Unison Research Unico Hybrid Valve Amplifier & CD Player Thrill Us.

The 'Reading Boys' are proud to announce a new addition to our already impressive line-up of mid-priced high performance audiophile equipment.

The Unison Research Unico Nuovo Phono 95 wpc amplifier and the  CD Primo CD Player.

Beautifully finished all aluminium casework and sand-blast finished front panel (available in black + £100); with more than a dash of Italian style, these two rather unassuming units pack a mighty punch. Don't for one minute assume the presence of the valves in the pre-amp and in the CD player's output stages results in a warm cuddly sound as that couldn't be further from the truth.

This combination produces an incredibly musical and engaging performance with a sense of dynamism we've not heard at anything like their price points: the inclusion of the valves ensure the sound remains fatigue free and sweet.

The amp also features a high quality MM/MC phonostage.

A healthy 95 watt Mosfet output assures the amp's ability to drive any likely partnered speakers.

A lovely sculpted solid wood remote is included with each.

Amplifier £1800, CD Player £1500. Available demonstration now.

The Audiofiles: A Musician's Hi-Fi Odyssey

I had a Sony 'boombox' when I was younger (I can't remember how old I was). I remember listening to a record of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker when I was about 8 years old. It was the first music I really loved. My paternal Grandparents bought me a cassette tape of it around the same time; I still have that. 

My Dad had an all in one music system (not sure which make) with a record player on top. There was also a record of Billy Connolly's "Wreck on Tour" (c1974?) which I listened to so many times, I knew a lot of it word for word. One of my brothers gave me a tape of Queen’s album The Works. I fell in love with Queen and went on to acquire a number of their albums. I was lucky enough to see the Queen Musical twice, and to see Brian May and Kerry Ellis perform at the Albert Hall a few years ago. When I was studying for an MA (Kingston, 2002-03), I wrote about Queens music for Highlander and Flash; and had an email reply from Brian (via the Queen Fan Club) about Highlander.

I remember first seeing a What Hi-Fi? magazine in an art class at secondary school (91-96) - which we were cutting up and using for a collage.

New Adventures in Hi-FI
The first Hi-Fi system I got was a Marantz PM44 amp. There was a Marantz CD63 CD player as well; I can't remember if it was mine or my Dads. I had a Pioneer PD-S703? CD player which was unusual as you had to put the CD in upside down. I had an Aiwa tape player (AD-F450 I believe) that cost around £100 at the time, and a NAD tuner. I had some rubbish no-name speakers, which I upgraded to some Mission 731's (maybe £150?), which were great fun.

I bought some Monitor Audio floorstanding speakers (Pictured) with some money (£400) I inherited when I was 16. I remember wanting to set them up but my parents wouldn't let me because I had to study for my GCSE’s. I used part of a pay cheque to buy a Roksan Kandy amp (£575) around 98 or 99. My parents gave me an REL subwoofer for my 18th birthday (98).

Monitor Audio Floorstanders 
When I received compensation, for injuries I suffered in a road accident it allowed me to do a major upgrade. One of the Focal speakers is worth more than both of the Monitor Audio speakers I’d owned previously! I hope they will last me a similar length of time - 18 years!

Next Hi-Fi Upgrade
I look forward to adding a separate DAC and Power Supply to the Naim components as funds permit.  The biggest upgrade for me now, would simply to have the space to appreciate them.

It's All About The Music
I’ve got lots of (mostly old, some new) LPs. I recently purchased a re-pressing of a Led Zeppelin album. I love the tangible aspect of vinyl, as well as the audio quality.  I’ve seen the Queen branded limited edition Rega turntable in this months What Hi-Fi? and it looks amazing!

When I bought the Naim system, I gave the Roksan and Pioneer to my Dad but he doesn't use them much.
Living at home, means it's often difficult to listen to music at the volume I want to, so I usually only use the Hi-Fi when he's not around (like today).  Otherwise I use my iMac.  I’ve also got some Sennheiser HD-650 headphones (last year, £300) which are a great upgrade from the pair I bought with my student overdraft back in '99 for £140.  I lived in a detached house on my own for around 7 months between October '14 and May '15. It was great to be able to listen to loud music, even relatively loud music at 3am.  I'm looking forward to being able to do so again.

