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

We love an anniversary, and this year marks the 30th Sound & Vision show, following on from What Hi-Fi?’s 40th birthday last October. So it’s a double celebration, combining the UK’s most successful hi-fi and AV show with the backing, as always, of the UK’s No.1 home entertainment buying guide. We are proud to continue supporting the show, which has become one of the most important events in the hi-fi calendar.

Of course it wouldn’t be the Bristol Show without the legendary What Hi-Fi? demo, and this year we have a special treat for you: we’ve put together the ultimate 4K/HDR/Atmos home-cinema system for your enjoyment. Were you to buy it, this would set you back the best part of £65,000! Join us in the Bristol Suite to see and hear it in full flow.

Elsewhere around the show you’ll find 180+ exhibitors showing off everything from Naim’s all-new Uniti streaming range and Sony’s first 4K Blu-ray player to Bluesound with Tidal MQA – plus plenty more.

Don’t forget there are top prizes to win in our £12k competition and great bargains to be had if you decide to snap up one of the show offers

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Check out our £65k home cinema set-up in the Bristol Suite, with a JVC 4K HDR projector hooked up to an Oppo 4K Blu-ray player and Dynaudio Contour Atmos 7.2.4 speaker package. This is one demo you must not miss!

Competition! £12,000-worth of prizes must be won! Enter at the show and you could win an Arcam Music Solo, Audio Technica AT-LP5, Bluesound Node 2, Dali Katch, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, Denon D-M40DAB or one of our other top prizes.

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ASTELL&KERN/AUDEZE BRISTOL SUITE

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Astell&Kern and Audeze have come together at the Show to demonstrate the very best in personal audio. Hear Astell&Kern’s Award-winning high-resolution portable music players paired with Audeze’s acclaimed planar magnetic headphone range, including the all-new iSine earphones. _______________________________

Win a Bluesound Node 2 worth £499 in the Show Competition

ACOUSTIC ENERGY

ARCAM

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ROOM 316

BRISTOL SUITE, EMPIRE SUITE

Acoustic Energy celebrates its 30th birthday with the launch of three new products. On demonstration, and receiving their world premiere, are the new AE1 Active Loudspeakers. The AE1 Active combines the lessons learnt from the AE1 and AEs professional studio monitors - to deliver a domestic Active speaker for the first time. Also on display are the BT2 – a stylish, aluminum finish, Bluetooth speaker - and the AE100 Series - featuring a redesigned and updated AE109 – both of which will follow later in the Spring. _______________________________

ARCAM is demonstrating its brand new AV860 Dolby ATMOS & DTS:X 7.1.4 AV processor with the award winning class G power amplifiers in the Empire 2 suite. The processor is fully 4K (UHD),HDCP2.2 & HDMI2.0a compliant. As with the current AV receivers in the ARCAM range it has 7 HDMI inputs, 3 HDMI outputs and is ARC compatible.

Dirac Live® for ARCAM Room Correction is also on-board.

ARCAM will also be showcasing the new rPlay music streamer and rPhono MM/MC phono stage along with the Solo range in Bristol 15. _______________________________

NEW: AE1 Active with the BT2 Bluetooth and AE100 Series also on display. _______________________________

NEW: ARCAM AV860 AV pre-amp processor, rPlay music streamer, rPhono MM/MC phono stage _______________________________

COMPETITION: Win a BT2 Bluetooth Speaker – one to win each day of the Show.

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Arcam Music Solo worth £1,299

AIR AUDIO AIR AUDIO, ABIS, ASTIN TREW, COVE AUDIO, HANA, MS HD POWER, PEARL ACOUSTICS, PLANALOGUE, STS, XHADOW ROOM 304

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Air Audio is demonstrating the new Astin Trew AT2-210 integrated amplifier in a super audio system including loudspeakers from Pearl Acoustics, connected with the NEW Cove Audio signal cables (UK manufactured). A Planalogue turntable, using the Abis tonearm and Hana MC cartridge, plus a Reel to Reel tape machine play the music. A balanced transformer by Air Audio + cables from MS HD Power supply clean mains power.

They will be playing and selling STS audiophile CD’s, LP’s and Master Tapes. _______________________________ NEW: Astin Trew - AT2-210, integrated amplifier. Cove Audio - Optim cables. MS HD Power, MSE02SS power distribution block, MS HD Power, ‘the blue’ power plugs.

Air Audio - BMP balanced mains power unit. Planalogue - ‘Prelude’ turntable.

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ARMOUR HOME ELECTRONICS GRADO, GOLDRING, MILTY BAY 2

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Grado - ‘Truly the world’s finest headphones’.

Hear for yourself why the amazing new GS2000e headphones have already achieved ‘icon’ status worldwide. Enjoy these and other models from the outstanding Grado ‘eSeries’ headphone range.

Goldring - Want to hear the best from vinyl? Founded in 1906, Goldring, producers of world renowned turntable cartridges, introduce the new Goldring ‘E’ series cartridges – plus watch a live cartridge-making demonstration!

Milty – Cleaning and care accessories to ensure your system always performs at its best! _______________________________

NEW: Audeze iSine - the world’s first in-ear planar magnetic earphones, making their UK debut. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Astell & Kern AK70 worth £500

ASTIN TREW ASTIN TREW, PEARL ACOUSTICS, PLANALOGUE ROOM 306

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A world launch, we will be demonstrating the first of a new range from Astin Trew, the AT2210 integrated amplifier using a Planalogue ‘Prelude” turntable, a selection of tonearms and cartridges, with loudspeakers from Pearl Acoustics. _______________________________ NEW: Astin Trew AT2-210, integrated amplifier Planalogue ‘Prelude” turntable.

ATACAMA AUDIO ATACAMA, APOLLO, NORDOST BAY 4

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Atacama Audio and Apollo specialize in manufacturing high performance hi-fi furniture and speaker supports in the UK. On display are the 2016 What Hi-Fi? Award winning Evoque Eco 6040 Special Edition hi-fi rack and Moseco 6 Speaker stands, both of which incorporate carbonized Bamboo resin composite in their construction. Located alongside the Atacama Audio/ Apollo furniture display can be found the Nordost Cables Help Desk, there to complement the Nordost cable demonstrations being held in room 210. _______________________________

furniture range and matching speaker stands. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Atacama Moseco 6 worth £120

ATLAS CABLES BRISTOL SUITE

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Atlas Cables, the engineeringled cable specialist, would like to invite you to experience their latest Eos power cable offerings at our booth in the Bristol suite (7b).

At the booth you will be able to ‘take the challenge’ and actively listen to the diffence between standard power cables and Atlas Eos screened mains leads on two identical systems. Also on show will be a comprehensive line up of all the latest cables as well as a live demonstration of cable termination using the cold weld technique.

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NEW: Launching the new 6 way Atlas Eosmodular 4.0 power management device.

AUDEN DISTRIBUTION MUSIC WORKS, AMPHION, AUDIOMICA, M2TECH, SBOOSTER ROOM 404

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Showcasing the extra performance Music Works products can bring to your system. From the amazing inexpensive PEEK cones to the highly successful mains block and power cables. The system is connected using Audiomica cables, which combined with Music Works products will surprise you with how much more you can get out of the gear you already own. Auden is using a variety of Amphion loudspeakers which have excellent room friendly design and performance and are famed for their accuracy and musical insight.

Also on show are M2Tech DACs and Sbooster audiophile power supplies.

AUDIOLAB ROOM 410

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See Mission.

NEW: Apollo Storm Series hifi

NEW: Grado GS2000e headphones, Goldring E Series cartridges

Win an Arcam Music Solo worth £1,299 in the Show Competition

Rega RP10

While many of our competitors have chosen to focus on home cinema and TV, at Audio T we’ve never lost sight of our roots... set down in music reproduction over 50 years ago. We sell home cinema, of course, combined with a range of 2 channel brands that is second to none, see below.

All our stores have enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff with a comfortable demonstration room. We can deliver and install systems for you and we are always happy to live up to our Price Promise. So if you love music and want a system that will make you listen to more, you know where to come.

There are now many new ways to get the music out of your system and we can guide you through them. From turntables, to CD players to computers, streamers and wireless loudspeakers it’s a potential minefield but one that gives you more possibilities than ever...

Sonos Play:5 (Stereo Pair)

Naim Uniti Nova reference

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We sell Anthem, Arcam, Audiolab, Audioquest, B&W, Bryston, Chord Company, Chord Electronics, Cyrus, Denon, Dynaudio, Focal, Grado, Hi-Fi Racks, Innuos, JVC, KEF, Kudos, Linn, Marantz, Michell, Monitor Audio, Naim, Onkyo, Optoma, Panasonic, Pioneer, PMC, ProAc, Project, PSB, QED, Quad, Quadraspire, Rega, REL, Roksan, Rotel, Ruark, Sennheiser, Sonos, Sony (Projectors), Spendor, Totem, Unison Research, Wharfedale, Yamaha and more. See our website for a complete list.

Not all brands are available in every shop so please check our website before travelling.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION AURALIC

CANTON

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ROOM 104

Win an Audio Technica AT-LP5 worth £330 in the Show Competition

AUDIO-TECHNICA BRISTOL SUITE

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Experience the latest headphone releases from Audio-Technica including the new flagship ATHDSR9BT digital wireless over-ear headphones - winner of a CES Innovation 2017 award - and ATHDSR7BT, allowing you to hear details never experienced in the wireless realm. For analogue lovers there is the new VM cartridge series, composed of three cartridge bodies and seven interchangeable styli types providing a fully customised sound, and the new AT-LP3 advanced belt-drive turntable. All are on display for the first time in the UK. _______________________________ NEW: ATH-DSR9BT, ATH-LS70iS, ATH-DSR7BT, AT-LP3 VM760SLC. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Audio Technica AT-LP5 worth £330

AV TECH SOLUTIONS JL AUDIO ROOM 328

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AV-Tech Solutions are demonstrating the JL Audio CR-1 active subwoofer crossover partnered with the E-Sub series of subwoofers. The CR-1 acts as an audiophile-grade ‘bridge’, seamlessly connecting a twochannel audio system with a topflight, powered subwoofer system.

