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Clearaudio - 46 Years Excellence Edition
Brand Compilation Pop International
Format: LP Audiophil
46 Years of Clearaudio – The Anniversary Album 46 years of Clearaudio: a milestone that stands for passion, innovation, and unparalleled sound quality. For nearly half a century, Clearaudio have shaped the world of analog music reproduction, driven by their enthusiasm for perfection and the desire to make music tangible in its purest form. This anniversary is more than just a number. It reflects the love for music, technical sophistication, and the art of listening. 46 years of Clearaudio represent 46 years of dedication to the details – whether in the development of new technologies or in the preservation of the analog heritage. With this compilation, Clearaudio aims to celebrate these very values. This anniversary album embodies everything Clearaudio stands for: uncompromising quality, masterful craftsmanship, and the ability to inspire people worldwide through music. Music is more than sound. It is pure emotion.

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Metronome - Le Son Vrai
Brand Compilation Pop International
Format: LP Audiophil
Métronome Technologie - a Band of music and hi-fi enthusiasts, who jointly develop devices intended for perfect musical reproduction. Close your eyes: you are in the concert hall, without the smells of underarms, the neighbors who step on your feet, nor the big one in front who blocks your view. This album is dedicated to all sound lovers, but overall music lovers. The song selection is not intended to optimize the audio system. It is a reflection of personal and eclectic taste.

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Transrotor - Favorites
Brand Compilation Pop International
Format: LP Audiophil
Since 1971, Transrotor's audiophile heart has been beating with a dedication to perfection and unmistakable design - clean lines and aesthetic beauty. Transrotor also stands for the promise of timeless elegance, combining craftsmanship, quality, sustainability and, of course, audiophile enjoyment. The music selection for Favorites by Transrotor reflects this dedication and promise: timeless musical craftsmanship combined with audiophile enjoyment.

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Thorens - New Reference Collection
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Great Ballads
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Welcome to the world of impeccable sound, the IN-AKUSTIK REFERENCE SOUND EDITION. This remarkable sound carrier from in-akustik has been assembled with a love of musical detail. 16 Ballads are forming a seamless and exceptional sound and listening experience. RESO Mastering, the high definition mastering procedure, provides significant acoustic improvements in transparency, dynamics, bass reproduction and depth differentiation. The music is gaining more atmosphere and emotion. To best transmit this musical experience, a U-HQCD (Ultimate HiQuality CD) is used as sound carrier. A newly developed disc manufacturing process masks the sound quality of U-HQCD closer to the master quality. U-HQCDs are fully compatible with all standard CD players. The package consists of a complex media book. The 12-page booklet includes a description to each of the tracks. Also available on 180 Gr. Audiophile Virgin Vinyl.

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From dramatic orchestra to jazz-rock:
Your music. Your moment.

Immerse yourself in our exclusive selection of music, which is just as diverse as your moods and preferences are. From the energy of rock, to the melodic harmonies of classical music, to the unmistakable rhythm of jazz – at in-akustik you will find music that touches, invigorates and inspires. Discover our carefully compiled repertoire and let yourself be enchanted by the emotions of the music and the variety of sounds. Every track, every note is a promise of an incomparable sound experience.

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Another milestone!

Another milestone!

We are thrilled to have received the PlusX Award for Customer Satisfaction! This recognition brings us great joy, and we want to thank all of you for your trust and support.

Grammy Award for Billy Childs

Grammy Award for Billy Childs

Congratulations Billy Childs! The album The Wind of Change was awarded the 2024 Grammy Award in the category "Best Jazz Instrumental Album".

Sound tip: Joey Alexander

Sound tip: Joey Alexander

"You can hear role models like Ahmad Jamal in the chordal phrasing, but also a lot of originality in the balance of power and lyrical clarity. Joey Alexander is on the move."

Music Review: Alfredo Rodriguez

Music Review: Alfredo Rodriguez

"He effortlessly overcomes the boundaries between Latin jazz and mainstream pop. His hands seem to fly over the keys." Dagmar Leischow | stereo 12-2023

in-akustik Music Reso Special Vinyl and CD Set

Reference Sound Edition

As a passionate hi-fi enthusiast, every detail of your hi-fi system is extremely important for you. But without the right music, your system's potential can hardly be exploited. Standard recordings often lack dynamics and clarity. This is exactly where the in-akustik Reference Sound Edition comes in: It sets new standards in music quality with special RESO mastering and the highest quality sound carriers. You can then fully exploit the possibilities of your system and explore the musical and sonic potential of your chain.

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in-akustik Music Special CD Collection

Together for the perfect sound

Discover the magic conjured up by the fusion of first-class music and technology. In collaboration with renowned hi-fi and high-end brands we have created exceptional music collections, which whisk you away to a world full of musical depth and expressiveness. Each album is in its own way a tribute to the respective brand, whose passion for technical perfection and unique sounds resonates in every note. Look forward to a very special kind of music and sound experience.

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in-akustik Telarc LP on a white background

A Spectacular Sound Experience

Telarc - creative recording philosophy and sound quality par excellence. Telarc was launched in 1977as a classical...

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in-akustik audiophile LPs with vinyl record

in-akustik - Passion For Music

‘Music is our passion’ - that has been the credo of the in-akustik company since 1977. Their aim is to transmit music...

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in-akustik Audiophile LPs, The Stereo Listening Test LP Vol. III

Dynaudio - Kissed By A Song

Music is indeed boundless and transcends all lingual and cultural borders. Anyone who loves music...

