Model IS REFERENCE - January 2010 - WHAT HIFI UK read more - The IS Reference is one of the most musically compelling amplifiers we've ever heard at this price level - The IS Reference is amazingly fluid in its delivery, making almost all rival amplifiers sound mechanical in comparison - A sonic superstar with nuanced dynamics, crisp timing and impressive detail; class-leading fluidity; easy to use - If you want a telepathic link into what the recording artist wants you to feel, the IS Reference gets closer than any rival we've heard..

DECEMBER 2009 New Lavardin Technologies phono interconnect Model CPO : 5 pin angled tonearm connection to RCA. THE absolutely necessary upgrade to any SME, IKEDA, FR, Linn, Jelco, and other tone arm. Ask for a trial...

JULLY 2008 Model IT and Harbeth speakers reviewed by Magazine Son & Image . . .

MAY 2008 New Lavardin reviews added online New Lecontoure Reference speaker : MOBILE 160 bookshelf LECONTOURE

JANUARY 2008 New distributor in Serbia : ONE HIFI

OCTOBER 2007 Lavardin Technologies presents the LeContoure speakers. The first model is the fantastic Stabile 160. LECONTOURE NOW in Paris, Toulouse, Germany, Sweden, Canada, Ireland, Singapore, Romania Ask your dealer ! Lavardin Technologies CLASS A recommended component in STEREOPHILE

AUGUST 2007 More lengths added to the Lavardin Technologies cable range : NEW interconnect 130cm long, Model CLR130 NEW speaker cables in 170cm, Model CHR170 and Model CX170 NEW mains lead CMR is now available in 250cm length

APRIL 2007 New distributor in Romania : HIGH END TRADING

MAY 2006 New distributor in South Africa : STEREOMUSICALITY Lavardin Technologies amplifiers recommended components in Stereotimes.

MARCH 2006 New interconnect dedicated to sources using DIN output plug : Model CLR83-DIN

NOVEMBER 2005 the Model IS Reference receives the most famous French Audio Award in France ; The DIAPASON D'OR (the Golden Diapason) "L'écoute s'impose par une élégance et une subtilité hors du commun" ... "Un intégré exceptionnel de douceur, de délié, de nuances et de transparence."

SEPTEMBER 2005 The Model IT receives the 2K6 update. This concerns : - New input stages for even greater resolution - New TAPE OUTPUT connector to connect a recorder Thus the Model IT 2K6 is recognisible to its 5 pairs of cinch connectors on the rear side instead of 4.

AVRIL 2005 : Model IS Référence CLASS "A" RECOMMENDED COMPONENT STEREOPHILE USA

SEPTEMBER 2004 : New distributors in the USA & CANADA, DENMARK. See our Distributor page. New FAQ added to the FAQ page (in red)

APRIL 2004 : New web site. New FAQ page.

APRIL 2004 : Some of our product have their name changed to allow further developpement to be better included in the range: Model PE is now "Model PRE 6/2" (6 inputs / Stereo output) Model AS is now "Model A80" and Model AS Reference is now "Model A80 Reference" Model AP is now "Model AP150" Technically, all products remain identical : we do not change winner designs just for marketing reasons.

SEPTEMBER 2003 : New ultra low memory speaker cable Model CX available now in two lengths : 2x317cm (10 feet) Model CX317 and 2x550cm (17 feet) Model CX550

APRIL 2003 : New silver knobs now on all integrated amplifiers and preamplifier. Black knobs remain available on option only

JANUARY 2003 : New distributor in Singapore : Soundscape Hifi.

NOVEMBER 2002 : Thanks to further developments of our manufacturing system, speaker cable Model CHR are now available in 5,50 meters length : Model CHR550

MARCH 2001 : New integrated amplifier : Model IS Reference. The intermediate solution between Model IS and Model IT. Model AS is now also available in Reference version.

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MARCH 2000 : We are moving in a 3 times larger building to face increasing volume of sales

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JUNE 1998 : Lavardin Technologies amplifier choosen by Jmlab to demonstrate the new Utopia range to international press and distributors.