Years in the making, the PX-8 Phono Preamplifier is set to bring you both analog, and digital bliss* in one box, featuring some of our most ambitious technology to date.
The PX-8 features two separate analog inputs with a balanced and unbalanced connection, and independent gain and load setting changes, that can be modified from the front panel. Having no need for dip switches or internal jumpers, the PX-8 Phono Preamp will quickly become a favorite among tone arm and cartridge connoisseurs.
A third and optional single ended input can also be equipped for each channel on the PX-8, which supports the DS Audio brand of Optical Cartridges. This unique technology, when paired with our fully balanced, discrete, zero-feedback design language, will unlock details in your recordings, and reduce noise to levels yet experienced before with your record collection.
Another state of the art option we bring to the PX-8, that has been years in the making, is a premium analog to digital conversion output circuit. This optional board is outfitted with USB, COAX/SPDIF, and TOSLINK optical output, which allows users to digitize and archive their vinyl collection. This also makes the PX-8 the first all in one solution to digitize the new DS Audio Optical Cartridge playback, when equipped with both available options.
Fully-balanced From Input to Output
Zero Feedback
Ayre’s Diamond Output Stage
Ultra-low Noise Discrete JFET Circuitry
Two-Stage Passive RIAA Equalization
Independent Balanced and Single-Ended Inputs
Adjustable Gain Accommodates Very Low to High Output Cartridges
Cartridge Loading Adjustable via Front Panel Electronically
*Goer Dynamics is the Chinese company that owns Dynaudio.
A New Chapter for Gryphon Audio Designs
We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone in Gryphon Audio De-signs’ journey. Goer Dynamics (www.goerdynamics.com) has acqui-red a minority stake in Gryphon Audio Designs, marking a significantstep forward for both companies. As part of this strategic investment,Gryphon Audio Designs has granted Goer Dynamics exclusive distri-bution rights for our products across China Mainland, Hong Kong,and Macao. China Mainland and Hong Kong have long been key markets forGryphon Audio Designs, yet there remains untapped potential for tre-mendous growth in brand recognition, revenue, and market presence.Both Gryphon Audio Designs and Goer Dynamics firmly believe inthe incredible opportunities within China. Together,we will embark onan exciting path and together, we will be able to move The GryphonBrand to another level.
This new partnership represents a thrilling opportunity for the high-endaudio industry, and both parties are eager to collaborate for years tocome. With a shared vision, Gryphon Audio Designs and Goer Dy-namics aim to elevate The Gryphon brand, expanding our influenceand appeal to audiophiles, music lovers, and those who appreciateexceptional craftsmanship and innovative design in the audio world. Looking ahead, we have together agreed on ambitious plans to enterthe automotive industry. We want to reassure our loyal customers andpartners that Gryphon Audio Designs will continue under the samemanagement, with no changes to daily operations. The team youknow,and trust will remain in place and will carry forward the samevalues that have guided us until now, ensuring that the level of serviceand support you’ve come to expect will not be affected.
We are proud to welcome Goer Dynamics into the Gryphon familyand look forward to the future with optimism and enthusiasm. Thispartnership represents a pivotal moment in our company’s history,and we invite all our partners and customers to celebrate this newchapter with us. Please join us in welcoming Goer Dynamics to the Gryphon family.Together, we are poised to achieve extraordinary things. Another Gryphonista is Born.
The modular design of the Stream series provides a versatile home for all your digital music that can grow and expand as your needs evolve.
Stream1: With a very convenient design, and a dedicated CX regulator for better sound quality, this streamer is upgradeable with options like our new LPS1 and output modules like Standard DAC, Performance DAC, PhoenixUSB, or SPDIF boards. Reconnect with your music with Stream1!
Stream3: With a high-precision 12mm thick CNC-machined Aluminium chassis, featuring an ARC6-CX active-rectification LPSU and a large bank of Mundorf capacitors, this product is upgradeable with options like our new PhoenixDAC module for a high-end, dual-mono internal DAC with RCA and XLR outputs, utilising OCXO and FEMTO clocks and powered by an independent analogue regulation stage. Also available are output modules like Standard DAC, Performance DAC, PhoenixDAC, PhoneixUSB, SPDIF, or PhoenixI2S boards. Bond with your music on a deeper level with Stream3!
