I don’t know if Thomas Woschick makes the best turntables in the world, but he is certainly the owner and designer of the hottest brand in analogue land right now, and probably for the next several years. It is also a product range that I have been earnestly seeking after for the last couple of years and for us to be finally appointed distributor for TW Acustic is sweet news indeed!

For those of you who have just come down from some hermitage in the mountains, TW Acustic manufactures 2 models of belt-driven turntables – the Raven AC and Raven One. Both are now ... [ » more ]

We are happy to announce to all those who have been waiting with bated breath for the arrival of this hot new range of speakers, that they are finally here and now on permanent demo.

The delay was due mainly to the implementation of some new wood finishes and better cosmetic touches on some of their models, but the wait has been well worth it as the new speakers in our showroom look like a million bucks (in a manner of speaking)! Especially stunning is the new “wild cherry” finish that is being offered as a premium wood option on the Gibbon Nine. Here are some ... [ » more ]

We are happy to announce that the limited edition The One reference monitor loudspeaker from Totem Acoustics is now on demo in our showroom. Made in a limited production run of 2000 pairs to commemorate Totem Acoustics’ 20th Anniversary, no expense was spared in its design and production to achieve an extraordinary speaker that is able to capture the true message and meaning in any piece of music.

Though it looks similar to the legendary Model One, external changes allow bi-wiring via an extra set of exotic W.B.T. terminals. A medallion on the back ... [ » more ]

I started using this cartridge in my main system partly due to the manufacturer’s insistence that I try it out as soon as I could. Curious to find out what was so great about it, I installed it in the system where formerly their top-of-the-line ‘Orpheus’ held centre stage. Boy was I glad I did!

Before I get ahead of myself, let’s go back to the beginning. This is the latest Phoenix (modified) that we’re talking about, Transfiguration having re-modified the Phoenix using a purer (5N) and thicker silver wire. This new incarnation has an internal impedance of only 4 ... [ » more ]

The Bonsai - a jewel of a speaker

From the company that brought you the magnificent ATM-211 SET monoblocks comes a speaker that only the Japanese can do - miniture perfection. The MSM-1 has been a long time in gestation with much R&D spent in driver technology. This is decidedly not a speaker with OEM parts, clobbered together and slapped on with a manufacturer's badge.

In their search for the ideal driver they realise that many existing materials use for the diaphragm do not meet their design goals. Thus, a wholly new cone driver was born, made out of hybrid ... [ » more ]

We have the Dark Field Cable Elevators on demo in our showroom right now. They are just one more of Shunyata Research’s many brilliantly designed products that contribute to make Shunyata a household name. Why are they so special, and how do they affect you?

STANDARD CABLE ISOLATION THEORY

Conventional cable isolation theory holds that optimal cable performance can be achieved by elevating cables from the floor in an attempt to control vibrations and manage static fields. Typical cable elevators are made from electrically insulating materials such as wood, ... [ » more ]