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  1. Alex Sound Technology

    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    In fact, there is simply a gigantic difference between Elite BDC and Statement, which cannot be described in terms of cooler / warmer!!! BDC Statement is a completely different level of musical expression and audiophile SQ. Please, try!
  2. Alex Sound Technology

    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    Hi Pierre, Weiss DAC consumes 1.05A (according to the manufacturer), so 9V-2A is enough even with a double reserve. However, SQ may differ slightly between 2A and 4A. Sometimes (but not always) 4A sounds more harmonious, so I understand those who advise BDC 9V/4A. Sometimes cost can be a...
  3. Alex Sound Technology

    SFORZATO Introduces unique modern Network Players, DAC and Master Clock

    Hi Matt, The Japanese DSC-Grus is a pure USB DAC, almost a complete analogue of the export DSP-050EX. The only difference is that the DSP-050EX is a network player, which in addition to the USB input also has a LAN (SFP) input for connecting to the network. Everything else (the DAC itself and...
  4. Alex Sound Technology

    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    Hi All, I would like to inform our valued community that we are also an authorized Distributor of Plixir in US. And we already have some stock of Plixir products. These are different Balanced Power Conditioners for different power consumption. As well as Balanced Linear Power Supply both the...
  5. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    Hi all. Yes, Pachanko servers can be discussed for a long time - everyone will have their own good personal experience. But in my opinion, the most important quality that is inherent in Pachanko is unconditional musical expressiveness. It's worth a lot. We have finally found that perfect server...
  6. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    Some photos from AXPONA-2023
  7. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    We also congratulate Pachanko on his success in Munich! I also want to confirm the high musicality of the MINI SE server, especially in combination with our Sforzato network players that support the Diretta protocol !! Over two months ago we took the Pachanko Mini SE to try and were really...
  8. Alex Sound Technology

    BLUMENHOFER Horn Speakers returns to US !

    Yes, Blumenhofer continue to produce the Classic Series, which now has three models, including the top 1743 that @rpk talked about above. It was a good idea for Blumenhofer to make old-style speakers for the Dutch company Old School Hi-Fi, but with the Blumenhofer`s sound signature...
  9. Alex Sound Technology

    BLUMENHOFER Horn Speakers returns to US !

    Thank you Gary, we tried our best to showcase new brands at our first show. Alex.
  10. Alex Sound Technology

    LampizatOr Horizon - Tube Rolling Paradise

    Hi Steve, It is very interesting to wait for your comparison regarding WE274B engraved base and your favorite TA-274B
  11. Alex Sound Technology

    BLUMENHOFER Horn Speakers returns to US !

    Hi All, We are pleased to announce to our WBF community the return German manufacturer Hi-End Horn Speakers BLUMENHOFER ACOUSTICS in the US. Many years ago, these speakers already appeared here in America, for example, in 2012 at CEC in Las Vegas. Some of you may have known the late Robert...
  12. Alex Sound Technology

    SFORZATO Introduces unique modern Network Players, DAC and Master Clock

    Hi All Here I want to introduce to our community a new interesting brand that has not yet been in the US. SFORZATO is a Japanese manufacturer of Hi-End Network Stream Players (DAC) and Master Clocks. All Sforzato products are designed and manufactured according to the Top Hi-End Audio concept...
  13. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    Pachanko is absolutely right. The final result depends very much on all elements of the network, including ALL cables, switches and other "little things". And the better the digital equipment, the greater this influence. In the end, it all depends on the specific implementation.
  14. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    I wanted to say that, under equal conditions of comparison, playback via the Diretta protocol is much better in comparison with standard UPnP / Open Home. I have compared local storage Fidata SX20U playback on Sforzato DSP-010/030 over a carefully constructed network many times. In equal...
  15. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    Without a doubt, any server over the Diretta protocol will have huge benefits if the end player supports Diretta, such as Sforzato, for example. The clock also gives a greater improvement in SQ.
  16. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    Roon Core is in Mini? In this case, can you use Fidata as a second server running Roon? In Roon, you can choose where the data will come from to Sforzato?
  17. Alex Sound Technology

    My Pachanko Server is here. A bargain at 16k Euros?!

    Hello! A very interesting experience to make Sforzato friends with Pachanko Servers! As you can see from the specifications of Mini (like all Pachanko servers), they are built on OS Windows 10 and use the Diretta protocol. This is a very true, progressive and musical solution. Sforzato is one...
  18. Alex Sound Technology

    LampizatOr Horizon - Tube Rolling Paradise

    Yes, Steve, I'm glad you appreciated it, as do many people who have tried these tubes. Now it is always possible to have Takatsuki tubes and we will try to keep stock for everyone.
  19. Alex Sound Technology

    LampizatOr Horizon - Tube Rolling Paradise

    To continue the endless but interesting experience of rolling tubes, I also would like to say couple of words. We, as an authorized distributor of Takatsuki in US, always stock TA-300B and TA-274B tubes. And also in August, the first deliveries of tubes TA-2A3 are expected. Price and contacts...
  20. Alex Sound Technology

    Takatsuki 300b tubes

    Regarding Takatsuki TA-2A3, If anyone is interested These tubes will be available in August. Their production will be significantly less than 300B and 274B due to Takatsuki's workload. Like all Takatsuki tubes, the TA-2A3 will be produced also small batches...
  21. Alex Sound Technology

    Takatsuki Tubes

    Regarding Takatsuki TA-2A3. These tubes will be available in August. Their production will be significantly less than 300B and 274B due to Takatsuki's workload. Like all Takatsuki tubes, the TA-2A3 will be produced also small batches. https://alexsoundtech.com/takatsuki/products/ta-2a3
  22. Alex Sound Technology

    274B choices?

    Hi All, To all those interested in Takatsuki tubes (TA-300B and TA-274B) I want to say that now they are always available from us, an authorized Takatsuki distributor in US. Price and contacts are always on our website: https://alexsoundtech.com/takatsuki/products Anyone who comes to us from...
  23. Alex Sound Technology

    Takatsuki 300b tubes

    Hi All, To all those interested in Takatsuki tubes (TA-300B and TA-274B) I want to say that now they are always available from us, an authorized Takatsuki distributor in US. Price and contacts are always on our website: https://alexsoundtech.com/takatsuki/products Anyone who comes to us from...
  24. Alex Sound Technology

    Takatsuki Tubes

    Hi All, To all those interested in Takatsuki tubes (TA-300B and TA-274B) I want to say that now they are always available from us, an authorized Takatsuki distributor in US. Price and contacts are always on our website: https://alexsoundtech.com/takatsuki/products Anyone who comes to us from...
  25. Alex Sound Technology

    Takatsuki TA-S01 300b amplifier

    Thank you Pancho for sharing your experience! Yes it is. This amplifier impressed me also. After over 30 years of working with a 300B tubes in various designs, I did not expect to hear from a single 300B tube (8W) the perfect control of the speakers with 12" paper woofer, although 94 dB...
  26. Alex Sound Technology

    Takatsuki Tubes

    Hi Steve! And here we are, finally at the WBF! As many experts know, the life time of tube changes very much depending on an amplifier or environment, so it is very difficult to say the guaranteed operation time. Though this is just for reference, Takatsuki defines 300B is more than 20,000...
  27. Alex Sound Technology

    Takatsuki TA-S01 300b amplifier

    Hi Gary! And here we are, finally at the WBF! I kept thinking how to start, what to tell about this unique amplifier? You beat me to it. Thank you for the appreciation of our work at the Tampas audio expo! Yes, I tried to make a system from the gear we brought that does not show its excellent...

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