Engineering the Art of Sound

Property from the Collection of
Robert Robinson

A once-in-a-generation collection of reference-quality audio equipment from the estate of pioneering audiophile and Channel D founder Robert Robinson comes to auction, offering collectors and enthusiasts an extraordinary opportunity to acquire components assembled in pursuit of absolute sonic fidelity.

Robert Robinson was widely respected in audiophile circles as an innovator, engineer, and passionate advocate for the pursuit of uncompromising sound reproduction. As founder of Channel D and creator of the influential Pure Music and Pure Vinyl software platforms, Robinson occupied a singular position at the intersection of analog tradition and digital audio innovation. His work helped shape the evolution of high-resolution computer audio and vinyl playback at a pivotal moment in the industry, earning admiration among collectors, engineers, and discerning listeners alike.

The collection offered here reflects a lifetime devoted not simply to owning exceptional equipment, but to understanding and refining the art of musical reproduction itself. Robinson approached audio with the rigor of a scientist and the ear of a true enthusiast, assembling systems that balanced technical sophistication with musicality. His background in electrochemistry and research engineering informed an obsessive attention to signal integrity, component synergy, and sonic realism — principles that guided both his professional work and personal listening environment.

Highlights from the collection include an exceptional Artemis Labs turntable fitted with a Kuzma tonearm and Ortofon cartridge, alongside other carefully selected components acquired and maintained by Robinson over decades of critical listening and experimentation. More than a gathering of high-end audio equipment, this collection represents the legacy of a deeply influential figure whose pursuit of fidelity helped define an era of modern audiophile culture.

Highlights from The Collection of Robert Robinson

  • Lot 25: Artemis Labs Turntable with Kuzma Tone Arm and Ortofon Cartridge

    Artemis Labs SA-1 turntable, serial no. 8984 with a Kuzma 4Point tone arm and Ortofon MC A90 moving coil cartridge.

    Estimate $4,000–5,000.

  • Lynx Hilo A/D D/A Converter with LT-USB LSlot Interface - Silver

    Lynx Hilo A/D D/A Converter with preinstalled LT-USB LSlot interface - Silver.

    Estimate $1,200–1,800.

  • Wisdom Audio Adrenaline Dipole 75 Five Piece Speaker System

    Wisdom Audio Adrenaline Dipole 75 five piece speaker system. This system was considered one of the best in the world when it first came out.

    Estimate $4,000–5,000

  • 0024: AMG Viella Turntable with Zu Audio DL-103 Cartridge

    AMG Viella Turntable with Zu Audio DL-103 Cartridge. Includes instruction manual, accessory box and leveling tools. Please note: Lot does not include original drive belt, but includes two, uninstalled, replacement belts.

    Estimate $8,000–12,000

  • Lot 26: Pair of Vandersteen Model 5 Floor Standing Loudspeakers

    Pair of Vandersteen Model 5 Floor Standing Loudspeakers.

  • Lot 29: Channel D Seta Plus Preamplifier

    Channel D Seta Plus: Balanced Direct-Coupled 5 MHz Bandwidth Phono Preamplifier with Optional RIAA Outputs.Tested for power, which is in full See description. No advanced testing of functionality was conducted.

    Estimate $500–700.