A Chord Co Cable Listening Event At Audio T Portsmouth

On the 7th and 8th October the Chord Cable Company will be showcasing part their fantastic new range from speaker cables and power leads to streaming leads  to analogue and digital interconnects.

Chord have brought out new models in familiar ranges such as Signature and Epic and several entirely new ranges including Shawline, Clearway and C-series. Every cable that makes up each of these ranges will feature in the event.

Chord Shawline Speaker Cable

Chord Epic 2RCA-2RCA Interconnect

Come on the Chord journey and witness the transformative qualities of these world leading cables can have on your Hi-Fi and the music that you play.

Chord Signature Aray Power Cable

There will be exclusive offers for all those who attend during this intriguing and informative event.

Chord Shawline 2RCA-2RCA Interconnect

Come and hear for yourself what the remarkable cables can do

Chord C-View HDMI

Chord Clearway Speaker Cable

The Chord journey starts in Audio T Portsmouth on Friday the 7th of October from 2.00pm until 7.00pm and the on Saturday the 8th from 10.00am until 5.00.

Chord Clearway Digital Coax Interconnect

Join, Nick, Joe and James at Audio T Portsmouth and a representative from the Chord Co to hear how cables can make a very cost effective upgrade to your Hi-Fi system, which will have you rediscovering your music collection.

Come And Hear The New PMC twenty5 Series Saturday 29th October

Join us as we put the new PMC twenty5 range through its paces in Hi-Fi and Home Cinema set ups.

We invite you to take a closer look and listen to the new twenty5 range as we put on yours and our favourite pieces of music in our Hi-Fi demo room. We will be working through the range from the twenty5 21 to the twenty5 26's.

twenty 26's pictured, the new twenty5 range will be shown on the day.

In our Home Cinema room we will also have the twenty5 range set up in a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos configuration. The Twenty5 23's, Twenty C, Twenty5 21's & Twenty Sub.

twenty 22 and twenty Centre pictured.

The PMC representative will be attending to answer any questions you may have. We welcome you to bring down your favourite pieces of music or films to test the new twenty5 range.

We looking forward to seeing you.

Many Thanks

Simon, John & Mahmood.

Audio T
159A Chase Side
Enfield
EN2 0PW

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

Join Us For A Hi-Fi And Home Cinema Weekend Featuring Denon, Marantz & JVC

Join us and come and have a listen to Denon and Marantz multi-channel Home Cinema and two-channel stereo Hi-Fi systems on Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd of October.

Take a closer look & listen to Denon's Flagship Hifi products the DCD-2500NE & PMA-2500NE..

We will also be showing Marantz's AWARD WINNING Hi-Fi the CD6006 & PM6006.

In the Home Cinema room we will be exploring Denon & Marantz options with a JVC DLA-X5000BE 4K Projector providing the visuals.

We will start by showing the AWARD WINNING AVRX2300 AV receiver running a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos set up.

Later we will move up to the flagship Marantz AV8802 processor & MM8077 power amp running a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos setup.

The Denon, Marantz & JVC reps will be attending on Friday who will be happy to ask any questions. On Saturday we will still be running these wonderful systems so bring your favourite Music or Movies to test these systems.

Many thanks

Simon, John & Mahmood.
Audio T
159A Chase Side
Enfield
EN2 0PW

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

PMC, Naim and Rega Events At Audio T Brighton In November

PMC on Saturday 5th November with Tom Barron from PMC

We will be featuring the new and rather good twenty5 series loudspeakers.

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Naim on Saturday 12th November with Jason Gould from Naim

It's too early to announce what we will be presenting, but be assured it will be good, and new !

Keep in touch and we will provide more details in October.

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Rega on Saturday 19th November with Rob Noble from Rega

‘Rega look forward to the release of some exciting new products for the autumn of 2016. More details to follow soon prior to their appearance at the Brighton open day. Watch this space………………’ 

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Live Music Event At The Norwegian Church Cardiff Featuring Spendor And Nytech

We love a music event here at Audio T Cardiff and this October we are holding our best yet! Held at the iconic Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay there will be an evening of live music and of course a chance to listen to some stunning Hi-Fi.

The event starts at 7pm on Thursday the 6th of October and we will have the Welsh debut of Spendor's brand new D9 loudspeakers being driven by the excellent Nytech CP202 Pre-amplifier and CPA402 power amplifier. We will be listening to the equipment using the new Project classic turntable as well as high resolution streaming as sources and will be playing a selection of music to really show off what the system can do.

