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hifilounge · 2 months ago
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4 Exciting New Streaming Products From Arcam and McIntosh Now On Demo!
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Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to do a very quick blog to highlight 4 new products that we have very recently put on demo that have streaming at their heart from Arcam and McIntosh.
Arcam
Firstly from Arcam, our Radia demo range in now complete with the addition of the newly released SA35 and the Powerhouse SA45, both are all in one streaming amplifiers but they offer so much more than that with DAC inputs, MM/MC phono stage built it, Dirac Live support, Roon Ready and the SA45 being Glass G so they really have covered all bases here, have to say it again, it is great to have Arcam back at the forefront where they belong at their price point as this complete Radia range really is top drawer, please find a link below to the complete range -
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McIntosh Labs
Well in HiFi there probably isn't a more iconic brand than McIntosh and it is great to have 2 new state of the art streaming products from one of the oldest brands in HiFi with their new DS200 Streaming DAC and the all in one streaming amplifier, the MSA5500, both looking and sounding excellent, please find more info below and a few pics.
Needless to say if you'd like to come in to demo any of these products please feel free to get in touch to book a demo.
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Cheers,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 3 months ago
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Exclusive Astell&Kern Spring Promotions!
Exclusive Astell&Kern Spring Promotions!
Hi All,
Spring sales have arrived, offering exclusive discounts on Astell&Kern products for a limited time. For one week only, take advantage of significant savings on the CA1000T, HC3, and HB1. Whether you’re enhancing your home setup or seeking quality sound on the go, now is the ideal opportunity to upgrade. Stock is limited, so act fast these deals won’t last long!
Details and terms of the promotions below:
CA1000T
Buy a CA1000T Desktop Audio System and save £1,300, 56% off RRP!
Consumer promotional price – £2299 £999
Promotion runs from Tuesday 25th of March to Monday 31st of March
Whilst stocks last
HC3
Buy an HC3 Hi-Fi USB Dual DAC Cable and save £49, 25% off RRP!
Consumer promotional price – £199 £149
Promotion runs from Tuesday 25th of March to Monday 31st of March
Whilst stocks last
HB1
Buy an HB1 Wireless and Wired Bluetooth DAC & Amplifier and save £59, 23% off RRP!
Consumer promotional price – £259 £199
Promotion runs from Tuesday 25th of March to Monday 31st of March
Whilst stocks last
If you would like to arrange a demonstration or to find out more please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Happy Listening 👌
https://hifilounge.co.uk/product/astellkern-acro-ca1000t-copy/
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hifilounge · 4 months ago
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PMC Speakers Prophecy Range Launch Open Day - March 29th!
PMC Speakers Prophecy Range Launch Open Day - March 29th!
Hi Everyone,
I’m always pleased to announce a PMC open day as they are always some of the best open days we do, a lot of fun and we always get a great turnout so a date for everyones diary is March 29th where we will have the worlds first Open Day showcasing the truly excellent new PMC Prophecy Speaker Range.
Over the years the various Twenty Series speakers were easily our most popular speaker range, and rightly so as they were truly brilliant, I actually used to say that I had no idea how PMC could possibly beat these but guess what, they really have with this new range, firstly I feel they look really modern and fresh, secondly they sound incredible, for me it is the size of the image they paint for reasonably small speakers and last but certainly not least PMC have somehow managed to keep the pricing really competitive in a world of constant price ranges, a lot of manufacturer’s use a new range as an excuse to put prices up but not here, they are actually cheaper than their Twenty5i equivalents so PMC should be applauded here I feel.
As I have said before it is all thanks to PMC that there is a HiFi Lounge as when I was a printer I kept upgrading my PMC speakers till I got to the MB2i’s then I decided to leave my print business so that I could become a HiFi dealer to sell PMC speakers, seems mad really looking back, what on earth was Wendy and I thinking, but it was the best decision we ever made and we still run PMC at home with their epic BB5 SE’s, so this new range is a big deal for HFL as it is the 1st new PMC range launched since we started HiFi Lounge.
