Streamers

The Airlens streamer from PS Audio has arrived in the country!

This is a new product from American manufacturer, PS Audio. Previously their streamer was an optional add-on to their reference DAC. Now they have a dedicated box for a streamer.

'You've not yet heard how great streaming can sound until you experience audio through the Airlens'.

By making sure there is no physical connection between your (very noisy) computer, network and your dac the Airlens creates the ideal streaming conditions. Employing separate power supplies and complete isolation between the input and output stage of the Airlens device. The connection then between input and output on the Airlens happens 'through the air'. Thus creating the best in performance for your music streaming.

Read more about the ins and outs of the Airlens here at PS Audio's website.

On display now and ready to order at Carlton Audio Visual! Yippee :D

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The Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier is the new entry level integrated amp from Roksan. 

The Attessa range has been built around a design ethos of simplicity and useabilty and that shines through particularly with this amplifier. 

A built in streamer using the BluOs software first developed for BlueSound means this is a traditional amplifier with all the built in modern conveniences. You can even pair this unit up with BlueSound devices, or other BluOS compatible units, to create an easy multi-room audio system in your home.

A decent 130W into 4Ohms and it's ready to pair with a whole range of speakers.

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Rotel amplifiers have a number of absolute positives:

They are so well made, everything is done in house and they are built for the duty cycle of a Steinway but priced like an I Phone. These are not throwaway devices. Even forty plus year old Rotel amplifiers that people bring in to us for service are easily repaired.

The construction is robust and the facilities are always Hi Fi appropriate. Other brands come and go with fashionista frippery but Rotel feature like pre outs, good phono stages, high quality terminals, toroidal power supplies hand wound with a particular copper, all contribute to usability and musicality.

The S14 Streamer Amplifier is a just add speakers product and it is really simple and easy to set up. Where previous rotel ventures into internet products have been slightly cryptic this is just a plug and play distance from the music.

I paired with really inappropriate $20K plus Sonus faber Olympica Nova 3 loudspeakers to test it that are usually loaded with the likes of 1000watt Michi monoblocks and this thing just ... sailed through ...

What struck even on the first trial was that I was able to keep turning it up ... this slim box carries a lot of real drive and it is a testament to Rotel design that such a compact slightly innocuous chassis can turn the wick up so far on difficult speakers staying clean and focused. 

There is that characteristic Rotel tonality where there is a forwardness to the upper mid that can benefit certain loudspeakers and put the singers in the room with you.

 

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Cyrus has always produced musical streamers without a brittle harshness to the sound that often creeps in to this purely digital medium. They have a lyricalness akin to vinyl that is effortlessly listenable.

The new Cyrus streamers now use the BluOs software also used in the Bluesound gear. But they haven't deviated from the path of the essential Cyrus sound. Both of the new Cyrus streamers exude that classic Cyrus musicality...but now with a seamless, easy-to-use software interface! 

This Streamer doesn't have the fancy high resolution screen or the lovely touch buttons of the Stream XR. It also has only the first generation QXR DAC and not the upgreaded 2nd generation DAC.

It is upgradeable with a PSX-R2 power supply but you won't be able to plug in the superior PSU XR into this unit.

Still what a precision unit that oozes musicality and musical definition.

Come and here it at Carlton Audio Visual today!

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Marantz design engineers have taken everything we learned in developing the Premium Range and applied it to this first-of-its-kind, exquisite player. Introducing "The Complete Digital Music Source Player". The ND8006 delivers renowned Marantz sound from literally unlimited music sources, including online music services, HEOS multi-room technology, locally stored high-resolution audio files, CD audio playback, AirPlay, Bluetooth and more. Easily upgrade any existing audio system to the best of Digital music - along with a mega-portion of versatility. Wherever and however your favourite music is stored, you can now enjoy it in pure Marantz quality. Because Music Matters. Learn More

We've always sold Marantz stereo amplifiers at Carlton Audio Visual. From the beginning when Rab acquired stock from another failed retail outfit, that he used to work for. Marantz has been part of the inventory and unlike other brands that leave us once ownership and manufacturing standards change, Marantz stays with us. For thirty years it's been consistently reliable, consistently musical, consistently up to date with the latest connections.

The PM7000N is the lovechild of a throuple of the PM6007amplifier, a Heos Link, and a decent digital to analogue converter.

Connections on this unit include phono for a Turntable, Optical and Coaxial for digital sources like a TV, USB, subwoofer, outputs for two sets of speakers and most importantly streaming capabilities (via Heos built-in). And sure there are other amps that have similar set of connections with Phono and a selection of digital inputs forming the basis of many stereo integrated amps these days, but they don't normally have streaming built in. 

A cello sounds full deep and resonating, like a cello should. And female vocalists like Hannah Reid from London Grammar don't become shrill when the volume goes up a bit. 

At just below the $2K mark, this is a solid offering and a must-listen for those wanting a do-it-all amplifier.

