tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57281505702325255672024-03-13T18:00:00.170+00:00sjs electroacousticsthermionic vacuum valve phono, line and power amplifiersSimon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-57743730227728272362023-11-06T15:30:00.006+00:002024-03-06T23:14:02.122+00:00SJS Arcadia Model 10 PSE 300B mono power amplifiers<p><span style="font-family: arial;">This SJS Arcadia Model 10 power amplifiers are all about pairs. A pair of Premier level mono amplifiers, each using a pair of 300Bs in parallel to provide 20W of audio output power, using a pair of nano-crystalline core interstage and output transformers, and a pair of double C-core power supply chokes.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRmvWYw3MnUQJMpkvI1Ee1cNTln8xMOHCPSO8jiI90A5lm5yehMasKJQEy1CeLZhbv4n2ecR6B-2S8hvY8IXzWnsX7Rsor6sHqWMplHHZP_r43sb2mgV0WlJAB-hUYIpZDhVEZVYQ6186lg03setPoP2oQ2FbP-xKmHG4zR8uvbV7G-JJmkmor6tt_Ts/s1920/Model10_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="1920" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRmvWYw3MnUQJMpkvI1Ee1cNTln8xMOHCPSO8jiI90A5lm5yehMasKJQEy1CeLZhbv4n2ecR6B-2S8hvY8IXzWnsX7Rsor6sHqWMplHHZP_r43sb2mgV0WlJAB-hUYIpZDhVEZVYQ6186lg03setPoP2oQ2FbP-xKmHG4zR8uvbV7G-JJmkmor6tt_Ts/s320/Model10_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div><span style="font-family: arial;">The Model 10 uses a NOS Sylvania 7N7 input valve to drive a 300B valve used to drive the parallel 300B output valves via an interstage driver transformer. The combination of 300B to drive 300Bs gives an effortless sense of scale, tone and clarity to help bring out the sense of the musical performance.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />In common with other SJS Arcadia amplifiers it has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfills SJS Electroacoustics primary design criteria:<br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Single Ended circuit topology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Pure Class A operation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Zero negative feedback</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Valve rectification and choke smoothed HT power supply</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Custom made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Separate mains transformers for HT and filament supplies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Point-to-point circuit wiring without PCBs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Star-earth & star-supply wiring</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Hand built</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Real solid wooden frame</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">4mm aluminium panels, black or natural anodized</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Soundcare SuperSpike feet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Very low noise for use with high efficiency loudspeakers</span></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACOMN-Sq-S_UIpDiNZnTrJNw2_KJLqwHqaMcg6gsxMH8ckVLju-XonJw74RGR4f0a6MiEhBefOyqOKgiZYtq9PRbf5hx9m3ey6SuUpcI6yk2phMbRQ1CxNYPkNBYpgh1vyVS80P9f5ptAFCF_8-uijEZR9ll1_eqKmxBjM4eLwGRapV6wOyinQwM3ZSw/s1920/Model10_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1920" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACOMN-Sq-S_UIpDiNZnTrJNw2_KJLqwHqaMcg6gsxMH8ckVLju-XonJw74RGR4f0a6MiEhBefOyqOKgiZYtq9PRbf5hx9m3ey6SuUpcI6yk2phMbRQ1CxNYPkNBYpgh1vyVS80P9f5ptAFCF_8-uijEZR9ll1_eqKmxBjM4eLwGRapV6wOyinQwM3ZSw/s320/Model10_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"><div>This Premier version includes:</div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Nanocrystalline core output transformers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Nanocrystalline interstage driver transformers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Double C-core power supply chokes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Choke input power supplies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Fixed bias output valves</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Self-biased driver valve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Hand made ptfe valve bases</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Duelund CAST DC Silver foil coupling capacitors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Duelund CAST DC Silver foil bypass capacitors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Tantalum film resistors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Pure silver wire for all point to point connections</span></li></ul></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjomgRruwsWfuH8S_mRbSMG-K6ZMH1XztDw5V4syXIZ7rnURxkjUseqCOuv2oW8h_5nvhsgTUbY2etw54j8AlF_km53EPYluPrd-PJjdoOJvhSKvaRlGnRiLEIJpH89YEtTTnO3SNhYUIXL7MOg-0N71Esz8YIVhmfQzCpFaVgvE8PMg4EwgU4S0xZIWcM/s1920/Model10_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1697" data-original-width="1920" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjomgRruwsWfuH8S_mRbSMG-K6ZMH1XztDw5V4syXIZ7rnURxkjUseqCOuv2oW8h_5nvhsgTUbY2etw54j8AlF_km53EPYluPrd-PJjdoOJvhSKvaRlGnRiLEIJpH89YEtTTnO3SNhYUIXL7MOg-0N71Esz8YIVhmfQzCpFaVgvE8PMg4EwgU4S0xZIWcM/s320/Model10_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;">Delivered with solid walnut frame, black anodised aluminium panels and the dark grey transformer covers can be heard on demonstration at </span><a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> in Nottingham alongside the rest of the SJS Arcadia range of amplifiers with </span><a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Living Voice</a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> loudspeakers.</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></div>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-74344712799590592252023-09-29T21:30:00.128+01:002024-03-06T22:37:23.145+00:00UK hi-fi Show Live 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Pfc51KA2Jruc6FHXTm67ddufkp6pDlLKMT7q3V74WKEiM8vWQGSnVAGG7J49J9RZoV4Gy-CrbE-9-K_PvIlxt_JimNOnWOUZX55eMB8KrL2ad7ds6YbLcCWd1vjg_M7OCVN3NEyuhDuy2elXsSv3YflFsG1FQ5cVrN38ptEXEB91o5Gb8OTdVMJ-sLo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2Pfc51KA2Jruc6FHXTm67ddufkp6pDlLKMT7q3V74WKEiM8vWQGSnVAGG7J49J9RZoV4Gy-CrbE-9-K_PvIlxt_JimNOnWOUZX55eMB8KrL2ad7ds6YbLcCWd1vjg_M7OCVN3NEyuhDuy2elXsSv3YflFsG1FQ5cVrN38ptEXEB91o5Gb8OTdVMJ-sLo=w200-h200" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p>Ascot, home of horses, the Royal Enclosure and plenty of bubbles, hosted <a href="https://hifishowlive.com/" target="_blank">The UK hi-fi Show Live</a> and we were there for the first public outing of the all new SJS Model 10 mono-block valve amplifiers.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEO_A-wMFhuuKtiM8bPBCeDJo33IrLEK5v7fFRiZ51tny8G6yWlhqCEDssPti8BTBntr5QjFGM4csrtHxgsJ5f2CwVcOKkq_mdcQrYwcYc0AngIoz6ULLXecGctCmnC8vhDtRurYf31pYnzsCQpHkRnauyIv7JnWaUI_1AzHi6xO9lXPtezBynQZyHerQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEO_A-wMFhuuKtiM8bPBCeDJo33IrLEK5v7fFRiZ51tny8G6yWlhqCEDssPti8BTBntr5QjFGM4csrtHxgsJ5f2CwVcOKkq_mdcQrYwcYc0AngIoz6ULLXecGctCmnC8vhDtRurYf31pYnzsCQpHkRnauyIv7JnWaUI_1AzHi6xO9lXPtezBynQZyHerQ" width="272" /></a></div><br /></div>Each mono-block amplifier has parallel single ended 300B output valves for 20W per channel output, using a 7N7 input valve and a third 300B as the driver stage using an interstage driver transformer. These Premier version amplifiers have silver foil coupling capacitors and nano-crystal core interstage and output transformers for a pure and engaging musical performance.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2Qi9ccFzwemtEEeZWrp8Kaft-3XfcHmPpD5fMufXBxD_oJrtqLVz_8RsfrJ-loqJ1DOJDoKnjb7FxKxv4aw7kXavHZfrnSUvac2TY39Nhy3NytWxv1yNYBnzVKk8usp_P1xk8ARhRMsTNSlv5Aj1IMFQfqeV2o76dPi0dqLCAX04dp5WZD1TZWnP-SC0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="1920" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2Qi9ccFzwemtEEeZWrp8Kaft-3XfcHmPpD5fMufXBxD_oJrtqLVz_8RsfrJ-loqJ1DOJDoKnjb7FxKxv4aw7kXavHZfrnSUvac2TY39Nhy3NytWxv1yNYBnzVKk8usp_P1xk8ARhRMsTNSlv5Aj1IMFQfqeV2o76dPi0dqLCAX04dp5WZD1TZWnP-SC0" width="320" /></a></div><p>We were delighted to join <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> showing the <a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/r80-series-loudspeakers.html" target="_blank">Living Voice R80</a> loudspeakers and the fabulous system featuring both <a href="https://www.kuzma.si/xl-air-turntable.html" target="_blank">Kuzma Audio XL Air</a> and <a href="https://www.grandprixaudio.com/" target="_blank">Grand Prix Audio</a> Monaco v3 turntables with Kuzma tonearm and CAR 60 mc catridges, Consolidated Audio mc step up transformers, and completed with SJS Model 3 mm phono and Model 4 linestage amplifiers.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWQr30qQ9dYWSADbyRAOHF-ia8h55H3tTLpxg6Zx7UYYpA4WaI3l-8hWOv9_nyhQv7KiI1kKC1x9Pg2xTxiNNDDccUWWypjc_b4E39YZYzKceeMR_abZIf3mHPpi2z7PuhUCx-k8pcQjZ9dRWLj330icWMPG-pk2daNFIr0id2PCSLoaFZFZ_0cwN3Yc4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="1920" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWQr30qQ9dYWSADbyRAOHF-ia8h55H3tTLpxg6Zx7UYYpA4WaI3l-8hWOv9_nyhQv7KiI1kKC1x9Pg2xTxiNNDDccUWWypjc_b4E39YZYzKceeMR_abZIf3mHPpi2z7PuhUCx-k8pcQjZ9dRWLj330icWMPG-pk2daNFIr0id2PCSLoaFZFZ_0cwN3Yc4" width="320" /></a></div><br />It was great to meet everyone who visited us, and very nice to see visitors appreciating the system:<p><i>"You can count on Kevin and Lynn Scott from Definitive Audio to put on a good show wherever they appear, and Ascot didn’t disappoint. …As in Munich, the sound was about as natural and musically expressive as one is ever likely to encounter at a HiFi show." <br /></i>Eric van Spelde, <a href="https://www.hifipig.com/uk-hifi-show-live-2023-show-report-3/" target="_blank">HiFi Pig</a></p><p><i>"The new R80 speakers sounded very easy and natural and managed to present a bigger scale with it’s larger mid/bas drivers with very noticeable cymbals/hi hats which sounded exceptional with Jazz recordings."