To make way for the new Naim DR equipped power supplies we are offering our existing demo units at 40% off, yes, you read that correctly. 40% off
We have here at our Reading store:
1x 555 PS for just £3299.00. That's a saving on the current price of £2151.00 SOLD
and:
1x XPS-2 for just £1917.00. That's a saving of £1278 on the current price. SOLD
Both mint, complete and boxed.
As they say, 'when they're gone, they're gone'
Simon
Imagine everything audio in one place: integrated amplifier, CD player, DAB/FM tuner, internet radio, iPod, iPhone and iPad dock, digital-to-analogue converter and high-resolution 24bit/192kHZ capable network stream player. And now combine all that with legendary Naim musical quality, engineering integrity, design sophistication and interface know-how. Congratulations! You've just come up with the NaimUniti 2.
NaimUniti 2: an evolution in performance
NaimUniti was revitalised and relaunched as NaimUniti 2 in 2012. With a new 70W integrated amplifier (NaimUniti 50W) the NaimUniti 2 can accommodate a wider range of loudspeakers and fill even larger rooms with world class sound. It also a boasts an entirely new CD player section, with improved tray, clamping mechanism and the new Burr Brown PCM1793 DAC.
Several small improvements to the design and signal path, developed through intensive listening tests, combine to raise the overall performance levels of NaimUniti 2 still further. It has also inherited the larger front panel display window of its big brother the SuperUniti.
Come in and have a listen. Call us on 02920 228565 or e-mail to arrange a convenient time.
The R Series presents the high-end technologies of KEF Blade in a timeless, elegant format. Serious
audiophiles can now enjoy phenomenally accurate reproduction that neither adds nor subtracts from
the original recording. Indulge in a near-Reference experience at a price that will also be music to your ears.
Refined, spacious and exquisitely detailed, you won’t just hear music the way it was intended it to be… you’ll live it, feel it and love it.
These speakers sound Open, Detailed and Insightful, Letting you hear everything that's going on within a piece of music or movie sound track.
By selecting from seven lustrous GX models you'll have the opportunity to experience the wonder of pristine, wideband sound, tailored perfectly to your room. In matching systems for music and home theatre, GX gives you the look, the quality and the performance of a timeless reference design.
Request your demo today and hear for yourself!
As you are most probably aware, we are back under the banner of Audio T. We are very much looking forward to getting back to our roots of offering quality 2-channel Hi-Fi and Home Cinemas from simple i-Pod systems to designing and installing mulit-room systems for new builds.
So... the usual question we get asked is "what's new?"...
With our blog we will be able to keep you up to date with new products arriving, special offers and even what music and films we are enjoying at the moment...
Our favourite new toy that we are loving at the moment is the Optoma Themescene HD83 3D projector. If you love 3D, not sure if you like it or have not liked what you have seen on 3D TVs then you should come and have a look at this! 3D on a large projection screens is simply stunning! Come and see for yourself...
Our favourite movie is CLOSER TO THE EDGE - ILSE OF MAN 3D, but if you have any 3D movies of your own that you would like to see then please feel free to bring it in.
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
We had our first listen to these yesterday, They are such an important and interesting product that I am seriously wondering whether this may be the future of HiFi. until now, wireless options have really only been good enough for non demanding rear channels of AV amplifiers. Most definately not the case with these, they sound absolutely fantastic.
Two speakers are available (a stand mount and a floorstander) in four finishes.
Setting up is simplicity itself: Simply connect your USB, digital or analogue outputs into the tiny DAC/ transmitter, plug the active speakers into the mains, and that's it! Wireless true HiFi sound into up to three rooms.
Needless to say we are ordering a pair for the store and will be doing a musical day as soon as possible so that everyone can hear them.
http://www.dynaudio.com/int/xeo/
We are now stocking the new twenty series Loudspeakers from PMC. With PMCs innovative ATL technologyy they provide an effortlessly neutral, rich, room filling sound that suggests a cabinet of much greater stature
A date for you diary.On the 14th of July we will be having a fantastic day here at Audio-t Cardiff. We are having a Vinyl Day. Come and hear the latest turntables. We will also be hosting a visit from REGA who will be showcasing their latest products including the RS10 loudspeakers.
We will also have records for sale thanks to Ponty Records of Abergavenny. See the poster below for full details.
