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NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 Marking one of the most significant product introductions in the company's history, Audience will debut its all-new WavePower mono power amplifier at T.H.E. Show: Newport in California (May 31 - June 2). The WavePower amplifier incorporates newly developed Ncore Class D technology from Hypex Electronics and a host of Audience refinements to offer a genuine breakthrough in amplifier performance. Audience will also be demonstrating the production version of its ClairAudient 1 + 1 loudspeaker as part of a complete audio system incorporating the WavePower amp, Audience Au24 SE interconnects and speaker cables and other components. Audience will be exhibiting at the Atrium Hotel: Orange County Airport, Irvine, CA in room 326. The Hypex Ncore technology at the heart of the Audience WavePower represents a completely new, proprietary implementation of Class D amplifier technology to deliver greater retrieval of sonic information and extraordinary resolution, with extremely low THD, IMD, noise and output impedance. The WavePower amp also incorporates a matching Hypex switching power supply, an Audience-designed input amplifier, new Audience-exclusive AIT1 input transformers and new Audience "SE"-class custom-made XLR and RCA connectors. It delivers 650 watts into 4 ohms, 1,200 watts into 2 ohms. Additional features include all-Audience Auric OFCC point-to-point internal wiring, built-in Audience TS-class power conditioning, WBT NextGen binding posts, a Neutrik® powerCON connector and other refinements.
"In all my years of designing and listening to
electronics, I've never heard anything like this new amplifier, which delivers
absolutely immaculate, pristine audio quality," said John McDonald, president of
Audience. "I'm tremendously excited about the WavePower and I think anyone who
hears it will know it's something special." T.H.E. Show: Newport will be open to the public and will feature internationally acclaimed live concerts, fine wine, gourmet food, a classic car show and more in addition to more than 200 exhibitors. About Audience Audience was formed in November 1997 by John McDonald and the late Richard Smith, as a design and production company focused on building the best possible audio and video equipment. To pass the Audience test, each product must truly make a significant contribution to the reproduction of audio and/or video. Audience offers loudspeakers, electronics, cables, power conditioners, high-resolution capacitors and the Auric Illuminator optical disk resolution enhancement. Audience's commitment is to develop the very best products possible, and the company is committed to unexcelled customer service and product support. All Audience cables have an unconditional lifetime warranty and power conditioners have a ten-year warranty. For more information visit www.audience-av.com. NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 DIA-250 and DIA-400 Integrated Amplifier with DAC and digital inputs The all-new Gato Audio DIA-250 and DIA-400 Class-D Integrated Amplifiers are designed and built to a vision of combining techno-logy, power, sonic performance, connectivity, versatility, stunning looks and compact design. Both amplifiers feature built-in D/A converters with electrical, optical and USB inputs. High quality analogue input is via RCA connectors or via XLR connectors for true balanced signals. Both balanced and unbalanced line outputs are provided. Even the least powerful DIA-250 offers 250 watts per channel into 8 ohm loads, and the DIA-400 no less than 400 watts per channel. Both amplifiers double their power output into 4 ohm loads. Modern Class-D technology enables extremely high efficiency, thereby providing both enormous power and huge voltage swing. Besides the obvious benefit of having this much power, the huge voltage swing from these powerhouses gives effortless dynamic headroom without clipping, all in the service of bringing you stunning musical performance. More info about DIA-250 can be found here, and for DIA-400 click here. The DIA-250 and DIA-400 are available from June 2013 and we offer three different design variants: High gloss black, white and walnut. Retail prices start from 3.250 EUR. NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 Peachtree Audio's new Bluetooth Speaker, deepblue, is a one-box music system that produces room-filling sound and shockingly deep bass from a very small footprint. The sealed elliptical enclosure contains five custom-made speakers, including a 6.5" bass driver, two 3" mid-range drivers, and two 1" soft dome tweeters to form a true three-way speaker. The speakers are powered by a 240-watt five-channel amplifier - double the amount of power found in most wireless speakers. Featuring a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) fine-tuned by Peachtree Audio's award-winning design team, deepblue is more than your average Bluetooth speaker. It's a high-performance home audio system that sounds great in any size room, works with your favorite mobile devices, and is very simple to operate. “The technical challenge was creating big sound out of a small box with the deep bass and output that much larger systems have - while not making it a cost-no-object product. deepblue uses the most powerful amplifier in its class and overbuilt custom speakers to produce a surprising amount of sound. People's faces light up when they hear deepblue. Our engineers exploited the laws of physics and tweaked the Digital Signal Processing to produce a level of sound quality that is unlike any other wireless speaker currently on the market.” - Jonathan Derda, Director of Training for Peachtree Audio While deepblue is loaded with a lot of technology in its compact box, Peachtree Audio also focused on making it easy to use. With only three buttons on deepblue, and only 12 on the included remote, anyone can use it to its fullest capability within seconds. Bluetooth sources with AVRCP, like the iPhone, can be controlled from the remote for functions like track skip and play/pause. deepblue also features a four-step digital bass equalizer, providing adjustable bass for the best sound in any room and for any song. A 17-step volume control allows you to adjust volume to exactly where you want it, while the DSP adjusts frequency response to maintain rich and clear sound at any volume. deepblue connects wirelessly via Bluetooth or wired with a 3.5mm stereo connection to virtually any smartphone, tablet, music player, or computer. iTunes, Pandora and Spotify are just a few of the familiar apps that are easily streamed wirelessly, thrilling anyone in ears' reach. deepblue will be available for $399 from peachtreeaudio.com and select retailers June 2013. http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/deepblue-bluetooth-music-system.htm
About Peachtree Audio NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 MIT Cables is pleased to announce the release of two new high-performance USB cables for the computer audiophile, StyleLink Digital and StyleLink Digital Plus. Part of the new StyleLine family of price-conscious audio interfaces that feature much of the same technology that has made MIT famous for the past 29 years, these new USB cables offer superb performance and value. Utilizing all premium materials and carefully designed construction, these two USB cables will retrieve all of the data in your digital music files and transmit it as an error-free high-speed data stream. Both models feature 24 gauge Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) center conductors that are triple-shielded to eliminate extraneous noise from entering the system. Contacts in both models are 24 karat gold-plated for optimum conductivity and corrosion resistance, giving you the best possible signal over the lifetime of the cable. The StyleLink Digital Plus cables add silver-plating to the OFC center conductors for even better high-frequency response, along with a rugged braided outer jacket for increased protection. Both cables meet or exceed all USB 2.0 specifications, assuring you of hearing all the music in your library at its very best. StyleLink Digital models carry prices of $79/1 meter, $99/2 meter, and $119/3 meter cable. StyleLink Digital Plus models are priced at $149/1 meter, $189/2 meter, and $229/3 meter cable. All versions carry a limited lifetime warranty, and are available for immediate shipment from MIT Cables,Rocklin, California factory. NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 Simaudio Ltd. proudly introduces the MOON Neo series. Pronounced "knee-o", every aspect of this new series was conceived to remind people of our flagship Evolution series, but at a fraction of the price. Using aesthetics from the much more expensive Evolution series, the Neo series models incorporate a variety of circuit enhancements to noticeably improve sound quality. Neo is destined to give customers many years of musical enjoyment and complete satisfaction. Neo takes the place of most models previously available in the MOON series. Existing MOON series model numbers will not change. However, the new ones will be identified with the word "Neo". Beginning with six models, this series will grow in the very near future. MOON Neo Models: 380D Digital-to-Analog Converter with 32-bit architecture 250i Integrated Amplifier (50 watts/channel) 340i Integrated Amplifier (100 watts/channel) 350P Preamplifier (with optional DAC & Phono) 330A Power Amplifier (125 watts/channel) 400M Power Amplifier (400 watt mono) The MOON Neo series will be available in May 2013 NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 Alpha Design Labs – creates innovative, smart-looking components for computer-based systems as well as personal and portable electronics. Tokyo-based ADL by Furutech™ aims high using the best materials and innovative design for an expanding line of Japanese designed precision products that includes the superbly comfortable H118 Headphones and now the X1 USB DAC/Headphone Amplifier. The X1 has Landed! • Goes Anywhere • Stacks Easily • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery • Digital Inputs for iDevices or Computer-Based USB • Superb Sound • A Perfect Match with ADL H118s • At Your Desk or On the Go! Headphone listening is an intimate sonic experience and most enthusiasts use headphone amplifiers and a good pair of headphones – like ADL's H118 – to get even closer to the musical experience. Headphone amplifiers determine the quality of sound in hand with the headphones so both must be technically capable and offer fine sound as well. And in that department the X1 reigns! The X1 is small, discrete but highly specified with inputs supporting iOS digital at up to 16/48 via APPLE MFI-certified USB cable for iPod, iPhone and iPad devices. The X1 also runs 24/192 SPDIF with high resolution files from MAC and PC via USB. There's an analog line-level 4-pin 3.5mm input and a 4-pin 3.5mm output for headphones in the 12~600 ohm range. The 4-pin input supports 3.5mm Remote and Mic Earphones. The 3.5mm TOSLINK optical output delivers SPDIF up to 24/192. There's a convenient GND TRRS switch making it easy to change from one 4-pin set of ‘phones to another. No drivers are needed with Mac computers while a single standard driver is available for Windows computers.
H118 Headphones... It's All In Your Head!
Alpha Triform Contour Earcups™ The ADL H118 is balanced in a completely audiophile way, a very Furutech way. Rich tonal colors and textures with intimate and close harmonic interplay, a sense of space and quiet backgrounds are the key. It's an involving emotional experience when you're THIS CLOSE to the music.
Learn More About the Fabulous X1 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 New Spendor D7 Now Shipping Hear them at their North American Debut: THE Show Newport Beach The Spendor D7 is an elegant, modern, medium-size, 2.5 way, floor-standing loudspeaker. The D7 delivers music with a fresh vibrant realism that conventional loudspeakers cannot match. This new level of performance is the direct result of important Spendor innovations. Spendor's new Linear Pressure Zone tweeter achieves linear acoustic output across a wide frequency range, which in practice is extremely difficult. The result is perfect focus, uninhibited sound transmission and a very wide listening window. The D7 receives a new advanced EP77 poylmer cone for superb clarity and vanishingly low coloration. The D7 low frequency drive unit has an ultra-rigid two part bonded Kevlar composite cone assembly for accurate powerful low frequency response. The benefits of Spendor Linear Flow port technology have been well proven in the Spendor A-Line. They deliver deep articulate bass with natural timing, even in small rooms or close to a wall. Spendor's new fifth generation Linear Flow Port incorporates an aerodynamically profiled central baffle to create a tapered twin-venturi port. The result is evenly balanced acoustic pressure eliminating port noise and spurious mid-band radiation. Timing is fundamental to the musical experience. Spendor's unique Dynamic Damping system converts any spurious energy in the cabinet into inaudible heat. The result is a silent rigid cabinet and naturally fast engaging sound. 90dB efficiency and an easy to drive 8 ohm load ensure complete compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers and cables. With substantial power handling the D7's can play very loud without sounding compressed. At low replay levels the sound is always clear and transparent. "A superb floorstander, one of Spendor's best boxes ever." - HiFi Choice, April 2013, Five Star Award Winner The D7 looks as good as it sounds. Two new premium finishes perfectly complement today's on-trend interiors. US retail price is $6,495 for standard finishes and $7,495 for premium finishes. All Spendor loudspeakers are designed and manufactured in the UK. Hear the new Spendor D7 at its North American debut: THE Show, Newport Beach, CA - May 31-June 2, 2013 NEWS RELEASE 5/13/13 Rutherford Audio Inc. Distributor of a portfolio of fine Hi-Fi brands announces the appointment of Norm Steinke of Denver, Colorado as its President of Sales for USA. “I am very pleased to have Norm join our team as our president of Sales in the USA” said Mr. Robb Niemann, CEO of Rutherford Audio Inc. “I have gotten to know Norm over the past three years as a friend and a resource with a great history and a wealth of industry knowledge that will help Rutherford Audio continue to grow at an accelerated pace.” “Norm fits in very well with the high profile product lines that we currently take care of in North America” said Niemann, “Burmester, ELAC, Genesis, Vertere, Thorens, Yacht Audio Speakers, April Music, Schroers and Intercore are all fantastic product lines that represent value and sophistication for the Hi-Fi dealers.” “I am pleased to join the team at Rutherford, I have been watching them for the past three years collect Luxury brands with long heritages both in the USA and in Europe. It is an exciting time for both Rutherford Audio and myself as I will begin setting up a rep network and distribution network for the brands in the USA. I look forward to connecting with my dealer friends around the country and introducing them to a group of brands with clean distribution that they can partner with.” Mr. Norm Steinke said. “Rutherford has a solid history and I look forward to growing its market in North America.” Steinke formerly served as COO of Blunote Audio Video in Denver and for 17 years prior as VP of Sales for Meridian America Inc. Steinke will be based out of Denver, a central location allowing him to be able to respond quickly to the needs of customers. About Rutherford Audio Inc. Rutherford Audio Inc. is a leading distributor of Hi-Fi products in North America, brand representation includes: Burmester, ELAC, Vertere, Genesis, Yacht Audio Speakers, Thorens, April Music, Schroers, Intercore, Plinius*, Primare* & Integrita*. Rutherford delivers components, tools and systems to music lovers in North America through a network of dealers, with a commitment to quality in product, service and performance. * Canada only For more information please contact: Rutherford Audio Inc. • 14433 33a Ave St • South Surrey, B.C. V4P 3N5 • voice: 604-542-0904 • info@rutherfordaudio.com • www.rutherfordaudio.com NEWS RELEASE 5/3/13 Benchmark Media Systems is proud to announce the immediate availability of the DAC2 D, its newest digital-to-analog converter. The DAC2 D is ideal for audio engineers or home enthusiasts who want to have the same top-of-the-line performance as the DAC2 HGC but don't need its analog inputs or the 12V trigger. The DAC2 D brings the same award-winning performance as the DAC2 HGC - at the competitive price of $1,795.00. The DAC2 D shares many high-end features with the DAC2 HGC, including: Sabre32 Reference eight-channel 32-bit audio D/A converter (ES9018) 24-bit/192kHz PCM, as well as native DSD conversion Sample rate and word length display UltraLock2™ jitter attenuation Asynchronous USB Audio 2.0 Polarity switch, home theater bypass, digital inputs, digital pass-through, and high-efficiency low-noise power supplies The brand new DAC2 D will be shipping worldwide today, and will retail in the USA for $1,795.00. It will be available with both black and silver faceplates. Benchmark Media Systems and any of their authorized dealers are accepting orders. For more information about Benchmark's DAC2 D visit: http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/dac/dac2-d For more information about Benchmark's current products visit: http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/products NEWS RELEASE 5/3/13 Teresonic is announcing Clarison Digital, a new line of high-end digital cables designed for high-end digital audio systems. High resolution digital music can now be transported between Digital-to-Analog Converters (DAC) and Music Servers using fully shielded Clarison Digital cables via S/PDIF and AES connections. Clarison Digital cables feature pure OFC “Litz” wire which consists of multiple strands each individually silver plated. A military-grade shielding provides triple signal protection from electric, magnetic, and mechanical interferences. Digital cables are more demanding than analog cables requiring higher bandwidth – so all Teresonic cables are designed and tested at over 200 MHz to accommodate rapid transitions in digital signal and to minimize “jitter” and other distortions. Two S/PDIF (75 Ohm) digital cables are being introduced: Clarison Digital RCA cable 1.5m retails for $395, and Clarison Digital BNC cable 1.5m retails for $395. Also, a fully balanced AES (110 Ohm) Clarison Digital XLR cable 1.5m retails for $445. Other lengths can be special ordered at $95 per 0.5m. Customers get a 30-day Total Satisfaction Guarantee and a full three-year warranty. The new Clarison Digital will be demonstrated at T.H.E Newport audio show (May 31 – June 2) in Atrium hotel room 218. Please contact me for review samples. NEWS RELEASE 4/15/13 Positive Feedback Online announces the launch of their new audio buy, sell, trade and discussion site Positive Feedback Exchange. PFE is an embracing, friendly, helpful community in which to buy, sell, trade and discuss audio gear. It's In Our Genes A healthy dose of PFO Classic Values distinguishes PF Exchange from other sites. Positive Feedback, just as its name implies, has always been about nurturing an open and sharing audio community. PF Exchange will help you make more informed buying (and selling) decisions based on helpful, carefully-moderated forums. We'll all share our passions but no flame wars will be allowed to fulminate! We'll all be on PFE to help each other find happiness and lasting satisfaction with our audio systems. It's In Our Code Believing a lower-cost alternative to present-day pre-owned audio selling sites would be beneficial to audiophiles everywhere the Positive Feedback Online team assembled a project group to produce PFE. It's coded from the ground up with a fresh approach to online buy/sell/trade/discussion groups. Under development for most of the past year PFE is now in public beta test mode allowing users to create accounts, list audio gear for sale, purchase audio gear and participate in interesting and informative discussions. We encourage user feedback; the PFE team is working to incorporate as many improvements as humanely possible in 2013. It's In The Price You'll be happy to hear there's no charge for creating an account at PFE. During the beta session—slated to run until June 1st—all sales listings are free. And you'll also be delighted to hear that once beta testing is over user accounts will continue to be free to create at PFE. After beta listings of items for sale costs a flat fee of USD $4.00 per item per 30 days with no additional percentage charged for items sold. This encourages audio lovers who are selling as well as those who are browsing for sale items to find one another. Those interested in the terms and conditions of use for PFE will find the "Rules of the House" at https://exchange.positive-feedback.com/cms/termscondition. If you're interested in advertising at PFE contact Advertising Sales Manager Bryan Gladstone at bgladstone@positive-feedback.com See you online at http://exchange.positive-feedback.com NEWS RELEASE 4/15/13 Race Day at the Formula One Shanghai Grand Prix: The excitement mounts. Second only to the incredible spectacle of the cars is the intense sound, as the air fills with the roar of engines. It's a meeting of sound, vision and passion. Reflecting this unique fusion, Infiniti Red Bull Racing and Sennheiser are joining forces for the 2013 racing season. The audio specialist has been named as the first Official Audio Supplier, supplying professional audio solutions for the Factory debriefs, driver interviews and powering the DJ booth in the exclusive Paddock Club. The cooperation will be kicked off at the Shanghai race with a special DJ set from Chinese superstar DJ, Jamaster A, and the creation of an exclusive edition of Sennheiser MOMENTUM headphones. Infiniti Red Bull Racing has dominated the Formula One World Constructor's Championships for three years, has the car to beat and a red-hot pairing of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Innovation, precision engineering, a passion for excellence, and a determination to be the best – Infiniti Red Bull Racing has epitomized these qualities. So too has Sennheiser, which has maintained its supremacy over 65 years at the forefront of high quality sound. While Infiniti Red Bull Racing takes winning performance to the track, Sennheiser will take premium sound backstage as the first ever Official Audio Supplier to the Racing team. Sennheiser audio equipment will be used by Team Principal, Christian Horner, during his Team debriefs. Meanwhile, Sennheiser will also be helping fans get even closer to the action, with the wireless 2000 microphone series used for Paddock Club driver interviews. A great start is all-important in Formula One: Sennheiser and Infiniti Red Bull will be launching the new relationship in style at the Shanghai Grand Prix, 11 - 14 April. Sennheiser will be wowing crowds with a very special DJ set by Chinese superstar, Jamaster A, who will perform for race visitors at the site entrance, equipped by Sennheiser. Later the party gets exclusive, as Jamaster A lays down the grooves for VIPs backstage in the prestigious Paddock Club, taking to the decks in the Sennheiser-powered DJ booth. At the European Races starting in Barcelona on 12 May, special guests of the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team can enjoy professional sound additionally in the popular Red Bull Energy Station, which will be equipped with a Sennheiser wireless microphone system. Throughout the season, the companies will be working together on a number of exciting projects that will take the sounds and sensations of Infiniti Red Bull Racing even further. The first development to be announced is the creation by Sennheiser of a very special Infiniti Red Bull Racing edition of its acclaimed MOMENTUM headphones, featuring the colours and logo of the F1 team. Part of Sennheiser's Style Selection, the MOMENTUM combines high quality, luxury materials with incredible sound quality that draws on the audio expert's longstanding expertise in high performance audio. This limited edition will be available to the teams and its very special guests. The MOMENTUM and additional Sennheiser flagship products such as the HD 800, HD 700, IE 800 headphones and the 9000 wireless microphone series will be on display in the Paddock Club at selected races.