E-Sub powered subwoofers utilise proprietary patented drivers with powerful switching amplifiers, coupled to an efficient switching power supply. The compact design and conventional form factor of the E-Sub subwoofers apply beautifully to both home cinema and hifi applications. Experience these remarkable products for yourself. _______________________________ NEW: JL Audio CR-1 Active Subwoofer Crossover

AUDIOENGINE ROOM 413

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

and exceptional to listen to. The HD series was designed for the way people listen to music today — streaming wirelessly, digital downloads, vinyl, headphones and more. All with Audioengine’s Award-winning heritage in compact speakers. _______________________________ NEW: Audioengine HD3 Wireless Active (Powered) Speakers.

Auralic have established a worldwide reputation for designing innovative music streaming and audio components of the highest quality - a combination of classic analogue technology and cutting edge digital evolution with a design aesthetic. Products are precision manufactured and built to exacting standards. We will be demonstrating Polaris; a comprehensive, all-in-one wireless 120w + 120w streaming amplifier.

Also on show will be the award winning Aries Mini streamer offering incredible value for money and entry point in to high quality streaming for £449.

BLUESOUND ROOM 310

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AUDIONOTE UK AUDIONOTE UK, VINCENT BELANGER (AUDIONOTE CELLIST) ROOM 402, CONSERVATORY

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AudioNote UK Ltd is pleased to announce the UK launch of “Pure Cello”. Hear the UK launch of Vincent Belanger’s new album.

Cut as a double 45 album Pure Cello is AudioNote Music’s first release, Pure Cello and Double Bass will be released later this year.

Experience first- hand Vincent’s live performance accompanying himself. Although titled “Pure Cello” Vincent’s virtuoso playing sounds anything but! Please drop by room 402 to check the performance schedule. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Prize draw for a signed LP at the end of each day.

Bluesound is exhibiting at Bristol for the first time ever! Hear why it won Multi-Room Product of the Year at What Hi-Fi? for the last three years on the spin. Imagine being present at the original studio performance of your favourite recording artist. Every nuance, every subtlety, every tiny drop of emotion delivered to your ears.

This is Master Quality Authenticated, or MQA. Come and listen to MQA sound all weekend on the only multi-room system capable of playing it. Bluesound, the sound of hi-res streaming in every room. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Bluesound Node 2 worth £499

BOWERS & WILKINS BOWERS & WILKINS, ROTEL, CLASSÉ WALLACE SUITE

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AUDIOQUEST ROOM 202

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High-end doesn’t have to be highpriced! AudioQuest’s remarkable DragonFly DACs, JitterBug USB filters, and low-noise cables will get toes tapping with Rega’s brilliant Elicit-R integrated and Kudos X2 compact floorstanders in a system that’s fun, affordable, and sure to exceed expectations. Cables do matter: Hear the difference between AQ’s award-winning SLiP 14/4 and overachieving Rocket 33 speaker cable. Plus, thanks to its upgradable firmware, DragonFly DACs now support high-resolution MQA playback, exhibiting unprecedented versatility and performance at truly affordable prices.

Bowers & Wilkins demonstrate the 800 Series Diamond in a variety of configurations for the first time in the UK. Bowers & Wilkins are providing visitors with the opportunity to experience the new 800 Series Diamond range in a variety of configurations for the first time in the UK. Highlighting both the absolute quality of the series and its versatility. There are also new products from high-end Canadian manufacturer Classé and the latest equipment from Rotel. _______________________________ NEW: range of subwoofers.

ROOM 408, 409

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

THE CHORD COMPANY FOYER, ROOM 112

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The UK’s leading home cinema cable manufacturer is launching a brand new range in Bristol: Sarum T features the company’s groundbreaking proprietary insulation material, Talyon, as used in its flagship ChordMusic series. You can hear it in Room 112, along with an insightful demo on shielding.

Chord’s now familiar foyer area has demonstrations of the awardwinning Shawline and Clearway RCA cables via headphones, plus the incredible new ShawCan headphone upgrade cables. _______________________________ NEW: Sarum T cable range featuring Taylon insulation.

CHORD ELECTRONICS

BRISTOL SUITE, SS GREAT BRITAIN

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The UK’s leading digital and amplification expert, Chord Electronics, debuts three brand new products: the Blu Mk II upscaling CD transport, Hugo 2 DAC and headphone amp, plus Poly, the network streaming SD card module for Mojo. Chord has TWO ground floor areas: the main dem room contains the Blu MkII, DAVE DAC/preamp and Mezzo 75 power amp with ATC SCM40 speakers, plus the headphone area has two dedicated stands for Mojo, Poly and Hugo 2. _______________________________ NEW: Blu MkII upscaling CD transport, Hugo 2 DAC and headphone amp, Poly network streaming SD card module.

CHORD MOJO BRISTOL SUITE

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Making its UK debut at the Show is Chord Electronics’ new Poly module for the award-winning Mojo headphone amp/DAC. Experience how the featurepacked Poly adds a wide range of functionality, wherever you want to enjoy your music, with a range of demos of both Mojo and Poly in action. Poly removes the need for 7

NO COMPROMISES

After a four year hiatus, one of Japan’s most revered high-end audio brands is back at The Bristol Show demonstrating what truly ‘no compromise’ audio engineering sounds and looks like. Don‘t miss the opportunity to experience it for yourself…

Empire 1 Suite, Ground Floor 8

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

DIVERSE VINYL

a wired link between phone and Mojo for the first time, allowing a world of content to be decoded and played back using Chord‘s proprietary DAC technology. It turns the award-winning Mojo headphone amp/DAC into a fully fledged high-resolution wireless network music player, streamer and SD card playback device, and offers wireless playback and control from smartphones.

CONVERT TECHNOLOGIES

TERRACE

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Win a Dali Katch worth £330 in the Show Competition

PLATO, AVANTGARDE ACOUSTICS ROOM 426

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Convert Technologies return to Bristol with exciting developments to its flagship Plato home entertainment range. Designed to integrate high-resolution audio, video and amplification, Plato combines supreme quality with exceptional capability and integration. Amongst an everexpanding features lists, Plato can record and play vinyl, provide video and Internet streaming, supported by an innovative Android operating system. Convert Technologies is also showcasing its new partners Avantgarde Acoustics, manufacturer of the world famous loudspeaker range.

NEW: Plato Class A+, Plato Reference Model (name to be revealed at the Show), Red Dot Recording Service, Convert Technologies App Suite.

CREEK AUDIO/EPOS ROOM 226

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Celebrating 35 years in business - Creek Audio is proud to demonstrate the latest versions of Evolution 50 and 100 series integrated amps, power amps, CD/DACs, OBH Headphone amp and Phono pre-amp, plus the new plug-in Sequel mk3 Phono preamp. Music is sourced from CD, vinyl and high-res music files.

Epos is demonstrating its award winning K series speakers, including the K1i, K2, K3 and K5i floor-standing and stand-mounted models. _______________________________ NEW: New technology from Creek and Epos. Launch of improved Epos K1 and K5 stand-mount speakers. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Win an amplifier and speakers. Entry forms in room 226.

CYRUS

CABOT SUITE

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Cyrus is demonstrating the new Cyrus ONE system in the Cabot Suite, alongside a display of milestone products throughout the years to mark 30 years of the Show. Come along for a listen and a chat – Cyrus is running open door sessions, with a short presentation every hour, throughout the weekend.

DALI

ROOM 118

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Legendary Danish high-end loudspeaker specialist DALI is conducting live demonstrations of its breathtakingly musical EPICON 2 and 6 loudspeakers, driven by state of the art Meridian Electronics (including the new MQA-toting ULTRA DAC), as well as launching its exciting new SPEKTOR line of affordable loudspeakers. If that wasn’t enough, visitors can also hear the DALI KATCH, What Hi-Fi? magazine’s 2016 ‘Best portable wireless speaker £200+’. _______________________________

some system. And Mr A.J. van den Hul himself is here, with some tempting offers on cartridges.

For all the latest LP releases, reissues and audiophile imports, look no further than Diverse Vinyl, the UK’s premier independent vinyl retailer and Show regulars for the best part of 20 years. There are special Show offers, plus a range of audiophile digital formats for those who’ve not yet converted to analogue (what are you waiting for?) – all in DV’s regular haunt near the bar. And the in-house label, Diverse Records, is showcasing its latest LP release at the Show - Fossil Scale by Welsh Music prize winner Georgia Ruth. _______________________________ NEW: Georgia Ruth – Fossil Scale.

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NEW: Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary integrated amplifier, Raidho XT1 speakers.

DEVIALET ROOM 326

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Devialet has fast become a market-leader in high-end amplifiers thanks to continuous and revolutionary inventions in audio engineering. The New Gold Phantom is the most powerful and refined connected speaker providing 4,500W of power and 108 dB of physical impact. Invented

by Devialet, ADH Intelligence is a technology that has succeeded, for the first time ever, in combining the sophistication of Analog amplification and the power and compactness of Digital amplification. Experience the best sound in the world with Devialet.

DYNAUDIO FOYER

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Dynaudio – celebrating its 40th anniversary this year – has been engineering and building highquality speakers in Denmark since 1977: always committed to new technologies, challenging and changing the face of loudspeaker design - and producing some of the most iconic speakers ever.

