20 December 2007

Bright Star IsoNodes win What HiFi 2007 Award
Rated as ‘Best Value Upgrade'

Bright Star IsoNodes isolation feet have been rated as the ‘Best Value Upgrade' in What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision's 2007 Awards. What Hi-Fi said “Truly, the biggest improvement you can make for this kind of money, these clever little feet isolate your kit, improving detail, clarity and crispness. We suggest that you try them first, before big spends on new kit.”

Bright Star's UK distributor, Absolute Analogue, said “We are very happy that Bright Star IsoNodes have been recognised for the exceptional value for money that they represent. At only £15 for a pack of 4 they are really something that everyone should try.”

Website - http://www.absoluteanalogue.co.uk
Tel – 020 8459 8113

20 December 2007

Boston Acoustics
Horizon Floorstanding Speakers
HS 450 £469.00
HS-460 £669.00

Not a wooden box in sight!
- subtle high-technology
- stunning large-scale sound
- clarity, detail and dynamics
- clean and modern design
- made of 21st Century materials
- unique interior-design options

Built on Boston 's enduring values of high-performance, quality and innovation, Horizon is intended to attract a broad audience who are looking for style and modern design as well as sound.

Not just a pretty face
These speakers are built to sound great and every element is visible or audible in the finished product. Attention to detail in fit and finish, materials selection and build quality are key Boston hallmarks.

- Boston Acoustics own design and build drive units
- soft-dome tweeters for high-frequency clarity
- dual woofers and dual passive radiators for serious bass
- 21st century computer designed moulded cabinets

Hi-fi or Home Cinema. Matching Horizon Bookshelf, Centre speakers and Subwoofers will build systems for any purpose.

“Make It Your Own” with Boston Personal Option Plan (P.O.P.) unique interior design options - http://www.bostonacoustics.com/pop
The Personal Options Plan allows buyers to match speakers to their taste, using replaceable cloth speaker grilles. The grilles complement the soft-touch painted finish and integrated colour-coordinated rubber trim on Boston Horizon speakers and can be bought from dealers or on the web.

Key technologies
- Heavyweight curved moulded self-damping ABS cabinets
- Extensive MDF internal baffling and reinforcement
- Smooth moulded baffles, curved to reduce diffraction
- No visible driver fastenings
- Dual 5 1/4 inch (HS 450) mid-woofers with dual passive radiators
- Dual 6 1/2 inch (HS 460) mid-woofers, with dual passive radiators
- Boston Acoustics 1 inch Kortec soft dome tweeters
- MagnaGuard® video shielding against magnetic interference
- Deep Channel Design (DCD) for more bass from less amplifier power
- Maximized Bass Output System (MBOS) for improved bass acoustics
- Reduced Baffle Diffraction Design (RBDD) for wider, smoother dispersion
- Gold-plated binding posts
- Soft-touch finish with colour-coordinated rubber trim
- Integrated feet and a convenient recessed carrying handle

21st Century Speaker Construction - no teak boxes here!
In order to create the elegant and complex shapes that Boston wanted for Horizon, they could not use traditional, folded box, MDF construction.

Heavy ABS plastic was chosen instead, giving the ability to shape and mould the cabinets exactly as desired, achieving rigidity equivalent to 3/4-inch MDF. Extensive ribbing and bracing was added to the inside of the moulding, which further strengthens the structure. Computer Modelling
with Advanced Finite Element Analysis determines the exact construction and the HS 450 & 460 have been fitted with extra MDF bracing between rear cabinet wall & woofer motor.

The result is a great looking cabinet that is light but exceptionally rigid.

http://www.bostonacoustics.com
01753 287 947

19 December 2007

SUPRA HF100 1.3 HDMI cables
£49.99 for 1m and then just £7.50 a metre

Great value at 1m and the low extra cost per metre delivers even better value on long runs up to 6m.

- CERTIFIED BY A SILICON IMAGE HDMI TESTING FACILITY - GUARANTEED TO WORK

- High-performance 1080p capable
- impedance stable digital video cable - to HDMI V1.3a spec

When connecting High-Definition components with HDMI V1.3a signals, a SUPRA HF100 1.3 cable is absolutely guaranteed to work and delivers superb audio/video quality at all lengths.

Astonishingly SUPRA is the only serious cable brand to be a registered HDMI adopter ( http://tinyurl.com/2gt85e) look at this list you will see that Jenving / Supra are the only cable manufacturer you will recognise) SUPRA was the very first and still the only specialist cable company to actually physically manufacture Digital Video cables in-house, everyone else buys their cable from outside factories.

All are made with SUPRA's customary attention to detail and exceptionally high manufacturing standards. Compared to the real ‘funny money' being asked by some brands, these new SUPRA HDMI cables offer remarkable value .

With the low level signals of very high frequency, a quality cable is essential and with HDMI V1.3a this is even more important as the bandwidth is wider. Low quality cables are prone to jitter,
crosstalk and internal reflections that affect colours and sharpness. Badly-shielded cables are open to radiated noise, interference and picture noise.

A visible difference
As one of world's leading cable brands, Supra have put huge efforts into R&D to get the best out of the HDMI 1.3a interface.

The ultra-wide bandwidth, efficient signal transfer and impedance stable digital pairs, deliver pictures with; total image stability, low-noise backgrounds - the finest of detail - razor sharpness and accurate yet vivid colours.

Supra HF100 1.3 HDMI
- 1080p HDMI Interconnect
- Prices Inc. VAT
- initially available in lengths from 1m to 6m

- 1m £49.99
- 1.5m £53.99
- 2m £57.50
- 3m £64.99
- 4m £72.50
- 5m £79.99
- 6m £87.50

supra cable
made in Sweden by
Jenving Technology

www.supracables.co.uk
01223 441 299

18 December 2007

Sound & Vision Bristol 2008
Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February 2008
at the Bristol Marriott - 10 - 5 every day

PRESS REGISTRATION OPEN
https://www.bristolshow.co.uk/preregister_press.lasso

BRISTOL - The 21st BIRTHDAY SHOW IN 2008
- Most major brands already booked

Show hits 134 brands with 71 exhibiting companies
booked in as of Tuesday, December 11, 2007

NEW SHOW WEBSITE
www.bristolshow.co.uk

HI-FI - HOME CINEMA - HOME ENTERTAINMENT
- The Biggest and the Best show of its type in the UK

Next years biggest and best UK Hi-fi and Home Cinema
Show is almost here (seems like it anyway) and most
of the major brands are already booked - please make
sure the dates are in your diary.

- From multinationals to one man enthusiast companies
- The only show with 99.95% important industry brands
- The only show where everything is ON SALE
- The only show that washes whiter than white
- Covering every aspect of Hi-fi and Home Cinema
- Free birthday cake for all female journalists
- Lots of product launches
- Packed with visitors every day

Show Details

When?
Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th February 2008

Where?
Marriott City Centre Hotel, Bristol , BS1 3AD

How much?
Adults £8.00
Students/Senior Citizens £4.00
Accompanied Children under 16 FREE

Opening times
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day
(sales desks remain open until 5.30 p.m.)

PLEASE NOTE: there is no dedicated trade
day and public tickets are not available in advance.

This is what they said about 2007

Martin Colloms - Hi-fi Critic
A very big thank you for your fantastic support and organisation for Bristol 2007

Craig Milnes - Wilson Benesch
For us it was the busiest we have ever known, so thanks to you and all your staff for what is the best British Show.. by far!

Geoff Meads - Arcam
This year we had a new room downstairs and were absolutely astonished at the number of people who came through. We had trouble getting in to our own room.

Roy Gregory - Hi-fi Plus
The show was excellent - extremely successful on all fronts and as enjoyable as always.

Roger Batchelor of Denon
An exceptional show this year and such a great atmosphere.

Chris Axford of projectiondesign
A brilliant show for us, the rooms worked well and lots of knowledgeable enthusiastic visitors

Max Maud of Icon Distribution
Amazingly busy on our three stands for the whole weekend

Steve Reichert from Armour
Another excellent Bristol show for us and the response from the public was fantastic.

Sound & Vision Bristol 2008
will be the 21st year of the UK 's largest and best hi-fi and home cinema show
Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February 2008

www.bristolshow.co.uk

17 December 2007

Arcam Solo Movie 2.1 - £1450.00
High-end Upscaling DVD / CD / DAB Stereo Music & Home Cinema system

Systems that look good, don't necessarily sound good, as has been proven over and over again.

Solo 2.1 continues the Arcam tradition of being different

- A true high-end performance product
- IF and DADA Award-winning industrial design
- Designed and manufactured by Arcam in the UK

- Major sound upgrade on the £1000 Solo Music
- All the video quality of the £2000 Solo Movie 5.1
- all the connectivity that modern systems require
- 1080p HDMI switching and 1080i video upscaling

The new Solo Movie 2.1 delivers quality in all aspects for people who can't stand the idea of 5 speakers, or may be music lovers first and movie fans second. No other product on the market today, delivers such high performance results, so simply and elegantly.

- serious Hi-Fi music from all sources
- no compromise on quality
- stunning quality high-end DVD
- video and upscaling taken from Arcam's £1000 DVD players
- integrate with LCD, Plasma, iPod, SKY HD box, PS3, room to room systems and more
- advanced CR 100 handset is already pre-loaded with SKY HD codes and can learn Apple TV codes and much more

The Solo Movie 2.1 delivers a remarkable grown-up sound, is superb as a serious music system and is a major performance upgrade on the £1000 Solo Stereo . The 2.1 also delivers stunning upscaled DVD pictures from Arcam's High-end DVD player technology and the stereo movie sound is incredibly detailed and dynamic.

Stereo Movies : No artificial surround processing is employed, eliminating the de-focused image and pseudo surround effects found in most 2.1 systems.

Two powerful 50 watt audiophile amplifiers deliver a performance that captures every nuance of the recording and can drive even demanding full range speakers to remarkable levels.

Solo 2.1 boasts connectivity and playback for the HDTV era, with a 720p/1080i video scaler, 1080p HDMI Full HD switching, a universal DVD/SACD/DVD-A/CD transport and superb quality DAB/FM Radio.

- videophile-grade DVD Player
- cutting-edge technology & AV processing throughout
- audiophile-grade Hi-Fi sound from CD, DVD-Audio, SACD,
- the best possible audio quality from DAB Radio and FM Radio
- 2 into 1 HDMI switching at 1080p
- route Sky HDTV, X-Box 360 etc to a flat screen TV
- full iPod integration and control using
  Arcam's optional rLead or rDock - iPod info on front panel display
- 50 (real) watts rms x 2 channel amplifier
- heavyweight current delivery and drive
- the world's finest clock radio
- full clock & alarm facilities - wake to Movies, CD or Radio
- simple intuitive operating system
- large clear dot-matrix display
- elegant learning system handset
- stylishly designed to be discreet no matter what the decor
- complete Crestron / AMX integration for whole house installations

Home systems continue to grow more complex and get in the way of the main purpose, the enjoyment of movies and music. Current one-box systems fail to produce that elusive mix of features, simplicity and performance that discerning customers seek.

Solo Movie 2.1 meets this challenge head on - delivering the performance of a true high-end product, while enjoying the connectivity that modern systems require and looking stylish into the bargain.

Designed and manufactured by Arcam in the UK

website http://www.arcam.co.uk
consumer line 01223 203 200

14 December 2007

IXOS Overture Flat Screen Mounts
- From Box to Wall in 15 minutes
- New designs for speed, simplicity and safety

IXOS Overture Large XHM468 - £449.99
IXOS Overture Medium XHM464 - £349.99

Full Motion Flat Screen Mounts
- up to 65 inch screens
- massively strong
- die-cast aluminium and steel construction
- cable management built-in
- extend, angle & tilt to use
- IXOS Easy Touch™ gives smooth and easy adjustment of even the heaviest TV
- stylish designs to match modern screens
- looks good when extended, retracts flat when not needed

Big flat-screen TVs are very large and heavy objects and wall mounting requires exceptionally strong and well engineered mounts.

The new Overture Range fit the bill, are sculptural objects in themselves and are designed so that almost anyone can operate them easily.

Full Motion mounts can be angled left, right, up and down, for wider viewing angles. Extending arms allow the screen to be pulled out, angled, viewed and then pushed back as required.

All movement is easy and smooth with IXOS's patented Easy Touch ™ mechanism. This patented counter-balanced centre of gravity design, needs no spanners or knobs to adjust the position, a gentle touch is all it takes and the screen stays where it is put.

Ready assembled : Many mounts need up to 45 minutes to assemble and hang. Overture are pre-assembled in the box and there are only 2 sections. One is fitted to the wall, the other to the flat screen TV, simply put the two together and the job is done in 15 minutes or less. No fuss, no stress and all the fixtures and fittings are included.

Over-Engineered and with a Weight Guarantee : All IXOS mounts are weight tested to at least 4 times their rated weight capacity. IXOS guarantee that users can mount the heaviest TV with complete confidence.

Safe and easy installation : 2-part construction with auto-locking: The built in automatic safety lock clicks into place on installation and ensures that the screen stays firmly mounted and cannot get knocked off accidentally.

Easy-Levelling : All Overture mounting brackets feature an easy-levelling system which allows users to easily adjust the bracket to make sure the TV set is perfectly level. (even if holes in the wall are slightly wrong)

- XHM468 LARGE Full Motion Design fits screens up to 65 inch screens and up to 90kg in weight £449.99
- XHM464 MEDIUM Full Motion Design fits screens up to 48 inch screens and up to 70kg in weight £349.99

- IXOS Easy Touch tilt and extend mechanism
- smooth damped motion
- Bolt direct to a solid wall
- or use the included Stud Wall Back Plate to cover at least two studs on a partition wall (468 only)
- Cable management is built-in
- all cables can be routed neatly through the arms
- Quick release clip and anti-knock safety device
- Universal screen mounting pattern with extending X arms for different size screens down to VESA 200
- XHM468 min depth 160mm, max extension 745mm
- XHM464 min depth 160mm, max extension 760mm
- Electronic Stud Finder and Spirit Level included in the box
- See a demo video on http://tinyurl.com/2h8hoh

ixos contact info
website http://www.ixos.co.uk
consumer line 01844 219 000

14 December 2007

Denon DJ DN-HD2500 £649.00 + VAT
DJ MEDIA PLAYER & CONTROLLER UPGRADED
- New Version ADDS USB MIDI AND ASIO Support
- Free download for existing owners

This hard-drive based, professional media player and controller, is a total all-in-one ‘nerve centre' that addresses and anticipates a DJ's ever changing needs.

Flexible and packed with features, the DN-HD2500 is built for any event where professional-quality, flawless performance and great sound is required. Digital music from almost any source can be imported, stored, controlled, modified and played out.

Firmware version V1200 includes
- USB MIDI Interface to control PC Software
- USB AUDIO Interface (ASIO Driver)
- International Keyboard support
- Quick Jump support for Denon BU4500/DN-D4500 DJ CD players

Key Features
- USB MIDI Controller with Sound Card (PC)
- Internal 40GB Hard Drive
- External USB Device Support with high speed USB 2.0
- Intuitive File Navigation System
- 4 Superb Built-in Effects
- 3 Platter Effects
- Pitch Range and Deep Pitch Resolution
- Current DN-D4500/DN-D4000 Twin CD player owners can easily add a DN-HD2500 to expand their system
- Add a Denon BU-4500 twin CD/MP3 Drive Unit for £285 + VAT

All new DN-HD2500 marked with a ‘V' on the box label and on the product will have the firmware already

FREE firmware upgrade for existing DN-HD2500 owners
Download the update from the Denon DJ Website - http://tinyurl.com/283x9f

DN-HD2500 Microsite - http://www.denondj.com/dnhd2500/

Website http://www.denon.dj
Consumer line 01753 680 023

11 December 2007

Chris Tuck joins Eclipse UK
One of the industry's leading speaker sales executives, joins Eclipse TD ( UK ) as Sales Manager
High-end loudspeaker company in new retail drive

Eclipse speakers on-sale at Paul Smith

Eclipse UK , a subsidiary of Fujitsu Ten of Japan, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Tuck as UK Sales Manager for the Eclipse Time Domain range of loudspeakers and amplified desktop systems.

Chris who has spearheaded the KEF Reference operation for the last 3 1/2 years, is widely respected as probably the best high-end loudspeaker salesman in the UK industry and is one of the few who has a comprehensive knowledge of both the field and of the product he sells. Chris also has wide expertise in the Custom Install market and has set up a number of successful product training programmes.

Previous to KEF, Chris worked in senior positions at retailer Audio-T and spent some years working as part of the Management team in the Bristol Habitat store.

Eclipse products range from £400 to £4000 and are sold by specialist independent retailers, The Apple Store and key stores of famous fashion designer Paul Smith.

Left in attached photo
Hideto Watanabe, Eclipse General Manager commented; “We've had great sales success in some channels, but the UK specialist retailer is hard to crack, even with Five Star reviews, and attractive unique product. With Chris's help we plan wider but tightly controlled distribution in the UK and an increase in our overall sales.”

Right in attached photo
Chris Tuck commented : “Eclipse products are like no other and should be looked at by retailers as additional business, not just another speaker. I am certain that once I convince the UK 's better dealers and installers to listen and then look at the business model, they will bite.”

Eclipse TD307PAII and TD508II loudspeakers are now on sale at Paul Smith stores in Floral Street London and in Paris , a nice validation of both their quality and design credentials.

eclipse time domain
extraordinary loudspeakers

020 7328 4499
www.eclipse-td.co.uk

3 December 2007

Leema Acoustics Launch Stream & Pulse

The New Leema Stream Multi-DAC CD Player

Leema's new Stream CD player incorporates many of the technical innovations that Leema pioneered in the multi-award-winning Antila CD player to deliver a breathtaking performance, in a beautifully ergonomic package, at an astonishingly low price.

No less than sixteen 24bit / 192KHz multi-bit Delta-Sigma converters are used in Leema's unique MD 2 Active Differential Multi-DAC technology. The unbalanced stereo output is derived from a fully balanced signal that is generated in the digital domain by to produce an incredibly real and tactile musical performance with almost no noise and distortion.

The Stream is an absolute joy to use; apart from the standby button there is just one control: Leema's L-Drive. This single rotary control intuitively performs all the usual CD functions such as CD tray open and close, play, stop, previous and next track as well as allowing direct track access.

To further enhance the operational simplicity the Stream is fully LIPS ( Leema Intelligent Protocol System) compliant. LIPS allows Leema products to intelligently communicate with each other, allowing, for example, a single press of the L-Drive control to not only select play, but to automatically switch on and select the CD input on the amplifier.

The Stream effortlessly presents music with precision, power and an analogue-like delicacy within an expansive yet explicitly focused soundstage.

The New Leema Pulse Amplifier

Alongside the Antila, Leema's Tucana amplifier has received massive critical acclaim, won many awards and helped establish Leema Acoustics as a manufacturer of the very highest quality. To accompany the new Stream CD Player the Pulse amplifier has been conceived to deliver a startling level of performance to a whole new audience. By carefully slimming and honing of the Tucana design, and by adding exciting new features Leema have produced a new reference amplifier in its price band, less than half that of the Tucana.

The Pulse is easily capable of driving today's audiophile speakers with a vice-like grip and precise control. Input selection includes a LIPS-configurable AV input, separate moving magnet and moving coil phono inputs and a front panel mounted MP3 player input. Additional features include record output, full remote control with sophisticated volume display, headphone output, and for total peace of mind, full short circuit protection.

As with all Leema electronics, the Pulse features LIPS, which enables the Pulse to automatically and intelligently configure other devices into a multi-unit home entertainment system of uncompromised audiophile quality. It was designed with families in mind. No longer will only one member of the family be able to fully use the system, resulting in more enjoyment for everyone and more return on your investment.

Simplicity is the key to enjoyment
Leema... Music, pure and simple.

Technical Specifications: Stream

Technical Specifications: Pulse

Suggested UK Retail Price (inc. V.A.T. @ 17.5%)

Consumer Contact:

Leema Acoustics Ltd.
Maes-Y-Glydfa,
Llanfair Caereinion
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 0HD
United Kingdom

Tel: 01938 811900
Email: info@leema-acoustics.com
Web: www.leema-acoustics.com

29 November 2007

New Clearaudio Cartridge “Break-In” Test Record

Phono cartridges usually need a running-in period to reach their full sonic potential. This can take anything from 40 to 100 hours, depending upon the manufacturer, design and construction of the phono cartridge.

The Clearaudio Cartridge Break-In Record is a unique tool. Playing an endless groove cut with pink noise significantly reduces the length of the break-in period. A total of twelve continuous pink noise tracks are provided, 6 each side, at various positions on the record.

In addition to the continuous cartridge break in tracks, several other tracks are included to aid the accurate set up of the cartridge, tone arm, turntable and the whole hi-fi system.

The Clearaudio Cartridge Break-In Test record is pressed onto high quality 180 gram vinyl.

UK selling price (Inc. VAT)
Clearaudio Cartridge “Break-In” Test LP £45.00

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact

Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park ,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford , GU1 1RB

Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412

Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Distributor's web site: www.audioreference.co.uk
Manufacturer's web site: www.clearaudio.de

29 November 2007

ACCUSTIC ARTS ®
LAUNCH NEW REFERENCE SERIES TUBE DAC II

The ACCUSTIC ARTS ® TUBE-DAC II is state of the art digital to analog converter designed using a “Tube-Hybrid” concept.
This concept combines the advantages of both solid state technology with those of the vacuum tubes (valves).
To make the most of this concept, a very elaborate digital signal processing engine was developed to fully realise the extraordinary precision and musicality of the Tube-Hybrid concept.
The TUBE-DAC II is the first component in the new ACCUSTIC ARTS ® Reference Series and is intended for the music lover who appreciates the precision of digital sources yet doesn't want to abandon the outstanding precision, authenticity and musicality of the very best analogue systems.
Ideally the TUBE-DAC II should be used with a high quality CD transport, such as the ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DRIVE I-MK2.

The digital signal processing of the TUBE-DAC II
During development of the digital signal processing great importance was attached to the highest precision and attention to detail, leading ACCUSTIC ARTS ® to develop an improved system compared to the common used “upsampling principle”.
First of all an extraordinary precise digital receiver is used for reception of the incoming digital signal (for example from a CD transport), processing and routing to an elaborately designed 32 bit Microcomputer.
This excellent Microcomputer is the heart of the digital section of the TUBE-DAC II and, contains a high precision quartz crystal-oscillator, a 32 bit digital filter and 26 parallel operating processors (multiplying processors). The multiplying processors scan the incoming signal and calculate two 32 bit signals, one for the right and one for the left channel. All digital operations therefore take place with the accuracy of true 32 bit instead of the standard 16 or 24 bit.
The subsequent conversion of these two 32 bit signals into analogue takes place in two separate D/A conversion chips, and is therefore fully dual mono and of the highest precision.
Finally the two analogue signals are processed by an elaborate Tube-Hybrid filter circuit and leave the TUBE-DAC II either via balanced XLR-outputs or unbalanced RCA outputs.

The advantages of using vacuum tubes in this filter circuit are: very high impedance, very high bandwidth, very low distortion with a “good-natured” distortion spectrum, and a beautifully “analogue” yet very precise sonic performance.
ACCUSTIC ARTS ® use only hand selected and tested tubes and the tubes are run for more than 100 hours in a special laboratory test prior to delivery.

Features: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® TUBE DAC II

•  Audiophile high precision “Tube-Hybrid“ concept Digital / Analogue Converter
•  Unique 2 x 32 Bit technology with simultaneous separate digital signal processing for left and right channels
•  Extremely elaborate digital signal processing supported by a unique 32 bit Microcomputer
•  The 32 bit Microcomputer containing: - High precision crystal oscillator - 32 bit digital filter (including “de-emphasis“ technology) - 26 parallel multiplying processors (32 bit)
•  “Tube-Hybrid” technology
•  Plug & Play tube replacement
•  Professional Class A output stage using technology derived from studio engineering
•  All used components are of outstanding quality
•  Premium quality rotary switches (“Made in Germany ”) with gold-plated silver contacts for input selection
•  2 magnetically shielded, encapsulated toroidal core transformers (“Made in Germany ”) of premium quality for high output reserves
•  Very high power supply capacity (approximately 84,000 µF)
•  Massive front panel and cover made of thick aluminium
•  Handmade in Germany

Technical Specification: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® TUBE DAC II

UK selling price (Inc. VAT)

ACCUSTIC ARTS ® TUBE DAC II £4,995.00

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact

Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park ,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford ,
GU1 1RB

Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412

Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Distributor's web site: www.audioreference.co.uk
Manufacturer's web site: www.accusticarts.com

28 November 2007

Sennheiser on behalf of CrystalRoc

CrystalRoc Adds a Bejewelled Collection of Headphones and Earphones to their Dazzling Selection of Musical Instruments.

Sennheiser HD25 Headphones CrystalRoc £299.00
Sennheiser CX300 Earphones CrystalRoc £99.00
available in Light Rose, Light Sapphire and Crystal AB

UK company, CrystalRoc whichhas come to be recognised for its luxurious, sublimely elegant, and highly original take on customisation creating unique pieces for some of the world's highest profile recording artists, is launching a line of Sennheiser luxury headphones and earphones that have been given the brand's exclusive treatment.

CrystalRoc uses Swarovski crystals to create the world's most exclusive musical instruments.  Amongst its most recent dazzling creations is Rhianna's 24 carat gold and Swarovski Crystal Sennheiser microphone which she debuted at The American Music Awards.

Unique in design, all of the CrystalRoc collection is produced in CrystalRoc's London studio and offers a high-end collection of microphones, decks, drum kits, guitars and accessories, all of them painstakingly hand customised with the very best -  Swarovski Crystals.

Each piece is a fully functioning hand-crafted work of art, developed with a technique which has been honed to absolute perfection and a quality of workmanship which ensures that every crystal is precisely positioned and in its own perfect space.

The Sennheiser HD25 Headphones and the CX300 Earphones will come in Light Rose, Light Sapphire and Crystal AB, priced from £299 and £99.00 respectively.

These can be ordered directly from the CrystalRoc studio:
telephone 0870 0600801, email: design@crystalroc.com.

PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY TO
Lara Journo-Leggatt of CrystalRoc Limited

Email: lara@crystalroc.com>
W:ebsite www.crystalroc.com
Telephone: 0870 0044450
Mobile : 07957355379

27 November 2007

First by IXOS
Glamorous outfits for the ‘Fat' Nano 3

To Bling or Not to Bling?
Diamante? Sleek Aluminium or Pink Silicone?

Continuing IXOS's budget blitz with their new First by IXOS brand, is a complete range of cases specifically designed for the iPod Nano 3, covering all price points and styles.

Now available from HMV, Halfords and Borders

XMI419-AS  Silicone - pink, white or black £7.99
- Heavy duty silicone protects iPod Nano 3 from dust, dirt and scratches
- Screen protector shields iPod screen from damage
- Cut outs allow full access to toggle switch, scroll wheel, dock connector and earphone socket
- Rear cut-outs for wearing on armband (not included)
- Supplied with white lanyard

XMI419-DI  Silicone Diamante - white £9.99
- Heavy duty silicone protects iPod Nano 3 from dust, dirt and scratches
- Fashionable diamante-effect jewels
- Screen protector shields iPod screen from scratches and damage
- Cut outs allow full access to toggle switch, scroll wheel, dock connector and earphone socket
- Rear cut-outs for wearing on armband (not supplied)
- Supplied with white lanyard

XMI429 Crystal - clear £12.99
- Stylish crystal-clear case
- Protects iPod Nano 3 from dust, dirt and scratches
- Protects Nano 3 screen
- Securely holds your iPod nano in place whilst giving access to toggle switch, dock connector and earphone sockets
- Simple and secure two-part clip-together design
- Supplied with silver lanyard

XMI429-DI Crystal Diamante - clear £14.99
- Stylish crystal-clear case
- Diamante style jewel affect around screen and scroll wheel
- Protects iPod Nano 3 from dust, dirt and scratches
- Securely holds your iPod nano in place whilst giving access to toggle switch, dock connector and earphone sockets
- Secure snap-fit design
- Supplied with fashionable pendant

XMI439-SR Aluminium - silver £17.99
- Elegant slim-line aluminium case with side opening
- Lightweight aircraft grade aluminium
- Neoprene inner lining to protect and cushion nano
- Cut-outs give easy access to toggle switch,
  scroll wheel, dock connector and earphone socket
- Supplied with silver lanyard

ixos contact info
website http://www.ixos.co.uk
consumer line 01844 219 000

21 November 2007

Denon AVR-3808 - £1299.99
HD Audio & Video Network 7.1 AV receiver

Another Denon Mega-Battleship advanced network-centric, high-definition Home Cinema & Music Powerhouse

- HDMI 1.3a
- HD Video
- HD Audio
- iPod
- Internet Radio
- PC/Mac and USB Music & Photo streaming
- Easier to use than ever before, with a new photo-real graphical interface and ergonomic control layout
- Better sound quality than any previous Denon 3800 AVR, greater ease-of use, total connectivity and multi-zone
- Made in Denon's own high-end factory in Shirakawa , Japan

Offering remarkable value, the 3808 is the second in Denon's new 08 range and shares many of the key features of the £2000 AVR-4308.

This is the latest in Denon's classic mid-price 3800 series and features Denon's new ‘wave' style industrial design, heavyweight battleship build and outstanding picture and sound quality.

In designing for the HD era, Denon's engineers have rethought everything. The new audiophile chassis shortens signal paths, minimises vibrations and prevents audio, video and digital circuits from interfering with each other.

High Definition Sound & Vision
- HDMI 1.3a repeater with 4 inputs
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders (HDMI 1.3a)
- Deep Colour and xvYCC support (HDMI 1.3a)
- Auto Lip Sync (HDMI 1.3a)
- Analogue and digital video upscaling to 1080p
- DenonLink3 ultra-high-speed audio interface

Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
- Full Networking with Ethernet Built-in
- Selectable USB ports (Front/Rear)
- iPod Ready (using optional Denon ASD-1R)
- Music streaming from PC & Mac AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA lossless, FLAC
- Photo streaming (JPEG)
- PC setup and control via Ethernet
- Remote diagnosis, update and upgrade
- Internet Radio V2.0 extended - 7000 + stations
- Network setup (Web Control) function
- Up to 3 zone room-to-room capability

Sound Quality
- Identical quality and 160 watts at 6O for all 7 channels
- 3 independent power transformers
- 9 independent power supply circuits
- Denon's Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit HD
- Denon proprietary Advanced AL24 Plus
- New audiophile chassis construction design
- Compressed Audio Restorer for MP3/AAC etc
- Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo for digital/analogue inputs

Ease of Use
- Stunning new photo-real Graphical User Interface
- Front panel setup possible as well
- Unified music interface for iPod and all streaming
- Auto set-up and Room EQ
- Highest Spec MultEQ XT from Audyssey
- New guided back panel layout
- Two remote controls for Main and Sub Zones

http://www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

16 November 2007

Tangent Quattro Updated
Free firmware update released for the Award-Winning Internet Radio

- simple and free update adds features
- shows commitment from Tangent to users

All existing and new Tangent Quattro owners can now update their radio with latest software, it only takes a couple of minutes and is of course free of charge.

New Features
- Alphabetical search for stations
- Visible display of the Wi-Fi reception strength
- Add to ‘My stations' directly on the radio
..(radio has to be registered at www.reciva.com
...to use this feature)

How?
Users just need to select ‘Configure' and ‘Upgrade firmware' and the radio will take care of the rest.

More facilities, more functionality – update now!

Tangent Quattro Wi-fi Internet Table Radio - £179.99
- 7000 stations on Internet Radio
- Stream music from PC and Mac
- Play BBC Radio On Demand
- Access internet Podcasts

- Stylish Danish ‘retro' design
- Very high sound quality
- Heavyweight wooden cabinet
- Powerful 3” drive unit
- 5 watts rms amplifier
- Simple ergonomic controls

Prices and colours
- Walnut £179,95
- White £179,95
- Black £179,95
- High Gloss Red £199,95

SPECIFICATIONS
Connection: 802.11b/g Wi-fi
Security: WEP and WPA1 (TKIP)
File formats: Real audio, MP3, Windows media streams,
OGG vorbis, AAC, WAV, AIFF and AU
Speaker: Full range 3” bass reflex cabinet
System Output: 5 Watt RMS
Frequency range: 80 – 20.000Hz
Dimensions: 210 x 111 x 145mm (W x H x D)
Input: Aux 3.5mm
Output: Headphone, lineout
Colours: White, Black, Walnut
and a special Red high gloss version

Tangent Quattro WINNER ‘Best Internet Radio'
What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision 2007 Award

http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
01494 551 551

12 November 2007

Sennheiser PXC 350 NoiseGard £229.99
High-end Active Noise-Cancelling Headphone
A Stealth Black ‘Cloak Of Silence'

Using proven technology and High-end Hi-fi design skills, Sennheiser introduce their second full size round-the-ear Active Noise Cancellation headphone to their five strong NoiseGard range

- A simpler and more affordable ‘Stealth Black' version of the award-winning £300 PXC 450
- Serious Hi-fi headphones for travellers
- With exceptional active and passive noise-reduction

Built to deliver the highest quality sound possible, combined with exceptional active and passive noise-reduction, the PXC 350s allow travellers to privately enjoy their own music, wrapped in a virtual ‘Cloak Of Silence' however noisy a train or plane might be.

And no sound leaks out, so fellow passengers stay happy.

In addition Sennheiser has analysed the problems afflicting competing noise-reduction headphones and fixed them.

1. PXC 350s work as headphones even if the batteries die
2. Two tiny and globally available AAA battery gives 40 hrs + use
    No charger to carry or expensive spare batteries to buy
3. The sound is clear and balanced with no boomy bass or muffled vocals

The NoiseGard Advance electronics
- Sennheiser NoiseGard electronically removes 85% of noise taking out the drone and roar of engines, rails etc
- Exceptional passive noise-reduction from the closed-back design takes out voices, kids, mobile phone shouters and general noise
- Electronics and battery all inside the headphone, nothing dangles
- Ideal for planes, trains, tube and other noisy environments
- Noise leakage OUT is eliminated - stop irritating fellow travellers

- Ultra energy efficient with over 40hrs from two AAA batteries
- No charger or spare battery to carry - AAA batts globally available
- Power switch turns off NoiseGard electronics for normal use
- Unlike key competitors, still works as a headphone even with no battery

Built like Sennheiser Hi-fi headphones
- Serious Hi-fi sound in advance of other noise-cancellers
- Drivers and audio technology from Sennheiser best Hi-fi range
- Sennheiser patented Duofol diaphragms for clarity
- Adaptive baffle damping for deep bass
- When powered down, are excellent closed phones for everyday use

Smartly packaged
- Stylish luxury design and tough ‘travel-proof' construction
- Exceptional comfort with ultra-soft earpads and over the ear design
- Fold flat design for travel use
- Supplied with smart moulded travel case and airline adapters
- Compact bundle folding mode for smallest size without case
- Detachable cable removes for sleep/rest mode (or servicing)

Tech stuff
Two key features from Sennheiser Hi-fi ensure good sound

-  Adaptive baffle damping guarantees consistently good bass.
-  The patented two-layer Duofol diaphragms prevent unwanted resonances, guaranteeing crisp, crystal-clear sound.

Sennheiser pioneered consumer noise-reduction headphones
over 20 years ago and have unparalleled expertise in this technology

-  NoiseGard noise-cancellation technology actively neutralises unwanted noise: a tiny microphone mounted on the outside of the headphone picks up ambient noise, a processor calculates and superimposes the relevant phase inverted sound.

    The result: the two acoustic signals cancel each other out and the unwanted noise no longer reaches the user's ear.

    NoiseGard Advance uses optimised circuitry design and even more efficient processors. It also uses better quality microphones, which enable more sophisticated pick-up of unwanted noise. Specially developed filter algorithms enable improved active noise compensation of up to 85%

Features
over the £100 class Sennheiser PXC headphones
- full-size over the ear cups and pads
- reduced distortion and noise from the electronics
- greater passive and active noise reduction
- go louder with deeper bass
- internal electronics

Over the competition
- Audiophile-grade Hi-fi sound quality
- NoiseGard Advance 85% noise-reduction
- works with flat batteries
- 40hrs plus battery life
- no charger to carry
- no proprietary and expensive spare batteries (and more).

The Sennheiser PXC 450 at £300 adds
- even better electronics NoiseGard 2.0
- greater noise reduction up to 90%
- a unique active Talk-Thru system

http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
01494 551 551

12 November 2007

Denon AH-C551 £69.99
‘Metal Pod' In-ear Phones

- Very high-quality ear-canal phone for iPod and more
- Ultra-rigid machined aluminium housing
- A more affordable version of Denon's £140 AH-C750

Denon is expanding their Hi-fi quality in-ear headphone range. Once again the same Hi-fi team, including engineers who design Denon's £5000 CD players have worked on the AH-C551, refining them over and over again until they were happy.

Built from machined aluminium, the sound and the construction of the 551s are well above average. The in-ear canal design insulates the ears from external noise, allowing listeners to concentrate on their music and to listen at safe levels in noisy environments.

Many ear-canal designs use lightweight plastic capsules, in contrast the AH-C551 uses ultra-rigid machined aluminium housings that do not resonate. These and the advanced 11mm diaphragm drive units, help the 551s to deliver exceptional clarity, a rich smooth sound with extended top and full-bodied extended bass.