A Slice of Hi-Fi Heaven at Home 
Thank You For The Music
I just shared this on my Cheeky Promo Facebook group; "I purchased some Naim Audio Hi-Fi, CD player, amp, phono stage for my existing Rega Research PH & Rega USA Planar turntable and Focal Aria 926 speakers [total cost £5000 including off-shelf prices + kind discount] from the Reading branch of Audio T last year. I received great customer service and found the staff very friendly and flexible. I appreciated one of them delivering the speakers in their own vehicle to my home address (in SW London) as I was unable to transport them myself. I'm really enjoying all of the new hi-fi."

Someone commented: "You are part of a dying breed of people who listen to music in high quality."

With most people listening on their mobile phones, or on their computers I wonder how much of the music people are actually hearing? 

What got me hooked on music? That's another story..... although the Tchaikovsky is part of it.


If you would like your Hi-Fi system to be featured in our blog and newsletter, please contact phil(dot)paterson(at)audio-t(dot).co.uk or simply reply to the eClub newsletter. Every customer system featured will receive a £50 credit towards your next Hi-Fi purchase.

N.B. You don't have to write and essay and there are half a dozen questions that we'll ask you. You don't even have to write the article yourself!

Naim Audio : Another Happy Customer

A great system set up complete.

Pre amp        Naim Nac 202

Power amp   Naim Nap 200 DR

Streamer        Naim ND5XS

PSU               Naim HiCap

Phono stage Naim Stageline

Turntable      Rega RP6

Furniture       Naim Fraim

Speakers      Bowers & Wilkins  CM9's

It was our pleasure to set up such great product, we are sure it will provide years of enjoyment.

New B&W P5 Wireless Headphones

The new P5 Wireless headphones arrived with us yesterday and we couldn't wait to give them a whirl!

With exactly the same style and comfort as the standard P5 you would think that they may be a lot heavier but they feel no heavier at all when wearing them.

They come the usual very plush carry case and charging cable etc.

So.... to get them up and running...

 

Sometimes setting up bluetooth systems can be quite a challenge, these proved to be one of the quickest I've ever done. Following the instructions the headphones were straight into pairing mode, the i-pod touch scanned and picked them up immediately and away to go with playing music.... hit the share button and select P5 ... and Bob's your Uncle!

As you would expect from the P5 they sound fantastic! Bluetooth technology really does seem to have come a long way in the past couple of years, so much so that you would be hard pushed to tell they were not an ordinary cabled set of P5s.

If you are thinking of a bluetooth pair of headphones but are putting it off because you thought that they just are not as good as cabled headphones then please feel free to bring in your smart phone or tablet and have a listen for yourself... you will be pleasantly surprised!

 

Project's Debut Carbon Esprit SB is now on demo in Audio T Enfield!

The Debut Carbon Esprit SB offers unrivalled performance and versatility at its price point and is often referred to as the audiophile "best buy" 3-speed turntable.

The Debut Carbon Esprit SB represents a perfect selection of truly great ingredients. To start with a new DC power supply is coupled with a low noise TPE decoupled AC motor, controlled by a built in Speed Box. In practice this relates to precise 33 / 45 / 78 RPM speeds, improved pitch and timing.

Next up the platter, the Esprit version moves away from a metal platter, to a superior non resonant acrylic one. The use of acrylic eliminates high frequency "ringing" or "brightness" as heard with many metal alternatives, instead it provides a neutral blank canvas for the music to play from.

The tonearm is an impressive 8.6" single piece carbon fibre tube, a material primarily used on high-end tonearms. This provides stiffness and reduces unwanted resonances.

The ever popular Ortofon 2M Red cart is pre-fitted which delights listeners with precise timing and accurate detail. In order to play back 78 speed records the Ortofon 2M 78 stylus can also be purchased (changing the supplied drive belt would also be necessary).

The fun doesn't stop there, why not audition Project's Record Puck as a first upgrade to obtain a bigger & better organised soundstage. Secondly why not try Project's Connect-IT Phono RCA-CC upgraded external tone arm cabling to retrieve the very best performance out of this stunning turntable.