You can also find Dynaudio speakers in VW cars and in some of the world’s most famous studios. This year Dynaudio shows the new release of the iconic highend Contour, as well as the Emit M20 – What Hi-Fi?’s 2016 Product of the Year. See, hear, touch and listen at Stand Foyer 2a on the Ground Floor. _______________________________ NEW: Contour 20/30/60/25C _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Dynaudio Emit M20 worth £600

NEW: SPEKTOR 1, 2, 6 and VOKAL. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Dali Katch worth £330

Win Dynaudio Emit M20 speakers worth £600 in the Show Competition

DECENT AUDIO AUDIO ANALOGUE, KRONOS, RAIDHO, VAN DEN HUL ROOM 318, 320

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Kronos is quietly earning a reputation as a leading light in turntables, while Raidho is an established loudspeaker legend.

So, take a Kronos .5 turntable and a pair of Raidho XT1 speakers, plug in Audio Analogue’s new mighty-yet-masterful Maestro Anniversary integrated amp and add a Crimson cartridge and 3T cabling from the much-respected van den Hul, and you have quite

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

ELAC

ROOM 228

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ELAC introduces the new dualconcentric Uni-Fi FS U5 speaker.

Designed by Andrew Jones in ELAC’s California design office, the concentric midrange/highfrequency transducer and proprietary aluminum-cone drivers support a three-way, bassreflex design delivering a sound and appearance unequalled at the price-point.Uni-Fi is playing with Audio Alchemy electronics, and also featured is the new Element amplifier and Discovery music server, along with the new Miracord turntable, celebrating ELAC’s 90th year. _______________________________ NEW: ELAC Uni-Fi FS U5, Element amplifier and Miracord 90 Anniversary turntable.

ELIPSON/TANGENT AUDIO ROOM 412

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Elipson launches its latest turntable, the Omega 100 RIAABT Carbon featuring an all-new carbon fibre deck and lift arm, and Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. New colours

for the Planet speaker systems are also on display, partnering the turntables to offer the best in ‘designer audio’, while Tangent is launching its new Spectrum X6 floorstanding speakers, connected to WHF?’s 5-star winning Ampster mirco Bluetooth amplifier. There’s also a preview of Elipson’s new conventional ‘Prestige Facet’ speakers and ‘Infinite’ dedicated home cinema speakers. _______________________________ NEW: Elipson Omega 100 RIAA BT Carbon turntable, new Planet L and M speaker finishes, ‘Prestige Facet’ and ‘Infinite’ speakersTangent Audio Spectrum X6 floorstanding speakers.

ESOTERIC EMPIRE 1

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After a four-year hiatus, one of Japan’s most revered high-end audio brands is back at The Bristol Show, doing what it does best. In a mouth-wateringly good-sounding room, Esoteric is demoing a £71,500 system comprising the K-01X SACD/CD player, C-02X Stereo Pre-Amp, S-02 Stereo Power Amplifier, the N-05 Network Audio Player and G-01 Master

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EXPOSURE ELECTRONICS ROOM 212

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Here’s a Bristol exclusive: Tony Brady, Head of Design, presents the official world launch of Exposure’s exciting new compact ‘XM’ series.

Inspired by the resurgence of vinyl amid a digital age, the series is designed for music lovers who seek great performance across multiple media but don’t want the size or cost of their system to spiral out of control. Kicking off the series are the XM5 integrated amplifier and XM3 phonostage, closely followed by the XM7 preamplifier and XM9 monoblocs. _______________________________

NEW: XM5 amplifier, XM3 phonostage, XM7 preamp and XM9 monoblocs.

F-AUDIO (ICON DEVELOPMENTS LTD) BRISTOL SUITE

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F-Audio is a brand new company with more than 200 years of audio industry experience within its leadership team.The company will leverage this know-how to develop a leading British loudspeaker manufacturing facility based in Scotland focused on mid to highend discerning customers with a passion for music. An opportunity exists in this market and F-Audio intends to fill it.

HARBETH AUDIO ROOM 232, 234

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Harbeth is back at Bristol to celebrate its 40th anniversary: hear the beautiful limited edition SHL5plus in walnut with added features, including WBT-nextgen binding posts and new-look super tweeter. Both it and the M40.2 are now available in a Limited Edition walnut veneer, with other beautiful added features including: 40th Anniversary front and back badges; super tweeter protection bar; Harbeth branded audio grade poly capacitors; custom bi-wire links on the SHL5plus; custom Harbeth internal cables; and a magnetic 40th Anniversary grille badge.

A matching walnut stand is also available from Hi-Fi Racks Ltd. Harbeth’s award-winning mini monitor, the P3ESR, is also on demonstration.

HEGEL

ROOM 230

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Listen to the new and highly acclaimed Röst integrated amplifier and Mohican CD Player along with the rest of the integrated amplifier line and the Reference HD30 DAC, with cables from The Chord Company.

HENLEY AUDIO PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS, RELOOP HI-FI, ORTOFON, LEHMANN AUDIO, UNISON RESEARCH ROOM 418

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Experience a variety of Henley Audio products at the Bristol Show 2017. View turntables, electronics and accessories from across the product catalogue, and experience two personal listening systems with digital and analogue source material. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017 (and formerly known as Henley Designs), Henley Audio is showing its ability to capably supply a complete hi-fi system, regardless of your budget or listening preferences. _______________________________ NEW: Reloop Hi-Fi Turn 3, ProJect Essential III, Essential III ABox Design DS2 models.

HI-FI RACKS BAY 3

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Join Hi-Fi Racks Ltd in celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Show.

A family owned business manufacturing high quality audio visual furniture in the heart of rural England, Hi-Fi Racks is the original multi-award-winning company to make superior audio visual furniture in solid hardwood.

They are committed to producing exceptional AV furniture in Great Britain, custom built to the customer’s requirements, with ranges including Podium, Grand Stand, Reference and Slimline. _______________________________ NEW: Harbeth Grand Stand Speaker Stands _______________________________ COMPETITION: Win over £500 worth of Hi-Fi Racks products: apair of Duet Speaker Stands and a four tier Podium® Slimline rack, both individually handmade in a Satin Oak finish. Entry forms on the Hi-Fi Racks stand.

EXHIBITORS BY BRAND

BRAND

SPACE

Abis ................................................................................ 304 Acoustic Energy ........................................................ 316 Air Audio ...................................................................... 304 Albedo .......................................................................... 213 Alpha Design Labs (ADL) ....................................... 222 Amphion...................................................................... 404 Anatech Distribution............................................... 310 Apollo Hi-Fi .............................................................. Bay 4 Arcam ............................................ Bristol 15, Empire 2 Armour Home Electronics ..Bay 1, Bay 2, Empire 3 Art Vinyl........................................................................ 418 art:one ............................................................... Bristol 12 Astell & Kern ....................................................Bristol 4b Astin Trew .................................................................... 306 Atacama Audio ..............................................Bay 4, 210 Atlas Cables .....................................................Bristol 7b Auden Distribution .................................................. 404 Audeze .................................................................Bristol 5 Audio Analogue ...............................................318, 320 Audio Detail................................................................ 213 Audio Note..................................Conservatory 6, 402 Audio Technica ..................................................Bristol 8 Audioengine .............................................................. 413 Audiolab ...................................................................... 410 AudioQuest................................................................. 202 Auralic........................................................................... 104 AV Tech Solutions ..................................................... 328 Avantgarde Acoustic ............................................... 426 AVM .............................................SS Great Britain 2 & 3 Bedini ................................................................. Bristol 12 Benchmark Media Systems ................................... 430 Blue Horizon ............................................................... 209 Bluesound ................................................................... 310 Bowers & Wilkins ............................................... Wallace Brodmann Acoustics ......................................217, 218 Bryston .......................................SS Great Britain 2 & 3 Buffalo Technology .....................................Bristol 10a Canton .................................................................408, 409 CH Precision ........................................ Conservatory 1 Chord Company ............................Foyer 1a & 1c, 112 Chord Electronics ........ Bristol 6, SS Great Britain 1 Chord Mojo .........................................................Bristol 5 Classé .................................................................... Wallace Clearaudio ..........................................................209, 220 Clearer Audio ...................................... Conservatory 1 Convert Technologies ............................................. 426 Cove Audio ................................................................. 304 Creaktiv ...............................................................217, 218 Creek Audio ................................................................ 226 Custom Design ....................................... 416, 420, 422 Cyrus .........................................................................Cabot Dali ................................................................................. 118 Decent Audio ....................................................318, 320 Devialet ........................................................................ 326 Diverse Vinyl .....................................................Terrace 3 DS Audio ...................................................................... 222 Dynasty ........................................................................ 213 Dynaudio ............................................................Foyer 2a ELAC .............................................................................. 228 Elipson .......................................................................... 412 Epos ............................................................................... 226 Esoteric ............................................................... Empire 1 Exertis ...................Bristol 4b & 5, 408, 409, 410, 413 Exogal ........................................................................... 204 Exposure ...................................................................... 212 F-Audio.................................................................Bristol 1 Focal ........................Executive Lounge, Brunel Suite

