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What's New?
A FEW OF THE MANY AWARDS WON BY OUR PRODUCTS
(see the Reviews page):
  
M2Tech hiFace / Duevel / Audiomat Opéra Référence
March 9, 2010
- Update of the Price List page in the Information menu:
* Addition of the prices for the new Audiomat models. I finished testing all these new models, I adopted them, and I'll add their Products pages within the two next weeks.
* Addition of the prices for the new CEC models. I'll add their Products pages before the end of the month.
* Update of the Duevel prices.
* Addition of the M2Tech prices.
- Update of the Special Offers page:
* Big discounts on a few CEC models to make room for the new versions.
March 3, 2010
 - The last time I introduced a new brand was in 2007 with Duevel.
Today I add a product - already so renowned - I'm so happy to bring to the Canadian music lovers: the M2Tech hiFace Usb to Spdif 24/192 Adapter key.
It took me several years and many auditions to see music stored on computers becoming a viable alternative. Hence it is a great pleasure to have discovered this small gem: a really musical universal interface for such a modest price.
Partnered with any quality DAC (of courses I have "qualitifed" it on my gorgeous Audiomat Maestro Reference, and the Audiomat Tempo 2.6 is an obvious choice), its musicality is stunning.
Our Italian friends have managed to create a very discrete but very efficient device... and for the first time I'm not ashamed to give demonstrations or computer-stored music in my auditorium: this interface is amongst the best and the price is a no-brainer.
Some distributors are dedicated to provide a large choice in interfaces... this can be respected. Truthfull to its background, Mutine has selected one... but I believe you'll agree that it is stunning!
December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas to all!
Mutine is closed until January 4, 2010.
As last year, we wish you Happy Holidays with a small gag: the "cold" version of the Bella Luna created by Markus et Anette Duevel...
September 1st, 2009
- Update of the Support page.
June 5, 2009
 - Addition of the Audiomat Tempo 2.6 24/192 DAC in the Products menu.
This affordable model has easily surpassed all our expectations, and is the best future-proof key element of all systems, accepting today's and tomorrow sources.
- Update of the Burn-In page in the Advice Menu, with the latest values for the new Audiomat Maestro 2.
June 4, 2009
- We have removed the Usd price list from our pages for the moment. The insane variations observed between currencies are incompatible with our long-term quest for stability. When you are ready to purchase a Mutine product from the U.S., please email us for an updated quote in Usd.
May 8, 2009
Update of the Audio Zendo brochure:
- We welcome Nick of True Sound in the Bay Area, CA.
Nick is also running our U.S. Service Center, and as such as proven over so many years now to be an exceptionally gifted and honest man. In these difficult times, too few people realize how much such dedication and knowledge will be badly missed in the future, when the new generations will have been exposed only to the "buy cheap, trash quickly" mentality.
- Rob of Applause Audio moved back to his hometown, Stratford; he enjoys a lot the relaxed mood there; we have updated the brochure with a picture of the main auditorium in his new place.
- Wes of Sarah Audio has sent a new picture of his second auditoriuim, including his Duevel Venus.
February 26, 2009
- Update of the break-in times on the Advice - Break-In page.
Since more than a decade, Mutine keeps being one of the few distributors publishing these figures. Since as long as I can remember, my fellow competitors warn me" "this is anti-commercial". For me, not pubslishing them would be "not respecting our customers and considering them as ignorants".
December 10, 2008
 - Addition of the Vecteur Ai4 review by UHF Magazine in the Reviews page.
This amplifier has surprised the magazine, to say the least:
"Compared to a number of integrated amplifiers we have said good things about, costing from $1500 into five digits, it is a bargain."
"Verdict: It raises the bar for what you can do for minimum money."
December 8, 2008
 - Duevel has improved the look of the spheres holders on the Planets; this is a purely cosmetic change; the specs and the sound are the same.
July 10, 2008
Back to the Source
To be a purist philosopher in business is the kind of contradiction that mostly meant for me, working twelve to eighteen hours per day, three hundred and sixty days per year.
So, when I turned forty-seven I swore to those who love me that I would work less when I turned fifty.
I almost did not keep my promise because slowing down a company is easier said than done.
But here we are, I just reached my half-century this spring, and I will stick to my words.
I must acknowledge that the present world of High-Fidelity compared to what it was twenty or thirty years ago, has "helped" me in making my decision easier because I find myself less and less at ease watching this frenetic buying and selling and this superficial consumption of audio products.
This race for the latest "novelty" and piece of “show-off” equipment has nothing whatsoever to do with the pursuit of the reproduction of music.
