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LEO GX.1 is a breakthrough in digital audio system clocking — the first master clock ever
that can feed a DAC directly with a working signal so precise we had to use new
benchmarks to measure its performance. Wider staging, pinpoint locational accuracy, and
an expanded dynamic range are just some of the benefits you’ll hear when you implement
LEO GX.1’s one-of-a-kind approach to clocking that literally bypasses the traditional
limitations of internal DAC clocks.

Following in the tradition of the groundbreaking Altitude32 processor, the Altitude16 brings Trinnov’s award-winning Speaker/Room Optimizer technology, immersive audio capabilities, active crossovers, and unmatched bass management flexibility to a new, slightly smaller form factor with tremendous value.

For the best in home theatre, going separates is a no brainer. This allows for you to pimp out your system with big power amplifiers. Delivering sonic improvement by simply taking sensitive pre-amplifier circuitry away from the large (and inevitably noisy) power transformers of the power amps. The big chassis allows for the full feature set to be packed inside without compromising circuitry layout and performance.

A superior product for those who want superior home theatre.

Marantz AV7706 page here

This is the first model in the audiophile orientated Aventage series. Expect a crisp up front sonic presentation with good durability.

Playing the unit in our dem room reveals an impactive tonality with plenty of upper mid presence that potentially adds sparkle and engagement to a sound track. It's a matter for speaker matching and personal taste as to weather this appropriate for your your system.

Uniquely for a very complex Theatre Receiver product Yamaha are offering a five year warranty through registration for their Avantage series units.

They have gone for an unusual piano gloss finish that is a touch Yamaha Grand.

One loves the central volume knob as being quintessentially functional.

Official manufacturer's site for the RXA2A 

One the marketplace has been waiting for ... Yamaha’s take on flagship surround sound. The RXA8A is a beautiful piece of audio engineering.

The question is .... does this mean that this new beast is now a contender against the no compromise Denon AVCA1H and Marantz Cinema 30?

You are going to have to come to Carlton Audio Visual and try them together to see which suits your taste best :-) .

Yamaha RXA8A official page 

"What Hi-Fi?" on the RXA8A 

"StereoNet" on the RXA8A 

"Audio Esoterica" on the RXA8A 

This handy soundbar syncs with all your other Denon Home and Heos devices and will provide ample sound upgrading the sound from your Television.

All the newest features boasting 3D sound and Dolby Atmos processing.

Creek Audio Voyage CD Player can convert all your high-resolution digital data files into analogue, and play CDs on it's reliable Stream Unlimited CD80 slot-drive transport.

This EU manufactured piece of slick and thick alloy has a fabulous diversity of inputs and outputs ... it is a multifunction and multiply connective device for serious quality digital music.

Creek's own website on the Voyage CD Player 

Bluesound Pulse Soundbar+ is an audiophile grade soundbar where finally the convenience of a soundbar gets as close as possible to that real HiFi sound.

Easy to use and easy to fit into any home, this soundbar is a ripper.

A very special Christmas Special. Only Silver available now.

The RA1572 has become a mainstay on the demo floor at Carlton Audio Visual and the new RA1572 MkiII is stepping easily into its void.

A solid and popular performer that pulls the punches when it's asked. With 120W into 4 Ohms and 200W into 8 Ohms of pure Class AB amplification, you'll get slam and control with this amp.

Its connectivity and versatility is also its major strength. Aptx Bluetooth, phono stage (for direct compatibility with a Turntable), Unbalanced and Balanced XLR analogue inputs, multiple optical & coaxial digital connections and PC-USB with MQA and MQA studio (driver installation required) are some of your options.

From the old RA1572, the major difference in the new unit is it's new DAC. Instead of the older AKM DAC chips they've moved to the Texas Instruments Burr-Brown DAC chips. Giving them the MQA capability but also some extra richness and expression in the music on the digital side of things.

It keeps its classic ever-so-popular aesthetic with the retro lines and the same sound signature that Rotel are renowned for which we think is a good thing. A little tweak on an old favourite to make it that much better.

Rotel Homepage for the RA1572II 

Ex-demo unit in perfect condition ready to go. An opportunity to secure a brilliant TV for exceptional value.

Loewe started manufacturing Televisions in 1923 and actually made the first commercially available Television. After a few years of being manufactured in other European countries, they're now back being produced and headquartered in Kronach, Germany's heartland.

I visited Kronach and the Loewe factory in 2015. Kronach is a tiny town for German standards and its industry and in fact it's whole economy has been dominated by Loewe for generations. Most people who live in Kronach work or have worked in the Loewe factory. When I was there, there were multiple generations of the one family working side by side to exacting standards on the Televisions. All of this in what is a Storybook looking town with old wooden houses and a medieval castle on the hill.

Loewe Televisions, like premium German made motor vehicles, contain a workmanship and attention to detail above their Asian made counterparts. Machine engineered alloy bezels, cable management systems, intuitive remote and interface and swivel stands that come as standard are the details that don't come with other Televisions.

