Zyklop and Minotaur Audiophile-Quality Power Cords Refine
Performances, Removing Noise and Adding Clarity, Transparency, Depth

PARKER, CO, July 8, 2011 — Aaudio Imports, a leading supplier of world-class high-end audio products, presents a pair of exceptional power products with unsurpassable performance qualities and build characteristics. The Zyklop and Minotaur Power Cords by Stage III Concepts, a world-class innovator in audio cable design, represent definitive statements in advanced, ultra-high performance interface technology.

Entirely handmade, the cables can be used with audio and video equipment of all types. They enhance the performance aspects of almost every system, while removing artifacts and noise that subtly mask musical nuances. The Zyklop, for example, makes treble and midrange signals smoother and better defined, and increases bass depth, articulation, video contrast and sharpness.

Based in Pasadena, California, Stage III Concepts was established by Luis De La Fuente in 1996. From the start, Stage III has been an innovator in the design of world-class audio cables and the first company to offer a variety of advanced technologies in their design and fabrication. Aaudio Imports is Stage III’s North America and Global distributor.

The A.S.P. Reference Zyklop Zero Distortion Audio Power Cord
The Zyklop Power Cord represents the upper limit for linear, silent, unrestricted power delivery for the ultra-high performance interface technology found in top audio and video components. Enhancing almost every performance aspect, it makes treble and midrange signals smoother and better defined, and increases bass depth and articulation, and video contrast and sharpness. It also removes artifacts and noise that mask fine music and image details.

The IEC and mains plugs use pure copper and silver electrical contacts with a massive conductor array delivering extremely low resistance, making it especially well suited for power amplifiers, where current demands can fluctuate quickly and drastically.

The cords employ 8 palladium/silver AeroStrand Ultra™ conductors for each polarity in a tubular helix geometry, and an air dielectric with FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) Teflon® air-tubes. Stage III’s high-efficiency AeroStrand conductors offer lower resistance and better heat dissipation than traditional stranded cords.

The Zyklop’s radiation-proof shielding uses an exclusive High Density Alloy foil plus nickel-plated copper braid, with individually protected ground, positive and negative conductors. The multi-layer construction includes a silica/ceramic/ferrite mechanical damping and shielding layer.

The cords use exclusive Hyperion Ceramic plugs with silver/copper alloy electrical contacts, cryogenically tempered and plated with palladium. Carbon fiber plug housings, also custom-made and polymer-filled, help eliminate external vibrations

Zyklop Zero Distortion Audio Power Cords are available now from Stage III dealers at a suggested price of $6,000 for 1.5 meters with each additional 0.5 meter costing $2,300. Discounts are available on a sliding scale ranging from 6 to 24 percent, depending on amount

The A.S.P. Reference Minotaur Extreme Audio Power Cord
Minotaur Audio Power Cords were designed to deliver the superb attributes of the Zyklop Zero Distortion Cord in a more compact, flexible, affordable format. It is better suited for all types of audio and video equipment that have less demanding power requirements, and that benefit from precise, linear and silent current delivery.

The Minotaur power cables employ 6 AeroStrand Ultra conductors with a palladium/silver alloy for each polarity in a large tubular helix geometry with alternating positive and negative conductors, an air dielectric, and FEP Teflon air tubes. The radiation-proof shielding uses an exclusive High Density Alloy foil plus nickel-plated copper braid, with an individually protected ground. The multi-layer construction includes a silica/ceramic/ferrite mechanical damping layer.

The cords use exclusive Hyperion Ceramic plugs with silver/copper alloy electrical contacts, cryogenically tempered and plated with palladium. Carbon fiber plug housings, also custom-made and polymer-filled, help eliminate external vibrations

Minotaur Extreme Audio Power Cords are available now from Stage III dealers at a suggested price of $4,000 for 1.5 meters with each additional 0.5 meter costing $1,100. Discounts are available on a sliding scale ranging from 6 to 24 percent, depending on amount.

