Linn Promo Now On!
17/02/12 18:29 Filed in: DS
As advertised in this month’s 
magazine.
Hear more with a Linn DS music player today! Experience a far better sound, relish in its
controllability, and discover a whole new way to listen to your music collection!
And it just gets better, with our Exclusive Sound Gallery Offer!..
Buy a Linn Majik DS or Linn Majik DSM and we will put you in control with a band new
Apple iPod touch for FREE!*
Purchase a Linn Akurate DS or Linn Akurate DSM and enjoy building your ultimate
playlist with a FREE Apple iPad on us!*
*All Linn players are available in black or silver finish, While stock lasts.
magazine.Hear more with a Linn DS music player today! Experience a far better sound, relish in its
controllability, and discover a whole new way to listen to your music collection!
And it just gets better, with our Exclusive Sound Gallery Offer!..
Buy a Linn Majik DS or Linn Majik DSM and we will put you in control with a band new
Apple iPod touch for FREE!*
Purchase a Linn Akurate DS or Linn Akurate DSM and enjoy building your ultimate
playlist with a FREE Apple iPad on us!*
*All Linn players are available in black or silver finish, While stock lasts.
Naim SuperUniti.
09/02/12 18:10 Filed in: Computer Audio | DS
Naim’s flagship all-in-one system is now here.
There’s a convention in high-end audio that says only separates can reach genuine high-end performance. Well, not any more. The NaimUniti showed just how much audio performance and versatility could be housed within one stylish casing. Now the SuperUniti takes the concept still further to tear-up the rule book and play with the big boys.
"All-in-one" means not just an integrated amplifier and a couple of integrated sources. SuperUniti genuinely can do it all. Take a deep breath because listing its talents takes a while. SuperUniti is an integrated wireless UPnP™ network stream player, USB audio player, iPod and iPhone dock, internet radio, DAB radio, FM radio, ten input digital and analogue preamplifier, digital to analogue converter, and stereo 80 Watt power amplifier. And just so that you don't lose track of time while listening - easily done - it has an alarm clock too. Out of breath?
SuperUniti might well contain all the audio versatility you'll ever need, but audio versatility is nothing without musical ability, and that's where four decades of Naim audio expertise comes in. Not only does SuperUniti do everything, it does it all with brilliant clarity and heart-stopping emotion. Every musical source, from internet radio via analogue inputs through to digital streams, is played with genuine musical quality. Every drop of music is squeezed from every stream of data - whatever its provenance.
B&W C5 in-ear headphones.
09/02/12 17:03 Filed in: headphones | iPod
Secure fit
C5 headphones feature our innovative Secure Loop design – cushioned loops that curl around the inner rim of your ears and hold the headphones securely in place. The C5s are also tungsten balanced, meaning that the headphones are weighted towards your ears, rather than away from them, for an improved fit.
Sound quality
C5 headphones fit so snugly in your ears that you can simply forget about the rest of the world and lose yourself in sound. Meanwhile, our unique Micro Porous Filter system makes sure that sound is open, spacious and full of rich, lifelike detail.
Accessories
C5’s MFI remote and microphone make the headphones the perfect match for your iPod or iPhone. They also come with a quilted carrying pouch.
Rega's new RP6.
Rega RP6
The RP6 has been designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point. Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product which, if used correctly, will offer you a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Omitting unnecessary gimmicks allows Rega to concentrate the manufacturing costs on the high quality parts necessary to reproduce music accurately. The RP6 is fitted with a hand assembled RB303 tonearm, precision main bearing and a low vibration low noise 24v motor assembly and external matching power supply all which is individually hand tuned to its circuit to further reduce vibration. The minimalist design of the Rega RP6 and the use of extremely high quality components ensure that your turntable will last for many years.
JVC's cinema show.
JVC DLA X30 3D Projector.
