Maestro HPA1

Reviewer: Simon Ragionieri
Source: Generic 5G router into Taiko Audio network switch (both powered by an Uptone LPS1.2); Taiko Extreme Server; LampizatOr Horizon DAC
Headphone amplifier: Riviera Audio Labs AIC-10
Headphones: Spirit Torino Valkyria, Raal 1995 Immanis
Cables: Digital – Sablon Ethernet 2002 & USB Evo, Taiko DAC cable; Analog – Acrolink 7N-2090 Special Anniversary
Power delivery: Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Hurricane power cords, Shunyata Alpha HC power cord, Furutech NCF AC wall plugs on a dedicated spur
Review component retail: €9'600 incl. VAT

Automatic voltage change, dual mono power supply with custom transformers, AKM AK4490REQ DAC, Nichicon electrolytic capacitors, Wima Red capacitors, Alps Alpine motorized potentiometers, Alpha switches.

Elisa circuity stands for Electronic Loudspeaker Imaging Simulating Amplifier. When activated, it adjusts stage distance and angle.

… to be continued…