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  • Sonus faber Suprema loudspeaker system

    An ultimate loudspeaker system released at the CES, the Suprema system costs $750,000 US and consists of two main 1.9m tall lute shaped speaker columns, two 1.5m tall elliptical subwoofers and an analogue electronic crossover in a lacquered wooden casing.

    Described by Sonus faber as its most ambitious project ever, the Suprema system will be available to order worldwide from today. 

    The system will be on display in the McIntosh/Sonus faber House of Sound in New York at 357 W 17th St and can be delivered worldwide.

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  • Acoustic Signature Invictus Neo (without Tonearm or Cartridge)

    This incomparable turntable has been assembled with a total of 479 individual, hand-constructed parts.

    Up to four tone arms can be added in its construction; the Invictus can be fitted with approximately every tone arm thereby enabling a never before existent flexibility and at the same time fulfilling the highest demands in musicality, rendition and aesthetics.

    The base for the Invictus consists of an elaborately shaped lower section optimized in terms of stiffness and low vibration according to the latest knowledge in mechanics and application of finite element methods. A perfectly shaped cover panel is placed over this with the actual Invictus chassis resting on top of it.

    These turntables are hewn from their raw materials in the German factory. Nothing is bought in or left to chance. Once you feel and hear an Invictus in person do you understand the pinnacle of engineering upon which it sits.

    Built to order in Germany.

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    $275,000.00

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  • Acoustic Signature Invictus Junior NEO ... not inc tonearm and cartridge

    Best in the world ... a limited league. Hearing Roger Waters "Amused to death" on this machine was quite simply the best LP listening experience of my highly saturated with vinyl life. it was at the last Munich Hi Fi Show in a room with a magnificent integrated valve amplifier and a pair of huge loudspeakers that I found this turntable as the source. Now Munich Hi End show is full of amazing ampz and speakers and much of the battle there for the attention of the visitors is the source. This Roger Waters album has been a steadfast demo in our business since we opened in 1990 and to say I know it intimately is an understatement. The experience of hearing it being played from the Invictus Junior will stay with me for the rest of my mortal.

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  • Sonus faber Il Cremonese Ex3me

    Quintessential physical beauty in a loudspeaker ... not for the faint hearted. For most of us this would represent a large portion of our income that if we were sensible would be spent on property , or a new car, or maybe a kitchen renovation. Sadly none of those would make one as happy as the music generated by a system with a pair of Il Cremonese Ex3me loudspeakers.

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  • Sonus Faber Il Cremonese-Walnut, Trade-in Trade-Up Offer

    The Il Cremonese speakers have the scale and presence of the highest of the high-end loudspeakers. Coupled with a magical musicality.

    They are beautiful ... simply and astonishingly.

    "The Absolute Sound" announces the Il Cremonese

    "Hi Fi News" on the Il Cremonese

    "Stereophile" on the Il Cremonese

    Get back the total value of your existing pair of speakers (any brand) when you trade them in and purchase a pair of new Sonus faber speakers.

    Hurry up! The extraordinary #tradeintotradeup promotion lasts until 1st December 2023.

    Time to embrace the Sonus Faber unparalleled performance has finally come.

    For a limited time only, you have the great opportunity to Trade In your speakers toward the purchase of a new pair from Sonus faber. As part of our constant effort to enrich people’s lives with exceptional sound quality, we are making an unprecedented offer which is valid for some of our collections: Lumina, Sonetto, Olympica Nova, Heritage, Homage and Reference. 

    Please be aware that the new Sonus faber speakers must be 2.5 times the value of the speakers traded in. Please see dealer program document for details.

    Hurry up! The extraordinary #tradeintotradeup promotion lasts until December 1st in Australia. 

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  • Acoustic Signature Ascona Neo, without tonearm and cartridge

    This is a Turntable that sits pride of place in the reference system here at Carlton Audio Visual. To put this first into context, our reference system consists of the Sonus Faber Flagship Aida 2 Speakers, Audio Research 160M Monoblocks & Ref 6 Pre-amp with a matching CD9SE CD player and PH9 phono stage.

    Even though we have an extensive range of turntables, we still didn't have the right one for this system. 

    It wasn't until Rab went to Munich High-End Hi-Fi show and sat down and listened to the Acoustic Signature's range, that he found THE ONE. He said the Invictus (@ c. $275,000 AUD) was the best turntable he had ever heard BUT this, the Ascona, holds many of the technical details of the Invictus and would also sit perfectly on our ready to go Basso Continuo rack (Invictus was a liiiittle large). 

    Most importantly, the Ascona brings to life an analogue recording like nothing we've ever had in store. The 3D image of the music is papable. When we play Adele's 21, I feel like I can take a step and touch the microphone that she's singing into. 