"Sennheiser is used to delivering champion
performance in sound through our commitment to excellence and innovative
technology. Working with Infiniti Red Bull Racing is a real privilege and a
great way of reflecting what Sennheiser means today," says Paul Whiting,
President of Sennheiser Global Sales. "Just as with Formula One, Sennheiser's
new MOMENTUM headphones match an aspirational, fashionable style to an
unrelenting pursuit of high performance. They represent the same purity of
purpose that underpins champion teams such as Infiniti Red Bull Racing",
explains Peter Callan, President of the Consumer Electronics Division at
Sennheiser. Describing the relationship with Sennheiser, Christian Horner, Team
Principal at Infiniti Red Bull Racing said: "Innovation, passion and performance
are constant drivers in everything we do. Sennheiser's shared commitment to
these same values has advanced the science of sound for over 65 years and they
continue to push the boundaries. That's why we're really excited to be working
with the audio specialist." NEWS RELEASE 4/15/13 Salamander has also broadened the line of available accessories for both their Synergy and Chameleon product lines to accommodate the diverse storage requirements of today's home entertainment center. These new accessories can be retrofit into any Salamander Synergy or Chameleon cabinet purchased in 1998 or later, and can be installed in any location and/or any combination. "We have created two broad lines future-proof A/V furniture that can change as your needs evolve," Carrabba added. All new Salamander accessories are available now and include: Mobile media and laptop charging and storage tray provide a tidy location to charge cell phones and other devices Universal media storage for audio and/or video media Multi-function pull-out shelves support turntables, printers and more Pro audio rack mounting rails can be added to any cabinet, facilitating the secure look and feel of a professional A/V rack installation Infinitely adjustable vented shelves accommodate A/V components of any size while also maintaining proper air flow to keep equipment at optimal temperature Active cooling fan kits keep air circulating through the cabinet to keep all A/V gear cool Cabinet LED lighting system is an integrated solution that provides long-lasting LED lighting where you need it, replacing light bars and light strips with a more elegant and energy efficient lighting solution that also adds an attractive ambience to your entertainment center. Salamander's lighting accessory can be timer and/or remote controlled. Both dealers and consumers will benefit from the vast design capabilities of Salamander's new website slated to launch June 1st. "Our new website will make it easier for our customers to see everything that Salamander offers, enabling them to select products and accessories best suited to their unique application," stated Carrabba. About Salamander Designs Salamander Designs, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of furniture for the Consumer Electronics and Audio/Visual markets. Its versatile, advanced product lines feature a high level of configurability and customization that allow consumers to define specific product configurations to meet their needs. Salamander's A/V furniture lines include the Chameleon Collection, with a wide array of styles and configurations, the Archetype System—a unique open shelving system, the modular Synergy System that enables consumers to create an almost limitless number of possible product configurations, and a handsome Home Theater Seating line that can be similarly customized with a variety of materials, styling options and accessories. Salamander also makes a wide variety of accessory products such as accent lighting, cabinet wall mounting systems, pull-out media drawers, cabinet footings and mounting systems for flat-panel displays. In short, Salamander can accommodate almost any design preference and A/V requirement. www.salamanderdesigns.com NEWS RELEASE 4/5/13 Join us at the New York Audio Show at the New York Palace Hotel April 12-14th! Cary Audio is partnering with KEF showing three complete systems. Come visit us in Suite 926 and experience some of the best sound at any price. We will also be debuting our brand new Cary Audio DAC-100 24/192 hi-resolution USB DAC and a complete Audio Electronics setup including the new Lighting 24/192 USB DAC. Our main system will consist of our reference products, such as the SLP-05 tube preamplifier, SA-500.1 500 watt solid-state mono blocks, DAC-100 hi-resolution USB DAC and the spectacular KEF Reference 207/2 floorstanding loudspeakers. The second system will include the CAD-120S MkII tube amplifier, SLP-03 tube preamplifier, and CD-303t CD player/DAC driving KEF's new R-Series speakers. Last, but in no way least is a system that brings new meaning to terms affordability and musicality! This system is made up of the new Audio Electronics by Cary Audio direct product line. The Constellation tube preamplifier, Hercules tube power amplifier, Lighting solid-state hi-resolution DAC and the incredible new KEF LS50 monitors will WOW those who get in front of it. As a bonus, this entire system will be available for purchase at a substantial discount for those attending the show. We look forward to seeing you there! About Cary Audio A manufacturer of high-end audio and video electronics, Cary Audio is known for delivering innovative, no-compromise high-end audio and audio video designs to owners worldwide. Cary Audio's award winning product lines have received accolades from many influential audio enthusiast magazines. Visit www.caryaudio.com for complete product specifications and additional information. NEWS RELEASE 4/5/13 Abyss Headphones came about from the need for a superior way to listen to music. We have been working for nearly 5 years on our first model of headphone, with much time spent experimenting with existing diaphragm and magnet materials to ultimately decide we had to make our own. Abyss has developed an in-house method of manufacturing an extremely low mass diaphragm with a conductive trace optimized as a unique planar magnetic transducer. The goal was to reproduce music as well as the finest two channel systems available, and we believe we have achieved that goal, and then some. In our opinion, these are the finest sounding headphones available, limited only by the quality of electronics and source. We are excited to say Abyss Headphones will be showing the final production model AB-1266 at the New York Audio Show April 12-14, 2013 in the New York Palace Hotel. High resolution music will play through a brand new Cavalli Audio fully balanced headphone amplifier named Liquid Gold (LAu) designed specifically for high resolution headphones with higher power requirements such as Abyss. The Abyss AB-1266 Headphone package sells for $5495 in the USA and begins shipping in May. NEWS RELEASE 4/5/13 Merrill Audio and Sanders Sound Systems to demonstrate their approach to reproducing live music for the first time. The combination of Merrill Audio VERITAS Monoblocks and Sanders Sound Systems Model 10c ESL will demonstrate how detailed, musical and fast, an audio system can be. To achieve the crack of a snare drum while still being able to provide the nuance of the cello breathing, a system must have the finesse, speed and be very neutral. Add deep bass with a punch to this and you are about center stage Carnegie Hall. Maintaining a neutral sound, the Merrill Audio VERITAS Monoblocks and Sanders Sound Systems Model 10c ESL is a unique combination of speed, power and remaining musical. When the bow runs across Yo Yo Ma's Cello playing rosewood or Eleanor Rigby on the cell by Musica Nuda, feel like you are there. Hear crystal clear Japanese New Year drums that will shake the roof. The realism so effortless played. Merrill Audio and Sanders Sound Systems will show case the Merrill Audio VERITAS Monoblocks driving the Flagship Model 10c Electrostatic Speakers from Sanders Sound Systems in a bi-amp configuration. This will be demonstrated for the first time at the New York Audio Show from April 12th to the 14th. The VERITAS Monoblocks deliver a stunning 1,200 Watts at 2 ohms, with an amazing amount of detail that is very musical and yet effortless powerful. The VERITAS Monoblocks, based on the Hypex NCORE NC1200, are engineered to provide the most musical, detailed and fastest transients that the music will seem live while removing microphonics that to give a very precise and accurate image of the stage. The VERITAS design and components are engineered to have the most neutral sound and still be very musical, detailed and powerful. The Model 10c Electrostatic Speakers from Sanders Sound will play at concert hall levels and can be used with multi-thousand watt amplifiers without arcing or damage. No protective circuitry is used or needed. It will reproduce the full dynamic range of any music without strain. The woofer system has been specifically designed to stop and start faster than other woofers so that perfect integration with a massless ESL finally is achieved. Electrostatic speakers are known for precision, being musical and being very fast, showing every minute detail of the music. The Model 10c will make it sound live with no effort. See this demonstration at the New York Audio show Room 1003, from April 12th to the 14th. You will want to take it home with you. You won't believe your ears. NEWS RELEASE 4/5/13 YG Acoustics will be present at the New York Audio Show to be held April 12-14 at the New York Palace Hotel. We will have our products represented in two rooms at the show along with a special event to be held after the show. We are honored to be participating with GTT Audio in rooms 1021 and 1022. This year, GTT will be showing in two smaller rooms with modest priced systems. System 1 will highlight the YG Acoustics Carmel speakers along with the new Soulution 530 integrated amp and 540 SA-CD Player, all connected with Kubala•Sosna cables. System 2 will feature the newly introduced YG Acoustics Kipod II Signature speakers with Passive Bass modules connected to the Veloce Audio Litho series amps and preamp with a Luxman DAC Streaming DSD files. The wonderful Kubala•Sosna cables will complete the system. You may be wondering if YG Acoustics will be exhibiting the new Sonja speakers! In order to afford the Sonja's a proper room size a very special event will be held. The U.S. Consumer Premier of the Sonja speakers will be conducted at GTT Audio on Monday April 15th. Here is your chance to experience them firsthand and chat with YG personnel. This special event will be conducted by appointment and it is kindly requested that you RSVP to 908-850-3092 or av@gttaudio.com. Space is limited and four time slots are available: 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. Members of the press will be in attendance and are requested to RSVP as well. NEWS RELEASE 4/5/13 The R-528SE by REL Acoustics Ltd. is a "Special Edition" version of the current R-528 and was conceived to provide the user with reference-level sub-bass performance, but in a much smaller enclosure, and at a lower cost. Embodying many of the performance attributes of our legendary flagship model, the Gibraltar G-1 Sub-Bass System, the R-528SE delivers extraordinary performance for the space challenged home theater enthusiast or two-channel audiophile. This fresh design approach offers superiority in all regards over the standard issue R-528, through improved amplification, upgraded cabinet bracing and driver design. R-528SEstill features both an active front firing and a down firing passive radiator, but using the same custom design carbon fiber 12" active drive unit employed in the G-1. The 12" ABR passive radiator is also of a carbon fiber design. Together, this driver complement produces the equivalent of a 16" driver in an even larger cabinet. All in all, the R-528SEexcels in drive, extension, ease and musicality wherein its speed mixes with greater body and heft to produce an altogether more profound musical event.Each R-528SE is available in a stunning hand-rubbed gloss piano black lacquer with gloss white available on special order. To further distinguish it from the standard version, the top and side name badges as well as the massive support feet are coated in nickel-plated chrome for a sophisticated high-style appearance. The R-528SE will be available for shipment in early March 2013. NEWS RELEASE 4/5/13 Bluebird Music today announced a substantial price reduction on the ultra-high end Peak Consult loudspeakers. According to Jay Rein president Bluebird Music, the US importer for Peak Consult: "Thanks to the strengthening US economic recovery, foreign exchange rates are extremely favorable. We know Peak is a very special product and we know, if we can get the brand noticed, US consumers will fall in love with the sound. Therefore we decided to create an extremely aggressive pricing strategy. We've leveraged the strong US dollar with a very substantial promotional discount. This makes Peak Consult speakers the most compelling buy in the ultra-high end market and simply irresistible. We don't promise prices will remain at these levels beyond the end of 2013, but for the next eight months US customers can take advantage of this aggressive growth strategy and acquire a pair of these wonderful speakers at incredible value." The most musical speakers on Earth are now the best buy in the ultra-high end market! Below is a sample of models and the new prices: Princess V now only $11,900 InCognito XII now only $19,900 Empress VII: now only $29,900 El Diablo V: now $69,900 Why Peak Consult? Peak Consult speakers feature the very best materials and components available, including: ultra-low compression custom made drive units by world renowned Audio Technology, no compromise internal components from Duelund Coherent Audio, and 3 to 4" thick laminated high mass composite cabinets hand made in-house by some of Denmark's finest craftsman.
Peak speakers let you hear the true tone, texture
and colors of the instruments and voices. Peak's state-of-the-art cabinets
deliver the music with absolutely no box noise or coloration whatsoever. Thus
you hear all the inner detail, subtle nuances, layers of music and harmonic
structure with pin-point imaging. Add it all up and that's why we say today's Peak Consult speakers are the most musical speakers on Earth. You simply must hear these speakers to appreciate just how good they really are. NEWS RELEASE 3/17/13 With only three months to go, T.H.E. Show Newport, now in its third year, is predicting another successful event and is expecting to sell out of exhibit space early. Currently, occupancy levels are exceeding 2012 figures, and exhibit space in the Hilton is already official sold out. Exhibit space is still available at the Atrium hotel, adjacent to the Hilton, but is filling up fast. Richard Beers, President of T.H.E. Shows Newport and Las Vegas, anticipates that 2013 will be another year of tremendous growth for the biggest West Coast Consumer Audio Show. "Bob Levi, President of the Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society (LAOCAS), deserves a lot of credit," says Beers. "Bob is relentless in his support of T.H.E. Show, and, working together, LAOCAS and T.H.E. Show have grown at a staggering rate. T.H.E. Show will be HUGE for 2013, and the LAOCAS has gained 500 new members in the past two years, making it the largest Audio Society on the planet, as Bob would put it. The LAOCAS and T.H.E. Show make a great team—helping to promote all the virtues of the great high-end audio industry. It's all about trying to bring awareness levels to a wider and more discriminating audience, and we seem to be succeeding." Of course, Beers also attributes the tremendous growth of T.H.E. Show Newport to the exhibitors and visitors. "Obviously, says Beers, "we couldn't do this without the great support of our exhibitors and the abundance of serious, curious high-end audio buffs. We had over 7,500 attendees last year; with increased advertising, networking, social media, and simple word-of-mouth enthusiasm, we expect to increase that number significantly." More new and exciting events are planned for 2013! Two enormous ballrooms have been added, one dedicated to vinyl, the other to the burgeoning headphones industry. The vinyl exhibit booths will be coordinated with the help of Jim Kaplan of Record Collector magazine, which will bring in record dealers from all over Southern California. Michael Mercer, of The Daily Swarm, Positive Feedback, Enjoy The Music, HP Soundings, and more, is helping to put together exhibits of the best in high-end headphones. Mercer joins Nicoll Public Relations to provide the industry's absolute epitomes of social networking, advertising, and promotions. Also returning with more exotic delights are the Gourmet Food Trucks—many of which sold out of food last year. "And, of course, the popular Car Show will grow," says Beers. Under the guidance of Rick Reuss, of Reuss Sound Systems, the Car Show will be held in a new, more appealing, more accessible location, and will include such high-end masterpieces as the Saleen S7, Porsche Carrera GT, Ferrari 458 Spyder, Bentley Mulsanne, Mercedes SLS and many, many more. T.H.E. Show Newport is also pulling out all the stops for exhibitors, and will feature a lounge exclusively reserved for exhibitor meetings, dealers, distributors, and the press. "T.H.E. Show Newport has become a place for exhibitors to debut new, exciting lines, and we want to make sure our exhibitors see the people they need to see," says Beers. "We are making extra efforts to invite industry notables." Music Nonstop entertainment for all! Concerts included with the entry fee will be held Friday and Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. Mike Garson, jazz legend and pianist for David Bowie, among many others, will perform once again, joined by Tierney Sutton (Friday) and six-time Grammy nominee, Nnenna Freelon (Saturday). The Atrium Hotel courtyard will offer continuous live entertainment during the day—poolside will be the place to be. In the evening there will be DJ entertainment at the Poolside Bar, and not to be missed will be the vinyl and headphone exhibits in the expanded ballroom. "This will be a tremendous event for all audiophiles—new and old," says Beers. "With over 150 active exhibits and hundreds of exhibitors participating, this is definitely an event not to be missed." T.H.E. Show Newport will be held at the Hilton Irvine and Atrium Hotels in Orange County, California, May 31st and June 1‑2, 2013—the weekend following the Memorial Day Holiday. Opening Day is Friday, May 31, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, T.H.E. Show will open at 10 a.m. Exhibits are open till 6 p.m. daily, with continuous entertainment. For more information about T.H.E. Show Newport and to pre-register, go to www.theshownewport.com. The website also includes discounted hotel rates and links. Tickets at the door are: $40 for all three days, or $15 per day. Discounts are available online by joining the Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society. T.H.E. Show is located directly across MacArthur Blvd from the Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA). NEWS RELEASE 3/17/13 Bryston, LTD (www.bryston.com) has announced the introduction of a complete line of high performance loudspeakers engineered for both music and home theater applications. The line will consist of eight models including the floorstanding Model T, Middle T and mini t along with a powered subwoofer called the T sub, two center channel offerings, an in-wall and an on-wall loudspeaker. Bryston's James Tanner has led the design initiative for the loudspeaker project, developing proprietary drivers, crossovers and enclosures while spearheading a rigorous testing regimen. The Bryston loudspeakers were born from the challenge to construct a reference quality loudspeaker that could reproduce real world dynamics while minimizing distortion and compression. The engineering team at Bryston has devoted countless hours to innovative driver design, enclosure vibration analysis, crossover refinement, anechoic chamber measurements, and blind listening tests. The first model to reach completion, the Bryston Model T, was subjected to over 200 separate anechoic measurements during the design phase to ensure the highest level of accuracy and refinement. Bryston loudspeakers have also been engineered to reproduce the most difficult dynamic transients—to play very loud passages of music or movie soundtrack information without the distortion common to competitive products. "I think we met with a degree of skepticism when we first announced the loudspeaker project—and rightfully so. There are a lot of speaker companies already in the marketplace," reported Bryston's James Tanner. "But we set out to create an affordable reference quality loudspeaker and went to great lengths to achieve an end result that separates us from the competition—we are confident that these products will be quite well received," Tanner concluded. BRYSTON LOUDSPEAKER MODELS Model T (MSRP $6495 pair) shipping now Model T Signature (MSRP $7495 pair) shipping now Model T Active (MSRP $9495 pair—requires 6 channels of amplification not included) shipping now Middle T (MSRP $4600 pair) shipping May, 2013 mini t (MSRP $2695 pair) shipping now TC1 Center (MSRP $3200 each) shipping now TC1 mini Center (MSRP $2200 each) shipping May, 2013 T Sub (MSRP $4195 each) shipping now T IW (in-wall) (MSRP $560 each) shipping Q3, 2013 T OW (on-wall) (MSRP $560 each) shipping Q3, 2013 The 52.5-inch tall three-way floorstanding Model T is available in three formats—the standard speaker with an internal passive crossover network, the Signature model with an external passive network that utilizes custom-made components including air-core chokes and Bryston-proprietary film capacitors, and a flagship Active version that comes with a Bryston 24-bit digital electronic crossover (instead of a passive network) enabling tri-amplification of the system. All three versions of the Model T utilize three 8-inch woofers, two 5.25-inch midranges and two 1-inch titanium dome tweeters. The Middle T is a smaller floorstanding three-way loudspeaker utilizing two bass drivers, a midrange and a tweeter. The mini t is a smaller version of the Middle T using a single bass driver also in a three-way configuration. Both the TC1 and TC1 mini are three-way speakers providing center channel options of different sizes. The T Sub utilizes three 8-inch woofers powered by an internal 600-watt amplifier. Both architectural models—the T IW and the T OW are three-way sealed enclosure designs. Bryston loudspeakers come in three high-tech vinyl-wrapped standard finishes—Black Ash, Natural Cherry, and Boston Cherry. Optional hardwood veneers. NEWS RELEASE 3/17/13 SVS, a worldwide leader in high performance home audio products, proudly announces availability of the Ultra Bookshelf Speakers. Handsomely styled with a swept back profile and striking edge treatments, the Ultra Bookshelf draws design cues from the flagship Ultra Tower speaker with sonic-enhancing wedge-shaped front baffle and flush-mounted drivers, proprietary SVS drivers and the intelligent SoundMatch Crossover Network. When engineering the Ultra Bookshelf speaker's design, SVS envisioned a two-way monitor that would fill small to medium-sized rooms with an encompassing, coherent soundstage; deep, dynamic bass; and sparkling mid and high-frequency details, whether they were being pushed to extreme volumes or played at moderate levels. A combination of premium build materials, FEA optimization, cabinet innovation and careful selection of crossover frequencies brought this vision to life. For low to midrange-frequency performance, the Ultra Bookshelf features a hefty 6.5-inch composite glass-fiber cone woofer which produces an excellent stiffness to mass ratio for high sensitivity and maintains pistonic behavior well beyond the pass-band of the driver. The Ultra Bookshelves are also equipped with SVS' SoundMatch two-way crossover network. Premium-grade capacitors, air-core inductors and heavy-trace printed circuit boards work in harmony to ensure pure signal transmission and radiation of total sound power to a generous sweet spot. "Listening with eyes closed, it's easy to convince yourself the sound produced by the Ultra Bookshelf is coming from a speaker twice the size and price," said Gary Yacoubian, SVS president and managing partner. "$1,000 gets you a pretty phenomenal audio experience and from a value perspective, these are already being discussed as among the most highly-regarded two-way monitors on the market." The Ultra Bookshelf speakers weigh 19 lbs. each and are available in premium-grade piano gloss black and real black oak veneer finishes with a rated bandwidth of 45 Hz - 32kHz (+/- 3 dB). SVS sells online, direct to the end user, and via select retailers. Pricing for the SVS Ultra Bookshelf speakers is $499 each. Since audio tastes are as distinct as musical tastes, SVS offers a risk-free 45-day in-home trial as part of its SVS Customer Bill of Rights, with free shipping both ways whether purchased online or at retail. Sampling in the home is ideal because assessments can be made based on the unique sound identity of a listening room, not a noisy and distracting showroom environment. For more information, please visit www.SVSound.com or like them on Facebook.
