July 15, 2016

Come And Meet The Designer Of The Audiolab 8300A Amplifier

July 15, 2016/ Audio T Brentwood/ Audio T

We have teamed up with Audiolab to give visitors an in depth listening experience, exploring their award-winning range of hi-fi amplifiers, DACs and CD players.

Audiolab Listening Session

Audio T Brentwood | August 5th 2pm – 8pm

Audiolab, one of Britain’s most revered audio brands, will be hosting a listening session at Audio-T Brentwood on August 5th, 2pm – 8pm. Hosted by Jan Ertner - designer of the 8300A and the UK sales team, the evening is your chance to discover Audiolab’s signature crisp, transparent sound, their innovative, performance-led design concepts and more importantly, how this can bring excitement and enjoyment to your music collection.

8300 Series Demo and Comparison

Audiolab introduced the full-width 8200 Series components in 2010, combining detailed sound with a user-friendly experience. The quality of these components, in tandem with the now-legendary M-DAC, earned Audiolab more awards in the UK press between 2010 and 2015 than any other brand of high-performance audio electronics.

The new 8300 series brings a whole host of improvements on an already industry-leading product range – for instance the 8300CD adds higher resolution data processing capabilities up to 32-bit/384kHz via USB with DSD compatibility.

For the 8300A changes are radical – a clean-sheet circuit design ensures that the new amplifier, unquestionably is the best Audiolab has ever made. With versatile operational pre-amp section and a unique dual-mono power amp structure, the new amplifier is brimming with technology. There’s nobody better to tell you about that than project leader and audio designer Jan Ertner, who will be on hand throughout the event.

“Anyone looking for a fully-featured integrated amplifier for less than £1000 simply has to put the Audiolab 8300A at the top of their list” – Hi-Fi World February 2016 (5-Globe and value award Review)

The best just got better: M-DAC+

Also on demo is the new, premium version of the UK’s favourite high performance, multipurpose DAC. The new M-DAC+ sports a cleaner, softer and more modern aesthetic (matching the 8300 series) with DSD compatibility and extended audio resolution. A new internal power supply also is a major contribution to its improved sonic performance.

Only just recently, the Audiolab M-DAC+ has been awarded a five-star review from industry-leading publication What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision:

“Lavishly detailed, fastidiously organized and elegantly straight-edged in its sound, it absolutely demands an audition” – What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision – June 2016

M-ONE new Integrated Amplifier

The new Audiolab M-ONE is the ideal compact integrated amplifier for modern music lovers, fully equipped to make the most of all forms of audio delivered from every type of playback device.

After being showcased initially at Sound & Vision – The Bristol Show, the M-ONE will also make an appearance at the Audiolab listening session. Set for release in August, the M-ONE harnesses trickle-down DAC technology from its bigger brother, the M-DAC+ combined with class AB amplification with additional aptX Bluetooth support.

There will be exclusive offers available on the day.

We very much look forward to seeing you.

Audiolab Hi-Fi products are available from the following branches of Audio T: Brentwood, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Enfield, Manchester, Oxford,Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Southampton, Swindon

July 13, 2016

Project Celebrate Their 25th Anniversary With The New Classic Turntable

July 13, 2016/ Audio T Cardiff/ Cardiff

Pro-ject's much anticipated 'classic' turntable is here and it has quickly become one of our favorites at the Cardiff store.

On the year of their 25th anniversary project have unveiled the 'Classic'. Taking inspiration from some famous turntable designs of the past, the Classic is nothing short of gorgeous to look at. Sat on a stunning wooden plinth available in Eucalyptus, Rosenut or Walnut, the turntable reeks of class and sophistication. But don't let the retro looks fool you the classic employs some very modern and original technology and materials that mean it has plenty to offer sonically.

There's a lot to talk about with the turntable, starting with its two-plinth design. Usually with this kind of setup the two plinths would be kept suspended from each other with springs, however the Classic utilises Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) to isolate the sub-chassis instead. This material is less noisy than springs and provides excellent isolation between the motor and the tonearm, reducing interference. This is all topped off with a beautifully machined aluminum platter.

