Explore the beauty of PENAUDIO Serenade Signature

The protagonist PENAUDIO Serenade (serenade) Signature is a Hi-End floor box from Finland . If you want to talk about Serenade Signature, you have to mention its predecessor-Serenade, because Serenade is the first speaker in the history of PENAUDIO to be listed on the Stereophile A list. This happened in 2007.

According to ordinary people’s understanding, the models with the Signature suffix will not be modified significantly, but there are usually some minor modifications and improvements. Take the speaker as an example. The Signature version usually improves the unit pairing accuracy, the capacitor of the frequency divider is changed to a higher-level product, and the cabinet uses a more beautiful veneer. However, the difference between Serenade Signature and Serenade has long gone beyond the category of Signature in the traditional sense. Although Serenade is in the front, in fact, PENAUDIO Serenade Signature does not want to lie under the aura of predecessors and only make small-scale improvements, but has made a completely innovative design. It can be said that, except for both of them are floor inverted design, the rest are basically the same! So, Serenade is already at the peak, so why should Serenade Signature surpass it? The most powerful weapon of Serenade Signature is to replace all of them with higher-level units! The speakers under the same brand use different levels of units, so it is not too much to say which one is higher and lower. The unit used by Serenade Signature is the same as the PENAUDIO Cenya Signature I reviewed before.But the number will be more. There will be two units specially customized by SEAS for PENAUDIO: one is the Crescendo silk soft dome unit from the Excel gold series, which is recognized as one of the best tweeters in the industry. It uses the unique HEXADYM magnetic system to vibrate There are six ring-shaped neodymium magnets on the back of the membrane. The other unit is also from the Excel series of SEAS, which is a 145mm magnesium membrane cone unit. It should be noted that this is a magnesium diaphragm, not a common magnesium-aluminum alloy diaphragm. At present, only SEAS is doing this in the world. Serenade Signature not only uses a higher level of unit than Serenade, but the configuration of the unit is also different, eliminating the original side woofer. Serenade Signature uses a Crescendo tweeter, a 145mm magnesium membrane cone unit is responsible for the 180-4000Hz frequency band, and two 145mm magnesium membrane cone units are responsible for the frequency band below 180Hz. Now that Serenade Signature has made such in-depth and thorough improvements, we naturally look forward to where it is better than the Stereophile A-level winner of the year?

I was impressed by the high transparency of the high-pitched Serenade. So I came up with this idea: Since Serenade Signature's sound bottom is transparent and colorless, can we use different amplifiers to create different sound beauty for her? Therefore, there is this matching test. The three integrated amplifiers selected are: Italy's GOLD NOTE IS-1000, France's ATOLL IN400 SE, and Norway's HEGEL H390.The source is GOLD NOTE CD-1000 MKII. The test tracks are all from "2011 Original Sound Selection": track 1 Cai Qin "Actually You Don't Understand My Heart", track 2 Pergolesi "Small Concerto for Double Violin and Oratory Bass", track 14 Sibelius "Finland" Ode. The following is the different beauty of Serenade Signature when paired with three amplifiers.

GOLD NOTE IS-1000

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p. , The piano's sound is very soothing, like still water flowing deep. Tsai Qin's voice is condensed and the lines are first-rate. I can be sure that this is the quality of the GOLD NOTE product. Let me listen carefully. The human voice is slightly golden, but not as strong as the tube amplifier . It is not deliberately sensational, and more is to create a peaceful and remote mood. Taking this song as an example, my previous feeling was that the singer was afraid of betraying the other's affection and dared not love it deeply, but it also meant to blame the other party, "In fact, you don't understand my heart". Now I use this system to broadcast this song, but it gives me a slightly different feeling: the singer is reminiscing about a relationship that should not be given up at the beginning, and still has regrets that he can't give up, turning from complaining to the other party to deep. Deep self-blame....... This change in listening experience brought about by the difference in interpretation is indeed very strange. Like this system composed of Serenade Signature and IS-1000, it does not need to be deliberately rendered, but it has a better depth of description. What attracts me is not Its sound elements, what I appreciate more is the timelessness that it contains in the song.

