It's Here! Naim's New NAC-N 172 XS

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NAC-N 172 XS Pre Amplifier

The best of both worlds
The NAC-N 172 XS defines a point at which worlds collide – the traditional world of separate pre and power amplifiers, and the new world of network streaming. It's a conventional preamplifier, perfectly at home in a Naim separates environment where, partnered by a Naim NAP 155 XS power amplifier perhaps, it can reproduce music from CD or vinyl in a way that stirs the soul and quickens the pulse. But the NAC-N 172 XS also opens the door onto the new sphere of high resolution audio, internet radio and streamed music. It's a sphere that has just the same soul stirring potential as conventional audio sources, but that's effectively limitless in scope and content.

Book a demo today!

Audio-T Enfield

Tel:0208 367 3132

Email:enfield@audio-t.co.uk 

Naim Factory Visit for Customers

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We are organising a factory visit to Naim to give you an opportunity to meet the people behind the scenes and see the production facility first hand.
You may be surprised at just how much attention to detail goes into each product produced, so if you would like to see how your equipment is made and have a listen to some wonderful sounds please let me know.

The plan would be to meet at the factory in Salisbury on Mon 3 September, at 10 am finishing at approximately 4.30 pm.
Lunch and beverages will be included.

Numbers are restricted so please contact us to reserve your place.


Preston's warming up.

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Hot news this week, Pure Sound A30 valve amplifier is in store, looking stunning and sounding just as good as it looks with the warmth that you only get from a valve amplifier.

The new range of Sony Bluray players have come into stock this week.

New Yamaha surround receiver's are in, RX-V673 and RX-A1010 can be wired and demonstrated on request in our home cinema demonstration room.

Headphones that do more for less

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We broke out a pair of the new Pioneer SE-MJ751 Bass head headphones this afternoon and they revealed a number of pleasant surprises. The name BASS HEAD suggests they will give you not much else and therefore have a limited market and range. This however was not the case, they have an easy to use bass control on the outside of the left ear piece allowing you to adjust to your preference. They are comfortable and stylish keeping up with the modern trend. We tried them with several tunes some with heave bass and vice versa. The adjustable control made them very adept throughout, and then you consider the price at £79.95 making them a definite candidate for demonstration at least.

 At £200 for the Beats offering  I could not justify spending an extra £120 , the Pioneers do it all, comfortable, stylish, great sound.

We also tried their little brothers the SE-MJ721 at £44.95. again a hugely competent and stylish headphone  for the price and well worth a listen

 

SE-MJ751

 

SE-MJ721

AV Receivers Playing Music?

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We have been searching for AV Receivers that give you the best of both, Movies & Music. Is it really too much to ask for?

So far we have been really impressed with Arcam's AVR400!

 

Using technology developed from the acclaimed AVR600 receiver and AV888 processor the AVR400 has been developed as a more affordable way to access Arcam’s legendary sound quality. It is designed to be the perfect home cinema receiver for a wide range of enthusiastic customers and custom designed home theatres.

The AVR400 sounds precise, detailed and natural. More like an upmarket hi-fi separate amp in sound quality than the uniformly disappointing noise served up by most AV amps which aren’t even good enough for Country and Western. Its clarity and poise on vocals will draw in all who listen.

Book a demo today!

Audio-T Enfield

Tel:0208 367 3132

Email:enfield@audio-t.co.uk 

Arcam's D33 arrives in Enfield

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Arcam's D33 Digital to Analogue Converter

With the market now full of new-generation digital audio devices and sources, Arcam is proud to introduce its latest and highest performing DAC to date, the D33 SuperDAC. Using state of the art dual Burr Brown PCM1792, 24bit / 192kHz converters (one per channel), twin toroidal transformers in the power supply and state-of-the-art 4-layer printed circuit boards, the D33 offers music lovers a level of performance that involves, enthrals and engages from the first note to the last encore.

 

"separates instruments out in a vast soundstage. Couple that with the precision of focus and the wonderful articulation of that mid-band which makes voices about as studio as it gets."

"it has a sense of richness and tonal character to the bass that sets the D33 apart from the pack."

"it is among the tiny handful of best DACs ever made."

Quotes taken from HiFi + Magazine review of the D33.

 

Book a demo today!

Audio-T Enfield

Tel:0208 367 3132

Email:enfield@audio-t.co.uk

Job Vacancy

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We are searching for a sales person for our Manchester branch. The successful applicant will be eager to contribute to our high levels of customer service and to help the branch meet its sales targets.