BRAND

SPACE

Fostex............................................................................ 430 Furutech..............................................................209, 222 GamuT .................................................................209, 220 Goldring .................................................................... Bay 2 Grado ......................................................................... Bay 2 Graham Audio ........................................................... 424 Hana .............................................................................. 304 Harbeth Audio ..................................................232, 234 Hegel ............................................................................. 230 Henley Audio .................................416, 418, 420, 422 Hi-Fi Racks ................................................................ Bay 3 Hi-Fi World ..............................................Bristol 4a, 332 Hi-Fi+ ..................................................... Conservatory 8 HIFICRITIC ............................................. Conservatory 5 IAG .................................................................. The Old Vic Icon Audio ................................................................... 330 Icon Developments .........................................Bristol 1 iFi Audio ............................................................ Bristol 11 Innuos ..............................................................Bristol 13a IsoAcoustics ............................................. Foyer 1b, 430 IsoTek ............................................................................ 209 JL Audio ....................................................................... 328 Karma AV ............................................................322, 324 Kate Koeppel .............................................................. 220 KEF ..................................................................... Concorde Keith Monks...................................................... Foyer 1d Kennerton ..........................................................217, 218 Knosti ....................................................................Bristol 9 Kog Audio ................................................................... 204 Kronos .................................................................318, 320 Kudos Audio ............................................................... 206 Larsen ........................................................................... 209 Leema Acoustics ...................................................... 411 Lehmann ..................................................................... 418 Lester Industries............................................. Bristol 7c Loewe .............................................................. Reception M2Tech ......................................................................... 404 Majentix ...............................................................Bristol 2 Malvern Audio Research ........................................ 213 Markaudio-Sota ........................................................ 313 MCRU ..............................................Conservatory 3 & 7 Melco Audio ........................................ Bristol 10a, 204 Meze .............................................................................. 430 Michell Engineering ................................................ 214 Milty ........................................................................... Bay 2 Ming Da ....................................................................... 213 Mission ......................................................................... 410 Miyajima ........................................................... Bristol 16 Monitor Audio ............................................... 208, 1008 MSHD Power .............................................................. 304 Music First Audio ...................................................... 424 Musical Fidelity.......................................................... 312 Musical Surroundings ............................................. 220 MusicWorks ................................................................ 404 Nagaoka...............................................................Bristol 9 Naim Audio .................................... Executive Lounge, Terrace 1a & 1b, Brunel Suite Neat Acoustics ........................................................... 116 Nordost ........................................................................ 210 Novafidelity .......................................................217, 218 NuForce ...............................................................217, 218 NuNu Distribution ...........................................217, 218 Onkyo ................................................................. Empire 1 Opera Loudspeakers ......................................416, 420 Ophidian Audio ......................................................... 406 Oracle Audio .....................................................217, 218 Orbitsound ................................................................. 414

BRAND

SPACE

Ortofon.............................................416, 418, 420, 422 Pearl Acoustics .......................................................... 304 Pioneer ...........................................Bristol 7a, Empire 1 Planalogue .................................................................. 304 Plato .............................................................................. 426 PMC .............................................SS Great Britain 2 & 3 Power Wrap ..................................................... Bristol 12 Pre Audio ..................................................................... 213 Primare ................................................................322, 324 Pristine Vinyl ........................................ Conservatory 2 ProAc ............................................................................. 216 Pro-Ject ..................................................... 416, 418, 420 Puritan Audio Laboratories ........................ Bristol 7c Q Acoustics ....................................................... Empire 3 QED............................................................................. Bay 1 QRT ................................................................................ 210 Quad .............................................................. The Old Vic Quadral ...............................................................217, 218 Quadraspire ................................................................ 114 Questyle ....................................................................... 430 Q-Up ......................................................................Bristol 9 Raidho .................................................................318, 320 Rega .............................................................................. 224 REL Acoustics ....................................................308, 309 Reloop Hi-Fi ................................................................ 418 Revel.....................................................................322, 324 Rohde & Schwarz ........................................... Bristol 4a Roksan .......................................................................... 422 Rotel ...................................................................... Wallace Ruark Audio .....................Terrace 2, WG Grace Suite Russell K ....................................................................... 204 Sbooster....................................................................... 404 Scansonic ...........................................................318, 320 SCV Distribution .................................... Foyer 1b, 430 Select Audio .................................................... Bristol 11 Sennheiser .............Bristol 10b, The Matthew Suite Silent Mounts .................................Foyer 1a & 1c, 112 Sonic Design ................................................... Bristol 12 Sony........................................................ Bristol 13b, 314 Sota Acoustics ........................................................... 313 Sound Fowndations ............................. 209, 220, 222 Spendor .................................................... 102, 104, 106 SSC ........................................................................217, 218 STS ................................................................................. 304 Supra Cables ................................................... Bristol 12 SVS ........................................................................322, 324 T+A ................................................................................ 204 TAD .......................................................................217, 218 Tangent ........................................................................ 412 Teac...................................................................... Empire 1 Technics ....................................................................... 302 Tellurium Q ................................................................. 204 The Vinyl Adventure ......................... Conservatory 7 Timestep ........................................................... Bristol 16 Tonar International ..........................................Bristol 9 Torus Power .......................................................322, 324 Townshend Audio ............................. Conservatory 4 Ultimate Screens..............................................322, 324 Unison Research ..............................................418, 420 van den Hul .......................................................318, 320 Vinyls Best ........................................................ Bristol 14 Vivac ....................................................... Conservatory 2 Vivitek ..................................................................322, 324 Wavelength Distribution ............................ Bristol 12 What Hi-Fi? ..........................................................Bristol 3 Wilson Benesch .................................. Conservatory 1 Xhadow ........................................................................ 304

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FLOORPLANS

4th FLOOR

413

430

SCV DISTRIBUTION

428

Trade & Press only

AV TECH MEDIA

426

424

CONVERT TECHNOLOGIES MUSIC FIRST AUDIO

HI-FI WORLD

ICON AUDIO AV TECH / JL AUDIO DEVIALET

KARMA AV

KARMA AV

DECENT AUDIO DECENT AUDIO ACOUSTIC ENERGY

SONY MUSICAL FIDELITY

332

330

328

326

324

322

320

318

316

314

312

217

NUNU DISTRIBUTION

MALVERN AUDIO RESEARCH 213

211

SALES, ADVICE & CLEARANCE

HARBETH AUDIO HARBETH AUDIO

HEGEL

ELAC

234

232

230

228

226

224

CREEK AUDIO EPOS REGA

222

SOUND FOWNDATIONS

220

SOUND FOWNDATIONS

216

218

NUNU DISTRIBUTION

PROAC

210

212

214

MICHELL ENGINEERING EXPOSURE

NORDOST

206

208

209

SOUND FOWNDATIONS MONITOR AUDIO KUDOS AUDIO

204

LIFTS

LIFTS

422

420

418

416

313

SOTA ACOUSTICS

311

SALES, ADVICE & CLEARANCE

310

309

308

306

KOG AUDIO

202

AUDIOQUEST

10th FLOOR

1st FLOOR

HENLEY AUDIO HENLEY AUDIO HENLEY AUDIO HENLEY AUDIO

414

ORBITSOUND

412

BLUESOUND REL ACOUSTICS

REL ACOUSTICS ASTIN TREW

302

304

AIR AUDIO DISTRIBUTION TECHNICS

LIFTS

ELIPSON/ TANGENT

410

409

408

406

LIFTS

AUDIOENGINE

411

LEEMA ACOUSTICS MISSION

CANTON

CANTON OPHIDIAN AUDIO

404

402

MONITOR AUDIO

DALI

116

118

1008

NEAT ACOUSTICS

102

104

106

112

114

QUADRASPIRE

CHORD COMPANY

SPENDOR

AURALIC/ SPENDOR

SPENDOR

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AUDEN DISTRIBUTION AUDIO NOTE

3rd FLOOR

2nd FLOOR

There is NO SMOKING allowed at the Marriott

FLOORPLANS

SENNHEISER

CYRUS

Q ACOUSTICS

PMC/ BRYSTON

EMPIRE 3

CABOT

MATTHEW

WILSON BENESCH SS GREAT BRITAIN 2/3

ARCAM HI-FI + EMPIRE 2 PRISTINE VINYL

LIFT MELCO AUDIO

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HI-FI WORLD/ ROHDE & SCHWARZ

HI-FI RACKS

SELECT AUDIO

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

ATACAMA/ APOLLO

AUDIO TECHNICA

SUPRA CABLES

BRISTOL SUITE

INNUOS

SENNHEISER

SONY

th ANNIVERSARY

ORGANISERS

QED

MAJENTIX

SHOW ENTRANCE

•

FOYER 1

PRESS & TRADE ONLY

HOTEL ENTRANCE

ORGANISERS DESK & TRADE PRESS RECEPTION

LIFTS HOTEL RECEPTION

WIN £12,000 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

LOEWE

TOILETS

ENTRANCE DESKS

BAR DIVERSE VINYL TERRACE CAFE FOCAL

(LIFTS TO SHOW FLOORS)

NAIM AUDIO

BRUNEL

W G GRACE

CLOAKROOM

In association with

KEITH MONKS

ISO ACOUSTICS

TERRACE BAR RUARK AUDIO

CHORD COMPANY

CHORD CO.

TERRACE

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LIFTS RUARK AUDIO

TONAR

ATLAS PIONEER CABLES

CHORD ELECTRONICS ASTELL & KERN/ AUDEZE

Open 12.00 am – 3.00 pm

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

TERRACE GRILL

PURITAN AUDIO LABS

ARCAM

VINYLS BEST

FOYER 2

TIMESTEP

LIFT

HIFICRITIC

THE OLD VIC

SALES & ADVICE

DYNAUDIO

AUDIONOTE MUSIC

TOWNSHEND AUDIO

QUAD

EMPIRE 1

LIFT

VINYL ADVENTURE

MCRU

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.)

NAIM AUDIO / FOCAL

PIEMINISTER PIES

CONCORDE

ESOTERIC

F-AUDIO

TOILETS

STAIRS TO SHOW FLOORS

KEF

WALLACE

SS GREAT BRITAIN 1

GRADO / GOLDRING

CONSERVATORY

CHORD ELECTRONICS

BOWERS & WILKINS

GROUND FLOOR

■ 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. Both have a large selection of clearance bargains all at exceptionally low prices! Check them out and pick up a bargain.

Sales desks are open until 5.30 pm.

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EXHIBITORS INFORMATION

prestigious Hi-Fi+ Server of the Year. Hear the difference between the 3 available models at the Innuos stand and listen to them in a number of partner rooms: KEF, The Chord Company, Mission and others.