- Extended music response with serious, yet clean bass
- Stunning sound quality upgrade for iPod or any player (high bit rate recordings recommended)
- NOISE OUT - MUSIC IN - Excellent shielding from external noise,
- allows safer listing at lower volume levels in noisy locations.
- As this keeps music ‘in' no-one will engender iPod rage on the tube

- Ultra-rigid machined aluminium housing
- eliminates capsule resonances and firmly locates the drive units
- Denon's ‘Acoustic Optimiser' balances the sound pressure before and behind the diaphragm for greater dynamics and fast response, to deliver a better rendition of complex music

- Ear adapters supplied in three sizes (S, M, L)
- Identical high-quality signal cable for right and left channels
- Durable and flexible Pure-OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) cable
- Gold-plated 3.5mm stereo mini jack plug for best contact and long life
- Silver and Black available
- Supplied with rigid case and extension cable

Type: Closed design, dynamic stereo ear-canal phones
Drive unit: 11 mm diameter diaphragm with powerful neodymium magnets
Sensitivity: 104 dB/mW
Nominal impedance: 16 Ohm
Maximum input power: 250 mW
Frequency range: 15 Hz - 24 kHz
Weight (without cable): 5.4 grams
Cable length:
0.5m OFC Cable with 3.5mm Stereo mini-plug
Plus 0.8m extension cable included

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

30 October 2007

Denon SMART S-52DAB Wi-fi Table Radio - £500
Wi-fi CD iPod USB DAB Smart Networking & more
The most technically advanced ‘radio' on the planet

- The latest and smallest member of Denon's SMART System family that has proved so successful over the last couple of years.

Networking Software from Denon's £2000+ AV Receivers
Sound quality from Denon's serious Hi-fi  systems

Denon's S-52DAB Networked Audio System / Table Radio features the ability to stream music wirelessly from Internet Radio, network attached storage and PC or Mac computers.

The unit also features DAB / FM Radio, a CD Player, a concealed iPod dock, full remote control and delivers crisp, clean sound with powerful bass response, made possible by highly advanced Audyssey Bass-XT and Dynamic EQ software.

It also has the ability to decode not just popular MP3 and WMA formats but also AAC, WAV and FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec).

SMART NETWORKING
- Wi-fi & Ethernet networking Built-in
- Music streaming from PC & Mac
- Music streaming from Network attached Storage NAS
- Music streaming from USB Sticks and Drives
- Stream AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA lossless, FLAC
- Internet Radio extended - 7000 + stations
- DAB Radio - FM Radio - CD - any MP3 - USB and more
- Full alarm clock functionality

- Listen to music stored on PC or Mac wirelessly
- Listen to internet radio wirelessly
- Listen to DAB Radio
- Listen to FM/AM radio
- Listen to iPod or any portable player
- Listen to CD
- Listen to music on USB sticks and hard drives

Smart yet Simple Operation
- Concealed built-in iPod dock on top
- Large high contrast graphic LCD display
- Four line display of full iPod track info, DAB info etc etc
- Multi-task jog wheel on top for easy browsing and control
- Auto clock set & adjust via internet
- Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 functions
  wake up with a music from your iPod at 6am (Alarm 1) and you
  hear your favourite radio show at 11:30am (Alarm 2)
- Simple remote handset featuring direct source key section,
  playback key section, and browsing section.

Smart Sound & Technology
- Compact size with huge room-filling sound
- Four high-quality sound tuned speakers
- Long throw drive units plus passive bass radiators
- Powerful and dynamic amplification 20 watts rms
- High quality sound reproduction from Denon Hi-fi
- Blackfin DSP from Analog Devices
- Audyssey Bass XT extends realistic bass
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ keeps the sound lively
- Audyssey Spatial EQ expands the stereo image

Eco-friendly
- Eco standby of just 0.3w (Average DAB radio standby is 5 watts)

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

25 October 2007

IXOS XMI608 Disco Cube - £59.99
iPod fun for the festive season
Fill a room with music and colour

Last year it was £75 at Debenhams only
This year it's £60 at John Lewis and PC World

- Flashes LEDs to the rhythm of the music
- Illumination on/off switch
- Electronic volume control

- Synchronises iPod with PC/Mac using iPod lead
- Charges iPod from mains power supply
- Compatible with 3G to 6G iPod range (30 pin connection with supplied adaptors)
- Compatible with iPod Nano and FAT Nano
- Compatible with other MP3 devices (3.5mm jack input)

- Side firing speakers for spacious sound - 2 x 2.5 watts
- 1 x 3W Subwoofer for enhanced bass response
- Frequency response:
  Satellites 180Hz to 18kHz
  Subwoofer 50Hz - 200Hz

2007 season stockists PC World and John Lewis

Made for iPod
- iPod video (5th generation): 30Gb, 60/80Gb
- iPod photo (4th generation): 20GB, 60Gb
- iPod nano: 1st and 2nd generation

The new iPods:
- iPod classic 80Gb: Use the iPod video 30Gb cartridge
- iPod classic 160Gb: Use the iPod video 60Gb cartridge
- iPod nano (3rd generation): A new nano3 cartridge will be available FOC on request from Path before Christmas

ixos contact info
website http://www.ixos.co.uk
consumer line 01844 219 000

18 October 2007

What HiFi? 2007 Award for Tangent Quattro!
Rated as ‘Best Internet Radio'

Wi-fi Internet Radio plus Music Streaming
- Brand-new radio wins major accolade.
- Delivers Stylish design and very high sound quality
- Walnut £179.95
- White £179.95
- Black £179.95
- High Gloss Red £199.95

“This award means a lot to us” says Dave Smith of Sennheiser UK , distributors of Tangent Radios “One thing is for sure – the Tangent Quattro and its technology is the beginning of a new way of listening to radio”

In addition to Internet radio, the Quattro will stream music from PC and Mac. See brochure for full info

SPECIFICATIONS
Connection: 802.11b/g Wi-fi
Security: WEP and WPA1 (TKIP)
File formats: Real audio, MP3, Windows media streams,
OGG vorbis, AAC, WAV, AIFF and AU
Speaker: Full range 3”, bass reflex cabinet
System Output: 5 Watt RMS
Frequency range: 80 – 20.000Hz
Dimensions: 210 x 111 x 145mm (W x H x D)
Input: Aux 3.5mm
Output: Headphone, lineout
Colours: White, Black, Walnut and a special Red high gloss version

website http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
Consumer line 01494 551 551

18 October 2007

What HiFi? 2007 Award for Sennheiser PXC 450
Rated as ‘Best Noise Cancelling Headphone'

The £300 PXC 450 has shaken up the top end of the travel headphone market and in review after review, it has been rated as the best there is.

Sennheiser are delighted that What Hi-fi share this opinion and thank them for the 2007 What Hi-fi Award

Sennheiser PXC 450 NoiseGard 2.0 £299.99
The first high-end noise-cancelling headphone
The world's best headphone for travellers
A portable ‘Cloak Of Silence'

Using new technology and their High-end Hi-fi design skills, Sennheiser leapfrog the competition to deliver the World's best noise-cancelling headphones.

Built to deliver the highest quality sound possible and as high quality artefacts, the PXC 450s allow travellers to privately enjoy their own music, wrapped in a virtual ‘Cloak Of Silence' however noisy a train or plane might be.

website http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
consumer line 01494 551 551

17 October 2007

First by IXOS
XMM238 Cube Travel Speaker £14.99

- tiny and cute 2 watt stereo speaker
- for iPod, MP3, laptop and more
- AA battery or USB power
- play from any audio source

‘First by IXOS' is IXOS's new value brand, dedicated to great value in cables, interconnects and digital lifestyle accessories.

The XMM238 is an amazing value battery-powered travel speaker, that works with iPods, any MP3 player, laptops and more, in fact any audio source that can output to a 3.5mm jack.

The battery and USB powering, small size and light weight, make this a brilliant hotel room or holiday speaker and the sideways firing drivers deliver a surprisingly spacious sound, from a tiny and stylish package.

Expect these to be gracing many Christmas Trees this year...

- Rigid cube speaker cabinet with two side-facing drive units
- Power output of 2 watts total (2 x 1w)
- 3.5mm line-in socket for iPods, MP3 players, radios or laptops etc
- 4 x AA batteries run the speaker for 8 hrs plus
- USB power lead will power the speakers from a laptop
- Power on/off switch with red LED indicator
- Supplied with 3.5mm to 3.5mm jack audio cable and USB power cable
- Dimensions 70 x 70 x 70mm.
- Weight 130g

- Available in White, Black or Pink with silver metallic top plate
- Price just £14.99 including cables

Now on sale at HMV, Halfords and other major retailers

ixos contact info
website http://www.ixos.co.uk
consumer line 01844 219 000

17 October 2007

TCI Baby Constrictor Power Block
£79.99 for a 4-way block with a 1m cable
An affordable mains performance upgrade for complete systems - improves sound and picture

- better sound from Hi-fi
- better picture from Home Cinema
- affordable ‘first mains upgrade' for all systems

The Baby Constrictor Power block features TCI's Baby Constrictor mains cable and a quality German made four-way 13a UK mains distribution block. (as used in TCI's more expensive Constrictor range)

This is the simplest way to upgrade a Hi-fi or Home Cinema system, as the whole system can initially be ‘mains cleaned' at one go.

The next step is to add individual Baby or Constrictor Power Leads to each component as budget allows, further improving performance at each step.

Although the ‘Baby' is TCI's cheapest mains cable, continuing development has enabled the TCI Baby Constrictor outperforms many far more expensive competitors.

Dirty mains - dirty sound
UK mains is ‘dirty' carrying lots of electronic noise that can affect performance and in the home, dimmers and digital devices add more noise.

Using the Baby Block filters incoming mains noise and reduces outgoing radiated noise.  Sonic improvements include more detail, bigger sound stage, better dynamics and a deeper bass. Because of the quieter noise floor, low level detail and micro dynamics are also improved.

Home Cinema components, TVs and projectors can also benefit from the reduced noise floor, showing a cleaner, quieter picture.

- Best applications:
- CD player, Turntable, Tuner and Amplifier
- DVD Player, Home Cinema Amp and Display

- 8 x PTFE insulated Silver-plated copper conductors
- Capable of 40 amps at 500 volts RMS
- Braided construction for RF rejection and filtering
- Non-inductive, self screening construction
- Polyolefin outer insulation
- External Nylon66 Braid for abrasion resistance

- Quality 13A UK mains plug
- German-Made Brennestuhl 13a Distribution Block
- High-current bus bar
- Standard Lengths
- 1.5m £99.99
- 2.0m £119.99
- 2.5m £139.99
- 3.0m £159.99

TCI 10th Anniversary in 2007
All TCI cables are hand-made in the UK using the best technology available and materials from the UK aerospace industry.

website http:// www.tcicables.com
consumer line 07710 196 949

16 October 2007

Sennheiser UK to distribute Tangent Radios
Internet Radio - DAB Radio - Clock Radios and more

Tangent QUATTRO Internet Radio wins What Hi-fi Award as ‘Best Internet Radio 2007'

Tangent of Denmark have appointed Sennheiser UK exclusive distributors of their line of Table Radios

Tangent radios are noted for their excellent sound quality, clean styling and wide choice of finishes. Currently four Tangent Radio ranges cover DAB, Internet, FM and Clock radios.

With perfect timing the QUATTRO Internet Radio has just won a 2007 What Hi-fi Award as Best Internet radio

Dave Smith, Consumer Sales Manager Sennheiser UK commented; We are delighted to be distributing Tangent table radios. This type of fast-selling quality product, is a perfect match for our Sennheiser sales force and we anticipate doing a lot of business during the 2007/8 season as Christmas approaches.

Ole Boysen Lyck of Tangent Denmark commented; “Sennheiser is synonymous with products of very high quality, so we are very proud that Sennheiser UK has chosen to add Tangent table radios to their broad portfolio of products We look forward to a long term and close cooperation with
Sennheiser UK .”

website http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
consumer line 01494 551 551

16 October 2007

ISOL-8 Launch VMC-1080 Video Mains Conditioner
Plasma & LCD Display Picture Enhancement

The ISOL-8 VMC1080 is designed to provide a clean, stable and noise-free mains supply to any video display, to protect against damaging voltage spikes and to improve picture quality.

By designing from scratch, specifically for video displays, it is possible to offer very high performance in a small package. Using a combination of differential, and unusually, series mode filtration, the VMC1080 provides massive noise reduction.

As well as protecting the video display, and hence the owner's investment in these valuable components, against damage from high voltage spikes, the ISOL-8 VMC1080 also allows Plasma, LCD and CRT televisions as well as high quality video projectors to reach their true performance potential with improved contrast, more vivid colours, better image depth and a sharper, more focused and less grainy picture.

The ISOL-8 VMC1080 is designed to be used close to the video display that it is powering, its small size allows it to be secured to the mounting bracket for the display, the back of display itself or to the wall. A mounting kit is included.

An IEC output lead is supplied which is suitable for most situations.

Features: ISOL-8 VMC-1080

•  Helps protect valuable displays and projectors from mains-borne spikes.
•  Gives more vivid and accurate colours.
•  Improves picture contrast.
•  Reduces motion judder.
•  Supplied with mounting kit.
•  Designed and manufactured in England .

Technical Specification: ISOL-8 VMC-1080

ABOUT ISOL-8

ISOL-8 use the finest materials and highest standards of build available in the market place today. All ISOL-8 custom wound components are carefully designed and manufactured to provide outstanding performance in mains power applications.

Nic Poulson, the designer of all Isol-8 products, is an inventive, accomplished designer in fields as diverse as thermonic valve amplification and international airport runway lighting systems. With many award-winning products to his credit, he is now the creative force behind Isol-8. His new generation of innovative designs is being greeted with universal acclaim.

UK selling price (incl VAT)
ISOL-8 VMC-1080 - £169.00

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact

ISOL-8 Teknologies Ltd.
PO Box 56402
London
SE3 7WQ

Tel: 020 8856 8856
Fax: 020 8856 0616
Email: sales@isol-8.co.uk
Web: www.isol-8.co.uk

8 October 2007

Denon Smart S-302 - £1,250 street price
Wi-fi Network DVD Home Entertainment System

- One box, two speakers and a slim subwoofer
- Surround effects from just two speakers
- 1080p upscaling DVD Player
- Plays CD, iPod, USB drives and more
- Integrated Wi-fi networking
- Internet Radio
- Music Streaming
- Stunning full colour on-screen displays

The S-302 is a state-of-the-art one-box DVD system
blending Denon's skills in Hi-fi, Home Cinema and Networks into one easy-to-use, family friendly system.

Designed to be used with flat TVs, it features HDMI, 1080p Full-HD upscaling and conversion, Wi-fi, Total Connectivity and remarkable levels of audio and video quality, all built into in a stylish compact chassis. It is a massive upgrade on predecessor S-301, yet sells at the same price.

Putting the Performance into Style systems
Denon has packed the S-302 with advanced technologies that enhance both sound and video quality.  The Video Section will upscale everything to a crystal clear 1080p images and up-convert all video sources to HDMI, allowing the use of just one cable to the screen.

Home Cinema Surround from Just Two Speakers
Reduce the wires and eliminate the clutter
Dolby Virtual Speaker delivers a cinematic soundfield, clear dialogue and remarkable sound effects. For enhanced audio quality, the S-302 features new Audyssey Bass-XT and Audyssey Dynamic EQ for greater bass response from the Included subwoofer (20% smaller than previous designs) and extended dynamics at all volume levels.

The S-302 boasts an amplifier section with 50 watts per channel, a 100 watt amplifier for the subwoofer and two flat profile three driver, two-way speakers which can be stand or wall mounted.

The powerful Wi-fi networking , borrowed from Denon's new AVR line allows the S-302 to stream music wirelessly from Macs, PCs, NAS and Internet Radio. The USB port allows the use of USB hard drives, USB memory sticks and USB MP3 players. The system has the ability to decode not just popular MP3 and WMA formats but also AAC, m4a, WAV, WMA Lossless and even FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec).

A 3.5mm input on the front panel caters for all other portable devices and a special iPod lead or optional iPod dock bring full iPod integration and control.

The S-302 generates a 1080p colour on-screen interface (GUI), with a Setup Wizard that makes getting going easy. One unified colour screen lets users view cover art and info from iPod, USB
and all streaming media.

DENON quality components and circuits
Denon uses technologies and components which have already proven reliable in their full-size components including the ultra robust DVD drive from the £650 DVD-2930.

Despite the confined space available, the audio/video circuits are constructed with top-quality, discrete components and all of Denon's Hi-fi & Home Cinema knowledge has been bought to bear. Denon's own AL24 Processing further improves stereo reproduction.

AND A BIT MORE DETAIL

Serious Audio & Video Quality
- Top-quality, extremely quiet DVD drive from Denon's high-end £650 DVD-2930 DVD Player
- Audyssey Equalized (Bass XT & Dynamic EQ)
- deep bass and extended dynamics at all volume levels
- Dolby Virtual Speaker for surround sound from two speakers
- Powerful 32-bit audio floating point SHARC DSP from Analog Devices
- Two top-quality 12-bit, 216 MHz video D/A converters
- Denon's own AL24 Processing for improved reproduction
- Naturally balanced speaker system (2-way, 3 driver)
- 50 watts per channel of quality amplification
- New active 100 watt subwoofer with side-firing 160mm driver
- 20% less sub cabinet volume (Than S-301)
- Dolby Virtual Headphone for private listening

DENON Workmanship
- Two-layer, top-quality aluminium front panel
- Robust steel chassis
- Separate boards and power supplies for the various circuits
- Discrete circuit design throughout

Simple Operation with User-friendly Extra Functions
- New, attractively designed, high-resolution colour display of all function (graphic user interface GUI)
- Standardised menu and title overview for all music sources (USB, iPod, network audio)
- Clear, well-arranged display of metadata, menus, album art, pictures from the iPod, USB or network audio
- Screen menu is superimposed irrespective of source even at 1080p
- Direct access to the subwoofer level via the buttons on the remote control
- Easy Quick Setup installation.
- Just four cables with Colour-coded plug-in connections plus power lead
- 2 setup modes (Wizard Mode automates setup as far as possible)
- Help button for direct menu access
- Clock/timer with alarm/snooze functions
- Serial port (RS 232C) for house control plus Remote inputs/outputs
- Denon's exclusive and easy-to-use ERGO REMOTE A proven, intuitive flip remote control with two control levels

Extensive Interfaces
- 1080p-compatible HDMI output with upscaling to 1080p
- Video conversion with 12-bit precision
- IP conversion and video scaling up to 1080p (Faroudja DCDi) for DVD and analogue sources
- Component Video input and output
- Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R/W and DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video, DivX)
- Plays CD-R/RW (video, audio, MP3, WMA, JPEG,
- Kodak Picture CD, Fujicolor CD, DivX), DivX 6 Certified
- Easy iPod integration (via Dock Control with optional ASD-1R
- or via iPod Connect with optional cable AK-P100)
- USB port (USB player, USB memory sticks,
- USB hard disks, MTP-compatible devices)
- Front-panel stereo input for audio player (3.5mm mini jack socket)
- FM/AM tuner with RDS

Smart Networking and connectivity
- Full Networking capabilities with Wi-Fi & Ethernet Built-in
- Music streaming from PC & Mac with full colour on screen interface Stream AAC, m4a. MP3, WAV, WMA lossless, FLAC and more
- Photo streaming (JPEG) from PC & Mac
- Internet Radio - 7000 + stations with full colour on screen interface

- USB port for MP3 players, hard drives and memory sticks
- iPod Ready with included lead with full colour on screen interface
- Dock for iPod compatible with full colour on screen interface
- Network Music Client (DLNA / WMC / UPnP Server)

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

4 October 2007

ARCAM Scoop Hi-fi News AWARDS 2007
- Product of the year plus three key awards
- More awards than any other brand
- Major kudos for the one-box Home Cinema Solo Movie

Leading British Hi-fi & Home Cinema manufacturer
ARCAM is delighted to announce, that in the prestigious 2007 Hi-fi News AWARDS published this week, they won more awards than any other brand.

Charlie Brennan, MD of Arcam commented;
“We've invested heavily in advanced Audio Video R&D and kept our focus on pure performance and not features. Our thanks go to Hi-fi News for vindicating this approach”

All of these products are designed to excel on music as well as movies

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

1 October 2007

Boston Acoustics TVee Two £350
Stereo SoundBar for flat TV screens

- TV sound on steroids at a sensible price
- everything in in one sleek SoundBar
- plus the unique wireless subwoofer
- no tangle of wires
- no extra remote
- no clutter of loudspeakers

- a pure stereo SoundBar for simplicity
- wireless subwoofer included in the price
- 100 watts RMS system power
- just place in front of TV or wall mount
- massive upgrade to Flat TV sound

- unique optional colour grille system POP
- soft-touch painted finishes and modern industrial design
- sleek curved moulded cabinets reduce resonances
- gently curving front baffles reduce diffraction

Dramatically Improve Flat TV Sound... simply
Because most flat TVs have tiny speakers, they sound dreadful. Boston Acoustics TVee with its 100 watts of stereo delivers TV sound on steroids!

It couldn't be simpler to set up and use. TVee consists of one powered Stereo SoundBar , wired to the screen with a single cable, plus a wireless subwoofer that can go anywhere.

Because the TVee Two concentrates on pure stereo rather than attempting to simulate surround sound, the TVee delivers superb sound at a sensible price and is far simpler and easy to set up.

Easy One Wire Connection
Everything about the TVee is designed to make it quick and easy to use. Simply plug a single wire from the SoundBar into a TV's line-level output. Because the woofer is wireless, it can be placed virtually anywhere, even in a corner behind the couch and still provide added bass response.

No Additional Remote Required!
The TVee system features a special ‘Learning Function' which simply learns a user's existing TV remote to control TVee's volume and mute commands, eliminating the need for a separate remote control.

TVee utilizes the highest quality loudspeaker components
and build materials to achieve high quality and natural sound.
Four 2.5-inch Mid Bass drivers and two 1/2-inch Dome Tweeters

The wireless woofer features a 6-inch Down Firing Bass Driver, and the system delivers a total system output of over 100 Watts rms.

The TVee is built to match 32 inch screens and up, but can easily be used with smaller screens and even with conventional TVs

Wall mount or rest on any convenient surface

Make it your own with the Boston Personal Options Plan (POP)
The Personal Options Plan allows buyers to match speakers to their taste using removable and replaceable cloth speaker grilles. The initial eight colours are based on current interior-design colour trends, with around eight more due in Q1 2008. Each grille cost £45.00 (TBC)

The optional grilles will be sold by dealers and through Boston 's Web site. Q3 2007 Colours are Glacier, Rosebud, Onyx, Pearl Gray, Caramel, Chocolat, Silver, and Chilli Pepper. The grilles blend and complement the soft-touch painted finish and integrated colour-coordinated rubber trim on the TVee, which is available in either soft-touch painted mist (cream-white) with silver grilles or midnight (near black) with onyx grilles).

website http://www.bostonacoustics.com
consumer line 01753 287 947

28 September 2007

projectiondesign M80 3-Chip DLP projector wins key Award at CEDIA USA

Pacific Media Names Buckaroo HDTV Awards for Best of Show at CEDIA 2007

Menlo Park , CA -- (SBWIRE) -- Pacific Media Associates, the global market information experts on large-screen displays, has announced the Buckaroo winners for best-of-show products exhibited at CEDIA 2007.

The Buckaroo Awards recognize those products in the display industry that lead the herd in terms of technology and presentation .

WINNER Front Projector

“ The projectiondesign M80 is a high-end three-chip DLP with gorgeous 1080p native resolution. Rated at up to 8,000 lumens, this light canon is available with a choice of five optional lenses. This is a Robb Report-worthy product - not to mention Buckaroo-worthy - from one of the best projector design teams in the business.”

The projectiondesign is due for UK release in Q1 – 2008

projectiondesign
high performance projectors

www.projectiondesign.co.uk
0845 603 1375

27 September 2007

IXOS STUDIO XHT288 from £45.00
- PC-OFC High Definition HDMI V1.3 Interconnect
- High-quality 1080p 1.3 HDMI at very sensible prices

XHT288-100 1.0m £44.99
XHT288-200 2.0m £59.99
XHT288-300 3.0m £69.99
XHT288-500 5.0m £79.99

IXOS's new affordable STUDIO range brings high-performance and sensible pricing to the HDMI market, in four widely used lengths.

Meeting the latest V1.3 1080p specification at all lengths and fully certified by HDMI LLC, these cables offer a remarkable level of performance for the price.

Any user will see a marked picture improvement, when upgrading from cheap or generic cables supplied with equipment or given away by a retailer.

For longer lengths and higher performance demands see the IXOS Overture and XEN ranges.

Usage
The first HDMI upgrade
- a perfect replacement for cheap supplied in the box cables
- DVD, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD Player to AV Receiver or Flat Screen
- SKY+ or SKY HD to AV Receiver or Flat Screen
- AV Receiver to screen or projector mounted within 5m
- all combinations thereof

Key construction features
- Proprietary Nitrogen Gas-Injected Polyethylene dielectric
- Maximum insulation significantly reduces the dielectric constant
- Triple shielding provides maximum protection against EM and RF interference
- IXOS® TRU-HD Certified High Definition 1080p Digital Video Transmission
- Hard gold plated connectors and patented cable technology provide the finest signal transfer
- HDMI LLC certified

Website http://www.ixos.co.uk
Consumer line 01844 219 000

24 September 2007

Astin Trew AT3500 audiophile CD player is launched. RRP £1,150

Astin Trew's new AT3500 CD player was launched at the London Sound and Vision show, this September. Astin Trew will be a new name to many, but have been producing very high quality, well priced two channel audio products for over three years now. With distribution around the world, it was decided this year to concentrate on the UK market and hence the UK launch.

The AT3500 is a development of the well regarded AT3000 CD player at about half the price. Michael Osborn, designer and founder of Astin Trew said ‘The AT3500 was a year in development. The cheaper AT3000 is a great design, so we worked with it, adding very high quality components in critical positions and improving many aspects of the power supplies. We spent a lot of time developing ultra high stability clocks and took a silly amount of time ensuring the component parts selected and used in the signal path were offering the very best balanced sound possible. We are very excited about this CD player, we have been referencing it against well respected players twice its price during development; and believe we have managed to develop a very analogue and musical sounding player in the AT3500 which offers terrific value for money as well.'

Specifications:

Astin Trew AT3500 CD player
UK RRP £1,150

Casework: Manufactured from aluminium, etched and hard anodised,
Colour: Gun metal grey with silver fascia.
Size: 430W x 340D x 110H mm.
Resonance damping isolation feet fitted.

CD Mechanism: Phillips VAM1202 / CD711 servo.
DAC: Burr Brown 1738.
Upsampling: 24bit/96kHz , with on/off switch.
Buffer output: ECC88 double triode.
Phono socket signal outputs.
Phono socket digital output.
Frequency response: 4hz - 21.1kHz (-1db)
Distortion: -6dB 0.02
Separation: (1kHz) 115db
Dynamic range: 115db

IR connectivity: Input and output sockets on rear.
IR Remote control included, full function.

Astin Trew
Ph: +44 (0)1491 414494
Fx: +44 (0)1491 413303
web: www.astintrew.co.uk

24 September 2007

Denon ASD-3W - £160
Wi-fi Network Internet Radio
PC Streaming - Dock for iPod

Denon ASD-3N - £120
Ethernet Network Internet Radio
PC Streaming Dock for iPod

These new docks from Denon are universal components, that let anyone add iPod, Internet Radio and full PC, Mac music streaming to ANY Hi-fi or Home Cinema system, (as long as it has a screen).

Now that many people keep all their music on PC, Mac or iPod, these docks are a way to bring that music back to the Living Room (or anywhere)

Sound Quality always comes first
- high specification D/A converters
- a first-class active pre-amp
- gold-plated phono connectors
- decent supplied cables

iPods large and small
- including Video from 6G iPods that need authentication
- All 4G/5G/6G iPods with the 30-pin connector including latest Fat Nano, iPod Classic, Touch, iPhone etc
- Full remote control from the included handset
- or via a Denon handset and Denon control bus

Full Colour Graphic On-Screen displays on any TV
- cover art - track info - setup and more
- new full colour on-screen interface (GUI) makes setup easy
- one unified Music Screen lets users view cover art and track info from iPod, USB and all streaming media
- show photos and videos from all video capable iPods
- stream photos from PC and Mac

Smart Networking
- Full network support with Ethernet interface (LAN)
- Wireless LAN antenna (WLAN, Wi-Fi) ADS-3W only
- DLNA-certified network client for audio streaming
  from a DLNA-compatible media server
- Play music from PCs, Macs and NAS (Network Attached Storage) WMA, MP3, AAC, m4a
- Use highest quality files with FLAC, WMA Lossless, WAV
- Play iTunes files (non DRM) using optional TwonkyVision software (PC & Mac) or Eye Connect (Mac)
- Direct access to 7,000 Internet radio stations (MP3, WMA)
- Slide show (JPEG photos) with musical accompaniment

A universal product - Use with Denon - Use with any brand
- Full handset and control integration with Denon 08 Home Cinema products and Systems
- Front panel display and operation on all Denon 08 AV receivers
- Use with ANY brand and ANY audio video product
- full stand-alone operation with included remote handset

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

20 September 2007

Sennheiser introduce five new in-ear phones
CX line upgraded with five new designs and multiple colours, priced from £55.00 to £80.00
On-sale Mid-October 2007

Sennheiser Hi-fi quality for portable music
- from the world's leading headphone company
- a massive quality upgrade over supplied and low cost earphones for, iPod, MP3, CD, Video and Gaming Portables
- simple styling and very high-quality materials
- advanced miniaturised Hi-fi technology
- the perfect personal travel headphones

Keep the music in and the noise out
- all reduce background noise on trains and planes
- listen at lower levels and protect hearing
- all keep the music in and private
- stops annoying sound leakage upsetting fellow passengers

Building on the success of the best-selling CX 300,
Sennheiser introduce their latest in-ear earphones, which join Sennheiser's Classic, Street, and Style lines.

The CX/CXL 400/500 extend and upgrade on the CX 300 (300 stays) and the CX 55 and CX 95 are brand-new designs.

Embodying the simple styling and high-quality materials that are a Sennheiser hallmark, all five new designs employ advanced, miniaturised drive units, tailored by Sennheiser for smooth and acoustically correct in-ear operation, with satisfying musical detail and impressive yet well defined bass.

All models are supplied with three different sized ear adapters in soft, silicone rubber that ensure long-term comfort and the in-ear seal necessary for ambient-noise reduction and deep-bass.

Newly developed cables reduce handling noise and very high efficiency helps prolong battery life on iPods and all portable devices.

All models are supplied with a complete set of accessories

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The CLASSIC line:
great sound and practical features
The CX/CXL 400 and 500 join the Classic line, and all include a pouch, cord winder, cable clip, and three sizes of ear adapter

The CX 400 gives the listener an extremely balanced sound. The symmetrical short cord makes it perfect for mobile phones and MP3 players with remote controls or microphones.
A 1m extension cable is supplied.

The CX 400 - £54.99 - a new classic
short cable, 1m extension cable, a pouch and three sizes of ear adapter.

The CXL 400 - £59.99 - lanyard design version
adds an integrated neck lanyard to hold a mobile phone or MP3 player

Available in
- high gloss black
- high gloss white
- high gloss silver
- Bordeaux red
- aqua

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The CX 500 is the new top-of-the-range model in the Classic line.
It stands out for having a wider frequency response and special ear adapters which an even better fit. It comes with a pouch, cable clip, cord winder and in-line volume control.

The CX 500 - £69.99 - new ear seals - greater isolation
features a wider frequency response , three sizes of special flange ear adapters for a better seal and an in-line volume control

Available in
- glossy black,
- glossy white
- titanium

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The STREET range: powerful bass and a cool look
If you want bass get a CX 55 . Serious bass performance, reflective blue styling and special cable routing design. A small angle arm ensures that the cable is routed cleanly to the ear from the front, for ease of use and comfort.

The CX 55 Street -  £49.99 - Bass Head Heaven
features boosted low-frequency response for bass heads, a reflective blue casing, an angled arm to help with cable routing, three sizes of ear adapter and a storage pouch

The STYLE line: quality design for serious Hi-fi sound
The CX 95 Style with its high-quality metal construction is Sennheiser's best in-ear design and has an exceptionally neutral balanced sound with detailed resolution.

A small angle arm ensures that the cable is routed cleanly to the ear from the front, for ease of use and comfort.

The high-end CX 95 Style - £79.99 - Sennheiser's best in-ear
features a clean metallic look, neutrally balanced sound, a short cord, 1m extension cable, a hard-shell case and three sizes of ear adapter.

website http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
consumer line 01494 551 551

20 September 2007

Kudos Preview The New Flagship C30 At ‘The London Sound & Vision Show 2007'

The Cardea C30 is a brand new two-and-a-half-way floor-standing loudspeaker that is the flagship of the Kudos range. The first public demonstration of the final C30 prototype will be in the Tom Tom Audio room at the London Sound & Vision Show 2007.

Also on demonstration at the show will be the Cardea C1s in the Henley Designs room, and the Cardea C20 in the Anatek Audio room.

All Kudos loudspeakers are designed using traditional, well-proven techniques and the highest quality components. Rather than cost-cutting by using inexpensive, often poorly engineered and inconsistent far eastern components, or by using the same drive unit throughout the range, Kudos work with Seas of Norway to develop drive units perfectly optimized for each model in the range. The “Crescendo” tweeter used in the C10, C20 and C30 is almost certainly the finest treble unit available. It is also one of the most expensive!   The treble unit used in the C1 and C2 is a variant of the Seas Excel tweeter.  This is another high-end device and is rarely found in loudspeakers at this price level. It is remarkably detailed, dynamic and harmonically accurate with excellent dispersion and a very even response. Kudos use minimalist, low-order crossovers that have the benefit of low phase distortion and energy storage thus preserving the harmonic structure and avoiding time-smear and “ringing”. The driver units have very smooth and predictable roll-off characteristics meaning that only minimal electrical compensation is necessary. All crossover components are of true audiophile quality; the capacitors are made specifically for Kudos by Clarity Caps and the C10, C20 and C30 are silver-wired. All Cardea cabinets are solidly constructed from high-grade 18mm MDF and finished to furniture standards maintaining a timeless, elegant appearance to blend in with any environment.

About Kudos Audio…

Derek Gilligan grew up in a family of skilled craftsmen: musicians, engineers, and cabinetmakers. Early in his career he worked with his brother as a sound engineer, earning an excellent reputation for the sound they created both in the recording studio and at live concerts. After working on the first UK INXS tour, Derek felt he needed a change and began working in the hi-fi industry.

Derek joined Neat Hi-Fi, a retailer of high quality second hand hi-fi equipment, in January 1989. The demand for high quality small loudspeakers led Derek, with the help of his family, to develop the Neat Petite bookshelf loudspeaker.

The Neat Petite was an instant success, forcing Derek out of the retail business and into full time loudspeaker development and manufacturing. Over the next few years he received considerable acclaim for his work: the Petite, Elite, Ultimatum MF7, MF9, MFS and Motive range winning many awards.

Towards the end of 2005, after completing the Motive range, Derek parted company with Neat Acoustics, taking with him the Kudos brand, which Neat had owned. Kudos had an excellent reputation as manufacturer of some of the best speakers stands money could buy. Derek kept the speaker stand business running, added an equipment rack and began to develop loudspeakers under the Kudos name.

The first three years has seen Kudos develop into a high quality loudspeaker manufacturer, renowned by the most fastidious audio critics, and praised for the stunning musicality of their products. The end of 2007 sees Kudos moving into larger premises to expand their range and grow in line with the demand for their very high fidelity products.

Consumer contact

Kudos Audio

Telephone: 0845 458 6698

Email: enquiries@kudosaudio.com

Web: www.kudosaudio.com

13 September 2007

Denon AVR-4308DAB - £2000
D Network Wi -Fi 7.1 AV receiver - Denon's best-sounding receiver ever

The first of seven new Denon HD AV receivers arriving in September/October - details to follow

- High-Definition Audio & Video
- Home Cinema & Music Powerhouse
- Network-centric and Format Neutral
- HD Video - HD Audio - DAB Radio
- Full HDMI 13 decoding and repeating
- iPod - Wi-fi - Internet Radio - Vista Certified
- PC/Mac and USB Music & Photo streaming
- Amazingly easier to use than ever before
- New photo-real graphical interface
- New control layout
- Better sound quality than any previous Denon AVR
- Made in Denon's own high-end factory in Shirakawa , Japan

Denon's first DAB Home Cinema receiver
The 4308 is Denon's first DAB Home Cinema receiver, Denon's best-sounding receiver ever and is the first Denon AV product to feature Denon's new ‘wave' style industrial design, with a softer sleeker look that belies the massive battleship build quality.

All the new 2008 technologies that are reliable and ready for prime-time have been implemented.

New design from the ground-up for the HD era
To reconcile the demands of high-speed HD circuits with those of better sound, Denon's engineers have rethought everything. The new audiophile chassis drastically shortens signal paths, minimises vibrations and prevents audio, video and digital circuits from interfering with each other.

Picture and sound from all sources are stunningly good.

High Definition Sound & Vision
The Latest Formats and Advanced Technologies
- HDMI 1.3a repeater with 4 in and two HDMI outputs
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders (HDMI 1.3a)
- Deep Colour and xvYCC support (HDMI 1.3a)
- Auto Lip Sync (HDMI 1.3a)

Sound Quality
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Sound Quality
- Identical quality and power for all 7 channels, 170W x 7ch
- Denon's Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit
- Denon proprietary Advanced AL24 for all channels
- Faroudja chip to up-scale to 1080P
- New audiophile chassis construction design
- Compressed Audio Restorer
- DAB Tuner (Denon's first in an AVR)

Ease of Use
- Stunning new photo-real Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Auto set-up and Room EQ, MultEQ XT from Audyssey
- Includes dedicated 2nd zone remote control
- New simplified back panel layout

Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
- Full Networking capabilities
- Wi-Fi & Ethernet Built-in
- Vista certified
- DenonLink3 ultra-high-speed audio interface
- Selectable USB ports (Front/Rear)
- iPod Ready (using the Denon ASD-1R)
- Music streaming from PC & Mac AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA lossless), FLAC
- Photo streaming (JPEG)
- Internet Radio extended - 7000 + stations
- Network setup (Web Control) function
- HDMI 1.3a inputs with 1080p capability
- 4 zone room-to-room capability

Please see the attached five page PDF for more information: Denon AVR 4308DAB PR.PDF

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

12 September 2007

Boston Acoustics SoundWare £149.99 a pair
The 'Great Sound Anywhere' Loudspeaker
- Indoor - Outdoor - Anywhere
- Superb sound from a stylish 6 inch cube
- Seven colours to choose from

The all-purpose SoundWare is a compact, high performance 2-way speaker that redefines the word versatile.

