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Welcome to the April 2011 edition of the highend-electronics Newsletter!
Consensus Lightning SE
We received a new review for our Consensus Audio Lightning SE from Positive Feedback Online - PFO Issue 54, March/April 2011The Lightning SE is Consensus Audio's entry model and the MSRP is $18,750.
Robert Learner wrote: "...smooth, fast, and coherent, with a soundstage well behind the speakers - these are the obvious qualities of the Lightning SEs"
"...the seamless presentation disarms — it's work to find what's lacking in speakers that just… work."
"...as such, the speakers marry qualities that others can force you to choose among. Their presentation is easy and relaxed, yet the sound is very present, i.e. not 'laid-back'. Resolution is high, leading edges sharp, and yet the sound is never unforgiving. The Lightnings share the addictive coherence of single driver speakers, but unlike those designs are powerful-sounding when the music demands it."
Kemp Elektroniks QA Plug
Quantum Approach Plug
A few months ago a reviewer from StereoTimes purchased a Kemp QA Plug in our shop. He was so amazed that he decided to write a review about it that is now published on StereoTimes.
Stereo Times, 03/11, Dave Allison wrote:
"...a reduction in treble sibilance, female vocals and cymbals are the main beneficiaries of this effect. The second improvement is an increase
in the specificity and dimensionality of the instruments and (especially) voices ...the Kemp device has the same effects (to the same degree) as the Nordost
products (QX2 & QX4), the theory of operation seems to be similar, and the price is right! ...in my opinion, a worthwhile system tweak"
check out the entire review
MSRP is $249, we have 10 plugs for our valued returning customers for $200 each.
Alto-Extremo NeoFlex
We also received a review about our magnetic Alto-Extremo NeoFlex absorber feet from Germany. Again published on StereoTimes.
Stereo Times, 04/11, Matej Isak wrote:
".. the Neoflex simply incorporate the right things to shape those nuances of refinement that helps music to flow and get a more lively imprint.
The Neoflex handles the bumpy road with more conviction and focus. I also found the Neoflex to improve the realism with acoustic instruments while
improving the aspects of rhythm. More bass? Thanks God no. The Neoflex serves the purpose of controlled lower frequencies. No extension, rather valued
focused improvement... A highly recommended component."
Check out the review on StereoTimes
MSRP is $1099, for our valued customers only $800.
New products:
Synergistic PowerCell 4
& Precision AC basik power cable
The new Synergistic Research PowerCell 4 is perfect for smaller systems, monoblock amps that are located far away from the source and preamps, or your
source components. 2 TeslaPlex receptacles provide 4 outlets in this new fully differential designed PowerCell. Fully differential in this context means that the hot, neutral,
and ground all have their own separate power paths to and from the magnetic cell.
What does this mean? Even better performance, blacker backgrounds, improved dynamics and a more holographic soundstage. The performance of this tiny power conditioner is really suprising and nothing short of amazing. MSRP is $1250.
Also a suprisingly strong performance delivers the Precision AC basik power cable. Terminated with the new G07 wall and IEC plugs and Quantum Tunneled for detail and holographic performance, it has a sonic balance similar to the Active Shielded TESLA SE Precision AC with an emphasis on precise image placement and strong dynamics. MSRP is only $250 for a 6ft cable!. Check it out
