Music at Home 2018

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Contents Published by Audio T Design & Artwork Philippa Steward Printed in England by CBF Net All prices, credit terms and interest rates quoted are correct at the time of going to press. E&OE

AirPlay, iPod, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. BBC iPlayer is a registered trademark of The British Broadcasting Corporation

Bluetoothis a registered trademark of Bluetooth Sig, Inc. DLNA is a registered trademark of Digital Living Network Alliance Dolby Atmos is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories

Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix Inc.

SKY HD is a registered trademark of BSkyB Ltd.

Spotify is a registered trademark of Spotify AB All other products and services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

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INTRODUCTION TO Hi-Fi & HOME CINEMA 6 Auralic 8 Clearaudio 8 Arcam 9 Denon 10 Isotek 10 Chord Electronics 11 Cyrus 12 Naim Audio 13, 14, 15 Innuos 16 Panasonic 16 Pro-Ject Audio Systems 17 Onkyo & TEAC 18 Quad 18 Rega 19 Ruark Audio 20

Sonos 20 Yamaha 21 Unison Research 22 Rotel 22 INTRODUCTION TO LOUDSPEAKERS 23 Acoustic Energy 24 Bowers & Wilkins 25 DALI 26 Ophidian 26 KEF 27 Dynaudio 28, 29 Monitor Audio 30 Neat Acoustics 31 REL 32 Russell K 32 PMC 33 Spendor 34

INTRODUCTION TO ACCESSORIES 35 Bowers & Wilkins 35 AudioQuest 36 The Chord Company 37 Hi Fi Racks 38 Sennheiser 39 SOUND & VISION THE BRISTOL SHOW 34 STORES 40

Audio T Who are Audio T? Audio T are the UK’s leading specialist retailers of Hi-Fi and Home Cinema equipment, 100% UK owned by three hands on partners. By far the longest established group in the country, we were founded in 1966 and have recently celebrated our 50th anniversary! We sell exciting products guaranteed to provide you with a system that will thrill you for years to come.

We don’t try to sell you the latest magazine favourites or in-house brands, we actually offer independent, real world advice based on what things sound like, how reliable they are and how easy they are to use.

With over 50 years of experience, our knowledgeable staff will help you make the right choice based on what you hear and what you like.

We stock all of the key brands so we can give you impartial advice based on what’s best for your needs.

We only stock products that offer high performance and value for money whatever your budget, chosen by staff who have the knowledge that comes from being genuine enthusiasts.

When is a chain not a chain?

What Audio T is not, is a chain of stores all selling what central buyers tell them to. All Audio T stores are different and are run by enthusiasts for other enthusiasts and anyone who wants an honest opinion in these days of boring uniformity.

We don’t produce or import any of our own brands so we won’t try to switch sell you. And we don’t pay our staff extra commission to sell particular brands and nor do we pay them to sell you unnecessary guarantees. We just make sure that everything we stock is good and let you make the final choice!

We like to build a relationship with our customers that will see you using our expertise for years to come.

Though Audio T has a hard-earned reputation as the most reputable stores in the country we also have

a Price Promise that ensures you always get great value. Not requiring vast central resources to spend on buying and marketing means our overheads are low and our prices are keen.

How will good music & movies improve my life?

Music provides entertainment and pleasure. It can stimulate you and relax you at the same time. Music is pure emotion, but this will only come through on equipment good enough for you to respond to it naturally. The more natural the sound, the more enjoyment and satisfaction you will derive. We hope you will enjoy it so much that you’ll buy lots of new music and rediscover your existing collection. That’s what good Hi-Fi is all about and why we love it so much!

Likewise you can be transported into another world by watching movies, but you will need a Home Cinema system that produces natural pictures and great sound.

No mass-market packaged home cinema systems achieve this goal not least because most of them are devoting only 20% of the budget to the sound. We believe, as George Lucas does, that the sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a film

SHOPPING AT AUDIO T How do I get the best sound and vision at home?

Independent journalists always give the same advice about buying Hi-Fi and Home Cinema - find yourself a good dealer and listen to the products for yourself. What do they mean by a good dealer?

They mean shops that give knowledgeable advice, offer demonstrations and can deliver and install your purchase. Everyone can see and hear the difference between equipment so don’t think you need to be an ‘expert’. A pair of appreciative eyes and ears are the only qualifications necessary when it comes to choosing a good system.

Whether you’re tweaking an existing system or starting from scratch, contact your local store to

I’m a beginner - how should I use this guide?

If you’re new to Hi-Fi and Home Cinema then you might like to read the introductions to each section for a simple approach to the subject. After that use the Guide to get an overview of what’s available before coming into one of our shops for a chat and a listen. You will then have a better idea of what to ask us.

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Audio T Audio T Online For the convenience of those who live too far from one of our stores, or those who just wish to shop from home, we also sell online. Our online shop offers a “Click and Reserve” service for customers to reserve items for in-store collection and payment.

We are happy to ship goods to you free of charge but this excludes some products that require special installation or those from suppliers who prefer us not to mail order. All items are subject to availability and we will always give you the best information we can on anticipated delivery dates. Please call or email us for prices or to discuss anything you are unsure about.

Contact us via email on info@audio-t.co.uk and on the internet at www.audio-t.co.uk where, in addition to our online store, you’ll find our most up to date clearance list and news of our latest products.

You can also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ audiotgroup and on Twitter at twitter. com/audiotgroup arrange a demonstration. Many other retailers don’t have these facilities - we think they’re essential.

Worse still, other dealers won’t install systems for you whereas we are always keen to give you the benefit of our long experience in setting up and positioning equipment to get the very best out of it.

Home Loans

We stand by our Price Promise so you can buy with confidence knowing you will have the best combination of service and value for money.

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We can arrange home loans of equipment (subject to status) and also home demonstrations, especially for those customers who find travelling difficult. This is subject to arranging a mutually agreeable time and there is usually no extra cost involved (subject to the travelling distance).

Delivery and Installation Having consulted the Hi-Fi Magazines, checked for reviews on the web, sat down and discussed your needs with one of our staff and then had a demonstration on your choice of equipment, you are ready to buy. All of this was a considered purchase because you want the very best for your needs, but why stop there? For a small charge we will deliver and set up your equipment and maximize its performance. We think you will be surprised by just how much difference a professional installation can make – be it correct rack building, cable dressing or just loudspeaker placement – this expertise can dramatically improve the sound and is part of the skill set you are tapping into when you buy from Audio T.

Audio T Custom Installation

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Custom Installation ranges from something as simple as mounting a TV on your wall to specifying and installing a full multi-room system. It can include both Hi-Fi and Home Cinema along with lighting, blinds and other hardware. Whatever level of installation you choose we work with experienced installers to offer you the personal attention you expect.

You may be about to embark on a refurbishment project, have an extension or new home built.

Perhaps you have been thinking about a loft or basement conversion for a home cinema with a hidden projector and screen. Whatever your plans, Audio T can arrange these installations for you – working with our installers or your builders.

Our customers can now keep up-to-date by joining our e-Club electronic mailing list that has special benefits for members: monthly newsletters with news of new products, special offers, competitions, extra discount on clearance items and more…

Sign up today by visiting the Audio T website: www.audio-t.co.uk. We’ll only mail you once or twice a month and we will never, ever share your email address with anyone else.

Credit We offer a wide range of credit products to suit most budgets. Call into your nearest shop for full details. All our credit facilities are subject to acceptance for UK residents aged 18 and over*. Written quotations are available on request. Minimum amount of loan (after deposit) is £200.

We also accept all major payment cards, Visa Credit, Debit & Electron, Mastercard Credit & Debit, American Express and Maestro.

Turntable Upgrades and Servicing We are able to service your turntable if you need us to and an upgrade can often produce considerable sonic benefits. Our stores have been working with turntables for years, making improvements that are very cost effective.

retra We are members of the Radio, Electrical and Television Retailers Association

Making your purchase safe and easy We are authorised by the manufacturers to sell all the products we stock. This means we have trained staff who know what they’re talking about. We have an after sales service you can count on: our warranty is backed up by the manufacturers and we can arrange the repair of items efficiently if they go wrong. We are also happy to answer any ongoing technical queries you may have.

We allow you to upgrade your purchase to something better for up to 30 days, at no cost penalty provided the returned equipment is in perfect condition complete with all packing and instructions (excludes clearance items and special orders). *Subject to status. Ask in store for details.

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Introduction to Hi-Fi and Home Cinema Hi-Fi and Home Cinema separates, as individual components are commonly known, offer the very best sound quality and the ability to upgrade easily. Combinations of these items can be tailored to build a complete system that will suit your sonic preferences, your home decor or whatever your particular needs may be. This modular approach to system building makes upgrading easy, as well as letting you add other components as your tastes develop, technology changes or your budget allows.

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We can put together systems from as little as £500 but we are confident that you will agree, once we’ve shown you what is possible, that spending more will pay big dividends. You can listen and look in our demonstration rooms (or at home) and make the decision for yourself. A good separates Hi-Fi system will give you musical enjoyment that will excite you and involve you on an emotional level, just like live music. It will be an investment you will never regret.

