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The electronics chosen by Acoustic Images must of course meet certain criteria.
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They must be reliable and easy for you, the end user, to operate. |
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Synergy between the electronics and speakers is the most important factor in determining good sound quality. We at Acoustic Images have spent many, many hours listening to the different combinations we have available, so that you do not have to worry about the matching of components. When you enter Acoustic Images you can be assured that the hard work has already been done for you and our knowledgeable staff will recommend the best match of electronics for the selected speakers.
Advance Acoustics
Arcam
Arcam invests a significant amount of time, effort and money into developing the best quality products for you. Arcam creates products that are long-term in their outlook, being firmly committed to producing solutions that are useful for as long as possible, both in terms of quality of the components and their use of cutting-edge technologies.
These are not here today, superseded tomorrow products.
Over the past 30 years, Arcam has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest manufacturers of hi-fi separates.
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Astin Trew
Astin Trew create audiophile products that convey the emotion and passion of real music. Designed in Britain, the AT product range looks good, is built to a very high standard and is competitively priced.
The AT range includes: an integrated amplifier, a preamplifier, a power amplifier, two CD players and upgrade accessories. All products match visually and fit on standard Hi-Fi support shelving.
Astin Trew also make power and signal cables.
The AT products have been designed to compliment each other but every product in the range can be used independently alongside other quality manufacturers' components.
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Audio Analogue
Primo Settanta is the unit that establishes a new reference in the category of high-quality and high-versatility stereophonic products. Primo Settanta provides circuital solutions designed without compromise, with features capable of satisfying advanced users’ demands. Primo Settanta is a 70-watt channel amplifier with line inputs and optional phono stage. It has high-performance circuits with wide bandwidth and low feedback; separated circuit sections for each channel; linear analogic power supply with a toroidal transformer and five different stabilising sections; high-quality passive components and integrated resistor network volume controls (without buffer for maximum sound transparency).
Standard Finish: Silver.
Primo Settanta Black: $1349
Primo CD is the unit that establishes a new reference in the category of high-quality and high-versatility stereophonic products. Primo CD provides circuital solutions designed without compromise, with features capable of satisfying advanced user demands. We built our CD player with high-performance circuits; high-quality passive components; low-emission LC display that minimises audio circuit noise and optimises output for maximum sound transparency and quality.
Primo CD Black: $1449.
Stereo Amplifiers
Primo Cento VTAudio Analogue presents Primo Cento VT: an amplifier that establishes a new reference - characterised by amazing sound quality and versatility. In fact it combines a completely unique circuitry solution with functional characteristics that satisfy the most particular end-user.
PRIMO means "first": first in sound and in style.
- Hybrid valve design.
- 2 x 100 watt into 8 Ohms
- High-performance circuit with wide bandwidth and low feedback
- Primarily dual-mono construction
- Analogue power supply with high power toroidal transformer and six separate stabilisation sections
- Integrated resistor network volume control - without buffer for best sound transparency
- 4 x line inputs, 1 x MM/MC phono input, 1 x tape output
- System remote control
Standard Finish: Silver.
Primo Cento VT Black: $2049.
Image Hi Fi Award - 2006
Audio Excellence Award - 2006
CD Players
Primo CD VTPRIMO means "first": first in sound and in style.
The Primo series is intended as the optimal solution for high technology products’ introduction in a domestic environment. The design has provided the right proportion between the front faceplate’s size and the chassis’ depth, which allows for different placements without affecting the famous quality of the audio analogue Sound. The insightful appliance of the units is one of the primary aims Audio Analogue designers have pointed to: a metal such as the aluminum that adapts itself by discreetly reflecting the colors that surround it, the immediate simplicity of the controls, the legibility and the soberness of the silk-screens, the rustproof stainless steel keys, the cabinet’s and keys’ rounded corners, all come from a long and exhaustive study about equipment’s use and their functionality and safety. The CD player’s display and the amplifier’s leds are the perfect example of this care: sufficient lighting to read the information, but low enough not to interfere with the usual activity in a domestic environment, near a computer or a TV screen. The remote, small and light, controls both units in the series, and can be easily held in one hand - even a child’s small one.
Primo: the invention and the style.
FEATURES:
- Outputs: analog and S/PDIF digital audio
- D/A Converter Stream Filter interpolation 1Fs/128Fs at 20Bit and Noise Shaper of the third order at 128Fs
- Buffer/Filter of the tube output made with ECC88 in configuration to a common grid
- Upgradable DAC board
- Alimentation with toroidal transformer characterized by 5 stages of regulation
- Regulator with discrete components for the anodic tension of the buffer/filter of the output
- High quality components
- Passive components selected and of very low tolerance, chosen on the basis of measurements as well as technical data after several audio tests.