As an extra treat live music will be provided by renowned Cardiff musicians Erin Williams-Jones and Cat Vonhausenberg. We also have an former BBC sound engineer recording the duo so we can play it back through the Hi-Fi to look at how close a good system can get to live sound.

There is no cost to get into the venue so please feel free to come along for an enjoyable night of music. Any questions about the event at all please get in contact with us at the shop.

It's A Classic Pro-ject Turntable Unboxing And Set Up At Audio T Preston

The aptly named Pro-Ject “Classic” has been made to celebrate Pro-Ject's 25th anniversary and is a fusion of modern technology and traditional design.

At first glance you would be forgiven for thinking that this is a photo of a Thorens or a Linn turntable from back in the swinging 60's, it is however one of the latest offerings from Pro-Ject Audio.

This new turntable sports a dual plinth design which allows the motor to sit separately from the bearing and tonearm. This helps to greatly reduce unwanted electrical and mechanical noise..

Instead of the bouncy spring loaded isolation of the traditional designs, Pro-Ject have employed “Thermo-Plastic Elastomers” to separate the two plinths. This resonance damping material can also be found lining the aluminium platter.

The Classic also has a new tonearm design made from a combination of carbon fibre and aluminium. It comes pre fitted with the Ortofon 2M Silver moving magnet cartridge an is available in three colours , eucalyptus (black) , rosenut and walnut.

All in all this is a really good looking turntable with fantastic sound quality. Don't believe us? Why not come and see for yourself. Give us a call and book your demonstration today.

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

Hear The Difference That Mains Conditioning Can Make To Your Hi-Fi System

Visit us at Audio T Oxford on Friday 4th November (1pm - 5:30pm) and Saturday 5th November (10am - 5:30pm) and come and hear for yourself the benefits of mains conditioning in conjunction with IsoTek. 

The quality of the electricity we feed into our Hi-Fi and Home Cinema systems has a profound effect on how our music and films sound. As the electronic devices we use at home grow and the demand for electrical power increases, the quality of the electricity we feed our systems continues to degrade from RF interference and mains noise.

Win an IsoTek Premier Mains Cable worth £99.95 In Our FREE to enter competition

IsoTek is a leading brand of power management products for Hi-Fi and Home Cinema use. Its product range includes high-performance mains cables and connectors, plus a range of performance enhancing power conditioners focused on the specific requirements of individual systems. IsoTek have earned numerous accolades from specialist audio and AV publications worldwide. The product ranges comprise of the following solutions:

Mains Cables and Blocks:

The standard black mains leads supplied with your Audio and AV components are designed to do a basic job, no more. They lack the quality of materials and construction needed to protect the integrity of the electricity they feed your system, thereby degrading performance. The first rung on the IsoTek ladder is to replace these leads with EVO3 Premier power cables. We will have the following on demonstration:

• IsoTek EVO3 Initium Mains Cable - £6
• IsoTek EVO3 Premier Mains Cable - £99
• IsoTek EVO3 Elite Mains Cable - £240
• IsoTek EVO3 Polaris 6 Way Mains Distribution Block - £295
• IsoTek EVO3 Sirius 6 Way Filtered Distribution Block - £495

Mains Conditioners:

These are designed to remove noise contamination from both Differential noise that is created by the power supplies in all electronic devices and Common Mode noise in introduced by RFI and the wireless communications. We will have the following products available for demonstration:

• IsoTek EVO3 Sigmas - Provides 6 Mains Outlets (2x16A outlets for Power Amplifiers, etc and 4x10A outlets for CD Players, Pre Amps etc) £2195
• IsoTek EVO3 Titan - Designed for use with high power components such as power amplifiers, Active loudspeakers, etc - £2695

Regenerators:

These are state of the art hybrid power cleaning systems. They effectively take the mains and regenerate it having taken out all the noise. We will have the following products available for demonstration:

• IsoTek EVO3 Genesis One - Designed for single front end components. Multiple Genesis ones can be used from a single mains outlet. £1495
• IsoTek EVO3 Mosaic - Designed for system use offering three medium power outlets and two high power outlets. £5995

Prize Draw

We will put the names of all attendees into a prize draw giving you the opportunity of winning an IsoTek EVO3 Premier mains cable worth £99.95. The draw will be made at the end of the event day on Saturday.

