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Ayon Audio Orion integrated amplifier

The Ayon Audio Orion integrated amplifier

From Ayon Audio of Austria comes the new Orion – a very fine entrance into high-end tube amplification. The new Orion represents a dramatic rethinking of vacuum tube based integrated amplifier industrial design while retaining the basic architecture as the highly regarded “Spirit” amplifier.

The Orion integrated amplifier combines neutrality, realistic dynamics and power projection, excellent musicality with high resolution. Perfect finish, elegant discrete design and outstanding sonic performance make the Orion unique, setting a new price-to-value standard in its class.

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MiniWatt S1

MiniWatt S1 Integrated Tube Amp

Incredibly cute, yes… but once these little amps (think CD size) starts singing you realise it’s really a case of substance over style. It is well known that “tube watts” are something else, but until you hear how these 2.5-watters sing with the Omega single-driver loudspeakers you might not believe what 2.5 watts can do!

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Glow Audio Amp One

The Amp One in Pearl White. It is also available in Black, Red and Yellow.

The Glow Audio Amp One is here! Experience the magical pure Class “A” single-ended (SE) vacuum-tube sound with this amazingly compact and affordable integrated amplifier. When paired with Omega’s high-sensitivity (93dB), single-driver Omega Super 5 Monitor/XRS, the result is fantastic synergy – this is a super value-for-money combo! The Amp One also has an excellent headphone output.

“I could hear all that single ended detail and that certain clarity … with the Amp One you get that glorious, absolutely non-fatiguing sound of the old German table tops, but in a distinctly modern way.” – Review and Best of 2008 Award by Jeff Rabin of EnjoyTheMusic.com.

The Omega Super 5's sounds great with the Amp One!

“… there’s no doubt that the Amp One fulfills our Realsization Award requirements 100 out of 100.” – Review and Realsization Award by Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.

“The quietest tube amp I have ever heard. The headphone jack is outstanding.” – “Build quality is outstanding and far exceeded expectations. Excellent packaging, too. In a nutshell: the GLOW Amp One is an incredible product. It has to stand as one of the best buys in audio.” - Owner’s feedback.
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Wyred4Sound mono and stereo amplifiers

The new Wyred4Sound monoblock amplifier

The new Wyred4Sound ICEpower monoblocks and stereo amplifiers are now on demo!

“Resolution in the treble is much better than other ICEpower amplifiers that I have heard.” – “Dynamic impact can be startling.” – “… I never get tired of listening to the Wyred 4 Sound ST-1000 stereo amplifier. Every other solid state amplifier under (US)$10,000 has driven me away over a period from one evening to several months by their offenses.” – “It is an extremely high-value amplifier. You got a LOT of performance for your money…” – Review by Jerry on 10audio.com

The Wyred4Sound SX-1000 has won 6moons’ Realsization Award! …where the D class strikes gold is in overall smoothness, neutral tonal balance, low noise and resolution of low-level information. The SX-1000 monos have all that in spades – plus excellent dynamics, transient response and the ability to play loud without compression. Considering what you get for the price, these amps are a terrific value and for me, epitomize what our Realsization Award is about. Definitely one of the most impressive audio bargains around.” – Review with Realsization Award by Paul Candy of 6moons.

“Make no mistake; this is no intermediate amplifier. This is not an amplifier to buy while you’re saving to buy something better at some time in the future.” – “… the Wyred 4 Sound ST 500 comes too damned close to the best out there at a price way too reasonable to be ignored.” - Review by John Potis, Positive Feedback Online.

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Amplifiers, Digital Sources
Red Wine Audio Isabella pre-amp and DAC

The new Isabella battery-driven pre-amp. The slide-out glass panel on top allows access to 2 x 6922 tubes.

Red Wine Audio’s latest Isabella battery-driven tube pre-amplifier with Isabellina DAC is now on demo!

“Isabella is my new standard which all other preamps and DAC’s have to be compared with!” – User’s comment from the Red Wine Audio forum.

The Isabella has won the coveted Blue Moon Award! “… the Isabella delivers more than class leaders at twice her price.” – Review by Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.