Primo CD VT Black: $2049
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Audio Analogue was born in Tuscany, a land full of memories, and of places familiar to those great, eclectic geniuses - Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei.
Audio Analogue's aim is to conceive a special quality of sound through deep knowledge of audio technology. And the ultimate objective of our research is to provide the real pleasure that listening to a state-of-the-art audio system can bring.
The appearance of our products is truly the result of a passion for our art, which is shared by our designers, engineers and managers. From Leonardo's drawings, and moving on through the tradition of Italian design you come to a unique mark of great character that makes Audio Analogue pieces perfectly recognisable even though few elements characterize their ultimate finished form.
Audio Analogue means skill and passion; it guarantees the reliability and performance of its products as well as that "something extra" that gives the end result a touch of magic. This is a quality that only the love of he who conceives and carries out the project, can bring.
All Audio Analogue products are hand made in Italy.
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Ayre Acoustics
K-5xe preamplifier
Ayre's K-5x preamplifier combines peerless musical performance with stunning visual design. The exclusive fully-balanced, zero-feedback circuitry renders music with vitality and life. Its custom-designed volume control is actuated by a silky smooth optical encoder, using FET switches and precision metal-film resistors to deliver absolute sonic transparency. The massive power transformer effortlessly provides startlingly real musical dynamics. The Ayre K-5x will transport you to a new world of musical enjoyment.
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V-5xe power amplifier
The Ayre V-5x power amplifier gives voice to music's heartbeat. Enormous power reserves liberate the full range of dynamic contrast, while the zero feedback design flawlessly keeps time relationships intact. Fully balanced from input to output, the V-5x illuminates the soundstage with nuanced precision. Each musician is transported to your listening room with unrivaled vitality and vigor. Sixteen high-current output devices per channel assure absolute stability with any loudspeaker load. The Ayre V-5x delivers the quintessence of music.
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CX-7eMP CD player
No other CD player delivers music like the Ayre CX-7eMP. Its sophisticated multi-stage digital filter allows the subtle sonic details in your favorite discs to shine through. An exclusive fully-balanced, zero-feedback analog circuit combines breathtaking transparency with beguiling musicality. The fundamental tones that provide music's foundation are meticulously rendered by the CX-7's twin massive power transformers -- one handles just the digital circuitry; the other the analog. The Ayre CX-7eMP is the source for your music.
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Discover Ayre and lose yourself in the moment ... intimately experiencing music and cinema that is perfectly timed and naturally alive. Ayre Acoustics, Inc. has been designing and building superior quality, award winning audio and video equipment since 1993.
Ayre is recognized as a world leader in the industry, and our full line of audio and video components sets new standards in innovation, design, and performance. Ayre proudly offers the finest equipment for your listening and viewing pleasure.
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Creek
Creek products have been an integral part of the British Hi Fi industry for well over 20 years. During that time, the company has not deviated form its original philosophy to produce a high quality yet affordable range of amplifiers, tuners and CD products. Value for money is at the core of the company’s thinking.
Over the years Creek Audio has built up a loyal following in all corners of the globe and its products are currently available in more than 43 countries.
One of the great strengths of the company is that it knows what it does best and focuses on those areas.
Creek Audio has held firm in its decision not to diversify beyond its traditional markets simply in an effort simply to win over as many customers as possible. Short-term gain has never been the motivating factor- maintaining customer loyalty by offering new and innovative products backed by exemplary service is of the highest importance.
And the results? As new products emerge they serve to further enhance the company’s reputation with the buying public who understand that when they purchase a Creek product they can be guaranteed of the highest quality in a product that will last a lifetime.
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Denon
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The AVR-1610 is a versatile A/V surround receiver with a 5.1-channel surround amp that supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. Of course, the AVR-1610 is fully equipped with Denon’s own proven features for high-quality sound, such as Compressed Audio Restorer, Direct Mechanical Ground Construction, and Minimum Signal Paths. It even supports Dolby Pro Logic IIz, a technology that adds a vertical dimension at the front for a more exciting surround sound experience. Last but not least, the high-performance AVR-1610 includes Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume for easy speaker setting and straightforward operation.