So, I have reduced the size of Mutine, which has grown substantially in the past few years, and this has not been easy because I am so proud and fond of my staff.
Most importantly, our friendship has made this move elegant and enjoyable.
The free time that I gain will at last allow me to dedicate myself more to this craft that I cherish - Audio Consulting, a craft that has given me my deepest joys since the beginning -, and to resume my philosophical and social work, my documentary movies... and my piano.
Regarding Mutine, the Audio Zendo network goes on as this represents my approach, along with a few select Alliance and Satellite dealers.
My own Zendo will stay at the service of my customers and my friends, those who for more than twelve years in Quebec, trust me and enjoy every day the marvelous vitality gained while spending beautiful moments listening to music.
Musically yours... for more than thirty years,
Pascal Ravach
May 30, 2008
New After-Sales Center for Canada
We have moved the after-sales operations for the brands CEC, Mosquito and Vecteur to Acoustic Technologies Inc.
You will find all the details on the Support page under the menu Solutions menu.
May 2, 2008
 Montreal FSI 2008 Show
We were exhibiting at the Montreal FSI 2008... and it was another memorable show. The warm welcome we received from the press and the public was magnificient. The smiles on the visitors' faces were worth all our efforts. You will find pictures and press comments by clicking here.
March 31, 2008
You have probably noticed that we have not updated our web site for one month now. We have good reasons: we were - and still are - very busy preparing the Montreal FSI 2008 Show, we have a couple of very promising new products, and updates about our artists and Audio Zendo.
- Our price lists have been updated, reflecting the introduction of new products and, unfortunately, the new raise of the Euro (or should we say the fall of North-American currencies?).
 - Duevel has finished the development of the Jupiter's successor: the Sirius.
We will of course keep you informed when we will be able to manage an audition of this flagship model.
One thing is sure: Markus Duevel has created a really beautiful speaker!
After 9 years in development, Audiomat has released the much-awaited Opus 2 pre-amplifier and the Festival mono amplifier.
For those of you who remember them, the former Opus pre-amplifier and Duo stereo amplifier were already excellent performers, still much appreciated on the used market. We had discontinued them because the next generations of integrated amplifiers were globally superior, and Mutine doesn't sell classes of products, but musical results!
 Today, after the superb Opéra Référence and Récital MkII, the new Opus 2 and Festival are gorgeous candidates for the pinnacle of the best electronics.
 Wes has finished the creation of the second auditorium in his Audio Zendo in Edmonton, Alberta.
The mood of this room reflects our philosophy: relaxed, peaceful and inviting.
February 28, 2008
 - Mutine will present at the FSI 2008 in Montreal (April 3-6) the omni-directional speakers made by Duevel in Germany. The selected models are the Planets, the Venus and the Bella Luna Diamante. For those who know the virtues of omni-directional speakers, we don't need to explain the advantages of this approach. For the others... welcome to the FSI 2008 for a mind-opening audition!
These loudspeakers are in permanent demonstration in the Mutine Audio Zendo.
January 11, 2008
 - Addition of the CEC TL53Z review by Paul Candy of 6moons.com in the Reviews page.
Another reviewer having felt the very special analog reproduction of the CEC belt-driven players and transports!
December 7, 2007
 - Addition of the Audiomat Opéra Référence review by Paul Candy of 6moons.com in the Reviews page.
The Opéra Référence has received the Blue Moon Award for "Musical Insight & Emotional Involvement in the tube integrated category".
 Paul Candy has purchased this Audiomat during the summer 2008, like other respected reviewers before him (Bruce Kennett of former Listener Magazine has purchased the Opéra Référence after years of pleasure with his Prélude Référence, and Neil Walker of EnjoyTheMusic has purchased the Prélude Référence after years of pleasure with his Arpège).
What can we add?
That a total of eight reviewers have ended up buying one of the Audiomat models?
That even some competitors have purchased an Audiomat to use in their personal system?
Come and judge by yourselves!
December 1st, 2007
 - A new brand is a rare event at Mutine!
We are happy to welcome in Canada Duevel and their omni-directional loudspeakers, the Planets, Venus and Bella Luna Diamante. Omnis are not new to us, having played with four brands during twelve years... until twenty years ago. We know that this sonic presentation is a like-dislike affair... but Markus Duevel has managed to push the concept to its best potential!
The absence of a sweet spot is very relaxing, and the most appropriate description of the Duevel sound is: visceral and... addictive.
Read the appreciations from the press in the Reviews page, then contact Mutine or a Canadian Audio Zendo for an unforgettable listening session!
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