With a unique polyhedron shape and articulated mounting brackets, SoundWare is designed to fit anywhere music needs to be.

They offer a unique combination of sonic performance, space efficiency, flexibility and colour choice

- indoor / outdoor
- wall / ceiling / corner / table / floor
- homes / houses / flats / shops / restaurants
- living room / bathroom / kitchen / pool / patio

- Hi-fi or Home Cinema
- powerful and clear sound
- perfect for almost invisible surround sound

- tough weatherproof construction
- seven colours available
- plus paintable finish
- universal wall/ceiling mounts

To create SoundWare, Boston Acoustics design engineers went back to the drawing board to rethink what a loudspeaker can or should look like, and how it can integrate into any location.

Made of tough weather-resistant materials, SoundWare is built to withstand scattered showers, tropical depressions and even a British summer. Pretty much everything Mother Nature is likely to throw at them.

Each SoundWare loudspeaker features a 4 1/2" driver and a powerful 3/4" tweeter built into a tough high-tech plastic cabinet and has been voiced to sound good in any location.

The Amazing Disappearing Loudspeaker...
SoundWare speakers are designed to literally disappear into surrounding décor if desired. Thanks to the unique shape and one-of-a-kind internal mounting bracket, a SoundWare speaker can be placed virtually anywhere, flush in a corner, flat on a wall, flat on a table or angled up 30 or 45 degrees on a flat surface.

The 2 included brackets mount the speaker just 1 cm from any flat surface or flush in a corner. When mounted flush on a wall, the speaker can be articulated down or sideways to provide the ideal sonic angle

Blend in or stand out
Choose from seven standard colours, or go your own way.
SoundWare grilles and enclosures can be painted to match and blend in with any interior.

Black, White, Silver, Just Red, Bamboo, Natural & Espresso.

Specifications:
Frequency Response 90Hz-20kHz (±3dB)
Max Amp Power 100 watts
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Sensitivity 87dB
Woofer 4 1/2' (114mm)
Tweeter ¾" (20mm)
Crossover Frequency 3.5kHz
Net Weight 4.9 lbs (2.22kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
6 1/6 x 6 1/6 x 6 ½”
(157 x 157 x 167mm)

- pivoting mounting bracket included
- plus hardware for flush and corner mounting
- For commercial applications there is a Safety Bar on one of the speaker surfaces allowing for secondary independent security mounting

website http://www.bostonacoustics.com
consumer line 01753 287 947

10 September 2007

First by IXOS
XMI308 Tube Speakers £25.00

Great value iPod travel speaker - use with laptops and MP3 players too

‘First by IXOS' is IXOS's new value brand, dedicated to delivering great value in cables, interconnects, HDMI and digital lifestyle accessories.

The XMI308 is great value iPod travel speaker, that works with iPods, any MP3 player or a laptop. The battery and USB powering, small size and light weight, make this a brilliant hotel room speaker and the sideways firing speakers deliver a large sound from a surprisingly small package.

Unusually in this class of product, the speaker will recharge the docked iPod.

STOP PRESS works with Nano 3, Touch and Classic iPods

Aluminium speaker cabinet tube
Two long-throw alloy drivers
Electronic volume control
Line-in for other MP3 players, laptops etc
4 x AAA runs speakers and charges iPod
USB power lead to run from laptop and charge iPod

- Compact stereo iPod speaker system for travel applications
- Available in metallic silver, pink or black finishes

- Power output 4W total (2 x 2W)
- Frequency range 150Hz to 18kHz

- Charges iPod via 30-pin connector
- Volume up/down controls electronic
- Power on/off switch with blue LED indicator

- Powered by 4 x AAA batteries
- or USB power lead to run from laptop/PC
- or 6V DC power adaptor (not supplied)

- Made for iPod including all the new models listed below
- Compatible with iPod nano 1st 2nd 3rd generation
- iPod with video (30Gb model only) plus new 80Gb Classic
- iPod Touch
- Auxiliary 3.5mm stereo jack input for other players and laptops

- Made for iPod™

Will be on sale at Play.com HMV and other major retailers

ixos from the path group
01844 219 000
http://www.ixos.co.uk

9 September 2007

Sennheiser redefine the Bluetooth Headset

Sennheiser Communications VMX-100
The first Bluetooth headset with intelligent sound quality. to dramatically improve quality of mobile phone conversations

VMX 100 Titanium £79.99 USB and wall charger
VMX 100 Black £99.99 inc case, USB, Wall Charger, Car Charger, Carrying Case

- unprecedented call quality
- VoiceMax™ dual microphone technology
- intelligently filters background noise
- adapts to environmental noise
- intelligently adapts to wearer usage
- Activegard prevents hearing damage
- super ergonomics and comfort
- unique 3D ball joint for perfect fit
- easy to take on and off
- 5 hrs talk - 100 hrs standby
- automatic power off/on
- USB port charging

Irritating background noise is a thing of the past for users of the new VMX 100 wireless Bluetooth® headset from Sennheiser Communications.

The VMX 100 is the first Bluetooth® headset designed with revolutionary VoiceMax™ dual microphone technology

Distracting sounds such as wind, noise from traffic or machinery, are effectively eliminated for clearer, more easily understood conversations .

VoiceMax employs a unique directional system using two microphones and advanced digital signal processing to distinguish speech from other noises .

VoiceMax™ system also intelligently filters background noises from incoming calls, enabling users to hear better

Designed with comfort in mind
At 15 grams , it not only fits the contour of your ear, superior wearing comfort is achieved thanks to a unique 3D ball joint which enables adjustment of the microphone boom to personal preferences.

The boom is also designed to automatically turn the power on or off , depending on whether or not it is opened or closed.

Two-way speaker allows it to be worn on the left or right ear.

The headset can be charged directly from a USB port or via the included power supply

TECHNICAL FEATURES

VoiceMax - twin microphone technology
The VMX 100 uses two microphones working in synergy. One emphasizes the voice, the other removes the noise. Thus VoiceMax™ dual microphone technology can effectively filter away background noise. At the same time the adaptive volume control adjusts the output of the speaker to a level that accounts for the surrounding noise, without need for the user to manually adjust.

Adaptive intelligence
The headset automatically adapts to the level and content of incoming calls while it monitors both your surrounding noise level and custom manual adjustments. Once it has learned your preferences, it will always maintain a comfortable and appropriate sound level as you walk, thereby providing continuous understanding and true hands-free mobility.

Wearing comfort and style
The headset is light and perfectly balanced, so you will barely know it's there. Its low-profile form and subtle colours are designed to complement the contours of your face.

Activegard ™: A smarter way to safeguard your hearing This unique technology safely compresses potentially dangerous sound levels, whereas traditional systems simply clip off high noise peaks.

Before an undesirable incoming signal even reaches users ears, the Activegard technology acts as an automatic control in the headset to instantly lower the volume of unacceptably loud, high, or deep sounds.

Using sophisticated electrical circuits, the energy of the acoustic burst is actually removed and not just reduced. At the same time, the sound itself is compressed without distorting it.

Feature overview
- VoiceMax™ Dual Microphone technology
- 3D ball joint for individual wearing comfort
- Automatic power off/on when closed/opened
- Activegard™ protection against acoustic shocks
- Bluetooth 2.0 compatible with all Bluetooth mobile phones (*)
- Up to 5 hours talking time
- Up to 100 hours standby time
- Charging directly from USB
- Superior Sennheiser audio quality
- Two way speaker for choice of left/right side wearing
- Steel mesh protected speaker unit
- Extremely lightweight and comfortable (15 grams)
Two variants
- Std. solution - Titanium - includes wall charger and USB charge cable
- 3in1 travel kit solution - Black includes wall charger, USB charge cable, car charger and carry case

MORE TECHNICAL FEATURES

The VMX 100 is equipped with eSCO technology
If your Bluetooth enabled device is equipped with the same technology (Nokia N95, new SE and all future phones) both the range and sound quality performance will be enhanced.

eSCO = Extended Synchronous Connections
The VMX 100 headset is equipped with eSCO technology.
- Better range performance due to error correction.
- Better sound quality due to the error correction.

Theoretical range
The VMX 100 headset uses Bluetooth Class 2 with a range up to 10 meters in free line of sight.

Practical Range
In typical use the range will be one arm's length distance between the headset and the Bluetooth enabled device.
(this is typical of most BT headsets)

Wear the headset on the same side you have your mobile phone
When used together with a mobile phone, the optimum performance is reached when the user wears the headset on the same side as the mobile.

How many Bluetooth devices can I pair up with the VMX 100?
The VMX 100 headset is capable of pairing to a total of 5 devices. and will always connect to the last connected device.

Noise cancellation with VoiceMax™ dual microphone technology
The VMX 100 uses dual microphone technology to lower background noise across different sound environments. Background noise cannot be cancelled completely, but speech understanding is maximized compared to most competitors with DSP noise cancelling.

website http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
consumer line 01494 551 551

5 September 2007

DENON upgrade their entry-level DVD Players
Last years' quality market leaders, nicely tweaked, leaner, greener, better sounding and sleeker looking.

- Performance upgraded on both models
- Both 1080p upscaling with HDMI
- Audio and video improvements
- Green ECO standby introduced
- Sleek new curved edge styling
- Exceptionally clear front panels
- Large clear displays
- Sensible sized control buttons
- Available in Black or Silver

Denon DVD-1740 - £149.99
Denon quality and now 1080p Upscaling
DivX Ultra DVD Player with HDMI and 720p/1080i/1080p HD scaling

Stay out of the supermarket when you buy a DVD player

The new DVD-1740 is the perfect match for the latest HD-Ready and Full-HD flat screens  delivering a high-quality upscaled ‘Near-FULL-HD' picture via HDMI, without breaking the bank.

The compact player has smooth curved edges that match Denon's 2008 Home Cinema receivers and is built with an exceptionally clear front panel, a very clear FL display and sensible sized control buttons. This design is a deliberate choice to avoid the problems many consumers have, with ultra-slim designs and tiny tiny controls.

Progressive scan via component sorts older flat screens and RGB on SCART delivers the best picture for CRT TVs. DivX ULTRA adds functionality for computer DVD enthusiasts.

Combining quality build, high-spec components and above average audio and video performance, the DVD-1740 is perfect for consumers who want quality and value, not just the lowest price. A bit more money delivers a lot better DVD Player and one that is also rather good on CD.

Denon DVD-1940 - £249.99
Universal DVD, CD, SACD and DVD-Audio Player
Full 1080p HDMI upscaling and high-spec video

This competitive model is Denon's most affordable Universal DVD Player and is a strong performance upgrade over the DVD-1740.

Superior 1080p upscaling is achieved through the use of the advanced Faroudja FLi2301 DCDi chipset, with five Image Mode memories that enable users to fine-tune picture quality to their particular preference.

Additional circuit enhancements in the DVD-1940 include discrete interlaced and progressive video DACs and discrete high performance PCM-1738 Burr Brown Audio DACs.

The scaling, HDMI, video and audio circuits go beyond competitor quality at this price and the DVD-1940 delivers superb pictures and sound for all displays and audio formats.

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

21 August 2007

Eclipse TD307PAII - £400
The very best desktop speaker system
for Computer, iPod, or Hi-fi music
serious high-end hi-fi in miniature

TD307PAII - Speaker Pair inc. Amplifier £400.00
TD307II - Individual TD307II speakers £130 each
TD307II THEATRE - 5 x TD307II with Subwoofer £1,300

- Audiophile-grade computer audio monitor
- Price includes a superb quality stereo amplifier
- The best iPod / MP3 audio upgrade ever
- Use for PC/Mac when making and/or playing music
- Unobtrusive high-end sound for small rooms
- Stunning stereo imaging and musicality
- Available in Black - White – Silver

The TD307PAII consists of two speakers and an exceptional quality matching amplifier. It is the best quality desktop sound system available, sounding stunning with PC, Mac, iPod and MP3.

The TD307II is a member of a very serious family of high-end loudspeakers and is perfect to accompany quality shelf Hi-Fi systems like the Denon D-M35 micro (or any) and is superb for Home Cinema in 5.1 configuration with a matching subwoofer.

See more at http://www.eclipse-td.com

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Nothing looks like an Eclipse and nothing sounds like an Eclipse, there is no ‘styling', every element is functional, a direct result of the requirements of time-domain anti-resonant construction.

New model major improvement on award-winning 307 predecessor. Increased performance at same price
- Highly engineered single driver design
- No crossover to smear the sound
- Cabinet effects effectively eliminated for superb clarity

Changes from original 307
- 40% larger cabinet
- Improved faster drive unit
- new Zinc Alloy internal structure
- New stand improves the energy earth path
- 360 degree mounting for desk, wall & ceiling use
- Amplifier performance upgraded
- Amp fitted with phono inputs and large speaker terminals

Some of the world's greatest musicians, producers and recording engineers use Eclipse
Eclipse speakers are renowned for their accuracy and clarity. John Williams, Michael Nyman, Randy Brecker, Simon Osborne, Klaus Heimann and The Royal Academy of Music all use Eclipse, as do many recording studios.

Based on the £4,000 Eclipse TD712z near-field monitor
The TD307II shares the same design, quality and engineering as it's bigger brothers, delivering unparalleled accuracy for desktop use and smaller scale applications.

Simple outside - complex inside (see picture above for a cutaway)

The egg is the most rigid form known to nature
The sound from most speakers is coloured and ‘warmed' by the resonating panels of a wood or plastic box. The 307II is engineered to let you hear only the accurate signal from the drive unit, with the cabinet itself adding nothing.

A single full-range driver maximises time, phase and impulse characteristics and avoids the distortion associated with a crossover.

The driver is decoupled from the enclosure , mounted on a heavy internal stand to avoid transmission of energy to the cabinet. A heavy anchor weight at the back of the driver further improves transient response, and a rear exhaust port dissipates energy.

With no acoustic signature itself , the 307II is a truly transparent speaker that allows the listener to experience playback, free of phase-distorted and time-delayed signals. The result is remarkable clarity and vivid spatial imaging, with a sense of scale and weight that eludes most tiny speakers.

Eclipse is a subsidiary of Fujitsu Ten corporation of Japan

The multi-billion yen resources of the Toyota Group and Fujitsu which stand behind the Eclipse brand, give Eclipse's designers unparalleled levels of engineering resource, to produce remarkably complex products at relatively affordable prices.

Website http://www.eclipse-td.com
Consumer line 020 7328 4499

20 August 2007

Boston Acoustics Total Brand Relaunch
NEW PRODUCTS, a NEW LOOK and a NEW VISION
Boston Acoustics ‘Play Smart' - for the future

“it's not enough for a speaker company to continue developing slightly better boring boxes, so Boston have taken a radical step forward into the 21st century design conscious market” Bob Barnard, UK General Manager for Boston Acoustics

- Company breaks with the past
- A stunning redesign of brand and products
- New logo, branding and industrial design
- Uses some of America 's top industrial designers
- New brand philosophy ‘Play Smart'
- Retains core values of quality and great sound

- Berlin IFA sees over 50 new products
- The largest launch in the brand's history
- Introduces world first customisable speakers
- Launches Boston P.O.P. ‘Personal Options Plan'

Product announcements to follow shortly

The history
For over 25 years, Boston Acoustics has been a leading player in the Hi-fi market, designing and manufacturing high performance speakers for use in Hi-fi and Home Cinema, as well as in-car and custom installation.

The company is regarded as the most ‘English' of the US speaker brands as the ‘Boston Sound' is neutral, clean, accurate and musical.

D&M Holdings invest
Since the acquisition of Boston Acoustics 22 months ago by D&M (owner of Denon, McIntosh and others) D&M have invested huge amounts of money, to revamp every element of Boston 's industrial
design and branding.

Berlin IFA Launch - Hall 1.2/102 - 31st August
Boston Acoustics will showcase their new ‘face' at the Berlin IFA show, with colour, style, new industrial design, superb performance and great value products, designed to widen the brand's appeal and tap into consumers' changed lifestyles and listening habits.

With over fifty speakers, systems, radios and new product categories this is the largest launch in the brand's history. This is a brand transformed, from a traditional speaker company into a modern lifestyle brand, but unlike many style brands, Boston Acoustics will continue to deliver their enduring values of high-performance sound, innovative design, excellent build quality and value-for-money.

Play Smart - for the future
Traditional wooden-box speakers are tanking globally and sales of lifestyle products are soaring, the programme Boston Acoustics christen ‘Play Smart' is designed to meld modern industrial design with quality sound for all sources.

The new products combine playful industrial design with a smart attitude and the design and colours are planned to catch the attention of consumers uninterested in ‘boring-box' speakers, who are maybe not shopping for serious speakers at all.

All the new products feature the look, gently curving front baffles, sleek curved moulded cabinets with soft-touch painted finishes, integrated and colour-matched rubber trim and P.O.P. grilles available in optional colours.

Boston Acoustics P.O.P. Personal Options Plan
- 8 colour options now
- 8 new colours in Q1 2008
This will initially run across the new Horizon and TVee ranges, allowing consumers to match speakers to their room and taste. The choices of grille colours were based on an analysis of interior-design colour trends and eight colour grilles will be available at launch, followed by around eight more in the first quarter of 2008. Optional grilles will be sold by dealers and through Boston 's Web site.

Bob Barnard, Boston Acoustics UK General Manager commented;

“After years of wooden boxes, it's time for the audio industry to pay attention to the modern consumers' demands for smart design and personal expression”

“Boston Acoustics is getting a radical makeover, so that we can deliver new customers for quality sound, our brand and our retailers”

15 August 2007

Advanced Acoustics Makes a Stand for Acoustic Treatment

For a long time Advanced Acoustics has been working hard to bring you acoustic treatment solutions that offer you fantastic absorption enabling you to better enjoy the music you listen to or the films you watch. They also work hard to make sure they have a good range of products that suit every situation, room and audiophile or cinephile. Their acoustic panels are hand crafted with the finest materials available to bring you a satisfying product that also gives you huge value for money.

Now Advanced Acoustics has released a new product to help you in your quest for acoustic perfection in your space. Their Acoustic Panel Stands are perfect for the listening room that has limited or no free wall space to be able to install the panels on or if the areas where the panels need to be installed are already tied up. They are also useful if the room where audiophiles enjoy their music is also the living room. Because the panels are on their own stands they don't have to be a permanent feature of the room but can instead be taken out and put in as and when they are needed.

The stands are extremely well built and more than capable of withstanding the weight of the biggest wall mounted acoustic panels that Advanced Acoustics has to offer. The stand will fit the Mini Wall Panel, the Wall Sound Trap Panel and the Corner Sound Trap Panel and a stand to suit the Mini Corner Panel is available on request. They are made of high quality steel and professionally welded by EN287 European Coded welders. The stands also have the option of a powder coated finish or available in solid brushed aluminium so you can be sure that these stands will stand the test of time. Combine that with the isolation feet fitted to the bottom of the stand you can be sure that you will not receive any unwanted resonances or negative effects from the stand. And because the panels will be placed away from the wall you will also receive better absorption, even at the lower frequencies. Better absorption means better room acoustics; better room acoustics means more enjoyment for you.

Web: http://www.advancedacoustics-uk.com/highendaudio

Email: highendaudio@advancedacoustics-uk.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1623 400660

14 August 2007

Leema Launch Xero
The Stylish Son Of Xen

The diminutive Leema Xen virtually created the market for the no- compromise miniature loudspeaker. Inherent in its design was that form would follow function, a trait of any genuinely no-compromise product. The Xen used a wooden baffle combined with a steel walled cabinet, strengthened with truss rods. This gave the optimum internal volume for the drive units in a cabinet with the smallest outside dimensions.

Now, as the market has developed, Leema have revisited the Xen design to produce a stunning new loudspeaker.

The Leema Xero is a development of the Xen with the home user in mind. Closely based on a Xen, the Xero has a slightly larger wood-based cabinet, which is available in five luxurious real wood veneers to enhance most decors. The mid / bass drive unit is based on that of the Xone, Leema's highly successful miniature floor-standing loudspeaker, and gives a fuller bass output than the tiny Xen. The Xen's ferrofluid-damped ‘Tymphany' fabric tweeter is retained, providing the same degree of detail, spatial imagery and musical insight that the Xen first revealed. The crossover has been modified to accommodate the slightly larger cabinet and new bass driver; and a single rear mounted port provides superior bass reinforcement when placed near walls in real world listening and living rooms.

Essentially, the new Leema Xero combines the startling midrange transparency and improved bass output of the Xone with the musical insight and clarity of the highly acclaimed Xen, in a very attractive and room-friendly package. The most amazing thing about the new Xero is the price. All of this is achieved for a mere £670 per pair!

Leema... Music, pure and simple.

Technical Specifications: Xero

Suggested UK Retail Price (inc. V.A.T. @ 17.5%)
Xero £670.00

Consumer Contact:

Leema Acoustics Ltd.
Maes-Y-Glydfa,
Llanfair Caereinion
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 0HD
United Kingdom

Tel: 01938 811900
Email: info@leema-acoustics.com
Web: www.leema-acoustics.com

8 August 2007

Sennheiser CX 300 2.5mm - £39.99
Ear-Canal earphone with 2.5mm plug
Quality sound for Music Phones

Most music phones and some PDAs have 2.5mm headphone sockets, so normal headphones can't be used. Users have been stuck with the fairly poor headphones supplied by the phone manufacturers or have had to use a clumsy adapter.

Solving the problem, Sennheiser deliver the CX 300 2.5mm , the first quality in-ear headphone to be made available with a 2.5mm headphone jack.

- a massive sound quality upgrade for music phones, iPod, MP3, CD, DVD, Video and Gaming Portables

The CX 300 series is based on technology from professional in-ear stage monitors. In this price class, the CX 300 sets extremely high standards for sound quality, noise isolation and overall performance.

Very high efficiency helps prolong battery life on all portable devices, especially important on music phones

The CX 300 employs an advanced, miniaturised driver, tailored by Sennheiser for smooth, acoustically correct in-ear operation; this provides the CX 300 with an extended response (18 Hz- 21 kHz) for satisfying musical detail and impressive yet well-defined bass.

- Simple clean styling and high-quality materials are a Sennheiser hallmark
- Supplied with three different sizes of ear adapters for a perfect fit
- Powerful, bass-driven stereo sound with exceptional clarity
- Excellent attenuation of ambient noise
- Asymmetrical cable for optimum wearing comfort
- right-angled 2.5mm plug
- Extremely small and lightweight
- 2-year warranty

Specifications
- Frequency response: 18-21,000 Hz
- THD: <0.2%
- SPL: 112 dB

Keep the music in and the noise out
- the perfect travellers phone
These are perfect for travel, as like earplugs, they reduce background noise, allowing the user to listen at lower volumes. Due to the earplug effect, very little sound leaks out, so other travellers are not irritated.

website http://www.sennheiser.co.uk
consumer line 01494 551 551

6 August 2007

Denon return to the full-size headphone market with a state-of-the-art model at the highest end of the market.

Designed and voiced by Denon's high-end Hi-fi engineering team, developers of Denon's Advanced volution Hi-fi ranges, and Hi-fi market leaders in Japan .

Denon AH-D5000 ‘Mahogany' £499.99
Reference Class Closed Stereo Headphones
Exotic materials and advanced engineering deliver sound worthy of the Denon name

These are CLOSED headphones designed for music lovers who want to enjoy a realistic sound in complete peace. They are superbly comfortable for long listening sessions.

Polished Mahogany capsule housings
The AH-D5000s feature beautifully polished mahogany capsule housings, using the acoustic properties of the wood to add natural warmth and resonance to the music.

Responsive microfiber diaphragms reproduce fine sonic details and clear, defined bass. Small ports on the outer part of the wooden housing further increase efficiency and improve overall sound quality.

High-end cabling
Denon have used the best (and most expensive) equal length high-purity 7N, 99.99999% OFC cables with a tough mesh jacket to ensure that the best signal reaches the capsules

the features
- extended frequency response of 5 - 45,000 Hz
- high sensitivity
- powerful neodymium magnets
- large rigid diaphragms using latest Microfiber technology (microfiber diaphragms have 100x the density of cellulose)
- Acoustic Optimizer balances pressure in front of and behind the diaphragm. makes greater diaphragm movement possible)
- real wood mahogany housing for superior acoustic characteristics
- lightweight magnesium frame for maximum comfort
- equal length high-purity 7N, 99.99999% OFC cables
- gold-plated connectors
- cloth mesh cable jackets
- high-grade soft ear pad cushioning
- adjustable padded headband with ball-bearing click adjustment

the sound
- a rich, airy, dynamic yet natural
- ultra-smooth and extended treble
- fast dynamic and very clean bass
- faithfully reproduction of the micro-detail and delicate reverberations that define acoustics in concert halls

Specifications
- Type: Dynamic Closed type
- Drive units: 50 mm Neodymium magnet
- Input impedance: 25 ohms
- Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW
- Maximum input: 1,800 mW
- Playback frequencies: 5 - 45,000 Hz
- Weight: 370 g (not including cable)
- Cable: 3.0m 7N-OFC cable
- Plug: 3.5 mm gold-plated stereo mini plug
- Accessories, 6.3 mm Stereo plug / Operating instructions

Denon's new headphones are distinguished by two key sound-enhancing technologies.

The latest Microfiber Diaphragm technology
The smaller size of the Microfiber (1/100th compared to natural cellulose) results in a denser material that increases frequency transmission rates for better sound, more detail, and lower distortion.

A special Acoustic Optimizer
Adjusts sound pressure balance in front of and behind the diaphragm to deliver dynamic bass sounds.

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
Global innovator and leader in quality Hi-fi and Home Cinema

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

6 August 2007

Boston Acoustics Voyager 5 - £149.50 a pair
Outdoor speakers for the great British Summer!

Affordable and with great sound quality, the V5s are specially voiced for open-environments, can go loud enough to alienate all your neighbours and will still be pumping away when everyone is huddled inside avoiding the sleet.

- 2-way weather resistant speaker
- Tough moulded cabinets in Black or White
- All mounts and brackets supplied
- 5 1/4 inch woofer
- 3/4 inch tweeter
- 100 watts max

Summer or Winter, Patio, Porch or Pool
Tough weatherproof outdoor loudspeaker

- 2-way, high performance, loudspeaker
- 5¼” copolymer DCD™ woofer extended excursion maximum bass response
- ¾” Kortec® soft silk-dome tweeter delivers a smooth and natural high-frequency response
- Die-cast tweeter heat sink
- Enclosures, grilles, hardware, cones, surrounds, and gaskets stand up to weather and temperature extremes
- Specially voiced for open-environments
- Supplied heavy-duty, aluminium C-brackets make mounting outdoors easy
- Wedge shape makes corner mounting a breeze
- Available in black or white

Boston Acoustics OUTDOOR RANGE - ALSO AVAILABLE

Voyager 4 Pair £139.00
Black/White 2-way weather resistant speaker,
4 1/2 inch woofer, 3/4 inch tweeter,
8 ohm, 100 watts max.

Voyager Universe 2 Pair £119.00
White 2-way weather resistant speaker,
4 1/2 inch woofer, 3/4 inch tweeter,
8 ohm, 100 watts max.

B oston Acoustics
O ne of America 's most respected audio companies

www.bostonacoustics.com
01753 287 947

27 July 2007

DENON RC-7000CI - £199.99
Programmable LCD Screen Remote Handset

DENON RC-7001RCI - £139.99
ZigBee® Wireless 2-Way Data Remote Extender

A highly advanced LCD Interactive Remote Handset, that expands into an extendable wireless system for affordable (up to) 16 zone Multi-room Capability.

- Infrared and ZigBee® Wireless data transmission
- Affordable and expandable room-to room control system
- All equipment can be hidden out of sight
- Web upgradeable for all brands (via USB)
- See connected iPod / Streamed music info on handset screen
- Use with any brand for control and room to room capability
- Use with new Denon for advanced meta-data feedback
- Up to 90 metre range (using 3 x RC-7001RCI extenders)

The RC-7000CI is a programmable IR remote controller that can operate multiple AV devices. When used with the optional RC-7001RCI it becomes a Two-Way Interactive Wireless device with meta-data feedback.

The LCD screen reads meta-data from a linked Denon component so that users can see details of and control their iPod, streamed PC or Hard Drive music on the handset. It also features advanced functionality that lets anyone easily customise device settings, rename sources or perform other operations via a PC.

1. This is a very, very advanced backlit programmable IR handset with LCD screen and PC customisation

2. Add the extender and it becomes a two-way wireless handset with info, music and track displays on-screen

3. Add extra extenders and handsets and it will control up to a 16 room multi-zone system with info feedback

The optional RC-7001RCI RF Remote Receiver, enables the wireless Two-Way communication and in addition, by connecting additional RC-7001RCI to a Denon AV Receiver or other component (*2), it is possible to operate devices in multiple rooms.

Other products can be controlled via the RC-7001RCI IR Blaster and supplied IR flashers.

Denon & Denon DJ
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company - Global innovator and leader in quality Hi-fi, Home Cinema, System and DJ electronics

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

17 July 2007

Arcam FMJ MS250 MusicFile Server - £3,000.00
The First Audiophile-Grade Music Server

A high-end CD Player, with a 400GB hard drive that can hold up to 80,000 songs
Multi-room capable

- Superb audio quality
- Arcam custom designed sound card
- Arcam audiophile design techniques
- Huge 400GB storage capacity
- USB extendibility & backup
- Multiple independent audio outputs
- Can be fully integrated into large scale custom installations
- Full network support for streaming to and from PCs / Macs
- Internet for Internet Radio, FreeDB auto track titling and more
- Highest quality archiving for music from CD, Records and tapes
- Burn CDs from stored music
- Load MP3 players and USB sticks via the front panel USB socket
- Large 6 line front panel display

The MS250 is a world class music replay and storage device that has been three years in development. The huge task of merging the requirements of audiophile sound with the computer based features of a server, has only been made possible by Arcam's extensive experience in building high-speed digital devices and high-end Hi-fi.

Designed from the ground-up for long term reliability in high usage situations (hugely important for installers)

At its simplest the MS250 is an audiophile quality stereo CD player, with a built-in 400GB hard drive to store some 640 uncompressed CDs or up to 4800 CDs (about 80,000 tunes) in compressed formats.

It can play and rip CDs at the same time.

When used to its full potential it is an extremely powerful home music server that supports four audio zones, lets users burn compilation CDs and provides internet radio.

It is fully featured for complex custom installations and will connect either via conventional analogue & digital audio connections or via a network.

Absolutely cutting edge audio technology throughout :
MusicFile is a collection of technologies developed by Arcam to provide unprecedented sound quality and ease of use when storing and manipulating a personal music collection. MusicFile technology debuts in this brand new Arcam FMJ series product, the MS250.

The FMJ MS250 is designed by Arcam and manufactured in the UK

Arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
Some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the UK

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

16 July 2007

Leema Acoustics Bring Distribution In-House

Due to the tremendous growth in interest, both in the UK and abroad, of Leema Acoustics' world-class audio products, Leema have formed their own distribution company, LA Distribution, giving them full control of their worldwide distribution, marketing and sales, and allowing them to improve efficiency and levels of customer service.

Leema... Music, pure and simple.

Consumer Contact:

Leema Acoustics Ltd.
Maes-Y-Glydfa,
Llanfair Caereinion
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 0HD
United Kingdom

Telephone: 01938 811900

Email: info@leema-acoustics.com

Web: www.leema-acoustics.com

15 July 2007

projectiondesign m80
1080p 3-chip DLP projector
e-cinema for the home - due Q4 07 / Q1 2008

- Previewed at Amsterdam Cinema Expo 2007 - July 2007
- Set to be the word's finest Home Cinema projector

Stratospheric price TBA (but not as high as some)

Three-chip 1080p DLP is the ultimate form of Home Cinema projector, but all three-chippers are definitively not the same.

As projectiondesign build this projector for professional and e-Cinema use as well as Home Cinema, pd has to be better.

The factory is gearing up to produce two brand new products, the professional F80 and the e-Cinema / grading Cineo 80, which will be projectiondesign's first 3-chip projectors. The M80 Home Cinema version will follow later in Q4 07/Q1 08.

Unlike competitors, pd has designed and built their own 1080p 3-chip light engine (not bought an OEM design) and the company is changing everything about three-chip projectors, including the way the chips fit into a projector chassis and how those chips are aligned.

In true PD fashion, the company has even built a robot to align the chips & prisms, guaranteeing consistent accuracy.

early notes
- projectiondesign's third generation 1080p DLP design
- Hugely powerful for the largest Home Cinema
- Breathtaking picture quality from all HD & SD sources
- Based on projectiondesign Cineo80 professional projector
- projectiondesign's own-design & build 3-Chip Light-Engine
- Ultra-efficient design gives huge illumination power
- New technology UHP lamps
- Patented Du-Arch twin lamp lighting system
- Full e-Cinema level performance
- World class optics with range of lenses
- Full suite of HDMI 1.3a technologies
- 10-bit digital and analogue video processing
- Built-in optical filtering
- RealColor colour management suite
- Electronic calibration tools
- Total integration with every form of Home automation
- Graphical GUI
- Control from PC or Web

Robotic alignment
- of the prisms in the optical engine delivers unprecedentedly accurate alignment of the 3-Chips and Prisms to standards way higher than that normally used for Home Cinema, so that the 80 series can meet the extreme demands of professional imaging.

early results
- phenomenal imaging fidelity
- pin-point colour accuracy
- 50,000:1 contrast ratio (initial prototype test results) using pd's new High-frequency Active Electronic Iris (new technology)
- 8000 lumens from the Cineo version, will be tuned for Home Cinema

from Norway 's high-performance family
- The m80 comes from the same designer and R&D lab as the Koenigsegg car and Hydrolift racing powerboats
   http://www.koenigsegg.com/
   http://www.hydrolift.com

projectiondesign says;
“The challenge with three-chip projectors is to have perfect convergence, so we designed the alignment robot in parallel with the product.”

They add
“We designed the robot here ( Norway ) It's absolutely one-of-a-kind.”

The m80 features a “more compact and flexible architecture” than competitive products. The DMDs (digital micromirror device) are located at the top of the machine, which makes the projector more compact and suitable for manufacturing and servicing. The location of the chips also makes it easier to apply filters for different environments and applications”

projectiondesign
high performance projectors

www.projectiondesign.co.uk
0845 603 1375

6 July 2007

Arcam Muso & Logo
Stylish high-performance speakers

Muso - a compact and stylish metal mini monitor - £140.00 each - sold individually

Logo - a discreet but very powerful subwoofer - £500.00

- Built to match Arcam's Solo Music System
- Built to match Arcam's Solo Movie System
- Perfectly suited for ANY high-quality Hi-fi or Home Cinema application with any brand electronics
- available in Black or Silver

- advanced design
- advanced technology
- advanced materials
- the result? stunning sound quality

- use as a stereo pair - £280
- enhance stereo with a subwoofer in 2.1 - £780
- or go full 5.1 Home Cinema Surround - £1200

- use anywhere that needs quality sound, combined with stylish discreet looks

Arcam's Solo Music and Solo Movie systems, redefined what can be achieved with an all-in-one product. Now they have equally advanced speakers to match!

Introducing the Muso & Logo. Designed as individual products, but with Solo firmly in mind, the Muso and Logo complement Solo with stylish looks and stunning performance.

Construction uses advanced technology, including combined damped aluminium / steel enclosures (Muso) and the very latest driver technology.

Offered in fully flexible combinations, the Muso two-way speaker offers a bass performance far beyond that of a typical ‘satellite' design and when placed close to a wall offers superb music performance on its own.

For use in larger rooms, the addition of the Logo subwoofer allows full range playback with substantial bass depth and drive.

In 5.1 Home Cinema configuration, the Muso/Logo really shines, offering a dynamic performance that puts many a ‘big box' speaker to shame.

Over two years of intensive development have gone into the Muso and Logo
- The low resonance steel / damped aluminium Muso cabinet, delivers a tight and articulate sound
- Compliant bonding is used for the Muso cabinet, giving no visible fixings and a totally damped structure
- Muso delivers an surprisingly deep bass using a smooth flow, folded, front firing port design
- The carefully honed eight element crossover was tuned over hundreds of hours of measurement and listening
- Muso utilises a perfectly matched aluminium/polymer bass driver and aluminium coned tweeter to deliver an extremely musical, fast, dynamic and neutral sound without coloration

- Logo utilizes a 250 watt class D amplifier stage
- ultra-long throw driver for deep, controlled bass
- A full suite of rear panel controls allow Logo to be finely tuned to its room position and companion speakers

Designed from the ground-up by Arcam in the UK

Arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the UK

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

5 July 2007

Denon DHT-FS3 X-SPACE Surround ‘Bar' Piano Black - £700 inc. matching subwoofer

Available August 2007

- Cinema Surround for flat screen TVs
- Massive sound quality upgrade for Flat TVs
- Without wires (almost) and without walls
- New X-Space Surround gives wide ‘sweet-spot'
- Wrap-around surround works well in any room
- Room independent, use in large room & corners
- Family-friendly Home Cinema, elegant & simple
- Massive WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor)
- Almost invisible in use
- Upgrade to Wi-fi and more (see below)

Setting a new sound quality and performance standard for Home Cinema Surround ‘soundbars'
Competitive ‘bars' rely on thin sound ‘beams' and wall reflections to generate surround, but as every wall and room is different, the room changes the sound.

By relying on diffraction and very broad ‘beams', the FS3 is consistent, room independent and corners and large rooms cease to be a problem. The wide listening area, means users no longer have to fight for the one ‘hot seat' that works.

Importantly, by including a subwoofer in the price, Denon ensure that the system can deliver the explosive bass that Home Cinema demands.

