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Welcome Join us for the UK’s biggest and best hi-fi show!

ANNIVERSARY

The Sound & Vision show and What Hi-Fi? have been championing hi-fi and home cinema for more than 30 years now – and 2018 will be no different. The Bristol Show, organised by Audio T in association with What Hi-Fi?, remains the best place to see all the latest and greatest hi-fi products and speak to the people behind them.

Some 200 brands will be exhibiting across the weekend, from Arcam to Wharfedale, B&W to Sony, with new product launches sharing space with some of our favourite kit.

We’re proud to be supporting the show and will once again be in the Bristol Suite, ready to answer any of your questions, offering an exclusive subscription deal and, of course, hosting our famous demo. This year we have the jaw-dropping LG Wallpaper OLED TV and will be showcasing the latest in 4K HDR picture performance (and some pretty great sound, too).

And, don’t forget, there are prizes to be won and bargains to be found. Enter our competition for your chance to win a share of prizes worth more than £11,000, and keep your eyes peeled for money-saving specials all around the show.

Thanks for coming, and enjoy the show!

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You’ll find our 4K HDR home-cinema system in the Bristol Suite, where we’ll be using the 4mm thin LG Wallpaper OLED TV to showcase the difference between HDR and non-HDR 4K video. We’ll be using a stunning Monitor Audio Silver 300 7.2 speaker package, plus a Denon AV amp and Oppo Ultra HD Blu-ray player.

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Enter the show competition for your chance to win a share of more than £11,000-worth of prizes. Kit up for grabs includes AKG N60NC Wireless, Arcam rPhono, Astell & Kern AK70 MKII, ATC SCM11, Cambridge Azur 851N, Cambridge CXN, KEF Q350, Naim Mu-so, Neat Iota Alpha, Rega Brio, Revo SuperSystem… and much more.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

aimed at music makers as well as music lovers.

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WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Astell & Kern AK70 MKII personal hi-res music player worth £60.

ASTIN TREW ASTIN TREW, AIR AUDIO, PLANALOGUE, GRAHAM AUDIO, HANA, MSHD POWER, STS, COVE AUDIO, XHADOW ROOM 306

Win an Arcam rPhono phono stage worth £399 in the Show competition

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ACOUSTIC ENERGY ROOM 316

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Following the launch of the multiaward winning 100 Series and AE1 Active speakers at last year’s Show, S&V Bristol 2018 hosts the world premiere of the new 300 Series range of premium loudspeakers.

Building on the success of the 100 Series designs, the 300 Series raises the performance bar further still by using all-new bespoke, aluminium mid-bass drive units, an aluminium dome tweeter featuring our unique WDT Wide Dispersion Technology™ and real wood veneer or piano black/white cabinet enclosures that boast an inert 18mm high density MDF material with proprietary bracing technology. _______________________________

NEW: World premiere of the 300 Series – AE300 and AE309.

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COMPETITION: Win a pair of AE100s (in black or walnut) worth £230.

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SHOW OFFERS: 20% off all products.

ARCAM

Harman Luxury Audio

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COMPETITION: Give away of an ARCAM rPlay streamer.

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WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Arcam rPhono phono stage worth £399.

ASTELL&KERN/AUDEZE BRISTOL SUITE

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Astell&Kern and Audeze have come together at the Show to demonstrate the very best in personal audio. Hear Astell&Kern’s Award-winning high-resolution portable music players paired with Audeze’s acclaimed planar magnetic headphone range, including the all-new LCD-MX4 and LCD2 Classic. Plus, this will be the first chance to experience Astell&Kern’s new ACRO desktop range.

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NEW: Astell&Kern ACRO L1000, a 32bit desktop headphone amplifier/DAC unit offering exceptional performance, connectivity and design. Audeze LCD2 Classic - the most affordable LCD headphone yet - and LCDMX4, a new lightweight design

ARCAM, REVEL LOUDSPEAKERS, MARK LEVINSON AUDIO EMPIRE 2

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ARCAM, as part of Harman Luxury Audio, launches a brand new range of hi-fi components for the first time in the UK. The new HDA is Arcam’s best performing and most flexible range of products ever! It includes the long awaited replacement to the multi-award winning A19 amplifier the SA10.

Allied to this they are showcasing the Revel loudspeaker range and the Mark Levinson Audio products which they are now distributing in the UK. These new products are on demonstration in The Empire 2 suite.

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NEW: The Astin Trew AT2-1100 / AT2-5100 pre+power amplifiers.

Hana SLMono, low output MC mono cartridge.

ATACAMA AUDIO ATACAMA AUDIO, APOLLO HIFI, NORDOST CABLES, FALCON ACOUSTICS, RAM LOUDSPEAKERS BAY 4, ROOM 210

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Atacama Audio specializes in manufacturing high performance hi-fi furniture in the UK. On display are the bamboo based 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 What Hi-Fi? Magazine Award winning Evoque Eco supports and Moseco Speaker stands. Also on the stand is Apollo with the Storm 6 Oak hifi rack, along with the Nordost Cables Help Desk here to complement their demonstrations found in room 210. Examples of the Falcon LS3/5a and Ram series speakers are also on show. _______________________________

NEW: Apollo Storm 6 record storage unit. Atacama footstanding speaker plinths.

ATC ROOM 102

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NEW: ARCAM SA10 integrated amplifier. ARCAM SA20 integrated amplifier. ARCAM CDS50 CD/SACD player and network streaming.

Revel loudspeakers. Mark Levinson Audio.

Astin Trew is demonstrating its new ranges of Amplifiers in two systems, using a Planalogue turntable for vinyl in one and Master Tapes from STS through the other; using both floor standing and stand mounted Graham Audio loudspeakers. The fabulous new AT2-5100 dual mono 180W power amplifier and AT2-1100 pre-amplifier combination can be heard for the first time, alongside the AT2-2100 amplifier and AT28200 phono-stage. Do have a relaxing listen to their great value and great sounding set ups.

Win an Astell & Kern AK70 MKII personal hi-res music player worth £60 in the Show competition

ATC Loudspeaker Technology is sure to make its Show debut a memorable one by teaming the new CDA2 Mk 2 CD/Pre/DAC with the 5-star SCM40A active 3-way floorstanders - the perfect partner for the CDA2’s exceptional playback resolution. Room 102

Win a pair of ATC SCM11 standmount loudspeakers worth £1,200 in the Show competition

also features the celebrated SCM 11 passive design, winner of an unprecedented 11 What Hi Fi? awards. Experience the winning chemistry for yourself by joining ATC at the Bristol Show.

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NEW: CDA2 Mk2 CD/PRE/DAC _______________________________

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: ATC SCM11 Standmount loudspeakers worth £1,200.

ATLAS CABLES BRISTOL SUITE

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At this year’s Show Atlas, the engineering led Scottish hi-fi cable and accessory manufacturer, is carrying out a series of “back to back” audio demonstrations at stand 7b in the Bristol Suite.

Letting you hear directly the influence of conductor quality, dielectric efficiency, solder free plug technology and manufacturing process on the interconnections that exist between system components.

They are demonstrating why Atlas power, digital and headphone products lead the field in pitch accurate music reproduction.

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NEW: Launching at this year’s Show and adding to the ever expanding Grun coherent grounding system is the Ascent Grun speaker cable. Also a brand new Hyper dd S/PDIF digital Audio cable is on demonstration.

Hello and welcome to the 31st Bristol Show from Audio T! Audio T have been organising this great Hi-Fi event for over 30 years now, and for the very same reasons that we started it way back in 1987 – we wanted to give you, our customers, the opportunity to see everything that this very special industry has to offer under one roof. Here you can see all the latest products, talk to many of the designers and even talk to the reviewers from all of the Hi-Fi magazines! So enjoy your day or days at the Show, good luck winning the Show competition and do take advantage of the Show discounts to treat yourself to your next upgrade!

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Great Reasons to Choose Audio T

We’ve been in business for over 50 years and we are the UK’s oldest independent specialist Hi-Fi Retailer. Run by enthusiasts, we love music and film and are passionate about sound quality.

This is what we offer you:

INDEPENDENT ADVICE We want you to be thrilled with your new purchase so we give impartial advice based on what’s best for your needs

PRICE MATCH PROMISE We’ll match any deal from any authorised dealer to make sure you always get the best value

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We can give you a price for your old hi-fi which you can put towards a new hi-fi purchase

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AUDEN DISTRIBUTION

AUDIO-TECHNICA

AMPHION, MUSICWORKS ROOM 222

BRISTOL SUITE

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Auden Distribution is showing the Argon loudspeaker range from Amphion. The focus is on the newly revised 0 and 1 models along with the 7LS that was very well received at its launch during last year’s Show. Driven by a Hegel Röst amplifier, connected

by Audiomica Labs cables, and utilising MusicWorks power and isolation products they all combine to produce a very coherent musical system.

AUDIONOTE ROOM 402

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AudioNote is demonstrating a full system but taken to its maximum end of performance for that level!

But when you consider price its very affordable (well for Audionote that is) & will sound better than more expensive sytems at the Show! Hearing is believing!

AUDIO PINNACLE GOLD NOTE ROOM 322

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Audio Pinnacle is introducing Gold Note for the first time to the UK. The Italian High-End manufacturer located in Firenze (Tuscany) has been designing a complete series of turntables and electronics for over 25 years, achieving the elegant refined and detailed sound it is renowned for today.

Every single creation is designed, engineered and skilfully crafted to deliver audio pleasure: creations like the awarded Mediterraneo Turntable, the acclaimed and smart Phono Stage PH-10 or the innovative super Integrated Amplifier IS-1000.

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NEW: Integrated amplifier IS-1000 and Phono stage PH-10.

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Experience the latest headphone releases from Audio-Technica, with many making their UK or European debut at the Show.

This exciting line-up includes the flagship reference open-back ATH-ADX5000, the wireless noisecancelling ATH-ANC700BT and the ATH-DSR5BT in-ear Bluetooth aptX HD-enabled headphones.

For analogue lovers, the awardwinning AT-LP5 and AT-LP3 turntables are also on show, alongside a comprehensive range of phono cartridges and stlyi to suit all levels.

Win a Revo SuperSystem DAB Radio worth £550 in the Show competition

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crush dynamics and make your system sound flat and lifeless. Call in and take a listen.

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AURALIC

NEW: ATH-ADX5000, ATHANC700BT, ATH-DSR5BT, ATHAR5BT, ATH-CKR70BT/55BT/35BT.