Open Day Details
For the Open Day we will have 3 rooms running and a few of the top guys and development team over from PMC to help run the rooms and talk about the new range and all things PMC.
In the infamous great sounding upstairs room we will run the Prophecy 1’s and 5’s on a PMC COR amplifier, then in the 1st downstair room we will run the Prophecy 7’s (arguably the sweet spot in the range) with a Bryston setup then in the final room we will be playing the biggest speaker in the range, the Prophecy 9’s and holding 3 presentations by PMC on the development of the Prophecy range.
Prophecy Presentations by Team PMC!
RSVP Please
As mentioned above the development team at PMC will be doing 3 presentations outlining the development of the Prophecy range and what it entails to design a new speaker range from scratch.
The timings for these presentations are as below, spaces are limited so please e-mail me on paul@hifilounge with your preferred slot –
10am
12am
2pm
Once the presentation is over please feel free to hang around for refreshments, talk to the guys from PMC and enjoy the demo rooms running other Prophecy’s, you can even talk to me if you’re really bored.
Trade In’s.
I just wanted to mention that we have a lot of PMC Twenty, Twenty5 and Twenty5i customers out there so if you are one and would like to talk about trading in your speakers in for this new range, or you would like to come in for a demo please do get in touch.
So I think that is it really, I know this will be a great fun open day so look forward to seeing everyone on the 29th.
Please find a link to the Prophecy range on our website and some pictures below –
https://hifilounge.co.uk/product-category/brands/pmc-speakers/prophecy/
All the best,
Regards,
Paul and all at HFL.
Our demo range, busy being run in at the moment ahead of the Open Day!
Some very stylish PMC Shots!
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hifilounge · 4 months ago
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DeVore Fidelity O/Reference Speakers Now On Demo as Part of our New Flagship System!
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Hi Everyone,
It was a big day last Friday as we finally got to unpack and setup our new 4 box DeVore Fidelity O/Reference speakers as part of our new Highend Room setup which basically meant spinning the room round so we now run our sources and preamp at the rear of the room to give centre stage to the speakers and amps, this is something I have wanted to do for a while so it is a great job done, there is still plenty of work to do sorting out all the cabling and I really need to get a turntable in the system asap but even straight out the box it is all sounding so good that I just wanted to share some pictures on the system.
For anyone who knows me they will know that I have become a big fan of DeVore Fidelity's range of speakers so I took the plunge at the beginning of last year to order a pair of their Reference speakers, these are priced around £120,000 so it was certainly a big decision, then began the journey of putting a system together to really show them off which I feel we have really achieved with some of the best equipment on sale in the world today and I have to say even straight out the box it is sounding incredible.
It's no lie that on first listening it actually bought me to tears, really wasn't expecting that and I wasn't thinking about how much it all cost, honest, it was due to the pure emotion this system can convey, it is totally engaging and lifelike, it just makes you want to listen to all your favourite music again as it is like you are hearing it for the 1st time, it really is everything I was hoping it would be, and more to be honest, now I just want anyone who loves music to come in for a listen anytime as the room will be setup like it is now for many years to come to be enjoyed by all our customers, it's going to be a struggle to home in the evenings to be honest.
Please find a list of the system we have put together -
DeVore Fidelity O/Reference Speakers
dCS Audio Varese Streaming DAC
Trafomatic Audio Elysium Mono Amps and Tara 30A Preamp
Antipodes Oladra Server / Player.
Please find a video below of the system that I just shot, hopefully it has audio but I feel there maybe some copyright issues with the music playing, if there is no sound just sing your favourite song -
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Also please find a selection of pictures below -
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As I mentioned above please feel free to come in for a listen anytime, I know you won't be disappointed.
Right, time for another listen.
All the best,
Regards,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 4 months ago
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YG Acoustic Speakers / Bel Canto Electronics & Cardas Cables Open Day - February 22nd!
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Hi all,
Here's a date for everyone's diary, February the 22nd for an Open Day for 3 newish brands for us that are proving very popular so we thought it would make sense to do and Open Day showcasing them all together.
