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This week Justyn, Eli and I had the pleasure of updating this exceptional listening system for two of my favorite customers in Port Angeles. I met these folks about 15 years ago when they were building their home. I remember during our first meeting they told me they wanted to be able to sip wine, enjoy their view and simultaneously feel as if they were at a concert.
Definitely our kind of customers!
They stopped into our showroom a few weeks ago to see and hear what is available today in the world of high end audio music systems. We auditioned our Mola Mola Tambaqui, Aesthetix Memus, Focal Sopra No. 3 speakers (which I have been bugging George to come in and listen to since they first came out), along with our Nordost array of support for cabling and noise isolation products.
Fortunately we had originally pre-wired this room with Nordost speaker cabling so we have the ability to get every last drop of detail to our speakers fully intact without problems with phasing or noise issues. We had originally installed a pair of Focal Chorus 936 tower speakers which are still sounding quite good. I know this as I am listening to them here in our showroom as I write this. We traded them towards their new Sopra 3s.
We also originally employed one of our favorite of all time subwoofer, JL Audio’s F113. After 14 years, it still is reaching down to the last octave of bass and providing a believable impact of a kick drum, even in this very large space.
We are retiring the original Krell integrated amplifier and will be replacing it with our Aesthetix Memus. The Memus, for those of you who are not familiar with Aesthetix, is their award winning, “affordable” hybrid tube-preamp and solid state output integrated amplifier. This beautiful hand crafted component not only sounds like silk but also has an amazing ability to allow a listener to find the perfect volume level. This might seem trivial to some but anyone who owns a goose bump machine like this will tell you getting the volume level not just close but perfect is quite satisfying. The Krell Integrated amp we are replacing utilized a digital volume control and it has become a bit finicky, sometimes jumping up the volume steps when it shouldn’t.
I know I have said this before, but the Mola Mola Tambaqui is a truly musical game changer. The way it presents digital recordings goes well beyond anything we have ever been able to offer a customer. After every customer demonstration I have done it is always the same response, “I want this!”
We will have to wait on Memus as they are built-to-order. Jim White, the owner of Aesthetix, will not release any product until it is thoroughly tested and listened to. It sort of reminds me of the old TV commercial, “We will sell no wine before it’s time.” But in our customer’s case this actually works out just fine as the Sopras need to break in for a few weeks anyway.
Here are a few photos of this lovely listening room. I will post an update as soon as we are able to finish their upgrades.
Here are a couple of photos of a fun installation we did this week. Our customers asked us to provide a durable low profile ceiling mount speaker system for a new custom wood shop they recently built. These speakers are actually made by a local Mount Vernon WA. company called Stealth.
And Good News! So far no tariffs have been announced between Silverdale and Mount Vernon.
They are designed to be used either inside but even in severe outdoor weather conditions. One of these speakers is actually able to take high resolution photos of the surrounding environment where they are installed. The folks at Stealth will customize a finish to blend in with their surroundings.
After auditioning these in our showroom, I knew right away these were definitely a Nuts About Hi Fi kind of product. Our next adventure with these will be for a green house our customers are building. I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing this and will share pictures when we are finished.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of putting the finishing touches on this truly amazing Home Theater System. We originally designed and installed this system a few years back. These folks have become very good friends and also very supportive customers of our business.
They joined us a few months ago for one of our open house events. Later that evening after most everyone had gone home we sat around and listened to music on our Focal Stella Utopia EVO speaker system. They already had purchased from us a beautiful pair of our Focal Sopra 3s but knew they would appreciate these amazing speakers as an upgrade.
Yesterday, after dialing them in to the system, we watched and listened to everything from Mad Max to a Star Is Born. All I can say is I wish everyone one I know could experience this level of performance. It makes it so difficult to get the smile off your face.
Science has been telling us for years what music lovers already know – music isn’t just good for the soul, it’s good for your health. It reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and can even boost your immune system. But here’s the real scoop: when you experience music through high-fidelity audio equipment, something magical happens.
Just ask our newest employee, and resident zen master, Vic Dalfio, who’s taking a page from Ol’ Blue Eyes’ “Nice ‘n’ Easy” playbook. Because sometimes you need to just lean back, close your eyes, and let the pure, crystalline sound wash over you.
Music is Elevating
No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. When music is reproduced with the clarity and precision that premium audio equipment provides, you just might transcend the physical plane. Our guru here has achieved what we like to call “Audio Nirvana”.
From the deepest bass notes to the highest crystalline overtones, every nuance, every subtle detail of the music emerges with stunning clarity. It’s not just listening anymore – it’s an experience that elevates you above the ordinary.
Want to achieve your own state of audio enlightenment? Visit our demo room some time and prepare to be elevated.
One of the greatest joys of high-end audio is hearing music exactly as the artist intended. That’s the magic we chase at Nuts About Hi-Fi, and one of our favorite tools to achieve this is through the precision-engineered products from Nordost. These guys are serious about their craft, and the result? Equipment that transforms the way you experience sound.
As audiophiles, we often focus on big-ticket items like speakers, amps, or DACs to level up our systems. But here’s where the magic happens—sometimes, the smallest adjustments can have the biggest impact. Nordost’s AC power cords, grounding solutions, and Sort Kones are prime examples of this. These aren’t just accessories, they’re innovations in resonance control and signal optimization. When implemented, they refine every detail, unlocking sonic clarity and making your music feel more alive than ever.
When you upgrade your system with Nordost power cables and properly ground your equipment, the difference is nothing short of breathtaking. You’ll hear nuances tucked away in your favorite songs—the subtle brush of a drumstick on a cymbal or an intimate breath between vocal phrases. It’s like removing a veil. Suddenly, music feels alive, and you’re transported into the performance as if the artist is right in the room with you. It’s hard to explain until you hear it for yourself, but trust me, it’s a game-changer.
The good news? You don’t have to take my word for it. Stop by our showroom, and we’ll set up a demo so you can experience this transformation firsthand. Once you hear what Nordost can do, you’ll understand why I call it one of the most remarkable improvements you can make to your system.
At Nuts About Hi-Fi, it’s not just about gear, it’s about creating an experience where music truly comes to life. Let us help you make that happen. Don’t settle for less when you can hear more.
Swing by to chat, we love talking audio! And while your’e here you can listen to some amazing audio in our demo room.
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