In the track "A Small Concerto for Double Violin and Bass",The sound of violin and cello presented by Serenade Signature is not too strong, it is a kind of delicate fragrance, just like you are not walking among the rose bushes, but strolling through the quiet path planted with osmanthus trees. You can’t see it at night. What kind of flowers and trees can smell the fragrance of flowers floating from afar, this is a kind of restrained, quiet fragrance, just like the sound characteristics of this system. Although there is a faint fragrance, this system will not reduce the transparency. It only "sees" that the two violins are located on the left side of the sound field, but they do not overlap. The relationship between the lead and concerto is clearly revealed.

When this system plays " Ode to Finland ", the energy is limited to a certain range, the overall swing is not large, and it is not a type of turbulent energy and sharp dynamics. It is powerful in that it can handle every musical instrument very vividly, and the natural moisturizing feeling is just right. For example, the beauty of the cello when it is slowly stroked is like the ripples of the Jinghu lake when it is instantly wrinkled by the spring breeze. The brass instrument is more moist and less hot, and the solid low-frequency bedding is very cordial. As for the woodwind instrument , it more emphasizes its fleshy and watery side, such as the sound of the flute, which makes me I think more of the verdant bamboo flute, and forget that it is actually made of metal.

IS-1000 integrated amplifier is deeply influenced by Italian culture, its sound is elegant, romantic, and meticulous. Its expression of music is just like Italian architecture and sculpture, not relying on magnificent shapes to create strong Visual impact, their delicate techniques of light and shadow processing are the essence. The IS-1000's voice is graceful and elegant, not coquettish, nor is it "poisoned at first hearing" type. But in fact, it is just like the first-class cooked Pu, it will be more mellow and correct after a soak, and the more the product, the more flavorful it will be. Serenade Signature paired with IS-1000 is not a breakthrough with grand scenes. The power of the system lies in its subtle depiction of human voices and musical instruments, creating a unique artistic conception. The way this system describes music can be described as "the ordinary sees the magic".Just like if the ingredients are natural and fresh, you don’t need MSG to improve the freshness. If you add seasonings, the original taste will be concealed. Simple cooking techniques can cause wonderful chemical reactions between the ingredients, which complement each other and stimulate each other. In fact, all the amino acids and nucleotides have already been awakened under the clear and simple broth, and only after a taste can I know what "delicious filling" is!

ATOLL IN400 SE

is actually more central and unclear under the drive of ATO, IN400 SE. In the song, the accompaniment piano and singer Cai Qin have a strong sense of energy, thus forming a strong body and supporting the entire sound field at once. The sound field presented by this combination not only has a strong sense of space, but also the sound strength is so strong that the sound field tends to expand to both sides. The notes played by the piano on the left side of the sound field seem to be ejected. Tsai Qin’s singing has strong penetrating power, full of energy, and a clear mouth shape. This feeling seems to be like holding a magnifying glass to gain insight into the sound field. The energy, texture, and imagery inside have been magnified, making it particularly vivid and energetic.

When playing "The Concerto for Double Violin and Bass", the combination of violin presents a dense, vigorous violin that is not a "little jasper". type. The cello has outstanding cohesion, it is clear and fast when swiping, and its strength makes me shine! The reverberation of the piano is not as deep as usual. I think it would be more appropriate to use the word "hearty" to describe it.

Serenade Signature driven by ATOLL IN400 SE is very cool to play "Ode to Finland",In the climax segment, I can clearly feel that the raging orange-red volcanic magma that the work wants to express is constantly rolling and boiling, emitting dazzling heat! Specific to the performance of the musical instruments, the group of brass instruments issued a deep and majestic roar, and a series of percussions from the big drum. The drum sound was not only shocking, sharp, and solid, but it was simply a catharsis of "angry and crowning" emotions! The cello started moaning deep, resentful and suppressed, but then the energy gradually accumulated and continued to rise, and finally the firepower was fully fired and came surging like a flood!

Serenade Signature can have such a hot performance, it is inseparable from the powerful power of the ATOLL IN400 SE behind it, it is like a small sports car with turbocharged, although the surface power value is not large, but Its unexpectedly powerful "push back feeling" is enough to make Serenade Signature fly! ATOLL IN400 SE has 1015VA large ring cow, 93400µF "big water pond" super power configuration, plus 4 pairs of FET per channel, the rated power is only 160W/channel (8Ω), really It is too low-key, you should use it as an amplifier with an output power of 250W so as not to underestimate its power. The sound of this matching scheme is bright, lively, and full of strength. You are like being on the Espiguette beach in France on a sunny summer day. It is so refreshing and comfortable to lie on a beach chair and sip Moet&Chandon champagne under the cool breeze. ? !

