AURAL DESIGNS

Purveyors of fine music

 
Almarro Products, Japan

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Speaker concepts, cables and transformers from Germany

 Exotic single drivers from Japan

.Patented spiderless driver loudspeakers

Music Reference, USA

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Here at Aural Designs, our main goal is to assist you put together an audio system that performs much like a chameleon -

versatile enough to "switch gears", to adapt to any style, listening level, and every mood of today's audio/video demands.
 
Such a statement is frighteningly simple to make in print;
In the end, however, it is the aural experience which brings ultimate fulfillment and satisfaction.

The proof is in the experience; we cordially invite you to Come Listen...

 

Afterall, Hearing is Believing!

   

 

1 Coleman Street, #03-11 The Adelphi, Singapore 179803

Tel: +65 6339 0134   Fax: +65 6234 0134

Email: ADesigns@singnet.com.sg

 

 

 

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 9 Jul 2010

New and improved Almarro A318B shipment has arrived. Better sound at the same old price! Come listen today at our showroom......

 

28 Jun 2010 

"I am not surprised that John Marks was impressed by the sound of the ProAc Response D Two - this is a well-engineered loudspeaker from a designer with a long track record of producing good-sounding speakers." - John Atkinson, Stereophile.

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Stereophile review

18 May 2010 

We are expecting the next shipment of the Almarro A318B in Jun. This shipment will be the first to incorporate a new and improved power supply system which include among other upgrades, a new high current and wide bandwidth power transformer. All in all translates into better sound and more stable operation. MSRP remains at USD2500 despite upgrade! Watch this space for arrival......

 

 4 May 10

New shipment of the ProAc D38Ribbon arrived finally. Playing now with Almarro, Tektron and Kondo Ongaku tube amplification. Incredible dynamics, high sensivity, smooth and neutral with the world acclaimed ProAc midrange to die for. Come listen...... 

 

2 Mar 10 

We received the last 2 pairs of the 60th Anniversary Rogers Limited Edition LS3/5A monitors from the distributor today. Beautiful rosewood finish made in the UK. Come grab a pair while stocks last! Click on pic for Ken Kessler's review on HiFi News.

Rogers LS3/5A 

22 Feb 10 

New shipment of the ever popular Auditorium 23 speaker cables has arrived. This batch is in the newest gray cotton jacket for people allergic to green :-) A special version with built-in jumpers is also available for biwirable speakers. 

 

25 Jan 10 

ProAc just launched a new speaker - the Carbon Pro 6 at CES 2010. The CP6 uses the same carbon fibre technology as the flagship Carbon Pro 8. Also announced, the Response D100 has been discontinued.

Carnon Pro 6 

13 Jan 10 

The ProAc D18 speakers have been given a 5 star award by What HiFi. Click on right pic to read the review >>>

 

11 Jan 10 

Vimak's latest DT-300 tube output CD player has arrived in conjunction with its international launch. The DT-300 uses the top of the line Burr Brown 24/192 1794 DAC chip and a pair of WE396A tubes for IV conversion and analog output. No opamp in circuit path at all! The DT-300 also uses a state-of-the-art TXOS clock for lowest jitter. Transport is the reliable Philips CD 12.

 

 4 Jan 10

New Tektron 211 integrated amplifier arrived today. The new TK211S-I is a 3-stage design  using the 6C4 tube for input, 71A as driver and a pair of GE VT4-C for a healthy output of 18Wpc. Fully tube rectified with a pair of NOS 5R4 and one EZ80. Transparent, lush and texturally rich are our first impressions; drives the big ProAc D38R effortlessly.

 

 5 Nov 09

We'll be debuting the Algahorn featuring Feastrex NF5 drivers at ISSE 2009, 6~8 Nov, ParkRoyal Hotel on Kitchener Road. Almarro and Tektron single ended amplification be will used; wired with Auditorium 23 cables. The system will be playing on the newly developed Algahorn isolation rack system. See you in Room 732! 

 

 20 Oct 09

Rave reviews of the Almarro A340 monoblocks by  Francisco Duran and Dave Clark from Positive Feedback. Click on picture for link.

