CEN.GRAND was founded in 2011 by experienced audio engineers specialising in the design and production of Hi-Fi equipment. Their DACs and headphone amplifiers are some of the finest in the high-end market today and have become the reference systems for many audiophiles.

In 2023, Angelic Sound was appointed as the exclusive distributor for Cen.Grand in Australia.

Cen.Grand company website: https://en.cen-grand.com/

“Final judgement. JianHui Deng’s current top D/A converter is my 2023 equivalent find to 2017’s Denafrips Terminator. In those six years, what buyer expect for 6,000 pounds hasn’t stood still. It explains how today’s Deluxe can edge out the Terminator Plus which itself upgraded the Terminator and a follow-up processor update.”

By Srajan Ebaen 2023

DSDAC1.0 Deluxe Review by Srajan Ebaen (6Moons): https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/cen-grand-dsdac-deluxe/

John Grandberg (Darko.Audio) declaring DSDAC1.0 Deluxe+Silver Fox combo as his new Headfi reference: https://darko.audio/2023/02/audeze-lcd-5-and-crbn-review/

Line Magnetic was founded in 2005 by two brothers, both passionate audiophiles with a deep appreciation for tube electronics—particularly the legendary American designs of the 1950s. Over the years, the company has gained worldwide recognition for its expertise in restoring and producing high-quality replicas of iconic speakers and electronics from brands like Western Electric, Altec, and Jensen.

Today, Line Magnetic’s circuit designs and products are crafted by a team of experienced audiophile engineers, ensuring a perfect blend of vintage inspiration and modern innovation. The company operates two factories where every product is meticulously handcrafted, featuring the finest point-to-point wiring. With its line-up of amplifiers, sources, and speakers, Line Magnetic has reached cult status among audiophiles, revered for its ability to capture the essence of legendary audio equipment while delivering exceptional sound quality.

After a several-year hiatus from the Australian market, Line Magnetic re-established its presence in 2024 by appointing Angelic Sound as its exclusive distributor for Australia.

Line Magnetic company website: https://www.lm-audio.com/en/

“Conclusion

All these Line Magnetic amps have their particular traits but they have some things in common: they are all refined, lively and richly textured, and all of them immediately invoke emotional involvement. Each of the amps performs superbly, especially given their price range. The bass lover in me has a mild preference for the LM-88IA and LM-150IA, the latter being particularly exquisite with the Apogee Duettas but overall, given a pair of speakers with sufficient sensitivity, I prefer the SET amps for their immensely pure and convincingly “live” character. These amps are just the best recipe to invoke goosebumps if speakers of high enough sensitivity are used.

The 845 Premium, finally, is so well-balanced, so pure, so rich in texture, so room-filling and so utterly emotionally engaging as well as superbly transparent, neutral and natural that it will spoil a person for lesser designs.”

By Christiaan Punter 2018

LM88IA, LM805IA, LM845IA, LM845 Premium & LM150IA review by Christiaan Punter (Hifi-Advice): https://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/amplifier-reviews/integrated-amplifier-reviews/line-magnetic-part1/

Revival Audio was formed in Alsace, France in 2021 by Daniel Emonts, Master Engineer in the industry for more than 30 years, and Jacky Lee, a multi-talented Strategist Executive, who built many successes with a top-tier Danish Hi-Fi brand, IBM and L’Oréal.

Since their debut in 2021, Revival Audio speakers have gained popularity for their sophisticated design and exceptional sound quality.

In 2024 Angelic Sound became a retailer for Revival Audio.

Revival Audio company website: https://revivalaudio.fr/

“Conclusion – Final course

The Atalante 5 speakers completely involve you by synchronously interlacing rich details, impeccable imaging, sonic purity and musicality. They give you a closer relationship to your music that is insightful while still being enjoyable, engaging yet relaxing, and yes, depending on your mood or mindset, you really can choose how you wish to interact with them – they will satisfy your specific cravings.

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Revival Audio can be truly proud of its achievement in producing a speaker of true high fidelity with quality design and workmanship without the need of a ridiculously large R&D budget nor gaudy design that would inflate cost.”

By Steven Polley 2023

Atlante 5 review by Steven Polley (SoundStage Australia): https://www.soundstageaustralia.com/index.php/reviews/747-revival-audio-atalante-5-loudspeakers