About SVS NEWS RELEASE 3/17/13 For a decade now Morel's Octave line has been a class leader in the high performance mini monitor speaker category. Now the new Octave 6 takes it to the next level, inspired by the company's reference speaker, the fat lady. Following Morel's latest design principles, the Octave 6 has been transformed completely both visually and technically to recreate the excitement of live music whilst preserving tonal accuracy and dynamics, thus elevating the status of integrated floor-standing and bookshelf speakers. The new aesthetic for the Octave 6 is the embodiment of Morel's uncompromising attention to detail and creativity, all in the service of phenomenal sound. The new gently curved MDF cabinet architecture maintains key existing attributes but with an up-to-date modern look. It is painted and hand-polished with six layers of lacquer, to a high-gloss piano finish, and complemented by the near acoustically transparent and stylish Lotus grilles*. "Our R&D team set their goals high, developing side by side both the cabinet and drivers to create a speaker that could integrate in the living space, enabling listeners outside the centre 'sweet spot' to also enjoy the performance," explained Morel's Executive Vice President, Oren Mordechai. For the Octave 6 Morel's engineers took on a serious and simultaneous design process wherein the drivers were developed alongside the enclosures to meet very specific objectives, as opposed to simply trying to force components to work together. Like the innovative cabinet concept used in the fat lady, and similar to musical instruments, the Octave 6 is void of internal damping materials. Through the course of exacting research, Morel found the solution to avoid a boxy sound: a new vertical baffle with acoustic apertures placed within the enclosure to break up standing waves. This allows the cabinet to vibrate along with the drivers output in a highly controlled manner, resulting in a remarkably transparent speaker performance and natural open sound. "The special transducers engineered for the Octave 6 are the heart and soul of the new series. Based on Morel's most advanced technology, the new mid-bass unit employs an oversized 3-inch aluminum voice coil over a titanium base, encapsulating our powerful Hybrid motor, while the tweeter features the company's renowned 1.1" Acuflex soft dome. Borrowed from our reference loudspeaker, the fat lady, the innovative crossover topology preserves the life and dynamics of the original sound like in a live performance," said Mr. Mordehcai. In addition, the new Octave 6 series was also designed to be "amplifier friendly" so it is able to work with tube as well as solid-state amps. As with any speaker, the real test is in the listening. Expect new insights within familiar recordings; don't be surprised to find listening sessions lasting longer as the desire to hear "just one more track" proves irresistible. For more information, visit www.morelhifi.com or call +972 8 930 1161. In the US call Morel America toll-free at 877-morel-11. You can also get the latest Morel related news by following us at http://facebook.com/MorelHiFi, http://twitter.com/MorelHiFi and http://youtube.com/MorelHiFi. * The Lotus grille is a registered design protecting Morel's intellectual property. About Morel Morel, an international leader in speaker components and systems since 1975, manufactures handcrafted, award-winning speakers and audio drivers for the mid to high end OEM, home and car audio markets. Its products are sold in over 55 countries worldwide. With its high standard for technological innovation and design excellence, Morel audio speakers are the choice of many of the biggest names in the music industry. NEWS RELEASE 3/17/13 Audio-Technica U.S. mourns the passing of company founder and executive emeritus of Audio-Technica Corporation, Hideo Matsushita, on March 5, 2013. Hideo Matsushita passed away of natural causes at the age of 93. In accordance with his family's wishes, a private wake and funeral service were held on March 8 and 9. Phil Cajka, Audio-Technica U.S. President and CEO stated, "Hideo Matsushita was a wonderful person and a true visionary, laying the foundation for Audio-Technica to grow over the past 50 years. He exemplified true leadership, with commitment to and passion for music and an unmatched work ethic. His loss is felt not only by everyone in the A-T family, but also by the entire music industry." On the eve of A-T's 40th anniversary in 2002, Hideo Matsushita reflected on the company's early beginnings: "How it all started: I came to Tokyo at age 32, and, thanks to an introduction by my uncle, went to work for the Bridgestone Museum of Art. At the urging of the museum's director, I began organizing LP concerts. These were much more successful than anyone imagined. After a decade at the Bridgestone Museum, I struck out on my own and established Audio-Technica in 1962." He continued, "The company immediately launched its first product, the AT-1 Stereo Cartridge. At that time, we were headquartered in a rented one-story barracks in Shinjuku. We started out with three employees, but quickly grew to 20. We worked late each night, stopping only for dinner at the ramen shop in front of the premises." Decades of successful growth followed, and in 1993 Hideo Matsushita took the position of Chairman, and his son, Kazuo Matsushita, became President of Audio-Technica Corporation, a position he still holds today. With their combined leadership, Audio-Technica has continued to experience steady growth, carrying on the legacy and vision of Hideo-san into the new millennium. NEWS RELEASE 3/7/13 MIT Cables is pleased to announce its live sound presence for AXPONA Audio Expo North America 2013. MIT Cables will be providing a live sound demonstration in cooperation with Colleen Cardas Imports in Room 817 comprising the following components: Speaker Interfaces: StyleLine 9 Speaker Interfaces (Sonofia integrated will be connected to UPower Booster Amplifier via 1pr SL9 Speaker Interface) Interconnect: StyleLine 8 Interconnects Integrated Amp: Unison Research Sinfonia Integrated Amp/Booster Amp: Unison Research UPower Booster Amplifier CD Player/DAC: Unison Research Unico CDE CD Player with dual mono DAC Upgrade Speakers: Opera Quinta MIT Cables is pleased to support high end audio exposition returning to the greater Chicago area. MIT Cables' International Sales Manager Steve Holt will be on hand demonstrating MIT Cables' new StyeLine series of audio interfaces. The StyleLine series features a modern, sleek and ergonomic appearance, designed with the modern audiophile in mind. The StyleLine series continues MIT Cables long-standing practice of "trickling down" performance from its high end products to entry-level price points. Axpona Audio Expo North America will be taking place March 8-10, 2013 at the Doubletree By Hilton O'Hare Hotel, located at 5460 N.River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018 NEWS RELEASE 3/7/13 Gingko Audio is proud to introduce a new line of audio cables, DanaCable, at AXPONA on March 8-10 in Chicago. DanaCable consists of several models of speaker cables, interconnects, and digital cables. A retail price list of the full line is attached. Also attached is a Design Approach paper describing our design philosophy. The full line can be seen at our booth on the Mezzanine Level at AXPONA. Our Sapphire speaker cables and Sapphire Reference interconnects can be heard in Room 926, Purity Audio. For more information, please visit www.gingkoaudio.com. NEWS RELEASE 3/7/13 Walker Audio, one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-end audio products, introduces the new Proscenium Black Diamond V turntable. The Proscenium Black Diamond V (PBD V) features improvements to the air supply, record clamp and motor base assembly…and the company's newest discovery! A specially-treated, fine-grained crystalline material, that reduces static build-up and cancels the effect of virtually all EMI, RFI and microwaves, is employed at strategic locations in the turntable's operation. This dramatically reduces the noise floor and prevents distortion from ambient electrical noise being introduced into a system's electronic components. The PBD V turntable is friction-free due to the air-bearing arm and platter, resonance-free due to its adjustable air suspension, electrical-noise-free due to the PBD V upgrades and the linear-tracking arm plays records exactly the way they're made, eliminating tracking errors. The result is the most accurate, realistic-sounding turntable ever made. The sound is amazing with the blackest of black backgrounds, transparency is crystal-clear, dynamics are explosive, soundstaging is expansive and the bass is profound. Many considered the previous PBD turntable to be the best turntable in the world, but the new Proscenium Black Diamond V is an uncompromised work of audio art that has to be experienced to be believed. "Most people don't realize the amount of music that can be found in the grooves of an LP," says president Lloyd Walker. "It is our goal to extract every detail, every nuance of the music from the LP and reproduce it with realism and clarity that captures the passion of the performance. Nothing can do that like a well-recorded LP and no turntable can do it better than this one. Analog playback is still superior to every other technology, and with this turntable it has taken a quantum leap forward. Music lovers owe it to themselves to hear the PBD V." Walker Audio has received more than 85 industry awards for its audio and video components and accessories. All previously-purchased Walker Proscenium turntables can be upgraded to the Black Diamond V specs. The Proscenium Black Diamond V turntable is priced at $105,000.00 USD. For more information visit www.WalkerAudio.com NEWS RELEASE 3/4/13 WA-Quantum GMBH to debut in North America at THE SHOW - Las Vegas (Flamingo Hotel - Red Rock Ballroom). WA-Quantum GMBH is a manufacturer of high technology products including a line of "Chips" operating at a subatomic Quantum level, which improve the efficiency of current flow and signal transmission in audio devices including fuses, capacitors, phono cartridges and tonearms, transformers, transducers, and audio cabling. Special chips are also available for use with both electronic and acoustic musical instruments. In each case the Chip is mounted on an adhesive backing which can be attached to the device. The Chips are "programmed" for their specified applications. The importance of Quantum Theory has increasingly found acceptance in high performance audio. Because these are in fact theories, rather than facts, about the behavior of subatomic particles and the energy inside the atom, while "cause" and "effect" can be identified (in other words if you do this, the sonic result is that), the mechanism that causes this result can at this point only be theorized. But in high end audio hearing is believing, and WA-Quantum will stand behind the results that will be achieved by using their chips with a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee for end users. Note: these are affordable upgrades with prices beginning at less than $10 for the "quantum chip" needed to upgrade any component fuse. WA-Quantum is distributed worldwide by HiFi-Tuning of Berlin, Germany, and in North America by Ultra Systems, Inc.
NEWS RELEASE 3/2/13 exaSound Audio Design announces today's launch of the e20 Mk II - the first high-end DAC capable of achieving DSD playback at sampling rate of 11.2896 MHz (DSD 256). exaSound's DAC's have always stayed ahead of the curve, and the latest e20's DSD 256 capability not only goes beyond the capabilities of all other DAC's on the market today, it is ahead of current recording technology. This ensures that audiophiles will be enjoying studio master files the way they were recorded – without down-sampling or down-conversion – well into the future, without equipment upgrades. In addition to offering the highest digital audio resolution, the e20 DAC has jitter, distortion and noise levels that are vanishingly low, creating an astonishingly clean and analog-like sound – the difference is obvious, even with an ordinary CD. Detailed measurements, specifications and subjective impressions are available at exasound.com. MSRP is $2499 CN. For further information, check out http://www.exasound.com/e20DAC/e20DACOverview.aspx NEWS RELEASE 2/23/13 The magic of high performance audio takes center stage at the New York Audio Show, April 12 – 14, 2013 at the New York Palace Hotel. Along with demonstrations from more than 75 companies, the show will host a number of special events including the exclusive sneak preview and private screening of Last Shop Standing - the official Record Store Day Film for 2013, and the Classic Album Sunday listening experience. Produced by the Chester Group, this second annual show is designed to share the wonder of music through quality audio. "Our inaugural U.S. event last year confirmed that there is a strong desire in the New York area to experience music beyond mp3 players," said Roy Bird, Chairman of the Chester Group. "We are building upon that success with special events that will create even more excitement and we are thrilled that the New York Audio Show has been selected to preview the Last Shop Standing." Receiving critical acclaim upon its release in the UK in September, the Last Shop Standing, tells the story of the rapid rise of independent music stores in the 60's, 70s and 80s and the impact and influence that the best sellers chart, the demise of vinyl and the introduction the CD and other new technologies had on music stores. The movie features interviews with more than 20 record store owners and music industry leaders as well as musicians including Paul Weller, Johnny Marr, Norman Cook, Billy Bragg, Nerina Pallot, Richard Hawley and Clint Boon who share their stories about how these stores became and still are a part of their own musical education, places to cherish and discover new bands and new music. The movie was recently selected to be the official Record Store Day 2013 film. NEWS RELEASE 2/23/13 UltraAnalogue Recordings. Dear Fellow Tape Lovers, I just want to let you know I've just posted 2 new tapes on the UltraAnalogue Web site. The first of these is the Rossini Duo for Cello & Double Bass, & Gliere Four Pieces. This recording features Rachel Mercer, Jeff Beecher & Vanessa Lee. Jeff is the bass player in YoYo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble & tours regularly with him. The second recording is the Bach Suite for Solo Cello No. 6, BWV 1012, with Sietse-Jan Weijenberg. These 10.5" 15 ips half-track open-reel tapes are available for purchase at our Web site listed below. http://www.ultraanaloguerecordings.com NEWS RELEASE 2/18/13 Audio Electronics by Cary Audio has teamed up with Audiogon, a marketplace for online sales of high performance audio products and accessories, to be an online sales destination for the Audio Electronics brand. Founded in 1997, the Audiogon marketplace reaches a worldwide community of over 350,000 high fidelity enthusiasts, offering used, demo and manufacturer-direct products for sale. Audio Electronics by Cary Audio highlight the simplicity and elegance of the initial products launched under the Audio Electronics Supply moniker in 1993 yet improve upon the build quality and sonic performance by using more modern design parameters and carefully selected premium parts. The new Audio Electronics preamplifier, power amplifier and headphone amplifier will provide reference quality playback and represent a strong value as well. The new models include: Constellation Preamplifier MSRP $1495 Hercules Power Amplifier MSRP $1895 Nighthawk Headphone Amplifier MSRP $1195 The Audio Electronics by Cary Audio line has been designed at the company's factory in North Carolina and is manufactured by hand there as well. "One key to re-introducing the Audio Electronics brand is to let consumers know on a broad scale that these high performance, value oriented products exist," explained Cary Audio President Billy Wright. "What better way to get this message out than to partner with a company like Audiogon, which is known and respected in the industry and throughout the world for bringing customers together to experience the best in electronic components," Wright concluded. "In conjunction with Cary Audio, we felt that this particular manufacturer-direct line would be a good fit to sell to the Audiogon community," explained Audiogon CEO Steve Clay. "Our goal for 2013 is to help support the industry by driving consumer enthusiasm and sales for both manufacturers and dealers throughout our marketplace and readership. "We understand that supporting our members, manufacturers and dealers are key components to increasing the visibility of the high performance audio industry," Clay added. About Audio Electronics by Cary Audio A product line designed and manufactured by Cary Audio, Audio Electronics has a long history of delivering high-end performance products at very modest prices. The Audio Electronics products are built in the Cary Audio factory in North Carolina and proudly wear the Made in USA label. Visit www.aebycary.com for complete product specifications and additional information. High Fidelity Cables is now in production for their new CT-1 Speaker Cables. Featuring the same 'Magnetic Conduction' technology as found in the much talked about interconnects, the connectors are a custom ground up design that houses the unique circuit. Both spade and banana configurations are available. Prices are $2400 for 1m and each additional 0.5m is $400. High Fidelity Cables recently has been granted U.S. Patent No. 8,272,876. www.highfidelitycables.com NEWS RELEASE 2/18/13 THIEL Audio (www.thielaudio.com) winner of over 60 prestigious awards for loudspeaker design and performance since 1978, has appointed Stephen DeFuria as National Sales Manager effective immediately. DeFuria had been most recently employed by Tempo High Fidelity as the North American Sales Manager for Musical Fidelity, a UK-based audio electronics manufacturer. For over ten years beginning in 2001, DeFuria was the National Sales Manager for NAD Electronics, where he worked closely with newly appointed board member and THIEL Interim COO Bob Brown. With NAD, DeFuria was responsible for all aspects of sales and marketing in the United States including direct management of independent reps, US market pricing of all NAD products, training initiatives and trade show management. Earlier in his career, DeFuria was the principal of Audio Vision, a Boston-area high fidelity retailer that he acquired in 1984 and then continued in audio retail for some 19 years. "I sold THIEL for 15 years and it was a very critical part of my product mix," DeFuria stated. "I have enormous respect for the company's heritage and long legacy of high performance loudspeakers. The challenge of helping THIEL navigate this new era of music delivery is a tremendous opportunity," concluded DeFuria. "When we worked together on the manufacturing side of the business, I found Stephen's market instincts invaluable on many levels including product direction," stated Bob Brown. "In his retail career, DeFuria was a very significant THIEL dealer. It's hard to imagine someone more uniquely qualified to lead the sales and marketing initiative for this storied brand." "THIEL's board of directors and ownership group felt that a full time national sales manager would be one of the best investments we could make for the company at this time," stated THIEL CEO Bill Thomas. We feel very fortunate to have someone with Stephen DeFuria's experience joining THIEL to lead our domestic sales initiative moving forward," Thomas added. NEWS RELEASE 2/18/13 Krell Industries, LLC, the leader in high performance audio and home theater systems are excited to announce that worldwide shipment of S-550i Integrated Amplifiers will begin this week. Building on the success of the award winning S-300i integrated amplifier, the S-550i Integrated Amplifier boasts the sound quality and power output capable of driving any loudspeaker to its maximum performance. Delivering 275 watts of output, the S-550i Integrated Amplifier is a robust power source for any speaker and only occupies a fraction of the space typically required for a system delivering this performance. The S-550i Integrated Amplifier is outfitted with balanced and single-ended inputs, iPod dock, and Theater Throughput™ mode. Developed by Krell, Theater Throughput™ simplifies integration into home theater systems. For custom integration applications, 12 Volt triggers, RS-232 connectivity and rack mount ears are included. Operational parameters can be customized via the menu system that is accessible from the front panel or the included brushed Aluminum remote control.
