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You want a better
sounding system... but
don't want to make
costly mistakes, or get
something unreliable or
disappointing. Really,
you want the best you
can get for your budget
... your first choice.
sounding system... but
don't want to make
costly mistakes, or get
something unreliable or
disappointing. Really,
you want the best you
can get for your budget
... your first choice.
In Texas since 1975
NAD M2 Full Digital Integrated Amplifier:
Robert Harley in the December, 2009 Absolute
Sound: "no digital filter, no DACs, no multiple
stages of analog amplification, no interconnects,
no jacks, no analog volume control, no preamp.
The conversion from the digital domain to the
analog domain occurs as a by-product of the
switching output stage and its analog filter. This is
as direct a signal path as one could envision. ... I
predict that years from now audiophiles will look
back on the M2 as the progenitor of the next
generation of audio. "
The $6000 M2 has both analog and digital
inputs-- with 250 watts per channel into 4 and 8
ohms. Winner, Product of the Year, Absolute
Sound, in Technology Breakthrough category.
Now in store-- amazing sound.
(The M2 does not replace the $3000 NAD M3
integrated amplifier -- it is just a step further.
Both amps are on display.)
Robert Harley in the December, 2009 Absolute
Sound: "no digital filter, no DACs, no multiple
stages of analog amplification, no interconnects,
no jacks, no analog volume control, no preamp.
The conversion from the digital domain to the
analog domain occurs as a by-product of the
switching output stage and its analog filter. This is
as direct a signal path as one could envision. ... I
predict that years from now audiophiles will look
back on the M2 as the progenitor of the next
generation of audio. "
The $6000 M2 has both analog and digital
inputs-- with 250 watts per channel into 4 and 8
ohms. Winner, Product of the Year, Absolute
Sound, in Technology Breakthrough category.
Now in store-- amazing sound.
(The M2 does not replace the $3000 NAD M3
integrated amplifier -- it is just a step further.
Both amps are on display.)
PSB Synchrony model range-- all four now on
display at Audio Systems. Designer Paul Barton
says that the Synchrony One ($5500/pair) has
the lowest distortion of any speaker he has
measured, and an envelope of +/- 1db from
70hz to 10Khz. These are superb
specifications, backed up by listening results.
Starting at $1850 a pair. Well worth checking
out!
display at Audio Systems. Designer Paul Barton
says that the Synchrony One ($5500/pair) has
the lowest distortion of any speaker he has
measured, and an envelope of +/- 1db from
70hz to 10Khz. These are superb
specifications, backed up by listening results.
Starting at $1850 a pair. Well worth checking
out!
Synchrony One and One B
The new PSB Imagine loudspeakers extend the
quality of the Synchrony series to new, lower
prices. Nonetheless, Paul Barton will not call
these "Synchrony Juniors". While the Imagine
speakers are clearly influenced by the Synchrony
series, the $2200 floorstanding speakers and
$1100 bookshelf models set new standards for
construction detail and low distortion. You will
be surprised and pleased by both.
quality of the Synchrony series to new, lower
prices. Nonetheless, Paul Barton will not call
these "Synchrony Juniors". While the Imagine
speakers are clearly influenced by the Synchrony
series, the $2200 floorstanding speakers and
$1100 bookshelf models set new standards for
construction detail and low distortion. You will
be surprised and pleased by both.
PSB Imagine Loudspeakers
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Austin, Texas 78756
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Tel: 512-451-5736
| February 3, 2012 |
Peachtree iDac: The latest, highest quality
Sabre DAC in the sleek gloss black Peachtree iDac.
For $999, Peachtree incorporates 32bit, 192khz
sound, digital inputs, and various Apple iproducts
direct digital stream. Very cool, very good
sounding. On display now.
Sabre DAC in the sleek gloss black Peachtree iDac.
For $999, Peachtree incorporates 32bit, 192khz
sound, digital inputs, and various Apple iproducts
direct digital stream. Very cool, very good
sounding. On display now.
Magnepan MiniMaggie speakers on display! A $1490 personal audio speaker
system with ribbon tweeter, Magnepan mids, and panel woofer bass. Very impressive.
system with ribbon tweeter, Magnepan mids, and panel woofer bass. Very impressive.
Bryston at Audio Systems: We start with the mighty
4Bsst2 amplifier ($4995) boasting 300 watts per channel
into 8 ohms and 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Also,
we now display the BDA-1 ($2195), a first rate DAC for
transport/computer/Sonos/Squeezebox use, and the new
BDP-1 Digital Music Player and BCD-1 CD player. Come
enjoy the sound. Yes, there is still a 20 year factory
warranty on Bryston amps!
4Bsst2 amplifier ($4995) boasting 300 watts per channel
into 8 ohms and 500 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Also,
we now display the BDA-1 ($2195), a first rate DAC for
transport/computer/Sonos/Squeezebox use, and the new
BDP-1 Digital Music Player and BCD-1 CD player. Come
enjoy the sound. Yes, there is still a 20 year factory
warranty on Bryston amps!
VPI Classic Turntable: It is safe to
say that no recent turntable
introduction has been as successful as
the VPI Classic. Exactly the right
product at a very reasonable $2750
price. You can add the SDS speed
controller for even better sound.
Come in for a demonstration.
say that no recent turntable
introduction has been as successful as
the VPI Classic. Exactly the right
product at a very reasonable $2750
price. You can add the SDS speed
controller for even better sound.
Come in for a demonstration.
