Tambaqui

Reviewer: Frederic Beudot
Digital Source: Aurender A10 streamer + Denafrips Pontus DAC, LHY SW6 ethernet switch, Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk2
Analog Source: VPI Scout 1.1,  Zu-DL103 MkII, Genesis Phono Gold
Amplifier: Triode Labs 2A3i
Speakers: Ocellia Calliope .21 Twin Signature, Rogers LS 3/5a, Zu Essence
Cables: Zu Varial, Ocellia RCA cables, Zu Event mkII speaker cables
Power Cords: Zu Mother, Ocellia power cables, Absolute Fidelity power cables
Powerline conditioning: Isotek Nova
Sundry accessories: Isolpads under electronics, GIK Audio room treatment
Room size: 18'x14'x10' 
Review component retail: $13'400

Late to the party. That was my concern about today's gig. Would the band have gone home already? "Thanks for your interest in publishing a review of Tambaqui. This could interest us." That was Bill Parish of GTT Audio & Video, the company's US distributor. Apparently the music played on strong three years after Herb Reichert's gushing Stereophile review in "Gramophone Dreams #55". It's a reminder that good things remain good even if they didn't launch yesterday. And, the rear-panel's ¼" headphone socket reminds us of something else. Tambaqui includes volume control to potentially eliminate a classic preamplifier and work amp-direct for a shorter signal path of lower distortion. – Ed.

… to be continued…