No complex room tuning is needed, simply ‘Plonk & Play'

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Totally transforming the sound from any Flat TV, the FS3 delivers 150 watts of cinematic experience, a large-scale enveloping sound field, crystal clear dialogue and remarkable surround effects, all from a slim elegant ‘bar' that is as easy to use as the TV. Just plug in a DVD or satellite box to get digital surround sound. The Dolby Pro Logic II decoder will give convincing surround from any TV, VCR or PVR.

- Large-scale Home Cinema Surround Sound from just one slim and elegant front speaker bar
- All amplification and electronics are built-in
- Includes matching Slim Subwoofer to deliver deep, dynamic bass not possible from most ‘bar' designs.
- Supports key audio formats (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II) plus Dolby Headphone for late-nights

The cabinet contains six precision speaker drivers, seven powerful digital amplifiers and advanced DSP chips running Denon's new X-SPACE Surround programme, which control each individual speaker. Sophisticated superimposition of sound waves creates a realistic impression of surround sound which comes amazingly close to the traditional A/V setup with five speakers.

Two speakers are used to deliver extra power and clarity for the all-important centre channel and the FS3 beams the sound waves out over a very broad area, giving very wide coverage in the room.

- Quick Setup Guide & simple presets
- Up and running in minutes
- Specifically designed to be family friendly.
- Optional fine-adjustment parameters for listener distance, room acoustics, audio delay and more
- Slim design and adjustable height feet
- Easy placement in front or under a TV screen or monitor
- Designed to match flat-panel TV monitors of 30 inches or larger
- Wall mountable with supplied accessories
- Multiple digital and analogue inputs for TV, DVD, PVR, SKY etc
- Simple preset ‘Flip' remote for basic operations such as switching TV channels or inputs
- Auto Power On detects active audio signals and selects the appropriate input
- Auto Standby does what it says

Upgrades & Options
- Optional DENON Dock ASD-1R for iPod replay
- Add Wi-fi music streaming, iPod and Internet Radio with the optional ASD-3W (due 9/07)
- The FS3 system can also be used as the centre speaker and subwoofer of a 5.1 speaker setup for future upgrades

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company. A global innovator and leader in quality Hi-fi and Home Cinema

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

4 July 2007

projectiondesign M25 single-chip 1080p DLP projector - professional e-cinema quality for Home Cinema
cutting-edge Full-HD projection in a rugged compact package, with power to spare and stunning image quality

- price TBA but will be in the £5,000 class
- Delivery October 2007

Previewed at Amsterdam Cinema EXPO
The World's smallest Full-HD projector
From the makers of the world's first 1080p projector
One of the very best Full-HD projectors made
One of the very quietest
Planned as a £5,000 class projector (TBC)
Compare to competitors current £10,000 class 1080p projectors

The new M25 redefines the 1080p form factor.
As small as an A4 sheet of paper and literally one quarter the size of some competitors, but with world class performance, lens options, cabinet colour options, and all the home automation features possible.

The M25 uses long-life DLP-based technology, is built on pd's proven professional platform and offers true, e-cinema quality imaging for home cinema. (projectiondesign 1080p projectors are routinely used for e-cinema and heavy-duty commercial applications)

Built like an (extremely elegant) tank
The massive moulded magnesium chassis acts as a heat sink, reduces operating noise, and makes the M25 virtually bomb proof. The rugged chassis creates an incredibly stable platform for optics, mechanics and electronics.

Why is small good?
Some 1080p projectors look like huge grey suitcases, some are styled but still large. Do you really want one of those on your ceiling? The M25 is tiny, unobtrusive, easy to mount anywhere and easy to hide.

The size and the bomb-proof construction, make the M25 one of the only HD projectors that is truly portable and that can be hidden in a cupboard and brought out to play when needed.

There are NO compromises in performance. The M25 is one of the very best Full-HD projectors made and also one of the quietest. Built to projectiondesign professional standards it will also be one of the most reliable.

Outline Specs
- Full-HD 1080p and 24 fps film support with refresh rates up to 120Hz
- brightness 1000 lumens or higher
- Genuine contrast of 5000:1 or higher (no active iris trickery)
- Enhanced cinema-grade high-resolution optics
- Full internal 10-bit Video Processing throughout (no extra boxes)
- Pixelworks DNX video processing (new 392 chip)
- true 1080i to 1080p processing
- RealColor Management Suite for perfect calibration ex factory

- Texas Instruments® 0.95” 1080p DMD™ DarkChip3
- Plus BrilliantColor technology
- increased colour gamut significantly over standard DLP

Outline feature list
- HDMI 1.3a for deeper colour from Blu-Ray and HD DVD sources
- new xvYCC colour space
- colour depths of up to 16 bits
- second digital input - DVI HDCP
- component and regular video inputs
- multiple lens options (unusual at the price)
- Metallic black, Pearl white, Maranello blue as standard colours

HDMI Reclock & EQ
- Both digital inputs feature pd's unique digital reclocking and equalization and can be used with up to 30m of copper digital cables without signal loss at 1080p resolution.

Seamless integration with home control systems
- compatible with AMX Device Discovery
- with Crestron® control systems
- projectiondesign ProNet.site 1.0 Management system.
- RS232C and full TCP/IP control

projectiondesign
high performance projectors

www.projectiondesign.co.uk
0845 603 1375

4 July 2007

New Innovative Mains Solutions From Silvermann Laboratories

Silvermann Laboratories' philosophy is simple;

Combining sound physics with the latest cutting edge materials and construction techniques in order to produce outstanding products at affordable prices.

All Silvermann products are meticulously designed to meet or exceed customer expectations. The Silvermann team has many years of experience in product design and has been responsible for multiple award winning cables, receiving world wide acclaim and accolades.

Silvermann use the best materials and the latest technology to bring to market products that are of exceptional quality and performance whilst maintaining truly astonishing value for money.

By adopting these principles, Silvermann Laboratories present cable solutions with extremely low resistance, capacitance and excellent mechanical damping, allowing music to flow effortlessly with air, space and a rhythmic precision normally associated with products several times their price.

The same philosophy is incorporated in the Silvermann Mains Distribution Units. These are carefully designed to ensure the best performance whilst avoiding the limiting effects on dynamic range and musicality that are common in filtered designs.

For video applications, such as DVD players and set-top boxes, all Clarity mains cables can be supplied with an optional PNE Passive Noise Eliminator, which provides significant improvements in picture quality and depth of colour.

Silvermann cables are already available from many quality audio and audio-visual retailers. All Silvermann products are covered by a 7-day money back guarantee.

Silvermann Laboratories Mains Cables

Clarity 1 features 6 separate silver plated conductors in a screened configuration and is available terminated in high quality IEC and figure 8 connectors.

Clarity 2 incorporates 9 conductors and is fitted with the highly acclaimed Furutech FI15 IEC connector.

Clarity 3 is similar to Clarity 2 but uses the excellent Furutech FI1363 13 amp mains plug.

All Clarity cables are available with optional PNE (Passive Noise Eliminator) for exceptional performance in all video applications.

Silvermann Mains Distribution Units are available with either four or six 13 amp outlets. The Clarity 1 distribution units utilise Silvermann 6-core technology whilst the Clarity 2 distribution units features Silverman's more advanced 9-core technology.

Silvermann are a British company, based in the South of England, and endeavour to source from leading UK based suppliers and manufacturers.

Suggested UK Retail Price (inc. V.A.T. @ 17.5%)

Consumer Contact:

Capitis Distribution Ltd.
4 Wharton Gardens
Willesborough
Ashford
Kent
TN24 0HQ

Tel: 08707 747480

www.capitis.net

3 July 2007

Sennheiser CX 300 PINK - £39.99
Quality in-ear sound in black, white or silver, now comes in PINK

- a massive quality upgrade for, iPod, MP3, CD, DVD, Video and Gaming Portables
- perfect travel headphones
- reduce background noise
- minimal sound leakage
- great sound

This latest update to Sennheiser's best-selling ‘in-the-ear' phone, is as usual based on technology from professional in-ear stage monitors.

It's PINK because people want to buy pink, to go with pink iPods, pink Zen Stones and other pink MP3 things

In this price class, the CX 300 sets high standards for sound quality, noise isolation and overall performance.

Very high efficiency helps prolong battery life on iPods and all portable devices.

The CX 300 employs an advanced, miniaturised driver, tailored by Sennheiser for smooth, acoustically correct in-ear operation; this provides the CX 300 with an extended response (18 Hz- 21 kHz) for satisfying musical detail and impressive yet well defined bass.

Simple elegant styling and high-quality materials are a Sennheiser hallmark.

Equally important and often forgotten, the new Sennheiser design promotes superb comfort as well. The CX 300 is supplied with three different sized ear adapters in soft, silicone rubber that ensure long-term comfort, as well as the excellent in-ear seal necessary both for ambient-noise reduction and deep-bass.

Multi-packs of replacement silicone ear adapters are always available from Sennheiser spares.

Features
- Supplied with 3 different sizes of ear adapters for a perfect fit
- Powerful, bass-driven stereo sound with exceptional clarity
- Excellent attenuation of ambient noise
- Asymmetrical cable for optimum wearing comfort
- Extremely small and lightweight
- Ideal for use with all iPods, MP3, CD, DVD, MD Players and portable game systems
- 2-year warranty

Specifications
- Frequency response: 18-21,000 Hz
- THD: <0.2%
- SPL: 112 dB

Editors note - the perfect travellers phone
Keep the music in and the noise out
These are perfect for travel, as like earplugs, they reduce background noise, allowing the user to listen at lower volumes. Due to the earplug effect, very little sound leaks out, so other travellers are not irritated.

Sennheiser
world leader in headphones, microphones infrared and radio communication systems

01494 551 551
www.sennheiser.co.uk

3 July 2007

ACCUSTIC ARTS ®
DRIVE 1 Mk2 & DAC 1 Mk4 Now Available In The U.K.

ACCUSTIC ARTS ® establish a new 66 bit / 1536 kHz CD standard.

ACCUSTIC ARTS ® units are designed to meet the needs of the future. Innovation and diversification are important principles for the ACCUSTIC ARTS ® product philosophy. With the new DAC 1 Mk4, ACCUSTIC ARTS ® have redefined the boundaries of digital music reproduction. New multi bit digital to analogue converter technology allows up-sampling to an unprecedented 66 bit / 1536 kHz. Together the ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DRIVE 1 Mk2 and DAC 1 Mk4 produce the most truly natural, life-like and musical performance possible from the CD format.

Features: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DRIVE 1 Mk2

•  CD drive in top-loader design
•  CD positioned in drive using exceptionally precise magnetic clamp guaranteeing ideal disc-reading conditions
•  CDM Pro 2M drive module with cast metal frame and mechanical decoupling
•  High quality power supply with magnetically shielded 75 VA toroidal transformer and 45,000 µF smoothing capacity
•  4 separate power supply units for laser control, digital signal processing, display control, display heating
•  Extremely fine jitter minimising digital output stage with extra large power supply unit and voltage stabilisation
•  3 professionally designed balanced and unbalanced digital outputs (XLR, RCA & BNC) with HF-transformers
•  Premium quality gold plated relays
•  Resonance minimising aluminium housing
•  Shielded separate compartment in housing interior for drive mechanism, mains power components, digital signal processing and display control
•  Drawer with indirect blue lighting (can be switched off)
•  ACCUSTIC ARTS ® aluminium remote control
•  Handmade in Germany

Features: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DAC 1 Mk4

•  Fully balanced design with a new 66 bit / 1536 kHz concept
•  Premium upsampling technology with 2 multi-channel DACs in special fully balanced configuration
•  Professional high precision digital filter section
•  Magnetically shielded and encapsulated 100 VA toroidal core transformer of premium quality for high output reserves
•  Professional class A output stage using technology derived from studio engineering
•  Selected premium quality Panasonic capacitors with 60,000 µF filter capacity
•  Extremely low jitter
•  Handmade in Germany

Technical Specification: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DRIVE 1 Mk2

Technical Specification: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DAC 1 Mk4

UK selling price (Inc. VAT)

ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DRIVE1 Mk2 £2,990.00
ACCUSTIC ARTS ® DAC 1 Mk4 £3,195.00

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact

Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park ,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford ,
GU1 1RB

Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412

Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Web site: www.audioreference.co.uk
www.accusticarts.com

25 June 2007

Sennheiser Communications takes Computer Gaming to a new level
Four new headsets - open or closed - USB or not

Famous German headphone maker Sennheiser, introduces the most advanced heavy-duty game headsets made. Also perfect for VOIP, podcasting and all computer voice work

The Gamer's Motto “Before you see, you hear” - if you can't hear properly during a game, you'll soon be wiped out! The exceptional clarity and immersive sound of these new headsets shaves milliseconds off reaction times. Designed for Counterstrike, WarCraft Battlefield and more.

- PC 151 - closed-back capsules £49.99
- PC 156 USB - as above with USB £89.99
- PC 161 - open-back deluxe £69.99
- PC 166 USB - as above with USB £99.99

All four are cutting-edge designs that deliver the best you can get for Gaming, VOIP, chat, conference, recognition and any computer voice application

It's a personal choice

Closed-Back capsules for total isolation and concentration in noisy environments

Open-Back capsules for local team conversation and true-to-life-sound

USB for LAN parties and gaming tournaments Non-USB for local PCs with high-end soundcards

All models are suitable for prolonged gaming, music or voice work and feature;
- Noise cancelling microphone with adjustable boom
- High-quality, high-power capsules
- Ultra-soft earpads for comfort and stability
- Adjustable ultra comfort headband
- In-line volume control and mic mute
- Frequency response 18 – 22,000 Hz (151/156)
- Extended Frequency response 15 – 23,000 Hz (161/166)
- Amazing bass response - feel explosions!
- Go stunningly loud - 118dB - watch your ears

Manufactured to professional standards from the finest materials, including non-toxic plastics and high grade electronics. Long service life is the result.

Professional Noise Cancelling Mic reduces background noise and provide exceptional speech clarity, even in noisy environments.

Adjustable pivoting microphone boom aids comfort and speech intelligibility. Upward pivot provides for easy storage & transport.

- Special slip rings ensure stable mic boom positioning
- Exchangeable ear pads and headband for hygiene
- 3m single-sided extra thick cable with winder
- Compatible with all major sound cards

USB Soundcard Pod adds Sennheiser's unique 3D, 360-degree sound experience, sound comes at you from all sides including above and below AND the user's sound setting stay the same when moving from one machine to the next.

Sennheiser Communications
advanced headsets for computer & gaming

01494 551 551
www.sennheisercommunications.com

25 June 2007

Boston Acoustics DSi455T2 £159.00 each
NEW One-Point Stereo In-Ceiling Speaker with 2 Tweeters and Dual Voice Coil Woofer

- Stereo Hi-fi Playback from a Single Speaker
- Home Cinema Rear and Side speakers in one unit
- UK ‘friendly' shallow mounting depth of just 108mm

A smart solution for for Hi-fi and Home Cinema installs and unusually shallow (108mm) for this type of speaker, making it an easy fit in British ceilings

- Powerful 6-inch dual voice coil DCD woofer
- Two 1-inch Kortec silk dome tweeters mounted on a floating tweeter island
- High power handling and high sensitivity

As a whole-house product, the T2 has the ability to deliver full-range, two-channel stereo sound from a single speaker, making it ideal for hallways, bathrooms, and other midsize rooms.

As a home cinema component, the T2 can be used as a single surround channel with wide coverage, or as both a side and rear channel from a single ceiling location.

Each cone, grille, and bevel facilitates, clear lifelike sound with minimum diffraction and maximum dispersion.

Boston DSi Series
This mid-price series offers a great combination of quality and value. DSi speakers are styled to be virtually invisible and engineered to outperform competitors in their class.

Key DSi elements include
- low-diffraction baffle
- pincushion baskets that offer the most bass from the smallest cut-out
- floating tweeter island for wide dispersion

DSi455T2 Specifications
- Dual voice coil 6-inch DCD Copolymer woofer
- Dual 3/4-inch Kortec Silk Dome tweeters
- Voiced for small rooms and hallways
- Plays stereo signal from single location
- Home Cinema side and rear in one unit
- 6-inch driver in the cut-out of a 51/4-inch
- White finish with paintable surround
- Frequency response: 75Hz-20kHz
- Power Handling: 10-70 watts
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Sensitivity: 92dB
- External size 8 1/16? Diameter (205mm)
- Cut-out 63/4? Diameter (171mm)
- Depth 41/4? (108mm)

Boston Acoustics
One of America's most respected audio companies

www.bostonacoustics.com
01753 287 947

25 June 2007

SUPRA HF100 HDMI V1.3 cables - from £60.00

New High-Definition Standards require New Performance levels from cables

High-performance 1080p capable cables built to the very latest HDMI 1.3a specification for the new generation 1080p HD Home Cinema components

Connecting High-Definition TV components with HDMI V1.3a, SUPRA HF100 is guaranteed to work and delivers stunning audio/video quality at all lengths.

Compared to the daft ‘funny money' being asked by some brands, SUPRA HF100 HDMI cables, offer excellent value.

- HDMI V1.3a certified
- High-performance 1080p capable
- Impedance stable digital video cable
- Ultra-wide bandwidth for up to 6 metre runs
- SKY HD Box to Flat TV or Projector
- Blu-Ray or HD-DVD Box to Flat TV or Projector
- SKY HD Box to Flat TV or Projector

Built for the new generation of BluRay and HD Players and forthcoming HDMI 1.3 Home Cinema components from Denon, projectiondesign and more

- Carries Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Carries Deep Color & x.v.Color
- Carries Auto Lipsync and CEC

- Great value at 1m and the low extra cost per metre delivers even better value on long runs

Surprisingly SUPRA are the ONLY cable brand to be a registered HDMI adopter **

SUPRA are the ONLY brand who actually physically design and manufacture their own cable , the HF100 in their own factory in Sweden .

When low level signals of very high frequency are transferred via HDMI, a quality cable is essential and with HDMI V1.3 this is even more important as the bandwidth is wider.

Lower quality cables are prone to crosstalk, jitter and internal reflections that affect the colours and sharpness of the picture. Cheap cables are also open to radiated noise and interference that impact picture noise-levels.

A visible difference
As one of world's leading cable brands, Supra have put huge efforts into R&D to get the best out of the HDMI 1.3a interface. The ultra-wide bandwidth, efficient signal transfer and impedance stable digital pairs, delivers pictures with;

- total image stability
- low-noise backgrounds
- the finest of details
- razor sharpness
- accurate yet vivid colours

Supra Design and Performance factors
- Designed and manufactured in-house by SUPRA in Sweden using military grade soldering
- Double shielded high-purity OFC conductors in the HF100 cable
- 100% shielded HDMI V1.3 connector
- 0.8 micron gold-plated contacts
- Stabilisation flange / strain relief to handle heavy cable
- Ultra-wide bandwidth design
- Low internal cross-interference
- High-level screening against external interference
- Highest-quality materials used throughout
- Heat and age resistant outer insulation for exceptional longevity

The HF100 - impedance stable digital video cable
- 4 screened twisted pairs of OFC solid core conductors (with a PE foam insulation layer) improve the High Frequency response for wide-bandwidth and efficient signal transfer.
- The digital pairs are impedance stable over the entire frequency range and are twisted with different pitch in order to minimize crosstalk
- Heavy Double layer screening shield signals from external influences and prevents the digital signal being radiated into nearby components or other cables
- 1st Layer: Aluminium foil (wrapped around each twisted pair)
- 2nd Layer: Aluminium foil (wrapped around the bundle of inner cores)
- Small form factor cable - diameter only 9.5mm enabling cable to be easily installed and hidden

Prices Inc. VAT - Note low cost per extra metre
HF100 1.3 HDMI - HDMI  x 1m           £59.99  
HF100 1.3 HDMI - HDMI  x 2m           £67.50
HF100 1.3 HDMI - HDMI  x 3m           £74.99
HF100 1.3 HDMI - HDMI  x 4m           £82.50
HF100 1.3 HDMI - HDMI  x 5m           £89.99
HF100 1.3 HDMI - HDMI  x 6m           £97.50

** Jenving Technology AB, the manufacturers of Supra Cables, are an official HDMI Adopter company - http://tinyurl.com/2gt85e - for the names of all the adopter companies - you may be surprised by the absence of many well-known “cable” brand names - this is because most HDMI cables are made for these companies by third-parties, unlike Jenving who produce the Supra HF100 cable in their own factory in Sweden, which ensures better hands-on quality control during the production process.

supra cable
made in Sweden by Jenving Technology

www.supracables.co.uk
01223 441 299

19 June 2007

Arcam DiVA AVR280 £1200.00
New Generation Cinema & Music Receiver
From the UK 's leading AV manufacturer, a Home Cinema receiver with the heart of an audiophile amplifier.

Arcam introduces the new DiVA AVR280, the company's highest performing entry-level receiver to date. Many design and construction elements are derived from development work on the £3750.00 Arcam FMJ AV9.

Arcam's best-ever entry level Home Cinema receiver
- built for movies & tuned for music
- fully specified for custom install
- built to exceptionally high standards

- 2-way 1080p HDMI switching
- HDTV compatible component / RGB switching

- 7 x 80 watts rms per channel power output
  (all channels driven simultaneously) real world power!
- Second room/zone output with audio and video
- RS232 for system control and install integration
- Arcam's unique ‘Mask of Silence' technologies

- NOTE the AVR280 replaces both the AVR250 and AVR300 in the DiVA range

As competitors pile on the features at the expense of sound quality, Arcam is increasingly the only choice for those who want to enjoy movies AND music.

The AVR280 delivers marked improvements in sound quality over its predecessors and over competing price class receivers.

A huge toroidal transformer improves bass timing and control, Arcam's proprietary ‘Mask of Silence' technologies improve the top-end clarity and new op amps improve the midrange.

Arcam has led the adoption of HDMI and the AVR280 features two-way 1080p HDMI switching with auto selection of digital video source, adding this feature without compromising the audio or analogue video quality.

Some more detail
Audio performance is outstanding with digital or analogue inputs, presenting an immersive listening experience from any source.

The pre-amp stage features ultra high performance Burr Brown OP2134 op amps and much use has been made of Arcam's ‘Mask of Silence' technologies including the Stealth Mat used in Arcam's high-end FMJ components.

arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the UK

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

18 June 2007

IOGEAR GBHFK201W6 £69.99
Portable Bluetooth Speakerphone
Talk hands free while driving safely

If you want to avoid looking like a Star Trek extra or call centre employee when driving and talking, this is the toy for you.

- In-car hands-free and wire-free
- Office conference calling
- VOIP calls from laptop
- Simple to use
- No installation necessary
- Rechargeable long life battery
- Talk time 8 hours
- Standby 150 hours
- Compact & Light

A dreadful model number, but a simple, useful device and a neat and easy solution for in-car mobile phone use.

This is a Portable Speakerphone for the home, office, or on the road. It can be used with any Bluetooth mobile phone and is also perfect for VOIP calls from a Bluetooth enabled PC

For car use, simply mount the unit on the car visor using the supplied clip and start talking. For home and office just place it anywhere sensible and yak away.

Among the many features are a built-in long-life rechargeable battery, easy-to-reach controls and hassle-free configuration.

Features
- Bluetooth 1.2 specification
- Supports headset and hands-free profiles
- Superior noise cancellation
- Digital Echo Cancellation
- Background Noise Reduction
- Excellent sound and voice quality
- VOIP compatible with Bluetooth enabled computers

- Lithium Ion battery
- Talk time of up to 8 continuous hours
- Standby time of up to 150 hours
- Charges through USB charging cable or car charger kit
- Auto shut-off after being disconnected from phone for 30 minutes

- 30 ft wireless range
- Compatible with most Bluetooth enabled mobiles
- Easy to install

Supplied with
1 x Bluetooth hands-free unit
1 x USB charging cable
1 x Car charger
1 x Sun visor clamp
1 x User Manual

iogear from the path group

01844 219 000
www.ixos.co.uk

7 June 2007

Denon 500AE Advanced Evolution Series
Japan's oldest hi-fi company launches new affordable hi-fi in UK
PMA-500AE - Stereo hi-fi amplifier £179.99
DCD-500AE - Stereo CD player £159.99

Since 1910, Denon have been making music with records, pure high-end hi-fi and studio equipment. In the Far East Denon has been high-end market leader for many years with the S & SA1 series. The recent and more affordable 2000/1500/700AE ranges have had an amazing reception from press and public alike and are selling well globally.

Denon is European market leader in stereo components. (GFK 07)

The release of the 500AE series in the UK , marks Denon's return to its affordable hi-fi roots and continues the roll out of new Denon hi-fi components at all price points from £160 to £5,000.

At well under £200 each, the 500AE components offer amazing value, are incredibly well built with solid alloy fascias and heavyweight power supplies and both deliver musical performance beyond their price class.

Both models feature Denon's ‘Soft Wave' styling and are available in Silver and newly fashionable ‘back to Black'

The 500AE CD player includes 192kHz DACs to make all CDs sound better, Denon's own CD transport, strictly selected parts and heavy construction to reduce vibration.

The 500AE amp is fully discrete, with a High Current (HC) Single Push Pull Circuit, high-speed, large-capacity power supply, audiophile-grade capacitors and a clean, straight-path circuit design, delivering musical performance above its price class.

denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
One of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6
www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

1 June 2007

IXOS XEN XHV904-100 - £99.99 x 1m
Silver-Plated Quad-Shielded High-Bandwidth HDTV Component Video Interconnect

A single minded interconnect, to carry analogue HDTV signals from a source to an AV receiver.

This new one-metre IXOS interconnect delivers stunning performance for all signals including 1080p and is designed for one single purpose, to take the component signal at best quality, from a source to a Home Cinema receiver for video processing. The receiver can then convert to HDMI for long runs or continue with component depending on the display

Modern video sources place huge demands on cable quality and 1080p HDTV makes the highest. To meet this requirement IXOS® have designed this new reference Component Video cable to carry the full HDTV 720/1080 bandwidth and given it incredibly effective quadruple shields against interference.

The XHV904 features three separate high-bandwidth connectors with silver-plated PC-OFC conductors and four separate layers of OFC braid and Al-Mylar wrap shielding. Solid metal barrel RCA connectors are fitted to each interconnect, further improving the shielding

- High-bandwidth IXOS® High Grade Silver-Plated PC OFC Pure 75O conductors
- Heavyweight QUAD shielding for outstanding noise rejection
- Maximised insulation from the Nitrogen Gas-Injected Polyethylene dielectric
- Low-Loss solid barrel phonos with Teflon® insulation
- True 75 Ohm design for extended bandwidth and higher speeds
- Silver plated positive conductor for superior signal transfer

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ixos from the path group

01844 219 000
www.ixos.co.uk

27 May 2007

Magnan Cables now available in the UK

About the Company
Magnan Cables, Inc. has specialized in the design and manufacturing of high end audio interconnects and speaker cables since 1990. After a long and exhausting period of time devoted solely to the research and development of high-end audio cables, the company achieved a major breakthrough that has transcended the current state-of-the-art to an unprecedented level of musical accuracy.

Today, the Magnan Signature cables have established a worldwide reputation as being the industry standard or benchmark against which all other audio cables are measured.

What makes them so unique?

Only Magnan interconnects and speaker cables drastically reduce skin effect-caused time dispersion or time smear in conductors. The Magnan cables combine revolutionary micro-thin alloy and nonmetallic ribbon technologies with the best dielectric construction available - air space/TFE Teflon. All Magnan audio cables are completely made by hand - these designs cannot be made by machine. Many painstaking hours go into the construction of these audio cables before final inspection, testing and evaluation.

What about their sound?
Simply put, this is where the Magnans really “strut their stuff”! Upon installing them in your system you'll immediately notice a much wider and deeper soundstage with greater imaging and focus.

Furthermore, the cables achieve an extraordinary degree of resolution, fine low-level detail and hall ambience that will render even the most experienced audiophiles breathless. Lastly, truth of timbre is absolutely superb and the tonal balance is very natural and extremely neutral. Only with Magnan audio cables can you transcend from listening to just another high-end audio system to experience the very best seat at the concert hall.

Extracts from Reviews

Magnan Type Vi Interconnect

“Magnan's Type Vi interconnect is one of the most resolving I've heard from the lower midrange to the upper treble.” “Type Vi presents a soundstage in which the images are the correct size and have appropriate amounts of air and distance between them. The Type Vi remind me of Nordost Quattro-Fil without the thinness I associate with that interconnect.”
Keith Forrest SoundstageNovember 2003

The Magnan “Vi” cable is also a standard to live by at a price point that is modest for what it delivers.
Jim Merod Stereo Times March 2001

Magnan Silver Bronze Interconnect

“They are reference-grade wires that compete with anything out there”. “reference-level resolution.”
Doug Schneider, Soundstage Feb 2001

“The mesmerizing quality of the “Silver Bronze” is its wide sonic spectrum. I have seldom heard any interconnect approach this cable in sheer width of frequency extension. One is almost shocked by a quality that lead to the sense of perplexity I experienced over a long span of time.” “My point here, invoking my initial experience with the new Magnan cables in the company of such strong performances, is simply this: I had never heard the full degree of sonic attack on this material as I did when I listened with the “Silver Bronze” cables.” “For me, the result is appealing and more. To hear a session that I've known for more than forty years now presented, warts and all, with all of its impact and appeal, daunting but glorious, is stunning. The “Silver Bronze” simply digs out all of this confrontational music. It gets out of the way to let you hear what Davis did and what the Columbia sound sculptors accomplished. That is a significant and magnificent achievement.”
Jim Merod Stereo Times Feb 2001

Magnan Signature Interconnect

His “Signature” interconnect has been one of my reference cables for years and I have written about its unusual glory: a relaxation and musical “rightness” that are difficult to describe but easy to live with in a good sound system.
Jim Merod Stereo Times, March 2001

“Sonically, the SPM Reference is a bit more “present” in the midrange and a little less “present” when it comes to low level sounds and the frequency extremes. The Signature gets the balance of these elements better. Space is more palpable with the Signature even though SPM is hard to fault. As amazingly clean and clear as both cables are, the Magnan Signature is even more clear, as if sounds are even less smeared – detail is finely rendered without a hint of force or excess.” “What seals the deal, though, is that Magnan Signature has more of what separates these 2 cables from “lesser” cables. The clarity, openness, precision, lack of smear and refinement are more obvious.”
Doug Blackburn Soundstage Nov 1997

Magnan Reference Speaker Cable

“The Reference speaker cables are “enjoyable” and “highly focused,” Magnan's aim “at eliminating smearing caused by the skin effect” shining through.” “These cables are also able to convey an excellent sense of soundstage depth.” “With the Magnan cables in use, it took very little imagination for me to believe that I was sitting on a balcony listening to this performance live. This is the measure of great audio re-creation. At or near their price point, there is no speaker cable I prefer.”
Keith Forrest Soundstage Nov 2003

Magnan Signature Speaker Cable

“With good-imaging speakers, I usually get a stage that is very precise and has starkly defined images and a fine sense of depth regardless of what cables I use. However, the Magnan cables take it a notch further in terms of body, dimensionality and specificity. Vocals tended to be more distinct and holographic in the mix. Small cues and nuances tended to be a notch more defined and cleanly rendered.” “Until you hear these type of changes, they are difficult to appreciate. But once you hear them, it's hard to go back.”
Doug Schneider Soundstage Feb 2001

For more details see www.magnan.co.uk

23 May 2007

Previewed at the Munich Show May 19/20
World first showing - Arcam Muso/Logo compact high-performance loudspeakers

JULY 2007 Release (TBC)

Arcam Muso - Compact Universal Mini Monitor Loudspeaker
Projected price approx £140 each / £280 a pair (TBC)

Arcam Logo - Compact High-Quality Subwoofer
Projected price approx £500 (TBC)

Built to match the stylish Arcam Solo and Solo Movie the new Muso speakers are exceptionally high quality and have been built to be totally flexible in usage and placement to suit every listening situation

The key to these speakers, as with the Solos, is discrete looks and stunning performance.

- all Arcam design
- combined aluminium / steel enclosures (Muso)
- very latest driver technology

- Muso speaker offers bass far beyond that of a typical ‘satellite'
- use as a simple stereo pair when placed close to a wall.
- use with Logo subwoofer in 2.1 for stereo music or movie systems.
- full 5.1 delivers dynamics that put many ‘big box' speakers to shame.

arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the UK

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

21 May 2007

Advanced Acoustics Embraces Works of Art for Acoustic Treatment

Until now acoustic treatment was only available in certain plain colours. That is OK for most rooms but some require something a little more imaginative.

That is why Advanced Acoustics have come up with a fantastic solution. Their brand new Photophonic Acoustic Panels offer a choice of 11 different digital images in both portrait and landscape orientation. However if you don't see a print you like that is no problem, simply send a digital copy of the image you want and we will screen print it for you. The panels are professionally screen printed onto specially selected open weave cloth which is both hard wearing and fire retardant with the added bonus of being easy to maintain. The panels are constructed in the same meticulous way as the Wall Sound Trap Panels they already have on offer. The panels are made up of pure 2” professional high grade acoustic foam mounted onto 6mm High Density Fibreboard and finished off with the screen printed panel.

The panels can be mounted in one of two ways. They can either be mounted using Velcro strips pre-fastened to the back of the panel or they can be hung like a picture with a hanging kit on the back. Both methods of installation are extremely simple. The one fixing method is a more permanent fixture and the second is a more temporary fixture. With fantastic absorption properties, the best quality digital prints available and uncompromising finish quality these Photophonic panels are the first choice for the discerning audiophile who requires something visually pleasing and sonically improving for their room whether it be a dedicated audio listening room or multi use living room.

Web: http://www.advancedacoustics-uk.com/highendaudio

eBay ID: advancedacoustics

Email: highendaudio@advancedacoustics-uk.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1623 400660

17 May 2007

DENON WORLD FIRST AT MUNICH HIGH-END SHOW
Shown today Thursday, May 17, 2007

Denon showcase first of 2008 AV range at Munich Show
The most advanced new network centric and high-definition Home Cinema components.

These new models reflect Denon's statement of intent, to deliver all the relevant new HD technologies in a format neutral fashion, with better sound quality, greater ease-of use and total connectivity.

Denon AVR-4308 DAB HD Network Wi-Fi 7.1 AV receiver
Projected at £2,000 - Launch date September 2007

Demonstrated at Munich
This key new model defines Denon's technology statement for 2008 at an amazingly sensible price. This is only a tiny part of the feature list!

The 4308 is the first AV product to feature Denon's new ‘wave' style industrial design, which brings a softer sleeker look to Denon Home Cinema

High Definition Sound & Vision
The Latest Formats and Advanced Technologies
- HDMI 1.3a with two HDMI outputs
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoders (HDMI 1.3a)
- Deep Colour and xvYCC support (HDMI 1.3a)
- Auto Lip Sync (HDMI 1.3a)

Sound Quality
State-of-the-art Denon Solutions for Maximising Content Quality
- Identical quality and power for all 7 channels, 140W x 7ch
- Denon's Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit
- Denon proprietary Advanced AL24 for all channels
- Faroudja chip to up-scale to 1080P
- New audiophile chassis construction design
- Compressed Audio Restorer
- DAB Tuner (Denon's first in an AVR)

Ease of Use
- Stunning new photo-real Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Auto set-up and Room EQ, MultEQ XT from Audyssey
- Includes dedicated 2nd zone remote control
- New back panel layout

Connectivity & Future-ready Expandability
- Full Networking capabilities
- Wi-Fi & Ethernet Built-in
- DenonLink ultra-high-speed audio interface
- Selectable USB ports (Front/Rear)
- iPod Ready (using the Denon ASD-1R)
- Music streaming from PC & Mac AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA lossless), FLAC
- Photo streaming (JPEG)
- Internet Radio V2.0 extended - 7000 + stations
- Network setup (Web Control) function
- HDMI 1.3a inputs with 1080p capability
- 3 zone room-to-room capability

ALSO previewed at Munich

Denon's new Two-Box Behemoth - approx twice as large and heavy as it's humungous predecessors. More technology than anything else on the planet.

All of the above features and more, on a much much larger scale

AVP-A1HD / POA-A1HD £10,000 (TBC)
10 channel - 3000 watts - pre-amp/ processor and power amp combo
Launch date October 2007

denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
Global innovator and leader in quality Hi-fi and Home Cinema

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

26 April 2007

iSymphony V1BLUEe - £250 street price
The World's first home stereo that is fully A2DP Bluetooth enabled for iPod and Music Phones

Wall or Table Mounting Smart Stereo System
- Bluetooth Music Phone enabled
- Bluetooth Dock for iPod
- Bluetooth Full Duplex speakerphone
- A2DP Bluetooth stereo communications
- CD, RDS FM Radio, iPod, Music Phone, USB music and more

And it's a duplex Bluetooth speaker phone too
If your phone rings, the V1BLUEe will pause the music, play ‘your' ring tone through the system, display the incoming number and enable you to answer the call using the whole system as a hands-free speaker phone!

The third system from iSymphony moves the brand forward from entry-level systems, to cutting-edge wireless technology, while still offering amazing value.

The V1BLUEe offers unprecedented connectivity in a good sounding and stylish package for a very sensible price. It is also one of the few wall-mounting music systems on the market and just needs one cable to the main unit.

- Stylish one-box design with integrated speakers & sub
- Wall mount or with base for free-standing use
- Bluetooth iPod dock
- Bluetooth phone link for music phones
- Bluetooth remote control of iPod and Music Phones
- Bluetooth music streaming from PC/Laptop etc
- Bluetooth hands-free speaker & mic for the phone
- Use Bluetooth headphones
- USB Music playback from memory cards / iPod shuffle etc
- Rip music to memory cards / USB stacks etc

iSymphony V1BLUEe
- 45 Watts output power:
- 10 Watts x 2 front facing speakers
- 25 Watt Subwoofer built-in at the rear.