Sense 3.3 beta version: Our exclusive software is getting even better! Soon you will be able to enjoy Spotify Connect, Qobuz Connect (for Qobuz beta testers), intelligent SmartQ to keep the music playing, and Numbered Presets to instantly start playing your favourite content.
Sense 3.3 ベータ版：専用ソフトウェアがさらに進化！Spotify Connect、Qobuz Connect（Qobuzベータテスター向け）、音楽再生を中断しないインテリジェントなSmartQ、お気に入りのコンテンツを瞬時に再生できるナンバードプリセットなどを、まもなくお楽しみいただける予定です。
The Model 8 is more than just a turntable; it’s a masterpiece of engineering. Featuring an impressive 40% increase in mass over the Model 6 series, this turntable offers extreme stability and resonance control in its category.
Key Features:
-Enhanced Mass: Improved stability and resonance control elevate audio fidelity.
-Platter: Increased thickness provides optimal stability and tracking accuracy.
-Improved Speed Control Unit: Precision and consistency derived from the advanced Model 60 technology.
-Advanced Adjustable Feet: Superior levelling and isolation for maximised performance on any surface.
-Refined Mounting Boards: Minimised unwanted vibrations between the tonearm and plinth.
-Revamped Output Connections: Redesigned phono and low voltage input sockets enhance durability and connectivity.
-Gold-Plated WBT RCA Sockets: High-quality sockets improve signal conductivity.
-SME 309 Tonearm: Features a magnesium tonearm and a removable head shell, allowing for effortless cartridge changes.
-New Colour Scheme: Choose from three elegant options: White, Midnight Blue, and SME Black.
SME is excited to reveal the sophisticated Model 35 Turntable with the NEW Series Vi Tonearm, an evolution derived from the advancements achieved by the reference Flagship Model 60.
What Sets the Model 35 Apart: -Tri-Column Design: De-coupled feet featuring multipoint isolation for enhanced performance.
-Improved Suspension System: Advanced design with vertical and horizontal control for superior stability.
Uprated integrated amplification introduces a post-filter feedback loop for lower distortion and greater efficiency – wit 2 x channels of 100W/channel Class-D power amplification
Built-in high quality Moving Magnet & Moving Coil phono stage for connecting a turntable
Includes Linn 5-year warranty
Dimensions 350mm (W) x 114mm (H) x 372mm (D)
Weight: 5.7kg
Price £4,300 including vat
Unlike no other
The Linn Majik DSM is built differently.. It sounds, looks, and feels better than its competitors. Superior finish and precision-engineering are evident throughout. Better features, connectivity and usability with a far better sound..
Music not hifi
With stylish design, improved build quality, unmatched usability — and by outperforming all competitors in an increasingly wide field… The Linn Majik DSM is the most entrancing proposition for those new to the world of genuine high-performance home audio.
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Connect analogue sources to one of Majik DSM’s dedicated MM, MC, or either pair of line level inputs; connect a TV and experience video sources over high-bandwidth eARC; connect headphones, a subwoofer, or a computer-hosted music library—and it has Exakt Link for future-proofing. Whatever you connect to Majik DSM, it just works – and beautifully.
Put the Majik DSM at the heart of all your home entertainment and you’ll get the best possible sound from everything you listen to.
The Madison AMPLIFIER emerged from a collaboration between Wattson’s engineers and CH Precision, redefining performance and musicality within its class. Every element embodies the best hallmarks of Swiss engineering and an unwavering commitment to lifelike music reproduction. With a circuit topology influenced by CH’s reference-grade designs and a custom power architecture, the Madison delivers dynamics and control with authority. A strategically designed signal path minimizes distortion while preserving harmonic integrity, allowing your favorite recordings to unfold with depth and dimension. Transparency, texture, and tonal purity shape its sonic character, ensuring every note carries weight, presence, and emotional impact that surpasses expectations at this price level. Designed to engage the listener, the Madison transforms musical playback into a deeply immersive experience.
