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Category: Integrated Amplifier
Coming Soon: New Cambridge Audio EX line.
We expect to have a new line up of EX products from Cambridge Audio soon. The Cambridge Audio EXA100 amplifier and EXN100 Streamer. We’ll let you know when they come in, but in the meantime, you can get a preview here.
Naim Audio Nait 50 Integrated is a classic!
With it’s classic vintage styling, the new Name Audio Nait 50 is great edition to any small to moderate room environment, bringing that classic Naim analog sound.It’s a limited release of 1973 units and we have one in our first floor show rooms ready to audition. If you love that classic Naim look and sound, you owe it to yourself to jump on this limited release product!
Naim Mu-So 2nd Generation Reference All-in-One Wireless Music System Price Change
Naim has reduced the Mu-So 2nd Generation all-in-one music player to a new lower price of $1,599 (was $1,799). We also have one more Mu-So Wood Edition in stock for $1,399. Stop by for an audition!
Luxury Design
Mu-so 2nd Generation evolves the iconic styling of its predecessor, adding a
compelling new touch control panel ringed by an illuminated dial with a proximity
sensor: it lights up in welcome as your hand approaches it. Easily access key (more…)
Moon by Simaudio 250i v2 Integrated Amplifier
We now have the Moon by Simaudio 250i v2 Integrated Amplifier in stock and ready to audition. It carries a suite of digital inputs, including a 384kHz/DSD256-capable USB-B, it has 6 line-level inputs including a front-mounted 1/8” mini-jack for personal media players. There is also a headphone output on 1/4” jack located on the front panel. A thoroughly conventional Class AB design, the 250i has a large toroidal transformer and its bipolar output stage is conservatively rated at 2x50W/8ohm. This unit keeps things simple with no DAC or streamer inside, but does come with a built-in MM phono stage. Check out the reviews here, here and here.
New Bluesound PowerNode Edge
We have the new Bluesound PowerNode Edge. Affordable powered streaming with BluOS. 40watts per channel with all of the Bluesound rich features for $649.
New Rogue Audio Cronos Magnum III Integrated Amplifier
We have the new Rogue Audio Cronos Magnum III Integrated Amplifier in and ready to demo upstairs right now, and we’re already enjoying this great compact tube based piece. It features 100 watts per channel of tube power, using 4 KT120 output tubes, and 2 12AX7 and 3 12AU7 input tubes, with a 2W tube based headphone amplifier, a phono amplifier, and 4 RCA inputs, along with a variable output (sub, etc.). This has already garnered The Absolute Sound Editor’s Choice Award (featured in this month’s current TAS magazine)
Rogue Audio Pharaoh II now ready to audition
The new Rogue Audio Pharaoh II Integrated Amplifier is now on display, ready to audition and sounding amazing! It features a tube hybrid design, providing 250 watts per channel into 8ohms and 400 WPC into 4ohms, with a pure tube mu-follower preamplifier. Also features a phono stage, a pair of balanced XLR inputs and a tube driven 1/4″ headphone jack. Hand built in the USA.
We’re breathing DragoN ‘fire’ with Rogue Audio
We have in the latest hybrid vacuum tube wonder from Rogue Audio, the Rogue Audio DragoN Power Amplifier. This is a hybrid tube/Class D design, that is garnering rave reviews, capable of 300Wpc into 8 ohms and 500Wpc into 4ohms. We currently have it powered to their award winning RP-5 Tube Preamplifier that has a built in phono stage that is rather amazing in it’s own right. We had this pairing connected to some ProAcs the other day and it was blowing us away. We also have the latest Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III Integrated amplifier in right now and ready for demo. Come check these out!!!
New Cambridge Audio EVO 75 and 150 All-in-one now in stock!
We have the new Cambridge Audio EVO 75 and 150 all-in-one units now in stock, and the EVO 150 is in our Bamboo room and ready to audition! With Hypex NCore Class D amplification, StreamMagic music screaming, and a high end DAC, just add a source and speakers and you’re ready to go! They have 6.8″ high resolution displays that also display the album art when listening to a streaming service. Besides the usual modern list of connections (USB, aptX HD Bluetooth, etc) it also has HDMI ARC to be able to connect it to a ARC output TV, allowing it to drive your home theater stereo sound as well. The 150 has 150 watts into 8 Ohms, while the 75 has 75 watts. These are garnering great reviews! Reviews and more information here, here, here, and here!