HEGEL H390

Serenade produces a rare kind of beautiful sound in HEGEL H390.As soon as "Actually You Don't Understand My Heart", I found that Cai Qin's feelings were particularly strong this time. As far as her singing is concerned, it is not only as simple as the kind and beautiful, but it always feels completely different from the general collocation. Temperament. The accompaniment piano has a very fresh texture, the sound of the piano is exquisite, smooth, clean and remote, and the atmosphere created is particularly comfortable and quiet. It is a great enjoyment to listen to this classic old song in this atmosphere! How do you describe the sound characteristics of this combination? It has no stimulating ingredients, no special color or sweetness, but once you listen to it, it is like drinking high-quality natural mineral water, and it feels particularly refreshing and refreshing. In terms of resolution, this combination is slightly feminine, but the details presented are extremely rich, just like an excellent professional-grade display without increasing the brightness, it already has a delicate texture and rich grayscale transition.

Playing the "Small Concerto for Double Violin and Bass", the density and lines of the piano sound are the most outstanding combination. It is also its tranquility, which brings the unique holy atmosphere of chamber music. Due to the dark and tranquil background, this combination seems to allow me to hear more profound things. For example, the performances of the three musicians are full of aura. The violin and cello’s sounds are delicate and smooth, and their vividness makes them not unlike the sounds produced by typical electronic equipment. Some fans like the sound of the violin to be sweet and juicy. In fact, it is even more rare that the violin sound is as elegant and refined as a lotus flower, and I rarely encounter it in my impression.

When playing "Ode to Finland", the brass instrument presented by Serenade Signature driven by HEGEL H390 has a deep low-frequency dive. timpani is clear and explosive, which can bring quite a shock The replay effect. But in fact, these are not the most important, because HEGEL amplifiers are known for their strong driving force and control. All of this is in my expectation.What I admire is the ability of this combination to maintain transparency, tranquility, and meticulousness throughout. The distortion is incredibly low. I played this bursting symphony at a very high volume. The huge sound was overwhelming, but all I heard was the pure texture of the instrument, and it was not mixed with other components. Like a bottomless pool, the green color turned into a giant inkstone, which was so deep that it could not tolerate any mottled colors mixed in. At this moment, HEGEL H390 is like a six-cylinder 4.0 displacement naturally aspirated coupe. It is not violent or arrogant, but once you step on the accelerator deeply, the energy will be continuously and abundantly output, and the car will instantly be smooth and smooth. Way away!

Serenade Signature paired with HEGEL H390 to obtain a precise, quiet and transparent replay effect. Its pure, dark background is a unique feature of this system! The feeling is like watching the performance on the stage close up with the ambient light dimmed. The lights in the surrounding auditorium are all off, the light on the concert stage is slightly brighter, and every move of the performer can be seen without the use of strong light. It must be clear. The distortion and noise of H390 are extremely low, and the control is very strong. Serenade Signature's sound dyeing is also very low. You can just turn up the volume unscrupulously. The background of this system will never be blurred or whitish, let alone any burrs. Yes, there are only the details, the turbulent energy and the strong three-dimensional sound field that can hold you firmly on the sofa...

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Judging from this matching process, the PENAUDIO Serenade Signature can be called a "transparent" speaker. It has no special personality and will reflect the characteristics of the matched amplifier like a mirror.Generally speaking, the distortion of the amplifier is much lower than that of the speakers, so the personality of the speakers dominates the tone of the system. But I didn't expect the sound dyeing of PENAUDIO Serenade Signature to be so low and the transparency so high that the personality of the amplifier dominates the tone of the system. So, what I heard on the PENAUDIO Serenade Signature this time is actually the sound characteristics of various amplifiers, such as GOLD NOTE IS-1000's "Quiet and long-distance, see the big from the small", and ATOLL IN400 SE's "Bright, lively and powerful." ", HEGEL H390's "Pure and fresh based on big dynamics and high resolution". However, this also just shows that PENAUDIO Serenade Signature can be easily presented with various beautiful states through different amplifiers. Therefore, choose a favorite amplifier, this speaker with the strength of the Stereophile A-list will definitely be able to release the sound you love.

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