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The capability to upconvert analog video sources has become standard on mid-range receivers, but the feature is rarely well-implemented, with poor image quality being the norm. Denon's latest mid-range model, the AVR-1910, is a standout in this regard, offering up the best upconverted image quality out of all the receivers we've tested in 2009. It also delivers a solid mid-range AV receiver feature set with four HDMI inputs, second zone functionality, 7.1 analog inputs, and on-board decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Our disappointments were mostly on the design side, with the AVR-1910 having a difficult double-sided remote, annoying back-panel design, and a text-based on-screen display (vs. a graphical user interface). Also, its AU$1399 price is on the high side for a mid-range receiver considering sound quality was only average next to competitors. The Denon is a solid choice if you expect to integrate a lot of analog video sources into your home theatre or need some less common connectivity options, like switched-AC outlets or full 7.1 analog inputs. On the other hand, competing receivers offer more features for less money — often with better sound quality — and will be a better option for most buyers.
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The AVR-2310 is a versatile A/V surround receiver with a 7.1-channel surround amp that supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. The AVR-2310 provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that lets you check the unit’s status in color for easier operation. The AVR-2310 is also endowed with a variety of Denon technologies such as Direct Mechanical Ground Construction and Minimum Signal Paths for faithful reproduction of HD sound and HD picture quality.
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The AVR-3310 is a 7-channel A/V surround receiver that not only offers high-bit i/p conversion and scaling along with other acclaimed Denon audio and video technologies, but also lets users enjoy a wide variety of media such as Network Audio and Photo Streaming.
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The AVR-4310 is a 7-channel A/V surround receiver that not only offers DENON LINK 4th and high-bit i/p conversion and scaling along with other acclaimed Denon audio and video technologies, but also lets users enjoy a wide variety of media such as Network Audio and Photo Streaming
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Versatile and uncompromising upper class A/V surround receiver with 9 ch amplifier, network audio, photo streaming and more, for home entertainment enthusiasts
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The DBP-1610 reflects Denon engineering concept for high picture and sound quality in its design. BD-Live is supported to ensure you enjoy the full potential of Blu-ray entertainment.
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The DBP-2010 is specified for use in today’s most advanced integrated home entertainment system and packed with original Denon technology for high picture and sound quality, including a new centre-drive mechanism and highly rigid chassis.
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The DBP-4010UD lets you enjoy not only Blu-ray discs and DVDs but also a wide variety of other discs in your library, such as Super Audio CDs, DVD-Audio discs and CDs, in the splendour of high-quality sound and video. This level of quality is made possible with Denon’s vibration-resistant technologies such as Direct Mechanical Construction and Multi-layer Chassis Structure, and superior audio and video circuit performance is the result of Denon’s newly-developed S.V.H. mechanism that reads signals from the disc with impeccable precision. The audio circuitry features Advanced AL24 processors for all channels to achieve superior sound quality, while the video circuitry incorporates a high-bit-rate video processor to give you realistic video images. Since the DBP-4010UD is also equipped with DENON LINK 4th to thoroughly minimize jitter during HDMI transmission, you are given the best possible performance in sound when combined with a Denon A/V receiver.
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Denon was founded in 1910. Over the years, Denon has built a formidable reputation, earning respect and numerous accolades around the world as a manufacturer of exceptional quality hi-fi products.
Denon has incorporated this experience and expertise into a top range of Audio-Video components, establishing an enviable position as one of the world’s leading home cinema brands.
Denon is known for pure yet stylish quality products and, most importantly, time-tested expertise and craftsmanship. Denon is devoted to producing audio and visual components at the forefront of technology. Today, the Denon name is synonymous with stunning high-impact visuals and dramatically detailed yet powerful surround sound. The ambience created by each and every Denon product denotes the true essence of natural sound and an image of pure beauty.
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Lexicon
Founded in 1971, Lexicon has become one of the world's premier manufacturers of home theater and professional electronics. Innovative technologies, such as LOGIC 7, have helped Lexicon to push the boundaries of home entertainment. Lexicon audio systems are now available in the Rolls Royce Phantom, and LOGIC 7 in models from BMW, Mercedes and Land Rover.
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Marantz
The 7x110W powerful 'Best AV Receiver' SR6004 with customized main capacitors handles all kind of audio formats including DTS-HD, Dolby True HD and even the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Choose between the setup with surround back speakers or using two amplifiers for the front high speakers and enjoy the new over head sound projection. Four HDMI inputs offer connectivity for digital sources while all analogue signals can be converted and scaled to HDMI level and output via the two selectable HDMI outputs. Multiroom application is possible for audio and video. The USB input on the front does not only play your favorite MP3 and WMA-files it is also iPod compatible (digitally). The M-DAX guarantees great sound even from compressed audio. But it doesn’t stop here: The SR6004 comes with a Bluetooth receiver which can be connected to the M-XPort (Marantz eXPansion port) on the back. Stream your music for your mobile device via Bluetooth and enjoy your mobile music library. That’s flexibility.
