Hosted by Very Fine Solutions, this system features MSB Technology’s Europe Premier DAC, Director, and S202 amplifier, and Ikigai Audio’s SUGURE, KANGAI, KINZAN, and brand new KINZAN S interconnects with ETI-Research CODA Connectors. Also included are Estelon XB Diamond MKII loudspeakers, Antipodes Audio’s KALA 22 server/streamer, and acoustic treatment by Artnovion.
The MSB S202 Power amplifier is connected with the KANGAI speaker cable to the new Estelon XB Diamond MkII speakers.
Information supplied by Estelon:
“The Estelon XB Diamond Mk II is the closest alternative to the X Diamond Mk II, which performs outstandingly in smaller listening spaces. The new XB Diamond Mk II combines the best in sound and design, which is the hallmark of Estelon products.”
The XB Diamond Mk II features a 1” diamond tweeter, along with new cabling and a top-of-the-line crossover, that deliver extended high frequencies for a smooth and a resonant-free acoustic experience. The XB Diamond Mk II will intensify the fidelity through its transparency, precision, and the unprecedented detailed reproduction.”
Through Estelon’s advanced and innovative engineering concepts, the loudspeakers form a synergy with the room and its acoustics to re-create an emotionally involving listening experience that exposes the soundstage and musical details of the recording, as it was meant to be heard.”
The combination of curved cabinet walls and a complex system of interior chambers make the cabinet completely “dead” and non-resonant. Furthermore, the enclosure of each driver system has optimized enclosure geometry to suit specifically for the driver to perform its best. Such a highly advanced and complex cabinet design and construction allows only pure and uninfluenced sound to emanate from the various high-performance driver elements.”
Kharma room, as always, luxurious and lavishly detailed.
Magico room, showcasing the brand new S2, which may be the ideal successors to my S1 MkIIs. In any case, I am eagerly looking forward to hearing these speakers in real-life!
Photos by Jeffrey Dam, Ikigai
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Beautiful Ypsilon amp on an Artesania Aire Pro platform.
As JF noted: Auer Acoustics showcased the first real good listening room (in terms of size, real walls, proper treatment, closed door, and more), leading to a really good result using the NADAC D+C with a Pink Faun streamer and Soulution amplification.
The acoustic properties do not really show in the picture, but I can confirm that I noticed the exact same thing during my last visit. Not only are these speakers well worth investigating, but the company also makes a great case for taking room treatment more seriously.