About Audio Imports
Based in Parker, Colorado, Aaudio Imports is a leading supplier of truly world-class high-end audio products to top quality dealers. Its high-end manufacturers, selected from companies around the world, also stand out from the crowd, and include Acapella in Germany, Audiotop in Switzerland, Bergmann Audio in Denmark, Einstein Audio Components in Germany, Isoclean Power in Hong Kong; Lansche Audio. Millennium Audio and Thomas Labusga of Germany; Weizhi Precision in Taiwan, and Ypsilon Electronics in Greece. Aaudio Imports dealers are true music lovers, selected for their product knowledge, listening skills, and desire to seek out only the best for their customers.

For further technical information, visit Aaudio Imports’ website at www.aaudioimports.com or Stage III’s website at www.stage3concepts.com.
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Descended from the acclaimed CLX^™ loudspeaker, Theos features advanced XStat^™ electrostatic technology along with greater bass performance, more visual transparency and flexible set-up options.

Lawrence, KS – May 23, 2011 – MartinLogan, The Great American Speaker Company, announces it is now shipping Theos; the most affordable hand-built electrostatic speaker with real wood finishes and custom bi-wire capable binding posts. Theos features a passive 8-inch high excursion woofer and an ultra-low turbulence down-firing bass port providing detailed bass down to 43Hz. New hand-rubbed, real wood finishes and flexible set-up options also enhance the Theos appeal.

The 9.2-inch wide by 44-inch tall XStat electrostatic transducer (speaker panel) on the Theos required careful mechanical engineering to achieve MartinLogan’s distinct 30-degree controlled dispersion pattern. To accomplish this, MartinLogan engineers reduced the gauge thickness of Theos’s steel stators, which not only achieves the desired arc, but also drastically increases the visual transparency of the panel.

Borrowing from the name of MartinLogan’s Chief Audio Technologist, Joe Vojtko, the Theos uses Advanced Vojtko^™ Filtering. This proprietary audiophile quality network is hand-built using precision point-to-point wiring, polypropylene capacitors, massive air-core coils, and a custom wound toroidal audio transformer.

Theos also features a fully passive woofer in a bass reflex design and custom bi-wire capable binding posts giving audio enthusiasts the highest level of flexibility in amplifier selection and connectivity—from single wired solid state systems to vertical or horizontal bi-amplified tube installations. For ease of installation, Theos also features a low-voltage DC power supply that eliminates the need for a traditional, heavy IEC power cord.

Theos’ state-of-the-art features include:

• CLS^™ XStat^™ electrostatic transducer

• Ultra rigid AirFrame^™

• Fully passive design

• 8-inch aluminum cone woofer in a bass reflex design

• Precision built Vojtko^™ crossover network boasting advanced ML topology

• Custom bi-wire toolless binding posts

• Custom ETC^™ spikes

• Real wood finish options

Initial shipments of Theos will be offered in three hand-rubbed real-wood finishes including black ash, dark cherry, and zebrawood. Custom finishes are also available through authorized dealers.

US retail price is $4,995 per pair for standard finishes.

For more information, please visit www.martinlogan.com/theos. MartinLogan is also active in social media and can be found on Twitter, Flickr, Facebook and Youtube.

About MartinLogan, Ltd.

MartinLogan, one of the most respected names in audio, is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The speaker systems, incorporating MartinLogan’s patented CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) XStat high-resolution electrostatic technology and Folded Motion transducers, range in price from $199.95 each to over $30,000 a pair (U.S. Retail). The subwoofer systems range in price from $495 to $3,495 (U.S. Retail).

It has been years since Southern California has had a viable High-End Audio convention bringing new advancements and technologies in high-end to a population of over 24 million consumers.

T.H.E. Show, which has a notable reputation for an exclusively High-End Audio, industry-related convention every January is
bringing a whole new concept to Newport Beach, CA every Spring: For consumers and industry insiders alike.

The Show Newport will be held at the Newport Beach, CA Hilton hotel (Irvine) on June 3,4,5; Friday, Saturday and Sunday: conveniently located across the street from John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Airport near Freeways 405 & 55.

Expanding on several common “interests” of this high-end crowd, T.H.E. Show will also include a classic car show, in conjunction with Crevier BMW Auto Museum; a Wine-Tasting area courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits and Jazz Concerts every evening produced by BluePort Jazz Festival International. Several other local quality Jazz groups will be featured.

