The End Of A 35 Year Journey ---Zellaton -The Reference Ultra Final Frontier

[LL21]

Three or four years ago in Munich, I heard the Zellaton Reference Speakers powered by YS electronics. The problem is that all the equipment was unknown to me. I had no baseline to separate the sound of YS from Zellaton. Overall, the sound was mesmerizing, with a clear YS/Zellaton synergy.

After getting a grasp on the amazing transparency of the Zellaton speakers, I can tell you that they let the character of the upstream electronics shine through. It's easy to hear the subtle, and not so subtle, differences in any electronics that I've had in my system with the Zellatons. So, in retrospect I can only characterize the YS sound with very broad-brush strokes. They are extraordinarily musical, with a very refined natural sound, and clearly produce very realistic imaging. And you are right, they are very, very expensive. Gideon Schwartz is a fan of YS and can offer a much greater insight.

Thank you. That was my gut instinct on both reading about Zellaton and what the multiple recordings seemed to produce.

I did ask earlier on one of the Zellaton threads about whether they expect to make your Statement into an Ultra version as well. Do you know? I am sure you just have asked! Would love to hear the Statements some day.

 

[Audioarts]

Thank you for inquiring about the Statement Ultra. Production/orders have already begun on this new version and we hope to provide media soon.

 

[vinyl_mike]

Thank you. That was my gut instinct on both reading about Zellaton and what the multiple recordings seemed to produce.

I did ask earlier on one of the Zellaton threads about whether they expect to make your Statement into an Ultra version as well. Do you know? I am sure you just have asked! Would love to hear the Statements some day.

As to auditioning the Statements, I don't know where you're located, however I would welcome you, and all What's Best members, to my listening room. Part of the fun and enjoyment of our hobby is sharing new and exciting discoveries. I'd be happy to personally share my Zellaton experience. If anyone has an interest, reach out to me. I am located on the East Coast in a suburb of Philadelphia.

 

[LL21]

As to auditioning the Statements, I don't know where you're located, however I would welcome you, and all What's Best members, to my listening room. Part of the fun and enjoyment of our hobby is sharing new and exciting discoveries. I'd be happy to personally share my Zellaton experience. If anyone has an interest, reach out to me. I am located on the East Coast in a suburb of Philadelphia.

Thank you! Most hospitable! Will definitely bear that in mind if ever in your corner of the world!

 

[LL21]

Thank you for inquiring about the Statement Ultra. Production/orders have already begun on this new version and we hope to provide media soon.

Whoa...dare I ask...how much?

 

[Steve williams]

As Mike Malinowski stated in his recent post, the wait to take delivery of your speaker can be agonizingly long. In fact people have been asking me " what gives with a 4 month wait to get your speakers".

Well this is no ordinary speaker. Every part is hand crafted and those that aren't come from world class suppliers to Zellaton. Much to my amazement I discovered that "all the brightwork on the speaker is made by the people who make the shiny things on Rolls Royce cars." This is a speaker I'm discovering that is made from bottom up where no expense is spared. The paint job as well is a work of art. I have to admit that this is going to be a very long 4 month wait

This is a great read to show how very special these speakers are

Meet Your Maker – Zellaton

There are very few family businesses in audio. Brands rarely pass down father to son; they either disappear, or get bought out by a larger interest.

hifiplus.com

 

[Steve williams]

Whoa...dare I ask...how much?

Hi Lloyd. I found out the answer to your question and you're right......you don't want to know

 

[LL21]

Hi Lloyd. I found out the answer to your question and you're right......you don't want to know

!

 

[dbeau]

Whoa...dare I ask...how much?

Me thinks ~ $250K

 

[LL21]

Me thinks ~ $250K

has to more like 600. The Statement is already 390K, and the Ref Ultra is 50% more than the Ref II.

 

[Steve williams]

My nose and ears bleed when I say the amount. Also if I’m not mistaken the Statement price you quoted above is wrong and is much higher. So consider Statement Ultra. It’s in the ozone

 

[morricab]

My nose and ears bleed when I say the amount. Also if I’m not mistaken the Statement price you quoted above is wrong and is much higher. So consider Statement Ultra. It’s in the ozone

At that price it is competing with the Vox Olympian/Elyssian…

 

[LL21]

My nose and ears bleed when I say the amount. Also if I’m not mistaken the Statement price you quoted above is wrong and is much higher. So consider Statement Ultra. It’s in the ozone

Smokes...$1M?

 

[dbeau]

My nose and ears bleed when I say the amount. Also if I’m not mistaken the Statement price you quoted above is wrong and is much higher. So consider Statement Ultra. It’s in the ozone

Sorry, my bad as was confused with the cheap Reference Ultra

 

[Steve williams]

Sorry, my bad as was confused with the cheap Reference Ultra

you had that way wrong as well

 

[Steve williams]

As for the statement Ultra it’s in the $700K range in either black or white BUT Porsche premium colors add considerably to the price.

 

[dbeau]

you had that way wrong as well

Certainly you know but this is where I got that price. I'm over my head and out of this now. Best

 

[Steve williams]

: that video is 250 euro for Reference. and 275 is usd price

 

[Steve williams]

Certainly you know but this is where I got that price. I'm over my head and out of this now. Best

The Classic Series has the Reference Mk ll and the Statement

Zellaton - KLASSIK Series

Then there is the Ultra Series from which I purchased the Reference Ultra

Zellaton - ULTRA Series

and what LLoyd and Gideon were discussing was the soon to be announced Statement Ultra which is the price I discussed above

HTH

 

[thedudeabides]

So can we please drop the subject. I appreciate your comments but as stated subs are not in my great scheme of things.. Time to move on

Amazing and pretentious how some folks think they know what your personal preferences are or should be versus you. Clearly not your first rodeo.

And congratulations on your new kids. I am very happy for you.