- Bluetooth Wireless Universal Dock for iPod with PC connectivity
- Removable dock adapters for all docking iPod (5G, Nano, 4G, mini, 3G)
- Can charge & Sync iPod while docked

- Bluetooth AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Protocol)
- System controls the iPod or Bluetooth device via the remote or the unit

- CD player with CD/CD-R/RW compatibility with 64 track program memory
- MP3 and Windows Media (WMA) playback supporting ID3 title display
- AM/FM RDS Stereo with Digital Tuner 40 station memory (FM 20 AM 20)
- Clock radio functions - wake and sleep to iPod, CD, or radio station

- A2DP Bluetooth reception with capable devices using A2DP stereo
 profile, including cellular phones and Bluetooth headphones
- Full Bluetooth Duplex speakerphone with Mic for conference calling
- Alternate between Mobile phone and MP3 music (incoming call notification)
- PC's / Laptop via Bluetooth for streaming of music and Internet Radio.
- Bluetooth devices such as the new MP3 player from Samsung YP-T9

- USB compatible
- Play music from USB flash memory devices including the iPod shuffle
- SD, MMC and Memory Stick card slots supporting music playback
- MP3 encoding from iPod/CD/Radio to USB and SD/MMC card slot

- VFD Colour Display for all system functions inc Caller ID and ID3 tags
- Outputs for iPod video and subwoofer
- Equalizer with Classic, Rock, Pop and Jazz presets

- Remote control included
- Removable base for table or wall-mounting
- VESA 100 Wall Mount included

NOTE
Wireless (Bluetooth A2DP - Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Connection with Mobile Phone allows streaming of music and hands free calling. The vast majority of phones with Bluetooth will stream music, it is only those with A2DP that will do so in stereo. Hands free conversations are always in mono.

iSymphony
amazing value, innovative iPod and computer home entertainment

www.myisymphony.co.uk
020 7887 7799

26 April 2007

Denon AH-C700 £139.99
Ear-canal earphones for mobile use

As mobile listening becomes a part of everyday life, Denon bring their high standards of sound quality to the personal earphone market.

The same engineers who design Denon's £5,000 CD players have worked on the AH-C700, refining them over and over again until they were happy with the sound and the fit.

The result is a totally no frills product, with no plush cases, no fancy accessories, no luxury packaging, no posters on the tube and no massive ad budgets.

All the money has gone on;
1. the sound
2. the construction
3. the comfort
all of which are superb.

- ‘earplug' design, insulates the ears from outside noise
- exceptional detail delivery gives songs new musical life
- bass is tuned for slight warmth
- result, a rich smooth sound
- with extended top and full-bodied tuneful bass
- high-efficiency to prolong player battery life

Many ear-canal designs use lightweight plastic capsules, in contrast the AH-C700 uses ultra-rigid machined aluminium housings that do not resonate. Advanced 11mm diaphragm drive units and audiophile cables complete the technology picture, soft silicone adapters in three sizes let the C700s sit comfortably in most ears.

- extended music response with serious bass
- stunning sound quality upgrade for iPod
- KEEP NOISE OUT - MUSIC IN
- excellent shielding from external noise
- allows safer listing at lower volumes in noisy locations.
- also keeps music ‘in' no-one will engender iPod rage on the tube

- Ultra-rigid machined aluminium housing
- eliminates capsule resonances
- firmly locates the drive units
- Denon's ‘Acoustic Optimiser' balances the sound pressure before and behind the diaphragm
- for greater dynamics and fast transient response
- advanced 11mm diaphragm drive units
- powerful neodymium iron magnets

- ear adapters supplied in three sizes (S, M, L)
- for optimal fit for different shaped ears
- identical, high-quality signal cable for right and left channels
- 1.2 meter length for personal stereo use
- durable and flexible low-tangle elastomer cable
- pure-OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) conductors for best sound
- gold-plated aluminium-bodied 3.5mm stereo mini jack plug
- silver and black available

denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
Global innovator and leader in quality Hi-fi and Home Cinema

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

12 April 2007

Advanced Acoustics
Cost effective aesthetically pleasing acoustic treatments

For a long time audiophiles have been asking and searching for acoustic treatment that complements their room, equipment and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Well now those calls for help have been answered thanks to Advanced Acoustics. With acoustic treatment costing from as little as £70.00 at last there is acoustic treatment that is both cost effective and acoustically effective. The acoustic room treatment solutions they have developed drastically improves the sonic performance of the room taking away the negative influences the room has on both the equipment and the music.

Installed in the corners behind the speakers their Corner Sound Trap Panels reduce the low end build up that congregates in the corner giving the room a better response at the low end resulting in more control and no bass boom which most rooms suffer from irrespective of the equipment. Also combining that with the removal of peaks and troughs from room modes the room's acoustics is tightened to a point where you feel the artist is right there with you.

Moving onto the rest of the room and install their Wall Sound Trap Panels at the first reflection point on the two side walls and the ceiling and you will instantly experience a massive soundstage that before you could only dream about. Combine that with the heightened clarity and focus and it is as if you have put on a pair of glasses. Details that before were lost due to the room's negative effect can be heard with everything brought into balance. And because their acoustic treatment is aesthetically pleasing and unobtrusive your music can be enjoyed without the room itself being uninviting. As is the case with most dedicated listening rooms there is so little furniture in the rooms that the reflective surfaces are overwhelming as is the reverberation time. It is only after you have tamed those reflections, echoes and room modes that you can truly experience high fidelity equipment working at its best.

Visually their panels need not overwhelm a room and to further help them integrate aesthetically they are able to finish the panels with a design based on a picture provided by the customer.

So a pleasure to the ears and you eyes plus a relief on the wallet. Surely it is the answer we have all been looking for!

Web: http://www.advancedacoustics-uk.com/highendaudio

eBay ID: advancedacoustics

Email: highendaudio@advancedacoustics-uk.com

Tel: +44 (0) 1623 400660

3 April 2007

projectiondesign M20 - £3,500.00
Compact high-end 720p HDTV 16:9 DLP projector

The world's first 720p DLP Projector to feature Texas Instruments BrilliantColor™ - Co-developed by projectiondesign for 720p

The smallest, most efficient and one of the best HDTV home-cinema projectors made.

Advancing the art of DLP projector design
- The best picture ever from one-chip DLP
- The first and only 720p projector to offer BrilliantColor
- Co-developed by projectiondesign for 720p

- Big jump in overall image quality
- Close to 3-chip performance for one-third of the price

- Professional build quality and 24/7 reliability
- Precision calibrated during manufacture
- Tiny and whisper quiet (-24dB) for easy install and unobtrusive usage in table or ceiling mount applications
- Multiple lens options available
- Complete install, network. IP and computer integration
- Sets up in minutes
- Predecessor Model Two can be upgraded to M20

Improvements over standard one-chip DLP projectors
- superior colour reproduction
- capable of resolving 200 trillion colour shades!
- improved natural colours
- deeper blacks with less noise
- greater image dynamics and brightness
- strong, clear colours with more natural flesh tones
- smoother colour and tonal gradations
- improved low level and shadow detail

The result is outrageously good picture quality from this unfeasibly small projector, which is so small and quiet it will fit anywhere.

- The M20 replaces the acclaimed Model Two and offers a serious performance upgrade and best in class picture with no increase in price. (NOTE: Model Two can be upgraded to M20 - price TBC)

- BrilliantColor™ technology ensures stronger, more saturated colours, enhanced image gradation, colour gamut and tonality.

- Ultra-high-precision 6-segment (RGBCMY), 7x colour wheel runs at a staggering 11,700 rpm in near silence

BrilliantColor, co-developed by projectiondesign for 720p, adds a new dimension to the projected image by adding three extra colours to the colour wheel.

The ultra-precision 7x colour wheel uses six segments, Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. Adding natural colours results in superior colour reproduction, greater dynamics and better shadow detail, with special emphasis on colours found in natural images.

The end result is an incredibly rich picture, with strong, clear colours, smooth gradations, natural flesh tones and superb low level detail.

The sleek projector is housed in a small and stylish magnesium cabinet that also serves as a heat sink and is available in three gloss automotive finishes, Vanquish Grey, Pearl White, Maranello Blue.

The M20's packaging is elegant and non-intrusive, measuring only 234 w x 278 d x 94 h mm and under 3 kilos in weight.

Texas Instruments® technology
- HD2+ DarkChip3 DLP chip with brand new driver circuits

Texas Instruments® technology co-developed by projectiondesign for 720p
- BrilliantColor

projectiondesign technology
- original manufacture pro-grade light-engine
- UniBoard single-board electronic architecture
- low-dispersion glass cinema-grade optics from the world's finest lens maker (Fujinon) with optical lens shift (vertical)
- projectiondesign proprietary RealColor advanced colour management for perfect 6500k out of the box
- better than 4000 : 1 TRUE optical contrast (unlike most this is an accurate figure not a PR led spec)
- 1000 video-optimised ANSI lumens from a 220w UHP lamp ultra-efficient with the industry's highest lumens per watt

- DVI-D (HDCP) input - HDMI compatible
- native resolution of 1280 x 720 - HD ready for SKY HD and more
- Cast magnesium case and chassis for rigidity and heat sinking
- Ultra-quiet at 24dB
- Suspended sub-chassis isolates all moving parts
- Complete install, network. IP and computer integration
- Backlit remote handset
- wide-angle version will be available
- 3 year Guarantee

projectiondesign
high performance projectors

www.projectiondesign.co.uk
08000 751 686

9 March 2007

Gemme Audio - VFlex Loudspeakers Launch

Breaking The Laws of Physics

Gemme Audio is proud to announce its revolutionary VFlex line is now shipping, including the very first loudspeaker to reach 20 hz using a single 10 cm (4 inches) driver. The new VFlex architecture from Gemme Audio provides never heard of acoustic performance in small driver loudspeakers. 

Both VFlex models, called Vivace and Tanto will be presented “en primeur” at the Paris Salon HIFI Home Cinema in March, and at the Montreal Home Entertainment and Electronics Show 2007 in April. Using VFlex amazing bass extension technology, both models effortlessly reach 20 Hz and below and provide state-of-the-art performances. In a matter of weeks, our VFlex line has been chosen by resellers in the USA , FRANCE , SWEDEN , TURKEY , UKRAINE , RUSSIA and GERMANY .

Vivace
Sometimes things happen that seem to defy the very laws of physics. Like the new single driver Vivace loudspeaker from Gemme Audio. Using a single 10 cm full-range driver, Vivace loudspeakers cover the frequency range from 20 to 18,000 Hertz. No other single-cone loudspeaker can accomplish this level of performance, regardless of size or cost. The incredibly full-bodied, tight and articulate bass output is only part of the story, since Vivace use the excellent Fostex FE108E Sigma driver, which delivers stunning clarity, single point source and coherent sound field.

Tanto
Tanto means “a lot” in Italian”. It is also a very sharp knife traditionally worn by the Samurai. This name seems quite appropriate for a loudspeaker that can reproduce the lowest C note of a pipe organ, and which becomes an intimidating weapon against the competition. Tanto are two-way full range loudspeakers, featuring a 16.5 cm mid/bass driver and a 19 mm Ring Radiator Tweeter. Using VFlex loading, Tanto reproduce live music with incredible accuracy and with an uncanny sense of “being there”. Tanto loudspeakers will load all but the biggest room sizes, and truly offer a hair-raising musical experience.

Total Engineering
To harness this performance, extraordinary engineering went into the design and construction of all VFlex enclosures. Not only of stunning beauty, every single part was designed to work as part of the VFlex acoustic system. All materials used in the construction of the VFlex enclosure were carefully selected to enhance the musical experience. We use only top quality formaldehyde-free MDF, agglomerated wood panels and beautiful real wood finish. Front baffle is 2 inches thick while pressure load points are more than 2 inches thick, with elaborate wood-particle/elastomer/HDF side panels.

Exquisite Finish
Front and rear baffles are hand sanded and finished with 6 coats of black lacquer. All wood panels are also hand sanded, hand stained and 8 coats of high gloss lacquer are applied to produce a professional mirror piano finish.

These two VFlex loudspeaker models are announced for immediate availability in Canada and at selected retail stores around the world. Press and Reseller electronic kits are available upon request.

Gemme Audio is a high-end audio company, based in Montreal , Canada . We specialize in the development of state-of-the-art loudspeakers, using advanced construction methods and innovative materials. We address the local, national and international markets with Wide Acceptance Factor design qualities. Our goal is to build better loudspeakers by exploring new frontiers in technology.

For more details and dealer inquiries, please contact:

Jean-Pierre Boudreau
Vice President Sales and Marketing
(450) 472-5908 : Telephone
(450) 735-4262 : Fax
Email : jpierreboudreau@gmail.com
http://www.gemmeaudio.com

16 February 2007

Clearaudio Performance debuts the Ceramic Magnetic Bearing

Performance Art
The new Clearaudio Performance turntable presents a truly high-end analogue turntable in a fit-and-forget package of extremely elegant appearance and design philosophy, incorporating the very latest patented Clearaudio technology: the Ceramic Magnetic Bearing .

The main bearing shaft of the Performance is machined from an exclusive new ceramic alloy, allowing a much finer polished surface than that previously obtainable in turntable bearings. As the bearing does not use a ball bearing nor a thrust pad of any kind, the Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing avoids any point of load and so eliminates bearing friction, wear and noise.

The Clearaudio Performance chassis is precision manufactured from High Density Fibreboard within an aluminium frame, which is then sandwiched between two layers of STARON Ô artificial stone. The highly advanced chassis construction effectively controls resonance leading to a dynamic, thrilling yet superbly natural performance.

The separate motor is entirely isolated from the chassis, driving the precision-machined 40mm thick GS-PMMA acrylic platter via a Clearaudio ‘silent belt'. This joint-less silicon based drive belt transfers significantly less noise into the platter than traditional rubber types.

*STARON Ô is a trademark of Samsung

Satisfy Carbon Directwire
The Performance turntable is fitted with Clearaudio's award-winning Satisfy Carbon Directwire tone arm, which performs beyond expectations by virtue of its elegant design and quality manufacture. The combination of magnetic bias compensation, sapphire and ceramic bearings all contribute toward excellent performance.

The twin-axis Satisfy Carbon Directwire combines extremely high structural rigidity with ultra-low friction movement. The woven carbon fibre arm tube is both extremely rigid yet light. The vertical bearing uses a shaft made out of wolfram, the polished ends of which run in sapphire watch bearings. The twin horizontal bearings use extremely precise and long life ceramic bearings. The high precision headshell and full adjustability allows the accurate alignment of any cartridge type. The Satisfy Carbon Directwire also features an unbroken run of Clearaudio's own Direct Wire from the cartridge to phono plugs. The cartridge pins are Clearaudio's own impedance-matched sprung connectors, as fitted to other Clearaudio tone arms as well as some high-end third party designs.

Maestro Wood
Completing the Performance package is Clearaudio's Maestro Wood cartridge. Positioned at the top of Clearaudio's range of moving magnet cartridges, the Maestro Wood is extremely accurate and musically engaging yet remains compatible with the widest range of amplifiers and phono stages. The satiné wood body provides the perfect mechanical match for the Satisfy Carbon tonearm.

Technical Specification - Clearaudio “Performance”

Technical Specification - Clearaudio “ Satisfy Carbon Directwire”

Technical Specification Clearaudio “ Maestro”

UK selling price (Inc. VAT)
Clearaudio Performance (inc. Satisfy CA DW and Maestro MM cartridge) £1,670.00

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact:

Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park ,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford , GU1 1RB

Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412

Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Distributor's web site: www.audioreference.co.ukwww.audioreference.co.uk
Manufacturer's web site: www.clearaudio.de www.clearaudio.de

9 March 2007

Arcam rDock - £130.00
Audiophile Hi-fi dock for iPod

- The first ‘audiophile' dock for iPod worthy of the name
- Uses serious Hi-fi components and construction techniques
- New unique ‘ intelligent charging ' markedly improves sound
- New ‘ intelligent charging ' also preserves iPod battery life
- The best sound quality from any iPod dock

- Use with Arcam Solo/Solo Movie and get full remote control
- Use with any any Hi-fi for remarkable sound from iPod

The rDock integrates totally with Arcam's Solo; however, the remarkable sound quality makes rDock ideal for anyone with any form of decent Hi-fi system who wants to get the very best possible sound quality from their iPod.

NEW & UNIQUE FEATURE - Arcam Intelligent Charging with programmable ‘charge-on' charge-off' settings

1. Won't kill the iPod battery
Most docks leave the iPod charging all the time, which can damage the battery. The rDock uniquely features a programmable ‘charge-off' setting that lows batter cycling.

2. Sounds much better
During research, it was discovered that sound quality took a major leap when running off the iPod battery alone, with no charging going on. This is akin to some audiophile pre-amps that run on a rechargeable battery to achieve independence from mains noise.

The improvement in sound is so marked, that the rDock now has ‘charge off' as the default setting. With iPod battery life over 14hrs and more, this means that the longest listening session can be carried out at the highest quality.

rDock features
- Uses iPod line-out connector, bypassing the headphone amp to achieve best quality

- Built-in pre-amp for iPod audio with high performance op-amps and low noise double regulated power supplies

- Highest quality line-level audio with buffered RCA phono audio outputs enabling audiophile cables to be used

- Heavy die-cast alloy anti-vibration structure that uses Apple universal dock inserts supplied with all new iPods

- Full iPod remote control using the Solo or Solo Movie's handset remote - no extra handset needed

- Displays iPod music info on Solo or Solo Movie scrolling dot-matrix front-panel display

- S-Video and Composite outputs to television or screen (for Video iPod) to show photos or movies

All Apple trademarks acknowledged

arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the uk

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

1 March 2007

Sennheiser PXC 450 NoiseGard 2.0 £299.99
The first high-end noise-cancelling headphones
The world's best headphone for travellers
A portable ‘Cloak Of Silence'

Using new technology and their High-end Hi-fi design skills, Sennheiser leapfrog the competition to deliver the World's best noise-cancelling headphones.

Built to deliver the highest quality sound possible, the PXC 450s allow travellers to privately enjoy their own music, wrapped in a virtual ‘Cloak Of Silence' however noisy a train or plane might be. And no sound leaks out, so fellow passengers stay happy.

In addition Sennheiser has analysed the problems afflicting other noise-reduction headphones and fixed them.

1. PXC 450s work as headphones even if the batteries die
2. One tiny and globally available AAA battery gives 20hrs use. No charger to carry or expensive spare batteries to buy
3. TalkThrough button lets you hear conversations and announcements, without having to rip the phones off your head
4. The sound is clear and balanced with no heavy bass or muffled vocals

The advanced NoiseGard 2.0 electronics
- Sennheiser NoiseGard 2.0 electronically removes 90% of noise (more than ever) taking out the drone and roar of engines, rails etc
- Exceptional passive noise-reduction from the closed-back design takes out voices, kids, mobile phone shouters and general noise
- Electronics and battery all inside the headphone, nothing dangles
- Ideal for planes, trains, tube and other noisy environments
- Noise leakage OUT is eliminated - stop irritating fellow travellers

- Ultra energy efficient with over 20hrs from one AAA battery
- No charger or spare battery to carry - AAA batts globally available
- Bypass switch turns off NoiseGard electronics for normal use
- Unlike key competitors, still works as a headphone even with no battery

WORLD FIRST Feature: ‘TalkThrough ' Button
- Unique Active ‘TalkThrough' button to hear conversation / stewardess. All headphones block other people, but sometimes you need to talk

  TalkThrough
  a. Turns your music down to a preset level you choose
  b. Opens a voice channel in the NoiseGard electronics so you can converse
  c. Retains full noise-reduction operation so you can hear clearly

  The result, tap once to talk naturally, tap again to return to music
  Order a Bloody Mary without having to take your headphones off
- All controls in one easy-access cluster on the right capsule
- Touch-button Electronic volume control on the headphones, no need to grope for your iPod or MP3 player
- Soft fade-in and fade-out with power switch

Built like Sennheiser Hi-fi headphones
- Serious Hi-fi sound in advance of all other noise-cancellers
- Drivers and audio technology from Sennheiser best Hi-fi range
- Sennheiser patented Duofol diaphragms for clarity
- Adaptive baffle damping for deep bass

Smartly packaged
- Stylish luxury design and tough ‘travel-proof' construction
- Exceptional comfort with ultra-soft earpads and over the ear design
- Fold flat design for travel use
- Supplied with moulded travel case and airline adapters

Tech stuff
Two key features from Sennheiser Hi-fi ensure good sound

- Adaptive baffle damping guarantees consistently good bass.
- The patented Duofol diaphragms prevent unwanted resonances, guaranteeing crisp, crystal-clear sound.

Sennheiser pioneered consumer noise-reduction headphones over 20 years ago and have unparalleled expertise in this technology

- NoiseGard noise-cancellation technology actively neutralisesunwanted noise: a tiny microphone mounted on the outside of the headphone picks up ambient noise, a processor calculates and superimposes the relevant phase inverted sound.

    The result: the two acoustic signals cancel each other out and the unwanted noise no longer reaches the user's ear. The new NoiseGard 2.0 system featured in the PXC 450 reduces noise by up to 90 per cent. In this latest system, the filters, microphones and processor have been optimised for a new level of performance.

sennheiser
world leader in headphones, microphones, infrared and radio communication systems

01494 551 551
www.sennheiser.co.uk

26 February 2006

Denon DVD-2930 - £649.99
High-end 1080p Universal Disc Player with REON VX upscaling and picture enhancement

Denon bring DVD pictures closer to HDTV and shake up the mid-price DVD market, with professional grade video processing technology from the £2700 DVD-A1XVA

One of the world's most powerful Broadcast-Grade video processors, is used to extract every last drop of picture quality from standard DVDs, at a price any enthusiast can afford.

This is one amazing value package, featuring Silicon Optix HQV processing, all metal three-box construction weighing 7 kilos, Denon's own design and build DVD Transport and full universal music replay.

Ignore the HD-disc shambles and get the best from DVD

This is three components in one
- A High-end super quality DVD player
- a world-class video processor running at 1 Trillion operations per second!
- A superb music player for CD, SACD and DVD-Audio (many DVD Players are poor on music)

Most players just upscale pictures to 1080. The DVD-2930 dramatically enhances standard DVD pictures with broadcast-quality Silicon Optix REON VX Picture Improvement Circuitry and only then is the picture upscaled to FULL-HD 1080p.

This is the same technology used by US HDTV networks like CBS, CNN etc when they run out of HD content. When bought by studios, the technology in this player costs over £25,000.

REON VX
- runs at 1 Trillion operations per second!
- processes each individual pixel in real-time
- minimises picture noise
- enhances sharpness
- maximises resolution

DVD-2930 vs HD-DVD and BluRay
The 2930's picture from DVD using the REON VX and 1080p HD scaling is stunning, a well-mastered DVD gets a long way towards to HD and a poor DVD can be markedly improved.

Real HD can be better, but there is a format war and a choice of less than 50 mainly lousy movies across both new formats. The 2930 gets superb results from the 100,000 plus DVDs
on the market plus the millions of CDs.

Anyone who has spent £1500 or more on an HD-Ready or Full-HD Plasma, LCD or Projector, needs a DVD-2930.

Technologies Unique to Denon
- REON VX Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) by Silicon Optix Performing one-trillion-operations-per-second, REON VX focuses its staggering performance on typical home cinema content
- Pixel Image Correction (DPIC) for custom picture enhancement
- Advanced AL24 Plus digital audio processing for stunning sound
- Gigabit DenonLink3 for the best quality digital audio via matching Denon components

Audio technology key points
The 2930 delivers a big jump in audio quality and especially in stereo performance over its predecessors and competition
- Heavy anti-vibration construction
- Double layer lid, triple layer bottom and heavy transport structure
- All audio and video boards are separated with multiple power supplies
- Five matched Burr-Brown 24/192 DACS equal quality on all channels
- Pure stereo path and audiophile capacitors for the analogue power supply

Video technology key points
- Much of the video-tech from the £2700.00 DVD-A1XVA
- The latest Silicon Optix REON VX chip
- REON VX 1080p scaling - reference class scaling quality
- REON video functions, cleaning, de-noising, sharpening and more
- Pixel matched HDMI outputs for PC spec panels
- High-end 12bit 216MHz Video DACs deliver big improvements in component
- New User interface and improved On Screen Displays
- One of the first DVD players to use full 10-bit video processing

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

16 February 2007

Clearaudio's Revolutionary Ceramic Magnetic Bearing
Upgrade Available Now

Since introducing the Magix 2 magnetic suspension device over four years ago, Clearaudio have extended their research into the use of magnetism in turntables.
Some magnetic bearing designs have been released previously but, until now, have suffered from the same problems: how to handle the magnetic field and its very negative influence upon cartridges, tonearms and cables.

Clearaudio has solved this severe problem:

1. The turntable main bearing shaft is non-magnetic. Clearaudio use an exclusive new ceramic alloy, with a much finer polished surface than that previously used in bearings . This reduces friction in the bearing by a factor of 10. This patented design prevents magnetic field being transferred to and through the spindle and therefore onto the surface of the record.

2. Clearaudio use a special shielding material between the bearing housing and the upper magnet, thus preventing the magnetic field from being distributed to other critical areas, such as in the vicinity of the cartridge. This design feature is also patented.

The ball bearing is no longer required. (There are some magnetic bearings that still use a ball bearing.) The Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing design does not, thus avoids any point of load within the bearing and so eliminates bearing friction, wear and noise.

All existing and previous Clearaudio turntables, except the Clearaudio Emotion, can be upgraded with a Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing . New Clearaudio turntables may be ordered ready fitted with Ceramic Magnetic Bearings, replacement bearings can be purchased separately or the exchange scheme can be used to receive a refund upon return of the old bearing.

Specification & Prices

Clearaudio Ceramic Magnetic Bearing

*A refund of £100 is available upon return of the old bearing.

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact

Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park ,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford , GU1 1RB

Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412

Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Manufacturer's web site: www.clearaudio.de

9 February 2007

Sound & Vision THE NATIONAL SHOW 2007
The UK's largest exhibition of Hi-fi and Home Cinema that just happens to be based in Bristol
More exhibitors and more brands

FEBRUARY 2007 @ The Bristol Marriott Hotel
Fri 23 to Sun 25 - 10 to 5 every day

BRISTOL SHOW 2007 SELLS OUT
92 exhibiting companies & 183 brands

Confirming Bristol 's place as by far the largest consumer electronics show in the UK

HI-FI - HOME CINEMA - HOME ENTERTAINMENT
20th ANNIVERSARY IN 2007

- Over 180 brands already booked http://www.bristolshow.co.uk/new_site/html/brands.html
- From multinationals to one man enthusiast bands
- The only show with 99.95% important industry brands
- The only show where everything is ON SALE
- The only show that washes whiter than white
- Covering every aspect of Hi-fi and Home Cinema
- Lots of product launches
- Packed with visitors every day

Park & Ride confirmed for visitors - full details on the show website

We are pleased to announce that for the 2007 Show we will be operating a Park & Ride scheme.

Please be aware that due to redevelopment work in the area two car parks have been demolished. We highly recommend that if travelling by car you use the Park & Ride – it's easier to get too, easier to park and cheaper than city centre parking!

Sound & Vision Bristol 2007 will be the 20th year of the UK 's largest and best hi-fi and home cinema show

Friday 23 to Sunday 25 February 2007

ww.bristolshow.co.uk

31 January 2007

Leema Antila CD Player now shipping

The long-awaited Antila CD player from Leema Acoustics introduces many unique technical and ergonomic innovations to combine state-of-the-art performance with total ease of use.

The performance reaches new levels, particularly in the extreme precision of the bass region; the delicate, analogue-like high frequencies and the expansive yet explicitly focused soundstage.

The Antila is fully LIPS ( Leema Intelligent Protocol System) compliant, allowing a press of the play button to power up the amplifier(s) from standby and select the CD input. If used in a totally purist, single-source system with the Hydra power amplifier, the Antila will even control the amplifier's volume via LIPS commands.

The unique MD 2 Active Differential Multi-DAC technology employs twenty 24bit / 192KHz multi-bit Delta-Sigma converters, and data pipelining to eliminate jitter, a common source of error within CD Players. The Leema-designed FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) generates a fully balanced signal entirely within the digital domain ensuring significantly reduced levels of noise and distortion, thereby producing a breathtakingly real and tactile musical performance.

Leema... Music, pure and simple.

Technical Specifications: Antila

Suggested UK Retail Price (inc. V.A.T. @ 17.5%)
Antila £2,495.00

Consumer Contact:

Activ Distribution,
Unit 16, Plantagenet House,
Kingsclere Industrial Park ,
Kingsclere,
Hampshire,
RG20 4SW

Tel: 01635 291357
Fax: 01635 291356

www.leema-acoustics.com

19 January 2007

Reference 3A – Grand Veena

For over 40 years Reference 3A has been earning a sterling reputation and many awards for producing “utterly musical” loudspeakers with a very coherent, engaging and lively sound. To evolve this tradition further, utilising newly developed techniques and advanced materials, we now present our new larger model Grand Veena.

The new Grand Veena is a tall, slender tower housing five seamlessly integrated unique drivers. The front baffle is tilted back at a critical angle and the drivers are positioned precisely for correct time alignment and sound wave propagation. The multi-chamber cabinet provides isolation to avoid interference between the drivers operating at different frequency ranges.

Achieving a coherent phase response has always been an utmost priority for us and a design criterion with all our loudspeakers. Carefully assembling the drivers with correct parameters and choosing a more direct signal-path design option, along with critical placement of the perfectly pair matched drivers allows us to achieve this goal with our Grand Veena. They project harmonically rich, clear and expansive soundstage images and offer fatigueless extended listening sessions.

Our own hand-built 7” (170 mm.) main driver is hyper-exponentially shaped and covers a wide range of the music evenly. Utilising advanced materials and techniques the driver is designed to not require crossovers and it is coupled directly to the amplifier. The potentially harmful effects of crossover components are removed from the path so the musical signal arrives at the driver uninterrupted and intact. Every tiny musical detail is tracked precisely and immediately.

Two powerful 8” (21mm.) long excursion bass drivers are used for extended low frequencies. Very stiff and light cones of Fibreglass and Kevlar in honeycomb construction are used to eliminate driver break-up modes. Rigid cast metal driver frames are used to ensure mechanical integrity. A unique acoustic device is constructed internally to absorb excess pressure generated by the enclosures standing waves to avoid interference with the driver's motion. With only a quasi-second order low-pass filter, low frequencies are tuned to extend flatly down to 36Hz. while significant information is still realised at even very low 20Hz.

A very accurate high frequency driver with an optimally shaped silk dome diaphragm and a low frequency resonance at just 590Hz. has been chosen. It integrates seamlessly with the direct-coupled main driver. With a low mass voice coil and a copper Faraday-Ring in the motor it is very well behaved even at very loud volume levels. Simply connected with just a capacitor as the high-pass filter to protect it from low frequencies, it projects a smooth, detailed and spacious treble.

An unusual design feature of the Grand Veena is the very special ultra high frequency exciter by Murata Co. It is a 12mm. diameter ceramic dome unit, which radiates in spherical motion unlike the conventional piston motion of all others. The very fine ceramic dome actually expands and contracts dispersing extreme high frequencies from above 20 kHz to about 100 kHz. to a very wide acoustic field. Although its presence is not easily detectable with conventional means, it promotes better perception of a spacious soundscape and surprisingly better definition at even lower frequencies than its actual operating range.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Efficiency: 90 dB. 1Watt/meter.
Frequency response: 36Hz - 20 kHz (+/-) 3dB.
Up to 100 kHz high frequency extension.
Bass loading: F3@ 36Hz., tuned port, quasi-second order, -15dB at 20Hz.
Impedance: 5 Ohm (+/-0.5 Ohm).
Power handling: 200 Watts RMS.
Phase: Almost constant at 10 degrees @94dB, wide band.
Dimensions: 51” (129cm.) high, 10.3” (26cm.) wide, 19”(48cm.) deep at base, 6” (15cm.) deep at top.
Weight: 75 Lbs. each.

For more information, please contact the UK distributor, Absolute Analogue.

Absolute Analogue
Website - http://www.absoluteanalogue.co.uk
Email - Absolute_Analogue@email.msn.com
Telephone – 020 8459 8113
Fax – 020 8459 8113

22 December 2006

Aurum Cantus – new loudspeaker models

Aurum Cantus has introduced a number of new loudspeakers, all incorporating Aurum Cantus's ribbon technology.

According to the UK distributor, Absolute Analogue, not all of the new models might be relevant for the UK market, but the ones that make sense in a UK context are as follows:

Aurum Cantus Melody M-DS.
This is intended to act in the role of a side speaker, but can be used as a surround speaker.

Aurum Cantus Melody M-103s.
This can be used as front or rear speakers.

Aurum Cantus V8F.
This is a smallish floorstander and utilises the top of the range G1 tweeter and fits inbetween the standmounted Volla and the floorstanding Harmony.

For more information, please see the distributor's website.

Absolute Analogue
Website - www.absoluteanalogue.co.uk
Email - Absolute_Analogue@email.msn.com
Telephone – 020 8459 8113

22 December 2006

PREVIEW INFORMATION - Denon CX-3 Miniature High-End Hi-Fi System
World launch at The Bristol Show - 25/2/06
Pure stereo amplifier - CD and SACD Stereo player
Speakers designed to compete with the UK 's finest

£2,700.00 for the complete system

- Stunning sound
- Stunning looks
- Total ease of use
- Craftsman made

In case you think of Denon as a purely Home Cinema company, this is a reminder that Denon are also one of the world's top Hi-fi brands and that Denon dominate sales of Hi-fi CD Players and Hi-fi Amplifiers across Europe (GFK figs 2006) and are high-end market leaders in Japan.

Denon is Japan 's oldest Hi-fi company and this new system incorporates almost 100 years of Hi-fi and musical heritage.

This is £2,700.00 of killer performance, featuring all of Denon's most serious high-end Hi-fi technology in one sleek elegant and easy-to-use package.

Life - Style and Serious Performance

- Simple and High Quality Design
- Hand-Built in Japan by Denon's finest craftsmen
- Uncompromised sound quality
- Massive cast-alloy construction
- Ultra-short circuit paths
- The finest audiophile components
- Brand new CD/SACD transport built for this product
- Newly developed High Power Amplifier 2 x 150 W (4 Ohms, 0.7% THD)
- Optional iPod integration
- Aluminium remote controller

And one hell of a lot more

Full information to follow in late January

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

20 December 2006

IsoTek ® : The Quality Power Connection
New IsoTek® 24ct Gold Connectors and Termination Kits

IsoTek ® have designed and produced three types of high quality audio grade power connectors, European Shuko, American 3-pin and the universal IEC as used on most electrical appliances.

Each IsoTek ® power connector has been designed to achieve the highest audio and video performance and therefore features state-of-the-art component parts:
Mains current carrying metal parts are precision machined from high purity copper, heavily plated in 24ct gold, deep cryogenically treated and demagnetized.
The fully detachable main body uses high quality injection moulded polycarbonate, for ease of handling, durability and long-term reliability, together with a precision injection moulded nylon front assembly, for precise mating with the power socket.

IsoTek ® power connectors will accommodate and significantly improve the performance of all high quality mains cables. All IsoTek ® power connectors accept cables with an overall external diameter of 6.5-16mm, and individual conductor sizes up to 6 AWG (4.1mm diameter). The high quality cable clamping mechanism ensures the utmost safety and reliability.

In keeping with IsoTek ® tradition the highest quality components and materials are used yet products are sold at a very competitive and fair price. IsoTek ® power connectors should not be confused with lower quality connectors of similar appearance. IsoTek ® power cable termination kits will be available from January 2007, and include two IsoTek ® power connectors, heat shrink tubing and full installation instructions, allowing the end user to re-terminate any high quality mains lead.

•  Large diameter, durable Polycarbonate body for easy handling.
•  High precision nylon front body for accurate mating with mains outlets.
•  Detachable cable clamp designed for large gauge cable.
•  Solder free design.
•  High Purity Copper, 24ct gold plated, deep cryogenically treated, de-magnestised conductors.

UK selling price (Inc. VAT):
IsoTek ® mains termination kits from £90.00

Available January 2007

Consumer Contact:
Distributor: Activ Distribution
Telephone: 01635 291357
Email: isotek@activdistribution.com
Distributor's web site: www.activdistribution.comwww.activdistribution.com
Manufacturer's web site: www.isoteksystems.com

20 December 2006

BRISTOL SHOW PREVIEW NEWS
Path to launch IXOS XEN at Bristol

New range of high-performance cables in the £50 to £150 class.

The headline cables are HDMI, but as many people still have legacy systems, there is a high-end SCART, a high-end component cable and much more.

IXOS XEN RANGE
Component Video
Digital Audio
HDMI
Optical Digital Audio
SCART
Stereo Audio interconnects

IXOS XEN XHT658 1080p High-end HDMI cable
£109.99 for 1m to £169.00 for 5m
SP-OFC High Definition HDMI Interconnect

- Proprietary Nitrogen Gas-Injected Polyethylene dielectric provides maximum insulation and significantly reduces the dielectric constant
- Triple shielding provides maximum protection against RF and EM interference
- Patented 4-layer PC board minimises FEXT (Far End Cross Talk) by stabilising impedance
- IXOS® TRU-HD™ Certified High Definition 1080p Digital Video Transmission
- Eliminates audio and video digital-to-analogue conversions
- Silver plated conductors for superior signal transfer
- Hard gold plated connectors and patented cable technology provide the finest signal transfer
- HDMI™ certified

ixos easymount caselogic
from the path group

01844 219 000
www.ixos.co.uk www.ixos.co.uk

18 December 2006

Arcam Solo Movie 5.1 - PREVIEW INFORMATION
World launch at the Bristol Show 23/2/06
On Sale late-February 2007 at £2,000

Arcam has announced a new model, the Solo Movie 5.1. This will be launched at the Bristol Show on 23 February 2007 and will be available from late February 2007.