Likewise, everyone is thrilled by the excitement of surround sound when they visit the cinema. You can enjoy the same amazing experience at home; and not just with films. The same benefits apply to many TV programmes, sporting events and games consoles. Multi-channel sound from Sky, Freesat and Freeview plus, of course, blu-ray players (and now 4K blu-ray players) and streamed content has made the experience ever more available. Home Cinema with surround sound is definitely something that the whole family will enjoy!

All our stores can demonstrate how wonderful HiFi and Home Cinema can sound, and you really need to discuss things before handing over your money.

For example, some home cinema amplifiers sound great on music as well as films but others don’t. It’s expensive to make them sound good on both (even more so with Dolby Atmos) so you need to think about where your priorities lie. Whatever you decide, our staff members are factory-trained so we can get it all working without any fuss and transform your living room into your own private cinema or concert hall!

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU New technologies Rarely has the Hi-Fi market been so exciting, with the arrival of music streaming from computers and the internet giving the industry a shot in the arm and sparking huge debates about the benefits of different file types and DACs. Not to mention the relative merits of turntables, CD players and streaming itself! All good fun and at Audio T you can come and hear the differences for yourself in one of our demonstration rooms.

Audio Streaming There are several different ways to stream music but the basic principle is that your music is held in digital form on a computer drive somewhere - on your computer, in the cloud or at a music streaming company (see below).

These digital files can be streamed into your hi-fi using a streaming programme (such as iTunes or JRiver and others) where they are decoded by a digital to analogue converter (DAC) and played back just like any other music source. Alternatively they can be stored on a network attached storage hard drive (NAS) from where they can be played using a suitable streaming product added to your Hi-Fi system. We can advise on which one would be best for your system.

The great benefit of streaming is that you can copy (rip) your CD collection onto your computer or NAS drive (or to the internal storage in some systems) and you can then browse your music quickly and easily.

Your CD’s can be stored in your loft or garage freeing up space in your home. High resolution downloads have also become available so you can purchase and stream music at a higher quality than CD. Your music files can be played back in any room of the house that can see your network. This, in turn, has led a number of manufacturers to produce

Introduction to Hi-Fi and Home Cinema systems that allow such multi-room streaming, the best known of which is Sonos. They provide the convenience of selecting what you want to listen to from wherever you are in the house using an app on a tablet or a phone. They avoid clashes of interest too: you can listen to the radio in the lounge while your partner listens to their favourite track in the kitchen!

These days expensive and quickly outdated built in round the house systems have given way to these much simpler options. They can operate wirelessly, making installation both simple and inexpensive; however, if they can be wired they will stream more reliably and sound better.

Music Streaming Services The internet, digital audio, and the advent of streaming have made listening to music today easier than ever. Subscription based music streaming services such as Apple Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal give you the flexibility of listening to an enormous range of music from the comfort of your favourite armchair without the need for any physical media at all. All you need is a music streaming device connected to an amplifier, headphones or DAC and a pair of speakers or headphones and away you go. All the music is served over the internet and you access your music using a mobile or desktop app. Music can also be held locally on your phone or tablet so you can listen to it when you’re not online.

Old technologies Yet, despite all the above, physical media in the form of records have had a conspicuous revival. More and more music is becoming available on vinyl and the sales of turntables are booming. Many people say that records still sound best and most would agree that the record sleeve and its accompanying artwork and information leave CD’s as a poor relation and streaming as a quite different experience.

Audio T has always sold turntables and, to help you buy new music on vinyl in particular, we sell a range of Diverse Vinyl’s own label audiophile pressings and these are now available in many of our stores (check the website for details).

We also sell a comprehensive range of pickup cartridges and phono stages to get the very best from your turntable.

Home Cinema A Home Cinema is something the whole family will enjoy together (and one of the few things that will keep teenagers socialising with you!) We supply and install the best televisions and projectors, along with the most up-to-date audio electronics.

Flat screen TV’s have never been better value and remain our affordable solution. However, we are now selling OLED (organic LED) TV’s and the picture on these is quite stunning. With self illuminating individual pixels, they require no backlight and offer both terrific black levels and an even sleeker appearance. All the TVs we sell are now both 4K, with four times the resolution of older 1080p sets, and “smart” so they are able to access the internet to stream BBC iPlayer and many other services supplying, for example, rented movies. We don’t sell ‘built to a price’ special models you won’t find on the manufacturer’s websites; we sell the real thing with none of the features removed or picture degraded!

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Auralic

Clearaudio

Auralic Vega G2

AURALiC has established a worldwide reputation for designing music streaming and audio components of the highest quality with numerous first class reviews from HifI Choice, HiFi World, HiFi+, The Ear, Darkø, Computer Audiophile, HiFi Pig, HiFi Critic & HiFi & Music Source.

Aries, Altair, Polaris and G2 series are precision manufactured and built to exacting standards delivering the the highest quality sound. The unique, proprietary Lightning DS app makes it easy to play high resolution music in each room of your home from any internet service or local storage device, to discover new music and connect your audio system with the very latest technology and superior audio performance.

G2 is a series of sophisticated digital source equipments incorporating AURALiC’s latest technology. There are four models: Streamer, Processor, DAC and Super Clock. They can be used individually or together as a powerful digital source system utilising AURALiC’s recent developed ‘Lightning Link’ interface.

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Handmade in Erlangen, Germany, Clearaudio’s hi-fi desirables are widely regarded as truly innovative and standard-setting by audiophiles, music lovers and design aficionados. With a solid presence in more than 70 countries worldwide, and with a fully comprehensive range of high-end turntables, tonearms, phono cartridges, phono stages, amplifiers, hi-fi accessories and even audiophile vinyl records, Clearaudio has established itself as a world leader in audio design.

Stunningly sleek, elegant and masterfully crafted, the Clearaudio range is often sought out for photo shoots by luxury lifestyle magazines. Which is nice, but the company’s focus remains firmly rooted in the pursuit of excellent sound.

Still very much family-run and with a small crew of passionate and specialized staff, the Clearaudio team remains as obsessive about quality and as dedicated to “taking the best and making it better” as it was when first launched back in 1978. This founding philosophy is embedded in every Clearaudio creation – from the towering sculptural form of the cost-no-object state-of-the-art ‘Statement’ turntable, to the compact and bijou multi-award winning ‘Concept’ plug and play deck (six What Hi-Fi? awards at last count). Which means that whatever your hi-fi budget, there’s always a Clearaudio innovation within reach.

Sound Fowndations 3a Vulcan House Calleva Park Aldermaston RG7 3QA

Arcam

“ An affordable, easy-to-use way to introduce myriad streaming solutions to your hi-fi system.”

What Hi-Fi?

ARCAM was established in 1976 by two Cambridge engineering graduates. Over forty years on, the company still combines engineering expertise with audio passion.

ARCAM was first to create an off board DAC (digitalto-analogue converter) for CD players in 1988, the first British company to produce a Dolby S cassette deck in 1992 and first to create a hi-fi DAB radio separate in 1999.

rPlay Network streamer/DAC This neat product adds all the music streaming services you love to your existing hi-fi and allows you to enjoy 24-bit/192kHz support for Hi-Res Audio! Enjoy Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Napster, internet radio, Apple Airplay and much more – all controlled via Play-Fi’s IOS and Android control app. Thanks to ARCAM’s pedigree for class-leading digital-to-analogue converters (DACs) it includes a premium Texas Instruments 24-bit DAC, which promises musical precision from all digital sources, extracting every possible detail. An affordable and elegant package!

Arcam, The West Wing, Stirling House, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9QE T 01223 203200 www.arcam.co.uk

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IsoTek

Denon The stylish D-M41DAB from Denon builds on the success of its multi-awardwinning predecessor

IsoTek is a British company founded in 2001 with a singular aim: to allow hi-fi and home cinema systems to achieve the high levels of performance they were designed for, by removing the limitations imposed by poor quality mains electricity.

At the company’s helm is Keith Martin. With 25 years of consumer electronics experience and more than 60 industry awards to his name, Keith developed designs for many well-known blue chip brands, from Kenwood to Lufthansa, before focusing on high-end audio.

The D-M41DAB from Denon builds on the previous success of the multi-award-winning - D-M40DAB. It comes equipped with an entirely new design, from the styling and facilities right through to the audio circuitry, to offer even more performance and value.

It’s compact size measures in at 210mm width and just 310mm depth (plus speakers), allowing for an easy setup of the D-M41DAB on a bookshelf, in a bedroom or in the home office. With several colour combinations, it easily blends into your lifestyle, delivering impeccable performance at the same time.

Bluetooth has also been integrated to allow for instant wireless connectivity with smartphones, tablets and computers, as part of a package of input choices designed to offer optimal flexibility.

The Bluetooth circuitry has been designed complete with an on/ off selector. This allows for convenient wireless connection when required, while also allowing you to reduce its influence on the sound of other sources when not in use.

The new amplifier circuit delivers 2x30W, so the RCD-M41DAB has more than enough power to drive most popular speakers (the CD receiver can be bought separately), and there’s also a dedicated headphone amplifier section for personal listening.

