TRI-ART P-SERIES INTEGRATED

where the birds appear to join in unison. Einarsson’s voice is natural, clear, textured, and there is good presence. The resolution and transparency of the Tri-Art PSI, while good, do not capture the earliest entry of the birds, as do the best, but they are there. Eleonore Sian Cockerham’s “Prayer to a Guardian Angel” (Lux, Decca Music Group Ltd.) is another piece that can hide information in plain sight if the component is not up to task. In the first few lines of verse, there comes a line that is not easily discernible for a number of components that are good to very good. The Tri-Art PSI in this instance takes the lead from its upstream mates and “preserves” this line. The Tri-Art PSI’s midrange is thus very transparent, resolves that which is difficult, is nicely detailed, natural, and beautifully musical. The combination makes for an easy and immersive engagement with the music.

TREBLE+

Of course, Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five” (Time Out, Columbia-Legacy) is enlisted to ferret out the Tri-Art PSI’s treble response. And you don’t have to wait long to note that Joe Morello’s cymbal work is beautifully resolved, very nicely transparent with the required air, ambiance, and shimmer to rise to threedimensionality from two. There is no Scchshhsss or things frying on too hot a fire with the Tri-Art PSI in play. The Tri-Art PSI is natural, three-dimensional, and has wonderful tone and timbre. The Tri-Art PSI comports itself exceptionally well for a $995 to $1,500 integrated amplifier with a superb HPA.

Conclusion

The Tri-Art P-Series Integrated is truly a breath of fresh air. It brings a transparency and an openness, a naturalness and musicality that belie its price in favour of a much more expensive component. Add its very good headphone amplifier and it’s possible that you’re looking at a three-to-one pricing advantage over the competition.

We, AudioKeyReviews, highly recommend the Tri-Art Audio P-Series Integrated and award it our HIGH NINES award for all around excellence in a sweet and affordable package. We suggest that it find the shortest of your short lists for adoption into your family and that you pair it with speakers of 89dB+ sensitivity, with a relatively stable impedance curve. If, of course, you are a lover of music, salute.

Pros: Beautifully transparent, natural, and open with a wonderful musicality that will easily draw you in.

Cons: Must be paired with efficient speakers or those with relatively flat impedance curves.

The Company

Tri-Art Audio

Tri-Art P-Series Integrated ($995-$1,500) www.triartaudio.com