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Superb value for a power amplifier. Offering control and headroom as well as musical nuance and clarity. 

This unit is built around the RB-1582Mk II but offers slightly less power at 130W per chanel (as opposed to 200W per chanel).

For those who have some pre out options on a current integrated amplifier, this can be a wonderful, game changing upgrade to bring speakers alive. It can also be used in Home Theatre set ups to take the strain off your surround receiver. Let the RB-1552 MKII power your front left and right speakers and do most of the heavy lifting.

Otherwise a pairing with a quality pre amplifier like the Rotel RC-1572 delivers exceptional musical quality. Taking the sensitive pre-amplifier circuitry away from the beefy power transformers of power amplifiers and putting them in separate chassis instantly takes the musical experience to the next level.

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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

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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 

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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 

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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.

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Anthem is "the other woman" of the surround sound Receiver market and is a quality alternative to the tier one Denon/Marantz/Yamaha products. This is the first integrated Receiver available of the new 40 series and it has the latest version of their acclaimed ARC Genesis room correction circuitry. The Bass management is considered the best in the business. The MRX740 is seven x 100 watts ... approximately ... and it's output stage is able to be rematrixed so that you can put a power amp on the main channels and use the internal channels for the surround speakers. This is a great amp for growing into a full blown 11.2 Atmoa speaker system.

Anthem homepage for the MRX740 

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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 

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A great Soundbar that puts a bit of Audiophile into your convenient soundbar.

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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 

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This new RA1592 MkII quite clearly shows its lineage in its aesthetic and its build. But there are a couple of things that have elevated the design to new levels.

They now use the Burr-Brown or otherwise now known as Texas Instruments DAC chips as well as changing the internals up a bit as well with elements filtering down from Rotels new flagship Michi range. But for those who have always loved the curved retro lines of the 15 series, nothing has changed. 

It also keeps its versatility in connectivity. Basically it has a connection for anything you can think of...APTX Bluetooth, 3 optical ins, 3 coaxial ins, PC-USB, USB on the front panel specifically for iOS, MM phono stage, headphone amplifier and Balanced and Unbalanced Analogue inputs.

Its a convenient all-in-one box serious integrated amp.

AND importantly it's a juicy amp with ever so much control and precision. And it's just gotten better and better. Commanding on the speakers yet a sweetness and expression to the sound that marks it above the lesser amps in Rotels range. 

In store now for demonstration. 

Rotel Homepage for the RA1592II 

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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

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Now available in the darker, matt Tungsten finish as well as the classic Aluminium.

This Elite model from Meze is an improvement on their already spectacular Empyrean Headphones. A new driver design creates a bigger soundstage and more detail.

The Meze Empyreans have been extraordinarily popular and from all accounts these lack nothing that the Empyreans have in terms of sound and general performance. Just improving on what was already a sensational base. 

Meze has collaborated with Ukraine’s Rinaro Isodynamics who designed the MZ3 isodynamic driver found in the Empyrean. After three years of research and development, Rinaro makes the updated MZ3SE drivers used in the Elite. This brings their new “Parus” low mass acoustic diaphragm built using a proprietary “ultra-thin biaxially oriented semi-crystalline polymer film”, and arranged in a rather unique and complex way for maximum sonic results. 

Read more about the Empyrean Elite here at Meze's own official site

 Darko Audio on the Meze Elite headphones 

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This is the model 130 node that slightly confusingly has less numbers on the box than the earlier model. This is the update for the model 2i and Bluesound has made some quality-of-life improvements under the hood of the new products with a new quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor and a new DAC that operates at 32-bit/384 kHz and supports audio resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

The new units also include HDMI eARC and also have a lower signal-to-noise ratio of -113 (down from -110dB) and THD+N of 0.002% (down from 0.005%). The inclusion of the HDMI makes the new Node more media-center friendly, with the ability to hook it up to your TV and entertainment system. There have been some design improvements with an enhanced full-glass touch interface and precise volume slider.

As well as listening to the NODE through a conventional hi-fi system, users can also listen via headphones or even Bluetooth headphones thanks to an aptX HD transmitter as well as receiver.

The Bluesound aesthetic remains, with a sleek looking box (in either black or white), and intuitive touch controls. You'll want to put it in a central location and show this thing off. All your music is ready for listening at the touch of a button.

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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!

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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.

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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.

 

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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 

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Modeled on the High End Invictus Turntable, the Tornado Neo offers the best of Acoustic Signature design at a modest price point.

Complete with 4 silencers on the platter that dampen vibrations, capacity to have up to 3 different tonearms and diamond coated spindle on the bearing, this is a serious turntable from a company that's serious about turntables.

You won't find any mention of colouration, bloom or muddiness in descriptions of this turntable. If you're after the fluffy uncontrolled vinyl sounds of the 70s, there are many other options out there. If you want to hear what modern turntable design of the 21st century can do when every detail of the Turntable is examined for its inertia and low resonance properties, you must look at an Acoustic Signature. The result of though-out engineering coupled with an exposed yet beautiful industrial design is a turntable that is sounds devastatingly clear and musical and shows off its engineering prowess with a raw beauty.

 

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The Reavon UBR-X200 is dubbed to be the unit that will replace the Oppo UB205 - a much loved unit that was renowned but now not made anymore. Unlike other units the UBR-X200 can play SACDs Learn More