D&M Audiovisual Ltd., Unit 10, 1 Lanyon Quay Belfast BT1 3LG Northern Ireland T 02890 279830 www.denon.co.uk 10

IsoTek’s class-leading technologies enhance sound and picture quality by filtering mains electricity and regulating its distribution, delivering pure and stable power to your highly sensitive hi-fi and AV components. At the same time, they provide unrivalled protection from power surges and extend the life of your valuable equipment.

Over the past 15 years, IsoTek has grown into a world leader in clean power solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of awardwinning products enjoyed by more than 100,000 customers in 45 countries.

From the entry-level ‘Discovery’ range to the state-of-the art ‘Ultimate’ series, IsoTek offers something for every budget and to suit any system.

All IsoTek products are manufactured in Europe and built to last.

Sound Fowndations 3a Vulcan House Calleva Park Aldermaston RG7 3QA

Chord Electronics Instantly recognisable and effortlessly beautiful, Chord’s UK-made range sets the global standard for sound quality

Chord Electronics is rightly proud to be one of very few wholly owned British hi-fi manufacturers, designing, building and residing in the UK. Chord’s independence and in-house manufacturing brings enormous benefits for its customers, giving them unrivalled quality control and real flexibility when creating new products.

Chord Electronics Ltd The Pumphouse Farleigh Bridge Farleigh Lane East Farleigh ME16 9NB T 01622 721444 www.chordelectronics.co.uk

Chord’s exemplary engineering, all orchestrated from its riverside base in Kent, was first noticed by the BBC, Chord’s first customer. Abbey Road, Air Studios and Skywalker Sound promptly followed and soon, discerning music lovers began to take notice giving birth to a domestic range that incorporated Chord’s avionics-inspired proprietary technology and nocompromise engineering. The resulting hi-fi range brought studio-quality build and sound quality into the home for the first time.

The company’s core values remain today in an evolving world of audio, yet Chord’s dominance of DAC technology over the past two decades has positioned it as a world leader in digital audio, in addition to its worldwide reputation for class-leading amplifiers. Chord’s ground-breaking DACs, which eschew off-the-shelf chips for highly advanced programmable circuits coded by Chord, set the standard in desktop and home audio systems. Newly launched transportable products have made Chord’s famous high-performance audio mobile, too.

John Franks

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Cyrus

Made in UK 82 DAC and Stream XP2

If you’re a hi-fi aficionado, you’ll be very familiar with the Cyrus brand. It has been a world leader in the field for more than 30 years, winner of numerous awards for their class-leading CD players, streamers and amplifiers, a heritage of which it’s extremely proud of.

Many of Cyrus’s current range of amplifier solutions are based upon their pioneering work designing a new generation of hybrid class-D amplifiers.

This new type of amplifier circuit is confounding audio critics of with its astonishing power, levels of refinement and yet its diminutive size.

So although being well established, beneath their understated exterior Cyrus products remain at the leading-edge of development within high-end audio. Manufactured entirely from its Cambridgeshire base, Cyrus is one of only a handful of manufacturers still flying the flag for British design and engineering.

Today, as well as traditional amplifiers, Cyrus is a global leader in high performance music streaming products. From the award-winning soundKey (getting the very best from your mobile music); the Cyrus ONE (working alongside Google’s Chromecast Audio device); right up to dedicated high-end streamers such as the Stream XP Signature, the Cyrus range contains a perfect solution for your needs.

Prepared to the wowed!

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Simon Freethy, Cyrus MD

Cyrus Audio Ltd Ermine Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6XY T 01480 410900 www.cyrusaudio.com

Naim Audio Let the voice of Naim take you inside the music Every Naim product is conceived, designed and engineered entirely in service of the sound, revealing a pure experience of music that is as close as possible to its original live source.

Play music between any of Naim’s streaming products, in up to five rooms of your home

Naim believes that the exploration of sound is an adventure that rewards you with a clarity and connection that becomes more powerful the deeper you travel within it.

Discovering which Naim system is right for you will illustrate the boundless potential of Naim. Whether you are new to the world of high-fidelity audio or are a seasoned audiophile, Naim have the perfect system to take you deeper into the music.

Bring Your Music to Life Your journey into the Naim family begins with the Mu-so range of wireless music systems. Drawing on the digital signal-processing expertise developed for the Naim for Bentley in-car audio system, both the Mu-so and Mu-so Qb are driven by powerful digital brains and fitted with custom-designed speakers for a musical experience that has to be heard to be believed.

Their advanced yet simple to use connectivity includes AirPlay (Apple Music), UPnPTM high-res streaming, Bluetooth® (aptX®), Spotify® Connect, TIDAL, iRadio, multiroom in up to five rooms, USB, analogue and digital inputs, all controlled via the Naim app for iOS and Android. Whether you are starting your journey with Naim, or looking for a secondary system for another room in your home, Mu-so offers everything you could ever want from an all-in-one system.

Southampton Road Salisbury SP1 2LN T 01722 426600 info@naimaudio.com www.naimaudio.com

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Naim Audio The custom Naim app gives you effortless control over individual or multiple Uniti products

Your Music Collection Reimagined

For those that crave more, Naim’s Uniti range of all-in-one players offers a first step into the world of two-channel hi-fi. Inspired by Naim’s unfaltering passion for music and enabled by 40 years of tireless innovation in engineering, Uniti is their most advanced streaming platform.

Hand-built in Salisbury, the new Uniti family consists of three all-in-one players: the reference audiophile Uniti Nova, the multi-functional CD operating Uniti Star and the compact yet powerful Uniti Atom. Each player features full Naim streaming functionality alongside integrated amplifiers inspired by the iconic Naim NAIT integrated amplifier design. The Uniti Core music server completes the range, allowing you to store and stream thousands of albums and back up all your music. With each player working independently (or together), simply add speakers to unleash your music in any room of the house.

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The custom Naim app gives you effortless control over individual or multiple products; access all your music including favourite radio stations, streaming services and playlists and update your system wirelessly with a single tap.

With an impressive array of features including Chromecast Built-In which provides a gateway to hundreds of streaming services worldwide (Deezer, Qobuz, TuneIn, Soundcloud and more), the lossless streaming service TIDAL, Spotify® Connect, UPnPTM for hi-res streaming, CD ripping and storage on the Uniti Star and Uniti Core and Airplay and Bluetooth for instant access to your music collection, as well as those all-important digital, analogue and HDMI connections for audio. Uniti is the new hero of versatile high fidelity audio.

Naim Audio Experience Music as it was Imagined Their intrinsic quality is where Naim’s reference high-fidelity separates steal the spotlight and allow you to create your perfect musical space. Steeped in the knowledge, heritage of design and engineering excellence, Naim’s range of separates systems capture the difference between listening to a simple recording of sound and actually being able to experience the reality of the musical performance, as the original artist intended.

Naim’s Classic, 500 and Statement ranges provides almost unlimited scope to travel the Naim upgrade path with power supplies, pre and power amplifiers and high performance sources, to create music without compromise.

All of Naim’s networked players operate on the same streaming platform making them perfect for multiroom playing. From a Mu-so wireless music system all the way to our reference NDS network player, you can link up to five systems across your home for perfect beat-for-beat multiroom music, or play different music simultaneously in different rooms, all controlled via the Naim app for iOS and Android.

From an all-in-one system to full separates hi-fi, Naim’s uncompromising attitude to engineering enables you to hear every single note in equal measure and go deeper into the music.

Naim. Go Deeper.

Crafted for pure musical performance, Statement is the pinnacle of Naim’s engineering knowledge and artistry

First designed by Naim’s founder Julian Vereker in 1972, the NAP 200 design is simple and uncompromising

Southampton Road Salisbury SP1 2LN T 01722 426600 info@naimaudio.com www.naimaudio.com

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Innuos

Panasonic

Innuos was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom with the vision that you don’t need to sacrifice sound quality nor be a technology wizard to enjoy the convenience of Digital Music at your fingertips.

The award winning ZEN MkII Music Server Series is composed by three models with increasing audiophile refinement: ZENmini, ZEN and ZENith.

All your music in one place Rip and store your CDs, import your existing files and download new music from online stores. Discover new music through Spotify, Qobuz or Tidal and listen to your favourite online radio stations, including BBC iPlayer Radio.

Easy set-up and control All models enable a complete computer-free operation for managing CD ripping, importing digital music and editing album data (including cover art) via an easy-to-use tablet/smartphone app.

Play your music through your HiFi system, music streamer or wireless speakers, in one room or all around the house. You can even use it as a Roon Server (Core) to play directly on your HiFi or on Roon-Ready devices.

1st Floor 2 Woodberry Grove North Finchley London N12 0DR T 01793 384048 info@innuos.com www.innuos.com

ZENmini is designed for music lovers who enjoy music on entry-level Hi-Fi systems and wireless speakers 16

Tuned by filmmakers in Hollywood, this 4K Pro HDR television combines our Studio Colour HCX² processor with a next generation OLED screen to deliver outstanding colour clarity, contrast, and brightness. Its striking super slim design will seamlessly integrate into your home, looking equally at home on a wall or cabinet. The understated lines of the EZ952 will appeal to plasma owning cinema purists looking to move into the exciting era of 4K. Panasonic’s heritage in Plasma manufacture, is utilised to produce the 4K OLED display where each individual Pixel can now be controlled for colour, movement and brightness. OLED displays also offer the deepest of black levels and a picture and manufacturing quality that Panasonic are renown for.

