![]() The Unico 50 is a hybrid design that delivers 120Wpc into 8 ohms. CCI’s goal is to acquire 20 Unison Research/Opera dealers the company is almost halfway there, with nine. As it turned out, Unison/Opera was looking for new US distribution. Her ideal client would be one that was well-established, but one that didn't already have a strong presence in the market, giving her the freedom to build a dealer network. ![]() She had been thinking about importing a brand. Throughout her tenure at Cardas, she developed many long-lasting relationships, including an especially important one with Unison Research and Operathe companies often used Cardas cables while voicing their products and in demonstrations at dealers and hi-fi shows, Colleen explained. (The two Italian companies are separate entities with separate production and development teams, but exist under the same ownership and share facilities.) She explained that after 20 years as president of Cardas Audio, she felt it was time to explore other opportunities, but nevertheless wanted to remain in the audio industry. There, Colleen Cardas introduced herself and told us the story of how she and her business partner, Marc Phillips, the Vinyl Anachronist, became involved with Unison Research and Opera. After I stuffed my face with meatballs, chicken wings, chips, and cookies, we headed into my favorite of Lalin’s four listening roomsa medium-sized room at one corner of his beautiful Victorian home, packed with hi-fi gear, and home to “The Rack.” Our hosts for the event were Dave and Paula Lalin of the Audio Doctor and Colleen Cardas and Marc Phillips of Colleen Cardas Imports (CCI), the exclusive US distributor for Unison Research and Opera Loudspeakers.īefore listening, Lalin invited us into the kitchen for some delicious food and drink. On Saturday, March 3rd, during an unusually warm and sunny afternoon in Jersey City, the Audio Doctor held an open house to introduce new products from Unison Research. Marc Phillips and Collen Cardas of Colleen Cardas Imports introduce the Unison Research S 6 integrated amplifier at the Audio Doctor in Jersey City, NJ.
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