</i><br /><a href="https://community.naimaudio.com/t/the-uk-hi-fi-show-2023/31119/54?u=yorkshireman" target="_blank">Naim Community Forum</a></p><p><i>"Definitive Audio, with a stunning array of top performers on demonstration, such as the Living Voice R80 Loudspeaker and the Kuzma XL Air turntable (to name just two). Definitive Audio drew patrons into their room with ease and grace. As I settled to absorb the various subtle textures and lyrical wonders of Oliver Nelson’s “Stolen Moments” from the vinyl source, I felt the world’s stresses simply drip away. Now this is the mark of a great system. The fact that I could easily ignore the components, cables and interconnects in front of me, listen, reflect and enjoy speaks volumes in respect of all the components being used. Patron Terry Johnson also reflected my thoughts by advising. “This is one of the systems I aspire to own. I can feel the layers of musicians coming through and I just love the organic signature. If I do get to the point where money is no object, I will be giving Definitive Audio a call..!” </i><br /><a href="http://michaelvalentinestudio.com/hi_fi/uk_hi_fi_show_live_2023/index.php" target="_blank">Michael Valentine Studio</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguIxJkzFkf13KC1gU1e6dikDWE3XzCHCTXLFedngeTqGfFJr3FFWx6dThbyziutWrBxNUNsxA0_eD_dQ6Ujim8hF54hD7-6sHlVQHW9HeOW_YwFSoseTfIG1Ot5toTTVGsRLW5j1JrernCeuGflzDUnhDB5Xg7pcflQC9zbBEWyrAeSxI0Gbavy8WTv3c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguIxJkzFkf13KC1gU1e6dikDWE3XzCHCTXLFedngeTqGfFJr3FFWx6dThbyziutWrBxNUNsxA0_eD_dQ6Ujim8hF54hD7-6sHlVQHW9HeOW_YwFSoseTfIG1Ot5toTTVGsRLW5j1JrernCeuGflzDUnhDB5Xg7pcflQC9zbBEWyrAeSxI0Gbavy8WTv3c" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-64533013295466173232023-06-14T21:14:00.001+01:002023-07-08T21:45:42.379+01:00SJS Arcadia Model 4 Linestage Preamplifier<p> After making its debut at <a href="https://www.sjselectroacoustics.co.uk/2023/05/munich-hiend-2023.html" target="_blank">Munich HiEnd 2023</a>, we are very pleased to announce that the SJS Arcadia Model 4 linestage pre-amplifier is now available to order.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="1920" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM1k-Q75od3YwulIsg3jpdDO5fOcmaYwU1CJ90jziSZwE95R7avM2A2pDKNNZsYI_ibnm-hPOX9t2-AxiNXuuBeatbCbIbGvZdIeLWX3QT2uXXxuLLQ9hfmO4opmrr5A8-Kxe45xTepm5DiIAggSBz-bFrI9StQW9FNjHkGyicwoQ3nq_nkQzOkSrl1Cw/s320/SJS_Model_4_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The Model 4 has been designed to visually and sonically complement the <a href="https://www.sjselectroacoustics.co.uk/2015/06/arcadia-model-3-valve-mm-phono.html" target="_blank">Model 3 phono</a> and <a href="https://www.sjselectroacoustics.co.uk/2022/10/sjs-arcadia-model-5-premier.html" target="_blank">Model 5 power</a> amplifiers.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUP06JX8EH_F1velyC6iWfMgZLlIKDSwkRnEUwvNj7fdBbXQzGBwS3vZmXKs1vfbWplJEIcx6qygbAbn2_3CkCWeWFdcWaIWSYX5JncaY155ygS462bPSNbaB0789mfo3B0-kII1kKehOeIq0qF7NegsyWyvo-dvu6aXkTT_hvBXAl8hHuHk4jPXBanhU/s1920/SJS_Model_4_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1531" data-original-width="1920" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUP06JX8EH_F1velyC6iWfMgZLlIKDSwkRnEUwvNj7fdBbXQzGBwS3vZmXKs1vfbWplJEIcx6qygbAbn2_3CkCWeWFdcWaIWSYX5JncaY155ygS462bPSNbaB0789mfo3B0-kII1kKehOeIq0qF7NegsyWyvo-dvu6aXkTT_hvBXAl8hHuHk4jPXBanhU/s320/SJS_Model_4_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>The Model 4 was launched with the Premier version, which features:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Custom made silver wound chokes from Consolidated Audio in Berlin</li><li>Duelund Coherent Audio pure silver foil coupling capacitors</li><li>Lundahl power supply chokes</li><li>6111wa NOS military twin triode valves</li><li>Single Ended circuit topology</li><li>Pure Class A operation</li><li>Zero negative feedback</li><li>NOS Mullard EZ80 valve rectification </li><li>Choke-input HT power supply</li><li>Custom made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</li><li>Point-to-point circuit wiring without PCBs</li><li>Hand built</li><li>Real solid wooden frame</li><li>4mm aluminium panels, black or natural anodized</li><li>Soundcare SuperSpike feet</li><li>PTFE board for component mounting</li><li>Very high quality components throughout</li><li>8 dB gain</li><li>5 Hz to 100 kHz -3 dB bandwidth</li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToMo6CTxd6LWXp8r9RpL-YsKJkTcMezL-9P8KO9yrrwMV1wCLn1sMxxO9XL94tvzuP5pFleZ6FPvQiv1VOOdl0WHesqL5lhW6-cGMWpPBCb3BFDYXJT-08qPMSnda7Zzi2xBK2csD_lP7IsntRDO3fRapMRu0gRTs18nxXbR06jhqFjGWLnIsRYB8CoM/s1920/SJS_Model_4_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToMo6CTxd6LWXp8r9RpL-YsKJkTcMezL-9P8KO9yrrwMV1wCLn1sMxxO9XL94tvzuP5pFleZ6FPvQiv1VOOdl0WHesqL5lhW6-cGMWpPBCb3BFDYXJT-08qPMSnda7Zzi2xBK2csD_lP7IsntRDO3fRapMRu0gRTs18nxXbR06jhqFjGWLnIsRYB8CoM/s320/SJS_Model_4_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Each amplifier comes with 2 years parts a labour warranty, except for the valves which have a 6 month warranty.</p><p>SJS Arcadia amplifiers are available from <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> in Nottingham.</p>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-45616789523653450172023-05-25T19:40:00.002+01:002023-07-11T18:43:42.194+01:00Munich HiEnd 2023We are delighted to have been back at the Munich HiEnd show in Atrium E 220 with <a href="https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> and <a href="https://www.bemax-audio.de/" target="_blank">Bemax Audio</a>.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eQ2i85iV_HTLSOqRfSbR-0Ryuq-BVco9ehGX4D-6EGnhvPYRPb0h-KovFcwwFB32WIor-TKhJHGEvE2wAyzI2wGrABkFkpVCZQVhzwlOVMaGgyUu1GUAmbVh_mP4r8Vi-sr-WKQ_tkm7to1GFtVbtkJTdWap2Z8Nn9aAD3pkZS1aiNOCvga9rL_i6X4/s1920/Munich23_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eQ2i85iV_HTLSOqRfSbR-0Ryuq-BVco9ehGX4D-6EGnhvPYRPb0h-KovFcwwFB32WIor-TKhJHGEvE2wAyzI2wGrABkFkpVCZQVhzwlOVMaGgyUu1GUAmbVh_mP4r8Vi-sr-WKQ_tkm7to1GFtVbtkJTdWap2Z8Nn9aAD3pkZS1aiNOCvga9rL_i6X4/s320/Munich23_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The system featured SJS Model 3 phono, the new Model 4 linestage pre and Model 5 power amplifiers, with Kuzma XL air and Grand Prix Audio Monaco 3 turntables and showcasing the new Living Voice R80 loudspeakers. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2JhvYiGttoQIJqFqfXKQ0wJStXhjUsKdxPC5gK-y05NHsmWLXI3_Nw-ma18QsI-B10tosyGjEzmdhNMn7-qFp-nCMLxHaz67qmLcNT7qOjw5usaRPBWjYMAfv2teMHC2KzX-Et9sABDTJaMsdNGyZ1BgGqYelgw3iJTZl7_xQw-mabVdlSBwNVNa3Pg/s1920/Munich23_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2JhvYiGttoQIJqFqfXKQ0wJStXhjUsKdxPC5gK-y05NHsmWLXI3_Nw-ma18QsI-B10tosyGjEzmdhNMn7-qFp-nCMLxHaz67qmLcNT7qOjw5usaRPBWjYMAfv2teMHC2KzX-Et9sABDTJaMsdNGyZ1BgGqYelgw3iJTZl7_xQw-mabVdlSBwNVNa3Pg/s320/Munich23_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"The rest of the Living Voice system was quite impressive as well–both Kuzma and Grand Prix Audio analog rigs, SJS amplification with Living Voice and Takatsuki 300Bs, all gathered together in one place to play records. Perhaps that’s why the Living Voice rooms are always so rewarding–there’s always something about this system that radiates a purpose, a feeling that this system was fine tuned toward perfection over decades and not just a few hurried weeks before the show.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>The Living Voice R80 loudspeakers truly energized that large and beautiful space, yet still managed to sound light and airy and detailed at the same time. This was another room that was constantly packed throughout the show, and for good reason. Sometimes I forget how special these British loudspeakers are, but I’m already looking forward to next year’s visit in this memorable room."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2023/05/26/living-voice-r80-munich-2023/" target="_blank">Part Time Audiophile</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dC5yz4KoalN-xogeREozFjExMTvLDnCTW0VnTc-teT9v1-ToUD64kflZhkgmh1ek_MYPVnuoAsuMVye1j-EpboNKve5Qwn5xER4FyIjwWAzDUziNxCPkBRQ47zz9mp1hCNmFgr_vV_C3paVWDBiYfDXPSjZAU-5Hg8TGWDXjG7QN-vx5x_JOX0qP48Q/s1920/Munich23_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1920" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dC5yz4KoalN-xogeREozFjExMTvLDnCTW0VnTc-teT9v1-ToUD64kflZhkgmh1ek_MYPVnuoAsuMVye1j-EpboNKve5Qwn5xER4FyIjwWAzDUziNxCPkBRQ47zz9mp1hCNmFgr_vV_C3paVWDBiYfDXPSjZAU-5Hg8TGWDXjG7QN-vx5x_JOX0qP48Q/s320/Munich23_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"Teamed here with the top-tier SJS electronics (including the new line-stage with curved wooden casing to match what must be the prettiest tube power amp on the market) and the latest (greatest) turntables from Kuzma and Grand Prix Audio, the sound was as bold and engaging as it was effortlessly involving. Kevin Scott’s range of distinctly non-audiophile discs kept things interesting and this room was permanently packed – probably not helped by the comfy bucket seating which, along with the astonishingly entertaining musical performance encouraged the audience to take root. You want the hot-seat? Be prepared to wait – wait some more – and then fight for it…"</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://gy8.eu/blog/hits-and-misses-munich-high-end-2023/26/" target="_blank">Gy8</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"this is a pretty serious system but not the most expensive at the event by a long way, yet it provided highly engaging sounds as well as the broadest selection of music with everything from Shostakovich to Scientist dubbing Culture. The system proves that 9 Watts is all you need if the quality is high enough."