Panasonic House Willoughby Road Bracknell RG12 8FP T 0844 844 3852 (Panasonic Customer Care Centre) www.panasonic.co.uk

EZ952

Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject Audio Systems is widely recognised as one of the finest turntable manufacturers in the world. Their mission is simply to produce the best sounding analogue components at the most competitive prices possible. The current product offering spans a wide range of price points, with a variety of products targeted to key demographics or to accommodate the modern listener’s unique requirements.

Pro-Ject is also obsessed with the importance of stereo playback systems. With modern audio systems often bringing speakers either very close together or into a single enclosure, the real impact and importance of true hi-fi stereo is being lost.

That’s why everything Pro-Ject creates is made with pure stereo applications in mind; bringing back the true emotional importance of music to audio enthusiasts around the world.

Based in Vienna, Austria, all Pro-Ject Audio Systems turntables are made by a highly skilled workforce with great skill, care and attention in their centralEuropean factory.

Henley Audio, Unit B, Park 34, Collett, Didcot OX11 7WB T 01235 511 166 sales@henleyaudio.co.uk www.henleyaudio.co.uk

The Classic turntable with Box Design by Pro-Ject Audio Systems electronics

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Onkyo & TEAC

Pioneer Quad QUAD is Britain’s original high-end audio brand, with more than 80 years of audio innovation under its belt. The company’s current range comprises both solid-state and valve-based electronics alongside a range of highly acclaimed loudspeakers, including QUAD’s legendary electrostatics.

Those seeking a flavour of the famous ESLs in more convenient and less costly forms should experience QUAD’s entry-level S Series speakers, and the premium-level Z Series. Coupling bespoke ribbon tweeters for sweet, soaring treble with specially designed Kevlarconed mid/bass drivers, these speakers deliver a delicious mix of vibrant expression and fluid musicality.

The Onkyo P3 and G3 aim to set a new, seriously high bar for audio performance when it comes to smart speakers. Offering a choice between Amazon Alexa (P3) and Google Assistant (G3) voice-activated ability, these compact new Onkyo devices will allow you to stream music, find answers to questions, control other smart devices in your home and so on. In short, everything you’d expect of a ‘regular’ voice-activated smart speaker but with one major key difference… show-stopping sound quality! As ever, technology is the key…the P3 features dual 63.5mm woofers, accompanied by dual passive radiators, while the G3 boasts a unique long-throw customdesigned woofer and soft dome tweeter. Powerful energy-efficient switching amplifiers ensure that both these smart speakers energise your music, as well as revolutionise the way you access it.

For those with more traditional tastes TEAC’s exceptional range of turntables provide a welcome ‘analogue’ alternative source of music. The TN-300, for example, comes in a choice of five superb colour finishes and features both a built-in phono stage and USB digital output. That makes it an ideal partner for those with lineonly amplifiers or vinyl fans who want to digitise their precious records. The amazing looks are a bonus!

Pioneer & Onkyo Europe GmbH - UK Branch Office Anteros Building, Odyssey Business Park West End Road, South Ruislip HA4 6QQ T 0208 8363500 www.eu.onkyo.com | www.teac-audio.eu twitter: @ONKYO_EU | @TEACAudioEU 18

When it comes to electronics, QUAD’s Artera Series fuses decades of sonic experience with cutting-edge tech and crisp, clean styling.

The Artera Play is a CD player, DAC and preamp in a single, elegant chassis, sporting a slot-loading CD mechanism and an array of hi-res digital and analogue inputs. Its perfect partner is the Artera Stereo power amp, delivering 2x140W via the latest iteration of QUAD’s famous Current Dumping circuitry.

Combining the assurance of tradition with the buzz of innovation, QUAD makes made-to-measure hi-fi for modern music lovers. And with several brilliant new components nearing launch in 2018, the company’s future looks as bright as its illustrious past.

IAG, Units 13/14 Glebe Road, St Peters Industrial Estate, Huntingdon PE29 7DL T 01480 452561 www.quad-hifi.co.uk

Rega

Since its inception in 1973, Rega’s initial success was built upon award-winning tonearms and turntables but they have been making complete hi-fi solutions since the eighties.

Rega now sells to 46 different countries and manufactures fifty different hi-fi products including amplifiers, DAC’s, cartridges, CD players, loudspeakers, and a wide range of accessories.

This year Rega has continued to add to its awardwinning range.

Now employing over one hundred and twenty people, Rega remains a dedicated British manufacturer designing and assembling every product by hand in its purpose built, and ever expanding, 35,000 sq.ft facility in the South East of England.

This includes the introduction of a brand new Planar 6 turntable complemented by the release of the Ania cartridge, a new handmade moving coil, and the Fono MC disc stage to complete the package. These three products deliver a level of performance rarely seen at this price point.

All Rega products are assembled by highly skilled technicians who take great pride in the work they do.

So confident are they in their ability that Rega offers a lifetime warranty against manufacture defects on every product they make.

Roy Gandy

6 Coopers Way Temple Farm Industrial Estate Southend on Sea SS2 5TE www.rega.co.uk

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Sonos

Ruark Audio R4

The smart speaker for music lovers The new Sonos One with Amazon Alexa Sonos One blends great sound with Amazon Alexa, the easy-touse voice service, for hands-free control of your music and more.

Use your voice to play songs while you cook. Tell Alexa to turn the volume down when the phone rings. Or even request a lullaby when you’re tucking the kids into bed.

Sonos One connects with the Amazon Alexa voice service easily over WiFi. Just set up the speaker, select the Sonos skill in the Amazon Alexa app, and you’re all set to play music, get news and answers, manage your smart devices, and enjoy everything else Alexa does using nothing but your Sonos One.

Ruark Audio is a family-owned, British company. They have been creating audio products for a little over thirty years, and are just as passionate today as they were back then. Their timeless design principles remain the same as ever, and as technology has developed over the years, their products have too.

Ruark are immensely proud to offer a generation of music systems with wide ranging appeal, enjoyed for both their beautiful design and superior sound. From compact speakers and table top radios, to integrated music systems and perhaps the most elegant digital radiogram available. All Ruark products are designed by their team of experts at their head office on the South East Coast of England, following their principles of creating timeless products for you to cherish and enjoy.

Using only the best technology, all Ruark products are developed with sound and connectivity in mind. And, with their intuitive RotoDial Control System, all Ruark models share the same easy-touse controls. So, whatever you choose to listen to, you can relax in the knowledge that you are listening to the very best. You are listening to Ruark.

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Since Alexa responds to any voice, anyone in your home can take control of the music. Kids can call out their favourite sing-alongs.

Friends can skip or replay tracks, and adjust audio settings.

All without accessing an app. Party guests can request their favourite songs in real-time. No matter who says it, Sonos plays it.

Yamaha

#SoundThatConnects

With Yamaha’s powerful and long standing heritage in the field of music, the world of home audio is one laden with Yamaha’s expertise. With over 50 products available with the award-winning multiroom system MusicCast, you can listen to your audio all over your home with ease.

That heritage runs through all of Yamaha’s products to this very day, the prestige of 130 years of care and expertise for musical instruments is what makes Yamaha a unique and beloved brand.

Coming soon to MusicCast is the ability to use Amazon’s Alexa, allowing you to operate your home audio network with the simplicity of your voice -

simply say “Alexa, play music in the living room” to start up your music anywhere in your home. You can even control your grand piano with Alexa, something no other audio manufacturer can do.

MusicCast is even compatible with non-Yamaha product, as the handy WXAD-10 wireless streaming adapter allows you to use the system with anything that has a 3.5mm or RCA stereo jack, expanding MusicCast even further. From soundbars to hifi, and wireless speakers to digital pianos, MusicCast can be used everywhere.

With Yamaha, you can be assured a high quality audio experience, anywhere and everywhere in your home.

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) Sherbourne Drive Tilbrook Milton Keynes MK7 8BL T 0844 811 1116 uk.yamaha.com

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Unison Research

Unison Research was founded in 1987 by a small group of audiophile enthusiasts led by Giovanni Maria Sacchetti, an accomplished pianist with a deep understanding and passion for music. Since those humble beginnings, the company has grown quickly and carved a niche as one of the foremost specialists of valve-based amplification anywhere in the world.

Based just outside Venice, Italy, where their entire R&D and assembly processes still take place, Unison Research’s core focus on the merits of integrated designs has resulted in a broad range of pure valve amplifiers that look and sound incredible. With Unison Research, you can achieve the optimal valve sound – which is so lifelike it’s almost like you’re watching the artist perform in front of you.

In addition to the pure-valve offering, Unison Research also produces a range of hybrid hi-fi electronics that combine the warmth of valves with more power and refinement. Adopting a bold, minimalist aesthetic, the Unico range has also allowed the company to produce some class-leading CD players and digital sources.

Regardless of the look or type of sound you want to achieve, Unison Research products prove valves really enhance your musical enjoyment.

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Rotel Significant sound quality improvements and important new features are both on offer with the introduction of three new products to the award winning Rotel 15 Series of ‘affordable highend’ stereo components.