We will have 3 demo rooms running showcasing 3 systems of differing levels of performance and price, personally I am really looking forward to this one as I have really become a big fan of all 3 of these brands that in all honesty weren't really on my radar till 18 months or so ago but once I heard them all, especially when working together, I was sold.
Upstairs Demo Room!
So for our traditional 'smaller system' upstairs room we will be running 2 pairs of speakers from the the YG Acoustic 'Peaks' speaker range, this is basically their entry level range starting with the Cairn stand-mount speaker and then we will switch to the floor-standing Ascent, both being driven by the Bel Canto E1x all in one streaming amplifier and all connected with mid level Cardas cables.
A quick word on Bel Canto, now I knew the name but had never really listened to any of their kit, now I feel I should mention it is Class D but that really shouldn't even be in the conversation really as Class D of old was frowned on in HiFi for amplification but once you have heard what Bel Canto have achieved with it I know you will be blown away as I know I was, extremely musical but detailed and engaging, the perfect balance really, it is just a different way of amplification really just a Class A and A/B is.
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1st downstairs Room!
In our first downstairs room we will be moving to the entry level of the YG Reference range with the stunning Carmel 3 speakers, don't let their diminutive size fool you, these really are something else, these will be partnered with the Bel Canto Black series ACI 600 Integrated, this is their flagship one box solution and really is something. This system will showcase a really elegant system comprising of one box for electronics partnered with a pair of High-end, but small speakers, to show you don't have to go to a huge system to get the quality.
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Highend Room!
Now this promises to be very special with nothing spared here, YG will be lending us a pair of their Reference Hailey 3 speakers priced at £69k and these will be driven by Bel Canto's flagship Black separate system comprising of a 2 box DAC/Streamer/Pre and a pair of Mono amps, all hooked up with the flagship Cardas cables, now this is one room I really want to hear as I have yet to hear YG's at this level which I have no doubt will be incredible, especially when partnered with Bel Canto and Cardas at this level also.
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RSVP
So as you can see it will be a really great day for all music lovers out there, we will be having an open house with no presentations as such but we will have representatives here from YG, Bel Canto and Cardas to help run the day and answer any questions you may have, even the President of Bel Canto, Michael, is flying over for the event which is incredible.
We will have refreshments throughout the day as normal so if you'd like to come along can you just let me know on the e-mail address below -
Many thanks and hope to see you on the 22nd February.
Please find a link to the 3 brands website below -
All the best,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 5 months ago
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New PMC Prophecy Speaker Range On Demo and Sounding Superb!
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Hi All,
It was a Big day yesterday as we got our new demo PMC Prophecy Speakers unboxed and ready for action.
We have the 1’s, 5’s and 7’s on demo now with the top of the range 9’s following on very shortly.
Have to say, firstly they look so modern and elegant, really is a stunning design, secondly they are damn heavy, or I’m just getting old 😬 and most importantly we were playing the Prophecy 5’s yesterday and they sounded superb 👌
Can’t wait to start playing these to customers as PMC have knocked it out the park with this new range.
Open day coming next month showcasing the Prophecy range so watch this space 👍
Please find more info on the speakers below -
If you'd like to come in for a demo please get in touch to make an appointment.
Cheers,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 5 months ago
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New PMC Prophecy Speaker Range On Demo and Sounding Superb!
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Hi All,
It was a Big day yesterday as we got our new demo PMC Prophecy Speakers unboxed and ready for action.
We have the 1’s, 5’s and 7’s on demo now with the top of the range 9’s following on very shortly.
Have to say, firstly they look so modern and elegant, really is a stunning design, secondly they are damn heavy, or I’m just getting old 😬 and most importantly we were playing the Prophecy 5’s yesterday and they sounded superb 👌
Can’t wait to start playing these to customers as PMC have knocked it out the park with this new range.
Open day coming next month showcasing the Prophecy range so watch this space 👍
Please find more info on the speakers below -
If you'd like to come in for a demo please get in touch to make an appointment.
