Sound & Vision, The Bristol Show 2012 Showguide by Audio T

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MONITOR AUDIO Apex 5.1 loudspeaker package (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Style Speaker Package” £2,000 + Awards 2011) worth £2,805.

CD6SE / 6XP CD player and ampliﬁer package With Free Chord ChameleonPlus Interconnect Cable (1m) worth £135 £1,898.00 £999.00 £899.00 Streamline streaming music player (with ampliﬁer)* £1,599.00 £1,199.00 £400.00 Stream X streaming music player* £1,399.00 Stream XP streaming music player (with Pre-amp)* £1,999.00 Stream XP / X Power package* £3,149.00 £2,749.00 £400.00 *with Free Western Digital My Book Live 1TB NAS Drive + Ethernet Switch _______________________________________________________________

KEF 20% oﬀ all Q Series speakers when purchased at the Show _______________________________________________________________

NAD Viso iPod Dock (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 5 Star Product) worth £500.

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CD6004 / PM6004 package (black ﬁnish only) £658.00 £499.00 £159.00 With Free Chord CrimsonPlus Interconnect Cable (1m) worth £45 _______________________________________________________________

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Radius R90 HD10 5.1 speaker package £1,359.00 £999.00 £360.00 _______________________________________________________________

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VSX-921 receiver £449.00 £289.00 £160.00 VSX-LX55 / BDP-LX55 AV receiver & 3D Blu-ray package £1,348.00 £949.00 £399.00 SC-LX75 / BDP-LX55 AV receiver & 3D Blu-ray package £1,848.00 £1,349.00 £499.00 SC-LX85 AV receiver With Free BDP-LX55 Blu-ray player £1,999.00 £1,699.00 £300.00 BDP-140 3D Blu-ray player. With Free QED Profile HDMI Cable (1m) worth £24.95 £169.00 £99.00 £70.00 BDP-LX54 3D Blu-ray player. With Free QED Profile HDMI Cable (1m) worth £24.95 £399.00 £179.00 £220.00 BDP-LX55 3D Blu-ray player. With Free Chord Super Shield HDMI Cable (1m) worth £49.95 £349.00 £299.00 £50.00 HTB-921 (BDP-140 / VSX-921 package). With Free QED Profile HDMI Cable (1m) worth £24.95 £618.00 £379.00 £239.00 XC-HM70DAB Network System with Q Acoustics 2010i speakers (Walnut or Graphite) £408.00 £299.00 £109.00 _______________________________________________________________

REL 25% oﬀ R218 subwoofers (white or black) purchased at the Show £799.00 £599.00 £200.00 _______________________________________________________________ SENNHEISER

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SONOS

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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO Azur 651 BD Blu-ray Player (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 4 Star Product) worth £500.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO NP30 Music Streamer (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Streamer Up To £1,000+” Awards 2011) worth £430.

AUDIO REFERENCE Concept Turntable (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Turntable £1,000+” Awards 2011) worth £1,190.

15% oﬀ most products sold through our sales *exclusions apply - see back page must be worth over £100)

One of ten CHORD COMPANY Active Silver Plus HDMI cables (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 5 Star Product) worth £95 each.

SOUND FOWNDATIONS: one of three Furutech ADL GT40 Phono Stages (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Hybrid Device” Awards 2011), worth £395 each and one of three Furutech Formula 2 USB cables (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best USB Cable” Awards 2011), worth £55 each.

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One of three SONOS Play:3 and Zonebridge wireless streamers (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 5 Star Product) worth £260 each.

One of two RUARK AUDIO R4i DAB radios (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best All-In-One Music System” Awards 2011) worth £550 each.

One of two HI FI RACKS Podium Reference (4 Tier) equipment supports (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Equipment Support” Awards 2011) worth £516 each.

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Amphion Argon loudspeakers in room 418

Arcam’s brand-new rPAC, a USB powered portable DAC with headphone amp in Rome 1

■ ACOUSTIC ENERGY

■ ANTHEM AV SOLUTIONS

102 & 104

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Acoustic Energy is demonstrating the spectacular Reference series loudspeakers in their two-channel room. These stunning high fidelity transducers trace their heritage right back to the original AE1 and AE2 and bring the concept right up to date with modern materials, high-tech engineering and luxury ebony veneer finishes. For home cinema fans, the affordable Compact range delivers multichannel thrills and demonstrates just what a good budget 5.1 speaker package can do.

■ AMPHION & NUFORCE 418

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Amphion and NuForce distributor Robytone has the European introduction of the NuForce P-20. This new pre-amplifier is playing with the NuForce Reference 18 mono-amplifiers and the new Amphion Argon7L loudspeakers. The Amphion Argon7L loudspeakers take the “keep the midrange magic-add authority”idea to a whole new level. The controlled, nuance rich bass energy adds greatly to the emotional involvement. Not a hint of mid-range resolution has been sacrificed to achieve a perfect foundation, which lets the music through. Several other Amphion loudspeakers and NuForce electronics will be on static display. _______________________________ NEW: European launch of the NuForce P-20 pre-amp and Amphion Argon 7L loudspeakers. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Win an Amphion and NuForce Helium 410 digital desktop system worth £950.

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

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AV Solutions is again providing sound and processing for the SIM2 3D cinema. Anthem receivers, processors and amplifiers, Paradigm speakers, Black Diamond projection screens and Clark Synthesis transducers are all on demonstration. Come and see how these brands combine to deliver a great cinema experience in even the most challenging of environments! They are also launching Paradigm’s new Monitor Series 7 subwoofers to the UK and demonstrating the awesome Anthem Statement M1 Amplifiers for the first time. _______________________________ NEW: Paradigm Monitor Series 7 Subwoofers, Anthem Statement M1 Amplifiers.

■ ARCAM ROME 1

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DACs are one of the most purchased upgrades for Hi-ﬁ / Computer audio systems and Arcam has three new ones on show: 1. The world public launch of the new £2,000 FMJ D33 SuperDAC. Arcam were the original DAC Meisters in the eighties and are back on song. A must listen! 2. For the many millions of iDevices out there, Arcam launches the new All-Digital Moulded-Aluminium drDock for iPhone and iPad, killer high quality sound and uniquely with HDMI video out. 3. Finally for a huge improvement in the quality of computer music, there is the brand-new rPAC, a USB powered portable DAC with headphone amp, that provides a high-end headphone feed, output to a Hi-ﬁ system and comes at a price that will appeal to everyone. _______________________________ NEW: Three new DACs!

Anthem AV Solutions in the Executive Lounge

■ ATACAMA AUDIO BAY 4

■ AUDIO REFERENCE 234

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Atacama Audio is a family owned independent company specialising in the UK manufacture of hi-ﬁ racks, AV furniture and speaker stands designed to maximise the sound quality of the equipment they are supporting. Making their world premiere is the new Atacama ECO range, incorporating environmentally friendly materials into their construction which not only look good but also oﬀer exceptional sonic performance. _______________________________

Three highlights in the Audio Reference room: New to the UK the all-valve Fosgate MC and MM phono stage and the GamuT M5 loudspeakers, plus a prize draw to win a £1200 Clearaudio Concept turntable package, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Product of the Year 2010.

NEW: Atacama ECO range.

■ ATLAS CABLES 324

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To compliment the award-winning Asimi, Mavros and Ascent ranges, Atlas is showing the Eos, Hyper, Equator and Ascent ranges of interconnects, power products and speaker cables. Also on show are the new technically advanced Element and Equator HDMI cables. Atlas is demonstrating with Vivid speakers and Chord ampliﬁcation. For those interested in technical details, the designers from Vivid Speakers and Atlas will be on hand to explain their designs and the advantages they provide.

■ AUDIO NOTE 424

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After a long hiatus, Audio Note U.K. is pleased to be returning to the Show. Its products have always used valves exclusively, rather than transistors, enabling them to produce the most truthful and accurate musical performance possible. As its legions of devoted customers will conﬁrm, the range of equipment is without parallel in the audio world today. For the true connoisseur and music lover, they are the natural and only choice.

Sources will be a Clearaudio Concept MC turntable and Accustic Arts CD drive with an Aletheia DAC. Ampliﬁcation will be the highlyregarded GamuT D3i preamp and D200i stereo power amp. GamuT’s M5 speaker technology is drawn from their spectacular award-winning S series. _______________________________ NEW: Fosgate Signature Tube Phono stage, Gamut M5 Floorstanding speakers and Clearaudio Concept MC turntable. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: a Concept Turntable (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Turntable £1,000+” Awards 2011) worth £1,190.

■ AUDIOLAB & WHARFEDALE BRUSSELS

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This year’s demonstration sees the all-conquering Audiolab M-DAC digital-to-analogue converter join its prize-winning sibling, the 8200CD spinner. A brace of Audiolab 8200MB power ampliﬁers provide (massive) muscle on tap, whilst speaker duties switch between Wharfedale’s Jade 1 standmounts and Jade 5 towers. Wharfedale is also celebrating its 80th Birthday this year, so Show visitors can expect something a little bit special from the renowned and now octogenarian – but still young at heart – speaker maker.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION ■ AUDIOQUEST 316

■ BOWERS & WILKINS 308, 309 & 312

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Do No Harm… That is Audioquest’s mantra. Cables are such an important part of any home entertainment system, without them it simply won’t work. However, a poorly designed and produced cable can really mess things up, typically introducing distortion to the signal and damaging the integrity of those valuable bits of information. No matter what equipment you want to connect to your system, AudioQuest has a strategy to minimize your losses, and importantly the diﬀerence is clear to hear... _______________________________

Bowers & Wilkins is excited that Show attendees will be the ﬁrst to experience the radically updated Mini Theatre range. The enhanced M-1 satellite and PV1D subwoofer set new standards in compact home cinema performance. The system is driven by Rotel’s new RSX-1562 receiver, and visitors can also hear the M-1 perform in stereo.

