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überphon
p3
system
High-end analogue performance
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System
components
(Please click the photos for links to the
manufacturers' web-site)
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PHONOSOPHIE No 3
turntable
The reference turntable from Phonosophie complete with factory-fitted Naim
Aro unipivot and a Phonosophie Flair moving coil cartridge. With an
optional phono-stage fitted in the plinth, this highly articulate and musical
deck is the result of many years
of research and development by Phonosophie's founder, Ingo Hansen. The P3 is
also available with tonearms from Phonosophie and Kuzma.
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PHONOSOPHIE Bi-Control 2
pre-amplifier
The top of the range remote control pre-amp from Phonosophie has six DIN inputs for Phono,
Tuner, Disc, Tape 1, Tape 2 and Aux. A bespoke product, it is fully configurable with the option
of a Bi-Butterworth filter board, an Active crossover and up to four Power Control 3 power supplies.
Providing total insight into the quality of the source signal this pre-amp
delivers an absolutely formidable performance.
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PHONOSOPHIE Power Control 3
power supplies
This extremely stable heavy-weight power supply delivers up to 1150VA
to power the turntable, the phonostage and the pre-amp. This results in a dramatic,
inky-black silence on which to hear every detail of the
musicians' performance. Several additional PC3 power supplies can be
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PHONOSOPHIE Bi-Stage 2-4 Twin
power amplifier
Although housed in a slim 4mm aluminium case, this four channel power amp
contains twin Toroid transformers to provide both a highly stable supply
for the input stage and huge
transient power capability to the output stage. Conservatively rated
at 4 x 90 watts into 8Ω loads, the design of the high performance
two-step transformer circuit ensures that the
speed of response of this amplifier is both instantaneous and precise. A
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ALR JORDAN Note 9 loudspeakers
The top of the range model from ALR Jordan brings huge presence
to the listening environment, both physically and audibly. With twin
200mm bass drivers and four tuneable rear passive radiators, this three way design is
capable of delivering outstanding depth yet retains a mid-band clarity unusual
in a speaker of these dimensions. Complete with high quality bi-wirable
terminals, this speaker is an ideal partner for Phonosophie's proven
design approach
to bi-amplification.
Available as standard in cherry, maple, silver or black
satin and
high gloss
finishes,
the Note 9 model can be supplied in literally any RAL colour you require.
The build quality of the ALR Jordan Note series is second to none - it is no
co-incidence that the range has the strap-line "German engineering and British
sound".
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PHONOSOPHIE LS2
speaker cable
Four lengths of 2x6mm diameter high purity copper cable terminated with
4mm silver-plated speaker plugs complete the output connection. Designed as an integral part of the
Phonosophie amplifier output-stage, use of this cable is mandatory for
optimum performance from the system.
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PHONOSOPHIE
Classic rack
The ideal support for Phonosophie electronics. Available in
silver, dark grey, red or black, the Classic
4B TS rack
is supplied with top spikes. Adjustable
floor spikes complete the set-up to ensure the turntable is perfectly level. With
four tiers, complete with Phonosophie Q boards for the ultimate control of
physical resonance, an optional spiked Topframe provides optimal
support of the turntable.
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System
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£39,625 |
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Summary
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This
top quality system for vinyl replay is almost at the pinnacle of performance from PHONOSOPHIE and
ALR JORDAN. In passive
configuration, further amplification steps
could be taken by adding three more
Power
Control 3 supplies to the pre-amp and either two stereo or four mono
Spike
amplifiers for the ultimate in dynamics. However the highly capable
Bi-Stage
2-4 Twin will have more than enough power and resolve for most listeners.
The ALR Jordan Note 9
is the ultimate expression of designer Karl-Heinz Fink's implementation of Ted
Jordan's aluminium cone drivers. Suitably driven this speaker delivers
effortless power and conveys the full emotional intensity of the musicians'
performance. Whether you listen to Beethoven or Beefheart, Van Morrison
or Van Halen, the Note 9s
will surprise you with their consummate musical ability and
breath-taking dynamic scale.
Please click here
to see the Phonosophie P3 system with mono SPIKE amplifiers driving the ALR
JORDAN Note 9 at the HIGH END 2007 show in Munich.
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UK Mains products
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To realise the full
capability of this system, we recommend using the cleanest possible
mains supply. Please see our Review of
Mains Extension Blocks for further details of
recommended products.

Copyright
© 2008 Uberphon Limited
Last modified:
30/06/2008 13:34
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