Cheers,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 5 months ago
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Fyne Audio Classic and Vintage Speaker Open Day - January 25th!
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Hi Everyone,
Belated Happy New Year, here we go again and our first open day of 2025 looks to be a good one and something a little different, let's go back in time, over the last few years I have really grown to love the bigger, wider baffle speakers so when Fyne Audio launched their Classic and Vintage ranges last year it seemed the perfect opportunity to hold an open day to hear a speaker design that is a little different from your more traditional speakers, they may look vintage but they really are cutting edge designs technically with the latest driver tech etc.
The Classic is the more affordable range with a more basic cabinet design, then there is the newly released Classic Gold which bridges the gap between Classic and Vintage and then there is the Vintage range which really do scream Highend with their stunning cabinets and overall design, we will have all 3 ranges here on the day.
SuperTrax Super Tweeters
We will also be showcasing the Fyne Audio SuperTrax Super Tweeters, now I have to admit I was a little sceptical about these but they really do add something to the overall sound, once they were removed when I was listening something definitely was lost in soundstaging and an overall airiness, we will be demoing these so you will be able to make your own mind up.
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The Day from 9.30am - 5pm
So we will have 3 rooms running, upstairs will be the baby Vintage 5 Standmount then downstairs we will have the Classic Gold 15 SP's and Vintage 10's running with a variety of Valve amps and Accuphase + 2 sets of SuperTrax running.
We will have Dave here from Fyne Audio to help run the day and answer any questions as well refreshments throughout the day.
RSVP Please!
It will be a relaxed day with all the rooms running all day but we will do 2 sessions at 11am and 2pm where Dave will do a small presentation and you can hear the difference the SuperTrax make, if you are planning to come along please let me know and if you would like to attend one of these sessions can you let me know that too at the below email address please -
Whisky Tasting!
As we did with our last Fyne Audio open day we will have a selection of Loch Fyne Whiskies to try, the perfect way to fight off this cold weather -
Please find a selection of pictures of the Fyne range below + a link to their speakers on our website -
Look forward to seeing everyone on the the 25th for what will be a fun open day.
All the best,
Regards,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 6 months ago
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Video - dCS Audio Varèse European Launch Event Presentation!
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Hi Everyone,
So I have to say that our dCS Varèse launch event earlier this month was a great success and a lot of fun, we packed out 3 sessions and I can't remember an open day we have done recently that has had such a positive response, everyone leaving the presentation really, really impressed how good the system, and in particular the new dCS Varèse, sounded.
For those who couldn't make the event we filmed one of the sessions where Ricardo from Absolute Sounds (dCS Distributor) David (dCS Managing Director) and Ross (dCS Commercial Director) talk through the development and all the in's and out's of Varèse, please see below -
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If you couldn't make the event we have bought our own Varèse for permanent demo so please get in touch to book a more private and one to one session with it.
All the best,
Regards,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 7 months ago
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Introducing The New PMC Prophecy Range of Speakers!
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Very Exciting News from PMC Speakers!
Hi Everyone,
So last week Billy and I were invited to a very cool 2 day launch event at The Royal Academy of Arts and Wired Masters studio Introducing the brand spanking new PMC Prophecy range of speakers which will be replacing the Twenty5i range so they certainly have very big shoes to fill.
Being that we are such big fans of PMC Speakers at HFL and that they are by far our most popular speaker manufacturer this is very big news, arguably the biggest since we launched as the twenty’s where already available when we launched in 2012 and bearing in mind how many PMC customers we now have there is certainly going to be a lot of interest in this new range, and rightly so.
So to sum up there are 4 stereo pairs including 1 bookshelf, a 2 way and 2 x 3 way floorstanders and a centre speaker available in 3 finishes, Walnut, Oak and Black, have to say they look and sound absolutely stunning and are priced extremely competitively.
Prophecy 1 - £2,875
Prophecy 5 - £4,575
Prophecy 7 - £6,575
Prophecy 9 - £8,975
Prophecy C - £2,275
So how do they sound? Well all I can say is PMC really have moved the game on compared to the Twenty5i’s, these are more open, bigger image, faster, cleaner, the step up in separation and clarity was quite noticeable and PMC’s bass is quite special but these are very tight with clean and defined bass with plenty of punch.