CH Precision とのデザインコラボレーション
Madison AMPLIFIER は、Wattson のエンジニアと CH Precision のコラボレーションから生まれたもので、同クラスのパフォーマンスと音楽性を再定義しています。すべての要素がスイスのエンジニアリングの最高の特徴と、リアルな音楽再生への揺るぎない取り組みを体現しています。CH のリファレンスグレード設計とカスタム電源アーキテクチャに影響を受けた回路トポロジーを備えた Madison は、力強いダイナミクスとコントロールを提供します。戦略的に設計された信号パスは、歪みを最小限に抑えながら倍音の完全性を維持し、お気に入りの録音を深みと次元で展開します。透明性、質感、音の純度がその音響特性を形作り、すべての音がこの価格帯での期待を超える重み、存在感、感情的なインパクトを持つようにします。リスナーを魅了するように設計された Madison は、音楽の再生を深く没入できる体験に変えます。
The Madison AMPLIFIER begins as a 50-watt-per-channel stereo design but easily transitions into bi-amplification or monophonic modes for seamless system upgrades. Bi-amplification mode routes the input signal to both output channels for vertical bi-amplification, enhancing dynamics, resolution, and control without added complexity. Monophonic mode converts the amplifier into a single channel, which improves current delivery and handling of complex loads while allowing placement near the loudspeaker. This flexibility ensures lasting performance, effortless evolving with your future loudspeakers upgrades.
Madison AMPLIFIER は、チャンネルあたり 50 ワットのステレオ設計から始まりますが、バイアンプまたはモノラル モードに簡単に移行して、システムをシームレスにアップグレードできます。バイアンプ モードでは、入力信号を両方の出力チャンネルにルーティングして垂直バイアンプを実現し、複雑さを増すことなくダイナミクス、解像度、および制御を強化します。モノラル モードでは、アンプが単一チャンネルに変換されるため、電流の供給と複雑な負荷の処理が改善され、スピーカーの近くに配置できるようになります。この柔軟性により、長期的なパフォーマンスが保証され、将来のスピーカーのアップグレードに合わせて簡単に進化できます。
Madison AMPLIFIER: Performance Beyond Expectation
At its core, the Madison AMPLIFIER embodies Swiss engineering at its finest. High-density circuitry and precision design converge to achieve sonic performance once reserved for elite amplifiers. Its power supply forms an unshakable foundation—an exceptionally robust, highly filtered, and tightly regulated architecture employing symmetrical DC converters to ensure unwavering current delivery into any load. This approach creates the ideal conditions for the amplifier’s low-feedback Class AB linear circuit, preserving both microdynamic nuance and effortless musical flow.
The fully symmetrical amplification stage, built entirely from discrete components, maintains purity from input to output. Whether receiving an unbalanced RCA or XLR signal, the input stage is designed to optimize signal integrity, preserving the original recording’s tonal richness and spatial resolution with remarkable fidelity.
At the heart of the output stage, a carefully selected pair of high-power bipolar transistors per channel forms the crucial link between electrical precision and musical artistry. This final stage delivers effortless drive, control, and transparency, allowing the Madison AMPLIFIER to reproduce every note with remarkable realism and an emotional connection that transcends expectation.
Madison AMPLIFIER: 期待を超えるパフォーマンス
Madison AMPLIFIER は、その核心においてスイスのエンジニアリングの最高峰を体現しています。高密度回路と精密設計が融合し、かつてはエリート アンプにしか実現できなかった音響パフォーマンスを実現しています。電源は揺るぎない基盤を形成します。対称 DC コンバータを採用した、非常に堅牢で、高度にフィルタリングされ、厳密に制御されたアーキテクチャにより、あらゆる負荷に揺るぎない電流供給を保証します。このアプローチにより、アンプの低フィードバック クラス AB リニア回路に理想的な条件が整い、マイクロダイナミックなニュアンスと楽な音楽の流れの両方が維持されます。
The Madison AMPLIFIER embodies the ethos of Swiss precision and craftsmanship in a compact form. Its solid-billet aluminum chassis provides excellent shielding and mechanical stability. Locally manufactured with sustainable practices, including utilizing recycled aluminum off-cuts, its design reduces material and energy consumption while maintaining performance and musical integrity. Drawing from CH Precision’s technology, its fast, linear amplification circuitry, switchable modes, and hand-selected components deliver exceptional clarity, control, and musicality. Built to last, the Madison enhances every listening experience while protecting your investment and adapting to your system as it evolves.