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: An Audio-Technica AT-LP3 turntable worth £199.

AUDIOENGINE ROOM 413

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Experience the latest, HD Series of wireless powered speakers: simple to set up, great to look at and exceptional to listen to.

The HD series was designed for the way people listen to music today - streaming wirelessly, digital downloads, vinyl, headphones and more. All with Audioengine’s Award-winning heritage in compact speaker design - these are NOT your average wireless speakers… _______________________________

NEW: Limited edition HD3 White.

AUDIOQUEST ROOM 202

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Power is a necessary evil. It’s necessary as without it systems just won’t work, and it’s evil because AC (mains) power lines, and most power cables are a source of ever increasing amounts of distortion.

At AudioQuest they believe they’ve come up with some elegant solutions to rid your system of this distortion; solutions that don’t

ROOM 104, 106

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Critically acclaimed in the U.K., Auralic has established an enviable reputation for designing innovative music streaming and audio components of the highest quality - a combination of classic analogue technology and cutting edge digital evolution with a design aesthetic. Products are precision manufactured and built to exacting standards. Auralic is demonstrating the fabulous new G2 Series in room 104 and Polaris streaming amplifier in room 106.

AV TECH SOLUTIONS JL AUDIO, ATI AMPLIFIERS ROOM 428

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AV-Tech Solutions is demonstrating JL Audio’s CR-1 active subwoofer crossover partnered with the legendary JL Audio Gotham g213v2 subwoofer. Your first look will tell you that you are looking at something special... your first listen will confirm it beyond a shadow of a doubt. Also on demonstration are ATI Amplifiers AT500NC Class D series of power amplifiers, which incorporate Hypex N-CORE output modules with ATI designed input buffers and linear power supplies.

Experience these remarkable products for yourself.

NEW: JL Audio Gotham g213v2, JL Audio Fathom IWS-SYS-108 & 208 In-wall Subwoofers, JL Audio Fathom IWS-SYSv2-113 & 213 Inwall Subwoofers, ATI Amplifiers AT500NC Series of Class D Power Amplifiers, ATI Amplifiers AT4000 Morris Kessler Signature Series Power Amplifiers, ATI Amplifiers AT6000 Morris Kessler Signature Series Power Amplifiers.

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LOEWE, SENNHEISER, REVO, VOGEL’S, PIEGA, DUAL RECEPTION

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Win an Audio-Technica AT-LP3 turntable worth £199 in the Show competition

BIG RED SALES

Big Red Sales represents a number of major International HiFi manufacturers including Piega Loudspeakers from Switzerland, Sennheiser headphones from Germany, Dual Turntables, Revo DAB Radios from Scotland, Vogel’s TV & Speaker Brackets from Holland and Loewe TVs which are also from Germany. Of these six brands, four of them are dominant brand leaders in their own country – Sennheiser, Vogel’s, Loewe and Piega. Enjoy the Show, pop by the Big Red stand, meet the staff and pick up some brochures while you are there!

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NEW: Loewe – Bild 7.55 OLED TV, Revo – SuperCD and SuperTone, Piega – New Premium Range Loudspeakers, Dual – CS505 Turntable.

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WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: A Revo SuperSystem DAB Radio worth £550.

See the new 700 Series 2 from Bowers & Wilkins in the Wallace suite

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION BLUESOUND

CHORD ELECTRONICS

ROOM 310

SS GREAT BRITAIN 1

Following a successful first year, you’ll hear why Bluesound has won Multi-Room Product of the Year at What Hi-Fi? for the last four years. Imagine being present at the original studio performance of your favourite artist. Every nuance, subtlety & tiny drop of emotion delivered to your ears. This is Master Quality Authenticated (MQA). Listen to MQA directly compared to other formats on the only multi-room system capable of playing it. Bluesound, the sound of hi-res streaming in every room.

The UK’s leading amplification and digital audio experts have the European debut of the new Qutest DAC at the Show, following the CES outing of this highly advanced newcomer which is based on the award-winning Hugo 2. Chord Electronics once again have two locations, with a UK-flavoured main system featuring Qutest, the CPM 3350 integrated and B&W loudspeakers, plus a portables stand, with Mojo, Poly and the first look at the new GoFigure control app.

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BOWERS & WILKINS BOWERS & WILKINS, ROTEL WALLACE SUITE

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Bowers & Wilkins is showcasing the remarkable new 700 Series 2 for the first time at Bristol. Shown alongside Rotel’s new 15 Series electronics, Bowers & Wilkins is demonstrating the stunning performance and proprietary technologies in the new 700 Series 2 previously reserved for the flagship 800 Series Diamond but now wrapped up in this more affordable new range. 700 Series 2 shows that room-friendly aesthetics does not mean a compromise in audio quality.

Also shown are the new DB subwoofers which have already been acclaimed for their precision, accuracy and power.

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NEW: DB4-S.

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The new Qutest DAC from Chord Electronics in SS Great Britain 1

CANTON

CHORD COMPANY

ROOM 408, 409

FOYER, ROOM 112

Canton has two rooms at the Show, each showcasing different aspects of the German company’s line-up. Firstly, the award-winning DM Soundbase and Soundbar range is on demonstration, showcasing how it can transform your TV sound. Secondly, Canton’s acclaimed Reference hi-fi speakers show their stereo class in an exclusive demonstration.

The UK’s leading A/V cable manufacturer (est.1985) are presenting their latest technical advances with the world debut of their new silver loudspeaker connectors, perfectly complimenting their award-winning proprietary Taylon® insulation, ARAY conductor technology and super-efficient, multi-layer shielding. Attendees can discover the benefits of these technologies with demonstrations in Room 112.

Expect some stunning music and the latest hi-fi equipment, too. The familiar Chord Company foyer area also features demonstrations of the new streaming and power cables from the award-winning Shawline range using high-performance headphones with the Chord ShawCan headphone upgrade cables.

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NEW: Canton DM5 - Canton has added a new compact model to its award-winning range of TV-boosting soundbars and soundbases. The acclaimed DM9, DM55, DM75 Glass and DM100 are joined by the DM5, designed to meet the demands of smaller rooms and TVs. Easily wall mounted - or slipped in front or under your TV, with sound modes to match each location – the DM5 is a discreet but powerful sonic upgrade for flatscreen TVs. Bluetooth functionality also makes the DM5 an excellent speaker to wirelessly stream your music to.

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NEW: Silver banana plug connectors, Shawline streaming cable, Shawline power cable.

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NEW: Qutest DAC.

CHORD MOJO & POLY BRISTOL SUITE

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Experience the full power of Chord Electronics’ award-winning Mojo and Poly, along with the new GoFigure app. When partnered with Mojo, Poly enables music streamed from a range of wirelessly connected devices to be enjoyed in the best possible sound quality, whether at home or on the go. Poly is also a music player, with an unlimited-capacity Micro SD card slot. Full smartphone control using the GoFigure app enables effortless music playback whether streaming or playing music from Micro SD.

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NEW: GoFigure - new control app for Mojo & Poly, available for iOS and Android devices.

CARY AUDIO ROOM 424

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Cary Audio was founded in 1989 with a firm commitment to produce the very highest quality twochannel vacuum tube equipment, and continued to innovate and lead the industry in this market sector. They have now made the jump across the big pond and are officially represented and distributed in Europe by MGY OU. The full range of Cary Audio products is now warehoused inand distributed from Estonia.

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NEW: Cary Audio is excited to announce a new era while paying homage to the past in keeping the “SLI” moniker with the brand new SLI-100 vacuum tube integrated amplifier.

New Shawline power cable from The Chord Company in the Foyer

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CREEK/EPOS ROOM 226

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Creek and Epos are demonstrating their latest Evolution integrated amplifiers, power amps, digital preamps and vinyl replay products.

Epos is also demonstrating models from its K series range. _______________________________

NEW: Creek Audio is launching a new low-cost MM phono preamp called the OBH-8mk2. The 2018 version of the Evolution 50A integrated amplifier is also shown in Bristol for the first time.

Epos is demonstrating its new K1i stand-mount speaker for the first time.

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COMPETITION: Once again Creek is running a competition to win an Evolution 50A amplifier.

Epos is also giving away a pair of K1I loudspeakers. The third prize is an OBH-8mk2 MM phono pre-amp.

See the new DALI CALLISTO active loudspeakers in room 118

Dynaudio is showing off its Award-winning Special Forty anniversary standmounters in the Foyer

DECENT AUDIO

CYRUS

AUDIO ANALOGUE, KRONOS, VAN DEN HUL ROOM 318

company of legendary brand Raidho, share much of Raidho’s ‘DNA’ but their price tag is astonishingly affordable. They’re partnered here with the Kronos Sparta .5 turntable, DBL’s The Wand Plus tonearm and van den Hul’s hand-built DDT-II Special cartridge.

Audio Analogue provides amplification with the new AAphono phonostage and classic Puccini Anniversary amplifier. Plus van den Hul cabling throughout.

SS GREAT BRITAIN 2/3

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NEW: ONElinear speakers, new streaming service.

This promises to be a very special system indeed... at the source end is the superlative Kronos Sparta turntable. Amplification is powerfully yet deftly handled by van den Hul’s The Grail phono stage, alongside Audio Analogue’s masterful Maestro Anniversary amplifier. The Kronos Helena tonearm is crowned with van den Hul’s hand-built Crimson Stradivarius cartridge. Then everything is brought together with van den Hul’s high quality cabling, so all that remains is to take a seat, relax and enjoy.

DALI AUDIO

DECENT AUDIO

Cyrus is running an in-depth demonstration of a new streaming source on their signature system partnered with KEF blades.

Cyrus is also bringing a taste of their ‘2018 Experience tour’ to Bristol with daily closed-door seminars (11.30 each day of the Show). The subject for the Bristol seminars is ‘Class D – the devil is in the detail’. Tickets are available free of charge by going to their SS Great Britain room.

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ROOM 118

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For the first time in the UK, DALI is demonstrating the brand new CALLISTO Series of active loudspeakers. Each individually powered speaker connects wirelessly to the DALI SOUND HUB, where all your audio devices connect through the multitude of inputs, including Bluetooth.

With the option of the BluOs module, the CALLISTO series can be used with your favourite music streaming service as a complete system in itself, or part of a full multi-room system, all controlled via the BluOs app.

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NEW: DALI CALLISTO active loudspeakers.