The Fact.8’s have always been one of my favourite speakers and for me this is like a whole range of new and improved Fact.8 speakers which makes me very happy.
They are due from January onwards and we will be having an open day at HFL once the whole range is released in March so watch this space.
Please find below a selection of pictures from the launch event and any questions or to enquire about booking a demo please feel free to get in touch.
Really can’t wait to get the full Prophecy range in HFL next year, I know everyone is going to love them.
Day 1 - The Royal Academy of Arts
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Day 2 - Wired Masters Studio's
This was a fascinating insight in what is involved in mastering, producing and mixing music from what is recorded to what is actually finally released.
Obviously PMC have been known to be the speakers of choice for so many studios all over the world for decades now and for very good reason, what was fascinating was being given the opportunity to choose a song of your choice, Massive Attacks ‘Teardrop’ from me, then to listen to it on the new Prophecy 1 then switch to the BB6 XBD’s, obviously in size they are hugely different but in voicing they really were identical, sitting in the hot seat the similarities were quite shocking considering the size difference.
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hifilounge · 7 months ago
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Astell&Kern SR35 Winter Promotion!
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Hi All,
Step into the world of portable audio. From 1st November 2024 to 10th January 2025, save an incredible £268 when you purchase the SR35 along with its premium protective case. The award-winning SR35 portable audio player combines stunning design with unbeatable sound quality, making it a must-have for music lovers. Whether you're at home or on the move, the SR35 delivers an immersive audio experience that truly stands out.
A&norma SR35 - Successor to a class leader
Dual/Quad DAC switching mode, enabling users to easily adjust the sound and power output while improving power efficiency
New Generation AMP technology from Astell&Kern effectively eliminates noise at a high-power output to ensure clearest possible, distortion free sound at all times
Boasting 20 hours of continuous playtime for all day use
Ultimate connectivity through Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz) and the latest LDAC and aptX™ HD Bluetooth codecs
33% more power output and a two-step gain mode control to ensure seamless use of sensitive IEMs and hard-to-drive headphones
The SR35 comes with a reimagined, crimson-themed, intuitive user interface featuring a new album artwork search function to allow audio connoisseurs to rediscover the joy of the art form
Roon Ready and MQA Support to natively play and stream Hi-Fi MQA tracks
Please follow the link below to find out more about the SR35 👌
Regards,
Billy
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hifilounge · 8 months ago
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New Lateral Audio Aria HiFi Stands Installed In Upstairs Demo Room!
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Hi All,
Ever since the very sad demise of HiFi Racks earlier this year I have been looking for a replacement HiFi Stand brand, now as we all know there are a lot of racking brands out there but when speaking to my Accuphase Rep about this he suggested I should look at Lateral Audio Racks which turned out to be a great suggestion as they had been working on the new Aria range with release a few months away which seemed to be exactly what I was looking for so I placed the order and it all arrived this week and I really couldn't be happier.
A lot or racks, in fact most do look like HiFi Stands, and there is a reason for that to get the best performance from your kit but where HiFi Racks won was that their stands were made of solid wood and looked like furniture rather than a HiFi stand, These new lateral Aria stands bridge that gap really well, yes they look like a rack but have a real simple elegance to them and being wooded shelves helps soften the impact but they also have a couple of neat touches to maximise the performance of the rack like the bracing under each level and the way the legs are attached to help stop any vibrations.
So in summary they are the perfect blend of style and performance so a win/win really.
Regards,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 8 months ago
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New Hifi Rose RD160 DAC Now On Permanent Demo!
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Hi All,
So a really quick one to say that we now have the new HiFi Rose RD160 DAC / Pre on demo.
In true HiFi Rose fashion it looks really great with its funky info screen and sound waves readout as music is playing, really does deliver on the all important sound quality as you’d expect also.
We’ve hooked it up to our HiFi Rose RS130 network transport which is its perfect partner to make a pretty potent 2 box digital setup and to help get it run in.
