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SYMPHONIC LINE
Rolf Gemein
Scharnhorststr. 9-11;
D-47059 Duisburg
Tel.: +49 (0) 203 31 56 56;
Fax: +49 (0) 203 31 53 55
EMail: info@symphonic-line.de
 
 
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TEST-REVIEW
 
DEAR MUSIC FRIEND, that's how we discribe our common work...

HiFi Vision 1/1991 NF cable,... tremendeous bass, airy, with lots of fine detailing, lively, a super cable

HiFi Vision 3/1991 Description of integrated amplifiers... for own costs, impresses at first sight.

Stereoplay 12/1986 Early review of the legendary RG 1 MK 1 ... even in problem areas,
  the RG 1 stands firmly as an absolute reference

Das Ohr Heft 29 Early RG 1 MK II, ...integrated undertones and overtones, ... nearly picture perfect.
  Ceterum Censeo: an all - around recommendable unit.

"The Absolute Sound" USA Mai 1992 Test RG 6: The Symphonic Line belongs to the Museum of Modern Arts collection ...
  In the short list of the best turntables of all times ...
  more than a bridge to Walhalla.

Stereoplay 4/1987 Review early RG 4 MK 1: ... calmly presented even more holographic and
  monumental reproduction of the soundstage.

HiFi Vision 12/1991 Test Pre- and Poweramplifier RG 2 and RG 1: impulses provide pure musical enjoyment.
  Anyone who picks on this combination doesn't deserve it, ...
  for high end gourmets who stroll on Symphonic Line paths by night with a glass of wine.

HiFi Exklusiv 4/1988 Test Pre- and Poweramplifier RG 1 u. RG 2. ...impressive dynamics and soundstaging

HiFi News 4/1991 Show Report CES Las Vegas about Symphonic Line design ... the RG 6 is the most
  beautiful turntable at the show and probably in the history of the universe.

Stereophile USA 2/1992 Test Review RG 7: bordering on the sensational for solid state, was the manner in
  which it presented the heart of the midrange... the RG 7 is a solid state killer. (Dick Olsher)

Stereo 10/1992 Test Review RG 2 + 11: ... livelyness, fun to listento, rhythm, smoothness
  and timing is so good, that there will be many other designers developing grey hair.

Stereophile USA 2/'93 u. 2/'95 Test cartridge RG 8 Gold: ... not longer of this world - best sounding cartridge
  of this galaxy ... choosen as product of the year 1993!

HiFi Vision 3/1993 Test integrated amplifier RG 9 ... perfect sensation ... The sound quality of this
  Symphonic Line flashes across two price ranges... voted as „supreme"

Stereo 12/1994 Test integrated amplifier RG 9 MK 3, tested as excellent, 3 stars! Unbelievable good sounding.
  Others will have to compare with it. Best integrated amplifier.
  Implement of editorial staff.

Stereo 12/1994 Test cartridge RG 8 Gold,... like from another star. The analoge manifestation.

Stereophile USA 11/1995 Test Kraft 400 Class A Poweramplifier: Phase coherence and energy distribution
  in frequency range defines the scale of sound.

Stereo 3/1996 Test integrated amplifier RG 10 MK 3: Result: Top-Reference!

Stereo 9/1996 Test „The CD-Player": infatuating sound - captivates the listener. Simply 3 stars.
  Testresult: excellent. Cunning trick of Symphonic Line.

High Fidelity Nr. 3-12/1996 Test RG 1 MK 3 ...Voices have bodies, sounding warm and sensual. Bass with
  extraordinary power, the stereosound is really holographic.
  Purchase recommendation: 6 stars!

Audio 12/1997 u. 1/1998 Test Tube Preamplifier: This „Enlightment" is an outstanding appearance.
  Merciless good. Result 100 points, 5 ears, reference class.

Audio 2/1997 Test integrated amplifier RG 9 MK 3: after all because of its outstanding
  phono section it is in its price range unbeaten. 5 ears, reference.

Image HiFi 3/1997 Test „The CD-Player": only shades differs it from the sound a good
  turntable reads out of the grooves.

Fedelta del Suono Italien 11/1997 Test „The CD-Player": a wonderful machine and truely a pure bred horse,
  that is able to give real satisfaction. Amazing presentation.

Sound Greece 2/1998 Test RG 7. The bass fidelity of reproduction is among the finest I have ever heard.
  Amazing rhythm, music is quicker than acclimated, or are all the other amplifiers too slow?
  Wonderful !

Stereo & Video Russia 8/1999 Doubtless - Symphonic Line - High End system with their own brilliant,
  holographic, 3 dimensional sound presentation, that is hard to imitate.

Audio 2/2000 Test RG 9/RG 10 MK 3-2000. Music power from another world
  110 points-that is truly a sensation.

Audio February 2003 Test RG 14 Edition. The classic one from Duisburg. Improved through the years
  to one of the best among the payable amps. Open very clear and direct sound,
  very extreme precision,but always with the necessary share of warmth
  and sense for musical structures. A solid crafted amp for a lifetime.

Fedelta del Suono Italy June 2003 CD Player, like a grand piano superior musical performance in whole dynamic range.
  It is handcrafted and tuned with dedicated passion. A precious pearl among its competitors.

Fedelta del Suono Italy August 2003 La Musica, hot and fast but smooth. Superb micro dynamics. Like a good waive
  amp but much more transparency. You feel like sitting in the opera.
  This amp sets new standards.

Stereo Mai 2004 Test RG 14 Edition. This amp is giant, he's a Maestro, drawing the whole system
  into his rhythm who breathes and swings. Harmony and total balance is what robs one's
  breath and the competitor's sleep. Implement of editorial stuff.

HiFi Test February 2004 Test RG 9 MK 4. Symphonic Line inflamed giantly power.
  The RG 9 MK 4 sets standards further on his price class. Reference class 1 plus.

Audio September 2004 Test RG 10 MK 4. In the class of the very best, the RG 10 MK 4 is the cheapest offer.
  Therefore it was a pleasure honour for the testers to make a bow.
  Congratulations to Duisburg.

Audio January 2009 RG 10 MK 4 Reference. This dream amplifier sounds like best champagne

Stereoplay May 2009 RG 9 MK 4. Absolute top class... Highlight.

Stereo March 2010 RG 14 Edition. ...an audiophile combination of power and sound with superb coloratura,
  precision, details and body, emotional intelligence. Amazing - five stars.

HIGH END 2004 wonderful demonstration...
Image Hifi 2004  

HIGH END 2005 here is what you find, real music.
ARS 3 / 2005  

North German Hifi Days 2008 Rolf Gemein proofed that his components are peak level devices.
Stereo 4 / 2008  

North German Hifi Days 2010 once more  ...best sound in town.
ARS 3/2010  

STEREO Test RG9 MK 4 Reference: First class phono stage - gorgeaous integrated amp.
February 2011 Price value, ratio excellent. Tuning as a violin builder. Workstation of the magzine.