Amplifiers

The much anticipated new version of the H190 is here, the H190V. Not only does this new model have a dedicated, high quality Phono stage on board, it has also been redesigned with a lower noise floor amplifier board and new power supplys.

The phono stage itself is based on Hegel's acclaimed V10 phono stage. It is MM (Moving Magnet) only.

Check out this video for more information on the unit here

 

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From the new Stellar range at PS Audio. The M700 Mono's and combine the slam and linearity of PS audio’s class D (700W per monoblock) with the warmth, grace and rich inner detail of Stellar’s class A Analog Cell. With the new Stellar range, you're foray into a pre/mono system has never been more affordable. Learn More

Chord's Toby is a dedicated power amplifier designed to match the Hugo TT. It's a sleek design that's done in Chords trademark Aerospace grade Aluminium chassis and will even fit nicely on a desktop.

Not that this power amp has the pedigree of a desktop amp...this is a serious Greyhound...fast and clean...don't let your fluffy bunny rabbits out near this guy.

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We already love the Naim Uniti Atom as a 2 chanel stereo amplifier come streamer so it's no surprise that a headphone version of that is going to be very popular and attract some rave reviews. An attactive all-in-one box capable of impressing serious Head-Fi enthusiasts. 

This unit will happily do the heavy lifting on some of the harder to drive highend Headphones to make them come alive like never before. And there's no need to start a whole new HiFi rack to accomodate a headphone amp, source and cables. One box to sit on a desk, perhaps, and you're good to go.

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

Read What HiFi's impressive review on this unit here

And Headfonia's review here

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Uniti Atom is a beautiful, compact multi-source music player that will seduce you with its amazing sound quality and outstanding feature-set.

It has become the undisputed king of compact one piece streaming high fidelity amplifiers and now has a remarquable record of use in the field with zero issues hrdware or software for reliability.

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

"What Hi Fi?" loves it ....

What Hi-Fi? on the Naim Atom .

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A physically big and an aurally big amplifier. This is the big, reference integrated in the Advance Paris range.

Formerly Advance Acoustic, Advance Paris have changed their name and gone through a complete redesign of their range. This unit has more control and more depth to the sound than their previous models.

A complete class AB dual mono design, this unit is doing things properly.

On demo now at Carlton Audio Visual.

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The Bryston BP26 preamplifier offers a significant step forward in capturing the subtleties, nuances, and emotions of recorded music. All aspects of the signal flow are enhanced with lower noise and distortion figures, and higher load levels, offering a rich and vibrant audio experience.

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For a limited time, PS Audio are offering the Stellar Strata at 20% off. Only while stocks last. 

The Stellar Strata is a just-add-speakers stereo system that combines a music streamer, DAC, preamp and 200-watt power amp in a single chassis.

Unique to Strata is PS Audio’s newest streaming module, PS Connect, which in conjunction with the PS Connect companion app (iOS/Android) enables streaming from Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Napster, iHeart Radio and any DLNA source on the home network, with playback support up to 192kHz. Alternatively, there are USB (384khZ/DSD128), optical (96KHz) and two coaxial (192kHz) inputs, in addition to three RCA and single XLR legacy inputs, for connecting external sources.

Power is rated at 200 watts per channel (into four ohms, 100 into eight ohms). Other features include a built-in headphone amplifier, a volume trim function to adjust the levels of each input, and phase and balance adjustments.

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Look deep into the mind of a man and you will find music ... Marantz is made to help you find yourself.

The original PM-12 was solely created for the Japanese market, and quickly proved to be the next chosen one. European sound engineers combined it with achievements made developing the famous PM-KI Ruby, and thus the PM-12 Special Edition was born.

Hi Fi News on the PM12SE and the SA12SE 

Marantz official site for the PM12SE 

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Power, power and more power. When you want headroom and supreme control over even the hardest to drive loudspeakers, the Rotel RB-1590 is your Beast of Burden dressed in elegant finery of the royal cavalry.

A true work horse that also has a depth of character and refinement. Having so much power driving your system is an unrivalled experience. 

We have the RB-1590 on demo now ready to play with. Come down and have a listen. 

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Cyrus best power amplifier, the Mono X 300 Signature can provide an enormous 319 Watts of power to your speakers (through 6 Ohms). Our Zero Feedback technology means that the sound coming out of the amp is exactly the same as the one going in – just bigger Learn More

The Yamaha AS2200 is a killer amplifier for those who love a crisp, clean sound with a feeling of a V8 behind it. Those who love a retro look will swoon over the Yamaha range of premium amplifiers as well. The old timey look filters down to that solid metal with black panel finish as well as the feel of the knobs and switches. The volume knob glides so effortlessly and the input selector gives a satisfying click and clunk as the inner workings of the amp are engaged.

