ETHOS CD PLAYER from GRYPHON AUDIO DESIGNS . Recently, Gryphon Audio Design launched their Compact Disc player, the Ethos, after an absence of a new CD player in their catalog since the end of 2013. I have read some very positive reviews and testimonies from colleagues in the industry and fellow audiophile in the local fellowship. Prompted I was to call RAVE System …
NASOTEC SWING HEADSHELL 202A1 (Patented) . Korea has established themselves as a major player in a number of industries which involve many areas of our life. Chances are there that we have at least one of those Korean made product in our home. I think the brand SAMSUNG, LG, KIA, HYUNDAI, DAEWOO,…might ring a bell(?!). . . Is no surprise …
KODO, GRYPHON AUDIO DESIGNS FLAGSHIP LOUDSPEAKERS . A Chat With The GRYPHONISTS . The first time I met in person, Flemming Erik Rasmussen and Valdemar Borsting was in 2013. They were on an Asia Tour to visit their distributors in the region. At that time, I just bought their newly launch Gryphon Audio Mephisto stereo power amp to drive my then …
A RE-POST OF THE ARIES CERAT KASSANDRA 2 LIMITED EDITION DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER. It has been awhile since my last serious consideration of a digital component. It was the Vitus Masterpiece MP-D201 that my preference leaned toward at the last digital shoot out at my audio system. I thought it was an obvious choice due to its ‘character or …
DS AUDIO MASTER1 OPTICAL PHONO SYSTEM The final part of a 3-part introduction and review of Japanese audio company/ maverick/innovator DS Audio by Dato Danon Han. Part Three Why Not Just Called It Honesty?! So far the DS Master1 has proven to be an ‘unabashedly’ transparent (revealing or honest?) analogue source. I …
DS AUDIO MASTER-1 OPTICAL PHONO SYSTEM A 3-part introduction and review of Japanese audio company/ maverick/innovator DS Audio by Dato Danon Han. Stand by for Part 3 for the ‘Big Bang’ surprise… Part Two Enter the Master of Optical Phono Cartridge System Another review meant another series of sessions listening to …
DS AUDIO MASTER 1 OPTICAL PHONO SYSTEM A 3-part introduction and review of Japanese audiocompany/ maverick/innovator DS Audio by Dato Danon Han. Stand by for Parts 2 & 3 for the ‘Big Bang’ surprise… Part One The D and S of DS Audio The DS stands for Digital Stream of Digital Stream Corporation, Japan that specializes in …
THE KRONOS COMPLETE ANALOGUE SOLUTION with REFERENCE PHONO The ‘Unstoppable’ Kronos The Kronos Pro turntable is now six years old. During its illustrious life, it has received many upgrades and it has maintained its position as the industry standard. Indeed, Kronos has been chosen by many High End audio manufacturers such as Magico,Von Schweikert Audio, Absolare, Kubala-Sosna, Joseph …
BRUTALE ACHILLES, PILIUM AUDIO Stereo Amplifier Pilium Audio’s Next Entry I readily admit that I am attracted to the brand Pilium Audio by the muscular looks of their products, especially their Achilles stereo amplifier of the Brutale range. On the other hand, I am also a fan of (smaller size) Linn products, especially their LP12 turntable and Klimax 500 Solo …
. KRONOS PRO LTD SUPERCHARGED POWER SUPPLY(SCPS) . The Story of the Greek God, CRONUS . As most whom are interested in the Greek Mythology may have known that the Greek supreme God ‘Cronus’ was dethroned and killed by his sons, led by ‘the son, Zeus’, whom later assumed the throne. Kronos Audio was named after that Greek God ‘Cronus’ …