{"id":41320,"date":"2023-11-08T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T17:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tedpublications.com\/fr\/?p=41320"},"modified":"2023-11-17T18:08:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T23:08:07","slug":"2023-toronto-audio-fest-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tedpublications.com\/fr\/en\/2023-toronto-audio-fest-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Toronto Audio Fest \u2013 PART 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Altitudo Audio \u2013 Audio Physics, Gold Note, Aesthetix and Synergistic Research<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The dealer Altitudo Audio<\/strong> had a standard sized hotel room that was glorified with some fine gear, a number of those brands coming from Tri-Cell Enterprises<\/strong>, as the distributor. While there, we heard the Audio Physic<\/strong> MIDEX<\/em> ($18k\u00a0\/\u00a0pr) driven by a full Gold Note<\/strong> stack.<\/p>\n

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The Gold Note<\/strong> stack included the P-1000 MkII<\/em> preamplifier ($12k) into the Tube-1012<\/em> buffer ($9k) paired with the PA-1175 Mk2<\/em> power amplifier ($11,500) and PSU-1250<\/em> ($9,500). Sources were by Aesthetix<\/strong>, with digital using Aesthetix<\/strong> Romulus Eclipse CDP<\/em> ($20k) and analog using Aesthetix<\/strong> Janus Signature<\/em> phonostage ($18k) mated to a Gold Note<\/strong> Mediterraneo<\/em> turntable ($9K) and Machivelli<\/em> cartridge (extra).<\/p>\n

Listening to classical the sound was impeccably liquid and coherent. On the track Hope<\/em> by NF<\/strong>, there was deep, extended, and controlled bass with a shockingly large and deep soundstage amidst a warm and smooth presentation that possessed ear pleasing detail. With Big Wolf Band<\/strong>\u2019s If I Ever Loved Another Woman<\/em>, the top end was tame with sonorous bass. The guitar strings sweet while the bass guitar was rich and taught. A system that was very enjoyable and soothing to listen to.<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u2022\u2022\u2022 \u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

AudioNote (U.-K.) :<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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There was a modest but still well sized room dedicated to a full AudioNote UK<\/strong> system. Over the years, I have truly come to appreciate the simplicity and classic beauty of AudioNote<\/strong> systems and this year was no different. The system itself was simple in terms of the number of components.<\/p>\n

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At the core of this AudioNote<\/strong> system was their Meishu Phono Tonmeister\u00a0300B<\/em> tube integrated amplifier ($24k) which though having what might sound like minimal power\u00a0\u2013 8\u00a0Watts per channel\u00a0\u2013 was producing a soundstage with delicacy, dynamics and detail that was finessed, sweet and liquid. The loudspeakers employed were AudioNote<\/strong>\u2019s high-sensitivity AN-E SPE HE<\/em> standmount loudspeakers, finished in a high-gloss makassa ebony ($18,500), with their well known blue mid-bass drivers adding just the right level of interest. For the digital source, AudioNote<\/strong> was using their own CD4.1x CD<\/em> player; while the analog source was the AudioNote<\/strong> TT-Three<\/em> with PSU\u00a03<\/em> & Arm\u00a01<\/em> with IQ2 <\/em>cartridge ($25k). Listing to Eric Dolphy<\/strong>\u2019s Miss Toni<\/em> on vinyl, I heard wonderful tone, tempo, and timbre. The cymbal possessing an uncannily real sense of sparkle and shine.<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u2022\u2022\u2022 \u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Audio by Mark Jones\u00a0\u2013 Clarisys, CH Precision et LINN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mark Jones<\/strong> was found once again at the Toronto Audio Fest<\/strong>. When we arrived at his room, it was just bustling with visitors. The buzz seemed to be around a relatively new addition to the Audio by Mark Jones<\/strong> product stable\u00a0\u2013 a full ribbon loudspeaker from a company called Clarisys Audio<\/strong>. Clarisys Audio<\/strong> products are designed by a global team and manufactured in Vietnam. I was told that it is a Swiss and Vietnamese collaboration. The Clarisys<\/strong> Studio Plus<\/em> full ribbon panel loudspeaker ($66k\u00a0USD) was that being demonstrated, it uses neodymium magnets in its double-sided 5-foot-high panel.<\/p>\n