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Power Amplifier Highlights The S-550i Integrated Amplifier retails for $5,000 and is available now in silver and black finishes.
About Krell Industries NEWS RELEASE 2/18/13 THIEL Audio (www.thielaudio.com) winner of over 60 prestigious awards for loudspeaker design and performance since 1978, has announced that consumer electronics senior executive Bob Brown has been appointed to the company's board of directors and will take over as interim COO effective immediately. Brown, recently named to CEDIA's board of directors, brings a rich legacy and successful track record in the performance audio category to THIEL as the former President and CEO of Lenbrook America, which distributed NAD Electronics and PSB Speakers. Brown was also President and COO of Tivoli Audio and currently serves as the international sales manager for ZVOX Audio. Brown's role with THIEL will be to provide the company's new ownership with a complete analysis of the existing operation, including manufacturing, domestic and international sales as well as marketing. "THIEL is a brand with a very rich history and my goal will be to provide the guidance and market awareness necessary to maximize opportunities going forward," Brown stated. "It's important that as we adapt THIEL's domestic and international sales processes as well as its product development direction to contemporary business ideals, but that we do so very mindful of the brand's legacy. This ownership group seems acutely aware of this necessity and appreciative of the pitfalls that have characterized other investor-led high-end audio acquisitions." added Brown. THIEL currently offers floorstanding, architectural and bookshelf speakers as well as subwoofers manufactured at the company's longtime headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. "We are very excited to be able to leverage the vast resources and depth of knowledge that Bob Brown brings to an energized team here at THIEL," commented CEO Bill Thomas. "We are committed to bringing innovative high performance audio products to market and we feel confident that Bob can provide critical direction toward meeting that objective," Thomas added. THIEL Audio Products Company of Lexington, Kentucky is a privately-held, engineering driven organization that performs research, design, and manufacturing of loudspeakers for the highest quality music and video sound reproduction in the home. The beauty of THIEL loudspeakers can be traced back to design concepts born from powerfully innovative thinking. For over 30 years, THIEL has woven a nearly magical synergy between engineering brilliance and an unfailing passion to create the most lifelike reproduction of recorded music. Along this quest for sonic perfection, THIEL's customers, music aficionados, and audio press from around the world have lauded THIEL's loudspeaker designs as some of the best ever conceived. THIEL manufactures ten individual products ranging in price from $1090 each to $14,700 per pair. www.thielaudio.com NEWS RELEASE 2/18/13 Bryston, LTD (www.bryston.com) has announced that award-winning studio designer Carl Tatz has selected the Bryston 4BSST² stereo amplifier to power the control room monitors in a studio designed for multi-Grammy®-winning engineer Bob Bullock. "I brought the first Bryston 4B to the Nashville studio scene in the '80s. It has since become the world standard for pro studio amplification. When budget permits, I always spec Bryston for its effortless performance, high resolution sweet top and unmatched low-end muscle," reported Carl Tatz. The 4B is the most popular of the Squared Series amplifier and delivers 300 watts into 8 Ohms or 500 watts into 4 Ohms (900W into 8 Ohms (Bridged Mono). The 4BSST² features balanced and unbalanced inputs, selectable gain (23 or 29dB) all in a convection-cooled fully aluminum chassis requiring no noisy cooling fans. All Squared Series amplifiers from Bryston are available with silver or black faceplate (3U + .55") and in 17-inch width (without handles) or 19-inch (with handles). A rack-mountable Pro Edition is available in black. "Bryston first unveiled the 4B amplifier back in 1976. The 4B, (and all its successors up to the 4BSST²), have been adopted as the among the most popular studio reference amplifiers of all time. We are excited that both a respected designer and an esteemed engineer chose Bryston for this pioneering project." Chris Russell, CEO of Bryston, LTD Bullock's control room is the first to employ the Carl Tatz MixRoom™ concept, which was designed to emulate the look and performance of the Tatz's award-winning custom control room designs at a fraction of the cost. It leverages the Carl Tatz Signature Series™ family of control room acoustic modules and Tatz's PhantomFocus™ System monitor tuning protocol, which is a multi-step process for monitoring optimization that includes system damping, speaker decoupling and isolation mounting, laser-calibrated speaker distancing and angle alignments, proprietary high resolution digital processing for crossover points and slopes for pass filtering, EQ and much more. "I am blown away with the evolution of Carl's work in this second room he has designed for me," quotes multi-Grammy®-winning engineer Bob Bullock. About Bryston: Bryston (www.bryston.com) first opened for business in 1962 as a manufacturer of 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 has become legendary for their hand-built quality, superb performance and dependability under load in the home, professional and commercial markets. Bryston amplifiers 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 their electronic 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 150 dealers in North America and 60 countries worldwide. About Carl Tatz Design: (www.carltatzdesign.com) is an award winning studio design firm offering design and consulting services to homeowners and entertainment industry professionals in areas of: Recording Studios, Monitor Systems, Home Screening Rooms, Dedicated Listening Rooms, Acoustic Analysis, Tuning, and Sound Isolation. Carl Tatz is also the inventor of the industry acclaimed proprietary PhantomFocus™ System (PFS) monitor tuning protocol. CTD's many resources combine knowledge, experience and expertise in sound, picture and design to serve its clients worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.carltatzdesign.com.
NEWS RELEASE 2/18/13
Krell Industries, LLC, the leader in high
performance audio and home theater systems are excited to announce that
worldwide shipment of S-550i Integrated Amplifiers will begin this week.
Building on the success of the award winning S-300i integrated amplifier, the
S-550i Integrated Amplifier boasts the sound quality and power output capable of
driving any loudspeaker to its maximum performance. NEWS RELEASE 1/28/13 After years of award winning products, Purity Audio Design has officially released its Series 2 line of vacuum tube preamplifiers. The new Series 2 has been enhanced with a new circuit optimized to run with either 6SN7 or 12AU7 tubes. Power supplies now utilize high current toroidal transformers, choke filtering and 100% polypropylene capacitor filter banks. New all aluminum chassis have been designed to accommodate our international dealer network. Models are available from $3,500 to $53,000 to accommodate every level of audiophile. Soon to be released is Purity's world class 18 watt Parallel Single Ended 300B mono blocs with first of its kind output transformer technology as well as new "Magnetic Conduction Technology" by Magnetic Innovations LLC. Look for these new amps and the Series 2 Silver Statement linestage to debut at Axpona 2013 in Chicago. NEWS RELEASE 1/28/13 Tokyo-based ADL by Furutech™ aims high with an expanding line of Japanese-designed precision products including the superb sounding and unimaginably comfortable H118 Headphones making their official debut at CES along with a prototype of the Alpha Design Labs by Furutech X1 Portable Headphone Amplifier and new upgrade cables for some of the world's top-selling headphones brands.
It's All In Your Head! The flared headband and tapered over-the-ear transducer shape make the H118 Headphones supremely comfortable, an observation everyone makes before suddenly being captured by the sound, upon which they fall silent! The ADL H118 is balanced in a completely audiophile way, a very Furutech way! Rich tonal colors and textures with intimate and close harmonic interplay, a sense of space and quiet backgrounds; the resonance of music itself creates an involving emotional experience when you're THIS CLOSE to the music! Now shipping at $299. Pair H118s with Alpha Design Labs Esprit or GT40 USB DAC/Preamplifiers, the Stride and Cruise Portable Headphone Amplifiers, or any other quality headphone playback system and become intimate with your music again. New ADL cables at CES include the iHP35 series 3.5mm stereo connectors, 3.5mm-to-MMCX, and 3.5mm-to-mini-XLR. The other star of the show was the prototype of the X1 USB DAC. It goes anywhere, stacks easily for travel, and has a long-lasting Li-ion battery. It's small, discrete highly specified with inputs supporting Apple's iOS and Android digital at up to 16/48 for iPods, iPhones and iPads. The X1 also runs 24/192 SPDIF with high-resolution files from a PC. There's an analog line-level 4-pin 3.5mm input and a 4-pin 3.5mm output for headphones in the 12~600 ohm range. The 4-pin input supports 3.5mm Remote and Mic Earphones. The 3.5mm TOSLINK optical output delivers SPDIF up to 24/192 as well. There's a convenient GND TRRS switch making it easy to change from one 4-pin set of 'phones to another. On the go or in your stereo the X1 delivers stunning sound. Furutech Co., Ltd. Tokyo Japan NEWS RELEASE 1/28/13 UltraLink/XLO Products, an innovative manufacturer of award-winning audio and video interconnects, cables, power products, speakers and personal audio accessories introduced the diminutive USub™ for UCubes™ or other audio/video 2.1 systems, MicroFlat™ HDMI® and a full line of Caliber™ Series cables at CES.
Respect the Power™ The USub is housed in a substantial yet sleek, space-saving high-gloss black-lacquer cabinet that that fits in anywhere. Once you have a USub you'll probably want desktop speakers to match... like UCubes! Incredible sound in a small package, UCube speakers on their included brushed aluminum stands fill the listening space with vibrant sound. While the USub has an amazing effect on UCubes they can be used with all compact speaker systems bringing astounding bass to desktop, laptop, audio and 2.1 home theater systems for greater impact and dynamics with music, video and gameplay. $199.99 for the USub and $349.99 for a UCube/USub combo 2.1 system. Everyone at CES was buzzing about UltraLink's MicroFlat™ slimmer-than-slim HDMI cable with small yet robust connectors. MicroFlat delivers amazing flexibility creating cleaner, less obtrusive, easier to complete installations, and at the very same affordable prices as current UltraFLAT cables! It's an obvious class winner and available in popular 1, 2 and 3m lengths, 1m $30.
The Caliber series is finely-engineered and
constructed for a mid-level line and outperforms competitive brands costing much
more offering amazing performance for the price. It's a natural fit for any home
theater system especially when long-lasting quality and performance count.
Stunning video coupled with open, detailed audio featuring wide, deep imaging
and concussive bass slam make Caliber a worthy addition to any home
entertainment system. Starting at half-meter, 1m $40. Ultralink Products NEWS RELEASE 1/28/13 UltraLink/XLO Products, an innovative manufacturer of award-winning audio and video interconnects, cables, power products, speakers and personal audio accessories announced introduce the new UltraPLUS line of cablesthe latest and most advanced versions of the popular Ultra™ Series.
Introducing UltraPLUS
UltraPLUS USB Cable
UltraPLUS AC Power Cords
The review line starts here! Ultralink/XLO Products NEWS RELEASE 1/10/13 Resonessence Labs are proud to announce that DSD playback capabilities are now available on our flagship product INVICTA. Units that ship after the 14th January 2013 will be equipped with Version 4.0.0 of our software and this includes DSD playback over USB and via the SD card reader. Existing users my download version 4.0.0 via our website after this date. In addition to DSD our latest software upgrade includes a number of new features most of which have been implemented following feedback and requests from our customers. DSD playback capabilities follow a long list of new features that have been added to INVICTA since it's release in 2011. Earlier updates included FLAC playback capabilities via the SD card reader, support for SDXC Card formats and the addition of 7 user selectable filter options. The next software release, which is scheduled for later this month, will include on screen Asian character display for our customers in the Far East and the option of Balanced Headphone outputs. These new features demonstrate our commitment to keeping our products current and future proof. It is also a testimony to our initial design philosophy of creating a system that is both state of the art for today and flexible for future field upgrades. Mark Mallinson, President Resonessence Labs NEWS RELEASE 1/10/13 Stillpoints, the equipment support technology company, has been appointed US distributor for the LeadingEdge Acoustic Panels and Entreq grounding boxes and cables and will also be representing LeadingEdge in Canada. LeadingEdge Acoustic Panels are a uniquely versatile, wide bandwidth acoustics solution. Unlike the vast majority of room treatment products, they function in the velocity domain, affording several significant benefits. Placement is simple (even portable) which, together with their proven technology and self-compensating approach makes them extremely effective. At last, an acoustics solution that really delivers. www.leadingedge-audio.org Entreq specialises in the provision of standalone signal ground solutions for high-quality audio systems. Their range of dedicated grounding boxes and cables offer dramatic and cost-effective improvements in system noise-floor and transparency – even if you already employ a dedicated external ground! www.entreq.com Stillpoints will be exhibiting both brands as well as introducing two new products: the Grid support system replaces the acrylic shelves in the ESS rack, while there is also a new Long Spindle version of the LPI record weight, for 'tables such as the VPI Classic. The LeadingEdge and Entreq products mean that Stillpoints are now in a position to offer a total infrastructure solution, embracing all aspects of the system's physical environment - the listening room, equipment supports and AC supply. You can see this solution in operation at T.H.E. SHOW, Red Rock VIII on the ground floor in the Flamingo Hotel, providing superior support for a system from our show partners WADAX, Audio Power Labs, Kaiser Acoustics and Fono Acoustica. About Stillpoints Stillpoints is a US manufacturer of high-technology audio racks and the Ultra range of equipment supports. Employing only the highest-grade stainless steel, aluminum and ceramic materials, Stillpoints products are distributed to over 28 countries worldwide. Stillpoints www.stillpoints.us NEWS RELEASE 1/10/13 Red Wine Audio Relaunches Complete Line of Hi-fi Components Red Wine Audio, manufacturer of battery-powered purist hi-fi products, begins shipping their newly revamped product line. This new lineup increases the company's value proposition for delivering reference-level sound at cost-effective price points. A fresh new look Renaissance Edition product enclosures fuse traditional with modern design elements and feature hand-finished maple, cherry, or walnut solid-wood front & side panels, resulting in a timeless and organic look. "We've always received excellent feedback for how our products sound. But often a glowing review or even an industry award has been accompanied by a comment about product styling," says Vinnie Rossi, Owner of Red Wine Audio. Adding, "…yes, it's clean looking and functional, but understated black enclosures don't top everyone list for style." The Renaissance Editions are anything but plain. "With the revamp, our goal was to create products customers will find beautiful, to both their ears and their eyes," says Rossi. Improved sound Almost all internal circuit boards have been redesigned for the Renaissance Edition release. That includes the Tube Stage, SMART board, amplifier stage for the company's popular Signature 15, plus others. The company has even updated Isabella, their flagship preamp, to use the highly regarded 6H30 "super tubes". "In terms of changes to each product, the details can be found on our website. The takeaway is that every component in our line sounds better under the Renaissance Edition nameplate, and that says a lot," adds Rossi. Expanded options With the new lineup, customers gain flexibility on two fronts… First, every component with a tube stage now affords customers the choice of two families of tubes (6922 and 12AX7) — giving customers more 'tube-rolling' options to season the sound to taste. And the biggie: "We worked long and hard in the redesign to provide additional options for customers to integrate multiple component modules in a single enclosure," says Rossi. As an example, the revised Signature 15 Integrated (now called Signature 16) can be ordered with optional headphone support, with the same single-ended headphone stage found in any of Red Wine Audio's Renaissance Edition headphone amplifiers. "This is a great option for anyone into reference headphones. One box — supporting both speakers and headphones — all running on pure LiFePO4 battery power," says Rossi. Adding, "…this makes for a great value!" Pricing and availability Shipping for most components begins this week. The same applies to customer upgrades. Complete details for pricing and product availability can be found at redwineaudio.com, or by contacting the company. Lead-times are subject to backorder based on customer demand. About Red Wine Audio Red Wine Audio is the leading manufacturer of a full line of battery-powered stereo hi-fi components, meeting the needs of discriminating audiophiles and avid music lovers since 2005. The company leverages the benefits of high-current, low-impedance battery power so their entire line of components run off-the-grid, resulting in an effortless and emotionally involving musical presentation.
