio equipment. The analog output can be controlled from the player or via the remote. Read the hot review from Positive Feedback here.
Another new product is the V12 integrated amplifier. The E.A.R.V12 gives out 50 wpc into 4 - 16 ohms, has 5 line inputs and use 6 EL84’s valves per channel in a push - pull class A circuit. The end result is a stunning looking amplifier with outstanding sound quality as expected from E.A.R. HiFi World review here.
The Kuzma Stabi S turntable and the new Stogi S 12 inch tonearm have been reviewed in HiFi+. Read about it here.
Audionut is very proud to have Miyajima Lab join our line of high performance products. Miyajima Lab cartridges have combined high resolution with musicality and at a price point that is very competitive. These stereo and mono cartridges are quickly gaining a cult following and upon hearing them I know why. The Miyajima Lab cartridges are simply outstanding, you should not over look them if you’re in the market for a high quality cartridge.
The Kuzma Stabi S turntable and Stogi S tonearm have been featured in the Japanese audio magazine Analog and has taken pride and place on the cover. A place given only to highly accomplished products.
Back in stock is the Kuzma Ref 313 VTA tonearm and when mounted to the Kuzma Stabi S turntable with separate power supply is simply a combo made in heaven. Not only does it have looks to die for but the performance offered by this combo is outstanding. An a wonderful match for the Miyajima-Lab cartridges. A must hear.
Aesthetix’s new products the Romulus CD/USB player and Pandora USB DAC have finally been released. Each have the Asynchronous USB transfer mode which can process at 24bit/192Khz, with zero global feedback, balanced and single ended outputs and analog section featuring four vacuum tubes. More info on these exciting products here.
New Zealand’s own Image Loudspeakers have released a new model aimed at providing high quality sound at an exception price. The new Image 410 loudspeaker raise the bar on performance in the big bang for the dollar section. The 410 is simply the best speaker for under $2000.00. I strongly suggest you listen to the Image 410 if you’re in the market for a new speaker at this price point.
Audionut is proud to announce Karan Acoustic to our line. One of the finest sounding solid state designs I have heard. With power amplifiers from the KAS 180 (180 wpc into 8 ohms) through to the KAM 2000 (2000 watt mono into 8 ohms) there will be one that will work for your system. For more info click here.
Kubala-Sosna Elation is the new flagship cable from this highly esteemed company. There are plenty of rave reviews on this wonderful cable and other’s from their line.Read more on the Elation here.
MBL has released the Corona Line. A fully rounded statement of their proven expertise in audio engineering and design - a consummate fusion of perfect acoustics and design. A truly alluring entry to the world of high end audio. Click here for all the facts on the MBL Corona line.
NAT Audio’s new amplifier is a integrated pure dual mono Single Ended design with zero feedback and run’s in pure class A. Power output is 50 wpc into 4-16 ohms using a 805 tube for each channel. For more on the NAT Audio Single click here.