AUDIO ANALOGUE, KRONOS, DBL (DESIGN BUILD LISTEN)/THE WAND, KRONOS, SCANSONIC, VAN DEN HUL ROOM 320

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Discover a system that’s high on soul-stirring performance yet accessible to the more midrange budget. Scansonic’s MB loudspeakers, from the sister ELAC launches the Miracord 70 in room 228

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NEW: Audio Analogue AAphono phonostage.

DIVERSE VINYL TERRACE

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Keeping Vinyl Alive Since 1988!

It wouldn’t be a hi-fi show without having a plethora of vinyl to browse through all weekend. Look no further than Diverse Vinyl for the most comprehensive selection of new releases, audiophile reissues and even the odd audiophile digital formats!

You’ll find Diverse Vinyl in their usual spot, so why not grab a coffee and spend some time digging in the crates!

Knowledgeable staff are always on hand to offer advice and recommendations too!

DYNAUDIO FOYER 2A, BRISTOL SUITE

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Legendary Danish speaker specialist Dynaudio is showing off its Award-winning Special Forty anniversary standmounters, along with the forthcoming Music intelligent wireless speaker range.

Listeners can play their own music through some cutting-edge audio tech, as well as have their questions answered by Dynaudio’s product experts. The company will also be demonstrating something new – an incredible update of a much-vaunted product…

See, hear, touch and listen to Dynaudio at Stand Foyer 2a on the Ground Floor.

ELAC ROOM 228

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Building on the success of the EISA award winning Miracord 90 Turntable, ELAC launches the Miracord 70. Supplied complete with tonearm and cartridge, Miracord 70 features a MDF base with a glass platter, driven by an extremely smooth synchronous motor. Also launching is the Discovery Z3 Zone speaker. Play music directly to it from your phone using Bluetooth, AirPlay or Spotify Connect or make it part of a multi-room setup with Discovery or a Roon® server.

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NEW: ELAC Miracord 70 Turntable, ELAC Discovery Z3 wireless loudspeaker.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

Hear the new Focal Kanta N°2 in the Matthew suite

New loudspeaker ranges from Fyne Audio in the Bristol Suite and room 304

The mini but mighty Harbeth P3ESR speaker is now available in a striking olive wood veneer.

Rooms 232 & 234

Win a pair of AKG N40 headphones worth £350 in the Show competition

ELIPSON/ TANGENT AUDIO

FALCON ACOUSTICS

See Funk’s full range of turntables and product upgrades: the new Gett! /F7, full upgrades for Rega and SL1200. Comparative demonstrations include Achromat, FX3, Bo!ng. Ultra high resolution amplification by Tom Evans will power Orpheus’ new elegant bookshelf loudspeakers. Orpheus: Son of Minipod for those in the know! Purple Haze Cables will be an important part of the performance. There’s a lot to see.

Analogue delivers.

HARBETH AUDIO

ROOM 412

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Elipson unveils its new Prestige Facet speakers featuring APTX Bluetooth and Google’s Chromecast 96 KHz / 24 bit high res. streaming audio. The bookshelf Facet 6BT and floorstanding Facet 14BT speakers fuse audiophile sound quality with the best in wireless audio technology. They also offer powerful and energy efficient Class D amplifiers with the versatility and convenience of wireless Bluetooth, Chromecast audio as well as wired connections including RCA Line, RCA Phono, 3.5mm and digital optical inputs, together with a Sub Output. _______________________________

NEW: Elipson Prestige Facet 6BT and 14 BT active wireless speakers with free Google Chromecast.

Elipson Music Centre Black with Bluetooth and Chromecast Audio.

FALCON ACOUSTICS, RAM LOUDSPEAKERS, SUGDEN AUDIO ROOM 430

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Making its UK debut, Falcon Acoustics is demonstrating the new Falcon Acoustics RAM Studio 30 3-way floorstander system.

Falcon is also showing the Classic BBC Licenced 15 ohm LS3/5a, the only authentic LS3/5a now made that faithfully meets the 1976 BBC LS3/5a Specification. For the first time, the LS3/5a is partnered with the new Falcon Audio Engineering LS3/5a stand. All powered by the legendary Sugden A21se, Sapphire DAP800 Preamplifier, and MasterClass MPA-4 Monoblock power amplifiers through StraightWire cables.

FOCAL FOCAL, NAIM AUDIO TERRACE, CONSERVATORY, EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, BRUNEL SUITE

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EXPOSURE ELECTRONICS ROOM 212

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British brand Exposure has been perfecting the art of ‘real world hifi’ for almost half a century. In 2017 the award-winning ‘XM’ series of amplifiers was launched, packing a raft of high-performance features into an astonishingly compact half-width size - perfect for music lovers who want superior sound across multiple media but without the size or cost of their system spiralling out of control. New for 2018 is the XM HP headphone amplifier. Hear it here first!

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NEW: Exposure XM HP headphone amplifier.

It took three years of research and development to create this model, Kanta N°2, the first in the range.

Focal offers an amalgamation of technologies: the marriage of Beryllium, in the latest generation IAL3 tweeter, with Flax, for the midrange and bass drivers.

Performance meets style.

Experience Kanta paired with Naim’s state-of-the-art new Uniti in the Matthew Suite on the Lower Ground Floor.

FUNK FIRM ROOM 414

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30 minute closed room ticketed demonstrations provide lots of information on analogue.

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NEW: Orpheus Loudspeaker (Son of Minipod) have two new highly attractive models. Purple Haze Cables. SL1200 fully loaded kit.

A new Amplifier By Tom Evans.

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COMPETITION: Win Achromats, Bo!ngs cables and more...

FYNE AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE, ROOM 304

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Fyne Audio is presenting new loudspeaker ranges at the Show.

The Brand name may be new, but the 7-strong team running the company have an enviable pedigree of over 200 years’ audio industry experience between them.

Having all moved from their various previous roles at Tannoy, they have focused their collective passion and enthusiasm for hi-fi on forming Fyne Audio, a new loudspeaker company with a design and manufacturing base in Scotland.

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NEW: F300 and F500 loudspeaker ranges. F1-10 high end loudspeaker.

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COMPETITION: Win a pair of F500 bookshelf speakers or F303 floor standers, both with a retail value of £600.

ROOM 232, 234

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British loudspeaker brand, Harbeth Audio is exhibiting in rooms 232 and 234 at this year’s Bristol Sound & Vision Show, where they are demonstrating two models from their 40th anniversary range. After the company’s most successful year, they are delighted to bring their natural sound to the Show again this year.

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NEW: Harbeth Audio is delighted to announce a third release of new limited edition products, continuing the momentous celebrations of their 40th Anniversary year. The mini but mighty P3ESR speaker is now available in a striking olive wood veneer, with the additional added features of Harbeth’s 40th Anniversary range.

HARMAN CONSUMER UK AKG, JBL ROOM 302

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Harman Consumer UK is displaying a wide range of award winning products from both AKG and JBL. The What Hi-Fi? Headphone of the Year - the Y50 - the Y50BT, N60NC wireless noise cancelling on-ear, N40 in-ear and the Flagship models N90Q and the all new in-ear N5005 are all shown. The JBL line-up includes the E Series and Everest series featuring the EISA award winning 750 Elite that features Bluetooth, noise cancelling and active equalisation.

JBL’s Soundgear is also on display. _______________________________

NEW: AKG N5005 Flagship in-ear headphone.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION _______________________________

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: AKG N40 Headphones worth £350, AKG Y50 Headphones worth £80, AKG K550 Headphones worth £150, AKG N60NC Wireless headphones worth £250.

HEGEL

Box Design S2 Electronics, music is delivered by brand new Jamo Studio8 series loudspeakers - the S 805. Prepare to hear how amazing your music can sound with affordable hi-fi equipment.

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NEW: Pro-Ject Debut III S Audiophile. Jamo Studio8 loudspeakers.

ROOM 230

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NEW: Hegel H190.

HENLEY AUDIO PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS, ORTOFON, LEHMANN AUDIO, ROON, SWEETVINYL, UNISON RESEARCH AND KLIPSCH ROOM 416

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Henley Audio is presenting a full high-end experience with both analogue and digital front ends. Using a Pro-Ject 6 Perspex turntable and Lehmannaudio phono stage, alongside a Roon Nucleus+ server connected to a USB DAC, expect the finest sounds imaginable via a Unison Research S6 and the new Klipsch Heritage Forte III loudspeakers. Bristol Show is also the place to hear the new SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 pop and click remover.

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NEW: Klipsch Forte III. Roon Nucleus+. SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1.

HENLEY AUDIO PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS AND JAMO ROOM 418

Witness the flagship ZENith SE Mk.II from Innuos in the Bristol Suite

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HI-FI WORLD _______________________________

HENLEY AUDIO PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS, ORTOFON, LEHMANN AUDIO, ROON, SWEETVINYL, UNISON RESEARCH AND KLIPSCH BRISTOL SUITE

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Henley Audio is bringing a full showroom experience to the Bristol Suite. With a variety of static and demonstration equipment from across our portfolio, you can see the latest products from ProJect, Ortofon, Roon, SweetVinyl, Klipsch and Jamo, covering turntables, streamers, headphones, speakers and all-in-one solutions. _______________________________

NEW: Pro-Ject Juke Box E. Roon Nucleus+. SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 and SC-2. Klipsch HP-3.

Klipsch Headphone Amp. Jamo Studio8 Loudspeakers.

HI FI RACKS BAY 3

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Hi Fi Racks is a family run business based in the heart of rural England. Established in 2007 they now occupy a manufacturing workshop in Burrough on the Hill that’s staffed by a committed and passionate team of skilled craftsmen using only solid hardwoods. As well as a standard range of products, their real forte is a bespoke service to suit your equipment while ensuring the best acoustic performance.

Meet the Hi-Fi World team on stand 4a in the Bristol Suite on the ground floor throughout the Show - to answer your questions, offer advice and have a friendly chat. There’s also a free FiiO X1ii high-resolution player worth £100 to anyone taking out a Hi-Fi World subscription. Also on the stand they are demonstrating Rohde & Schwarz’s class-leading UPV analyser used for Hi-Fi World’s definitive performance measurements.

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COMPETITION: Your chance to enter a prize draw when you take out a subscription.

NEW: Fortis Speaker Stands Range.

HI-FI+ CONSERVATORY

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Visit Hi-Fi+ for offers on subscriptions and back issues.

new Pro iDSD and the new xDSD launching this spring.

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NEW: Pro iDSD - new flagship DAC, xDSD - new portable device due out in March.