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://the-ear.net/show-reports/high-end-2023-pt-1/" target="_blank">The Ear</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"The music sounded correct right away, as nothing stood out and everything was well-balanced and natural. String instruments and voices sounded gorgeous, and I found it very easy to concentrate on the music. I could easily hear the family resemblance with the VOX Olympian, one of the best horn systems on the market..........for people looking for that elusive emotional connection with music and not just sound effects, these speakers will give you more than a taste of their vastly more expensive horn offerings."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.psaudio.com/blogs/copper/the-munich-high-end-audio-show-2023-and-a-visit-to-jean-hiraga?mc_cid=230200783c&mc_eid=9502639bc6" target="_blank">PSaudio blog</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTJolautBJ1cpigCog9Am7uLnLbSZeK1pBuF4SPixi3o4yWLZyhEgtosLu_-sj2KlY1Et8t0prRzJvNoRfA8Z-XmqF-EjjU1AVKBUXhLDg1j5PlwkMzjmRAdZvWe7FEs7NPyq0wmADYn_NB2pZnPAevevwbXtR-uLman8G9GTxtS9lsU7j38KDjJDhgg/s1920/Munich23_4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="1920" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTJolautBJ1cpigCog9Am7uLnLbSZeK1pBuF4SPixi3o4yWLZyhEgtosLu_-sj2KlY1Et8t0prRzJvNoRfA8Z-XmqF-EjjU1AVKBUXhLDg1j5PlwkMzjmRAdZvWe7FEs7NPyq0wmADYn_NB2pZnPAevevwbXtR-uLman8G9GTxtS9lsU7j38KDjJDhgg/s320/Munich23_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div></div><div><br /></div>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-75257408050794638402023-04-10T18:59:00.075+01:002023-07-08T19:33:26.614+01:00SJS Arcadia Model 8 SE 300B Power Amplifier<p><span style="font-family: arial;">This SJS Arcadia Model 8 amplifier is our new single ended 300B stereo amplifier. It has been introduced to sonically and visually complement the <a href="https://www.sjselectroacoustics.co.uk/search/label/Model%206" target="_blank">Model 6 phono amplifier</a>, <a href="https://www.sjselectroacoustics.co.uk/search/label/Model%207" target="_blank">Model 7 line stage pre-amplifier</a> and <a href="https://www.sjselectroacoustics.co.uk/search/label/Model%209" target="_blank">Model 9 step up transformers</a>.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjok_AmEyFOuDe5j0otz1CqSUofAEDFexf7pbchbdbjDFopII13dKGq8Obs_THdId-YFHMvvdOK324GB5zhlai0G9Z0iqDcR9RxR45OpiQxTFOwuwHN062X2jbUtwqTYWKnqN86mHnTB2lfr6ALNKALMaYZOxDF_T-YSPcE87dt4KKkElAAYtwGpOcQok4/s832/SJS_Model_8_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="832" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjok_AmEyFOuDe5j0otz1CqSUofAEDFexf7pbchbdbjDFopII13dKGq8Obs_THdId-YFHMvvdOK324GB5zhlai0G9Z0iqDcR9RxR45OpiQxTFOwuwHN062X2jbUtwqTYWKnqN86mHnTB2lfr6ALNKALMaYZOxDF_T-YSPcE87dt4KKkElAAYtwGpOcQok4/s320/SJS_Model_8_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The Model 8 is based on the same circuit design and layout as the <a href="https://www.sjselectroacoustics.co.uk/search/label/Model%205" target="_blank">Model 5</a>, with NOS Sylvania 7N7 valves used as the input and driver stage, and 300B output valves. Internal components include carbon film resistors and Duelund pure copper foil coupling capacitors.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijalaAESYAMgmt4VbpHltCx_HRsUbA7OV7IRmmbCISDz7ewYaNty3-b-VSDAgTaJG-_voDyA7c77Ggqzx7ibMfp3OSXERE20Cwxeat758OgoDOBRokhOVS3KgOUl3V-WSwiovSEzmG8V8qIJIOe1HL2R5TNxRg32GnB4kAdBa-pvuGf_DVqytHsRxU2c/s910/SJS_Model_8_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="910" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijalaAESYAMgmt4VbpHltCx_HRsUbA7OV7IRmmbCISDz7ewYaNty3-b-VSDAgTaJG-_voDyA7c77Ggqzx7ibMfp3OSXERE20Cwxeat758OgoDOBRokhOVS3KgOUl3V-WSwiovSEzmG8V8qIJIOe1HL2R5TNxRg32GnB4kAdBa-pvuGf_DVqytHsRxU2c/s320/SJS_Model_8_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;">In common with other SJS Arcadia amplifiers it has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfills SJS Electroacoustics primary design criteria:<br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Single Ended circuit topology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Pure Class A operation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Zero negative feedback</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Valve rectification and choke smoothed HT power supply</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Custom made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Separate mains transformers for HT and filament supplies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Point-to-point circuit wiring without PCBs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Star-earth & star-supply wiring</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Hand built</span></li><li>Aluminium anodised chassis and steel transformer covers</li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Soundcare SuperSpike feet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Very low noise for use with high efficiency loudspeakers</span></li></ul></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieq8t2yzaI9SzcSYZ3eiZsce21LWAoABpE7u7wGoT16LLMlG-WgQjO1Ze_AOgmt-y4h9XbDJ9AqSB7N5XvXAys7pn1pXDVbtIiHwF1iukRQMg5b2PcXd19WCOei2vgJpyKytcxhWg8qbVes6L1Qqh0fs_MUZj1CPbcIH8YXBSWl8exq7Eyp7DmDZHy3c/s1078/SJS_Model_8_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1078" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieq8t2yzaI9SzcSYZ3eiZsce21LWAoABpE7u7wGoT16LLMlG-WgQjO1Ze_AOgmt-y4h9XbDJ9AqSB7N5XvXAys7pn1pXDVbtIiHwF1iukRQMg5b2PcXd19WCOei2vgJpyKytcxhWg8qbVes6L1Qqh0fs_MUZj1CPbcIH8YXBSWl8exq7Eyp7DmDZHy3c/s320/SJS_Model_8_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><h3 style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; position: relative;">Technical Specifications</h3><h1 style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><o:p></o:p></h1><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="background-color: #eeeeee; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 40.85pt;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Input Impedance<o:p></o:p></b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">100 kOhm</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Input Sensitivity<o:p></o:p></b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">400 mV for full output</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Power Output<o:p></o:p></b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">8W per channel</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="line-height: 26.4px;"><b>Frequency</b></span><b style="line-height: 26.4px;"> Response<o:p></o:p></b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">+/-3dB 8 Hz-35 KHz</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Valve Compliment<o:p></o:p></b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">2 x 7N7</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">2 x 300B</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">1 x 5U4GB</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Max. Power Consumption</b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><span style="line-height: 32px;">250 Watts</span></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Unit Weight</b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><span style="line-height: 32px;">30 kg </span></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Shipping Weight</b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">49 kg<br /><span style="line-height: 26.4px;">(Original Packaging: Customised flight case)</span></div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Unit Dimensions</b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">300mm (h) x 450mm (w) x 400mm (d)</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Shipping Dimensions</b></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">400mm (h) x 545mm (w) x 500mm (d)</div></td></tr><tr><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 134.65pt;" valign="top" width="180"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></div></td><td style="padding: 0cm 5.4pt; width: 286.6pt;" valign="top" width="382"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 26.4px; margin-bottom: 0cm;">(Original Packaging: Customised flight case)</div></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Delivered with black panels, black anodised aluminium panels and black transformer covers can be heard on demonstration at </span><a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> in Nottingham alongside the rest of the SJS Arcadia range of amplifiers with </span><a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Living Voice</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> loudspeakers.</span></div>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-6325697655942575412023-03-30T18:25:00.001+01:002023-07-08T19:35:35.233+01:00Audio Show Deluxe 2023<p>After a long winter in the bunker developing new designs, and honing existing ones, it was nice to spend an early spring weekend at <a href="https://audioshowdeluxe.com/" target="_blank">Audio Show Deluxe</a> with <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> and <a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" target="_blank">Living Voice</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDIPdTV-LHiYp5nhWeDtroxaA3OX7BIgPbfcmdKUkG-nj3a7AfHKrz7i_qZYhbDcJ2OO_VFywn28siIUmbyRqjee7esRzyWZlOxT76IDpCk8C0AwggVQiuAQdM76n1_LyXmY3GusulKdSZozvNtk6vy0nGAjUQVyXTBG05CSpty5ggiijzjSLLd2l/s900/WEBSITE_HEADER_AUDIO_SHOW_DELUXE-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="900" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqDIPdTV-LHiYp5nhWeDtroxaA3OX7BIgPbfcmdKUkG-nj3a7AfHKrz7i_qZYhbDcJ2OO_VFywn28siIUmbyRqjee7esRzyWZlOxT76IDpCk8C0AwggVQiuAQdM76n1_LyXmY3GusulKdSZozvNtk6vy0nGAjUQVyXTBG05CSpty5ggiijzjSLLd2l/s320/WEBSITE_HEADER_AUDIO_SHOW_DELUXE-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1OQhi0N6TIeEteCK2HO78C_-csdrjVmalaSmQXK3kHKJ8wCk2A6LwNr6dYtkGyz3Ewl5Jbg0eHY7d-onaDOd8oWzt0FiU7lDoB4kSSgiY2espNbAcuL-a9jEgh6i46F58vzBxCcg71fUIC0VuXAXq0b1rZPRcEAHv-e6Lz47Hhuh7dWHy5qj5YP7ymkY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2587" data-original-width="3833" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1OQhi0N6TIeEteCK2HO78C_-csdrjVmalaSmQXK3kHKJ8wCk2A6LwNr6dYtkGyz3Ewl5Jbg0eHY7d-onaDOd8oWzt0FiU7lDoB4kSSgiY2espNbAcuL-a9jEgh6i46F58vzBxCcg71fUIC0VuXAXq0b1rZPRcEAHv-e6Lz47Hhuh7dWHy5qj5YP7ymkY" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;">SJS Model 3 Premier phono, Model 7 Silver Premier line stage and Model 5 Silver Enhanced 300B power amplifiers were partnered with </span><a href="https://www.kuzma.si/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Kuzma</a><span style="text-align: left;"> and </span><a href="https://www.grandprixaudio.