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A very rare offering of an exceptional set of speakers. These are a 'end-of-the-road' type of speaker. Sweet, rich and detailed in sound as well as devastatingly beautiful. 

This particular set has had only one owner and were originally bought from us in 2013. They have upgraded in the Sonus Faber range. 

The units are in immaculate condition. They are set up on demo if you'd like to have a listen to them and inspect them.

We have the original boxes in perfect order with these units. And we would prefer to deliver these speakers ourselves. Please talk to us regarding delivery or pickup.

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About twenty years ago, Bi-wiring speakers was all the rage. That's where you run one set of speaker cable to the high frequency input on your speakers and a separate set to the low frequency input. In this process you do away with the high to low frequency metal jumpers on the back of the speaker.

Normally the jumper links that come with a set of speakers are bits of metal and not made to perform well sonically. The positive effects of Bi-wiring were 90% the effect of getting rid of those crappy jumper links.

These days when a client comes in asking about Bi-wiring, we make sure they first try some good quality jumper links.

Like a good quality speaker cable these will define the image, you'll hear more of the tail-end of the notes - the ringing of the piano strings dying slowly away into silence...

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The Sort Kone is a directly coupled and mechanically tuned resonance control device, using a sophisticated new approach to the problem of supporting sensitive electronics. 

Whereas most equipment supports are referred to as Isolation Devices, this actually completely misunderstands the nature of the problem. The most harmful mechanical energy doesn’t enter the equipment from outside; it’s generated internally by the audio circuits and their power supplies. Transformers, power supply capacitors, even the active devices themselves, all vibrate as they operate – and those vibrations occur right where the fragile signal is, creating timing errors that smear and distort the music. The Sort Kone is designed specifically to deal with this threat to audio fidelity.

Sort Kones provide a “blacker” background to your music. With it comes greater focus, instrumental color, depth, transparency and dynamic range. Your system will sound more natural and more lifelike, your music more lively and engaging, the musicians like better musicians – simply because you’ll finally be able to hear the notes they’re playing, the way they play them and precisely when. So, release the hidden performance that’s lurking in your equipment.

• Three-part construction employs superior materials in a mechanically tuned configuration.
• Bypasses soft feet fitted to equipment to provide a direct mechanical ground path for internal energy.
• Can be used in triplets, quartets or even larger numbers.
• Height: 56mm
• Four levels of price and performance, depending on materials employed:

AC – aluminum post and base in combination with an upgraded ceramic coupling ball.

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For a lot of people, a slim soundbar that delivers clarity and depth to the sound without encompassing the whole entertainment space is a perfect solution. For many of our customers who err on the side of audiophile fanaticism, it's perhaps more appropriate for a kids rumpus room or secondary entertainment space that is used less often.

The Denon soundbars are good for what they are but make no mistake, a soundbar will never beat a complete Home Theatre setup.

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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.

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The HR-200S Reference Tonearm is the next installment of the highly successful Alphason HR range. Built on the foundation of the prestigious HR-100S tonearm, the HR-200S takes the original concept and the knowledge gained, furthering those ideas and improving upon them to create a truly outstanding tonearm. Each HR-200S is meticulously hand assembled, with a titanium one-piece headshell and arm tube along with bespoke bearings, providing the perfect, neutral platform for any high-performance cartridge.

These are available in 9 inch, 10.5 inch and 12 inch versions.

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Available for Demo. This wonderful power amplifier has Audio Research's proprietary auto-bias circuit which adjusts for tube wear. The new VT80SE is Audio research's much-anticipated entirely new entry point power amplifier combining an enticing new esthetic with worry-free operation and great audio performance, the VT80SE is a vacuum-tube amplifier that will open doors to a new customer base. Learn More

I think there was a designer in Musical Fidelity who had been spending too much of his life on caffeine and narcotics and marathon listening sessions who in a fit of mad innovation made this massive battle tank of an amplifier with every wet dream specification and design feature for an audiophile fantasy.

If it was a tank it would be Ferdinand Porsche's Panzerkampfwagen VII Maus 188 ton Hitlerite monster that fortunately never went into service. It makes no less than 550 watts per channel into loudspeaker systems with an impedance of 8 ohms, while with a 4 ohm load the figure is a remarkable 870 watts per channel. The manufacturer even goes so far as to speak of even higher power reserves, namely a peak of no less than 1.6 kW at 2 ohms.