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The electronics paired to the Clarisys<\/strong> Studio<\/em> panels included a CH Precision<\/strong> L10<\/em> pre-amp ($76k\u00a0USD) with a CH<\/strong> M10<\/em> stereo power amp ($104k\u00a0USD) and a CH<\/strong> P10<\/em> Phono stage ($76k\u00a0USD) that was connected to a LINN<\/strong> LP12 Klimax<\/em> with Kandid<\/em> ($36k). The loom was by AudioQuest<\/strong> including power conditioning.<\/p>\n

Listening to Nina Simone<\/strong>\u2019s Little Girl Blue<\/em> on vinyl demonstrated the ability of the Clarisys<\/strong> Studio Plus<\/em> panel loudspeakers to reach deep, the piano sounded open and natural, and Nina<\/strong>\u2019s voice was inflected, delicate and finessed. This presentation by the Clarisys<\/strong> Studio<\/em> was simply beautiful.<\/p>\n

\u2014 \u2022\u2022\u2022 \u2014<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinyl Sound \u2013 Wharfedale, Mofi, BAT, Hifirose,
\nDr. Feickert, OMA \u2013 Fleetwood Sound Co., Thorens<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Vinyl Sound<\/strong> was hosting a couple rooms at the show. The first room combined Wharfedale<\/strong> Dovedale<\/em> loudspeakers ($9,999\u00a0\/\u00a0pr) driven by a Balanced Audio Technology<\/strong> (BAT<\/strong>) VK-3500 Hybrid<\/em> amplifier ($15,995) with VK-90 Tube<\/em> preamplifier ($19,995). The digital source was a HiFiRose<\/strong> RS130<\/em> Network Transport ($7495).<\/p>\n

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The analog was a Dr.\u00a0Feickert <\/strong>Woodpecker \u2013 Deluxe Pack<\/em> with intertia platter and 10-inch arm with Cardas<\/strong> cables ($12,490) with Koetsu Black<\/em> MC<\/em> Goldline<\/strong> cart ($4,495). An Isotek<\/strong> V5 Aquarius<\/em> System Link Power Conditioner ($3,999) and Cardas<\/strong> Clear Cygnus<\/em> Speaker Cables ($2,490) were also being used. Listening to Ghana<\/em> by Donald Byrd<\/strong> on vinyl, the presentation was laid back, warm and inviting, with a succulent midrange and feathery top end, if just a little reticent, while the bass was nimble.<\/p>\n

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In the second room, Vinyl Sound<\/strong> had put together a system to showcase the Fleetwood Sound<\/strong> (by OMA<\/strong>) Deville<\/em> Loudspeakers ($21k to $25k) atop Fleetwood Sound<\/strong> Stands<\/em> ($2,090) and amplified by an Accuphase<\/strong> E-4000<\/em> integrated amplifier ($15k).<\/p>\n

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A most interesting Thorens<\/strong> TD-124DD<\/em> turntable ($20,500) was serving as the vinyl source in this room. I loved its heritage look. The cabling was all by Furutech<\/strong>..<\/p>\n

Conclusion\u00a0:
\n<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>I hope you have enjoyed these highlights of the 2023 Toronto Audio Fest<\/strong>, across Parts\u00a01 to 3. Watch out also for my friend Anthony<\/strong>\u2019s coverage on TED Publications<\/strong> to get a fuller picture of what we saw and heard. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve found some golden nuggets to dig deeper into, as I have. Until next time \u2013 farewell and always – happy listening! \u266b\u266b\u266b
\n<\/strong>Thanks,
\nGeorge de Sa<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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