This is a great opportunity to hear how much you can improve the sound quality of your system and an affordable and worthwhile Hi-Fi upgrade.

Refreshments and snacks will be served over two days and of course we will be more than happy to answer any questions you have. 

We look forward to seeing you. Jon, Dom and Paddy.

Come And Hear The New Cable Ranges From The Chord Company

Join us on Friday 30th September (12 noon - 5pm) and Saturday 1st October (10am - 4pm) at Audio T Oxford, when we will be running a music event featuring the new cable ranges from The Chord Company.

The Chord Company has been designing and producing cables for Hi-Fi and home cinema systems since 1985. Recently The Chord Company completely restructured its cable line-up, with new ranges, new additions and a simplified grouping system.

The Chord Company’s product portfolio now comprises seven distinct ranges, from the entry-level C-series, to the flagship, ChordMusic cables. The new ranges make it easy to discern between price points and performance levels and offers consumers a high-quality Chord cabling solution, regardless of budget.

So come and join us to take a trip through the new Chord Company cable ranges and see how this most cost-effective of upgrades can work wonders with your system.

We will be demonstrating new Interconnects, speaker cables, power leads and digital audio cables (coax & ethernet) from the C-Line range through to the Signature Range.

This is a great opportunity to hear how much you can improve the sound quality of your system in a friendly and informal way. It really is one of the most cost effective upgrades you can make to improve the sound quality of your Hi-Fi system that will have you rediscovering your entire music collection. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Over the two day event we will be more than happy to answer any questions you have and also you will be able to borrow the cables to try at home in your own system. There will be exclusive special offers for attendees in over the two days.

We look forward to seeing you....Jon, Dom and Paddy.

One For And All For One! Join Us For A Musical Evening Featuring Chord Cyrus Project

Join us on the evening of Thursday 29th September between 4-8pm and see the following from Chord Co, Cyrus and Project.

Chord Company will be showing the new line up of cables from the C- Series, Shawline, Clearway and Epic. Also you can have a chat with Matt from Chord on future upgrades and also to arrange to borrow cables if you want to try them at home.

Cyrus have brought back the Cyrus One which was a classic in it's day and was the first amp I sold when I started 27 years ago. We also have the full Signature series with the Signature Phono hooked up to a Project Signature 10 turntable.

Project will be showing the Signature 10 and also the Classic deck which I am sure will bring back memories for those of you who remember the Thorens/Linn decks. We will also have the Project VC-S record cleaning machine which we will offer to clean five LP's for free on the night for vinyl lovers.

Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Andy and Stefan look forward to welcoming you on the night.

The Well Tempered Royale 400 Turntable, 50kg of Sheer Musical Joy!

The Background.

A little over two years ago I waxed lyrical about the Well Tempered Versalex turntable, you can read that blog here: and ended up buying one myself.

Everything I wrote back then I still stand by and much joy I have had, as have those customers who purchased one.

However, despite his age, Bill Firebaugh is an industrious fellow and has been working hard on what he would no doubt call a statement product. A deck designed without constraints to realise the maximum potential of his design philosophy. Read that in full here.

The design; in detail.

Enter the Royale 400. 400? Well that refers to the length of the tonearm in mm, which is roughly 16’’. That’s not a typo, sixteen inches! Why so long? Well, for starters, the cartridge will trace a larger arc across the record but Bill says more important than that is that it’s offset angle is now so minimal that there is almost no vector force to require any bias.

Naturally with an arm so long a larger plinth is required and that is the very first thing anyone will notice when they clap eyes on the Royale 400, its size; 63.5x55.5cm. However, in practice, this is only a little larger than a Quadraspire SVT table (59.5x47.5cm) for example. However a custom built 3 tier table the exact size to match is also available. It too uses birch ply for the shelves and features anodised extruded aluminium columns inside which is a one inch diameter steel rod running the entire height of the table and threaded at both ends to facilitate a compression method of tightening. It’s extremely rigid.

As before, the plinth is solid birch ply but instead of the Versalex’s 30mm it is 65mm and this is sandwiched between two 14mm solid aluminium sheets between which is a proprietary rubber damper which is also used under the arm collar and motor mount. Naturally the use of squash balls is out of the question due to the sheer weight of the deck so Bill has designed a unique solution for the Royale 400; four fully adjustable machined aluminium feet that incorporate three ceramic ball bearings, a smaller but identical version of those made for the custom rack. 