NEW: Bridges & Falls Analogue interconnects, Made for Apple Apple Dock connector to USB, RJ/E Series - high performance ethernet cables and a new line of Opti-Link Series.

Also performing is the highlyreﬁned and compact PM1 loudspeaker, along with their comprehensive range of personal audio products, including Zeppelin Air, MM-1 computer speakers and P5 mobile hi-ﬁ headphones. _______________________________ NEW: Mini Theatre range and Rotel RSX-1562 receiver.

■ CANTON 412

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■ AUDIOVECTOR 116

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Audiovector is a loudspeaker manufacturer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with decades of experience in premium Hi-Fi equipment. Their various product ranges, suitable to a variety of budgets, use superlative technologies with incredible upgrade possibilities, for the ultimate in product longevity. But more than that, they are a brand that focus on performance - technology can tell you so much, but really you need to just listen. We are showcasing a variety of our Si3 range of speakers at the Show.

Hi-Fi, Home Theatre and wireless audio are all catered for in the Canton room this year. Based around the new Chrono CL range, stereo demonstrations are running in between full 5.1 home theatre clips to show exactly just how versatile the new Chrono Series is. Visitors can also see just how easy it is to set up a wireless audio system with Canton’s your_Duo speaker system and just how good you can make your PC/Mac or iPod sound. Bring along your iPod and have a listen.

Chapter Audio’s new NotePad in Bay 3

■ CHAPTER AUDIO BAY 3

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Chapter is launching its new Note series music streaming amplifiers with AirPlay. The NotePad 250 and NotePad Air are 250W & 180W music streaming amplifiers designed to be driven by any Apple iOS device using AirPlay. They will also stream up to 24-Bit 192kHz HD tracks using UPnP. The NotePower 400 and NotePower 600 mono amplifiers are the lowest distortion analogue class-D amplifiers in the world. The 600W version features unmeasurable IMD and unparalleled power density. _______________________________ NEW: NotePad 250, NotePad Air, NotePower 400 and NotePower 600.

■ CHORD COMPANY FOYER 1 & 112

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The full range of Chord interconnects, speaker cable and digital cables are available from Chord’s stand in the Foyer. Chord staff members are happy to answer questions and recommend cable combinations that will bring your music and film to life. This is also your first chance to hear Chord’s new Sarum USB cable. Demonstrations are taking place in room 112 throughout the Show; tickets for this fascinating dem are available from Chord’s Foyer stand. _______________________________ NEW: Latest addition to the Chord Sarum cable range. _______________________________ PROMOTION: Sign up for the Chord Company e-mail Newsletter at their stand in the Foyer and you will be entered into a prize draw where you could win one of Chord’s 1.5 metre SilverPlus USB cables. There will be ten lucky winners! _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: one of ten Active Silver Plus HDMI cables (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 5 Star Product) worth £95 each.

Chord Company in the Foyer and room 112

■ CHORD ELECTRONICS COPENHAGEN

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Chord Electronics has chosen the Show for the world debut of its first-ever network music player, the Index. This incredible new streaming and internet radio source component is the latest edition to the stunning 11-strong Chordette range of compact highperformance products, all of which are hand-assembled in Chord’s Kent HQ. In addition to enjoying highresolution music via the Index, visitors can also experience true high-fidelity sound from Chord’s sensational Reference system, which perfectly showcases Chord’s world-renowned audio expertise. _______________________________ NEW: Discover Chord’s incredible first-ever UPnP network music player, the Index.

■ CLASSIC LPS CONSERVATORY

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Classic LPs is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high-grade analogue LP records - brand new reissue and new release titles pressed on 180 gram vinyl for the best in audiophile quality. They review many of these records in their monthly column in Hi-Fi News magazine. NEW: They are carrying a handpicked selection of near-mint second-hand records, including used classical LPs (Decca, HMV, Deutsche Grammophon, etc) for you to browse and purchase. _______________________________

PROMOTIONS: Hundreds of brand new audiophile titles on sale at only £10 each! No catches - all of our stocks on show will be discounted from Friday until Sunday!

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION ■ CYRUS & VIENNA ACOUSTICS BRISTOL SUITE

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Cyrus Audio is showing the brand new range of high performance ampliﬁers featuring no less than three DAC-equipped models. An exciting new entry level system boasts better performance than ever and as you’d expect from Cyrus, there is an extensive upgrade path to allow the system to be developed in line with your enthusiasm. Cyrus will also be oﬀering some very special promotions on their range of award winning streamers. There’s never been a better time to start your Cyrus system!

■ DALI 302 & 304

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See the new Reference Loudspeaker from DALI. The brand new EPICON 6 incorporates matchless new driver technology, hand-crafted woofers and a majestic appearance. Signiﬁcantly, EPICON 6 features nothing less than a world premiere: the Linear Drive Magnet System (patent pending), which reduces distortion as never heard before. Music as you know it may never be the same again, once you’ve heard the real thing. _______________________________ NEW: Epicon 6 loudspeaker.

■ DIVERSE VINYL TERRACE

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Diverse Vinyl hasn’t missed the Show since their ﬁrst attendance over ten years ago, and 2012 is no exception! Head to their stand on the Terrace for all the latest new releases on LP, plus audiophile reissues and imports from all over the world. There is also a decent selection of SACDs, music Blu-rays, and other hi-res digital formats. _______________________________

■ DYNAUDIO

■ ELIPSON & TANGENT

COPENHAGEN

226

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Experience the extreme diversity of audio reproduction. Relive the world’s first wireless high end system, Dynaudio-Xeo. The Xeo product range covers a compact speaker as well as a floor stand version. The launch at CES Las Vegas was rewarded by What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision as one of the 10 best products. For the audiophile music lovers Dynaudio demos the world wide highly recommended Confidence Signature. The compact version Confidence C1 Signature is the best compact speakers the Danish have to offer. _______________________________

Stylish audio brand Elipson is launching its Planet M speakers and showing the majestic BS50 Tribute. Following the success of its iconic bigger brother the Planet L, the M is a compact gem combining musical excellence with state-of-the-art lifestyle design. The Planet Sub is also seeing its debut at Bristol. This innovative cylindrical subwoofer is the ideal partner to the Ms in either 2.1 or 5.1 format. Tangent are displaying their new Jacob Jensen designed Fjord iPod dock systems together with a number of new high quality DAB/Docks. _______________________________

NEW: world ﬁrst Wireless High End System Dynaudio-Xeo.

The new Fjord iPod dock system from Tangent in room 226

■ ELAC 218

■ ECLIPSE 220

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Eclipse of Japan introduces the TD508MK3 and TD510MK2 Time Domain Speakers, which significantly improve on their predecessors, delivering wider frequency response, higher power, faster impulse response and flexible usage. New speaker drivers, enhanced construction, larger cabinets, heavier mass anchors, enlarged ports and magnetic shielding make the difference.

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Elac stands for the finest in German engineering. It develops all its loudspeakers in Germany and manufactures most of them there to. In the production process every speaker has 100% final testing ensuring the highest levels of quality and finish. But you don’t need words to describe how good ELAC speakers are - you just need to listen! Come and hear for yourself in room 218!

The TD508MK3 and TD510MK2 are ﬁtted with multi-angle desktop stands that can be used as ﬂexible wall and ceiling mounts. New model TD510zMK2 is based on the award-winning TD712zMK2.

NEW: Diverse Records (their own label) will be celebrating the launch of their very latest release at the Show - Danny & The Champions Of The World “Hearts & Arrows”. They will also be announcing a series of new releases for the label, due for release in late spring.

■ EPSON 318

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Big-screen gaming, movies and sports will never be the same again thanks to the Epson home cinema range. With 3D, 3LCD and High Deﬁnition technology at your ﬁngertips, you not only see the action, you’ll feel part of it. Add Wi-Fi and iPod connectivity too, and it’s easy to see why Epson is considered the world’s number one for projectors.

■ EXPOSURE 212

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Exposure has been designing and building high quality, yet value for money, products since 1974.

Eclipse speakers are like no others, sounding exceptionally transparent, with remarkable integrity and scale and possibly the world’s ﬁnest stereo imaging. _______________________________ NEW: TD508MK3 and TD510MK2 (with desktop / wall / ceiling stands) and TD510zMK2 ﬂoor stander.

NEW: Launching the Planet M speakers and Planet Sub. Tangent Jacob Jensen designed Fjord iPod dock systems and high quality DAB/Docks.

ELAC speakers: hear them for yourself in room 218

From the new entry level 1010 series CD player and integrated ampliﬁer to the complete MCX system there is something for everyone. Come and see selected units from their range, including the new 1010 and the recently released 2010S2 DAC. _______________________________ NEW: 1010 CD player and integrated ampliﬁer.

Exposure in room 212

Eclipse introduces the TD508MK3 in room 220

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

New Spirit One headphones from Focal in the Milan Suite, Business Centre and Terrace

The Obelisk si from Heed Audio in room 322

■ FOCAL BUSINESS CENTRE, MILAN & TERRACE

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Focal is officially launching the complete Bird range of products, as well as Focal’s first ever pair of headphones “The Spirit One’s“ at the Show. In addition to this Focal also presents the new, and exclusive to the UK, Chorus 800 VW HG range of speakers, finished in high gloss black and utilising some of Focal’s superior drive unit technology... this range offers a slice of Focal’s “Spirit of Sound”. _______________________________

so users can appreciate full HD signals at every location. For those with Smart TV’s or are into on-line gaming, when connected to your broadband router, the central hub will also supply internet access to each TV location. The simplicity of the system extends to the installation with just a single, easy to install cable required for a range of up to 100 metres. Come along and let them show you just how easy it is to install, to use and to make the most of your home entertainment. _______________________________

■ ■ HENLEY DESIGNS BRISTOL SUITE & 116

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Henley Designs is the exclusive UK distributor of some of the world’s most coveted Hi-Fi equipment. On demonstration are a spectacular two-channel system, consisting of multiple award-winning products from Roksan Audio, a prestigious Pro-Ject Audio Turntable and a range of Audiovector speakers.

