Ruark Audio has unveiled the Amplis Audio System, in collaboration with luxury furniture maker Linley.
Hand-crafted in the UK, this statement ‘Best of British’ stereo Hi-Fi is a marriage of Ruark’s highly regarded audio engineering with classic Linley marquetry. It’s the duo’s second collaboration, following on from the Ruark x Linley Tempo radio.
The Amplis features crafted inlays formed from a series of matched veneers, including Sycamore, Pama, Bolivar and Anegre, which are cut and pieced together to create an eye-catching cabinet.
Hand-crafted in the UK, this ‘Best of British’ Hi-Fi is a marriage of highly regarded audio engineering with classic marquetry…
This Ruark x Linley collaboration looks as good as it sounds
The Amplis offers multiple playback options, including Wi-Fi streaming with Spotify, Tidal, Deezer and Amazon Music, AptX HD Bluetooth high-res streaming, and DAB/FM and Internet radio tuners. For collectors of the silver disc, there’s also an integrated CD player.
Connections include USB, auxiliary digital and analogue inputs, including RIAA turntable input, and Ethernet to support on-board Wi-Fi.
The sound system features custom neodymium drivers plus a long throw subwoofer. Power output is rated at 90W.
The Amplis audio system is available in three colourways (forest greens, autumnal brown and graduated blacks), and is available to buy online now, priced £5,750. For more visit Ruark online here.
Luxury audio auteur Astell&Kern has expanded its flagship portable line-up with the A&ultima SP4000 Copper, a limited-edition version of its top-tier digital audio player, alongside the Collector’s Atelier, a premium leather valet case. The A&ultima SP4000 Copper sits at the top of Astell&Kern’s player hierarchy and shares the core architecture of the standard SP4000. That…
Combining ravishing industrial design with advanced tube technology and vibration control, Swiss audio specialist Nagra’s newest preamplifier is aimed squarely at posh audiophiles for whom price is secondary to performance. Designed and built in Romanel-sur-Lausanne, the Preamp II-S is the first component in Nagra’s Series II range, positioned between the company’s Compact and HD lines.…
Southport-based iFi audio has launched the iDSD Phantom, a statement home Hi-Fi component that serves as a high-end music streamer, preamplifier, audiophile-grade headphone amp and DAC. The Phantom moniker is no misnomer, iFi makes no secret of the fact that it’s chanelling Rolls-Royce for inspiration here. Both in terms of design and specification, the unit …
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Ruark Audio has unveiled the Amplis Audio System, in collaboration with luxury furniture maker Linley.
Hand-crafted in the UK, this statement ‘Best of British’ stereo Hi-Fi is a marriage of Ruark’s highly regarded audio engineering with classic Linley marquetry. It’s the duo’s second collaboration, following on from the Ruark x Linley Tempo radio.
The Amplis features crafted inlays formed from a series of matched veneers, including Sycamore, Pama, Bolivar and Anegre, which are cut and pieced together to create an eye-catching cabinet.
The Amplis offers multiple playback options, including Wi-Fi streaming with Spotify, Tidal, Deezer and Amazon Music, AptX HD Bluetooth high-res streaming, and DAB/FM and Internet radio tuners. For collectors of the silver disc, there’s also an integrated CD player.
Connections include USB, auxiliary digital and analogue inputs, including RIAA turntable input, and Ethernet to support on-board Wi-Fi.
The sound system features custom neodymium drivers plus a long throw subwoofer. Power output is rated at 90W.
The Amplis audio system is available in three colourways (forest greens, autumnal brown and graduated blacks), and is available to buy online now, priced £5,750. For more visit Ruark online here.
Astell&Kern unveils limited-edition copper-bodied portable premium music player and leather valet case
Luxury audio auteur Astell&Kern has expanded its flagship portable line-up with the A&ultima SP4000 Copper, a limited-edition version of its top-tier digital audio player, alongside the Collector’s Atelier, a premium leather valet case. The A&ultima SP4000 Copper sits at the top of Astell&Kern’s player hierarchy and shares the core architecture of the standard SP4000. That…
Preamp II-S first look: Nagra brings reference-grade Swiss engineering to new luxury audio series
Combining ravishing industrial design with advanced tube technology and vibration control, Swiss audio specialist Nagra’s newest preamplifier is aimed squarely at posh audiophiles for whom price is secondary to performance. Designed and built in Romanel-sur-Lausanne, the Preamp II-S is the first component in Nagra’s Series II range, positioned between the company’s Compact and HD lines.…
iFi iDSD Phantom first review: flagship streaming headphone amp brings studio grade audio home
Southport-based iFi audio has launched the iDSD Phantom, a statement home Hi-Fi component that serves as a high-end music streamer, preamplifier, audiophile-grade headphone amp and DAC. The Phantom moniker is no misnomer, iFi makes no secret of the fact that it’s chanelling Rolls-Royce for inspiration here. Both in terms of design and specification, the unit …
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