Speaking of the tonearm, it's a brand new design, the arm tube is made from aluminium, which improves damping and grounding , which is then wrapped in carbon fibre which keeps the arm light but solid. The bearing is also new having been sourced from Japan and has an extremely high tolerance. To top it off the fantastic Ortofon 2m silver cartridge is included in the price of the turntable.

Ortofon 2m silver moving magnet cartridge

We tested the classic in store through the Cyrus Phono Signature phono stage, Nytech CP202 and CPA402 Pre and power combination and then a pair of Spendor A6r loudspeakers. The result was astonishing. The Classic delivered a clear crisp presentation while having plenty of warmth, tight controlled bass combined with a beautifully defined mid range and lovely crisp high end, without being overbearing at all. This is a really musical turntable and an absolute treat to listen to.

We think Project have come up with a real winner here, the Classic is available for demonstration in store now! Please get in contact with us to book a session, it's well worth it!

Pro-ject Hi-Fi Products are available from the following branches of Audio T:
Brentwood, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Enfield, Manchester, Online, Oxford, Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Swansea, Swindon

July 06, 2016

4K Ultra HD Home Cinema Event At Audio T Manchester

July 06, 2016/ Manchester

You may have heard about our upcoming 4K event and are excited as we are!

The event will take place in our Manchester branch and will feature native 4K picture with HDR from the superlative Sony VPL-HW320es underpinned with a full Dolby Atmos and DTS X demonstration powered by the Yamaha pre/power CX-A5100 and MX-A5000 behemoth.

The front end will be taken care of by the award winning KEF R series AV speaker package.

With 4K content from a hard drive and Blu-ray Ultra HD for our movie enthusiasts and high definition music played directly from our network drive for our music lovers, all tastes will be catered for.

Representatives from the industry will also be there to help with discussions about the set up on the day.

Members of staff will also be on hand to help with any questions you may have about the equipment on display.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Dave, Munir, Mike and Simon

July 04, 2016

New Rega Planar 2 Turntable Arrives At Audio T Cheltenham

July 04, 2016/ Audio T Cheltenham/ Cheltenham

Rega have been at it again. Following the recent release of the Rega Planar 3 turntable they have now resurrected the classic Rega Planar 2.

Over the last two years the new Planar 2 has been developed alongside the new Planar 3.

Many new design features have been incorporated in the new Planar 2:

Tonearm: The brand new RB220 tonearm has been incorporated. Offering new ultra low friction bearings housed within a brand new stiffer light weight bearing housing. New automatic bias adjustment making the Planar 2 almost completely plug and play. (You just need to balance the tonearm and apply the tracking force).

Hub Bearing: A new 11mm self securing brass bearing is fitted offering extremely tight tolerances.

Plinth: Available in high gloss black or high gloss white the new acrylic laminated plinth offers greatly improved stiffness and rigidity. The much improved appearance is enhanced by locating the switch on the underside of the plinth.

Platter: A new 10mm glass platter is fitted offering greater accuracy.

Feet: New re-designed anti vibration feet offering increased stability.

The new Planar 2 comes fitted with Rega's Carbon moving magnet cartridge. This is an ideal starter cartridge but the overall quality of the turntable really does deserve a higher quality pick up. We would recommend either the Rega Bias 2 (£79.00) or the Elys 2 (119.00)

Listening - On first setting the turntable up (This took about a minute) it was instantly apparent that the new Rega Planar 2 has set a new benchmark at this price point. Speed stability is excellent, giving great timing to the music. There are excellent levels of detail (Even with the basis Carbon Cartridge) and a very tight extended bass response. The soundstage and imaging are as good as it gets at this level. On fitting a superior cartridge things just got better proving the merits of the Planar 2.

Rega continue to lead the field in turntables at virtually every price point. The new Rega Planar 2 really has set a new standard at its level.

An audition is highly recommended.

Rega Hi-Fi products are available from the following branches of Audio T: Brentwood, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Enfield, Manchester, Oxford,Portsmouth, Preston, Reading, Southampton, Swansea, Swindon

June 29, 2016

Marantz Do It Again With A Great Value Amplifier And CD Combination

June 29, 2016/ Audio T Reading/ Reading

Marantz have led the way for many years with their 6000 series products and the NEW PM6006 and CD6006 are no exception.

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