“In short,” says Richard Beers, organizer for T.H.E. Show, formerly a reporter/anchor for NBC, “we are appealing to a vast audience to get the focus on some high-end products that are commonly over-looked by consumers. When people think of high-end audio or home-theater, they normally head out to Big Box stores, not even aware that there are hundreds of alternative products which are, in most cases, superior.”, says Beers.

With five weeks to go, many large L.A. and Orange County Audio/Home Theaters dealers have signed up to exhibit their very impressive lines of equipment, along with manufacturers and distributors from all over the world including Europe, Asia and Australia. Beers estimates there will be over 100 separate “listening and viewing” exhibit rooms where attendees can actually “listen and experience” these products in an uninterrupted and controlled atmosphere, much like experiencing these spectacular high end products at their own home.
T.H.E. Show Newport will also feature seminars on Audio and Home Theater advancements, from the early days to now, including iPod; iPad; streaming music and more. “Many consumers are aware such things exist”, says Beers, “but don’t fully understand them. Saturday and Sunday, we will have hourly seminars covering new technologies and addressing such topics as ‘the difference between a $500 speaker as opposed to a $50,000 set of speakers’. There will even be a ‘How to Build Your Own High-end Speakers, along with experts in the area of setting up High-End Home Theater on a budget”.

T.H.E. Show is being produced in conjunction with the L.A./Orange County Audio Society which boasts 750 members -the largest such organization in the world according to Society President Bob Levi. Levi, a past President for Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta says, “We suspect this will become an annual event with worldwide notoriety. An event which will become a “Must Do” for anyone interested in Audio and Home Theater, from the novice to those who have enjoyed ‘music and superior sound’ for decades.” And, apparently, the industry has tremendous faith in T.H.E. Show Newport: Official Sponsors include some of the biggest names in the industry, including The Absolute Sound and Stereophile magazines, the two largest magazines on the subject in the U.S.; Hi-fi+; Widescreen Review magazine; Home Theater magazine; “on-line” audio giants including AV Guide; Stereophile.com; Enjoy the Music; Positive Feedback; Audiogon; AudioEvo and event specialists Crevier Classic Cars and Museum; Southern Wine and Spirits; BluePort International Jazz Festivals with entertainers from as far away as Budapest and friends like the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest and Chicago area Dealer/Distributor Tweak Studio.
For information on Wine Offerings; Seminars; Jazz Concerts plus plus on-line Registration and discounts on Hotels rooms, go to: www.theshownewport.com

All weekend pass including all events: $35 or $15 daily; hotel sleeping rooms are $99 per night.

Lawrence, KS – March 23, 2011 – MartinLogan, The Great American Speaker Company, announces shipping of the all new ElectroMotion-ESL (EM-ESL). Not a traditional tweeter and woofer-based design, the EM-ESL features the most affordable full-size (34-inces tall) XStat^™ electrostatic transducer ever designed. Now available throughout the United States for $1,995 per pair, the EM-ESLs will soon be available at high-performance audio retailers worldwide.

Loyalists may remember the Aerius, the first sub-$2K electrostatic speaker launched in 1992 that provided MartinLogan with record sales and more space in the showroom alongside elite speakers manufacturers. Taking the reigns as the newest budget audiophile option, compared to the Aerius, the EM-ESL boasts 40 percent more radiating surface (129 sq. inches) in its re-vamped electrostatic panel and a sensitivity of 91dB into 6 Ohms.

A unique XStat™ transducer (speaker panel) was developed for the ElectroMotion ESL to reduce the gauge thickness of the electrostatic panel’s steel stators. The reduced gauge does not alter the performance characteristics of the panel, however, as a natural byproduct of tighter build tolerances, it does increase the visual transparency of the panel while still allowing the EM-ESL to be effortlessly powered by both receivers and high-end amplifiers alike.

EM-ESL’s XStat MicroPerf electrostatic panel is housed within a radical aluminum and composite AirFrame™ similar to those found on MartinLogan’s flagship products. AirFrame technology rigidifies the electrostatic panel without obstructing playable surface area or interfering with ambience enriching dipole sound radiation. Proprietary Vojtko™ filtering technology seamlessly blends audio output from the high- and mid-frequency electrostatic panel to the low-frequency woofer.