The JVC X30 projector is a fantastic all rounder, it has just about everything you could wish for from a FHD 3D projector. Its ability with 2D and 3D movies, TV and other broadcasts are quite simply, unmatched. Thanks to their expertise in the home cinema projector market with their DIL-A technology JVC have launched the X30, a projector which in 2012, epitomises just exactly how a home cinema projector should perform. The DLA X30 produces some of the deepest and dynamically driven black levels of any projector currently available in the UK. When you put this together with unrivalled levels of sharpness, plus breath taking levels of colour detail, you have a projector which is simply streets ahead of its competition. Backing-up these claims, JVC can boast some very impressive figures. The X30 has a lamp brightness of 1,300 lumens and a realistic contrast ratio figure of 50,000:1. In addition to this, the JVC X30 3D Projector has a 16 step aperture, enabling control of black levels in your cinema room, to the final degree.
Arcam D33 reference DAC.
09/02/12 12:30 Filed in: DAC
Arcam’s D33 now in stock
With the audio market now full of new-generation digital audio devices and sources, Arcam introduce its latest and highest performing DAC to date, the D33 SuperDAC. Using state of the art dual Burr Brown PCM1792, 24bit / 192kHz converters (one per channel), twin toroidal transformers in the power supply and state-of-the-art 4-layer printed circuit boards, the D33 offers music lovers a level of performance that involves, enthrals and engages from the first note to the last encore. Arcam’s thirty-five years of audio engineering experience is all wrapped up in the D33, which benefits from critically damped, low resonance casework, massive power regulation plus extensive low-noise sub-regulation. The Arcam team’s attention to detail has even delivered an incredibly low 0.5w standby power consumption and duplex RS232 control interface for custom installation. We believe the performance of the D33 SuperDAC will set a new benchmark for it’s cost.
Let Linn DS rescue all your music.
17/01/12 20:18 Filed in: Computer Audio | DS
In Control.
The Sound Gallery invite you to experience Linn’s Klimax, Akurate & Majik DS and DSM. Products that will not only enhance the performance of your audio, but transform it into a system for the future. Over the last few years Linn’s new digital steaming players has been our stores most successful product. The shear joy & delight that we get from our customers when they not only discover they can hear their old CDs sound far better, but also play all downloaded music, internet radio and enjoy music in an easier way. This has helped us keep a real buzz about music, and made our job as an audio retailer just far more interesting. Further information can be found about the Linn digital stream players HERE..
The Bowers & Wilkins PM1
27/09/11 19:46 Filed in: Speakers
Pure Art
The PM1 loudspeaker features several technological advances as well as advanced application of core Bowers & Wilkins technologies. There’s a new tweeter design, a fresh implementation of a Kevlar® cone, and Matrix™ bracing. There is also the continued implementation of the principles of purity and simplicity plus approaches learned from the development of the 800 Series Diamond. The Nautilus tube-loaded tweeter on top, the curved baffle, the Kevlar drive unit, are all included for technological, audio-related reasons. But they also come together visually, to create an aesthetically pleasing whole. Add to that the Mocha Gloss wood panels and matching stand, and we’re confident that the PM1 is not only the most refined sounding small speaker we have ever had the pleasure of at the Sound Gallery, but possibly the most beautiful too. This speaker would not look out of place in an art exhibition and the sound is also up to its looks!
Arcam FMj AVR400
Using technology developed from the acclaimed Arcam AVR600 receiver and AV888 processor the AVR400 has been developed as a more affordable way to access Arcam’s legendary sound quality. The Arcam AVR400 has a rich feature list including compatibility with all the latest audio decoding formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. In addition it offers wide compatibility with music files stored on USB or network audio devices. The included DAB/FM/AM tuner allows access to a host of terrestrial radio stations while its in-built Internet radio receiver extends this reach to thousands of web based radio stations from around the world. Save £400 on a FMj AVR400 today! More details here..
- High Performance 7.1 channel AV Receiver
- HDMI 1.4a compliant with ARC and CEC support
- 3D compatible video path
- High Performance video conversion / scaling
- 7x 90W power amplifiers
- Toroid based power supply
- Audio streaming from network or USB music files
- Professional grade jitter reduction
- Automated setup
- Audiophile performance with music and movies
Naim Music Event
06/08/11 20:01 Filed in: Computer Audio | Events
Naim Stream Music Week at The Sound Gallery.