Book your demo today. The Project Debut Carbon Esprit SB is also available from the following branches of Audio T: BrentwoodBristolCardiffCheltenhamEnfieldManchesterOnlineOxford,PortsmouthPrestonSwanseaSwindon

Audio T
159A Chase Side
Enfield
EN2 0PW

Tel: 0208 367 3132
Email: enfield@audio-t.co.uk

The Pro-Ject Essential II Goes Digital !!

The hugely successful and award winning Essential II has had a "digital" face lift. The Project Essential II DIGITAL aims to be one of the first turntables that can be connected to almost any modern home entertainment system.

The £309 Essential II stands out of the crowd thanks to its high quality gloss finish and the "Digital" logo emblazoned on the plinth.

A new phono stage based on the Project "Phono box" designs delivers a superb performance from the fitted Orfofon cartridge. This brand new integrated phono stage gives the option of either phono line level or the 24bit/96kHz optical output.  The Optical output uses a high quality Analogue-Digital Converter (ADC) to send a clean, uninterrupted signal to any digital hub. So whether listening to music through a soundbar, an AV receiver, a DAC, a digital pre-amplifier or a multi-room system with different input options - the Essential II Digital should fit in flawlessly. 

The low voltage motor with the perimeter platter drive has been retained from the original Essential II. You get a heavy MDF platter and the Ortofon OM5E cartridge.

Also retained is the high quality 8.6in aluminium tonearm with its traditional anti-skate device and damped lift/lower devise. The low vibration motor and silicone rubber drive belt ensure a clean and precise sound.

All in all another award winning design. Project have taken a traditional turntable and revolutionised it for the modern digital world. A versatile turntable at a bargain price. Pop in for a listen.


Monitor Audio Gold 50's are worth their weight in Gold.

And a little bit of silver as well.

Ahh... that will be the Pureflow® Silver internal cabling.

The new Gold 50's from Monitor Audio.

Now on demonstration at  Audio T Manchester.

Here are some highlights from the Monitor Audio website.

  • C-CAM® (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium) ribbon transducer design – providing extension to a class leading 60KHz

  • HiVe®II port technology for better transient response and tighter bass

  • New C-CAM RST® (Rigid Surface Technology) bass/mid-range driver

  • Single bolt through driver fixings for improved bracing, rigidity and driver/baffle de-coupling

  • Die-cast alloy terminal panel arrangement with high quality bi-wire terminals and high end spade type link cables

  • Pureflow® Silver internal cabling

  • Selected premium quality wood veneer or high gloss lacquer finishes

  • Rigid 20mm MDF construction throughout, employing radial and cross-bracing techniques for high rigidity resulting in low cabinet colouration

  • Invisible magnetic grille fixing provides clean visual styling when used with the grille off.

 

Tel: 0161 839 8869

email: manchester@audio-t.co.uk web:

www.audio-t.co.uk

We are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 and Sunday 11:30 - 16:30 (closed on Sunday's throughout August 2015)

Rega introduce 'Queen' special edition turntable...

Rega introduce a limited edition ‘Queen by Rega’ custom turntable.

Rega were proud to be approached by legendary rock band ‘Queen’ to produce a limited edition  turntable to coincide with the release of their 18 piece 180g vinyl LP boxset containing all 15 hit studio albums.

This turntable is a limited production of 2000 world wide so with that in mind these Queen turntables are set to sell like hot cakes!

We have ordered 5 of these stunning turntables so why not beat the crowd and pre order yours NOW!

This unique turntable will be available to purchase from us from the 25th September.

For more information click here

To pre order yours please feel free to contact us on 01793 538222

N.B. This also available from other Audio T stores - check your nearest store for availability. 

New Unison Research Amps and Quad S1 Standmount Speaker at Audio T Cheltenham

After Extensive listening we have added some exiting new products to our already extensive range at the Cheltenham branch. These have all been chosen purely on the basis of sound quality and to address where we felt we had gaps in our existing range.

