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Simply Breathtaking!
Qualities: Real musicality, immersive naturalness, riveting soundstage, airy and sublime, elegant super light micro-design.
Sensitivity: 89 db / 2,83Volt
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohm
Maximum SPL / 1m : 100db
Dimensions: 115cm height * 38cm width * 34cm depth
Net Weight: 17 Kg / unit
1,000,000 euro
Unico PRE v2 is the new flagship preamplifier in the Unico series, featuring a completely renewed design that is both elegant and modern. The project reflects the new stylistic language of the Unico product family, officially introduced with the Unico PRE v2 and Unico DM v2.
The front panel, machined from a solid 15-mm-thick aluminium block, conveys solidity and outstanding build precision. The Midnight Black and Velvet Gold finishes enhance every design detail, while the carefully refined surface is pleasing both to the touch and to the eye.
The 2-mm-thick aluminium top cover wraps around the entire amplifier, contributing to a sense of robustness and visual continuity.
Wooden inserts recall the historic Unico logo, underlining the brand’s heritage. The Unison Research® logo takes center stage by becoming the On/Off power button: a distinctive detail that seamlessly combines functionality and identity.
Volume control in the Unico PRE v2 is handled by a high-quality integrated circuit using precision resistors. This solution ensures perfect channel balance and extremely accurate volume adjustment, preserving signal integrity under all operating conditions.
Unison Research® has completely redesigned the amplifier architecture, remaining faithful to the philosophy of zero global feedback and to a dual-mono topology, long regarded as synonymous with naturalness and musicality.
The new three-stage structure has been developed to deliver a more balanced, dynamic and engaging sound.
The first stage, based on a pair of ECC83 / 12AX7 Gold Lion valves, defines the amplifier’s sonic character, providing outstanding signal purity, extremely low distortion and exceptionally quiet operation.
The subsequent solid-state stages operate in perfect synergy with the valve section, ensuring a fluid, precise and consistently musical reproduction, even under demanding listening conditions.
Unico PRE v2 has been designed to offer maximum versatility. It features RCA, XLR, digital and a phono inputs, allowing easy integration into any audio system, from traditional to advanced configurations.
In addition to the XLR output, there are two RCA outputs dedicated to bi-amping, an unfiltered subwoofer output, and Line In / Line Out connections, ideal for integrating external audio processors or recording systems. The unit also includes a 3.5-mm trigger output for synchronized power-on of power amplifiers and other connected devices, simplifying daily system operation.
The integrated DAC, based on the Sabre ES9018K2M converter, is the result of a long and meticulous development process. The balanced output architecture has been designed to integrate perfectly with the valve circuitry of the preamplifier, ensuring high-quality digital conversion and tonal coherence.
The digital section offers extensive connectivity, including one USB input, two S/PDIF inputs, and two optical Toslink inputs, making it easy to connect all major digital sources.
The integrated phono stage features passive RIAA equalization and high-precision components, preserving the quality and naturalness of the analog signal.
Selectable load and gain settings allow the use of both MM and MC cartridges, enabling optimal matching with different cartridge types and ensuring the best possible sonic performance. All adjustments are easily accessible from the rear panel, providing maximum configuration flexibility.
The Unico DM v2 is the new flagship power amplifier in the Unico series, featuring a completely renewed design that is both elegant and modern. The project reflects the new stylistic language of the Unico product family, officially introduced with Unico PRE v2 and Unico DM v2.
Design
The front panel, machined from a solid 15-mm-thick aluminium block, conveys exceptional solidity and build precision. The Midnight Black and Velvet Gold finishes enhance every design detail, while the meticulously refined surface is pleasing both to the touch and to the eye. The 2-mm-thick aluminium top cover wraps around the entire amplifier, reinforcing a sense of robustness and visual continuity.
Wooden inserts recall the historic Unico logo, underlining the brand’s heritage. The Unison Research® logo itself becomes the On/Off power button: a distinctive detail that seamlessly combines functionality and identity.
Hybrid Architecture
Unico DM v2 adopts a refined dual-mono architecture, in which each channel is powered by its own 750 VA encapsulated toroidal transformer, potted and shielded to minimize electromagnetic interference. This approach ensures complete channel separation and delivers a wide, stable and three-dimensional soundstage. In bridged mono mode, the power supplies are connected in parallel to provide an even greater energy reserve.
