[catmansound]

I have just poked around the Red Wine Audio website and read through the specs and literature on the brand new right off the shelf Lilianas. OK, one word, WOW!!! can you believe that much umph coming out of LiFePo4 batteries? Vinnie, congratulations, an industry first, I think...

[Vinnie R.]

Hi Catmansound,

Welcome to the Red Wine Audio Forum - and THANK YOU! 

http://redwineaudio.com/components/liliana

LieFePO4 has serious UMPHHHH - especially the custom designed pack that we are using.

That, combined with the 8-FET output stage, delivers serious current, and "DC-Direct" with
no AC/DC conversion. Even higher efficiency speakers will enjoy its super black background, huge dynamics/ soundstage, and natural and engaging sound. 

Yes, the Liliana Monoblocks (like our Signature 15) are the first LiFePO4 battery powered component to use a Class A tube input stage (using no dc/dc converters, no transformers, etc.), followed by a Class AB FET output stage - and this gives rise to its one-of-a-kind sound! 

I am confident that those who listen to it and compare it to much more costly competition will find it to be an excellent value - just like the Signature 15.

We're building the first few pairs now, and will be able to begin shipping hopefully by the end of next week.

They'll also be at the NY Audio Show!

http://www.chestergroup.org/index.php/extensions/newyorkaudioshow

I hope to see many of you there!

All the best,

Vinnie

[catmansound]

Thanks for the in depth info. With clean energy comes efficiency, how are the Liliana's on lower volumes or for those with not so efficient speakers at low levels?

Now for a reality check, how are my 70.2's coming along??? Anthony here by the way...

Truth is, I'm blown away by the simplicity and depth of sound of this ever so clean battery charged gear, and I only have experienced older gear. Thank you Vinnie for all your emails and phone chat, in the end, I opted for a makeover of older 70.2s (tube stage, LFP-Vs, etc.) instead of springing extra for the Lilianas. Choice is a good thing. Which left me with cash to purchase an Isabella pre-amp. A very good thing. Total battery, well except for the CDP. Vinnie??? 

Well, I'm off to read through the tube rolling threads... darn this stuff is addictive.

[JeffV]

The Liliana Monoblocks look beautiful.  I find myself lusting after the top plate with the acrylic window.  Vinnie, can that same plate be retrofitted to the rest of the RWA lineup, or are the interior layouts too different?  I'd happily pay to be able to see the tube of my Sig 15 glowing away.

[catmansound]

JeffV, that's an excellent thought. I would be thrilled to feature my soon to be upgraded 70.2s on the top shelf of my handsomely custom made hifi stand to show off such a feature. Ok, I know it's about sound, but what a great idea. 

Anthony

[Vinnie R.]

The Liliana Monoblocks look beautiful.  I find myself lusting after the top plate with the acrylic window.  Vinnie, can that same plate be retrofitted to the rest of the RWA lineup, or are the interior layouts too different? 

Hi JeffV,

Thanks!

The only other RWA product that has this feature is the Isabella preamplifier. 

For the other RWA products, we added the LFP-V Tube Stage (LFP-V Edition upgrade) after the products were designed, and the location of the tube stage varies between the products.  So we did not come out with this feature because it would require multiple top cover designs. 

And for the Signature 15, we wanted to offer the best sound we could for the money.  Adding this feature would have added more expense.

Best regards,

Vinnie

[JeffV]

Vinnie,

I figured as much, and it makes perfect business sense that things happened as they did.  Still, if your metal fabrication shop still has the designs, I wonder if they could be talked into doing a special run - provided there was enough interest, of course.

[DARTH AUDIO]

Vinnie, how long do the batteries last till they need to be charged?

Thanks,

Gary

[Vinnie R.]

Vinnie, how long do the batteries last till they need to be charged?

Thanks,

Gary

Hi Gary,

6 to 8 hours (depending on the load and volume level).  But you can play and run at the same time with no time limit...

This is listed on this page:
http://redwineaudio.com/components/liliana (scroll down to Specifications).

Sincerely,

Vinnie