The Best in Show …
The Best In Show (Cost Is An Object) PranaFidelity Not to be thought alone as a brand, this trio of speakers, electronics, and designer should go down in history as one of our best-kept secrets.
“…PranaFidelity Vayu and Bhava loudspeakers was “shocking”…”
PranaFidelity. Kuzma (Stabi-Reference2 turntable, 4Point tonearm, and CAR 40 cartridge), Luxman D-08u SACD/CD Player, PranaFidelity purna/ca preamp ($5,950 balanced linestage), PranaFidelity purna/ma 400 watts/ch @ 8 ohms amplifier ($8,950), PranaFidelity Vayu, 2-way quasi line array loudspeakers ($8,950), PranaFidelity Fivety90, 2 way symmetrical array stand mounted loudspeakers ($4,950), and Kubala-Sosna Elation cabling and Kubala-Sosna XPander power […]
Axpona 2018: PranaFidelity, a one man powerhouse of sound
AXPONA 2018: PranaFidelity, a one man powerhouse of sound Posted on May 1, 2018 by Eric Franklin Shook in AXPONA 2018 The Story Fresh and original, much of the story from here forth revolves around that feeling. Steven Norber is not only the founder of PranaFidelity, he is also their head designer. Prana is unique […]
“…stunned me”
The sound in the PranaFidelity room kept me planted on my chair long beyond the maximum amount of time I’d promised myself I’d spend in any one room at LAAS. The new Bhava speaker ($4950/pair) was designed for what company founder Steven Norber described as “responsible stereo.” According to Norber, the Bhava has a largely […]
How could I have not heard of these speakers before?
Prana – the life force of music A couple of years ago at RMAF I lucked into a room on the quieter Sunday morning session where a Kuzma table caught my eye. The sonics were excellent, the music interesting, and the vibe relaxed, a confluence that warrants comment in the context of most audio […]
Fifty90 “…third year in a row…best values of the show and beyond”
Fifty90 Speakers What more can I say about PranaFidelity that I have not said in past years? For all of you chuckleheads who keep complaining about the ever-increasing cost of high-end audio, get yourself a pair of Steve Norber’s Fifty90 speakers ($3’950/pr) and never look back. For at least the third year in a row, […]
Audio Oasis Award
Now here was a very pleasant surprise…and it was just directly across the hall from the PF hospitality room! In this room, Steven Norber and Ying Tan were running one of the intensely musical spaces at THE Show. The equipment included the PranaFidelity Vayu/fs speakers, the Purna preamplifier and amplifier, and some great sources: A […]
“…unlimited in power, depth, dynamics and energy…”
I almost didn’t put the Prana Fidelity room in this article, mostly because the total cost of the system (including the R2R and turntable) was quite pricey. But, for as great as this room sounded, to get that level of performance with speakers that sell at this price deserves recognition. Prana Fidelity Vayu/fs ($6950) have […]
“and this impressive-sounding must be priced over $30,000/pair.”
When I walked into the PranaFidelity room I didn’t know what to expect. Two very large loudspeakers flanked a refurbished and modified Ampex ATR-102 professional tape deck. Next to that was an equipment rack holding a Luxman D-08 CD/SACD player and a Basis Audio 2200 Signature Turntable with a Basis Audio Superarm and a My […]
Flattering and Humorous Commentary…
So, I cut out of office early yesterday i had little excuse to miss the show this year as I did last year. heck its only 1.5 miles from the office to Hotel Irvine. I didn’t try to hear every room but I know I walked every floor. If it was digital only or at […]
