Amplifiers

Fantastic deal on all PrimaLuna models. 20% off until the 31st of March.

It has been nearly a decade since PrimaLuna has introduced an entirely refreshed product line of valve amplifiers and you will find the new EVO series shares the previous line’s DNA. The new products feature upgraded transformers and internal components, improved aesthetics and an enhanced features set including true-balanced, transformer-coupled XLR inputs and outputs on upper-end models. Just as importantly is what hasn’t changed, including the meticulous hand-assembly, point-to-point wiring, superlative build quality and cutting-edge Adaptive Auto-Bias (TM) circuitry upon which PrimaLuna has built its reputation.

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The MyConnect 150 from Advance Paris is a true HiFi stereo unit with an incredible list of features.

• Cd Player
• Streaming
• Phono stage (MM & MC)
• Fm/DAB+ tuner
• 3 optical, 2 Coax and USB inputs
• 2 Subwoofer outs

All of this with a very serious Class AB amplifier that is special in its own right. The amp has a tube pre-amp in it and switching the unit on to High Bias mode will completely engage this pre-amp to its fullest extent. This give the unit a rich, musical sound.

Come and have a play with the MyConnect 150, on display now at Carlton Audio Visual.

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Do you want power? Unruly, raw power to make your closest friends and loved ones dance when you want them to, cry when you want them to and feel overwhelming joy when you want them to? This will give you that power…in effect 150 Watts worth of power.

Next step…world domination…

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The Elektra Pnyx Preamplifier is the product of extensive research and verification through rigorous listening tests. Perfect match for any solid state power amplifier's. Wonderful musical sound. Optional MM/MC phono board $999 Control Functions: Volume, Input Select, Power On/off, Processor Bypass Outputs Impedance 300 ohm Balanced , 150 ohm unbalanced RCA (2) Output 1,Ouput 2 Balanced (2), Bal Out 1 , Balanced Out 2 Input impedance: Unbalanced 47k ohms, Balanced 100k Inputs: (7) Balanced inputs: Balanced in, Line1, Line2, RCA inputs: Processor Bypass, CD, Tuner, Phono Stage (upgradable), Theatre Bypass * Power Supplies: Dual mono regulated High Voltage supplies. Noise performance is -100dBV. Tube Complement: Four 6922 dual Triodes. Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB, 0.5Hz to 300kHz. (Overrated 70 Watt Power custom made transformer) 12V Trigger MM/MC board optional Learn More

Quite easily the best 4 zone 8 channel package one can purchase. Perfect for implementation where existing speakers are wired back a central point. Did we mention the app control is the simplest to use. Learn More

This unit was used for a couple of days at the HiFi show and then packed up back into its box. It is in perfect condition and comes with full warranty.

A lovely amplifier from Welsh high-end electronics manufacturer, Leema. It offers incredible sonic performance ticking many boxes for functionality as well.

Leema Acoustics are a very established HiFi brand from Wales. A small factory with boutique appeal that's been making high end HiFi for decades. They've been a mainstay at Carlton Audio Visual and people particularly love them for their warmth and controlled presentation. 

This new version of the Pulse comes with such modern niceties as APTX bluetooth, great phono stage and a highly capable DAC.

 

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This new version of the Elicit builds on the virtues of the Aethos but at a much more reasonable price. Now with an onboard DAC with optical and coaxial input to add to the bare necessities. We have always greatly valued these big hearted Rega amplifiers for their subtle musicality and exceptional usability with difficult loudspeakers. This is taut, punchy, and clear with even difficult load and inefficient loudspeakers.

What Hi-Fi? on the Elicit Mk5

Darko Audio on the Elicit Mk5

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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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Built for the World with a spirit Made in Italy. Shapes, materials, finishes, technologies, all joined by a constant thought: design and sound that enriched your quality of life. Synthesis new 25W A class integrated stereo amplifier the ROMA96DC offers class leading performance. its sound is "complete, airy, dynamic, lively, and incredibly musical". The purity of human voices and accuracy of instruments is breathtaking. Resolution, transparency and detailed sound are above and beyond that which one would expect from an amplifier of twice its price. 

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This unit has been on the floor for less than a year and is in perfect condition. We are moving it on because the new model is imminent.

The Hegel H190 amplifier is a simple to use product with an emphasis on audio quality.

Hegel has become popular quite quickly in HiFi circles for good reason. This Scandinavian electronics company make solid, hefty amplifiers with a big rich sound that is not dry or plain.

This H190 is the mid point of their range but they make a $19,995, 303W streaming integrated amplifier as well to give you an idea of their line-up.

We've been quickly very impressed by this amplifier. As well as being just a good sounding amp, it has all the srious streaming capabilities built-in as well.

We think this unit will hit the perfect performance to value ratio for most customers. Come in to hear it today! 

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Marantz has been a stalwart of Carlton Audio Visual since we opened. Consistently rich and warm in sound and very adaptable. Marantz is a big enough company to change their designs quickly to give consumers what they're after. Integrating HiFi quality streaming into HiFi quality amplifiers is one of those adaptations.

The Model 40N is a rich, warm sounding amplifier with an easy-to-use high quality streaming module built-in.

On demo now at our Lygon st showroom

 

 

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Fantastic deal on all PrimaLuna models. 20% off until the 31st of March.

The mid-sized integrated amplifier from PrimaLuna. Decked out with EL34 and KT88 tubes, this is a well-made amplifier that doesn't cut corners and delivers all the punches.

Listen to Kevin from Upscale Audio talking about this amplifier

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The X-A600 power amplifier is a big, commanding power amplifier. At 200W into 8Ohms and 300W into 4Ohms, this isn't a unit to be sneezed at. It is more than capable of powering some hard to drive demanding speakers. And more than that, it'll sound musical, lithe yet sonorous. 

On demonstration now!

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Leema Acoustics are a very established HiFi brand from Wales. A small factory with boutique appeal that's been making high end HiFi for decades. They've been a mainstay at Carlton Audio Visual and people particularly love them for their warmth and controlled presentation. 

This new version of the Pulse comes with such modern niceties as APTX bluetooth, great phono stage and a highly capable DAC.

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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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The Elektra Reference HD Amplifier. Available instore for demo. 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 Fully balanced circuitry Stereo Power Output 300 watts @ 8 ohms, 600 watts @ 4 ohms Bridged Mono Output 1000 wattas @ 8 ohms. Inputs 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR Outputs 2 x WBT Binding Posts Sensational sound quality Attractive price 3 year transferrable Warranty Made in Australia Learn More

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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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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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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