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Grand Prix Audio</a><span style="text-align: left;"> turntables, and showcasing the new Living Voice R80 loudspeakers. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHZmEm00W5ybWvhcCiInYJh4rDlDmM-8JsAmrDW6mn4d1grcbKGNNrcLHlshgCd1sDIpo843FmyR__pD2kMZAi-N9BAwMBomVonIidZc-ir2_bo4eSlspF-abnXq6C8-baMM9vreYuKEphKh_HZ_CixKmlsO9JqueP1czVnpCDNRMoaqD4ftn1cKupkpI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="1246" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHZmEm00W5ybWvhcCiInYJh4rDlDmM-8JsAmrDW6mn4d1grcbKGNNrcLHlshgCd1sDIpo843FmyR__pD2kMZAi-N9BAwMBomVonIidZc-ir2_bo4eSlspF-abnXq6C8-baMM9vreYuKEphKh_HZ_CixKmlsO9JqueP1czVnpCDNRMoaqD4ftn1cKupkpI" width="320" /></a></div><br />It was also the first outing for the new Model 8 single ended 300B power amplifier, shown here with natural front panel and antique silver cover, and in the background all in black.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>"Kevin Scott used Shostakovich’s terrifying Baba Yaga to hold the audience entranced thanks to a system consisting of Gran Prix Monaco direct drive turntable, Kuzma Safir-9 arm and cartridge and SJS Acoustics amplification. This system turned what can be very challenging music into an immersive experience."</i></p><p><a href="https://the-ear.net/show-reports/audio-show-deluxe-2023-powers-up/" target="_blank">The Ear</a></p><p>It was excellent to see so many familiar faces, including customers old and new. Hopefully we can meet up again in 2024.</p><p></p>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-28563265944147539762022-10-22T11:57:00.020+01:002022-11-01T12:19:21.058+00:00SJS Arcadia Model 5 Premier<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nanocrystalline magnetic cores, such as Hitachi FINEMET, exhibit very high permeability, low power loss, high saturation, very low hysteresis levels up to high frequencies, and provide a very special musical experience.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This SJS Arcadia Model 5 Premier amplifier is hot off the bench, and the first to have both triple C-core nanocrystal output transformers and a pair of power supply chokes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img alt="" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjNIP9H1rKHMbQQE9o6f8c_Z8XtqGcNq0H8v7xI3HV8DKOSBupxTaDg6IgKprVxJkJ29q_-cEj7Qwc1WHulKKGbp9xIyDSr7qG2GGpTE-Euzzbfxk7TYePG_oqSbWwoFgk0Or9qcODUBJq5EmB95gmD5RnwRpquX0EGpWfjmLB3RokTmZi7iZiQen2" width="283" /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The Premier version of the Model 5 has replaced the 6SN7 input & driver stage with NOS Sylvania 7N7 valves, which are equivalent to 6SN7 but in a Loctal soctet. It also comes with very special Duelund CAST DC silver foil coupling and bypass capacitors, and Audio Note AN-V silver litz input cable, and features the new solid surface non-magnetic transformer covers.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />In common with other SJS Arcadia amplifiers it has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfills SJS Electroacoustics primary design criteria:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Single Ended circuit topology</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Pure Class A operation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Zero negative feedback</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Valve rectification and choke smoothed HT power supply</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Custom made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Separate mains transformers for HT and filament supplies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Point-to-point circuit wiring without PCBs</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Star-earth & star-supply wiring</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Hand built</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Real solid wooden frame</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">4mm aluminium panels, black or natural anodized</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Soundcare SuperSpike feet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Very low noise for use with high efficiency loudspeakers</span></li></ul></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaLmwyE9PWQXLafNEidaV22gJsFpDEyhg9dyJoSyYy1-N6eyn3_3hY6RoYkeinRHKaf7E-M0kq2P_v_4WQ6uhmRnK7gDOjpjrTpMbDlpjIQ0L4mMRZ0PYjbTtBDO2N3P73kqtFuif19IptrDUMm-3utajfzKblChDlD0fBXWymwNn-suyTXwT_kJia" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaLmwyE9PWQXLafNEidaV22gJsFpDEyhg9dyJoSyYy1-N6eyn3_3hY6RoYkeinRHKaf7E-M0kq2P_v_4WQ6uhmRnK7gDOjpjrTpMbDlpjIQ0L4mMRZ0PYjbTtBDO2N3P73kqtFuif19IptrDUMm-3utajfzKblChDlD0fBXWymwNn-suyTXwT_kJia" width="283" /></a></div><br /></span>This Premier version includes:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Nanocrystalline triple core output transformers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Nanocrystalline power supply chokes</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Duelund CAST DC Silver foil coupling capacitors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Duelund CAST DC Silver foil bypass capacitors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Tantalum film resistors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Pure silver wire for all point to point connections</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Non-magnetic solid surface transformer covers</span></li></ul></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Delivered with solid walnut frame, black anodised aluminium panels and the dark grey transformer covers can be heard on demonstration at </span><a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> in Nottingham alongside the rest of the SJS Arcadia range of amplifiers with </span><a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">Living Voice</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> loudspeakers.</span></div>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-59138181042184013112022-06-26T10:05:00.009+01:002022-10-30T18:45:26.884+00:00North West Audio Show 2022<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Last weekend we were mainly ......... m</span><span style="font-family: arial;">usic making in Cheshire.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">At the North West Audio Show at Cranage Hall with Definitive Audio.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_YPcMrs_97wMMv2Ijpyt4tMctKNDmFpYxIH7Ic5QtcW4oTzXCPVl_StQMps5v5VzjpYfTjgq81txFLhaf_R9fZIBVQZ553h_C4XWI8asT36I1VaFJg-9eARgeH9kfnBtHD2KP4gALJrCm8ZFLCNJh9ybZtZjhrDxdQY_6kPYweDO_-KyCMxSy77v/s1024/CranageHall_2022_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_YPcMrs_97wMMv2Ijpyt4tMctKNDmFpYxIH7Ic5QtcW4oTzXCPVl_StQMps5v5VzjpYfTjgq81txFLhaf_R9fZIBVQZ553h_C4XWI8asT36I1VaFJg-9eARgeH9kfnBtHD2KP4gALJrCm8ZFLCNJh9ybZtZjhrDxdQY_6kPYweDO_-KyCMxSy77v/s320/CranageHall_2022_1.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We presented a scaled down version of the system used at <a href="http://sjselectroacoustics.blogspot.com/2022/05/munich-hiend-2022.html" target="_blank">Munich HiEnd</a>, with </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Kuzma turntable, arm and cartridge, </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Consolidated Audio MC step up transformer, </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Living Voice OBX-RW4 loudspeakers,</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">SJS Model 3 phono, Model 7 line and Model 5 300b power amp. </span></li></ul><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRyPlOOLXmHM0teANsRfjsAgloAK8sECDaFZJkYXw2vcA9det7b7KALiquUpmih1nFU9GnMVcbPzoT7H3Tw3FOCNE1hp1UkTthIj2afoPaM_PqlRPQWuizv5Gu49F6vzWdRx0_xXrlaOEvd-ZAEUQiy294mWdc4E-lNU-nUVc5y4hQj4CPrhybx6j/s1024/CranageHall_2022_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1024" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRyPlOOLXmHM0teANsRfjsAgloAK8sECDaFZJkYXw2vcA9det7b7KALiquUpmih1nFU9GnMVcbPzoT7H3Tw3FOCNE1hp1UkTthIj2afoPaM_PqlRPQWuizv5Gu49F6vzWdRx0_xXrlaOEvd-ZAEUQiy294mWdc4E-lNU-nUVc5y4hQj4CPrhybx6j/s320/CranageHall_2022_2.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After the show we received some very nice comments:<br /></span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: arial;">"This is in another league altogether and having listened to it at the show I can't recommend it enough truly mind blowing in detail and everything else, if it is possible to be sitting with the musicians then this is it."<br /></span></i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_II-7MpeM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">Paul Bradshaw</span></a></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;">"This was used to stun visitors with the uncompromising creations of Messrs Shostakovich, Pärt, Cage et al. The system’s ability to deliver substantial, not to say difficult, orchestral pieces in a convincing fashion was truly remarkable."