The three-stage amplification circuit has been designed to combine musicality, control and dynamics. The first stage, a Class A valve stage using two ECC82 / 12AU7 Gold Lion valves, is the tonal heart of the amplifier, delivering speed, fine detail and a natural sound that conveys the full emotional impact of music. The second stage is solid-state and operates transparently to adapt the signal to the output stage. The final power stage features an innovative complementary push-pull configuration, using three parallel pairs of MOSFETs. Designed to deliver all the current required by the load, it ensures authoritative control, wide dynamics and consistently smooth, stable performance.
A.S.H.A.
With Unico DM v2, Unison Research® introduces the A.S.H.A. technology for the first time, marking a significant technical evolution that forms the foundation of the new Unico series developed around this innovative solution. From this technology comes a new and exclusive power-stage configuration, named Class A-AB, which combines the unmistakable musicality of Class A with the efficiency and reliability typical of Class AB.
The new architecture of Unico DM v2 ensures distortion levels that are virtually inaudible to the human ear, remaining consistent up to maximum output power. The result is extremely natural reproduction, rich in micro-detail and capable of conveying the full musical complexity without artefacts. Even at low listening levels, the amplifier retains body, control and depth in the low frequencies, delivering a full and engaging sound under all conditions.
At the same time, Unico DM v2 is a highly powerful amplifier: a generous and constantly available energy reserve allows it to drive even demanding loudspeakers with authority. In monophonic (bridged) operation, the two power supplies are electrically paralleled, effectively transforming the dual-mono architecture into a true monophonic amplifier with a single, powerful power supply. This configuration makes full use of the available energy capacity and has been engineered to deliver maximum output power with both 8-ohm and 4-ohm loudspeakers, offering immediate dynamics, great impact, and a sensation of absolute control—without ever sacrificing refinement and naturalness.
S-05XE (Silver) ¥1,210,000
S-05XE B (Black) ¥1,232,000
N-05XE (Silver)
¥1,100,000
N-05XE B (Black)
¥1,122,000
N-05XE System Configuration
Master Sound Discrete DAC G2
ESOTERIC Network Engine G4
Dual-Mono, Dual Balanced Preamplifier
Dual-Mono, Parallel Single-Ended Headphone Amplifier
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4 items below are suspended new order
2026.2.2
We realize some of you may be aware, but silver bullion prices
have been soaring over the past year. The rate of increase has
been barticularly steep during the month of January 2026.
This unacceptable situation forced us to stop all ongoing raw silver purchases without a chance of consideration. And have to adjust our sales arrangement accordingly.
With immediate effect, the order taking of 4 items below is suspended until further notice.
1.SPs-2.7 silver speaker cable and jumper
2. Theme 41 silver interconnect and armcable
3.ACz-AVOCADO silver power cord
4. Gakuoh II monaural power amplifier
In fact, silver is used on all KONDO products. But the 4 items above have the most significant linkages to our current silver purchases
Therefore we must wait until the trend of silver price getstable. Then to define new product costs for the 4 items
We fully understood this sudden arrangement will definitely gives trouble to you. Please accept our deepest apologies.
Coming Soon
NAGRA INTRODUCES SERIES II WITH THE PREAMP II-S
A new chapter rooted in legacy, precision and musical truth
Romanel, Switzerland – 26 January 2026 Audio Technology Switzerland, the Swiss reference in professional and high-end audio electronics, announces the launch of Series II, a new product family that bridges the gap between its Classic and HD ranges. The first model in this new line, the PREAMP II-S, marks both a return to Nagra’s roots and a forward-looking evolution in design, engineering, and musical performance.
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Long before Nagra became a benchmark in high-end home audio, its name was synonymous with absolute reliability and uncompromising sound quality in professional recording. From the earliest days, music lovers recognised the exceptional sonic qualities of Nagra recorders and adopted them for domestic listening. That convergence of professional precision and musicality laid the foundation for Nagra’s home audio philosophy.
In 1998, Nagra formally entered the high-end hi-fi world with the PL-P, its first home-oriented product. This battery-powered tube preamplifier with integrated phono stage, featuring the iconic Modulometer™ and rotary selector, quickly became an icon. Over the years, a succession of acclaimed preamplifiers followed, culminating in the Classic PREAMP in 2016.
Nearly a decade later, Nagra’s engineers felt it was time for a fundamental rethinking – not merely a product update, but the creation of an entirely new family.
