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Audia Flight introduces the FL CD Three S, a brand-new CD player for true lovers of fine music.

One of the most successful compact loudspeakers in audio history – a model every serious music lover should hear: Falcon LS3/5A.

The growing popularity of vinyl deserves a good turntable. Product development that began 20 years ago with Thomas Scheu’s passion for vinyl has grown into a highly respected company whose entry-level products can compete with many famous brands and vintage designs.

For demanding listeners, Canadian high-end loudspeaker manufacturer Verity Audio introduced the new Lakmé in spring. This latest model also features the new MASIS floor-isolation solution (Mechanical & Airborne Sound Isolation System) at a comparatively accessible price level.

“MUSIC and EMOTION 12” took place. Topics: rock greats 10CC and Steely Dan, as well as the music of Donald Fagen. Many thanks to everyone who participated!

We offer FALCON Loudspeakers’ BBC-licensed LS3/5A compact monitors – among the finest examples of this legendary design.

For 22 years I have kept searching for better cables for music. Only now can I recommend products from a completely new brand using solid 2 mm² pure-silver conductors, top Furutech connectors and other exclusive technologies. Its name is well earned: PRECISIUS – Absolutely Accurate.

For every high-level, well-balanced audio system we recommend passive multivocal PMR sound resonators, designed to support authentic reproduction of sound and music.

For the first time we present a British Falcon floorstanding loudspeaker that meets the expectations of demanding listeners in its price class: R.A.M. Studio 30.

A new product from French manufacturer YBA for listeners who value convenience, streaming and minimalist design without giving up sound quality. Connect loudspeakers to the Heritage R100 music centre and enjoy AirPlay, Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz and Deezer.

“MUSIC and EMOTION XVI” took place. Topic: the music of British progressive-rock pioneers GENESIS. Many thanks to all participants and to Roland for the thorough presentation!

Metronome Audio, the renowned French digital-audio manufacturer, announced an affordable new network streamer for January 2020. It is ROON- and MQA-ready and supports UPnP, DLNA and AirPlay 1/2.

“MUSIC and EMOTION XV” took place. Topic: the music of TOOL, one of the hottest contemporary US progressive-metal bands. Many thanks to all participants and to Valer for the presentation!

“MUSIC and EMOTION XIV” took place. Topic: the music of progressive-rock legend YES. We also remembered the recently departed master drummer Ginger Baker through CREAM and Baker Gurvitz Army. Many thanks to all participants!

The autumn season opened with “MUSIC and EMOTION XIII”. Topic: early King Crimson, played from vinyl records. Many thanks to everyone who participated!

Our search for emotion in digital sound has brought interesting products from the Italian company AQUA ACOUSTIC QUALITY into the portfolio.

The 2019 opening event “MUSIC and EMOTION 11” was successfully held. Topics included neo-progressive greats MARILLION with the outstanding singer FISH and guitarist STEVE ROTHERY, plus excellent music by FLYING COLORS and LIQUID TRIO EXPERIMENT. Many thanks to participants from different Estonian cities!

“MUSIC and EMOTION 10” was held for music lovers with the theme “Nostalgic Christmas with music from the 1970s”. Thank you for the great interest!

Hard as it may be to believe, GIGAWATT power products can make an audio system reproduce even the most complex music in a way you may never have heard before. Here together with product creator Adam Schubert and Pjotr at the High End Show in Warsaw, 16–18 November 2018.

“MUSIC and EMOTION 9” was devoted to LED ZEPPELIN’s 50th anniversary – their history, music and the biographies of the band members. The presentation was played exclusively from vinyl. Thank you for the great interest!

“MUSIC and EMOTION 8” explored music by Steve Stevens, Martin Barre, Wes Montgomery, IQ, Jeff Beck, Tony MacAlpine, Bunny Brunel & Dennis Chambers, John Scofield, The Hilliard Ensemble and Peter Green.

To achieve the best listening experience, audio equipment also benefits from specially tuned furniture. One of the world’s leading British audio-rack manufacturers says: “EVERY PERFORMANCE NEEDS A STAGE!” Now available to order in Estonia.

In early July an amplifier arrives at the studio that, together with Verity Sarasto loudspeakers, produced one of the finest spatial listening experiences at this year’s Munich audio show. It represents the design peak of the company founded 22 years ago by Italian masters Massimiliano Marzi and Andrea Nardini.

Another well-attended “MUSIC and EMOTION 7” event took place. We listened to a retrospective of John McLaughlin’s unusually long 55-year stage career. Roland also introduced the music of Mike Stern. Thank you to everyone who participated, and see you at the next event.

ELITE AUDIO STUDIO turned 10! The High-End audio business actually began in 2001, when I pioneered a wider offering of special EUPEN power cables to Tallinn Hi-Fi dealers; surprisingly, they improved the sound. At the same time I began offering higher-quality audio cables and components – Straight Wire, Jensen Capacitors, WBT, Furutech, LAT International and XLO Electric – and advising listeners interested in audio. Before establishing my own company in 2008, mutually beneficial cooperation included Lavinton Audio Stuudio, VIVA Sound & Cinema, HIFI Klubi, MOBICOM HIFI, Audes Ltd. and Voldemar Bauman salons. Thank you to all clients and partners for trusting our work to improve sound quality. We continue introducing people to better sound.

