Innovatively designed, the Tongariro TR employs a triple-sandwich construction with high-quality solid stainless steel, precision milled walnut wood and engineered elastomers, which are united with fine height adjustment capability for unprecedented, fine-tuned dampening performance.
Starting with the solid stainless-steel inner cone designed for spikes, a natural walnut wood casing surrounds the inner cone whilst remaining isolated from the precision-machined solid stainless-steel outer case via twin engineered elastomer rings. A specially formulated elastomer ring crowns the walnut wood with twin rings under the outer case ensuring soft contact, grip and isolation. Underneath the outer case, a centre stainless-steel screw post provides fine height adjustment for the isolated walnut wood casing.
With its unique sandwich composite of materials of varying dampening characteristics perfectly fused in a fine height adjustable structure, the Tongariro TR awards listeners with a rare ability to fine tune its vibration attenuation behavior for enhanced clarity, accuracy and a mesmeric soundstage.
The Rangitoto R1 Vibration Dampener Pod with very high strength solid stainless steel, coupled with three soft dampening engineered rubber rings on the top and underside to provide outstanding vibrational dampening and anti-slip / anti-scratch performance.
Much like the shield volcano, the top of the Rangitoto R1 is dominated by a sharp central indent, capable of taking spiked dampeners to further minimize unwanted vibrations as well as internal and external harmonics resonance. This enhance the presence of mid-range, accuracy of bass and soundstage, resulting in an immersive listening experience.
Precision-machined, the crown of the Kauri KR Cable Elevator is precisely calculated saddle-shaped, enabling a secure-yet-minimal contact area for cable placement to further reduce vibration transmission.
Providing a solid footing is a precision-machined, unibody stainless steel base with twin engineered elastomer rings underneath for non-slip placement & vibration isolation. The base is secured to the walnut trunk above via a stainless-steel screw post.
Hand-polished and laser engraved, the Kauri KR Cable Elevator lifts the performance and aesthetics alike for the discerning Hi-Fi connoisseur.
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