Outside pro-audio and high-tech computer companies consult with Audio Note UK to develop high-quality and good sounding computer cards for gaming, for example, and Andy showed me an example of a card he was developing while I was visiting. Some of these may or will be relevant in the immediate future, for example, a special solder developed with unique properties (I saw the solder and its impressive and unlike anything I've ever encountered - Jeff), materials research for use in transformers, pro audio circuitry development, development of computer technology products, music production software, etc. One thing a lot of people don't know - or at least I didn't - is that Audio Note UK is involved in a lot of research and product development activities outside of their normal enthusiast audio sector, which is what most of us are at least in part familiar with. Prototype TT Three turntable in Peter's home listening room.ĭarko also works with Dan Bosak on bill of materials and product documentation, and in his design work, Darko is involved in the new TT Three turntables (the Super and 0.5 Reference), the new Meishu Tonmeister power amplifiers, low capacitance cables, DACs, CD transports, and the Type C loudspeakers.ĭarko works on the voicing of the new products, through fine adjustments, and listening to various component parts and combinations of components parts, reporting on the results to Peter and Andy.ĭarko also supports Audio Note UK shows, setting up show systems, quality assurance, and visits customers to aid them in setting up their systems, as well as corresponding with distributors and dealers.ĭarko has a beautiful AMG Mercedes that he took me for a ride in, and his interests also extend to restoring older Mercedes engine control units (ECUs) and modules, troubleshooting (mostly early onboard diagnostics systems (OBD), and collecting information about this subject.Īndy Grove, Audio Note UK Senior Engineer.Īndy engages in research on a daily basis, some of which is immediately required, like running down a circuit reliability issue, or problem solving to do with production, research work related to new products like the low-impedance regulators for the Darko DAC, and the ongoing task of continual product improvement.
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