For DIY enthusiasts and musicians we offer sound-quality upgrade components from the respected US manufacturer JUPITER CONDENSER.

Earlier this year Metronome Audio introduced DSC1, arguably one of the most analogue-sounding converters for digital-audio connoisseurs.

Elite Audio Studio hosted “MUSIC and EMOTION 6”. We listened to the work of great drummers, including the versatile US drummer Terry Bozzio, whom we had recently seen together at KUMU in Tallinn. We also heard music by Cozy Powell, Cactus’s latest 2016 album and the 2012 Henderson/Berlin/Chambers project. The next event will be in December.

When something truly good is created, it lasts. For enjoying the emotion of virtually any musical genre, ASR Emitter 1 & 2 amplifiers are exceptional. Friedrich Schäfer’s company has now turned 37 and continues to create remarkable electronics. Although the flagship Emitter II is easy to use and conservatively elegant, both its engineering and design are continuously refined. ASR at home is a “for lifetime” solution.

Elite Audio Studio hosted “MUSIC and EMOTION 5”. We explored the British jazz-rock fusion group Brand X, whose drummers included Phil Collins, and the British psychedelic space-rock album SHUTTAH – The Image Maker Vol. 1 & 2. The next event will be in autumn.

Hungarian manufacturer Heed Audio, known for minimalist design and detailed musical sound, has added the Abacus DSD DAC to its Elixir family.

Elite Audio Studio hosted the fourth “MUSIC and EMOTION” event. We explored the British 1960s–70s progressive-rock Canterbury Scene: Robert Wyatt, The Wilde Flowers, Soft Machine, Caravan, Hatfield and the North, National Health, Egg, Hugh Hopper and Gong. Special attention was given to 40 years of the Gong family’s music. The next event will be in May.

Furutech’s latest NCF – Nano Crystal Formula product range is now available to order.

A new phono RIAA amplifier from Yves-Bernard André, creator of YBA, has arrived at Elite Audio Studio. For improved sound it uses a step-up transformer at the input and battery cells for power.

A New Year music evening was held in the home studio of an Elite Audio client in Tartu. We listened to Ludovico Einaudi, Bettye LaVette, Sari Schorr, Jesse Cook, Billy Cobham, Bozzio Levin Stevens, Beth Hart, Mike Stern, GAS, Ry Cooder & Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Special thanks to music lover Roland and all the guests.

High-End audio connectors from the respected US manufacturer VAMPIRE WIRE have been added to our product portfolio.

With the renewed growth of vinyl listening, we offer the interesting Music Maker moving-magnet cartridge from the British company theCartridgeMan, especially suitable for lovers of different rock styles. Setup/test LPs and other vinyl-tuning products are also available.

XLO Electric is “back in business”. A new selection of XLO cables has arrived and can be explored at the studio and ordered if desired.

Elite Audio Studio hosted the third “MUSIC and EMOTION” event. We presented the music, history and key members of Van der Graaf, Bozzio Levin Stevens, Camel, Soft Machine, Jeff Beck and Glass Hammer. Strong participant interest means the next season will begin in September.

US/Canadian cable manufacturer XLO Electric celebrated its 25th anniversary. Its products have also become favourites among Estonian audio enthusiasts over the past decade. To mark the occasion, the high-resolution 180 g vinyl album “Bélanger Bisson Conversations” was released.

For vinyl connoisseurs: probably a unique opportunity in Estonia to hear and compare cartridges from three quality levels – the serious entry-level Denon DL-103, the next-level Shelter 501 III and, for the more demanding analogue listener, Miyajima WAZA. Vinyl can deliver genuine musical emotion when the system is carefully selected and tuned.

The first samples from a Polish manufacturer of anti-vibration products for audio systems arrived for sound-quality testing.

A streamer from a Polish maker of stylish audio products arrived for sound-quality testing: AMARE MUSICA.

New product from French manufacturer Metronome Technologie – Le Player 2. Retail price: EUR 4,500.

Arriving at the end of the month from Purist Audio Design: the new POSEIDON loudspeaker cable and POSEIDON RCA interconnect. The new Digital Isolation Adapter for SPDIF signals can also be tested in our studio.

A new product from the respected Hungarian manufacturer Heed Audio can now be explored – a strong starting point for the more demanding listener beginning the search for true Hi-Fi sound: Heed Audio ELIXIR.

The first prototype of Elite Audio Studio’s “true full-range” loudspeaker is complete, using unique PHY-HP drivers created by renowned French loudspeaker designer Bernard Salabert. The design reflects nearly 12 years of personal listening, construction tests and experiments with full-range drivers. Carefully selected components ensure sound quality and precision. Its emotional expressiveness is remarkable, while the unique construction distinguishes it from the many similar projects built by audio enthusiasts worldwide. For demonstrations we use suitably matched audio cables and currently the musical Audolici A25 tube amplifier, together providing natural, lifelike sound even at very low listening levels. Thanks to Tartu company Emineo OÜ and Toomas Uut for their help with the loudspeaker cabinets.