SERIES II: A NEW POSITION WITHIN THE NAGRA UNIVERSE
Series II occupies a distinct place within the Nagra hierarchy:
The PREAMP II-S is the first expression of the new Series II philosophy.
NAGRA PREAMP II-S – KEY FEATURES
The return of the Modulometer™
Series II reintroduces the legendary Nagra ModulometerTM , directly inspired by the iconic Nagra IV-S reel-to-reel recorder. This precision instrument provides accurate visual monitoring of left and right channel levels while reaffirming Nagra’s unmistakable identity.
Mechanical expertise from the Reference line
Drawing on the mechanical know-how developed for the Reference turntable and Reference electronics, the PREAMP II-S benefits from advanced vibration control. A phenolic damping layer has been added beneath the aluminum top cover and is both glued and mechanically fixed in place. This construction effectively controls resonances and contributes directly to the preamplifier’s sonic stability, clarity and focus.
HD tube technology
At its core, the PREAMP II-S employs a new generation of tubes (or valves) shared with the Classic Phono, HD and Reference series. These tubes deliver enhanced transparency, superior micro-detail and more lifelike dynamic expression.
Design and ergonomics
Visually, the PREAMP II-S draws inspiration from the historic PL-P as well as Nagra’s HD and Reference lines. Key elements include:
Power supply architecture
The PREAMP II-S is supplied as standard with the Nagra Compact PSU, delivering an exceptionally clean and stable 12V/2A power source. For owners of a Nagra MPS or Classic PSU, the preamplifier can be ordered without a power supply. Power is delivered via a precision LEMO connector, a familiar element of Nagra’s professional heritage.
Gain stage philiosophy
Two selectable gain settings allow optimal system matching while preserving signal integrity. Most systems will benefit from operating the PREAMP II-S at 0dB gain, where it behaves almost like a passive preamplifier while maintaining an exceptionally low output impedance of 9 ohms. This ensures precise control over any power amplifier. When additional gain is required, +6dB can be engaged via a front-panel toggle switch.
Silence as a design principle
Decades of experience designing ultra-silent professional recorders are directly reflected in the PREAMP II-S. With a dynamic range of 125dB, it delivers an extraordinarily quiet sonic background, allowing music to emerge with maximum contrast, nuance and realism.
A familiar yet elevated sonic signature
Listeners familiar with the Classic PREAMP will immediately recognize its musical DNA: accuracy without a ‘clinical’ character, an expansive soundstage, lifelike dynamics and exceptional silence. The PREAMP II-S preserves this identity while elevating performance across every parameter — greater transparency, improved spatial definition, enhanced dynamics and a deeper sense of musical flow.
With the PREAMP II-S, Nagra opens a new chapter that honours its heritage while redefining a refined, reference-inspired approach to preamplification.
The new Momentum Z Monaural Amplifier marks the next stage in Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems relentless pursuit of musical perfection. Introduced
in celebration of the company’s fifteenth anniversary, it builds upon the core technologies that have defined our amplifiers—advanced circuit design, precision-machined enclosures, and extraordinary power delivery. The Momentum Z takes performance to an entirely new level of refinement and control.
Born from the same design philosophy that established the original Momentum series as a benchmark in high-end amplification, the Momentum Z generation advances every facet of the platform. Its unique power supply technology, the Kinetic Drive Regulator, keeps the amplifier immune to AC mains irregularities and the speaker interaction issues that commonly degrade the performance of conventional amplifier designs.
In addition to this proprietary innovation, every element of the Momentum Z has been reimagined, including the input stage topology, output stage circuitry, and an advanced software-based control system that optimizes the operation of every circuit group. Integrated within a newly refined thermal architecture, the Momentum Z delivers effortless dynamics, exceptional transparency, and a lifelike sense of musical scale.
The Momentum Z is the first D’Agostino amplifier to use a Junction Field-Effect Transistor (JFET) based input stage. At the very front end of an amplifier, where the delicate musical signal first enters the circuit, the choice of device is critical. JFETs excel in this role, offering ultra-high input impedance and exceptionally low noise, which together preserve every nuance of
the source signal. From a technical standpoint, JFETs operate in a manner that provides a smooth, linear transfer characteristic with natural load handling. This design minimizes distortion and ensures that micro-level musical details are passed into the amplification stages intact, without being masked or colored. The benefits are immediately clear: a quieter background that reveals subtle spatial cues, a more natural midrange presence that brings vocals and acoustic instruments to life, and a sense of openness that enhances the soundstage. By using JFETs in the input stage, the amplifier achieves a rare balance of technical precision and musical warmth, allowing recordings to be experienced with both accuracy and emotional impact.
