“…The Morpheus Music Centre [from Sonneteer] will move you from the very first instant. This is not just a high technology laden piece of equipment, but clearly one created to bring music to life.”
Winson Ng, HiFi Review, August 2010 [more]
“….Sonneteer director Haider Bahrani showed us the Morpheus, which we imagined would look nice in our living room.”
“…The Morpheus from Sonneteer was the sleekest and most discreet. It stores three terabytes of tunes, and like the others, will rip your CDs while you “go make a cup of tea.” You can even control it, like most of the other music servers, with your iPhone[or iPod Touch].
VintageRock.com, February 2010.
“…... the positive impression I have of the Morpheus in Las Vegas and remained intact after the test. This is a very flexible system that will help you get your audio files, well-designed and easy to use. It is an excellent "next step" for anyone who wants to join in the virtual record collection and is recommended without reservation.”
Dimitris Stamatakos AV Mentor, December 2009, Greece
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“…..Right away I sensed there was something special happening.
While some of the preamplifiers I auditioned were (as Goldilocks would say) too hot or too cold, the Sedley was just right.
It was quiet, had good sense of space, nice top end without hiss or excessive sizzle, and images were appropriately sized and didn't sound
congested or obviously colored in any way. Soundstage wasn't too wide or too narrow and image location was excellent as evidenced by the track ”Home At Last.”
This is the first preamp that I've had under review that I could honestly consider using for the long term.
This is not to say it's perfect and there is nothing better, but only that it doesn't have any egregious flaws.
I felt comfortable sitting and just listening (and without the feeling I was missing something or the music was being edited by the equipment).
…Tonally this preamp gets it right.
I have to say that I had to be reminded I was working on a review and try to critically listen as I continually lapsed into just enjoying the music--as it should be!
The other thing I noticed was that although the LP wasn't in perfect shape the imperfections became less noticeable when the music was this engrossing.”
Brian Bloom, Audiophile Audition, June 2009, USA
“…a unique 'media centre' that lacks nothing in charm or seductive qualities and is very ergonomic and easy to use"
“…a digital amplifier of audiophile quality"
“…it's reproduction [of music] demonstrates an incontestable transparency in the true spirit of digital amplification".
“…an intelligently conceived product that is very attractive".
Translated from Diapason Magazine July-August 2009, France.
“…And if you're feeling really flush, look around for Soneteer's Bard system,
a USB dongle that plugs into your laptop and transmits to a receiver jacked into your stereo.
The result is very high-quality sound that's highly recommended by audioheads.
However, it does cost around £240" Bobbie Johnson, The Guardian, Saturday
21 June 2008
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“…Bard is a beautifully simple solution that will stay true to your tunes." Stuff.tv December 2007 HOT BUY, FIVE STAR “…That amp’s tiny, like a power supply:how’s it sound so impressive?” What Hi Fi November 2007 “…Fire that turntable up, let it play through
the Sonneteer, have a seat and enjoy it as you
probably never did before." Albert Simon, UHF Magazine No.43, February 2007 “…The Sonneteer Sedley USB
is an excellent phono preamp, and its flexibility will allow it
to adapt to any cartridge you own or may buy." UHF Magazine No.43, February 2007 “… the BardThree
has a lively and highly resolved midrange, with dynamics and resolution
to match..".."High frequencies are clear and detailed.."..."in fact, it
comfortably compares with a variety of integrated amps and receivers in
its price range." The Absolute Sound, December 2006 “… the BardUSB is where the system really shines." and on the BardOne:"..vintage British BBC sound.".."..a highly musical experience." The Absolute Sound, December 2006 “… The BardOne system sounds very good".."dynamic and wide band.”" it is especially great with satellite radio.".."Cool stuff." Stereophile, November 2006 “… takes a
matter of seconds to set up, and the sound quality is top notch.” The Mail on Sunday Live Night&Day
November 2005 “The simplest wire-free
music system ever … the Bardthree delivers uncompressed
music and the results do impress. ... simple to use; sounds great
…. you’ll be astounded.” What Hi Fi? Awards 2005 “Bard is a stroke
of genius” What Hi Fi? September 2005. “Excellent performance
with good levels of detail and base, and top-end clarity …” MP3 Ultimate Guide - What Hi Fi?