The world's finest one-box Home Cinema system
Based on Arcam's renowned high-end AV & DVD components, the new Arcam Solo Movie 5.1 changes the perception of what a one-box system is capable of and puts many more expensive products to shame.

Since its introduction in 2004, Arcam's Solo music system has brought audiophile music reproduction to a whole new group of music lovers.

With the launch of Solo Movie 5.1, Arcam has achieved a world first: the advanced feature set of an esoteric home cinema system plus world class sound and picture quality in a stylish, neat and easy to use package.

Solo 5.1 boasts connectivity and playback abilities far beyond current high performance ‘one box' home cinema systems. Its internal 1080 video scaler, HDMI switching and universal disc playback makes it the perfect partner for today's high definition video displays. However, it is the unit's audio and video quality, stylish, understated good looks and ease of use, that will capture the hearts of music and movie fans the world over.

Solo Movie 5.1 is:
- the most comprehensive all in one home cinema system ever produced
- perfect for those seeking the best performance and simplicity in use
- offers stunning picture and sound quality from all sources
- stylishly designed to be discreet no matter what the décor
- features absolutely cutting edge Video technology

The Solo Movie 5.1 will not be available until late February 2007.

arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the UK

15 December 2006

Award-Winning Aesthetix Rhea Phonostage Now Joined By Calypso Line Stage

Aesthetix president and designer Jim White began his pursuit of the ultimate preamplifier designs over 10 years ago, introducing the Jupiter Series of preamps in 1994. The “Io” phono stage and “Callisto” line stage became industry benchmarks. These incredible preamps use between 16 and 32 valves each and in their ultimate configuration, create a six-chassis 122Kg preamplifier.
Jim has now utilised his knowledge and experience to create the Aesthetix Saturn series: “Rhea” phono stage, “Calypso” line stage and “Janus” preamp. The Saturn series combines the sonic excellence of the Jupiter preamps in single chassis, beautifully styled, remote controlled components that elevate the performance of all high-end music and home cinema audio systems.

Technical

The Calypso is a 6 input (5, plus tape monitor), high gain line stage with all gain accomplished with valves and no solid state amplifying devices in the signal path. All inputs are fully balanced and feature both XLR and RCAs. The fully balanced differential circuitry is able to internally balance a single ended signal.
Only the highest quality components are used in the Calypso. A discrete resistor volume control is employed with 88 1dB steps.
Special attention is given to quality control. All valves are tested, gain matched and then carefully selected for low noise and microphony. All units are subjected to thorough testing which verifies all functions are operating correctly and all sonic parameters are met. All units also undergo a burn-in period and listening tests.

Features

There are front panel controls for input selection, volume adjustment, mute, absolute phase, display brightness, bypass selection and standby. All functions can also be operated by the included remote control, which can also operate the other preamplifiers in the Saturn Series, the Rhea and Janus. Each input is fully disconnected from the audio circuit when not in use.
Two pairs of Neutrik XLR and two pairs of gold plated RCA sockets are provided for audio output. The bypass function can be assigned to one or more of the 6 inputs. Once configured for bypass, that input will automatically go into bypass whenever it is selected and system volume control would then take place using an external home cinema processor, the volume and mute functions of the Calypso are disabled for each bypass input.

Technical Specification - Aesthetix “Calypso”

UK selling price (Inc. VAT)

Aesthetix Calypso £3,600.00

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact

Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park ,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford , GU1 1RB

Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412

Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Distributor's web site: www.audioreference.co.uk www.audioreference.co.uk

30 November 2006

Denon D-F103HRDAB Network Hi-fi
A 21st Century Stereo System

Street Price £1,000.00 with speakers
Street Price £850 ex speakers

The D-F103HRDAB takes the successful D-F102DAB mini system, deletes the CD Player and adds an advanced Hard Disk Recorder / Internet Radio / Networking component.

This is still real Hi-fi that's smaller, better and much cuter than the norm, but now it adds 21st Century audio communications.

The stylish aluminium design uses audiophile components, the speakers are tuned for critical UK ears and combined with the high-grade amplifiers, will fill all but the largest rooms with a quality and richness of sound that is rare even in full sized components.

Every possible function in one sleek package .

- DAB Radio
- FM Radio
- Internet Radio
- CD
- Hard Drive for 10,000 songs
- CD Ripping and CDDB
- Music Streaming from Mac & PC
- Music playback via USB Port
- iPod integration and control (optional)
- two rare facilities these days, a phono input for record decks and an optional cassette deck.
- full remote control of everything

For the finest sound, each micro hi-fi component is based on Denon's latest full-size Advanced Evolution hi-fi and as usual Denon don't force customers to buy things they don't need. The speakers and cassette deck are options.

IMPORTANT ECO NOTE: Both components are fitted with Denon's ECO Stand-by power circuit, using less than 0.1w in standby. Some hard-drive devices use up to 25 watts in standby!

The best your iPod can get - and no need for yet another remote
The 103 features total iPod Control using Denon's optional ASD-1R dock. This uses line-out audio for the very best sound quality and offers Photo and Video playback as well as audio. Track info and playlists are displayed on the front panel of the 102 receiver and the iPod is controlled using the system remote.

CHR-F103HR Network & HDD features
- Built-in Hard Drive for music storage
- 8x ripping from CD with Gracenote CDDB Database (offline and online)
- Approx 800 hours or up to 10,000 songs
- Ripping formats WMA, LPCM
- Rip at 128kbps ( Normal ), 192kbps (HQ)
   Approx. 10,000 songs ( Normal ),
   Approx. 7,000 songs (HQ)
   Approx. 900 songs full CD quality (LPCM)
- Plays CD /and CD-Rs with MP3 and WMA Files
- Internet access for enhanced CDDB
- Built-in Internet Radio browser - no computer needed
- Network music steaming from PC/Mac
- Decodes AAC/MP3/WMA and more
- Three-line dot matrix display for track info / playlists etc
- USB Port to play music from MP3 players / memory sticks / Shuffle
- USB Port to copy files from Computer via a USB Hard Drive
- USB Port enables full music & data backup to PC
- All network functions via wired RJ45 ethernet port
  for maximum reliability. Wireless easily added
  if required with Belkin or Linksys etc network adapter

PLUS in the DRA-F102DAB receiver
- Audiophile Hi-Fi design and components from Denon AE Hi-Fi
- DAB Radio and FM/AM Radio with 35 watts per channel
- iPod connectivity and control via the ASD-1R Control Dock for iPod
- Front panel 3.5mm input for other portable audio devices
- Phono turntable input - Unique to Denon in this type of product
- Optional DRR-F102 Cassette Deck (a rare option)
- Clear two-line dot-matrix displays
- Solid alloy fascia panels
- More more more

SC-F103 Speakers included
Designed by Denon and Europe 's leading hi-fi speaker design team, these are way above the quality of loudspeakers supplied with the average system.

- A blend of European sound and DENON engineering
- Specifically voiced for UK tastes
- D.D.L (DENON Double Layer) cone woofer
- Improved Linearity woofer
- BMC (Bulk Mold Compound) woofer basket
- Highly Accurate Component Matching Crossover
- Soft-dome tweeter
- Shielded magnet for Home Cinema use
- Large gold-plated 3-way binding post terminals
- Foam Bass Plug included for Near Wall setting
- Finished in gloss black

Serious Hi-Fi inside from the AE Hi-Fi series
- Audiophile-grade toroidal power transformer
- Denon's own original high current transistors
- High class DENON audio components.
- Large-block power capacitors

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

28 November 2006

iSymphony M2UK - £180 street price
iPod enabled DVD Micro Home Cinema
iSymphony continues to deliver new ideas in the overcrowded world of iPod™ audio.

New micro DVD System with a universal dock for iPod™
USB flash stick and SD/MMC/Memory Stick card access

The second model in the growing iSymphony range, adds DVD playback, iPod video and photo playback, Memory Stick music playback and a style upgrade, to the unique multiple iPod/USB etc connectivity of the original M1UK.

The M2UK is perfect for small rooms, bedrooms, studies etc, delivering Home Cinema, music playback from DVD, CD, iPod, Memory Cards and Radio fro one compact and affordable system.

NEW FEATURES over the M1UK
- Full function Progressive Scan DVD Player
- Stereo Home Cinema Sound
- Show iPod video on TV
- Show iPod photos on TV
- 14 in 1 card reader adding Memory Stick music playback
- 50 key remote handset accesses full iPod menu structure
- Larger LCD Display
- Smart new styling

The System
- proper amps
- proper speakers
- way better sound than the average iPod box
- 2 x 25 watts into 6 ohms
- 2-way bass-reflex wooden speakers
- 25mm dome tweeter and 100mm woofer
- Front loading DVD/CD/MP3/WMA player with CD/-R/RW compatibility, ID3 title display and 64 track program memory
- FM/MW Stereo Radio with Digital Synthesised Tuner and 40 station memory (FM 20, MW 20)
- Clock radio functions
- wake and sleep to the iPod, CD, or favourite radio station
- Dynamic Bass Boost and Equaliser
- Classic, Rock, Pop and Jazz presets
- 50 Key Remote control included

The new DVD and iPod Video functions
- Progressive Scan DVD Player with MPEG4 DVD/DVD±R/RW, DiVX and CD/CD-R/RW playback
- Great quality Stereo Home Cinema
- Show iPod video on TV
- Show iPod photos on TV

The unique built-in connectivity no leads and no external docks required
- Built-in Universal Dock for iPod with PC/Mac connectivity for computer synchronisation
- Removable dock adapters supplied to fit all docking iPods (5G, Nano, 4G, mini and 3G)
- Accepts dock adapters supplied by Apple, with new models such as the Aluminium Nano and 30/80 Gb video iPods
- iPod compatible . Play, remote control, charge and PC/Mac synchronise any iPod (3G onwards)
- Show iPod video on TV - Show iPod photos on TV
- iPod Shuffle compatible . Play, remote control and charge the iPod Shuffle. New Shuffle via it's USB dock
- USB Plug n'Play . Remote control and play MP3/WMA music from any Flash-Driven USB device. Displays ID3 titles
- SD, MMC card and Memory Stick compatible . Play MP3/WMA music from any card. Displays ID3 titles
- Charges the iPod while docked

iSymphony™ is part of the Made for iPod™ program, meaning that everything from the docking connectors through to the software meets Apple's requirements for meriting the Made For iPod logo. Customers can buy with confidence knowing that iSymphony™ meets with Apple's approval. iPod™ is an Apple trademark.

The M2UK will arrive in retail in mid December 2006 at John Lewis and Comet Stores

iSymphony
amazing value, innovative iPod and computer home entertainment

www.myisymphony.co.uk
020 7887 7799

28 November 2006

D&M Holdings Inc. to Acquire Philips Sound Solutions, Expanding OEM Automotive and Consumer Businesses

--Acquisition gives D&M Holdings access to new premium customers, leading technologies and significant R&D

TOKYO – November 28, 2006 – D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE I: 6735) announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for D&M Holdings to acquire Philips Sound Solutions (PSS) of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI).

Philips Sound Solutions (PSS), based in Dendermonde Belgium , has strong market positions in high-quality, Hi-Fi audio products for the B2B automotive and consumer electronics markets. Key automotive customers include: BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota ( Europe ), Seat and Jaguar. Key consumer customers include Philips, Dell and Nokia. Philips has been active in divesting its non-core business and this transaction is consistent with this strategy.

D&M Holdings will re-name the company “D&M Premium Sound Solutions.” D&M Holdings, based in Kawasaki , Japan , owns the Denon, Marantz, McIntosh Laboratory, Boston Acoustics®, Snell Acoustics, D&M Professional, Denon DJ, ReplayTV® and Escient® brands.

With the automotive assets and relationships of PSS, D&M Holdings will accelerate its automotive OEM business. Delivered in partnership with Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC), Boston Acoustics currently provides premium audio systems for 10 Daimler Chrysler vehicles, including: the Chrysler 300 series, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger, Jeep ® Grand Cherokee and Jeep Compass. Boston Acoustics also recently received its first business award from General Motors.

The acquisition, which is expected to be accretive to D&M's earnings, also provides D&M Holdings with patented technologies and expertise that will provide opportunities to introduce differentiated products with new technology. PSS products include DSP amplifiers, lightweight and high power cone speakers, flat speakers and assemblies used in flat displays and televisions plus wireless surround speaker systems. PSS also brings purchasing and production operations in Asia and elsewhere that can be leveraged across D&M brands.

“The acquisition of Philips Sound Solutions fits well with our strategic vision and priorities of expanding into new businesses where we can leverage the value of strong audio know-how and world-leading brands,” said Eric C. Evans, chairman and co-chief executive officer of D&M Holdings. “This acquisition allows us to achieve critical mass in revenue, infrastructure and relationships in the automotive OEM business and substantially enhances our ability to develop innovative and groundbreaking premium products,” he said.

The operations of PSS, headquartered in Belgium , will be headed by Chief Executive Officer Bernard Geldof and become part of D&M Holdings' automotive OEM business unit, which is led by Michael J. Maloney, president of D&M OEM, Global Marketing Group. PSS has development centers in Belgium , China and India and production facilities in Belgium , Hungary , Ukraine and China . In 2005, PSS had annual revenue of approximately EUR 120 million (JPY18 billion and US$150 million).

This transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of calendar 2006 and will be settled in cash, represents D&M Holdings' seventh acquisition since the company was formed in 2002.

For further information, contact:
D&M Holdings Inc.
Naoyuki Honmura
+81-44-670-1111

For D&M Holdings in the US
Dobbin/Bolgla Associates
Adam Weissman
+1 212 388 1400
aweissman@dba-pr.com

D&M Europe
P.O. Box 8744
5605 LS
EINDHOVEN
THE NETHERLANDS
Phone: +31 40 250 78 77

About D&M Holdings Inc.

D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE I: 6735) is based in Kawasaki, Japan and owns the Denon, Marantz, McIntosh Laboratory, Boston Acoustics, Snell Acoustics, D&M Professional, Denon DJ, ReplayTV â and Escient â brands. Denon, Marantz, McIntosh and D&M Professional are global industry leaders in the specialist home theater, audio/video consumer electronics or professional audio markets, with a strong and long-standing heritage of manufacturing and marketing high-performance audio and video components. Boston Acoustics, with its signature The Boston Sound, is a leader in premium loudspeakers for home and audio markets. Snell is a super premium speaker brand. The ReplayTV and Escient brands represent award-winning technologies in digital home entertainment. Additional information is available at www.dm-holdings.com.

Denon and Marantz are registered trademarks of D&M Holdings Inc.; McIntosh is a registered trademark of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.; Boston Acoustics is a registered trademark of Boston Acoustics, Inc. and ReplayTV and Escient are registered trademarks of Digital Networks North America, Inc.

tatements in this news release regarding D&M Holdings Inc. that are not statements of historical fact may include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding the integration of the company's acquisitions, competitive and industry conditions, targeted cost savings programs, market acceptance for the company's products, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company's businesses

28 November 2006

ARCAM FMJ DV139 - £1800
Arcam's best ever DVD / Universal Audio Player
High-Definition 1080p upscaling for HD home cinema combined with audiophile sound for music lovers

- one of the world's most advanced DVD / Universal Audio players, designed and built by Arcam in the UK

- A convincing reason to stay with DVD and not be ripped-off as an HD-Disc beta-tester

Make the best of the many hundreds of thousands of DVDs available and get stunning music quality from CD, SACD and more.

- The DV139 delivers marked improvements in picture quality from DVD and beats almost any competition at any price

- it is the first DVD player to really match a high-end CD player, delivering stunning music performance.

- Even audiophiles no longer need to have two players.

The new DV139 is Arcam's latest and best ever DVD player / Universal Audio Player. In addition to a superb 1080p upscaled ‘Near HD' picture from standard DVD, the new player delivers such an increase in CD sound quality, that the DV139 is equivalent to a serious high-end CD player.

- cutting-edge video technology using the latest generation Zoran Vaddis 888S core processing engine
- broadcast quality state-of-the-art ABT1010 1080p video upscaling technology from Anchor Bay
- broadcast quality ABT102 video deinterlacer
- the best bad edit detection and ‘any format' cadence processing
- twin audiophile-grade toroidal transformers for stunning sound
- unique Arcam ‘Mask of Silence' electro magnetic damping technology
- unique Arcam tri-laminate damped SDS (Sound Dead Steel) chassis

The DV139 uses the unique FMJ tri-laminate SDS chassis, to mechanically separate the electronic circuits from internal or airborne vibration. Arcam's ‘Mask of Silence' damps EMC. Twin audiophile-grade toroidal transformers, give delicate audio signals a completely separate power supply from the digital and video parts. Optimized circuit board layout and a wealth of subtle tweaks stem from Arcam's long history of cutting edge DVD and Hi-fi design.

- ABT1010 10 bit video scaler to 720p, 768p, 1080i, 1080p
- some of the best scaling currently available
- new - ABT102 ‘Precision Deinterlacing' technology video deinterlacer
- Zoran Vaddis 888s core processor
- DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, CD audio, SACD audio, DiVX video playback
- HDMI digital video/audio output

- ‘always-on' composite and SCART video plus stereo audio for 2nd zone
- audiophile sound quality from all disc formats for movies and music
- new - CD Direct mode for superior music playback
- IR and full duplex RS232 control
- new - CR100 backlit learning handset, a sleek new design
- new - improved OSD and new user interface with full colour graphics and easy to use menus
- unique
- built-in video setup wizard for user video display calibration

arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the uk

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

28 November 2006

projectiondesign Model Two WIDE
UNIQUE NEW WIDE-ANGLE MODEL
SHORT THROW 1:1:1 Lens
UK retail £4,000.00

Internal code name ‘ Cyclops ' for the dominant lens

A very serious high-end 720p HDTV DLP projector that can throw HUGE and bright pictures in small rooms

The Action! model two WIDE has been designed specifically to be small and unobtrusive, yet deliver HUGE reference-grade pictures in small rooms.

Loaded with the latest DarkChip3 technology and projectiondesign's unique high-efficiency light-engine, the m2 WIDE is unbelievably small, is practically unnoticeable when installed and is also incredibly easy to store, transport and use on an ad-hoc basis.

- The smallest and most efficient HD-Ready home-cinema projector
- The only projector in this class with interchangeable lenses

The Model Two range sets image benchmarks in the mid-price market. The new WIDE version offer the only solution for those who want big-screen home cinema in small rooms. A two metre wide picture can be achieved with the projector only two metres from the screen. Delivering 1000 lumens the projector has enough power to fully light large screens.

- 1:1:1 Cinema-Grade Fujinon lens
- picture size matches the distance from the screen
- true reference-class performance
- tiny size and whisper quiet (24dB) for easy install and unobtrusive usage in table or ceiling mount applications
- first projector in class to offer true optical vertical lens shift - lens shift 0-95% - off-axis distortion is eliminated
- World's finest projector optics, with Fujinon lenses and projectiondesign's design of own optical light-engine
- very high optical and thermal efficiency
- complete connectivity and networking - sets up in minutes

The model two WIDE delivers exceptional true optical contrast, superb black levels and remarkable detail. With light path matched optics, new 7 Segment NDG colour wheel, advanced driving of the DLP chip and advanced firmware.

The ultra-sleek projector is housed in a small and stylish magnesium cabinet that also serves as a heat sink and is available in three gloss automotive finishes, Vanquish Grey, Pearl White, Maranello Blue.

- Texas Instruments HD2+ DarkChip3 DLP chip
- very latest driver circuits on UniBoard electronic architecture
- 7-segment Neutral Density Green (NDG) colour wheel
- projectiondesign proprietary RealColor advanced colour management for perfect 6500k out of the box
- better than 4000 : 1 true optical contrast (unlike most this is an accurate figure not a PR led spec)
- 1000 video-optimised ANSI lumens from the new Philips 220w UHP lamp delivering the highest lumens per watt in the industry
- robust lockable DVI-D (HDCP) input and fully HDMI compatible
- native resolution of 1280 x 720
- HD ready for SKY HD and more
- Cast magnesium case and chassis provide rigidity and heat sink functions
- Complete install, network. IP and computer integration
- Backlit remote handset
- 3 year guarantee

- NOTE - Model Twos can be upgraded to WIDE for a fee, by a projectiondesign authorised service centre - and vice versa

UK retail prices - 28/11/06
- projectiondesign Model Two WIDE - £4000
- projectiondesign Model Two standard zoom - £3500

projectiondesign
high performance projectors

www.projectiondesign.co.uk
08000 751 686

14 November 2006

TCI Copperhead 1080p HDMI cables
3rd Generation Design HDMI cables for 1080p level installations and high-end AV equipment
Full 1080p resolution capability up to 20m

UK cable specialist True Colours Industries TCI introduce their first HDMI cables, taking advantage of 3rd Generation design to go straight to 1080p.

- Full-HD resolution 1080p picture all lengths
- meets full HDMI Version 1.2 specification
- Magnetically shielded metal HDMI plugs
- Lengths 1m, 2m, 5m, 7.5m, 10m, 15m, 20m

TCI Copperhead HDMI cables use the very latest cable technology and are designed from the ground up, to carry the highest resolution 1080p signal to TV's, Monitors or projectors in accordance with V1.2 of the HDMI specs.

This is one of the first cables to be able to meet these specifications at all lengths of cable available, even up to a staggering 20m.

Construction quality of this cable is exceptional and the finest materials have been used. Multi-layer shielding reduces external noise, a tough outer braid protects the cable and magnetically shielded metal plugs enhance the overall performance to deliver some of the best pictures available via HDMI.

TCI Copperhead cables are competitively priced for their exceptional performance.

1m - £99.99
2m - £129.99
5m - £199.99
7.5m - £274.99
10m - £349.99
15m - £449.99
20m - £549.99 - Jan 07

TCI
true colours industries
affordable audiophile cables

07710 196 949
www.tcicables.com

21 November 2006

The Bel Canto e.One DAC3 has arrived!

DAC/Preamplifier with Ultra-Clock TM Technology

The DAC3 fulfills the original promise of digital music reproduction. It surpasses previous expectations of digital music quality. This performance results from a unique combination of design techniques, new technologies and the superb stability of the new Ultra-Clock: making the DAC3 a one of a kind product in the mark et.
The surpassing musical performance rests on the solid foundation of the Ultra-Clock TM , a clock with performance found previously only from separate Master Clock products. The Ultra-Clock TM provides jitter performance 50x better than other clocks. Specifications of 1 picoseconds RMS and frequency accuracy of 0.0001% define new bench mark s in clock stability. This Ultra-Clock TM allows the DAC3 to reproduce music with new levels dynamic expression and accuracy of timbre. Your music communicates as never before, recalling the best of analog music reproduction, without the limitations of either analog or other digital technologies. The Ultra-Clock TM works in concert with every detail of the DAC3's design to achieve a new level of musical realism:

The DAC3 has been optimized to provide the highest level of performance for all of these critical functions. It can provide digital preamplifier as well as D/A conversion and bridge from traditional CD or DVD player sources and from the isolated USB input for computer music playback sources. The DAC3 has 5 digital inputs:

All digital input sources experience 2 jitter rejection stages, one analog PLL stage at the SPDIF input and a second digital PLL stage at the Sample Rate conversion/filter stage. The new algorithm's 170 dB of digital dynamic range insures a totally transparent conversion to 24/192 data rate for the final DAC processing. The Ultra-Clock TM used for the D/A conversion is located at the output of the sample rate conversion stage. The USB input goes through a 3rd de-jitter stage to insure optimum playback from computer based sources.

The PCM1792 dual-differential multi-bit delta-sigma DAC circuit achieves re mark able analog performance. The 4.5VRMS true balanced XLR outputs provide nearly 130dB of dynamic range. The noise floor of this DAC/processor is so low and so clean that the DAC3 is optimally used as a complete DAC/Preamplifier with a digital level control. Because of dither applied to the 24bit word there is no loss of effective resolution. The application of optimized dither insures that the analog output noise floor maintains a clean sound, devoid of any a-musical tones or artifacts. In a system with digital sources the DAC3 can provide an optimum solution with the addition of one of the Bel Canto e.One amplifier products, eliminating the analog preamplifier.

DAC3 Design Features:

The DAC3 transcends the expected performance from all of your digital audio sources. Providing the functionality of 3 separate audio products: DAC, Master Clock, Preamplifier in one product. The DAC3 provides value rivalled only by its performance.

Hear it today and rediscover your music library.
More information can be found at: www.aanvilaudio.com
Call 01359 240687 or email: sales@aanvilaudio.com

17 November 2006

New Nordost Silver Screen ‘Dual Micro Mono-Filament' HDMI Cable

Nordost is pleased to announce the highly anticipated launch of the ultra high performance Silver Screen HDMI cable.

New Nordost Silver Screen HDMI Cable
Nordost Silver Screen HDMI cable sets new standards in HDMI cable technology. It is a high performance product designed to transmit digital audio and video signals to a home theatre with minimal signal loss.
The ‘Dual Micro Mono Filament' silver plated oxygen free copper conductors, are each helically wrapped in FEP ‘Dual Micro Mono Filament' threads and extruded within an FEP tube which reduces insulation contact with the conductors by more than 80% and provides extreme mechanical stability. Information travelling along the surface of the conductor is virtually unimpeded by the insulation material, allowing signals to be transferred more efficiently and at extremely high speeds.
It is the most detailed and high performance HDMI cable on the market today. Clarity, depth of picture, edge definition and detail are sparklingly clear. Extremely precise impedance matching, coupled with precision manufacturing, ensure this cable far exceeds the HDMI specifications.
Silver Screen HDMI is the only choice for the ultimate in home theatre performance.

Specifications: Silver Screen HDMI cable
Insulation - High Purity Class 1 Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP)
Construction - Precision Dual Micro Mono-Filament design to HDMI specification
Conductors - Solid core, extruded silver over 99.99999% OFC
Propagation - Over 85% speed of light
Shield - Triple shield with dual served silver and OFC

UK Suggested Retail Price (inc. V.A.T. @ 17.5%)
Length
1 metre - £199.00
2 metres - £259.00
3 metres – £319.00
6 metres - £499.00

All Nordost cables are tested before they leave the factory and carry a limited lifetime warranty.

Consumer Contact:

Activ Distribution,
Unit 16, Plantagenet House,
Kingsclere Industrial Park ,
Kingsclere,
Hampshire,
RG20 4SW

Tel: 01635 291357
Fax: 01635 291356

Nordost Background and Technical Information

In the confusing array of similar cable brands and manufacturers, one company stands apart. That company is Nordost, makers of the ORIGINAL Flatline® Cable. Today Nordost offers over forty different high performance cable products. Derived from technology developed for the space industry, Nordost's unique patented design and proprietary FEP extrusion process produces a level of performance that other cable companies can only dream of achieving.
At Nordost, cable design is not a “black art” based on trial and error and questionable pseudo-scientific claims; rather, all Nordost cables are manufactured with a degree of accuracy and concentricity that is unmatched in the cable industry. All of Nordost's products have measurable characteristics such as capacitance, inductance and speed, which are vastly superior to other cables in the market.
This is why Nordost prints the specifications of its cables on all their packaged products. The result of applied physics and state-of-the-art technology is a product that will delight and move you with its musical performance

All Nordost cables share a common design theme. That design is solid core conductors. Depending on the application, either flat rectangular solid oxygen free copper conductors, or fine micro-litz round conductors, strand interaction is eliminated. This significantly reduces the well-documented audible distortions caused by skin effect and magnetic field interactions. This is done by using an extremely precise extrusion of FEP and a very precise conductor spacing, which keeps capacitance and inductance extremely low. In addition, the use of Nordost's proprietary Micro Mono-Filament technology increases signal bandwidth in the video cable and reference cable range. This in turn results in cables that typically transmit signals at over 90% the speed of light. This is 20 to 25% faster than conventional cables resulting in a tremendous improvement in musical accuracy and clarity.

7 November 2006

VH Audio
Supplier of ultra-high quality capacitors, cables, adaptors and other items

VH Audio was formed in the US in 2003 by Chris VenHaus. Chris' very popular DIY cable and interconnect “recipes” have been made by thousands of satisfied audiophiles worldwide, and are considered to be benchmark designs among the DIY community.

VH Audio's design philosophy is to combine sound engineering with subjective evaluation . They feel engineering is a starting point, not the finish line. Over the years Mr. VenHaus has developed a network of audiophiles who help “beta-test” new products. These people are selected because they give straightforward and (sometimes brutally) honest opinions. The variety of gear owned by the beta-testers varies from high-powered solid state systems to flea powered tubed gear, and from a few thousand dollars to over $150,000 systems. Music tastes range from small scale ensembles or soloists to big bands and even heavy metal. If the products don't make it past these testers with rave reviews, they don't make it to you. The diversity of the beta testers also means VH Audio's products will not develop what's commonly known as a “house sound”, which is the result of only a few people evaluating products on a limited number of systems.

From a UK perspective, in addition to products already available elsewhere in the UK , VH Audio is able to supply the following VH Audio items direct to customers:

- Interconnects
- Power cables
- Loudspeaker cables
- DVD, Plasma TV, Projector, and PC Burn-in Adapters
- U.S. to International AC Plug Adapters
- V-Cap Teflon film and tin foil reference grade capacitor for audiophiles
- V-Cap OIMP reference grade oil capacitor

Deep cryogenic processing is available as standard for some of the interconnects, cables and adaptors.

To give an idea of the quality of the capacitors, the prices range from $39.99 to $599.99 and are described by VH Audio as being exceptional value.

For more information, please see http://www.vhaudio.com

30 October 2006

Denon Smart ‘Life' Series S-81DAB Stereo System £600

With the S-81DAB, Denon delivers another sexy, yet simple-to-use model in the Smart Series, this time as a stereo rather than Home Cinema and with full iPod integration as standard.
The black styling is sleek and cool and the ergo-design soft-touch controls light up in blue when touched, then slowly fade away.

- Specifically designed to be easy to set-up and easy to use
- Quality CD Player with MP3/WMA support
- DAB Radio fully optimised for best possible sound
- RDS FM/AM Radio, if your DAB signal is not so good
- Total iPod integration and control (direct lead included)
- Or use the optional ASD-1R dock for a permanent iPod install
- Two-line Blue FL High-Clarity display shows DAB station info, RadioText and iPod track and music info
- Other portable audio / MP3 player input on front panel
- Powerful 50+50 watt fully digital amplifier, for soft lounging or loud party time
- Clock Radio functions make this an amazing alarm clock
- Large and clear Ergo-design controls on the unit and the remote.
- Clear illuminated feedback on actions
- Euro-Design Two-Way Speakers tuned for UK ears
- Tabletop speaker stands mount vertically, horizontally or on the wall

The S-81 is designed with a shallow chassis to fit on shelves and bookcases that other systems cannot

High Power Amplifier - The 50W+50W power amplifier enables powerful, yet delicate music reproduction.

Easy Speaker Set-Up - Each speaker terminal and cable is coloured (L ch white, R ch red). Simply connecting the matched colours ensures that the system can be easily set up without confusion.

UK Sound Tuning - The S-81DAB speakers use high-grade speaker technology, were designed by a leading European team and then tuned by Denon UK engineers to fit UK tastes.

Denon have been UK tuning their music systems since 1990

Denon's New Ergo Remote - Denon have designed a simple, yet elegant and useful remote, which lays out the frequently used buttons on the front. All the other buttons are hidden in the back, and almost any function can be operated from a distance. A specific iPod control button allows for easy operation of any connected iPod.

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

26 October 2006

Cellboost - Power On The Go
Instant power for Mobiles, Smartphones and iPods

For mobile phones - 1hr of power and 60hrs! standby
For iPods - at least 8 hours of music

Cellboost for mobile phone - £4.99
Cellboost for Treo and Blackberry - £5.99
Cellboost for iPod - £6.99

- The smallest, neatest and safest way to add extra power
- Completely integrated design
- No cables or adapters to lose or snag and no dangling pouch
- Universal compatibility
- Fits almost every popular phone including Treo and Blackberry
- Universal iPod power
- Fits all iPods with the Apple docking connector 3G onwards
- Use again and again or all at one go
- Note the huge standby figure of 60hrs
- Green & Mercury Free for safe disposal

Cellboost is a disposable battery/charger that provides instant talk-time or music in addition to charging the battery. The pocket-sized accessory, inserted into a phone or iPod standard battery charger socket, restores power to a dead or dying unit within seconds, without needing mains power or changing batteries.

The Cellboost units simultaneously power and charge. Users can use their mobile or iPod* while it is charging with Cellboost and if desired, may re-charge with Cellboost in many separate sessions.

Unlike conventional charging systems, Cellboost does not depend on additional cables or hardware to do the job. The energy is transmitted via a ‘quick-charge' protocol, allowing the charger to transfer enough power into a completely dead battery to make a call or play music in about two minutes.

Use its full power, or use as needed. When Cellboost is emptied of power it can be safely disposed of in household waste.

Key points
1. Cellboost is an extension to the device, not a dangling accessory
2. A cap protects the connector from dirt, debris and possible damage
3. There are no vulnerable wires and joints between the connector and battery
4. The small, neat design doesn't get in the way when using the phone or iPod
5. Cellboost give a Three Year Guarantee

Green - Mercury Free - WEEE & ROHS Directive Compliant
All Cellboost battery products are considered environmentally ‘green' as they are mercury free and can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. They are safe for disposal in landfills and conform to European waste disposal standards.

* on iPod nano the headphone socket is blocked by the Cellboost

Cellboost™ The Company
Although new to the UK , Cellboost has blue-chip backing as part of a $1 Billion revenue US Company with over 25 years of international experience in the CE business, supplying consumer electronics globally.

Cellboost
instant battery power anywhere

www.cellboost.com
020 7887 7799

19 October 2006

Denon DVD-1930 - £249.99
1080p Upscaling Universal Disc Player
‘Near-HiDef' pictures from standard DVD for owners of HD-Ready and Full-HD flat screen televisions and projectors
Ignore the HD-disc shambles and get the best from DVD

Denon offers incredible value and undercuts the competition with a seriously good 1080p DVD Upscaler for just £250.00

There is no point spending any more money on a DVD player , unless it is to spend £650 for the ReonVX equipped Denon DVD-2930, which delivers a massive performance increase to match the higher price. Or for enthusiasts, Denon High-end players ranging up to £2,700.

- Denon's most affordable 1080p DVD Player
- HDMI with HDCP Digital Video Out
- 216MHz / 11bit high-end Video DACs
- Latest Faroujda DCDi FLI-2301 PAL progressive scan
- Discrete video circuit
- Universal music player for CD, SACD and DVD-AUDIO discs
- Anti-vibration construction - braced chassis and top cover
- Separate circuit boards for analog and digital
- 24bit 192kHz Audio DACs give super sound
- Available in Black or Silver with an aluminium front panel

This competitive model is a strong performance upgrade over the DVD-1920, rolls in 1080p scaling and benefits from the experience gained in developing Denon's high-end DVD-2930 / 3930.

Usability is key . The exceptionally clear front panel, display and large controls are a deliberate reaction to the problems consumers have with ultra-slim designs and tiny buttons. Clear, logical and easy-to-use, even in low light. Unlike many players, all key operational features are accessible on the front panel, with no need to dig into menus.

The scaling, HDMI and video circuits go beyond competitor quality in this class and the DVD-1930 delivers superb pictures and sound for all displays.

- HDMI Interface & 1080p scaling
- HDMI Black Enhancer
- HDMI multichannel digital audio transfer
- HDMI Bass management
- HDMI Video Select - For RGB or Component out via HDMI
- HDMI Scaling from Silicon Image

A player for all screens
The HDMI video and scaling are fully specified and give stunning pictures on HD-Ready and FULL-HD flat displays. The high-performance 216 MHz video DACs and Faroujda Progressive Scan deliver a stunning picture via the component output for older Plasma and LCD screens. RGB on SCART delivers the best picture for standard TVs.

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

18 October 2006

ACCUSTIC ARTS ® launch upgraded CD Player 1 Mk2

Already renowned in the high-end market, Accustic Arts' upgraded CD Player 1 Mk 2 reestablishes the lead in this hotly contested market sector.

Experience gathered from more than 10 years of professional music production was bundled together in 1996 with the founding of SAE - Schunk Audio Engineering GmbH & Co KG. Initially involved in professional recording; SAE developed and produced its own near-field monitors to meet the high standards for acoustic requirements in recording studios. The knowledge gained from co-operation with external developers and audio experts, innumerable tests, listening trials, material and component tests all contribute to the production of the ACCUSTIC ARTS ® hi-fi products.

This pool of knowledge was exploited in the development of the ACCUSTIC ARTS ® high-end units. The stated aim was to achieve maximum authenticity during sound reproduction. ACCUSTIC ARTS ® offers a comprehensive range of high-end products from loudspeakers to electronics and accessories. ACCUSTIC ARTS ® products captivate through their natural sound reproduction and high output potential. The timeless design is easy to integrate in every living environment. These fine music components are the result of thorough research and development work, use of the most precise high performance components and painstaking handmade production at the facilities in Germany . The ultimate musical enjoyment is expressed through clarity, dynamics and depth of detail.

ACCUSTIC ARTS ® units are designed to meet the needs of the future, and so can easily be adapted to further developments of the products. Innovation and diversification are important principles for the ACCUSTIC ARTS ® product philosophy.