Speaking of weight, this deck weighs in at a not inconsiderable 50kg and this along with the whole construction accounts for its immense structural rigidity and self-damping. Indeed, when mounted atop the custom rack one can even thump the top of the plinth and barely a sound is heard through the loudspeakers let alone upset the tracking of the cartridge!

The rest of the design follows previous methodology though beefed up somewhat. The main bearing remains as before, a round spindle in a triangular aperture but of wider diameter and a higher level of machining as can be seen in the images. The oversized platter also remains but increases from 25mm to 38mm in height and therefore much heavier too.

The DC motor is retained but now speed change from 33 to 45 is available via a rear-mounted switch and a speed tuning knob replaces the small rear aperture requiring a screwdriver of the Versalex. Drive, via the polyester thread stays the same as with all WT turntables.

Speed adjuster and 33-45rpm selection

The tonearm is identical to that of the Versalex bar the increased length of course and the replacement of the connection block for the plinth mounted Lemo socket. The two output phono sockets are now mounted on the rear of the deck.

Output options

Our new benchmark in vinyl replay quality is established.

As I said, everything I wrote back in 2014 regarding the Versalex’s performance stands but every now and then something changes that forces one to recalibrate one’s appreciation of quality or performance, whether it’s the new iPhone, the latest Ferrari or the latest turntable design.

This is exactly what the Royale 400 was designed to achieve and oh boy does it achieve it?

Let's start by stating the Royale 400 is clearly recognisable as a Well Tempered. This is no total rethink or contrary design. It is the design principles of a forward thinking turntable designer taken to a whole new level. I was going to say the max but who knows what else Bill may one day envisage?

I could allude to all its hi-fi and audiophile characteristics, which is has in spades and without which, the Royale 400 would no doubt not do what it does.

What this turntable does do though, and far, far better than any in my previous experience is convey the performance of the piece. That’s what strikes one first, the sheer believability of what’s before you. Never before has the emotion of a singer or of a guitar player been so well delivered. The grip and control, of the entire spectrum, macro and micro dynamics is breathtaking and challenges your understanding of your most beloved music. For example; I played ‘’Since I’ve Been Loving You’’ from Led Zep III first pressing and heard bass lines and drum patterns I didn’t know where even there with Jimmy’s searing guitar sending shivers down my spine whilst all along Robert Plants soulful smooth tone remained, that is until he belts out in falsetto.  

Listening to Sonny Rollins’ play ‘’Blue 7’’ on the album Saxophone Colossus one can so clearly hear the reed emanating from the horn in front of you.

I could go on with many such examples but I feel I could never truly do justice to the experience.

After living with the Royale 400 for two whole weeks my only disappointment was the following two weeks getting over its return.

Now, where did I leave my tape measure?

Simon

SPECIFICATIONS

• Multi-layer “baltic” plywood central layer.
• Switchable 33 to 45 RPM
• Anodized aluminium top and bottom layers.
• Proprietary rubber damping material between layers, motor and tonearm coupling.
• Isolation feet capable of supporting the heavy plinth.
• Electronic servo speed controlled motor.
• Refined platter assembly and zero clearance main bearing.
• The now purely mechanical LTD tonearm with 16” (400mm) arm tube.
• Symmetrex tonearm configuration with golf ball suspended in silicone fluid for optimum variable damping
• “Zero Clearance” platter bearing
• 0.004” polyester thread belt
• Easy azimuth adjustment

Well Tempered Royale 400 £10995, Custom Rack £2995

Our New Dynaudio's Emit A Lovely Sound, The New Emit 10's That Is!

The title 'entry level' has only been bestowed upon the Dynaudio Emit 10's (£499)  due to its price, however they are not remotely 'entry level,' nor budget quality in any sense. Dynaudio have delivered a diverse and very capable high fidelity loudspeaker, which is both hard working and delightful to listen to.

The Emit 10's feature Dynaudio's infamous soft dome 28mm diameter tweeter (those extra millimetres do count) and a 14cm magnesium silicate polymer bass driver.

An impeccable stereo sound stage can be achieved easily with the M10's and you don't have to break the bank with the amplifier you choose to drive them with either. The sensibly priced Rega Brio at (£548) works like a dream.

