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Based out of Estonia, Audes Blues' ($2000 msrp) is a three-way floorstanding speaker with a side mounted 8" woofer. Playing my favorite cut from Dead Can Dance's Into the Labriynth proved enjoyable. |
Balanced Audio Technology's new line of integrateds were featured at the show. Shown here is the VK-300x with an upgraded version featuring the vaunted 6H30 Super Tube available at a higher price point. |
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Hot on the heels of the release of their new integrated line is the follow-up versions of two of BAT's preamplifiers. The VK31-SE features a power supply double that of its predeccesor. |
In addition to the increased power supply both units (VK-51se pictured here) now use oil-capacitors as power supply capacitors. If all this technology is not enough the new BAT line has a revamped faceplate also. |
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For the first time ever discriminating audiophiles will be able to purchase pumps and a purse for their wives and not feel as if they wasted their money! The eccentric folks at Blue Circle Audio are releasing a pair of monoblock amplifier shoes rated at 25w/channel and a line level preamplifier purse. Too bad Mother's Day has passed. |
The MBL room was so glowing in opulence a mirage was created that interefered with any picture taking. MBL 101Ds ($35,800 msrp) provided front channel information with a modified MBL 111 handling center channel duties. Total system price? I could not count that high. |
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The format that would not go away. A multitude of turntables were on hand to spin
the vinyl that folks are so nostalgic about. Music Hall's high-end piece the MMF-7 ($999 msrp) retails for less than most of the cartridges used throughout the show. |
How is this for an anachronistic pairing? Odyssey Audio's Stratos amplifier ($995 msrp) placed upon a
Corinthian column (not included). |
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Available only through the web, Outlaw Audio has expanded their line to include a surround sound processor. The Model 950 boasts impressive guts for an $899 processor. |
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Outlaw 950 features the usual processor treatments in addition to a unique 5.1 analog bypass that features switchable analog bass management as found in the separate ICBM model. |
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Outlaw 770 ($1799 msrp) is the perfect compliment to the Model 950 processor. Rated at 200 watts x 7 and weighing in at a hefty 90
pounds, the 770 has more than enough juice for the most demanding of 7.1 material. |
Sharp's Aquos series of LCD sets fetaure cosmetic stylings to increase the increasingly important WAF. Whether the LC-30HV2U's, 30" 16:9 set, displayed content will also aid in the WAF remains to be seen. |
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The youth of America are clearly enamored with Sharp's plasma line aesthetic. Sharp expects increased sales in the 18-74 male demographic as well. |
For the budget conscious who wish to get a taste of Sharp's 1-bit digital technology, there is the SD-AT100 ($1799.95 msrp) Home Theater in a box package. |
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For the 2-channel purist is Sharp's SD-NX10. Featuring an integrated CD/MD player, this unit puts out 25 watts into a 6 ohm load. Sharp offers another version sans speakers. |
Sony had a bevy of its SACD players available for your headphone enjoyment. The XA-777es ($3000 msrp) is their current high-end multichannel offering. |
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The visually stunning new La Folia's ($8,000 msrp) were showcased in the Silverline
Audio booth. The Briar Burl Wood finish was exquisite. |
A 4 way design the La Folia's driver compliment consists of a Dynaudio tweeter and upper midrange, Scanspeak mid-woofer and rear firing Focal woofer (pictured here). |
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Sim Audio's Moon W-5 stereo amp powering Merlin Audio VSM loudspeakers. |
Sony was not the only one with headphone stations. Yamaha's CDR-HD1000 was available for listening. |
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Sound by Singer's "Ultimate 2-channel room" consisted of DCS electronics and Lamm pre/power amplification. Speakers were the JM Labs Grande Utopias ($75k msrp). |
It is always nice to know that behind a $200k+ stereo presentation featuring speakers from JM Labs and amplification from Lamm is a dilapidated outlet box
that could be on the verge of causing a full scale electrical fire. |