The DC Hi-Fi Group


We gathered at Ron’s for a demonstration of the current equipment lineup from Mola Mola. Listening session featured the upgraded, Mola-Mola Kula ($16,790) integrated 200-watt, N-Core based amplifier; the well-reviewed Tambaqui DAC ($13,500); and the newly upgraded Lupe phono preamp ($9,850). The DAG playback system includes Totem Acoustic Metal V2 reference speakers and a Kronos Sparta turntable with Sonic Labs Signature Gold cartridge. That system showcased the Mola-Mola gear, plus a pair of MartinLogan 15s (Renaissance) electrostatic speakers, Lumin D3 Hi-Res streamer/local file player and Goldnote Pianosa TT/Goldnote Donatello Gold MC cartridge… Read More
We assembled at Gerry’s once again for a presentation by Voo Audio and Voo DIY speakers. Vinh Vu has created a fascinating twist on DIY speakers by providing a fully built speaker cabinet in a choice of several finishes along with all the speaker parts needed to complete the speaker. A new pair of speakers can be completed in an afternoon. According to Vu, the tallish, stand speaker is a dual 6.5 inch woofer1-inch soft dome tweeter, two-way, bass reflex design with front mounted slot port. The speaker utilizes a third-order 2.7… Read More
The DC Hi-Fi Group Presents High Value – High Performance Three Tier Audio Systems Tier 3$577 Tier 2$1,341 Tier 1$4,099 Our friends at Alma Music & Audio will also be demonstrating the following items. Room number in parenthesis:
Ken Wolff, noted Classical music instructor, a busy performing musician, and a key promoter of all things vinyl, presented the latest Sota Sapphire turntable, equipped with a Sorane 1.2 tonearm and Kuhmar MC cartridge. Speakers were the Alta Audio Alyssa SE loudspeakers. The system also included the high-end Korf Audio headshell, Luxman EQ-500 phono stage, Advanced Paris line preamp, and AGD Monoblocks (Gan-Fet Class D output amplifiers). Associated equipment included Wireworld Eclipse cables. The Raffle.
The Audio Hunters held an open house featuring Martin Logan and Hegel equipment. Representatives from both companies were present to talk about their products and answer questions.