Specials
17 October 2023
Michael Huigen and Nick Spier of Reference Sounds kindly hosted a private session for yours truly and two colleagues. Having attended Reference Sounds demos before, I knew this was already promising to become a great day, almost no matter the audio system. But this was not just any audio system, very far from it!
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19 July 2023
Originally, I had intended to limit this review just to a listening impression of the new 801 D4 Signature. However, during my visit to Bowers & Wilkins in Eindhoven, I was provided with such a wealth of information that I felt I could not just keep it all to myself and only focus on the review. As a result, what you can read below is a bit of Company History, a Factory Tour, and of course, a Listening Impression of the 801 D4 Signature.
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8 April 2023
Recently, PUUR hifidelity moved from Oostzaan into a cozier and much more accessible shop on a main street in Zeist. In this article, you will find a showcase of the new showroom as well as a report of the Clarisys Audio show with a full listening impression of the entry-level Minuet model.
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23 December 2022
Now that the tumultuous year 2022 is coming to an end, Alex thought it would be nice to organize a musical get-together at A10Audio just after Christmas on 28 & 29 December 2022.
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16 December 2022
New location: Televisieweg 60 A Tube High Fidelity is very proud to announce that as of November 2022 the company has moved into a detached and considerably larger location on the Televisionweg in Almere. Here the team will have the opportunity to present even more hi-fi and to expand their range. Additionally, they are able […]
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31 January 2022
Welcome To Playground
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In addition to showcasing the finest audio equipment in an inspiring setting, Welcome to Playground buys and sells used, demo, and new high-end audio equipment. Upon request, Ray will also go and hunt down and assemble the ideal high-end audio system within a given budget.
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29 November 2021
Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4
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After the D4 range was released, the new model was said to be not only the best incarnation of the series but actually the best that Bowers & Wilkins has issued. Of course, this is more often said with the introduction of a new reference series. In order to find out, I went to hear the speakers in the SoundUnited demo room.
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16 November 2021
Last month, I published my first experiences with the Wilson Audio Alexx V loudspeakers paired with Dan D'Agostino Momentum pre-and power amplifiers at Ducth Distributor Reference Sounds. At the end of that initial experience, I was informed that a second event was planned, showcasing the Audio Research Ref 6 SE preamplifier and Ref 160 mono power amplifiers. This is my report of this second event.
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19 October 2021
When I received an email from Michael Huigen of Dutch Distributor Reference Sounds with the subject "Invitation for the Wilson Audio Alexx V Listening Session", it only took one look at the first image to decide right away to come and listen to these magnificent beasts. In this review, I will explain all the design changes and will of course share my listening impressions.
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27 June 2021
Deviating from my normal routine, this review is carried out on location at A Tube High Fidelity where I will assess the Melody components using the famous Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 speakers.
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27 March 2021
Audiocorner Company Visit
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Audiocorner is a HiFi shop in Lutjebroek, the Netherlands, that specializes in Ayon audio equipment. I paid an afternoon visit to have a nice chat with owner Eric-Jan Horstman and listen to the all-Ayon showroom system.
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16 February 2021
As a result of the ongoing lockdown and restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Robert and Daan of PUUR came up with a brilliant idea: to carry out a show for an audience limited to yours truly and with the intention for me to write a report so that readers can still get a nice impression of the show without having to leave their homes.
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9 November 2020
On November 12, 13, 14, and 15, PUUR audio, video & domotica will present an impressive system revolving around the Kroma top-of-the-line Elektra loudspeaker, driven by an all-Goldmund system consisting of the Mimesis 20H NextGen Reference DAC, the Mimesis 37S NextGen preamplifier and a pair of Telos 1000 NextGen mono power amplifiers.
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14 July 2020
In the footsteps of the Songs of Freedom and Protest event, on July 10th and 11th 2020, PUUR audio, video & domotica organized a Bob Marley & The Wailers event. At the same event, Annabelle Birnie of the AFK Snelloket voor het Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst was present to be handed over a cheque intended to help artists make it through the Corona crisis.
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7 May 2020
To celebrate their 7,5-year anniversary of the PUUR showroom they have paired the Kharma Elegance S7 Signature with the Goldmund Telos 7.
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14 April 2020
As part of the "Private Sessions", PUUR audio, video & domotica is currently demoeing the new Goldmund Telos 7 integrated amplifier together with the Kharma Elegance DB7 loudspeakers.
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2 February 2020
On Saturday, January 25th, PUUR audio, video & domotica demonstrated the MBL 116F Radialstrahler loudspeakers along with the N31 CD player/DAC and N51 amplifier combo from MBL's Noble Line.
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19 December 2019
Ohm Audio Company Visit
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Supplying only top class High-End material and being 100% reliable, that is what Ohm Audio BV in Groningen stands for.
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17 November 2019
On November 2nd, the Goldmund pop-up Brand Store opened its doors in the Hobbemastraat 3 in Amsterdam. The official celebration of this event took place on November 16th, 2019.
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7 July 2019
Located in a beautiful and spacious industrial building designed by Piet Boon, Puur Audio, Video & Domotica is dealer of renowned brands such as Goldmund, Kroma Audio, Meridian, MBL, Savant, Devialet, Kharma and many more.
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20 April 2019
On Saturday 13 and Sunday 15 April, PUUR audio, video & domotica demonstrated the newly acquired Kroma Audio Mimi and Julieta in their showroom.
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25 March 2019
DAW stands for David Andrew Wilson. Developed by Daryl and the Wilson team, they are a homage to the man who started it all.
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16 September 2018
A Tube High Fidelity is located in Almere, the Netherlands, behind the unassuming facade of a universal business unit building. Make no mistake, though: inside is nothing but Tube Magic.
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4 June 2018
Designer Raphael Pasche answers all my questions and shares a bucketload of info about the technical principles behind CH Precision audio products.
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14 May 2018
In addition to Mark Levinson, Wilson, Transparent Audio, JBL, Revel and Ayre, Dutch distributor Reference Sounds has now also taken the distribution for Dan D'Agostino on board.
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22 November 2017
Reference Sounds Company Visit
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Official Benelux Distributor of Mark Levinson, Revel, JBL Synthesis, Lexicon, Ayre Acoustics, Wilson Audio and Transparent Cable
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20 March 2016
Analogy Records Company Special
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In the analogue world, one cannot do better than LP's, right? Wrong!
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23 February 2015
Wadia Digital Company Special
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Wadia Digital - The Digital Audio Legend
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4 May 2013
Apogee Acoustics Company Special
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The world's most famous Magnetostatic Speakers!
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21 April 2010
Jeff Rowland Company Special
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I've owned quite a few Rowland components myself of which you find evidence all over this site. In this unofficial Jeff Rowland database I've assembled all the info of all their products, complete with links to Extensive Reviews on this site.
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