NEW: BIRD, SPIRIT headphones and CHORUS 800 HG VW.

NEW: Global launch of the Central Hub.

On display across two stands in the Bristol Suite is a variety of products from other manufacturers – Ortofon, Audio Technica, Lehmann Audio, Custom Design and Spin Clean.

■ GRADO, GOLDRING, MYRYAD, CONRAN

■ HEED AUDIO

■ HI-FI+

BAY 2

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Grado Headphones, amazing sound quality, fabulous value. Hear for yourself why these brilliant headphones are acclaimed worldwide. Experience the exciting new ‘NAD Viso 1’ the 5 Star reviewed iPhone Dock alongside the class leading Myryad mi allin-one with CD and DAB radio. Completing the Bay 2 line-up is the Conran Audio Dock, the beautifully designed Speaker Dock for iPhones and iPads from Studio Conran and Q Acoustics. _______________________________ NEW: Be the ﬁrst in Europe to hear the outstanding new PSB MMU 2 closed back, active noise reduction headphones.

■ HD ANYWHERE 422

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HDanywhere is using the Show for the global launch of its new Central Hub for the Digital Home. Catering for 4 HDMI sources out to 4 HDMI TV’s, monitors or projectors (including IR control of the HDMI inputs), the central hub is full HD video and audio compatible 8

322

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Heed Audio UK is re-launching the brand and re-establishing the UK roots of original Obelisk amplifiers by showing off new, UK reengineered and supplied Obelisk designs. They include integrated, pre and power amplifiers, CD transport and DACs, designed to bring you closer to the recorded performance - “forget hi-fi remember music”. With none of the performance compromises often associated with compact electronics, the Obelisk range is more than a match for products costing many times the price and taking up considerably more room; which also makes them ideal for use in high performance desktop audio systems. _______________________________ NEW: The new CD transport and DAC get their first UK public presentation, together with the latest USB Audio 2.0, 192kHz/24bit module and the series II version of the multiple award winning Obelisk Si integrated amplifier.

CONSERVATORY

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Hi-Fi+ is Europe’s premier English language high-end audio magazine. Whether it’s the latest in digital audio technology or the best turntable you’ve ever heard, Hi-Fi+ magazine is the ultimate audiophile authority. They aren’t constrained by measurement or bogged down in stuﬀy old paradigms. They are relevant and a little bit irreverent. Hi-Fi+ features some of the best writers in the business, all passionate about making music sound as good as it possibly can.

■ HI-FI NEWS, ■ HI-FI CHOICE & HOME CINEMA CHOICE CONSERVATORY, 328 & 330

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Free tickets to the hourly demonstrations in Room 330 are available from the AVTech Media stand on the Terrace ﬂoor. David Price, editor of Hi-Fi Choice, says “Bristol’s Sound and Vision show is a great opportunity to take part in one of our famous blind listening tests. Visit Room 330 and you’ll

have the chance to hear some great music across a variety of formats, from cheap and cheerful Apple iTunes quality to Compact Disc, streamed CD-quality and hi-res. You’ll be able to decide for yourself whether you can hear the diﬀerence, on a top quality reference system. Come and see us here!” For those visitors looking for a visual treat, Home Cinema Choice is also showcasing in Room 330. You’ll get the chance to meet the HCC team and chew the fat with fellow AV enthusiasts. They look forward to welcoming you.

■ HI FI RACKS BAY 3

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Hi Fi Racks Ltd, the leading manufacturer of bespoke audio visual furniture, launches a brand new range of solid Hardwood corner-fitting products called Akorner. Specially designed in response to customer demand, the floor-mounted Podium Akorner® brings a fresh dimension to the multi award-winning Podium® range, whilst the Akorner Wall is a brand new product offering choice and versatility within a wallmounted, shelf-based unit. You can have any size of rack made to measure in their Rutland workshop. _______________________________ NEW: Akorner range. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: one of two Podium Reference (4 Tier) equipment supports (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Equipment Support” Awards 2011) worth £516 each.

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Since 1985, The Chord Company has been designing and manufacturing award-winning cables that help to get the very best from the music you listen to, the ﬁlms you watch and the games you play. More than ever the right choice of cable is becoming vital to ensuring a complete and immersive experience. Music or home cinema, games or high resolution downloads.Whatever your passion, Chord cables can make a good system great.

At last, the performance and connectivity you need in one half-width family. Leema’s Elements integrated ampliﬁer features asynchronous USB, coaxial, multiple optical and RCA inputs, front jacks for media devices and headphones, plus XLRs for high-quality sources, such as the amazing Elements CD player with its quattro-inﬁnity DAC.Tremendous drive for challenging loudspeakers and Leema’s legendary sound quality completes the picture.

Stunningly ﬂuent Uni-Q driver arrays combine with potent bass drivers to deliver a rich, spacious sound image of startling accuracy that approaches the extraordinary quality of KEF’s renowned Reference Series. Music or movies, the R Series presents a new dimension in audiophile standards of entertainment, making ﬂawless precision and superb dynamics more accessible than ever.

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■ HI-FI WORLD CONSERVATORY

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As always Hi-Fi World is back at the UK’s most popular Show and looks forward to seeing you. You can ﬁnd them in the Conservatory on the Terrace/Conservatory ﬂoor (next to the Wilson Benesch room). Come with your questions, stories and systems, or just to say hello. This is always a popular and busy Show. They love it and hope you do too.

■ HIFICRITIC CONSERVATORY

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HIFICRITIC brings its editorial team including Paul Messenger and Martin Colloms to advise visitors on high quality stereo sound. Regarded as impossible, an exemplary adfree audio magazine, HIFICRITIC now celebrates its sixth year at the Show. Oﬀering the full list of back numbers, for those who have missed out, plus the current issue. Now covering ripping, networked and hi-res audio - do not miss out on this powerful resource for truly independent audio opinion. _______________________________

NEW: The Rhythm King DIY loudspeaker, with back number issues and articles on this remarkable project.

X70R & DLA-X90R have a 2D-to-3D Converter – Converts 2D program material to 3D taking your viewing experience into another dimension. For a special preview of the awardwinning projectors visit JVC in the main foyer by reception.

■ KARMA AV 408 & 409

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Following unprecedented EISA award-winning success in 2011, Primare returns to the Show with demos of its ‘outstanding’ BD32 universal player, and two new products: a media streaming version of the globally acclaimed I32 ampliﬁer and a new prepower combo: the Pre32/A34.2. In both rooms Karma is playing the astonishing GoldenEar range of speakers, which has collected multiple awards in its ﬁrst year, including ‘Product of the Year’ from The Absolute Sound magazine and a ‘Best of 2011’ award from hometheaterreview.com . The new Vivitek 1086 and 5085 PJs prove that you don’t need 3D for immersive video. _______________________________ NEW: media streamer and Pre32/ A34.2 pre/power combination.

■ KEF ■ HIFIDELITY UK 406

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HiFidelity UK is showing the new DMD range of Usher Audio floorstanding loudspeakers featuring the Mini series. See the exclusive first showing of the Graham Slee pre/power combination of amplifiers. Analogue and digital sources are in use including the new Acoustic Solid tone arm on a Solid One turntable. Headphone amps galore with the Graham Slee Novo, Solo and Ultra Linear all available to listen too. Demos every 30 minutes 11am -_______________________________ 3pm daily. NEW: Usher Audio DMD loudspeakers and Mini Series, Graham Slee pre/power amplifiers and Acoustic Solid tone arm.

■ JVC RECEPTION

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The world’s ﬁrst HD up-converting home theatre projectors from JVC, the DLA-X70R & DLA-X90R that display 2D HD content with full 4K precision. Dramatically improved and redesigned to achieve high picture performance, pure black levels, and smooth gradation of colours. The new DLA-X30, DLA10

OSLO

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Celebrating its 50th Anniversary year, KEF is showcasing some of its latest product innovations; the class-leading and cutting edge Blade speakers and the all-new R series range, which features many of the technological advancements that has made Blade a technological tour-deforce. Also on demonstration are KEF’s ﬁve-star Q700 5.1 AV system – an award-winning surround system perfect for music or movies. Join KEF in the Oslo Suites and experience some of KEF’s most stunning loudspeaker products for yourself!

■ KEITH MONKS FOYER 1

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The makers of the world’s ﬁrst - and still the ﬁnest - Record Cleaning Machines returns to Bristol in its usual spot in the foyer. Don’t forget to bring your records along for a free clean - either old treasures, or anything you’ve bought at the show - new discs like washing too! Expect to see the latest RCM models, discOvery cleaning products and useful analog accessories, plus the usual shenanigans and indeed malarkey from The Record Doctor himself.

Mains Cables R Us in the Conservatory

■ KUDOS AUDIO 306

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Kudos Audio is demonstrating the long-awaited production version of the Cardea Super 10 referencequality stand-mount loudspeaker. The Super 10 has been developed using technology from the Kudos ﬂagship Titan T88 loudspeaker and is released as a limited edition to commemorate Derek Gilligan’s 21st year of designing loudspeakers. Reference quality digital and analogue playback systems are in use to give visitors a taste of this remarkable loudspeaker’s capabilities.