Unison Research Simply Italy Valve Amplifier


We have always wanted to offer the valve experience without the need to spend multiples of thousands of Pounds. Enter the Unison Research Simply Italy Ultra Linear Single Ended Class A 12 Watt Integrated amplifier.

The Simply Italy utilises ECC82 valves on the pre amplifier / driver stages and EL34 valves on the output stages. The amplifier also incorporates a new "Quasi Dual Mono" power supply allowing extremely low cross talk and low distortion.

The Simply Italy really does offer the valve experience without the usual mind blowing price tag. It offers an exceptionally open and detailed sound, pinpoint imagery and surprisingly tight and tuneful bass for such a modest output.

Technical Data:

Output Power - 12W Per Channel (Approx.)

Negative Feedback - Switchable 5dB or 1.8dB

Inputs - 5 x Line Level

Valves - 2x ECC82 (12AV7) 2 x EL34 (6CA7)

Dimension - 26 x 35 x 19cm

Unison Research Unico Nuovo Phono Amplifier


For those that want the Valve experience but also want exceptional power delivery we now offer the Unison Research Unico Nouvo.

The Unico Nouvo is a hybrid integrated amplifier based on a single triode per channel design. It Utilises 2 x ECC83 valves in parallel configuration. The output devices are fed by a symmetrical current image stage, the outputs themselves are powered mosfets. This offers a more valve influenced sound, greater channel separation and enhanced musical detail. 

In this configuration the amplifier is powerful enough to drive speakers to very high levels an still offer the sound quality only normally achieved by more expensive esoteric valve amplifiers.

The Nouvo offers four line level inputs, a Switchable MM/MC phono stage, pre amp output and line level tape output.

Technical Data:

Output Power 95W RMS 8 Ohm

Input Stage Pure Class A, Parallel Tube Design, 2 x ECC83 (12AX7)

Output Stage Dynamic Class A, Power Mosfet

Dimensions 43.5 x 9.5 x 43cm

Quad S1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers


We are constantly asked for a small loudspeakers that offer the performance of larger floor standing loudspeakers in a small room. Enter the Quad S1 Loudspeaker.

The Quad S1 stands just 285mm tall. It incorporates a 100mm bass driver and a bespoke ribbon tweeter.

The ribbon tweeter is an up to the minute design utilising the latest techniques and materials. Ribbons have always had the reputation of being delicate and easily overpowered. The ribbon developed by Quad is made using a sandwich construction that is fully immersed in a powerful magnetic field so that it accomplishes the dual role of being voice coil and sound radiator. This makes it robust enough to handle very high powered amplifiers and still offer an exceptionally open and detailed sound.

The ribbon tweeter is coupled with a 100mm Kevlar coned bass / mid driver carefully tuned to a rearward firing reflex port.

The cabinets use a sandwich construction of alternative layers of MDF and HDF to reduce panel resonances to below the audible level.

Technical Data:

Tweeter -  12 x 45mm True Ribbon

Mid / Bass Driver - 100mm Woven Kevlar Cone

Sensitivity - 84dB

Recommended Power - 25 - 100W

Nominal Impedance - 8 Ohm

Frequency Response - 58Hz - 20kHz

Dimensions - 285mm x 156mm x 270mm (H x W x D)

N.B. Quad and Unison Research products are available from a select number of Audio T Stores, so as always we would recommend you call your nearest store before travelling or check the brands page for more details.

An infestation of DragonFlys has never sounded so good...

We at Audio T Swindon are pleased to say that we now stock the amazing Audioquest DragonFly V1.2.

For those of you who are familiar with the Audioquest DragonFly this product needs little to no introduction but for those of you who are yet to discover the wonder that is the Audioquest DragonFly, Read on...

The Audioquest DragonFly V1.2 is a USB DAC, Preamp & Headphone Amp all rolled into one neat little USB stick sized package.

At heart of DragonFly is the 24-bit ESS Sabre conversion chip. This is what is typically found in better CD and Blu-ray players.

The DragonFly can accept audio and music files ranging from MP3s to native 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution, regardless of music file format. So if your computer’s software can recognize and play a format, The Audioquest DragonFly will make it sound its best.