 

17 Oct 09 

ProAc - new Response D38R speakers have landed and are demo now in our showroom. The new design with its ribbon tweeter can now match any world class high end speakers with its transparency, speed and midrange delicacy! 

 

 1 Sep 09  

ProAc just launched their new flagship loudspeaker - the Carbon Pro 8. Ribbon tweeter with alnico magnet, the famed ATC midrange in a carbon fibre horn and newly developed carbon fibre dual 8" woofers. Check out the link for full details.

 

 25 Aug 09  

Tektron EL34 single-ended integrated amplifier shipment has landed. 15W of pure Class A power for effortless drive and PRaT. Tektron amplifiers are painstackingly handcrafted in Italy with point to point wiring, no PCB, for reliability and best sound. On demo now with various ProAc speakers.

 

17 Aug 09 

ProAc's latest bookshelf speaker, the Response D1 has arrived! 

 

1 Aug 09 

Auditorium 23's latest interconnects are available now!

 

22 Apr 09 

The ProAc Response D18 is on demo now. Cabinetry and sonics are much improved over the D15. A must audition for anyone looking for a pair of small floorstanders!

 

 4 Mar 09

The Vimak MT-1000 all-in-one combo has landed. Loaded with features and amazingly good sound for its meagre asking price! 

 

 24 Feb 09

We are honoured to be appointed authorised dealer for Auditorium 23 products from Germany. We have the A23 speaker cables on demo now and more products to follow! Visit A23's website for more information and reviews on their products!

Auditorium 23 

 

 22 Feb 09

"In fact, they were amongst the most pleasant loudspeakers I have listened to in a long time......" Paul Candy, 6moons on the Hyperion HPS-738. Click on the right picture for the full review.

 

8 Jan 09 

We'll receive the WLM Sonata amplifier after CES 2009. In the meantime, enjoy the piping hot review from 6moons here first! 

 

25 Nov 08 

The Gemme Audio Vivace is now playing with Almarro, Tektron and NAF SETs in our showroom now. Come listen to the tonal purity of this 4" little marvel!

 

29 Oct 08 

Michael Fremer's (Stereophile) reference tube amplifier just got better! The Music Reference RM200 is now in Mk2 guise. We have on demo, the version with custom transformers - wound by none other than the designer himself, Mr Roger Modjeski!

 

8 Oct 08 

In collaboration with Raindrop Audio, we have the Red Wine Audio 30.2 battery powered amplifier on demo now. Come listen to the 30.2 in a different environment with various sources, speakers, and of course the extraordinary synergy with WLM speakers!

 9 Sep 08

From the world leader in digital reproduction - dCS. The Puccini CD/SACD player is on demo in our showroom now! And yes, the reviews are for real; this is one of the best CD players we have heard! Available in both silver and black finishes.

 dCS Puccini SACD player

 8 Sep 08

Finally, we have a pair of the Almarro A340 Reference Monoblocks on demo. Fully balanced single-ended circuit produce very low distortion and noise that simply allows the music to shine through! Come listen!

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 3 Sep 08

A simple yet musically fabulous setup comprising of the Neeper Acoustics Perfection One speakers in Namibia and full Accuphase electronics.

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 25 Aug 08

Michael Fremer of Stereophile reviews the ProAc Response D28 speakers.

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 23 Aug 08

From Italy - Tektron's TK2A3/50S-I now comes in Special Edition form with the highest grade parts - TKD volume control, silver RCAs, WBT platinum binding posts and silver internal wiring! This amp has the versatility of using various output tubes with the flick of a switch; you can roll your 45, 2A3, 300B, 50 and VT52 tubes -  all in one amplifier. Now that's the new meaning to tube rolling!!!

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 1 Aug 08

The top loading, tube output Vimak DT901 CD player is in. Meticulously built - physically and electronically; no wonder, it sounds superb right out of the box!

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 21 Jul 08

The awesome ProAc Response D80s are on demo now!

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19 Jul 08

The WLM La Scalas have landed. Both the bookshelf and floorstanders are on demo now!  Click on right pic for 6moons' review.

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1 Jul 08

Another rave review of the Neeper Acoustics Perfection One by The Inner Ear. Click on right pic for the review. The P1 is also an Audiophilia Star Component.

Click for Inner Ear's review