Bewitching PMC Fact 8 and Bryston System Revisited

Every now and then we put together a combination of products in the store and are reminded of how the sum of the parts is even greater than the merits of the individual components.

We've been big fans of the PMC Fact 8 since we first heard them over three years ago.  The elegant and beautifully crafted cabinets enhance any domestic environment. Even the most die hard hifi-phobics are won over by the aesthetics of these beauties.

This is not just a case of 'nice cabinet, shame about the sound' though; far from it. The Fact 8 carves a solid three dimensional image out of the air with effortless ease.  The transparency of the sound has to be heard to be believed with the splendid cabinets effectively disappearing.  

The other essential ingredient to this spell-binding performance is our Bryston system. No surprise that it gels with the PMC speakers, as PMC distribute Bryston in the UK, and design their speakers using Bryston amplification, but the BCD-1 CD player, BP26 pre-amplifier and 4BSST power amplfier really make the Fact 8's sing!  

The Fact 8 is an efficient design utilising PMC's Advance Transmission Line which does not need huge power to generate real low end extension but driving them with the 2 x 300 watts of the 4BSST adds a whole extra dimension of control and ease to the sound making the combination totally magical!

Please feel free to share this magic with us. Give us a call to book a listen and come along with your favourite CDs or LPs.  'When the spell is broken' by Richard Thompson seems appropriate, or maybe 'Witchcraft' by Frank Sinatra.... you choose.

REL Habitat 1 and Neat Iotas Sub-Sat system

With so many people put off by the size of some high quality loudspeakers it, the benefits of high quality sub sat systems are often overlooked.

It is however entirely possible to have your cake and eat it! The Rel Habitat and Neat Iota combination is a perfect solution that really should be auditioned, should you want the best of both worlds.

The Habitat 1 is the nearest thing to a revolution in sub woofer design that I have come across in my 25 years in this industry. Habitat 1 is a brilliant new concept that takes sub bass to new levels. Descrete, wall mountable and with a small wireless transmitter so no unsightly cables need be seen. A sophisticated crossover optimises sound for both music and movies. Perfect, deep bass that emanates almost invisibly from somewhere hidden within the room.

Two 6.5" divers and a 10" passive driver provide the bass necessary for this sub woofer to reach down to 25Hz.

The price is just £1299.

Click here to watch the video and read more about the Habitat

Neat Iotas deliver amazing performance from a tiny cabinet. they are intended to be used very close to walls or on desktops or bookshelves etc.

The cabinet is well damped allowing the 100mm polypropelene and 50mm ribbon tweeeter to do their thing.

5 colours are available to match almost any decor.

The price is £695 per pair.

Click here to visit the Neat website

If you would like to hear this combination for yourselves we would be most happy to demonstrate them.

Linn Akubarik Loudspeakers

 Our demonstration pair of new Linn Akubarik Aktiv loudspeakers in Gloss Cherry.

Coupled with a Linn Akurate DSM Digital Stream Player / Preamp creates an elegant and

outstanding music system.

View the Linn Akurate Range 

 OK, so who is the guitarist ?

Fancy Winning Your Money Back??......

PMC are coming at you with another sensational promotion.

Purchase any Twenty series speaker between 1st August and 31st October then register it online within 14 days of purchase to be in with a chance of winning your money back!!

They will be announcing winners in September, October and November!!

There are no exclusions to what speaker you buy out of the Twenty Series whether you looking to upgrade your tired speakers to a new set of beasts or have had your eyes on these beauties for a while then this is the time to buy them!!

We have the full range here at Audio-T Brentwood as you can see below, and have facilities to demonstrate the complete range for you also. So bring some music along. Even your current speakers if you want to see what you're getting for your money.... or even free if you're really lucky!

You've got to be in it to win it!

New Spendor A6R and D7

Spendor A6R

The A6R is a major uprade on the original A6 loudspeakers. The new design incorporates a a new 18cm main driver that has been derived from the development of the new D7 loudspeakers. The X-over has been completely redesigned and has a gold x-over network and monoblock construction.

On listening we have found these speakers offer a massive sound stage, sweet detailed top end and excellent bass extension for a cabinet of modest proportions.

A Huge improvement on the old A6. A demonstration is highly recommended.

Spendor D7

The D7 is a completely new design from Spendor.

They incoporate the new LPZ tweeter, a polomer mid bass driver and a bonded Kevlar bass driver.

We have had these speakers in our main demonstration room for over a week now and have found the sound to be very open and detailed with an expansive sound stage. The top is amazingly sweet and intergrates seamlessly with the smooth midrange. The the bass extension is tight and fast and goes down seriously low for a speaker of this size.

The finish on our premium dark speakers is outstanding.

Being a Spendor end user already I am tempted to take these home. When I do I don't think they will be coming back.

Treat Yourself To Some R&R with KEF Reference and Rega Reference.

