01.2017

01.2017

January 3, 2017 | No Comments

Quad Electrostatic Speakers ESL-2812, $12,000 per pair Quad electrostatic speakers are legendary for state of the art performance in many facets of sound reproduction. Certainly when it comes to imaging, detail and delivering a convincingly real presentation of vocal & acoustic music, Quads are as good as you get. Stop in to hear the latest- the 2812s!                   Quad Artera Electronics Artera Play $2200: Preamp/DAC/CD Player The Artera Play is a Preamp/DAC/CD Player. Run it XLR into the companion Artera Stereo power amp and you’ve got what you need to drive the
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12.2016

12.2016

November 30, 2016 | No Comments

Now In! GoldenEar SuperSub X $1250 (1400w amp with DSP, 12 3/4h, 14w, 13 1/4d, 31lbs) We’ve been anticipating this bad boy for almost a year! That’s because about a year ago, the GoldenEar SuperSub XXL ($2k) arrived and raised the bar for subwoofer performance! XXL was the first sub to have Dual Plane technology, left/right AND top/bottom. With built in 1600w power amp and DSP. XXL was most appropriately dubbed “King Kong in a tuxedo!” GoldenEar has received a patent for this design! XXL produces more thunderous power while staying on the tracks better than any sub we’ve ever
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11.2016

11.2016

October 29, 2016 | No Comments

New NAD Classic Series Integrated Amps! NAD has offered spartan integrated amps over the years, where phono sections and DACs were optional and upcharges. The new series includes streaming capability, 24/192 DACs, MM phono sections and Bluetooth. The sound quality is liquid smooth- very tube like flavor, with solid state construction. Also included in the new series is NAD’s new Red Book CD player- NAD’s all out assault on CD playing for $700. NAD C388 $1600 (150×2 @ 8 ohms, 350×2 @ 4 ohms) C388 runs 150×2 of NAD’s new Hybrid Digital technology. It’s NAD’s spin on classic amplifier design
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10.2016

10.2016

October 1, 2016 | No Comments

IN NOW! Bryston BLP-1 Turntable $4000 Due any day is Bryston’s first ever turntable! Bryston has partnered with an Italian manufacturer whose strength is materials’ knowledge and machining prowess. The result is a turntable with the I’s dotted and the T’s crossed. Fully manual operaton Bryston designed Pulse Width Modulation Power Supply Tonearm features 7 segment Titanium construction with integral headshell Belt drive with high torque motor Dense 35mm thick Delrin platter Harden carbon steel spindle Case hardened bronze bearing machined for low friction Vented plinth eliminates platter turbulence Record clamp High end phono cable 3 year warranty Provide your
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09.2016

09.2016

August 31, 2016 | No Comments

Now In! Emotiva XPA-2 G3 $900, 300×2 Emotiva is now shipping the G3 (Generation 3) versions of its XPA series of power amps. Made in the USA, XPA-2 has a new multi-channel power supply. The weight in the amp has come down while maintaining classic Emotiva muscle. You can buy it in the following configurations: $900: 300×2, 36 lbs $1100: 275×3, 39 lbs $1300: 260×4, 43 lbs $1500: 250×5, 47 lbs $1700: 225×6, 50 lbs $1900: 200×7, 53 lbs We have XPA-2 G3 on display. Its power is stupendous. Musicality and detail are barely down from the top dogs in
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08.2016

08.2016

August 2, 2016 | No Comments

New! Rega Planar 2 $675 The new Planar 2 is Rega’s upgrade on cut above performance for the dollar. Planar 2 uses a quiet, 24v motor, with patent pending bearing design of low friction. It has: Acrylic plinth, glass platter, brass hub bearing, new feet, Rega Carbon cartridge… the best gets better! Planar 2 uses the new RB220 tonearm. RB-220 has a new aluminum arm tube and achieves improved levels of low friction performance for the price range, along with auto anti-skate. It’s all about surfaces that interface with low friction/vibration. Rega wants you to hear the “vibrations” on your
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