The EM-ESL also features an 8-inch high-excursion, audiophile-grade, doped fiber cone woofer custom designed by MartinLogan’s in-house design and engineering team. This woofer optimizes cone suspension and magnetic flux field to produce high levels of bass output with vanishingly low distortion. Rigid and light-weight, the custom woofer’s diaphragm eliminates cone flexure and maximizes response time to achieve levels of performance approaching that of MartinLogan’s award-winning electrostatic panel design.

Priced at $1,995 per pair (US), matching center and surround channels featuring Folded Motion XT technology will debut in spring of 2011.

More information on MartinLogan’s new EM-ESL speakers can be found on the EM-ESL section of their website.

About MartinLogan, Ltd.

MartinLogan, one of the most respected names in audio, is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The speaker systems, incorporating MartinLogan’s patented CLS (Curvilinear Line Source) high-resolution electrostatic technology and Folded Motion transducers, range in price from $199 to $30,000 (U.S. Retail). The subwoofer systems range in price from $495 to $3,495 (U.S. Retail).

KEF, the renowned manufacturer of innovative, reference-quality loudspeakers, has announced the new T Series Flat Panel Loudspeaker line has been named a finalist for “Speaker of the Year” by the 2011 CEA TechHome Mark of Excellence Award committee.

As one of the thinnest high performance home theater and flat panel audio systems, the KEF T Series complements today’s stylish flat panel televisions and offers serious audiophile quality sound from exceptionally thin speakers.

The CEA Mark of Excellence Awards program recognizes the best in home electronics products, services and installed technology. Winners of this year’s award will be announced at the CEA Mark of Excellence Dinner Reception held Friday, March 18 at EHX 2011 in Orlando, Fla.

“We are proud to have the CEA Mark of Excellence Awards program recognize the truly unique design of the T Series,” said Alec Chanin, president of KEF America. “The T Series was designed to deliver superior sound in the form of a low-profile, ultra-thin flat panel speaker. By combining KEF’s legendary sound with this innovative design, we’ve developed the perfect flat panel loudspeaker for virtually any setting.”

The new T Series combines two landmark KEF innovations: a radical new ultra-low profile bass and midrange driver, and a large, fully vented new tweeter. Both the drivers and tweeter are incorporated into cabinets only 35mm deep, delivering true high-fidelity sound in a thin speaker that perfectly complements the aesthetics of the latest flat screen TVs. Sweet and pure midrange performance is assured by a new large diaphragm tweeter developed directly from the Concept Blade loudspeaker project.

The T Series also features KEF’s innovative Selecta-mount system which uses a clever internal connecting system to automatically adjust the crossover depending on how the loudspeaker is mounted, giving users the freedom to place the loudspeakers wherever they want and still enjoy great sound.

Judged by independent systems integrators, manufacturers, consultants and members of the media, the CEA panel recognizes the industry’s most outstanding products across 31 product categories, including home theater speakers.

Attendees to EHX 2011 can demo the T Series at the KEF Booth 1101A.

About KEF

KEF, a division of GP Acoustics, is a UK-based company that has earned a reputation as the premier manufacturer of stunning, audiophile-quality speakers for modern home theater, hi-fi and custom installation applications. KEF products, distributed around the world, have won awards on both sides of the Atlantic. KEF is a brand name long associated with style, quality and technical innovation. Founded in 1961 by a British electrical engineer named Raymond Cooke on the banks of the River Medway, KEF is driven by a passionate belief in the power of innovation and quality. Still occupying the same riverbank site, KEF remains passionate about its patented, proven technologies such as Uni-Q^® and ACE^®. These characteristics, traditions and, above all, quality, secure KEF’s reputation as a world class manufacturer of the best speakers in the world.

About KEF America, Inc.

KEF America, a division of KEF Audio, offers loyal North American audiophiles a line of innovative speakers and components unmatched in the industry for quality and innovation. Headquartered in Marlboro, New Jersey, KEF America shares the same guiding principles as its British counterpart: ground-breaking design, exceptional sound and an unshakeable commitment to excellence. For additional information about KEF and its award-winning products and unique technology, please visit www.kef.com.

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DENVER, CO – October 22, 2010 – Audioengine today announced the release of the Audioengine N22 Premium Desktop Audio Amplifier. The N22 is a compact integrated stereo power amplifier and high-quality headphone amp. Connect your iPod, computer, and speakers or headphones for a great-sounding personal stereo system.