It is pretty simple to get up and running and as with all HiFi Rose products there are plenty of options within the menus with filters etc to allow you to tune the presentation to your liking and at £4699 it seems reasonably priced for the build and sound quality.
Feel free to come in for a listen anytime or any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Please find a link to the full HiFi Rose range on our website below -
All the best,
Regards,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 8 months ago
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dCS Audio Varèse European Launch at HiFi Lounge 29th / 30th November!
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Hi Everyone,
I am very honoured to announce that HiFi Lounge will be hosting the European launch for the stunning new dCS Audio Varèse Music system on the 29th and 30th November, this is basically the best digital front end in the world now and has been a massive undertaking from dCS resulting in years of research and development to create something truly special, if you would like to be one of the first in the world to hear this please find more information below.
I have been lucky enough to hear it a couple of times at dCS recently and it really does move the game forward significantly when it comes to digital music playback so I can't wait to share the experience I had with many others over these 2 days.
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We are one of only 2 dealers in the UK for Varèse and excitingly we are expecting our demo model this week so really can't wait to get it installed and to start listening.
Please find more info on Varèse below on dCS's website -
Open Day Information!
To really show what Varèse can do we will be running it with the stunning Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX speakers and Dan D'Agostino amplification similar to the below.
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We will have presentations from dCS over both days showing the innovations within Varèse + dCS representatives on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Friday November 29th!
This day is mainly for the European Press and guests of dCS to experience Varèse for the first time but if you can't make the 30th please let me know as we will have limited space available for this day.
Saturday November 30th
This is our more traditional open day affair where we will be running 3 different time slots throughout the day with a presentation from dCS and a listening session, please see time slots below -
10am
12.00pm
2pm
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If you can please email me at the below address to say which time you prefer that would be much appreciated, thanks -
As usual we will have refreshments served throughout the day.
This really is going to be a great event where you can get to hear something truly special, don't worry we don't expect everyone to buy a Varèse but so if you'd like to come along to learn more and hear what the new Reference for digital playback sounds like please register asap as I can see this event being extremely popular.
Many thanks and look forward to seeing you for the event.
Regards,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 8 months ago
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Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy Now On Permanent Demo, The Rebirth Of A Speaker Legend!
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Hi All,
So I am really excited to say that we now have the new Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy speakers on permanent demo, this is basically the 9th iteration of the legendary WATT/Puppy design as it went through 8 different versions between 1986 to 2011 when it was retired and as HFL launched in 2012 my only experience of these speakers is within customers systems that I have heard and loved so it is great to have our first WATT/Puppy’s on permanent demo which Wilson Audio have brought back to celebrate their 50th Anniversary.
I had a feeling these would be a special speaker so when ours arrived I couldn’t wait to get them up and running but I was then admitted to hospital for a week then off work for another 10 days or so which was torture as I just wanted to hear our new WATT/Puppy’s, anyway we got them up and running at the weekend and I am pleased to say, as expected, they sound truly brilliant, they are so the right size for most UK homes so I can see them being very popular.
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The origin of Wilson Audio's WATT/Puppy dates back to 1986 when founder David Wilson created the WATT, which stands for Wilson Audio Tiny Tot, as a loudspeaker to monitor his own recordings with. In 1989, the companion Puppy was released to increase bass output, and with it the WATT/Puppy combination was born. I was told a while ago that the WATT/Puppy is the biggest selling High End speaker of all time which isn’t a surprise I guess with a history like this, this iteration is basically what David Wilson would create today if he had the resources Wilson Audio have now making it the most accomplished WATT/Puppy yet, I’m sure he would have been very proud of where his initial designs have ended up.
50th Anniversary Meddalion!
A cool touch is that they come with a 50th Anniversary Medallion throughout 2024 to commemorate this incredible milestone, generally this will either come in silver of black, depending on the colour you choose your hardware, ie spikes etc, but if you order them in any variety of red then you get a red medallion making these the rarest version. Well when I heard this I just couldn’t resist and ordered our demo pair in the stunning Premium Cranberry Pearl which really does suit these speakers.