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Vinyl record "Tricycle" by Flim & the BB's.

Flim & The BB's | Tricycle

Not only hi-fi enthusiasts think of this still legendary recording with a happy twinkles in their eyes. Tricycle takes...

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Interesting Facts About Different Media Formats

UHQCD vs. Standard CD: What is the Difference?

Ultra High Quality Compact Discs are an improved evolution of the standard CD and offer impressive and flawless sound quality, reminiscent of analog master tapes. Ultimate High Quality CDs and standard CDs are sharing the same basic digital format, but vary in several specific features that can affect playback quality and durability:

1. Material, Coating and Manufacturing Process

  • Standard CDs: Traditional compact discs are made of polycarbonate, a plastic used for the data storage layer. On top of that is a thin layer of aluminum that acts as a reflector for the CD player's laser. This aluminum layer is coated with a protective coating to protect it from scratches and environmental influences. Although this construction scheme is effective, the materials used and the production process can cause differences in the quality of the discs.

  • UHQCDs: Ultimate High Quality CDs take a special approach to improve sound quality and durability. The basic structure with a polycarbonate base and a reflective layer remains similar, but unlike conventional CDs, UHQCDs are not pressed from polycarbonate, but cast from a photopolymer and cured with UV light. This offers greater transparency and light transmission. For the reflective layer of subsequent HQCDs (High Quality Compact Disc), the aluminum previously used in conventional CDs is replaced by amalgam, which offers better reflectivity. UHQCDs, on the other hand, use an even higher quality material (a special metal or metal alloy). This allows the CD player to read the data more precisely. In addition, the protective layer on UHQCDs can be improved with more advanced coating technologies, making the discs more resistant to scratches and other physical damage.

2. Precision and Sound Quality

The precision of pit formation, the process by which the data is embossed onto the disc surface in the form of depressions (pits) and flat areas (lands), is crucial to the quality and reliability of data storage and playback on optical media such as CDs. There are significant differences between Ultimate High Quality CDs (UHQCDs) and standard CDs:

  • Standard CDs: When manufacturing standard CDs, the polycarbonate material of the disc is embossed with a stamp to form the pits and lands. The accuracy of this process can vary depending on the quality of the production equipment and the materials used. Irregularities in pit forming can lead to errors in data playback, as the CD player's laser can have difficulty interpreting the data correctly. Although modern production processes allow for high precision, there are still slight variabilities that can affect sound quality.

  • UHQCDs: The manufacturing of UHQCDs aims to achieve greater precision in pit forming. This is achieved through the use of advanced technologies and materials. For example, UHQCDs can use more precise stamps and higher quality polycarbonate blends to form the pits and lands with greater accuracy. This results in a lower error rate in data playback and allows the CD player to read the information stored on the disc more accurately.

The increased precision in pit shaping contributes to improved sound quality in UHQCDs by enabling more precise and stable sampling of the data. This is especially important for audiophiles and music lovers who are looking for the most faithful reproduction of the recorded music. In addition, the more precise pit shaping can improve compatibility with a wider range of CD players as fewer reading errors occur.

UHQCDs are often combined with special mastering processes, for example using DSD (Direct Stream Digital) master files for CD production. This high-quality mastering can improve audio performance even further.

In summary, UHQCDs deliver superior sound quality with more detail, clarity and dynamics compared to standard CDs, but still offer good sound quality for everyday needs.

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Standard, Audiophile, Colored, Transparent. Which vinyl sounds best?

Records, especially long-playing records (LPs), have made a notable comeback in recent years, not only as nostalgic memorabilia, but also as the preferred medium for audiophiles who appreciate the sound quality and physical experience. Among the various variants of records, there are specific differences between standard LPs and audiophile LPs, and within the audiophile category, between colored and transparent vinyl variants.

Standard LPs

  • Material and Production: Traditional LPs are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Quality can vary, often focusing more on mass than acoustic quality.
  • Sound Quality: Offers good sound quality that is sufficient for the overall listening experience. However, pressing quality and mastering can vary, affecting the final sound quality.

Audiophile LPs

  • High-Quality Material: Audiophile LPs are known for their superior sound quality and are made from high-quality vinyl. They go through a more rigorous production process to ensure the records are as quiet as possible and the music is reproduced as accurately as possible.
  • Precise Mastering: Special mastering techniques are often used to achieve the best possible sound quality. The goal is to reproduce the music as close to the original recording as possible. One of these is direct metal mastering (DMM) - a quality term for authentic record transfer and offers authentic fidelity to the audiophile listener.

LP Audiophile Colored vs. LP Audiophile Transparent

  • Colored Vinyl: Colored vinyl records are very popular with collectors and are often available in limited editions. While visually appealing, some believe that the addition of colorants can slightly affect the sound quality, although this is rarely the case with modern pressings.
  • Transparent Vinyl: Transparent or clear vinyl records are considered the pure form of audiophile vinyl. The absence of colorants is theoretically intended to ensure even less degradation of sound quality. Transparent vinyl is often valued for its purity and potentially higher sound quality.

In summary, audiophile LPs, whether colored or transparent, offer higher sound quality than standard LPs, due to better materials and more precise mastering. The choice between colored and transparent vinyl ultimately comes down to personal preference, although both options can offer excellent sound quality. The debate about the sound differences between colored and transparent vinyl remains a widely discussed topic in the audiophile community.

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