Installation of a high-end audio system in an underground space.

Description

Installation of a high-end audio system at Desde Abajo, a unique space where wine and music come together, created by Argentine musician and sommelier Javier Cohen.

The setup was carefully curated to cover the entire room — a basement over 10 meters long and 5 meters wide — delivering exceptional sound purity and detail. More than just background ambiance, the system plays an active role in the experience, enhancing Javier’s guided narratives and allowing the music to become a true sensory protagonist.

LOCATION
Buenos Aires, Argentina
AREA
50 m²
Status
Completed — open to the public
INSTALLATION
Audio Research Classic 120 monaural amplifiers, Krell KSL preamplifier, Mark Levinson 5105 player, Tannoy speakers with custom cabinets made by ifAUDIO
PARTNERS:
Javier Cohen

Challenge

Javier shared his vision with us: he wanted music to accompany wine tastings in a way that allowed for full appreciation — both through recorded formats and live performances. As a musician and sommelier, he often concludes events with live music, either solo or with guest performers, creating a rich experience where wine and music become one.

The challenge was to design a system that could meet the dynamic and emotionally nuanced demands of this concept — delivering pure, immersive playback for recorded music, while also adapting effortlessly to live performances, all within a visually and acoustically refined environment.

Solution

To meet the level of precision and flexibility required, the entire setup was built using high-end components. At its core, the system features a Krell KSL preamplifier, a Mark Levinson 5105 CD player and streamer, two monoaural Audio Research power amps, and a pair of Tannoy amplifiers housed in custom-made cabinets developed by ifAUDIO, specifically crafted to optimize acoustics in the room.

Considering the dynamic nature of the live performances — which often involve rearranging the space quickly — we designed custom mobile bases with wheels for each of the three system modules: one for each speaker + amp combination, and a third for the rack housing the preamp and CD player. This modular solution allows either the musicians or the audio system itself to take the stage, adapting seamlessly to each unique performance.

What they say about us

With ifAUDIO, everything sounds better, everything is more enjoyable. It's an exercise in human intelligence that ensures the highest possible audio quality, tailored to each space for enjoying music. Then, by choosing the music you like best, your life is better every day.

javier-cohen
Desde Abajo

ifHOUSE is a place where you don't go to listen to music, you go to feel it. It's a place where you have an immersive experience in the world of audio. You go looking for a solution and find a world where you feel at home, cared for in the best possible way, with the warmth of being in your own living room.

emilio-osso
3 Ratones Locos

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