INNUOS BRISTOL SUITE

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Innuos believes in simplicity and performance. You don’t have to sacrifice sound quality or be a technology expert to enjoy Digital Music. Whether it’s through wireless speakers, your favourite headphones or premium HiFi, come and see what the versatile ZEN servers can do for you and your music. Witness the flagship ZENith SE Mk.II which “has made more progress in the quest for high fidelity in digital audio than all upsampling and high-resolution formats combined” – HiFi+, Feb 2018.

ISOACOUSTICS SCV Distribution

HIFICRITIC

FOYER, ROOM 326

CONSERVATORY

Join IsoAcoustics’ Paul Morrison for his highly enlightening A-B demonstration of their fastest growing product range. Hear in real time the difference IsoAcoustics speaker isolation will make to any speaker, in any room, improving sound stage, clarity and definition.

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Celebrating its 11th year of publication, edited by Paul Messenger and Martin Colloms.

The independent audio magazine, free of advertising, and mailed all over the world. They investigate, and fearlessly review, high quality analogue and digital audio technologies and products. See the latest issue, plus a back issue inventory for readers wishing to catch up on the extensive catalogue of published product and music reviews and thought provoking features.

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OFFERS: Special Show prices for Bristol including subscriptions.

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Henley Audio presents the ultimate affordable audiophile system with Pro-Ject Audio Systems and Jamo.

Combining the new Pro-Ject Audio Systems Debut III S Audiophile turntable with new and improved

NEW: Hi-Fi+ & The Absolute Sound Ultimate Guide to Headphones & Personal Audio - this must have bookazine offers over 150 pages filled with everything you need to know about personal audio.

BRISTOL SUITE

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Hegel is showing its integrated amplifier range: Hegel H90, Röst, H190 and H360. The Hegel HD30 DAC is also on demonstration.

Demos are every two hours from opening to end of Show where they are comparing the difference between the integrated amplifiers on a pair of Amphion Argon 7LS.

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NEW: IsoAcoustics OREA equipment isolation range is making its European debut in room 326.

KARMA-AV EMOTIVA, PRIMARE, SVS, ULTIMATE SCREENS, VIVITEK ROOM 330, 332

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IFI AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE

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iFi audio is the sister brand of Abbingdon Music Research (AMR). iFi’s ethos brings together a blend of the best classic and cutting edge technologies to bring to market both desktop and portable high fidelity devices aimed primarily at headphone users. Take, for example, the new nano iDSD Black Label - it drives almost any headphone with 285Mw of pure power, offers multiple file formats, including MQA and delivers the top notch signature sound quality that iFi audio is recognised for.

Visit the stand for a demonstration of this and get a sneak peak at the

With a rush of new product intros, Karma-AV returns to prove that great AV performance needn’t cost a fortune. Setting the biggest bang-for-buck benchmark in the ‘Atmos’ room 332, the awesome new Emotiva RMC-1 AV processor and XPA-11 amplifier drive the acclaimed ‘Ultra’ speaker ensemble from SVS, underpinned by the brand’s extraordinary new SB-4000 active subwoofer! Meanwhile the music-dedicated Primare room (330) hosts the Bristol Show debut of the much vaunted ‘Prisma’ range of Wi-Fi connected hi-fi separates. _______________________________

NEW: Emotiva RMC-1 AV processor/Pre and XPA-11 multichannel power amp. SVS SB4000 active subwoofer. Primare Prisma range of Hi Fi separates.

EXHIBITORS BY BRAND

BRAND SPACE

BRAND SPACE

BRAND SPACE

+Audio.................................................... Bristol 12 & 13b Acoustic Energy..........................................................316 Air Audio........................................................................306 AKG..................................................................................302 Albedo............................................................................208 Amphion........................................................................222 Anatech Distribution.................................................310 Apollo Hi-Fi................................................................Bay 4 Arcam....................................................................Empire 2 Armour Home Electronics................Bay 1, Empire 3 Art Vinyl.................................................. Bristol 12 & 13b Astell & Kern......................................................Bristol 4b Astin Trew......................................................................306 Atacama Audio......................................Bay 4, 210, 430 ATC...................................................................................102 ATI Amplifiers...............................................................328 Atlas Cables.......................................................Bristol 7b Auden Distribution....................................................222 Audeze.................................................................. Bristol 5 Audio Analogue................................................ 318, 320 Audio Detail..................................................................208 Audioengine................................................................413 Audiolab.........................................................The Old Vic Audio Note....................................................................402 Audio Pinnacle............................................................322 AudioQuest..................................................................202 Audio T Sales & Advice................ Foyer 2b, 211, 311 Audio Technica................................................... Bristol 8 Auralic.............................................................................104 AVM.................................................................................108 AVTech Media..............................................................428 AV Tech Solutions.......................................................328 Big Red Sales...................................................Reception Black Rhodium............................................................213 Blue Horizon....................................................... 209, 220 Bluesound.....................................................................310 Bowers & Wilkins.................................................Wallace Bryston...........................................................................108 Buffalo Technology...................................... Bristol 10a Canton.................................................................. 408, 409 Cary Audio....................................................................424 Chord Company................................ Foyer 1a, 1c, 112 Chord Electronics............................SS Great Britain 1 Chord Mojo.......................................................... Bristol 6 CH Precision..........................................Conservatory 1 Clearaudio.....................................................................220 Clearer Audio........................................Conservatory 1 Cove Audio...................................................................306 Creaktiv................................................................ 217, 218 Creek Audio..................................................................226 Custom Design.................................... Bristol 12 & 13b Cyrus................................................SS Great Britain 2/3 Dali...................................................................................118 DBL..................................................................................320 Decent Audio..................................................... 318, 320 Diamond Vinyl................................................... Foyer 1d discOvery............................................................ Foyer 1d Diverse Vinyl...................................................... Terrace 3 Dual....................................................................Reception Dynaudio.........................................Foyer 2a, Bristol 15 ELAC................................................................................228 Elipson............................................................................412 Emotiva..........................................................................332 Epos.................................................................................226 Exertis.....................Bristol 4a & 5, 408, 409, 410, 413 Exposure........................................................................212 Falcon Acoustics.........................................................430 Focal....................... The Matthew Suite, Brunel Suite ..............................Executive Lounge, Terrace 1a & 1b Funk Firm.......................................................................414 Furutech.........................................................................220 Fyne Audio.......................................... Bristol 1 & 2, 304

Gekko Cables...............................................................414 Glanz....................................................................Bristol 16 Gold Note......................................................................322 Grado Cartridges............................................... Bristol 9 Graham Audio.............................................................306 Hana................................................................................306 Harbeth Audio................................................... 232, 234 Harman Consumer UK..............................................302 Hegel...............................................................................230 Henley Audio.................... Bristol 12 & 13b, 416, 418 Hi-Fi+.......................................................Conservatory 8 Hi-Fi Racks..................................................................Bay 3 Hi-Fi World.........................................................Bristol 4a HIFICRITIC...............................................Conservatory 5 hORNS............................................................................208 IAG....................................................................The Old Vic iFi Audio..............................................................Bristol 11 Innuos............................................................... Bristol 13a IsoAcoustics..................................................................326 IsoTek..............................................................................209 Jamo...............................................Bristol 12 & 13b, 418 JBL....................................................................................302 JL Audio.........................................................................328 Karma AV............................................................. 330, 332 KEF.......................................................................Concorde Keith Monks........................................................ Foyer 1d Kennerton........................................................... 217, 218 Klipsch...........................................Bristol 12 & 13b, 416 Knosti..................................................................... Bristol 9 Kog Audio.....................................................................204 Kordz............................................................................Bay 2 Kronos.................................................................. 318, 320 Kudos Audio.................................................................206 Larsen................................................................... 209, 220 Leema Acoustics..........................................1006, 1008 Lehmann......................................Bristol 12 & 13b, 416 Lester Industries............................................... Bristol 7c Loewe................................................................Reception Lumin...................................................................Bristol 11 Malvern Audio Research..........................................208 Markaudio-Sota..........................................................213 Mark Levinson...................................................Empire 2 MCRU................................................Conservatory 3 & 7 Melco Audio..........................................Bristol 10a, 204 Meze...................................................................... Foyer 1b MGY OÜ.........................................................................424 Michell Engineering..................................................214 Ming Da.........................................................................208 Mission...........................................................................410 Mitchell & Johnson................................................. 1010 Miyajima.............................................................Bristol 16 Mobile Fidelity..................................................Bristol 11 Monitor Audio...................................................Empire 1 MSHD Power................................................................306 Musical Fidelity............................................................312 Nagaoka................................................................ Bristol 9 Naim Audio.......... The Matthew Suite, Brunel Suite ............................ Executive Lounge, Terrace 1a & 1b Naim Records........................................Terrace 1a & 1b Neat Acoustics.............................................................116 Nordost..........................................................................210 Novafidelity........................................................ 217, 218 NuForce................................................................ 217, 218 NuNu Distribution............................................ 217, 218 Okki Nokki..........................................................Bristol 14 Onkyo..................................................................Bristol 7a Opera Loudspeakers............................Bristol 1 & 13b Ophidian Audio...........................................................406 Optoma..........................................................................420 Oracle Audio...................................................... 217, 218 Origin Live.....................................................................313 Ortofon..........................................Bristol 12 & 13b, 416