With an integrated RJ45 Ethernet connection, the Momentum Z provides a glimpse into the performance and service parameters the software-based control system is optimizing. Through any web browser, users can view amplifier performance data including operating voltages, temperature, bias, DC offset, 12V trigger status, and more—all continuously monitored and displayed on connected devices via their home network. The same dashboard also provides control over front panel display settings for a personalized user experience.
A defining hallmark of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Momentum amplifiers is the distinctive use of solid copper heat sinks, a choice driven equally by engineering performance and visual impact. With nearly twice the thermal conductivity of aluminum, copper draws heat away from the output devices more quickly and uniformly. Immediately striking is the new, advanced 5-axis machined copper heat sink design, each formed from a single 42 lb (19 kg) slab of copper billet. The highly efficient elliptical geometry significantly enhances cooling performance, ensuring that Momentum Z operates safely and reliably even at full power. This exceptional thermal efficiency not only improves long-term reliability and longevity, but also maintains optimal operating conditions for the amplifier’s critical circuitry, preserving sonic stability under the most demanding loads.
The Momentum Z features a Dual Domain Meter Display designed to echo the elegance of the Swiss watch, inspired analog meters found throughout the D’Agostino product line. The first domain is digital: in place of a passive meter face, Momentum Z employs a 3.5-inch high-resolution LCD that serves as both a power meter and a message display. The second domain is analog, where – true to D’Agostino tradition, power is indicated by the iconic meter wand, a defining visual and functional element of D’Agostino power amplifiers.
Power Output | 500 watts @ 8 Ω / 1,000 watts @ 4 Ω / 2,000 watts @ 2 Ω |
Frequency Response | 1 Hz to 200 kHz, -1 dB / 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.1 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >75 dB, A-weighted / >115 dB, unweighted |
Gain | 0.1% @ 1 kHz, 250 W per channel @ 8Ω |
Input Impedance | 27dB |
Distortion | 0.02% @ 1 kHz, 500 watts @ 8 Ω |
Input Impedance | 1 M Ω (Standard Input setting) 300 Ω (Z input setting) |
Output Impedance | <0.05 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Output Voltage | 190 V peak-to-peak |
Output Current | 60A peak-to-peak |
Power Consumption | Standby 17 W / Idle 35 W / Maximum 2,000 W |
Inputs | 1 balanced XLR |
Outputs | 1 pair binding posts |
Dimensions (WHD) | 13.5 x 5 x 20.5 in / 32 x 13 x 54 cm |
Weight | 100 lb / 45 kg |
Finish | Silver or black |
Advanced active stereo streaming speakers
L/R X
Priced at £1799 / $2299
Versatile active stereo streaming speakers
L/R M
Compact active stereo speakers
L/R S
Next year will be the premiere for a new queen in our portfolio. Expect in 2026 nothing less than the next game changer – designed and executed with all the passion and everything we know, of everything we can and everything reflecting our brand. Stay tuned…
Coming 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
T.H.E. Show Vegas Announces Postponement
While Securing a New Venue
Las Vegas, NV, December 22, 2025 — T.H.E. Show, America’s longest running HiFi Audio trade show announces that their 30th Anniversary homecoming Las Vegas show is being postponed, due to unexpected developments from the originally contracted venue. Currently, the organization is securing a new venue and dates that meets the high standards they set forth, that have come to be expected by exhibitors, attendees, and members of the press.
“T.H.E. Show takes our responsibility to our exhibitors and partners incredibly seriously,” said Emiko E. Carlin, President of T.H.E. Show and CEO of the parent company T.H.E. Enterprises. “While this is extremely disappointing for us to learn of the venue’s choice to not honor our relationship, we cannot and will not put our exhibitors and attendees in harm’s way.”
Immediately upon receiving the news from the hotel, T.H.E. Show began discussions with alternative venues, including Alexis Park and other qualified properties. The team is currently reviewing bids, proposals, and contracts in order to select a venue that will not only accommodate the show’s rapid growth, but exceed expectations.
Carlin says the team has already reached out directly to exhibitors and is grateful for the overwhelming support and understanding shown by the audio community. T.H.E. Show is fully committed to moving forward with a venue that reflects the caliber of the event.
