Sonos have released three new products, including at long last a portable speaker with Bluetooth & rechargeable battery called Sonos Move. Let’s check them out! Sonos Move New Sonos Move is what many Sonos fans have been waiting for – a go-anywhere speaker that delivers Sonos sound quality in all environments, outdoors and in. It Read more …
Based on the design and features of the range-topping R7, the R5 is a more compact version of the flagship with no compromise in performance or features. The R5 uses a high capacity linear power supply with 90w Class A-B amplifiers and active electronics and equalisation to precisely control the loudspeaker units. R5’s enclosure has Read more …
Mobile Fidelity’s ‘Ultradisc’ one-step pressings are out of this world in terms of sound quality – the best you can get on vinyl. While conventional pressings use a three step process, inducing a generational loss each time, the one-step process take those two extra steps out of the equation: Learn more about the One Read more …
We’re joining in the fun once again for Record Store Day, this Saturday April 13, 2019. There’s loads happening in Brisbane this year – you can check out all the local action on the Record Store Day website here > Record Store Day Deals [UPDATE – THESE DEALS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE – PLEASE CONTACT Read more …
We’ve put together this little system that is selling like hot cakes – the Rega Planar 1 Plus turntable; Ruark MR1 MkII active speakers and as an option, the REL T-Zero subwoofer. Why do they work so well together? Each product is a well thought-out, simple design that does its job to perfection. And it’s Read more …
Introducing three new models to the Sonus Faber range: Electa Amator III Electa Amator III inherits the characteristics of two of the most iconic models which have shaped the history of Sonus faber: Electa Amator and Electa Amator II. It is a 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker system that features: A 28mm tweeter featuring the DAD TM Read more …
This classic Yamaha CR-1020 receiver was sold by us in the late 1970′s. It sold for $895, at a time when a Holden HZ sedan went for $2150, so it was a serious bit of gear in its time. Recently we were contacted by its new owner, who had picked it up at auction, possibly Read more …
Image source: www.favim.com/image/410669 Where are the best stores in Brisbane to pick up some new (or old) vinyl? We’ve put together this list of the city’s leading record stores to help you feed your vinyl cravings! (This is an update of our original 2013 post with some additions) Rocking Horse Records Rocking Horse Records (www.rockinghorse.net) Read more …
More power. More possibilities. Meet Amp. Amp extends the Sonos experience to your in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, bookshelf and floor-standing speakers, and yes, even outdoor speakers. Power hungry? With 125 Watts per channel, Amp supports high fidelity sound for even the most demanding speakers. Stream everything. Stream everything you love with the Sonos app Read more …
Living Sound & Vision have been selling Monitor Audio in Brisbane for over 30 years. Monitor Audio’s decades of experience in producing groundbreaking, class-leading loudspeakers has resulted in the new Gold Series. Uncompromised in concept, construction and sound, the new Gold Series has been designed to deliver performance to savour for a lifetime. Artistry in craftsmanship Read more …
Sonos and renowned Danish furnishings brand HAY have reimagined Sonos One in five colours from HAY’s 2018 palette. The HAY Sonos One is the most colourful way to enjoy surprisingly rich, room-filling sound. And, with Amazon Alexa and AirPlay 2 built in, you can control it with just your voice. The limited edition colours are Read more …
Danish loudspeaker gods Dynaudio have entered the lifestyle audio arena with four new ‘intelligent’ wireless audio speakers aptly named ‘Music’. The four models in the range – Music 1, Music 3, Music 5 and (you guessed it) Music 7; grow in size and output, as well as price, which runs from $699 to $1,599. All Read more …
The new Rega Planar 1 Plus provides what many potential Rega customers have been looking for – a high quality phono stage. With so many hi-fi systems now scaling down their connectivity – and the phono input often being the first to go, a separate phono pre-amp has been needed if you wanted to play Read more …
Yamaha are continuing their homage to the golden era of hi-fi with three new models in the very-retro 5000 series – the GT-5000 turntable, C-5000 Pre-amp and M-5000 Power Amplifier. These follow on from the critical success of the NS-5000 loudspeakers, themselves a throwback to the famous NS-1000 speakers from the 1970′s. But while all Read more …
Anthem’s ground-breaking STR integrated amp is the perfect blend of digital smarts and old-world analog grunt. In the short time it’s been around it has already garnered more rave reviews than most amps get in a lifetime – here’s just a sample: “The Anthem STR is a watershed product worth serious consideration. Highly recommended.” – Read more …
Celerity sends HDMI signals up to 300m over Fibre Optic cables with the best picture quality and speed for connecting AV components, controllers, switchers, video walls, computers, projectors and televisions. It supports up to 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 colour and HDR video for sharp and detailed images on Ultra HDTV displays. Celerity provides a higher performance Read more …
Sonos Beam is a new, compact soundbar that pumps out big sound for smaller living spaces. Listen to your favourite music, TV, movies and more in rich, detailed sound. Easy voice control allows you to turn it up without taking your eyes off the action or your hands off the game controller. And at a Read more …
We’re big fans of Sony projectors – with their experience in both movie-making and commercial projector manufacture, they have always turned out a very nice line in home projectors. The VPL-VW760ES is no exception. Combining three native 4k SXRD chips with a laser light source is a great start, guaranteeing the sharpest possible 4k playback Read more …
The Sennheiser HD-820 is a closed-back version of the legendary HD800 headphones, and uses some innovative technology that makes them stunningly transparent. Closed-back designs have historically suffered from unwanted resonances, while open-back designs, famed for their natural, transparent sound, can leak audio and let in ambient sounds. For the HD-820, Sennheiser have used a glass Read more …
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Dire Straits MoFi Original Master Recordings on Vinyl & SACD
Published: November 5, 2019In late November Dire Straits fans & audiophiles are in for a treat. After four years of production, the band’s first four albums are being released on vinyl and SACD by Mobile Fidelity – the leading audiophile recording company since 1977. Each album has been completely remastered from the original master tapes and is delivered Read more …