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NEWS RELEASE 2/1/15

Founded in 2010 by Pat Hickman, Paul Fasel, and Matt Kamna, Whammerdyne Heavy Industries is an amalgamation of technical skill-sets united by a common passion for hi-end audio, based in Portland, OR. With 80+ years of combined experience in hi-end audio, electronics engineering, and CNC fabrication. The trio set out to build the ultimate single-ended stereo amplifier. That journey has ended with the completion of the Ultimate Single-Ended 2A3 Truth amplifier.

Magnificently Built:

Each Truth 2A3 amplifier is built only from hand-matched, hand-selected, laboratory-grade quality parts. Our output transformers are proprietarily engineered and custom wound in Europe. Additionally, every chassis is machined to perfection with the latest CNC technology out of aerospace quality T6 aluminum. The result of out-of-the-box engineering, premium components, and masterful craftsmanship makes for one of the best sounding amplifiers on earth.

Sublime Performance:

With no resistors or capacitors in its signal path, the Whammerdyne Truth amplifier can deliver an overall noise floor down to 117 dB and a total harmonic distortion (THD) of .3% at 1 kHz at 1.0 watts into 8 ohms. This is one of the quietest amps on earth.

Sporting a usable power at just under 5 watts (over 12 watts peak), and with an extremely fast rise time, The Truth's -3 dB down points read at 6 Hz and 148 kHz. Additionally, wide-band hum and noise measure an extremely low 17 microvolts at 130 dB down.

The Truth is dead quiet, even when coupled to the highest sensitivity of speakers. Its exceptional performance can be experienced with small box speakers--even with all of their limitations. The end result is a listening that presents a stage that is wide, deep, providing a high ceiling, and with crystal clear clarity and definition that would convince you that you're at a live performance.

Listen for yourself at the culmination of four years of research, design, and development. Only then can you understand what the Truth sounds like. To learn more about the Truth 2A3 Amplifier, visit [whammerdyne.com]. For media and other related inquiries, see contact info below:

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Website: http://whammerdyne.com/

Contact:

Paul Fasel

Media Contact

[email protected]

(206) 228-9761


2/1/15 Parasound has begun dealer shipments of its new high-end 2.1-channel integrated amplifier and digital audio converter. The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier combines powerful John Curl designed amplifier topology with a sophisticated analog preamplifier and DAC making it capable of managing music sources ranging from vinyl records to the latest high-resolution DSD digital music files. The 160-watt per channel (240-watts @ 4 ohms) Halo Integrated Amplifier drives high-end loudspeakers with authority and accuracy, using the same Class A/AB circuits found in Parasound's renowned separate power amplifiers. These capabilities are further enhanced with a home-theater bypass function, 2.1-channel analog bass management, a dedicated high-current headphone amplifier, and state-of-the-art integration technologies.

The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier uses the latest ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC to decode a wide range of digital music files via optical, coaxial, and USB inputs. The asynchronous USB 2.0 input supports PCM up to 384 kHz/32-bit, native DSD256 and DoP DSD bit streams. The coax and optical inputs accept PCM up to 192 kHz/24-bit.

"Creating the Halo Integrated amp required Parasound to virtually redefine what a modern integrated amp should be," said Richard Schram, Parasound's president and founder, "It was a given that its sound quality had to match our acclaimed Halo separates. Thus, its analog preamp stage was taken verbatim from our popular P 5. Its power amp uses the same John Curl circuit topology and high current design that has made our A 23 and A 21 power amps perennial favorites. We went to great lengths to eliminate the power supply contamination that compromises the audio quality in some of the most expensive integrated amps. Finally, newly released parts from ESS enabled us to leap ahead with an all-new DAC, allowing the Halo Integrated to provide flawless reproduction of the highest resolution digital audio."

The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier uses the company's classic Class A/AB, DC-coupled topology with a J-FET input stage, MOSFET driver stage and high-current output stage with 12 rugged Sanken bipolar output transistors. With its oversized shielded toroid power transformer, 40,000 µF filter capacity and enormous heat sinks, the Halo Integrated has power to spare to drive high performance speakers to their fullest potential. Its adjustable low pass and high pass crossovers and front panel subwoofer level control allows for seamless subwoofer integration.

The Halo Integrated has a balanced XLR input and XLR L, R and Sub preamp outputs. There are five line-level inputs, record/fixed level output, and a low noise MM/MC phono input with three loading options. Its unique home-theater bypass input circuitry enables a surround sound receiver or processor to utilize the Halo Integrated's power amp to drive the left and right loudspeakers during surround sound listening while its subwoofer bypass inputs make it possible for subwoofer(s) to operate with surround sound and stereo listening.

The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier is currently available in black or silver finish with a suggested USA retail price of $2,495.

About Parasound — Founded in 1981, Parasound Products, Inc., is a privately owned U.S. company that specializes in providing affordable audio components to the critical listener. The company's ever-improving line of audio products has garnered a reputation for performance, value, and reliability. The highest quality standards are assured by Parasound's relationships with their Taiwan audio manufacturers that date back to 1982.

For more information, visit www.parasound.com or call 415-397-7100.