Purchase a new turntable on the day, as a special thank-you we will give you a voucher worth £160 to attend Barrett & Coe Photography Studio where you will br treated to a one hour family portrait session, a personalised viewing of your images plus a framed 10x8 photograph worth £85.
We look forward to seeing you soon
REMEMBER THE DATE: SATURDAY 14th JULY
Those of us familiar with the older Planar 3 and P3 were quite unprepared by how big an improvement the new RP3 is.
The biggest improvements come from the new RB303 arm and especially the braced plinth (allowing the plinth to be both very light and immensley rigid).
Spinning Kate Bush's version of Rocket Man (a song I know very well indeed), I was shocked by how sweet it sounded in comparison. I would also swear that there is a whole octave of previously unesolved bass extension as well.
For £549 (including Elys cartridge), this is a real turntable bargain.
To further enhance our reputation as Reading and area's leading HiFi specialist we have added the following exciting products to are range and all are now available for demonstration.
It is our intention to regularly post when new products are added.
Naim claim streaming to be 'the future of HiFi' and they may well be right and have recent released the
NDX...
...and the ND5XS
We are very excited by the new DR (discrete regulator) equipped power supplies the first of which to arrive is the HiCap DR
To complete the system we have the fabulous Ovator S400
Rega on the other hand have decided to continue their relentless development of the more traditional products such as the universally acclaimed RP6 turntable
the brand new Fono MM phonostage
and their quite awesome Reference products, The Isis CD player and Osiris integrated amplifier
Whilst on the subject of the more traditional. To further enhance our appreciation and support of quality analogue replay, we now have the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC cartridge mounted on our Michell Gyro SE with the Tecnoarm which is a wonderful combination
Moving away now from the high-end HiFi products and into our AV demonstration room, we have now installed the latest affordable JVC 3D projector, the DLA-X30 continuing with their reputation as the one to beat!
And finally, for now at least, we have the new B&W P3 portable and foldable headphones to compliment their class-leading P5s
More coming soon so watch this space!
Simon
We've been busy here at Brizzle. Naim came to town with their Future of Hi-Fi roadshow to demonstrate their superb range of streaming products. It was an excellent event and since then we can't stop selling NDX's and the like. If you missed it, don't worry, we have the range in store and will be more than happy to give you a demonstration and talk you through the options. So come and dip your toes in the water, you won't need a life jacket you'll come up swimming in a sea of 100% pure sound waves.
Following a two year development project Naim has updated its power supplies to feature a new discrete regulator that greatly improves performance. The new Naim Discrete Regulator (DR) will be fitted to the HiCap, XPS, SuperCap, 552 PS and 555 PS power supplies.
Here is some more information from Naim and details on how existing models can be updated...
Building on Naim’s upgrade path philosophy
The addition of outboard power supplies offers an established upgrade path for many Naim products. By improving the supplies themselves, removing the electromagnetic field of the transformer and interference generated by the rectifier diodes, and by eliminating transformer vibration from the product case, Naim power supplies offer improved sound quality.
The role of the regulator
Voltage regulators are widely deployed within Naim power supplies to ensure that audio and digital circuits operate with a stable, low noise supply voltage, thereby maximising their performance. Naim’s new discrete regulator betters industry standard monolithic voltage regulators and, even more importantly, has had its design and component selection refined in the listening room to deliver maximised sound quality from Naim’s audio circuits.
A pure development project
As well as incorporating the newly developed DR in these five power supplies, Naim has reviewed and optimised every aspect of their design. Transformer mounting, wire gauge, wire routing, mechanical decoupling, internal layout and reservoir capacitors have all been scrutinised to ensure that the DR’s benefits are fully realised. The result of the inclusion of the new DR regulators and the updates to design is a quite significant increase in performance which helps the listener to really connect with the artist and music.
Updating your product
Naim is offering a special reduced price to customers for updates to the new specification for power supplies that were shipped from Naim after 1st February (outside UK) and 1st March (in the UK). These units will be prioritised for updates in the first instance, however from October / November 2012 all existing units will be able to be updated. For more information on pricing and how to get your unit updated please contact your Naim retailer.
We are please to announce that we have the NEW Pioneer N-50 Network player in store.
Key features are:
So for those of you that wish to experience audiophile quality streamed music without spending a small fortune then this is without doubt the product for you.