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Holden, MA 01520 • USA NEWS RELEASE 1/10/13 Eddie Current, LLC, a high-end audio company specializing in hand-crafted, vacuum tube amplifiers has released a new electrostatic headphone amplifier, the Electra, designed specifically to drive most electrostatic headphones. The fully balanced, input-to-output headphone amplifier combines vacuum-tube technology with coupling magnetics bringing a richness to the lively, transparent soundstage associated with electrostatic headphone listening. Features of the Electra include custom-made Eddie Current headphone sockets, one for the standard 580V bias and the other user defined; polished top plate; laser-etched nomenclature; and a separate, compact power supply unit. Electra specifications are: Vacuum Tube with coupling magnetics and a single poly-propylene capacitor in the signal path. Fully Balanced Input to Output Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz +/- 0.4 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80dB un-weighted (Broadband) below 100 VRMS out and 95dB below 100 VRMS A Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.25 % @ 300 VRMS out. Less than 0.1% 100 VRMS out. Gain: 1125x / 61dB SE Input (RCA) 400X / 52dB Balanced (XLR) Equivalent sensitivity for 100 volts out from the single ended input - 90mv Equivalent sensitivity for 100 volts out from the balanced input - 250mv Tube Compliment: Input and second stage tubes are 6SN7 Only. Output tubes are EL34 or 6L6GC Input Impedance: 10K ohms Output Voltage: 525VRMS / 1485V peak-to-peak Inputs: SE-RCA or BALANCED-XLR Outputs: 2 STAX style headphone jacks Pro with 5 pins Bias Voltage: 580 Volts – Pro.(Other voltages may be accommodated with accessory adapter. Overdriving certain type headphones may damage them.) The introductory price is $3500.00 and includes 4 Mullard EL34 tubes, and 4 Tung Sol 6SN7 tubes. Upgrade option are Jentzen silver caps, which replace Wima caps, for an additional $50.00. The Electra joins Eddie Current's line of distinct, vacuum-tube technology audio gear by Craig Uthus. For more information, visit www.eddiecurrent.com. For reviews or an opportunity to listen to the Electra and other Eddie Current products, contact Craig Uthus at cuthus@charter.net or (818) 224-3782. Eddie Current, LLC, 23658 Clover Trail, Calabasas, CA 91302, Phone (818) 224-3782, website www.eddiecurrent.com NEWS RELEASE 12/18/12 Beauty Of Sound, a new high-end shop located just outside of Albany, has become the exclusive U.S. Distributor for Ikeda Sound Labs analog products. We are happy to announce the release of the Ikeda 9TT, a low-output moving coil cartridge that employs a duralumin pipe cantilever that exhibits very low resonance and coloration. The cartridge also features a line-contact stylus, permalloy core, low impedance coils, and strong neodymium magnet that helps to render a layered, three-dimensional sound. The 9TT is also available in a mono version. Ikeda has also just introduced the flagship KAI low output moving coil. The cartridge is made by hand, one by one, using a single piece of aluminum alloy. The generator unit is made of titanium, the stylus is a micro-ridge profile which will trace the groove accurately into the super-high frequency range. It also features a boron cantilever, low impedance coils, ideally shaped magnet yoke, and a samarium-cobalt magnet for the generator. The sound of these new products is in keeping with the legendary sound that Ikeda is known for. Pricing for the 9TT is $4,600; the KAI is $10,000. Please visit the Beauty Of Sound website at www.beautyofsound.com, or contact us at wdemars@beautyofsound or 518-852-9183. NEWS RELEASE 12/18/12 Emotiva Audio Corporation, the company that delivers reference quality performance at prices people can afford, is redefining the cost of entry for a true audiophile quality home theater with the introduction of the new UMC-200. This 7.1 channel home theater preamplifier and surround sound processor delivers superior high-end audio and video performance, and lightening fast video switching capable of satisfying the most discerning aficionado, while being affordable to just about anyone who enjoys home theater. "The UMC-200 has everything you could ask for in a state-of-the-art audiophile-quality home theater processor and preamp," said Dan Laufman, President of Emotiva. "Beyond offering reference quality video and audio performance, we've included the widest variety of audio connectivity and surround sound decoder compatibility imaginable. We've even included a high quality AM/FM tuner, and the EmoQ™ Gen 2 calibration process is completely automatic, so just about anyone can enjoy perfectly balanced surround sound without a fuss." Emotiva's new EmoQ™ Gen 2 enhanced multi-channel automatic room correction automatically adjusts your home theater system to match room acoustics for easy setup. Just plug in the included calibration microphone and let EmoQ set up the system. For true tweakers, all adjustments can be set manually too, including a flexible quadruple bass management system, eleven user programmable fully parametric equalizers per channel, and configurable speaker crossover points and slopes. There are outputs for both balanced and unbalanced subwoofers, and the ability to bi-amp the main front channels. With four HDMI inputs each equipped with Xpressview™ quick switching technology, changing digital A/V sources takes as little as one second. A Video-On-Standby feature can send audio and video to a TV even when UMC-200 is switched into standby mode (kids can watch cartoons without having to turn on "the big system"). Last Video Memory lets users continue to view the last selected video input while listening to an audio-only source. The UMC-200's extensive 7.1 multichannel surround sound decoder capabilities include DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and Pro Logic IIz. Audio connections include four pairs of stereo analog inputs and a separate 7.1 channel set of pure analog direct inputs for connecting an SACD player or external surround source, plus a full assortment of digital audio inputs (including two Toslink, 2 Coax S/PDIF inputs and 24-bit/192-kHz decoding). An optional Bluetooth module, which includes support for the latest apt-X™ high-quality audio CODECs, facilitates wireless connectivity too. Audio outputs on the UMC-200 include a full set of 7.1 main outputs, a balanced subwoofer output, a separate stereo down-mix output, and two fully assignable stereo zone outputs. It all adds up to a high performance nerve center for even the most demanding home theater applications, at a fraction of the price an enthusiast would expect to pay. The UMC-200 is available now for $699 ($599 during the holidays), exclusively at www.emotiva.com. Upgrade Forever All original Emotiva Generation 3 processor (UMC-200, XMC-1, and beyond) owners are automatically registered in Emotiva's new Upgrade for Life ™ program. As an Upgrade for Life member, consumers receive a 25% off discount on all future processor purchases from Emotiva for life. Commented Mr. Laufman: "Thanks to emerging technologies, home theater processors are sometimes quickly outdated. We want our customers to stay current with new technologies by making it affordable to upgrade to a new processor when they're ready." Complete details on Emotiva's new Upgrade for Life program can be found at http://emotiva.com/faq/processor_upgrade. About Emotiva Audio Corporation Emotiva Audio Corporation (www.emotiva.com) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance audio and video products. Outstanding performance and impeccable customer service has helped build a strong, dedicated following among the most demanding music and movie lovers. NEWS RELEASE 12/18/12 Class D has never been this good. Come to think of it, neither has class A. The Mola-Mola Power amplifier is based on the world's most sought after class D technology: Ncore. Designed by Bruno Putzeys, this circuit packs 20 years of design experience and research into non-linear control theory. Its audio performance runs rings around linear amplifiers of any description. Lower distortion, lower noise and lower output impedance combine into what scores of enthusiastic users unanimously describe as "no sonic signature at all". Just music, glorious music. The days of compromising power efficiency for audio performance are finally over: the Mola-Mola power amplifier deliver definitive audio performance with power efficiency thrown in as a bonus. The Mola-Mola Preamplifier is modern analogue design at its best. Five inputs are switchable between XLR (AES48 compliant!) and RCA connection, and all can be internally routed through optional processors such a an MC stage. The sixth input is reserved for the optional DAC board. Internal operation uses a little known strategy called "single-ended drive differential". Rather than merely doubling up the signal path, this eliminates common-mode noise at every stage in the circuit. Used with good quality balanced interconnects, this structure insures a high degree of immunity to things like mains quality and cabling. All stages in the Mola-Mola Preamplifier use discrete amplifier modules. The potentiometer is arranged to control the gain of the output stage directly. This arrangement has lower distortion than a relay-based attenuator followed by a buffer stage. Optional phono stages can be added that feature adjustable impedance load, gain, EQ, mono / stereo & phase from the convenience of your iPad. A detailed approach to innovative DAC design. The critical ingredients of a DAC are well known: the current reference, the I/V stage, the reconstruction filter and the clock. For the Mola-Mola DAC, all four were redesigned from the ground up. The variable bandwidth PLL achieves immediate lock but then gradually reduces loop bandwidth down to the microhertz region. After a minute of operation, jitter rejection is for all intents and purposes absolute. The crystal oscillator is a class A Pierce circuit with gain feedback. This eliminates phase modulation of the oscillation frequency by amplifier noise and insures that phase noise is solely determined by the crystal. The I/V converter and filter are, uniquely, rolled into one circuit which has better performance than either function alone. The current reference is a discrete, LED-biased regulator that replaces the on-chip voltage reference. The on-board DAC will deliver state of the art performance not only with PCM up to 24/192 but also with DSD and double DSD signals. Bruno's digital designs at Grimm Audio are extremely well thought of in the professional arena. NEWS RELEASE 12/18/12 Bryston LTD (www.bryston.com), builders of the world's finest audio electronics and celebrating 50 years in 2012, has announced the introduction of the BP17, a state-of-the-art analog/digital stereo preamplifier derived from the preamp portion of the B-135 integrated amplifier. Basing a component preamplifier design on existing architecture enables Bryston to deliver unusually high performance and legendary build quality at an affordable price. The BP17 will be available in December, 2012 with an MSRP of $3550. The BP17 employs Bryston's most advanced analog circuitry, power supply design and isolation techniques, providing audio aficionados with an ultimate performance preamplifier that delivers outstanding sonic performance. Much of the technology in the BP17 required over two years in engineering and development resulting in major advances to the analog circuitry derived from the company's SP-3 processor platform. The BP17 utilizes a software controlled motorized analog volume dial and integrated balance control, enabling the preamp to be operated remotely while still adhering to fully discrete analog circuits, delivering perfect channel balance and near zero noise or distortion levels. "We have reduced Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) levels in the BP17 by utilizing buffer amplifiers optimized for wide open-loop bandwidth and low open-loop THD," explained Bryston CEO Chris Russell. "These carefully selected components essentially eliminate the increase in THD with rise in frequency exhibited by almost all op-amps, giving the BP17 phenomenal detail and complete lack of grain in the sound field," Russell added. "The BP17 also features a brand new balanced action volume control, eliminating another source of distortion while maintaining channel-to-channel tracking within 1/10dB over the full range of control," Russell concluded. The Bryston BP17 can be ordered in four configurations—in its standard form, with an optional moving magnet phono stage, with a high resolution internal DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) or fully loaded with both the DAC and phono stage. The BP17 includes provisions for 6 stereo RCA inputs (4 with DAC option), 1 stereo RCA output, 1 stereo tape loop and a headphone output. The Bryston BR2 remote, made from a machined aluminum block, is available as an option. Ultimate Quality: Bryston applies techniques and employs custom materials in our everyday manufacturing of electronic equipment that are more typically utilized by the military and aerospace industries. Such techniques ensure unit-to-unit consistency that is vastly superior to mass production. Bryston's adherence to the use of proprietary parts, sophisticated construction, and refined testing techniques guarantee superb performance and long-term product reliability. About Bryston: Bryston (www.bryston.com) first opened for business in 1962 as a manufacturer of blood analysis equipment, and was named (as an acronym) for its three founders, Tony Bauer, Stan Rybb, and John Stonborough. In 1968, NASA engineer John Russell, Sr. relocated himself and his family to Canada from the US and bought the company, where his son Chris set to work designing the first Bryston amplifier. The Pro 3 made its debut in 1973, and since that time, Bryston components have become legendary for their hand-assembled build quality, performance and reliability in both the pro audio and consumer audio market segments. Bryston amplifiers are utilized in some of the world's most renowned recording studios and owned by many discerning music industry professionals. Bryston applies manufacturing techniques and materials in the everyday assembly of their electronic equipment that are more typically utilized by the military and aerospace industries. Bryston is now based in Peterborough, Ontario Canada, just northeast of Toronto, and sold through over 150 dealers in North America and 60 countries worldwide. NEWS RELEASE 12/18/12 Emotiva Audio Corporation, the company that delivers reference-quality performance at prices people can afford, introduces the new XDA-2 combining audiophile quality DAC, digital preamp, and high-current headphone amplifier into a single, stylish component. Focused on today's digital audio consumers, the XDA-2 will satisfy the most discerning music lover, while being affordable to just about anyone who takes sound seriously. With six optical and coaxial cable digital inputs (2 coax, 2 Toslink, 1 USB, 1 AES/EBU) and full support for 24-bit/192kHz sample rates on all digital inputs, the XDA-2 ($399.99) is ready to elevate listening to digital audio sources to a higher level of enjoyment, while serving as the nerve center for a home audio system. "The XDA-2 will enhance the sound quality of any high performance audio system," said Dan Laufman, President of Emotiva. "No matter the digital source—or sources—the XDA-2 is ready, with its multiple inputs, its Differential Reference™ topology, an asynchronous sample rate converter to remove jitter, and the convenience of a front-panel alphanumeric display and a full-function machined aluminum remote control. There's no better value in DACs today." The XDA-2 connects directly to an Emotiva power amplifier for a complete home audio system. Intended also for high performance headphone listening, without a separate amplifier, the XDA-2 incorporates an ultra low noise discrete design headphone amplifier with a 0.1-ohm output impedance to give you audiophile quality sound with all standard headphones. The headphone amp features a 105dB signal to noise ratio, and sounds great with sensitive headphones and in-ear monitors. The XDA-2's digital to analog converter (DAC) provides a significantly higher level of precision than is typically built into a PC or many other devices, with conversion circuitry built around the Analog Devices AD1955 multi-bit delta-sigma DAC for exceptional performance and superior audio quality. Another high-end Analog Devices integrated circuit, the AD1896 asynchronous sample rate converter (ASRC) provides almost total immunity to jitter. The XDA-2 preamp features Differential Reference™ balanced design utilizing OPA 2134 precision op amps. For audio enthusiasts who enjoy listening at relatively low volume levels, the XDA-2's analog resistor ladder volume control in precise granular 0.25dB steps, and delivers flawless channel tracking down to -100dB attenuation. The XDA-2 high-end features and audiophile performance reinforce Emotiva Audio's reputation for delivering superb audio performance at attractive prices. The Emotiva XDA-2 is available now for $399 with free shipping and a 30-day in-home trial exclusively at www.emotiva.com. NEWS RELEASE 12/18/12 November 2012 sees Linn launch five new limited edition Digital Music Collections. The brilliant value, no-hassle collections collate the latest digital albums released in the premium digital format - Studio Master. Each collection is expertly put together, with all artwork included and embedded, ready to enjoy in a choice of ALAC or FLAC. And, as if having the best ever digital music isn't enough, Linn also includes the CD Quality and MP3 versions of each album as well, should customers wish to burn to a disc or listen on an iPod. Customers can choose from one of five specially compiled Digital Music Collections, then sit back whilst a wealth of music is pre-loaded onto a portable USB hard-drive and shipped direct to them. 2012 Top 50 Studio Master Collection 2012's top fifty best selling Studio Master albums; a taster collection specially selected from the greatest albums of the year. All-time Top 50 Studio Master Collection Our top fifty best selling Studio Masters of all-time. The perfect choice to get your Studio Master collection off to a flying start. Linn Bestselling Classical Top 50 Studio Master Collection The strength of Linn's classical catalogue saw the label crowned 'Label of the Year' by Gramophone in 2010 and this magnificent collection comprises fifty of its bestselling classical recordings. Including 'Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique' by the award-winning SCO / Ticciati, plus Linn's bestselling classical album of 2012, 'J.S. Bach: Cello Suites' by Richard Tunnicliffe and seasonal favourite 'Handel: Messiah' by the Dunedin Consort. Complete 2012 Studio Master Collection Bring your Studio Master music library right up to date with over 200 albums released on Studio Master in 2012. Enjoy The Great American Songbook from Claire Martin, beautifully crafted folk from Emily Barker, toe-tapping blues from John Verity, melodic electronica from Marconi Union, award-winning Debussy from Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Nordic jazz from Randi Tytingvag. The Ultimate Studio Master Collection This Digital Music Collection contains not just Linn's own award winning titles but entire catalogues from our partner labels too. That's over 500 albums! Available to purchase exclusively at www.linnrecords.com NEWS RELEASE 12/8/12 Daber Audio is proud to introduce it's new Daber Audio Monitor 2. Sticking to owner Stephen Brown's original company vision of offering exceptionally high value to price ratio, the Daber Audio Monitor 2 was designed with one goal in mind - to be the highest performance 2 way monitor on the market under $1,000. "After a year of testing various components, I was approached by a driver manufacturer about a new made-in-America ceramic dome tweeter. The gentleman had shown me the data on the driver. It seemed too good to be true at the price point. I asked him to send me a sample. The samples tested better than the data he had shown me." said Brown. From that point forward, all previous designs for the Monitor 2 were scrapped. After 8 months of testing and tweaking, the Monitor 2 is now in full production. The cabinets are solid MDF with Cherry or Maple veneer, or Piano Black lacquer finishes. The cabinets are rear ported with fluted ports to virtually eliminate turbulence. The 6 1/2 inch woofer has a powerful motor system coupled to a finite element analysis-designed suspension system, containing a linear spider design and rubber surround. The motor incorporates an aluminum shorting ring that reduces coil inductance, extending frequency response performance and reducing second harmonic distortion. A cast aluminum basket provides high structural rigidity, heat-sinking capacity for the motor, and additional ventilation under the spider that in combination with a vented cone neck reduces air compression effects. The hand assembled, made-in-the-USA 26mm tweeter is made of high purity, molded AI203 Alumina ceramic material and features a high flux double magnet design, an underhung voicecoil with 1mm of linear excursion, pure sterling silver binding posts, and frequency response to beyond 24khz. Each pair of drivers is matched to -/+ .75 db. In addition to using very high quality drivers, the internal parts are on par as well. Binding posts are heavy duty, high current five way posts. Internal point to point wiring is comprised of 99.999% oxygen free copper. "I am confident that at no other point in time, has a speaker ever been introduced to the market at this price point that uses components of this caliber, or that performs at this level. We have achieved the design goal, and that was simply to offer a product that nearly any audiophile, from a seasoned veteran to a newcomer, will enjoy. Most importantly, it's a product the newcomer can afford and get many years of enjoyment from. We are very proud to introduce this new speaker" Dimensions: 14"h x 8.5"w x 12"deep, 22 pounds Frequency Response: 38hz - 24khz, (within 3db) Sensitivity: 90 dB 1w/1m
Power Handling; 140w RMS
Price: $969 USD plus shipping
Warranty: 1 year on driver defects, 10 years otherwise
Daber Audio
NEWS RELEASE 12/8/12 Audiophile's Dream: First Power Supply Ever To Use Today's Best Capacitors Receives U.S. Patent. RHB Sound Dezign's power supply gives audiophiles improved dynamics, speed, soundstage and more. GreenForce™, the first music signal power supply in the world that can be built using only Teflon film capacitors, has been patented by Bob Backert of RHB Sound Dezign, an electronics modification firm serving audiophiles around the world. Mr. Backert's power supply is used primarily in RHB's preamplifier modifications, also referred to as preamp mods. It is the first major advance in linear power supply design since the 1930s. Bob Backert has been modifying and improving amplifiers for decades. His tubed amplifier designs are all hand-built, and never use negative feedback. "For me, it's all about live music," said Mr. Backert. "When you walk into a restaurant or club, you can tell right away if the music is recorded, or live. I wanted a power supply that would deliver the same speed, accuracy and powerful dynamics as live music, so it would be much harder to tell if the music were recorded. GreenForce is the realization of that dream." Why are capacitors important to music? Your home's wall outlet provides AC power, but your preamplifier requires DC to operate, which is generated by its power supply. Specifically, your preamplifier receives DC power from a part in the power supply called a capacitor. A capacitor looks, and functions, like a battery. A poor-quality capacitor will not deliver power to your preamplifier exactly as required by your music. For example, loud drum hits and bass pulses require more power than soft violins and flutes. All music requires very specific, exact power delivery to sound live. Inaccurate power impairs the tone and dynamics, and smears the timing, the "feel," of your music. What are the best capacitors? The best category of capacitors is "film and foil". Some of the best film and foil capacitors use polypropylene film. Many believe that the very best capacitors are those made with Teflon film. So, the best preamplifiers have the best capacitors in their power supplies. Right? Wrong. Surprisingly, not a single preamplifier in the world has all Teflon-film capacitors in its music signal-producing power supply. Until now, with GreenForce™. Even more surprisingly, many preamplifiers, even the most expensive, use a fairly low-quality type of capacitor. These, called "electrolytic" capacitors, do not respond accurately and exactly to the power demands of your music. They age over time, further impairing sound quality. And they sometimes burst open, leaking destructive chemicals onto your preamplifier's circuitry. Film and foil capacitors have none of these problems. Why aren't the best capacitors used in the power supplies of the best preamplifiers? Like a flashlight using "D" batteries that won't work with "AAA", the power supplies in today's preamplifiers simply require more power than a Teflon film capacitor can deliver. For example, a linear power supply that produces music signal might require capacitors with 50 uF (a tubed preamp) or 5,000 uF (a solid-state preamp). But Teflon film capacitors are much smaller. The largest size made by the popular V-Cap brand is 3.3 uF. Just one of these retails for $699.99. Clearly, it is not practical to use Teflon film capacitors to meet a 50 uF or 5,000 uF power supply requirement. How does GreenForce™ power my preamplifier using only the best capacitors? The patented GreenForce™ power supply requires only about 0.5 uF in a tubed preamplifier. This makes either Teflon or polypropylene film capacitors easily affordable. In a solid-state preamplifer, GreenForce requires only about 10 uF, which allows the use of high-quality polypropylene capacitors, a significant upgrade over the stock electrolytics. How does GreenForce™ sound? What does it cost? The GreenForce™ power supply gives your preamplifier improved dynamics, and noticeably better, more swinging rhythm. Bass has faster attack, soundstage expands, and music becomes more tonally accurate. Orchestras and bands sound more cohesive, while solo instruments and vocals become more immediate, compelling, and "right there." RHB Sound Dezign can install the GreenForce™ power supply for less than $1,000 in most preamplifiers, phono preamps, some sources such as CD players, and some power amplifiers. For more information on preamp mods, power amp mods and phono preamp mods, visit RHB Sound Dezign's website (below). Customer testimonials about Bob Backert's modification work are on RHB's Testimonials Page.
