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ESSENTIAL HIGH END MUNICH 2024 – AUDIOSOLOUTIONS, BENNYAUDIO AND JAVA HI-FI

Essential High End Munich 2024 is a series of promotional articles about the HiFi brands you really need to visit at the show. Read on for more about their philosophy, their products, what they are bringing to Munich and, of course, where they will be at this year’s High End Show.

AudioSoloutions, BennyAudio And Java Hi-Fi have joined together to bring you their High End Munich system in their Sound Cabin in Hall 3, M11.

AUDIOSOLUTIONS

Founded by talented engineer Gediminas Gaidelis in 2011, AudioSolutions has already clocked up 14 years in the speaker-building business, although Gediminas’ speaker-building roots go back even further. Gediminas has been building speakers since he was 16 years old exclusively for the local Lithuanian market, initially under the brand name GSP (Gediminas SPeakers). As Gediminas claims, it is his lifelong passion, and he has been involved in audio (as a hobby at first) since he was 6 years old. “I never stopped dreaming about speaker engineering, and I never stopped building speakers from the moment my grandfather gave me a hammer and a couple of nails to play with and my father put headphones over my head when I was just a baby. I cannot stop doing that, the passion is SO strong”.

AudioSolutions manufactures everything in their small factory in the capital city of Lithuania – Vilnius.

AUDIOSOLUTIONS FIGARO XL2

Figaro XL2 will be on active display at the Munich High End show. The XL2 is the biggest model in the Figaro range. Last year AudioSolutions introduced the award-winning Figaro M2 and like the M2, the Figaro XL@ (and all of the Figaro speaker series) features technologies like the “Cabinet in a Cabinet” system, Mini-Horn loading, “Extended-Band midrange” and many more innovations. The Figaro XL2 speakers which will be on active display have an MSRP of 23.500€ per pair. The Figaro M2 will be on passive display exhibited in several different colours and trims (10500€ per pair).

EXCLUSIVE PERSONALISATION

However, the main focus of the show will be an absolutely new idea in this market – a speaker configurator which works just like a car configurator. This brand-new tool will not only allow customers to choose from a wide selection of colours but also fully customise all the other aspects, such as different feet, different metal trims, binding posts, speaker covering – even custom cabling inside the speakers.

“I want people to be able to place my speakers in their living rooms in an easier way”, says Gediminas. “I know the struggle when you need to place speakers in an area where you live every day. Most of the time it is too big a compromise, especially for our partners, so this is my solution”.

The configurator will elevate the customer’s experience to a whole new level, as photos will be sent to customers showing the build progress from the factory as the unique speaker becomes a reality.

“Right now we have 18,360 different combinations of external design choices, our goal is to make around 100,000 possible combinations which will make it possible for each pair to be unique. And that is what our “Exclusive Personalization” program is about”, says Gediminas. “Having all manufacturing here under one roof and not outsourced allows us to not only hold quality standards high but also offer surprisingly short lead times (one month on a fully customised pair). Also, our developed manufacturing technique allows us to have virtually limitless options without affecting lead times. This is revolutionary. I hope that customization will become a new standard in this market, after all, we can customise everything nowadays, even burgers….”

BENNYAUDIO

BennyAudio of Poland officially launched in 2019 with the introduction of its first commercial turntable, the T1, produced in a limited batch of just three units. This milestone was the result of more than two years of rigorous research and development, focusing on drive systems, materials, and the design of the turntable arm.

From the outset, the brand’s founder dedicated himself to independently overseeing the entire project—from its initial concept to the final production. Each turntable model was developed in collaboration with leading local experts in material processing and scientific research. This hands-on approach ensures that each product not only features innovative design but is also crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

TURNTABLES

This year at the Munich High End Show, BennyAudio is poised to make a significant impact by showcasing not only the Immersion II model but also the first production units of its new premium model, the Odyssey.

The original Immersion model was officially launched on April 1, 2020. Two years later, the turntable arm underwent a redesign, leading to the development of Immersion II.