■ LEEMA ELECTROACOUSTICS 1008

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Leema is providing demonstrations of the new Elements series product, explaining their beneﬁts and features along with showing how to get the best from your audio library. They also preview the launch of a new series of high quality, low cost solutions to your system’s connectivity. If this was not enough the Show sees the launch of the Leema Linx range of cables, the perfect way to ensure the best performance from your Leema system.

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NEW: Leema Linx Cables, interconnects and speaker cables designed to get the best from your Leema music system. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Win Leema Linx cables worth £879.95 in our free to enter customer draw. Just ﬁll in the information card available from room 1008.

■ MAINS CABLES R US CONSERVATORY

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Mains Cables-R-Us has a clear mission, to help you get more pleasure from listening to your hi-ﬁ system. This is what they want for

all their customers and they aim to help you through the correct choice of cables and accessories. As an audiophile for over 30 years, the owner has extensive experience with cables and system matching.

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NEW: Mains Cables R Us Technics SL1200 Power Supply, Mains Cables R Us Touch Power Supply, Mains Cables R Us Ultimate Speaker Cables, Mains R Us Ultimate Intereconnects and Mains Cables R Us Tech.

■ MARANTZ & DENON FOYER 2

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Marantz and Denon are teaming up at the Show to demonstrate the latest innovations in technology. On display is a variety of Airplay enabled products from the Marantz What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Group test winning NA7004 to Denon’s newly launched DNP-720AE, plus the award-winning Melody media. Professionally trained experts are on hand to provide specialist advice and live demonstrations showing the various capabilities their products using Apple iDevices. This is a truly interactive experience not to be missed!

■ MICHELL ENGINEERING 214

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Michell Engineering is showing its full range of multi-award winning turntables and accessories. On demonstration throughout the Show are the recent Hi-Fi Choice group test winning Orbe SE with Techno Arm A, playing through ProAc D2 speakers. On static display are the Gyrodec SE (recent winner of group tests in both Hi-Fi Choice and Hi-Fi World magazines), the entry-level Technodec and numerous accessories. Steve and Julie from Michell Engineering are on hand to answer any questions relating to their products as well as playing some great music!

EXHIBITORS BY BRAND

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

BRANDS

GROUND FLOOR

TERRACE & CONSERVATORY

SPACE

Accolade Audio (Talk Electronics) .....................................314 Accustic Arts (Audio Reference) ........................................234 Acoustic Energy ............................................................ 102 | 104 Acoustic Solid (Hi-Fidelity UK) ............................................406 Aesthetix (Audio Reference) ................................................234 Airplay (Marantz) ..............................................................Foyer 2 Aletheia (Audio Reference) .................................................234 Amphion.....................................................................................418 Anthem (SIM2) .............................................Executive Lounge Arcam .................................................................................. Rome 1 Arcaydis (Talk Electronics) ....................................................314 art:one (Supra Cables) .......................................... Bristol Suite Atacama Audio ...........................................................Bay 4 | 218 Atlas Cables ...............................................................................324 Audel (Quadral) ....................................................... Bristol Suite Audio Note.................................................................................424 Audio Reference ......................................................................234 Audio Technica Headphones (Henley Designs) .............................................. Bristol Suite Audiolab ............................................................................ Brussels Audionet (Wilson Benesch) ............................. Conservatory Audioquest ................................................................................316 Audiovector ....................................................Bristol Suite | 116 Aurum (Quadral) ..................................................... Bristol Suite AV Tech Media ..........................................................................328 beCHOCOLATE (Totem Acoustic) ..................... Bristol Suite BDI (Optimum) ........................................................ Bristol Suite Black Rhodium (Hi-Fidelity UK) ..........................................406 Blue Horizon (Sound Fowndations) ..................................209 Boston (Marantz) ..............................................................Foyer 2 Bowers & Wilkins .................................................308 | 309 | 312 Bryston (PMC) ................................................. Berlin | 202 | 204 C & C Hadcock (Hi-Fidelity UK) ...........................................406 Canor (Sound Fowndations) ..............................................209 Canton .........................................................................................412 Castle (Audiolab) ............................................................ Brussels Chapter ....................................................................................Bay 3 Chord Company ..................................................... Foyer 1 | 112 Chord Electronics ................................................. Copenhagen Clark Synthesis (SIM2) ................................Executive Lounge Clarus Cables (Quadral) ........................................ Bristol Suite Classic LPs .............................................................. Conservatory Clearaudio (Audio Reference) .............................................234 Clearer Audio (Wilson Benesch) ..................... Conservatory Clearlight Audio (Sound Fowndations) ...........................209 Cocktail Audio (Selwyn Audio) .......................... Bristol Suite Conran ......................................................................................Bay 2 Crusade Audio (SoundScience) ..........................................420 Custom Design (Henley Designs) ..................... Bristol Suite Cyrus ........................................................................... Bristol Suite Dali ..................................................................................... 302 | 304 Dared (Hi-Fidelity UK) ............................................................406 Denon (Marantz)...............................................................Foyer 2 discOvery (Keith Monks) ................................................Foyer 1 Diverse Vinyl .......................................................................Terrace Dual (Sansui) .............................................................................228 Dynaudio ................................................................. Copenhagen Eclipse..........................................................................................220 Edwards Audio (Talk Electronics).......................................314 Elac ...............................................................................................218 Electrocompaniet (Hi-Fidelity UK) .....................................406 Elipson .........................................................................................226 Epson ...........................................................................................318

BRANDS

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2ND FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

SPACE

Esoteric (Teac) ...........................................................................320 Exposure .....................................................................................212 Focal .....................................Milan | Terrace | Business Centre Fosgate (Audio Reference) ..................................................234 Furutech (Sound Fowndations)..........................................209 GamuT (Audio Reference) ....................................................234 Goldring ...................................................................................Bay 2 Grado ........................................................................................Bay 2 Graham Slee (Hi-Fidelity UK) ...............................................406 HDanywhere .............................................................................422 Heed Audio ................................................................................322 Henley Designs ....................................................... Bristol Suite Hi-Fi Choice ...............................................................................330 Hi-Fi News .............................................................. Conservatory Hi-Fi Racks ...............................................................................Bay 3 Hi-Fi World ............................................................. Conservatory Hi-Fi+ ....................................................................... Conservatory HiDiamond Cables (Quadral) ............................. Bristol Suite HiFiCritic ................................................................. Conservatory HiFidelity UK ..............................................................................406 Home Cinema Choice ............................................................330 Icon Distribution (Tannoy) ..................Bristol Suite | Dublin IeGO (mains cables r us) .................................... Conservatory Isoclean Audio (mains cables r us) ................ Conservatory Isotek (Sound Fowndations)................................................209 Jelco (mains cables r us).................................... Conservatory JVC ...................................................................................Reception Karma AV ......................................................................... 408 | 409 KEF .............................................................................................. Oslo Keith Monks........................................................................Foyer 1 Kudos Audio ..............................................................................306 Leema Electroacoustics...................................................... 1008 Lehmann (Henley Designs)................................. Bristol Suite Lethal (SoundScience) ...........................................................420 mains cables r us ................................................. Conservatory Marantz ................................................................................Foyer 2 Marigo Labs (Sound Fowndations) ...................................209 Meicord (mains cables r us) ............................. Conservatory Melody Valve (SoundScience).............................................420 Michell Engineering ...............................................................214 Ming Da Valve Audio UK .......................................................213 Mitchell & Johnson (Sansui) ................................................228 Monitor Audio ............................................................... 206 | 208 Moth (mains cables r us) ................................... Conservatory Myryad .....................................................................................Bay 2 NAD ...................................................................................... Rome 3 Naim Audio .....................................................Bristol Suite | 118 Naim Label ..........................................................................Foyer 1 Neat Acoustics ..........................................................................224 Nordost .......................................................................................210 NuForce .......................................................................................418 Okki Nokki (Vinyls Best) ....................................... Bristol Suite Olive (Henley Designs) ......................................... Bristol Suite Onkyo .................................................................................. Berlin 1 Optimum ................................................................... Bristol Suite Optoma .......................................................................................410 Oriton...........................................................................................232 Ortofon (Henley Designs) ..........................Bristol Suite | 116 Oyaide (mains cables r us) ............................... Conservatory Paradigm (SIM2)...........................................Executive Lounge Philips ......................................................................... Bristol Suite Pioneer ................................................................................ Rome 2 PMC .................................................................... Berlin | 202 | 204

