Audio Ultra AUGUST 2024 Lifestyle Newsletter

If you are like us, we hope you’re enjoying Summer 2024!

For us, it’s more outdoor-related, with barbecue get-togethers, walks on the beach, and outdoor activities.

We’ve got exciting news for all vinyl enthusiasts out there! The thrill of finding high-quality remastered vinyl records and comparing them with their original versions is unparalleled! It’s like stepping into a whole new world of music, and trust us, you’ll be eager to revisit your record collection. Imagine our surprise when we compared Warner Brothers Rhino Black Sabbath Paranoid with the UK Vertigo Big Bear version. The difference was mind-blowing! Yes, near-mint pressings might be a bit pricey, but we’re on a mission to expand our collection as they are worth every penny in our opinion! And guess what? Discogs and Steve Hoffman forum are treasure troves of information. You’ll be amazed at the insights you can find there! But wait, there’s more! Vinyl playback isn’t just about playing records. It’s a whole experience! Take your records to new heights and consider cartridges from EBI, Ortofon, LYRA, and Kuzma, as well as record cleaning options from the KIRMUSS restoration method and KLaudio true ultrasonic cleaning. We also offer record clamps from Dohmann for the best vinyl playback experience ever! 

At the core of our operations, we offer essential national services encompassing system setup, acoustic room testing, room treatments, and speaker repair. We further commit to providing these services for installations or troubleshooting involving Control4 and Lutron technology. We have grown primarily through personal referrals and word-of-mouth across the country. In the upcoming months, we plan to update our website to provide a more comprehensive overview of our services. We value your trust and pledge to continue delivering these vital services.

We are unaware of anyone in the US of A who can demonstrate speakers from Göbel, Magico, and TIDAL Audio. Each line offering has a different design, whether sealed or ported, the tweeter design, or various top-rated materials and cabinet designs. You have to hear to know, contact us now!

• August – SAT XD1 Record Player System
• August – TIDAL Audio Contriva G3s
• September – Gobel Comtesse loudspeakers with Gobel power, interconnect and speaker cables, plus the Seismion Active platform
• October – WADAX Studio Player
• December – CH Precision C10 DAC, a new 10 Series offering 
• January – Gobel Noblesse and TIDAL AP1 (Active Loudspeaker)

Analog: 

• SME 15 with Arm – $7000.00. Single-owner trade-in
• Kuzma Stabi R – (small chip in paint below the logo) $3500.00 previously demo and traded
• Boulder 508 Phonostage – A great piece, single owner at a great value of $2500.00
• Constellation Inspiration Preamp – $6975

Digital: 

• CH precision C1.2 DAC is the newest release and has been taken on trade received from a well-known customer. It does not include the streaming card that can be added for an upcharge, making it a one-box solution. Call or email for pricing. 
• Ideon Time USB Relcocker Black and Silver. It is highly regarded and great for Transport playback aside from server file/streaming playback. $4000.00

Cables: 

• David Laboga USB Emerald $300.00 – Demo
• Intona USB cable – $700.00

Performance Accessories:

• Critical Mass Sotto Voce racks, demo – These are being replaced with a new offering due to cost factors making the Sotto Voce a bargain. The Sotto Voce can be refitted with Critical Mass platforms for ultimate performance or come with the African Mahogany shelves. 4 and 5 shelf versions are available. Starting at $3000.00
• HRS platforms M3X and S3X are at $1600 and $1050; there are three of each, and some do have small knicks, but nothing crazy. Previously owned 
• MinusK – isolation and vibration control do allow further performance. if you’re not running active platforms, this is the next best thing to use under a turntable or a CD/SACD transport. $2500.00 previously owned and traded In

What we are digging right now: 

• Brian Bromberg, Brian Bromberg My Bass
• Francine Thirteen, Queen Mary, Queen Mary 
• Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Planet Caravan 
• Teddy Swims, Simple Things (Piano Version), Simple Things
• Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stadium Arcadium, Slow Cheetah

For your convenience, these tracks are compiled in our latest playlist on Qobuz. To access this, visit our landing page at www.audio-ultra.com where you’ll have the option to save this collection to your own playlist.

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