by Michael

Audio Note U.K. Belt-driven CD transport

Audio Note U.K. Belt-driven CD transports are in the works and reports are of significant improvements over the previous level 6 transport [we have the level 5 CDT-five transport, which is amazing…].

Some photos have been posted and we thought they were worth sharing here – because they show the immense lengths and out-of-the-box thinking that goes on at Audio Note [maybe this is why they sound better than what we have heard anywhere else – and cost more too :-)]

The ‘wood’ is panzerholz (which is bulletproof. You know, just in case. But seriously measurements and listening tests show that panzerholz ranks among the very best regarding its acoustical damping characteristics -see Google for more audiophile scuttlebutt). Called Permali at Audio Note because the former name is apparently trademarked.

 

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 by Michael

Audio Note S9 Phono Step-up Transformer: the photos

Audio Note S9 Phono Step-up Transformer with integral (brown) PALLAS interconnect.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a day for over-eating… and now… over-photographing [if that is possible :-)].

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

The S9 is Audio Note U.K.’s top-of-the-line step up – [it helps increase the output of those uber high-end phono cartridges enough to feed a standard full-function preamp or dedicated phono-stage].

Fred Crowder has reviewed this phono step up in comparison with more pedestrian brands on Dagogo at: Audio Note S9 Phono Step-up Transformer Review .

For my part, once I heard the S9, I would never willingly go back to anything else – not to say that the AN S4 on a small system isn’t entirely wonderful and, of course, much more appropriate – and we hear it regularly in this context.

Thinking about it now – my appetite for audiophile description of sonic differences is currently near-zero – now that I require my music to have powerful quasi-medicinal capabilities to relax and assuage a worried and angry mind.

 

 

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 by Michael

Specials: Triangle Art Maestro turntable package for sale

Triangle Art Maestro turntable for sale, beautiful Satin Black plinth and motor pod, with Chrome platter. Outstanding, as-new condition. MSRP $7500, for the turntable itself. (Dagogo)

Special demo package sale, with Triangle Art’s reference level, magnetic bearing, Osiris Mk II 12″ tone arm (MSRP $6990, not shown) and Zeus MC cartridge (MSRP $3995) (Fremer).

Package price $11,500 plus shipping by freight carrier, in original crate. Delivery and setup available in the San Francisco Bay area.

Note: the factory picture below is in a different finish, and the ‘table does not include the acrylic shelf shown in that image. We like Triangle Art’s turntables on Harmonic Resolution Systems’ isolation bases.

More questions?  Give Neli a call or text: 303.546.6503, or send us an email: mike+neli@audiofederation.com

 

The Zeus cartridge .

 

 

What it would look like if completely assembled in a different finish and with a different arm.

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