Golden Ear Club
SonicStudio Amarra Software (TAS 202)
The Absolute Sound has never reviewed a piece of computer software. That’s about to change. Computer-based digital audio has now advanced to where it competes sonically with traditional media. But to achieve this ultimate level of fidelity requires not only state-of-the art hardware but also cutting-edge software. Currently the best and easiest way for a Mac-owning music-lover to optimize his iTunes playback experience is with the Amarra software package.
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Exclusive Offers from Elite Manufacturers
Lots of different ones, depending on the manufacturer, currently ranging from:
- Bonus “incentives” on retail purchases
- Special “Golden Ear” versions of gear
- Access to B Stock and “Close Out” units
- “Commentary Seed Units” (limited number)
- Product loaners (sorry-no loudspeakers or turntables)
Other GEC Member Benefits
These are still “evolving.” We anticipate:
- Quarterly updates from TAS Editors
- Special events
- Feature review previews
- Passes (limited) to industry shows
- Unique GEC merchandise (for purchase)
- GEC excursions (may require fee)
Participating Manufacturers
Some of the companies that have agreed to make special offers to GEC members include:
- Audio Space
- BG Radia Corp.
- Castle Acoustics
- Electrocompaniet, Inc.
- Esoteric
- GINI Systems
- Guru
- Holographic Audio
- Hyperion Sound Design
- JPS Labs
- MartinLogan
- MBL of America
- Meridian America
- Musical Surroundings
- Odyssey Audio
- Quad USA
- Rega Research
- Supra
- Symphonic Line
- TEAC Reference Series
- Teresonic
- Usher Audio (North America)
- Vincent Audio
- Von Schweikert Audio
- Wharfedale USA
