Music systems for the quality conscious
All about the new Quad 3 integrated amplifier and matching components; history made modern.
Quad products are designed with the single aim of reproducing recorded music as accurately as possible. Simplicity of use and elegance of design are purely consequential to the application of sensible engineering principles. Quad have never sought to design statement pieces or style icons, yet almost every Quad product has become regarded as such.
We’ve got a little bit of history going on with Dynavector; The P75 phono stage has been the go-to item for audiophiles in New Zealand and overseas for the better part of quarter of a century and we’ve listened to, and enjoyed, every version.
The new Mk4.1 is the latest iteration. Despite the model number suggesting that this is a slight upgrade from the original Mk4 there’s a whole lot more happening with this phono stage that deserves your attention.
Read More “Dynavector P75 MK4.1 Phono Amplifier – the inside story.”
Since moving away from conventional retail to work-from-home, my office has become the centre of the Totally Wired operation. And as another winter closes in, I wanted to make it more of a refuge than a workspace. You’ll have your own room, work pattern and lifestyle but it’s always nice to have somewhere you can just shut the rest of the world out from for a while and enjoy music. It can be while you’re working, reading or taking a break. You can be happy in your solitude or enjoying the company of a pet, workmate or partner. Whatever the scenario, there’s a place for a small pair of speakers.
If you have ever made a big improvement to your home audio system you’ll recognise the feeling of hearing tracks and often entire albums take on new life. Not just in some subtle way where you might question what you are hearing but in an inarguably dramatic fashion that tells you that it really is better. A lot better.
Are you looking for an unbiased take on both the Lumin brand and information on how better streamers and network players work and perform?
The reasons we have chosen to carry Lumin will align closely with your own interests – we still go through a process of careful research, selection and listening before recommending any product. The Lumin network players have changed the way we listen to music for our own personal enjoyment and we say this as long term analogue enthusiasts.
The IA-9XG integrated analogue amplifier (NZ$2900) is NuPrime’s best work to date; an amalgam of original circuitry ideas, finding a deft balance between minimalism and features, practical engineering and affordability.
This is a true high end amplifier. While physically small, simple and cool running, it has a specified output of over 170 watts per channel. But this story isn’t just about quantities; it’s about quality.
We’ve always been big on analogue so when it was recently announced that the New Zealand Rega agency had moved to one of our best partners – Denco Audio – it made sense for us to look again at the brand. Having been around the audio industry for so long, I used to sell the original Rega models. But that was then and this is now. While some of the models still look very much like those produced decades ago, there has been a huge amount of development and refinement.
Why we need the High End in home audio. A personal perspective focusing on the Lumin range of network enabled streaming players and transports.
Chelsea Wolfe recently played in Aotearoa. This was the second time around for us and even better; new songs, new venue. It was an awesome live experience and got me thinking, not just about how artists and their performances can…
How the new Dynavector 20X-2A moving coil cartridge will restore your faith in analogue. Learn how to improve your record playing system and find the right cartridge for your turntable.
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“I want to say how much I admire the way you run your business. I like the way you personalise your descriptions, always testing the products against your own experience, and making suggestions on that basis. You clearly know the HiFi world from the inside and you respond quickly…
“The inclusion of the gZero6 SC (speaker cables), has just brought the whole system on song. I truly believe that these KLEI cables have been the most substantial upgrade for the money invested in our system! I feel all our components have come together at their full potential…
“I purchased a Tivoli Model One from you last week and explained that I was hoping it would arrive to Auckland before my husbands birthday. On opening, we were both delighted to see that you had gone to the trouble of actually wrapping the Model One box with birthday paper….and ribbon!
