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  • Van Den Hul Colibri XGW Stradivarius

    The body of the van den Hul Colibri XGW Stradivarius is made from cross-grained Brazilian Pau Ferro wood, a high density wood that is often used in the bows of stringed instruments. It’s coated with what van den Hul calls a ‘Stradivarius’ lacquer, named after the famous violin maker, Antonio Stradivari. Van den Hul applies three separate layers of this secret formula lacquer and each layer takes several weeks to fully cure and harden, meaning that every cartridge body undergoes months of work before any further construction can even begin.

    The Coils are hand wound and made from matched crystal gold wiring. 

    This combination gives you an incredible combination of rich naturalness and resolution.

    Not to be confused with the Crimson XGW Stradivarius, this unit is the Crimson's older, more refined sibling. It has incredible channel separation. Detail, imaging and soundstage are second to none. All of this and it keeps a realism and musicality unique to the high end Van den Hul cartridges.

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    $12,250.00

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  • Bassocontinuo cabinetry, handmade in Italy and designed for sound quality.

    For a rack to complement the likes of Audio Research and Sonus faber there was really no alternative that combines both beauty and brains than this handmade italian product.

    Bassocontinuo has a huge range of product that can be custom fitted to any set of audio visual componentry to ensure optimum aesthetics and resonance related performance.

    The rack configurator site for Bassocontinuo

    "We Will Rack You" by Bassocontinuo

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  • Synthesis A40 Virtus amplifier. KT66 love

    A lovely piece of Italian craftmanship to help you have a love affair with your music. If you listen to a sad song this is likely to make you cry. Not an amp for the cold and analytical. Learn More
    $11,995.00

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  • Acoustic Signature TA-5000 NEO

    Stepping up to a triple layer of carbon for extra damping with even lower resonances. 

    But extra to the TA-5000 NEO that isn't seen on the TA-2000, Acoustic SIgnature have built a complete inner tube separated from the outer tube by another layer of dampening.

    The bearing design has been stepped up another notch as well. Pre-tensioned and a hybrid design using ceramic and stainless steel balls.

    Lastly the internal cabling sees an upgrade over the lower models from copper to pure silver.

    More detail better imaging - a quality in manufacturing and design that bears fruit in the musical experience of the listener.

    Available in 12" version $13,400 (silver)

    Black add $1700 (extra)

    Gold add $4300 (extra)

    Black and Gold Colours are special order.

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  • PS Audio BHK Signature Preamplifier

    This made an immediate and frankly stunning effect when I added it to the system pictured. Before we had been running the PS Audio Transport, DAC, and power amplifier together as a minimalist high powered high current set of kit readily able to drive the highly transparent Monitor Audio Platinum II loudspeakers. Adding the BHK Signature Preamp bought the system to life. The music leapt holographically into the room and was just a consuming experience. Whereas before it had been good, but somehow unmoving, now one was just swept up and carried off by the music. Brilliant. Learn More
  • PS Audio PerfectWave SACD Transport

    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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  • Van den Hul Crimson 'Elite'

    The Crimson 'Elite' has the Koa body and all of the other features of the Van den Hul Crimson. It also features the multi layered laquer of the Stradavarius cartridges. But on top of that it has reduced thickness in the gold wire of the coils making for a more agile sound.

    Still not the level of resolution and refinement of the Colibri range but nonetheless a beautiful cartridge.

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  • Auralic Vega G2.1 Streaming Dac

    Every aspect of the VEGA G2.1’s engineering has been designed to push the boundaries of
    sonic performance, reshaping data into vibrant musical performance. From the addition of
    integrated streaming to its unique casework, the VEGA G2.1 is transforming the idea of
    what a DAC can be.

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    $11,495.00

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  • Auralic Sirius G2.1 Upsampling Processor

    SIRIUS G2.1 operates on an open standard, upgrading both the processing power and the original performance envelope of their Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs).

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    $11,495.00

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  • Leema Acoustics, Tucana Anniversary, Silver

    In Leema's words this is a 'hot rod' model of the Tucana II with low resistance double weight copper circuit boards, Nichicon muse capacitors, Noratel extra quiet transformers and hand matched transistors.

    What looks the same from the outside (besides the little Anniversary badge) is actually a souped up version under the hood.

    Made in Wales, Leema are a fastidious true audiophile company proud of their Welshness and passionate about audio.

    "The Speaker Shack" on the Leema Tucana Anniversary

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  • Rotel Michi S5 Stereo Power Amplifier

    Michi is a flagship series of products built on the history and heritage of Rotel. Michi represents over 55 years of experience coupled with the passion of a family business and ever-growing family of satisfied product owners. Acoustic Elevation. Sonic Evolution. Visual Perfection. Michi, because our reputation is personal.

    The Michi S5 Stereo Amplifier delivers 500 watts per channel into 8 ohms loads with best in class audio performance. The dual monoblock design includes twin, oversized, in-house manufactured toroidal transformers for exceptional bass energy while maintaining control and precision of the finest detail all packaged in an elegant design.

    The Michi S5 Stereo Power Amplifier is a best in class linear amplifier delivering 500 watts of Class AB power in 8 ohm and over 800 watts to 4 ohm loads. The dual monoblock architecture is equipped with twin, custom engineered oversized, in-house manufactured 2,200 Volt Amp toroidal transformers in individual epoxy filled enclosures eliminating noise and vibration. A bank of 4 British patented bulk storage capacitors totaling 188,000uF delivers exceptional bass energy while maintaining precise detail and control to 32 high current output transistors ensuring effortless accuracy of the timing and rhythm under even the most difficult of load conditions.

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    $10,999.00

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  • Pro-Ject Signature 10 Turntable

    Pro-Ject is the world's largest manufacturer of Turntables and the Signature 10 is their High-end offering that puts their decades of experience and manufacturing capability to good use.