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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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Rip it. Download it. Store it. The VAULT 2i lets you rip all your CDs in bit-perfect, high-resolution formats or copy your existing music library to the VAULT 2i’s hard drive. Hook it up the to your existing sound system, or pair it with a set of powered speakers and stream your digital music collection in studio-quality.

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This is a really nice combination in one unit. Touted as the only source you'll ever need. This unit combine a CD player, Tuner, Streamer and DAC.

Like all of the Advance Paris gear, it ticks the boxes for convenience and in-one-box simplification.

On display now at Carlton Audio Visual.

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This is part of a new wave of retro practical good sounding stereo receivers that are finding a place in homes as practical high fidelity devices. In a way they are a riposte to the exuberant age of surround sound amplifiers that have dissapointed purchasers by offering features over quality.

This new model RN800A ticks a lot of boxes with a decent phono input and a range of practical analogue and digital inputs, including that contemporary cherry being the HDMI EARC input. It is a very substantial device with classic Yamaha build quality and represents excellent value for money.

 Yamaha RN800A official website 

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A streaming amplifier that will give you wireless capability with existing speakers. 

Bluesound operating system is easy to use making this a hassle free, great sounding product.

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A limited edition streamer from streaming heavyweights, Bluesound.

Celebrating 10 years making streaming products, Bluesound has released the Node X that has some major upgrades on the standard Node (N130).

• Higher quality Hi-Fi Sabre DAC instead of the standard Burr-Brown DAC
• Better Headphone amplifier with a full-size 1/4 inch jack output.
• Super smart silver finish

And then the inclusions that the Node (N130) has as well:

• HDMI eARC
• Top panel controls with Presets
• Both receiver and transmitter of Bluetooth apt X HD. That is you can send its signal to a set of wireless headphones or it can accept a bluetooth signal from any personal device.

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With slightly more power than the standard Powernode, you'll have more control over your speakers for a better sound.

Also in the case that you have lightly harder to drive speakers, this will give you the extra headroom to drive them nicely.

Bluesound have been making streaming equipment now for 10 years and their products sound clean and musical without having to pay through the nose. 

Their app and software is very easy to use and they are being used more and more in serious HiFi components. Cyrus and Roksan are two of the handful of HiFi brands that are now part of the Bluesound ecosystem. 

This means it's now easier to build a whole home system with Bluesound products dotted throughout the house and all controllable via the one user friendly app.

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A high quality interface that enables you to connect your 2go streamer to other devices that are not the Hugo 2. Essentially it acts as a network bridge when connected to a Hugo2.

Allowing you to enjoy the best in class streamer on a multitude of different devices.

 

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The HEOS Amp is designed to add HEOS multi-room audio functionality to a pair of stereo speakers, and features the same wireless ease of use as our self-powered HEOS speaker models.

Featuring advanced Class D digital amplification, the HEOS Amp delivers 100 watts maximum power per channel, with lowest distortion and high current capability that provides reliable and stable operation with lower impedance speakers, including 4 ohms models.

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A proper piece of HiFi that will cater for all the latest in streaming technologies. With Heos streaming on board, it makes it super easy and convenient to use via a free to download app.

A cool feature with this unit, is its Alexa voice control.

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This is the model 130 node that slightly confusingly has less numbers on the box than the earlier model. This is the update for the model 2i and Bluesound has made some quality-of-life improvements under the hood of the new products with a new quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor and a new DAC that operates at 32-bit/384 kHz and supports audio resolutions up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

The new units also include HDMI eARC and also have a lower signal-to-noise ratio of -113 (down from -110dB) and THD+N of 0.002% (down from 0.005%). The inclusion of the HDMI makes the new Node more media-center friendly, with the ability to hook it up to your TV and entertainment system. There have been some design improvements with an enhanced full-glass touch interface and precise volume slider.

As well as listening to the NODE through a conventional hi-fi system, users can also listen via headphones or even Bluetooth headphones thanks to an aptX HD transmitter as well as receiver.

The Bluesound aesthetic remains, with a sleek looking box (in either black or white), and intuitive touch controls. You'll want to put it in a central location and show this thing off. All your music is ready for listening at the touch of a button.

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Poly is a portable music streamer/player that combines with Mojo to wirelessly stream from connected devices and playback from its Micro SD, all with smartphone control. It enables hi-fi sound quality at home or on-the-go, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay and network connectivity and upgrades headphone, car and home audio performance Learn More

This is one of the most effective and versatile stand alone component streaming devices that has effectively killed the Radio Tuner in the Hi Fi scene. Actually Australian designed and also a Bluetooth Receiver and DAC. Very useful.

The HEOS Link HS2 is part of the HEOS wireless multi-room sound system that enables you to enjoy your favorite music anywhere and everywhere around your home. By utilizing your existing wireless home network and the HEOS app on your iOS or Android device, you can explore, browse, and play music from your own music library, from online streaming music services, and from thousands of internet radio stations.

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