Jonathan from KEF has very kindly loaned Audio T Manchester a pair of KEF Reference 203/2.

Connected to our Rega Reference CD system the 203/2s are sounding exceptional.

Finished in glorious Racing Red using a special piano lacquering technique the KEF 203s do look stunning

Even the binding posts, although out of sight, are impeccably engineered.

The KEF 203s even come with their own luxurious accessory case. Tasty.

Attention to detail is as expected from Reference quality products. 

Remember you can't miss them, there right in front of you as you walk in the front door, just feel free to call in to Audio T Manchester for a demonstration...

..and if you're lucky, you may even spot our Chromey lurking in the shadows.....

Just don't step on the little guy !

 Call Audio T Manchester  on 0161 8398869 for a demonstration.

Dave, Munir, Kevin and Mike will be there to help.

In the meantime here are a few links to whet the appetite.

KEF Website

The Absolute Sound

Ultra Audio

Totem Dreamcatchers with Sonos Connect Amp

Once in a while you come across a combination of Amp and Speaker that really works wonderfully.

We've hit upon that very same thing!

Got a Sonos Connect Amp (or ZP100/120)? Wondering what speakers to add?

Well, it just so happens we have here in Reading.

Totem Acoustics have been making some of the best speakers out there for some years and their entry-level model called the Dreamcatcher carries on that proud tradition. If you're looking for a small enclosure with a big sound, look no further.

Totem Dreamcathers are available in a number of finish options, Black or Mahogany at £599.00 per pair. Cherry (pictured) and Maple are priced at £699.00 per pair.

Q Acoustic Concept 20's Are a Hit !!!

We recently added the new Q Acoustic Concept 20 to our stock profile and if we could sum them up in one word, that word would be "WOW !!".

In polished black or gloss white they are a great modern looking bookshelf speaker that would complement any Hi-Fi system.

 

The sound they produce from a seemingly small box is outstanding, producing crisp open detail, smooth mid's and a low end bass that no speaker that size should be allowed to do, and we were pleasantly surprised to learn that they sell for only £350 as they out perform many other speakers at the same price. To improve the sound even further we used them on the specially designed speaker stands that also completes the stylish look of the whole package.

If you are considering some new speakers then the Concept 20 is definitely one that should be high on your list. Give us a call in Preston to arrange a demonstration or just pop in any time.

For further info check out the Q Acoustics YouTube vid here.

Neat Momentum 4i

We do love our speakers here at Oxford, so you can imagine how delighted we were when we rediscoverd Neat Acoustics last month after a gap of nearly 20 years. I can hardly overstate how great these speakers sound.

We will be keeping a representation of three ranges but at the moment the top model that we hold is the Momentum 4i: Click here to read the Hi-Fi World and Audioreview reviews.

This is a 2.5 way floorstander that is unusual in having integral iso-baric bass units. An 'Ultimatum' bass/midrange drive and Titanium tweeter complete the driver line up.

If you are looking for a fast, detalied, dynamic speaker with wonderful bass then please contact us for a demonstration.

The New Wharfedale Diamond 100's Punch Well Above Their Weight

Warmth without loss of detail, and exceptional good for long listening periods is how we would describe the new Wharfedale Diamonds.

We thought the last generation of loudspeakers were very good, but the new generation has taken a huge leap in peformance and have redefined the sound you can get for your money.

Regrdless of the model 121, 122, 155 we have found them to be very well balanced and musical.

The smaller standmounts offer impressive base extension for such small cabinets and becuase they are portedat the bottom offer great flexibility of placement, so can be placed up against a wall or in open space. The added bonus is also they work tremendously well in a home cinema set up, particularly when using the matching centre's.

They seem to work on pretty much every amplifier that we have paired them with and we have tried Heed, Naim, Arcam and Rega and all sound top notch.

We believe they offer exceptional value for money as entry level loudspeaker and if you are looking for new standmouts or floorstanders they should be high on your audition list.

We recommend them unreservedly, come and listen and hear for yourself.

 Jon, Farid & Audio Phil

Music Begins At Forty......

Pro-Ac Response D Forty R

We are pleased announce the delivery of a pair of ProAc Response D Forty speakers.

For a limited time only, ProAc have very kindly loaned us a pair.

We plan to live with the speakers for few weeks and see what we think.

Early signs are very positive. Hooked up to a Rega Osiris amplifier and the Rega Isis CD they sound very impressive indeed. 

The Pro-Ac ribbon tweeter. It's unique aluminium construction leaves it 'as light as a human hair'.

The powered coated aluminium bars at the bottom of the speaker. The side vented enclosure makes it lot easier to position the speaker in any room.

The side vented enclosure makes the ProAc D Forty easy to position.

Please call Audio-T Manchester or email  if you would like to arrange an audition.

T: 0161 8398869

Email: Manchester@audio-t.co.uk