A10Audio takes its name from its close vicinity to the “Ring A10”, which is the main motorway around the city of Amsterdam. Exit 105 is a mere handful of meters away from A10Audio, which comes in handy if you want to take your newly purchased high-end goods home as soon as possible!
Store owner Alex Loth has been in the audio business for decades and even though he sometimes contemplates taking things more slowly, his heart and soul remain with the store and his clientele. This is not just business, it’s passion!
A10Audio End Of Year Show 28 & 29 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. All music lovers, audiophiles, and other interested people are welcome in the afternoon from 13:00 / 1 PM, but please register beforehand by giving Alex a call or sending an email.
A10Audio
Phone: +31(0)207587290
Email: info@a10audio.nl
Below is a collage of photos taken of Alex’s cozy and atmospheric A10Audio store, starting with the gorgeous Magico M3 is currently set up in the prime position with the top-of-the-line Aurender N30SA Music Server, dCS Apex Rossini, EMM Labs DV2 V2 preamplifier, and Soulution 511 power amplifier.
I’ve heard this system play and can say that it sounds highly transparent and well-resolving (as one might expect) as well as smooth, tonally deeply saturated, and ultra-refined (as one might not necessarily expect from a combination of Soulution and Magico). The bass was deep and full-bodied, the midrange open yet lush and sweet, and the treble precise yet super-delicate and devoid of any hardness or edge.
When I shared my impressions with Alex and expressed that I was especially pleasantly surprised by the 511’s level of refinement, he smiled in agreement. As I am finding now and then during my reviews, prejudices do not always hold water. Clearly, the 511 outperforms its reputation, and more importantly, Magicos certainly need not sound clinical.
Powered by an Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC Supreme power distributor and a host of Ansuz Mainz power cables, this system provides analysis and musicality in equal measure. But don’t take my word for it, go and hear it for yourself!
dCS Apex Rossini with Master Clock and the top-of-the-line Aurender N30SA Music Server on the top shelf of the SRA rack. Aurender N20 Music Server and EMM Labs DV2 V2 preamplifier below.
Philips Reel-to Reel tape machine and Soulution 511 power amplifier.
Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC Supreme power distributor with a host of Ansuz Mainz power cables.
Arguably as important as the audio equipment (at least for the mood;-) is the coffee machine. When visiting A10Audio, coffee is routinely served along with a nice bowl of “bitterkoekjes”, which are addictive sweet cookies made of almonds.
On top of this rack is an inconspicuous but actually very special turntable: the Pluto Audio 12A, proudly made in the Netherlands.
Anywhere you look, it is obvious that Alex has a special place in his heart for analog. The store is littered with turntables, cartridges, arms, and other analog paraphernalia.
Teres Turntable in Cocobolo/Rosewood from the USA (Weighing a massive 85 kilos!)
This is the Reed Muse 3C turntable that can uniquely as well as easily be converted from 2-motor idle-drive to belt-drive in mere minutes.
The Second Floor is filled with more mouth-watering loudspeakers and audio equipment from Børresen, Raidho, EMM Labs, Luxman, Aavik, Pass Labs, Moon, and more.
The beautiful painting is made by artist Kerry Horne who is originally from North Carolina and currently exhibiting in Gallery Villa del Arte.
The second floor features two complete systems and this is the “smaller” system.
The first floor contains a sheer forest of Børresen loudspeakers right up to the imposing O5, peacefully accompanied by a pair of Raidho D2.1 HG.
This is the large system on the second floor with Børresen O1 flanked by the massive O5. The speakers are accompanied by an assortment of electronics, among others the EMMLabs DV2, NS1 streamer, and 2x Moon 860v2 power amp, both in Bridge mode. Alex confirms that these amplifiers do indeed retain all their finesse while gaining power and authority when in Bridge Mode.
Børresen O5 on the outside with Raidho D2.1 HG in between.
A10Audio End Of Year Show 28 & 29 December 2022
If this report has sparked interest, by all means, come and visit A10Audio in person on Wednesday 28 December or Thursday 29 December in the afternoon from 13:00 / 1 PM.
Please register beforehand by giving Alex a call or sending an email.
If you can’t make it on these days, A10Audio is always open by appointment.
Company Details
Website: A10 Audio
Phone: +31(0)207587290
Email: info@a10audio.nl
Open by appointment
Burgemeester Roëllstraat 10
1064 BM
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Route directions by car
From the direction of The Hague
Follow the A4 in the direction of Amsterdam. Then take the A10 in the direction of Zaanstad. Then take the Geuzenveld exit (s105) and turn left at the traffic lights. You are then driving on the Jan van Galenstraat. After you have driven under the railway viaduct, this street is called the Burgemeester Roellstraat and you will find A10Audio/Room4Music immediately on your right.
From the direction of Zaanstad/Coentunnel
Follow the A8/A10 in the direction of Amsterdam. Then take the A10 in the direction of The Hague. Then take the Geuzenveld exit (s105) and turn right at the traffic lights. You are then driving on the Jan van Galenstraat. After you have driven under the railway viaduct, this street is called the Burgemeester Roëllstraat and you will find A10Audio/Room4Music immediately on your right.
From the direction of Amersfoort
Follow the A1 in the direction of Amsterdam. Then take the A10 in the direction of Zaanstad. You then continue to follow the A10 in the direction of The Hague. Then take the Geuzenveld exit (s105) and turn left at the traffic lights. You are then driving on the Jan van Galenstraat. After you have driven under the railway viaduct, this street is called the Burgemeester Roëllstraat and you will find A10Audio/Room4Music immediately on your right.
Route directions via public transport
A10Audio/Room4Music is located next to the Jan van Galenstraat metro station and tram line 13 stops in front of the door.