</i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_II-7MpeM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></a><a href="https://the-ear.net/show-reports/north-west-audio-show-pt2/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Ear</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>"Best sounding room at show for me was the Living voice/sjs amplifiers with Kuzma turntable. Could have listened for hours in that room."<br /></i></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/threads/cranage-show-2022.106446/post-2254913" target="_blank">StevieD</a></span></p><p><i style="font-family: arial;">"as I passed later in the show, this set-up was making a remarkable presentation of some complex orchestral work, especially considering the room size."<br /></i><a href="https://www.stereonet.com/uk/features/north-west-audio-show-2022-cranage-show-report-gallery-part-one" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank">StereoNet<br /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><br /></p>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-27807839988792339822022-05-30T17:00:00.006+01:002022-10-22T23:16:08.826+01:00Munich HiEnd 2022<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After an absence of two years we are back at the <a href="https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html" target="_blank">Munich HiEnd</a> show in Atrium E 220 with <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> and <a href="https://www.bemax-audio.de/" target="_blank">Bemax Audio</a>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUapdddGOJKooc9tFjFZs1uplDNOIAMgNI91qpH7oCN7M_CfTsDobzagMsNWRqRh8tG2pl4DAOwgW8PH1uWPDre4Dr3UDnrH34wNF-sSRkuSZXd3f3h-p15azSNRZMpJEYxRf9OWc7gaRwWBRxnK5rqrH7_gwWOW1Sl0ru-iqyLmy60pBnNisOF7h/s1024/Munich_22_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1024" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUapdddGOJKooc9tFjFZs1uplDNOIAMgNI91qpH7oCN7M_CfTsDobzagMsNWRqRh8tG2pl4DAOwgW8PH1uWPDre4Dr3UDnrH34wNF-sSRkuSZXd3f3h-p15azSNRZMpJEYxRf9OWc7gaRwWBRxnK5rqrH7_gwWOW1Sl0ru-iqyLmy60pBnNisOF7h/s320/Munich_22_1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;"> </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">SJS Model 3 phono, Model 7 line and Model 5 power amplifiers with <a href="https://www.kuzma.si/" target="_blank">Kuzma</a> and <a href="https://www.grandprixaudio.com/" target="_blank">Grand Prix Audio</a> turntables and showcasing </span><span style="font-family: arial;">the fourth generation Auditorium OBX-RW4 from</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> <a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" target="_blank">Living Voice</a> loudspeakers.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LdahVPNrZdWY53jBx0lM-VawQ4gMCH72RLhOL9PvvP1PWwArVcvZqTGhTB855-2-SjN4Xi4c3NYX6nF8sq0xv3eY1h7V5vIuRI8WgVl_TC_2VtvJty5CjygQLXqODSFkJa7hEvTHUe-4CTOWgId9C9ImMBGZmPVFz9_BqEMHbgyx80tLJ5Dv9T6A/s1024/Munich_22_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LdahVPNrZdWY53jBx0lM-VawQ4gMCH72RLhOL9PvvP1PWwArVcvZqTGhTB855-2-SjN4Xi4c3NYX6nF8sq0xv3eY1h7V5vIuRI8WgVl_TC_2VtvJty5CjygQLXqODSFkJa7hEvTHUe-4CTOWgId9C9ImMBGZmPVFz9_BqEMHbgyx80tLJ5Dv9T6A/s320/Munich_22_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Gratifyingly, several initial reports listed ours as being one of the best-sounding rooms at the event.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div><i><span style="color: #666666;">"In a way, the room was the opposite of every other at the show. There was no attempt to ‘out hi-fi’ other rooms. Rather than the focus being all about the sound, it was all about the music. This was a system to melt your heart because there was nothing getting in the way–sonically speaking–of that happening. Yet this wasn’t one of those systems where musicality comes at the expense of sonic performance. Rather, one got the feeling that all the music was there–and that nothing was missing from the sound, either."</span></i></div><div><a href="https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/our-man-in-munich/" target="_blank">The Absolute Sound</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="color: #666666;">"Living Voice was running the latest Auditorium OBX RW4 compact floor-standers. Those expecting to see (and hear) the Vox speakers were beguiled by sound that was both delightful and extremely engaging and, while the Kuzma R/Safir and Grand Prix Monaco/4Point14 front-ends (with CAR-60 and CAR-50 cartridges respectively) were obviously playing their part, don’t overlook the contribution of the SJS electronics."</span></i></div><div><a href="https://gy8.eu/blog/munich-2022/5/" target="_blank">Roy Gregory via Gy8</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="color: #666666;">"Possibly taking my crown as the most favourite among favourites was the room with Living Voice loudspeakers supported by SJS electronics and Kuzma and Grand Prix Audio analogue sources."</span></i></div><div><a href="https://soundstageaustralia.com/index.php/features/665-soundstage-australias-10-favourite-exhibits-at-high-end-munich-2022" target="_blank">SoundStage! Australia (10 Favourite Exhibits)</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="color: #666666;">"This is the kind of system that, once installed in your home, would deliver a lifetime of musical pleasure, leaving you to concentrate solely on exploring music."</span></i></div><div><a href="https://ultraaudio.com/index.php/videos/106-uncategorized/1114-munich-high-end-2022-the-cream-of-analogue" target="_blank">Ultra Audio</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="color: #666666;">"This was a truly memorable room three years ago, and it was equally memorable in 2022."</span></i></div><div><a href="https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2022/05/30/big-living-voice-room-high-end-2022/" target="_blank">Part-Time Audiophile</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i><span style="color: #666666;">"With Mari Samuelsen’s rendition of ‘Violin Concerto (Second Movement)’ by Philip Glass the system was heartbreaking, I ordered the vinyl there and then but getting it to sound this good at home will be a challenge."</span></i></div><div><a href="https://www.enjoythemusic.com/HIGH_END_2022/Kennedy/" target="_blank">EnjoyTheMusic</a></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><i>"When a system is ‘just right’ like this it’s difficult to tear yourself away, and the Living Voice system was a real treat to listen to. The scale of the music playing defied the relatively small size of the LV loudspeakers and the dynamics on offer were incredible."</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.hifipig.com/high-end-munich-show-report-5/" target="_blank">HiFi Pig</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><i>"Living Voice took a break from the magnificent horn systems it usually demonstrates to reveal the capabilities of the rather more approachable OBX-RW4 floorstanders. These sounded superb with Kuzma and Grand Prix Audio turntables allied to SJS tube amplification…"</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.the-ear.net/show-reports/high-end-2022-pt1" target="_blank">The Ear</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: arial;"><i>"The sound of the show so far… There’s something quite special about the OBX-RW4 speaker when used with the other equipment on display in this room."</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events/high-end-2022-munich-germany/1004-he-2022-sights-and-sounds-living-voice-sjs-kuzma" target="_blank">SoundStage! Australia</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2l2zH_6YgO7lU944_VtcFDmbisfNS2Ee631WE95Ljl-SRnzIEIeZg1UlPHb2yHoya2MWIET40k_eTJCGFTcee4nkTAijetYKbS2ejKdFMOx17hY14xvscwYeyRWEgvuDuIXpyhKwct_2ZAJnq3YJ0gsMDvlLvnTRA428IG-NQNrkNS56dGGyuTQnL/s1024/Munich_22_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1024" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2l2zH_6YgO7lU944_VtcFDmbisfNS2Ee631WE95Ljl-SRnzIEIeZg1UlPHb2yHoya2MWIET40k_eTJCGFTcee4nkTAijetYKbS2ejKdFMOx17hY14xvscwYeyRWEgvuDuIXpyhKwct_2ZAJnq3YJ0gsMDvlLvnTRA428IG-NQNrkNS56dGGyuTQnL/s320/Munich_22_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-47071308347996673272022-05-20T16:45:00.021+01:002022-10-23T16:55:26.077+01:00Model 7 Premier Silver<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">SJS Model 7 Premier Silver linestage preamplifier takes its bow at Munich HiEnd this week with Living Voice and Bemax Audio.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJ_9S1A3GrSgERr9bUqAMkSjAl68oCLAEnoeOuPrRxWxQmHoSBUE8FsfeRNBICnOkY81hRCobyIxsu-1gEE_8evQRXrT44D4oNCJbjm6vpnnNYVPR5kLMjB68Nlk91Q772rJpgrJ6LXnW967n67RLcqaWT2hmwm010UjqPIFTD9F0QrvPJ4oyMcTj/s1920/SJS_Model7_Prem_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJ_9S1A3GrSgERr9bUqAMkSjAl68oCLAEnoeOuPrRxWxQmHoSBUE8FsfeRNBICnOkY81hRCobyIxsu-1gEE_8evQRXrT44D4oNCJbjm6vpnnNYVPR5kLMjB68Nlk91Q772rJpgrJ6LXnW967n67RLcqaWT2hmwm010UjqPIFTD9F0QrvPJ4oyMcTj/s320/SJS_Model7_Prem_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This special version of the Model 7 is built in a copper chassis and features silver foil coupling capacitors, silver wound output chokes, and pure silver wire for all signal and power supply links. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRT4HOcoscodqr7OLWwO0gsl4AXyitpYU8KWEMhK8Bm3OMckB9edG6rrHY4rEujPcY9c2DofW_jh1LgKmpkzaohhyBd5BgHaMCFBqlS6oLVkAWvbfm1CQIRsFtdxeRpZWqBKYW-awmM5LhJiHxziqUMUysgc8BX30xKwLul1tyZRPr3-famXkDdqE/s1920/SJS_Model7_Prem_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="1920" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRT4HOcoscodqr7OLWwO0gsl4AXyitpYU8KWEMhK8Bm3OMckB9edG6rrHY4rEujPcY9c2DofW_jh1LgKmpkzaohhyBd5BgHaMCFBqlS6oLVkAWvbfm1CQIRsFtdxeRpZWqBKYW-awmM5LhJiHxziqUMUysgc8BX30xKwLul1tyZRPr3-famXkDdqE/s320/SJS_Model7_Prem_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Using single ended 6111 triodes, and a valve rectifier with choke input power supply, the Model 7 engages with the musical performance.