“… an utter absence of digititis. Importantly, this did not seem to have been managed by throwing away ‘bits’ to round things over even though the end result was, indeed, utter smoothness. With resolution.” - Preview by Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.
Amplifiers
Red Wine Audio Signature Amplifiers

Red Wine Audio Signature 30.2 Integrated Amplifier

The award-winning Red Wine Audio Signature amplifiers are now in Singapore! These highly acclaimed and uniquely battery-driven amplifiers brings together the best attributes of classic tube amplification (midrange warmth, rich tonal character, and smooth high-frequency resolution) and solid-state amplification (rock-solid bass response, realistic dynamic range and clarity) resulting in a sublime sound that has garnered numerous awards and rave reviews. It is well known that the power supply is the “heart” of an amplifier, and the quality of your mains power supply can adversely impact sound quality. Red Wine Audio’s innovative battery-driven design completely eliminates the power supply variable, which means consistently high performance regardless of power supply quality, without any need for expensive power cords. Designed and made in the US, Red Wine Audio’s Signature amplifiers are beautifully minimalist, with a compact footprint.

Digital amplification have arrived at the forefront of hi-fidelity music reproduction, and Red Wine Audio has a well-earned reputation to be among the very best. ”Of all the amplifiers that I’ve tested in recent years, the Signature 30.2 is one of the best. Period.” – ”A true ultra-fi integrated amplifier that rewrites expectations for drive and sonics in the affordable sector” – Check out the rave reviews on Red Wine Audio’s website, and the glowing user comments in the discussion forum!

“I’ve lived with my 30.2 Sig for about 6 months now and its’ such a wonderful experience...” – User’s review on Echoloft

“In the meanwhile I’m enjoying my 30.2. Yep – my 30.2. Elegantly simple, functionally flawless and sonically whole, I couldn’t pass this one by. At the price, it strikes me as an utter sonic triumph and serves to remind me daily that different isn’t always better, though sometimes it very definitely is!” – Review by David Abramson of Stereo Times.

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Amplifiers
Wyred4Sound multi-channel amplifiers

The Wyred 4 Sound multi-channel ICEpower amplifier

ICEpower have arrived! A Wyred4Sound amplifier was brought in to power the Emerald Physics CS2 speakers, and the results are breathtaking… not only is this amp capable of big power, it delivers this power in a superbly warm and refined way. Being over 80% power efficient, W4S amps run cool and can be configured with plenty of power (max 7 x 500W in a single chassis!) allowing for generous headroom to comfortably power ANY speaker out there.

“In my time with this amp, I have been in audio heaven. When I review a product, I usually look forward to placing my own equipment back in my rack, but that wasn’t the case here … it’s that good.” - Review by David Vaughn, Ultimate AV Magazine

“All I can say is WOW! This is a very well-designed amp, with a BLACK background, excellent control of the speakers, and both bottom end grunt and HF extension that is neither fatiguing or anemic. In short, credit where credit is due. The Wyred 4 Sound amp is fantastic and with our tube preamp(s), the combination is phenomenal.” - Comment by Dan Wright

“It’s certainly the smoothest, sweetest ICEpower amp I have heard.” – Owner’s review

“… I was blown away, these amps sound incredible.” – “They are absolutely STUNNING!” – “… I’m astounded.” - Owners’ feedback on the new monoblocks

More information is available on the manufacturer’s website.
Amplifiers
Ayon Audio Spark integrated amplifier

The Ayon Spark SET amplifier

Listen to the Ayon Audio Spark and experience the magical sound of a superbly crafted Single-Ended Triode (SET) amplifier. The Spark is an engineering work of art, beautifully crafted in Austria where Ayon Audio have been perfecting the art of tube amplification for years. Since the Spark’s debut in 2006 it has been making waves in German/Austrian hi-fi circles, garnering raves and 5-star reviews. The demo unit has arrived so drop by for a listen!

“It is, on balance, the finest amplifier I’ve heard in my system, and will now join the Audience adeptResponse power conditioner as one of the two components I’ve found hardest to return to its distributor” — Review of the Ayon Spirit on Positive Feedback Online. The Spirit is Ayon’s entry-level integrated amplifier (Pentode). The Spark (pure Triode) is the next step up and sounds even better!

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Amplifiers, Digital Sources
Sonneteer Bard – Wireless USB Amplifier

The tiny Sonneteer Bard Audio wireless amplifier with USB transmitter

On first look at Sonneteer’s Bard wireless amplifier, you might think it is just the power supply… where’s the amplifier? The Bard may be small enough to fit in your hand, but this highly refined digital amplifier will fill up your room with a sound that will absolutely surprise you. Sonneteer has achieved superb sound quality in a beautifully compact and simple wireless audio solution – hook up your speakers to the Bard, plug the USB transmitter into your Mac/PC, fire up iTunes (or any other player), play some lossless-encoded files, and enjoy the music!

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