For more on the Emit 10 speaker's and how good they actually sound take a peek at the review the guys at Audio T Bristol have written here.   

The Dynaudio Emit 10

The now legendary silk dome tweeter from Dynaudio has been a stalwart component over the years for the Danish company.

The Emit 10s have been designed and built in Denmark with a neutral approach to blending in discreetly to the modern home. 

Chromey's just checking to see if the the Emit 10's are still built in Denmark. Yes there are.

The Dynaudio Emit 10's are on demonstration at our Manchester store. The Emit 20 and 30 are also available to listen to.

Pop in say and hello to Dave, Simon, Mike, Haden or Munir and we'll play you a ditty or two with Dynaudio's.

Dynaudio loudspeakers are available from the following branches of Audio T:
Brighton, Bristol, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton, Swindon

The New Project Classic Turntable Has Arrived At Audio T Brentwood

We've just taken delivery of our Project Classic turntable in a very attractive walnut finish.

It looks and sounds superb!

Project have taken visual design cues from such venerable turntables as older Thorens, Ariston, and of course a certain famous Scottish deck.

But don't be fooled by the looks, this turntable is full of modern materials and tech. The top plate is a sandwich construction resting on tpe isolation/damping balls, the motor is also damped. There is a new iteration of the project carbon fibre tonearm which is a sandwich construction with aluminium and it comes fitted with an Ortofon 2m silver cartridge. The upshot of this is a very clean and rhythmic sound.

We think our Project Classic looks very distinguished in its dark walnut finish, but it also comes in rosenut and eucalyptus . All in all fit and finish are excellent and the sound is lovely.

Boswell enjoys the Pro-ject Classic.

We have the Project Classic on dem in the shop so why not pop in and see how much of a new lease of life it can give to your records.

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

Upcoming Musical Events at Audio T Oxford

We are running a whole series of musical events over the next few weeks:

Chord Company: Friday September 30th & Saturday October 1st.

Chord have introduced their biggest changes to their range of interconnects, speaker cables and mains leads. A representative from Chord will be on hand to guide you through the new ranges and offer advice on how best these can be utilised to transform your existing system. More details to follow shortly.

IsoTek Mains Conditioning: Friday November 4th & Saturday November 5th.

Are you hearing your Hi-Fi at its best? The answer is probably no. IsoTek will be showing you how to transform the sound quality by ensuring that the quality of the mains feed is uncorrupted. More details to follow.

Vinyl and Valves: Friday November 18th & Saturday November 19th.

Henley Designs will be bringing a selection of gorgeous Unison Research valve, valve hybrid amplifiers, CD spinners, plus some of the more exotic Pro-ject turntables. If you really like your music, you really should come along for a listen. More details to follow.

Yamaha RXA-1060 Home Cinema Receiver

Yamaha have maintained a high level of performance at the £1,099 price point with the new RXA1060. This stunning home theater amplifier has all the features you would expect to find at this level including, Dolby Atmos, Spotify, DTS-X 4K Ultra HD and Bluetooth aptX.

It also supports Musiccast, Yamaha's own multi-room streaming system. With the addition of Yamaha's wireless speakers such as the ISX-80  and the WX030 in separate rooms the RXA1060 can become the heart of a multi room system allowing you to fill your house with your favorite music.

Yamaha RXA-1060 AV Home Cinema Amplifier

Musiccast Products - ISX80 & WX030

All of these great features are easily controlled with Yamaha's slick Smart App. The Smart App is clearly laid out and responsive and unlike some smart apps it gives the user full and complete control through all the amplifiers features.

The RXA1060 is not only engaging and exciting when in home cinema mode but is extremely capable when being used in two channel stereo situations offering great imaging and depth of sound not to mention clarity.

RXA1060 Rear

At £1099 this amplifier comes highly recommended, give us a call to book your demonstration. 

