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01.2019

  NAD C658 Preamp/Streamer/DAC $1500 Due by Jan 7 is NAD’s new Swiss Army Knife which I predict will REDEFINE the preamp product category. It does so much, so well, that we just have to shake our heads at how lucky we are to be audio addicts in 2019! Here we go- hold on tight! It’s a stereo preamp with cutting edge…

12.2018

Brand New! GoldenEar Triton Reference 1.R $6000 Per Pair, (54h, 8w, 16 5/8d, 92dB SPL) We are very excited to share that GoldenEar has just introduced a second speaker to its Reference Series. Triton Reference 1.R has just arrived! T 1.R is the same size as the classic Triton 1. But T 1.R has the improved components of its bigger brother, GoldenEar’s…

McIntosh Integrated Amps (& One Receiver)

McIntosh doesn’t allow us to post prices. This doesn’t make any sense, but that’s their edict. Just Google a review of a given product to find its price. With so many customers buying the Bluesound Node ($550) from us these days as their streaming source that supports CD and MQA level sound through Tidal, integrated amps make great sense to interface to…

Klipsch Heritage Speakers

Finished in Satin Black Ash, American Walnut & American Auburn I’ve been at many an audio demonstration, that no matter how impressive, when it ended, the audiophiles were sitting on their hands in stone silence- as if they were in church. There is something about the nature of being a card carrying audiophile that makes these guys afraid to express an opinion,…

11.2018

Klipsch Pro-200A Power Amp $750 (80×2 or 200 mono; 5.5h, 5.69w, 12.75d) Klipsch is now shipping Pro-200A. The Pro-200A is a solid power amp to run with any speakers, but please consider Klipsch speakers as they’re designed to work together. Pro-200A is an AB amp with discrete, high current output transistors. The heat sinks are extensive, not flimsy. Pro-200A has an overload…

10.2018

Now On Display! Klipschorn AK-6, $15,000 Per Pair Take a look! Marantz Reference Series Marantz Reference Series products have always been among the finest products you can buy. They have been designed by Marantz’s renowned engineer, Ken Ishiwata. Ken has just created a new integrated amp and SACD/CD player dubbed KI RUBY series to mark his 40th anniversary with Marantz. Ken is…

Klipsch Forte Progression

Klipsch Forte III: $4000 Per Pair36h, 16 1/2w, 13d, 72lbs, 99 dB Forte III is the newest, most advanced Forte ever. Forte III incorporates 70 years of speaker building expertise! At 99dB SPL, Forte III can be driven by the most modest of amplifiers. No matter what you have, or what it cost, it can drive the Forte III louder than you’ll…

09.2018

Just In! McIntosh MAC-7200 Stereo Receiver $7000 (200×2) Mac’s new stereo receiver is a welcome addition to their line up. In addition to FULL BORE Mac power performance, MAC-7200 has a fine preamp, DAC and AM-FM tuner on board! Many of our customers have a high end stereo system in the living room and want to hear the Packers’ announcers while watching…

08.2018

Magnepan MMGi $650 Per Pair (48h, 14 1/2w, 1 1/4d) Magnepan has improved its entry speaker to MMGi. Maggie has always had an entry speaker that is designed to hook you. It is sheer entrapment! They make this model at an absurdly low price so you’ll take a chance on trying Magnepan. We’re happy to warn you that once you get a…

07.2018

Klipsch LaScalla II Now In! $8000 Per Pair (35 1/2h, 23 3/4w, 24 1/2d, 175 lbs) Now that LaScalla II has arrived, we have all four models of the current Klipsch Heritage line on display. K has modernized four absolutely iconic speakers from yesteryear! Current Models: Heresy III $2000 Per Pair Forte III $3600 Per Pair Cornwall III $4400 Per Pair LaScalla…

Classical Piano

Classical Piano There are many reasons we listen to music. Whatever floats your boat is fine with me. Born in 1953… I enjoyed the same pop/rock music as everybody else growing up during these years. It’s impossible to beat a pretty girl (from Jo Stafford & Dusty Springfield to Diana Ross & Marilyn McCoo to Shelby Lynne & Grace Potter) singing she…

Up Against The Wall

Most speakers in the kingdom of audiophilia sound best well away from the walls. Virtually all esoteric speakers sound best at the 50 yard line. Ideally you would hear the sound of your speakers ONLY. Any and all reflections, or bounces, off walls, ceilings and floors, take away from the purity of your speakers. Room treatments can help quite a bit. Please…

06.2018

Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers We all know about Klipsch and its iconic line of horn speakers. K has redesigned its entire line of Heritage speakers and most of the new models are here. There are four models in the Heritage Series. Each is a new design with modern components, housed in classic, vintage looking cabinets. Klipsch still makes its top dogs, the…

Heavy Hitter

Klipsch Cornwall 4 Speakers, $6600 per pair(38h, 25 3/8w, 15 1/2d, 100 lbs, 102dB SPL) Black, Walnut & Cherry Real Wood Finishes Most of our customers are on a short leash from the wife. She’ll accept speakers in the living room so long as they don’t take over the room. Depending on your negotiating skills, you might get sleek towers, maybe some…

05.2018

Air Tight AL05 Bonsai Speakers $2500 Per Pair: (10 3/4h, 6 3/4w, 8 3/4d) Bonsai is designed for the SERIOUS near field listener. That is, you have a den or small room where you want the utmost in quality, but don’t need ferocious SPLs. Bonsai is designed to be the ULTIMATE speaker for precise articulation and imaging. When you want to squeeze…