DragonFly connects to a USB jack on a Mac® or Windows® PC, turning any computer into a true high- fidelity music source.

At £129, The DragonFly is an affordable and easy-to-use device that delivers far superior sound by bypassing the poor quality sound card that is often built into modern day computers.

 

Along with the DragonFly we will be stocking the NEW and amazing Audioquest JitterBug.

I've heard this little product do things to a digital based system that no £39 product should be able to do!

USB Data & Power Noise Filter

Dual Discrete Noise-Dissipation Circuits

  • Reduces the noise and ringing that plague both the data and power lines of USB ports.
  • Measurably reduces jitter and packet errors.
  • Improves dynamic contrast, warmth and resolution.

              DUE TO ARRIVE IN JULY!

 

 

For more information on either of the above products please feel free to call us on: 01793 53822 or email us at: swindon@audio-t.co.uk

The Audioquest Nighthawk Headphones have arrived

We've just taken delivery of the new Audioquest Nighthawk headphones for demonstration.

They are crammed full of high technology and beautifully presented in sumptious packaging.

Even the leather case has a tooled logo

 and the headphones are securely nestled inside

They come with two leads, one of an exceptionally high quality as we would expect from Audioquest, and one which is more suited to repeated coiling and travel use.

With earcups made from "liquid wood" and biocellulose drivers there's more than a nod to the organic world, but this is coupled with the forefront of modern technology and materials, including a 3D printed component in the biomimetic grille!

So how do they sound?

Well the simple answer is vanishingly beautiful. They are very very natural, and don't seem to impose too much character of their own on the soundstage. Lovely controlled bass and very sweet treble combine to make a relaxing and revealing listening experience. 

Boswell just wishes they came in teddy-size

Available at the following Audio T Stores - BrentwoodBrightonBristolCheltenhamCheltenhamEnfieldOnlineManchesterPortsmouth and Swansea, Please check with your nearest store for availability before travelling.

Hot news! Chord Hugo TT just arrived at Audio T

We have just taken delivery of our much anticipated new Chord Hugo TT DAC/Headphone amplifier!

We love the Hugo so couldn't wait to get our hands on the Hugo TT.  The beautifully machined solid alloy casework is bigger enabling XLR outputs, 2 x 6.3mm headphone jack sockets plus the major upgrade of an asyncronous USB-B input.

Hugo TT has the advantage of full remote over it's baby brother with an alpha numeric LED display and enhanced performance courtesy of supercapacitors which also double battery life.  The addition of A2DP Bluetooth gives extra flexibility to this unique product.  Not just a DAC but a top quality headphone amplifier and audiophile grade pre-amplifier too, the Hugo TT is all of these things!

It looks absolutely stunning too!

We won't take long to run it in and give it a proper listen so give us a call to book a demo or home loan as soon as you can.  Demand for this outstanding product is going to be very high!

See you soon,

Alan and John

N.B - The Hugo TT and select Chord Electronics products are also available at the following branches of Audio T 
BrentwoodBrightonBristolCardiffEnfieldManchesterOnlineOxfordPreston
ReadingSouthamptonSwansea
Swindon

As always we would advise that you call your local store to check availability before travelling.

Save Up to £200 on Audiolab Hi-Fi at Audio T Cardiff

It's that time of year again that we are rotating our demonstration stock and this time it's the turn of Audiolab. This means some fantastic savings on near-mint CD players, Amps and a DAC.

First on the list is the 8200CD player above. While most CD players are designed purely for CD playback, the award winning 8200CD has been created with flexibility firmly in mind. Their architecture is perhaps best described as a ʻDAC + CDʼ, rather than as a CD player in the traditional sense. The DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) is the cornerstone of their design, which is why Audiolab has chosen the Sabre 32-bit audio DAC from ESS Technology to carry out D-to-A conversion.

The provision of digital inputs – optical, coaxial and USB – means the 8200CD can be used to deliver top-quality sound from all kinds of digital sources, including audio files from computers and other media devices. Thus, all music benefits from the superb sound quality produced by the playersʼ DAC and discrete Class A output stages.

