
Java Hifi, a New Zealand audio equipment manufacturer, has expanded its Carbon Edition series with new pre and power amplifiers.
The amplifiers feature 9mm carbon fiber enclosures for reduced vibration and EMI/RFI interference, enhancing audio quality significantly.
Key components include ETI Research silver RCA connectors, Kryo speaker terminals, and IsoAcoustics Gaia IV feet for vibration isolation.

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