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Great Summer Sale - 15% off retail on most items! Ending soon... HURRY!

The WOW Sale!

Wow, that’s what I said when Shunyata called to tell me about a promotion they’d conceived.
I think you’ll agree, this is a really special offer!
For a limited time, standard length DiamondBack power cord is available at 50% off!

Yes, HALF PRICE!

If you’ve never tried an aftermarket power cord, this is the time to do so. If you already own a Diamondback, you know how special they are, so here’s a chance to outfit the rest of your system with these great cables.

Quantities limited! Don't miss out on this incredible offer!
Call or click on the links below!

    Order Diamondback at just $125     

ESOTERIC: The US Dollar has been losing ground against the Japanese Yen which means (you guessed it!) a price increase is on the way and scheduled to go into effect November 1st. Any orders shipped prior to that date will beat the price increase, so now is the time to move on that Esoteric player you've been eyeing! Give us a ring and we'll make your dream come true!

SYMPOSIUM: The original purveyors of roller bearing isolation technology, Symposium Acoustics have offered products employing ball bearing isolation methods since 1997. In their design, a concave dish has been mounted in block of special isolating material. A ball bearing (stainless or tungsten) rests in the dish and the component on top of the bearing. Rollerblocks both couple and decouple your equipment from the surface they’re sitting on. They do this by floating the equipment on bearings, thus de-coupling them in the horizontal plane, while still being mechanically coupled in the vertical plane. Symposium feels that the mechanical coupling to the footer improves performance by providing a path for vibration to be transferred out of the equipment and into the footer.
        Two levels of product is offered, the classic Rollerblock Series 2+ at $399 for a set of three, and the economical Rollerblock Jr. at only $219 (includes Tungsten Carbide balls) for a set of three.
        Symposium also makes component platforms. Using constrained layer damping techniques, the hard surface layer effectively transfers vibration away from the component and dissipates it in the absorptive layers inside. The Svelte Shelf platform starts at just $239 and the Ultra Energy Absorption Platform begins at $399.

Rollerblock 2+

Rollerblock Jr.

Svelte Shelf

Ultra Platform

QUAD: The new 9L Active Monitor continues the Quad tradition of great sound in a new compact package ideal for a broad range of applications. Each speaker is powered by its own internal 60 watt amplifier that has been tuned specifically for this speaker, providing outstanding performance.
         The 9L Active features an internal DAC that allows direct connection to a computer via USB. There are also line inputs via RCA and a 3.5mm input designed to accept signal from a portable device, such an iPod. An IR remote control (included) selects source and controls volume. Finishes include Deep Black, Ruby Red and Yellow Green.
         The versatile Quad 9L Active can be used as the main speakers for a hi-fi system, high quality desktop computer monitors, in office systems, bedroom setting and as an outstanding upgrade for television speakers.
         You’ll be amazed at the incredible sound from such a diminutive speaker! $800pr.
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ORTOFON: It’s radical, it’s revolutionary it’s flat out a-m-a-z-i-n-g! The new MC A90 moving coil phono cartridge has arrived and stunned the critics with it’s incredible performance - dead nuts neutral and yet not a hint to stridency or glare. This cartridge, more than any other I’ve heard, is able to walk that fine line between resolution and musicality. You know what I mean, there are those cartridges revealing enough to resolve a rat fart at 100 yards and those so rich and lush they lull you to sleep. What we really want is something right in the middle – resolved, yet relaxed. Got it right here for you… the MC A90.
            The form factor is super unusual. You like it or you hate it, but it’s truly a case of form following function. The open design of the structure completely avoids any issue whatsoever with body resonance, and the unique manufacturing yields an assembly that is both incredibly rigid and exceptionally well damped. Ortofon employed the technically advanced Selective Laser Melting System (SLM) that uses a light beam to fuse micro-particles of stainless steel into the desired shape. The process allows precise control of all mechanical parameters including shape and density, giving Ortofon complete freedom to optimize every aspect of the design. The result is another-worldly shape, with truly out of this world performance!
            This is a limited production cartridge, with only 400 available worldwide. Order now!

Read more about the remarkable MC A90 here.