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekbBNMYJJwW6KmILVwBpPg5BzsIYZ1Q9Z9kAKgY30L0etBufBIC3Yj_s98UF6mwMHfYwOEejREM_yeY8x2OziUYHR1HI-hRrlzstTqRZn2_pepgNIr-NXDBYqmnUHXirATT1NCm1ig9imFgOHYQUCCblD5WRd5d6PrcJubSAwfTkmfx9dBjmPYM9R/s1920/SJS_Model7_Prem_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="1920" height="151" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekbBNMYJJwW6KmILVwBpPg5BzsIYZ1Q9Z9kAKgY30L0etBufBIC3Yj_s98UF6mwMHfYwOEejREM_yeY8x2OziUYHR1HI-hRrlzstTqRZn2_pepgNIr-NXDBYqmnUHXirATT1NCm1ig9imFgOHYQUCCblD5WRd5d6PrcJubSAwfTkmfx9dBjmPYM9R/s320/SJS_Model7_Prem_3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueOVkXNwVs0QGFdbQAOKg7GZBE-kWWhMbA8ItCN7md6iRY6fjzXilbMueZcpKugjpQ1MsmbVZN2MG7xZgwvroGv--L1CVzegQlIAnTnkDdlHRJhisbakd77OXi2UReU4FTMZ2cwjx36T1LqxdwXE1lBXVaq6mxRHC0iHvoKZL5RnY5OeOvgw2HeGP/s1920/SJS_Model7_Prem_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1045" data-original-width="1920" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiueOVkXNwVs0QGFdbQAOKg7GZBE-kWWhMbA8ItCN7md6iRY6fjzXilbMueZcpKugjpQ1MsmbVZN2MG7xZgwvroGv--L1CVzegQlIAnTnkDdlHRJhisbakd77OXi2UReU4FTMZ2cwjx36T1LqxdwXE1lBXVaq6mxRHC0iHvoKZL5RnY5OeOvgw2HeGP/s320/SJS_Model7_Prem_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-1770858257410201392022-03-31T17:00:00.000+01:002022-10-22T22:44:03.062+01:00It's the System, Stupid.....<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Roy Gregory’s new publishing venture (<a href="http://gy8.eu">gy8.eu</a>), and his views on why reviewing complete systems makes more sense than hopefully slotting in components more or less at random. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC_SSqG7xSUaKkK8qSrQoZmkthP2jOjB5OTDjm3VtrPt3wmEWsORKjVv9wf6vyRlL7uXJQSXqXsNC5dTUsaLzvjOVANOIpn9s9AUn_rlNL09Au3wN7dZfDI2QArfPbBrrr2Lrcn7ysVTi0gGnq_gwztKe2WkdPYRqKzqA20PCsJqv5GqlWbWQYipi8" style="font-family: arial;" width="320" /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Three systems to start with, and look – one them’s ours, well our amplifiers, with loudspeakers from <a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" target="_blank">Living Voice</a>, SUT from <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a>, plus turntable, arm and cartridge from <a href="https://www.kuzma.si/" target="_blank">Kuzma</a> apparently I have an "almost OCD attention to detail", who knew?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The complete article can be read here:<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://gy8.eu/review/kuzma-sjs-and-living-voice/3/">https://gy8.eu/review/kuzma-sjs-and-living-voice/3/</a></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC_SSqG7xSUaKkK8qSrQoZmkthP2jOjB5OTDjm3VtrPt3wmEWsORKjVv9wf6vyRlL7uXJQSXqXsNC5dTUsaLzvjOVANOIpn9s9AUn_rlNL09Au3wN7dZfDI2QArfPbBrrr2Lrcn7ysVTi0gGnq_gwztKe2WkdPYRqKzqA20PCsJqv5GqlWbWQYipi8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-4188064154997493452022-02-13T22:04:00.001+00:002022-02-13T22:04:17.350+00:00SJS Arcadia Model 6 MM RIAA phono amplifier<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">SJS
Electroacoustics are pleased to present the new Model 6 MM RIAA phono
amplifier.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
Model 6 has been designed to complement the Model 7 line pre-amplifier.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p>
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Arcadia Model 6 mm riaa phono amplifier is based upon the 5744 NOS military
valve, and has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than
technical specification, and fulfils all SJS Electroacoustics primary design
criteria:</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Single
Ended circuit topology</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Pure
Class A operation</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Zero
negative feedback</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Valve
rectification and choke-input HT power supply</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Custom
made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Point-to-point
circuit wiring without PCBs</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Hand
built</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">PTFE
board for component mounting</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">High
quality components throughout</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Custom
made aluminium chassis</span> </li></ul><p></p>
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customisation of the internal components is possible to meet our clients'
specific requirements, whether it is replacement of the Duelund copper foil JDM
capacitors or possibly using Tantalum film resistors, for example, these can be
discussed at the point of ordering.</span></p>
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amplifier comes with 2 years parts a labour warranty, except for the valves
which have a 6 month warranty.</span><p></p>
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Arcadia amplifiers are available from <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> in Nottingham</span></p><br />Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-90579660484259709172021-03-15T21:34:00.010+00:002022-02-13T22:04:52.687+00:00SJS Arcadia Model 7 options<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A new SJS Arcadia Model 7 Enhanced valve linestage pre-amplifier ready for delivery to Definitive Audio.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first amplifier sporting our new super high grade mains transformer with copper plated frames.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r-3cGX4j4jY/YE_Sbe2ns-I/AAAAAAAAHkc/XKp16TvDCNkTfHm_EBcchTmpQZOm1WgFgCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model7_line_25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1024" height="208" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r-3cGX4j4jY/YE_Sbe2ns-I/AAAAAAAAHkc/XKp16TvDCNkTfHm_EBcchTmpQZOm1WgFgCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model7_line_25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enhanced version with choke loaded triode gain stage, Duelund CAST DC coupling capacitors and pure silver wiring throughout.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each one is hand built to order and can arrive with your choice of finish for the front panel and dials.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-71BC43_Wb-Q/YE_SgYERiNI/AAAAAAAAHkg/M8HuvsJH7t4sMUE-8WG4QlENf7XX0kmNwCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model7_line_23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="1024" height="203" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fEEUhZe6ECE/YE_SricbL6I/AAAAAAAAHks/uMQ5bRuYnboPsEdK5BPWFtSoSUfgCPtBwCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model7_line_24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wF90jqTxL80/YE_SpRO1Q_I/AAAAAAAAHkk/TQXeulepmz4kVpBazAj6lvARULje9mehwCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model7_line_22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1024" height="204" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wF90jqTxL80/YE_SpRO1Q_I/AAAAAAAAHkk/TQXeulepmz4kVpBazAj6lvARULje9mehwCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model7_line_22.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Which to choose?</div><p></p>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-34112486816145111682021-01-16T21:57:00.000+00:002021-01-16T21:57:35.176+00:00SJS Arcadia Model 5 Enhanced Silver<p> A special edition of the Model 5 enhanced, with very special Duelund CAST DC silver foil coupling capacitors and Audio Note AN-V silver litz input cable</p><p>This amp comes with customer specified Maple frame, black anodised aluminium panels and metallic gunmetal transformer covers.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74b4zWihlos/YANeyNWyIcI/AAAAAAAAHhM/n1zOCsCHD6UD2gN3AMPLZ0C00IdDaBbhgCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model_5s_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74b4zWihlos/YANeyNWyIcI/AAAAAAAAHhM/n1zOCsCHD6UD2gN3AMPLZ0C00IdDaBbhgCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model_5s_3.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">The classic 6SN7 - 300B circuit is the same. all the internal wiring is solid core silver with ptfe insulation, and point to point wired with star earth to maximise transparency.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jVy3oRytJtw/YANfJxNvP7I/AAAAAAAAHhU/Nn88Ji72wSwEbiKLVb2bWj6gYN4SHQTjgCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model_5s_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jVy3oRytJtw/YANfJxNvP7I/AAAAAAAAHhU/Nn88Ji72wSwEbiKLVb2bWj6gYN4SHQTjgCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model_5s_2.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>In common with other SJS Arcadia amplifiers it has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfills SJS Electroacoustics primary design criteria:<br /></p><ul><li>Single Ended circuit topology</li><li>Pure Class A operation</li><li>Zero negative feedback</li><li>Valve rectification and choke smoothed HT power supply</li><li>Custom made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</li><li>Separate mains transformers for HT and filament supplies</li><li>Point-to-point circuit wiring without PCBs</li><li>Hand built</li><li>Real solid wooden frame</li><li>4mm aluminium panels, black or natural anodized</li><li>Soundcare SuperSpiked feet</li></ul><p>This Enhanced version includes:</p><ul><li>Shinkoh tantalum film resistors</li><li>Black Gate bypass capacitors</li><li>Duelund CAST DC Silver foil coupling capacitors</li><li>Custom HiB double C-core output transformers</li><li>Pure silver wire for all point to point connections</li></ul><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_lBLotOStU/YANfMtu3kkI/AAAAAAAAHhY/WfR5rtN3zggYPDbKh70z_Q-NJyWzOB1hwCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model_5s_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_lBLotOStU/YANfMtu3kkI/AAAAAAAAHhY/WfR5rtN3zggYPDbKh70z_Q-NJyWzOB1hwCLcBGAsYHQ/SJS_Model_5s_1.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br />This amp will soon be on demonstration at <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> in Nottingham alongside the rest of the SJS Arcadia range of amplifiers and their musical range of <a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Living Voice</a> loudspeakers<p></p><p><br /></p>Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-46076000125485634822020-11-10T20:09:00.001+00:002022-02-13T22:05:17.343+00:00SJS Arcadia Model 7 dark star<p>Busy during lockdown, and ready to bounce back with the new dark star version of the SJS Arcadia 7 linestage preamplifier.</p><p>Enhanced version in black with choke loaded triode gain stage, Duelund CAST capacitors and pure silver wiring throughout.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Originally supplied in 1997 it was enhanced with a large external dual-mono power supply in 2004.<br />