Saturday July 30th - Saturday August 6th 10.00am to 5.00pm
Join The Sound Gallery team to discover the excellent sound quality of new Naim audio streamers, and let us show you how to rip CD’s, organise music and improve the sound quality of your home audio system! Discover how the new Naim NDX and Uniti Qute unlocks the full potential of music stored on a computer or hard-drive, and brings a whole new dimension to the world of audio! This is an open week to all, refreshments will be served.
Thanks to everyone that came along! Sorry this event is now over, but we have both units still on demonstration.
Check out the naim streamers at The Sound Gallery as they could change the way you listen to music forever.
For further information please feel free to call Ronnie or Glyn on 01494 531682 or email
The new turntable from Rega.
14/07/11 19:38 Filed in: Turntable
Get into the groove.
The Rega RP3 has been designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point. It has excellent build quality and simple ease of use that is designed to give the end user (if taken care of) a lifetime of musical enjoyment. The RP3 is fitted with a brand new hand assembled RB303 tonearm, precision main bearing and low vibration 24v motor. The RP3 is available today in White, Titanium and Cool Grey.
Onkyo now with Spotify.
The following Onkyo Network A/V Receivers support Spotify*, the on demand music service with over 10 millions songs and 7 million active users. Enjoy your music in high quality audio with up to 320 kbps, and easily access your playlists and favourite tracks.
Targeting the sweet spot where affordability meets superb functionality, the TX-NR609 looks set to be another Onkyo classic. This THX® Select2 Plus™ Certified A/V receiver handles content from all your favourite disc-based media, as well as networked and audio content from the internet (now with support for Spotify*!), iPod/iPhone, and PC. Six HDMI® inputs—including one on the front panel—provide support for 3D video and ultra-high resolution 4K video upscaling via Marvell Qdeo™. HDMI also carries master-quality audio formats from Dolby and DTS, as well as the expanded surround sound of Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz. Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and Onkyo’s proprietary WRAT ensure a clean and compelling amplifier performance. And when audio signals are output, the 7.2-channel configuration includes twin subwoofer pre-outs for added bass impact. Meanwhile, a user-friendly on-screen display and GUI make it easy to adjust settings and navigate your content. The new TX-NR609 is now at The Sound Gallery store!
The elegantly proportioned B&W CM8.
26/06/11 13:55 Filed in: Speakers
The CM8 is an elegantly proportioned, slimmed down version of the award-winning CM9. A true three-way loudspeaker that will appeal to discerning customers who demand the very best sound quality, but have limited space in which to achieve it. Like all the models in the CM Series, the CM8 uses crossovers of remarkable simplicity and quality, so what you hear is that much closer to the sound of the original recording. In its functional perfection and understated elegance, it’s nothing less than a masterpiece. For the finish, you can choose either one of two real-wood veneers in Rosenut or Wengé, the highly polished gloss black or the new very stylish satin white.
Majik Isobarik Event.
Feel the Majik Linn Event
Saturday June 18th - Saturday June 25th 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Linn return to the classic speaker design that made a name for them in the 70’s and 80’s with the outstanding Isobarik system. Experiencing the new Majik speakers instantly puts a smile on your face, as this is all about coupling old and new technology. At the Sound Gallery Majik Isobarik launch week you can discover why Linn have returned to their classic Isobarik bass system design. Listen to the exciting new speakers perform active, and learn more about other cool Linn products..
This is an open week to all, refreshments will be served.
Fresh fruity offers.
It’s a great time to bag a bargain at the Sound Gallery so please check our Offers page to find some fresh clearance items that we have in-store this month!
Arcam BDP100 The Blu-ray player.
16/01/11 17:20 Filed in: Cinema
Arcam launched its first DVD player nearly ten years ago. The DV88 was the first player to combine class leading picture quality with true audiophile sound quality. Since that time Arcam has earned a worldwide reputation for combining exceptional music and movie playback in a single device. Using Arcam’s unique expertise has allowed the extraction of the very best video and audio performance from a digital source. The BPD100 uses a very simple, almost direct video path from the disc right through to its high precision outputs. This very direct path allows the video signal to be presented without unnecessary disruption giving a presentation that will truly captivate the viewer. Using broadcast quality digital video clocks during the process means the resulting picture quality is simply stunning. Arcam has gone to incredible lengths to maximise the performance of this new player. As an example the BDP100 benefits from a critically damped cover to virtually eliminate damaging microphonic vibration from reaching the sensitive electronics inside. In addition, while other Blu-ray devices can suffer from slow disc load times, the BDP100 has been optimised to make the journey from disc insertion to playback as fast as possible.