The three new 15 Series models include the RC-1572 pre-amplifier, RA-1572 integrated amplifier and the RCD-1572 CD player.

Common to the new 15 Series models are bespoke, in-house developed and manufactured oversized toroidal transformers and dual differential input stages. Both combine to ensure large reserves of instantly available clean, noise-free power and minimal stray radiation patterns to corrupt the audio signal.

All circuit components – resistors, capacitors, inductors – are chosen only after their positive contribution to overall sound quality has been individually quantified and verified by extensive listening sessions both at the Rotel HQ and by a dedicated team of audio engineers in the UK.

Dale Road, Worthing BN11 2BH T 01903 221500 uksales@bwgroup.com www.rotel.com

Introduction to Loudspeakers

Loudspeakers have changed dramatically over the past few years and nowadays you can get outstanding performance from a vast range of stylish designs – some grand and imposing and others so tiny that you will barely notice them.

Your options are, broadly speaking, traditional wooden speakers that have been the mainstay of the speaker market for years and give great sound.

They are available as bookshelf, stand mounted or floor standing designs and can look very elegant.

The finishes of these speakers has also changed and now, in addition to wood, they are often available in both white and high gloss black and look stunning.

If your goal is excellent reproduction of music then these are still the best choice, although they are larger than some of the alternatives.

The other approach to speakers is the custom installed way, where speakers are fitted discreetly into ceilings, walls and even rocks in the garden!

This is a great way to lose those boxes but it generally compromises the sound unless you buy the very best. They are ideally suited to bedrooms,

bathrooms, pools or patios, where ultimate sound quality is not the main requirement or the use of more traditional speakers would be inappropriate.

Ceiling fitted speakers can also be used in home cinema systems (in combination with a floor mounted sub woofer) or as a discrete solution to where to put the rear speakers.

There are also stand alone wireless options where speaker and amplifier are built into one box and the music is sent straight to it via your wireless network or Bluetooth, controlled by a phone or a tablet. This approach offers neither stereo nor the ultimate in fidelity but it is a simple (even portable) solution that will suit many people. These speakers are great in kitchens and other rooms where a traditional hi-fi solution is unnecessary and many DAB radios are now equipped with this option as well. Bluetooth enabled speakers can also be connected wirelessly to many Panasonic TVs. Whichever alternative you choose you will still need to think about how the speakers will react with the room and where you will place them. As you would expect, our staff have great experience in matching systems to rooms and will gladly guide you.

And remember, loudspeakers are like car engines: they’re mechanical devices that need to be run-in.

Treat them gently for the first week or two and you’ll find that as time passes their sound will improve noticeably.

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Acoustic Energy Acoustic Energy was incorporated in 1987 and its first loudspeaker, the AE1, soon gained an enviable reputation amongst professional studios and musicians as one of best high-end monitor speakers available. Offering great accuracy, precise stereo imaging, breathtaking dynamics, transparency and high-power handling, it laid the foundations that the company follows to this day.

Drawing on the knowledge gained in developing the AE1, AE applied that success to design the AE100 Series – an entry-level range which cemented the company’s position at the forefront of the Hi-Fi market. AE achieved World-firsts with new tech products in 2005/06 including a Wi-Fi radio and early Bluetooth speaker, broadening the company’s audience further still. These, along with the AE100 Series, received many awards and accolades from press around the globe and to this day the AE109 floor-standing model is still one of our best-selling and most loved loudspeakers.

Thirty years on and back under UK ownership, AE has once again combined extensive knowledge from the studio, professional and Hi-Fi markets to release a new ‘active’ version of the AE1 and a new 100 Series, featuring the iconic AE109. These new loudspeakers are once again rapidly gaining critical acclaim from retailers and journalists, placing Acoustic Energy firmly back at the forefront of Hi-Fi for music fans to enjoy worldwide.

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for the love of music

Bowers & Wilkins

705 S2

The new Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series delivers exceptional performance from a wide-ranging, comprehensive collection of loudspeakers. The series sees the implementation of technology first seen in the high-end 800 Series Diamond, alongside bespoke technology seen here for the first time.

700 Series features Continuum midrange drivers, made from the cleanest and most transparent midrange cone material Bowers & Wilkins has ever used. It reveals details in your music conventional cone materials simply can’t uncover, and it now features on every model in this new range.

The new 700 Series also benefits from a bespoke version of the Aerofoil profile bass driver plus improved tweeter-on-top housings on the two flagship models that are crafted from solid billets of

aluminium. Both were first seen on the 800 Series Diamond.

New technologies come first and foremost in the shape of Carbon Braced tweeters. This new technology delivers sweeter, cleaner high-frequency performance even further up the audible bandwidth than the previous Aluminium Double Dome tweeters, and is the best-performing ‘non-Diamond’ tweeter that Bowers & Wilkins has ever produced.

The new 700 Series comprises eight models, two with Tweeter-on-Top technology including the flagship 702 S2. The range includes three floorstanding models, three standmount speakers and two dedicated centre channels for surround sound and home theatre use. All models are available in a choice of Gloss Black, Satin White and Rosenut finishes.

Dale Road Worthing BN11 2BH T 01903 221500 uksales@bwgroup.com www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk

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DALI

Ophidian Hand built in the UK, all Ophidian loudspeakers utilise the unique AEROFLEX bass loading system which allows them to produce incredibly clean and controlled bass that belies their size.

The compact M-series includes the tiny Minimo which never fails to turn heads with it’s combination of smooth treble and articulate bass from a cabinet not much taller than a CD case.

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DALI (Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries) grew from Scandinavia’s leading audio retail chain in 1983, with the aim to meet customers’ demands which existing brands could not offer.

Driven by a raw passion for music and its honest reproduction, DALI design and develop loudspeakers in-house at their factory in Noerager, Denmark.

DALI speakers are defined by sublime quality and an engaging audio experience across a wide area in any room. A key contributing factor to DALI’s success is their exclusive DALI drive units, which are designed from scratch by their engineers in Denmark. Because of their unique driver technologies and materials, they are able to design and manufacture speaker systems that allow listeners to experience their favourite music exactly as the artists intended.

DALI offer a wide range of loudspeakers, all of which reflect the true DALI principles. Today they offer loudspeakers to suit all tastes and budgets, from the cost-conscious DALI SPEKTOR series to the superb flagship DALI EPICON range. DALI not only produce fantastic Hi-Fi and home cinema loudspeakers, but have also in recent years released a selection of Active speakers. The awardwinning DALI KATCH portable Bluetooth speaker has been praised for its impressive sound and stunning compact appearance.

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The Mojo loudspeaker takes this performance to the next level with an additional bass driver and yet all still within a very compact package.

The newly developed P-series further extend the range providing incredible dynamics for those seeking a truly high end performance.

Ophidian Audio T 0151 632 5180 www.ophidian.co.uk

KEF KEF REFERENCE – the standard by which others are judged The legendary KEF Reference Series has always stood for the perfect reproduction of recorded sound and has continually been used as a yardstick of high end acoustic engineering. Following forty years of continual innovation and development, new technologies and advanced materials have been introduced but the spirit remains the same; immaculate craftsmanship and innovative technologies to deliver uncompromisingly accurate sound, capturing the full emotional range, depth and detail of the original performance.

With six models including two elegant three-way floorstanders, a formidable three-way bookshelf speaker, a choice of two three-way centre channels and a commanding 1000-watt subwoofer, THE REFERENCE offers both multichannel versatility and remarkable high-fidelity performance.

At the heart of each model is arguably one of the greatest innovations in loudspeaker design; KEF’s point source Uni-Q MF/HF driver array. With a state-of-theart 25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter at the exact acoustic centre of a highly sophisticated midrange driver, both act as a single source to flood the listening space with an even and natural sound.

For the serious audiophile, KEF REFERENCE provides startlingly realistic sound for perfect enjoyment of music or movies whether as a traditional speaker system or a multi-channel home theatre set-up.

Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone ME15 6QP T 01622 672261 www.kef.com

KEF REFERENCE 3 - available in High Gloss Piano Black, Satin American Walnut and Luxury Gloss Rosewood along with two Foundry Editions; Blue Ice White & Copper Black Aluminium

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Dynaudio

Contour 60 Special Forty in Red Birch High Gloss

The Danish company has been producing worldclass loudspeakers for 40 years… and shows no signs of stopping “Good enough” simply isn’t good enough if you’re a Dynaudio engineer. The company has been designing and engineering its speakers in-house in Skanderborg, Denmark, since 1977. And its staff have only ever pursued one goal: absolute sonic authenticity. The truth.

It doesn’t matter which level you go in at, either.

Have a listen to the brand-new 40th anniversary Special Forty standmounters, the entry-level Emit range or the re-designed, re-imagined Contour series.

All three have won major awards (the Special Forty and Emit M20 have both won prestigious What Hi-Fi? awards, while the Contour 20 scooped an EISA gong), and all deliver nothing but the truth: just what the artist wanted you to hear in the studio.

The Special Forty is the latest in a (very) long line of stellar anniversary speakers. And that means you can expect innovative new components (including cutting-edge advances in airflow technology), eyebrow-raising performance and, of course, jawdropping finishes.