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Following a number of amendments, and a period of time in storage, it has been thoroughly repaired and serviced. A couple of damaged chokes have been replace, some of the psu capacitors replaced, a new pair of 6072A input and 5687WB driver valves, and a new set of EH Gold Grid 300Bs are now being used instead of the TJ mesh plate 300B/n valves shown.<br />
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The PSU contains a large mains transformer for each channel, plus valve rectifiers, choke input and first psu cap for the input/driver psu. The psu is remotely switched on/off from the main chassis.<br />
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Inside the main chassis there are two mains transformers for the 300B filament supplies, and six more chokes for the various power supplies.<br />
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In total there are three valve rectified, choke input filtered power supplies per channel, making six in total. One for the 300Bs, the second for the input/driver stage, and the third for the negative bias supply.<br />
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The components inside are typical of the period, including Elna Cerafine HT caps for the 300B ht, a lot of Black Gates, Hovland coupling caps, Mills and Rhopoint wirewound and even a couple of tantalum film resistors.<br />
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The servicing should see it good for many years to come.Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-59178489085313034622019-03-10T21:37:00.002+00:002020-01-10T16:42:13.986+00:00Arcadia Model 7 Linestage Preamplifiers<span style="color: #666666;">It is two years since the first of the new <a href="http://sjselectroacoustics.blogspot.com/2017/03/sjs-arcadia-model-7-line-pre-amplifier.html" target="_blank">SJS Arcadia Model 7</a> linestage preamplifiers were developed. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">During this time we have continued with research and development to further refine the musicality of the amplifiers, as well as offering both a Standard and Enhanced version of the design.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">The Enhanced version has tantalum film resistors, a choke loaded LC couple gain stage and enhanced psu choke:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">Both versions feature 6111wa NOS military twin triode valves in the gain stage, Duelund Coherent Audio copper foil coupling capacitors, and the common SJS design elements:</span><br />
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Each amplifier comes with 2 years parts a labour warranty, except for the valves which have a 6 month warranty.<br />
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SJS Arcadia amplifiers are available from <a href="http://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/news.html" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> in Nottingham.<br />
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Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-69708204782373321652018-05-17T16:36:00.000+01:002019-01-14T16:52:12.774+00:00Munich High End 2018This year marked the debut of SJS Electroacoustics Arcadia amplifiers at the Munich <a href="http://www.highendsociety.de/index.php/en/high-end.html" target="_blank">High End</a> show, probably the largest high end audio trade fair in Europe.<br />
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Two SJS Arcadia Model 3 Enhanced MM phono stage amplifiers were present, one in the <a href="https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/" target="_blank">Living Voice</a> room and the other in the <a href="https://www.engstromsound.com/" target="_blank">Engström</a> room.<br />
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The Living Voice room featured the Vox Olympian and Vox Elysium loudspeakers, partnered with vintage Kondo M77 and Gakuoh amplifiers. the vinyl front end was the <a href="https://www.grandprixaudio.com/products/monaco-turntable-v20" target="_blank">Grand Prix Audio Monaco 2.0</a> turntable, with a <a href="http://www.kuzma.si/4point.html" target="_blank">Kuzma 4-point tonearm</a>, and a <a href="http://www.sakurasystems.com/fuuga.html" target="_blank">Fuuga MC cartridge</a> connected via a Living Voice step-up transformer to the Model 3 in oak with natural aluminium panels.<br />
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The <span style="font-family: inherit;">Engström</span> room featured the Vox Palladian & Palladiam Basso loudspeakers, partnered with Engström Monica and Lars pre and power amp combination, or the new Arne 300B integrated amplifier. The vinyl front end was a <a href="http://www.kuzma.si/stabi-m.html" target="_blank">Kuzma Stabi M</a> turntable, with Stogi S 12 VTA tonearm and <a href="https://www.vandenhul.com/product-category/phono/" target="_blank">Van den Hul </a>MC catridge with a <a href="http://www.audionote.co.jp/en/products/transformer/sfz.html" target="_blank">Kondo SFz </a>step-up-transformers to the Model 3 in walnut with black aluminium panels.<br />
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Both Model 3 phono stages used in Munich were a customised version of the Enhanced Model 3. They were voiced in collaboration with Kevin Scott of Living Voice ahead of the show and feature NOS Shinkoh tantalum film resistors and Duelund Audio CAST copper coupling capacitors.<br />
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SJS Arcadia Model 3 phono amplifiers are available for demonstration at <a href="https://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> in Nottingham, or here in Manchester.Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-64843261203073255212017-11-09T16:51:00.001+00:002019-01-14T16:53:34.141+00:00Model 9 SUTsNewly completed and ready for delivery, three SJS Model 9 SUTs, including:<br />
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The <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30444544/SJS/HM-7_datasheet.pdf" target="_blank">Hashimoto HM-7</a> transformers, which have dual primaries and may be switched in series or parallel, for matching medium (7 - 40 ohm) or low (2 - 7 ohm) impedance MC cartridges, providing gain of 15 times (23 dB) or 30 times (29 dB).<br />
<br />Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-63397573502154181822017-04-05T17:19:00.000+01:002019-01-14T16:53:54.485+00:00North West Audio Show 2017<div style="text-align: center;">
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We are delighted to announce that we will again be exhibiting at the 4th edition of the NWAS which will take place in Cranage Hall and will run over 2 days.<br />
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THE SHOW</h4>
NWAS is set to become one of the highlights in the audiophile calendar. With great exhibitors, top brands and a superb venue, we believe that the North West Audio Show gives attendees the opportunity to hear the very best audio in surroundings that are second to none.<br />
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Free entry, free parking, a day surrounded by the best in audio and all in the beautiful setting of Cranage Hall, Cheshire. Book your free entry ticket(s) and enjoy a great audio festival at Cranage Hall in 2017 with best HiFi, live music, Audio Talks and more. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-west-audio-show-2017-tickets-28996120176?aff=erelexpmlt" style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #e07410; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" target="_blank">Register and secure your free tickets today.</a><br />
<br />Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-89794943341227842662017-03-23T15:19:00.001+00:002019-01-14T16:54:16.622+00:00SJS Arcadia Model 7 Line Pre-amplifierFollowing on from the successful launch of the <a href="http://sjselectroacoustics.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/arcadia-model-3-valve-mm-phono.html" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background: transparent; color: #0088cc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none; word-wrap: break-word;">Model 3 riaa</a>, and the <a href="http://sjselectroacoustics.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/arcadia-model-5-stereo-se-300b-power_5.html" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background: transparent; color: #0088cc; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none; word-wrap: break-word;">Model 5 power amp</a>, SJS Electroacoustics are pleased to present the new Model 7 line stage pre-amplifier.
