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The CLG-W10 subwoofer is a new addition to Monitor Audio’s Climate Garden System of outdoor loudspeakers that have been designed to take Monitor Audio’s award-winning hi-fi audio into the garden. The CLG-W10 is weather resistant and delivers a deep bass sound into the great outdoors. Learn More

The CLG-W12 is a passive subwoofer. Optimised for discreet sub-surface installation, its proprietary Monitor Audio bandpass design incorporates an internally loaded 12" C-CAM driver which sits in a waterproof rotationally-moulded polymer enclosure buried below the garden surface - only the CLG-W12’s domed output port is visible.

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We are offering the PS Audio FR30s Ex-Demo for a very special price.

Now on demonstration in a dedicated space in Carlton Audio Visual.

Hi Fi News Verdict:  "The waiting is over, and the aspen FR30 speakers are nothing short of remarkable, setting new standards of focus, openness, weight and control at this price and well above. The build and finish are as immaculate as the sound, the unusual styling works remarkably well in the room, and the listening experience is a revelation. If you're in the market for speakers in this sector, listen to them - they're a bargain."

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The stylish, compact and versatile Monitor Audio Vecta V240 speaker cleverly combines architectural aesthetics with innovation and the high quality professional audio performance that the company is renowned for. 

Thanks to Monitor Audio’s heritage in high end audio, the Vecta V240 indoor and outdoor speaker has been engineered to the highest possible standard, and will deliver top quality performance for a true audio experience.

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We have the last brand new set of Monitor Audio Platinum PL500II loudspeakers with matching PLW215 subwoofer and PLC350 centre channel. This is a speaker system fit for a Cinephile Oligarch that we need to send to a good home in Australia for less than half the list price.

"The Absolute Sound" on the Monitor Audio Platinum PL500II loudspeakers

PLW215 subwoofer: 

https://www.carltonaudiovisual.com.au/monitor-audio-plw215-ii-subwoofer.html

Plc350 centre channel: 

https://www.carltonaudiovisual.com.au/monitor-audio-plc350-ii.html

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This is an interesting unit. This unit has had parts replaced in it and is an opened box but barely used. It comes with full factory warranty with Box and all the accessories.

Black unit.

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This latest bookshelf sized Gold series speaker from Monitor Audio is the only one in the range (no 50 this time). It strikes me as being the perfect size and this cabinet in combination with the AMT high frequency driver means a true "point-source" presentation is possible especially if you have a good set of stands and some high quality shielded speaker cable.

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A customer has decided to change over his SACD player for a serious streamer and this has meant we have a near new PS Audio SACD player Trade-in in stock.

This is the current Transport! And in immaculate condition.

These are incredible machines. Musical, resolving and detailed. 

These units have won accolades and awards galore.

For example the Absolute Sound gave it The Golden Ear award in 2021.

This unit comes with its box and all accessories.

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It's a thing of beauty unlike other subwoofers that look like large black, square lumps in a room. The finish on this Subwoofer is second to none.

Pair it with any set of speakers and it will be a commanding force acoustically in the room. We had one of these on demonstration with the over 2M tall Platinum 500 loudspeakers that already have mighty bass extension. The PLW215 though rocketed that bass extension to new depths.

But not only that...it ENERGISES a room. It's the kind of difference will literally put the hairs up on your arms and make your heart race faster. When you put a movie chase scene on, you start to actually feel anxious...it's a little unerving.

Of course all of that is paired with sublime control, fast responses and oooooodles of power (2000W peak RMS). Just a magnificent subwoofer and this one is new in a box, never touched.

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This is the new power plant/regenerator from PS audio and it comes in at an affordable price point, at least much more so than its $17K big brother, the P20. It functions on the same principle of the P20, turning what is dirty voltage off the wall into a perfect AC sine wave.

Much of the power off your wall suffers from low voltage, sagging power, distorted waveforms and just pure noise and the quality of this power off the wall has gotten worse over the last ten years and continues to degrade. That's why many Hi-Fi enthusiasts are finding that sorting out ones power needs is a crucial investment in a good system. And the regenerators are the best at sorting out these power issues. That's because they start from scratch to produce a new sine wave instead of just trying to mask the problems (as is the case with passive filter products).

The P3 is already generating alot of hype and reviewers are loving it. Really because it's the only product out there that's a regenorator in this price bracket. 

Check out the Home Theatre Review Here

We, at Carlton Audio Visual, believe this is the true meaning of cheap, clean power for all!!

 

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The PS Audio Power Amplifiers are part of our triad of high end amplification that we believe can fullfill any niche of desire and satisfy the demands of the most ardent Hi-Fi enthusiast.

“The first amplifier I gave up a lifetime obsession with tubes for” Arnie Nudell, founder, Infinity Systems.

 

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The newest iteration of PS Audio's DirectStream DAC is absolutely scintillating in its ability to recreate digital source material. 

