WestminsterLab Re-imagining Amplification

[gleeds]

Rarely, if ever. Please PM me Robifabs, and I will resolve any issue you have. Thank you.

 

[Rotatoubib]

Hello everybody !
I've been using REI amplifiers for a few weeks now, and I'm absolutely delighted with my choice; I've found everything I was attracted to during the test carried out thanks to Dominique Windeck and Marc Loubeau (Prestige Audio Diffusion): dynamics, soundstage, details at low level, it's all there. The synergy with the Nagra HD pre is remarkable, and the Alsyvox Botticelli X fully expresses its exceptional qualities. A truly successful combination: well done to Daniele Coen and Angus Leung!
“The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and broke into pieces. Everybody took a piece of it, and they looked at it and thought they had the truth.” ― Rumi
Not all of the mirror has been restored, but a large part of it, that's for sure!

 

[Steve williams]

Hello everybody !
I've been using REI amplifiers for a few weeks now, and I'm absolutely delighted with my choice; I've found everything I was attracted to during the test carried out thanks to Dominique Windeck and Marc Loubeau (Prestige Audio Diffusion): dynamics, soundstage, details at low level, it's all there. The synergy with the Nagra HD pre is remarkable, and the Alsyvox Botticelli X fully expresses its exceptional qualities. A truly successful combination: well done to Daniele Coen and Angus Leung!
“The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and broke into pieces. Everybody took a piece of it, and they looked at it and thought they had the truth.” ― Rumi
Not all of the mirror has been restored, but a large part of it, that's for sure!

Those amps IMHO are truly the best deal in our hobby. Nothing comes close at that price point

 

[Steve williams]

@gleeds

will the price go up after April 2 (tariffs)

 

[gleeds]

Good question, Steve. Yes, they will, Steve. I'm working on that now and plan to pass on only the difference in the resulting cost rather than simply marking up the retail by the tariff amount. Even with an increase still among the best values in audio, though, my friend!

The all-new dual mono, Class A OMNE integrated, is coming soon. Angus will present his new masterpiece at a VIP off-site event during Axpona. In a day or two, I'll send an invite to the event on these pages to the first 25 WBF members who RSVP to meet Angus and see the new Westy magic!

Are you coming?

 

[gleeds]

Hello everybody !
I've been using REI amplifiers for a few weeks now, and I'm absolutely delighted with my choice; I've found everything I was attracted to during the test carried out thanks to Dominique Windeck and Marc Loubeau (Prestige Audio Diffusion): dynamics, soundstage, details at low level, it's all there. The synergy with the Nagra HD pre is remarkable, and the Alsyvox Botticelli X fully expresses its exceptional qualities. A truly successful combination: well done to Daniele Coen and Angus Leung!
“The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and broke into pieces. Everybody took a piece of it, and they looked at it and thought they had the truth.” ― Rumi
Not all of the mirror has been restored, but a large part of it, that's for sure!

Congratulations on your Reis and your beautiful Alysvox-based system. I know they were worth the wait!

We are thrilled that Mark is the newest member of WestminsterLab's distributor network, a small band of converts who appreciate the opportunity to represent Angus and Felix's brilliant work in our respective markets.

If you are in Munich this year, I hope to meet you at the AEquo Audio exhibit at HE 2025 or at HiFi Deluxe. Westminster will be paired with Von Schweikerts' new speaker, the VR.thirty, and the latest DAC from Rockna Audio, the Wavedream Reference Signature.

Enjoy the music!

 

[ML Audio]

Hello everybody !
I've been using REI amplifiers for a few weeks now, and I'm absolutely delighted with my choice; I've found everything I was attracted to during the test carried out thanks to Dominique Windeck and Marc Loubeau (Prestige Audio Diffusion): dynamics, soundstage, details at low level, it's all there. The synergy with the Nagra HD pre is remarkable, and the Alsyvox Botticelli X fully expresses its exceptional qualities. A truly successful combination: well done to Daniele Coen and Angus Leung!
“The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and broke into pieces. Everybody took a piece of it, and they looked at it and thought they had the truth.” ― Rumi
Not all of the mirror has been restored, but a large part of it, that's for sure!

Thanks a lot for this report and very nice photos Rotatoubib !
Alsyvox panels are great speakers ; and the Westsminster lab REIs are indeed fantastic amplifiers too. A dream combo
Enjoy music with you very nice setup ; into your very nice city from south of France
And thanks to Dominique for his great job / quality of service !
All the best - Marc
Prestige Audio Diffusion
ML Audio Import

 

[ML Audio]

Congratulations on your Reis and your beautiful Alysvox-based system. I know they were worth the wait!

We are thrilled that Mark is the newest member of WestminsterLab's distributor network, a small band of converts who appreciate the opportunity to represent Angus and Felix's brilliant work in our respective markets.

If you are in Munich this year, I hope to meet you at the AEquo Audio exhibit at HE 2025 or at HiFi Deluxe. Westminster will be paired with Von Schweikerts' new speaker, the VR.thirty, and the latest DAC from Rockna Audio, the Wavedream Reference Signature.

Enjoy the music!

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your nice words !