The Model 7 has been designed as the 20th Anniversary re-imagination of the original Arcadia Model 1 line stage pre-amplifier, which was first delivered to customers in early 1997.<br />
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The Arcadia Model 7 line stage is based upon the same 6111wa NOS military valve and has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfils all SJS Electroacoustics primary design criteria:<br />
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<li>Single Ended circuit topology</li>
<li>Pure Class A operation</li>
<li>Zero negative feedback</li>
<li>Valve rectification and choke-input HT power supply</li>
<li>Custom made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</li>
<li>Point-to-point circuit wiring without PCBs</li>
<li>Hand built</li>
<li>PTFE board for component mounting</li>
<li>High quality components throughout</li>
<li>Custom made aluminium chassis</li>
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The Model 7 line pre-amplifier is hand built to order in England, and therefore we are bale to offer customisation to meet your sonic preferences. Bespoke customisation of the internal components is possible to meet our clients' specific requirements, whether it is replacement of the Audyn capacitors with Duelund RS or CAST or possibly even using Tantalum film resistors, for example, these can be discussed at the point of ordering.<br />
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SJS Arcadia amplifiers are available from <a href="http://www.definitiveaudio.co.uk/news.html" target="_blank">Definitive Audio</a> in Nottingham.
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Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-84656076288837131462017-02-06T18:09:00.001+00:002019-01-14T16:54:24.106+00:00Model 9 SUTI have just finished this little project making up some nice MC step-up-transformers (SUTs) using the fantastic <a href="http://www.hashimoto-trans.co.jp/" target="_blank">Hashimoto</a> HM-7 transformers from Japan.<br />
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Hashimoto Electric have been making audio transformers since 1958 and was a transformer supplier to Sansui Electric until 1979 when they took over the entire Sansui transformer business, including patents, blue prints, designs and personnel.<br />
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Little known outside Japan until the past few years, their transformers are winning a lot of admirers, and the HM-7 MC stepup transformers have gained something of a reputation for outstanding performance.<br />
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The <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30444544/SJS/HM-7_datasheet.pdf" target="_blank">HM-7</a> has dual primaries which may be wired in series or parallel, for matching to medium (7 - 40 ohm) or low (2 - 7 ohm) impedance MC cartridges, providing a gain of 15 times (23 db) of 30 times (29 dB).<br />
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The lower cost <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30444544/SJS/HM-X_1200.jpg" target="_blank">HM-X</a> has very similar specifications, and trades some low frequency performance for high frequency extension. The <a href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30444544/SJS/HM-3_1200.jpg" target="_blank">HM-3</a> model is almost half the cost of the HM-7, it offers 20 times (26 dB) or 40 times (32 dB) gain but has less high frequency extension than either the HM-X or HM-7.<br />
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The transformers are supplied in cans with solder connections, so they need to be built into a case for ease of use.<br />
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The switches on the left select series or parallel connection of the primaries, and the switch on the right connects or disconnects the primary winding ground to the secondary winding ground, to enable the primaries to "float".<br />
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Between the input and output phono sockets are a pair of "load" sockets, which can be used to plug in secondary loading resistors if desired.<br />
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The inside of the case is lined with mu-metal sheet to help minimise noise and hum pickup.<br />
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The finished SUT can be supplied with any of the three Hashimoto stepup transformers, HM-3, HM-X or HM-7 to best match with cartridge and budget.Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-92193829355080765322016-08-05T17:22:00.000+01:002020-01-10T16:43:16.016+00:00Arcadia 7W PSE 2A3 Power Amplifier UpgradeAt the end of last year one of the original SJS Arcadia 7W PSE 2A3 amplifiers, originally built back in 1998, came in for a major service and upgrade.<br />
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Following the terminal exit of the main power transformer the opportunity was taken to upgrade and almost rebuild it.<br />
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The main power transformer was replaced by an external dual mono PSU, containing 6 mains transformers; two for the HT to the 2A3 power valves, two for the HT to the 6072A-5687 input/driver stage, and two for the negative bias supply for the grids of the 2A3s.<br />
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EZ81 rectifiers, choke input and first smoothing cap for the input/driver stage power supply are inside the PSU case<br />
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Four umbilical cables connect the psu to the audio chassis<br />
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Independent left and right mains switches, with remote switching controlled form the audio chassis<br />
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Removal of the power transformer from the audio chassis allowed for a pair of larger chokes to be fitted for the 2A3 HT supply, each channel has NOS GZ37 choke input supply and Elna Cerafine HT caps in the HT, and NOS Mullard EZ81 and choke input supply for the bias supply<br />
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Inside there was a major component refresh and upgrade; tantalum resistors, Hovland Musicaps, lots of Black Gates, Jensen 4 pole HT caps, Kemet bias supply caps and silver wiring<br />
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Not looking to shabby for it's age, and now fit and ready to go<br />
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<br />Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-22075864757281322212016-08-05T16:58:00.003+01:002022-11-15T20:35:24.124+00:00Arcadia Model 5 Stereo SE 300B Power AmplifierFollowing on from the successful launch of the <a href="http://sjselectroacoustics.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/arcadia-model-3-valve-mm-phono.html" target="_blank">SJS Arcadia Model 3 MM RIAA Phono amplifier</a>, SJS Electroacoustics are pleased to present the matching all new bespoke Arcadia Model 5 stereo singled ended 300B power amplifier.<br />
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In common with other SJS Arcadia amplifiers it has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfills SJS Electroacoustics primary design criteria:<br />
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<li>Valve rectification and choke smoothed HT power supply</li>
<li>Custom made HT T-network power supply capacitors with silver leads</li>
<li>Separate mains transformers for HT and filament supplies</li>
<li>Point-to-point circuit wiring without PCBs</li>
<li>Hand built</li>
<li>Real solid wooden frame</li>
<li>4mm aluminium panels, black or natural anodized</li>
<li>Soundcare SuperSpiked feet</li>
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The Arcadia Model 5 power amplifier is a modern implementation of the classic 6SN7-6SN7-300B topology with a few tweaks, mainly in the psu design, component selection and layout.<br />
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The standard version is supplied with large wide bandwidth multi-section IE core output transformers, carbon film resistors and high quality film and copper foil coupling capacitors.<br />
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It is possible to upgrade this is stages to the Enhanced version including:<br />
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Inside a Standard+ version:<br />
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Inside a Enhanced version<br />
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+/-3dB 8Hz-30KHz</div>
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2 x 6SN7</div>
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2 x 300B</div>
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1 x 5U4G</div>
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<b>Max. Power Consumption</b></div>
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<b>Unit Weight</b></div>
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<b>Shipping Weight</b></div>
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49 kg<br />
<span style="line-height: 26.4px;">(Original Packaging: Customised flight case)</span></div>
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<b>Unit Dimensions</b></div>
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300mm (h) x 450mm (w) x 400mm (d)</div>
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<b>Shipping Dimensions</b></div>
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400mm (h) x 545mm (w) x 500mm (d)</div>
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(Original Packaging: Customised flight case)</div>
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<b>Design Options</b></h3>
The Model 5 SE 300B power amplifier is hand built to order in England, and therefore we are able to offer customisation to meet your aesthetic and sonic preferences. The solid wooden chassis is available in a range of four standard choices; cherry, maple, light oak and walnut with others such as zebra wood available to special order. The chassis panels are available in either natural or black anodised aluminium as standard, with other colours, such as blue, red or gold, available to special order.<br />
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Bespoke customisation of the internal components is also possible to meet our clients' specific requirements, whether it be for use of a certain interconnect cable between the phono sockets and the circuit, or replacement of the coupling capacitors, power supply capacitors or resistors, for example, these can be discussed at the point of ordering.Simon Shiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08749733926440130411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5728150570232525567.post-34206698405109009662016-03-10T13:52:00.000+00:002019-01-14T16:55:29.386+00:00North West Audio Show<div style="color: black; margin: 10px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;">
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">Now in its third year, the Northwest Audio Show is set to become one of the highlights in the audiophile calendar. With great exhibitors, top brands and a superb venue, we believe that the North West Audio Show gives attendees the opportunity to hear the very best audio in surroundings that are second to none. </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-west-cranage-hall-audio-show-15-tickets-14590892753?aff=es2&rank=1" style="color: #e07410; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Register and secure your free tickets today.</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: inherit;">Free entry, free parking, a day surrounded by the best in audio and all in the beautiful settings of Cranage Hall and Wychwood Hall, Cheshire. The event organisers will also be laying on a free shuttle bus between the venues.</span></div>
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