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DeVORE FIDELITY

DeVore OrangutanOrangutan 96 from DeVore Fidelity. DeVore Orangutan 96, The new offering from DeVore Fidelity is a 96 db, 10 ohm loudspekaer. Super easy to drive, with great pace, punch and drive. Quite amazing on everything from orchestral music to rock. Come and check these great speakers out.

 

DeVore gibbon 3XLgibbon 3XL from DeVore Fidelity. "Amazing sound from a small pair of stand-mounted speakers. Utilizing the tweeter unit from its top-of-the-line Silverback Reference speakers, and a new, 5-inch paper woofer all in a terrific-looking, solid bamboo enclosure (very green), John DeVore has created a wonderful sounding small speaker." - Gary Krakow for The Street.com.
Frequency Response: 45Hz-40kHz Sensitivity: 90dB/W/M Impendence: 8 ohms Dimensions: 15.25" Hx 7.3125" x 10.875 D

 

DeVore SilverbackSilverback from DeVore Fidelity. DeVore Fidelity’s new statement speaker is the long awaited Silverback Reference. This speaker is unmatched in its ability to convey subtle musical nuance and delicate micro-details coupled to explosively powerful dynamics and truly full-range frequency response. A 21Hz-40kHz bandwidth achieved with a true 8 Ohm impedance, and a low-reactance crossover using our award-winning gibbon technology and pure silver foil capacitors makes the Silverback Reference transparent, seamless, and very easy for almost any amplifier to drive.

 

DeVore NinesThe Nines from DeVore Fidelity. Effortless dynamics and true, full-range transparency in a mid-sized two-and-a-half way speaker that is easy to integrate into any room.

Frequency Response: 29Hz -40kHz
Sensitivity: 90.5dB/W/M
Impendence: 8 ohms
Dimensions: 38"H x 8.5"W x 14.5"D

 

DeVore Gibbon SUPER 8gibbon SUPER 8 from DeVore Fidelity. "John DeVores’ new, compact, floor-standing gibbon SUPER 8 loudspeakers driven by Shindo Electronics made some of the best music I heard at CES regardless of price." Michael Fremer, Stereophile Magazine

Frequency Response: 36Hz -40kHz
Sensitivity: 90dB/W/M
Impendence: 8 ohms
Dimensions: 34"Hx8.125"Wx12"D

 

LM Audio

LM 755EXLM 755EX from LM Audio is a single driver system using a remake of the famous Western Electric 755A speaker. 94db, 8 ohms.

It comes with a field coil power supply - the LM Audio PR-3 using 300B's to power the magnets.

I love this speaker! Call and schedule an appointment. LM 755EX Power Supply

 

Quad HiFi

Quad 12L212L2 Bookshelf Speaker from Quad is slightly larger than its stand-mount sibling and as such, offers a slightly wider dynamic range. It also uses a larger 6.5" version of the KEVLAR bass driver, with the low-reflection chassis seen throughout the series. Transient attack and detail are first-class, as is the wide dispersion (reaching across 90 degrees from axis). Bass extension is also impressive with the -3db point reached at 45Hz. Finished in piano laquered gloss, these are excellent all-rounders which will bring out the most in a music collection.

 

ESL-2805ESL-2805 from Quad uses six panels. The inner two panels of the ESL-2805s construction, utilize concentric anode rings for point source imaging, and the outer rings are linear in their response. The clarity of mid-range for which the Quads are most famed is fully in evidence, as is the sparkling detail and transparency that has long been the hallmark of this series. Their response characteristics are virtually identical and a base weight of 34.8kg together with the rigid bracing, ensures they are suitably deep in bass and dynamic enough to fill all but the largest of listening rooms.

 

Rega Research

Rega RS1RS1 Loudspeaker from Rega Research offers exceptional sound quality and value for money. Its accurate low frequency and very even extended high quality treble generate a well balanced and enjoyable performance. These attributes set the RS1 apart from the competition, producing an extremely versatile, dynamic and musical sound. The RS1 loudspeaker uses our classic RR125 Bass/Mid drive unit. This unit offers excellent damping of resonances, and a unique paper cone. The RR125 has a smooth response which aids seamless Bass driver integration and exceptional timing.

 

Rega RS3RS3 Loudspeaker from Rega Research is Rega's entry level floor standing loudspeaker model. However there is nothing entry level about its performance. 70mm taller than its predecessor it now has improved bass response and makes great use of our new ZRR tweeter technology. The RS3 loudspeaker uses Rega's classic RR125 midrange drive unit housed in a sealed section. This offers excellent control of driver resonances, resulting in a smooth midrange response. The RS3 also benefits from a side firing 5" driver, which utilises an 8 layer voice coil. This voice coil design allows us to eradicate any crossover components for this driver. The Bass seamlessly integrates with the mid range unit and with exceptional timing. This is without compromising any of the midrange and treble performance which Rega is renowned for.

 

Rega RS5RS5 Loudspeaker from Rega Research is the bigger sibling of the RS3. Again a floor standing loudspeaker, utilizing the same cabinet technology designed into the RS3. It has a sealed mid section and a comb filter working together with a precisely tuned port. This gives an exceptional bass, midrange and high frequency output. It is a larger more defined sound when compared to the RS3. The RS5 is suitable for all room environments due to its design of a side firing system. This system can offer improved sound stage/dynamics and also allows the RS range of speakers to cope well in difficult rooms.