Features: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® CD Player 1 Mk2
•  24 Bit / 192 kHz Upsampling CD-Player in top-loader design
•  CD positioned in drive using exceptionally precise magnetic puck guaranteeing ideal disc-reading conditions
•  CDM Pro 2 drive module with cast metal frame and involved mechanical decoupling
•  Generously specified, magnetically shielded toroidal core 75 VA transformer
•  5 separate power supply units for laser control, digital signal processing, display control, display heating and D/A converter section; very high capacity (35,000 µF); Panasonic capacitor of high quality; ultra-fast diodes
•  Integrated, extremely fine D/A converter section with the following features:
- 24 bit / 192 kHz Enhanced Multi-Level Delta-Sigma D/A converter (Burr Brown)
- extremely fine analog output stage with only 12 dB Butterworth-Filter
- generously dimensioned buffer section
- selected filter capacitors and metal film resistors
- digital filter with 8-times oversampling
•  Extremely fine digital output stage with extra large power supply unit and voltage stabilisation; jitter minimising digital output stage
•  Balanced analog output (XLR) with Neutrik®-sockets
•  Unbalanced analog output (RCA) with WBT®-sockets
•  Balanced and unbalanced outputs with HF-transformers
•  Resonance minimising aluminium housing
•  Shielded separate compartment in housing inside area for drive mechanism, mains power components, digital signal processing, display control and D/A converter section
•  Drawer with indirect blue lighting
•  Standby function
•  ACCUSTIC ARTS ® remote control with aluminium housing
•  ACCUSTIC ARTS ® CD-PLAYER I-MK2 is “Handmade in Germany ”

Technical Specification: ACCUSTIC ARTS ® CD Player 1 Mk2

UK selling price (Inc. VAT):

ACCUSTIC ARTS ® CD Player 1 Mk2 - £3,985.00

AVAILABLE NOW

Consumer contact:
Audio Reference,
Unit 8 Enterprise Park ,
Slyfield Industrial Estate,
Guildford ,
GU1 1RB

Tel: 01252 702705
Fax: 01483 301412

Email: info@audioreference.co.uk
Web site: www.audioreference.co.uk

3 October 2006

Sennheiser CX 300 - £39.99
In-Ear-Canal earphone - Frequency response: 18-21,000 Hz

Sennheiser's best-selling in-earphone is now available in white for the Christmas iPod upgrade market

NOW available in three colours

1. Classic Black
2. Matt Silver
3. BRAND NEW iPod White

Keep the music in and the noise out

- a massive quality upgrade for, iPod, MP3, CD, DVD, Video and Gaming Portables
- perfect travel headphones
- reduce background noise
- minimal sound leakage
- great sound

This is Sennheiser's first consumer ‘ear-canal' design and is based on technology from Sennheiser's professional in-ear stage foldback monitors.

In this price class, the CX 300 sets new standards for sound quality, noise isolation and overall performance. Very high efficiency helps prolong battery life on iPods and all portable devices.

The CX 300 employs an advanced, miniaturised driver, tailored by Sennheiser for smooth, acoustically correct in-ear operation; this provides the CX 300 with an extended response (18 Hz- 21 kHz) for satisfying musical detail and impressive yet well defined bass.

Simple elegant styling and high-quality materials are a Sennheiser hallmark.

Equally important and often forgotten, the new Sennheiser design promotes superb comfort as well. The CX 300 is supplied with three different sized ear adapters in soft, silicone rubber that ensure long-term comfort, as well as the excellent in-ear seal necessary both for ambient-noise reduction and deep-bass.

Features
- Supplied with 3 different sizes of ear adapters for a perfect fit
- Powerful, bass-driven stereo sound with exceptional clarity
- Excellent attenuation of ambient noise
- Asymmetrical cable for optimum wearing comfort
- Extremely small and lightweight
- Ideal for use with all iPods, MP3, CD, DVD, MD Players and portable game systems
- 2-year warranty

Specifications
- Frequency response: 18-21,000 Hz
- THD: <0.2%
- SPL: 112 dB

These are perfect for travel, as like earplugs, they reduce background noise, allowing the user to listen at lower volumes. Due to the earplug effect, very little sound leaks out, so other travellers are not irritated.

Sennheiser
world leader in headphones, microphones infrared and radio communication systems

0800 652 5002
www.sennheiser.co.uk

29 September 2006

Denon AV Receivers 2007 Range

Here are four great new 2007 Home Cinema receivers from Denon, all sound better and add useful features over the 2006 models.

KEY Feature . The new ERGO Remote handset. This is by far the most usable and stylish handset in the business and makes a huge difference to day-to-day usability.

KEY Feature . All have fully automatic setup, which helps users who never normally set stuff up, to get the best sound

KEY Feature . All have full iPod integration as an option.

More devil is in the detail. Some brands still quote 6 ohm - 1 kHz power. Denon quote the 6 ohm but always show real 8 ohm 20/20 power as well.

Differences between the models - shown in ascending price order

AVR-1507 £250.00
An amazing budget buy
baseline features
- Discrete 7.1 amplifier with 7 x 110 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7% THD)
- Auto Setup with high quality Audio Technica microphone
- New easy to use ERGO remote
- 32-Bit floating point DSP, full 96 kHz processing, 192 kHz DACs
- Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-NEO:6, DTS 96/24
- Audio Delay (0-200 ms), Night Mode
- User Mode Function
- Setup operation at front panel
- Large screw type speaker connector
- Front speaker A/B selectable
- 8 channel EXT in for future sound formats
- S-Video inputs
- 3 component inputs (30MHz)
- 2 coaxial digital inputs, 2 optical digital inputs
- Dock Control connector for ASD-1R dock for iPod

AVR-1707 £300.00
Extra video features and front bi-amping
has all above and adds
- Assignable Surround Back amplifier for Front Bi-Amping
- Digital component video conversion
- 3 assignable component inputs (100 MHz)
- 7 Independent power supplies (1507 has 6)

AVR-1907 £400.00
Added flexibility and power. Heavier build.
has all above and adds
- 120 watts per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7% THD)
- Two-line FL Dot Matrix display for RDS and iPod info
- On Screen Displays for all functions including iPod
- Aluminium front panel
- Aluminium control knobs
- 3 optical digital inputs (15/1707 have 2)
- Digital output
- Record Out selector
- Function rename
- 7.1 Channel pre-outs

AVR-2307 HDMI £600.00
A much bigger beast with HDMI switching, Multi-Room and more
has all above and adds
- 135 watts per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7% THD)
- 1080p HD-Ready HDMI repeater and switching - 2 in and 1 out
- HDMI Video conversion from all sources
- A taller chassis with larger High Current power supply
- Auto Setup with Room EQ (Parametric)
- Pure Direct mode for music
- RS232C for Crestron etc plus IR off, panel lock mode
- Multizone / Multi source switching and functions
- 5 S-Video inputs (others have 3)
- 4 optical digital inputs (1907 has 3)
- Phono input

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

28 September 2006

Sennheiser LX 90 Personal Earphones £34.99
Unique new design with ultra light loop headband

The LX 90 is Sennheiser's key STYLE phone (please see our previous news story of 6th September 2006), but a lot of people have had trouble conceptualising how it fits the head. Sennheiser have created an image that shows the fit:

- ultra-lightweight stereo headphones
- ultra-flexible design. Includes carrying case
- superb sound quality
- upgrade any personal audio device

The LX90s are a unique Sennheiser design that combine the comfort of earbuds with the security of a flexible self-configuring headband.

The headband has been replaced by a thin, flexible plastic tube with a metal core. This extremely lightweight model (patent pending) has a single-sided cable attachment and comes with various ear adapters, a cable clip and a stylish case into which the headphones elegantly slide after use.

The modern styling emphasises quality and Sennheiser delivers. Every single constructional and styling element is designed to make the LX 90 feel good, look good and sound good.

The advanced audio technology, includes a new design of earphone capsule, that has special damping and is tuned for a natural balanced sound, with extended bass and smooth clear treble.

Sennheiser
world leader in headphones, microphones, infrared and radio communication systems

01494 551 551
www.sennheiser.co.uk

22 September 2006

Model three FULL-HD 1080p DLP™ Projector from projectiondesign - £15,000.00 inc VAT
The world's most powerful and most technologically advanced home cinema projector

N ow shipping in upgraded form and with new lens options, offering even better value in the high-end market

Announced last year and the first of its type, the model three has been in very short supply due to restricted chip availability.

Whilst others have released 1080 products, projectiondesign has not stood still and the m3 now shipping is a much more advanced beast and includes the Crystalio II and six lens options in the price.

With stunning detail levels and broadcast quality video processing, the model three is as near film as you can get.

- included in the price - Crystalio II VPS-3300
 one of the world's best video processors
 This can be the heart of a home cinema system switching HDMI and scaling all sources to 1080p

- included in the price - Choice of six high-end Nittoh lenses from ultra-wide to very long-throw. From huge pictures in small rooms to screens at the other end of a long room. All options are covered

- BIG screen home cinema - size does count
- this is the only HD home cinema projector that can deliver 12 foot lamberts off screens up to 22ft / 6.7m wide (The SMTPE standard for cinemas)
- from 500 to 2500 ANSI lumens light output
- the model three can light a screen that is at least 4 - 6x larger than the competition
- motorised iris control and variable lamp power also allows use on small screens with incredible results

On screens large and small, the model three 1080 clearly outperforms all existing front projectors, providing superb image dynamics, deep inky blacks, absolute colour fidelity and unprecedented clarity.

No competitor comes close on contrast or power, or has the flexibility and image quality delivered from all sources by the Crystalio II, or has the option of six lenses. With ever more 1080p programming becoming available, this is the future of Home Cinema.

NEW
- included in the price
- Crystalio II VPS-3300 video processor and HDMI switch

- INFO HERE http://tinyurl.com/g5bym

NEW & UNIQUE
- included in the price, six high-end lens options by Nittoh
- no competitor offers this choice, let alone as a no-cost option
- Ultra Wide Angle 0.75 :1
- Wide Angle 1.1 : 1
- Wide Angle Zoom 1.2 - 1.57:1
- Standard Zoom 1.57 - 2.33 :1
- Short Tele Zoom 2.3 - 3.7 :1
- Long Tele Zoom 3.7 - 6.5 : 1.

TECH ADVANTAGE
- the industry's most effective implementation of Texas Instruments® BrilliantColor™
TECH ADVANTAGE
- DuArch™ Dual Lamp Architecture
- up to 8000 hrs lamp life
- from 500 to 2500 ANSI lumens light output
TECH ADVANTAGE
- projectiondesign RealColor Management
- professional level colour management for all users
TECH ADVANTAGE
- real optical contrast ratio of 7500:1 best in class
- Intensive white and deep black in the same picture
- Note that many manufacturers use dynamic contrast figures to exaggerate specs and look good on paper

TECH INFO HERE http://tinyurl.com/kazjk

- FULL-HD 1080p 1920 x 1080 resolution using the 0.95” 1080p Texas Instruments® LVDS DMD™ chip
- the highest possible resolution pictures
- unprecedented image dynamics

- projectiondesign's own light-engine
- ray-traced low-loss low-scatter optical path
- single-chip design for high dynamic contrast
- perfectly matched custom optics

- 2500 lumens brightness - for the largest rooms
- Down to 500 lumens for small screens
- True optical contrast of 7500 : 1 (a real figure)
- Patented projectiondesign DuArch technology featuring two 250w UHP lamps
- Two newly developed 7-segment colour wheels
- Two projectiondesign light formatters
- Six high-quality glass lens options
- projectiondesign's RealColor management software

- Full suite of installation features
- Highly efficient thermal management
- Very quiet
- Compact size and low weight

projectiondesign
high performance projectors

www.projectiondesign.com
08000 751 686

22 September 2006

Denon DVD-3930 - £1,099.99
High-end 1080p Universal Disc Player with Realta T2 upscaling and picture enhancement
Ignore the HD-disc shambles and get the best from DVD

This is three components in one
- A High-end DVD player
- A superb music player for CD, SACD and DVD-Audio
- A world-class video processor running at one trillion operations per second

Standard DVD is enhanced using High Definition Broadcast-Quality Teranex video processing and then upscaled to FULL-HD 1080p

The DVD-3930 dramatically enhances standard DVDs with broadcast-quality Silicon Optix Realta T2 HQV Picture Improvement circuitry, powered by Teranex. (see PDF P4)

This is the same technology used by US Hi-Def TV networks when they run out of HD content. If bought separately, the Teranex technology in this player would cost around £35,000.

The 1080p HD scaling is stunning and a well-mastered DVD is almost indistinguishable from real HD

Anyone who has spent £2k, £3k or more on an HD-Ready or Full-HD Plasma, LCD or Projector, needs a DVD-3930.

- Unique to Denon for DVD
  Realta T2 Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) by Silicon Optix
- Unique to Denon
  Pixel Image Correction (DPIC) for custom picture enhancement
  Advanced AL24 Plus digital audio processing for stunning sound
  Gigabit DenonLink3 for the best digital audio via matching components

Audio technology key points
The 3930 delivers a big jump in audio quality and especially in stereo performance over its predecessor DVD-3910
- Heavy anti-vibration construction - weight increased by 2 kilos
- Double layer lid, triple layer bottom and heavy transport structure
- All audio and video boards are separated with multiple power supplies
- 5 x Burr-Brown 24/192 DACS with stereo in double differential configuration
- Additional EI core transformer just for the for audio stages
- Pure stereo path and audiophile capacitors for the analogue power supply

Video technology key points
- Much of the video-tech from the £2700.00 DVD-A1XVA
- The latest Silicon Optix Realta T2 chip
- Realta 1080p scaling - reference class scaling quality
- Realta video functions, cleaning, de-noising, sharpening and more
- Pixel matched HDMI outputs for PC spec panels
- High-end 14bit 216MHz Video DACs deliver big improvements in component
- New User interface and improved On Screen Displays
- Keystone function - world first in a DVD Player
- One of the first DVD players to use full 10-bit video processing
- Vertical and horizontal adjustment for HDMI signals

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

21 September 2006

iSymphony M1UK
iPod enabled Micro Hi-Fi - £139.99
AT LAST - something new in the overcrowded world of iPod™ audio. The iSymphony micro stereo with a universal dock for iPod™, USB flash stick and SD card access.

This is just the first of a wide range of innovative audio products to come from iSymphony.

iSymphony™ The Brand
iSymphony's mission, through its massive R&D, is to bring to market innovative products which are unique and fulfil consumers' demands in the most popular categories of audio and video.

iSymphony™ The Company
Although new to the UK, iSymphony has blue-chip backing as part of a $1 Billion revenue US Company with over 25 years of international experience in the CE business, supplying companies such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart, DSGi and Carrefour to name a few.

iSymphony M1UK The Launch Product
This smart new music system from iSymphony, offers incredible value, as it costs the same as many plastic iPod-only docking speakers which do nothing except play an iPod.

By contrast, the M1UK is a fully fledged micro hi-fi system that plays CD, has FM/MW radio, powerful 50 watt amplification, wooden cabinet stereo speakers and incredible iPod/MP3 functionality.

the music system
- proper amps
- proper speakers
- way better sound than the average iPod box
- 2 x 25 watts into 6 ohms
- 2-way bass-reflex wooden speakers
- 25mm dome tweeter and 100mm woofer
- Front loading CD/MP3/WMA player with CD/-R/RW compatibility, ID3 title display and 64 track program memory
- FM/MW Stereo Radio with Digital Synthesised Tuner and 40 station memory (FM 20, MW 20)
- Clock radio functions
- wake and sleep to the iPod, CD, or favourite radio station
- Dynamic Bass Boost and Equaliser
- Classic, Rock, Pop and Jazz presets
- 22 Key Remote control included

the unique built-in connectivity no leads and no external docks required
- Built-in Universal Dock for iPod with PC/Mac connectivity for computer synchronisation
- Removable dock adapters supplied to fit all docking iPods (5G, Nano, 4G, mini and 3G)
- Accepts dock adapters supplied by Apple, with new models such as the Aluminium Nano and 30/80 Gb video iPods
- iPod compatible . Play, remote control, charge and PC/Mac synchronise any iPod (3G onwards)
- iPod Shuffle compatible . Play, remote control and charge the iPod Shuffle. New Shuffle via it's USB dock
- USB Plug n'Play . Remote control and play MP3/WMA music from any Flash-Driven USB device. Displays ID3 titles
- SD and MMC card compatible . Play MP3/WMA music from any SD/MMC card. Displays ID3 titles
- Charges the iPod while docked

iSymphony™ is part of the Made for iPod™ program, meaning that everything from the docking connectors through to the software meets Apple's requirements for meriting the Made For iPod logo. Customers can buy with confidence knowing that iSymphony™ meets with Apple's approval. iPod™ is an Apple trademark.

The M1UK will arrive in retail in October 06. It will be exclusive to Currys and Currys.digital until May 2007

More Info at http://www.myisymphony.co.uk
The full range will be released in stages over the coming months

iSymphony
amazing value, innovative iPod and computer home entertainment

www.myisymphony.co.uk
020 7887 7799

19 September 2006

Two Hi-Fi Shows this coming weekend!
Heathrow on 22, 23 & 24 September 2006

September is traditionally the time of the year for the London Hi-Fi Show held at Heathrow.

This year there are two hi-fi shows taking place at Heathrow on Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September.

In each case Friday 22 September is a Trade Only day and Saturday 23 September and Sunday 24 September are Public days.

Based upon the details available from the organisers' websites, the larger of the two shows is the London Sound & Vision Show 2006. This is being held in the Park Inn Hotel.

Of the two shows this promises a significantly larger number of exhibitors. The Park Inn Hotel has made available a new set of rooms not previously available for hi-fi shows and none of the exhibitors should be in bedrooms.

This show is not directly associated with any magazine and is run by Chesterfield Communications, who are responsible also for the Manchester and Glasgow hi-fi shows. It is sponsored by Hi-Fi World and both they and Hi-Fi Plus will be conducting audio clinics during the Show. There will also be competitions and we are told live music.

Chesterfield Communications have stressed that they are trying to make the occasion user friendly for the public and have arranged for subsidised parking for visitors to the Show – a guaranteed 300 cars parking spaces at a mere £5 per day on a first come first served basis.

For more details of this show, including ticket details, please see:
http://www.chestergroup.org/LSM/cclsvsite.html

The other show is the annual Hi-Fi News Show, now being held in just one hotel, the Renaissance, which is very near to the Park Inn.

According to the exhibitor floor plan, there should be a smaller number of exhibitors at this show. The exhibitors' rooms range from extremely large to quite small, with the majority of the exhibitors being in bedrooms or shell schemes.

According to the organiser's website, in addition to the various exhibitors there will be competitions, live music from Eleanor McEvoy and Anita Carmichael, an opportunity to meet the Hi-Fi News writers, Q&A sessions with some of the biggest names in the industry, workshops and key note speakers from the industry.

For more details of this show, including ticket details, please see:
http://www.hifinews.co.uk/show2006/

19 September 2006

Leema Antila CD Player Premieres At The Hi-Fi News Show 2006

Hear Leema Acoustics' revolutionary new CD player, in The Harrier Suite, Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow

The new Antila CD player from Leema Acoustics introduces many unique technical and ergonomic innovations to provide the user with state-of-the-art performance and total ease of use and integration into either a Leema stereo or multi-channel system.

The performance reaches new levels, particularly in the extreme precision of the bass region; the delicate, analogue-like high frequencies and an expansive yet explicitly focused natural soundstage.

The Antila is fully LIPS ( Leema Intelligent Protocol System) compliant, allowing a press of the play button to power up the relevant amplifier(s) from standby and select the relevant source. If used in a totally purist, one-source system with the Hydra power amplifier, the Antila will even control the volume, not within itself, by adjusting the level of the Hydra via LIPS commands.

The unique MD 2 Active Differential Multi-DAC technology employs twenty 24bit / 192KHz Delta Sigma converters, fourth order digital filters and data pipelining to eliminate jitter, a common source of error within CD Players. Ten of the DACs produce a positive phase signal and ten produce a negative phase signal. This produces a fully balanced signal entirely within the digital domain with much reduced levels of noise and distortion giving a breathtaking realism and tactile musical performance.

... Music, pure and simple.

Projected UK Retail Price (inc. V.A.T. @ 17.5%)
Antila £2,495.00

Consumer Contact:

Activ Distribution,
Unit 16, Plantagenet House,
Kingsclere Industrial Park ,
Kingsclere,
Hampshire,
RG20 4SW

Tel: 01635 291357
Fax: 01635 291356

ww.leema-acoustics.com

19 September 2006

Sound & Vision Bristol 2007
Friday 23 to Sunday 25 February 2007 at the Bristol Marriott - 10 - 5 every day

Next year's “best” show is almost here (seems like it anyway) and most of the major brands are already booked - please make sure the dates are in your diary.

The UK 's “best” Hi-Fi show will be 20 in 2007

HI-FI - HOME CINEMA - HOME ENTERTAINMENT
BRISTOL 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW IN 2007

- Most major brands already booked
- From multinationals to one man enthusiast companies
- The only show with 99.95% important industry brands
- The only show where everything is ON SALE
- The only show that washes whiter than white
- Covering every aspect of Hi-fi and Home Cinema
- Lots of product launches
- Packed with visitors every day

This is what they said about 2006

Richard Dane – Naim
- Great show
- Love coming here year after year
- Our favourite show in the UK

Mark of Sim2
- Quality of customers was excellent
- Show organisation was fantastic

Anders Lokke of projectiondesign
- Very good show for us
- Our first Bristol - delighted by knowledgeable visitors and enthusiasm for quality imaging

Susi Barrett at Pure
- Bloody Brilliant! as usual
- Terrific customers and trade
- Great sales at the show

Nik Lasham of Canton
- Fantastic attendance people in the room than last year and year before

Max Maud of Icon Distribution (Tannoy)
- Never seen so many people
- Queues all round the block this morning

Nemish Mehta of Oehlbach Cables
- From the moment the doors opened there were people everywhere
- A lot of interest and here to buy

Steve Reichert from Armour
- Excellent Show
- Great hotel staff
- Public buzz for the show has been very positive

sound & vision bristol 2007 will be the 20th year of the UK's largest and best hi-fi and home cinema show Friday 23 to Sunday 25 February 2007

Please see: www.bristolshow.co.uk

15 September 2006

The New Leema Xone
Exceptional Fidelity Miniature Floorstanding Loudspeaker

With a footprint similar to that of the diminutive Xen, but in a miniature floorstanding cabinet, the new Leema Xone combines the musical insight and precision of the Xen, with superb bass timing, pitch, punch and extension, all in a beautifully svelte package. Critically damping the cabinet with anti-resonance bitumastic panels, acoustic foam liners and natural wool, helps ensure that smearing and blurring is eliminated whilst the single low-mach port provides optimum reflex alignment of the drive units for a tangible musical performance of authentic scale and volume.

In collaboration with Seas, Leema have developed special bass and mid-bass drivers that use massive, magnetically screened magnet assemblies mounted onto Seas's latest open basket design. The new fibreglass composite coil former aids the exceptional midrange clarity and imaging. The Xone employs these in a two-and-a-half-way configuration alongside the same screened high-flux neodymium-magnet, ferrofluid-damped ‘Tymphany' fabric tweeter that is used in the rest of the Leema range ensuring well controlled, sparkling high frequencies extending well beyond 30 Kilohertz, without the harsh unnatural quality of metal domes.

Nordost Micro-Mono-Filament wiring is used internally and the Xone's crossover features Leema's ‘Multi-track PCB' design method: originally developed for the Xen EVO3. The Linkwitz-Riley second order crossovers use ‘Clarity Cap' capacitors and air and iron dust cored inductors. This provides optimum distribution of the frequency spectrum with precise phase alignment resulting in seamless integration of the drive units to produce a superbly cohesive and dynamic musical picture.

The design is fully RoHS compliant and features the use of lead-free 2% silver-loaded solder to prevent precious-metal migration between gold and silver plated parts and the solder joints.

Two pairs of gold plated binding posts allow individual access to the split crossover, specifically designed to gain the maximum benefit from bi-wiring.
The Xone continues the Leema tradition of combining unsurpassed insight, detail, pace, rhythm, power and holographic imaging to provide…

.. Music, pure and simple.

Technical Specifications: Xone

Type 2 ½ way
Bass loading Reflex
Tweeter 1” Tymphany fabric dome
Mid-bass unit 4” Leema / Seas P12
Bass unit 4” Leema / Seas P12
Nominal impedance 6ohm
Sensitivity 87.5 dB/1w/1m
Frequency response +/- 3 dB @ 1W 38Hz – 30kHz
Power handling 200W RMS
Size (W x H x D) 142 x 850 x 207mm
Weight (each) 15kg
Finishes Birdseye maple, rosewood, ebony

UK Suggested Retail Price (inc. V.A.T. @ 17.5%)
Xone £2,250.00

All Leema loudspeakers carry a three-year warranty.

Consumer Contact:

Activ Distribution,
Unit 16, Plantagenet House,
Kingsclere Industrial Park ,
Kingsclere,
Hampshire,
RG20 4SW

Tel: 01635 291357
Fax: 01635 291356

www.leema-acoustics.com

About Leema Acoustics…

The founders, both ex-BBC engineers, have a fanatical interest in audio reproduction for both professional and domestic environments. Since the early 1990s Mallory Nicholls has been manufacturing the world's leading 5.1 monitoring electronics for recording studios and mastering houses under the MAGTRAX brand; whilst the BAFTA and Palme d'Or award-winning Lee Taylor, has many years experience in recording and mixing for the film, television and music industries.

Leema Acoustics was founded in 1998 as a vehicle for Mallory and Lee to push the boundaries of loudspeaker design in order to create a miniature loudspeaker capable of outperforming a system many times its size. The original research focused on new design principles and mathematical models as software tools available at the time were simply not good enough requiring Leema to write their own. The result, released some four years later, was a micro monitor of unsurpassed technical and musical excellence called Xen. Initially the Xen was only available to the professional audio market but over time audiophiles became increasingly aware of the quality of Leema products, which are designed to be run all day, everyday.

ith growing interest from Hi-Fi enthusiasts, audiophiles and audio professionals, the Leema range is evolving in to a class-leading portfolio. Leema source all major components from within the EU.

15 September 2006

Arcam DiVA A70 - £500
Pure Performance Stereo Amplifier
Bass, Pace, Timing & Dynamics

Arcam's latest and best amplifier technology brought to the purist on a budget

* Replaces DiVA A65 plus and A80

Few companies can boast a 30 year history in making world class hi-fi amplifiers and with the A70, Arcam has pulled out all the stops to deliver a class-leading integrated stereo amplifier. Arcam is UK market leader in this sector .

- 50 Watts rms per channel 20Hz -20kHz into 8O
- Massive toroidal transformer based power supply
- Ultra short signal path with class leading fidelity
- Unique Mask of Silence technology
- Arcam's Stealth Mat technology
- 2 switchable speaker outputs
- 6 inputs inc a high-quality MM Phono and a recording loop
- Custom install ready
- Remote input mini jack and 12 volt trigger output
- High precision volume control with 3 separate settings and programmable maximum ON volume setting
- Sophisticated menu with text display
- full function remote control
- Available in Silver or Black

The A70 incorporates lessons learnt from the high-end A90, including the current feedback power amp, which helps the amp to resolve impressive levels of detail and insight into the music.

The A70's electronics are built on one double-sided, fibreglass PCB, with heavy copper tracks and liberal use of surface mount components. The precision electronic volume control and other key parts are sorbothane damped, audibly improving sound quality.

The use of electronic controls, a first for an entry-level amplifier from Arcam , avoids the need to pass delicate audio signals through mechanical devices such as potentiometers and switches. Although more costly, this technique delivers better quality, ensuring the shortest signal path and long term reliability.

A massive toroidal power transformer and separate power supplies for each channel mean the A70 can drive almost any loudspeaker on the market. Continuous rated power output is 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms.

Arcam has utilised their proprietary Mask of Silence technologies.
In particular, much use has been made of the Stealth Mat material normally found in the company's premium FMJ range.

This strategy for reducing stray electromagnetic interference in combination with critical vibration dampening, ensures every last ounce of performance is realised from audiophile-grade components. Gold plated RCA phono and speaker sockets complete the picture.

arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the uk

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

11 September 2006

OEHLBACH Fusion Two Speaker Cable
£425.00 for a custom-made 3m terminated pair

Fusion Two is a very serious High-End cable at a relatively affordable price. It offers the best price / performance ratio from Oehlbach, competing with cables up to 4 times the price.

This is an all copper cable using outstanding quality components and design to deliver audiophile performance.

Each pair will be made to order at Oehlbach in Stutensee , Germany .

- single crystal conductor
- large surface area / low volume
- large conductor cross section (12 x 0.45mm2)
- time compensation through foil wrapping,
- well designed and expertly assembled terminations

Although expensive, Fusion is something of a bargain as it takes on exotic competitors with four figure prices, delivering High-end Swiss / German engineering at contextually sensible prices. Oehlbach say this about Fusion;

“we have never before experienced such a natural and dynamic sound”

“delivers the superb staging and levels of clarity you usually only get in cables that are 4-5 times more expensive”

Unique construction
- a world first Oehlbach technology

Each signal path has 12 ultra-pure HPOCC® Copper solid cores of 0.45mm, each wrapped in a very thin 10 micron skin of ultra pure HPOCC® Copper foil. This gives a large surface area with very little volume.

This foil-wrap is a world first Oehlbach technology and is fiendishly difficult and expensive to manufacture.

- every single strand of solid core and wound foil is further insulated with a PET Mylar wrap.
- the HPOCC® technology gives a single crystal structure for minimal resistance within the conductor.
- the resulting cable is slim, easy to use and very long lasting (Oehlbach lifetime warranty)

The result of this geometry is to allow transfer of the high and low frequencies in conductors that are ideal for each part of the audio spectrum. It also offers time compensation between high and low frequencies, taking advantage of the skin effect of the large surface area of the foil.

Oehlbach pure cables
Germany 's number one brand

www.oehlbach.de

020 8863 8979

6 September 2006

Sennheiser Style Line Personal Earphones
Superb Styling - Very High-Quality Sound

These are the earphones that stylish twenty/forty somethings will grab off the shelf to use with their video iPods and Nanos. When used with an iPod or any personal player, the Style series deliver a massive performance upgrade over the supplied earphones.

The modern styling emphasises quality and Sennheiser technology delivers. Every single constructional and styling element is designed to make the phones feel good, look good and sound good.

All three share the same advanced Sennheiser audio technology. A new design of earphone capsule has special damping and is tuned for a natural balanced sound, with extended bass and smooth clear treble.

Sennheiser MX 90 VC Style - £39.99
Featuring ‘twist to fit' system for best fit, Includes convenient carrying case.

The MX 90 Style earphones, come complete with a case and a cable clip and feature an innovative, patent-pending ‘twist-to-fit' system that guarantees optimum fit during all kinds of sports.

A small ‘stopper' that is twisted gently into the outer ear makes sure that the earpiece stays in place. Rubber pads in various sizes ensure individual fit and comfort. The earpieces have a choice of three sizes, allowing them to be adapted to the ear canal.

The sound is detailed and clear and the volume control in the cable means that the user doesn't need to reach for the player to adjust the volume.

Sennheiser OMX 90 VC Style - £49.99
Elegant ‘Earbow' or ‘Clip' earphones. Integrated volume control

No sooner they were launched, the ergonomic OMX 90 earphones won trophies and a coveted iF Design Award.

The aluminium bows have individual height adjustment and ear adapters in three sizes provide a comfortable fit in the ear canal. In this model too, the cable has an integrated volume control.

Sennheiser LX 90 Style - £34.99
Ultra-lightweight stereo headphones ultra-flexible design. Includes carrying case.

The LX90s are a unique Sennheiser design that combine the comfort of earbuds with the security of a flexible self-configuring headband.

The headband has been replaced by a thin, flexible plastic tube with a metal core. This extremely lightweight model (patent pending) has a single-sided cable attachment and comes with various ear adapters, a cable clip and a stylish case into which the headphones elegantly slide after use.

Sennheiser
world leader in headphones, microphones, infrared and radio communication systems

01494 551 551
www.sennheiser.co.uk

5 September 2006

Denon DCM-500AE - £249.99
High Performance 5 CD Auto Changer with MP3/WMA Replay

Despite all the hard drive devices, Denon continues to sell a substantial quantity of CD Changers, some to consumers and a lot into the install market.

This 5-disc carousel CD changer is equipped with MP3/WMA decoders, is purpose designed for use in long play applications such as background music and is also perfect for the lazy CD owner.

The DCM-500AE features DENON's own 5-disc changer mechanism for smooth, quiet operation, has Denon's Advanced Multi level Noise Shaping 96/24 DACs for excellent sound and is stylistically matched to the Denon Advanced Evolution Hi-fi range.

- 5-disc changer mechanism
- MP3 / WMA decoder
- Advanced multi level noise shaping
- 96/24 DACS
- 8 Times oversampling digital filter
- Synchronized recording function
- Intelligent disc scan
- Coaxial and optical digital output
- Remote in/out jacks for CI use
- 3 Mode Random Playback
- Headphone Jack
- Slim Remote Handset
- Available in Black or Silver

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

5 September 2006

Arcam win again - IDEA Award 2006
UK company wins second major global Industrial Design Award for its innovative music system - the Arcam solo

In one year Arcam has won two of the World's most prestigious Industrial Design Awards for the solo.

This speaks highly both for the design, the product quality and the sheer musical performance that the solo delivers.

- serious industrial design applied to hi-fi by UK market leader
- designed to appeal to both sexes and all ages, not just a Boy's Toy
- already a huge sales success in the UK and global export markets

The IDEA award September 2006

The IDEA award from The Industrial Designers of America (IDSA) is probably the most prestigious industrial design award of them all and the jury awarded just 106 awards from more than 1,494 entries. Arcam is proud to be a winner and of the recognition from some of the world's best design professionals.

The iF award March 2006
2,000 products from 37 countries competed for a 2006 iF award and the Solo successfully asserted itself in a highly international competitive environment. The iF design award, which has been staged since 1954, is regarded as one of the most important design competitions worldwide. The jury, composed of top international designers, critically examines and selects the award-winning entries.

arcam
UK market leader in quality CD & DVD
some of the world's finest dvd, hi-fi and home cinema - made in the uk

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

30 August 2006

DENON D-F102DAB - £500.00
Micro Component System
Serious Hi-fi - Just Smaller

The D-F102DAB is not just a system, it's real Hi-Fi that's smaller, better and much cuter than the norm.
- DAB Radio and FM/AM Radio with 35 watts per channel
- Plays CD / CD-Rs etc with MP3 and WMA Files
- Dedicated iPod connectivity and control optional
- Front panel input for other portable audio devices
- Phono turntable input - unique to Denon in this type of product
- Optional DRR-F102 Cassette Deck (a rare option)
- Clear two-line dot-matrix displays for full DAB & iPod info
- Solid alloy fascia panels and high build quality
- More more more
- note - all prices are high street selling figures

The stylish design uses audiophile components and technology derived from Denon's Advanced Evolution Hi-fi, the speakers are specifically tuned for the UK ears and combined with the hi-grade amplifiers, will fill all but the largest rooms with a quality and richness of sound that is very rare in systems of this class.

The 102 features quality CD, DAB & RDS FM Radio, superb iPod sound with total integration and two rare facilities these digital days, a phono input for record decks and an optional cassette deck.

Each micro hi-fi component is based on Denon's latest full-size Advanced Evolution hi-fi. The 102CD is an advanced 192kHz/24bit CD player, the 102DAB receiver uses audiophile design & components and a fully specified DAB/RDS tuner. When these are connected together, an array of intelligent features come into operation, turning the components into a smart, easy-to-operate micro Hi-fi.

As usual Denon doesn't force customers to buy things they don't need. The speakers and cassette are options.

ECO NOTE: Important for 2007
Denon's ECO Stand-by power circuit, using less than 0.1w in standby.

The best your iPod can get - and no need for yet another remote
The 102 features total iPod Control using Denon's optional ASD-1R dock. This uses line-out audio for the very best sound quality and offers Photo and Video playback as well as audio. Track info and playlists are displayed on the front panel of the 102 and the iPod is controlled using the 102's remote

Prices of SYSTEM D-F102DAB
CD/DAB Receiver system complete with speakers £500.00
Electronics only - sold as a pair - CD Player & DAB Receiver £400.00
DRR-F102 cassette deck £150.00 - SC-F102 speakers £100.00

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

15 August 2006

DENON DVD-1730 - £149.99
DivX DVD Player with HDMI output and 720p/1080i HD scaling

Black and Silver available
SAMPLES WITHIN TWO WEEKS

Denon's most affordable DVD Player
A great reason to stay out of the supermarket when buying Home Cinema

Too many consumers are buying HD-Ready flat screen TVs costing £700 to £1500+, using a dirt-cheap DVD player and then wondering why the picture is so poor.

The new DVD-1730 is the perfect match for the latest affordable flat screens and delivers a high-quality upscaled ‘Near-HD' picture via HDMI, without breaking the bank.

The compact player matches Denon's Home Cinema receivers and is built with an exceptionally clear front panel, a new clear display and sensible sized control buttons. This is a deliberate choice to avoid the problems many consumers have with ultra-slim designs and tiny tiny controls.

Progressive scan via component sorts older flat screens and RGB on SCART delivers the best picture for CRT TVs. DivX adds functionality for computer DVD enthusiasts. Combining quality build, high-spec components and above average performance, the DVD-1730 is perfect for consumers who want quality and value, not just the lowest price.

New Features
- HDMI video output
- HDMI Black Level enhance
- HDMI Multi-channel audio transfer
- Front panel HDMI select button
- Video scaler to 480p,720p & 1080i
- Reinforced chassis, transport base and top plate to minimise and absorb harmful vibration
- Separated analog & digital circuit boards to reduce cross-interference, plus discrete Video Circuitry
- DivX (R) Certified (Version 3.11, 4, 5, 6. VOD video content)
- Improved FL displays

Fully tested and certified by DivX™
DivX's compression technology, allows users to compress video to burn movies on to a CDR/RW disc. Certification by DivX guarantees that the player meets a set of quality standards - Users can capture TV programmes on their computer and burn DivX discs for later use. Family video can be burnt to DivX for showing on the main TV. Users can backup their DVDs to a DivX CD-R.

