Whetstone Audio

Sugden A21se in it’s forever home. ❤️

A brand new Sugden A21SE in graphite is en route to the shop. No waiting, just immediate satisfaction.

30 watts of Pure Class A solid state. One of my very favorite amps of all time!

Be from Texas or where there are no other Sugden dealers.
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31 years. So many awards (only a fraction of them can be seen in the picture.) And 31 years of serving the same philosophy and vision! Evolution, not revolution!

Andrew Loomis of Dead Moon. They’re one of my favorite American bands of all time. Check ‘em out! Pure Rock and Roll. 🔥

Afternoon listening sesh.

The website has been updated!

WHETSTONE AUDIO | The best little hi-fi shop in Texas Deposits… Posted on June 20, 2023 by admin Often, I will require a deposit to order your gear. This is considered a binding contract. Because of parts shortages there may be a long wait. I always explain that the wait times can be brutal. These items are hand made by humans. Be patient! There are ...

I just got a Leben CS300XS in! Be from Texas or where there aren’t any Leben dealers. 💥

Sugden products are available in all of these cool colors! Wait, they're British.. colours.

www.sugdenaudio.com

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I have a brand new Leben 600X that needs a home! Usually a 6 month wait but I ordered one months ago! Please be in Texas or where there are no other Leben dealers.

Aqua’s new factory!

Last night’s private Kissa party. Suntory Whiskey, Chef Arturo Navarrete brought killer bites to eat. DeVore Gibbon X, Leben 600X, Line Magnetic LP33, Auditorium 23 cables, Rega P8, Dynavector 20X2-L cartridge. Sublime evening!! Japanese Jazz all the way.

Today’s install. Wand turntable, phono pre and arm. Dynavector XX2. Leben 600X. DeVore 0/96 coming soon!

I hung out with Gretchen Phillips today! We were checking out the test pressing of the first MeatJoy record that is being rereleased soon! Sounds great!! 💥

Wand Turntables are very relaxing...........and may be used as a headrest. Archie our 11 year old Border Terrier demonstrates.

My son Jack helping me switch out tweeters on my Neat Elites. They’re all better!

Santa made a special trip! Client’s Leben finally arrived in time for a Christmas party!

They’re finally broken in.
Now taking appointments!
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HiFi shop

The Wand EQ phono pre now breaking in at the Rumpus Room. MM / MC. Made in New Zealand.

Client’s new Sugden A21se in Green #3.

Very nice.

Updating my FB Cover photo to refect some really special reviews recently for The Wand 14-4 turntable. Put together they give a clear picture that it is something rather special.
-The EAR; Editors Award; https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/the-wand-14-4-the-wand-plus-10-3/
-Golden Groovy Award and 10/10 fromPaul Rigby, The Audiophile Man https://theaudiophileman.com/the-wand-14-4-turntable-review/ (Text)
Witchdoctor NZ Review 10/10 ; https://witchdoctor.co.nz/index.php/2021/05/the-wand-14-4-turntable-review/

The photo is from The Studio Space and the amplifier in the front is a NZ made Nixie amplifier

I just got the new DeVore Fidelity micr/o into the Rumpus Room. Breaking in now!

Oh. Thanks for the warning! 🤡

Recent install. 🔥 Harbeth 30.2XD, Line Magnetic 845 Premium and LP33, Brinkmann Ta**us with Pi cartridge, Innuos Streamer, A23 cables, Titan Eros power block. Devore 0/96 and Box rack eventually / asap.

https://www.line-magnetic.eu/en/products-line-magnetic-en/integrated-tube-amplifier-line-magnetic-en/lm-88ia-amplificateur-intégré-push-pull-kt88-2x42w-detail

Coming Soon!!

The new Rega Elicit mk5 is in the Rumpus Room breaking in. Wolfson DAC on board. ❤️🔥

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/rega-elicit-mk5

I’ve sold two. Only 4 left in the USA.

This year we celebrate our 30th anniversary with new and special edition products. The first in line is the Elixir LE 30, with upgraded electronics and unique cosmetics. Limited to 50 pieces worldwide.

Today’s setup. Brinkmann Bardo with 12” arm, Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua cartridge and SUP200 step up. 🔥

New repair place in Austin!

Space Baby Audio

Come hear them! Appointments available. 🔥

A TRIP TO DeVORE FIDELITY, BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, NYC We dive deep into John's o/baby loudspeakers.

Come hear it!

Merason frerot DAC - Positive Feedback Swiss with a Flourish! The Merason frerot DAC

Record Fair! Today! 11-4

My first ever shirt. OG-LUV! 💥🔥

Next Sunday, July10th, I’ll be selling lots of records! Come say hello!

Inspiring Conversations with Brian DiFrank of Whetstone Audio - Voyage Austin Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian DiFrank. Hi Brian, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. I moved back to Texas after a two-year stint in Crested Butte Colorado in January 1993. I worked for a little speaker company called Dana Audio. I built the speakers, manned the phone...