 

Rega RS7RS7 Loudspeaker from Rega Research has been designed to be effective, easy to use and above all to reproduce music. Featuring a two and half way driver system enclosed in a quarter wave transmission line, they produce an accurate and natural low frequency response. This is matched with a well balanced Mid range and exceptional high frequency response, thanks to the Rega designed tweeter HF20-ZRR unit and the Bass/Mid RR125 unit.

 

REL

REL B2Britannia B2 from REL. For anyone but REL, the B2 would be their signature model. B2 reproduces much of B1’s design, including the patented balanced ARM loading, but in a more compact 10” design with a lower power rating. Forward firing makes this model similarly flexible in placement. Performance is deeply concussive, with high output levels. Quality isn’t everything; it’s the only thing. All Britannia Series feature 24 crossover frequencies from 22-96Hz, using precision trimmed circuits. REL’s unique design permits operation of both high-level support of main speakers and .1 channel from one B2–something no other manufacturer offers. Massive power supplies and outstanding build quality are the cornerstones of REL’s reputation.

 

Shindo Labs

Shindo LatourLatour from Shindo Labs. The Latour is a two way design with a compression driver on a horn for the mid/high and a 15" stiff paper, short throw woofer for the lows. The Latour is a tube friendly 100db efficient and 16ohms flat impedance. It features an adjustable woofer/tweeter level for room placement/matching optimization. Also available is a smaller version featuring a 12" woofer with field coil or Alnico magnets and a smaller field coil compression driver for the mid/high. Which one is right for you depends on the room dimensions.

 

Shindo Latour604 from Shindo Labs. The Shindo 604 series has been in production for nearly 30 years. The most recent version is the new Petite 604. The Petite version utilizes a scaled down cabinet for those without rooms large enough for the standard cabinet size. Careful tuning results in sound that is anything but scaled down. Available in both field coil and Alnico versions using Ken Shindo's proprietary crossover network. The cabinets are carefully tuned to be in sync with the custom driver. 100db and 16 ohms makes these speakers the perfect final piece of any Shindo system.

 

Vandersteen Speakers

2Ce IIThe Model 2Ce Signature II from Vandersteen. The legendary Model 2 series has set the standard for affordable high-fidelity loudspeakers for over 20 years. The 2Ce Signature is more transparent and conveys spatial information better than any previous Model 2 series loudspeaker. The low frequencies are tighter and more detailed. The highs are cleaner and lower in distortion. With the addition of the 2Ce Signature, the Model 2 series reaches a new pinnacle of performance and musicality. The Absolute Sound Affordable Speaker of the Year Award for 2002. The Stereophile Class "B" Recommended Component and Editors Choice 2001.

 

2Ce IIThe Quatro from Vandersteen. The Vandersteen Quatro speakers provide enhanced performance by combining the 3a Signature and a pair of 2Wq's in a more esthetically pleasing enclosure, simplifying the setup procedure and presenting a less imposing presence in the room. The Vandersteen Quatro has many of the same attributes as the Model 5 without the cost of the veneered cabinet. Like all Vandersteen speakers, Quatros are completely time and phase accurate. They set new standards for speakers at this price point with wide bandwidth and linearity; exceptional resolution and imaging; and outstanding naturalness and musicality. Vandersteen speakers deliver demonstrably superior performance and sound more like real music.

 

Verity Audio

AmadisAmadis from Verity Audio's impressive blend of state-of-the-art electrical, mechanical and acoustical features, essential to any pure sound reproduction, will delight music lovers that are truly serious about their listening. The Verity designers optimized the cabinet proportions to meet all room adaptability criteria and invested in the best quality components in a matter to make Amadis an indisputable choice for high sound performance in all acoustical environments. Its attributes of overall refinement respect Verity Audio's tradition in creating loudspeakers you will want to keep for a lifetime. Verity owed it to their community of fans, exceeding all expectations and respecting every last detail in the creation of what turns out to be a total tour de force.

 

FinnFinn from Verity Audio is a new high-end, high efficiency loudspeaker from Verity redefines the standard of excellence in compact loudspeakers. Finn's high efficiency, combined with its stable, 8-ohm nominal impedance, offers unusually natural dynamics with a wide range of amplifiers. The marriage of Finn's driver quality, advanced cabinet construction, and exceptional industrial design and fit-and-finish truly embody the true essence of Verity Audio high-end perfection.

 

LeonoreLeonore from Verity Audio is a new and exquisite high efficiency loudspeaker. Leonore exhibits sensitivity virtues originally only possible with our state-of-the-art eXR line of loudspeakers. It is the fruit of many years of research and development in acoustical engineering and dedicated listening. Its design provides an exceptional tonal balance bringing an awe-inspiring level of musical fulfillment. Leonore performs in a very wide range of audio systems but will develop its full potential when associated with the finest ancillary equipment.

 

Vienna Acoustics

Vienna Acoustics MozardThe Mozart Grand from Vienna Acoustics. The immediate appeal of the elegantly moving melodic lines of Mozart's music is grounded on subtly sophisticated musical structures. Similarly, while the elegant lines of the Mozart Grand cabinets are immediately appealing, the speaker's ability to effortlessly convey a moving musical moment is based on a foundation of subtly sophisticated design elements. The dual 6" X3P mid-bass drivers work independently to provide the ideal surface area to produce the complete range of middle and low frequencies with clarity and control, while the 1" silk dome tweeter delivers open and extended high-frequency response. A highly efficient linear crossover marries these drivers to the high-resolution tweeter so that all frequencies are articulated with a natural balance and ease