A good knowledge of and a keen interest in hi-fi products and home cinema systems are essential. Some sales experience would be an advantage and you must hold a valid driving licence. You will be enthusiastic and self motivated and have a positive and innovative attitude.

 

If you like the idea of working in an environment where the staff are serious and enthusiastic about the products they sell but also really enjoy their work, please apply by email, including your CV, to tony.revelle@audio-t.co.uk.

 

 

A visit to Chord Company...

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I didn't realise making cables was so fun (and difficult at the same time)

Myself (Danny) and Mahmood travelled to pleasent town of Salisbury this week to take a trip around The Chord Company's headquarters.

With only a team of 23 Chord aren't the biggest in regards to staff, but they do have some amazing facilities, equipment and very welcoming staff! Being my birthday on the day we went I was greeted by 'happy birthday' by everyone which made me realise that they are a close unit. They even got me some arctic roll with lunch and sang happy birthday. Wasn't expected but was a nice touch!

During the course of the day we learnt about the history of the company and what actually goes on behind the scenes when it comes to making the cables. From an idea, to making it, listening to it, tweaking it to then finalising the cable and producing it for the general public.

Myself and Mahmood made cables on the day and soon realised that it wasn't a case of chucking some plugs on to a bit of cable, and hey presto! The attention to detail in making sure every last bit of the cable is perfectly cut, soldered and prepared is astounding!
The highlight of my day was definitely going through all the cables that Chord make and seeing what differences they make and why! From Crimson to Sarum the changes are noticeable.

The Chord Company have some new products coming out soon so watch this space!

New stock just in.

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Proac are back in Preston, just arrived this morning are the Studio 140 Mk2's, Responce D1's and the Responce D18's and are already in the demonstration room sounding fantastic.

The very well reviewed and much sought after Marantz network radio NA-7004 have come back into stock also this week.

Just confirmed, we have some slightly more specialised two channel amps on order and we will keep you up to date when they arrive via our blog and finally, sadly we are losing one of our salesman this week, Darren is to leave for pastures new and we wish him all the best for the future.

Back to Audio-T New Demo Stock

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After our short stint as a Sevenoaks branch, we are happily back to being Audio-T again. So our demonstration stock is gong to change it's bias back to being a little more 2 channel and higher quality. With that in mind, we have recently had a delivery of new kit that we will be using as a reference system in our biggest demonstration room. Please excuse the poor quality picture, the shop camera is not up to the same standard as our hi-fi!

Naim NDX Network Streamer £3050

Naim XPS (DR version) Power Supply £3355

Naim DAC £2150

Naim NAC282 Pre Amp £3940

Naim Hi-CAP (DR Version) Power Supply £1195

Naim NAP250 Power Amp £3140

Naim Ovator S400 £3500

Connected with:

Naim DC1 Digital Cable £250

Naim Hi-Line Interconnect Cable £615

Naim NACA5 Speaker Cable £20 per meter

All Supported by:

Naim Fraim £2605 (5 shelf - one shelf short at the moment!)


Pick Up A Bargain! 40% off

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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

Just Arrived! The Naim Uniti 2

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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.

  • CD player
  • Multi-format tuner (DAB/FM/Internet radio)
  • High-resolution (up to 24bit/192kHz) digital stream player
  • iPod/iPhone/iPad dock
  • MP3/USB-stored audio player
  • Digital to analogue converter
  • 70W integrated amplifier

Come in and have a listen. Call us on 02920 228565 or e-mail to arrange a convenient time.

Kef R Series

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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.

Choose a Colour
  

 

 

 

 

Monitor Audio Gold GX Range

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These speakers sound Open, Detailed and Insightful, Letting you hear everything that's going on within a piece of music or movie sound track.

Features

  • New C-CAM® transducer design providing extension to a class-leading 60kHz
  • Dedicated mid-range and tweeter enclosure
  • Pureflow® Silver internal cabling
  • Selected premium quality wood veneers or high gloss piano finishes
  • Metal mesh grille design to give low diffraction, resulting in improved off-axis dispersion.
  • Invisible magnetic grille fixing provides clean visual styling when used with the grille off.
  • Curved cabinet profile for increased rigidity and reduced internal standing waves.
  • Large radius cabinet edges provide low diffraction and smoother overall frequency response.

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! 

 

 

What's new in Swansea?

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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.

 

 

 

Dynaudio Xeo Wireless Digital Speakers

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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/

 

Vinyl Roadshow

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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