The BDP100 is designed with a single purpose; to deliver the very best music and movie experience for discerning owners. It also features a full suite of discrete IR and RS232 codes making it perfect for integration within a high performance home cinema installation. The BDP100 designed in the UK and is now available in black and silver.
Naim makes streaming cute.
15/01/11 02:53 Filed in: Computer Audio
The UnitiQute has been awarded Product of the Year in the Systems category at the recent What Hi-Fi 2010 Awards. The ceremony, held at London's Dorchester hotel, saw Naim pick up three awards with NaimUniti and the DAC both receiving awards in the Systems and Digital Media Players and Accessories respectively. The NaimUniti was named Best Network Music Player over £1500 and the DAC was voted Best Premium DAC. Take a peek! Walk into the Sound Gallery show room today and you can hear the UnitiQute driving a pair of Spendor A6’s in wenge, they make a nice combo.
The Naim Quite network audio system (£1350 inc v.a.t) makes a great way to enjoy music.
Usher S-520, built like nothing at the price.
14/01/11 22:16 Filed in: Speakers
The Usher S-520 book-shelf speakers bring astonishing high quality build and performance for just a mere £338 a pair. A few years back we stocked a pair of speakers that had the same finish as the Usher's. They would set you back £1000 and were available in only two finish options. We do not know how many people would be brave enough to decide on Enzo red as their first colour choice, however you can choose from high gloss piano black, yellow, platinum silver, ivory white, golden birch wood and mahogany birch wood. Every pair comes with the same fabulous sound.
Read more about the fantastic Usher S-520 here.
Brand new from Rega.
13/12/10 18:09 Filed in: DAC
Introducing the Rega DAC, this is a 16/20/24-bit at 32kHz to 192kHz digital to analogue converter incorporating an enhanced version of the Rega designed circuit. Developed to be simple to set up and use, the Rega DAC is designed to optimise performance from any two channel PCM digital audio source such as a CD player PC or streaming device. With the PC/Laptop and MAC now widely accepted as creditable mediums for storing and streaming music. The use of high quality lossless files such as WAV, FLAC and ALAC offer performance through the DAC equal to and in some cases better than red book CD. This also makes a fantastic upgrade to many CD players including Rega’s own Apollo.
Five user selectable digital filters. Two isolated Co-axial inputs, two Toslink SPDIF inputs & Isolated USB input. Input stage comprising of a Wolfson digital receiver with a high stability low jitter clock. Jitter minimised by synchronously clocking the digital data with Rega’s own receiver PLL. A pair of parallel-connected Wolfson WM8742 DAC's, which are driven via a buffer stage. Housed in a brand new custom steel & aluminium case.
Arcam iRDock, turn your iPod into hifi.
17/11/10 23:09 Filed in: iPod
Arcam produce one of the best sounding iPod docks on the market. Using more than 35 years of experience in designing high performance audio electronics, the iRDock maximises the audio quality available for people who wanted to hear and control their iPod control from within an Arcam Solo system. The huge popularity of the rDock has encouraged Arcam produce an even more advanced version as a follow up. The iRDock allows anybody with an audio system, irrespective of the manufacturer, to enjoy iPod music with superlative quality.
Scratch my back.
14/11/10 18:34 Filed in: music
Purchase the latest CD from Peter Gabriel and inside you will find a unique code to download the album in FLAC: Studio master sound quality 24-bit 48KHz format. This is in a far higher resolution than can fit on the actual CD disc itself, thus giving the listener a closer insight into the great mans work. Alternately, you can download the album direct from Bowers and Wilkins website found here. The atmosphere from this album is truly majestic when played back through one of the new media streamers from Linn or Naim.