BRANDS

4TH FLOOR

10TH FLOOR

SPACE

Power Wrap (Supra Cables)................................. Bristol Suite Primare (Karma AV)...................................................... 408 | 409 Pro-Ject (Henley Designs) .........................Bristol Suite | 116 ProAc ............................................................................................216 PSB (NAD) ........................................................................... Rome 3 Pulse Cables (Vertere) ............................................................416 Q Acoustics ........................................................................ Rome 3 Q2 ..............................................................................................Bay 2 QED............................................................................................Bay 1 Quad (Audiolab) ............................................................. Brussels Quadral ...................................................................... Bristol Suite Quadraspire ...............................................................................114 Quantum (Nordost) ................................................................210 Rega .............................................................................................222 REL Acoustics ............................................................................310 Robytone ....................................................................................418 Roksan (Henley Designs) ...........................Bristol Suite | 116 Rotel (Bowers & Wilkins)...................................308 | 309 | 312 Ruark Audio ...............................................................................106 Sansui ..........................................................................................228 Saxon Digital (Talk Electronics) ..........................................314 Screen Innovations (SIM2) .......................Executive Lounge Selwyn Audio (Cocktail Audio) .......................... Bristol Suite Sennheiser ................................................................ Bristol Suite SIM2..................................................................Executive Lounge Simple Audio............................................................ Bristol Suite SmX (SIM2) .....................................................Executive Lounge Sonic Design (Supra Cables)............................... Bristol Suite Sonos .......................................................................... Bristol Suite Sony.......................................................................................Madrid Sound Fowndations ...............................................................209 SoundScience ...........................................................................420 Spendor ........................................................................... 402 | 404 Spin Clean (Henley Designs) .............................. Bristol Suite SRM Tech (mains cables r us) ........................... Conservatory StuďŹ&#x20AC; Magazine (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision) .................. Bristol Suite Supra Cables (Wavelength Distribution) ....... Bristol Suite Tacima (mains cables r us)................................ Conservatory Talk Electronics .........................................................................314 Tangent (Elipson).....................................................................226 Tannoy ........................................................Bristol Suite | Dublin Tascam (Teac) ............................................................................320 Teac...............................................................................................320 Themescene (Optoma)..........................................................410 Timestep ................................................................. Conservatory Totem Acoustic........................................................ Bristol Suite Track Audio ............................................................... Bristol Suite True Colours Industries .........................................................414 Usher Audio (Hi-Fidelity UK)................................................406 van den Hul (Henley Designs)............................ Bristol Suite Vermouth Audio (mains cables r us) ............ Conservatory Vertere .........................................................................................416 Vienna Acoustics (Cyrus) ...................................... Bristol Suite Vinyls Best ................................................................. Bristol Suite Vivitek (Karma AV)........................................................ 408 | 409 Wharfedale ....................................................................... Brussels What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision ............................ Bristol Suite What Satellite & Digital TV ...................................................330 Wilson Benesch .................................................... Conservatory XTZ................................................................................................230 Yamaha................................................................................ Berlin 2 ZVOX (Supra Cables) ............................................. Bristol Suite

FLOORPLANS 10th FLOOR

LIFTS

AUDIO NOTE 424

422

HD ANYWHERE

412

414

416

418

420

SOUNDSCIENCE AMPHION / NUFORCE VERTERE

TCI

CANTON

SALES & ADVICE 311

AUDIO REFERENCE

ORITON

PMC / BRYSTON

MONITOR AUDIO

234

232

230

228

226

224

222

220

218

216

214

212

210

202

204

206

208

209

SOUND FOWNDATIONS

NORDOST

EXPOSURE

MICHELL ENGINEERING

PROAC

ELAC / ATACAMA

ECLIPSE

REGA

NEAT ACOUSTICS

ELIPSON / TANGENT

XTZ

328

211

SALES, ADVICE & CLEARANCE

213

HOME CINEMA CHOICE / HIFI CHOICE 330

MING DA VALVE AUDIO

SANSUI

2nd FLOOR

AVTECH MEDIA

318

320

322

324

ATLAS CABLES

HEED AUDIO

TEAC

EPSON

316

AUDIOQUEST

302

304

306

308

309

310

312

314

TALK ELECTRONICS

BOWERS & WILKINS REL ACOUSTICS BOWERS & WILKINS

BOWERS & WILKINS KUDOS AUDIO DALI

DALI

LIFTS

410

409

LIFTS

OPTOMA KARMA AV

KARMA AV 408

402

404

406

HI-FIDELITY UK

SPENDOR

NAIM AUDIO

ACOUSTIC ENERGY

114

112

102

104

106

RUARK AUDIO

CHORD COMPANY

QUADRASPIRE

116

AUDIOVECTOR / ROKSAN

118

There is NO SMOKING allowed at the Marriott

ACOUSTIC ENERGY

LEEMA ACOUSTICS 1008

4th FLOOR

LIFTS

3rd FLOOR

1st FLOOR

LIFTS

FLOORPLANS

NAD Q ACOUSTICS

PMC / BRYSTON BERLIN 3

ROME 3

BERLIN 2

PIONEER

CONSERVATORY

ONKYO ROME 2

ARCAM

FOYER 2

• ATACAMA AUDIO

VINYLS BEST

CYRUS

HENLEY DESIGNS

BRISTOL SUITE

TRACK TOTEM ACOUSTIC AUDIO

GRADO / CONRAN CHAPTER AUDIO GOLDRING HI-FI RACKS

SELWYN AUDIO

SHOW SPECIAL OFFERS

NAIM AUDIO

SIMPLE AUDIO

ORGANISERS

In association with

QED

•

PHILIPS

SENNHEISER QUADRAL SUPRA CABLES

Open 12.00 am – 3.00 pm

HENLEY DESIGNS

TANNOY

SONOS

TOILETS

SALES & ADVICE

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

LIFT

BRUSSELS

LIFT

AUDIOLAB WHARFEDALE

ROME 1

MARANTZ / DENON

OSLO

MADRID

BERLIN 1

HIFICRITIC

TERRACE GRILL

COPENHAGEN

KE F

SONY

LIFT

HI-FI + HI-FI NEWS

CLASSIC LPs

DUBLIN

YAMAHA

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

ANTHEM AV SIM2

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

MAINS TIME HIFI CABLES STEP WORLD R US

WILSON BENESCH AUDIONET

DYNAUDIO/CHORD ELECTRONICS

TANNOY

FOCAL

KEITH MONKS

• SHOW ENTRANCE

TOILETS

PRESS & TRADE ONLY

HOTEL ENTRANCE

ORGANISERS DESK & TRADE PRESS RECEPTION

WIN £10,000 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 ● on the ﬂoor plans PURCHASES MADE AT THE SHOW

JVC

LIFTS

HOTEL RECEPTION

GROUND FLOOR

FOCAL

ENTRANCE DESKS

BAR

•

DIVERSE VINYL

FOCAL

TERRACE

CLOAKROOM

TERRACE CAFE

(LIFTS TO SHOW FLOORS)

LIFTS

EXIT ROUTE

CHORD COMPANY

FOCAL MILAN LOUNGE

CHORD CO FOYER 1

TERRACE BAR

TOILETS

NAIM LABEL

OPTIMUM BDI

■ Remember you can get 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 are in 211 and 311. Room 211 has 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. 13

Shadows on the wall… At just 40mm deep, the new Shadow range brilliantly cools the friction between the desire for discreet style and the need for explosive wideband home theatre dynamics. �� UK debut at Rooms 206 & 208 monitoraudio.co.uk | 0800 0352 032 14

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

■ MING DA VALVE AUDIO UK 213

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Ming Da and & Mei-Xing amplifiers... new names to some in the UK Hi-Fi market! Ming Da has just celebrated its 20th year manufacturing “high end” valve amplifiers, with successful sales to over 40 countries, including the USA, UK & Europe. This is their UK Show debut under their own name! They are showing the stunning amplifiers including the new MC34 iPod dock, Class A 805A monoblocks, also the unique 5 channel MC5S amplifier, for the home cinema market. _______________________________ NEW: MC84-CII:iPod dock, MD90:150 Watt Mono block, MC5S:5 channel power amplifier for home cinema, MD7-SE audiophile pre-amp. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Prize draw for a MC767-RD Phono Stage.

■ MONITOR AUDIO 206 & 208

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Whatever your taste and budget you’ll discover a Monitor Audio speaker that answers your desire for great sound. Since hi-ﬁ was in its infancy they’ve dedicated all their technical expertise, innovation and craftsmanship to the creation of world-class loudspeakers, which communicate the essence of their brand and reward the people who buy them. Monitor Audio wants you to share and enjoy the blend of style, quality, performance and sophistication that makes Monitor Audio unique. _______________________________ NEW: Shadow Series. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: an Apex 5.1 loudspeaker package (What HiFi? Sound and Vision “Best Style Speaker Package” £2,000 + Awards 2011) worth £2,805.

■ ■ NAIM AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE & 118

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Naim is showcasing its vision for the future of hi-ﬁ at this year’s Show with its award-winning range of digital separates and allin-one audio players. And if that wasn’t enough, visitors can get an exclusive ﬁrst look at the newest addition to the range. Naim’s entire range of high-end digital separates, including the NDX network player, HDX hard disk player/server, DAC digital to analogue converter and the

The Naim Audio SuperUniti in the Bristol Suite and room 118

ND5 XS slimline network player are on display on ‘The Future of Hi-Fi’ stand on the ground floor. The UnitiSystem wireless multi-room offering, comprising the SuperUniti, NaimUniti and UnitiQute all-in-one players and the UnitiServe hard disk player/ server, are also on display. All of these award-winning products combine a cutting-edge feature set, including high resolution 24bit/192kHz UPnP™ streaming, with true audiophile sound quality. With such an extensive range of versatile products that all deliver breath taking sound quality, Naim has a solution to suit a wide variety of budgets and requirements. Visit Naim in the Bristol Suite to find out more and then head up to Room 118, Naim’s main room on the first floor, to immerse yourself in the true sound of progress.

■ NAIM LABEL FOYER 1

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The Naim Label, as usual, will have all of its latest recordings available to purchase in the foyer, including Naim Jazz, Naim Edge and Naim Classical titles and some tempting exclusive Show oﬀers.