Bryston 4BSST2
Bryston BDA-1 DAC
VPI Classic turntable
Peachtree iDac
NAD M2 digital integrated amplifier
Gallo Stradas now on display: A great,
small monitor (floor mount, wall mount,
desk mount!) Crossover-less from 45hz
to 20khz. Well-designed Gallo subwoofer
available. Also, the A'Diva Ti spheres
are on display for smaller systems or
desktops.
small monitor (floor mount, wall mount,
desk mount!) Crossover-less from 45hz
to 20khz. Well-designed Gallo subwoofer
available. Also, the A'Diva Ti spheres
are on display for smaller systems or
desktops.
Gallo Stradas desk mount and wall mount-- on
display at Audio Systems with dedicated floor
mounts.
display at Audio Systems with dedicated floor
mounts.
We are happy to have Sonos products on display
and in stock. There are very good reasons why
you should consider Sonos for part or all of your
music sources. Reliable streaming digital audio for
as low as $349. Please come in for a demonstration
and find out how easily it can work in your system.
Now with a digital out iPod dock for $119! In stock.
and in stock. There are very good reasons why
you should consider Sonos for part or all of your
music sources. Reliable streaming digital audio for
as low as $349. Please come in for a demonstration
and find out how easily it can work in your system.
Now with a digital out iPod dock for $119! In stock.
Sonos handheld
remote
remote
Arcam rDAC arrives... a great new
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) at a
very reasonable price ($475). Not
much more than the "inexpensive"
DACs and a lot better sounding. In
store now.
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) at a
very reasonable price ($475). Not
much more than the "inexpensive"
DACs and a lot better sounding. In
store now.
Rega has finally shipped the RP1 turntable, a
great value at $445, including Ortofon
cartridge. The design includes a new hand
assembled RB101 tonearm, precision main
bearing, phenolic resin platter and a high
quality low vibration motor normally found on a
turntable costing two or three times the
amount. You'll like it.
great value at $445, including Ortofon
cartridge. The design includes a new hand
assembled RB101 tonearm, precision main
bearing, phenolic resin platter and a high
quality low vibration motor normally found on a
turntable costing two or three times the
amount. You'll like it.
GoldenEar Triton Two loudspeakers now on display. A $3000 pair of speakers with
built-in amplification for the woofers, and a Heil-type tweeter. A true full-range
loudspeaker. Reviews have been very positive- definitely worth a listen. Soon to be
joined by the Triton Three at $2000 per pair. Watch this space!
built-in amplification for the woofers, and a Heil-type tweeter. A true full-range
loudspeaker. Reviews have been very positive- definitely worth a listen. Soon to be
joined by the Triton Three at $2000 per pair. Watch this space!
We are happy to announce the arrival of REL sub-woofer
systems to Audio Systems. Our initial display ranges from
$599 to $2199 (the new T-5 to the new R-528, with the R-328
and R-218 in between). No matter what speakers you have,
the addition of a REL sub-woofer (literally below the standard
woofer range) will fill in the foundation of music and movies, and
provide better performance overall than you have had
previously. Very highly recommended.
systems to Audio Systems. Our initial display ranges from
$599 to $2199 (the new T-5 to the new R-528, with the R-328
and R-218 in between). No matter what speakers you have,
the addition of a REL sub-woofer (literally below the standard
woofer range) will fill in the foundation of music and movies, and
provide better performance overall than you have had
previously. Very highly recommended.
REL-328
Gallo Classico "box" speakers, NAD 390DD amplifier arrive!
Rega introduces the Rega DAC, a new, great
integrated amplifier (the Brio-R) and a new turntable
(the RP-3). We have the $995 DAC, the $895
RP-3 and $895 Brio-R now, and they really sound
good. All are worth your audition, if you are looking
for a substantial upgrade in sound, without high
cost.
integrated amplifier (the Brio-R) and a new turntable
(the RP-3). We have the $995 DAC, the $895
RP-3 and $895 Brio-R now, and they really sound
good. All are worth your audition, if you are looking
for a substantial upgrade in sound, without high
cost.
Rega Brio-R amplifier
NAD C390DD direct to digital amplifier
The long awaited NAD 390 DD amplifier arrives at Audio
Systems. The 390 is the classic NAD version of the superb
NAD M2-- but at a price of $2600, instead of $6000. Like
the M2, the 390 accepts digital signals, and in essence, is a
"power DAC"-- it has no separate DAC section, but
processes the digital signal with unmatched clarity (lowest
signal to noise), and allows low volume listening with no
loss in resolution. The power rating is 150 watts per
channel. In addition, the 390 DD has two slots in the back
for analog to digital inputs (including a phono section) or an
HDMI 3 input, 1 output board for two channel video sound.
Amazing, and well worth the audition.
Systems. The 390 is the classic NAD version of the superb
NAD M2-- but at a price of $2600, instead of $6000. Like
the M2, the 390 accepts digital signals, and in essence, is a
"power DAC"-- it has no separate DAC section, but
processes the digital signal with unmatched clarity (lowest
signal to noise), and allows low volume listening with no
loss in resolution. The power rating is 150 watts per
channel. In addition, the 390 DD has two slots in the back
for analog to digital inputs (including a phono section) or an
HDMI 3 input, 1 output board for two channel video sound.
Amazing, and well worth the audition.
Gallo Acoustics has released a Classico
series of speakers featuring the CDT
tweeter, but in boxes. The models
range in price from $1195 to $3495.
Great sound, more traditional
appearance, and reasonably priced. On
display now.
series of speakers featuring the CDT
tweeter, but in boxes. The models
range in price from $1195 to $3495.
Great sound, more traditional
appearance, and reasonably priced. On
display now.
Gallo Classico CL-2
Arcam rDAC