    We made sure to have the TA-9000 Tonearm mounted to this beauty.The TA-9000 is in itself an engineering marvel and I'm not the only person to believe that it is simply the very best tonearm money can buy. They make each of these with a Selective Laser Melting Process Machine millimeter by millimeter so that the inner tube is connected to the outer tubing with a precise tree-branch structure that COMPLETELY does away with resonance effects.

    We've finished off the set up with a Van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius cartridge. 

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  • Audio Research Reference 750 SE (Mono)

    The Pinacle of Valve Amplifier Technology. The Top of the Line Reference product in Audio Research's Stables. 


    Follows the legacy of the Reference 600 to create an ultimate, tube-driven amplifier with enough
    power to drive any speaker load, and provide a musical experience unlike any before it

    Capable of delivering 750 watts of power into speaker loads of 4, 8 & 16 ohms

    Massive, custom-built power transformer delivering current from sixteen KT120 vacuum tubes

    Monolithic tower design features twin analog meters - 1 for output wattage and bias, 1 for incoming A.C.

    Available as a special order. Learn More
    $74,995.00

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  • Audio Research Reference 10 Limited Edition Pre Amplifier

     

    REFERENCE 10

    LINE STAGE PREAMPLIFIER

    In 2010 we announced the Reference Anniversary preamplifier, a special limited edition product commemorating our 40th anniversary. It was acclaimed by many as the finest preamplifier available and a fitting tribute to all of the classic Audio Research products that were introduced during the forty years that preceded it. That we would only accept new orders for this special product during the anniversary year surprised almost everyone, but we considered the limited time frame appropriate. Since that time, we have learned a few things, and the result of that knowledge led to the development of the Reference 10. Included are critically chosen new components, proprietary custom-made capacitors, wiring, and new connectors that cumulatively provide a level of performance never before achieved. Key Audio Research design traits remain: The signal path is fully discrete, all-tube, pure Class-A, with zero feedback. Other attributes and choices remain, too: Each unit is completely hand-soldered and hand-constructed in our Minnesota facility using the finest materials, with major components such as custom transformers, plated-through circuit boards, and casework sourced locally. All engineering is performed in-house.

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    $64,995.00

    Available to Special Order

  • Audio Research Ref Phono 10.......Dual Chassis VT Phono Preamplifier

    Vinyl record playback has been an integral part of Audio Research since our founding in 1970. Think back to the great phono stages built into the defining preamplifiers of their day, among them the SP3, SP6, SP8, SP10, and SP11. Even after the introduction of the compact disc in 1982, phono sections remained a revered part of our preamplifiers. The first Audio Research phono preamplifier in a separate chassis was introduced in 1992. Learn More
    $62,995.00

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  • The Yamaha 5000 system ... when a music instrument superpower makes a high fidelity system

    This is an ambitious high end single brand system that throws down the gauntlet from Japan to the rest of the World. Needless to say Yamaha have the resources to pull something like this off. Although the elements of the 5000 are firmly based on the iconic NS1000 loudspeakers and the turntable pre and power amplifiers of the time, this system is thoroughly representative of third decade 21st century materials and design. The Absolute Sound on the Yamaha 5000 system

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  • Acoustic Signature Montana Neo (without tonearm and cartridge)

    Engineered and manufactured in Germany in the corner of Germany where high-end car manufacturers go to have their spare parts made. With this sort of expertise and engineering capability in the area, it's no wonder that Acoustic Signature produce the finest Turntables in the world.

    The Montana Neo boasts 3 separate motors uniquely contolled in real time by Acoustic Signature's Digital Motor Controller, a high mass (13kg) platter with 24 silencers embeded into it and an integrated control panel on the chassis.

    This is Michael Fremer of the Absolute Sound magazine talking about his own Hi Fi system that includes the Acoustic Signature Montana from 15 minutes and 25 seconds into the video:

     

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  • Audio Research Ref 160S

    Audio Research is pleased to announce the Reference 160S stereo power amplifier. A vacuum-tube design, it follows in the footsteps of the internationally-acclaimed 160M monaural power amplifier, introduced in 2018, which has won multiple amplifier-of the-year honors from publications such as Stereophile, Hi-Fi+, and others.

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    $42,995.00

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  • Acoustic Signature TA-9000 Neo 9" Tonearm (12" available as well)

    The TA-9000 Neo is quite simply the best Tonearm availble at the moment that money can buy. It is closely based on the award winning and similarly astounding TA-9000 Mk2 but has upgraded the bearing even more. 

    The inner tube of the TA-9000 is completely decoupled from any transferance of resonances between its outer and inner tubing. Acoustic Signature use lasers to 3D print Aluminium into a precise network of branches to millimetre by millimetre build this exceptional Tonearm.

    It represents the pinnacle in both lightness and stiffness - the Holy Grail of tonearm design. 

