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**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Moon by Simaudio DACs and products that we carry)

We recently received the new Simaudio 650 DAC/CD transport, and have it starting to break in. This is an amazing combo of top level Simaudio DAC, combined with a CD transport. You can have both in one box! Check out the reviews here. More information to come as we start to put it through it’s paces.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Focal speakers that we carry)

Repost from Stereophile.com: One of my favorite displays of T.H.E. Show Newport: Focal’s sleek XS Book multimedia speaker system was making big sound, playing music from a laptop (through plain-old iTunes, I think) and connected to Cambridge Audio’s smart DacMagic Plus (Also sold at Stereotypes Audio). My mind raced, counting all the friends who could use a system like this. (more…)

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Marantz products that we carry)

We recently got the new Marantz M-CR603 Receiver in, and we’re still finding out new things that it can do. It’s even AirPlay compatible with a system update. Think of it as a compact swiss army knife of audio, streaming and networking audio, and it STILL has a CD drive. How rare are physical disc transports getting these days? It will play CDs, CD-Rs, MP3s and WMAs. It’s also able to network via Ethernet using DLNA. It streams Pandora, Rhapsody and Napster, all while driving up to four speakers. Come in to find out all that this overachiever can do! Read the review.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Arcam products that we carry)

Stereotypes Audio has the new Arcam rPAC and rLink in stock now. The rPAC is a pocket-sized solution. It features hi-fi-grade hardware and software engineering, specifically designed to enhance your laptop or desktop listening. From low-bitrate internet radio to better-than-CD-quality downloads, you’ll hear more of the music you love. Read the review here. The rLink is a DAC with a simple an affordable route to get outstanding sound quality for a whole host of digital devices with Coax and Optical connections. Come in and check out these great and affordable DACs

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest record cleaning products that we carry)

We have both the Spin Clean MK II Recorder Cleaner basic and Deluxe in stock and ready to help you clean all of your vinyl collection. This is the best manual record cleaning system you can get, and they are made here in the USA! The basic system and the Deluxe system and adds an extra 32oz bottle of cleaning solution and extra record drying cloths. Quiet operation and easy, this unit can clean that ENTIRE collection of dirty vinyl you just picked up at the estate sale for a swan song in one sitting. There’s nothing like listen to clean and quiet vinyl surfaces. Just you and your used copy of Barry Manilow ‘Copacabana’ to fill your room. This is the simple cleaning solution that ALL of the audio reviewers have raved about.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Rega turntables that we carry)

The new Rega RP6 turntables are in and we have one set up and ready to audition! If you bought any new precious vinyl on Record Store Day, bring it in so that you can hear how it REALLY can sound! Read a review about the RP6.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Focal headphones that we carry)

Focal of France has decided to get into the headphone business, and have created an amazing set of headphones called the Spirit One that our own Teri got a chance to audition at last fall’s Rocky Mountain AudioFest. She was impressed enough to add them to our growing collection of headphones. They are in now. They are a closed ear style, with a comfortable fit. You can read a preview of them here. It comes ready to use with your home audio or on your iPhone/iPod/Android.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest JL Audio products that we carry)

Stereotypes Audio of Portland, Oregon is now carrying JL Audio home audio subwoofers, and just got in the F112 Fathom home subwoofer. We are unboxing it and should have it up and running this weekend! Come in and check it out!

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Rega products that we carry)

Forget about those cheap Big Box USB turntables for ripping your vinyl…. If you already have a decent turntable, then look no further than the new Rega Fono Mini. It’s a great little phono preamplifier AND has a USB connection with an ADC that can convert your vinyl to computer format at standard 16/44 CD resolution. It’s a quick way to get your old vinyl into your computer and have an outboard phono stage that is a great little performer for the price! Come in and pick one up and start ripping your vinyl for your ‘on the go’ listening.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Rega and Focal products that we carry)

As with many things days, we’re seeing more and more price increases. Both Rega and Focal are going to be raising their speaker prices on March 1. If you place your speaker order BEFORE the end of February, we can still honor the current pricing. (this is not an increase for Rega components, just speakers). So get your Rega and Focal Speakers now before the pricing goes up.

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Rega products that we carry)

The brand spankin’ new Apollo R CD Players is in at Stereotypes Audio, and it comes in the convenient new half sized case that the new Brio-R and the DAC come in. It’s the perfect match for those that want the compact set up. It’s already garnering great reviews. (check out a review here). We have one out on the floor on demo and one in stock.

Ok, we’re trying to update our Facebook page a little more regularly. We typically are posting industry news there, as well as other interesting tidbits we find related to our product lines, music and audio gear. Find us on Facebook today and give us a ‘Like’!

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**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Cambridge Audio products that we carry)

We have the new Cambridge Audio Azur 651 Integrated Amplifier and the Azur 651 CD Player are in and ready to demo. Adding to the list of great new Cambridge Audio Gear, are the Cambridge Audio Minx speakers, DAC Magic Plus, and the NP30 Network Player! If you have grown to love the great sound and value that Cambridge Audio brings, you owe it to yourself to come and check out their latest offerings! (more…)

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest speaker brands that we carry)

Stereotypes Audio is proud to welcome the well regarded Nola line of speakers to Portland. We have a pair of Boxers and a pair of Contenders that have just arrived! We’ve un-boxed them and after some break in time, we can’t wait to play them for you! Our first listen is already promising! Stop by and give these speakers and audition! The Boxers are bookshelf speakers that are an amazing value for the sound they put out, and the Contenders are a very reasonably priced floorstander. (reasonable, since they offer a taste of what their more expensive baby flagship speakers offer)

**(This is an outdated/archived post. Be sure to contact us for the latest Harbeth speakers that we carry)

We’re excited to have the Harbeth Speaker line back in at Stereotypes Audio, and we’re very excited to be among some of the first dealers to have a pair of the brand spankin’ new Harbeth Compact 7ES-3s in stock! These are so new, even most reviewers don’t have their hands on them. And from what we’re hearing here (and from the early reviewers), these speakers are really something special. Harbeth’s are well regarded in the industry of having some of the most natural sound that is just plain true to the music. (more…)