■ NEAT ACOUSTICS 224

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The tiny IOTA loudspeaker, following a spectacular debut at October’s Manchester Show, is now in production. Here at Bristol the IOTA is again stretching the laws of physics to their limits! Neat Acoustics is spinning vinyl and streaming digital ﬁles (WAV/FLAC) so please bring along your choice of music in these formats. _______________________________

■ ONKYO BERLIN 1

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The tiny IOTA loudspeaker from Neat Acoustics in room 224

■ NORDOST 210

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Once again, Nordost is conducting its entertaining and informative presentations, demonstrating just how big an impact cables can make on system performance – and with the latest Norse 2 cables making their European debut, that impact is greater than ever. Representing a genuine stepchange in the price/performance equation, Norse 2 doesn’t just rewrite expectations; it rips them to shreds. Come and hear just how much music even basic electronics can produce – once they’re given a_______________________________ chance. NEW: Norse 2 Cable series.

Britain’s No1 selling home cinema receiver brand has a real treat in store for visitors to its room this year. Taking centre stage is a rolling demo of the amazing ﬂagship BD-SP809 Blu-ray player and TX-NR5009 receiver, both of which received 5 star reviews in the February 2012 issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision. ‘It’s the most sophisticated and ﬂexible home cinema receiver we’ve ever tested’ the magazine said of the TXNR5009. How could you not want to come and experience that?

■ OPTIMUM INTERNATIONAL BRISTOL SUITE

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The exclusive BDI TV stand range with its high performance and functionality merge innovative engineering and original design to seamlessly integrate today’s technology into the home. The curve appeal of Ola, engineered for today’s electronic components. The Cascadia’s clean lines and the modern sleek designed Nora cabinet are shown at Bristol and are available for demonstration.

AV stands from Optimum International in the Bristol Suite

NEW: Neat IOTA.

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

Optimum International’s contemporary centre piece Bench, the feature packed Cadiz and exquisitely designed Edge AV stands are also showcasing at the Show this year.

■ PROAC

The HD23 from Optoma in room 410

216

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■ OPTOMA 410

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Join Optoma for an exclusive demonstration of the new 1080p HD23 and the award-winning Full 3D 1080p projectors (HD33 and HD83). The Optoma HD33 (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 5 star review) and the latest ThemeScene HD83 (AV Forums Recommended) oﬀer a big screen 1080p 3D solution for everyone. HD23 – Full 1080p home entertainment projector for use any time of day. HD33 – Aﬀordable full 3D 1080p home entertainment projector. HD83 - Full 3D 1080p home cinema projector for dedicated install purposes. _______________________________

NEW: HD23 Full 1080p home entertainment projector.

■ ORITON 232

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Oriton promises that this year will be magic: By the time you read this they will have completed the PA70 power ampliﬁer, built in acrylic and aluminium. Another exciting product is the Black Bullet, like the

silver bullets of old which dealt with Trojans our Black Bullets deal with vibrations. And of course they have the R33 support system in various colours and heights. There may be other new and exciting products but you will just have to pay them a visit.

■ PHILIPS BRISTOL SUITE

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Be enthralled by Philips 3D TV for the ultimate in Cinematic Viewing Experience. Be blown away by real life depth and realism in full HD resolution. With class leading design, speciﬁcation and LED technology immerse yourself in the future of HD 3D TV. Showcasing a preview of their LED 8 and 9 Series range from 32” up to and including the 50” 3D model. Philips – The ultimate in Cinematic Viewing Experience.

■ PIONEER ROME 2

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Pioneer is delighted to be returning to the Show to showcase its fantastic product range. This year’s Pioneer room includes AirPlay demonstrations; showcasing its exciting new AirPlay enabled N-30 and N-50 Network Audio Players as well as its current AirPlay enabled X-SMC iPod solutions range and flagship amps. Visitors are also able to experience Pioneer’s audio excellence first hand with the return of the headphone ‘play’ wall, offering an unparalleled listening experience.

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NEW: Network Audio Players N-50 and N-30.

■ ■ PMC & BRYSTON BERLIN 3, 202 & 204

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PMC is a world leading manufacturer of professional monitor and audiophile loudspeakers. All its designs feature the Advanced Transmission Line (ATL™) technology, which provides a near-identical, highresolution, wide-bandwidth signal response across the product range, from the smallest model, the .21, to the ﬂagship BB5-XBD-A. PMC is showcasing the stunning twenty series models launched last September in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary. Demonstrations are being held both in stereo and in surround supported by the new Bryston SP3 processor. Bryston’s new BHA-1 headphone amp is also making its UK debut at this year’s Show. _______________________________ NEW: PMC twenty series loudspeakers, PMC .C center speaker. Bryston SP3 digital processor and Bryston BHA-1 headphone ampliﬁer.

Be enthralled by Philips 3D TV in the Bristol Suite

New Network Audio Players from Pioneer in Rome 2

ProAc is showing its highly acclaimed Response D18 Floortstander (£2,145) which has won a What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision award two years running. Featuring the traditional high quality build for which ProAc has become world-renowned over 30 years, this speaker utilises a new glass ﬁbre weave coned bass/ midrange driver and a soft domed tweeter. These are seamlessly integrated via a split crossover for optional bi-wiring or bi-amping.

■ Q ACOUSTICS, PSB, NAD ROME 3

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See and hear the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Loudspeaker Product of the Year: Q Acoustics 7000 Series 5.1 Speaker Package with new T757 NAD AV Receiver and NAD T567 Blu-ray player. Also get ‘hands on’ with NAD’s two new stateof-the-art products, the Masters Series Digital Music Suite and the NAD C390DD Direct Digital Ampliﬁer. Naturally, to ensure all the products deliver their very best performance, all interconnects and speaker cables are supplied by QED. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: a NAD Viso iPod Dock (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 5 Star Product) worth £500.

■ QED BAY 1

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QED The UK’s leading specialist cable brand and Bristol Show favourite have lots of fantastic ‘Show Deals’ for 2012. As well as award-winning interconnects and loudspeaker cables – ‘Custom Made’ while you wait – the new ‘XT Cinema Cable Kit’ is available together with the brilliant uPlay ‘Puck’ Stereo Bluetooth Receiver, incorporating ‘apt-X’ technology. The ‘Puck’ allows ‘apt-X’ enabled phones, laptops, mp3 players etc. to wirelessly send lossless, CD quality music to your hi-ﬁ system. Check out QED’s not to be missed Show oﬀers.

EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

is the ideal material to use in Quadraspire hi-ﬁ racks to further improve sound performance. Call in and see the range and ﬁnd out why Bamboo is the future, is carbon neutral and Panda friendly! _______________________________ NEW: Bamboo Evolution range.

■ REGA 222

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Experience the ultimate Rega system. Experience the ultimate Rega system in room 222

This year Rega is demonstrating its award-winning reference range of products. You can experience the Isis CD player and Osiris amplifier accompanied for the first time by their new flagship loudspeaker the RS-10. First shown at CES Las Vegas the RS-10 loudspeaker picked up a prestigious What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision Star of Show Award. Also on display is the latest range of electronics including the Apollo-R CD, Brio-R amplifier and the multi award-winning Rega DAC. _______________________________

NEW: Rega RS-10 loudspeaker.

see and hear these award winning products under the Ruark Audio banner along with some other surprises! _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: one of two R4i DAB radios (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best All-In-One Music System” Awards 2011) worth £550 each.

■ SANSUI UK 228

■ REL The highly acclaimed Response D18 from ProAc in room 216

■ QUADRAL BRISTOL SUITE

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For ﬁfteen consecutive years QUADRAL held the No.1 position as Germany’s best class speaker and, since re-launching into the UK in 2011, the reviews and opinions are much the same here too... “Group test winner - HiFi News Dec 2011”, “Absolutely fantastic - Home Cinema Choice”, “5 out of 5 - HiFi World Feb 2011”. Truly special, reliably German. Results through 40 years of manufacturing, design and engineering. Built with passion and precision. Exceptional prices and real value. _______________________________ NEW: Quadral Chromium Style 20 5.0, quadral Vulkan VIII and Audel CG Tower. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Win a Quadral QUINTAS 5000, 5.0 speaker system.

■ QUADRASPIRE 114

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Quadraspire is pleased to use the Bristol Show as the launch of the new Bamboo Evolution range. Lauded by many in the manufacturing industry as the ‘material of the future’, Bamboo, with it’s high tensile strength and vibration suppressing qualities,

310

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During the last year REL has released over eight new sub-bass systems and is proud to announce its new baby (quite literally!) the T-ZERO which is on active display in room 310. This new sub is the most compact unit REL has ever made, using class a/b amps and 2 x 6” drivers, and its exclusive REL ﬁltering. Pop in and have a listen. _______________________________ NEW: T-ZERO subwoofer.

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Sansui Electronics UK is relaunching the Sansui brand in the UK with a range of audio components, micro system and portable devices. The range consists of a CD player, integrated amplifier and wi-fi network player/internet/DAB/FM tuner as well as a wi-fi micro system. All products are available in black or silver finish and the network products are all controllable from the free Sansui Libretto iPhone/ iPod touch/iPad app allowing

complete wireless remote control of content. _______________________________ NEW: Sansui 201 series home audio components including CDD201 CD player, SAP201V Stereo ampliﬁer, WLD201 Network player/ internet/DAB+/FM tuner, WMH700 wi-ﬁ micro system, Mitchell & Johnson headphones range, TD1 bookshelf loudspeaker and TD2 reference loudspeaker.

■ SELWYN AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE

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Selwyn Audio X10 is a high quality Hi-Fi audio system with CD storage, advanced internet radio and a music streamer. The appearance is that of a regular audio CD player, however, the features are what sets it apart from the competition; CD storage with database function, music streamer, internet radio and networking. You can load all your CD collection to the hard disk allowing instant access to all of your music from the remote control.