Yamaha Hi-Fi products are available at the following branches of Audio T:
Brentwood, Bristol, Cardiff, Enfield, Manchester, Oxford, Portsmouth, Preston, Southampton, Swansea, Swindon

Come And Hear The Difference That Mains Conditioning Can Make To Your Hi-Fi

Join us on Friday 30th September (4pm - 7.30pm) and Saturday 1st October (10am - 5.00pm) when in conjunction with IsoTek we will be running an event highlighting the benefits of mains conditioning and how that it can bring you closer to the music. The IsoTek team will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

IsoTek Mains Conditioning
The quality of the electricity we feed into our Hi-Fi and AV systems has a profound effect on its performance. The first input into any system is the mains electricity, it flows through the system components which in turn creates a signal that eventually moves the loudspeaker cones. The mains supply is distorted by numerous factors as it travels from the power station eventually to be distributed throughout our homes. The noise created in the mains supply can and does have a substantial effect on the performance of any high quality audio / AV system. The escalation of mains borne noise created from items such as kitchen appliances, computers, games consoles and airborne noise from wireless networks mobile phones, etc is having a significant effect on the quality both our Audio/ AV systems.

The Solution
IsoTek is a British company making award winning products to optimise the mains that is being delivered to our Hi-Fi / AV systems. The product ranges comprise of the following solutions:

Isotek EVO3 Aquarius

Mains Cables and Blocks
The standard black lead supplied with most equipment and the off the shelf extension blocks are designed to do a basic job. They lack the materials and construction needed to protect the integrity of the electricity they feed into your system. We will have a range of solutions to overcome these effects available for demonstration. These will include:

IsoTek EVO3 Initium replacement Mains Cable - £65.00
IsoTek EVO3 Premier replacement Mains Cable - £99.00
IsoTek EVO3 Elite 2 Metre replacement Mains Cable - £325.00
IsoTek EVO3 Polaris 6 Way mains Distribution Block - £295.00
IsoTek EVO3 Sirius 6 Way Distribution Block with central filter network that removes both differential and common mode mains noise by 40dB - £495.00

Isotek EVO3 Initium

Mains Conditioners
Designed to remove noise contamination from both differential and common mode mains noise. Differential mains noise is created by the power supplies in all electronic devices. Common mode noise is introduced by RFI and wireless communications (Internet / mobile phone) that is becoming increasingly common. We will have the following products available for demonstration:

IsoTek EVO3 Sigmas - Provides six mains outlets (2 High power 16A outlets for power amplifiers, etc and 4 medium power outlets 10A for CD Players, Pre Amplifiers etc) £2195.00

IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius - One of the most cost effective upgrades for any system. (2 High Power outlets nad 4 Medium Power Outlets) - £1195.00

IsoTek EVO3 Titan - Designed for use with high power components such as power amplifiers, Active loudspeakers, etc - £2695.00

Isotek EVO3 Titan

RegeneratorsThese are state of the art hybrid power cleaning systems. They effectively take the mains and regenerate it having taken out all the noise. Available for demonstration will be:

IsoTek EVO3 Genesis one - Designed for single front end components. Multiple Genesis ones can be used from a single mains outlet.

IsoTek EVO3 Mosaic - Designed for system use offering three medium power outlets and two high power outlets - £5900.00

We will be demonstrating the IsoTek Products on the following system:

Clearaudio Master Innovation Turntable - An outstanding high end turntable from Clear Audio

Clearaudio Master Innovation Turntable

Quad Atera CD/Pre Amplifier                                                                                                             Quad Atera Power Amplifier

Quad Atera

Dynaudio Confidence C2 Platinum Loudspeakers. An outstanding loudspeaker from the Dynaudio stable.

Dynaudio Confidence C2 Platinum

We will also have available for demonstration the new Clearaudio Innovation Basic turntable.

Record Cleaning
We will also have available the Clearaudio Smart Matrix and Double Matrix record cleaners. If you have any records that you would like cleaned we can show you how effective these record cleaners are at bringing your records back to their original performance. (We can't take scratches out though!!). This service will be limited to three records per person.

Prize Draw
We will put the names of all attendees into a prize draw giving you the opportunity of winning an IsoTek EVO3 Premier mains cable worth £99.00. The draw will be made at the end of the event day on Saturday.

This is a great opportunity to hear how much you can improve the sound quality of your system and an affordable and worthwhile Hi-Fi upgrade.

Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Jon, Farid and the team from IsoTek look forward to seeing you.

The Arcam Solo Music. One Box To Rule Them All!

When it comes down to it, nothing beats a good separates system in terms of maximising your options in sound quality and upgradeability. Unfortunately not all of us have the inclination or space for all those boxes and cables...and that's where the Arcam Solo Music comes in.

Arcam Solo Music

Arcam's Solo range has been around for over a decade now and has always been well received and the third generation, including the Solo Movie and Solo Music, are no exception.