Experience the LS50 Wreless from KEF in the Concorde Suite

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NEW: Room Core integration is now possible on all Zen MkII Series models.

ISOACOUSTICS FOYER, ROOM 430

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HI-FI+ MAGAZINE

ICON AUDIO UK

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CONSERVATORY 8

Visit the Hi-Fi+ stand to see the latest issue, and special offers on magazines, subscriptions, calendars, high-end audio books and the magazine’s ever-popular CD.

HIFICRITIC

CONSERVATORY 5

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HIFICRITIC magazine is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Show: against all the odds, including the recession, the only advertisement-free, print-only, quarterly independent stereo audio magazine forges ahead.

Meet the editorial team including Paul Messenger and Martin Colloms, who would love to hear your comments and suggestions for reviews and features. Catch up on massively discounted back numbers you may have missed, and take advantage of a special Show offer on magazine subscriptions.

HI-FI WORLD ROHDE & SCHWARZ BRISTOL SUITE, ROOM 332

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Hi-Fi World is at Stand 4a in the Bristol Suite on the ground floor throughout the Show and in Room 332 on Sunday between 11am and 2pm. The magazine staff are available to answer your questions, offer advice and have a friendly chat, and also demonstrate Rohde & Schwarz’s class-leading UPV analyzer, as used for Hi-Fi World’s definitive performance measurements. _______________________________ COMPETITION: Win a Blue Aura V40 Limited Edition valve amplifier with matching loudspeakers, worth £999.

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ROOM 330

Winners of Hi-Fi World’s “Valve Amplifier of The Year” 2015/16/17 for its classic valve amplifier designs, Icon Audio is demonstrating this year’s winner, the STEREO 30se. This single ended amp was acclaimed for its excellent power and affordable price, and is a “must hear”! The company has a huge range of valve amplifiers to suit almost any purpose and budget, and our designer David Shaw will be pleased to answer your questions. _______________________________ NEW: 15” Horn Speaker. massive sound. 95w SE amplifier. WD205 preamp. BBC style monitor.

IFI AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE

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iFi audio is launching the iONE, a ‘home hub’ dac that handles Spotify/Tidal hi-res Bluetooth streaming (aptx/AAC). There is nothing like it. Plus new accessories – the iGalvanic3.0 and the Groundhog. Both are one-ofa-kind in their respective technical categories. The Pro series with Pro iDSD/Pro iCAN/iESL will be there too! As always, be prepared to be excited by the sound of iFi audio which continues to receive a steady flow of trickle-down technology from Abbingdon Music Research. _______________________________ NEW: the iONE dac

INNUOS

BRISTOL SUITE

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The Innuos Zen MkII Music Server Series offers the perfect synergy between purpose-designed hardware and easy-to-use software: launched less than a year ago, the series has already won a number of awards, including the

IsoAcoustics GAIA - European Premiere! GAIA is a range of machined home audio isolators designed specifically for floorstanding hi-fi speakers. Their patented design elevates speakers from hard-floor surfaces, reducing inward reflections and achieving superior acoustics clarity. Three sizes are available, stop by and hear them in action this year at the SCV room where we’ll be demonstrating our infamous A/B test - hearing is believing!

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NEW: GAIA - European Premiere!

KARMA-AV PRIMARE, REVEL, VIVITEK, ULTIMATE SCREENS, SVS ROOM 322, 324

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Karma-AV returns to Sound & Vision with the fabulous music-streaming performance of the What Hi Fi? Award-Winning Revel M16 speakers and Primare I32 amp in the twochannel room. In the cinema room, experience the ‘explosive’ compact AV synergy of an immersive Dolby Atmos configured Vivitek/Ultimate Screens/SVS system: featured are the awesome SVS SB16 Ultra sub and the UK debut of the ‘Prime Elevation’ height effects speaker, described by one reviewer as as “one of the smartest and most practical speakers I’ve ever come across”. _______________________________ NEW: SVS SB16 Ultra sub and ‘Prime Elevation’ Height Effects speaker.

KEF

CONCORDE 1 & 2

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Join KEF in Concorde Suites 1 & 2 to be one of the first to experience the new KEF LS50 Wireless - an audiophile grade music system for the digital age. Following years of recognition, the KEF LS50 mini monitor has now evolved into a complete high-resolution streaming system: the LS50 Wireless now has the addition of active power and wireless connectivity for

convenient, audiophile quality hi-fi at the touch of a button. Retaining the award-winning acoustic design of the KEF LS50, the LS50 Wireless pushes the boundaries of sound to the next level with audiophilegrade amplification, sound processing, extensive connectivity and, of course the innovative UNI-Q technology for faultless threedimensional imaging wherever you sit. Find KEF on the Lower Ground Floor to hear the exclusive demos for yourself.

KEITH MONKS AUDIO FOYER

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The future of record care starts here - twice over – with new products from the inventors of electric record cleaning!

Fresh from its worldwide launch at CES, the Redux combines the best of the traditional and modern Monks in one compact, lightweight cabinet, plus there’s another world début at Bristol. Never shown anywhere before, the tiny Record Revelation – the company’s first collaboration with Diamond Vinyl – finally breaks the £1000 barrier for Precision Point Suction Record Cleaning.

Special Show discounts make this THE must-see for all vinyl enthusiasts - just inside the entrance. _______________________________

NEW: discOveryOne Redux (UK launch). Record Revelation (worldwide debut).

KOG AUDIO MELCO, TELLURIUM Q, RUSSELL K, EXOGAL, T+A ROOM 204

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Experience a unique new DAC/ amplifier system from Exogal: shown for the first time in the UK is the Comet/Ion combination, using true digital amplification to achieve sound quality unheard of at this price point.

Alongside this revolution is evolution: the new improved Melco mkII digital library/players debut here alongside Russell K’s latest Red 120 compact floorstanding loudspeaker.

Completing this system is a loom of Tellurium Q’s highly acclaimed cabling, featuring the new Black II or Silver II speaker cables. _______________________________ NEW: Exogal Ion, Russell K Red 120 loudspeaker, Melco N1 Mk2

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KUDOS AUDIO ROOM 206

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2017 sees yet another Bristol exclusive from British loudspeaker specialists Kudos: a pre-launch preview of the new ‘Titan 707’ model. The 707 is a smaller, single-box edition of the brand’s flagship Titan 808 loudspeaker, created to bring top-of-range musical performance to a wider range of budgets. Like the 808, it is designed to run in active mode with high-end systems including Naim, Linn and Devialet, and here at the Show you can be among the first to hear it in action, with amplification from Naim. _______________________________ NEW: Kudos Titan 707 loudspeaker

LEEMA ACOUSTICS ROOM 411

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Three exciting new products from the ex-BBC engineering team can be found in the Leema suite, including the return of a criticallyacclaimed classic integrated amp, the Tucana II Anniversary Edition.

Discover our multiaward-winning cable ranges, available to purchase in the foyer.

There’s also an all-new audiophilegrade music server, Sirius, plus a standout three-in-one product, Quasar: this combines a DLNAand Bluetooth-enabled streamer, amplifier and 24-bit/192kHz DAC in one high-value package. The new Sirius music server, developed with Innuos, features the latest Sabre DAC, balanced and unbalanced outputs, plus a choice of HDD. _______________________________

hide highly sophisticated audio engineering and German quality.

Form and function at its finest, this is a fully integrated system, and delightfully simple to use: it’s even got TIDAL included. _______________________________

NEW: Tucana II Anniversary Edition amplifier. Quasar Bluetoothenabled streamer/amp/DAC. Sirius ‘audiophile-grade’ server.

BRISTOL SUITE

LOEWE

RECEPTION

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Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Loewe’s flagship home entertainment system, comprising arguably the world’s finest television – the bild 7.65 OLED TV – together with Loewe’s new, wireless klang 5 floorstanding speakers and subwoofer.

Beautifully minimalist design, exquisitely finished aluminium and specially developed fabrics

NEW: Loewe klang 5 wireless speakers and subwoofer.

MAJENTIX _______________________________

Majentix is introducing WARP technology to loudspeaker (OEM) manufacturers wishing to integrate wireless stereo technology, music streaming and high resolution audio into their speaker ranges.

Majentix is also showcasing a WARP system for connecting wireless stereo to any HiFi loudspeakers, with built in amplifier and music streamer.

All products have high resolution output and boast a wire free connectivity between L and R speakers, thus combining a quality sound experience with minimal cabling.

MALVERN AUDIO RESEARCH MING DA, DYNASTY, AUDIO DETAIL, PEARL ACOUSTICS ROOM 213

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Malvern Audio Research is once again showing new, exciting products, handbuilt by real artisans. The new Ming Da Campana is a valve amplifier designed with the ‘tube roller’ in mind, while Dynasty’s Legato valve phono stage has a stunning aluminium chassis and valveregulated power supply, and the Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers have been loaned for their launch! _______________________________ NEW: Ming Da Campana integrated amplifier. Dynasty Legato valve Phono Stage. Pearl Acoustics Sibelius loudspeakers.

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NEW: WARP (OEM), WARP System

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MCRU

NUNU DISTRIBUTION

CONSERVATORY 3, 7

QUADRAL TAD NOVAFIDELITY ORACLE NUFORCE BRODMANN KENNERTON CREAKTIV SSC AND MANY MORE ROOM 217, 218

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MCRU offers a range of audiophile cables and accessories from some of the world’s leading brands, whether you need a simple DIY mains lead kit for £10 or a mains conditioner. If you’re in the mood for shopping, there are more than 15 mains cables available ‘off the reel’ and a vast range of plugs and connectors. _______________________________ NEW: Neotech and Acrolink mains power cable.