Tickets, Badges, and Upgrades
All ticket purchases will be honored
Once new dates and the venue are announced, all ticket holders will receive a complimentary upgrade to the next ticket level:
Single-day tickets → upgraded to a 2-day pass
2-day passes → upgraded to a 3-day pass
All press registrations and badges will be honored
T.H.E. Show experienced rapid growth, with all three 2025 shows proving to be strong successes. The organization is already focused on making 2026 even bigger and better, delivering an enhanced experience for exhibitors, attendees, and media alike.
Additional details, including the new venue and dates, will be announced as soon as they are finalized. “At this time, we have dates on a courtesy hold from a venue and have already received paperwork reflecting the same,” says Carlin, of the new T.H.E. Vegas initiative. “We are keeping exhibitors updated as close to in real-time as we can and we look forward to making an announcement for you all very soon.”
T.H.E. Show thanks the entire audio community for its continued support and looks forward to welcoming everyone to an exciting new chapter of T.H.E. Show.
For updates, please stay tuned to official T.H.E. Show channels.
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Jonathan Scull for Scull Communications
jscull@scullcommunications.com
646.369.3340
White is not the absence of color, is the sum of them all.
The Sonetto White Edition is turning up the volume with a quiet sophistication that demands attention—it is expressive, intentional, and deeply connected to contemporary interior trends.
Crafted in very limited numbers, it transforms Sonetto into its most essential and exclusive form: refined, rare, unmistakably pure.
In the White Edition, the character of Sonetto is reimagined through clarity and intention.
Its matte-white finish introduces softness and balance to any space while emphasizing the loudspeaker’s iconic lines.
It integrates seamlessly into modern interiors, yet remains instantly distinctive through its elevated, exclusive aesthetic.
Although the Sonetto White Edition presents a completely new visual identity, its acoustic architecture is identical to the original Sonetto collection.
All signature Sonus faber technologies — including the D.A.D. silk dome tweeter, the flower-patterned woofer, and the crossover design — are preserved without compromise.
At the heart of the system, the exclusive Sonus faber Camelia midrange driver continues to deliver the expressive naturalness and emotional detail that define the unmistakable Sonetto sound.
Flagship DNA built into every detail
At the core of SONIK are technologies normally reserved for our higher-end ranges. Patented SMC™ magnet systems reduce distortion, Clarity Cone™ paper and wood fibre drivers deliver natural midrange performance, and the Hybrid Tweeter on SONIK 7 and 9 adds openness and precision through wide dispersion. The result is sound that feels effortless, transparent, and highly engaging – whether you’re listening to quiet acoustic recordings or dynamic movie soundtracks.
SONIK 9
transforms your listening space into a high-end soundstage. Three seven-inch SMC™ and Clarity Cone™ woofers plus a Hybrid Tweeter bring you thunderous bass, detailed mids, and sparkling highs, creating expansive, immersive sound for your music and movies.
SONIK 7
delivers high-end performance for medium to large rooms. With two seven-inch SMC™ and Clarity Cone™ woofers and a Hybrid Tweeter, it gives you deep bass, articulate mids, and detailed highs. Perfectly suited for music or movies, SONIK 7 stands out in the SONIK series for natural, lifelike sound in any setup.
SONIK 5
you enjoy high-end sound without sacrificing space. Its slim, elegant design fits seamlessly into your home while packing powerful technology: two five-and-a-quarter-inch SMC™ and Clarity Cone™ woofers plus a wide-bandwidth 29 mm tweeter. The result deep bass, clear mids, and airy highs that make your music, movies, and entertainment unforgettable.
SONIK 3
gives you monitor-level coherence and precision with the richness of a larger speaker. Its seven-inch SMC™ and Clarity Cone™ woofer and 29 mm ultra-light soft dome tweeter deliver crisp highs, detailed mids, and well-timed bass, so you can enjoy immersive, high-end sound whether it’s on a stand, shelf, or incorporated into furniture.
SONIK 1
you get full, detailed sound in an ultra-compact design featuring a 29 mm ultra-light soft dome tweeter and a five-and-a-quarter-inch wood fibre SMC™ and Clarity Cone™ woofer. Its small cabinet offers a perfect balance of bass performance and space efficiency, making it ideal for small rooms, shelves, stands, or wall mounting.
