that as if it were completely dissolves the speakers. On the field of ‘peace and rhythm’ the
R200i convinces again. The silences turn seamlessly into super fast, fierce and incredibly loud
attacks on the drums. Every touch is perfectly traceable with the tones slowly dying out as an
addition to the expression of the music. The wood percussion sounds pointy, accurate and
convincingly life-like. As a whole it is extremely convincing: quick, grand and pressure-full; but
very light as well. All the nuances in the bouquet of the different types of percussion are
depicted magnificently and create a swift, uncolored and no-compromise soundstage.
Assessment
Pros:
+ Build quality and finish
+ Top-class audiophile components and construction
+ No-compromise quick reproduction without any coloring
Cons:
– Perhaps the (for now) limited brand awareness in Belgium, as far as that is of any importance
to you
Conclusion
A perfect build quality combined with excellent design, components of the highest quality and a
tight, stylish design. Build-technically speaking this is a top product; this is (unfortunately?)
reflected in the price tag. The reproduction far exceeds the level of the average amplifier. In my
opinion the Radiance 200i deserves the tag “Reference” within the integrated amplifier
segment… and out of that segment as well! Strongly recommended!!
Software List
Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble – Far More Drums – Hybrid SACD – DMP SACD-10
Jeremy Monteiro – A Song For You Karen - Hybrid SACD – FIM SACD 036
Gary Karr – Adagio d’ Albinoni – LP – Cisco Music USA – Firebird super analogue disc KIJC 9125.
Louis Armstrong Plays W.C. Handy – LP - Pure pleasure vinyl - Columbia CL591
Mstislav Rostropovich – Vivaldi Cello Concertos – LP – DG – 2530 974.
Jackson Browne – Solo acoustic vol.1 - CD – EMI – LC03098.
Best Adiophile Voices – Best Adiophile Voices – XRCD2 – JVC – XRCDPR 27901.
And many more…