A high-quality loudspeaker from Swiss manufacturer BOENICKE Audio has joined the portfolio. The miniature W5SE, offering exceptionally emotional sound, is available for demonstration.

Purist Audio Design introduces new POSEIDON and NEPTUNE audio-cable ranges. NEPTUNE series cables are now available for listening at the Järvevana studio.

The first products from YBA, the company of renowned French designer Yves-Bernard André, have arrived in Estonia. DESIGN and HERITAGE series can be explored in the studio.

The Art of Natural Sound – renewed Vienna Acoustics. New IMPERIAL Liszt loudspeaker series.

Products from GigaWatt for improving an audio system’s mains power supply are coming to the studio.

High-quality audio capacitors can be ordered from DUELUND and V-CAP; comparative capacitor evaluations are also linked.

News for vinyl connoisseurs from Japan’s Miyajima Labs: the MADAKE MC cartridge and EC-5 phono RIAA preamplifier.

French manufacturer YBA amplifiers, cables, CD players and a streamer are coming to the studio.

Hungarian manufacturer Heed Audio introduces its higher-level Thesis audio system. The latest Heed Thesis φ + π phono RIAA stage, built with 100% discrete transistors, can be explored locally.

The first SHELTER phono cartridges from Japan will arrive in the second half of December.

High-End full-range drivers from German manufacturer VOXATIV are available to order.

A true jewel of tube sound from Portuguese manufacturer Audolici is now offered in the studio: AUDOLICI I50 SWING, SV6550, 50 W.

New Scheu Analog Cello Classic Line turntables are now available.

Exclusive designer German audio furniture can be ordered from Schroers & Schroers and Schnepel.

Professional audio racks from Swedish manufacturer SOLID-TECH and High-End power distributors and filters from Spanish manufacturer VIBEX are available to order.

A TRON tube phono stage is available for demonstration.

NEW! AUDOLICI A25 vacuum-tube amplifier in the studio.

Vienna Acoustics loudspeakers have arrived.

The first top-level cables from Purist Audio Design have arrived.

Latest news from WHEST AUDIO, maker of highly musical phono stages.

From 15 December we will offer demanding audio connoisseurs Canadian VERITY AUDIO loudspeakers, models that can be difficult to obtain even elsewhere in Europe.

Finnish manufacturer HARRIN KAIUTIN has completed the HEHKU bookshelf loudspeaker, whose sound performance rivals an average floorstander. It premiered at the HYVINKÄÄ 2012 High-End audio show and will be available to hear in Estonia from February 2013.

A NEW ELITE AUDIO STUDIO SHOWROOM HAS OPENED NEAR TALLINN! For a unique listening experience, please continue to book a time in advance: toomas@eliteaudio.eu or GSM 5140 750. Clients and dealers interested in discovering the secrets of audio are welcome. Different sound systems can be tested and compared. Remember: sound can change your life!

Now available: some of the finest full-range drivers from the legacy of French designer Bernard Salabert – PHY-HP.

Vinyl collectors can now order a good and effective record-cleaning machine: Okki Nokki.

New in Estonia from Finland’s oldest and distinctive manufacturer HARRIN KAIUTIN: the LOIMU floorstanding loudspeaker, which attracted considerable attention at HIFIEXPO 2011 with its precise and enjoyable sound. Available to hear from May.

Sound is enjoyable art. In Estonia it is now possible to explore some of the world’s most exclusive analogue components: Miyajima Labs cartridges from Japan and Artemis Labs tonearms from the USA, designed by the renowned Frank Schröder.

On 23 September from 15:00–18:00 we will present Austrian WLM loudspeakers.

On 19 August from 15:00–18:00 we will compare digital sound from HEED DAC DA, Metronome CD ONE and Marantz CD10.

On 15 July from 15:00–18:00 we will compare analogue and digital sound using Scheu Premier I and Metronome CD One.

On 17 June from 15:00–18:00 we will compare and present the Almarro A318B tube amplifier and ASR Emitter I solid-state amplifier.

Power-supply components for audio systems – circuit breakers and fuses – are available to order: AHP Klangmodul.

Products from German manufacturer EMT, with a 70-year history, are now available for high-quality analogue reproduction.

Hungarian HEED AUDIO products offer a uniquely analogue and musical presentation for their price and quality level.

On 11 February from 15:00–18:00 we will compare and present the Almarro A318B tube amplifier and ASR Emitter I solid-state amplifier.

Permanent demonstration: Scheu Cello turntable with Ortofon MM cartridge, offering an excellent price-to-quality ratio.

See the “Music Media” section for the list of audiophile CD and LP releases from German label Stockfisch Records.

On 12 and 26 November from 15:00–18:00 we will present Scheu Premier II and ASR Emitter I.

The new Elite Audio OÜ website is ready.