Piega..................................................................Reception Pioneer................................................................Bristol 7a Planalogue....................................................................306 PMC.................................................................................108 Primare...........................................................................330 Prism Sound.................................................................324 Pristine Vinyl..........................................Conservatory 2 Pro-Ject............................... Bristol 12 & 13b, 416, 418 ProAc...............................................................................216 Puritan Audio Laboratories.......................... Bristol 7c Q-Up....................................................................... Bristol 9 QED...............................................................................Bay 1 Qobuz......................................................Conservatory 6 quadral................................................................. 217, 218 Quadraspire..................................................................114 QUAD...............................................................The Old Vic Questyle........................................................ Brunel Suite Ram Loudspeakers.....................................................430 Rega................................................................................224 REL Acoustics..................................................... 308, 309 Revel......................................................................Empire 2 Revo....................................................................Reception RHA.......................................................... Bristol 12 & 13b Rohde & Schwarz.............................................Bristol 4a Roksan..................................................................Empire 1 Roon...............................................Bristol 12 & 13b, 416 Rotel........................................................................Wallace Ruark Audio.....................................Community Street Russell K.........................................................................204 Sales & Advice................................. Foyer 2b, 211, 311 Scansonic......................................................................320 SCV Distribution.....................................Foyer 1b , 326 Select Audio......................................................Bristol 11 Sennheiser......................................................Bristol 10b Sonoro.........................................................................Bay 2 Sony.................................................................................314 Sota Acoustics.............................................................213 Soulines..............................................................Bristol 16 Sound Fowndations........................................ 209, 220 SPEC...................................................................... 217, 218 Spendor Audio.................................................. 104, 106 STS...................................................................................306 Sugden...........................................................................430 SVS...................................................................................332 SweetVinyl...................................Bristol 12 & 13b, 416 T+A..................................................................................204 TAD..................................................................................217 Tangent..........................................................................412 Teac.......................................................................Bristol 7a Technics.................................................................... Cabot Tellurium Q...................................................................204 The Vinyl Adventure...........................Conservatory 7 Timestep.............................................................Bristol 16 Tonar International........................................... Bristol 9 Torus Power........................................................ 330, 332 Totem Acoustic............................................................426 Townshend Audio...............................Conservatory 4 Ultimate Screens.........................................................332 Unison Research........................Bristol 12 & 13b, 416 van den Hul........................................................ 318, 320 Vinyls Best..........................................................Bristol 14 Vivac.........................................................Conservatory 2 Vivid Audio...................................................................414 Vivitek.............................................................................332 Vogel’s...............................................................Reception Von Gaylord Audio.....................................................404 Wharfedale....................................................The Old Vic What Hi-Fi?........................................................... Bristol 3 Wilson Benesch....................................Conservatory 1 Xhadow..........................................................................306 XTZ Sound....................................................................422

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FLOOR PLANS

4th FLOOR

413

FALCON ACOUSTICS/ RAM/ SUGDEN 430

332

330

328

HARBETH AUDIO HARBETH AUDIO HEGEL ELAC

234

232

230

228

226

CREEK AUDIO/ EPOS

220

216

218

NUNU DISTRIBUTION PROAC

210

212

214

MICHELL ENGINEERING EXPOSURE NORDOST/ ATACAMA

209

208

SOUND FOWNDATIONS MALVERN AUDIO RESEARCH

206

204

LIFTS

LIFTS

KARMA AV

KARMA AV AV TECH / JL AUDIO

326

ISOACOUSTICS

REGA

224

211

SALES, ADVICE & CLEARANCE

SOUND FOWNDATIONS

324

PRISM SOUND

217

NUNU DISTRIBUTION

424

426

428

AV TECH MEDIA

Trade & Press only

TOTEM ACOUSTICS CARY AUDIO

320

318

316

314

312

213

AUDEN DISTRIBUTION/ AMPHION 222 DECENT AUDIO DECENT AUDIO ACOUSTIC ENERGY SONY MUSICAL FIDELITY

SOTA ACOUSTICS

GOLD NOTE/ AUDIO PINNACLE 322

313

ORIGIN LIVE

2nd FLOOR

422

420

418

416

414

311

SALES, ADVICE & CLEARANCE

310

309

308

KUDOS AUDIO KOG AUDIO

202

AUDIOQUEST

10th FLOOR

1st FLOOR

XTZ SOUND

OPTOMA HENLEY AUDIO HENLEY AUDIO FUNK FIRM

412

BLUESOUND REL ACOUSTICS REL ACOUSTICS

302

304

306

ASTIN TREW/ AIR AUDIO FYNE AUDIO AKG/JBL

LIFTS

ELIPSON/ TANGENT

410

409

408

406

LIFTS

AUDIOENGINE

411

HI-FI WORLD Invitation only MISSION CANTON CANTON OPHIDIAN AUDIO

404

402

1010

MITCHELL & JOHNSON

LEEMA ACOUSTICS

1008

116

118

1006

LEEMA ACOUSTICS

DALI

NEAT ACOUSTICS

102

104

106

108

112

114

QUADRASPIRE

CHORD COMPANY

PMC/ BRYSTON/ AVM

SPENDOR

SPENDOR/ AURALIC

ATC

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VON GAYLORD AUDIO AUDIO NOTE

3rd FLOOR

There is NO SMOKING allowed at the Marriott

FLOOR PLANS

T ECHNICS

Q ACOUSTICS

CYRUS

EMPIRE 3

HI-FI +

VINYL ADVENTURE

LIFT

SALES & ADVICE

FOYER 2

QOBUZ

MELCO AUDIO

ATACAMA/ APOLLO HI-FI RACKS ANNIVERSARY

QED KEITH MONKS

In association with

• SHOW ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE DESKS

WIN £11,000 worth of prizes in the Show competition. Drop your entry card (given to you on entry to the Show) into one of the boxes around the Show, marked l on the floor plans.

PRESS & TRADE ONLY

PURCHASES MADE AT THE SHOW

HOTEL ENTRANCE

ORGANISERS DESK & TRADE PRESS RECEPTION

LIFTS HOTEL RECEPTION

BRUNEL

QUESTYLE/ FOCAL

BIG RED SALES

TOILETS

BAR

CLOAKROOM

FOYER 1

CHORD COMPANY

CHORD CO.

DIVERSE VINYL TERRACE CAFE

(LIFTS TO SHOW FLOORS)

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

ORGANISERS

FYNE AUDIO

•

HI-FI WORLD/ ROHDE & SCHWARZ

MEZE

THE BREW BAR LOUNGE

•

LIFTS

NAIM AUDIO

THE OLD VIC

th TIMESTEP

SENNHEISER

IFI AUDIO

SONORO AUDIO

INNUOS

HENLEY AUDIO

VINYLS BEST

AUDIO TECHNICA

ATLAS PIONEER CABLES

TONAR

PURITAN AUDIO LABS

CHORD ELECTRONICS ASTELL & KERN/ AUDEZE

Open 12.00 am – 3.00 pm

CAST IRON GRILL

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

NAIM AUDIO / FOCAL

FOOD AND DRINK DELI SANDWICHES, SALADS and LIGHT, HOT FOOD can be had in the CAST IRON GRILL on the TERRACE LEVEL. TERRACE CAFE and the BREW BAR LOUNGE serve DRINKS and SNACKS and will be open throughout the Show. (Note: outside public hours alcohol can only be served to residents.)

COMMUNITY STREET

CONCORDE

DYNAUDIO

TERRACE

RUARK AUDIO RUARK AUDIO

K EF

QUAD / IAG

EMPIRE 1

LIFT

MCRU

MONITOR AUDIO/ ROKSAN

DYNAUDIO

MATTHEW

WALLACE

SS GREAT BRITAIN 1

FYNE AUDIO

TOILETS STAIRS TO SHOW FLOORS

CHORD ELECTRONICS

EMPIRE 2

TOWNSHEND AUDIO

HIFICRITIC

BOWERS & WILKINS

SS GREAT BRITAIN 2/3

ARCAM

PRISTINE VINYL

BRISTOL SUITE

CONSERVATORY

CABOT

NAIM AUDIO/ FOCAL

LIFT

WILSON BENESCH/ CH PRECISION

GROUND FLOOR

■ Remember you can great deals on all purchases from the three Show sales desks located in Foyer 2 and rooms 211 and 311.

Rooms 211 & 311 also have a large selection of clearance bargains at exceptionally low prices! Check them out and pick up a bargain.

Sales desks are open until 5.30 pm.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

KUDOS AUDIO ROOM 206

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Join Kudos for a Bristol Show exclusive: a preview prototype of the brand new Titan 505 standmount loudspeaker. It’s the latest addition to Kudos’ flagship Titan series, created to bring top-ofrange musical performance to a wider band of budgets. Partnered here with Naim’s Uniti Nova allin-one player, come and hear a modest yet high-quality system delivering the musical goods.

Plus: hear Kudos in rooms 202 (Audioquest with Linn Aktiv system and Kudos T606) and 114 (Quadraspire with Kudos Super 10). _______________________________

NEW: Titan 505 stand-mount loudspeaker (prototype preview).

Win a pair of KEF Q350 standmount loudspeakers worth £530 in the Show competition

LEEMA ACOUSTICS ROOMS 1006 &1008

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KEF

KOG AUDIO

CONCORDE SUITE

MELCO, RUSSELL K, TELLURIUM Q, T+A ROOM 204

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Join KEF in Concorde Suites 1 & 2 as the KEF LS50 Wireless, inaugural member and winner of What Hi-Fi?’s Hall of Fame award, takes centre stage. With active power and wireless connectivity for convenient, audiophile quality hi-fi at the touch of a button and the integration of TIDAL, Spotify Connect and Roon, it truly is an audiophile grade music system for the digital age. KEF will show you what’s achievable with the system’s extensive connectivity options, with demonstrations via turntable, BD/DVD player, TV, tablet and music server. Alongside the LS50 Wireless, KEF are also showcasing the LS50 models in all finishes; including the all-new Black Edition LS50 with dark black Uni-Q driver array and matt black cabinet and the LS50 Wireless Nocturne by Marcel Wanders with glow in the dark design elements. Find KEF on the Lower Ground Floor to hear the exclusive KEF demos for yourself.

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In previous years visitors to the KOG AUDIO room have been consistent in their praise, commenting on the great sound, interesting music and friendly atmosphere. This year the approach is no different. KOG AUDIO is proud to present the following… The highly acclaimed Melco N1, now in MkII form.

T+A electronics, including the R-Series Multi-Source Player and Integrated Amplifier. Tellurium Q Interconnects, Speaker Cable and Power Cords. Finally, the unique Russell-K Red 150 Speaker System.

Visit the KOG AUDIO room - it will be worth it!

NEW: Stream IV and Elements music streamers, Hydra II Anniversary Edition power amplifier and Pulse IV amp/DAC.

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Malvern Audio Research are showing a new integrated amplifier from Ming Da - The Cavatina Scatola. A first public showing for a single ended Class A 805A valve amp, with Style and substance.

Naturally, supported by Audio Detail’s new Chela 4 Valve DAC & NV-08 Nuvistor Phono stage. For the first time at Bristol, Malvern Audio Research is showing the hORNS FP10 speakers along with the lovely Planalogue Prelude turntable.

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: A pair of KEF Q350 standmount loudspeakers worth £530.

KEITH MONKS DISCOVERY, DIAMOND VINYL FOYER

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MING DA, AUDIO DETAIL, HORNS, ALBEDO, PLANALOGUE ROOM 208

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Free Precision Record Cleaning, special Show offers, discOvery record accessory bargains, and lots and lots of vinyl chit chat. In other words, the usual warm welcome to greet you, just inside the Show entrance. Master of Ceremonies: the Record Doctor, Jonathan Monks.