MELCO AUDIO BRISTOL SUITE

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Melco’s slogan is ‘Real Hi-Fi not IT’ and here in Bristol it’s demonstrating how High Res Digital Audio sounds better, and is also easier, with its products.The Show sees the world launch of the new Melco N1Mk2, which is not only a NAS replacement, but also a network streamer, local music player and a CD player/ripper – it can download HiRes music automatically.

Melco is also partnering with Merging Technologies to launch RAVENNA on Melco, able to connect directly to the Merging+NADAC, and there are also special limited Show offers. _______________________________ NEW: Melco Mk2 and RAVENNA Digital Audio Server.

MICHELL ENGINEERING ROOM 214

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Michell will once again have their range of turntables on display.

Listen to the new Orbe SE “R” an improved sound over the now well stablished Orbe. The system will be played with Proac D20 loudspeakers.

MISSION ROOM 410

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See and hear just what the What Hi-Fi? Award-winning LX-2 speakers can do in an exclusive demo, and check out the rest of the LX range, available this Spring.

MONITOR AUDIO ROOM 208 | 1008

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An audience with Monitor Audio’s flagship Platinum II loudspeakers is not to be missed. Reserve your ticket (online at www.monitoraudio. co.uk) for Room 1008 where the Platinum IIs are being presented in a 5.1 configuration, while in

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Win an Onkyo A-9010 worth £200 in the Show Competition

Room 208 they are showcased in a two-way set-up with Roksan’s Blak amplifier and CD player. The Platinum II cabinets are a statement of immaculate craftsmanship, hand-built with the expertise and precision of the finest furniture makers to deliver the legendary Monitor Audio sound.

MUSIC FIRST AUDIO ROOM 424

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Music First Audio will be using the very well received Chartwell LS3/5 speakers manufactured by Graham Audio. Digital and analogue sources will be used. Recordings of the Music First Audio Classic and Reference MM phono amplifiers will be demonstrated via a rather lovely Nagra 4-SJ reel to reel tape machine.

MUSICAL FIDELITY ROOM 312

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Experience the revolutionary Encore Connect – a first of its kind ‘all-in-one’ that stores your music on its internal hard disc drive.

Apart from its comprehensive facilities the Connect is very easy and intuitive to use and, very importantly, it will automatically update itself to the latest software.

Today’s Encore will be continually upgraded, so it will be the same as a new one purchased years in the future. The Encore Connect has almost no latency (delay) in operation: its motto is “do it NOW!”, and now means now. Also on demonstration are the amazing NuVista 600 and NuVista CD, offering incredible sound and build quality at a good price. _______________________________ NEW: Musical Fidelity Encore Connect, NuVista 600.

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

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Naim is exhibiting its state-of-theart new Uniti range at this year’s Show. Inspired by an unfaltering passion for music and enabled by more than 40 years of tireless innovation, the new Uniti range is Naim’s most advanced all-in-one streaming platform. One of the first UK demonstrations of the year, visit the Executive Lounge and Brunel Suite to experience the latest in Naim technology.

Really amazing products are on demonstration from the NuNu Portfolio allowing you to see and hear fantastic sounds from some leading brands located around the world. Hear what is possible from a wide price range and discover that seeing and hearing really is ‘believing’ that music can come alive! _______________________________ NEW: Novafidelity X50 streamer/ ripper. TAD Micro Evolution One Speaker. quadral Aurum 9 range. Oracle Origine turntable.

Kennerton Vali Headphone.

NuForce Sport3 and Hem6i wireless headphones. _______________________________ COMPETITIONS: Your chance to win a set of NuForce wireless headphones.

OPHIDIAN ROOM 406

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NEAT ACOUSTICS ROOM 116

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Hardly a Bristol Sound & Vision goes by without Neat Acoustics receiving a nomination or an award for ‘Best Stereo Demonstration’, so they are sure to entertain and surprise at this year’s Show. The astonishing Iota Alpha featured heavily in their recent successes so don’t be surprised if this diminutive BIG performer is part of the action.

But it’s not just all about the Alpha.

All of Neat’s products, hand crafted in England, deliver real music.

Come and hear it!

NORDOST NORDOST, QRT ROOM 210

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Nordost is demonstrating a selection of recently launched products, including its new V2 and Tyr 2 USB Cables along with Blue Heaven and Heimdall Ethernet Cables. The latest addition to the Sort Range, the Sort Lift, is already an Award Winner with HiFi+ and will also be on active demonstration.

After a hugely successful debut at last years Bristol Show, Ophidian is showing off the new high performance P-series range of loudspeakers. The award winning M-series including Minimo, Mojo and Mambo are also on display and proving once again that great sound needn’t require huge cabinets. _______________________________ NEW: P-series - P1 and P2 high performance loudspeakers.

ORBITSOUND ROOM 414

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British audio company, Orbitsound, is launching its first generation single-box airSOUND audio solution. Shattering any preconceived ideas of how a multi-purpose speaker should look or sound, the ONE delivers natural and immersive audio without the need for additional speakers. The intelligent speaker is uniquely able to accommodate multiple orientations to suit any environment, without compromising audio clarity.

Orbitsound believes good sound should be enjoyed every day in the home and its unique airSOUNDTM technology is the best way to reproduce audio.

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PIONEER & ONKYO BRISTOL SUITE

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Pioneer & Onkyo are showing off the latest models in their highly acclaimed, yet affordable range of Hi-Res Digital Audio Players.

All models feature an extensive feature list and are competitively priced for such cutting-edge devices. They are amongst the first devices available able to decode and playback files in the exciting new MQA format. Alongside these, brand new headphone models are also on demonstration including the latest ‘balanced’ designs, specifically engineered to get the most out of the Hi-Res DAPs. _______________________________

Experience what a full Pro-Ject Audio Systems hi-fi system has to offer at Bristol Show 2017. On demonstration throughout the Show is a complete hi-fi system with vinyl and digital sources plus amplification all from ProJect. Speakers are provided by Italian specialists, Opera. The new Essential III and Essential III A turntables are shown for the first time in the UK, redefining the standard of affordable audio. _______________________________

VIVAC RCS RECORD CLEANING SYSTEM, ORBUS UNIPIVOT TONEARM CONSERVATORY 2

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Win PMC Twenty5.23 speakers worth £2,970 in the Show Competition

PMC Join PMC for demonstrations of the new award-winning twenty5 series and witness the UK launch of AVM high-end electronics – hear the full range of audiophile

NEW: AVM Electronics. Bryston BCD-3. _______________________________

PRISTINE VINYL

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Onkyo A-9010 worth £200

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PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: PMC Twenty5.23 worth £2,970

NEW: Digital Audio Players, Headphones _______________________________

PMC, AVM, BRYSTON SS GB

portfolio – a line-up that mustn’t be missed! Also: The UK launch of Bryston’s BCD-3, with its classleading CD transport and DAC technology. _______________________________

masterpieces! Combining AVM with the twenty5 series provides a musical experience to surpass anything else at Sound & Vision 2017. The sublime AVM electronics join Bryston as the latest addition to PMC’s expanding UK distribution

Pristine Vinyl is excited to be once again exhibiting at the Bristol Sound and Vision Show. It is demonstrating the excellent ViVac RCS2 Record Cleaning Machine so please drop by and see why it’s rapidly becoming the cleaner to own if you’re serious about vinyl.

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NEW: Pristine Vinyl Ltd is currently developing the Orbus Unipivot tonearm, an affordable upgrade from most entry level arms.

PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS, OPERA LOUDSPEAKERS ROOM 416

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NEW: Essential III Essential III A

PROAC

ROOM 216

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ProAc is launching a brand new model called Response DB3. This is the first time people can hear and see it. It is a stand mounting design with a special new woofer.

ProAc is also demonstrating the D20 speaker with ribbon tweeter, these are in the Michell room and playing with an analogue source. _______________________________ NEW: ProAc Response DB3

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PURITAN AUDIO LABORATORIES BRISTOL SUITE

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Unchoke your system from the ever increasing smog of electrical noise... Oxfordshire based Puritan, manufactures Power Management Systems for the elimination of DC offset and control of interference with sophisticated distribution boxes and power strips, mains cables that eat interference and kill vibration and plug-in silencers.

The benefits of cleansing mains, cannot be overemphasised.

The differences when using these meticulously engineered conditioners and unique cables are astonishing: greater clarity, depth, separation and nuance, taking enjoyment to a new level. _______________________________ NEW: PSM156 Super Purifier builds on the success of the PSM136. Mk2 proprietary dissipative technology mains cables.

Q ACOUSTICS EMPIRE SUITE

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Q Acoustics – Outstanding Award-Winning Loudspeakers.

Experience the all-new Q Acoustics Concept 500 speaker. This year,

Q Acoustics’ demonstration room is completely focused on this remarkable new upmarket model. The Q Acoustics team are conducting ‘closed door’, 30 minute demonstrations; so you can hear this exceptional new speaker for yourself - and understand some of the technology incorporated into the new design. You’ll discover why everyone agrees that Q Acoustics products deliver a sonic performance unequalled at their price. _______________________________ NEW: Q Acoustics Concept 500 loudspeaker. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Q Acoustics M3 worth £300

QED BAY 1

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The UK’s leading specialist cable brand, introduces ‘Supremus’ ‘Supremus’, is an all new high-end speaker cable from QED. Boasting silver plated, cryogenically treated OFC conductors, AircoreTM technology and enamelled conductor insulation, Supremus unveils the complete musical performance. Plus lots of fantastic ‘Show Deals’ on its award winning

interconnects and loudspeaker cables – many ‘Custom Made’ while you wait. And, of course, all with QED’s no quibble Lifetime Warranty. QED – Not to be missed in ‘Bay No.1’ _______________________________

QUADRASPIRE XREFERENCE, SVT, Q4EVO, QUBES ROOM 114

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NEW: QED Supremus loudspeaker cable. All new £150 per metre high end cable.

