Even though the old Pagode really doesn't sound bad, while still being one of the very good equipment supports, it remains to be only second-class. If one has been given the chance to experience the difference in a direct comparison, the only obstacle standing in the way is the handsome acquisition price. So, if you can afford it, the investment is worthwhile right from the start, even with lower-priced, good sounding components like the two Soul units. The Finite Elemente MKII brings more music into the listening room and, in my opinion, is one or, let alone, the perfect basis for a high-quality audio system, which may well continue to grow and improve on the Pagode MKII over many years to come. What convinced me about the Finite Elemente Pagode – even in regard to the old system – was the effectiveness of the Resonator system. It is effective, no matter whether you listen at low or high volumes. The new mixture of materials allows this grade of quality to be experienced in an even more intensive way.
Listened with
|
|
---|---|
Music server | Soul |
CD transport | Primare DVD-30 |
D/A converter | Soul, Antelope Zodiac plus |
Pre amp | Soul, Antelope Zodiac plus |
Power amp | AirTight ATM-3, Soul E |
Loudspeakers | Analysis-Audio Epsylon |
Accessories | Audioquest Diamond USB, In-akustik Black&White NF-1302, Audio-gd NF Cinch and XLR, QED Genesis Silver Spiral LS with Enacom LS, MudraAkustik Max power socket und power cable, Audioquest Hurricane HC and Source power cable, AHP pure copper fuses, Room absorber by mbakustik and Browne Akustik |
Manufacturer's specifications
Finite Elemente HD03 Pagode MKII (Test sample)
|
|
---|---|
Wood finish | Canadian maple stained to Walnut colour |
Metal finish | Aluminum high-gloss polished (at extra cost) |
Height | 85 cm |
Number of levels | 4 |
Shelf clearances (from top) |
Level 2: 155 mm, Level 3: 195 mm, Level 4: 240 mm |
Useable component area | 515 x 465 mm (WxD) |
Load capacity | Level 1-3: 60 kg each, level 4 (bottom): 120 kg |
Features MKII | Inserted shelves in three-layer lightweight design with honeycomb core middle layer and MDF outer layers, coupled to the frames with height-adjustable ceramic ball bolts, Floor feet: height-adjustable cones with integrated protection plate |
Dimensions | 850 x 750 x 590 mm (HxWxD) (Height incl. conical feet 890 mm) |
Price of test sample | 10,450 euros (basic price w/ silvergrey anodized aluminum) 960 euros (extra cost for aluminum high-gloss polished) |
Model variants | Two identical model ranges: pagode° Master Reference and pagode° Edition Available in three widths and three heights, separate amplifier platforms MR MKII and Edition MKII also available |
Colour variants | Available in seven standard colours: Natural Canadian maple plus staining colours: Walnut, Makassar, Palisander, Cherry, as well as RAL colours: Pearlstructure White or Black (other staining or RAL colours available at extra cost) |
Prices | Master Reference MKII series as from 5,480 euros (60 cm high – 2 levels) as from 8,950 euros (85 cm high – 4 levels) as from 9,795 euros (110 cm high – 4 levels) Edition MKII series as from 6,680 euros (60 cm high – 2 levels) as from 10,450 euros (85 cm high – 4 levels) as from 11,295 euros (110 cm high – 4 levels) |
Options (MR MKII and Edition MKII) | Heavy-Duty (top level only, 120 kg load capacity) – as from 1,590 euros, Carbofibre° Carbon shelves – as from 690 euros (per shelf), Aluminum high-gloss polished – as from 720 euros (all prices are additional costs to the basic rack price) |
Manufacturer
finite elemente Köpf Möhring GbR
|
|
---|---|
Address | Am Heimekesberg 11 33106 Paderborn, Germany |
Phone | +49 5254 64557 |
info@finite-elemente.eu | |
Web | www.finite-elemente.eu |
© 2024 | HIFISTATEMENT | netmagazine | Alle Rechte vorbehalten | Impressum | Datenschutz
Wir nutzen Cookies auf unserer Website. Einige von ihnen sind essenziell für den Betrieb der Seite, während andere uns helfen, diese Website und die Nutzererfahrung zu verbessern (Tracking Cookies). Sie können selbst entscheiden, ob Sie die Cookies zulassen möchten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass bei einer Ablehnung womöglich nicht mehr alle Funktionalitäten der Seite zur Verfügung stehen.