Fidelity
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Dublin, Ireland
Fidelity is the result of a collaboration between Dublin’s ‘The Big Romance’ and Whiplash Beer, creating a space where world-class audio meets world-class brewing. Located in Smithfield, the bar features a sound system that was custom-engineered specifically for the room’s dimensions. The 4-way active monitors deliver a level of detail and clarity rarely found in public spaces, making every record sound like a live performance.
The design is clean and functional, with a focus on the massive custom speakers and the rotating selection of craft beers. Fidelity’s mission is to bring the ‘high-fidelity’ experience to a broader audience, stripping away the pretension often associated with audiophile culture while maintaining the highest technical standards. It is a warm, welcoming space that celebrates the simple joy of a great record played on a great system.
Sound System
- Speakers Custom 4-way active studio monitors (Troels Gravesen design) by MasterSounds
- Amp McIntosh MC275 Vacuum Tube Amps and Linea Research amplification
- Turntable Modified Technics SL-1200 with Ojas custom cables and MasterSounds Valve Mixer
Acoustic Treatment
Room-in-room construction with bespoke wooden acoustic baffles and bass traps.
Policy
Music Strictly Vinyl; eclectic mix of Jazz, Soul, Ambient, and World music.
Etiquette Respectful low voices; focused on the 'communal listening' experience.