I do not write often on WBF ... but just a little message to say that indeed the products created by Angus are really fantastic.
and i do not exagerate ... in approx 15 years of Import & Distribution activity, i can say that it is very rare to find products with such level of quality & performance. Congratulations to Angus and and Felix.
I am very impatient to discover the new OMNE integrated amp.

BTW, i have organized some reviews here in Europe (with very good reviewers) :
1 is in progress with Christian Punter / HIFI ADVICE
1 will be done just after, with Joel Chevassus / AUDIOPHILE MAGAZINE (& permanent reviewer of SIX MOONS).
... and other ones are in the pipeline too.
So, more interesting publications to come about Westminster Lab !

See you at Munich Gary !

All the best from France

Marc
Prestige Audio Diffusion
ML Audio Import

 

[gleeds]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your nice words !

I do not write often on WBF ... but just a little message to say that indeed the products created by Angus are really fantastic.
and i do not exagerate ... in approx 15 years of Import & Distribution activity, i can say that it is very rare to find products with such level of quality & performance. Congratulations to Angus and and Felix.
I am very impatient to discover the new OMNE integrated amp.

BTW, i have organized some reviews here in Europe (with very good reviewers) :
1 is in progress with Christian Punter / HIFI ADVICE
1 will be done just after, with Joel Chevassus / AUDIOPHILE MAGAZINE (& permanent reviewer of SIX MOONS).
... and other ones are in the pipeline too.
So, more interesting publications to come about Westminster Lab !

See you at Munich Gary !

All the best from France

Marc
Prestige Audio Diffusion
ML Audio Import

Looking forward to it, Marc!

 

[Steve williams]

Good question, Steve. Yes, they will, Steve. I'm working on that now and plan to pass on only the difference in the resulting cost rather than simply marking up the retail by the tariff amount. Even with an increase still among the best values in audio, though, my friend!

they will still be a bargain at the increased price

 

[lscangus]

Hello everybody !
I've been using REI amplifiers for a few weeks now, and I'm absolutely delighted with my choice; I've found everything I was attracted to during the test carried out thanks to Dominique Windeck and Marc Loubeau (Prestige Audio Diffusion): dynamics, soundstage, details at low level, it's all there. The synergy with the Nagra HD pre is remarkable, and the Alsyvox Botticelli X fully expresses its exceptional qualities. A truly successful combination: well done to Daniele Coen and Angus Leung!
“The truth was a mirror in the hands of God. It fell, and broke into pieces. Everybody took a piece of it, and they looked at it and thought they had the truth.” ― Rumi
Not all of the mirror has been restored, but a large part of it, that's for sure!

Hello! Thank you for your sharing and we are delighted that you are enjoying our creations = ].

Thank you so much for your support and we will keep on working to see how pieces we can pick up and restore.

 

[Steve williams]

and see the NEW Westy magic!

now that is interesting to read

 

[Arif_in_Japan]

Hello! Thank you for your sharing and we are delighted that you are enjoying our creations = ].

Thank you so much for your support and we will keep on working to see how pieces we can pick up and restore.

Writing a short note to let you know how much I am enjoying the bridged Rei combination. A definite step-up in SQ from the mono-version. Thanks to all the forum members who helped with their positive contributions.

 

[gleeds]

Writing a short note to let you know how much I am enjoying the bridged Rei combination. A definite step-up in SQ from the mono-version. Thanks to all the forum members who helped with their positive contributions.

Arif, so excited to hear this! Enjoy the music.

 

[Arif_in_Japan]

Arif, so excited to hear this! Enjoy the music.

Thank you for all the help! It really made a big difference!

 

[Arif_in_Japan]

Question on grounding for the Reis. I had read at some point that the Shunyata Altaira made a big difference for the Reis and wanted to check if others have tried it/got great results and how they connected the Altaira and the bridged Reis. Thank you in advance.

 

[seatrope]

I’ve found a big improvement with signal (not chassis) grounding with entreq boxes. The most striking difference was that it made my system more consistent day vs evening.

 

[gleeds]

Question on grounding for the Reis. I had read at some point that the Shunyata Altaira made a big difference for the Reis and wanted to check if others have tried it/got great results and how they connected the Altaira and the bridged Reis. Thank you in advance.

Arif, using the looped bridged wire arrangement will make it tricky to use the Shunyata unless your Rei amplifier bridged amplifiers have the 12v/ground option. This is because your loop outputs are now occupied for the phase-inversion function that binds the bridged channels together into the mighty quad of Reis. Therefore, no loop outputs can be used as a ground connection point for the Altaira.

Feel free to PM me for more insights on the Altaira.

 

[Arif_in_Japan]

Arif, using the looped bridged wire arrangement will make it tricky to use the Shunyata unless your Rei amplifier bridged amplifiers have the 12v/ground option. This is because your loop outputs are now occupied for the phase-inversion function that binds the bridged channels together into the mighty quad of Reis. Therefore, no loop outputs can be used as a ground connection point for the Altaira.

Feel free to PM me for more insights on the Altaira.

That you very much Gary, that makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

 

[gleeds]

Our Canadian distribution partner, Northstar Audio, exhibited WestminsterLab electronics to power Von Schweikert VR.thirty speakers at last weekend's Montreal Audio Fest. The digital front end included the new Rockna Wavedream Reference Signature DAC and Antipodes Oladra server. Great job, Ian and Matt!