"Songwriting is what drew me into music," Peter reveals. "The craft and the process of putting together a good song seemed both exciting and magical." And it's this magical craft that Scratch My Back salutes, a dozen covers of songs that Peter regards as among the pinnacles of songwriting endeavour. "Songwriting is what turns his crank," agrees long-standing member of his management team Mike Large, "and there's a whole bunch of songs that, when he hears them, the meter goes off the end of the scale."
"Songwriting is what drew me into music," Peter reveals. "The craft and the process of putting together a good song seemed both exciting and magical." And it's this magical craft that Scratch My Back salutes, a dozen covers of songs that Peter regards as among the pinnacles of songwriting endeavour. "Songwriting is what turns his crank," agrees long-standing member of his management team Mike Large, "and there's a whole bunch of songs that, when he hears them, the meter goes off the end of the scale."
New Akurate range from Linn
04/11/10 22:14 Filed in: Events
The next generation of audio from Linn is now at the Sound Gallery store, and we are pleased to announce some very major updates have been made to the internal Akurate system design which significantly enhance the audio quality: Akurate DS features a completely new audio board, re-designed for pure performance. The Akurate Kontrol is a new dedicated analogue pre-amplifier designed from the ground up for exceptional stereo performance, and is now controllable via ethernet. The Akurate power amplifiers receive an aesthetic and acoustic enhancement with the new enclosure. And finally balanced connections are available throughout the entire Akurate system enabling further improved system performance if desired.
Bowers & Wilkins 800 speakers sing.
20/10/10 18:00 Filed in: Speakers
One material sums up B&W’s quest for the ultimate in sound reproduction more than any other, the use of a diamond tweeter material is the magic ingredient in the flagship 800 Series Diamond.
You don’t have to be an Abbey Road studio engineer to appreciate the stunning realism of the 800 Series Diamond. The range encompasses speakers of all sizes and applications, from mighty studio monitors to bookshelf speakers that will fit snugly into domestic spaces of any size. Although every speaker is different, they have a several key features in common: a tweeter made from pure diamond, and sound quality that will leave you speechless. B&W’s quest for the ultimate in sound reproduction has been reached, the use of a diamond tweeter material is the magic ingredient in the flagship 800 Series Diamond.. Its part of the reason why 800 Series speakers have become legendary among professional recording studios and serious sound enthusiasts alike. Now, for the first time, you can hear the incredible precision and clarity of diamond in every speaker in the range. The very best just got even better. And perfection just got even closer. Enjoy the brochure.
You don’t have to be an Abbey Road studio engineer to appreciate the stunning realism of the 800 Series Diamond. The range encompasses speakers of all sizes and applications, from mighty studio monitors to bookshelf speakers that will fit snugly into domestic spaces of any size. Although every speaker is different, they have a several key features in common: a tweeter made from pure diamond, and sound quality that will leave you speechless. B&W’s quest for the ultimate in sound reproduction has been reached, the use of a diamond tweeter material is the magic ingredient in the flagship 800 Series Diamond.. Its part of the reason why 800 Series speakers have become legendary among professional recording studios and serious sound enthusiasts alike. Now, for the first time, you can hear the incredible precision and clarity of diamond in every speaker in the range. The very best just got even better. And perfection just got even closer. Enjoy the brochure.
Boost Your PC or MAC's sound.
19/10/10 19:26 Filed in: Computer Audio | DAC
Simple to look at, the rDAC’s sleek cast aluminium casework hides the very latest digital conversion using, at its core, the outstanding 8741 IC from Wolfson Microelectronics. Offering coaxial, optical or USB digital inputs the rDAC renders music with stunning accuracy and delivers a performance of thrilling musicality. Uses for the rDAC are almost endless. Internet radio, set-top boxes and game stations can be connected via coaxial or optical leads to receive a dramatic increase in sound quality. PCs and Mac computers running music programs such as iTunes® or Windows Media Player can feed the rDAC via its USB input where special re-clocking circuitry has been deployed almost eliminating the jitter (timing inaccuracies) and noise usually associated with music in the computer environment. To achieve this Arcam have teamed up with dCS (Data Conversion Systems), licensing their Asynchronous USB Technology*. This unique system is usually reserved for ultra high-end HiFi and professional audio applications. Arcam and dCS have had a long and fruitful relationship that goes back to the highly innovative Alpha 9 & CD23 versions of dCS’s Ring DAC. The rDAC retails at £299 and is now in-store..