The Solo Music lies in between the worlds of Hi-Fi and home cinema and is genuinely fantastic at both. Its big selling point being its huge array of functionality and connectivity all crammed into a one box solution, just add a pair of speakers to taste and you are away!

A multitude of ways to play music are presented to you, including a CD drive that will also play SACD (Super Audio CD), wired/wireless streaming, FM/DAB/DAB+ radio and aptX Bluetooth. This is topped off by a plethora of physical inputs such as USB, phono, optical, coaxial and four HDMI. The Arcam Solo Music also features a headphone output for those late night movie or listening sessions.

Arcam Solo Music Rear View

The array of HDMI inputs are coupled with a HDMI output for your TV or projector, meaning the Solo Music can be the central hub of a TV set up with Blu-ray players, game consoles, set top boxes and so on all working through it.

This is all powered through 160 watts of class G amplification, similar to that which can be found in the high end FMJ amplifiers, so Arcam certainly hasn't skimped there. We are huge fans of Arcam's FMJ range in store and as soon as we started playing London Grammar's 'Hey Now' we were impressed with the familiar punchy, detailed and instantly enjoyable tonality of the Arcam Solo.

The Arcam Solo Music is available in store, please contact us to arrange a demonstration.

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

REL T Series Ti Subwoofers Get Even Better

REL builds on the already solid T range which brings us to the Ti series. The line up consists of 3 new models, the T5i, the T7i & the T9i.

Both 8" and 10" bass engines have been redesigned using a AlloyFibre driver, not only is this lighter, but stiffer than its predecessor. As a result the cabinets have been made stronger to allow the more powerful engines to work without colouration. The active driver on the T7i & T9i are now forward firing, which gives even greater punch and agility.

The new range uses workhorse Class A/B amp designs coupled to REL's lightening fast signal filters allowing them to integrate seamlessly into any Hi-Fi or Home theatre system.

To make installation even easier the Ti series can be upgraded to become wireless using REL's own Arrow wireless system, meaning only a power cable is needed to connect to the back of the sub.

The Ti series offers greater depth with even tighter control over its predecessor (the T series) and even greater improvements can be heard when compared to alternative brands.

Book your demo today
Audio T 159A
Chase Side
Enfield
EN2 0PW
Tel: 0208 367 3132 enfield@audio-t.co.uk

Simon, John, Claire & Mahmood.

REL Subwoofers and Sub Bass systems are also available at the following branches of Audio T:
Brentwood, Brighton, Bristol, Cheltenham, Enfield, Manchester, Oxford, Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton, Swansea, Swindon

Breathing New Life Into An Old Michell Focus One Turntable

The Vinyl resurgence over the past few years has seen an enormous amount of old turntables being dragged out of the loft or garage, once cherished but now in a terrible state and left to gather dust. Sadly many of them can only ever head towards the landfill site, but every now and again a gem comes out of the woodwork.

A couple of weeks ago a customer called in with a turntable in a bag asking if we could have a look and see if we can get it going again. It had not seen the light of day many many years apparently. Opening up the bag we were amazed to see one of the all-time classic turntables - the Michell Engineering Focus One! Launched in the late 1970s it was Michell's first entry level turntable, shortly before the famous Gyrodec was produced.

With a very quick dusting it was clear that this was going to be quite easy to get going again. That thought was short lived. With a new drive belt fitted it was clear that there was a slight problem somewhere as the speed was nowhere near accurate. Further investigation revealed that the bearing and the bearing guides was in a very poor state indeed. A quick phone call to Michell and it was off in the post to see the doctor. It now looked in quite a sorry state but I knew it could be back to working order and looking great again in a matter of days.

Serious clean up needed!

A few days later the re-worked bearing arrived in the post in beautiful condition!

And whilst it was in as a dismantled state it gave me a chance to give it a spruce up.

Re-fit the bearing.......

It was now time to fire it up.......

As soon as the motor switch went to the on position it fired straight up to speed, I was certainly glad to see that! The bearing repair had worked a treat and everything was spot on. Considering it has a very modest cartridge fitted it sounded fantastic.

And now for the best part which is calling the customer to tell them that it is ready to go home.

Michell Engineering Hi-Fi products are available from the following branches of Audio T:
Brentwood, Manchester, Swansea

Pro-Ject Classic And VT-E Two Marvellous Pieces of Hi-Fi Goodness!