- 7x 110 Watts 8 ohms RMS
- Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD
- Dolby Pro-Logic IIz
- M-DAX
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic
- Volume
- Video scaling up to 1080p
- 4in/2out HDMI 1.3
- iPod compatible USB input
- GUI
- RS232c port
- Marantz M-XPort and RX101
- Learnable Remote with LCD display
Winning the 'Best AV Receiver' category at the recent 2009 Home Theatre Review Awards, the judges concluded with "Forget the clunky iPod doc. Beyond having all of the latest surround codex and a laundry list of other features, the Marantz SR-6004 wows with Bluetooth connectivity for sources like Apple iPhones or an iPod Touch"
On-line Technology publisher 'Digital Trends' gave the SR6004 a score of 9.5 (out of 10), concluding the review with:
"The Marantz SR6004 is perhaps the best sounding receiver in its price class that we’ve had the pleasure of testing. It pairs cutting-edge technology, top quality components, breathtaking sound, high style and extreme flexibility to culminate in what we would feel safe calling “the audiophile’s receiver.” In short, if you long for the sound of separate components, but crave the convenience of a receiver, then the SR6004 is your ticket to audio paradise".
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Finishes: Black & New Silver
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The SR5004 provides 7x 100W and comes with decoders for Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio and the new Dolby surround matrix Dolby ProLogicIIz. It accommodates 3x HDMI 1.3a inputs with Deep Color support, and offers i-Chip video processing for up-scaling to HDMI 1080p. It easily handles the most demanding scenes of action films, as well as offering excellent quality music playback from Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD. Even your MP3, WMA or AAC files will sound clearer and more detailed thanks to M-DAX, the Marantz Digital Audio Expander. SR5004 is equipped with a Marantz M-XPort to connect a Bluetooth receiver which allows you to wirelessly stream your audio from your mobile devices as mobile phones, laptop, etc. that support Bluetooth A2DP protocol. With the automatic speaker setup Audyssey MultiEQ, multi-room video-off mode and high grade components, the SR5004 makes sure you will experience your movies and music in true and dynamic Marantz style.
- 7x 100 Watts 8 ohms RMS
- Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD
- Dolby Pro-Logic IIz
- M-DAX
- Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume
- Video scaling up to 1080p
- 3in/1out HDMI1.3a
- Deep Color
- Graphic User Interface
- Marantz M-XPort
- Learnable Remote Control
Finishes: Black & New Silver
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The BD5004 is the extension of the Marantz Blu-ray player line up to a more affordable price category, without sacrifying Blu-ray or DVD quality. The BD5004 offers full Profile 2.0 / BD-Live specification, meaning that it has a network connection for downloading additional content on movies like extra scenes, alternative ends, interactive games, actors information or director comments from the internet. DVD’s can be upscaled, de-interlaced and outputted as 1080p via the HDMI1.3a port. To ensure high quality analogue video output on component level a 297MHz/12bit video DAC is implemented. The new design with the centered mechanism will perfectly fit to the Marantz receiver and amplifier line up. Supported media’s are DivX HD, JPEGs, WMA and MP3, and for the purist enjoying music from CD Marantz applied a Pure Direct / Audio Exclusive Mode.
- Playback of Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video and CD, DVD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, DivX HD, AVCHD and JPEG HD
- BD-Live Profile 2.0
- HDMI 1.3a
- Deep Colour
- IP-conversion and up-scaling to 1080p
- Output of all raw HD Audio data via HDMI
- 2ch audio down-mix
- SD Card
- Remote Control
Finishes: Black
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Naim Audio
Naim is no ordinary hi-fi company. Their passion and commitment is to create audio systems that can bring the highest quality of music into the home. Some might say such commitment to excellence is near obsessive. Every product they design must not simply equal, but must exceed, the performance of its predecessor or competition. And that’s before they hone it even further.
No surprise then that they are also consistently suspicious of fashion. While they appreciate great design, it always has to be in the context of function. So you won’t find gratuitous gadgetry on Naim products. But you will find state-of-the-art design, engineering, electronics and acoustics brought to bear on the reproduction of music.
Along with their passion for quality and performance, honesty is also very much a part of the philosophy as they strive to expand the boundaries of possibility in a hi-fi system.
Naim make the ultimate music systems.
You’ve heard it all before. This time it is true.
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The NAP 155 XS is the perfect companion to the NAC 152 XS preamplifier in an XS system. It features a very large mains transformer – both physically and in terms of its power rating – and at the heart of its power supply uses the same reservoir capacitors as the award-winning SUPERNAIT integrated amplifier. The NAP 155 XS employs similar construction techniques to the NAIT XS integrated amplifier with a castellated heatsink and reduced earth reference routing to deliver enhanced performance and more music. The NAP 155 XS is a power amplifier straight out of the classic Naim mould: fast, detailed, dynamic and single-mindedly musical.