RHB Sound Dezign
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NEWS RELEASE 11/21/12 Audience today announced its upgraded Au24 SE RCA interconnect cables, offering a significant step forward in sonic performance. The new Au24 SE have been improved from previous interconnects with ultra-low-mass, high-purity copper connectors that enable the passage of more low-level information in both phono and line-level applications. "The new Au24 SE interconnects improve upon the resolution of our already acclaimed Au24e to offer an even more compelling and involving musical experience," noted John McDonald, president of Audience. "With the Au24 SE you can now hear much more decay and subtle reverb cues for instruments and vocals, a greater sense of the room environment and dimensions on a recording, and a richer sound throughout the frequency spectrum." "If you are already a fan of the Audience Au24 and Au24e cables, the new SE version is sure to uplift your musical enjoyment to a surprising degree." The Au24 SE interconnects will be featured as part of complete Audience audio system that will be demonstrated at T.H.E. Show 2013 at the Flamingo Las Vegas, room 4049 (January 8 – 11, 2013). The system will also include a production version of the ClairAudient 1+1 loudspeaker, named the "Greatest Bargain" at T.H.E. Show Newport 2012 by The Absolute Sound. The Audience Au24 SE interconnects are currently available at prices beginning at $1,190 for a one-meter pair. Owners of Au24e and Au24 interconnects can have them upgraded to Au24 SE for $220 per pair. The Au24e will remain available. About Audience Audience was formed in November 1997 by John McDonald and the late Richard Smith, as a design and production company focused on building the best possible audio and video equipment. To pass the Audience test, each product must truly make a significant contribution to the reproduction of audio and/or video. Audience offers loudspeakers, electronics, cables, power conditioners, high-resolution capacitors and the Auric Illuminator optical disk resolution enhancement. Audience's commitment is to develop the very best products possible, and the company is committed to unexcelled customer service and product support. All Audience cables have an unconditional lifetime warranty and power conditioners have a ten-year warranty. For more information visit www.audience-av.com NEWS RELEASE 11/21/12 THIEL Audio (www.thielaudio.com), winner of over 60 prestigious awards for loudspeaker design and performance since 1978, has announced that the company has been acquired by a private equity firm based in Nashville, TN. New THIEL CEO Bill Thomas has indicated that the brand focus will continue to be on premium quality phase and time coherent loudspeakers, with long time THIEL employees Brad Paulsen, Gary Dayton, Lana Ruth and Rob Gillum all remaining onboard. "We identified THIEL as a brand with an unmatched heritage in performance audio and it is our intent to invest in the company's infrastructure, strengthening the engineering department first and foremost," stated Thomas. THIEL has just launched the CS2.7 and the CS1.7 is in the final stages of development, rounding out the CS series with the award-winning CS3.7. "We can improve efficiencies here at THIEL in the product development and manufacturing stages, shortening the time to delivery for new products with zero compromise in product quality," added Thomas. New product categories will also be explored for THIEL; with an expansion of the architectural series an immediate priority serving to further establish the brand as a leading supplier of premium distributed audio solutions. "We will invest considerable time and energy speaking to our distribution channels worldwide, gathering data about the marketplace from those who know it best before making any decisions about new product direction," Thomas stated. Resources will also be allocated to improving the company's website and other marketing initiatives. In addition to Paulsen, Dayton, Ruth and Gillum remaining with THIEL, the entire factory team has been retained and the existing sales channel—comprised of reps and dealers—will remain in place. The R&D and manufacturing facility in Lexington, KY will continue to operate at full capacity as well—there are no plans to close THIEL's renowned Lexington, KY operation. THIEL CEO Bill Thomas will be available for media interviews starting Monday, December 3rd and welcoming press onsite at CES 2013, Bassano Ballroom 2601. THIEL Audio Products Company of Lexington, Kentucky is a privately-held, engineering driven organization that performs research, design, and manufacturing of loudspeakers for the highest quality music and video sound reproduction in the home. The beauty of THIEL loudspeakers can be traced back to design concepts born from powerfully innovative thinking. For over 30 years, THIEL has woven a nearly magical synergy between engineering brilliance and an unfailing passion to create the most lifelike reproduction of recorded music. Along this quest for sonic perfection, THIEL's customers, music aficionados, and audio press from around the world have lauded THIEL's loudspeaker designs as some of the best ever conceived. THIEL manufactures ten individual products ranging in price from $1090 each to $14,700 per pair. www.thielaudio.com NEWS RELEASE 11/21/12 Krell Industries, LLC, the leader in high performance music and home theater systems today announced that the 2014 Acura RLX will be the first-ever automobile to offer a premium audio system produced in collaboration with Krell Industries. After decades of satisfying home audio enthusiasts with the most accurate, three-dimensional, and dynamic sound available, Krell Industries was able to replicate the same high-end performance in the luxurious interior of the 2014 Acura RLX. Each component of the premium audio system has been designed to surpass any car audio solution on the market today. To insure that the system had the power and range to meet the demanding needs of the automotive environment, Acura embraced Krell Industries' philosophy of musical detail, three-dimensional sound presentation and extreme volume capability. "We've been in business for more than 30 years; we're well known for making the highest-performance audio products for the home and we are excited to bring our sound quality to the automotive environment." says Krell Industries President Bill McKiegan. McKiegan adds, "Every aspect of the system's design was dissected and optimized to achieve a system that is sonically breathtaking." The system's most important main amplifier channels feature the same robust, high quality bipolar power transistors used in flagship Krell home amplifiers. The result is an amplifier that has 1/3 less distortion than a leading competitor's flagship luxury car amplifier and power and headroom to meet the obstacles that the road will throw in its way. The system's tweeters are composed of lightweight magnesium cones that create extraordinary musical detail and extended high frequencies without any trace of harshness. The speakers employ metal grilles that are inherently stronger than the plastics used for most car audio systems. With this strength, the grille can have more open area without compromising its integrity or sound performance. Metal grilles also vibrate less than typical plastic grilles, and this combination yields a grille that is as close as possible to nothing at all. Even more impressive are the system's six mid bass drivers that are made from Zylon - the world's strongest super fiber. This very rigid material is perfect for speaker manufacturing. Zylon responds very quickly to a musical input but more importantly than that; it stops moving when the musical signal stops. Polypropylene cones, which are used in the vast majority of car audio speakers, continue moving well after the music stops. With less unwanted vibration, the sound quality is much cleaner and more detailed with Zylon based speakers. Rounding out the speaker complement is a potent carbon fiber composite subwoofer. The dedicated 100 Watt subwoofer amplifier insures that low frequency music is reproduced cleanly and with substantial impact. The 2014 Acura RLX features a new premium audio system that's been developed by Acura in conjunction with Krell Industries. The new Krell Audio system delivers a musical experience full of rich detail, three-dimensional imaging and striking dynamics. This system sets the bar for performance audio in the automotive world," said Jeff Conrad, Vice President and General Manager of Acura Sales. The 2014 Acura RLX will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show <http://www.laautoshow.com/> , November 28 – December 9, 2012, held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Car enthusiasts and audio lovers unfamiliar with Krell Industries' high-end home audio systems will be able to experience the powerful sounds of a Krell Industries car audio system for the very first time.
About Krell Industries NEWS RELEASE 11/1/12 Today CEntrance, in the form of their own economic stimulus incentive, has lowered the price on most of their current line-up. Some products, like the MasterClass 2504 Reference Monitors and the DACmini PX Integrated, have come down as much as 30%. According to Managing Director and Chief Product Architect Michael Goodman, "Now that we have some legs under the product, and good sales under the belt, we've tweezed-out our R&D costs and want to pass the savings on to our customers, old and new." The MasterClass 2504 speakers, with a new and improved price of $499/pair MSRP, have been garnering praise from Pro users as well as Hi-Fi enthusiasts. Recent adopters include LA-based producer and engineer Robin Danar. Says Robin, "The depth, clarity and imaging were vast and the speakers were downright fat sounding as well. But they became invisible and I was actually brought into the music." Robin owns a CEntrance Audiophile Desktop System, (ADS) sporting a new reduced MSRP of $1499, which not only includes the MC2504 speakers but also CEntrance's DACmini PX Integrated DAC/Amp. The whole system ships in a stout Pelican road case, suitable for travel. The DACmini PX Integrated is now $999.00 MSRP. For more information on each product above, please visit http://www.centrance.com/ CEntrance is expanding its dealer network. To inquire, please call +1 (847) 581-0500 or e-mail sales@centrance.com. About CEntrance, Inc. Founded in 2000, CEntrance develops innovative audio products and licenses its technology to industry leading brands, such as McIntosh, Playback Designs, Bel Canto, Benchmark, PS Audio, and Lavry. Our portable recording and playback solutions have earned enthusiastic endorsements from artists such as Harry Shearer, Nathan East and Will Lee, and mastering engineers Bob Katz, Brian Gardner, and sound designer Frank Serafine, among many others. CEntrance is headquartered in Chicago and distributes its products worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.centrance.com All Trademarks are the property of their respective holders. MicPort(tm), AxePort(tm), DACport(tm), DACmini(tm), MasterClass(tm), Audiophile Desktop(tm) and HiFi-M8(tm)are trademarks or registered trademarks of CEntrance, Inc. All Rights Reserved. NEWS RELEASE 11/1/12 When music is the goal, the new Constellation tube preamplifier is a perfect choice. The Constellation uses the excellent 6SN7 tube running in Class-A triode mode that is coupled to a fully-regulated power and heater supply. The transformer is a custom R-core power device designed to our own specifications. The preamplifier was built using premium parts, and a simple signal path was designed with sonic purity in mind. The Constellation was developed to offer the absolute best in sound quality without adding all the bells and whistles. Whether enjoyed in an existing system or coupled with the new Hercules power amplifier, the Constellation will be a source of years of musical enjoyment for you without breaking the bank. The Constellation preamplifier is currently available for purchase through Audio Electronics by Cary Audio's online store (www.aebycary.com) or through your local Cary Audio dealer. Weight: 22 lbs. Dimensions: 13" L x 14.25" W x 7.5" H Retail price: $1,495 About Audio Electronics by Cary Audio A product line designed and manufactured by Cary Audio, Audio Electronics has a long history of delivering high-end performance products at very modest prices. The Audio Electronics products are built in the Cary Audio factory in North Carolina and proudly wear the Made in USA label. Visit www.caryaudio.com for complete product specifications and additional information. NEWS RELEASE 11/1/12 We are pleased to announce the creation of new website dedicated to Audio Electronics by Cary Audio. The address is www.aebycary.com. Product information, reviews, industry events and ordering information will be featured along with other regularly updated items of interest. Cary Audio has a long history of providing the high-end community true audiophile sound quality with its award winning line of tube and solid state amplification and digital products for audio and cinema systems. Through Audio Electronics, Cary Audio's subsidiary originally created in 1993 and now re-launched, a new segment of music lovers is about to be wowed. While Cary Audio has an established reputation with the seasoned audiophile, Audio Electronics is positioned to reach a new generation of music fans with a smaller, sleeker design suited for the urban environment. By providing a modern design and excellent sound quality in lower price-point products, Audio Electronics is promoting the future of the high-performance audio industry while preserving the heritage and integrity of the Cary Audio brand. Audio Electronics products will be available through this online store or at Cary Audio dealers. If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about the website please contact Katie Wright at katie@caryaudio.com. About Audio Electronics by Cary Audio A product line designed and manufactured by Cary Audio, Audio Electronics has a long history of delivering high-end performance products at very modest prices. The Audio Electronics products are built in the Cary Audio factory in North Carolina and proudly wear the Made in USA label. Visit www.aebycary.com for complete product specifications and additional information. NEWS RELEASE 11/1/12 Cary Audio is pleased to introduce a new online service for its customers. By going to our website a Cary Audio owner can interface with our new Service Returns software to automatically generate a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) for repair and/or upgrades and modifications to their products. Once an RMA is established, customers can get real-time status of their products at any time. To initiate the process the customer will select the "Support" pull down menu tab at the top of any page, and go to "Service Returns". In the first visit, the customer will need to select "Create New Account" to set up a user name and password. Once the account is set up, the customer can then click on "Open New RMA" to begin entering the information to create an RMA that is needed to return a product for repair, upgrade, or modification. At any time thereafter, the customer can log in and select "View My RMA's" to track the progress of work on the component. The customer will also receive automatic feedback providing them with detailed information for every stage throughout the entire process. Included in our new Service Returns software is a Support Center, where a "Knowledge Base" button will take a Cary Audio owner to a section on the program in order to provide further information about possible upgrades and service bulletins for their particular product. There will also be an ongoing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to answer questions about our services, how to use them, and updating any service information for future upgrades and modifications. We are always looking to improve our processes, especially as it involves interfacing with our customers. Our new Service RMA package is designed to keep customers in the loop at all times, without having to make multiple phone calls, and we encourage feedback and recommendations to help us fine tune the process. About Cary Audio A manufacturer of high-end audio and video electronics, Cary Audio is known for delivering innovative, no-compromise high-end audio and audio video designs to owners worldwide. Cary Audio's award winning product lines have received accolades from many influential audio enthusiast magazines. Visit www.caryaudio.com for complete product specifications and additional information. NEWS RELEASE 11/1/12 Blue Circle Audio has released the long awaited replacement for its CS Integrated Amplifier. Dubbed the CS2, it boasts two basic versions and a long, and still evolving, list of options and configurations. It can be ordered in either a 50 watt/ch or 80 watt/ch version. Some of the available options include: Level 2 power supply upgrade similar to the KQ and LOC type power supply improvements and an onboard Digital to Analog converter, standard with SPDIF (RCA or BNC) and toslink input with other inputs available. The onboard DAC is based on the BC509 DAC. An onboard headphone amplifier based on the SBH headphone amplifier is also available as well as remote volume control, pre-outs and more. NEWS RELEASE 11/1/12 Benchmark Media Systems, the creator of the award-winning DAC1 family, is proud to announce the DAC2 HGC, a new reference stereo preamplifier with headphone amplifier and PCM/DSD D/A converter. The DAC2 HGC packs more processing power and features in the same compact DAC1 series form factor. Under the hood, eight balanced 32-bit D/A converters are summed together to form a pair of balanced outputs. DAC2 HGC supports 24-bit/192kHz PCM as well as native DSD conversion. Other features include sample rate and word length display, UltraLock2™ jitter attenuation, asynchronous USB Audio 2.0, polarity switch, home theater bypass, bi-directional 12V trigger, additional analog and digital inputs and outputs, digital pass-through, and high-efficiency low-noise power supplies. Benchmark is introducing Hybrid Gain Control™ (HGC), a system that combines active analog gain control, passive low-impedance attenuators, a 32-bit digital gain control, and a servo-driven volume control. These components are combined to maximize dynamic range while minimizing distortion. The DAC2 HGC can be used in conjunction with any home theater or audio system. It can connect to a wide array of devices: iPad, music server, laptop, desktop computer, PS3, XBOX, digital cable box, HDTV, Blu-ray/DVD/CD player, Squeezebox, FM tuner, phono preamp, VCR, etc. "The order of priority for Benchmark is high-resolution sound, high-quality computer playback, jitter elimination, and a rich feature set," said John Siau, Director of Engineering and VP of Benchmark. "I am proud to say that the DAC2 HGC has excelled in every one of its priorities. This is the best Benchmark digital-to-analog converter to date." The new DAC2 HGC will be shipping worldwide by October 19 and will retail in the USA for $1,995.00. It will be available with both black and silver faceplates. Benchmark Media Systems and any of their authorized dealers are accepting pre-orders. NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Channel D, developers of the innovative Pure Vinyl™ and Pure Music® audio software for Apple Macintosh computers and the creator of the Seta® Ultra Wide Bandwidth Balanced Flat Phono Preamplifier will introduce their new Seta Plus Phono Preamplifer and Seta DAC Buffer products at the 2012 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, October 12-14, in Exhibit Room 482. The new Seta Plus Phono Preamplifier represents the continued evolution of Channel D's ground-breaking ultra wide bandwidth Seta "flat" phono preamplifier. The Seta Plus includes an updated, ultra low impedance, low noise rechargeable internal AGM battery power supply based on the original Seta phono preamplifier design, delivering superb transparency, detail and three-dimensionality for vinyl playback, a key benefit of the Seta's ultra wide bandwidth battery powered design. The new Seta DAC Buffer solves a critical problem with today's Computer Audio that occurs when driving power amplifiers directly with the output of a DAC: setting the proper system gain structure. The Seta DAC Buffer provides a sonically transparent, analog way of adjusting the attenuation of any DAC's output (in 6 dB steps from -6 to -30 dB), permitting using the DAC or computer playback software's digital volume control in its optimum sweet spot (-10 to 0 dBFS). Unlike passive signal attenuators which would be used for a similar purpose, the high (2 megohm) input impedance of the DAC Buffer insures that electronic loading of the DAC's output is kept to a minimum, while providing a sonically transparent, ultra wide bandwidth (DC - 12 MHz, -3 dB) and low (20 ohms) output impedance for driving any power amplifier load or long interconnect run without adding noise or distortion. The