スイスの精密さ、持続可能なデザイン、時代を超えたパフォーマンス
Madison AMPLIFIER は、コンパクトな形状の中にスイスの精密さと職人技の精神を体現しています。そのソリッドビレットアルミニウムシャーシは、優れたシールドと機械的安定性を提供します。リサイクルされたアルミニウムの切れ端を使用するなど、持続可能な方法で現地で製造されたこのアンプは、パフォーマンスと音楽の完全性を維持しながら、材料とエネルギーの消費を削減する設計になっています。CH Precision の技術を活用した高速でリニアな増幅回路、切り替え可能なモード、厳選されたコンポーネントにより、卓越した明瞭性、コントロール、音楽性が実現します。耐久性に優れた Madison は、あらゆるリスニング体験を向上させると同時に、投資を保護し、進化するシステムに適応します。
A Fusion of CH Precision’s Mastery and Wattson’s Minimalist Vision
The collaboration between CH Precision and Wattson on the Madison AMPLIFIER brings together two distinct yet complementary philosophies, uniting CH Precision’s relentless pursuit of uncompromising performance with Wattson’s vision of refined, accessible, high-performance audio. CH Precision’s expertise in ultra-linear amplification and circuit design ensures that Madison inherits the sonic purity, speed, and control found in reference-level electronics, while Wattson’s approach emphasizes elegant simplicity, compact form, and sustainable craftsmanship.
This synergy results in an amplifier that delivers exceptional transparency and musicality, and is versatile and adaptable to evolving systems. By fusing CH Precision’s technical rigor with Wattson’s ethos of simplicity, the Madison AMPLIFIER achieves a rare balance—one that honors the essence of high-end audio while offering a pathway for enthusiasts to experience uncompromised sound in a far more accessible and affordable package.
XS- Pre 2 technical description Power supply Dual mono with three double shielded transformers with lower radiated and mechanical noise. They also have an electrostatic shield that also keeps more RFI out. One transformer for left, one for the right and then a digital one.
The external power supply
Uses more capacitance and some pre regulators that the previous XS didn’t have. The DC power cable is also improved and uses some very secure military grade connectors.
This is all contained in a new chassis with dual organic LED type displays.
The XS Pre 2 has a new gain circuit that offers higher bias and better stability and lower noise. The circuitry is on plug in circuit boards specific to the XS.
These boards are ceramic based and gold plated, it makes a difference. The transistors used are Toshiba FETS on the input and MOSFETS on the output. We have a nice stash of these purchased before they where discontinued.
The output stage runs a higher class A bias with auto bias and lower output impedance.
After all why would anybody make a pre that wasn’t class A. The XS Pre 2 can drive long cable runs and low input impedance easily. A servo controls DC offset after it is set by hand and balance adjusted. With the new circuit configuration it does very little work. The volume control is single stage with no active gain. It offers 100 dB of range in .5 dB steps.
結局のところ、クラス A でないプリアンプを作る人がいるでしょうか。XS Pre 2 は、長いケーブルと低い入力インピーダンスを簡単に駆動できます。サーボは、手動で設定してバランスを調整した後、DC オフセットを制御します。新しい回路構成では、ほとんど作業を行いません。 ボリューム コントロールは、アクティブ ゲインのないシングル ステージです。0.5 dB ステップで 100 dB の範囲を提供します。
Zenith XST20 represents the beginning of a new product line, soon featuring a trio of matching desktop components and focusing on the High-End market.
XST20 comes as the first one in line, serving as the traditional SACD / CD transport for the setup. It will soon be paired with a top-of-the-line DAC and later joined by a Linux-Based Streamer Transport.
SACD with True DSD Output
Designed to unlock the full potential of SACD discs, Zenith XST20 offers a unique option to play any SACD in its true DSD quality to any external DAC with DSD capabilities. Utilizing either I2S connection for full native DSD64 or DSD64 DoP over the Coaxial / Optical / AES / BNC. (Note: USB Output does not support SACD Playback)
Highly Optimized Disc Playback
Combining a top-loading design, a classic disc clamp and the highest-quality disc drive components, Zenith XST20 stands among the finest SACD / CD transports on the market. With full support of Single-layer and Multi-layer SACDs, standard CDs and even MQA-CDs, all with smooth track transitions thanks to its fully gapless playback.
FPGA-Assisted I2S Output
While many audiophiles are looking for a reliable I2S transport for their High-End DACs, the lack of standardization in this part of market would previously cause many compatibility issues. However, our Zenith XST20 features special hardware that allows switching between 10 I2S pinout modes, significantly expanding its compatibility to virtually all I2S DACs on the market.
Highly Optimized Disc Playback
Combining a top-loading design, a classic disc clamp and the highest-quality disc drive components, Zenith XST20 stands among the finest SACD / CD transports on the market. With full support of Single-layer and Multi-layer SACDs, standard CDs and even MQA-CDs, all with smooth track transitions thanks to its fully gapless playback.
