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A serious 2 chanel amplifier containing ECC81/12AT7 Tubes used in its preamplification stage. Included on this unit are balanced and digital inputs as well as HDMI Arc. But more than that this is a solid amplifier with musicality, depth and grace in the sound that is worth throwing into the mix of $3K amplifiers.

On demonstration at Carlton Audio Visual now.

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The P12 Powerplant. The best way to do power regeneration. Clean up your HiFi!

We have many customers who have good existing HiFi systems and especially recently with Lockdowns and spending more time at home listening to their systems, they ask 'what's my next step? I want something better. But do I really have to spend big on a new amp? Or is it more worthwhile getting new speakers?' Yes, these are questions facing the priveleged with cash to spend in these uncertain times.

The obvious answer to these dilemnas in our minds is a regenorator....not just your average power conditioner but a unit that will take the power off the wall and turn it into a perfect 230V sine wave minus the background hum of our modern urban environments.

For those who LOVE a bit of hands on tech and physics, this unit will even show you what it's improving with its full colour touch display on the front panel. You can measure the distortion that's coming off the wall using a built in THD analyser and oscilloscope and see the improvements that it's making.

And for those who are simply concerned about the music sounding better, sit back and relax. You here more articulation. The beginning and ending of bowed notes in a string orchestra are discernible and there in all their glory. The die out of piano notes seem to disolve into an inky blackness and dynamics are bigger. 

Check out PS Audio's offical website here

Please note the Australian specifications for this unit are different to the American ones as the unit is designed to take Australian Voltage off the wall. For the Australian market, the P12 has 4 outputs.

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These are another classic design that channels concepts from the 70s. JBL, Klipsch and Spendor have been making speakers like this too. Unlike the Klipsch and JBLs, these have a really rounded, mellow mid and treble quality that make them easy and relaxed to listen to.

They have a big beefy bass like sinking into a plush lounge chair.

Revival Audio is a new speaker brand from Alsace, France. You could be forgiven for thinking the above accolades as prematurely bestowed upon a speaker maker just entering the market. Yet, Revival Audio are no simple start up. The company’s sole two speakers (at this stage) are the fruit of decades of combined expertise from ex-Dynaudio’s Daniel Emonts and Jacky Lee, Revival Audio’s founding members.

While Emonts was Senior R&D Engineer and Lee was Chief Commercial Officer at Dynaudio, they became great friends and together took the plunge in establishing Revival Audio by the end of 2021, with the ambition of crafting some of the best speakers in the world. Together they make a formidable team and are well paired to take on the industry heavy weights.

Come and try them out now at Carlton Audio Visual.

Matching stands are an optional extra at $775 a pair.

 "The Ear.Net" on the Revival Audio Atalante 5 loudspeakers 

 "Soundstage Australia" on the Revival Audio Atalante 5 loudspeakers 

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The SP stands for Special Production or as we like to put it, Scottish Production as these are the sets not only specially designed with extra goodies but made in the U.K. in the Scottish factory. 

Unlike the ordinary F501s, these have the IsoFlare Drive. A dual concentric driver that delivers incredible detail and responsiveness. You can see in this driver design the influence of Tannoy where many of the designers came from. Back in the day when Tannoy was completely Scottish owned and made. Tannoy also used Dual Concentric Drivers.

Additional features over the F501s are upgraded crossovers and an aluminium sandwich plinth. All features of the pricier F700 series.

 

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Denon is one of the rare audio brands that continued to actively develop Hi-Fi components and accumulate, refine, and pass down Hi-Fi audio technologies. The performance of the PMA-1600NE goes well beyond that of Denon’s previous PMA-1500 series. With its ultimate built-quality, unique Denon technologies and state-of-the-art connectivity, the PMA-1600NE truly is a masterpiece of sound technology. Thanks to the rear USB-B input and embedded high quality D/A converter, the PMA plays high resolution files up to 384kHz/32bit and DSD up to 11.2MHz from a computer in impeccable sonic quality. For the best performance from analogue inputs, the PMA-1600NE features an Analog Mode which allows to switch off all unutilized sections like the digital input circuitry or the low noise display for an unaltered audio reproduction.

 

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Once upon a time twenty five years ago we sold a loudspeaker called the Krix Lyrix ... all Krix speakers have to end in "ix" by the way ... it's a peculiarity they are allowed after being a successful business for forty years.

The Lyrix was a fantastic D'Appolito floorstanding loudspeaker in an era of humdrum "system" speakers. When they were released most speakers purchased in Australia were essentially hollow chipboard boxes with arbitrary drive units intended as furniture for colourful system packages.

The Lyrix were a speaker that a serious enthusiast could appreciate. I recall how very good the wood finish of these speakers would smell when we unpacked them.

The Phoenix is the Lyrix evolved for the second decade of the 21st century with bass presence and detail that is outstanding in its price class. A great all rounder for medium and large room music and cinema reproduction, and they still smell good ...

 Krix Phoenix official page 

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Designed like the highly acclaimed Oval 12 but using 14 gauge wire. Clear Oval uses the patented hollow oval woven design in which every conductor is as close to the return current as every other wire. Rated for in-wall use.