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The Contour range, meanwhile, serves up new drivers, new cabinets, new crossovers… and exactly the kind of audio reproduction you’d expect from a legend. It’s seriously talented.

And, of course, the Emit range: the entry to true highend hi-fi. You’ll hear your collection like never before.

Dynaudio has also just released Music: a new range of intelligent wireless hi-fi systems… speakers that adapt to your room, your lifestyle, and even your musical tastes.

Emit M20

Serious hi-fi pedigree. Serious skill. And seriously fun to listen to.

Music 1, 3, 5 and 7

10 Felsham Chase Cambridge CB25 0JP T 01638 742 427 dynaudiouk@dynaudio.com www.dynaudio.com

Dynaudio

Dynaudio: the way the artist intended

Special Forty in Grey Birch High Gloss

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Monitor Audio

Silver 6G

Monitor Audio Ltd is a British owned and managed global specialist in hi-fi loudspeaker design. For over 40 years we’ve been incorporating stereo and surround sound systems and a range of sonically matched architectural speakers for ultra discreet high quality sound around the home and outside.

24 Brook Road Rayleigh SS6 7XJ T 01268 740580 info@monitoraudio.co.uk www.monitoraudio.co.uk 30

Our success is not simply a matter of excellent sound quality, although expert listeners around the world will testify to that. It’s more about how we deliver the sonic superlatives. By consistently refining and applying our technologies, Monitor Audio has become the world’s foremost expert in developing metal dome drivers. Metal is not the easiest material to shape, which is why many of our competitors choose paper or plastic. But it does have amazing properties for more life-like sound reproduction when treated correctly.

In the strength and depth of our ever-evolving product portfolio, Monitor Audio continues to demonstrate the power of a high quality, high performance loudspeaker brand that serves every application, taste and budget and every possible desire.

The Monitor Audio team

Neat Acoustics Music in a Neatshell

Thinking Inside the Box

Neat Acoustics has been quietly creating awardwinning loudspeakers for more than a quarter of a century. These are voiced and tuned by ear by musicians, rather than by technical analysis, and by using only components which are most perfectly suited for their purpose. This results in loudspeakers that present the musical experience in a very persuasive fashion.

Neat’s loudspeakers have a natural simplicity about their appearance. Form following function etc., whilst at the same time the form is invariably attractive in its simplicity. But the real detail of what makes a Neat loudspeaker special is not immediately visible.

The clever stuff often occurs beneath the skin, with additional drive units and iso-baric bass loading to enhance performance beyond what might be expected from such modest appearances. If you want to discover what’s really lurking inside your music collection, Neat loudspeakers will tell you.

29B Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle DL12 8XT T 01833 631021 www.neatacoustics.com

What HiFi Awards 2017 - Best Floorstanding Loudspeaker £1200 - £2000) Titan 808

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Russell K

REL

Russell-K is a British Company that designs and builds Precision Audio Loudspeaker Systems. The focus is totally on producing the most authentic and believable sound possible.

Russell Kauffman founder and designer believes that sometimes turning the rule book upside down can lead to a better solution to an age-old problem. Designers have for years struggled to find ways to damp loudspeaker cabinets, to make them inert, to have no sound. Russell decided to do the opposite and not damp the enclosures at all but to allow them to flex in a controlled way.

At REL, we make subwoofers, only subwoofers. Nothing else. We believe the perfect subwoofer is one built with quality materials and craftsmanship, one designed for your unique space; that is engineered to not just give you boom, but to seamlessly integrate with your system, expanding its entire range and providing depth to the soundstage. We know that this perfect subwoofer–this REL– will transform your whole experience of sound.

Serie T/i & Stereo Pairs When designing a line of subwoofers, we prefer to refine, to build generationally upon a solid foundation while searching relentlessly for every possible way to improve upon our past performance. T/i represents a new standard for performance in its price category, with upgraded drivers, cabinets, amps, and even zero-compression wireless capability when paired with our Arrow™ wireless system.

We then give you the ability to build upon a solid foundation with stereo pairs, an increasingly popular method of upgrading a system’s performance. You might be thinking customers are suddenly demanding massively more quantities of bass. However, REL buyers are choosing this path for entirely different reasons, as matched stereo pairs bring the outer 2/3’s of the stage to life in ways that no single subwoofer can. The enjoyment many customers describe, speaks to how RELs always add much more realism and involvement rather than mere bass-heavy indulgence. This is the result of single minded focus. It’s why we make subwoofers and nothing else.

North Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend CF31 3TP T 01656 768777 www.rel.net 32

A Russell-K speaker behaves much like a violin or a guitar, in that both the strings and body make the sound together in a musical instrument. Likewise with a Russell-K speaker the drive units and cabinet vibrate together in unison. The result is a speaker that sounds as if it does not have a cabinet.

The Undamped Cabinet Concept is just one of many technologies utilised within a Russell-K Speaker System. Within a very short space of time the Company has received many top reviews from the Hi Fi press and praise from happy owners A Speaker that needs to be heard Kog Audio, PO Box 5260, Coventry CV4 0GB T 024 7722 0650 russellk.co.uk

PMC PMC, the Emmy® award-winning British loudspeaker company, presents the twenty5 series, a range of superlative, hand-crafted speakers that have received hundreds of accolades from around the world, including “Loudspeaker of the Year”. The culmination of a quarter of a century of research, obsessive design and craft, and the perfect example of PMC’s core belief that the same speaker can be used throughout the entire audio chain, from composer to studio or film stage and to the listener at home.

Comprising five models of increasing size plus a dedicated centre channel and an active subwoofer of astounding quality, the twenty5 series refines PMC’s established ATL™ concept with new drivers and Laminair, the result of extensive research into the aerodynamics of the transmission line. The results are loudspeakers with smooth, extended bass, unparalleled vocal clarity and breath-taking dynamic performance — at any volume.

Long-standing customers making music with PMC include Stevie Wonder, Elbow, Elton John, the BBC, Capitol Studios, and many of the composers behind the greatest Hollywood soundtracks.

Many manufacturers may claim a prestigious professional heritage; PMC is the only one with the true credentials. You’ll hear your music and movies exactly as the artists, composers and producers intended, only with PMC.

Holme Court Biggleswade SG18 9ST T 0870 4441044 sales@pmc-speakers.com www.pmc-speakers.com

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Spendor

Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th February 2018 A-Line

Every Spendor loudspeaker is designed, engineered and assembled at our facility in East Sussex, with all components and cabinets refined through an extensive in-house R&D programme.

The distinctive Spendor sound is the product of our obsession with detail and engineering excellence. For example, Spendor drive units work seamlessly together through efficient high-quality crossover networks, employing short signal paths, whilst being anchored directly to the rigid cabinet structure. Spendor cabinets, all manufactured at our cabinet plant in Sheffield, incorporate our unique dynamic damping technology to deliver super-fast response, while high linearity crossover components, high quality internal cabling and our solid forged steel stabilizer spike system, incorporated on each floor-standing model, all contribute to the class-leading performance of every Spendor design.

The result of all this knowledge and expertise is three distinctive Spendor product lines that all offer the authentic Spendor listening experience, carefully tailored for different preferences, needs and budget. Our A-Line loudspeakers offer captivating performance in compact, elegant designs suitable for smaller spaces. Spendor Classic delivers an immersive listening experience that many listeners find missing in other speakers, whilst D-Line delivers resolution, accuracy and scale to bring out the very best in highperformance audio systems.

Made for Music. Designed for you.

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Introduction to Accessories

Bowers & Wilkins

The performance of your Hi-Fi or Home Cinema system is influenced most by your choice of major components, however, other seemingly less important items also play a vital role in the process. The cables, the stands and the supports under your system can all dramatically affect – and improve – the system’s performance. Spending relatively small amounts of money here can produce large improvements in sound quality. We aim to give you the best advice on finding the balance between what is truly worthwhile and running up huge bills on accessories you don’t need.

Stands and tables contribute significantly to the way loudspeakers and system components perform. Loudspeaker stands not only place your loudspeakers at the correct height they also improve detail, dynamics and bass performance.

Equipment stands enhance the performance of Blu-ray/CD players, turntables and electronics by dealing with spurious air and structure-borne vibrations. There’s a vast range available in different designs, different materials and different colours, so there’s no excuse for not giving your system the support it deserves!

Good cables are crucial: the interconnects that come free with equipment rarely offer adequate performance and you should certainly consider replacing them. Poor speaker cables will also strangle the sound of your whole system. Likewise poor video cables will not exploit the full potential of your television or projector.

Headphones have had a huge renaissance and new audiophile models are appearing every month. They can sound even better than your speakers and, with the addition of a portable DAC, you can listen to your favourite music in HD audio. We sell Bluetooth wireless models and also headphones for travelling with built in noise reduction. But most of all we sell a wide range to upgrade those supplied with smart phones and the like. The headphones in the box are almost always very poor and upgrading quite inexpensively can make a huge difference to the sound.

Replacement versions can also come with the ability to take phone calls - a very useful addition if, say, you are out walking.

Thanks to new advances in audio design, Bowers & Wilkins has taken the idea of pure sound and invisible technology to the next level. Introducing PX: the next-generation noise-cancelling wireless headphones that respond intuitively to your needs, for a seamless listening experience.