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With the ability to connect wirelessly to your (current model) Loewe TV, this is a convenient way to add Bass and depth of sound to your entertainment experience.

Get a proper Home Theatre feeling with the addition of this subwoofer.

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The new reference model pre amplifier from Cyrus has tongues wagging at Carlton Audio Visual. We're massive fans of Cyrus gear and admirers of the expertise and craft that goes into this small boutique English manufacturer.

It's no coincidence that many world renowned HiFi brands like Cyrus have popped up around the University town of Cambridge. Cambridge has forever promoted and celebrated the kind of individual obessed with the pursuit of knowledge, engineering prowess and creativity needed to create amazing HiFi. Brands like Arcam (or Audio & Research Cambridge), Cambridge Audio, Mission Electronics and Quad were all born and produced in this corner of the English countryside.

And like those brands the goal of Cyrus is to produce the best sounding electronics possible. They're able to draw on the rich knowledge and innovation that spews out of a town like Cambridge.

The Cyrus Pre XR is on demonstration now at Carlton Audio Visual.

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The Chord Electronics streamer that pairs perfectly and conveniently with a Hugo 2 so that it's portable and delectable just like the whole Chord range.

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The H1 model is the result of consistent resonance and vibration tests. This involved testing how the moving components, e.g. the motor, the bearing, etc., affect the sound. To achieve the best possible result, the chassis of the H1 was made of a very light but strong rigid foam bonded to a stiff laminate. The shape and material of the chassis transmit virtually no vibrations or resonances towards the tonearm.

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IsoTek’s EVO3 Genesis is the state of the art power sine wave generation system. Two 300W class A/B power amplifiers in combination with an extremely low distortion synchronous sine wave generator totally build a brand new full mains sine wave, giving a total output of 600W.

Housed in a machined aluminium case with full resonance control isolation system (ISIS) Genesis is a statement product that totally redefines what is possible with the cleaning of the mains supply.

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Pseudo-balanced Oxygen free copper conductors ARAY technology Unique direct gold-plating technology Fully floating high density shielding Ultra reliable over-molded strain relief Available RCA to RCA. Please call for stock of specific lengths. Learn More

 

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The C-digital has been developed to let you hear just how good some of the more affordable digital to analogue converters can be. The Tuned ARAY conductor configuration was developed to improve the performance of digital cables and is an easy-to hear-upgrade. The ARAY design of C-digital will begin to give you an idea of what your system can really do.

Please call for stock of specific lengths.

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One left of this great little amp. New in a box and packed with features as well as a great sound.

This is the upgraded version with digital inputs of the terrific Cyrus One previously released

This has a clean, open, and balanced presentation of the music with the classic Cyrus tonality of a forward and articulate midrange without a harsh treble nature. They have always managed terrific treble extension but without the harshness so endemic in typical "buy fast repent in leisure" products from the mainstream brands.

 Official website for the Cyrus One HD

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While other brands of record player suffered mass extinction through the asteroidal impact of Compact Disc in the early eighties Rega sales never faltered. 

During the long dark years of Compact Disc we always kept a Planar 3 on readiness in the store to play an old Pink Floyd record and show people how much better vinyl could sound.

Like a crocodile hunkering down in the swamp the Planar 3 just kept on with the job of pleasing music lovers and occasionally consuming careless newly evolved Digital Mammals ...

Add a factory fitted Rega Elys 2 cartridge normally $350 but in a package with the turntable only $200 extra.

Or the more detailed and better controled, Rega Exact, for an extra $350 (normally $650). And it comes factory fitted, ready to go.

Of course you can choose your own cartridge from our wide selection as well. Ortofon 2M Blue or even a Bronze are very popular. As are cartridges in the Sumiko range. On of the beauties of the Planar 3 in particular is it does so well with a plethora of cartridges. Call us to discuss what would be best for you.

Planar 3 official website 

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The matching power amplifier to pair with the 8 source, 8 zone (or 16 zone) Matrix Switch by Control4.

Creating one of the most versatile custom audio pairings available.

Perfect for larger homes that need the amplification to drive speakers throughout a home. It is also perfect for commercial uses where it's small footprint and 'rackability' give it advantages over other units.

 

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