Posts tagged 'factory tour'

Our journey to Kilmarnock offered a rare look at how Atlas approach cable design, production and performance testing at their Scottish home. From the moment we arrived, greeted with personalised, laser-etched hip flasks, it was clear that precision and pride run through everything they do. The team walked us through the full process: conductor selection, dielectric control, screening, cold-welded connectors and why consistency underpins the entire Atlas philosophy.

In Part 2 of our visit to AudioQuest Netherlands, we explored their production floor and tested the performance of HDMI cables, Noise Stopper Caps, and Fog Lifters. From dissecting £24k speaker cables to witnessing side-by-side HDMI comparisons, the results were revealing—even a soundbar showed noticeable improvements. Our team also confirmed the effectiveness of overlooked tweaks like Noise Stoppers and cable-lifting Fog Lifters. Finally, we indulged in a full high-end demo using AudioQuest’s top-tier Dragon cables. This trip reinforced just how much the smallest details can impact the sound quality audiophiles crave.