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| Audio outputs |
Speakers |
| Power output |
60W per channel into 8Ω
90W per channel into 4Ω |
| Voltage Gain |
+ 29 dB |
| Minimum Load impedance |
2Ω |
| Frequency response |
4Hz - 75kHz |
| THD |
0.013% |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
100dB |
| Phase Response |
Absolute phase correct |
| Power |
Supply Voltage: 100-120V,
220-240V,
50 to 60Hz
Power Consumption: Max 330VA Quiescent Power Consumption: 16VA |
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432 x 301 x 70 (W x D x H) Weight: 7.9kg |
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FM radio broadcasts have the potential to offer the finest sound quality. There is a vast wealth of program material available, twenty-four hours a day, and yet the tuner is often relegated to a secondary place in a hi-fi system.
The superb quality of broadcast material came as an unexpected delight when we began serious investigations into the medium in the early 1980s. This culminated in Naim introducing the NAT 01 tuner in 1984, which stood the audio world on its head and has since been consistently voted the best sounding tuner available by press and customers alike.
To capture and preserve every nuance of a broadcast requires a great deal of skill in both design and manufacture. Remember, though, that aerial quality is of vital importance to a tuners performance.
Ask your Naim dealer for advice.
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All the trademark features of a Naim player are brought together in the CDS3 along with a host of new and innovative engineering solutions pioneered during the development of the flagship NAC552 and NAP500 amplifiers. Together with the elegant styling, the result is a truly stunning, thoroughly satisfying musical performance.
The CDS3 features the latest generation Philips CD10 transport using a high quality hall motor disc drive VAM 1202 mechanism. The crucially important suspension system for the transport consists of three precisely tuned leaf springs to optimise servo operation. Two further independent suspension arrangements isolate both the digital and analogue circuit boards from the environment, using optimally damped spring decoupling.
The Naim-designed e.f.m signal "eye pattern" processing filter precedes a Philips CD10, SAA 7324 servo controller chip which is responsible for transforming wave patterns into digital data, error correction and all transport drive functions. Following this, the digital data is routed to a 24-bit - 8 times oversampling digital filter with HDCD decoding.
The data is then sent to two (one per channel) Burr-Brown PCM 1704-K, 24-bit mono D to A converters. HDCD decoding is only activated when playing encoded discs. A separate, fully optimised master clock controls digital to analogue conversion and the clock circuit configuration and layout are engineered to minimise jitter that is further reduced by special Naim designed data re-clocking circuitry. A seven-pole analogue filter follows the DAC to remove spurious noise. The current to voltage conversion stage and all analogue filter stages use discrete transistor amplifiers to optimise performance.
The CDS3 has 26 low-noise, regulated power supplies on the main circuit board, fourteen on the analogue output board and four on the servo board. Power for the whole machine is provided by the XPS power supply, which has six separately regulated, very low-noise outputs. Thus all critical circuitry is triple regulated.
Naim research proved that divorcing the main power supply in this way is wholly beneficial, whereas the more common arrangement of housing the converter circuitry in a separate box causes many problems.
To minimise coupling of external vibrations from the housing to the drive, as happens in the vast majority of players that use a drawer loading mechanism, the CDS3 has a simple and straightforward top loading system. Discs are held securely to the drive spindle by means of a low-inertia, resonance-controlling magnetically attached disc clamp, a technique that ensures rigid coupling (and mild damping) without adding to the task of the drive servo mechanism by increasing rotational inertia.
Worthwhile user features have been incorporated in the CDS3: in addition to a clearer layout of the back panel, an RC5 port has been fitted (with the further option of an RS232 port), allowing seamless integration into even the most complex of home installations. In common with the flagship NAC 552 preamplifier, the CDS3 has user-configurable outputs, offering a choice between the preferred DIN or RCA phono outputs, allowing the CDS3 to be used with a wide range of other manufacturers' cables and components.
All the main control functions of the CDS3 are handled by a microprocessor running software written by Naim.
Every aspect of the SAA7324 servo controller/decoder functionality is under software control with the Naim-written code allowing all areas of performance to be maximised. For example, the machine optimises the transport parameters for each disc as it is loaded. In addition, care has been taken to ensure that the player/user interface is as logical and intuitive as possible, with extra features such as Display Off (providing improved sound quality) and Program Cancel, whereby the listener can quickly select tracks not wanted to be played.