Naim Audio have been busy by expanding their range of ‘streaming’ products.
Introducing the new Naim ND5 XS. A scaled down version of the NDX if you like, It really shows how streaming should be done and how good streamed music can sound!
The ND5 XS is as versatile in use as it is in its applications. Its three user interfaces provide alternative methods of control - each one appropriate for different situations and personal preferences. It can be operated from its front panel buttons, from its remote control handset or by using the free Naim n-Stream iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch app. In each case, control is simple, intuitive and satisfying. System automation features also allowing the ND5 XS to integrate with the DAC or any connected Naim preamplifier or CD player, offering centralised control via the n-Stream app.
CALL IN TODAY AND REQUEST YOUR DEMO!!
Pride of place in our dem room goes to the stunning new top of the range 65" Smart Viera plasma TV form Panasonic.
Having struggled to wall mount this impressively large but stylish screen we can vouch for the superb build quality! A sheet of glass is framed by a thin black bezel and chrome trim surround creating a discreet and elegant design for such a large TV.
Picture performance is sensational with a stated 6 million to 1 contrast ratio and the ability to resolve fine detail in even the darkest scenes is simply stunning. Those looking for a comprehensive range of features will not be disappointed. The list is seemingly endless but this amazing Smart TV is supplied with two sets of 3D glasses, is capable of web surfing, Skype, interaction with external hard drives, and is wireless with support for smart phones, tablets, PC's, digital cameras and Blu-ray equipment. Bothe Freeview HD and Freesat HD tuners are fitted and the Viera Connect features not only allow web surfing but also Facebook, Twitter and You Tube apps with the option of adding a wireless keyboard or using Bluetooth.
This really is the ultimate large screen TV to suit the most demanding viewer. Please call in soon and take a look or phone or email to book a demonstration. We're sure you will be amazed! We were!
Come in store today to see and hear the stunning Rega RP6.
Available in a number of high gloss finishes such as Gloss Red, Gloss Back and Gloss White to name but a few.
Key features of the RP6 are the ' flywheel effect ' glass platter and aluminium brace.
Prices start from £798 ( without cartridge )
BOOK A DEMO TODAY!
At long last we have the amazing Rel T Zero active sub woofer in store on demonstration.
It's beyond us how Rel have managed to get so much out of such a small enclosure and at £349, It's a steal!
Come into the store and hear for yourself!!
Available in Gloss Black & Gloss White.
It's easy to forget what a substantial difference cabling makes to your Hi-Fi. We recently visited The Chord Company to see how they manufactured their very fine range of cables, most of which are put together in their factory in Wiltshire. We had our soldering skills put to the test by one of their experts, which brought home just how rigorous their standards of manufacture are, and that some of the cables we took for granted are incredibly tricky to manufacture. After the visit, I took my new Anthem 2 cable home and slotted it into my system, it made a vast performance improvement over my already fairly decent cable. I would urge anyone looking for a relatively inexpensive upgrade to consider another look at their cabling. It really can make the difference between your system sounding average and amazing.
We now have the new Naim XPS DR power supply wired into our demo system.
Here's what Naim have to say about the improvements to the new power supply.
Naim's Discrete Regulator
The XPS was updated in 2012 as a result of a two year project to develop a new discrete regulator (DR) for Naim power supplies. The new Naim DR now features, alongside improvements to the transformer mounting, wire gauge, wire routing, mechanical decoupling, internal layout and reservoir capacitors. These improvements, developed through intensive listening tests, significantly raise performance and make music even more communicative and enjoyable.
Click on the link below for more info on the new power supply.
http://www.naimaudio.com/hifi-products/pdt-type/170
We now have available to view and demonstrate a fair coverage of the new range of Panasonic TV's.
We have also added the Olive 4HD to compliment our range of streaming devices.
New into stock and available for demonstration are The Chord Cable Company's Signature speaker cables and digital interconnect.
We recently took in a pair of Kudos X2's which are a very revealing speaker and sound much bigger than they are. Why don't you call in, have a listen and see what you think?
At Audio T we're always excited to share with you our thoughts and musings on the latest and greatest Hi-Fi and home audio! Our blog features news and reviews from individual stores and occasional blogs from HQ; select your nearest store from the list below to find out what they've been up to.
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