FPGA-Assisted I2S Output
While many audiophiles are looking for a reliable I2S transport for their High-End DACs, the lack of standardization in this part of market would previously cause many compatibility issues. However, our Zenith XST20 features special hardware that allows switching between 10 I2S pinout modes, significantly expanding its compatibility to virtually all I2S DACs on the market.
Single-Purpose Focused Transport
Zenith XST20 focuses on the ultimate Hi-Fi playback of SACD and CDs and that is its only purpose. There is no streaming, no wireless networks or complicated apps, just the pure lossless quality of the discs. A convenient 3.4-inch touch screen provides direct access to a simple UI for core settings and the unit comes with our premium remote control.
Classic ONIX Look
A robust aluminium body, exquisitely crafted by CNC machines to match the stunning ONIX design, enhanced with a few golden elements to elevate the overall aesthetic.
The SE model adds even more expressive power to the K-03XD equipped with VRDS-ATLAS and Master Sound Discrete DAC.
1,595,000 yen (tax included)
Main features
– 18mm bridge thickness “VRDS-ATLAS (ATLAS 03)” transport mechanism – Equipped with a completely in-house designed “Master Sound Discrete DAC” – Proprietary 64bit/512Fs compatible ΔΣ modulator and FPGA program – Brushed up discrete parts of the analog section of the DAC circuit K-03XD SE – Current transmission enhanced output buffer circuit, ESOTERIC-HCLD (2,000V/μs) – Unique current transmission “ES-LINK Analog” that transmits the energy of music without leaving anything out – Equipped with “Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player” K-03XD SE – Clock sync function – Two power transformer configuration (independent digital/analog circuits) – Discrete low feedback DC regulator – Equipped with a total of 26 super capacitors “EDLC※” (total capacity 650,000μF = 0.65F) ※ EDLC (Electric Double-Layer Capacitor): A special capacitor with an astoundingly large capacity compared to regular audio electrolytic capacitors.
・2/4/8/16x (up to 768kHz) upconversion, PCM>DSD (22.5MHz) conversion
・USB compatible with DSD22.5MHz and asynchronous transmission
・Amplifier can also be controlled with a remote control with buttons on both sides (RC-1333)
Introducing MSB’s latest innovation: Bit Diffusion Technology. This new technology was invented by MSB’s Chief Circuit Designer, Dustin Symanski, while working on the forthcoming Sentinel DAC project with astounding results. He was able to adapt this into the Cascade DAC with a minor hardware update, but as for the performance gain, this is much more than a small tweak! It is a significant, technological step forward in musicality, resulting in wonderfully natural playback. Dustin’s concept for BDT was initially sparked by considering the relationship between an atom and an electron’s probability density function. Mimicking this natural phenomena, Bit Diffusion is applied to the Cascade’s unique architecture of 16 independent DAC channels. Low-level ambient noise and digital artifacts are diffused, adding to analog-like sound and a much more relaxed, fatigue-free presentation. The soundstage has become more holographic than ever with improved dynamics and separation. Listening to that one recording you know and love so well, thinking you knew every detail, it is shocking to then hear so many new nuances and beautiful moments washing over you. This is just a taste of how the future Sentinel DAC’s 64 channels will benefit from Bit Diffusion Technology, as it takes this concept even further!
We will immediately begin including Bit Diffusion Technology on all Cascade DAC’s moving forward without a price increase. We will also be offering this upgrade for all existing Cascade DAC’s at no charge, except for shipping and handling. To upgrade an existing DAC, just the Cascade Analog Converter unit will need to be returned to the factory for a quick turnaround. This technology will not be adapted to earlier generations of MSB DACs, as only the advanced Cascade and Sentinel hardware is able to support it.
To experience Bit Diffusion Technology, or to have your current Cascade DAC updated, reach out to your local dealer or distributor.
We’re proud to announce the latest innovation from our sister brand, Wattson Audio—a bold new step in performance and musicality that redefines what’s possible at its price point.
Crafted with the same passion for precision and sonic excellence that drives everything we do at CH, this new product is a testament to Wattson’s design ethos: pure, powerful, and purposeful. It’s more than just a product — it’s a gateway to high-end sound, built for those who want uncompromising quality in a beautifully streamlined form.