This year we will be an all analogue room, our current product range will be on demonstration for comparison along with something new for vinyl users. We look forward to seeing you.

QUAD

REGA RESEARCH

THE OLD VIC

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ROOM 224

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

Don’t miss the chance to hear the new Artera One – a singlebox CD player/DAC/amp/hi-res streamer with extensive wireless connectivity including UPnP Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and aptX Bluetooth – on demo with a pair of sumptuous speakers from QUAD’s revered range. Other delights include the equally new Artera Link (like the One without the built-in amp) and the fabulous little VAOne DAC/valve amp with aptX Bluetooth.

Rega is showing the latest Planar range of turntables including the What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year, the new Planar 3, alongside the recently launched Brio integrated amplifier. They are demonstrating a full Rega system using the RX-5 loudspeakers. If you are enjoying the revival, then look no further than the Rega room to meet the team and discuss all things vinyl and more. _______________________________

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NEW: Artera One, Artera Link.

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NEW: Brio integrated amplifier. The Rega book ‘A Vibration Measuring Machine’ . Two secret products aiming for Show exclusive. _______________________________ WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Rega Planar 3 turntable with Elys2 cartridge worth £625

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REL ACOUSTICS

RUARK AUDIO

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ROOM 308, 309

TERRACE, WG GRACE

REL is showcasing the No.25 Anniversary statement product, and is also pleased to announce that it is demonstrating the G1 MKII for the first time in the UK. REL S 3 SHO – wins sub of the year and is also on display along with the complete range of REL Sub Bass Systems. _______________________________

This year’s Show sees British music maestro Ruark Audio launch its latest model, the MR1 MkII. Completely redesigned from the inside out, these compact, active, wireless desktop speakers sound better than ever and work wonders with all manner of devices, being perfect for PCs or phones and working wonders with TVs or turntables. MR1 is also portable via an optional battery pack.

Ruark Audio is also demonstrating the rest of its multi-award winning product range at Bristol. _______________________________

NEW: G1 MK II No. 25

ROKSAN AUDIO ROOM 416

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The Bristol Show 2017 sees Roksan Audio showing off the full complement of K3 Series electronics. Playing through the company’s TR-5 S2 loudspeakers, the system is playing both vinyl and digital sources for a full, modern listening experience.

Also on display is a selection of the UK manufacturer’s other hi-fi electronic ranges.

Meze Audio products, a number of brand new additions are available to inspect, some making their very first UK appearance! Dave Morrison of IsoAcoustics is on hand to answer all your isolation conundrums and talk about his new GAIA speaker isolation feet. _______________________________

NEW: MR1 MkII

NEW: The European Premiere of Meze 99 Neo, IsoAcoustics GAIA, Benchmark DAC3 and Questyle CMA400i! Plus an exclusive look at Questyle’s recently-announced CMA400i DAC/Headphone Amplifier featuring AKM’s AK4490 DAC chip, USB/Optical/SPDIF connectivity and an intimidatingly reasonable sub-£1k estimate price-tag.

SCV DISTRIBUTION

SENNHEISER

BENCHMARK MEDIA SYSTEMS, FOSTEX, ISOACOUSTICS, MEZE AUDIO, QUESTYLE ENGINEERING FOYER, ROOM 430

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Now in its third year at Bristol, SCV Distribution is going the extra mile – as always – to make it an event to remember! Asides from its profile of tried-and-tested Benchmark, IsoAcoustics, Questyle, Fostex and

MASSIVE ATTACK

BRISTOL SUITE, MATTHEW SUITE

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Regardless of whether you’re after a pair of wireless noisecancelling or Hi-Fi headphones, a TV listener or interested in our Club Orpheus high-end rangeyou’ll find it all proudly presented here at the Bristol Show. But that’s not all. Following the recent reveal at CES 2017, you’ll be able to test Sennheiser’s brand new MOMENTUM In-Ear Wireless. To top it off, there is a rare opportunity to experience the HE 1 in a private listening session (pre-booked slots only). _______________________________ COMPETITION: MOMENTUM InEar Wireless & PXC 550 via the What Hi-Fi? competition. _______________________________

PRIZE DRAW

WIN IN THE SHOW COMPETITION: Sennheiser Momentum M2 in-ear worth £80 and PXC 550 headphones worth £330

WIN one-of-three exclusive signed Massive Attack Rega RP1 Turntables PLUS a copy of Mezzanine on vinyl!

around state-of-the-art mechanical engineering. Branded MarkaudioSota, the key goal is to apply all-range driver technology to its products with minimal control networks. Sota Acoustics works in close cooperation with Markaudio Loudspeakers Ltd., home of the renowned Alpair series of drivers.

Highly customised variations of these drivers are engineered for Sota Acoustics by Markaudio Loudspeakers: to celebrate this close working relationship, the new brand of loudspeakers share the combined name of MarkaudioSota. _______________________________ NEW: Viotti One Cesti MB, Viotti One Cesti B, Cesti T, Tozzi One, Tozzi Two.

SOUND FOWNDATIONS ISOTEK, LARSEN ROOM 209

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Find out why IsoTek’s unique power-cleaning technologies win more awards than any similar brand at one of Bjørn Hegelstad’s scheduled demos of the company’s renowned range of mains conditioners. Swedish loudspeaker brand Larsen makes a welcome return to Bristol following a highly successful 2016. Crafted for real homes (rather than the spacious listening rooms of our dreams!), Larsen speakers stand flush against a wall, featuring uniquely positioned and angled drivers to create a rich, three-dimensional soundstage even in modest spaces. _______________________________ NEW: IsoTek Genesis One mains regenerator

SOUND FOWNDATIONS SONY

HOW TO ENTER

BRISTOL SUITE, ROOM 314

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1 – GRAB yourself an entry form

At this year’s Sound & Vision – The Bristol Show 2017 Sony is proud to introduce for the first time in the UK, its brand new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player for uncompromised picture quality and AV Receiver to enjoy a versatile entertainment experience with the Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®. _______________________________

2 – SIGN UP to the Audio T eClub 3 – VISIT FACEBOOK and like both The Audio T + Bristol Show Facebook Pages 4 – HAND your entry to one of the Audio T sales staff

NEW: UBP-X800, Sony 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player and STR-DN1080, Sony AV Receiver (available from Spring 2017).

T&Cs: One entry per customer. No purchase necessary. All steps need to be completed to qualify. Employees of Audio T, The Marriott, ���������������������������������������������������������������������� March and announced in our March eClub newsletter.

SOTA ACOUSTICS MARKAUDIO, SOTA ROOM 313

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www.facebook.com/audiotgroup

Sota-Acoustics Ltd., is a company dedicated to producing a unique range of loudspeakers based

www.facebook.com/soundandvisionbristol

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CLEARAUDIO, GAMUT, DS AUDIO ROOM 220

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Experience two of Europe’s leading lights alongside a Japanese innovator ‘par excellence’: Clearaudio, Gamut and DS Audio. On dem are Clearaudio’s new Innovation Basic turntable, partnered with the classic Universal tonearm. DS Audio’s brand new DS-002 optical phono cartridge is making its European debut, and creator Tetsuaki Aoyagi hs joined us from Japan to explain its stunningly inventive technology.

Gamut’s Di150LE amplifier and RS3i speakers demonstrate why they just keep on winning awards. _______________________________ NEW: DS Audio DS-002 optical phono cartridge.

FROM HERE TO HEAR

The studio reference SL-1200G turntable marked the arrival of the legend re-mastered.

And now, the legend is growing, with the addition of the SL-1200GR to the range, which brings that spirit of innovation to a wider audience.

Experience both models for yourself when the SL-1200GR makes its UK debut at Sound & Vision, Room 302, The Bristol Show.

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SOUND FOWNDATIONS ALPHA DESIGN LABS (ADL), BLUE HORIZON, CLEARAUDIO, FURUTECH, MUSICAL SURROUNDINGS/ FOSGATE ROOM 222

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Discover Clearaudio’s multi-award winning Concept turntable package alongside a host of desirable hi-fi portables and accessories, including Furutech’s renowned range of cables and connectors - from high-quality affordable to state-of-the-art. Sister brand ADL, innovators in portable electronics, is showing desirables including the infamous Stratos USB DAC/ADC/preamp/phonostage/ headphone amp (all in one bijou box). And more – check out all kinds of useful kit from Musical Surroundings, Fosgate and Blue Horizon. _______________________________ NEW: Furutech NCF series of connectors.

SPENDOR

ROOM 102, 104, 106

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The new Spendor D9 loudspeakers with the latest Devialet Expert 440 and Melco music library. An ultimate system that looks as fabulous as it sounds. The class leading Spendor D7 loudspeakers with the new Auralic Polaris. A superb system if you want the best, but can’t (yet) afford the ultimate. STOP PRESS. WORLD PREMIER. NEW SPENDOR A-LINE. A1, A2, A4. Slim, elegant, affordable loudspeakers. Designed to deliver a captivating listening experience, even in small rooms and with modestly priced electronics.

SUPRA CABLES SUPRA CABLES, SONIC DESIGN, POWER WRAP BRISTOL SUITE

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For the 30th Anniversary Show, there are some great new products on the stand in the Bristol Suite.

NEW: LoRad 2.5 SPC – a Limited Edition, ‘Anniversary’ SILVERPLATED OFC shielded mains cable, available in factory terminated lengths (1m to 4m). NEW: XL Annorum – a high end 4-core speaker cable of exceptional quality. NEW: Phono-CS – a low capacitance turntable cable (2phono<>2phono + ground).