New Arcam Electronics in!
We now have the Arcam SA20 Integrated Amplifier and the Arcam CDS50 CD/SACD Network Player from Arcam’s HDA product range. The SA20 Integrated Amplifier is a Class G amplifier running at 90watts per channel. What is Class G? Class G is essentially a hybrid amplifier, utilising Class A specifically for low-level signals, but when required switching in an additional power supply to power those larger sections of the waveform. It also has 5 analog inputs (including a phono), 3 digital inputs, a built in 32-bit Sabre ESS9038K2M DAC. Want to add a disc/network player to the mix? Look to the new CDS50. It plays CDs and SACDs, and also is a network player, supporting audio file formats including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC and WMA.
New Naim Audio Supernait 3 powers our Bamboo room!
We have the brand new Naim Audio Supernait 3, and it’s delivering some amazing music in our Bamboo room! Naim Audio has upgraded the power amplification system of the previous Supernait 2, delivering an even greater engaging music experience. The 3 has received significant upgrades in the built-in phono stage, as well as in it’s Class A preamp output stage that can double as a headphone amplifier. They also have taken the same individually decoupled inputs from their flagship NAC 552, delivering a lower noise floor by minimizing noise and interference. The Supernait 3 can also be upgraded with Naim Audio external power supplies and amplifiers, taking it to the next level. Simple and Powerful, with gorgeous sound. Come audition it today!
New Cambridge Audio AX Series components and CX A81 Integrated
We’re proud to have the latest Cambridge Audio AX series of components, featuring the AXC35 CD Player, the AXR35 35-watt Integrated Amplifier, the AXR85 85-watt Integrated Amplifier, and the AXR100 100-watt Integrated Amplifier. We also just got in the sweet sounding Cambridge Audio CX A81 Integrated Amplifier, a new unit that has been redesigned from the ground up. New better components, DAC, etc., providing a warmer and richer sound, with all of the greatest features like new Bluetooth, Roon, etc. We still can’t believe just how great this sounds at this price point. We also have the matching CXC CD Transport. Read the latest review here.
New Cambridge AX Series in Stock and ready to demo!
We have the brand new Cambridge Audio AX series in stock and ready to audition, including the AXA35 and the AXC35. We also have the new Cambridge Audio TT Alva turntable is a direct drive table that also packs a built-in bluetooth APTX HD unit that… (wait for it)… actually sounds really amazing! (Bluetooth? yes. Bluetooth). Imagine streaming great vinyl to your phone to listen through good headphones. It comes with a pre-installed high output MC Cartridge. The AXA35 is an Integrated Amplifier with built-in MM phono-stage, has 35 watts per channel, a display screen, and a 1/4″ headphone jack. The AXC34 CD Player has gapless playback, a quality DAC, that can read standard CDs, as well as discs with MP3s and WMA files. These Cambridge products have the usual great build value that Cambridge has become known for.
We now have the entire lineup of Bluesound 2i updated products!
We now have all of the updated Bluesound line up of 2i products in stock and ready to enjoy! This adds increased functionality and technology to an already strong line up of products, including dual-band wifi, Apple Airplay 2 support, upgraded Bluetooth, improved amplification and acoustics, and much more!
New Kanto Syd Speaker. A great simple solution for filling your room with music!
We have the new Kanto Syd speaker, a wider one speaker solution for filling your room with great music. Just like the Kanto Yumi speakers we have carried, Syd also is powered and has the same great features: Bluetooth, phono and RCA analog input, optical input, mini-jack input, and comes with a remote control. Just add a source and you’re ready to go! (even just a smart phone) Probably one of the easiest solutions to getting going with vinyl if you have dusted off that old turntable in the garage. Just plug it into the Syd speaker, and you’re ready to wax poetic about the ‘old days’ of vinyl (or the thousands of great new stuff coming out every week!)