In a fitting collaboration, Dior and Baccarat unveil the Sauvage Elixir x Baccarat Special Edition. Limited to 200 pieces, each bottle is a clear crystal showcase that accentuates the cologne’s deep navy hue. Originally launched in 2021 with rich notes of cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, and licorice, the fragrance is now presented in a design perfected […]
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Today, under Mate Rimac‘s new leadership, Bugatti-Rimac launches the highly anticipated successor to the Chiron hypercar, the Tourbillon: An icon Pour l’éternité – for eternity. Named after the watch complication designed over 200 years ago to allow timekeeping movements to fight the effects of gravity, the Tourbillon is built to continue Bugatti’s legacy of man’s
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Treehaus AudioLab is a high-end audio company that specializes in handcrafted audio equipment, particularly loudspeakers. Their speakers are known for their use of field-coil drivers, which are a type of driver that is known for its exceptional sound quality but is also very rare and expensive. They also produce amplifiers and preamplifiers. Words and Photography
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Celebrating 40 years in business, Midleton Very Rare launches the 40th Anniversary Ruby Edition. Crafted by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman, this release pays homage to whiskey-making excellence and heritage. Inspired by the age-old tradition of gifting rubies for one’s 40th anniversary, it captures a legacy of passion. This blend, featuring vintages from various eras and
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Inspired by a spirit of openness to the world, Vacheron Constantin‘s ‘Les Cabinotiers Malte Tourbillon – Tribute to Haussmannian Style‘ is a single-piece watch embodying 19th-century Parisian architecture. This ultra-thin timepiece, crafted in 18K 5N pink gold, features a skeletonized Calibre 2790 SQ movement complete with a tourbillon, date, and power reserve indicator. Featuring a
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At the recent Munich High End 2024 audio expo, BennyAudio officially introduced the Odyssey, a cutting-edge turntable. It features a multi-tiered, multi-material platter system as well as a host of other technological advancements in turntable design for superior sound production. The platter is made from one layer of delrin and two layers of stainless steel.
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Divin Comtesse is the latest masterpiece in the high-end Göbel Divin series. This modestly-sized entry is designed especially for intimate listening environments. It encapsulates the series’ renowned sound quality and advanced technologies within a compact, elegantly engineered package. The Divin Comtesse features an AMT Tweeter with a unique waveguide for clear highs, and a large
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TAD unveils the C-700 Preamplifier, an exquisite addition to TAD Lab’s flagship Reference Series at High-End Munich 2024. Engineered to deliver near-perfect stereophonic sound reproduction, it features an advanced single-stage current-feedback amplifier and fully balanced dual-mono circuity. Constructed with a sub-chassis made from pure aluminum ingots and an external power supply housed in a monocoque
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MSB Technology proudly introduces the Cascade DAC at Munich High End 2024, setting new standards in digital-to-analog conversion. This next-generation DAC features a sophisticated tri-chassis design. It includes the Digital Director for precise digital processing, the R2R ladder-based Digital-to-Analog Converter for rich audio reproduction, and the Powerbase for clean power delivery. Reporting by Zion-Grace Rosareal
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In a unique and luxurious collaboration, Baby Dior and fragrance virtuoso Francis Kurkdjian present ‘Bonne Étoile,’ a revolutionary scent in children’s fragrances. Moving away from the more traditional orange blossom base, they’ve crafted a unique and comforting fragrance that blends notes of pear, eglantine, and soft musk. Imagine a fragrance reminiscent of creamy candy, captivating
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The Neo Bridges Aston Martin Edition is a collaborative timepiece by Aston Martin and Girard-Perregaux, blending luxury with engineering excellence, something both of these brands do more than well. Celebrating their partnership, this watch reimagines the key mechanical structures of watch movements, ‘the bridges,’ drawing design inspiration from Aston Martin’s DB12 super tourer. It features
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The Tidal x Bugatti Royale, at first blush, may appear to be a loudspeaker, but I’m here to tell you, it is anything but a loudspeaker. To my best understanding, a loudspeaker is a device with transducers that reproduces recorded sound in an acoustic space, and near as I can tell, the Tidal Bugatti Royale
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In a rare fusion of urban luxury and serene wellness, Janu Tokyo opens its doors in the esteemed Azabudai Hills. This exceptional property features 122 rooms, each a masterclass in harmonizing Japanese minimalism with European designs. The centerpiece is one of Tokyo’s largest spa-and-wellness centers, spanning 4,000 square meters, promising guests holistic rejuvenation. Dining at
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Rocky Patel‘s Conviction is a small-batch cigar marvel. This cigar is meticulously crafted by the factory’s top four master rollers, who operate in dedicated pairs. Each duo is responsible for rolling 250 cigars, merging their expertise to produce a total of 500 of these fine Conviction Cigars daily. Utilizing aged tobaccos from 2014 and wrapped
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The MING 29.01 Dubai Edition exemplifies high-end horology with a unique narrative. Priced at CHF 22,000 and limited to just 25 pieces, this exquisite timepiece was unveiled following MING’s first major appearance at Dubai Watch Week 2023, specifically designed for Arabic-speaking collectors. This edition distinguishes itself through its integration of Arabic elements. Arabic numerals and
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CH Precision unveiled the C10 Digital to Analog Converter, their latest demonstration of digital audio precision prowess. This unveiling took place at the recently concluded Munich High End Show. The C10 DAC features a dual-chassis layout that isolates its audio circuit from power disturbances, incorporating 16 PCM 1704 R2R DAC chips in a revised sequential
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Lorenzo Audio Labs launched their latest audio engineering advancements at High End Munich 2024. Also, they introduced a new showroom dedicated to the craft of high-fidelity sound. The 65 m² space, engineered with a 3-meter ceiling height and enhanced electrical setup, is ideal for developing and testing large loudspeakers. The event also featured the debut
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