Pimp your iPod.
12/10/10 21:01 Filed in: iPod
Get closer to your music wherever you are with new P5, the noise-isolating headphones from the makers of the Zeppelin iPod speaker. Drawing on 45 years of Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi innovation and expertise, P5 brings you remarkably natural and highly detailed sound on the move, and a luxuriously comfortable fit that makes longer listening sessions a pleasure. Think of it as your own personal concert to go. Have a demonstration today!
Rega Apollo, need a more reliable CD player?
10/10/10 20:38 Filed in: CD
The latest CD player from the very British Rega Research incorporates a very ingenious way of reading a disc, it dumps music information from the CD into a large buffer memory. This gives it the ability to read the disc many more times before the listener gets to hear the final music, and the consequences are a smooth, deeper sound, with less jumps! We love this little player, with a performance that challenges models costing three times its price. With the new price of £475 this is a true audio bargain.
The rCube, Arcams designer iPod dock.
09/10/10 04:33 Filed in: iPod
rCube is fully portable. You can move it from room to room, taking your music with you wherever you go. Use it while you work - radio streamed over you network in your office. Use it while you play - while you cook, loll in a chair or relax in the bath. Use it anywhere - in the house, in the office, in the garden or at a picnic. The rCube’s powerful battery eliminates the need for messy wires and is easy to charge, just like a mobile phone. You can play music from your iPhone or iPod using rCube's dock. With the rWand dongle you can stream music wirelessly from your iPhone, iPod or iPad. For music on a PC or Mac simply plug in the rWave USB dongle to wirelessly send music to the rCube. Static systems pin you down, the rCube sets you, and your music, free. It's beautifully crafted to fit right in with any decor.
Naim XS Audio range.
07/10/10 23:55 Filed in: CD
The XS Series represents so much more than evolution. Behind their brushed and anodised aluminium fascias, XS Series products embody radical and innovative audio engineering that builds on Naim’s previous slimline X Series to take performance to yet greater heights. The XS Series comprises a CD player, tuner, preamplifier, power amplifier, integrated amplifier and power supply, each one refined and polished to offer flawless system matching and matchless performance. Through scrutiny and refinement of every last engineering detail, the class-leading Naim CD5 XS delivers newly dramatic and vibrant music.
The NAIT XS takes the DNA of Naim's best ever integrated amplifier, the SUPERNAIT, and, like a sports car stripped back to essentials for the track, delivers musical performance that truly inspires. When a separate preamplifier/power amplifier approach is preferred, the NAC 152 XS provides the perfect option. The NAP 155 XS is the perfect companion to the NAC 152 XS preamplifier in an XS system.The vital role played by the power supply in any hi-fi system is a long held Naim conviction and it has no better demonstration than the increased musical fluency that the FlatCap XS/> brings to a system.
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The NAIT XS takes the DNA of Naim's best ever integrated amplifier, the SUPERNAIT, and, like a sports car stripped back to essentials for the track, delivers musical performance that truly inspires. When a separate preamplifier/power amplifier approach is preferred, the NAC 152 XS provides the perfect option. The NAP 155 XS is the perfect companion to the NAC 152 XS preamplifier in an XS system.The vital role played by the power supply in any hi-fi system is a long held Naim conviction and it has no better demonstration than the increased musical fluency that the FlatCap XS/> brings to a system.
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Arcam AV888/P777 reference cinema amplifier.
07/10/10 23:45 Filed in: Cinema
Arcam pushed the boundaries for combined music and movie reproduction. The AV888 redefines both the feature set and sonic performance of high end AV processing and pre-amplification. The result of a massive 2 and half year ground-up development programme, it features all new state of the art audio stages and balanced audio connectivity. Combined with its natural partner, P777 power amplifier, the AV888 represents a new standard for AV amplification. Using Sanken output devices with ultra-stable thermal management from the company’s stereo product line, the P777 offers huge power and control with even the most demanding loudspeakers and programme material. The Arcam development team have left nothing to chance while designing the P777. Literally hundreds of hours critical listening and fine tuning ensure it is equally at home with movies or music and will delight all who experience it.