Live from Munich : High End 2016, Part 10 - The Preamplifiers

Hi!

In this post I am going to introduce the preamps used in our demo system at this years High End in Munich.

The preamp is split into phono stage (right) and line stage (left).

Each has it's own dedicated power supply.

The phono is the brand new fully differential LCR phono preamplifier.

It uses an array of 8 Telefunken EC8020 triodes.

The line preamp is the trusted and well proven 10Y line stage.

During the first days we used globe UX210 tubes made by RCA.

Yesterday we switched to the more modern ST shape 10Y made by General Electric.

Here a short video with the preamps playing:

Come and visit us in room F231c to hear these preamps.

Best regards

Thomas

Live from Munich : High End 2016, Part 9 - Turntable and Tonearms

Hi!

Up next a description about the PrimaryControl Turntabe and Arms.

Bernd's turntable is now available. it has been christened 'Kinea'. It is a direct drive system using a low torque air coil motor.

Low torque was intentionally chosen to minimise the impact of motor judder.

The torque is adjustable in 3 steps on the control unit (knob on the right):

At start up the high torque mode is automatically selected for fastest speed up of the platter to 33.3 RPM.

The control unit works fully analogue.

The plinth is made of a 5-layer composite material. Shown above is the table mounted with the Arrow tonearm which represents the entry level of Bernd's offering.

Below a Kinea with the Reference which represents the top level of the range:

Some close up shots of this beauty:

The Reference is a stabilised uni pivot system and features a magnetic anti-skating device.

VTA is adjustable on the fly while the arm is tracking a record.

The Reference is made to order in any length from 9 to 12 inch.

Come and visit us in room F231c to listen to Bernd's creations.

Best regards

Thomas

Live from Munich : High End 2016, Part 8 - The Cartridges

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As promised in the previous post I will share articles about each component of our system. Starting at the front end of the chain with the cartridges.

We are using a Lyra Atlas as main cartridge for stereo records.

The Atlas is simply magic.

Very resolving and rich in tone colors.

Here you can see and hear it in action:

Since we usually have a lot of mono records at the show, we set up a second turntable with a proper mono cartridge.

It is made by Tedeska Analog Audio.

A close up showing the needle:

The needle in the groove of a record:

Here another model:

The cartridge in action:

Thanks a lot to Hyun Lee for providing his cartridge for our system.

Best regards

Thomas

Live from Munich : High End 2016, Part 7 - Day Two

Hi!

The second day of this years High End starts.

Come and visit us in room F231c

I will share some details about the different components of our system in the next couple of posts. Stay tuned!

Best regards

Thomas

Live from Munich : High End 2016, Part 6 - Day One

Hi!

The first day of the show is coming to it's end.

The first day ways great and quite busy. I didn't have time to take a lot of photos.

Just a few impressions from our room....

The first day ways great...

Lot's of nice people who visited for some grooves...

The first day was fun.

Looking forward to another 3 days filled with good talks and music.

Stop by in room F231c and bring your favourite records.

Best regards

Thomas