CEDIA AWARD

Okay so this happened a few months ago now, but it was after our last newsletter was published! At the annual

CEDIA (Consumer Electronic Design and Installation Association) Awards, Len Wallis

Audio collected the award for ‘Level 1 Media Room of the Year’. The project, led by Senior Systems Integrator Christian Lambos and supported by the entire custom division team, has already featured in the Luxury Home magazine.

This is the 26th CEDIA award Len Wallis

Audio has received since 2000.

JBL Synthesis Theatre System – new demonstration room

We covered JBL Synthesis theatre systems in our last newsletter, and now we are pleased to report that the first of our dedicated Synthesis rooms is fully operational. (Eventually, we will have three operating JBL Synthesis systems in our showroom, with the current one being the smallest.) The demo room is based around the SCL-6 and SCL-7 in-wall speakers and represents a theatre system in the $40k - $75K price bracket.

Currently, we are featuring both the Sony VLP-VW5000 and VLP-VW7000 projectors in this room, along with both Anthem and JBL Synthesis electronics.

One of the best things to come out of the new room was the realization that a good-quality, cinema-grade theatre need not cost a king’s ransom. For example, we currently have an Anthem MRX-1140 AV receiver driving a combination of JBL SCL-6 in-wall fronts and SCL-7 surround speakers with Triangle ICT-8 in-ceiling Dolby Atmos speakers, fronted by the Sony VLP-VW5000 laser projector. Add a screen and a pair of JL Audio subwoofers and you have a very impressive home theatre for considerably less than $40,000.

Marantz

Marantz

Marantz is moving further upmarket, as evidenced by some recent new releases...

New Receivers Marantz has also released a new range of AV receivers — again, a niche it is renowned for. These follow the visual guidelines laid down by the CD60, and too are expected to represent a step up from what was already a very fine collection. There are four models in the range:

Cinema 70

A slimline, 7.2-channel, 50W/pc receiver, ideal for when space is limited, or if you simply don’t want your environment overpowered by electronics! $2,000

CD60

Marantz has a decades-long reputation for manufacturing quality CD players, and its new CD60 will only enhance that reputation. A new look, even better construction and improved performance. At $1,950, this is an excellent choice for anyone still enjoying, or still adding to, their CD collection.

Cinema 50

A 9.4-channel, 110W/pc receiver for when you have the luxury of accommodating multiple speakers in the room. $3,700

Cinema 60

A 7.2-channel, 100W/pc receiver, perfect for environments for when performance is important but the environment does not lend itself to multiple loudspeakers. $2,600

Cinema 40

A 9.2-channel, 125W/pc statement piece and reference-level receiver with top-level features and sonics to boot. $5,000

Through to the end of April (or until stocks last), we have a number of system bundles available based around Marantz electronics...

Bundle One

• Marantz PM6007

Integrated Amplifier

• Marantz CD6007

CD Player

$2,199 – Save $390

Plus Bonus cable valued at $364

Bundle Two

• Marantz PM7000

Integrated Amplifier

• B&W 706 S3

Bookshelf Speakers (Gloss Black)

$5,199 – Save $400

Plus Bonus cable valued at $625

Bundle Three

• Marantz Model 30

Integrated Amplifier

• Marantz SACD 30n

CD player

• B&W 705 S3

Bookshelf Speakers (Gloss Black)

$11,900 – Save $2,897

Plus Bonus Furman AC-210 power conditioner valued at $379