THis cable sounds rich and warm.

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The Power Oval 2 is a 10 AWG cable with an improved
braided shield and a transmission line design helps keep
noise out of your components. These cables are very
flexible, which makes them easy to install into any system.
The Oval 2 brings cleaner high frequencies and a wider
soundstage and well as a controlled bottom end. Reference
level. Currently terminated with gold Furutech ends. Made in
USA

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The natural evolution of today’s Sonus faber, is enclosed in this new creation. Minima Amator II is the restatement of a fundamental product first introduced in 1992 when the company was establishing key principles that would go on to guide future productions: accurate design and high-quality materials, combined to obtain a sound reproduction as natural as possible.

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Because Subwoofers create big sine curves and lots of vibrations, they do well with an extra bit of isolation. These SoundPath isolation feet help to absorb those vibrations and keep the resonanting frequencies where you'd like them instead in your floor.

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Loewe Radio Klang S3 is an all-in-one radio with a cd player as well. A sleek modern design perfect for sitting on the kitchen bench or in the Living Room.

On display now.

Please call us to check availability on colours.

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The Sort Füt is a mechanically tuned resonance control device. It is purpose-built to enhance the performance of your hi-fi system and improve upon the standard spikes and stabilizers that are provided with loudspeakers and racks. Energy is an unavoidable byproduct whenever components are in use, creating vibrations which can greatly affect the sound produced. The Sort Füt’s proprietary four-part construction eliminates these unwanted vibrations by providing a direct ground path, allowing extraneous energy to escape from electronics. The result: a reduction in intermodulation distortion, a proliferation of musical information, and an increase of tonal and textural details that will allow your system to achieve the dynamic range it is capable of. • Aluminum and Bronze hybrid construction • Finial Dome to minimize effects of vibration • 3 Ceramic balls (Zr02) to minimize contact surface area while providing physical stability to components • Each unit includes 8mm, 6mm, and 1/4-20 Threaded Adapters • Minimum Height: 69mm Learn More

A discreet small speaker perfect for small spaces or attaching to walls for a sleek look.

These are available in Black Ash for $649 or in Gloss Black or White for $749 and come as a pair.

We would suggest combining these with a Subwoofer like an SVS SB1000 or PB1000.

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The brand new Chord Mojo 2 has some sweet new features and connections and still retains it's FPGA  DAC processor, the best in the world at this price point!

A new USB-C connection will make I0S users very happy. As well as a separate micro USB port dedicated to charging. 

You can pair this unit with the Chord Poly for a completely wireless streaming experience in a portable package.

Read more about the new Mojo 2 here at the Chord Electronics official website.

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High performance record mat

The Blue Horizon record mat keeps firm hold of every record played, whilst suppressing the resonance generated during playback. It’s dual-layer design makes it easy to adapt to different record thicknesses without needing to alter tonearm height (VTA). The result is the perfect coupling between record and platter – an utterly silent foundation, ensuring every drop of musical detail within the groove is delivered with unfettered clarity.

The Blue Horizon Record Mat delivers clear audible improvements - the sound gains greater resolution and focus, with enhanced detail and improved bass definition; music sounds more real, more vital.

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The Soundcare SuperSpike is an all new-design, all-in-one spike foot. The unique construction of the SuperSpike eliminates the most common problem experienced when using a conventional spike: damaged surfaces, while offerings the benefits of isolating the equipment from external vibrations in the environment.

 The self adhesive version has many uses. Use this version under speakers that do not have threaded inserts or do not have threadsizes that are offered by Soundcare. Having them in a tripod arrangement allows for a stable footing even in situations of slightly uneven floors. This version is also fantastic under electronic components such as amplifiers, CD players, etc. Try them under subwoofers as well. Triangular positioning of the feet allows for optimal sonic benefit and is even more cost effective as only three spikes are required per component.

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Based entirely on the GyroDec, but without the costly acrylic plinth and dustcover, the Gyro SE brings the same qualities in a more affordable and compact package. 

This has been an extremely popular turntable a true high fidelity sound. Tightness in the bass, wide soundstage and the ultra low noise required to let the details of the music shine.

 

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The Roma series enriches with a new product. The Roma 98DC, an 80w Mono Tube power amplifier with superb sonic performances and high power that comes from a pair of KT88 tubes in ultralinear configuration. Iconic and powerful, able to drive also the most difficult and "Hungry" speakers. it produces a pure and clear sound.The most fundamental part is the output transformer which is entirely hand made inside their italian factory. Its salient feature is a particularly wide frequency respoinse and very lowe distortion even at high powers. The VU meter is absolutely gorgeous. Available in Black & Silver Anodized aluiminium. Red tinber veneer and gloss black are also available. 

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The mighty Neuphonix is the top of the range of Krix floorstanding home speakers. Like a Mission 753 in configuration but much better performance.

There's no finer way to break one's own ribcage than to put a kick drum in the chamber and pull the trigger on the Krix flagship speakers. A true three way cross over ensures the crisp mids and high notes are not muddled by the awesome power of the 4-driver bass array.

There is an in wall version of this loudspeaker that is surely amongst the best architectural loudspeakers available.

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