Benchmark Media Systems, Inc. is a privately-held manufacturer of precision audio electronics providing leading-edge performance to broadcasters, recording studios, sound reinforcement contractors, and home audiophiles since 1978.
Berkeley Audio Design, LLC was founded by three alumni of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., developer of the HDCD process and the Pacific Microsonics Model One and Model Two, widely considered to be the highest quality professional ADC and DAC ever produced. Berkeley Audio Design was formed with the goal of making that level of fidelity available to music lovers and audiophiles everywhere. The Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC is the first acheivement towards that goal.
Ciamara designs ultra-high end analog audio systems for audiophiles and audio enthusiasts. Ciamara designs, manufactures and implements standard and custom components, for any given space, that work together to deliver a sound rich in realism and emotion. Ciamara amplifiers, electronics and loudspeakers are based on Ciamara 's own proprietary design concepts.
Audio engineer/designer, Michael Grace, originally began building single order custom audio products for a small, devout following of recording engineers and artists in 1990. Before long, the word had spread about Michael's custom microphone preamplifier designs, which were said to outperform anything else that was commercially available. Based on an increasing demand for this mic preamp design, in 1994 Grace Design was founded and began production of the original model 801 microphone preamplifier. Over the years, Grace Design has maintained a steady, methodical pace to developing new products and technologies. Located in Boulder, Colorado, Grace Design continues its mission into the new millennium. Its employees are treated like our family and Grace Design strives to maintain business relationships as friendships. And above all, Grace Design remains driven by the original passion that founded the company- the love of music.
Founded by David and Norman Chesky of the audiophile-record label Chesky Records, HDtracks is a high-quality music download service offering a diverse catalog of independent music from around the world. HDtracks does not believe in DRM, and as a result, we offer a selection of unencrypted files that play on any computer or portable device.
Music Lovers Audio was established as an East Bay High End Stereo store in 1989. It was a small boutique-style shop dedicated to making the highest quality audio reproduction possible. The core philosophy of the owners, Jae Wheeler and Hugh Fountain, was that High End Audio required a new evolutionary development, one that was driven by the quality of sound rather than a hierarchy based solely on brand names; one that was based on the satisfaction of the customer over the long term; and one that held in high regard the emotional response which takes place when listening to music. This idea fueled the store in each of its endeavors, even as the High End Audio world changed drastically, Music Lovers remained securely fastened to its philosophical roots. After only a few years Music Lovers became one of the first Bay Area High End Audio and "Video" stores by embracing a then fledgling notion of Home Theater.
Our current locations at 2116 Blake St in Berkeley, CA and 2295 Bush St in San francisco, CA feature several rooms, each capable of displaying two channel stereo and home theater systems alike. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have the spaces necessary to meet whatever requirements you may have.
RR believes that how a recording sounds is as important as the music itself. "Prof." Keith O. Johnson, the chief engineer and Technical Director, is a true audio legend, having designed and patented many innovative products in the professional and consumer fields. The RR Sound comes from his singular methods and equipment, hand-built or extensively modified by him. Microphone techniques range from single-point Blumlein to spaced omnis to complex studio mixes, depending on the musical forces and the performing space involved. RR's goal is to recreate the sound of real musicians making music in real space. For more than 20 years, Keith O. Johnson has served as Technical Director, Recording Engineer and partner in Reference Recordings. His 100-plus recordings for the label have long been considered the standard for high fidelity, and include three GRAMMY award-winners and eight additional GRAMMY nominations.
Era and Peachtree audio are brands that you can depend upon for an unbeatable investment in delighting your senses. We have a variety of lines to meet the needs of even the most discerning audiophile. Our components will help you master the art of entertainment.
Sonic Studio is the premier manufacturer of ultra–fidelity DSD and PCM production, post and CE software. Sonic Studio’s multi–award winning NoNOISE II suite is the leading audio restoration toolset for archivists, record labels, motion picture studios and forensic investigators while their workstations and hardware are in use at all major studios, record labels and post production facilities worldwide, including EMI Abbey Road, Technicolor, Warner Records, Sony Music and Philips Classics. The Amarra line is the benchmark for the highest fidelity CE computer audio source, and is preferred by the top echelon of CE manufacturers, including dCS America, MBL of America, Weiss Engineering Ltd. and Ayre Acoustics.
Wavelength Audio provides a number of vacuum tube based audio components including award winning SET Amplifiers and USB DACs. Gordon Rankin is one of the most respected minds in the business when it comes to USB audio. His asynchronous USB DACs are highly regarded by audiophiles and industry insiders. Gordon has been using computer based playback systems for many years so computer audio is nothing new to him.
After studying electrical engineering Daniel Weiss joined the Willi Studer (Studer - Revox) company in Switzerland. At Studer he worked in the digital audio lab for five years. His work included the design of a sampling frequency converter and the digital signal processing electronics for digital audio recorders. In 1985 Mr. Weiss founded the company Weiss Engineering. From the very beginning the company concentrated on the design and manufacture of digital audio equipment for mastering studios. The modular "102 Series" system was the first product. Even today this system is still up to date (24 bit / 96kHz) and is still sold. Hundreds of Mastering Studios around the world use it every day.
A generation has passed since audio enthusiasts first discovered that cables could change the sound of their stereo systems, but clear explanations of those changes and of why one cable may produce better sound quality than another are not easily found. The fact is that the best cable of all, would be no cable at all, a direct physical connection between components. Our unique approach of evaluating cables by comparing them to a direct connection has enabled us to develop cables that clearly preserve more of the beautiful harmonic textures and dynamic expression that make live music so enjoyable. Likewise, our objective methodology and dedication to quality have also led to substantial advances in digital video cable and power cord technology. WireWorld is dedicated to creating cables that maximize the pleasure of your home entertainment experience.