Here at Swindon, we are big fans of the round plastic discs of goodness and we'd like to highlight two turntables for you, namely; the Pro-Ject Classic and Pro-Ject VT-E.

THE PRO-JECT CLASSIC

The Pro-Ject Classic - as its name suggests - is a turntable with beautiful simple lines which has taken its design cues from the past (notably the 50's and 60's), and it's apt this turntable should be released to celebrate Pro-Jects 25th Anniversary.

Its elegant design means it will blend in with any manner of Hi-Fi and furniture making it a splendid addition to your other equipment.

Pro-Ject Classic Walnut

So, for some technical specifications:

• 33 and 45 rpm manual speed change
• 9" carbon/aluminium tonearm with MM & MC capability
• Ortofon 2M Silver Cartridge
• Metal/MDF sandwich chassis floating on TPE suspension
• Classic wooden chassis in 3 matt finishes (walnut, rosenut and eucalyptus)

Pro-Ject Classic

How does it sound then? We find the sound to be emotive and engaging here, we'd recommend coming in or booking a demonstration and having a listen.

We priase Pro-Ject for using materials like TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomers) to dampen the exact resonance points created within a turntable to help minimise listening interference in this manner.

THE PRO-JECT VT-E

To the Pro-Ject VT-E; what a interesting design! Equally, this is designed squarely as a Hi-Fi tuntable.

This is a fantastic turntable for those who also love the theatre of watching your vinyl record spinning whilst listening to your round disc of goodness, it's mesmerizing!

This can be positioned on a shelf or on a wall mount so it's great if you have limited space in your listening environment.

Pro-Ject VT-E black

So, some of the technical specifications on this turntable:

• 33 and 45 rpm manual speed change
• Pro-Ject 8.6" EV tonearm
• Ortofon OM 5E cartridge
• available in black, white and red

Pro-Ject VT-E black (angled)

This turntable has a fixed counterweight and Cartridge so it makes this deck a breeze to get up and running and enjoy those beautiful picture discs!

Pop in and see or book a demonstration to see this turntable and we will talk you though this interesting and flexible product.

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

There Can Be Only One! The Cyrus One.

The brand new (pre-production model) Cyrus One makes an appearance in Audio T Manchester Our Cyrus representative, Nick, popped in to see us with the brand new Cyrus One tucked under his arm.

In what can only be described as a totally new way of thinking in the way Cyrus may design their future products, this was certainly a welcome surprise from the 30 year old company from Huntingdon.

The New Cyrus ONE Integrated Amplifier (Pre-production model).

A new angular looking Cyrus ONE in high gloss black marks a change in styling from Cyrus. 

The built in moving magnet phono stage will let you connect a suitable turntable.

Bluetooth Enabled, the aptx version.

You can stream music from your phone/tablet or computer via a wireless Bluetooth connection, providing maximum flexibility without the need for a home network or any complicated set up. This allows everyone in the family to enjoy their music from their portable devices quickly and easily.

The ONE is hand built in the UK at the Cyrus workshops in Huntingdon. Yes that ONE Chromey.

The built in Class AB headphone amplifiers are automatically activated when the headphones are plugged in, with the heavyweight toroidal power supply that usually powers the main amplifiers instantly switching all its power to the headphone circuits. At the same time, the volume is automatically returned to zero to protect the user’s hearing and headphones,and in turn,the volume reverts to zero when the headphones are removed.This specifically designed headphone amp circuit has exceptionally good signal to noise performance and is incredibly fast and agile, performing better than many stand alone headphone amplifiers.

We did manage to have a quick listen to the Cyrus ONE.

Very impressive indeed, this diminutive box packs a punch. Played with our new PMC twenty5 22 speakers it showed composure and poise. It seemed unfazed with electronic music, jazz from John Coltrane came across lush and musical,  classical music from Vaughan Williams sounded open and wide, filling our shop floor with sound of the Larks ascending., even Mike's punk and ska sounded fast and gritty. 

So potentially, Cyrus could have a winner here.

We will be getting our own Cyrus ONE demo unit very shortly, we have a few on order. 

Watch this space for updates or alternatively keep an eye on our Audio T website. 

See you Audio T Manchester.

Munir, Mike, Dave, Simon and Haden

Cyrus Hi-Fi products are also available from the following branches of Audio T:
Brentwood, Cardiff, Enfield, Manchester, Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton, Swindon