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As mentioned earlier, to obtain the high-level machining and finish work required for its upscale ambitions, Angelis Labor relies on the hi-tech culture of Bologna and Modena and outsources with quality sub contractors.
The Angelis Labor Gabriel arm is believed to be the world's first to do away with anti-skating altogether.
A name decal prior to final finishing.
It also disguises the spacer adjustment between platter and arm pods.
To make the cut-off date, Angelis Labor had shipped off "two of everything" to Las Vegas just days before we arrived.
Like Zanden, Angelis Labor demands immaculate fit 'n' finish. And because Audio Point imports Zanden for Italy, Angelis Labor won't be available in Italy for at least two years to avoid conflict. That's very honorable indeed.
The Gabriel head shell
Future talent?
Angelis Labor principal Salvo Giardina runs an Avantgarde Trio/Bass Horn setup at home. A C.E.C. belt-drive transport feeds a Kondo DAC into a modified Aesthetix preamp into six modified Klimo Beltaine monoblocks (three per side). This is a very finely tuned system of someone clearly intent on music conveying emotions.
All too often, such statements are pure lip service and marketing drivel. Not here. Hearing a man's system and visiting his home give you instant insights into core values. And the house Salvo and his wife Gabriella keep with their three children is artfully decorated, stylish yet very comfortable. It exudes the kind of care and love that make a house a home.
As a bona fide and much-in-demand electrical contractor, Salvo has designed valve equipment exclusively for his own use for five years. Today he is a chief contributor to Angelis Labor circuitry and industrial design. Based on the sound he makes with the above system, it bodes very well for the future of this company.