The CDS3 is close to the top of Naim's CD hierarchy, which allows someone to purchase a CDX2, to upgrade by adding an XPS and then trade up to a CDS3 with the XPS. The highly sophisticated power supply features a toroidal transformer and 6 power regulators, ensuring complete stability of the ultra-sensitive circuitry.
The Naim CDS3 delivers truly rewarding musical reproduction, providing the involvement of the very best analogue sources combined with tremendous consistency and reliability.
| Specifications |
| Frequency response |
10Hz 20kHz + 0.1dB 0.5 dB |
| Output level |
2.0V rms at 1kHz |
| Output impedance |
10 Ohms maximum |
| Phase response |
Linear phase, absolute phase correct |
| Laser Type |
Semiconductor AIGaAs |
| Wavelength |
780nm ± 20nm |
| Light output (cw) |
Maximum 0.5 mW |
| De-emphasis |
± 0.1 dB referred to main response |
| Distortion and noise |
<0.1% 10 Hz - 18 kHz at full level |
| Mains supply |
100V, 115V, 230V (50 or 60Hz) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
87 x 432 x 314mm |
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Black |
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The CD555 makes no attempt to play DVDs, DVD-As or SACDs. It doesn't have a digital output. Nor does it have a variable output. The CD555 simply plays CDs and at that it excels. We are confident that is the best CD player ever.
Key features of this fabulous player include a separate power supply from a transformer secondary winding, which is triple regulated, right through to the critical master clock and dejittering circuitry. Special attention has also been paid to reducing capacitive coupling of high frequency noises from other supplies into this super quiet clock supply through interconnect cables and wiring looms. Two Burndy interconnects between the power supply and head unit disretely carry the digital and analogue supplies extend the principle of reducing capacitive coupling between power supplies as far as possible.
The power supply incorporates significant upgrades over existing designs. More regulators have been used to isolate the supplies to various parts of the circuit, minimising their interaction.
The CD555 Digital-to-Analogue Converters are mounted in a "quiet room". Apart from ensuring that all critical signals reaching the DAC have immeasurably low jitter the chips are inside a shielded enclosure to keep their environment free of the varying electric and magnetic fields that inevitably occur in a CD player, so enabling the converters to do their work isolated from all external influences.
Other noteworthy features of the CD555
include:
- a machined, heavy, solid transport tray to reduce resonance and vibration amplitude
- high mass design to improve suspension characteristics, providing isolation from the chassis and other components
- low infra red reflective coatings around the CD to reduce eye pattern interference and noise
- an extremely low inertia and low resonance CD clamp
- a Philips Pro CD mechanism with a die-cast chassis
- a very heavy brass sub-chassis - separate for digital and analogue electronics
- analogue stages, I-to-V conversion, filtering and output driver are built from discrete components
- seven-pole output filters
- a separate low jitter clock circuit with its own multi-stage regulated power supply
- post-digital filter de-jitter circuitry to eliminate jitter
- DACs are isolated from electric and magnetic fields
- a motorised top loading door
Features of the 555PS include:
- seven regulated power supplies including separate one for the clock circuitry
- five secondary windings on the transformer
- a transformer that is 40 per cent larger than that in the XPS2
- separate dedicated analogue and digital output sockets (Burndy) to minimise high frequency noise modulation of analogue supplies
- backward compatibility with the CDS3 and CDX2
- Can be used to enhance the performance of the Naim HDX hard disk player
- a low resonance case with isolating feet
| Specifications |
| Frequency response |
10Hz 20kHz + 0.1dB 0.5 dB |
| Output level |
2.0V rms at 1kHz |
| Output impedance |
50 Ohms maximum |
| Phase response |
Linear phase, absolute phase correct |
| Laser Type |
Semiconductor AIGaAs |
| Wavelength |
780nm ± 20nm |
| Light output (cw) |
Maximum 0.5 mW |
| De-emphasis |
± 0.1 dB referred to main response |
| Distortion and noise |
<0.1% 10 Hz - 18 kHz at full level |
| Mains supply |
100V, 115V, 230V (50 or 60Hz) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
114 x 432 x 314mm |
| Finish |
Black |
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The CD5 XS uses every possible development from earlier and more costly Naim CD players to help establish it as the reference entry-level CD player. The drawer and transport suspension is borrowed from the CDX2.The die-cast zinc and extruded aluminium casework is a development of that used in the existing 5 series and results in an inert case with great resistance to pollution from external vibration.
The CD5 XS continues the trend of the latest Naim reference products by including RCA phono sockets alongside the traditionally used DIN sockets.
Also new in the CD5 XS is the inclusion of a transformer coupled digital output that provides the choice of digital or analogue signal output.