The Bild V is elegant, yet solid and robust to out live most of its contempories.

The picture quality, as you'd expect with a Television of this calibre, is bold and expressive without ever seeming artificial. Although it's pitched at replacing the old Bild 5 units, the Bild V has the same panel as the higher end Bild 7 and in substance is much closer in spec to those. 

Expect this Television to out perform generations of other Asian made units because of the picture and build quality. An expectional Television. 

Trade-in any old Television and receive $5000 off this state of the art unit. Ends 29th of Febuary. Talk to us today!

The New Bild S is German Television manufacturer, Loewe's, new reference set. When on, it's an image that draws everyone in to stare open mouthed at it. It's realism and depth is awe inspiring. A boldness of colour that is mesmerising but lacks the artificiality seen on other sets. 

This set sets itself apart not only by its image quality but the finish on the unit as well. With a double layer of glass and a motorised screen that will slide up to reveal the soundbar as well as a slim bezel that feels like its been hewn from alien rock. The whole unit is machined and engineered in a manner that you'd expect from a premium German manufacturer.

The Bild S looks and feels expensive without being over the top and ostentatious. It blends into a room when its not on. Not drawing attention to itself until its switched on and it beckons you in.

Because of the high quality of materials and precise construction, the Bild S offers a longevity that's not afforded by other Asian manufacturers. For those who'd like to buy just one TV that will last a decade or more, Loewe is the one. I have a 10 year old Loewe Television at home and the picture quality demolishes most modern, Asian sets you can buy these days.

In the Loewe tradition, the soundbar on the Bild S consists of a front firing, sleek looking 2 x 60W stereo array. The set is more than capable of punching out an engaging soundtrack. There's no need to add a bulky cumbersome sound system to these sets. For those who want a stand alone, do it all Television, the Bild S is perfect.

These Televisions are loved by interior designers and Audio Visual enthusiasts alike. Elegance and performance in one package.

For more information, check out Loewe's Bild S home page here

The Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier is the new entry level integrated amp from Roksan. 

The Attessa range has been built around a design ethos of simplicity and useabilty and that shines through particularly with this amplifier. 

A built in streamer using the BluOs software first developed for BlueSound means this is a traditional amplifier with all the built in modern conveniences. You can even pair this unit up with BlueSound devices, or other BluOS compatible units, to create an easy multi-room audio system in your home.

A decent 130W into 4Ohms and it's ready to pair with a whole range of speakers.

Anthem AVM-70 is capable of 15.2 channels of processing. That's a hefty amount of processing perfect for serious high-end residential theatres. It comes with everything you'd expect of a modern surround processor: 4K/60Hz pass-through (8K pass-through will be an upgradeable option), HDR10, Dolby vision, apple Airplay, Bluetooth & Google Chromecast.

It's a great option for a full 15.2 channels worth of processing that sits at a slightly better price than the Marantz AV8805.

Read more about this unit at Anthem's own website here.

Power, power and more power. When you want headroom and supreme control over even the hardest to drive loudspeakers, the Rotel RB-1590 is your Beast of Burden dressed in elegant finery of the royal cavalry.

A true work horse that also has a depth of character and refinement. Having so much power driving your system is an unrivalled experience. 

We have the RB-1590 on demo now ready to play with. Come down and have a listen. 

SVS has reimagined their most popular line of subwoofers, the 2000 series. Their lows are lower and they just got even tighter. These were already some of the most accolade endowed subwoofers around, and they're even better now.

Plus they offer Volume, DSP control and preset control all via an app!

The new SVS SB-3000 subwoofer combines a brand new 13-inch high-excursion SVS driver, an 800 watts RMS, 2,500 watts peak power amplifier with the most sophisticated SVS subwoofer technology ever developed with trailblazing new innovations. The result? A subwoofer that demolishes all performance benchmarks in its price range and well beyond.

Chest-thumping slam and low frequency extension below the threshold of human hearing, with refined musicality – a level of subwoofer performance not seen at this price before. The SB-4000 subwoofer’s sophisticated DSP amplifier, innovative driver and a sealed box design master room gain and command a space with deeper bass and higher output levels than what is typically possible from a subwoofer of its size. An ideal option for reference quality bass in audiophile music or home theater systems, the SB-4000 sets all performance benchmarks for a subwoofer and leaves larger and more expensive subs trembling in its wake.

A slim and elegant form factor speaker but with a beefy sound. This is the archetype of the modern line array floorstanding loudspeaker.

The Acoustic Energy AE320 speakers have a very polite and neat appearance that leads one to believe that they are yet another effete English design for violin lovers ... however let them rip with a decently powerful amplifier and they are fast and furious with hard rock and roll, they don't hold back and at the same time, the brittle treble quality that characterises the West Atlantic continent designs is completely absent from these loudspeakers.

 "Audiograde" on the Acoustic Energy AE320 

 "The Ear.Net" on the Acoustic Energy AE320