The internationally respected Welsh hi-fi manufacturer founded by two ex-BBC sound engineers is showcasing a wide range of new products, many of which make their international debuts at the Show. Expect two brand new highperformance music streamers, the full-width Stream IV and compactchassis Elements streamer, plus the brand new Hydra II Anniversary Edition power amplifier and the new Pulse IV integrated amp/DAC with high-quality phono stage.

With two rooms on the 10th floor, this is not one to miss.

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Join Kudos in room 206 for a preview of the brand new Titan 505 stand-mount loudspeaker

NEW: Cavatina Scatola class A SE integrated valve amp, NV-08 Nuvistor Phono stage and the hORNS FP-10 first showing at Bristol.

Don’t miss Leema Acoustics on the 10th floor

MCRU THE VINYL ADVENTURE, MCRU CONSERVATORY

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MCRU is the UK’s leading supplier of DIY mains cables and accessories. Visit MCRU in the usual location on the conservatory level to view an aladdin’s cave of mains related parts. Special offers and deals always available throughout the Show. _______________________________

NEW: Synergistic Research BLUE Quantum fuses.

MELCO AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE

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New products from Melco: Showing a new extreme performance CD loader for both bit-perfect CD import into Melco and as a stand-alone CD player with computers. Melco specialist expansion storage that increases the capacity of Melco with no sound quality compromise. Live demo of Metadata management with SongKong for Melco.

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NEW: Melco D100 CD Loader and Reader, Melco E100 Expansion Storage.

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Hear the new range first in Suite 108, 1st Floor

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SUITE 108 1ST FLOOR

THE DEFINITION OF PERFORMANCE

series

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

MEZE

NEAT ACOUSTICS

SCV Distribution

ROOM 116

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FOYER, ROOM 326

As winners of the Best Stereo Demonstration award on several occasions, Neat’s room is always a treat! You can hear the latest addition to the Iota range - the XPLORER, a grown-up version of the astonishing Iota Alpha. The Iota Xplorer features downward firing low-bass drive units in isobaric configuration, and uses an ‘Air Motion Transformer’ tweeter.

The Xplorer belies its small stature with a full-range presentation and huge soundstage, which projects far beyond the modest confines of the cabinet.

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Try Meze’s reputed 99 Classics, with a fast growing reputation as the best sounding closed headphone under £300. Also on show are Even’s H2 wirless headphone with their ground breaking ‘EarPrint’ personalised hearing technology built in.

MICHELL ENGINEERING ROOM 214

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Michell is once again demonstrating the full range of turntables: Tecnodec, Gyro, and Orbe, paired with the new ProAc DT8 loudspeakers. Now in their 46th year of producing high quality, great value turntables. See how Michell can help you in room 214.

MISSION ROOM 410

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Mission brings its 40 years of audio expertise to an all-new speaker range, on full demo here at the Show. The QX range has striking looks and impressive performance – offering amazing value in both hi-fi and AV set-ups. Advanced new designs and extensive, exacting listening tests have evolved a loudspeaker that offers exciting and dramatic performance, no matter what style of music - or movies - you prefer. _______________________________

NEW: Mission QX speaker range - all-new looks and performance for 2018. Five core hi-fi models – 2 bookshelf designs and 3 floorstanding speakers – are joined in the Mission QX range by a dedicated centre speaker, two-way surround speaker and a powerful subwoofer.

MITCHELL AND JOHNSON ROOM 1010

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Mitchell and Johnson proudly unveil the new flagship 800 Series. Entirely designed and built in the UK, they feature solid machined billet front panels, custom machined knobs, extensive input flexibility for both analogue and digital sources, a high quality phono stage and Burr Brown analogue volume control.

Power output is in excess of 150 watts RMS via 6 high current Toshiba power transistors per channel. Moving Iron level meters complement the design.

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NEW: 800 Series.

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MONITOR AUDIO/ ROKSAN EMPIRE 1

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Monitor Audio is launching two new loudspeakers - the premium Studio Series and the eye-catching Monitor Series! The Studio speakers are on demonstration with Roksan’s Radius 7 turntable (featuring the new Corus 2 cartridge), the Roksan K3 DAC and the Roksan Caspian range (Reference Phono Amplifier, Integrated Amplifier, CD Player).

Monitor Audio’s award-winning Silver Series is being demonstrated in a 5.1 set up, and the full Silver family is on display alongside a complete selection of Roksan’s Caspian, K3 and Blak ranges. _______________________________

NEW: Monitor Series loudspeakers, Studio Series loudspeakers. Corus 2 cartridge.

MUSICAL FIDELITY

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: A pair of Neat Iota Alpha loudspeakers worth £1,385.

advanced all-in-one streaming platform or indulge in the innovation of the Mu-so range.

For a taste of high-end audio with ultimate clarity and state-of-the-art engineering, visit the Executive Lounge, and Brunel and Matthew Suites.

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WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: A Naim Mu-so wireless loudspeaker worth £995

NAIM RECORDS TERRACE

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This year Naim Records joins Naim Audio on the mezzanine level at the Brunel Suite, with an offering of their latest releases and exclusive merchandise. With vinyl from Yazz Ahmed, The Last Dinosaur, Harry Jay-Steele and Daudi Matsiko you might discover your new favourite artist. Independent.

Uncompromising. Eclectic.

ROOM 312

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Musical Fidelity is demonstrating the new Nuvista Vinyl valve phono stage together with the new M8 Encore 500 all in one storage and streaming system. They have on static display a selection of new products including the new M6SDAC and LX2 series headphone amp and phono stage.

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NEW: Nuvista Vinyl. M8 Encore 500.

LX2 series.

NAIM AUDIO EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, BRUNEL, MATTHEW SUITE

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Naim is demonstrating a selection of its award winning systems.

Experience Classic Naim technology through to Uniti - Naim’s ultimate

NEW: Iota XPLORER . _______________________________

Win a Naim Mu-so in the Show Competition

Win a pair of Neat Iota Alpha loudspeakers worth £1,385 in the Show competition

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

brand new products at the Bristol Show: the UD-505 DAC/ Headphone Amplifier, NT-505 USB DAC/Network Player and the CG10M Master Clock Generator.

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NEW: Pioneer XDP-02U Digital Audio Player, TEAC UD-505 DAC/ Headphone Amplifier, TEAC NT-505 USB DAC/Network Player, TEAC CG505 Master Clock Generator.

Nordost is demonstrating its range of QKore grounding devices in room 210

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NORDOST

OPTOMA

NORDOST CABLES, QUANTUM QRT POWER PRODUCTS ROOM 210

ROOM 420

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Nordost is demonstrating its range of QKore grounding devices at the Bristol Show. Without an effective ground point, the entire foundation of your system is jeopardised. It simply isn’t practical for most people to run a thick conductor from their hi-fi to a ground rod buried deep in their garden. Visit Nordost in Room 210 and hear why QKore can help you finally unlock the full potential of the audio components that you’ve already invested in.

NUNU DISTRIBUTION QUADRAL, CREAKTIV, NOVAFIDELITY, TAD, ORACLE, SPEC, KENNERTON ROOM 218

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This year you will have the chance to see and hear some fantastic products from quadral, Novafidelity, TAD, Oracle, SPEC, Creaktiv and Kennerton. Visit rooms 217 & 218 to hear some quality sounds at reasonable prices!

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Optoma and Into AV distribution are demonstrating the new 4K UHD laser projector – UHZ65.

The first official UK showing of the UHZ65, it harnesses groundbreaking laser technology and has the same DNA as the UHD65 awarded ‘Best Projector of the Year’ at What Hi-Fi awards. It projects onto a Grandview 4K fixed screen, fitted with the latest material technology, certified for 4K by ISF. Optoma’s latest 4K projectors and audio range are also on display. _______________________________

NEW: UHZ65 4K UHD laser projector

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Onkyo A-9010 Integrated Amplifier Worth £200.

PMC PMC, AVM, BRYSTON ROOM 108

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Join PMC UK distribution for demonstrations of the multi awardwinning twenty5 series partnered with the brand new AVM30 range of electronics – shown here for the first time in the UK and bringing the signature AVM clarity to a wider audience. The combination of the AVM30 with the twenty5 series is the perfect match that is sure to be the talk of the Show.

Also: the opportunity to experience the new and sublime PMC cor integrated amplifier. _______________________________

ORIGIN LIVE ROOM 313

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NEW: AVM30 range of electronics, PMC cor integrated amplifier

New Tablette 10 Signature from ProAc in room 216

Prism Sound studio converters are well established in the professional recording and mastering studio.

The company has built an enviable reputation for performance and technical excellence. Much of your favourite music and movie scores will have been recorded, mixed or mastered with Prism Sound professional converters.

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NEW: Callia headphone amplifier. _______________________________

Sovereign deck from Origin Live, room 313

COMPETITION: Prism Sound is giving away a Callia Audiophile USB DAC Preamp/Headphone Amplifier worth over £1,700 to one lucky winner.

PIONEER/ONKYO/TEAC

PRISM SOUND

PRISTINE VINYL LTD

BRISTOL SUITE

PRISM SOUND CALLIA AUDIOPHILE USB DAC PREAMP/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER ROOM 324

VIVAC RCS2 RECORD CLEANING SYSTEM CONSERVATORY

Origin Live design and manufacture award winning turntables and tonearms. This year they are showing the Sovereign deck which has won two “turntable of the Year” awards recently. Other decks and arms on also on show.

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NEW: quadral Rhodan 9 and Novafidelity X35.

OPHIDIAN ROOM 406

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Ophidian is showcasing the award winning P-series loudspeakers including the P1 standmount and P2 floorstander. Both models utilise AEROFLEX bass loading which combines the best of ported and transmission line technology allowing their speakers to reproduce low frequencies with incredible definition and control.

The P-series also feature floating front baffles that help isolate the drive units from the rest of the cabinet. The M-series speakers are also on display including the tiny but mighty Minimo (barely taller than a CD case).

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Onkyo is giving pride of place to the remarkable A-9010(UK), the winner of the What Hi-Fi? Award for ‘Best stereo amplifier under £300’ for the last three years.

As well as demonstrating its current DAPs, Pioneer is also launching an exciting new model, the XDP-02U. TEAC, meanwhile, is unveiling no fewer than three

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Prism Sound is pleased to be showing for the first time at Sound and Vision Bristol “CALLIA”, a new PCM & DSD capable digital-to-analogue converter and preamplifier designed and manufactured exclusively in the United Kingdom.