Improving on the award-winning CD5x was a tough ask, but through scrutiny and refinement of every last engineering detail, the class-leading Naim CD5 XS delivers newly dramatic and vibrant music.
| Specifications |
| Audio Outputs |
Analogue via DIN & RCA.
S/PDIF Digital via 75Ω BNC |
| Line Output Fixed |
2.1V rms at 1kHz |
| Control |
Remote Input: 3.5mm rear panel jack (modulated/demodulated RC5 system)
RS232: Optional Naim RS232 board
IR Remote (handheld): NARCOM 4 |
| Formats |
CD Formats: Red Book
Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R |
| Physical |
Dimensions (mm): 432 x 301 x 70 (W x D x H)
Weight: 6kg |
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Black |
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The CD5i CD player, especially when partnered by the complementary NAIT 5i integrated amplifier, sets a thrilling new standard for the musical performance of entry-level hi-fi.
The CD5i offers convenient front loading using a custom-made, glass reinforced drawer mechanism, the mass of which has been carefully calculated to optimise rigidity and isolation.
This machine is designed to be the best in its class, incorporating genuine technological advances to provide a thoroughly enjoyable musical experience.
| Specifications |
| Line outputs |
1 x DIN, 1 x RCA phono |
| Frequency response |
10Hz – 20kHz + 0.1dB – 0.5 dB |
| Output level |
2.0V rms at 1kHz |
| Output impedance |
10 Ohms maximum |
| Phase response |
Linear phase, absolute phase correct |
| De-emphasis |
0.25dB referred to main response |
| Laser type |
Semiconductor AIGaAs |
| Wavelength |
780nm ± 20nm |
| Light output (cw) |
Maximum 0.5 mW |
| De-emphasis |
± 0.1 dB referred to main response |
| Distortion and noise |
<0.1% 10 Hz - 18 kHz at full level |
| Disc compatibility |
Red book CD and CD-R |
| Control |
I-Com remote included |
| Mains supply |
115V, 230V (50 or 60Hz) |
Dimensions
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70 x 432 x 301mm |
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Black |
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The FlatCap XS is a dual-rail power supply that, either alone or in pairs, provides the most effective means to extract the ultimate performance from an XS system. One FlatCap XS can be used to enhance the performance of a CD5 XS and a NAT05 XS, while a second could be deployed to supercharge the performance of the NAC 152 XS preamplifier. The vital role played by the power supply in any hi-fi system is a long held Naim conviction and it has no better demonstration than the increased musical fluency that the FlatCap XS brings to a system.
| Specifications |
| Power Output |
2 x 24V dual-rail feeds (to power 2 components) |
| Mains supply |
100-120V, 220-240V, 50 to 60Hz |
| Physical |
Dimensions (mm): 432 x 301 x 70 (W x D x H)
Weight: 5.5kg
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Black |
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Anodised fascia, painted cover |
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When a separate preamplifier/power amplifier approach is preferred, the NAC 152 XS provides the perfect option. It was conceived around a completely new motherboard design that incorporates advances of both analogue electronics and mechanical decoupling, and its performance is detailed, refined and utterly musical. Versitility is a NAC 152 XS forté too. Its six analogue inputs all offer DIN or phono connection options and it incorporates a front-mounted, auto-switching input socket for convenient MP3 player use. Power output for a Naim phono preamplifier is also included and a two-stage power supply upgrade regime brings true high-end preamplifier performance easily within reach.
| Specifications |
| Audio Outputs |
Preamp, line level and variable level sub |
| Maximum Load Impedence |
Infinite |
| Minimum Load Impedance |
10KΩ |
| Frequency Response |
4Hz-40kHz |
| THD |
0.042% THD+N @1kHz, 2Vin, 0.775Vout |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
67dB @0.775V |
| Phase Response |
Absolute phase correct |
| Preamp Output |
0.775V, <50Ω |
| Line Output |
130mV, 600Ω |
| Sub Output |
0.775V, <150Ω |
| Control |
Remote Input: 3.5mm rear panel jack (modulated/demodulated RC5 system)
RS232: Optional Naim RS232 board
IR Remote (handheld): NARCOM 4 |
| Power |
Supply Voltage: +24V |
| Physical |
Dimensions (mm): 432 x 301 x 70 (W x D x H)
Weight: 3.8kg |
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The new NAIT 5i is the latest iteration of Naim's fabled entry-level amplifier bringing enhanced performance and usability over its highly regarded predecessor. The most noticeable change is perhaps the addition of a convenient iPod/MP3 player input on its front panel.The NAIT 5i naturally forms a wholly synergistic partner for the CD5i CD player. Together they provide the perfect and most cost-effective introduction to Naim system ownership.
