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And is obviously rather taken with it, otherwise we’d hardly be mentioning it, would we?
LV “Turbo’d” version to come.
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We’ve shown the Olympian in a static display previously, but this is the first outing with a working system behind them. What exactly that system comprises is something we’re still finalising, but will obviously be based around our favoured KSL Kondo amplification.
Come and listen to the final result in MOC Centre, Room E220, Atrium 4.
Show dates : May 9 – May 12, 2013.
But legendary producer Joe Boyd most definitely was. We recently spent a day with Joe listening to some of his fantastic recordings, and were delighted to grab a copy of his book ‘White Bicycles’ which is a fabulous read. We love it. We think you will too.
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Jason Kennedy’s write-up from ‘The Ear’ on the most elaborately finished version of the Vox Olympian to date.
Plus if you’re going to follow the ‘five a day’ guidelines, make sure some of your fruity goodness carries a Kondo badge… Read the article in full
The TL0X represents the pinnacle of CEC’s unusual approach to CD replay and has long been our favourite transport (especially combined with the Kondo KSL DAC).
John Bamford reviews it in tandem with CEC’s latest generation DAC, the DA3N. Read the review in full
We have fitted the ELROG 211s to our Kondo KSL Ongaku with delightful and eyebrow raising results – they are a major advance over the revered GE 211 / VT4C. It was a pleasure to meet the designer, Dr Klaus Schaffernicht, and gain fascinating insights into his unique designs, their rationale and constructional features. His designs are radical, forward looking and genuinely innovative.
At last we have current production valves that are more than a branding exercise; and which advance musical performance over that available from NOS. In short, a breath of fresh air.
(Well, maybe not). 6Moons reviewer Edward Barker discovers the considerable though under-rated charms of the VDH Frog Gold.
“Having lived with one there’s no going back. It would be too hard to give up its astonishing qualities. The musical insight alone is remarkable and worth the price of admission.”
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6Moons reviewer Edward Barker gave some of our handiwork a substantial thumbs-up in his summary of the best kit he came across in 2011.
See the article for more info.
Extemely positive reviews of three of our systems in December’s edition of HiFi Choice, wth comments such as “For an ‘entry-level’ system, this is far from cheap, but it is so effortlessly musical and accomplished that it makes a totally persuasive case for itself.”
HiFi Choice were also rather taken with our Trafomatic Experience Two Amplifier — review in ‘The Collection 2011.’
See the Reviews page for more.
Well, okay, not quite, but the Macassar Ebony incarnation of the Vox Olympian is featured in this ‘Show Highlights’ video on SuperYachts.com – a fleeting glimpse at about 1' 20."
We’re pleased to announce that Struik & Hamerslag have been appointed as the exclusive cabinet makers for the Vox Olympian loudspeaker.
Struik & Hamerslag’s peerless craftsmanship and fine marquetry skills make them the perfect choice for this prestigious design.
A special edition of the Vox Olympian will be showcased by Struik & Hamerslag at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show (21-24 September) – Stand QD70 Darse Nord.
Finish is Macassar Ebony, with Amboyna Burl highlights, figured Eucalyptus lipping and stinging, gunmetal bronze with oxidised silver and 24 carat gold details. Fontenay limestone plinth.
