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    Wadax in the UK

    Here are some photos from the Audio Show Deluxe 2024 which were took place at Whittlebury Hall (UK) last weekend. We featured a full Level 4 Wadax system comprising Atlantis Reference DAC and Server, Reference PSU and Akasa optical and DC cables. Many thanks to Carlo at Audio-Philia for...
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    Florida Audio Expo 2023 Show

    Dear all, I am planning on going to this, if any WBF members are attending it would be great to meet you! Cheers, Guillaume
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    TAS visits Shunyata Research!

    Fabulous video makes me very proud to be Shunyata’s UK distributor. Brilliant work by the TAS team!
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    It wasn’t to me either which is why I A/B/A’d my DAC on both hubs. There was quite a big improvement when it was grounded on the “digital” ALTAIRA Signal hub, along with my other master clock, switch etc.
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Without going into too much detail I had my first experience with ALTAIRA before what was supposed to be the Ascot show, sadly cancelled at the last minute. Myself and Brandon Lauer (now with Audio Research) spent two evenings experimenting with a range of configurations starting with the...
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    UK Hi-fi Show Live 2022/Ascot

    Cheers Graham! We are planning on having some nice drinks so please stick around! Will be great to catch up.
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    UK Hi-fi Show Live 2022/Ascot

    Happy to report that we will be using an Antipodes K50 server and MSB Premier DAC in our digital setup (room 239-241).
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    UK Hi-fi Show Live 2022/Ascot

    A few updates re our participation at Ascot… The Long Box (242-244) will feature a Brinkmann Taurus + 12.1 inch tone arm and Lyra cartridge (prob not the top of the range but a decent one!). We will be showing two new speakers in the Kroma Atelier stable: the Thais X and Stella X. The Stella X...
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    UK Hi-fi Show Live 2022/Ascot

    Thought I’d start a thread to cover the upcoming Hi-Fi News show at Ascot (10 & 11 September). Hopefully other manufacturers and distributors can chime in too with their plans for the event. We (Boyer Audio) have booked 2 rooms at the show: the Long Box on the 2nd floor and a hospitality suite...
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Absolutely not! The event was a success. I wrote a short report here: https://www.boyeraudio.com/news/engstromkj Apologies to all for the radio silence it’s been a very hectic few weeks and I haven’t had much of a chance to come on here. Cheers, Guillaume
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    Top of the Line Tube Amplifier Companies?

    I don’t know if this is helpful at all: https://www.boyeraudio.com/news/lars-engstrms-secrets-to-perfectly-balanced-scandinavian-sound In addition here is a basic circuit description of the ERIC Encore which came from Lars himself and which I think I am ok to share: “At the input there is a...
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Not the easiest things to capture due to the glass reflecting the light… Just beautiful… and the sound, oh boy… Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Just swapped the ERIC Encores into my home setup. Cannot wait to hear these on bigger speakers at KJ West One! Cheers, Guillaume
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    Who’s up for a $2800 fuse?

    No, unfortunately a good friend of mine beat me to it! Guillaume
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    Who’s up for a $2800 fuse?

    Hi Barry, I’ve been experimenting with them in my system, so far only tried the 13A mains plug fuses but have also got some internal fuses on the way. To my ears the Light Blue easily beat the SR Orange and was a very decent upgrade. Then the Yellow took things up a notch or two especially in...
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Tonight’s listening session is on these Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Hey guys here’s a flyer for the KJ West One Eric Encore launch event: Hope to get to see a few of you there! Here’s the EventBrite link: https://engstrom-eric-encore-uk-launch.eventbrite.co.uk/ Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    It’s a little crowded on there but I wanted to try the new MONICA mk3 feeding the ARNE. The sound is just beautiful! Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    It’s a proper Aladdin’s cave of high end so we’ll have a ton of options, especially on the analogue front. Once I have a better idea of what we will do I will share on here. The ERIC Encores should be able to drive any speakers but I think some will be surprised by the capabilities of the ARNE...
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    We are planning a U.K. launch event at KJ West One in Central London on Friday 1st (evening) and Saturday 2nd October (all day). Timo Engström is planning to attend. We will be demonstrating the ARNE integrated in one room and the ERIC Encore monoblocks and MONICA preamp (mk3 version, one of...
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Here is the cover of the magazine: Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Hi guys, the Engström ERIC Encore is on the cover of the October issue of Hi-fi News!!! Hope to be able to share more details on here soon. Cheers, Guillaume
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    Diesis dipole

    Sorry I meant as in the name of the finish. Cheers, Guillaume
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    Diesis dipole

    Love that matt black Finish… is that “Covered”? Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Do you mean on the ARNE? If so no… I was referring to the ERIC ENCORE, this has a switch at the back where you can select between RCA, XLR and Direct. With “Direct” you bypass the input transformer. Yes I am still waiting on my Takasuki tubes, can’t wait to try these! A big improvement on the...
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    Diesis dipole

    Thanks! We have been watching this brand for a couple of years. Really appreciate your input on this forum. Cheers, Guillaume
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    Diesis dipole

    We have just ordered our first two demo units: an Aura and Caput Mundi pair. Should be with us in late September. Exciting times! Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    I think a few things had to be reworked and optimised for the 845 tubes, with the overall results sonically superior. I don’t have many more details I’m afraid and it’s holiday season in Sweden. Will report back! Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    Thanks! Yes it‘s a fully balanced design. There is a also a direct input which bypasses the input transformer (if you have a preamp with output transformer such as the MONICA), this only works with an XLR cable. Cheers, Guillaume
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    Engström - new UK distributor

    A few pics from yesterday… Cheers, Guillaume

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