NEW: ZAC – short 15cm and 30cm versions of fibre optic cables All available at Special Show Prices _______________________________ NEW: Supra LoRad 2.5 SPC, Supra XL Annorum, Supra Phono-CS, Supra ZAC. 22

TECHNICS

TOWNSHEND AUDIO

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ROOM 302

The first chance in the UK to see & hear the new Technics turntable, the SL-1200GR. It brings the innovation introduced with the SL-1200G studio reference turntable to a wider audience. It is demonstrated with the new SU700 Grand Class amplifier & SB-G90 floor standing speakers. You can also see the ST-G30 music server, the SU-G30 amplifier (soon to be upgraded for MQA) and, of course, the SL-1200G turntable. _______________________________ NEW: SL-1200GR turntable, SU-700 Grand Class amplifier & SB-G90 floor standing speakers. _______________________________

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Used by countless Hi-Fi enthusiasts worldwide, Townshend’s range of Audio accessories push the performance envelope of any audio system. Their multi award winning upgrades include the Townshend Supertweeters, Cable, Allegri Pre amp and a comprehensive seismic isolation range. The “SEISMIC ISOLATION vs SPIKES” visual demonstration will be running over the entire weekend and will be shown alongside a short video explaining the science involved. Products can be auditioned at home. _______________________________

COMPETITION: Some Technics goodies as spot prizes.

NEW: Additions to the ever expanding range of isolation devices. _______________________________

TIMESTEP

COMPETITION: Be Hi-Res ready and win a pair of Maximum Supertweeters worth £899!

MIYAJIMA, TIMESTEP BRISTOL SUITE

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Devon-based Timestep has a passion for classics. Designer Dave Cawley’s modified editions of Technics turntables have gained many fans and earned Hi-Fi World Product of the Year Awards in 2014 and 2016. His M10-DP dual tonearm mounting plate for the SME Model 10 turntable gives a much-loved classic a whole new dimension, while the T-01MC phonostage is a Timestep original - a dual-mono design featuring no overall negative feedback.

Timestep also imports Japanese Miyajima’s superlative artisan mono and stereo cartridges. _______________________________ NEW: Timestep EVOke turntable

TONAR NAGAOKA, TONAR, KNOSTI BRISTOL SUITE

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Vinyl records and record players are back to stay. Tonar has been in the stylus business since 1954, originally as an OEM supplier of sapphire and diamond tips, cantilevers and magnets to the cartridge manufacturers . Since 1964 they have also supplied aftermarket styli and cartridges. Today Tonar offers the most extensive and complete range of styli, cartridges, accessories and belts to restore, maintain and upgrade your record player and clean and store your vinyl collection.

UNISON RESEARCH UNISON RESEARCH, OPERA LOUDSPEAKERS, PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS, ORTOFON ROOM 420

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The world-famous Italian valve specialist, Unison Research, is at The Bristol Show to boast the merits of valve technology in any hi-fi set-up. On demonstration throughout the weekend is a system powered by the hybrid Unico Primo Phono amplifier.

Sources are Pro-Ject’s RPM 9 Carbon turntable (with an Ortofon cartridge and step-up transformer) and Unison Research’s popular Unico CD Primo DAC/CD player.

Opera loudspeakers complete this system to the highest possible standard.

VINYL ADVENTURE MOBILE FIDELITY, ACC-SEES, KNOSTI CONSERVATORY 7

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With brand new vinyl titles starting at £10 The Vinyl Adventure has titles to suit every genre and pocket. A large selection of audiophile grade titles from Mobile Fidelity are on sale along with accessories such as anti static inner sleeves, record brushes and stylus cleaners.

VINYLS BEST NEW & CHERISHED VINYL & CDS OKKI NOKKI RECORD CLEANING MACHINE BRISTOL SUITE

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Vinyl surges on unabated. More titles than ever are being released and the Classics are re-released.

Come and find them here at affordable prices and at SPECIAL MULTI BUY DEALS. As always there will be some highly collectible rarities. For those who want to take care of their LP investment, Europe’s best selling record cleaner, the Okki Nokki, will be on display.

Something for Everybody!

WHAT HI-FI? BRISTOL SUITE

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Join What Hi-Fi? in the Bristol Suite to see (and hear) a state-of the-art £65,000 home cinema system.

Combining Dolby Atmos surround sound and 4K Blu-ray, this is one demo you can’t afford to miss. And the editorial team will be on hand all weekend to answer your hi-fi and AV queries. Plus there are £12k of amazing prizes up for grabs in the Show competition!

WILSON BENESCH WILSON BENESCH, CH PRECISION, CLEARER AUDIO CONSERVATORY 1

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Partnering industry-leading, exotic high-end audio imports from manufacturers across the globe, including CH-Precision, DS-Audio and Clearer Audio, with loudspeakers, turntables and HiFiracks designed and manufactured in Sheffield, England, Wilson Benesch return this year with the new ‘P1 Collection’ coloured carbon fibre loudspeakers.

Having toured Asia, Europe and USA, collecting the coveted ‘CES Innovation Award’ en route, Wilson Benesch are thrilled to showcase their patented P1 Collection loudspeaker range at their home Show. Join Wilson Benesch and partners in the Conservatory. _______________________________ NEW: Wilson Benesch A.C.T. One Evolution P1 Coloured Carbon Fibre Loudspeaker. Wilson Benesch Discovery II P1 Coloured Carbon Fibre Loudspeaker. CH Precision L1 Analogue Preamplifier. Clearer Audio Silver-Line Optimus Reference Interconnect. Clearer Audio Silver-Line Optimus Reference Digital Interconnect. DS Audio Master 1 Optical Cartridge & Equaliser

Experience the Difference – Yourself Please come to Room 202 and listen for yourself.

Will you hear the difference between AudioQuest’s What HiFi magazine award-winning SLiP 14/4 loudspeaker cable vs. our BiWire & Full-Range capable Rocket 33?

Will you hear the difference between a DragonFly Red DAC playing with and without MQA? We will use a DragonFly Red with updated firmware enabling MQA – a free update which will be available to all DragonFly Red and Black owners by spring.

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AUDIOQUEST Buy 2 JitterBugs and get a third one FREE £117.00 £78.00 £39.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BOWERS & WILKINS P5 Wireless headphones (factory re-certified) £229.99 £149.99 £80.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ KEF

Muo bluetooth speaker £250.00 £175.00 £75.00 £245.00 £105.00 Egg speakers £350.00 £70.00 £30.00 M100 £100.00 £100.00 £49.00 M400 £149.00 £175.00 £75.00 M500 £250.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PIONEER VSX-1131 Home Cinema receiver £569.00 £349.00 £220.00 £314.00 £135.00 N-30 AE streamer £449.00 £188.00 £82.00 A-30AE amplifier £270.00 BDP-LX58 blu-ray player £599.00 £349.00 £250.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRO-JECT Essental digital turntable in black or white £309.00 £216.00 £93.00 £240.00 Stream Box RS (black or silver) streamer/i-radio/dac £799.00 £559.00 £649.00 £454.00 £195.00 Stream Box DS (silver) streamer/i-radio/dac £1,250.00 £875.00 £375.00 Stream Box DSA (silver or black) streamer/i-radio/dac _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ REGA The Rega story: “A Vibration Measuring Machine” book £39.50 £27.65 £11.85 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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G2 subwoofer in piano black (only 5 available) £3,000.00 £2,000.00 £1,000.00 Habitat subwoofer £1,999.00 £1,399.00 £600.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UNISON RESEARCH Unison Simply headphone amp £1,250.00 £875.00 £375.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLUS THESE OTHER GREAT OFFERS _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUDIO T The first 30 bags sold each day at only £30 £49.00 £30.00 £19.00 Record Bags Buy any turntable at the Show over £500 and get a FREE record bag (plus any Show discount) Buy any turntable at the Show under £500 and get a record bag for half price (plus any Show discount) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ACOUSTIC ENERGY 20% off all products _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARCAM

Solo Movie (b grade) £1,795.00 £1,399.00 £396.00 £500.00 Buy a Solo 2.1 with Muso speakers and get a free £2,500.00 £2,000.00 Solo sub worth £500 £499.00 £399.00 £100.00 ir DAC2 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUDIOQUEST Buy a DragonFly Black and get a FREE 1 metre £109.00 £89.00 £20.00 Tower interconnect (3.5mm plug to RCA) worth £20.00 £65.00 Buy a DragonFly Red and get a FREE 1 metre Golden Gate £234.00 £169.00 interconnect (3.5mm plug to RCA) worth £65.00 £105.00 Buy a 3m Pair of Rocket 33 speaker cables and get a £382.50 £277.50 FREE 1m pair of Red River interconnects worth £105.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BOWERS & WILKINS P7 Wireless headphones (factory re-certified) £319.99 £249.99 £70.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHORD ELECTRONICS Buy a Mojo DAC and get a free case and polo shirt £470.00 £369.00 £101.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MELCO N1AH40 Mk1 network music library & server £1,750.00 £1,275.00 £475.00 N1ZH60 Mk1 network music library & server £3,500.00 £2,550.00 £950.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ NAIM AUDIO Mu-so Qb £649.00 £565.00 £84.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PIONEER

SC-LX 901 Home Cinema receiver £2,499.00 £1,999.00 £500.00 £149.00 £30.00 BDP-180 blu-ray £179.00 XDP-100 with foc £30 Onkyo music download voucher £429.00 £359.00 £70.00 XDP-300 with foc £30 Onkyo music download voucher £629.00 £539.00 £90.00 £170.00 Buy an XDP-100 and get an Onkyo music download £629.00 £459.00 voucher worth £30 and MHR5 headphones half price £190.00 Buy an XDP-300 and get an Onkyo music download £829.00 £639.00 voucher worth £30 and MHR5 headphones half price NC-50 DAB receiver / streamer £699.00 £599.00 £100.00 NC-50 DAB receiver/streamer with a pair of £1,499.00 £1,149.00 £350.00 KEF LS50 loudspeakers in black _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SENNHEISER 20% discount on all headphones bought at the Show

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

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

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

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

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