REGA: Here’s your chance to save 15% on a Rega Apollo or save 25% on a Rega Saturn CD Player! To get your new Rega player, just send us your old, tired or outdated CD player (any condition, any brand) - working or not! Let’s call it Rega’s Cash for Clunkers Program! Take advantage now, it’s only for a limited time. We'll even include FREE SHIPPING!

Your price on a Rega Apollo, just $845 with trade.
Your price on a Rega Saturn, just $1795 with trade.

Apollo

Saturn

BELLARI: Bellari have just released the MT502 moving coil step-up transformer. Fully passive, the MT502 allows you to play a low output moving coil cartridge through a moving magnet phono preamp. The high quality transformers are hand wound and their covers are 24 karat gold plated. Two impedance settings (a/b which are 50/100 Ohms) allow correct matching to a wide variety of MC phono cartridges. There's also a ground lift provided to help reduce grounding issues.
         It mates perfectly with the VP130 and VP530 phono preamps, but don’t limit your use of it to Bellari products. Beautifully designed and built entirely in the USA.  It’s a real bargain at just $499 retail, but a steal at our special introductory price! Click on the Purchase Now button for a peek at the price.

WIREWORLD: The best just got better! Wireworld introduces their Series 6 SuperNova glass TOSLINK cable. According to designer, David Salz, new termination techniques have significantly reduced loss, resulting in improved performance. Price remains the same for a short time, but increased manufacturing costs for the new cable will force an increase before long. Get them while you can! Here's great news for McIntosh owners, the new SuperNova Series 6 is now available with mini TOSLINK connectors!

WIREWORLD: Also just in from Wireworld, the Series 6 Eclipse and Silver Eclipse interconnects and speaker cables. All I can say is WOW, you really have to hear these cables! David Salz has made a HUGE leap forward in performance with his new designs. If you haven't ever heard Wireworld cables, or haven't heard the new Series 6, call us right this minute for an audition. They're really terrific!
     The technical advances in design and materials that have resulted in the recent (and dramatic) improvement in performance, extend throughout most of the cables in the line. Interconnects start at under $40 with the modestly priced Luna 6 to the Solstice 6 at just $60, the amazing Oasis 6 at $110, the Equinox 6 for $199, Eclipse 6 for $449, Silver Eclipse 6 at $699, Gold Eclipse 6 retailing $1599 and up to the monumental Platinum Eclipse 6 at $3k, each and every cable in the line offers simply outstanding performance for the price. Series 6 speaker cables are equally amazing.

WIREWORLD: Following on the heels of their superb Ultraviolet USB cable, Wireworld introduces the next step up, Starlight Ultra High Quality USB. The unique flat design of the Starlight USB cable was derived from Wireworld’s award-winning flat HDMI cables. The cable utilizes oversized 24 gauge silver-clad OFC conductors and a proprietary low loss ground path to provide substantially higher fidelity than other USB cables, regardless of cost. Those advantages also enable Starlight USB to function in much longer lengths than other USB cables, while enhancing the clarity, depth and dynamics of media server, PC audio, and other digital music applications.
        Both the Starlight USB and Ultraviolet USB are now available with the Mini USB connector!
        USB cables do make a difference! Why? Read this.

GRAHAM ENGINEERING: Bob Graham's latest creation, the Phantom II, is now shipping. This marvel of an arm vaults what was already a remarkable product into a new realm. It has captivated Harry Pearson, who's review (October 2009 of The Absolute Sound) lavishes the arm with praise. Mr. Pearson speaks of how the Graham Phantom II has allowed him to hear his reference analog chain in a whole new light. The TAS review is likely to be just the first of many exploring the wonders of this incredible tonearm.
      Compared to the original Phantom, the new Phantom Series II has a similar outward appearance, but there are many important internal differences. These include a refined Magneglide (tm) stabilizer, new internal wiring for even better detail and improved freedom from mechanical resistance, an upgraded pivot design for even greater dynamics, and a new titanium armwand. Together, these improvements yield greater performance in the areas of dynamics and sheer musicality, while retaining the features the earlier Phantom was noted for.
        So unique is the Graham Phantom II that it has been granted three patents and other patent applications are pending.   