net effect is one of stunningly deeper, more well controlled bass with greater impact plus lower listening fatigue and improved ease of presentation over the entire audio frequency range. NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Channel D, developers of innovative audio software solutions for Apple Macintosh computers will be demonstrating for the first time major new updates to their award winning Pure Vinyl™ software for making high resolution digital transfers of analog sources and Pure Music® digital music player software at the 2012 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, October 12-14, in Exhibit Room 482. Pure Vinyl 3.1 represents a significant update including performance and usability enhancements including new easy to use Jog and Insert Track controls for editing and splitting LP recordings into individual tracks. Pure Music 1.9 includes over two dozen performance enhancements and new features. NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Today CEntrance, a leader in Digital Audio Technology announced HiFi-M8(tm) - a brand new portable D/A Converter (DAC) and Headphone Amplifier that redefines the portable DAC product category. Pronounced "Hi-Fi-Mate," the new portable amplifier streams USB digital audio from smart phones, laptops and other digital sources, creating the ultimate playback system for on-the-go listeners. For further sonic flexibility, HiFi-M8 offers a number of tone shaping controls to EQ and customize the sound for best synergy with a variety of headphones. The retail price for HiFi-M8 will be $699.95 USD. CEntrance products are known for their convenient features and mastering-quality sound. HiFi-M8 takes this up a notch by offering several degrees of flexibility, previously not possible in a single portable device. * HiFi-M8 streams digital music from laptops, smart phones or tablet computers. It offers total playback flexibility whether you store music on your notebook, phone or tablet. * HiFi-M8 is great for use either at home or on-the-go. Its internal Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery offers hours of listening enjoyment for today's mobile users. * HiFi-M8's powerful audiophile headphone amplifier supports in-ear and over-the-ear headphones. HiFi-M8 accommodates 1/4 inch unbalanced or balanced headphones for precision sound reproduction. Professional XLR connectors ensure robust performance for years to come. "HiFi-M8 redefines the price/performance ratio in the portable audio category. We listened to our customers and created the ultimate portable playback system," said Michael Goodman, Managing Director of CEntrance. "HiFi-M8 is a result of several years of research. We are confident that its unbeatable combination of features, sound quality, and convenience will win the hearts of many audio enthusiasts." CEntrance is showing the product at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, held October 12th -14th in Denver, CO and expects to be shipping HiFi-M8 shortly thereafter. CEntrance is expanding its dealer network. To inquire, please call +1 (847) 581-0500 or e-mail sales@centrance.com. About CEntrance, Inc. Founded in 2000, CEntrance develops innovative audio products and licenses its technology to industry leading brands, such as McIntosh, Playback Designs, Bel Canto, Benchmark, PS Audio, and Lavry. Our portable recording and playback solutions have earned enthusiastic endorsements from artists such as Harry Shearer, Nathan East and Will Lee, and mastering engineers Bob Katz, Brian Gardner, and sound designer Frank Serafine, among many others. CEntrance is headquartered in Chicago and distributes its products worldwide. For more information, visit www.CEntrance.com NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Fried Products Corporation announced today that Salk Sound has been selected to design and build a new line of high fidelity loudspeakers based on Bud Fried's legendary work. Salk Sound now holds exclusive licenses to both the Fried and IMF brands first established by Fried. Irving M. "Bud" Fried was a true pioneer during the golden age of high fidelity audio, creating several speaker designs that are now common place. During a time when most loudspeakers had a traditional paper cone or horn–loaded tweeter, Fried's designs favored a soft dome direct radiator. His IMF products championed the difficult to implement and costly to execute transmission line approach. He also brought to market the first example of what is now called a satellite/subwoofer speaker system and the first integrated speaker with individual sub–enclosures optimized for each driver. Among his other insights was the establishment of the distinctive Quad electrostatic and Lowther high efficiency loudspeaker brands in the United States. Pontiac Michigan–based Salk Sound, known for their very high quality designs, no holds barred customization, and exceptional craftsmanship, were identified by Fried Products as the perfect fit to carry on Bud Fried's legacy. Jim Salk, founder of Salk Sound, felt that the engineering insight and innovation Fried brought to bear on the home hi–fi space was due for some renewed respect and forward movement. "At Salk, we're very meticulous about all aspects of our designs, from the electromechanical and acoustical engineering, to the fit, finish and aesthetics of our cabinetry. Irving Fried was an innovative and outspoken pioneer, and we look forward to reintroducing his important concepts to today's new wave of budget–conscious audiophiles." One of the engineering aspects that Salk and Fried designs share is an appreciation for particular, high performance transducers from Denmark. "For many years, we at Hiquphon had a close, personal working relationship with Bud Fried," said Oskar Wroending, manager, owner and sole proprietor of Hiquphon. "We are very excited about the rebirth of Fried Products and look forward to providing our cutting edge tweeter technology in the new Fried designs." To learn more about the new Fried Audio product line and get a glimpse at what is ahead, visit friedaudio dot com. To request more information, e-mail your inquiry to info at friedaudio dot com, or call 1-248-342-7109.
About Salk Sound NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Neo-Morpheus was developed from the old Morpheus cable paradigm as a forced-evolution due to the advancement of another design that was intended to be less expensive. As it turned out, this design - FireFly - came so close to the performance of the original Morpheus that it threatened to obviate the appeal of Morpheus altogether. We therefore set about the task of increasing the performance of Morpheus while trying not to increase the price terribly much. The approach yielded the creation of additional interstitial layers of shielding and AERON™ insulation, and (in the case of the interconnects) the design of a fresh RCA connector that draws its technology-advantages from Chris Sommovigo's Xhadow RCA designs, but without the enormous expense of those exotic connectors. The result is a substantially improved product for an extraordinarily low price that maintains its Giant-Slayer status and stands toe-to-toe with some of the most expensive, exotic high-performance cables in the world. Neo-Morpheus Interconnects: $195.00 up to 1.0m pair, + $40 per each additional 1/2m pair Neo-Morpheus Speaker Cable: $235.00 for 1.5m pair (minimum) + $40 per each additional 1/2m pair Available: 20 - October- 2012 www.facebook.com/BlackCatCable NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Bowers & Wilkins launches Panorama 2 Panorama 2 offers a dramatically improved acoustic performance over the original Panorama. It's simple to connect and operate with HDMI, a new proximity-sensing control panel and an enhanced user interface. Panorama 2 offers the same great design and premium build quality as the original, and is a true one-box, surround sound home cinema solution As televisions get thinner, so does the sound they produce. Great images have come at the cost of good sound. Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 2 redresses the balance in favor of sound. A discreet, high-performance soundbar that dramatically boosts the audio performance of your viewing, without the need to fill your living room with speakers, Panorama 2 significantly improves on the class-leading audio performance of the original Bowers & Wilkins Panorama, as well as adding new features and enhanced connectivity. Panorama 2 is the result of intensive research by Bowers & Wilkins renowned engineering team at its UK Research and Development division in Steyning, West Sussex. It includes technologies originally developed for high-end speakers such as the 800 Series Diamond, and uses them to bring a new level of performance to soundbars. Panorama 2 features completely new Bowers & Wilkins engineered drive units, which deliver a dramatically enhanced acoustic performance. The new low frequency drivers have improved linearity for greater dynamic performance and lower resonance for deeper extension. The midrange drive units have wider dispersion characteristics, which helps to improve the virtual surround performance. The tweeter has been improved, too, for smoother integration with the midrange. The overall result is significantly improved acoustics on a product that already set the standard for audio performance from a soundbar. The vast majority of sound from even the most effect-heavy movie soundtrack is delivered through the centre speaker in a surround sound system, and Bowers & Wilkins has worked hard to get this aspect of the Panorama 2 right. Of the nine drive units housed within Panorama 2's sleek and rigid casework, five are utilized in the active centre speaker: two bass woofers, two midrange drivers and an aluminum dome tweeter featuring Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus™ tube-loaded technology. The other four drive units provide the rest of the sound, and each one is located within its own enclosure to maintain a purity of performance. All the drive units are powered by six class D amplifiers, providing a combined power output of 175Watts. This combination of bespoke drive unit technology, the latest in digital amplification and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) allows Panorama 2 to not only boost the quality of your TV to unprecedented levels, it also provides users with an immersive surround performance from a single speaker. The wide 'sweet spot', allows lots of people to experience the surround sound effects together, making it the ideal family entertainment system. For many people Panorama 2 will sound amazing on its own, however it's simple to add a subwoofer such as Bowers & Wilkins PV1D, for an even further enhanced experience. Panorama 2 also has improved connection options, with the introduction of the latest HDMI connectivity. The three HDMI inputs and single HDMI output allows Panorama 2 to serve as the hub of your home entertainment system. So you can boost the audio performance not only of broadcast television, but also Blu-ray movie and games. Panorama 2 retains the original's aesthetic, and in terms of design and dimensions it is almost identical. However, it is now even easier to use thanks to a new proximity-sensing control panel and more intuitive On Screen Display (OSD). When Panorama 2 is operating the display is completely black, but when the user's hand gets close, it slowly illuminates, allowing the user to control Panorama 2 directly. Panorama 2 is set up and configured through the OSD, and the menu system is designed to be so simple it can be used straight out of the box, without having to read the manual. Panorama 2 sets new standards for soundbars. It dramatically boosts the performance of televisions whether you are watching movies, listening to music or playing games, while offering comprehensive connectivity and control. Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 2 is available late October and priced at $2,200.00 NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 BEHRINGER, an award-winning innovator of professional audio and music equipment, has scaled down the world's largest and loudest dock ever, the 10,000-Watt iNuke BOOM, and is bringing it to you. We're excited to reveal the iNuke BOOM Junior - a 1:23 scale model of its powerful predecessor, packed with professional grade components and a 3-way active speaker design. Now, anyone can have the chance to sit back or rock out while enjoying concert quality sound at home with thumping lows, sizzling highs and crystal-clear sound at any level. "We wanted to shake up the whole i-device docking world with a product that brings home some of the magic of the original 10,000-Watt iNuke BOOM," says Costa Lakoumentas, BEHRINGER Senior Vice President of Marketing. "If you make a little room for the iNuke BOOM Junior in your home it will pay you back with stunning sound clarity and enough bass to throw a party; or get thrown out of your apartment." If you "Love" the iNuke BOOM Junior, then "Like" Behringer on Facebook for a chance to win your very own! Behringer is celebrating the launch by giving away one iNuke BOOM Junior each weekday in October. Entering is easy the giveaway hopefuls only need to visit www.facebook.com/inukeboom, and hit the "Like" button to be entered in the daily drawings. The iNuke BOOM Junior is available online exclusively at www.costco.com as item number 671770 (or search for iNuke) for $179.99 including Shipping and Handling, and it is compatible with almost all mobile phones or media players with its included cables.
About MUSIC Group: Founded in 1989, BEHRINGER revolutionized the music and audio manufacturing industry by offering previously high-priced professional equipment at consumer pricing, defining a new "Prosumer," or home recording market. BEHRINGER is designed by musicians for musicians, and offers a comprehensive product range of professional-quality equipment that includes loudspeakers, amplifiers, mixers, powered mixers, computer-based recording and DJ products, microphones, headphones, wireless systems, musical instruments and professional lighting systems. The company owns and operates its own manufacturing facility, known as "MUSIC Group City", where every product is carefully engineered and quality tested. NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Whether live or recorded, we all love to listen to music. What should we listen to and for? What engineering parameters are important to the realistic recreation of musical instruments and an accurate portrayal of the recording environment? What do studio engineers and equipment designers listen for as they create their products for us? How does it all relate back to the physics of music, and how does our perception affect our enjoyment of the music and our playback systems? Learn how listening plays a part in all stages of the process, and what should be listened for in our quest for musical enjoyment. Topics include how harmonics and intervals make things sound the way they do, and tips from industry pros on how they listen critically to music during the recording and mastering process. Panelists include:
Bruce and Timothy Brisson from Music Interface
Technologies Special Guest: Col Lowell E. Graham (ret.) Col Lowell E. Graham has held numerous conducting positions to include that of the Commander and Conductor of the United States Air Force's premier musical organization in Washington, DC. As a USAF Colonel, he became the senior ranking musician in the Department of Defense. Graham has released recordings on five labels–Klavier, Telarc, Mark, Altissimo and Wilson–that have been recognized for both their artistic and sonic excellence. These recordings have been recognized in Stereophile's "Records to Die-For" list, The Absolute Sound's "The Super Disc List," as well as one having won a Grammy. To learn more about "Listening To The Science of Audio" and "The Sonic Benefits of High Resolution Audio Seminar, please visit: http://bit.ly/Listening_to_the_Science_of_Audio_RMAF_2012 NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 SVS, a worldwide leader in high performance home audio products, proudly announces its newest, most décor-friendly Ultra series subwoofer yet, the SB13-Ultra. Designed to combine best-in-class audio performance with advanced engineering, refined aesthetics, and easy room integration, the SB13-Ultra delivers the same size-no-object bass output for which SVS's subs are renowned in an elegant cabinet that's a perfect match for any room. The SB13-Ultra has a number of advanced design elements that set it apart from the competition. Instead of merely adapting the famous 13.5-inch Ultra 13 driver for the SB13's new, more compact sealed enclosure, the engineers radically revised the motor geometry, added a unique, ultra-high-power aluminum voice coil, and developed a custom gap extension plate that increases linear stroke and reduces distortion. Add to that dual linear-roll spiders, a stitched parabolic surround, and the ultra-light but rigid Rohacell composite cone material of the Ultra 13 driver, and the result is an incredibly robust subwoofer with extreme excursion that easily outperforms subwoofers costing twice as much. To complement these driver refinements, the SB13-Ultra employs an integrated SVS 1000W (3,200 watts peak power) DSP Sledge™ amplifier with sophisticated DSPs perfectly matched to the driver and cabinet, and an equalization curve optimized for enhanced transient response and to complement room gain. Although it's rated to deliver 20Hz to 460Hz (±3dB), in the right room, with the right settings, it can easily reach down to a gun-wrenching 15Hz, without diminishing the nuanced textures and incredible transient response that audiophiles demand. Its room-size compensation control also allows the SB13-Ultra to sonically adapt to any size room, not just the labs of SVS. Power users will appreciate the two-band parametric equalizer (PEQ), yet this advanced feature is easily disabled for users who prefer to rely on the bass management of their favorite preamp or receiver. "The SB13-Ultra subwoofer brings SVS's lauded Ultra performance to a form factor that's perfect for applications in which aesthetics are just as important as performance," said Gary Yacoubian, SVS president and managing partner. "Its relatively compact design allows us to deliver our best technology into spaces that might not have accommodated our subwoofers before, which makes it a genuinely exciting launch for us. It's time for a whole new audience to fall in love with our incomparable sound." Is the SB13-Ultra the right subwoofer for your system? Let SVS's online technician, Merlin, help you decide. Merlin matches with your existing speaker system, regardless of brand, to provide SVS's recommendations and customized settings to optimize your new subwoofer's sound to your specific setup. Offered direct to the consumer, all SVS subwoofers include a 45-day in-home trial for worry free evaluation. The SVS SB13-Ultra will ship September 30 with an MSRP of $1599. For more information, please visit www.svsound.com or like them on Facebook. NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 In conjunction with Steve Daniels and his team at The Sound Organisation, the Naim Audio USA distributor, (www.soundorg.com), AV Options has been named the sole authorized provider of Naim service and repair offerings for both in and out of warranty products in the USA. We are also excited to announce that AV Options will be the only service center in the USA to offer the new DR (discrete regulator) upgrades for Naim Audio Power supplies. Interest and bookings for DR upgrade slots so far has wildly exceeded our expectations! The DR upgrades are available for the Naim HICAP2, SUPERCAP2, XPS2, 552PS & 555PS power supplies. AV Options partner and Service Manager Chris West has recently had Naim factory training in preparation and installed special test gear to facilitate these significant updates. Indeed AV Options is one of the few service centers worldwide, outside of the factory, that is trained and authorized to perform DR upgrades. Depending on the age of the eligible power supply we also highly recommend our recap service for a totally refreshed and updated power supply that will transform your Naim system! AV Options (www.avoptions.com) was launched in April of 2011 to offer a deep and wide suite of service options to Naim Audio dealers and customers in the USA. Since then we've established a world class operation with significant growth and customer satisfaction! Our close and decades long working relationship with both The Sound Organisation and the Naim factory in the UK insures that we'll continue to offer the highest level of service for dealers and customers moving forward. For more information visit our just updated website at www.avoptions.com NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 DEQX (say it like DEX), manufacturers of leading-edge Preamp Processors providing speaker correction, crossover and room compensation, introduces the HDP-Express II for two-channel audiophiles looking to upgrade their system in a BIG way!
