HISTORY

Harry van Dalen stood at the cradle of high-end audio in the 1970s. He put several high-end stores on the map, and in 1988 he started Rhapsody. Soon the store was a household name at home and abroad.

Rhapsody distinguished itself in putting together and tuning audio systems. Harry discovered the "2c3d" principle. In other words: 2 channel with a 3 dimensional sound image, creating a natural stage image. Leading high-end manufacturers adopted this and perfected it technically. Brands such as Spectral, MIT and Avalon led the way in this.

Harry, in his constant search for more knowledge and experience, also immersed himself in acoustics, recording techniques and sound direction. Thus, he started Bert van der Wolf, one of the best sound directors for recording classical music, the renowned audiophile label Turtle Records.
And for 5 years, Harry and Michael have been with recording engineer Frans de Rond Rhapsody Audiophile Recordings (RAR) started. This label specializes in audiophile recordings and carriers (SACD, vinyl, tape). Worldwide, there is great interest in the albums that appear on this label.

WHEN HARRY WITH MICHAEL...

Since 1996, Michael joined Harry. Over time, they grew closer, eventually joining as yin & yang become attuned to each other.

Michael is originally a bassist (with Jaco Pastorius as his great example) and recording engineer/producer. Mechanically and electronically he is a genius and is respected by many important manufacturers at home and abroad. Turntables and tape decks are his favorite "toys".

Together they are always shaping their experience and knowledge into ultimate sounding high-end systems for the living room.

They have assembled, installed and tuned by far the most large high-end audio systems in the Netherlands with their incomparable practical experience. Installing top systems is complex and therefore requires more attention and precision than simply an evening of shuffling speakers. They accompany every project both electronically and acoustically, tailored to the client's wishes.

The music knowledge of both of them is also unique. They are musical wolverines and delight in their search for the finest recordings in a great many styles of music, ranging from baroque and avant garde to jazz, country and rock, etc. Harry is a vinyl freak and over the years has built up an exquisite collection and regularly organizes listening evenings.