    It features a 10" S-bend Aluminium tonearm. The S-bend is a classic design that offers advantages in trackability of the record groove. Aluminium is one of the best materials acoustically to make tonearms out of as well having minimal acoustic resonances.

    Also keeping acoustic resonances to a minimum are its magnetic feet and TPE pillows decouple the Signature 10 platter from its environment keeping a very low noise floor.

    This turntable is clear and delicate sounding and on display for you to hear right now in Carlton!

    Pro-Ject Signature 10 Turntable with Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge, $12,749. That's a $4349 cartridge for an extra $750!!

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  • Hybrid Vigor ... Prima Luna Hybrid Integrated Evo 300

    Looking for the iron hand in velvet glove in an amplifier? Then this new top of the range Prima Luna integrated may be the one.

    An excellent Ken Kessler review here:

    https://www.hifinews.com/content/primaluna-evo-300-hybrid-integrated-amplifier

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  • Rotel Michi M8 Mono-Block (priced individually)

    The Michi M8 Monoblock Amplifier no-compromise Class AB amplifier delivers 1,080 watts into 8 ohms and an astounding 1,800 watts into 4 ohm loads. The design architecture ensures a smooth, accurate and relaxed delivery of the audio to even the most demanding loudspeakers while maintaining critical energy, rhythm and timing.

    The stunning control and authoritative power of the Michi M8 Monoblock Amplifier is the result of a perfect balance of science meets art delivering 1,080 watts of Class AB power into 8 ohms and an astounding 1,800 watts to the most demanding 4 ohm loudspeakers. The M8 is powered by a pair of custom engineered, low noise, in-house manufactured toroidal transformers supported by 4 British patented slit foil, high efficiency, low ESR bulk storage capacitors for impactful bass with exceptional control under extreme loading conditions.

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    $10,995.00

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  • PS Audio DirectStream Mk2 trade-in offer (with DirectStream Mk1)

    The long awaited PS Audio DirectStream DAC Mk2 is here now and it is particularly brilliant. Initial reports from our early adopters put it up there with the best in the world, Following soon after the release of the DirectStream DAC Mk2 will be the release of its matching streamer, the PS Audio AirLens (more details below).

    We are offering a Guaranteed Trade In Program for owners of the original DirectStream DAC and will be offering professionally refurbished original DirectStream DAC Mk1 for $4,995 RRP, including new top plates, new packaging and 12 months warranty.

    DirectStream DAC Mk2

    RRP $13,995

    RRP $10,995 with trade in of original DirectStream DAC*

    RRP $10,695 with trade in of original DirectStream DAC with Bridge 2*

    *Traded in DirectStream DACs will need to be in good condition with a working remote (no marks on casework) and all functions must work properly. Exceptions will be made for scratched top plates, missing manuals. 

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    Regular Price: $13,995.00

    Special Price $10,995.00


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  • Aurender ACS10

    Aurender has just recently joined our ever expanding group of digital streamers. Aurender has quickly established themselves as one of the very best digital front end offerings in the world. Found in 2011 by Harry Lee, Aurender is made in South Korea and has at its core a team of people passionate about producing the very best in streaming.

    The ACS10 is a streamer, CD ripper, hard drive storage & caching server. A veritable do-it-all unit for your digital front end. When your source material is dealt with from start to finish in an audio sensitive manner avoiding laptops and computers that easily corrupt and infect your source with noise, the music is simply better.

    See the official Aurender website here

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  • Marantz SA-10S1, Flagship Super Audio CD player

    CD is not dead ... it's merely resting a little. In my humble opinion you haven't heard how good digital music can be unless you have heard a Cd or SACD through a really good player like this ...

    Considered by many long term reviewers as the standard in SA CD and CD reproduction. The depth of musicality, extraordinary; The imaging, second to none.

    The amount of times hardened audiophiles have said to me with this CD player, 'I haven't heard that in that track before', countless. We've put this CD player into a whole range of different types of systems. We find it very versatile as to what it can be 'matched' with and that's also a testament to it simply being a REALLY good CD player.

     "Hi Fi News" on the SA10S1 

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  • Acoustic Signature Double X Neo (Without Tonearm or Cartridge)

    The Double X Neo turntable by Acoustic Signature is an execution of engineering, design, beauty and craftsmanship that is rarely seen in turntables. Acoustic Signature have taken Turntables design to new heights. Bearings are made with exacting precision and with diamond coated spindles. Eight Brass (or optional upgrade to 24 cara gold) silencers are strategically placed around the platter for extra inertia reducing vibrations when the LP is playing.

    In a world where globilisation has trasformed our consumer habits (for better or worse), it's heartening to know that Acoustic SIgnature make all of their turntables from start to finish, from lumps of brass and aluminium to extraordinary units capable of reproducing the finest musical experience. The german factory near Stuttgart isn't an assembly line of components made in other countries. All of the Acoustic Signature turntables are made in house by a team of dedicated manufacturers.

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  • Naim Uniti Nova

    At Carlton Audio Visual we're not normally ones to jump up and down at a $10500 amplifier and streamer all-in-one unit. But this one by Naim Audio is different, much different.

    A sublime combination of musicality and clarity. Music jumps alive in the hands of this unit. It's fast, clear and precise but it doesn't compromise that with any sort of harshness to the sound.

    A brilliant performer if you're after a compelling reproduction in an 'all-in-one' box.

    Naim products bought from us, a genuine approved Naim dealer, include the full 2 year warranty.

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  • Chord Electronics Etude, power amplifier

    A small yet powerful and very resolving sound, this power amplifier is a classy option in that $10K price point.

    The perfect unit to pair with Chord Electronics Prima Preamplifier.

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