The Core Audio Technology system is a revelation in audio reproduction.

The entire system comes in a single box. The Kryptos Music Server portion is outfitted with four discrete Core Audio Kalos power supplies. One for each of the Motherboard, PCI Audio Card, Graphics card, blu-ray and hard drives.

The digital audio I2S signal is taken directly from the PCI card unconverted, unfiltered, and DSP free and input directly into the amplifier. No more D/A, A/D, D/A conversions. The amplifier then converts this signal into a PWM format where it is reclocked, amplified, reclocked again, and then converted to analog at the output of the amplifier.

The amplifier has four discrete power supplies of its own for each stage of the process as well as a dedicated atomic reference clock.

This system has a voltage-controlled attenuator that is outside of the signal path for a distortion and DSP free control of the volume granting the low distortion of passive preamps with the drive of an active tube stage.

The end result is a simplified system with endless possibility. No more amplifier, preamp, or DAC, and thousands of parts removed from the signal path. No more audio cables. No benefit from power cables, power conditioning, or any tweaks. The system gets plugged directly into the wall and the only cables required are speaker cables. I personally use $.50/ft zip cord because they make no difference in this setup.

The resulting sound is the highest resolution, most harmonically correct sound possible in audio reproduction. There is no tube or vinyl system that can hold a candle to the energy or texture that it produces.

The signal is then sent to the Kalon loudspeaker, which has no crossover, no phase distortion, and a cabinet-free frequency response down to 28hz.

While there is no way to truly reproduce live music in your room. This is as incredibly close as you can get.