Focal Arche Headphone Amplifier/DAC now on demonstration

Posted on October 29th, 2020

‘Manufactured in France, Arche is a unique electronic solution which combines a digital-analog converter as well as two pure class A amplification modes designed especially for headphones. Ideal to sit between the digital sources and your audiophile headphones, Arche is the perfect solution to fully enjoy your headphones, whilst benefiting from the performance delivered by the converter to drive high-fidelity loudspeakers!
So Arche is an all-in-one solution, which also offers presets for every set of Focal High-Fidelity headphones (Utopia, Stellia, Clear, Elegia and Elear) to make sure you get the absolute best from this ultimate combination: owners of Focal headphones can therefore be sure they are enjoying a combination of electronics and acoustics that is carefully thought out and specially developed from the very outset.’

MSRP – $3190.00

Are you the proud owner of a pair of Focal Utopia,
Stellia or Clear headphones?
We are offering you an exceptional $1,000 reduction redeemable against the purchase of this DAC amplifier.

Call or email us for details.

Bluesound Just Add Streaming Promotion – FINAL DAYS

Posted on October 28th, 2020

For the remaining days of October the Bluesound Node 2i will sell for $549.00 plus GST. That is a saving of $100.00.

The NODE 2i wireless music streamer easily connects to any existing stereo system to unlock and discover a universe of audio streaming. The NODE 2i connects your audio gear to online streaming services, Internet radio and even your own digital music library. The NODE 2i brings high-res audio to any sound system.

– Connect to any existing stereo amplifier, AV receiver, or powered audio system.
– Featuring digital and analog input/output options, headphone stereo mini jack, and subwoofer out.
– Simple setup directly inside the user-friendly BluOS Controller app.
– Access and stream Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library to multiple Bluesound Players.
– Dual band Wi-Fi and support for 2-way Bluetooth aptX HD ensures music playback without interruption.
– Control music wirelessly with the intuitive BluOS Controller app.
– Control it with the optional Bluesound RC1 Remote Controller
– Connect Bluesound to your Amazon Echo with the skill in the Alexa app and use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to control Players around the home.
– AirPlay 2 lets you play music or podcasts from wireless stereo components throughout your house — all in sync.

The Classic Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC) is on sale.

Posted on October 22nd, 2020

Until December 31, 2020, this perennial, penny pinching Pro-Ject ‘table will be on sale for $499.00 plus GST. That’s saving of $100.00!
‘The first Debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hi-fi industry. The new Debut Carbon DC was designed to set new standards in this category for the coming decade!
The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a Carbon tube for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted resonance. Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is greatly improved. The approved belt drive design offers a low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilizing TPE-damping) and ultra precision frequency DC-driven AC generator (like the Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability without unwanted vibration. The included Phono RCA cable, Connect it E, is a high-quality semi-balanced interconnect cable with gold-plated RCA connectors that guarantees the perfect connection.’

Shunyata Venom V14 Digital Power Cord Now In Stock.

Posted on October 14th, 2020

Shunyata Research invests heavily in research and development, affording even our least expensive products the quality and performance that have made our reference products worldwide standard bearers. Venom V14 Series power cords are engineered to deliver on Shunyata’s promise of exceptional value and performance.

The Venom V14 Digital is a highly specialized power cord that has an internal multi-stage noise-filtration circuit that was designed specifically for computer-based music systems. This powerful filter removes noise and interference from both the power line as well as from noise generated by the components themselves.

Recommended applications: Ideal applications include devices that use very noisy switched mode power supplies (SMPS) including computer peripherals, music-servers, NAS arrays, routers, switches, monitors, clocks, up-samplers, digital transports, wall warts, and power bricks.

Available in C5, C7, C7P and C13 terminations.

MSRP – $375.00

Grado Limited Edition Hemp ‘Phones Are Here.

Posted on October 10th, 2020

“In our never-ending pursuit to experiment with all types of woods and materials, we had the opportunity to build with hemp. We weren’t sure how these hemphones would turn out, but to everyone’s surprise it quickly became a favorite passed around Grado. To be blunt, this is one of the best sounding Limited Editions we’ve built.”
Possibly, the ultimate “head”phone!

Cannily retailing for $420 USD, they are available in this fair land for $599.00 MSRP.

Also in our latest Grado shipment is the new 12 conductor headphone extension cable ($89.99) and the hard shell case ($49.99), to keep your beloved Grados safe and sound.

The ProJect X1 turntable on demonstration

Posted on October 8th, 2020

The ProJect X1 represents the 7th generation of the classic ProJect 1. It has been improved in every aspect thanks to modern materials and new production techniques.
Improvements include:
* Speed control with electronic speed switch for ultimate speed stability
* Carefully isolated motor for less vibration and noise
* Sub-platter with extremely low 0.001mm bearing tolerances
* Stainless steel platter-bearing with soft brass bushing and teflon mirrors for lowest rumble and noise, and a stable, accurate speed transmission
* Resonance free, 1.5 kg heavy acryl platter
* 8,6” carbon/alu sandwich tonearm with best internal damping and TPE damped counterweight
* Kardan ultra-low friction 4 pin point precision tonearm bearing
* Ortofon Pick it S2 MM cartridge newly developed with Ortofon
* Massive and heavy, precision CNC‘d MDF chassis
* Luxury 8 layers of painting and hand-polished finish or real-wood, satin-waxed veneer
* Super shielded, semi-symmetrical, low-capacitance Pro-Ject phono cables
* Height adjustable, aluminium feet for massively reduced risk of acoustical feedback

MSRP – $1199.00

Bluesound JUST ADD STREAMING Promotion

Posted on October 3rd, 2020

For the month of October the Bluesound Node 2i will sell for $549.00 plus GST. That is a saving of $100.00.

Introducing the Klipsch Heresy IV.

Posted on October 1st, 2020

Originally launched in 1957, the Heresy is now available in its fourth incarnation. The latest version is a little bit of a departure. Klipsch have moved away from the tried and true acoustic suspension design, instead opting for the inclusion of a Tractrix rear port. In doing so, the Heresy produces cleaner, more powerful bass.
Also new is the K-702 midrange compression driver. With a polymide diaphragm, this new driver is capable of exceptional detail.
Finally, sensitivity is increased to 99 dB @ 2.83V/1m and a 10 year warranty is standard issue. MSRP – $4400.00/ PR.

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