■ RUARK AUDIO 106

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For 30 years the founders of Ruark have worked within the UK audio industry creating high quality loudspeaker systems. Through their brand Ruark Acoustics these have long been admired worldwide. In 2004 Ruark made the radical decision to diversify and apply their expertise to design a small range of high quality radio based products. At the time they chose to call this development ‘Vita Audio’ to separate from their loudspeakers, but now with interest growing faster than ever expected, they feel that the time is right for all their products to be brought under one banner with the long-standing heritage of their company name ‘Ruark’ attached. For the ﬁrst time visitors to this year’s Show have the chance to

Sansui is relaunching its brand in room 228

The Ruark R1 in room 106

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■ SENNHEISER

HD700 headphones from Sennheiser in the Bristol Suite

BRISTOL SUITE

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Visit Sennheiser to experience the next level of sound with the new HD 700’s - suitable for every musical taste.

Melody: tube ampliﬁers with a great quality/price ratio. Crusade Audio: a full range of ceramic cones, feet, pucks, damping plates and headphone stands. Lethal: a new powerful American brand of headphones.

NEW: HD700 headphones. _______________________________

■ SIM2 EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

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SIM2 is again featuring a 3D projection extravaganza. This includes the UK launch of the World’s first Active 3D LED projector. The MICO 150 brings the extra immersion of the 3D big picture experience to the benefits of LED projection. These benefits include no lamp changes, instant on/off, lower power consumption and stunning black levels. SIM2 is also showcasing the award winning Lumis 3D-S: considered by many to be THE reference level active 3D projector. _______________________________ NEW: SIM2 MICO 150 projector.

■ SIMPLE AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE

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Simple Audio rolls out the Roomplayers I and II! Simple Audio Roomplayers are the ﬁrst aﬀordable sound systems to combine HD sound with the latest HomePlug Powerline AV technology enabling you to listen to all your digital music at the highest resolution. You can stream the best possible 24-bit audio around your home and keep your wireless network free. Play all the music you have stored on your networked computers. Listen to Internet radio and other music services, including We7!

Roomplayers from Simple Audio in the Bristol Suite

420

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In room 420, Robytone is exhibiting the NuForce digital audio products and the smaller Amphion loudspeakers along with some of their other brands:

Like what you hear? Sign up for a free trial so you can listen to perfection in the comfort of your own home. That’s not all, they also have the full audiophile range on live demo and a large selection of potable models for you to purchase –_______________________________ many at exclusive Show prices! PROMOTION: Sennheiser presents its top-end HD 800 and brand new HD 700 headphones for the highly discerning audiophiles, and oﬀers you a free Home Trial to experience the ultimate in sound reproduction (terms and conditions apply).

■ SOUNDSCIENCE

■ SONOS BRISTOL SUITE

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Sonos is showcasing its current product portfolio, including the SONOS PLAY:3, the latest all-in-one player from Sonos, which delivers big hi-fi sound in a compact size. Perfect for small rooms, it works both horizontally and vertically, and mounts on the wall for added flexibility. Sonos offers the best in terms of functionality and design and provides a great entry into the wireless hi-fi world. Supporting 100,000 radio stations and a number of internet music streaming services.

SoundScience in room 420

To get some hands on time with a Sonos system please visit their stand where the Sonos team is available for demonstrations.

NEW: VPL-VW1000ES 4K projector and STR-DA5700ES AV receiver.

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WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: one of three Play:3 and Zonebridge wireless streamers (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision 5 Star Product) worth £260 each.

■ SONY MADRID

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Sony is running ticketed HD home theatre demonstrations. Products include the awardwinning STR-DH820 AV receiver, and the BDP-S780, European Bluray player 2011. The VPL-VW1000ES 4K projector, along with the STR-DA5700ES Premium AV receiver, are making their consumer show debut. HD Multi-Channel sound with, 3D, 4K upscaled and 4K original Video content will feature.

To be conﬁrmed are single, daily home theatre seminars. Chat with a member of the acoustic design group. _______________________________

■ SOUND FOWNDATIONS 209

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Discover the latest innovations from Furutech, IsoTek, CANOR and Blue Horizon, including the 2011 What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision ‘Product of the Year’ ADL GT40 USB DAC, phonostage & headphone amp. The recently introduced and highly regarded CANOR range of valve-based hi-ﬁ electronics is powered by the latest innovations from IsoTek, including the UK debut for the Genesis, the world’s ﬁrst multiple mains full sine wave regeneration system – introduced by Keith Martin, IsoTek MD. _______________________________

SoundScience: laptop-speakers and wireless solutions.

■ SPENDOR 402 & 404

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See and hear the new Spendor A7 loudspeaker. The A7 features important advances - Spendor 5th generation linear ﬂow port technology - a new 22mm widesurround tweeter - premium high gloss ﬁnishes. See the Award Winning A6 and A9 loudspeakers, learn about the ‘baby’ A3, recently revised to improve low frequency extension. Check out the ever popular Spendor A5. The Spendor team is available to tell you more and to provide helpful advice on any aspect of your sound system. _______________________________ NEW: Spendor A7 loudspeaker.

NEW: UK debut for the IsoTek Genesis. _______________________________

■ SUPRA CABLES

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: one of three Furutech ADL GT40 Phono Stages (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best Hybrid Device” Awards 2011, worth £395 each and one of three Furutech Formula 2 USB cables (What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision “Best USB Cable” Awards 2011, worth £55 each.

Supra is launching its new USB cables (lengths from 0.7m up to 15m) at the Show, with the new HD5 range of high speed HDMI+Ethernet cables (up to 30m). Also there are the new Supra HDMI XT80 high speed + 3D Extender, allowing customers to run HD signals over very long distances (up to 80m), using 2 pairs

BRISTOL SUITE

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For more information on Tannoy’s extensive loudspeaker range visit www.tannoy.com

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isolation foot adaptor kits, spike kits and cones. Track Audio’s uniquely designed stainless steel replacement spike kits comes in sets of eight and are available in the following sizes: M6, M8, ¼” UNC, ¼” UNF, 3/8” UNC. All spikes come complete with locking ring.

■ TRUE COLOURS INDUSTRIES 414

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Tannoy unveils the all-new Precision Range in Dublin and Bristol Suites

of Supra CAT7+ cables. Supra’s new CombiCon M6 Banana and Spade Connectors are also available. _______________________________ NEW: Supra USB cables, Supra HDMI+Ethernet cables, Supra HDMI Extender.

■ TALK ELECTRONICS 314

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TALK has the UK’s first showing of no fewer than 10 new products: the Apprentice Turntable package at £299.95, the Apprentice MM matching phono stage at £89.95, the Apprentice IA1 - 50Watt Integrated amplifier at £495, the HA1 headphone amplifier at £289.95, the MC2 PLUS 2 box adjustable phono stage at £999.95, the SP1 bookshelf speakers £549.95. TALK is showing its new Monitor interconnect £64.95. Saxon Audio has the all new P720 £1,200 200W digital power amp. TALK is also showing the all new TALK Cyclone 2 75W integrated amplifier £895. _______________________________ NEW: 10 new products... see above!

■ ■ TANNOY DUBLIN & BRISTOL SUITE

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Tannoy is demonstrating two new budget multi-channel loudspeaker systems and unveiling the allnew Precision range of stereo loudspeakers. The What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine 5 star Mercury V4 and 5 Star Mercury V1 meet the Mercury VC centre and the stunning new TS2.10 twin-driver 300 watt subwoofer to create a class-leading 5.1 system. For those on a tighter budget, TFX 5.1 builds on Tannoy’s best selling speaker package ever, delivering aﬀordable high resolution audio thrills with any surround sound format.

Totem Acoustic in the Bristol Suite

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NEW: Two new budget multichannel loudspeaker systems and unveiling the all-new Precision range of stereo loudspeakers.

■ TEAC 320

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On Demonstration is the new Distinction Series, a range of separates including two integrated amplifiers, and two SA-CD players. TEAC is also demonstrating the new Reference CRH700 CD receiver with Airplay and the new Reference 01 Series micro component system. TEAC has been a leader in audio innovation since Katsuma Tani presented his first tape recorder over 50 years ago. Since then, the brand has built its reputation on innovative products. With sister brands Esoteric and Tascam, TEAC offers products for every audio application. _______________________________ NEW: Distinction Series, Reference CRH700 CD Receiver and Reference 01 Series micro component system.

■ TIMESTEP

Track Audio in the Bristol Suite

■ TOTEM ACOUSTIC BRISTOL SUITE

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The mission of Totem Acoustic is to develop loudspeakers capable of reproducing a truly musical and involving performance. Their goal is to provide designs that are both aﬀordable and real “soul movers” for the music lover. The name, “Totem Acoustic”, was chosen as an ongoing symbolic representation of this vision. The Totem represents, to native North American people, an entity that chooses an individual and then acts as a guiding force for that person during his or her life. Totem Acoustic is a bridge to higher musical awareness. _______________________________ NEW: Totem Element Series.

■ TRACK AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE

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Track Audio’s product range includes stands, ﬂoorstands, sub woofer stands and monitor stands. Its accessories range includes

True Colours is again demonstrating some of its best products including the What HiFi? Sound and Vision and HI-Fi Choice award-winning cables. Comparative demonstrations feature mains power cables, speaker cables and interconnects across various price points. Cables are available to buy in the room at Show prices. Special discounts are available on certain items. So call in to hear what a diﬀerence TCI cables could make to your system and pick up a bargain.

■ VERTERE 416

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The Pulse range of cables has gone from strength to strength. It has been both exciting and satisfying to witness many customers’ systems being truly transformed. Vertere design and craft products that consistently add signiﬁcant improvement to any audio system by tackling the weakest links. At the Show Vertere is demonstrating how easily you can improve your system whatever it may consist of; simply and eﬀectively. Do not miss this opportunity; visit them in room 420.