Summer 2005. “The BardUSB is
a great idea, its combination of style, simplicity of use and
performance setting it apart from others.” MP3 Ultimate Guide - What Hi Fi?
Summer 2005 “Simple but highly
effective …… the quality is excellent “ ….“The
Bard Audio system is recommended without hesitation.” Gramophone June 2005 Computer Music May 2005 “ ….. one
of the simplest wireless solutions we’ve ever used. …..
we are totally impressed. ” What Hi Fi? March 2005 “ I hooked it up
to a CD player on the other side of the room from the hi-fi and
was impressed by the link’s essential transparency. …..
The practical applications are only limited by your imagination
and lifestyle. ….. a simple and convenient means of extending
your hi-fi to other rooms ….. “ Stereophile March 2005 “The new fully integrated
amplifier from Sonneteer ads a few kilometres per hour to Mozart’s
Don Giovanni. Apparently in a Ferrari....the music in my collection
appears fresh and more alive than I have known it so far…
Everything appears clearer and more spatially defined. All in
all, Mozart’s Don Giovanni fits better in a Ferrari.” Audio Swiss, November 2004 What HI FI?, June 2004 “... prick up your
ears maybe exactly what you’ll do the first time you sit
down in front of the Orton to listen.” DigitalHome, June 2004 “The sound of the
Brontë amplifier is distinctive ... has an exceptionally
well controlled top end, ... very beguiling mid-band, which sounds
exceptionally clean, with a notable wide dynamic range and accurate
dynamic tracking.” Hi Fi +, January 2004 “The Brontë
CD player performs quite admirably, ... with very clean delivery
and dynamic range making for a thoroughly natural all round sound
that is always inviting, ... ” Hi-Fi +, January 2004 Gramophone, December 2002 “The Brontë
exhibits many of the hallmarks of an 'audiophile' valve amplifier,
despite incorporating up-to the minute technology “....
“Expressive to the point of sounding haunting...voice was
accompanied by a rich sound of piano to terrific effect” Hi-Fi Choice, November 2002 “We can say, finally,
that the digital amplification technology is now mature and as
achieved a level of performance that can compete with the good
analogue amplifiers.” Portuguese Audio magazine 2002 “.... the sensation
of amplitude and of a musical “generosity” difficult
to beat.” Portuguese Audio magazine 2002 GM 2000 magazine (Thailand), June
2002 “...... Sonneteer
.... has a reputation for solid, well-engineered equipment ...”
Gramophone, January 2001. “ .....it sounds
pretty damned fine and will dazzle the neighbours with its good
looks. ” Stuff magazine, December 2000 “ ..... the top
dog here is the Sonneteer. It’s the least expensive but
sounds the best – how much more can you ask for ?” WHAT HI-FI, June ‘99 “…I just
stopped taking notes and listened to the album all the way through”
Hi-Fi World, May ’98. “I suddenly remembered
I was supposed to be reviewing the amp rather than sitting there
transfixed...” Hi-Fi World, October '97. Hi-Fi News, May '97. “Any damn fool can
just play a tune and get it over with, but the best like the Alabaster,
does more than that...it's a ballet dancer that can't be fazed
by anything.” Hi-Fi News, May '97. “Transparency is
to a high order...a liquid flow of musical delight”
Hi-Fi News, September '96. “...on its own amongst
its class.” Hi-Fi News, September '96. “...utterly gripping."
"...extraordinarily lifelike. True quality stuff, this.”
Hi-Fi World, January '96. “...the Campion
worked wonders, delivering near studio definition...”
Hi-Fi World, January '96. “...exceptional
value for money.” Hi-Fi News, December '95.
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“ ….. an ideal solution if you want to distribute
high quality audio around your house.”
“ Sonneteer have gone to great lengths to preserve
the purest possible audio signal path.”
“...able to deliver the smallest nuance of a voice
or solo instrument as well as it does the full force of the symphony
orchestra .... the Sonneteer always seems to have power in reserve,
and can play music extremely loudly without any signs of stress
or distortion.”
“ ..... it outstandingly demonstrated clarity .....
has it’s own uniqueness both physical structure and sound
character ..... it is truly outstanding ”
“...this is one of the best amplifiers for voice
around.”