Aernoud, the Mumbai distributor/dealer of Audio Note considerately helped me unpack the well packed system that arrived at my place. The Integrated Zero, which puts out 8W per channel (class A/B) with 4 ECL 82 triodes, came out first, in black acrylic with well weighted bling golden knobs. The build quality of the finish far surpassed the recommended price. For those who think … [Read more...] about Audio Note System Zero Review
Thiyaga Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, MS-610 Loudspeakers & Thallam Audio Cables
Make in India!: I am sure most of you have heard about this initiative to spur the Indian economy, introduced by our Prime Minister in September 2014. This is the first thing that came to my mind when I talked to Siva Kumar of Acoustic Portrait/Corrson while discussing equipment for review. In this niche hobby of ours, dominated by foreign made brands, it was refreshing to … [Read more...] about Thiyaga Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, MS-610 Loudspeakers & Thallam Audio Cables
What Hi-Fi Show Mumbai in March 2017
The March 2017 edition of What Hi Fi show in Mumbai had lots of two channel stereo rooms, which was great! I did not manage to get to all the rooms, and missed the JBL Synthesis room (no sign outside), which many felt sounded great. However, here is a quick impressionist tour. The big speaker on the ground floor was the YG Acoustics 1.2, driven by Nagra solid state and a SME … [Read more...] about What Hi-Fi Show Mumbai in March 2017
TRIGON ‘Vanguard III’ launched in India
20 years ago TRIGON Elektronik, the German manufacturer of high end audio electronics that is best known for their solid state amplifiers and source equipment with an exemplary price/performance-ratio, had launched their first product: the ‘Vanguard’ MC/MM phono amplifier. Ever since this amplifier has been a success story because of its agility, neutrality and versatility, … [Read more...] about TRIGON ‘Vanguard III’ launched in India
Manger Audio loudspeakers launched in India
World-renowned and exceptional Manger Audio loudspeakers from Germany, who’s characteristic star-shaped Manger® Sound Transducers create an absolutely time-coherent and therefore natural sound, are now available in India. Jochen Semler, a long time music and high end audio enthusiast from Bangalore, makes these amazing loudspeakers available for the Indian audiophiles. Five … [Read more...] about Manger Audio loudspeakers launched in India