October 2024
The new Linn 150 floorstanding speaker is now on demonstration. These £5500 speakers feature trickle down lessons from the flagship 360 and sound superb.
New Nordost cables. Nordost have updated their ever popular Leif series of cables to mk.3 spec. Interconnects range from £410 to £890 for a 1m length.
September 2024
Price reduction! Ortofon have reduced the price for two of the sensational Cadenza MC range; the Black cartridge to £2449 from £2749 and the Cadenza Bronze down to £1999 from £2199.
Creek Audio back at Sound Cinergy. I now have the re-imagined Creek 4040 amp and matching CD player on demonstration.
My first proper amp from way back when was the original 4040. The new one is quite a different beast as it has digital inputs, Bluetooth, is half width and doesn't have a wooden sleeve Still a smashing sounding amp though.
The amp is priced at £799 (+ £129 if you want the mm phono board) and the fine CD player is £699.
The Naim Supernait 3 now comes with white LEDs to match the new Classic series. The price remains @ £4299.
August 2024
Epos ES-7N now in store. These eagerly anticipated compact stand mount speakers can be used very close to a rear wall when the crossover filter is changed by using the switch on the back. £1890.
New MM cartridges from Rega. The long awaited new cartridges from Rega are here; the ND3 @ £175 and the ND5 @ £295 are now on dem. The range topper ND7 @ £450 is coming soon.
WiiM Ultra streamer now on dem. This £349 unit is a superb addition to the excellent WiiM range and is an ideal first streamer.
June 2024
Linn Summer offer; between 1st June and the 31st August customers buying a full-price upgrade for their LP12 will receive a 30% discount off retail price on any second upgrade they choose to purchase at the same time. This can also be used in conjunction with the Lingo - Radikal and cartridge trade in schemes. Please ask for details.
The end of an era. Roksan have announced that they have, with immediate effect, discontinued the Xerxes 20+ turntable along with all arms, cartridges and power supplies. There is no more stock. Spares will continue to be stocked by Roksan though.
The Xerxes 20+ was a personal favorite of mine. A truly world class deck.
My dem Xerxes 20+, SARA and RPM power supply is now available for £4775 (£7325 new)
April 2024
Exposure have announced price increases on everything bar the new 3510 CD and the turntable. The increase is around 9% and is effective from 13th May. All orders taken before then will be at the current price.
March 2024
- Roksan Attessa offer; until the 31st May 2024 a purchase of the superb Attessa Integrated amp (£1100) comes with the Attessa CD transport free of charge. This a saving of £550.
- Exposure 3510CD just in. At £2500 it should compliment the superb 3510 series amplification perfectly.
- WiiM amplifier now in. At just £319 this is a superb option for those who want an entry level streaming system. Just add speakers.
- Rega have introduced an Oak finish for the Planar 3. Price remains the same. The Planar 6 in all it's options has gone up by £60.
December 2023
- The Chord Company's English Electric EE1 network noise isolator now in. This little device offers a worthwhile improvement for streamers by reducing network noise. £250.
November 2023
- Linn Utopik power supply upgrade for Klimax DS/DSM, Akurate DS/DSM, Akurate Exaktbox, Selekt DSM, Majik DS. £1350. The Utopik PSU is fitted as standard to all new Klimax and Selekt DSM.
- Lumin T3 streamer. At £4195 it offers a superb option for customers wishing to upgrade from the likes of the Linn Majik DS / Naim ND5 streamers.
- At the entry point for streamers, I now sell the WiiM Pro+ At just £219 this is an excellent option for those wishing to dip their toes in the world of streaming. Great as just an Internet Radio too.
- The new Neat Mystique Classic. This is the smaller sibling of the Elite Classic and uses the same HF unit. I anticipate this will be a popular model, if the success of the SX2 is anything to go by. £2475 in black/white paint finish or £2595 for oak or walnut wood veneer
- Only one finish avaialble for the new Rega AYA speaker. This model has a cabinet made from Glass Reinforced Cement and is available in Steel Grey. I have always been a big fan of the Rega speakers and this model looks set to continue that trend. £1495 + £80 if you want the grilles too.
September 2023
- Naim NSS 333 and NAC 332 now on demonstration. Very impressive. The NAC 332 is a great upgrade option for Linn Akurate Kontrol users.
- Hana Umami Blue MC cartridge just in. This cartridge promises to offer a good taste of the exceptional Umami Red at a lower cost (£2149).
- Silent Angel are back with a new UK distributor and a new product - the B2 streamer @ £825. Also on dem are the M1 streamer @ £1375, F1 PSU @ £445 and the N8 Audio grade network switch - £429. Great value for money.
July 2023
Naim have announced the new Classic 300 series; the NSS 333 streamer and NAC 332 all-analogue preamp @ £7900 each and the NAP 350 mono blocks @ £12,000 a pair. Due in September. Watch this space!
Neat have released an updated version of a real personal favorite - the Elite Classic compact floor standing speaker. I loved the older Elite SX and first impressions of these are very positive. £3250 in black/white or £3500 with a real wood oak/walnut finish.
The limited edition Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition now on demonstration. This walnut finished deck comes fitted with an Exact cartridge and has the Neo PSU as standard. £899
June 2023
Coming in late June, another blast from the past - the Naim Nait 50. It is a reworking of the original Nait with modern improvements to the circuits. True to the original it is fairly low powered (25 wpc) and has no remote. As a former owner of the original, I can't wait to hear this. £2699
May 2023.
I am very pleased to welcome an old favorite brand back; Epos. I have the all new, superb Epos ES14N on demonstration. These are quite a large standmount speaker with a very musical sound. £3750pr or £4400 with matching stands.