PX isn’t just a new headphone. They’ve created not just the bestsounding noise-cancelling headphones you’ve ever heard, but headphones that are so intelligently designed, and so responsive, that you might forget you’re wearing them at all.

With PX, everything just works – in seamless harmony with your environment and the way you naturally listen to music. Combine these intuitive controls with a beautiful ergonomic design and best-in-class acoustic performance, and you have something unique: a set of headphones that will transform how you experience and enjoy music.

Dale Road Worthing BN11 2BH T 01903 221500 uksales@bwgroup.com www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk

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AudioQuest AudioQuest is a US based company that has been designing and manufacturing high performance, low distortion cables and accessories for over 37 years.

NightHawk and DragonFly Red

Bill Low, founder and chief cable designer has always strived to design products that immerse you in the performance, so you are connected to your movies and music. Recently he’s encouraged the company to diversify and deliver new products and solutions, but with the same ultimate goal - the multi award winning DragonFly portable DAC is a great example.

Continuing that trend of innovation Bill and his AudioQuest design team have turned their attention to the problem of power.

Hoge Bergen 10 4704 RH Roosendaal The Netherlands T 01249 848873 info@audioquest.nl www.audioquest.com 36

AC power is essential, without it our systems just don’t work, but nowadays domestic mains supplies are plagued by levels of high frequency distortion and noise that simply weren’t around 20 years ago. Our high-resolution entertainment systems simply sound and look better when you remove this parasitic mains borne noise, AudioQuest’s Niagara series of power products and NRG range of cables address many of these problems, delivering real performance improvements, but don’t take our word, try them yourself in your own system, we know you’ll be amazed.

The Chord Company Designing and hand building near Stonehenge, England, this team of dedicated music lovers has been creating high performance audio products since 1985.

Whatever music you play and whatever format you use, the Chord Company’s award-winning analogue and digital cables can transform your listening experience at home or on the move.

Chord cables make extensive use of high-frequency effective shielding, reducing the damaging effects of mobile phone, wi-fi, Bluetooth and the many other noise sources present in the modern domestic environment.

Delicate details in musical signals are further protected by their unique Tuned ARAY conductor geometry and Taylon® insulation - initially developed for the high-end Sarum T and ChordMusic ranges making possible, extraordinary degrees of musical honesty and realism.

This combination of advanced technologies has naturally filtered through to the company’s other ranges.

Whatever the type or level of system, The Chord Company has ARAY, Tuned ARAY and Super ARAY cables that will let you hear just how good your music can sound.

Have a listen at your nearest branch of Audio T. You will be surprised.

Chord Company House The Millsway Centre Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7RX T 01980 625700 www.chord.co.uk

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Hi Fi Racks

Hi Fi Racks Ltd. has been producing the highest quality AV furniture, for music lovers around the world, for over 10 years.

Using only the finest solid hardwood’s available, each item of furniture is lovingly designed and handcrafted on-site, in their workshop, based in the heart of rural Leicestershire.

Hi Fi Racks Ltd.’s mantra has always been to produce furniture that looks as good as it sounds. With this approach their high-quality, innovative, design and craftsmanship has won Hi Fi Racks Ltd. many prestigious awards from around the globe.

As a friendly, family owned business, they understand that every customer’s needs are unique and one size does not fit all - that’s why their products can be tailor-made to meet your exact requirements. Whether you are looking to get the best possible performance from your Hi Fi system, display your cherished turntable, house your LP collection or position your new smart TV, Hi Fi Racks Ltd.’s experienced craftsmen and knowledgeable office team are there to help you.

Hi Fi Racks Ltd., Unit 22 Burrough Court Burrough on the Hill Leicestershire LE14 2QS T 01572 756447 info@hifiracks.co.uk www.hifiracks.co.uk 38

4 Tier Grand Stand Solid Oak Satin Finish – available to purchase now

Sennheiser Audio specialist Sennheiser’s new HD 660 S is the ideal open, dynamic headphone for the passionate audiophile.

Meticulously crafted for most demanding listener, the HD 660 S builds on the legacy of the legendary HD 650, surpassing the exceptional performance of its predecessor with a new and improved transducer design that delivers lower harmonic distortion for an even more natural, lifelike audio experience. With a lower impedance of 150 ohms, the new model offers even greater versatility, letting you also enjoy its reference class fidelity with HiRes mobile players.

The new headphones feature an improved acoustic design that ensures even better sound quality. Its all-new transducer design offers improved control of the diaphragm movements thanks to a specially manufactured precision stainless steel fabric, which is adapted to the contour of the diaphragm. The transducer also has extremely light aluminum voice coils for the highest impulse fidelity. Together, such refinements guarantee the authentic sound of the HD 660 S – with crisp bass, excellent mid frequency response and a gentle, pleasantly natural treble. It is exceptionally accurate and transparent, yet has an expressiveness that immerses you in every emotion and nuance of music.

In the HD 660 S, leading edge technology meets a long tradition of uncompromising German quality.

Its transducers are carefully selected and paired by hand to ensure consistently narrow (Âą 1 dB) tolerances. This combination of craftsmanship and breakthrough innovation is reflected in its new matt black and anthracite design - a high end aesthetic that embraces both timeless elegance and contemporary style.

Sennheiser UK Ltd. Pacific House Third Avenue Globe Park Marlow SL7 1EY Tel: 0333 240 8185 info@sennheiser.co.uk www.sennheiser.co.uk

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Brentwood

30 Crown Street BRENTWOOD CM14 4BA

01277 264730 brentwood@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Paul, Francis and Jason

Brighton

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

A warm, welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable, experienced staff make Audio T Brentwood the best destination for quality Home Cinema and Hi-Fi in the local area. With over 25 years industry experience between us we are well-equipped to deal with your needs, whether these are a small Hi-Fi system or a full-blown Multi-Room installation.

We have a long established store and lots of products up and running for you to play with and are always happy to show you the latest and greatest products available. Tea and coffee are very definitely part of the service.

We are as happy discussing new streaming products as we are talking CD players and turntables, (which we are able to service if you need us to).

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69 London Road BRIGHTON BN1 4JE

01273 609 431 brighton@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Julian, Paul and John

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

Welcome to Audio T Brighton. Here since 1980 we previously traded as Jeffries Hi-Fi before joining the Audio T group in 2002.

Music is a key factor in our lives and we would be very pleased to have the opportunity to help you improve your enjoyment of music and movies at home. Extraordinarily, between the three of us we have amassed over 100 years in Hi-Fi retail.

Turntable specialists since the early days of the Linn Sondek LP12 and Rega turntables and with over 40 years of providing upgrades and servicing for these and other makes we can help you obtain the best possible sound.

Our refurbished Home Cinema room is well worth a visit so come along for a ‘wow’ moment.

Bristol

65 Park Street BRISTOL BS1 5PB

0117 926 4975 bristol@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Martin, Max and James

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

The Bristol store is situated on the ever popular and vibrant Park Street in central Bristol. Here you will be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff with many years of experience between them.

The store boasts two demonstration rooms and a range of Hi-Fi and Home Cinema products to suit your every need.

We encourage you to bring in your own music and movies so you can experience the delights on offer and we regularly enjoy greeting customers from Bath, Chippenham, Chepstow, Warminster, Shepton Mallet and Weston-Super-Mare.

We are fortunate in Bristol that our Operations Director Tony Revelle will assist in carrying out turntable servicing. He has more than 35 years experience with Linn and Rega turntables and many others.

Cardiff

134/136 Crwys Road CARDIFF CF24 4NR

029 2022 8565 cardiff@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Hefin, Haydn and Nick

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

Welcome to Audio-T Cardiff, winners of the Technology Retailer of the Year at the Welsh Independent Retail Awards 2017. As the best destination for quality Hi-Fi and Home Cinema in your area we pride ourselves on being friendly, helpful and knowledgeable with an insatiable passion for music.

Two demonstration rooms let you evaluate products in a relaxed and informal setting. Our single speaker room allows you to listen to components such as CD players, amplifiers and the latest in streaming technology. Our Home Cinema room has an 80” screen, 7.1 surround sound system and controllable lighting.

From Hi-Fi separates, micro systems and TV’s to a complete multiroom solution, we will ensure a smooth experience throughout, with informative demonstrations and impartial advice.

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Enfield

Cheltenham

38 Winchcombe Street CHELTENHAM GL52 2LZ

01242 583960 cheltenham@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Jon, Farid and Phil

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

The Cheltenham store was opened in Albion Street during the 1980’s and in 2000 moved to new premises in Winchcombe Street. It offers a large downstairs sales area and a dedicated Home Cinema demonstration room. Upstairs we have a large Hi-Fi demonstration room.

We sell a range of Hi-Fi equipment from one box systems to high end separates, a good range of Home Cinema equipment, multi room audio and up to the minute streaming devices.

Jon, Farid and Andy have in excess of 40 years experience and are able to offer turntable servicing and upgrades.

Call in and you’ll be assured a warm welcome and a cup of tea or coffee. Home loans and demonstrations are available on request.

