A big thanks to Matt Clott of The Absolute Sound for this fantastic review of the Rockport Technologies LYNX! He really digs into what makes these speakers special. We’re honored that the LYNX earned his Golden Ear award.

If you’re curious about what our truly inert cabinet can do for speaker performance, Matt’s review is worth your time.

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There’s a great new article focused on the Rockport AVIOR II, showing how these speakers blend precision engineering with musicality. It highlights their custom drivers, ultra-rigid enclosures, and stunning design, all built to perform in real-world spaces.

Jim Swantko’s listening tests — from Clapton to AC/DC — reveal the AVIOR II’s ability to deliver both detail and soul. If you’re curious about what makes these speakers special, this article is a must-read.

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There’s a wonderful new review that was just published by Michael Lavorgna of twitteringmachines.com. Many of you know Michael from his days running the Stereophile online property audiostream.com. His motto over at twitteringmachines.com is “Hifi reviews for people who like to read.” I think you will all appreciate Michael’s ability to transcend your typical hifi review and actually produce something that gives you the kind of pleasure you would receive from a well written short story.

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Thanks to Anthony Kershaw for this lovely review of the LYRA.

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Join us this coming Saturday 9/30 and Sun 10/1 for the UK Debut of the ORION loudspeaker system brought to you by our distributions partners in the UK: Cadence Distribution.

This years system features a full suite of Nagra HD components, as well as the SME model 60 turntable with Series VA tonearm.

Director of Sales Jon Zimmer will be giving presentations at 1pm both days and will be available to answer questions and meet with attendees throughout the show.

Visit hifishowlive.com for more information and to purchase tickets for the event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thanks to all for the kind words! We’ll share some excerpts from here:

“The Brama powered the Rockport Atria II speakers wonderfully. These speakers were ideal for this size of the room, and setup by Rockport’s Josh Clark and Jon Zimmer perfectly…I have a feeling the Atria II can work very well in smallish rooms, and be driven as hard as one wishes in much larger rooms. They are built like all Rockport speakers, like a brick outhouse :~)… I have to give a tip of the cap to everyone involved in this room. It was what people travel to audio shows to hear. Nice work.“ – Chris Connaker

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In the category of “It doesn’t get much better than this” I submit for your consideration, the Vinnie Rossi Brahma integrated amp, the Innuos Statement Music server, the MSB Premier DAC, and the Rockport Technologies Atria II loudspeakers. Expensive? Yes. But for a much smaller footprint than some of the other mega systems at the show, this one more than held its own sound-wise. A very “less is more” sort of vibe happening here.

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On to the 14^th floor, where another old favorite, Rockport, was showing its $37k Atria II, driven by Vinnie Rossi electronics and sourced by MSB (another of my references). This was a very sweet, neutral-sounding transducer—neither overly dark in the bass and midrange nor megaphonic in the upper mids. Because of its refreshing transparency and freedom from coloration, it was immediately another of my Best of Show candidates.

From The Absolute Sound…

JV’s Best of Show: …the Rockport Atria II dynamics all managed the trick of making musicians almost visible—and making music of all types a sonic delight. -Jonathan Valin, The Absolute Sound

From The Absolute Sound…

The Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Integrated Amplifier ($38,995), a true beauty in form and function according to my tastes, made its debut at last year’s Axpona and I was thrilled, thrilled!, to spend time together again, this time with the stunning Rockport Atria II Loudspeakers ($38,000/pair), an MSB Premier DAC ($27,500), and Innuos Statement Server (starts at $16,700 ). I took a trip to Goodwin’s High End back in 2021, the purpose of my 2-day visit being to spend time with Rockport speakers, and I was mightily impressed then and now—this simple system sounded like a match made in HiFi Heaven. -Michael Lavorgna

From Twittering Machines…

We are thrilled to announce that the founder of Rockport Technologies, Andrew Payor, has been inducted into The Absolute Sound’s High-End Audio Hall of Fame. This is a momentous occasion for Rockport Technologies, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to The Absolute Sound and to Robert Harley for this honor.

Andrew Payor is a visionary in the audio engineering industry, and his commitment to innovation and quality has set the standard for excellence in the field. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible has inspired us all and has left a lasting impact on the audio industry. This induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to his hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to the art of audio.

The Absolute Sound has long been a respected voice in the world of audio, and we are grateful for the recognition that this induction represents. We would like to thank TAS for their ongoing support and for their commitment to celebrating the best in the industry.

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Robert Harley meets with Rockport Technologies’ Josh Clark to discuss the ORION Loudspeaker. They review Rockport’s history, the development of their tailor-made carbon fiber drivers, and their hand-tuned crossovers. Learn More about the ORION here: https://rockporttechnologies.com/orion/ What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.

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Thanks to Jeff Fritz for this tour of the technologies inside the ORION! This article is a must read.

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Today, SoundStage! editor-in-chief Jeff Fritz learns all about the new Rockport Technologies Taurus center-channel speaker! Rockport’s Josh Clark (president) and Andrew Payor (founder) give us all the details on the Taurus, which is designed to match well with all four Rockport stereo speaker models, in order to form the front three speakers in a Rockport-based high-end home theater. New details emerge regarding Rockport’s stringent quality-control program as well!