4K Cinema

During October we will be previewing home cinema systems using the latest in 4K technology.

Our newly enhanced demonstration rooms will be used to full advantage in presenting a range of 4K devices, including LG's class leading "UltraHD" TVs and Sony's new 'affordable' 4K projector.

These home theatre events will take place over a range of daytime, evening and weekend time slots, so keep an eye on our website for more information.

Estelon !!

We have just taken delivery of a pair of Estelon XA loudspeakers, and these are a real "must hear".

With over 25 years experience in designing loudspeakers, and using nothing less than cutting edge materials technology, Alfred Vassilkov has created what are without doubt some of the most musical, open and realistic speakers available today:

http://www.estelon.com/products/x-series/model-xa/

We have them partnered with equipment from dCS, VTL, Vitus, Mark Levinson and others... Feel free to drop by for a listen!

Classic Vinyl

studioAV Classic Vinyl Day – 17^th August 2013

We are holding one of our popular vinyl events on Saturday 17^th August. We will be playing classic albums (as voted for by our customers) together with audiophile pressings of other popular recordings. We will be using several systems, thoughtfully conceived to appeal to every budget and demonstrate a clear path to vinyl nirvana…

System 1:

Turntable                       Clearaudio Concept

Phono Stage                 Clearaudio Smart Phono

Amplification                 Densen B120

Loudspeakers               Golden Ear Aeon 3

System 2:

Turntable                       Wilson Benesch Full Circle

Phono Stage                 Naim Stageline

Amplification                 Naim NAC282

            Naim HiCap

            Naim NAP250

Loudspeakers               Wilson Benesch Square Two

System 3:

Turntable                       Spiralgroove SG2

Phono Stage                 VTL TP-6.5

Amplification                 VTL TL-5.5 Series II

                                     VTL MB-185 Series II

Loudspeakers               Focal Scala Utopia

 

Our demonstration lounges will be open throughout the day, so feel free to join us, without appointment or obligation, to hear the current state of play in vinyl reproduction. Why not bring your own music too…!

Naim Digital Streaming

We are mid-way through our latest event of 2013, which showcases Naim digital streaming products:

 

The system in our main lounge comprises:

Naim NDX streamer (Naim XPS2 power supply and Naim DAC)

Naim NAC282 preamplifier

Naim Hicap P/S

Naim NAP 250 power amplifier

Naim Ovator S400 speakers

Within this system we are demonstrating the differences between 'off the shelf' network storage drives and Naim's Unitiserve. Also we are able to demonstrate the additions of the Naim XPS power supply and the Naim DAC as part of the NDX upgrade path.

Systems in our other lounges include:

Naim Super Uniti all-in-one player

Focal Electra 1008be speakers

Naim Uniti2 all-in-one player

Wilson Benesch Square 2 speakers

 

The event runs until this Saturday, 27th July, and no appointment is needed

    

dCS Vivaldi

Our event to showcase the dCS Vivaldi digital replay system (from the 22nd to the 29th of June) was a huge success, and we are grateful to Rav Bawa and Liam Davison of dCS for their invaluable help before and throughout the event.

This really is world-beating stuff. If you haven't heard Vivaldi (or Scarlatti, Paganini, Puccini, Debussey or any of the previous generations of dCS equipment) then you owe it to yourself to do so.

Taking serious leaps forward are their latest developments in computer audio playback, further enhanced by the availability of the Aurender media streamer which is also handled in the UK by dCS.

We are also grateful, of course, to our friends at KOG Audio for providing the fabulous Avalon speakers, VTL amplification, Stillpoints vibration control and TelluriumQ cables we used to partner the dCS systems throughout.

The Value of Cables

Excellent article in the Independent about high-end cables, from an acknowledged expert in the field, Bob Abraham (founder of QED):

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/is-it-worth-splashing-out-on-cables-8685983.html

We obviously have our own views on this too, as a retailer for Nordost, TelluriumQ, Audioquest, The Chord Company - and QED of course!

Events

We have some great events coming up...

Naim Digital Streaming - 20th to 27th July. Featuring the complete range of Naim digital streaming and storage.

Classic Vinyl - 17th August. Vote for your all-time favourite album.

Featuring Focal - 21st to 28th September. Everything from Dome to Utopia, with chances to win superb prizes.

Also, Why not take advantage of the focal Summer Promotion on the dome 5.1 pack. £999 whilst the promotion runs (normal price £1499).

 

We'll be asking you to vote for your favourite records at our August vinyl event, with prizes to be won!

 

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