This player normally retails for £799 now only £599.00 a saving of £200.00

Next we have the fabulous 8200A. This integrated amp is the result of elegant, unfussy engineering of the highest quality. Clean lines and firm, responsive controls ensure it is a pleasure to use, while the amp’s internal design delivers exceptional sound: fast, clean and detailed, a performance perfectly in balance from deep bass to soaring treble. No fuss, no frills. Just Pure engineering excellence for an impeccable user experience – that is the Audiolab 8200A, in nutshell. 

Normally £749.00, now only £569.00, a saving of £180.00



Then we have the 8200CDQ.  The 8200CDQ adds full preamp functionality whilst maintaining the same chassis size as the 8200CD. The existing digital inputs are joined by three line-level analogue inputs, providing source selection and volume control in the analogue domain. The preamplifier section is fully balanced and all analogue input signals are converted to balanced form, helping to reduce distortion and noise. Class A gain structures are present throughout, and users may choose between preamplification in the analogue or digital domain in respect of the digital inputs. In addition, the 8200CDQ adds a direct-coupled, discrete, Class A headphone amplifier, accessible via a socket on the front panel.

Normally £999.00, now only £799.00, a saving of £200.00

The 8200P is a classic Audiolab two-channel power amplifier, with a sound as clean and crisp as its minimalist exterior. Its pedigree is impeccable, descended from a range of amplifiers revered throughout the world for their unerring ability to perform at the highest level.

Delivering more than 100W per channel with a peak output of over 40 Amps, the 8200P is capable of driving even the toughest of loudspeakers with sure-footed authority, combining Audiolab’s class-leading neutrality with an unerring ability to engage the listener throughout a musical performance. When listening to the 8200P, what you hear is the music – pure and unadulterated, with detail and dynamic range fully intact.

Normally £649.00, now a bargain at £499.00 saving you £150.00

and last

And last but not least the Q-DAC and M-PWR. 

Get the best out of your digital music collection with Audiolab Q-DAC. Developed on Audiolab’s famous award winning M-DAC platform, Q-DAC offers the sound quality that made M-DAC the most highly regarded Digital to Analog Converter in its field, but achieves it with simpler functionality.
At the heart of Q-DAC is the extraordinary ESS Sabre DAC chip, an 8 channel 32-bit processor that excels in handing the full bit depth and ultrasonic extension of high resolution audio files with incredible precision and accuracy.
To that amazing DAC Audiolab’s engineers have added a fully asynchronous interface coupled to a minimum jitter Master Clock system that ensures freedom from the undesirable side effects of jitter.
Q-DAC also retains the digital pre-amp and headphone amp functionality marking it one of the most versatile DAC’s on the market. With Q-DAC Audiolab has added yet another industry leading DAC to its stable of digital products.

Was £399.00, now only £249.00

Now what do you connect it to? Audiolab M-PWR of course!M-PWR is a brand new amplifier design from Audiolab that delivers finesse and power in a compact size. It is housed in a beautiful extruded anodized aluminum case that matches the same width and depth of Audiolab’s award winning M-DAC, and Q-DAC. M-PWR takes both Unbalanced and Balanced inputs and drives your speakers with 40+40 Watts of high performance, ultra low distortion power output all from a neat package that takes up minimal room on your desktop or shelf.

Was £499.00, now only £399.00, saving you £100.00

We have only one of each of these in stock so hurry and grab yourself a bargain!!

 



New Bronze from Monitor Audio arrives at Brentwood

We've just taken delivery of the new Bronze series speakers from Monitor Audio

They're currently being run in, but even fresh out of the box they're sounding quite special.

With all new C Cam drivers they not only sound better than their predecessors, but they look a lot sleeker as well. There is also a new white finish to give a wider choice to match your interior decor.

 

 

Definitely worth a listen, so come on in and we'll see you soon

 

Paul, Francis and Boswell Bear

Vinyl Entry Level HiFi System

With the resurgence of vinyl records we have put together what we consider to be an outstanding entry level plug and play system. Everything is provided with the system (No phono stages, interconnects, etc) all you will need to add is suitable lengths of speaker cable.