DENON: We're now offering this classic line of high quality moving coil cartridges. From the DL-110 and DL-160 high output moving coils, to the heralded classic DL-103 and hot-rodded DL-103R, Denon cartridges offer outstanding performance and exceptional value.
        About the DL-103R, 10-Audio writes: "Enough words. I have some new, old albums to rediscover on this wonderful cartridge. With the caveat that your mileage may vary, and that I have not heard many of the megabucks MC's out there, I brand the Denon the best under $1,000 cartridge I have yet heard. And what a bargain to boot."
         Introductory specials on all models, so now's the time to buy! Prices range from $125 to $950. Call for details!

BENCHMARK: Hardly needing an introduction, every audiophile recognizes Benchmark digital products. They’ve been acclaimed worldwide by both audiophiles and recording industry professionals and have earned a reputation for performance and value. Their products offer performance far beyond what you’d expect for their modest prices. We're happy to be able to offer this wonderful line of digital products.
        Whether you're looking for a great way to dramatically upgrade an aging CD player or a great way to get best performance from a computer or server-based music system, the Benchmark DACs are a great choice. All of their DACs offer the added convenience of a built in headphone amplifier that is far more than an afterthought and whose performance rivals many stand alone headphone amps.
         Their latest offering, the DAC1 HDR offers the legendary performance of the DAC1 USB along with preamp functions and remote volume control (and of course, their great headphone amp).
         Price for the DAC1 is just $995. The DAC1 USB is $1295. Add preamp function in the DAC1 Pre at $1595 (The Absolute Golden Award winner 2009) and it's just $1895 for the DAC1 HDR with remote control.

Specials on many models - Call for details!

THE REFERENCE: Digital cable guru, Chris Sommovigo of Stereovox fame, has done it again! The next step in digital cable design has arrived in the form of his new XV-Ultra. It's the beginning of a new line of cables he's introducing under the The Reference brand. Building on the strengths of the class-dominating Stereovox XV2, the XV-Ultra raises the bar (again) for digital cables, establishing a new performance benchmark.
         Inside the XV-Ultra you’ll find Mil-Spec silver-plated copper solid core conductor and precision low-density cold-process air articulated Teflon™ tapes, metal foil + woven shields along with  an RF-absorbing layer of pure woven carbon fiber. The unique external jacket expresses minimal dielectric effect.
         The Reference has introduced a long-cycle cryogenic treatment, not only to the raw cable itself, but also to all the connectors and adapters. This has the effect of altering the temper of the crystal lattice matrices in all of the metals used to create the cable. Cryogenic treatment has become one of the most well-regarded treatments for cables as well as other audio parts and devices over the last decade or so.
        The result is a peerless and pure 75-Ohm Giant Killer that will kick your digital side up yet another notch!
         The XV-Ultra is priced at an amazingly low $350, 1M - truly a bargain for this level of performance! Click the link for special introductory pricing!

** For a limited time, trade in your Stereovox XV-2 cable and receive a $100 credit on an XV-Ultra, yours for only $250! **

REFERENCE 3A: A host of significant upgrades have been introduced, making this wonderful line of speakers even better.

• Internal Wiring:  New CCC (continuous cast pure copper) internal wiring with clear Teflon dielectric. Appropriate thickness of the wire is used for each driver (0.6mm. dia. for tweeter, 0.8mm. for full range and 1.2 mm for bass etc...). 

• Mechanical Grounding of the Drivers: Drains spurious vibration energy from the driver frames.

• Copper Shorting Ring: Improves linearity in driver voice coil magnetic gap. 

• Soft brass screws and phenolic washers used to fasten and isolate drivers: Reduces interactive driver/frame resonances and isolates drivers from the cabinets.

• New larger, height adjustable brass cones and brass floor pads: Better than aluminum alloy or steel isolation cones.

• New five way binding posts with gold plated tellurium copper conductors: Better conductor than the commonly used brass for further improved clarity. 

• New C.C.C. copper bi-wire jumpers: Clearly better than the jumpers previous used.