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Pristine Vinyl is demonstrating one of the best record cleaning machines on the market today.

If you are serious about vinyl listening or collecting and want to get the very best from your precious discs, drop by for a demonstration and see how they can help.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION _______________________________

NEW: Enhanced and upgraded Power Strip range with various options for cleansing and balancing. Studio Master Ultimate Purifiers with increased variants.

Ultimate Mains Cables with improved dissipative technology.

alongside these reference speakers are the award-winning Media range including the new What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year M2 soundbase and M3 and M4 soundbars - all three speakers are guaranteed to transform the thin sound on your TV.

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NEW: M2 soundbase. _______________________________

Q ACOUSTICS Win an Onkyo A-9010 Integrated Amplifier Worth £200 in the Show competition

PROAC ROOM 216

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ProAc is showing a recently introduced floorstanding model, the Response DT8 (£1,950) and the new standmount Tablette 10 Signature (£1,295). The DT8 is ProAc’s entry-level floorstander offering excellent sound quality from an efficient, musical design.

The Tablette 10 Signature features the same sealed cabinet and proven soft-dome tweeter as the Tablette 10 but utilises a new midrange-bass driver with a high quality copper magnet system and phase plug for enhanced sound quality.

PURITAN AUDIO LABORATORIES BRISTOL SUITE

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Purital Audio Labs is graphically demonstrating just why you need mains treatment and how devastatingly effective Puritan products are. Domestic supplies often carry a full volt of high frequency hash, 20,000 times the voltage changes a 16 bit DAC is attempting to resolve! Whether digital or the miniscule output of a mc cartridge, so much musical subtlety, definition and clout is lost when the signal is muddied by hash. Experience greater clarity, depth, separation, nuance _______________________________ and1sheer enjoyment.

Incredible CALLIA-bristol-show-ad-feb18.qxp_Layout 07/02/2018 15:34 Page 1 NEW: ProAc Response DT8 and Show Offers.

Tablette 10 Signature.

Armour Home Electronics EMPIRE 3

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Taking centre stage in the Q Acoustics demo room are its flagship floorstanding speakers, the Concept 500. What Hi-Fi? 5 star speakers, these stunning floorstanders deliver a dynamic, lifelike and powerful soundstage beyond their price tag. Showing

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: A Q Acoustics M3 Soundbar worth £299.

Win a Q Acoustics M3 Soundbar worth £299 in the Show competition

COME AND SEE US IN ROOM 324

CALLIA

Audiophile DAC and Pre-amplifier from Prism Sound

Prism Sound has supplied the professional recording industry for over 30 years and built an enviable client list through delivering ultimate performance and technical excellence. Prism Sound are now bringing that experience to the home market with CALLIA,

the new PCM and DSD capable DAC, Headphone amp and preamplifier allows you to experience the music as the artist intended. Join the likes of Sting, Hans Zimmer, Roger Waters, Stevie Wonder and Abbey Road who put their trust in Prism Sound.

Contact Us Now To Arrange Your Demo sales@prismsound.com | www.prismsound.com | USA +1 973 983 9577 | UK +44 (0)1353 648888 18

QED

Armour Home Electronics BAY 1

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QED has been at the forefront of the speaker cable technology since it was founded in 1973. Building on this rich heritage, this longstanding British company is introducing its new Performance XT25 speaker cables at Bristol. Featuring innovative and proprietary X-Tube™ technology filtered down from its flagship Supremus cable, these mid-range cables deliver a class-leading performance at an affordable price. QED’s comprehensive range of cables and interconnects are also on show - all boasting a lifetime guarantee. _______________________________

NEW: Performance XT25 speaker cables.

QUAD’s room is shared by sistercompany Wharfedale, whose latest creations include the DX-2 budget home cinema speaker package and DS-2 stereo Bluetooth speakers, delivering remarkable sound-perpound performance.

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NEW: Quad Artera Solus.

Wharfedale DS-2, Wharfedale DX-2.

QUADRASPIRE ROOM 114

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Many of Quadraspire’s products will be used in several rooms at the Show this year. This year they are introducing something a little different - the QPlus.

Win a pair of Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 Bluetooth desktop speakers worth £330 in the Show competition

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NEW: QPlus.

REGA RESEARCH QOBUZ SUBLIME+ CONSERVATORY

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Discover Sublime+, a landmark in music history - the best music subscription in the world!

The Qobuz family has a new member: Sublime+. Streaming and unlimited offline listening in 24-Bit Hi-Res on almost all of our 70 000 Hi-Res albums, with discounts all year round on instant downloads: Sublime+ is setting the standards for online music. _______________________________

COMPETITION: 1-month free trial in Hi-Fi quality (16-bit) including a Sublime+ playlist in Hi-Res.

ROOM 224

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The Bristol Show is the showcase for a world exclusive reveal of a new Rega turntable. This brandnew product is a welcome addition to an already multi-award winning range. Be the first to hear this new turntable with a complete Rega system. Also on demonstration are the ground-breaking Planar 6 turntable alongside the Brio integrated amplifier, and RX3 loudspeakers. Plus all the latest accessories and a few other surprises Rega has up its sleeve. _______________________________

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: The Rega Brio integrated amplifier worth £600, What Hi-Fi?’s Product of the Year Award Winner 2017.

accompany a truly premium home theatre setup, which includes B&W 804 and 805 D3s, Rotel and Arcam components, Chord cables, and Panasonic visuals.

RUARK AUDIO COMMUNITY STREET/TERRACE

QUAD (IAG) AUDIOLAB, QUAD, WHARFEDALE THE OLD VIC

REL ACOUSTICS

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ROOM 308, 309

QUAD is Britain’s original high-end audio brand, with more than 80 years of innovation under its belt.

Don’t miss the chance to hear the new Artera Solus - a multi-tasking hi-fi system packed into a single sleek and sophisticated box, on demo with a pair of sumptuous speakers from QUAD’s revered range.

REL makes subwoofers. That’s it. Nothing else. No distractions.

Nothing to steal their focus. They build subwoofers in pursuit of only one intention, to produce the most raw and pure sound possible, to capture the original intention of the artist. Experience this pursuit with a demonstration of REL stereo pair Serie S/3 SHO’s as they

Quad Artera Solus in the Old Vic

Win a Rega Brio integrated amplifier worth £600 in the Show competition

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Award winning small audio brand Ruark Audio is showcasing its complete range including the recently launched R7 MK3 Hi-Fidelity Radiogram. Also on display are the MR1 MK2 Bluetooth speakers which have recently been crowned “Best desktop speaker”

by What Hi-Fi Magazine at their 2017 awards. Ruark can be found in the “Community Street” on the mezzanine floor. _______________________________

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 Bluetooth desktop speakers worth £330.

SENNHEISER BRISTOL SUITE

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Drawing on over 70 years of audio expertise in live sound recording and reproduction, Sennheiser has proven time and time again that it can challenge your hearing, giving you an experience in sound that you have never heard before.

It’s critical for you to hear all the nuances and subtleties woven into your favourite music that make listening such a satisfying and emotional experience.

Enter the world of high-end audio and reshape your whole definition of listening.

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NEW: HD 660 S; HDV 820; IE 800 S.

SONORO KORDZ BAY 2

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Visit the sonoro stand to witness the debut UK Show outing of the German maker’s new Smart Line. Here sonoro presents three beautiful all-in-one systems - including the incredible MEISTERSTÜCK flagship - all of which employ the latest wireless technology. A further three models complete sonoro’s Show collection, and buyers receive special Show offers on all of the gear. _______________________________

NEW: sonoro Smart Line. _______________________________ OFFERS: Discounts on products purchased at the Show.

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SONY

beautifully clear natural sound with a captivating warmth and charm you simply won’t experience with any modern loudspeaker. Spendor designs and manufacturers every element of every loudspeaker from drive units, precision wound crossover inductors, to cabinets with a range of beautiful natural veneers and modern lacquer finishes, in-house in the UK.

HAV & TV ROOM 314

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This Year, Sony is proud to introduce a Sound Entertainment Solution for All! Since the last Bristol Show, Sony is proud to have been awarded not only the 5 Star What Hi-Fi? awards for UBP-X800 , HT-ST5000 and STR-DN1080, but also Product of the Year award for UBP-X800 in Blu-ray category, and Product of the Year award for STR-DN1080 in Home Cinema Amplifier category.

For the 2018 Bristol Show, Sony is introducing an expansion in the Dolby Atmos family via new unique proprietary technologies which bring dialogue, music and Home Cinema to life. Wherever and whatever your living space, Sony offers a new level of home audio experience solution combined with a design complimenting your Sony BRAVIA TV.

SOTA ACOUSTICS MARKAUDIO SOTA, BLACK RHODIUM ROOM 213

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MarkAudio-SOTA searched the world to find the best designers and engineers in their respective fields with the goal to create a unique series of loudspeaker products that provide simple and faithful musical playback.

The speakers employ a number of key features, such as wide-range driver-technology and minimal control networks to produce natural, detailed music that preserves the realistic richness of voices and instruments.

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NEW: Spendor A7.

TECHNICS CABOT SUITE

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SOUND FOWNDATIONS

SOUND FOWNDATIONS

ISOTEK, BLUE HORIZON, LARSEN ROOM 209

CLEARAUDIO, LARSEN, FURUTECH, BLUE HORIZON ROOM 220

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Could this be the most costeffective way of upgrading your system’s performance? Find out why IsoTek’s unique power cleaning technologies win more awards than any similar brand. Bjoern Kort’s revealing demonstrations will feature a wide selection of the company’s renowned mains conditioners and cables, from the entry-level ‘Discovery’ series to the top-ofrange ‘Ultimate’. Also discover sister company Blue Horizon’s Professional Rack System, a highly flexible and performanceenhancing design that’s easily upgraded or modified as your system evolves.

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NEW: IsoTek EVO3 Ascension power cable.

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NEW: Viotti Tower.

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If you think high-end hi-fi’s just for those with big rooms and even bigger budgets, come and discover several masterpieces of affordable musicality including Clearaudio’s multi-award winning Concept turntable package (“a conceptual masterpiece” – What Hi-Fi?).

Plus Larsen loudspeakers (“a masterpiece of design” – Hi-Fi Choice), whose uniquely positioned and angled drivers are designed to stand flush against a wall, creating an impressive soundstage even in modest spaces.