The Pulse range of cables from Vertere in room 416

CONSERVATORY

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Timestep has a passion for vinyl and turntables of all sorts. You will find the world premiere of the Timestep EVO II turntable with enhanced platter. The Technics SL1200 is simple and easy to upgrade in just a few steps, come and ask Dave about it. The fully automatic double sided Vinyl Clear will be demonstrated throughout the Show. You will want one, but can you afford it? Can you afford not to protect your valuable vinyl? _______________________________ NEW: Timestep EVO II turntable with enhanced platter.

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New products from XTC in room 230

■ VINYLS BEST BRISTOL SUITE

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Another year, another recession! To combat this VB is selling a superb selection of music at aﬀordable prices. There is still an audiophile/collectible selection with prices to amaze. There are also some great bargains at amazingly low prices. For those of you not convinced that VINYL IS BEST and stay with that old digital medium, there will be a few about. Not to forget, Europe’s best selling record cleaning machine, the strangely named OKKI NOKKI!

of their highly rated QED HDMI cables or a pair of ace Sennheiser headphones, as well as the latest issue of the magazine to help you keep up-to-date with news and reviews, and ﬁnd the best advice in the world of home entertainment. And if that’s not enough, don’t miss your chance to enter the Show competition. There are £10,000 worth of prizes to be won – and you could soon be a proud owner of the latest kit on the market.

■ WILSON BENESCH CONSERVATORY

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■ WHAT HI-FI? SOUND AND VISION BRISTOL SUITE

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What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision is pleased to be partnering the Show once again. Their team of experts are on hand to answer all your hi-ﬁ and home cinema questions and give you personalised advice. You’ll also be able to attend a stunning free AV demonstration guiding you through the latest trends. Be sure to subscribe to the world’s number-one home entertainment magazine and you’ll secure one Visit Yamaha in Berlin 2

Sublimely beautiful products by Wilson Benesch in the Conservatory

Enjoy the sublimely beautiful products that are Wilson Benesch within the calm of the Conservatory. Pure Geometry is the theme for 2012 and features strongly in their product demonstrations, technology displays and the “Science Behind the Designs” presentations by Design Director Craig Milnes. If you would like to know why the McLaren MP4 is based around an RTM component like a Wilson Benesch speaker or why Carbon Nanotubes are shaping our world don’t miss us.

This year XTZ is demonstrating a range of new products that they are very excited about. In the main system they are using the new XTZ 99.36mkII piano black loudspeaker which is a new and improved version and the first time they have been exhibited at a Show. They are using the updated XTZ CD-100/11 as the source, and for amplification they are using the XTZ A-100D3 integrated amplifier and XTZ AP100 power amplifier. _______________________________ NEW: XTZ 99.36mkII and XTZ CD100/11. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Visit the room for a chance to win one of two XTZ Room Analyzer mkII PRO’s worth £230.00 each.

■ YAMAHA BERLIN 2

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Yamaha’s new high-end AVENTAGE Receiver range including the RXA810, RX-A2010 and five star RXA1010 and RX-A3010 is on show. The RX-A3010 is on demo with the BD-S671 Blu-ray player. The award-winning YSP-2200 soundbar is on demonstration accompanied by the brand new entry level YAS-101. The CD-S300 and award-winning A-S500 represent the hi-fi separates. The MCR-555 micro system is also available to demo. And for something a little different… check out RESTIO!!! Yamaha: Powered by music!

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Visit us in Room 316

No matter how an audio signal is packaged, stored and transferred, the music is always analogue ... but after all that digital packaging and reconstruction, is it still music?

Since long before the CD and MP3, the many ways in which cable can damage audio information have been denied, debated, and proven. Since the CD arrived, the mechanisms which damage a digital audio signal have been denied, debated, and proven. Now, audio is shifting to being stored in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cloudâ&#x20AC;? and on drives, whether spinning or solid-state. Now HDMI and USB are becoming the dominant transfer modes ... and now, same as before, audio quality continues to

be easy to damage. The frontier might seem to move so fast that old problems are dead and buried, but in fact, respect and care are exactly as important as ever before. AudioQuest is not better because we have been minimizing damage to audio since 1980, but this does give us perspective. It is our competence today, facing todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges, which we hope will earn your attention, your listening, and if we earn it, your respect.

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SPECIAL SHOW OFFERS BRAND

PRODUCT

£ ORIGINAL

£ SHOW

£ SAVING

ARCAM

Purchase an rCube and claim a free rWave, the USB dongle £349.00 Purchase an rDAC KW and claim a free rWave, the USB dongle £399.00 Purchase an rDAC and claim a free USB cable £325.00 Purchase a Solo Mini at a special Show price £599.00 Purchase a Solo Neo at the new low price £999.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BOSTON

SoundWareXS 5.1 SE speaker package* £349.00 £269.00 £80.00 SoundWare S 5.1 speaker package* £509.00 £379.00 £130.00 *With Free QED Micro speaker cable (20m) worth £42 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CANTON Movie 125 MX 5.1 speaker package with Free QED Micro speaker cable (20m) worth £42 £399.00 £249.00 £150.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CASTLE Knight 3 Incredible savings on Award-winning Castle speakers while stocks last! £599.95 £349.95 £250.00 Knight 4 £799.95 £449.95 £350.00 Knight 5 £999.95 £549.95 £450.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHORD COMPANY

25% oﬀ the cables listed below and 15% oﬀ all other interconnect and speaker cables (excluding Sarum) SuperShield (1m) HDMI cable £49.95 £37.00 £12.95 HDMI Active (1m) HDMI cable £95.00 £70.00 £25.00 USB SilverPlus (1.5m) USB Digital cable £55.00 £41.00 £14.00 Codac (1m) Coax Digital cable £45.00 £33.00 £12.00 Optichord (1m) Optical Digital cable £51.00 £38.00 £13.00 CrimsonPlus (1m) Interconnect cable £45.00 £33.00 £12.00 CobraPlus (1m) Interconnect cable £75.00 £55.00 £20.00 ChameleonPlus (1m) Interconnect cable £135.00 £100.00 £35.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DENON

AVR-1912 AV receiver £499.00 £269.00 £230.00 AVR-2312 AV receiver £799.00 £449.00 £350.00 DBP-1611UD 3D Blu-ray player with Free QED Profile HDMI Cable (1m) worth £24.95 £449.00 £249.00 £200.00 DBP-2012UD 3D Blu-ray player with Free Chord HDMI Active Cable (1m) worth £95 £749.00 £499.00 £250.00 AVR-1912 / DBP-1611UD AV receiver and 3D Blu-ray package with Free QED Profile HDMI Cable (1m) worth £24.95 £948.00 £499.00 £449.00 DNP-720AE Network Audio Player. Free Chord CrimsonPlus Interconnect Cable (1m) worth £45 £429.00 £249.00 £180.00 CEOL RCD-N7 Network System (white finish only) £499.00 £299.00 £200.00 D-M38DAB Mini System Buy this system with Q Acoustics 2010i speakers (Walnut or Graphite) for £249 £358.00 £249.00 £109.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ELIPSON 20% oﬀ all Elipson products when purchased at the Show _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EPSON TW6000 projector £1,590.00 £1,350.00 £240.00 TW6000W projector £1,890.00 £1,650.00 £240.00 Get an additional 3 pairs of glasses (4 in total) free with purchases at the Show _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

JVC

DLA-X30 (3D glasses and transmitter NOT included) £2,599.00 £2,339.00 £260.00 DLA-X30 (supplied with 2 pairs of 3D glasses and transmitter) £2,999.00 £2,699.00 £300.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MYRYAD Myryad Ami CD iPod DAB system £1,600.00 £1,200.00 £400.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAD NAD VISO 1 £499.00 £399.00 £100.00 NAD DAC 1 £295.00 £235.00 £60.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ OPTOMA HD33 supplied with 2 pairs of 3D glasses (Worth £80 each) and ceiling mount (worth £80) £1,509.00 £1,299.00 £210.00 HD33 supplied with 4 pairs of 3D glasses (Worth £80 each) and ceiling mount (worth £80) £1,669.00 £1,399.00 £270.00 HD87 standard throw £2,800.00 £2,399.00 £401.00 HD87 long throw £3,000.00 £2,599.00 £401.00 HD87 short throw £3,400.00 £2,899.00 £501.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Q ACOUSTICS Q7000 5.1 speaker package. Free QED XT Cinema Pack worth £149 £949.00 £720.00 £229.00 2000i 5.1 speaker package. Graphite or walnut ﬁnish (Gloss black / white ﬁnishes £540) £595.00 £475.00 £120.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TANGENT 20% oﬀ all Tangent products when purchased at the Show _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TANNOY Mercury V4 ﬂoorstanding speakers

With Free QED Original speaker cable (10m) worth £36 £429.00 £279.00 £150.00 Revolution DC6 bookshelf speakers. Free QED Silver Anniversary-XT spkr cable (10m) worth £60 £599.00 £349.00 £250.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ YAMAHA YSP-4100 Sound Projector £1,300.00 £799.00 £501.00 RX-A810 / BD-A1010 AV receiver and 3D Blu-ray package with Free Chord HDMI Active Cable (1m) worth £95 CD-S300 / A-S300 CD player and ampliﬁer package NP-S2000 Network Audio Player

£999.00 £269.00 £599.00

£1,248.00 £478.00 £1,429.00

£249.00 £209.00 £830.00

SAVE £££S AT SOUND & VISION - THE BRISTOL SHOW 15% OFF all 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 room 211 also has 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. More24 Show deals are coming up all the time - please check with the Sales desks

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