The BennyAudio Odyssey represents over seven years of intensive research and dedication to finding the best solutions possible. The design philosophy is straightforward yet effective: functionality is paramount, influencing the form. The construction principles are focused on achieving the highest sound quality, with aesthetic design considerations following these core goals. The design of the Odyssey is inspired by modernism, embracing the principle that “less is more”.

BennyAudio avoids complicated mechanisms. Each model forgoes unnecessary gadgets, opting for simplicity, which translates into durability and low maintenance. Often, implementing simple solutions requires more effort and resources.

Simplicity also means ease of use and intuitive operation. BennyAudio’s turntables are designed to be operated by anyone familiar with basic turntable functions, eliminating the need for complex procedures or specialized knowledge.

JAVA Hi-Fi

BRINGING MUSIC CLOSER

Now more than ever, the act of listening to music is one of life’s simple pleasures. Music takes us on a journey, rewarding us with precious moments of escapism from the seemingly constant information overload we face in today’s world. In pursuit of the intangible, soulful essence of music, JAVA Hi-Fi of New Zealand has created a range of amplifiers that deliver a deeply immersive listening experience, bringing the listener closer to the music.

The JAVA Hi-Fi range of amplifiers are true game changers, employing breakthrough technologies and unique circuit designs to deliver unparalleled sound quality.

Our pre-amplifiers utilise Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) technology to isolate the signal path from other control electronics, providing the delicate audio signal with the shortest, cleanest possible path from input to output.

With vanishingly low inter-modulation distortion (IMD) and total harmonic distortion (THD), the next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN FET) amplifier modules at the heart of the new JAVA Hi-Fi stereo power amplifiers deliver a great leap forward in Class D sound.

These breakthrough technologies come together to stunning effect in the JAVA Hi-Fi range of integrated amplifiers. Here an LDR pre-amp stage is combined with GaN FET amplifier modules to create a match made in audio heaven and a level of sound quality that must be heard to be believed.

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

With JAVA Hi-Fi, audiophiles and music lovers don’t have to choose between an exceptional listening experience or a premium design. Now they can have both in one package. With JAVA Hi-Fi there is no compromise.

Referencing mid-century design and the golden analogue age of the 1950s–1960s, the outer casework on all JAVA models is precision manufactured with high-quality paint finishes or luxury real wood veneers. The casework of all JAVA Hi-Fi amplifiers is available in four different finishes, while the front panel is available in three different colours, enabling customers to perfectly tailor their amplifier to match their home décor.

Although exceptional audio performance is at the core of the JAVA Hi-Fi range, it is the unique combination of cutting-edge technology and clean uncluttered aesthetics that truly sets JAVA Hi-Fi apart.

INNOVATION AMPLIFIED

Our pursuit of audio excellence remains unwavering, and our latest advancement — the JAVA CARBON — builds on the exceptional sonic performance of the award-winning JAVA Hi-Fi Single Shot and Double Shot integrated amplifiers.

Our flagship JAVA CARBON Double Shot integrated amplifier will be on permanent demonstration at Munich High End in Halle 3, stand M11.

With a striking aesthetic that creates a powerful presence on any audio rack, the JAVA CARBON Double Shot integrated amplifier features several notable innovations that elevate the JAVA listening experience to new heights and a feature set perfectly tailored to the demands of the discerning audio enthusiast.

●        350 watts/8 ohms

●        4 x pairs of XLR line-level inputs

●        2 x pairs of XLR outputs (fixed and variable)

●        High-resolution DAC (USB input)

●        MM phono stage

●        Bluetooth aptX

●        Headphone output

●        9mm thick carbon fibre outer casework for superior vibration damping and to mitigate the influence of RFI and EMI on circuitry

●        ETI Silver RCA connectors and ETI Research Kryo binding posts

●        IsoAcoustics Gaia IV feet for improved vibration isolation of circuit boards and other internal components

AudioSoloutions, BennyAudio And Java Hi-Fi can be heard in their Sound Cabin in Hall 3, M11.

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