Sempre Audio Review: SOULNOTE Series 1 Ver.2 Electronics get high praise

A recent online introductory review from sempre audio has taken a closer look at the new SOULNOTE Series 1 Ver.2 range, highlighting the Japanese company’s distinctive approach to high-end electronics for ‘Sophisticated hi-fi systems’

Despite the Italian sounding name, the review is in Austrian German so you will have to click ‘Translate’ on your browser…

The Series consists of three components: the A-1 Ver.2 integrated amplifier, E-1 Ver.2 phono equalizer, and D-1 Ver.2 DAC, designed as a coherent trio for both analogue and digital playback.

The article emphasises SOULNOTE’s engineering philosophy, which avoids traditional negative feedback and instead focuses on short signal paths, discrete circuitry and carefully controlled resonance behaviour. According to the review, this design approach prioritises timing accuracy, spatial precision and tonal naturalness over headline specifications.

Particular attention is given to the way the three components work together as a unified electronics chain. The reviewer notes that the system is designed less for dramatic hi-fi effects and more for clean transients, convincing soundstage presentation and natural musical flow.

Overall, the review portrays the Series 1 Ver.2 as a thoughtfully engineered trio aimed at listeners seeking authentic, structured and musically engaging playback rather than technological spectacle.

Read the review here and then grab your phone immediately to contact your local dealer for an audition.