The Nightingale tells it’s fairy tale of paradise where roses grew.” Thank you Mr. Carmichael for this romantic refrain, it is a timeless melodic reminiscence. We shall see if this high-end Italian tube invasion is as George and Ira pondered, “May just be passing fancies and in time may go.” […] From the land of Amati and Puccini from across the wide ocean they have not forgotten the alchemy of tubes. What was once old has found new life in the ancient eternal city. It’s only now I remember the words of the Master: “You must follow the light Grasshopper for there is yet joy to be found in the spiral path.”

Read the full review by Ron Nagle (Enjoy the Music)

He lived in a porcelain palace — the most remarkable in all the world. And when the Emperor of China took a stroll, he walked paths lined with flowers, silver bells upon their stems. Beyond the gardens lay a noble forest with lofty trees, and beyond these, boats of fishermen toiled the waves at evening tide in a sea of deepest blue. As they spread their nets on moonlit nights, the fishermen could not help but stop their work to hear the most wondrous of sounds. In the trees offshore there lived a tiny gray bird, a nightingale, who sang to them her beautiful song.”

Read the full review by Tim Aucremann (SoundStage!)

Watching the movie The Red Violin the other night, I was reminded of the Nightingale Armonia amplifier. The Red Violin exuded musicality and charmed its owners through the ages. […] I see this amplifier going into the house of someone who appreciates the beauty of both music and objects, someone whose life includes a love and appreciation of music but whose existence doesn’t revolve around it. Is that someone you? Give a listen. You might find the Armonia well tailored to your life.

Read the full review by Fransico Duran and Larry Cox (Positive Feedback)

Le conditionneur de courant secteur Nightingale est un élément haut de gamme à part entière de toute chaîne hi-fi bien née qui veut exploiter tout son potentiel. Avec cette boîte noire, l’importance d’un courant secteur propre et stabilisé devient d’une évidence aveuglante. certes, il n’est pas donné, mais il est indispensable: le retirer de la chaîne conduit immanquablement à cette conclusion. En outre, il a l’excellent goût de magnifier les qualités des électroniques qui lui sont raccordées sans attenter à l’équilibre tonal, à leur capacité expressive ou à la dynamique, ce qui arrive trop souvent ailleurs. L’essayer, c’est l’adopter.

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