For
those of you who check out our page regularly, you may think nothing much
has been happening in our little corner of the world. The fact is that we
have been so busy playing about with all our new toys we haven’t had the
time to tell anyone about it.
When Tivoli Audio CEO Tom DeVesto and his team of engineers set out to create the next generation of home audio, they began with a simple question: What would the ideal radio do?
The new Tivoli Audio NetWorks radio is the answer to that question. Taking advantage of broadcasting over the Internet, NetWorks delivers crystal-clear reception of any radio station, near or far, with no need for a computer. NetWorks allows listeners to tune in to Italian Opera from Milan, rock music from New York City, or any specialty, niche radio station from any location in the world in its native language, and in real time.It also allows access to music stored on PCs from any room in the house through a wireless or Ethernet connection. NetWorks features Tivoli Audio-quality sound as a stand-alone unit, but can be expanded with a stereo speaker, CD player, or subwoofer. And the NetWorks radio builds upon Tivoli Audio’s reputation as a design leader, offering a choice of furniture-quality hardwood cabinets.
The result is an elegantly simple, beautifully designed, yet technologically-advanced NetWorks that points to the future of home audio entertainment.
The Wilson Sophia Series two is here, and we couldn’t be more excited, after months of waiting, cursing and bemoaning the time it has taken for them to get here, it’s all been worth the wait. There have been numerous changes to the Sophia, which was first introduced in 2001. Over time Wilson has developed models like Alexandria X-2, MAXX 2 and the brand new Duette, technologies applied to these speakers have now been integrated into the Sophia.
Anti-Jitter technology reduces interaction among the drivers and reduces the noise floor. The music emerges from a blacker background.
Bass-Alignment technology achieves bass that is at once deeper, faster, and more articulate.
Anti-Diffraction technology applied to the tweeter diminishes back wave interference in the time and frequency domain. Sophia Series 2 is more holographic, more detailed, and sweeter.
Finally, Wilson's new recessed pin-mounted grilles give Sophia Series 2 a sleek, elegant presence in your room.
Wilson Audio Duette
The Wilson Duette is a new development in compact loudspeaker design. The goal was to design a speaker that could work in all environments, and when Wilson say “work” they don’t just mean, reproduce sound. What they have achieved with this loudspeaker is a sound that encompasses all that Wilson hold dear. A soundstage that is both wide, deep and completely 3 dimensional, it will amaze with complex music. A mid range that is sweet, articulate, tonallyaccurate, voices will appear from the blackest backgrounds. Percussion with the speed and neutrality not before heard in a speaker of its size.
So how did they achieve this feat? Simple actually, it was a rather Novell idea!
The Novell is the Duette’s external crossover network.This Crossover design lies at the heart of the Wilson Audio sound. Each crossover, whether destined for Duette or Alexandria, is hand-wired using custom capacitors and even custom solder. They are, of necessity, large and heavy. To keep Duette's size and weight appropriate for varied applications, it was quickly apparent it made sense to house the crossover in a separate module. Another, more compelling engineering reason to do so is that in an enclosure the size of Duette, the proximity of a crossover to the drivers would make the circuits susceptible to mechanical and electromechanical feedback from the drivers, introducing subtle yet audible distortion. At Wilson Audio, the size of a speaker is irrelevant to the care given to its design and manufacture.
An ingenious set of spikes in three sizes magnetically attach to the side or bottom of Duette, allowing the speaker to be placed either vertically or horizontally. In addition, the Duette can be used on its custom stand as a typical floor-standing speaker. Included with the Duette are a set of tweeter resistors and custom designed cables for near boundary placement and another set of resistors and cables for away from boundary placement. The resistors and cables selected are determined by the application in which the Duette is to be used. The Duette will be an instant Wilson Classic!
WE NOW HAVE THE LENGENDARY WILSON WATT/PUPPY 8 AVAILABLE FOR DEMONSTRATION.
YBA
YBA Design: A new beginning
YBA have released a new range of entry-level components that will be the envy of all their competitors.
Starting with the YA-201 amplifier which is 100wpc amplifier for only $2500 and the YC-201 CD 24/192 Up sampling CD player for $2200, these are sure to set new benchmarks.
Arcam has now replaced the successful DiVA range of amplifiers and CD Players with a new line.
The FMJ line has been Arcam’s high end line of components for many years. Now those design philosophies have been implemented into their entry level range. All feature Arcam’s resonance damped chassis and high quality torodial power supplies.
Starting with the A18 Amplifier at $1499 it features a 50wpc output and phono stage with a front input for all you kids with those funny little MP3 thingy’s. We then move to $1999 for the A28 with a higher spec output (75wpc) and speaker A/B switching.
The CD17 CD Player is replacing the long running, multi award winning CD73, so it has a lot to live up to! It improves on the CD73 in every area, detail, bass, sound staging, its all there for $1199. The bigger brother to the CD17 is the CD37 this machine adds higher quality DAC’s, larger power supply and stereo SACD decoding. The CD37 is priced at $2999.
