ABSOLUTE SOUNDS CRANAGE 2019 AFFORDABLE HIGH-END SYSTEM REVEALED
Absolute Sounds is exhibiting a sample of its high-end brands at the North West Audio Show this weekend.
The UK distributor for many of the top hi-fi brands will focus on key products from the more affordable end of its portfolio.
The demonstration system will include the Metronome Technologie Le Player 2S CD player/DAC whose asynchronous USB supports PCM up to 32 bits / 384 kHz and DSD up to 256 and S/P DIF input supports PCM up to 24 / 192, allowing the connection of many streamers or servers.
If you prefer your front-end more analogue, then the team of an EAT Prelude turntable and EAT E-Glo Petit valve phono stage should suit your taste.
At the end of the chain will be a Copland CTA408 integrated valve amplifier (header image) powering Sonus faber Sonetto floorstanding speakers which will either be the Sonetto V or Sonetto VIII; exact model TBC.
Additionally, you can expect further new models from the likes of EAT, PrimaLuna and Sonus faber will also be on display.
Find the Absolute Sounds demo system at the North West Audio Show which is open this weekend, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June at De Vere Cranage Hall Estate, Cheshire.
Jay Garrett
StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. Jay heads up StereoNET as Editor for the United Kingdom and Europe regions. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.
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