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I won’t go on about the spec as this can be found on Wilson’s website but needless to say this is a highly engineered speaker with all Wilson’s 50 years of expertise put into practice into a speaker that for me is such the right size for this county and as I always say there is real magic in the Wilson mid which is so apparent in the WATT/Puppy, they give a big full sound that just feels so right and engaging so if you would like to come in for a demo please feel free to get in touch anytime.
Please find a selection of photo’s below and a like to Wilson Audio on our website -
All the best,
Regards,
Paul.
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hifilounge · 8 months ago
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HiFi Rose RS150B Promotion!
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Hi All,
Step into the world of true high-quality music streaming with the HiFi Rose RS150 B, now at a more accessible price than ever before!
While stocks last you can enjoy a weighty 20% off of the retail price of the award-winning streamer - meaning you can bring your favourite tracks from multiple streaming services, or locally saved music, to your listening space AND enjoy the feeling of having saved a chunk of change.
Designed to deliver high-quality sound by acoustic engineers with 30 years of experience, the RS150B is capable of clearly expressing the full frequency range from its grand and rich bass delivery through to the delicate, elegant highs. Its highly precise femto clock delivers superb stereoscopic, and distortion-free sound with quiet and clear background imaging. Integrated with the high-end ESS SABRE ES9038PRO DAC chip, the RS150B offers low noise, low distortion, ultra-high-resolution sound that still has a rich density and analogue feel with proprietary processing supporting up-to PCM 32-bit / 768kHz and Native DSD512 (22.4MHz).
The use of a linear power supply results in the minimisation of noise inflow significantly, and the ideal circuit layout employed eliminates electrical noise, and creates dramatically improved sound quality without distortion.
Terms & Conditions:
The HiFi Rose seasonal promotion is offered by Henley Audio, only for customers in the UK and Ireland and only covering purchases of the following models: RS150B
Offer runs from October 11th 2024 while stocks last.
Offer is only available when purchasing through authorised HiFi Rose dealers, supplied by Henley Audio.
One promo claim per-customer, per-purchase.
Promotion is only valid on new purchases of valid products listed above (i.e. no B-Stock, Ex-Demo or Graded products) made within the promotional window from authorised retailers who are offering the promotion.
All sales are handled exclusively by the retailer, and are subject to their own terms and conditions as well as these.
Promotion can be withdrawn by Henley Audio at short notice. Please check the promotion is running before purchasing.
During the promotion, no other previously running promotions relating to the RS150 B are available.
To find out more about HiFi Rose RS150B please follow the link below and do feel free to give us a call if you would like to arrange a demonstration 👍
Regards,
Billy
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hifilounge · 8 months ago
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REL TX and HT-Series Promotion!
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Hi All,
At HFL we’re excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to save up to £200 when purchasing a REL subwoofer this October, featuring the popular Tx and HT-Series. It’s no secret that we’re passionate about subwoofers here at HFL, which will enhance the depth and richness of your audio experience, making everything sound fuller and more immersive. Whether you’re fine-tuning your home theatre or improving your music setup, these subwoofers can make all the difference when configured correctly.
HT-Series
Serie HT is designed specifically to answer the challenge of creating affordably priced, exceptionally dynamic, pure home theatre-powered subwoofers with the ideal combination of lightweight, modern CarbonGlas™ drivers coupled to a powerful Class D amplifier that runs cool, producing extraordinary dynamics. Internally, we developed specially adapted home theatre input filters that produce extremely flat bass in the 20Hz range.
Series T/X 
Enjoy your entertainment on a grander scale with the T/x collection. Experience a robust range of sound while maintaining premium-grade quality in the latest REL models. Make no sacrifices, keep the vibes strong and the sonic balance optimal. Redesigned for the best, REL’s new T/x collection delivers cutting edge specs for any setting. Live in the moment with faster and more reactive drivers than previous generations delivering you silky smooth sound.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out or pop in for a demo 👌
Thanks,
Billy
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