• Cryogenic treatment: All connectors, internal wiring, and metal driver parts are now cryogenically treated 

We just received a pair of the Grand Veena (in stunning black piano lacquer) with the latest upgrades, and they are incredible! If you're in the market for loudspeakers, you really need to check out the Reference 3A line. Call us with your questions or for more details and special pricing.

ESOTERIC: Announced at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, the new Esoteric SA-50 has arrived! The CD/SACD player features 32 bit DACs, and a USB input for PCM data streaming and USB signal up-conversion. This allows the SA-50 to function as an ultra high quality DAC for a computer based system or media storage device. In addition to USB, Coax and Optical TOSLINK inputs are included. A precise 32 bit digital volume attenuator enables the SA-50 to be used as a standalone up-sampler, DA converter or digital preamp! This is one incredible machine! $5000

PEACHTREE: I was amazed by the performance of this unit at the 2009 CES (read my account), so I was eager to get one in my hands. That time has finally arrived and I can tell you, it was well worth the wait!
         Nova is an integrated amp with Class A tube-based input (6922) stage mated to a stout 80 watt Class AB output stage. Much more than that, the unit features an ESS 9006 Sabre DAC with 24/96 up-sampling. It will decode virtually any data stream including MP3, MP4, FLAC, FF, WAV, Apple Lossless and others. There are host of digital and analog inputs allowing connection of virtually any source. The Nova has a USB input for your computer in addition to two coax and two optical inputs for other sources such as Apple TV, Squeezebox, Wadia iTransport, Apple Airport, Sonos and XM or Sirius tuners. It also features three analog inputs for CD players, docking stations, tape decks or phono preamps plus fixed and variable line outputs for subwoofer or outboard amplifier. Home theater bypass is also included. As if that weren’t enough, there’s even a Class A Tube headphone output!
        The unique ESS Sabre DAC uses patented jitter reduction engine that re-clocks the signal (reducing jitter to virtually zero) before passing it through to a high resolution 24/96 up-sampling processor. Peachtree surrounds the DAC with 11 (!) regulated power supplies and transformer couple each digital input stage so noise associated with grounding and switching power supplies is eliminated.
        The Nova can be a wonderful foundation for a main or second system, or the basis of the world’s best office rig. Just load your favorite songs onto your office desktop (or carry an iPod to work) and plug it into the Nova. Attach a small pair of speakers or a pair of headphones and recharge with some beautiful music. A steal at $1199!

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JOLIDA: It’s new, it’s cool and it sounds great! The Jolida FX-10 is a real hoot and will no doubt prove to be a popular unit. Whether for an office, dorm room, table top or entry level system, the FX-10 will provide the sweet, musical tube sound that has made Jolida famous.
        Not only does it sound great, the FX-10 has a host of features to make it convenient and flexible. It’s full remote handset controls volume and selects input. There are two RCA line inputs on the rear for your CD, tuner, phono preamp or any other line source. An additional line input on front panel accepts 1/8” mini plug and can be used to connect a portable audio player. Jolida has included a special cable for the iPod that allows you to use the line output, rather than the headphone output, for optimum performance.
        The FX-10 biases itself automatically, so no user adjustments are required. It's about as plug-and-play as tube audio gets!
        At just $449, the Jolida FX-10 is a remarkable value! Even better, it's on special! Click the Purchase Now button to discover the extra savings!

BRYSTON: Join us in welcoming the highly products from Bryston of Canada! A name long associated with quality and reliability, Bryston first made a name for themselves in the world of professional audio with their robust amplifiers. Over the years their designs have received numerous awards for performance and consistency.
        Bryston's first digital product, the BCD-1 CD Player, has drawn universal praise from reviewers worldwide. To quote just a few:
         “With the BCD-1, Bryston has succeeded in building a CD player worthy of the company name. I haven't heard flagship players from other companies, but the BCD-1 is the best digital component I have heard. There may be better disc spinners out there, but I guarantee that many that are competitive with the BCD-1 cost multiples of its price and more than likely offer a different sound rather than one that's obviously better.” – Phillip Beaudette, Soundstage
        “Over time, I predict the Bryston BCD-1 will prove to resemble the Linn Sondek in one other way; it will be recognized as a landmark product of the CE era.” – Absolute Sound
        "Ultimately, if this player doesn’t stir the blood, you should get checked over for anemia.” -Alan Sircom, HiFi+
         Priced at just $2695, the BCD-1 is a tremendous value. Offering a pure, clean and focused sound and built with Bryston reliability and backed with outstanding customer support, the BCD-1 should definitely be on your short (very short!) list.