Master the Art of Timing
Introducing the HDP-Express II The Express II uses professional-grade components and power supplies while the HDP-4 is outfitted with audiophile-grade parts throughout adding a linear mains power supply. DEQX also kept the price of the Express II down by moving all front-panel controls to the Remote and deleting the HDP-4's balanced analog and digital outputs for a simpler chassis. The MSRP for the Express II is $2,950 USD while the HDP-4 remains $4,950 USD, both available now. Frankly it's a huge value considering the many features of our premier HDP-4 – including the powerful Remote – found in the HDP-Express II.
Measure (and Correct) Speakers First Then the Room DEQX technology is unique! It corrects frequency-response and timing errors by adjusting thousands of frequency groups to one degree or another depending on your speakers' measurements so they arrive at the correct time. The results are startling; two-channel and surround systems open up in a dramatic way when timing, phase and amplitude accuracy are restored to the speakers followed by judicious room compensation. Everything becomes more dynamic and precise, open powerful and palpable, making it much easier to get involved with music and video. How unique is DEQX? Traditional analog and digital EQ corrupts timing coherence around the frequencies they're trying to equalize for volume. DEQX Preamp Processors slow down on-time and early-arriving frequencies so slower frequencies catch up. That just can't be done in the analog domain! DEQX uses real computing horsepower to make that happen with a 240-megaflop floating-point Digital Signal Processing Engine that essentially achieves zero distortion. DEQX XO Active speaker architecture features linear-phase crossovers driving separate amplifiers that drive individual speaker drivers. The steep and truly linear-phase crossovers dramatically improve resolution at normal and higher volume by limiting crossover and compression distortion without the usual phase errors introduced by traditional crossover filters. With each driver operating in its most linear range you'll enjoy a more natural, coherent sound.
The Forensic Tone Control! The bass band defaults to below 100Hz with a shallow slope, while the highs default to above 3kHz. However both frequency and slope are also user definable on the fly – there's a table on the back of the remote to help you out. While Lo and Hi settings are shelved, the Mid band is fully parametric and adjustable from the remote! Although it's called the Mid-EQ channel because of its default midrange setting, its center frequency can be set in octaves from lowest bass to highest highs then fine-tuned by moving frequency up or down by semitones. Bandwidth ranges from one semitone (1/2th octave) to four octaves wide! The Forensic Tone Control is detailed enough to allow effective room EQ by ear alone as the controls provide instant adjustments that don't overwhelm the sound like traditional tone controls or wind up sounding overly-detailed like some pro-world parametric EQ. Use the powerful Forensic Tone Control as a Media Corrector by simply choosing a Preference EQ for low listening levels, particular recordings or record labels, and save it to one of 99 presets for instant recall!
We're DEQXperts! If you opt for a remote setup a DEQX Agent guides you through the process explaining as much or as little as you'd like. DEQX-Cal measures your existing system in fine detail and builds filters that correct the inevitable phase and balance problems that muddy the sound and collapses the sense that you're inside the action. If you want to install yourself we can lend a hand online with tips and directions on getting the best from your setup. You can also talk to us about using DEQX Cal yourself… you can do it!
Moving Up
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The Method DEQX works with whatever you're listening to and results in startling improvements. Modestly-priced stand-mounted speakers to top-tier audiophile brands all sound better with DEQX! Get DEQXified today!
DEQX • Sydney NSW 2100 • Australia NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Bowers & Wilkins launches Wireless Music Systems Announcing Bowers & Wilkins Wireless Music Systems, two new, dedicated AirPlay® speakers to join the award-winning Zeppelin Air. A7 and A5 feature outstanding audio performance and Apple AirPlay wireless streaming. The range expands choice for people looking for premium acoustics coupled with simple, wireless access to music. Bowers & Wilkins Wireless Music Systems comprises two new products that combine effortless wireless streaming with Bowers & Wilkins sound quality. The A7 and A5 Wireless Music Systems marry the experience gained from close to five-decades of Bowers & Wilkins audio expertise with Apple's AirPlay technology to deliver the convenience and freedom of wireless music, without compromising on sound quality. The two new products join the highly-regarded Zeppelin Air in featuring the simple to set-up and use AirPlay technology, which allows you to stream music wirelessly from your iPhone® or iPad®. It's quick and easy, very high quality, retains the rich app experience, and works from the palm of your hand. Plus, many customers already own nearly everything they need to enjoy its benefits: a wi-fi network and an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch® or a computer running iTunes®. This intuitive technology is made even more straightforward with the free Bowers & Wilkins Setup App, downloadable from the App Store. Adding further Wireless Music Systems is easy, too, allowing music to be taken from room-to-room. A7 is the ultimate Wireless Music System: the beneficiary of nearly 50 years of Bowers & Wilkins experience in advanced acoustics, unwavering attention to detail by some of the finest engineers in the industry, and smart implementation of audiophile-grade electronics including Digital to Analog Converters capable of up-scaling audio to 24bit/96kHz. A7's generous dimensions provide room for a 6-inch dedicated bass driver and allow it to deliver impressively full and controlled bass, even in large living rooms. We believe it's the best-sounding AirPlay speaker available. And with no dock or control panel to break its clean lines, A7 is a model of discretion. For people looking for great wireless audio combined with minimal visual impact that fits anywhere in your home, from living room to bedroom or kitchen, the versatile A5 is the ideal choice. As you would expect from Bowers & Wilkins, it delivers a remarkably rich and detailed acoustic performance, with the kind of spacious, room-filling sound you'd expect from a much larger speaker. Completing the trio of Wireless Music Systems is Zeppelin Air. This iconic AirPlay speaker offers the best of both worlds: wireless streaming via AirPlay, and a digital iPod and iPhone dock that delivers the very best sound available from an iPod speaker dock. Whether you want to stream wirelessly or dock your device, Bowers & Wilkins Wireless Music Systems offer great sounding options for any room in your house. A7 will be available October and is priced at $799.99 A5 will be available October and is priced at $499.99 Zeppelin Air is available now and is priced at $599.95 Note to editors About Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) is Britain's leading exporter of loudspeakers, and is also the number-one imported brand in North America. Since 1966, B&W's "Quest for Perfection" has resulted in a succession of technical loudspeaker innovations that have satisfied the world's most demanding listeners. B&W's rave reviews and universal acceptance as the monitor for classical music recordings have helped B&W become the dominant premium loudspeaker company throughout the world. http://www.bowers-wilkins.com NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 beyerdynamic presents the CUSTOM ONE PRO – the premium headphone that completely adapts to the user, both in terms of sound and style. Farmingdale, NY. Every day is different, and so is every genre of music. Sometimes you want driving beats to provide your day with rhythm, other times you need quiet sounds to help you relax and unwind – at home or on the go, in loud or in quiet environments. The requirements often change hour to hour. beyerdynamic, the audio specialist from Heilbronn, Germany, has developed the perfect headphone for this kind of flexible lifestyle: CUSTOM ONE PRO lets you listen to music interactively. The first model of the brand new CUSTOM series changes its sound characteristics in the blink of an eye – from clear analytical sound to booming colorful beats and back in less than a second. The style is just as flexible: The style kits, which are available as accessories, make it easy to give your headphones a new look with just a few quick movements. You can change your headphone's look at any time, even long after the initial purchase.
CUSTOM Sound Slider: Sound tuning with one movement The result is thundering bass of unimaginable proportions, primarily because there is no equalizer in the amplifier to manipulate the frequency. The CUSTOM ONE PRO delivers this powerful sound on its own, without difficulty and without distortion. The throbbing beat machine can just as quickly be turned into sophisticated headphones for your home stereo system. Or a control monitor for listening in on a jam session in your rehearsal space. Perfectly in-tune with every mood and every musical genre: this is the result of beyerdynamic's decades of experience as a studio and stage audio equipment supplier.
CUSTOM Noise isolation: integrated noise protection
Velocity Drivers: powerful sound for every
application
CUSTOM Style: personalized design The fun is only just beginning with the first model. Starting in September, every headphone can be personally styled on the beyerdynamic website (www.beyerdynamic.com/custom). The rings, covers and cushions on the ear pads are interchangeable, as is the cushioned headband – and not only when you are ordering your headphones, but also at any time afterwards. The user can switch the parts easily by hand in just a few simple moves.
CUSTOM Cable: docking made simple Open to a new listening experience: T 90 - the first Tesla headphones by beyerdynamic in an acoustically transparent design NEWS RELEASE 10/1/12 Farmingdale, NY 2012: Nothing comes between a sound enthusiast and his music - only open headphones give this feeling of closeness and acoustic transparency. Instead of completely shielding the user from the outside world, it allows him to take part in normal activities since the music flows, breathes and sounds completely natural – just like with the new T 90 by beyerdynamic. The T 90 with Tesla technology (499 Euros) marks another milestone in headphone development for the Heilbronn-based audio specialist. This is because the tried and tested Tesla models that are highly praised by music fans were, until now, only available in the semi-open and closed design, such as the T 1, T 5 p or T 70/T 70p. Under the name Tesla, beyerdynamic has produced a series of design features that lend the headphones extraordinary effectiveness and, at the same time, especially balanced sound. The T 90 also works with the efficient Tesla sound transducers. It develops a power and richness of detail, which accurately characterizes it as exceptional headphones. Above all, acoustic experts have compared it to enjoyable, spontaneous listening: Without having to concentrate or adapt, the music fan can be immersed in the sound immediately. The T 90 combines the neutral and analytical sound of the Tesla transducer with a full and warm acoustic color and exuberance, making it entertaining from the first note. And, thanks to the high efficiency of this transducer, it can be enjoyed with an iPad on the sofa or on a hi-fi system. The three metre-long connection cable with the gold-plated screw adapter offers sufficient mobility at all times. Comfortable ear pads made of velvety microfiber, which have a temperature-balancing and moisture-regulating effect, makes listening a pleasurable experience, even for hours on end. The material is skin-friendly and has been tested for harmful substances in accordance with the Ökotex standard. For an open design, outer shells must be acoustically transparent. beyerdynamic achieves this with a material whose three-dimensional structure is both robust and sound permeable: Swiss tulle. The satin-gloss special textile in elegant mocha-brown underscores the special status of the headphones with its prestigious look - and is an exciting contrast to the headphones' cradles and rings made from solid anodized aluminum. Like all premium beyerdynamic headphones, the latest addition to the Tesla family is made by hand at the company headquarters in Heilbronn. The T 90 opens a whole new world for discerning music fans - in sound, appearance and tactile quality. The T 90 will be available starting at the end of June from authorized specialist dealers or directly from the manufacturer. NEWS RELEASE 9/5/12 Nordost is pleased to announce the introduction of their new Blue Heaven High Speed HDMI cable. This is the first HDMI cable entirely designed, manufactured and hand-terminated in the USA, and was built to overcome the quality control and performance variability that is so apparent with mass-produced HDMI cables. Nordost's proven track record of developing and applying proprietary production techniques and technology to create groundbreaking audio cables has enabled them to set a completely new price/performance benchmark in the HDMI field. The Blue Heaven HDMI meets the stringent DPL certification standards out to a length of 5M, demonstrating its superior performance and consistency. Constructed using 19 Micro Mono-Filament, air-space, silver-plated oxygen free copper, solid core conductors, the cable employs a twin-axial design to ensure consistent performance and shielding, as well as materials and technological continuity with the other cables in the Blue Heaven family. The use of MMF construction and FEP insulation increases transmission speed, reduces dielectric absorption and improves mechanical stability, resulting in superior eye-pattern performance from a cable that finally brings the exacting standards expected in two-channel systems to the realm of AV and picture transmission. Despite the level of technology and materials employed and the fact that each cable is hand-terminated, the Blue Heaven HDMI is priced at a realistic $350 US for a 1M cable ($100 US for each extra meter). Nordost will launch the Blue Heaven HDMI in active demonstrations at TAVES (Toronto Audio Video Entertainment Show) in Toronto from the 28th to 30thof September and RMAF (Rocky Mountain Audio Fest) in Denver from the 12th to 14th of October 2012. We believe in giving you the chance to assess our claims for yourself. About Nordost Nordost is widely recognized as the market-leading manufacturer of audio and video cable and power purification products. Based in Holliston, MA, USA, Nordost produces high-quality audio and AV signal transfer solutions as well as QRT AC distribution and treatment devices. Their products are distributed to over 65 markets worldwide. NEWS RELEASE 9/5/12 Audio Power Labs, a company born of a desire to create products that provide the ultimate listening experience for music lovers and audiophiles is proud to announce the 50TNT™ monoblock amplifier. The ability of tubes to amplify audio without the harshness often associated with solid state technology is well known. The drawback with most vacuum tubes, however, is their tendency to add distortion to the signal as volume is increased and their need for large power supplies to provide the level of voltage and current needed for their operation. With the 50TNT™, our audio and electronic engineers have overcome these challenges. Using the newest liquid cooled, heat pipe technology, they developed a switched-mode power supply system of manageable size that enables our unit to be self-contained and to sustain continuous low frequency tones without distorting the audio far longer than most other tube based power amplifiers. In addition, the audio signal path is devoid of any capacitors or solid state devices, using tubes and coupling transformers exclusively. As a consequence, distortion is kept to less than two percent across the unit's entire fifty watt power range. Innovative technology also includes a microprocessor with color LCD user interface that performs auto biasing of all the tubes in the amplifier, as well as providing automated startup and shutdown sequencing of the power supply subsystems. The 50TNT™ is designed with a push-pull configuration of 572B direct heated triodes with zero negative feedback to deliver the highest quality sound. Because the output transformer operates with little or no quiescent magnetic field, push-pull is considered superior to the alternative single-ended configuration, especially in terms of the ability to deliver greater amplification with little or no increase in distortion. The ultimate marriage of astounding audio transparency and stunning physical design, the 50TNT™ is the product of over three years of work by a team of audio, electronics and design engineers. This is the only 572B push-pull amplifier being manufactured in the world today. Our design engineers were as concerned with the appearance as our audio engineers were with the sound. So the 50TNT™ is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the ear. The hand-polished aluminum housing is a work of art and is a home worthy of the masterpiece of audio engineering it houses. The design is at once contemporary and classic. The art-deco style is bold, yet refined. The glass enclosure showcases the 572Bs, inviting the eye to study the intricate construction of the filaments, plates and electrodes, which bask in a warm glow when the unit is powered. Price: $47,500 per pair For dealer information, visit us at www.audiopowerlabs.com About Audio Power Labs: Audio Power Labs is located in Columbus, Ohio. The staff is made up of gifted electronics and audio engineers who share a passion for audio excellence and a dedication to perfection. Together, this tight-knit team has over a hundred years of audio and electronics experience. The company, housed in a 15,000 square foot facility, recently leased an adjoining building which has been remodeled to house additional offices, a specially designed listening room where products can be tested and demonstrated, and an expansive workspace. It's in this space that each 50TNT™ and 833TNT™ is meticulously assembled to meet the highest standards of performance and reliability, and exceed the expectations of the most critical connoisseur of music and sound. NEWS RELEASE 9/5/12 Bel Canto Design, Ltd., manufacturers of analog and digital source components, amplifiers and accessories, know that a huge number of audiophiles – tech-savvy and traditionalists – use computers as a primary music source and like all enthusiasts want the beyond-CD sound they're capable of. Bel Canto makes it happen with three new Asynchronous USB Link Converters; the entry-level mLink, moving-on-up uLink, and top-of-the-line REFLink. These new USB Link Converters isolate the music signal – and clocks – from the harsh, noisy electrical environments of computers and music servers. The new Bel Canto Link Converters take the USB output of your computer and deliver ultra-low jitter S/PDIF for your favorite DAC… most likely a Bel Canto 3.5VB Mk II, 2.5 or 1.5! All three USB Link Converters feature native MAC USB 2.0 compatibility, a custom Windows USB 2.0 driver, and operate at 16- or 24-bits at 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192kHz on a proprietary 500MHz DSP Core.
It's All About the Clocks
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uLink The uLink also takes power from the USB connection so its compact dimensions make it easy to place. Like the mLink the power supply is filtered with multiple dedicated supplies. The uLink outputs SPDIF on a BNC connector and a ST Fiber Output compatible with the DAC3.5VB Mk II which sounds fantastic with a uLink and master-tape vivid with a REFLink! Read more here!
REFLink The ST Fiber output is convenient for anyone with a Bel Canto 3.5VB Mk II or you can run SPDIF on BNC or AES/EBU to any other DAC for an experience you won't forget! Immediate results, no waiting! The REFLink features Dual Ultra-Low Phase-Noise Clocks and on ST Fiber Optic achieves triple galvanic isolation. The REFLink is a masterpiece of engineering in a full AC-powered e.One chassis using the same LNS (Low Noise Supply) as the DAC2.5. As lower noise allows clocks to dominate the sound, the LNS dramatically lowers line noise with multiple stages of isolated power that drive individual sections of the circuit. The output clocks and line-drivers are powered by a separate low-noise power supply. Read More Here!
Immediate Gratification!
Production
Bel Canto Design, Ltd. • Minneapolis • MN • USA
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