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“Fal Co. Ltd’s S.I.T.-7000 amplifier is a class A/B stereo affair producing a claimed 30 watts in class A from special vertical power Jfets also known as static induction transistors as used in FirstWatt’s SIT1 and SIT2 models. The Japanese amplifier adds a 3-level bass boost control and 23-step attenuator with an...
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Gryphon Audio Designs of Denmark celebrates the launch of the brand’s greatest loudspeaker achievement yet, as the semi-active, four-tower Gryphon Pendragon (150,000 Euro) takes its place at the pinnacle of the brand’s acclaimed loudspeaker line-up. For nearly thirty years, Gryphon has been held in the highest regard among the audiophile cognoscenti for a unique...
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Ayon is pleased to introduce the CD-3s, a new redesign of our already very highly regarded CD-2s model offering. The CD-3s is in many respects another ground-breaking CD-Player design with a new advanced technology like a new 6H30 output stage, new analog volume control system and a tube based power supply. This CD-Player is...
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“Cambridge Audio revealed the Azur 752BD, its flagship 3D Blu-ray player, at CES 2013. Billed as the company’s “best ever universal player”, the 752BD can play DVD, Blu-ray, CD and SACD discs, amongst others, as well as a range of digital files such as AAC, FLAC and WAV. A network-enabled device, you can connect...
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MartinLogan, the world’s leader in electrostatic and Folded Motion™ loudspeaker technology, proudly announces two new electrostatic center channel speakers: Stage X and Motif X. New to Stage X and Motif X is a high-performance Folded Motion tweeter embedded directly in the electrostatic panels. This unique mounting system all but eliminates high-frequency diffraction while maximizing...
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“Yamamoto SoundCraft of Japan has the new single-stage HA-03 which delivers 1.4 watts into 50-ohm headphones or 1 watt into very efficient speakers. Tubes of choice are no longer the Western Electric 408A of the predecessor but NOS Siemens C3m run as zero-feedback pentodes. There are two line-level inputs on RCA and standard...
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At CES 2013, HARMAN’s JBL today announced the introduction of its S3900 loudspeaker, a three-way floorstanding tower that utilizes professional-grade drivers and components to deliver extraordinary musical realism in an elegantly proportioned dual 10-inch-woofer design. The S3900 is ideal for use in the highest-quality stereo music systems or as an L, C, R loudspeaker...
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Acurus and Aragon, brands of Indianapolis-based Indy Audio Labs, are presenting the newest models from each product line at CES 2013 in Venetian suite 30-332. On active demo are the NEW Acurus lineup of THX Ultra2TM certified, Ethernet-enabled amplifiers (A2002, A2005 and A2007), along with the distinctive NEW Aragon line of single and dual...
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At CES 2013 HARMAN’s JBL announced it is broadening its top-of-the-line Project Everest loudspeaker range with the introduction of its DD65000 ultrahigh-end floorstanding speaker. The DD65000 combines newly developed driver technologies and refinements to deliver extraordinary musical realism, and has a distinctively elegant visual appeal that blends classic and contemporary design elements. “The Project...
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In a world complacent with the status quo comes a breathtaking new design - the Intuition series from Wadia. Taking on function and form, once again redefining the state-of-the-art in music playback, visually seductive and attracting your gaze from every angle, Wadia Intuition is an alluring experience for both the ears and eyes. The...
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The 101 Integrated Amplifier is the latest integrated amplifier in the Burmester product range and a supreme example for the perfect combination of efficient class D power sections and an analogue power supply. With its power reserves thus made available the 101 easily achieves in a compact design the warm and well-balanced sound which...
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HARMAN’s Revel is showcasing its new top-of-the-line Ultima2 Series Rhythm2 powered subwoofer, featuring an 18-inch woofer, a massive 2,000 watts of amplifier power and built-in DSP room equalization to deliver the ultimate in deep bass reproduction in music and home theater systems. “People expect the very best from Revel Ultima and our Rhythm2 was...
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Krell Industries, LLC, the leader in high performance music and home theater systems, announces Connect, the ultimate in high-resolution audio streaming technology. From FLAC to WAV, MP3 and WMA, the Connect plays back up to 192kHz/24-bit audio plus Internet radio, all to Krell’s highest fidelity standards. The Wi-Fi-equipped Connect is available in two forms:...
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Krell Industries, LLC, the leader in high performance music and home theater systems, announces Foundation, the latest in a long line of state-of-the-art A/V processors. Featuring the latest digital connectivity, the Foundation also maintains Krell’s exacting standards for analog audio reproduction. From decoding the latest lossless audio formats, extensive digital switching, 3DTV pass-through, and...
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Sony unveiled a 84-inch Ultra HD TV at IFA in september. At CES 2013 in Las Vegas Sony has unveiled two more Ultra HD TVs in 55 and 65 inch sizes for living rooms. Pricing details have not been announced. The industry prefers to call it Ultra HD but Sony likes 4K. It’s the...
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Launched today at CES 2013 is the new Chorus 700 speaker line-up from French company Focal, replacing the six year old Chorus 700V series. The new speakers have dropped the striking looks of the 700Vs, with their styling echoing the letter V in mouldings and even the shape of the speaker grille, in favour...
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Naim has launched its second DAC, the DAC-V1, at CES 2013, which opened its doors in Las Vegas this morning. The £1250 DAC-V1 is a compact preamplifier/converter, designed for connection to a computer or other digital components, and has its own remote handset, volume control and onboard headphone amplifier. Partnering it is the NAP...
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The Nagra Jazz valve amplifier launched during 2012 was the first machine of a new generation which is destined to replace its legendary predecessors, the Nagra PL-P and the Nagra PL-L. For CES 2013, Audio Technology Switzerland reveals a second model ready to ship, the Nagra Melody based on transistor circuits. The Nagra Melody...
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Red Wine Audio, manufacturer of battery-powered purist hi-fi products, begins shipping their newly revamped product line. This new lineup increases the company’s value proposition for delivering reference-level sound at cost-effective price points. A fresh new look Renaissance Edition product enclosures fuse traditional with modern design elements and feature hand-finished maple, cherry, or walnut solid-wood...
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