2/1/15 Pure Vinyl™ is a record soap formulated to aggressively dissolve and trap oil and water solubles contaminants from audio records surface. Records treated with Pure Vinyl™ are noise free, last longer and protect stylus against excessive wear. It is totally safe for the environment. Non Ionic, treated records are protected against static build-up. Pure Vinyl™ is made in Canada from specially formulated surfactants and wetting agents. It can be safely used to dissolve release agent from new records and contaminants from used records, such as mold, grease, nicotine, dust, etc, Priced at $19.95, the 500 ML aluminum bottle with a spray pump. It may be used with current record cleaning equipment such as SpinClean, Nitty Gritty and others.

Pure Vinyl must be rinsed with distilled water. It is safe.


2/1/15 Bryston has announced the introduction of the Mini A loudspeaker, a high-performance three-way bookshelf speaker engineered for superb resolution and balanced off-axis response—a hallmark of all Bryston loudspeaker models. At just over 15-inches tall, the Mini A features a sleek, décor-friendly form factor made sturdily from ¾-inch MDF and utilizing a premium quality 6.5-inch aluminum woofer, 3-inch aluminum midrange and 1-inch Titanium dome tweeter. All drivers are designed and purpose-built specifically for the Mini A loudspeaker.

The Mini A design has benefitted from extensive enclosure vibration analysis, crossover network refinement and anechoic chamber testing in order to deliver true high-fidelity at an affordable price. Like all Bryston loudspeakers, the Mini A is capable of high output levels without introducing distortion or compression into the listening experience. Each pair is unit-to-unit matched to ensure uniform response. "The Mini was engineered from the ground up to set a performance standard for a speaker in this size and price range," explained Bryston's James Tanner. "Throughout our loudspeaker lineup, we employ three different midrange drivers and five different versions of our woofer—we are actually building drivers specifically to address design goals for each model." The Mini A's exceptional performance can be attributed to the refined product development process and quality components utilized in this loudspeaker," Tanner added.

Home Theater

The Bryston Mini A is an ideal home theater speaker. Two pairs of Mini A loudspeakers (front and rear) combined with an AC-1 Micro center channel and the Model A subwoofer deliver Bryston performance in a complete 5.1 loudspeaker package for under $5000 MSRP. Also available is the Bryston CIW architectural speaker, a low profile timber-matched in-wall speaker solution ideal for home theater applications.

The Bryston Mini A is available in Natural Cherry, Boston Cherry, and Black Ash. Custom finishes are also available for an upcharge. The Mini A features premium grade binding posts along with padded feet, spikes and a black fabric grille. Like all Bryston loudspeakers, the manufacturer's warranty is 20 years. The Bryston Mini A loudspeaker has an MSRP of $1200 per pair and is available now from authorized Bryston dealers. Optional stands designed for the Mini A, which can be bolted to the speakers securing them in place, are available with an MSRP of $299 per pair.

About Bryston: Bryston (www.bryston.com) first opened for business in 1962 as a manufacturer of precision medical equipment. The company was purchased in 1968 by John W. Russell, an ex-NASA engineer. Together with sons Chris, Brian and John D., they first started exploring the field of accurate, reliable audio amplification in the early 1970s. Since that time, Bryston analog and digital components as well as loudspeakers and subwoofers have become legendary for their superior design, hand-built quality, superb performance and dependability for home, professional and commercial markets. Bryston components are used in some of the world's most renowned recording studios and owned by many discerning music professionals. Bryston applies precision manufacturing techniques and materials in the assembly of equipment that are more typically utilized by the military and aerospace industries. Bryston is based in Peterborough, Ontario Canada, northeast of Toronto, and is sold through over 200 dealers in North America and 60 countries worldwide.

 


2/1/15 NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, announced an important 4K Ready AVR MDC Upgrade Program for its AVRs and Prepros, assuring NAD customers can incorporate compelling new technologies when they are truly ready. Effective immediately, all T 758, T 777, T 787 (AVRs) and T 187 (PrePro) models shipped will include an Upgrade Video MDC Module certificate. HDMI 2.0 features, including 4K Video and HDCP 2.2 encryption (required for viewing 4K content), will be fully supported in the new video module, future-proofing the customer's investment.

Since 2006, NAD has incorporated MDC (Modular Design Construction) into many of its high performance AVRs and AV PrePros. MDC places all input/output circuitry on easily removable plug-in cards. When new technologies come along and are fully developed, these units can be upgraded practically and affordably.

One highly popular technology these days is 4K video, yet many details of this new format are not settled and testing and compatibility between various components has not even begun. To address this, NAD is offering their "4K Ready MDC Program" effective now for the 4K Upgrade Video MDC Module ($599 MSRP) when it's available later in 2015.

Customers purchasing NAD T 777, T 787 and T 187 are eligible for a free future upgrade 4K MDC video module when available later in 2015. Customers purchasing the T 758 AVR are eligible for a future upgrade 4K MDC video module at the special program price of $199. Customer upgrades will be fulfilled through their NAD dealer by presenting the 4K Video MDC Certificate supplied along with their proof of purchase.

"Technology is changing at an ever-increasing pace. Many consumers have become gun shy about jumping on board too early" explained Dean Miller, President of Lenbrook America. "Our 4K MDC Upgrade Program protects customers from buying a technology that is half-baked and becoming disappointed. MDC is a perfect solution as it allows someone to enjoy their new AVR or PrePro now and then upgrade when the time is right and the technology is ready."

About NAD

Founded in 1972 and now sold in over 80 countries, NAD Electronics is renowned for its award-winning line of high quality components for audio, home theater and custom installation applications. The company's products consistently deliver outstanding performance, value and simplicity. With over forty years of innovation and value, NAD products are proudly distributed in the U.S. by Lenbrook America.

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