You get all the tone controls a beautifully made Japanese amplifier is renowned for. And there's no need to dig deep into a menu to find them. They're at your fingertips ready for adjusting as much as you like.

Japanese engineering and craftmanship is on display with this unit.

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This is quite the thing ... 220 watts per channel ... 4 output transistors per channel ... damping factor 170 ... get a grip man!... Balanced inputs and USB ... home theatre bypass ... 

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A big power amplifier that has a richness and warmth to it as well. Paired with the M6sPRE this becomes a fantastic system to power even the hardest to drive speakers.

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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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A lovely piece of work and a notable inclusion to the Marantz range ... one absolutely loves the adjustable Phono MC input impedance. The original Marantz Consollette made in New York in 1953 had phono equaliser controls on the front. These are made with love in the Japanese factory and will be in great demand.

The phono tech in this amplifier makes it an awesome choice for a good quality turntable based setup.

By the way it's hard to overstate just how pretty this amplifier is and even more so if you put it together with the matching Cd Player Streamer component.

StereoNet on the Model 30 release 

"Hi-Fi News" loves the Model 30 

Marantz UK site for the Model 30 amplifier 

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Have your cake and eat it with a Yamaha Receiver born again for the third decade of the 21st Century … the RN2000 is going to be very much in demand. In some ways this hearkens back to the Receiver wars of the seventies where the likes of Yamaha Marantz Sansui and Hitachi made increasingly higher powered and more heavily buttoned AM FM receivers that became the battleships of the marketplace. This RN2000 is more of a Heavy Cruiser than a Yamato class product though ... Like the Heavy Cruisers of the Japanese Navy in the early forties, the RN2000 is outstandingly useful and versatile with a remarkable number of functions and high performance in a single chassis. Unlike the mad flagship battleships they proved to be tough and largely survived the awful depredations of the Pacific war until sunk as target practice in 1946.

This RN2000 is really nice though, actually a straightforward combination of the highly acclaimed AS1200 stereo amplifier with a high grade multifunction streaming engine and DAC. Come and listen to it through sweet natured loudspeakers. The FM section by the way is absolutely fantastic, hearkening back to the Yamaha T7 tuner of yore that is considered a reference for analogue broadcast quality.

Yamaha RN2000 Official site

"What Hi-Fi" on the Yamaha RN2000

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The Elektra Reference HD Amplifier. A True 300 watts per channel power amplifier. Can be bridged to produce 1000w Mono into 8 ohms. Incredibly fluid and musical tonality with control and an abundance of power. Designed and hand assembled in Hawthorn by Arthur Rappos.

For the asking price we challenge you to find a better power amplifier. Now shipping with WBT speaker terminals. Check out the internal quality in the images provided by a Stereonet subscriber. Arthur does not spare any expense. This thing looks the biz inside and out.

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Power per Channel (Watts RMS)	2Channel at 8 ohms 250 2Channel at 4 ohms 500
Damping Factor	>5000
Dynamic Power (Watts RMS)	8 Ohms 300 4 Ohms 600
Total Harmonic Distortion THD @1Khz	< 0.0001%
THD	<0.001%20-2OKhz
PSSR	85db
Frequency Response	3Hz - 250 kHz. +0,-3 dB
S/N Ratio	130 dB
Input types and impedance	Balanced 47k Q +47KQ RCA 47kQ
Single Potted Silent Power Transformer	Yes
Discrete Power Amplifier Circuitry	Yes
Banana Plug Compatible Speaker Connectors	Yes
12V Trigger	Yes
Dimensions	160mm (h) x 445mm (w) x 370mm (d)
Weight	26 kg

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A smaller less powerful version of the i9 XR, the i7 XR is the amplifier of choice for those with less demanding speakers. Rated at 52W into 6 Ohms.

Built with a redesigned preamplifier stage, new power supply and power amp, this is a unit that steps up considerably from older Cyrus gear.

At Carlton Audio Visual we have stocked Cyrus for over 30 years and many of us who work here have cyrus at home. I personally have a CD8SE, Phono Signature and PSX-R power supply. Their musical sound, detail and precision means that they continue to be favourites for our most discerning customers.

A small and dedicated team develop and manufacturer these products in Huntingdon, UK just outside Cambridge. Committed to exceptional musical performance.

The i7 XR is on display now.

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