Cyntaf — Technical Excellence, Crafted by Hand
Hand-Selected Materials
Every Cyntaf begins with the careful selection of materials. Each leg is cut from a single length of hard maple, ensuring the grain pattern flows seamlessly throughout the stand.
This attention to detail not only elevates the aesthetic but guarantees strength and consistency.
For the shelves, we rely on a trusted partner at the Welsh slate quarry, who selects each piece against our strict criteria for structural integrity and the natural beauty of its riven patterning. Both materials are finished to exacting tolerances, creating a foundation as precise as it is striking.
Acoustic and Performance Advantages
Maple’s resonance control: Hard maple is dense and stiff, providing the mass needed to absorb and manage vibrational energy. The result is greater clarity and detail, free from the muddiness caused by resonance.
Slate’s mass and damping: Incredibly dense and stable, Welsh slate dissipates unwanted vibrations and provides a rock-solid, non-resonant surface for your components.
Material synergy: Together, maple and slate form a natural constrained-layer damping system, where the different resonant properties of wood and stone neutralise one another. This unique pairing delivers superior isolation for each component, unlocking your system’s true potential.
By isolating equipment from micro-vibrations, Cyntaf lowers the noise floor, enhances dynamics, and reveals the finest details in every recording.
The Joint
At the heart of Cyntaf is a dovetail joint, precision-cut and set within an aerospace-grade compound. This “connection that dis-connects” forms another level of damping, preventing vibrations from travelling into the core frame where your electronics rest. It’s engineering that works silently, but its effect is heard in every note.
Built for You
While Cyntaf is available in standard configurations, we also offer bespoke sizes, ensuring the stand is tailored to your system and space. Each piece is unique, every detail deliberate — built to last, and built to perform.
A Gradual Unveiling
Cyntaf will make its world debut at HighEnd Vienna 2026.
Until then, we will be releasing new imagery, detailed specifications, and insights into the design process. Join us on the journey as we unveil the stand layer by layer.