Key Specs
- 10bit 108 MHz high-specification Video DACs for high picture quality
- 24bit / 192kHz Burr Brown PCM1782 Audio DACs for dynamic range.
- Plays CDR/RW discs carrying music MP3, WMA9
- Plays MP3-VBR files and JPEG / Picture CD still photographs
- 24/96 PCM Digital Output Capability
- DTS, PCM and Dolby Digital data output
- DVD-R/RW +R/RW and DivX CD-R/RW Playback
- VSS Virtual Surround
- Picture Zooming (x2 or x4)
- Aspect Ratio Function
- MP3 & MP3 VBR/WMA/JPEG/KPCD Playback
- Icon-based On-Screen Displays
- Brightness/Contrast/Colour
- Gamma Correction/Sharpness
- Auto Power off
- Display Dimmer Key
- 2mB Buffer Memory
- Resume Play, Slow Play; Repeat Play
- (A-B Chapter Track Disc); Random Play, and Program Play.
- Slimline remote handset
- Quick set-up menu
- 435 mm (w) x 310 mm (d) x 75 mm (h)
- weight 2.3Kg
- Available in Black or Silver

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

9 August 2006

Denon win in Which Magazine testing
Three months of consumer electronics tests
Three months of Denon Best Buys

According to Which, Denon make the Best DVD Player the Best Home Cinema System, the Best Micro Hi-fi and the second Best Micro Hi-fi.

No-one at Denon is arguing.

The Consumer's Association magazine Which, is a trusted resource for UK consumers, so Denon are delighted with the results of testing in the three latest issues of the magazine.

June 06 - 1st Best Buy DVD Player - Denon DVD-1920
“The highest rating Which have given to any DVD player”

July 06 - 1st Best Buy Home Cinema System - Denon XHT-1356
July 06 - 3rd Best Buy Home Cinema System - Denon DHT-500SD

August 06 - 1st Best Buy Micro Hi-Fi - Denon D-M35DAB
August 06 - 2nd Best Buy Micro Hi-Fi 2 - Denon D-M33
“The Denon D-M35DAB is the best micro we have tested this year”

Mike O'Mahony, Denon UK MD commented:
“This speaks for Denon's quality and value. Which tests are totally unbiased and independent, which is why the buying public take them seriously”

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

9 August 2006

OEHLBACH VIDEO
The Oehlbach REAL MATRIX ‘ANGLE' HDMI Swivel Adapter £30.00
Another Oehlbach HDMI problem solver

Problem
A flat screen is wall mounted and the HDMI socket is jammed against the wall and the HDMI cable won't fit.

A projector needs the HDMI cable fed out at right angles to meet the installed cable positioning.

etc etc etc

Solved
The Oehlbach REAL MATRIX ANGLE HDMI Swivel Adapter plugs into the HDMI socket and can then be angled up to 180° allowing easy access for connecting HDMI cables.

- high quality HDMI plug and socket
- 24 ct. gold plated connectors
- angle up to 180 degrees

ALSO in the HDMI problem solver range

The Real Matrix - Active HDMI Repeater £175.00
Extends 1080p HDMI cable runs up to 50 metres using an external power supply

Oehlbach pure cables
Germany 's number one brand

www.oehlbach.de

020 8863 8979

4 August 2006

Denon ‘Class A' UPGRADE PROGRAMME
Bringing the features and technology of Denon's latest 2006/7 XVA models, to owners of existing DVD-A1XV / AVC-A11XV and AVC-A1XV

Many brands offer no upgrade path for their expensive high-end products, dooming them to early obsolescence. Some brands claim to offer upgrades, but never deliver on that promise.

Over the past decade, DENON is the only brand to have both promised and actually delivered a stream of substantial upgrades for their DVD Players and Home Cinema amps. This is the latest batch, bringing full 1080p HDMI capabilities, networking and a lot more.

A high percentage of Denon owners purchase these upgrades

All prices include pick up from and return to, the customer's nearest authorised Denon THX dealer

AVC-A1XV Upgrade to A spec (Video and Ethernet)
Price £849.99 / AVC-A1XVA costs £4,799.99
- ADDS - Five! HDMI inputs
- ADDS - HDMI switching capability at 1080p
- ADDS - Video upscaling to 1080p
- ADDS - Component, composite and S-Video to HDMI
- ADDS - I/P+Scaling from analogue to component max. 1080i
- ADDS - I/P+Scaling from analogue to HDMI max. 1080p
- ADDS - Ethernet port for Web Radio, PC control, Home Networking, Audio Streaming and more
- ADDS - New Video A/D converter - 12 bit High-performance NSV
- ADDS - DLNA client for Audio Streaming from networked PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS) Drive
- ADDS - Web Control and setup. Built-in system web browser accessible via Ethernet / Web and connected PC
- ADDS - Internet Radio from built-in web browser via www.radiodenon.com

AVC-A11XV Upgrade to A spec (Video and Ethernet)
Price £549.99 / AVC-A11XVA costs £2,799.99
- ADDS - HDMI switching capability at 1080p
- ADDS - Video upscaling to 1080p
- ADDS - Component, composite and S-Video to HDMI
- ADDS - I/P+Scaling from analogue to component max. 1080i
- ADDS - Ethernet port for Web Radio, PC control, Home Networking
- ADDS - New Video A/D converter
- ADDS - 12 bit High-performance NSV
- ADDS - DLNA client for Audio Streaming from networked PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS) Drive
- ADDS - Web Control and setup. Built-in system web browser accessible via Ethernet / Web and connected PC
- ADDS - Internet Radio from built-in web browser via www.radiodenon.com

DVD-A1XV Upgrade to A Spec (1080p)
Price £249.99
- ADDS - the latest Anchor Bay ABT1010 upscaling to 1080p for full High-Definition imagery

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

1 August 2006

Supra BiLine Cable - for iPod / MP3 / Portable CD etc - 3.5mm to 2 x Phono - from £44.99

Improving iPod sound with hi-fi expertise
Hand-made in Sweden with 30 years of experience

Many iPod cables are cheap, nasty and use white as a marketing factor to go with the iPod. The Supra BiLine is not a magic product and eschews white.

It is simply a very high-quality audio cable, designed using Supra's 30 years of cable expertise to maximise the sound of an iPod or any MP3 device connected directly to a hi-fi system.

It uses very high quality cable and connectors and unusually is available in a wide range of lengths up to 8m, making it suitable for permanent installation. A 3.5mm to 3.5mm version is also available for computer usage.

Applications
- from Apple iPod dock to hi-fi
- from many 3rd party iPod docks with 3.5mm output to hi-fi
- from iPod headphone socket to hi-fi
- from any MP3 / CD / Cassette / Radio headphone socket to hi-fi

Design features
- Concentric Twin-Coax Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) cable
- Individual screens around each core for resistance to interference
- Low capacitance design delivers wider frequency response
- High-quality gold-plated metal-bodied 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack plug
- High-quality gold-plated metal-bodied phono plugs

Results
Compared to Apple's own iPod cables and the myriad of cheap white cables on the market, the BiLine will deliver greater clarity, a smoother sound and better bass.

Best results are achieved when an iPod is used in the Apple dock as this bypasses the headphone stage. Any device with a 3.5mm output will show an improvement over standard cables.

3.5mm to 2 Phono:
1.0m £44.99 - 2.0m £49.99 - 4.0m £59.99 - 8.0m £79.99
3.5mm to 3.5mm:
1.0m £39.99, 2.0m £44.99, 4.0m £54.99

6.0m, 8.0m, 12.0m are also available in both terminated versions

Supra Cables are one of the most respected brands in hi-fi and have been made in Sweden by Jenving Technology for over 30 years. All cables are produced (insulation and jacketing extrusion, braiding and twisting) in-house. All termination is hand-soldered by a team who are holders of certification to military quality standards. Supra solder with lead free silver tin for both sonics and environment.

supra cable
made in Sweden by Jenving Technology

www.supracables.co.uk
01223 441 299

28 July 2006

DENON AVR-2807 AV SURROUND AND 2-ZONE MULTIROOM AMPLIFIER £799.99

The AVR-2807 owes much of its design to its big brothers and delivers incredible value from a more affordable package.

High resolution pictures are available from http://www.robfollis.com

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

27 July 2006

IXOS XMM607 - £79.99
Bluetooth wireless stereo headphones for iPod and ANY MP3 / CD / DVD Player

- Supplied with dongle for cordless digital music from ANY player with a headphone socket
- Certified to Bluetooth 1.2 specification for quality audio playback and signal quality.
- Radio frequency range 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz.
- Continuous playback time up to 4 hours,
- Standby time up to 180 hours
- Operating range up to 10m (open space)
- 54-bit Bluetooth security encryption
- Dual-purpose power supply recharges headphones and dongle simultaneously (charge time 3 hours)

Smart lightweight backband design

Product Category Headphones

SRP £79.99

NEW SAMPLES AVAILABLE LATE AUGUST

ixos easymount caselogic
from the path group

01844 219 000
www.ixos.co.uk

19 July 2006

True Colours Industries (TCI)
KING Constrictor Power Lead

The KING is a high-power, high-performance mains upgrade, suitable for CD/DVD Players and pre-amps, but also capable of feeding the most powerful amplifiers.

This is one of the best mains upgrades on the world market, but as with all TCI cables, is sensibly priced in comparison to some of the crazy exotica out there.

- Rhodium-plated 13A UK plug
- Rhodium-plated Wattgate 320i IEC
- Split-Braid Twin-Earth construction
- 16 x PTFE insulated Silver-plated Copper conductors
- Voltage spike and transient protection
- Up to 60 amps at 500 volts RMS

1m - £250.00
1.5m - £300.00
2.5m - £350.00

TCI's Split-Braid Twin-Earth construction developed for the £500 Boa Constrictor mains lead, is here applied to the Rhodium version of the Super Constrictor to make the TCI King Constrictor.

dirty mains equals dirty sound
UK mains is quite ‘dirty' and dimmers and digital devices add noise in the home.

The KING filters out noise from the mains supply and reduces incoming and outgoing radiated noise.

Sonic improvements include more detail, bigger sound stage, better dynamics and a deeper and fuller bass.

Because of the quieter noise floor, low level detail is also improved, as is the portrayal of micro dynamics. Visual displays can also benefit.

Good value for high-end systems
The sonic improvements the TCI KING Constrictor brings make it good value in context. There is no magic bullet, just the careful application of tried and tested construction techniques combined with expensive, high-performance components and materials.

The natural filtering effect on dirty mains is significant and though capable of carrying more than 60 amps at 500 volts RMS, the KING is virtually transparent to the power supply.

In addition, the KING offers extra protection to valuable audio equipment with voltage spike and transient protection.

THE BEST CONNECTORS
Rhodium-plated 13A UK plug
Rhodium-plated Wattgate 320i

RHODIUM-PLATING DELIVERS;
- lower contact resistance than standard plugs
- lower maintenance and better long term stability than either silver or gold.
- A smooth, yet dynamic sonic signature.
- 16 x PTFE insulated Silver-plated Copper conductors for excellent current transfer more than 60 amps at 500 volts RMS
- Braided Construction for excellent RF rejection and filtering
- Polyolefin outer insulation with external Nylon Braid for abrasion resistance

The silver-plated copper conductors are PTFE insulated in a braided configuration and then sleeved in halogen-free polyolefin insulation and finally wrapped with tough, but flexible Nylon braid.

The complete cable is constructed of flame-retardant materials making the SCR ideal for permanent installation.

TCI have extensive expertise in mains cable construction with six Constrictor mains cables, ranging from the Baby at £70 a metre to the BOA at £500 a metre. All are made in the UK .

TCI
true colours industries
affordable audiophile cables

07710 196 949
www.true-colours.com

18 July 2006

DENON AVC-A11XVA - £2,799.99
‘Son of BEHEMOTH' now upgraded and web-enabled with 1080p Scaling - Web Radio - PC Control & More
Web-enabled, Networked & 1080p THX Ultra2 - 7.1 Surround Amplifier for High-End Home Cinema

The newly upgraded AVC-A11XVA owes much of its design to the humungous über-amp AVC-A1XVA, packing similar incredible performance into a compact and more affordable package with 7 channels instead of 10.

Key features of the A1 are there, including the advanced MultEQ™ XT room correction and calibration technology that is capable of minimising the effects of room acoustics for multiple listeners.

Built to THX Ultra2 standards (the only ones worth having) the sound has not been forgotten and the A11 delivers powerhouse movie and music, with finesse.

To enhance flexibility, the AVC-A11XVA features seven discrete amplifiers and multiple-channel output, with independent audio and video processing capabilities allowing a multi-source/multi zone home entertainment system from a single component.

NEW features, over and above the A11XV
Video upscaling to 1080p
Component, composite and S-Video to HDMI
Four into one 1080p HDMI/DVI switching
Ethernet port for Web Radio, PC control
Home Networking and more
NEW Electro Luminescent (EL) programmable remote control

NEW - Ethernet Functions
Audio Media Client
- Audio streaming from networked PC using Windows® Media Connect
- Audio streaming from networked PC designed to DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Guidelines
- Audio streaming from networked Mac using DLNA compliant EyeConnect software from ElGato (TBC)
- Audio streaming from Network Attached Storage (NAS) designed to DLNA Guidelines
- Supported audio formats are MP3, WAV (LPCM), and WMA
- PC control, PC customisation and setup
- PC settings backup (invaluable for complex installs)

NEW - Internet Functions - using the built-in Internet Radio Browser and System Control Web Browser
- Global Web Radio without a PC
- Control & setup the AVC-A11XVA over the web or via PC
- perfect remote access and diagnosis for installers

Stunning Audio Performance and Huge Power - THX Ultra2 Rated
- 7 x 195 watts into 6 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% distortion (rated most competitor's way)
- 7 x 140 watts of full-bandwidth high-current power

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6
www.denon.co.uk

7 July 2006

Denon 700AE Advanced Evolution Series
Japan's oldest hi-fi company launches new affordable hi-fi in UK
PMA-700AE - Stereo hi-fi amplifier £249.99
DCD-700AE - Stereo CD player £249.99

Since 1910, Denon have been making music with pure high-end hi-fi and studio equipment. In the Far East Denon has been high-end market leader for many years, first with the S Series and now with the SA1 series. The recent and more affordable 2000AE and 1500AE ranges have had an amazing reception from press and public alike and are selling well globally.

The release of the 700AE series in the UK , marks Denon's return to its affordable hi-fi roots and continues the roll out of new Denon hi-fi components at all price points.

At just £250 each, the 700AE components offer amazing value, are incredibly well built with solid alloy fascias and heavyweight power supplies and both deliver musical performance beyond their
price class.

The 700AE CD player includes Denon's unique AL24 processing to make all CDs sound better, has ‘Pure Direct' mode, can play CDs with MP3 and WMA files and even has pitch control for music lessons and more.

The 700AE amp is fully discrete, with a High Current (HC) Single Push Pull Circuit, high-speed, large-capacity power supply, audiophile-grade capacitors and a clean, straight-path circuit design, delivering musical performance above its price class.

Both models also available in BLACK

Denon
Japan 's oldest hi-fi company
one of the UK 's ‘coolest' brands 2004/5/6

www.denon.co.uk
01234 741 200

30 June 2006

OEHLBACH VIDEO
The Real Matrix - Active HDMI Repeater £175.00

Extends 1080p HDMI cable runs up to 50 metres using external power supply

An Ultra High Quality ‘Fit and Forget' device for serious AV systems

The distance from a video source to a projector or screen can easily be in excess of 10 metres, often reaching 25 metres or more if the cable has to be run around a room or up in to a ceiling.

HDMI cables are not designed to carry signals that far, which makes install problematical.

This Oehlbach product is one of the very few Active and Fully Powered HDMI repeaters using an external power supply rather than tapping the HDMI line.

It regenerates and reinforces the digital video signal allowing runs up to 50 metres at 1080p.

Simply run the first HDMI cable to an appropriate point. Plug in the repeater and its power supply and plug in the second cable.

Ideal for home cinema applications where the playback system and the video source are far apart.

- Extends the length of any HDMI cable by regenerating and reinforcing the digital video signal
- Makes cable lengths of up to 50 metres feasible, using the external power supply
- HDTV capable resolution up to 1080p (1920 x 1200)
- HDCP compatible
- Simple to install - totally plug and play

Technical data:
HDMI sockets: Type A 19 Pin gold plated
Video bandwidth: 1.65 GHz
Maximum resolution: 1080p 50Hz / 60Hz
HDCP compatible
Max. cable length: 2 x 25 m (with power pack)
Power pack: 4.5v DC / 350 mA
Dimensions: approx. W/H/D 66 x 28 x 67 mm

Oehlbach pure cables
Germany 's number one brand

www.oehlbach.de

20 8863 8979

29 June 2006

Audio Acoustics finalises prices of WAVAC Audio Lab

Having been appointed the official Distributor for the UK for the world famous WAVAC amplification, Audio Acoustics has now updated and finalised the UK retail prices. They are now set at approximately 10% less than the US retail prices.

Models are available for demonstration now. For further information please contact Audio Acoustics.

Audio Acoustics:

Website: www.audioacoustics.co.uk
E-mail: Contact@audioacoustics.co.uk
E-mail Trade: audioacoustics@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1753 842 173
+44 (0) 7968 388 118* always on.

27 June 2006

Supra Cables issue formal ‘Statement of Conformity to The RoHS Directive'

Jenving Technology AB manufacturers of SUPRA cables, guarantee that as of today's date, no products or parts branded Supra or JenTech, produced by our company or under our control, contain any of the chemical substances listed below.

1. Cadmium and its compounds
2. Lead and its compounds
3. Hexavalent chromium compounds
4. Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
5. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
6. Mercury

RoHS , also known as Lead-Free, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances . RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products. All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. RoHS impacts the entire electronics industry.

See the following PDF for the formal Statement of Conformity Supra RoHS.pdf

supra cable
made in Sweden by Jenving Technology

www.supracables.co.uk
01223 441 299

27 June 2006

Oehlbach Silver Express - from £69.00
Affordable high-end stereo interconnect using silver-plated conductors and shielding

Oehlbach Silver Express PLUS - from £73.00
Adds unusual option of an earth wire for use with turntables and hum prone systems

Stereo interconnects are the workhorse of any hi-fi or home cinema system and using cheap ones is a false economy, as they are the vital first link in defining sound quality.

The Oehlbach Silver Express is an affordable high-end cable, perfect for use between CD Player and Amp. or Pre and Power Amp.

Upgrading from a cheap supplied lead or even a good £30 lead, to the Silver Express, is a first easy step to improve the sound of any system adding clarity and dynamic punch in any audio application.

Construction
SILVER EXPRESS uses 8 x 0.12 mm silver-plated OFC inner strands with double shielding (foil + silver plated OFC mesh) for heavyweight protection against all kinds of interference.

The outer diameter is 2 x 5.5 mm and the cable comes with a transparent finish which shows the complex structure of the shielding. Double-shielded 24 ct gold plated Oehlbach connectors complete the picture.

- silver-plated OFC inner strands for highly dynamic reproduction
- coaxial construction with patented dual non-interference technology developed by OEHLBACH®
- silver-plated, oxygen-free copper mesh shielding plus foil shield
- double-shielded gold-plated phono connectors

The sound
- exceptional clarity without any forwardness
- excellent staging and stereo imaging
- powerful and precise bass reproduction
- improved dynamics

Silver Express 2 x 0.5m £69.00
Silver Express 2 x 1.0m £89.00
Silver Express Plus 2 x 0.5m £73.00
Silver Express Plus 2 x 1.0m £93.00

Oehlbach pure cables
Germany 's number one brand

www.oehlbach.de
020 8863 8979

20 June 2006

Denon AVC-A1XVA - £4,799.99
THE NEW 1080p WEB-ENABLED BEHEMOTH

The new version of the A1XVA is the largest, heaviest, most powerful and most flexible AV amplifier ever made! In one single, humungous box, this is the centre of the High-Definition Multi-Media Home.

Key for HDTV is that all video sources can be upscaled to a 1080p HDMI output giving the best possible picture quality and just one lead to the screen.

Breakthrough THX Ultra2 AV Amplifier Features Staggering 20-Channel Multi-Zone Audio & Video

A complete High-Definition install in one-box - With 20-channels of pre-output capability and 10 fully assignable discrete power amplifiers, the AVC-A1XVA is the world's first and only AV Amplifier capable of providing at full stretch (with extra power amps) 2 x 7.1 home cinema rooms plus 2 x stereo rooms. Even using just the amp itself 2 x 5.1 channel cinema rooms are possible.

Some configurations using the 10 x 170 watt full-bandwidth Power Amps (220 watts the competition's way)

15 June 2006

NAD Shows The Masters Series At Cedia Expo 2006
Setting a New Standard in Audio-Visual Performance and Value

NAD has announced the forthcoming introduction of a complete new line of components - The Masters Series - which set new standards in performance, ease-of-use, design and value. The first products available are the M15 surround processor, M25 seven-channel amplifier, M55 universal disc player, M5 CD/SACD player and the M3 dual mono integrated amplifier.

By combining a variety of materials the new industrial design is solid and substantial, yet fresh and exciting.

With 2 mm thick steel panels, combined with extruded aluminium and die cast zinc parts, the chassis forms a solid foundation to reduce air and structure born vibration from reaching any sensitive electronic components residing within. Specialised vibration damping feet employ silicon rubber to further isolate the chassis from vibration. Glass epoxy circuit boards with thick OFC copper traces and extensive ground planes assure uniformly low impedance operating conditions for all circuits. Very high current circuits make liberal use of copper buss bars to assure maximum performance. Selected discrete devices are used in the high power stages while SMD (surface mount devices) and LSI's (large scale integrated circuits) are used on multi-layer PCBs to achieve state-of-the-art performance in low level and digital stages.

The NAD Masters Series Components are expected to sell at the following UK suggested retail prices (including VAT).

15 June 2006

NAD introduces DAB Tuner To Electronics range
Brand's Core Values of Performance, Value and Simplicity Incorporated into C445 DAB/FM/AM Universal Tuner

NAD has announced the introduction of the brand's first DAB Tuner, Model C445, which is now available through NAD's network of specialist retailers. NAD has endeavoured to incorporate the brand's famous core values of performance, value and simplicity into the C445 and, as would be expected, has paid particular attention to DAB sound quality. To this end NAD's engineers have used the same high quality parts and proven design for D/A conversion as used in NAD's award winning CD Players. Available in either titanium or dark grey, the NAD C445 is expected to sell at a suggested price of around £350.00 (including VAT) and should be in the stores from April.

For more information please see attached PDF: NAD-445.PDF

15 June 2006

Introducing The NAD C325BEE Integrated Stereo Amplifier
The Latest in a Long Line of Affordable ‘Killer' NAD Amps!

NAD has announced the introduction of a new affordable integrated stereo amplifier which looks set to continue the extraordinary success that NAD has enjoyed for almost 30 years. The C325BEE traces its lineage back to the NAD 3020 which was introduced in 1979 and was a revelation at the time, setting a technical standard that astonishingly few amps, regardless of price, could even match, much less better.

Like all great inventions, the premise of the 3020 seems obvious in retrospect. Make an amplifier that is optimised for musical signals (not just laboratory test tones) and able to cope with the complex requirements of real loudspeakers (not just laboratory loading resistors). This led to NAD's redefinition of how an amplifier should be designed and exactly how much it needed to cost to exceed the expectations of music lovers. Terms like “Dynamic Headroom” and “Peak Current Capability” – now commonplace expressions in the audiophile lexicon - were immediately coined to describe all NAD amplifiers.

What makes one amplifier sound so much better than another? It all comes down to the experience of the design team and designing the amplifier for its intended use; no more, no less. An amplifier with Dynamic Headroom sounds open, effortless and smooth. The electronics disappear and the music emerges recreating the atmosphere of the original musical performance. An amplifier with high Peak Current Capability has a rhythmic punch that gets toes tapping and hearts pounding. It recreates the soul of the music. If an amplifier cannot produce enough current to cope with a real loudspeaker the sound becomes thin and flat.

NAD has developed several patented amplifier innovations under the direction of Bjorn Erik Edvardsen (aka BEE).

NAD has a deep understanding of the nature of musical sounds and has devised innovative circuits that overcome the limitations of semiconductors, capacitors, and the other electronic components that make up an amplifier. This innovation has resulted in a product that truly excels in the reproduction of music.

The C320BEE and its predecessors has been the benchmark for budget amplifiers for 30 years now, having won every award in the Hi-Fi industry several times over. Making the C325BEE better than the C320BEE was a tall order. However, incorporating and adapting several innovations from NAD's new state-of-the-art Masters Series products has resulted in the C325BEE having even less distortion, less noise, and a more detailed rendition of the musical recording.

vailable in either titanium or dark grey, the NAD C325BEE is expected to sell at a suggested price of around £250.00 (including VAT) and should be in the stores from May.

For more information please see attached PDF: NAD-C325BEE.PDF

15 June 2006

Crystal Audio release Ballad Subwoofer £4,500
Big, bold and beautiful ‚ new Ballad subwoofer's striking aesthetics match equally imposing sou

Standing a majestic eight feet high, beautifully hand fashioned from solid wood and taking its design lead from classical musical instruments, this is Crystal Audio's Ballad subwoofer.

Ballad is the latest creation of leading sculptor Ilirian Shima for Crystal Audio. Its show-stopping combination of form and function exemplifies Crystal Audio's raison d'etre – which is the coming together of art and technology.

Ballad is the latest addition to Crystal Audio's ‘Sound of Art' loudspeaker series and adheres to the range's astounding aesthetic and acoustic performance. Ballad was created to be used with the company's Melody speakers from its ‘Sound of Art' series. Ballad, along with Melody, were created within the context of the ‘Ilir' sculpture exhibition, which is sponsored by Crystal Audio.

The Ballad sub-woofer is a two-part construction built from exceptionally thick, solid plywood, which is then treated with wax to deliver the beautiful finish. The final enclosure is totally inert and lacking in all resonance, thus creating an incredibly dynamic presentation.

Shima crafted the lower element from more than 40 concentric circular wood segments that he bonded together to create a multi-layered enclosure. This assembly affords excellent acoustic properties thanks to the inert nature of wood, while the lack of parallel surfaces completely removes standing waves. The upper section is hand-turned solid plywood.

The whole design sits at an angle, thanks to a endpin similar to that on a cello or double bass, that tilts the subwoofer on its edge. The spike means there is minimal energy transmission with the floor. Also the fact the 30.5cm long-throw driver, which is constructed from a light yet rigid material and powered by a 200W amplifier, is not parallel to the floor brings acoustic benefits. There is no reflection back onto the driver and therefore the design delivers a cleaner sound, while the way the notes reflect off the floor means sound disperses over a larger area.

Ballad was engineered at Crystal's dedicated research & development division based in Athens. The facility employs five acoustics engineers, who use the latest technology and only the best components in their search for acoustic excellence. Moreover a team of 15 trained engineers in Crystal's factory in China works alongside the Athens R&D department.

This R&D team also works in close partnership with several European universities and technology institutes, such as the Laboratory of Electracoustics at Patras University in Greece, on research programmes with the aim of building the best possible products. The result of these development programmes are regularly presented as papers at the international conventions of AES (Audio Engineering Society), of which Crystal Audio is a highly active member in both Europe and America

Contact:
http://www.crystalaudiovideo.com
Tel: 020 7022 2970

15 June 2006

Marantz ~WEAVE home entertainment system
( W ired E ntertainment A ccessible V ia E lectricity)
£700 as a system/£199 for each additional ZC4001
Real ‘plug and play' magic from Marantz delivers music all around the home

Leading hi-fi and home cinema manufacturer Marantz has unveiled a major innovation, as ingenious as it is simple to use. The company's remarkable new WEAVE (Wired Entertainment Accessible via Electricity) products mean music can now be played around the home taking advantage of the one network every house already has pre-installed ‚ the mains. PLC (Power Line Communication) is the technology behind it. Simply plug WEAVE equipment into the mains socket and listen to music anywhere.

Key to the system is the ZC4001 receptor unit. This device accesses your main home entertainment set-up via the mains as soon as it is plugged in, allowing you to listen to radio stations, CD players and any other component in the main system.

Simply plug the portable, compact and stylish ZC4001, with its light silver fascia with elegant dark brown trim, into the mains. It fills the room with CD-quality sound from your main set-up via its two high-performance speakers and built-in amplifier. In effect, Marantz has cloned all the features of your full-size hi-fi system and crammed them into this elegant design the size of a portable radio.

And don't worry if someone else is using the main set-up, as the ZC4001 can be operated independently. Up to six í4001s can be plugged in at any one time around the home. This wonderfully easy solution means you can play music in every room without the need for complex Wi-Fi networks or hugely expensive ‘multi-zone' custom installations.

In order for the system to work the main set-up must incorporate a WEAVE amplifier or receiver, in this case the ZR6001 A/V receiver. The ZR6001 not only acts as the centrepiece of the main home entertainment set-up, but also transmits audio signals to every room in the house just by being plugged in. The ZR6001 is the first of a number of Marantz WEAVE products that will feature PLC technology.

The compact Marantz ZC4001 is an all-in-one solution for enjoying streamed CD-quality audio anywhere in the home. The stylishly designed device has everything needed for great room filling sound, including two high quality loudspeakers and a built-in amplifier. Other features include RDS text display, clock, sleep and wake up timer.

Because it is lightweight and portable, users can simply move it from room to room and enjoy audio transmission from the ZR6001 receiver. Or they can add up five more units in whichever room they like.

WEAVE Wired Entertainment Accessible via Electricity is a method of bi-directional signal communication using AC power lines as a transmission channel, superimposing high frequency signals over the AC power line. Multi-room communication between audio Marantz WEAVE components begins the moment they are plugged into any electrical outlet, offering simple plug-and-play audio networking. The new ZR6001 and ZC4001 have been specially designed for transmitting audio streaming data, providing real-time streaming of full CD-quality (44.1kHz/16-bit) audio. Because the system works via existing AC power lines, there is no possibility of interference from other wireless systems such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or even a microwave oven.

Contact:
http://www.marantz.com
Tel: 01753 680868

14 June 2006

Eclipse TD725sw High-Speed Time Domain Subwoofer £2,700
‘Fastest Sub in the West' or the East for that matter

This is the first and only subwoofer, fast enough to match the lighting-quick response of Eclipse's noted Time Domain loudspeakers TD 508/510/712z.

The design delivers ultra-fast, incredibly clean, accurate reproduction in the deep bass region, bass that perfectly tracks even the most subtle changes of timing and tempo. Eclipse engineers have tried every serious sub on the market and found them ponderous and slow. The performance of the
725 is a revelation and conventional high-end designs sound like gigantic sloths by comparison.

The TD725sw has for the first time, satisfied musicians who previously had been openly critical of the low-frequency response of conventional subwoofers.

Not just for Eclipse - this is a universal product and an unusually flexible crossover allows the TD725sw to integrate with any high-end loudspeaker.

The Square Egg twin driver array is floated and isolated internally just like Eclipse's normal eggs. The drive-unit stays still, only the cone moves and no energy is lost into the cabinet, the cabinet contributes nothing to the sound and all you hear is the bass.

The 725sw is cube-shaped to give maximum internal volume (an egg would need to be three times the size) and Eclipse designed digital electronics take up minimum space and are isolated against vibration.

• new Eclipse R2R twin driver technology
• back to back drivers with alloy brace bar
• isolated and floated driver array
• ultra-rigid cabinet
• 500 watt Eclipse digital amplifier
• 42.5 kilos mass

Eclipse Home Cinema and Surround Music - this new subwoofer finally allows the creation of complete 5.1 and 7.1 surround systems, using the 725sw in conjunction with the acclaimed Eclipse TD510 / 508 and Eclipse TD712z loudspeakers

Arrives July 2006 for sale in the UK, Germany and Italy

eclipse time domain
extraordinary loudspeakers
020 7328 4499
www.eclipse-td.com

12 June 2006

Transfiguration announce new cartridge – Orpheus
Price of Transfiguration Temper is reduced

Transfiguration has announced a new flagship cartridge, the Orpheus.

The Transfiguration Orpheus is a new generation yokeless moving coil cartridge whose incredible sonic capabilities make significant contribution to the state-of-the-art in analogue recording reproduction.

The technical details are as follows:

•  Unique ultra grade SS-µ-metal core for coil assembly. Newly developed ultra grade SS-µ-metal square core increases sensitivity by 35dB, improving the signal to noise ratio and eliminating a usual source of distortion.

•  Special 7N copper coils. A newly developed 7N copper wire used in the coils eliminates a common source of distortion and increases transparency.

•  Push-pull damping. A special quality compound has been meticulously designed and fabricated to provide total stylus/coil alignment and control. Its non-sensitivity to temperature change keeps the damping co-efficient stable and improves trackability.

•  Anti-resonance cartridge body shape. A resonance controlled 'simple' design for lower tonal colouration and a new-generation image.

•  Boron cantilever. Newly developed rod for a more natural sound.

•  Low mass tip. Ogura PA (3 x 30µm) tip. Its function is to reproduce the character of the original recorded sound - not add or subtract its own deficiencies.

•  Ultra tight magnet-coil coupling. The coils are not just close but literally right inside, with coil-magnet proximity of only a few thousandths of an inch. With the precision magnetic field focusing possible only with a ring magnet and superbly accurately wound coils, the ultra tight magnet-coil coupling enables far greater electromagnetic efficiency.

•  Dynamic mass minimized and coil saturation eliminated. Much faster, more accurate stylus response to groove formation. Rising dynamics or sharp transients never mask detail.

•  Twin coils on cantilever fulcrum. Ultra low dynamic mass and mechanical impedance for instant, accurate reaction to every groove detail, including the ability to handle massive transients without overshoot or break-up.

The retail price of the Transfiguration Orpheus is £2,750

To make way for the new flagship Transfiguration Orpheus cartridge, the ‘Temper V' and ‘Temper W' models have been reduced in price to £1,950.

For more information please see the attached pdfs:

Transfiguration Orpheus.pdf

Transfiguration Temper.pdf

31 May 2006

Arcam announce AVR350 Advanced Home Cinema Receiver
Arcam AVR350 £1,500 HD-Ready - HDMI Switching AV Receiver

From the UK 's leading AV manufacturer, an AV receiver with the heart of an audiophile amplifier. Separates power of 100 Watts rms x 7 - all channels driven simultaneously.

The AVR350 delivers marked improvements in sound quality over its predecessors and over competing receivers. A huge new toroidal transformer improves bass timing and control, Arcam's proprietary ‘Mask of Silence' technologies improve the top-end clarity and new op amps improve the midrange.

For HDTV the AVR350 offers two-way HDMI switching with automatic selection of digital video source, adding this feature without compromising the audio quality

Power and music quality are where most AV receivers in this class disappoint; Arcam begs to differ and the AVR350 does a lot more than crash and boom. This is a very high performance audiophile component that makes use of the experience gained designing Arcam's acclaimed High-End AV, to deliver both superb quality on music and dramatic dynamics from movies, without compromising the advanced videophile feature set required by today's AV enthusiasts.

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

25 May 2006

Audio Acoustics appointed as the UK distributor for WAVAC Audio Lab

Audio Acoustics has been appointed the official Distributor for the UK for the world famous WAVAC amplification. Models range from £5,999 to £269,000.

Further information from:

Audio Acoustics:

23 May 2006

O'heocha Design D2 Saturn £5,500 a pair
Radical Audiophile Loudspeaker that is a Unique Performance Sculpture

Described as a work of art that gives supreme visual pleasure, as well as excellence in sound quality, the D2 Saturn is the result of intelligent design, using the most natural shape in the universe, the sphere.

Designer Aonghus O'heocha gained extensive experience of high-end engineering at BMW Motors, before starting O'heocha Design and is currently working on projects with the European Space Agency.

This experience show in every element of O'heocha speakers. Crafting a D2 Saturn is no easy feat, each speaker is hand-made with care and attention to detail, just like a space satellite or one
the world's most beautiful cars.

The very best aerospace grade materials and the highest quality parts and components go to make a D2 Saturn. Aonghus O'heocha takes a personal interest in every speaker that is crafted, ensuring that the quality is of the highest.

Key features of the New D2 Saturn

0035 391 558 030
www.oheocha.com

17 May 2006

Arcam announce DV137 Upscaling Universal DVD player

Arcam DV137 £1,250 1080p Upscaling Universal DVD Player built for HDTV home cinema & audiophile music - fully specified for custom install

Arcam was one of the first companies to develop high-performance DVD players and enjoys an enviable reputation. It is the only specialist manufacturer to work at chipmaker level and one of the very, very, few to design and manufacture its own players from the ground up.

The all new DV137 is Arcam's latest design and their first universal player. It incorporates a host of new features and picture and sound quality to challenge far more expensive competitors.

MD Charlie Brennan commented; “ The DV137 is the result of the most intensive development project Arcam has ever undertaken. The company's unique partnership with chipmaker Zoran, has allowed us to be first to the market with their brand-new processor. We can now deliver universal music replay, stunning overall video performance and even better CD sound quality.

This is a truly superb universal player and a great reason not to be a beta-tester for BluRay or HD-DVD.”

Some detail

This player's performance comes from more than the headline technology. The DV137 includes Arcam's ‘Mask of Silence' EMC damping technology, an audiophile-grade toroidal transformer, optimised circuit board layout and a wealth of subtle tweaks and proprietary design techniques that stem from Arcam's long history of cutting edge DVD and audio design.

www.arcam.co.uk
01223 203 200

14 May 2006

London Sound & Vision Show 2006
Park Inn Heathrow Hotel 22-24 Sept 2006

Chesterfield Communications, the organiser of the London Sound & Vision Show, has announced that over 60 exhibitors have confirmed that they will be attending the London Sound & Vision 2006.

It has also been announced that for the 2006 Show the Park Inn Heathrow Hotel, the venue for the Show, is making available new rooms never previously so used, significantly increasing the potential size of the Show. In addition, the Hotel is currently building a new extension which should make available a further number of new large suites for use at the Show due to be held the following year in September 2007.

For more information, including details of the exhibitors (note, the room/stand occupiers rather than brands), please see http://www.chestergroup.org

12 May 2006

Audio Acoustics Sapphire TI-C SE

Launched at CES, now available in the UK - see reviews in the upcoming Hi-Fi Choice Collection Issue Price: £46,700 a NEW Reference point?

See www.audioacoustics.co.uk