We have this unit sitting in the full PS Audio system with the BHK pre-amplifier, the 250 stereo power and the option of putting on the 300 mono blocks all feeding the PS Audio Aspen loudspeakers.

Dynamics, soundstage and depth are the key components that really set this unit apart.

We have had time now to play with the new Mt Massive software and as stated in all the hype, it really does make an enormous difference.

Have a read and a listen to what PS Audio have to say about the unit here

 

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This is the recently released version of PS Audio's CD Transport. And what sets this unit apart from anything that PS Audio has done before and also anything that's been done before by any other HiFi company, is their galvanically isolated output stage. That means that the data is being transfered from the input stage to the output stage via a type of very focused short wave radio frequencies. Any vestiges of interference that inevitably occur when these stages are hardwired, are completely eliminated.

Input and output stages have their very own board and power supply to keep them completely separated as well. FPGAs (Field-Programable Gate Array; if you'd like to learn more about these very handy devices see Paul McGowan's video here) is utilised to ensure clocking and data buffering are spot on. 

The best way to use this unit and unleash its full potential is to use the I2S output or the HDMI out put to a DAC (like the PS Audio DirectStream) that can handle it. In this respect you can hear a complete Raw DSD file...and that truly is another experience. A DSD file is what makes an SACD an SACD. Instead of sampling at a determined fast rate (bit rate) the sine curve of the musical file, a DSD file samples the whole sine curve. These raw files are bigger and have to be compresesd to even push it out of a transport. But not with this unit and the I2S...full blown raw DSD files streaming into your speakers. Heaven.

Of course you can still use this unit without the I2S and it's still devastatingly good. A pair of BNC connectors will double a normal DSD output to make it DSD128 and this connection is particularly scintillating with a Chord Dave...

Read theaudiobeatnik review of the unit here (he uses the I2S connection with a non PS Audio Dac with superb results)

The PS Audio website has some extra reading on this unique product too

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On Special for Black Friday until stocks run-out. Only WHITE and WALNUT available.

The largest of the new Bronze range by Monitor Audio, the Bronze 500s offer 8" drivers, not available in the previous Bronze models. This translates into deeper bass extension and a glorious open, large sound - something you really don't get at this price point with other brands. 

Monitor Audio have been a decade-long favourite at Carlton Audio Visual and after hearing their new Bronze range and the improvements they've made, we are sure our customers will keep loving them for decades to come. 

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Monitor Audio are continually updating their speakers and making discernible improvements to the sound and finish of their products.

Their latest refresh sees a new slant on the ever popular Silver range. An updated mid/bass driver and wave guide on the tweeter are the major improvements to the sound. But the apple is not falling far from the tree. For those who have always loved the sound of the silver range, you won't be shocked by drastic changes in the core sound. Simply slight improvements in clarity and presentation.

The same goes for the finish of the cabinets. There are changes to the colours. The walnut is richer and less red. I think it looks more natural. We also see the wide spread availability of the White and Ash (likened to the old natural Oak) finishes in Australia as well as a Gloss Black and an Oak Black finish.

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Do you need some POW WOW to go with your little speakers?!

Maybe you need a sub in your life...

The Bronze W10 has been designed to perfectly match the ever popular Monitor Audio Bronze range of speakers. Pair this guy with a set of Bronze 50s and you'll be ready to sit down to thump out some Dr Dre or watch a James Bond marathon...

This unit comes in White, Walnut (with black/grey front) and Black.

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This is a useful device that gives any amp or device with a USB input Bluetooth capability. For many of our clients this is a simple little upgrade to an amp to get some wireless functionality.

Bluetooth is never as good as getting a streamer and using a Wi-Fi or internet connection for your Wireless music needs. If you're a bit more particular with sound quality or getting high resolution files, check out our range of streamers.

Having said that, this is a useful device for filling a purpose.

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The LS5/9 is based on a speaker design from the 70s developed by a group of BBC engineers for the BBC studios. The LS5/9f takes this design one step further.

This is a loudspeaker of the modern age that is built like a late sixties product, it shouldn't be so nice to listen to being made the way it is ... however this loudspeaker posseses a genuinely appealing nature.

Sitting alone after work with a Cyus XR system streaming music from my heart and soul through these speakers was like a special night out with a precious old and new friend. One simply wants to listen to the music more and more

"The Absolute Sound" on the Graham LS5/9f

Very similar to the LS5/9, this version employs a full length cabinet that extends the bass and the dynamics. Still a very classic, easy listening sound. These are a delight to have around.

Cherry, Oak same price ...

Walnut, Rosewood Add $499

Ebony Add $999

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A sweet little speaker with a sweet sound. These are a classic BBC thinwalled Birch Ply built in what some may call the traditional style. Easy to listen to and very classically British.

If anyone walks into Carlton Audio Visual wearing a tweed jacket, we'd take them straight to these...

Cherry and Oak Add $0 to rrp

Walnut or Rosewood add $349

Ebony add $599

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