Also from Arcam is an addition to their tremendously successful Solo line of products. The Solo Mini is a CD player, AM/FM Radio and amplifier in a small case that sounds as good as it looks. It also features a USB input and is able to be used with Arcam’s i-Pod dock and lead. All this for $1599.
I hope your all sitting down because the next item is sure to knock you off your feet. The new range of 08 Denon models is real jaw dropper for all you videophiles out there. Models from the AVR2808 and up feature full HDMI 1.3 switching and up conversion as well as Dolby Digital HD and DTS Master on board to get the best out of your Blu-Ray collection.
The AVR-3808 now has the addition of expanded connectivity including networking and Internet radio. Updated Audyssey audio processing has refined the calibration process producing better sound and room balance, even with difficult acoustical conditions. The AVR-3808 now has HDMI v1.3a which brings with it the new surround formats for HD decoding.
The AVR-4308 is taking surround receivers to the next level. In addition to many of the standard features you have come to enjoy from Denon receivers, custom integration capabilities to home networks and A/V systems has been expanded making this surround receiver the true heart of any high end home theatre networked or non-networked. The AVR-4308 also brings with it the new surround formats that HD has to offer, making the home A/V theatre experience like none you have seen or heard before. Add to this the improved connectivity for portable devices for ease of use, and you will see why this receiver has already received awards for product of the year.
Synthesis
Magnum and Magnus
Synthesis has been with Tivoli for 4 years now and we love their Valves amps.
The Boffins at Synthesis have been busy developing 3 new models to their range which we think redefine the price to performance ratio.
There are two amplifiers in the range, the Magnum 50 and Magnum 100. They are 50 and 100 Watts per channel respectively and are a hybrid design. They use ECC88/6922 twin triode tubes in the input stage and a MOSFET transistor output stage to give you that delicate and rich tube mid range and treble with the slam and control in the bass of transistors. Best of all is the price; the Magnum 50 is only $999 while the Magnum 100 is $1499. The second best of all is that these wonderful amps are still made in Italy!
Designed to match the Magnum amplifiers is the superb Magnus CD player. Again featuring a tube output stage it is combined with the most up to date 24/192 Digital to Analogue converters, this little gem is the perfect partner to the Magnum’s or for those wanting their digital to be a bit more analogue.
Loewe
Full HD Individual Compose and Selection LCD Screens
You have your own dress sense, your home is just the way you want it and your television? Well, now you can have your television match your personal taste. The Loewe Individual range offers you the freedom to choose the colour of housing, colour of side panels and the setup solution you require. There are seven different front colours and nine inset colours. The insets allow you to choose from metals, woods and coloured synthetics. The insetscan be easily changed as well!
All in all there are 63 different combinations,enough for anyone.
Individual Selection 46” is a 1920 x 1080 Full HD Screen with a built in HD Tuner for $9199. It also comes in a version with 2 HD Tuners and a 160GB PVR for $9999
The Compose comes in three screen sizes, a 40, 46 and 52”. All models feature a full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, 2 built in High Definition TV tuners and a 160GB PVR as well!
The Loewe Individual 40” LCD TV starts from $8299 while the 46” panel starts from $10999 and the stunning 52” from $12999.
Electrocompaniet has been with Tivoli for over 25 years now, and for many people it has been out reach. Unit now!
The Prelude series featuring two amplifiers and a CD player that has made owning EC more affordable than ever before.
The PI-1 is a 50wpc amplifier with balanced inputs and stunning sound to boot for only $2999. The PI-2 amplifier gives you 100wpc, again for the stunning price of $3499. The matching PC-1 CD player is the ideal companion for $2799.
For as many years as we’ve been extolling the virtues of this company, they have been promising us a CD player that wasn’t $10,000. That has finally materialised itself in the form of the ECC-1. At $3999 it is a true high end bargain. Come in and have a listen!
The legendary Domino 80E, which was sensational value at $12999, has dropped to $9999, yes that’s right, I’m not pulling your leg, $9999!
The D10 is SIM2’s answer to our prayers. A DLP projector that looks sensational and is a SIM2 for $3999. Need we say more? I thought not. Best to get down to the store and check it out!
Stay tuned to this space SIM2 are about to release to the D60, a full High Definition DLP projector for $6999. As soon as it hits the shores it will be in our showroom for all to see.
The C3X was hailed as one the finest projectors at any price, good thing too because it was $30,000. The C3XE is the evolution of that fine piece of engineering. It now has full 10bit Pixel Works video processing, an increased contrast ratio of 6800:1 and an increased light output of 2500 ANSI Lumens. The C3XE is also on demonstration.
MJ Acoustics
In our minds these are the best bass systems available. In every system we have had them in they provide seem-less integration with the ability to provide tight, controlled and extended bass, and guess what, they sound amazing for music. MJ Acoustics have models starting from $999 for the Pro 50 Mk2 and go up to the stunning Reference 1 Mk3 at $3299. All feature remote control to accurately set up the sub while still in your listening position. That’s right, no more fiddling about at the back of the unit and then running over to your listening position to hear the difference!
For
those of you who check out our page regularly, you may think nothing much
has been happening in our little corner of the world. The fact is that we
have been so busy playing about with all our new toys we haven’t had the
time to tell anyone about it. 