VPI: NOW SHIPPING! The Classic Turntable uses new VPI pure copper wire, a solid plinth with black oak or walnut finish, a solid mounted AC synchronous motor, silent inverted bearing, and new isolator feet.
       The sound of the Classic Turntable is claimed to be "fast, clean, wide open, with deep powerful bass, and unequalled in speed stability." VPI took great care in this special design, with speed stability on par with a master tape, high noise rejection, a lack of random motion between the motor, platter, and tonearm plus an absolutely solid, non-resonating laminated one-piece chassis holding all components. The really solid construction is evidenced by the 45 pound net weight.
$2500 NOW SHIPPING!

EQUIPMENT CLEANING:  To keep your equipment looking new, a regular schedule of cleaning is necessary. Just like washing your car to protect the finish, occasional cleaning of your audio equipment is essential if you want to keep it looking its best.
       As you might expect, we've cleaned a few components here! Over the years, and hundreds and hundreds of components later, we’ve truly learned what works and what doesn't. This product is one that we can highly recommend!
        Back in 1992 a small firm developed a unique cleaning formulation for metal and painted surfaces. So effective was it that they approached Honda Motor Company, who promptly agreed to market it. Thus was born Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish.
          "Honda Polish" became an instant hit and over the years attracted many fans. Much to our dismay Honda discontinued the product in early 2007. Fortunately, the original manufacturer decided to reintroduce it under their own brand name.
        It's great stuff, and cheap too! Just $6.25 for a large 16oz can. Grab some, you need it!
        For a more complete understanding of taking care of your gear, read our article on Equipment Cleaning.

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WIREWORLD: The Wireworld Island HDMI cable’s flat and compact design, at less than 1⁄8-inch thick and a half an inch wide, makes it ideal in tight system racks. The high quality terminations employ unusually compact connectors, making the cables even easier to use in tight spaces. The Island cable is fully compliant with the latest HDMI 1.3 version and 1080p resolution output making it an inexpensive, but valuable upgrade for current high definition displays and sources, including Blu-Ray 1080P disc players. Prices start at just $29!

Recently there have been questions regarding the reliability of posted speed/bandwidth rating of HDMI cables. Wireworld has maintained strict adherence to testing procedures to certify their HDMI cables meet  or exceed their published spec. We received the following information from Wireworld cautioning purchasers about the problem.

HDMI Standards Organization issue word of caution

In recent months we have seen improbable and dramatic claims being made by various manufacturers and distributors of HDMI cables both from UK and overseas.
         The claims were all vague and were not supported by any substantiated measurements of specific models or their length.
        At WireWorld we elected instead to provide full disclosure of our testing results, and in addition clearly marked each cable variant for its performance capabilities since 2005.
        We therefore welcome the latest clarifications that were posted by HDMI international licensing body last week.
        Extracts from: What do Speed Ratings on HDMI Cables Measure? News from the HDMI Standards Organization, March ‘08
         “A Standard HDMI cable is tested to support a throughput of 2.23 Gbps, and can reliably transmit an     uncompressed 1080i signal at 60Hz.”
         “A High Speed HDMI cable, by contrast, has been tested to the full 10.2 Gbps bandwidth of the most current HDMI standard, and is capable of transmitting uncompressed 1080p and beyond.”
          “One word of caution. Do check to make sure that the speed rating indicated on the package applies to the actual length of the cable. Cable performance deteriorates over length, so any speed rating should apply to the actual length of the cable in the package.”
                                  Read More: Tech Alert--Speed Ratings on HDMI Cables
         We sincerely hope that in future both the press and retailers will take a more cautious approach towards performance claims made by manufacturers of HDMI cables and ask factual information rather than relying on creative marketing material.
 
Visit the Wireworld website to see how they rate their cables: www.wireworldcable.co.uk