Features:
- 50W continuous output into 8-Ohm loads, 500W peak into 1-Ohm.
- Zinc and aluminium anti-resonance casework.
- DIN and RCA phono inputs.
- Can be used with a wide range of interconnect and loudspeaker cables.
- Programmable unity-gain audio-visual input.
- NarCom remote control handset.
The NAIT 5i delivers fifty Watts into real loudspeaker loads, each Watt with the legendary Naim rhythmic drive and musical integrity. Entry level it may be, but the music it makes is detailed, engaging and recognisably Naim. It borrows many of the latest Naim amplifier innovations to become the finest sounding integrated ever to carry the logo.
| Specifications |
| Analogue inputs |
4 |
| Input sensitivities |
225mV, 20kOhm |
| Output level, tape |
225mV, 100 Ohm |
| Power output (into 8 Ohms) |
50W per channel |
| Overload margin, all inputs, all audio frequencies |
35dB |
| Mains supply |
115V, 230V |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
70 x 432 x 301mm |
| Finish |
Black |
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Olive
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Easy set up. Up to 1,500 CDs. Hi-Fi sound.
Introducing Olive’s award-winning multi-room music solution. The new OPUS Nº4 stores up to 1,500 of your CDs, and plays them in breathtaking quality.
Quick and intuitive
The new OPUS Nº4 is the centerpiece of Olive’s multi-room music system. It holds up to 1,500 CDs in original quality, preserving the artists’ work with all its subtleties and nuances. Simply insert your CD. One click, and your music is digitally stored and categorized with all relevant album information.
Use the intuitive touch-screen navigation to conveniently browse all of your music, combine your favorite tracks to playlists, and quickly find the right music for the right occasion. Need your music to go? Simply burn your playlists back to CD.
5 Great reasons to own an Opus Nº4
1. Store your complete CD collection in one device.
2. Enjoy your music anywhere in the house - in up to 10 rooms simultaneously.
3. Setup is simple. No professional installers needed. (You can do it, really!)
4. Sit and enjoy your favorite CD tunes in high quality sound. (Or get up and dance.)
5. Finding the music you want is easy with the new intuitive touch screen interface.
More than one room?
Add Olive’s wireless MELODY Nº2 and play your music anywhere at home, in up to 10 rooms simultaneously. Thousands of free internet radio stations included.
Listen to commercial free internet radio stations delivered to your stereo system, while getting detailed information about the artist, album and track that is currently playing.
Basic specifications
Capacity: Store up to 1,500 CDs.
Sound: High-resolution Digital-to-Analog converter and low noise power supply ensure breathtaking sound.
Design: Unique, elegant design made with solid and sturdy aluminum.
Screen: 4.3 inch wide touch screen. In brilliant colour.
Interface: Super intuitive interface allows you to find the music you want by genres, album or artist.
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Rotel
The products from Rotel - DVD and CD players, preamplifiers, surround sound amplifiers and receivers, power amplifiers and more-are unique.
They come from a 40 plus year old, family owned organization dedicated to the design and manufacture of the finest in affordable, high performance home theatre and high fidelity components.
We use the word "manufacture" advisedly. They make everything from core components to complete products themselves. In their own factories. Under their own control.
Is this important? Extremely.
Balanced Design Concept combines both hard science and experienced intuition to bring you closer to the source... any source, be it movies or music... and to let you hear without compromise exactly what the artists intended you to hear.
Nothing more. And certainly nothing less.
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Sugden
For over 30 years, the team at J.E.Sugden & Co. Ltd. have been applying their extensive knowledge and experience to the development and production of specialist audio amplifiers for the discerning music lover.
Sugdens very first product was the revolutionary A21, the Worlds first commercial, solid state, Class-A amplifier. Designed, developed and manufactured in the mid-1960s by James E Sugden, the company’s founder.
The original circuit of the A21 has been subjected to continuous improvement, a policy which has resulted in the A21A after 40 years being the amplifier against which others are judged.
Sugden products are developed to embody the company’s philosophies on:
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The "Sugden Acoustic Signature" |
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Quality components to support longevity and comply with specified performance parameters |
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Build quality and presentation which engender job satisfaction and motivates the workforce |
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A lifetime of listening pleasure for the discerning music lover |
Sugden products are designed and hand crafted in Yorkshire, England by a team of highly skilled workers who care for the presentation of their skills and the performance of their products.
Sugden create for you specialist audio equipment, which is presented with confidence and pride for your ultimate listening pleasure.
www.neophonics.com
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