 

The system comprises of the Project Elemental 'What Hi-fi 5 Star' award winning turntable partnered with the Pioneer A20-K 50W integrated amplifier and the Wharfedale Diamond 210 bookshelf loudspeakers.

On listening to the system we have found it to offer outstandingly good sound quality for the Financial outlay. The treble is clean and detailed, the midrange is extremely open with an excellent sound stage and the bass extension belies the diminutive size of the Wharfedale loudspeakers.

The system (Excluding loudspeaker cables) comes in at a very affordable cost of £488.90 Including VAT.

Here is an Overview of the components. (We have also given possible upgrade options for each component to improve on what is already an exceptionally well balanced system).

Project Elemental Turntable

The Elemental is a true plug and play turntable, no adjustment is required for the tracking weight or anti-skating as they are pre adjusted. All that is required is to remove it from the box, remove the bearing guard, locate the belt around the platter and remove the stylus guard. One more thing, place a record on the platter and your listening to music.

Features:

Belt Drive with low vibration DC motor

Factory fitted Ortofon OM5E cartridge

8.6" ultra low mass Tonearm with straight arm tube

Gold Plated RCA contacts & cartridge pins.

Upgrade Options:

Project Debut Carbon or Rega RP3 with Elys2 Cartridge 

Pioneer A20-K Integrated Amplifier

The Pioneer is a 50W + 50W amplifier utilizing symmetrical circuit design and offering class leading sound quality at its price. It has a brushed aluminium front panel, bass and treble controls that can be overridden with the 'Source Direct Button'. Multiple inputs are provided and in addition there is the ability to drive two sets of loudspeakers.

Features:

50W + 50W (4 Ohm, 20Hz - 20 kHz)

Phono MM Input

Remote Controls with motorised volume control

Upgrade Options:

Marantz PM6005 or Rega BrioR

Wharfedale Diamond 210 Loudspeakers

A small 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker utilizing bass reflex loading. Available in Black, Walnut, White and Rosewood.

Features:

100mm Woven Kevlar Bass Driver

25mm Soft Dome Tweeter

86dB Sensitivity

15- 75W Recommended Power Handling

Frequency (+/- 3 dB) 68Hx - 20kHz

Height 232mm, Width 143mm, Depth 170mm

Upgrade Options:

Wharfedale Diamond 220 or Wharfedale Diamond 230

If you want to resurrect your record collection and hear your old vinyl in all its glory this affordable system really will make you appreciate the quality that can be achieved from old and new records.

This system is available for demonstration in branch, we look forward to seeing you.

Jon and Farid


Naim Electronics Ex-Display Clearance Deals

Come and have a look at our clearance products and grab yourselves some bargains on the world renowned, UK built Hi-Fi manufacturer, Naim electronics. The name that Hi-Fi enthusiasts have aspired to own for over 40 years, whether it's an upgrade for an existing Naim system, starting out for the first time but you want to have something above the norm or expanding into a second or third system, now is the time to spend a short time looking for the box or boxes for you.

 

Simply click here, browse the pages and have a look for yourself. Take advantage of this event, you could snap up an upgrade that you thought you might have to save for, a lot earlier than you thought.

 

Chord Co Cables & Dynaudio Focus XD evening update

Looking back on our musical evening, I think I can say that a good time was had by everyone, certainly it was encouraging that so many people stayed on afterwards, chatting and listening to more great music.

John McDermott was the lucky winner of the Chord Cadenza

Dynaudio have left the Focus XD's with us for a short while. If you would like to have a listen, just let us know.

New Speaker Bonanza - Rega & Monitor Audio

We have had 3 new ranges of speakers arrive recently. Rega have a new range of speakers, and Monitor Audio have a new Bronze range and Gold range.

The new Rega speakers range from the RX1 at £798 to RX5 at £1698. RX1 and RX3 pictured below.

The new Monitor Audio Bronze range from the Bronze 1 £230 to the Bronze 6 at £700.

The new Monitor Audio Gold range from the Gold 50 at £950 to the Gold 300 at £3000. We are keeping the Gold 50, Gold 100, and Gold 200 in stock for demonstration.