Versatile
Pair the N22 amp with the Audioengine P4 passives or your favorite speakers for a high-end mini desktop hi-fi music system. Connect a subwoofer via the variable line output and charge your iPod via the USB power port. Two audio inputs are standard so you can plug in your computer, iPod or stereo directly.

Upstanding design
The vertical design of the N22 with its integrated stand allows the 22 watt/per channel stereo class A/B amplifiers to run cool through passive convection without a fan or bulky heatsink. The N22 fits easily on your desk and doesn’t take up much space.

Headphone amplifier
For headphone enthusiasts the N22 includes a high-performance, low-noise discrete Burr-Brown/TI amplifier, which works well with all types of headphones and earphones.

Features

- Recommended speakers: Audioengine P4

Pricing and Availability
The Audioengine N22 Premium Desktop Amplifier retails for US$199 and the companion P4 Passive Speakers start at US$249 per pair. Both are available from an authorized Audioengine reseller or online direct from www.audioengineusa.com

About Audioengine

– Purchasers of McIntosh MVP881 BR Universal Blu-ray Player to Receive $25
Discount Coupon for “Neil Young Archives Volume 1” Box Set,
Plus Special “Disc Zero” Promotional Disc –

Binghamton, NY – April 6, 2010 – McIntosh Laboratory, a global leader in home entertainment that has defined the highest quality in sound reproduction for over 60 years, is proud to announce that it is teaming up with Reprise Records and the Neil Young Archives for a promotion tied to its first-ever Universal Audio/Video Blu-ray Player, model MVP881 BR (SRP: $8,000), which is compatible with virtually all of today’s most advanced video and audio disc formats. As part of the limited-time promotion, purchasers of the McIntosh MVP881 Blu-ray player, which ships this month, will receive a free in-package “Disc Zero” promotional disc featuring selected tracks from the “Neil Young Archives Volume 1” 10-disc Blu-ray boxed set, along with a coupon (valid through 2011) entitling them to a $25 discount off of the purchase of the highly acclaimed collection. (more…)

– Coveted Honor Recognizes Outstanding Achievement and Innovation in Product Design; Presentation to Be Made on July 5 in Essen, Germany –

Irvine, CA – March 29, 2010 – Phiaton Corporation, a premium manufacturer of high-end personal audio products for consumers who appreciate distinctive design, technology and aesthetics, today announced that its new PS 210 Sound Isolating Earphones has been awarded the prestigious “red dot award: product design 2010”. One of the world’s most coveted design honors, the award is bestowed by a jury of leading design experts, recognizing products for outstanding achievement in innovation, style, utility and ergonomics. Designers and companies representing 57 nations and 4,252 total products took part in this year’s competition. (more…)

– Customers Who Purchase Company’s UD9004, UD8004, BD7004 or BD5004
Blu-ray Players at Authorized Retailers By March 31, 2010
Are Eligible for Mail-In Rebate –

MAHWAH, NJ – March 2, 2010 – Marantz America, a world leader of advanced home entertainment solutions, today announced that consumers who purchase one of its high-performance Blu-ray players, including models UD9004 (SRP: $5,999.99), UD8004 ($2,299.99), BD7004 (SRP: $799.99) or BD5004 ($549.99), from an authorized Marantz retailer from now until March 31 are eligible to receive a free ROKUâ HD Digital Video Player via mail-in rebate. The popular ROKU HD player allows users to stream and enjoy a wide range of Internet media services in superb high-definition video and audio, including Netflix, Amazon, Pandora, Major League Baseball and much more. Customer rebate redemption forms are available at www.us.marantz.com. (more…)

New models offer users a wireless and a 500 watt solutions ideal for parties, tailgates, karaoke and more

Hauppauge, NY – February 03, 2010 – Samson Technologies, an industry leading audio technology manufacturer, is excited to announce two new additions to the Expedition family of Portable Sound Systems.  Due out in April of this year the XP40iw (wireless) and XP510i will join the highly successful XP308i Portable Sound System.  The new models will continue Expedition tradition of delivering powerful single system portable sound and are perfect at a tailgate, backyard barbeque, wedding or Christmas party. (more…)