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Arcam is one of the UK’s respected and most prestigous hi-fi and home cinema brands. An extensive research and development wing has ensured that this distinguished manufacturer has continually evolving product ranges. Renowned for delivering crisp and detailed audio separates that wowed the hi-fi journalists and general public alike, Arcam has expanded its range into several different areas: home cinema, wireless streaming and iPod docks - all with the audiophile sensibility that made this British company a byword for quality the world over. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------rCube Portable iPod Dock Speaker System --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FMJ A18 FMJ CD17 Stereo Amplifier & Available in: CD Player --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------rDac Digital To Analogue Converter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- of the best “ One all-round amplifiers at the price. ” highly enjoyable “Amusical companion. HI-FI WORLD HI-FI WORLD ” HI-FI WORLD SPECIFICATIONS FMJ A18 .............................................................................. • 50 WPC at 8 ohms • FMJ rigid case construction • Multi-layer printed circuit boards • Rotary encoders for precision control • Toroid mains transformer .............................................................................. FMJ CD17 .............................................................................. • Wolfson 8471 DAC • FMJ rigid case construction • Proprietary EMI shielding technology • Seperately regulated power supplies • Toroid mains transformer .............................................................................. Solo Neo .............................................................................. • 802.11b/g wireless receiver • Plays WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA and FLAC • CD player with 24-bit Wolfson DAC • Separately regulated power supplies • Twin toroidal transformers .............................................................................. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Solo Neo Music System ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “ Extra functionality over the original Solo - great buy. ” WHAT HI-FI? SOUND & VISION MAGAZINE rCube .............................................................................. • 90W at 8 ohms • Stream music via rWave or rWand • 8 hours playback/Rechargeable battery • Wi-Fi multi-room option • Video output .............................................................................. rDac Demo Rooms AUDITION ARCAM NOW .............................................................................. • Wolfson 8471 DAC • Asynchronous USB jitter reduction technology • Optical & coaxial inputs • Sleek aluminium casework • RW model available with wireless streaming .............................................................................. Available in: Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition. SEPTEMBER 2010 q There’s no doubting Pioneer’s audio heritage. Founded in 1938, this prestigious audio visual brand has the philosophy ‘pure audio’, denoting the highly-prized values of quick response and openness. Top end Pioneer components are engineered to meet the rigorous sound standards set by the recording professionals at London’s famous AIR Studios, founded by Sir George Martin, legendary Beatles producer and Academy Award-nominated composer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------F-F6MK2-K DAB/FM/AM Tuner Visit your local Hi-Fi & AV premium centre to experience these extraordinary hi-fi separates for yourself. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------A-A9MK2-K 70w Integrated Stereo Amplifier --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-A6MK2-K Available in: 60w Integrated Stereo Amplifier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------PD-D9MK2-K Super Audio CD Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “ A compulsory entry on your shortlist.” WHAT HI-FI? SOUND & VISION MAGAZINE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS A-A6MK2-K .............................................................................. • 60 WPC at 4 ohms • AIR studios tuning • Quick response power supply circuit • Isolated power supply blocks • Honeycomb fabricated chassis .............................................................................. PD-D6MK2-K .............................................................................. • AIR studios tuning • High accuracy master clock • Twin TI Burr-Brown 24-bit DACs • Quick response power supply circuit • Legato Link Conversion Pro up-sampling • Honeycomb fabricated chassis .............................................................................. F-F6MK2-K .............................................................................. • Schotty Barrier Diode • 192 kHz/24-bit DAC • Aluminium front panel • Large insulator • Dimmable/Extinguishable display .............................................................................. A-A9MK2-K ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PD-D6MK2-K Super Audio CD Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “ Sound is sophisticated and detail is convincing ” TECHRADAR.COM .............................................................................. • 70 WPC at 4 ohms • AIR studios tuning • ’Sound Retriever’ restores digital music • Honeycomb and seamless chassis • Quick response power supply circuit • Twin toroidal transformers .............................................................................. PD-D9MK2-K Demo Rooms AUDITION PIONEER NOW .............................................................................. • AIR studios tuning • High accuracy master clock • Twin TI Burr-Brown 24-bit DACs • Quick response power supply circuit • Legato Link Conversion Pro up-sampling .............................................................................. Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition. Available in: Onkyo’s company philosophy is to deliver products that are superbly designed and built to a consistently outstanding standard of excellence. While many manufacturers are intent on building components at ever cheaper prices, Onkyo has a different vision. Their approach is to perfect the basics, leave out the frills, pay attention to details and use only the finest parts. This vision has put Onkyo at the forefront of the home cinema and digital revolutions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------M5000-r P-3000-r Power Amplifier & Available in: Pre-Amplifier ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------combination “ Aoffantastic conventional technology… excellent. ” TECHRADAR.COM with voices “ Tonality and instruments is wonderfully life like. TECHRADAR.COM ” SPECIFICATIONS M-5000-r .............................................................................. • High Current - 4 x 27,000 uf capacitors • DIDRC technology reduces perceptible noise • 3 stage inverted Darlington circuitry • Symmetrical layout of L/R channels • Two massive toroidal transformers with sub transformer .............................................................................. P-3000-r .............................................................................. • Separate Digital/Analogue circuitry and transformers • PLL Ultra-low jitter technology • Separate TI Burr-Brown PCM1792 DACs for L/R channels • Bi-amping capability • DIDRC (Dynamic Intermodulation • Reduction Circuitry) .............................................................................. C-7000r .............................................................................. • Separate Digital/Analogue circuitry and transformers • Thermally regulated high-precision clock • Separate TI Burr-Brown PCM1792 DACs for L/R channels • PLL Ultra-low jitter technology • Silent Disc mechanism with die-cast tray .............................................................................. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------C-7000r CD Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------together features and refinements to bring the very “ Brings best out of your audio CDs. ” AUDIOREVIEW.COM Available in: Tannoy was founded in 1926 and has outfitted some of the world’s premier venues, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Hong Kong Convention Centre. In fact, this brand is so synonymous with sound, it has entered the English language as ‘a communications system with loudspeakers’. Still true to its audiophile roots, Tannoy still enjoys considerable success as manufacturers of professional, studio and domestic speakers. Available in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------DC4T Floorstanders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Available in: Available in: • Real wood veneer finish -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DC6T -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DC4 • Polypropylene High Grade Capacitors Floorstanders Bookshelf Speakers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVOLUTION RANGE FEATURES ................................................................................ • Wideband Dual Concentric Drivers • Internally reinforced cabinets • Silver-plated internal speaker cables SPECIFICATIONS DC6T .............................................................................. NOVEMBER 2008 Tannoys fully justify the “ The price tag with their expertly balanced performance. ” WHAT HI-FI? SOUND & VISION MAGAZINE Recommended Amplifier Power 20-175W RMS Sensitivity 87dB Frequency Response 34Hz - 35kHz Crossover Type LF low Loss 2nd order HF 1st order .............................................................................. DC4 .............................................................................. Recommended Amplifier Power 20-125W RMS Sensitivity 89dB Frequency Response 68Hz - 54kHz Crossover Type LF low Loss 2nd order HF 1st order .............................................................................. DC4T .............................................................................. Recommended Amplifier Power 20-125W RMS Sensitivity 87dB Frequency Response 54zHz - 54kHz Crossover Type LF low Loss 2nd order HF 1st order .............................................................................. Demo Rooms AUDITION TANNOY NOW Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition. JULY 2011 might be small, but we “ They found these Tannoys come complete with a big, sonic heart. WHAT HI-FI SOUND? & VISION MAGAZINE ” 2 If you think all speakers are dull, uninspiring boxes, prepare to have your misconceptions blown away by this dazzlingly innovative manufacturer whose ethos is deceptively simple: “Everything we do revolves around you and your music.” Mordaunt-Short’s dynamic approach has won it legions of fans for its hi-fi and home cinema creativity. When it comes to loudspeakers, the Richer Sounds team will evangelise that Mordaunt-Short fearlessly challenges the status quo – just ask to demo these speakers in-store and hear for yourself why they are so highly regarded. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------MEZZO 2 Bookshelf Speakers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 2008 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------MEZZO 6 Floorstanders ----------------------------------------------------------------------------MEZZO RANGE FEATURES ............................................................................... • ATT Aspirated Tweeter Technology • CPC Continuous Profile Cone Drivers Available in: Available in: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Performance 6 LE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Performance 2 Floorstanders Bookshelf Speakers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Sound Deadened Driver Baskets • Curved Cabinet Design MAY 2005 • Magnetic grills SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE 6LE .............................................................................. Recommended Amplifier Power 15-250W RMS Sensitivity 89dB Frequency Response 34Hz - 30kHz Crossover Type Dampened 2nd order .............................................................................. the most “ Amongst realistic-sounding speakers ever. ” WHAT HI-FI? SOUND & VISION MAGAZINE Recommended PERFORMANCE RANGE FEATURES ...................................................................................... Amplifier Power 15-150W RMS Sensitivity 89dB Frequency Response 48Hz - 30kHz Crossover Type Dampened 2nd order with DVP .............................................................................. • ATT Aspirated Tweeter Technology • CPC Continuous Profile Cone Drivers • Mechanically Isolated Crossover • Stylish Polymer Resin Cabinet • ClarityCap High Grade Capacitors ...................................................................................... MEZZO 6 .............................................................................. Recommended Amplifier Power 15-150W RMS Sensitivity 89dB Frequency Response 38Hz - 22kHz Crossover Type 2nd order with DVP .............................................................................. MEZZO 2 Demo Rooms AUDITION M-SHORT NOW .............................................................................. Recommended Amplifier Power 15-120W RMS Sensitivity 89dB Frequency Response 48Hz - 22kHz Crossover Type 2nd order with DVP .............................................................................. exceptional in their many “ Truly areas of strength …if you value clarity, you should consider these. WHAT HI-FI SOUND? & VISION MAGAZINE PERFORMANCE 2 .............................................................................. OCTOBER 2010 Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition. ” c Established in 1968, Cambridge Audio is the UK’s best-selling hi-fi brand, endlessly striving to ensure your favourite songs sound just as good as they did in the studio. Cambridge Audio can satisfy all your home entertainment needs with a wide and wonderfully flexible range from integrated all-in-one to multi-room systems, a fantastic mini-separates series to a fresh new speaker range and, of course, the legendary hi-fi separates for which the company is most famous. Available in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------DacMagic Digital to Analogue Converter ----------------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------840a 840c Power Amplifier & CD Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------chunky powerhouse “ Awith features aplenty. HI-FI CHOICE MAGAZINE ” 840a and “Ultra-smooth civilised sound… highly featured. ” HI-FI CHOICE MAGAZINE .............................................................................. • 120 WPC at 8 ohms • Class XDTM amplifier • Ultra rigid low resonance chassis • Separate pre/power transformers • Resistor Ladder/Relay Attenuator • Volume Control .............................................................................. 840c .............................................................................. • ATFTM asynchoronous up-sampling technology • 32-bit Analog Devices Black Fin DSP • Twin AD1955 24-bit/384kHz DACs • Balanced XLR outputs • Two digital inputs allow up-sampling of other sources .............................................................................. NP30 .............................................................................. • Better than CD sound quality - 24-bit FLAC • Wolfson DAC • UuVol system control • Music streaming and Internet radio • USB connection .............................................................................. DacMagic .............................................................................. • Upsampling to 24 bit/192KHz • Twin Wolfson WM8740 DACs • USB input • Balanced XLR output • Quality metal casing .............................................................................. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NP30 Available in: Digital Music Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and detailed, exciting yet controlled, it draws “ Expansive you in and wills you to browse through more music to enjoy its work. ” WHAT HI-FI SOUND? & VISION MAGAZINE AUGUST 2011 Realism. Above all, at all costs, realism. Stereo reproduction should sound as natural as the original performance. This principle is central to the way KEF engineers its hi-fi and home cinema speakers; with an emphasis on sonic simplicity and elegance that belies the high-tech wizardry that lurks beneath their beautifully-finished, immaculate exteriors. Founded on the core values of ‘quality, honesty, dedication and innovation’, KEF continues to win fans and rave reviews. Visit your local Premium Richer Sounds store to hear KEF’s exquisite range in action. Available in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------KHT5005.2 5.1 Speaker Package ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Available in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------KHT3005se Available in: 5.1 Speaker Package Available in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS IQ10 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IQ50 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IQ10 Floorstanders Bookshelf Speakers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- .............................................................................. Recommended Amplifier Power 10-100W RMS Sensitivity 88dB Frequency Response 50Hz - 40kHz iQ50s are as good a … “ The floorstander as is available. ” “ A spacious, emotive sound. ” WHAT HI-FI? SOUND & VISION MAGAZINE WHAT HI-FI? SOUND & VISION MAGAZINE Crossover Frequency 2.5kHz .............................................................................. IQ50 .............................................................................. Recommended Amplifier Power 15-130W RMS Sensitivity 88dB Frequency Response 40Hz - 40kHz Available in: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IQ60 Crossover Type 2.5kHz .............................................................................. IQ60 .............................................................................. Centre Speaker Recommended Amplifier Power 15-150W RMS IQ RANGE FEATURES Sensitivity 90dB ............................................................................... Frequency Response 65Hz - 40kHz • Uni-Q driver configuration Crossover Type 2.8kHz .............................................................................. • Rigid fully curved enclosures KHT5005.2 • Dual composite LF cones ............................................................................... .............................................................................. Power handling 100W RMS Sensitivity 87dB Frequency Response 95Hz-30kHz 250W Class D subwoofer .............................................................................. KHT3005se .............................................................................. Power handling 100W RMS Sensitivity 88dB / 90dB Frequency Response 70Hz-55kHz / 65Hz Crossover Frequency 2.2 kHz 250W Class D subwoofer .............................................................................. • Aluminium dome tweeter with ‘tangerine’ waveguide Demo Rooms AUDITION KEF NOW Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------transparent “ Wonderfully and accurate. ” TECHRADAR.COM Onkyo, which means ‘sound harmony’ in Japanese, was founded 65 years ago and is one of the lead performers in hi-fi and home cinema. The company’s philosophy is to deliver products that are superbly designed and built to a consistently outstanding standard of excellence. As our in-store experts are only too happy to demonstrate, the results are there for all to see, with the high quality of any Onkyo product obvious, even before ‘play’ is pressed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Onkyo TXNR1009 Available in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver Onkyo TXNR709 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.2-A/V Receiver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- “ Onkyo takes Spotify upmarket with the TXNR1009. ” POCKET-LINT.COM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Onkyo BDSP809 Blu-ray Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS TXNR1009 .............................................................................. • THX Select2 Plus™ certified • DTS Neo:X™ surround sound processing • 4K video upscaling by Qdeo™ • HQV Vida™ VHD1900 video processor twin • 9.2 Channel Output • Internet radio and music streaming inc. Spotify .............................................................................. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Onkyo TXNR809 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver .............................................................................. • THX Select2 Plus™ certified • 4K video upscaling by Qdeo™ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “ TXNR809 Available in: • HQV VidaTM VHD1900 video processor • Powered Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio • Internet radio and music streaming inc. Spotify .............................................................................. First Impression: Gotta Have It! … An impressive receiver. AUDIOHOLICS.COM ” TXNR709 .............................................................................. • THX Select2 Plus™ certified • 4K video upscaling by Qdeo™ • Internet radio and music streaming inc. Spotify .............................................................................. Demo Rooms AUDITION ONKYO NOW Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition. BDSP809 .............................................................................. • Blu-ray 3D playback • Marvell QdeoTM video scaler • Precision clock for optically timing digital signals • Twin HDMI outputs • Rigid chassis design .............................................................................. q Pioneer’s recent high-end AV Receiver and Blu-ray offerings have really set the pulses racing. Pioneer has been a driving force in the development of Blu-ray technology, so it’s little wonder their digital sources are astounding – something you can see for yourself at Premium Richer Sounds stores. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pioneer SCLX83 Available in: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.1-Channel AV Receiver Pioneer BDPLX91 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blu-ray Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- power, passion, cool iPhone widgetry and sumptuous “ Detail, style. What’s not to love? ” TECHRADAR.COM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Pioneer BDPLX54 Blu-ray Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS SCLX83 .............................................................................. • THX Ultra 2™ Plus certified • AIR studios tuning • ICEpower analogue Class-D technology • ‘Sound Retriever’ restores digital music • Direct Energy HD amplifier • DLNA certified .............................................................................. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pioneer SCLX73 SCLX73 Available in: .............................................................................. • THX Select 2™ Plus certified 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver • AIR studios tuning ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • ICEpower analogue Class-D technology simply, the Pioneer SC-LX73 offers a top “ Quite class performance. ” • ‘Sound Retriever’ restores digital music • Direct Energy HD amplifier .............................................................................. BDPLX91 .............................................................................. • High accuracy master clock • Professional grade Wolfson DACs • Precision Quartz Lock System, • Jitterless transmission Demo Rooms AUDITION PIONEER NOW • Twin HDMI outputs .............................................................................. BDPLX54 .............................................................................. Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition.. • Precision Quartz Lock System, Jitterless transmission • 3D Compatible • DLNA Certified streaming with YouTube access • Armoured Chassis .............................................................................. c Cambridge Audio can satisfy all your home entertainment needs with a wide and wonderfully flexible range of home cinema separates dedicated to delivering all the magic of a movie theatre in the comfort of your own home. Every model combines stunning performance with incredible value - visit your local Premium Richer Sounds store for a demo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cambridge Audio 650R Available in: 7.1-Channel AV Receiver ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------value for its price… “ Outstanding gets my staunchest recommendation. ” AUDIO VIDEO RECOMMENDATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Cambridge 651BD Blu-ray Player ----------------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS 650R .............................................................................. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cambridge Audio 751BD Available in: Blu-ray Player WHAT HI-FI? SOUND & VISION MAGAZINE 180 W/Ch at 6 Ω Number of HDMI In/Out 8 In / 2 Out Audio Formats Dolby TrueHD, Audio THX Select2 AUGUST 2011 “ 9.2 Power Output DTS-HD Master, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Superbly capable player … An audiophile dream. Number of channels ” Multi-Room Yes Streaming Features vTuner, Last.fm, Napster, Spotify .............................................................................. 751BD .............................................................................. • Twin HDMI outputs • Anagram Technologies Q5 Upsampling • Adjustable Steep Filter • Twin USB sockets Demo Rooms AUDITION CAMBRIDGE NOW • 5 x Wolfson WM8740 DACs .............................................................................. 651BD .............................................................................. Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of our premium demonstration rooms for a consultation or an audition. • Marvell QDEO video processor • Twin HDMI outputs • Universal disc playback • Cirrus Logic DACs • Twin USB ports and eSATA socket ..............................................................................