Discover too Furutech’s renowned range of cables and accessories from high-quality affordable to state-of-the-art. _______________________________

NEW: Clearaudio Concept turntable (new ‘Black’ edition), Furutech NCF Booster.

SPENDOR AUDIO ROOM 104, 106

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Spendor was established in the early 70s to manufacture broadcast reference monitor loudspeakers for the BBC. Today Spendor manufactures three distinctive loudspeaker lines. D-line, Internationally acclaimed, elegant, modern, ultimate performance.

Featuring important Spendor engineering innovation, polymer cones, LPZ tweeter, 5th generation Linear-flow port technology.

A-line, high value, versatile, class leading, compact floor-standers.

Classic, refined and developed versions of Spendor’s original 70’s broadcast monitors, delivering a

IsoAcoustics OREA equipment isolation range is making its European debut in room 326

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Join Technics in the Cabot Suite, their new location on the lower ground floor. It will be the first chance to see the new edition SP-10R & SL-1000R direct drive Reference Class turntables in the UK. They are putting the SL-1000R put through its paces on Technics hi-fi separates and speakers. There is also a chance to see their wider range, including the popular Ottava f all-in-one system, and they have their popular 12” record bags with them too.

IsoTek EVO3 Ascension power cable from Sound Fowndations in room 209

Furutech NCF Booster in room 220

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

TIMESTEP GLANZ, MIYAJIMA, SOULINES, TIMESTEP BRISTOL SUITE

See Glanz’s exquisitelyengineered tonearms from Timestep in the Brsitol Suite

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Devon-based Timestep has earned numerous awards and a raft of fans for its intelligent modifications of several classic Technics turntables, as well as being the UK distributor of ultra high-performance Japanese brands Glanz and Miyajima. Discover here a selection of Miyajima’s superb hand-crafted New Fractal interconnects from Townshend in the Conservatory

mono and stereo cartridges and Glanz’s exquisitely-engineered tonearms on Technics’ SP-10 and SL-1210 GR decks. Also new and exclusive: Timestep’s just-launched modified Soulines Kubrick turntable with a new Timestep tonearm, and Timestep’s own award-winning T-01MC dual-mono phonostage.

grado cartridges in the United Kingdom and ireland. They have also become the European distributor for the Q-Up automatic tone-arm lifter. These new brands complement their existing line of very high quality products at affordable prices. The Tonar brand launches new record clamps, spirit levels and specialized stroboscopes.

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NEW: Grado cartridges, Tonar clamps, stroboscopes for various 78rpm speeds, spirit levels, the Q-Up tone arm lifter.

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NEW: Glanz tonearms (here partnered with Timestep/Technics decks), modified Soulines Kubrick turntable with new Timestep tonearm.

TONAR INTERNATIONAL

GRADO-CARTRIDGES, NAGAOKA, KNOSTI, THE Q-UP, BRISTOL SUITE

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Since 1954 Tonar has specialised in replacement needles, phonograph cartridges, belts for all brands and accessories for cleaning and storing vinyl. Since January 1st, 2018 Tonar has become the exclusive distributor for famous

TOTEM ACOUSTIC ROOM 426

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Created in 1987 by sound sage Vince Bruzzese, Totem’s mission is to develop loudspeakers capable of reproducing a truly musical and moving performance. The goal is to constantly provide designs that are both affordable and real “soul movers” for all music lovers.

Each Totem speaker unit is assembled with the outmost precision, using meticulously selected components of the highest quality.

TOWNSHEND AUDIO

VINYL ADVENTURE

CONSERVATORY

MOBILE FIDELITY, REFERENCE RECORDINGS, MUSIC ON VINYL CONSERVATORY

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Many hi-end audio systems now incorporate Townshend multi award-winning upgrades. From isolating individual components (e.g. turntables, disk players, streamers, DACs and amplifiers, etc.), to large floor-standing speakers, Townshend Seismic Isolation improves the entire system. The Townshend method of isolation, down to 3Hz, is unique in the audio industry. Achieving stunning levels of isolation in all three planes, far surpasses that of any competitive system.

Top your speakers with Townshend Supertweeters to take your listening experience into new realms. _______________________________

NEW: Fractal interconnects and speaker cables. New Allegri+ preamplifier.

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COMPETITION: All visitors to the Townshend Audio stand have the opportunity to win a 1 meter pair of the latest Fractal interconnect cables.

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The Vinyl Adventure bring audiophile vinyl to Bristol! They are sole UK agents for Reference Recordings in the USA and have the full catalogue available on 180g quality pressed vinyl. In addition they stock Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs (Mofi) vinyl which has recently been reduced in price so visit the stand early to bag a good deal.

VINYLS BEST OKKI NOKKI BRISTOL SUITE

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Vinyls Best once again has brought a large selection of new and used LPs to suit all tastes, nearly 2,000 items to pick from. They are repeating their successful “multi buy” Show offer which has proved so popular for the last few years.

If you like real music to sound real, visit Vinyls Best in the Bristol Suite!

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NEW: SKY TOWER.

THE STRATEGY FOR AUDIO EXCELLENCE

ENHANCING SUPERTWEETERS Contact Townshend for a home trial.

OUTSTANDING ISOLATION

TRANSPARENT PRE-AMPS

SUPERIOR HI-FI CABLES

For more info, see www.townshendaudio.com, mail@townshendaudio.com or call +44 (0) 20 8979 2155.

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VON GAYLORD AUDIO ROOM 404

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Audio Cables Silver-line Optimus Reference 75 Digital Interconnect, DS Audio DS-W2 Optical Cartridge

Von Gaylord Audio has manufactured tube audio in the United States for 25 years. From amplifier, pre-amplifier, speakers, D to A converter and cables. They developed the world’s first liquid cooled amplifier which puts out 200 watts per channel into Triode mode.

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NEW: The New Nirvana Amplifier which puts out 130watts triode per channel. The return of The Legend magic monitor speakers.

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COMPETITION: Circle 25 Turntable giveaway, please submit your details in the Conservatory to enter for a chance to win.

WHAT HI-FI? BRISTOL SUITE

Join What Hi-Fi? in the Bristol Suite to see and hear a high-end home cinema system featuring LG’s incredible Wallpaper OLED TV. What Hi-Fi? is demonstrating just how good 4K video can look and showing the difference HDR technology can make to your picture. You can also chat to the editorial team and enter the Show competition for your chance to win a share of £11k of prizes. _______________________________

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: £11,000-worth of prizes. Kit up for grabs includes AKG N60NC Wireless, Arcam rPhono, Astell & Kern AK70 MKII, ATC SCM11, Cambridge Azur 851N, Cambridge CXN, KEF Q350, Naim Mu-so, Neat Iota Alpha, Rega Brio, Revo SuperSystem… and much more.

New Resolution loudspeakers from Wilson Benesch in the Conservatory

WILSON BENESCH WILSON BENESCH, CLEARER AUDIO CABLES, CH PRECISION, DS AUDIO, MELCO CONSERVATORY 1

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SKY TOWER The Sky Tower shares the same DNA that made Sky monitor such a success, like gigantic imaging, phase coherence, authoritative bass, and amplifier friendly compatibility. Remarkably, it does it all on a larger scale and with even more impact.

Discover the Sky Tower in room 426.

“it delivers a level of musical coherence and insight, a balance of the convincing and the communicative that puts it at the forefront of current loudspeaker performance” - Roy Gregory, Resolution Loudspeaker, Audiobeat 2018.

The-State-of-The-Art - Researched - Designed - Manufactured - Hand Built - Made in Sheffield. Resolution is demonstrated as part of a world class system. Presenting an opportunity to meet Darren Smith of Clearer Audio Cables and Raphael Pasche of CH Precision.

In addition to the UK Premiere of the latest DS-W2 Optical Cartridge from DS-Audio Japan. _______________________________

www.totemacoustic.com

NEW: Wilson Benesch Resolution Floorstanding Loudspeaker, Wilson Benesch Carbon Loudspeaker Optimisation Plinths, Clearer

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New XTZ Cinema Series M8 loudspeakers in room 422

XTZ SOUND ROOM 422

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Experience the rich detail and clarity of the award winning THX certified XTZ Cinema range. Fill a living space of up to 120m2 with a distortion free cinematic response better than any commercial cinema. Speak to XTC about the new ultra efficient and equally ultra compact class D power amplifier with icepower technology.

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NEW: XTZ Cinema Series M8 Loudspeakers, XTZ Edge 2 channel power amplifier - UK First exclusive!

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Only 10 Pairs total available £3,750.00 £2,812.50 £937.50 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MUSICAL FIDELITY

Encore 225 Streaming Audio Player 1Tb HDD

Only 10 available £4,399.00 £3,079.00 £1,320.00

Encore Connect Streaming Pre-Amplifier 1Tb HDD

Only 10 available £3,629.00 £2,540.00 £1,089.00

M6s CD Player 24/192K DAC with 5 Digital inputs

Only 10 available £2,199.00 £1,539.00 £660.00

M6s DAC 32bit 768KHz with DSD Only 10 availabe £1,499.00 £1,049.00 £450.00

M6si Integrated Amplifier 220w with Balanced inputs Only 10 available £2,749.00 £1,925.00 £824.00

MX-HPA Headphone Amplifier Fully Balanced Design £769.00 £539.00 £230.00

MX-VINYL Fully Balanced MM/MC Phono Stage £769.00 £539.00 £230.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ONKYO / PIONEER / TEAC Unprintably good offers, check the Show Sales Rooms for details! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PROJECT Essental II digital Turntable in black or white £309.00 £247.00 £62.00

George Harrison Ltd Edition Turntable £429.00 £343.00 £86.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REL Buy a Stereo Pair of S3SHO Subwoofers and save £600 £3,198.00 £2,598.00 £600.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SENNHEISER

20% off all Headphones bought at the Show _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SPENDOR

20% off A6R Loudspeakers Satin White Only 5 pairs available £2,795.00 £2,236.00 £559.00

SAVE £££s at SOUND & VISION - THE BRISTOL SHOW 15% OFF most items over £100 sold through our sales desks*

Great deals on all purchases from the three Show sales desks located in the foyer and on the second and third floors.

Our sales rooms 211 & 311 also have a large selection of clearance bargains all at exceptionally low prices!

Check them out and pick up a bargain. Sales desks are open until 5.30 pm.

More Show deals are coming up all the time - please check with the Sales desks 24

*exclusions apply - please check the posters in the Sales areas * These discounts do not apply to any Show special offers

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