    This Tonearm comes in Black, Silver and Gold. For a 12" TA-9000 Tonearm - $36,999

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    $42,000.00

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  • PS Audio Aspen FR30 Loudspeaker, EX-DEMO Pearl White

    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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    Regular Price: $57,995.00

    Special Price $40,000.00


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  • Dynaudio Confidence 60, EX-DEMO, Ruby Wood

    Seeing these for the first time was a bit like that occasion when I was at a party outside of my normal social strata of hippy and bikerdom and the six foot 2 inch Supermodel comes into the room. One is momentarily stunned.
    Wheras a Sonus faber Aida evokes a sense of primal wonder at the wooden waveforms embedded in their design, the Dynaudio Confidence 60 is like that graceful alien shape that comes amongst us as a creature of grace and purity. Better than us, more evolved and refined than the merely squalid mortal transducer instruments that the multitude of humanity must settle for.

    They sound like that too ... I do not honestly believe that there is a loudspeaker that is more measured and true in its presentation. These are not a simple product a the end of along chain of development. The Confidence 60 is a loudspeaker that misses nothing and adds nothing. It is musical truth in its purest exponent and needs to be listened to if you want to know what those who come after us will be playing their music on ....

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    Regular Price: $79,999.00

    Special Price $40,000.00


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  • Van Den Hul The Grail SX Flagship Phonograph Preamplifier

    Van den Hul presents their brand new The Grail SX phono preamplifier, with numerous innovations over its predecessors.

    Over five decades ago, we invented our phono cartridge stylus, the van den Hul 1S. During these decades, we produced phono cartridges as well. These cartridges are seen as one the best in their class and famous worldwide. But if you become the class-leading manufacturer of phono cartridges, why do you no invent t your own phono preamplifier?

    This is what happened in 2009 when we launched the original Grail. During the years we came up with the Grail SB (balanced in and outputs) and the SE (balanced and a dual mono board).

    And now there’s a new and even better kid in town! Meet the successor of the Grail SE and our newest flagship phono amplifier, the Van den Hul Grail SX.

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    $39,990.00

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  • Isotek Evo3 Genesis

    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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    $38,499.00

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  • Acoustic Signature Ascona Mk3 Turntable (No Tonearms)

    We are looking to move on this exceptional state of the art turntable to make way something even a bit better. So we are offering it at a very special price.

    Priced without a Tonearm please talk to us about options for Tonearms.

    This is THE Turntable that sits pride of place in the reference system here at Carlton Audio Visual. To put this first into context, our reference system consists of the Sonus Faber Flagship Aida 2 Speakers, Audio Research 160M Monoblocks & Ref 6 Pre-amp with a matching CD9SE CD player and PH9 phono stage. This is it...

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    Even though we have an extensive range of turntables, we still didn't have the right one for this system. 

    It wasn't until Rab went to Munich High-End Hi-Fi show and sat down and listened to the Acoustic Signature's range, that he found THE ONE. He said the Invictus (@ c. $275,000 AUD) was the best turntable he had ever heard BUT this, the Ascona, holds many of the technical details of the Invictus and would also sit perfectly on our ready to go Basso Continuo rack (Invictus was a liiiittle large). 

    Most importantly, the Ascona brings to life an analogue recording like nothing we've ever had in store. The 3D image of the music is papable. When we play Adele's 21, I feel like I can take a step and touch the microphone that she's singing into. 

    We made sure to have the TA-9000 Tonearm mounted to this beauty.The TA-9000 is in itself an engineering marvel and I'm not the only person to believe that it is simply the very best tonearm money can buy. They make each of these with a Selective Laser Melting Process Machine millimeter by millimeter so that the inner tube is connected to the outer tubing with a precise tree-branch structure that COMPLETELY does away with resonance effects.

    We've finished off the set up with a Van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius cartridge. 

     

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    Regular Price: $55,000.00

    Special Price $37,000.00


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  • Audio Research Reference 3SE Vacuum Tube Phono Stage

    When Audio Research was founded in 1970, analog vinyl playback was the de facto music source of the time. Audio Research has either incorporated or built stand-alone phono stages since the very beginning and has continuously provided phono preamplification, even during the height of digital music.

    The Reference Phono 3SE is the next great advancement in analog playback and represents a new benchmark. The knowledge gained in the creation of Audio Research’s award-winning Reference 160-series amplifiers has transitioned to both Reference preamplifiers. The Reference Phono 3SE continues the upgrades introduced in the Reference 6SE line-stage, including a number of new, ultra-high-quality parts judiciously incorporated into its design and ushering in a new level of sonic accuracy and musicality.

    Due to the extremely low-level nature of the signals involved in a phono stage, the component and wiring upgrades incorporated in the Reference Phono 3SE combine to create a startling advancement in performance. The improvements heard immediately include enhanced resolution at all levels, greater purity and focus, improved transient speed and snap, and better dynamic shading. The sum of these improvements is exceptional, further breaking down the barrier between reproduced sound and the immediacy of a live event.

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    $34,995.00

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