AXISS Audio - Accuphase, Gauder Akustic, Soulution
Channel: Audio Bacon
Date: 2023-07-18

Strolling into the AXISS AUDIO room, one can find A-300 monoblocks, a Class A power amplifier designed by Accuphase to mark their 50th anniversary. With 20-parallel push-pull power MOS-FETs in the output stage, the A-300 offers an enviable constant-voltage drive and an unmatched level of expressiveness, And the fully discrete balanced input amplifier ensures an incredibly quiet performance.

Also present in the room are the remarkable Gauder Akustik DARC 200 loudspeakers, featuring an innovative rib construction with aluminum instead of a dense fiber material, and improved crossovers and drivers. With some adjustability in bass output level and selective boost/cut between 30Hz-60Hz, these speakers offer an enjoyable and customizable listening experience. In this room, the DARC 200 speakers are being driven by the Accuphase A-300 monoblocks, tethered with Guader Akustic Clearwater speaker cables.

The Sound
Listening to Hyannis Sound’s “I Will Survive” (Live), this system immerses you in the vocal warmth from the outset. The midrange faithfully conveys the splendid timbre and tonality of the ten male vocalists, crafting an expansive soundstage. The genuine, unfiltered ambiance of the audience lingers in the background, transporting you to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Chatham.

The vocalists’ performance is nothing short of breathtaking, with the system’s resolution lending clarity and distinction to each voice as needed. The serene, hushed passages unfold exquisitely, allowing every subtle detail and nuance to shine. In certain moments, foot stomping reverberates with striking authenticity, amplifying the sensation of attending the live performance.

Handling the vocals masterfully, the system accentuates the male performers’ prowess without any instruments in the mix. Harmonies meld flawlessly, while the audience’s involvement heightens the overall experience, conveying their passion and vigor. Ultimately, the sound produced resonates with an unmistakable air of naturalness and veracity.

Equipment List

Gauder Akustik DARC 200 loudspeaker: $149,000/pair
Accuphase A-300 class-A monoblock amplifier: $65,000/pair
Yukiseimitsu Audio Yuki AP-01 turntable with tonearm and inner and outer ring clamps: $60,000
Air-Tight Opus One cartridge: $17,500
Beaudioful Rack Walnut: $14,400
Soulution 511 in monoblock amplifier: $83,500/pair
Soulution 725 preamplifier with phono module: $65,000
Soulution 760 DAC with Leedh: $76,000
Gauder Akustic Clearwater speaker cabling
ZenSati Seraphim cabling
Accuphase C-2900 preamplifier with AD-2900 phono module: $39,000
Accuphase DC-1000 digital converter: $34,000
Nihon Onkyo Engineering room diffusors

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