Audio Note UK Factory Tour

Unfortunately, Mr. Kondo has passed away once a few short years after that episode. In disgust, no doubt.
 
The AN UK gear has always caught my eye due to what appears to be exceptional mfg quality control and resulting "neatness" of cable management internal to the chassis & component layout. Reminds me of viewing completed electronic work by my Dad. No matter how simple or complex the wiring might be its always neat with power and logic cabling routed & dressed properly, etc. Perhaps this is what catches people at least initially?

I've only ever heard the AN speakers (E version?) at shows but not their electronics. Have any of you guys had experience with the AN UK electronics? What is the sound signature like?
 
Mike, call Bob Neill at Amherst Audio and talk to him about it. He carries the line including some of the speakers. After many years as a reviewer he has heard a lot of gear.
 
Jack said:
Mike, call Bob Neill at Amherst Audio and talk to him about it. He carries the line including some of the speakers. After many years as a reviewer he has heard a lot of gear.
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Thanks Jack, I may just do that.

edit: have been reading Bob's site much of the night tonight. There is a lot to read. :popcorn:
 
Mike

Bob is a good guy and I have found him to be a straight shooter both as an equipment reviewer and also as a dealer. When he became the Reynaud U.S. distributor he voluntarily quit reviewing gear as he perceived it as a conflict and now only reviews music for PFO. He likes what he likes and will tell you what it is and why. Haven't talked to him in over a year but always an interesting conversation. Well worth the call. His reviews made me a Reynaud fan which I am still today after over fifteen years and four different pairs.
 
Jack said:
Mike

Bob is a good guy and I have found him to be a straight shooter both as an equipment reviewer and also as a dealer. When he became the Reynaud U.S. distributor he voluntarily quit reviewing gear as he perceived it as a conflict and now only reviews music for PFO. He likes what he likes and will tell you what it is and why. Haven't talked to him in over a year but always an interesting conversation. Well worth the call. His reviews made me a Reynaud fan which I am still today after over fifteen years and four different pairs.
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Just to clear any misunderstandings up. You are NOT allowed to review equipment for Positive Feedback and be a dealer, salesperson or in any other way involved in the marketing of audio equipment. That is a clear conflict of interest. If a writer doesn’t resign and this conflict is found out, they will be terminated. This is SOP for all high-end audio magazines.
 
a.wayne said:
Hello RA ,

Is AN every going to do an SS amp ..? They should do one with their Silver output tranformers and MOSFETS. BTW , did you ever tell Andy Grove how you feel about Quad Speakers ..?


Regards
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lol that’s absurd, of course not!
They’re a die hard tube company.
 
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