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159A Chase Side ENFIELD EN2 0PW

020 8367 3132 enfield@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Simon, John, Claire and Mahmood

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday 10:00 - 18:00 Friday 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday Closed

There has been a Hi-Fi store on Chase Side for around 40 years and, with a reputation for a warm, welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable, experienced staff, Audio-T Enfield is the best destination for quality Home Cinema and Hi-Fi in the area.

We are within easy reach of the A10 and M25 (J24 or J25) and have a customer car park at the rear. We have two demonstration rooms and lots of products up and running for you to play with.

Tea and coffee are definitely part of the service so feel free to pop in and have a chat or take a look at the latest technology in an informal environment. We look forward to seeing you and meeting your requirements.

Oxford

Manchester

63 Bridge Street MANCHESTER M3 3BQ

0161 839 8869 manchester@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Dave, Munir, Michael and Simon

Opening hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9:30 - 17:30 9:30 - 17:30 9:30 - 17:30 9:30 - 17:30 9:30 - 17:30 9:30 - 17:30 11:30 - 16:30

19 Old High Street OXFORD OX3 9HS

01865 765961 oxford@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Jon, Dom and Patrick

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30 Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30 Thursday 10:00 - 20:00 Friday 10:00 - 17:30 Saturday 10:00 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

Audio T Manchester, formerly Practical Hi-Fi, have supplied quality Hi-Fi and Home Cinema for twenty years. We pride ourselves on customer service and impartial advice.

A warm welcome from staff with 60 years experience await you in Oxford, where we are as happy discussing streaming products as we are talking turntables or Home Cinema.

We regularly welcome customers from Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Oldham, Altrincham, Warrington, Stockport, Rochdale, Macclesfield, Wilmslow, Wigan, Huddersfield, Buxton and Knutsford so please call in to discuss your plans.

We have a demonstration room where you can audition products in relaxed surroundings, and we have a fantastic range of equipment, which we are always happy to demonstrate, so bring some of your own music, or delve into ours and hear it as it should be heard!

With 60 years of experience between us we all have a real passion for music. We offer turntable upgrades and servicing for a wide range of turntables including LInn, Michell & Rega, backed up by Dave the Manager’s 30 years experience with Linn & Naim.

We have a demonstration room where you can audition in a relaxed atmosphere. If you’re playing records, streaming or watching films we can assist.

If you’re looking give your Hi-Fi an overhaul, fit a soundbar to your TV or install a Dolby Atmos home cinema, we can make your dream a reality.

We regularly welcome customers from Witney, Faringdon, Wantage, Newbury, Henley, Marlow, Thame, Northampton and Milton Keynes in store.

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Preston

Portsmouth

29 London Road North End PORTSMOUTH PO2 0BH

023 9266 3604 portsmouth@audio-t.co.uk

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00 Thursday 10:00 - 18:00 Friday 10:00 - 18:00 Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday Closed

43 Friargate PRESTON PR1 2AT

01772 883958 preston@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Ian, Gavin and Andy

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

Contacts: Nick, Joe, and James Located here since 1990, we were previously Jeffries Hi-Fi before joining the Audio T group in 2002.

With 50 years experience and a passionate love of music and film we offer everything from superb two channel equipment to the latest in streaming systems. The latest TV’s combined with Home Cinema offer an experience like no other, making this the number one local destination for all your home entertainment needs.

Home demonstrations and home installations are available. We offer a customer install service and turntable servicing. Our main aim here in Portsmouth is for every customer to leave thrilled.

We regularly welcome customers from Arundel, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Littlehampton, Petersfield, Waterlooville and the Isle of Wight in store.

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With over fifty years of combined experience Audio T Preston, formerly Practical Hi-Fi, is well known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and impartial advice and regularly welcomes customers from Penwortham, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Southport, Chorley, Blackburn, Lytham St Annes and Blackpool.

In recent years we have noticed a change in how our customers want to access their music and, whilst keeping up to date with the latest in traditional Hi-Fi equipment, we also carry a wide range of wireless streaming products from some of the best Hi-Fi manufacturers. We pride ourselves on our after sales support and carry a wide range of product to cater for all budgets be it Hi-Fi / Home Cinema or Multi-Room. We also offer turntable servicing and upgrades.

Reading

4 Queens Walk READING RG1 7QF

0118 958 5463 reading@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Simon and Marc

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

In the centre of Reading, our store first opened in 1974 as Reading Cassette & Hi-Fi. Audio T took over, with Simon Walker as manager, in 1996.

Our focus and passion has always been predominately music, concentrating on new technologies like streaming, high resolution audio and storage advice, as well as traditional vinyl and CD based systems up to and including the high end.

We have an enviable reputation in turntable set-up and service especially, but not exclusively, of Linn LP12s, Well Tempered and Rega along with a range of cartridges to compliment them.

Our strength lies in ‘system building’. We aim to enable customers to realise the greatest performance from their investment through our deep understanding of the products we carry.

Southampton

12 Hursley Road SOUTHAMPTON SO53 2FU

023 8025 2827 southampton@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Alan and John

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30 Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30 Thursday 10:00 - 20:00 Friday 10:00 - 17:30 Saturday 10:00 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

1969 was a year to remember. Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon. Concorde and the Boeing 747 flew for the first time. Stateside 400,000 people gathered for a music festival at Woodstock. Back home Monty Python first aired and Led Zeppelin’s first album was released. As if all this wasn’t enough a new Hi-Fi store named Hampshire Audio opened in Chandlers Ford.

In 1999 Hampshire Audio joined Audio T and, 48 years after first opening, we are still here with the same goal of providing Hi-Fi systems that enhance the enjoyment of music at home. The only difference now is that we also offer CD, streaming, multi-room audio and home cinema as well as the Hi-Fi medium of choice in 1969, the 12” LP.

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Swansea

9 High Street SWANSEA SA1 1LE

01792 474608 swansea@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Nic, Chris, Adrian and Andrew

Swindon

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

A warm, welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable, experienced staff make Audio T Swansea the best destination for quality Home Cinema and Hi-Fi in the local area. We regularly greet customers from Carmarthen, Mumbles, Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend, Llanelli, Pembroke, Brecon, Aberystwyth and Tenby.

Our main showroom features a wide range of Hi-Fi, from turntables to streaming and multi-room products as well as the latest OLED TV. Our ground floor cinema room features a projector based surround system with full Dolby Atmos speaker set-up. Upstairs is the refurbished demo room where the traditional stereo Hi-Fi demonstrations take place.

We can supply and install simple or more complex Hi-Fi systems, from a simple stereo, multi-room music or a fully automated home cinema system.

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60 Fleet Street SWINDON SN1 1RA

01793 538222 swindon@audio-t.co.uk Contacts: Andy and Stefan

Opening hours Monday Closed Tuesday 9:30 - 17:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 17:30 Thursday 9:30 - 17:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:30 Saturday 9:30 - 17:30 Sunday Closed

A welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make Audio T Swindon the number one destination for quality Hi-Fi and Home Cinema in the area. We regularly welcome customers from Marlborough, Hungerford, Chippenham, Cirencester, Devizes, Wantage and Burford and are happy to visit your home to discuss the best options for your system.

With over 36 years experience we are passionate about both turntables and audio streaming. We offer a range of products from quality two channel Hi-Fi’s to large Home Cinema systems incorporating 4K screens and projectors.

We have two comfortable demonstration rooms with tea and coffee always available. Feel free to pop in for a chat, or request a demonstration online. There is a customer car park at the rear.

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Where to find us

BRENTWOOD

BRIGHTON

BRISTOL

30 Crown Street

69 London Road

65 Park Street

CM14 4BA

BN1 4JE

BS1 5PB

01277 264730

01273 609431

0117 926 4975

brentwood@audio-t.co.uk

brighton@audio-t.co.uk

bristol@audio-t.co.uk

CARDIFF

CHELTENHAM

ENFIELD

134/6 Crwys Road

38 Winchcombe Street

159a Chase Side

CF24 4NR

GL52 2LZ

EN2 0PW

029 2022 8565

01242 583960

020 8367 3132

cardiff@audio-t.co.uk

cheltenham@audio-t.co.uk

enfield@audio-t.co.uk

MANCHESTER

OXFORD

PORTSMOUTH

63 Bridge Street

19 Old High Street

29 London Road

M3 3BQ

Headington OX3 9HS

North End

0161 839 8869

01865 765961

PO2 0BH

manchester@audio-t.co.uk

oxford@audio-t.co.uk

023 9266 3604

portsmouth@audio-t.co.uk

BRANDS STOCKED AND OPENING TIMES Please check the store pages on our website or call your nearest branch for full details of everything that we sell, our current opening times and information on where to park.

Evening demonstrations can be arranged by appointment.

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PRESTON

READING

SOUTHAMPTON

43 Friargate

4 Queens Walk

12 Hursley Road

PR1 2AT

Broad Street Mall

Chandlers Ford

01772 883958

RG1 7QF

SO53 2FU

preston@audio-t.co.uk

0118 958 5463

023 8025 2827

reading@audio-t.co.uk

southampton@audio-t.co.uk

SWANSEA

SWINDON

9 High Street

60 Fleet Street

SA1 1LE

SN1 1RA

01792 474608

01793 538222

swansea@audio-t.co.uk

swindon@audio-t.co.uk