PH: (216) 375-1393 FAX: (216) 751-5001 EMAIL: info@donbetteraudio.com
Located in Cleveland Heights - just East of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio.
July 3rd 2008 ::
I have added the pioneering Luxman products to my offerings, with the MQ-88 stereo tube and L-550A II integrated amp in the showroom. I also have the new Box Furniture Co audio rack on hand (see the audio accessories page). The XX2 MKII cartridge from Dynavector is also here.
May 23th 2008 ::
I am now offering power conditioners and cables from Shunyata Research and phono cartridges from Ortofon. The Sonus Faber Guarneri Momento is in house for demo, as well as the Dynavector DRT XV-1s Mono, Ortofon Windfeld MC cartridge, and Ortofon SPU MC cartridge.
February 20st 2008 ::
I have several new items and lines to announce for the new year. You'll now find the Sonus faber line on hand, with the Concerto Domus, Cremona "M" and Auditor "M" in the showroom for demoing. I've also added REL products to my offerings, with the Britannia B2 sub bass system in the showroom. The Harmonic Resolution Systems racks and isolation products are also new. I've also brought in new products from my existing companies, including the Quad Hifi Classic II mono block, the Quad 12L2 speaker, the Rega R7 speaker, the Nagra VPS phono preamp, the Ayre K-1xe preamp, and the VS115 and LS17 from Audio Research.
November 21st 2007 ::
I have just added the Ayre Acoustics MX-R mono block amps to my showroom, recently voted "Product of the Year" by Stereophile. Also I now have the dCS Paganini SACD/CD player stack.
October 1st 2007 ::
I will be hosting a seminar with Richard Vandersteen on October 23rd - RSVP to 216-375-1393. The new Ayre Universal Player and Ayre Integrated Amplifier are here. I've also got the Shindo Labs Latour loudspeaker and Masseto preamplifier on hand. New from Quicksilver is the 9-watt SET mono amp, and the Audio Research VSi55 integrated amp is here too.
August 6th 2007 ::
I've added the Ayre Acoustics and Vandersteen lines. The Ayre products will be here shortly, but I already have the Vandersteen Signature Model 2Ce Signature II and the Quatro (wood) on hand. Other new items in the showroom include the Audio Research REFERENCE CD-7 and the Rega p-7 and Nottingham INterspace JR.
Don Better Audio is a 'by appointment only' high-end audio dealership in Cleveland Ohio. Specializing in 2 channel stereo, a strong emphasis is placed on recreating the recorded musical event. I have assembled what I feel is the finest stereo equipment in the world at any price.
My philosophy is simple; to help music lovers bring the best in recorded music into their homes. Demonstrations are by appointment only. This is done in my home, in a real room with real world furnishings. I believe that this is important, as most people want their systems to integrate into their home environment.
I am eager to help you in realizing your audio dreams. My goal is to help you assemble a cohesive sounding system. Complete systems starting under $2000.00.
Read what the Cleveland Plain Dealer had to say about Don Better Audio... 'Digital opponent sounds a new tune' (2006) and 'Passion for music drives audio expert' (2005).
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Don Better brings to the table over 30 years experience with music as a former audio industry manufacturing representative, and the son of one of Cleveland, Ohio's first audio store owners. He is also an accomplished guitarist who has played on several jazz and classical recordings, and a member of the faculty at the Cleveland Institute of Music since 1989.
Don studied jazz improvisation with Warne Marsh, Gary Foster, Don Ferrara, Toni Rizzi, Dave Koonse, and Bill DeArango, and has studied composition with Moacir Santos. Don's performance credits include solo classical guitar recitals in Southern California, appearances with Moacir Santos, Trini Lopez, Pacific Gas & Electric, Judy Niemack, Mimi Hines, Ben Vereen, Gary Foster, and Don Ferrara. In Cleveland, he has performed with Epicycle, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, the Ohio Chamber Orchestra. In addition to his work at Don Better Audio and CIM, Don is a former President-Producer and founder of Azica Records Inc.