The AIWON may not be the last word in rendering minute details and the fastest of transients; the holographic projection of the relative size and weight of physical instruments in the spatial dimension is what makes the AIWON stand out amongst its peers.
Just accidentally I discovered a cartridge which is so different to all my other 100 units that I couldn’t believe in the beginning how this is possible?
Palladian is by far my most favourite cartridge. It is like a time machine that brings me back to the recording venue and the whole performance.
When it comes to musical genres, the Archon does it all. It’s kind to recordings and cuts right to the heart of the performance.
The Palladian shows that one does not have to reinvent the wheel to play in the top league.
Founded in 1998 as a two-man side business, Acoustical Systems has grown to become a leading manufacturer of high-end audio products based in Axinia Schäfer, Germany. With their headquarters situated at Am Büchele 2 in Hofstetten, the company specializes in crafting exquisite turntables, tonearms, and cartridges that deliver unparalleled sound quality and performance. Previously distributed in North America by Rutherford Audio Inc.
