Source: Official website, Last Accessed: 2017/11/15

Akiko announced the availability of the Phono Booster, a device which can be used to reduce high frequency noise, to render the music naturally and cleanly. Reducing the high frequency noise leads to a very pleasant music rendition in the audio spectrum, the company says, leaving the listeners to enjoy their record collection at its finest.
Lowering the noise floor in a system is Akiko's specialty. A high noise floor results from contaminated electricity and high frequency radiation and the electrical signal from a turntable/cartridge system is especially vulnerable to these disturbances. The Akiko Audio Phono Booster is an entirely new device which lowers the noise floor in a unique way, without using electrical components or active power filtering. The Phono Booster consists of two compartments with a mix of natural materials connected with internal wiring. The contents of the Phono Booster are stabilized with a special black resin, which properly suppresses microphonic effects. The case is made of thick aluminum and has an input connection at the back.
The Phono Booster can be placed next to or behind the turntable, or next to or on top of the phono preamplifier, with the flexible black connection cable connected to one of the available grounding posts. The device doesn’t use any electricity and is completely safe in its use. According to the published details, the Phono Booster offers better signal quality, including “remarkable improvements to the voice and acoustic instruments rendering”, “an increase in spaciousness and micro dynamics” and a more detailed and pleasurable listening experience because the noise floor is lowered. Listening fatigue stands no chance, Akiko notes.
The Phono Booster is quite compact in size (98x65x39 mm) and weights 430 grams. All soldering is done with silver solder and the only connector, a 4mm banana plug, is a Hirschmann gold-plated part. The device is hand-made, includes a 60cm connection cable and Akiko offers a 14-day money back satisfaction guarantee and a 10-years factory warranty. Retail price is €350,-

For more information: https://www.akikoaudio.com/

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