Happy New Year everyone!  So far it has been SNOW...SNOW....SNOW...and more SNOW this winter.  I personally have done more shoveling and listening to music this winter than ever before.  There is a bit more focus on stereo components in this newsletter incase you might be snowed in as well and need to blow the dust off your old records and CD's and enjoy some music while the snow falls outside...

 $2,000.00

(does not include cartridge)

Technodec, Solid-plinth turntable with standalone motor

Our new entry-level turntable, taking the low-noise DC motor and the impedance-matched platter of the GyroDec, along with an advanced bearing on an elegant solid-plinth design with damped feet. The Michell TecnoDec requires no user-setup or maintenance.

• Solid-plinth turntable with standalone motor
• Acrylic/vinyl platter, impedance-matched to the record
• Oil-pumping inverted bearing
• High-quality standalone DC motor
• Arm board for Rega-compatible arms
• Optional record clamp
• Optional HR power supply
• Optional dust cover
• Finished in black acrylic with aluminium metal parts

Phono Amp ,LP3

The MOON LP3 is simple solution for those wishing to indulge in high quality analog playback. Based on its big brother, the MOON LP5.3, the MOON LP3 represents a significant step forward in affordable phono preamplifier design. Great detail has been paid to noise levels and dynamic range, making it one of the quietest phono preamplifiers at its price level. Sonically, it portrays all the Simaudio hallmarks: clean, powerful, fast and extended bass combined with an open midrange and airy extended high frequencies. One of the strengths of the LP3 is its flexibility with respect to end-user adjustments for resistance and capacitance loading as well as gain; changing your cartridge will not force you to change your phono preamplifier. As well, unlike most of the competition, which either uses mass-manufacturing techniques or a circuit mounted in a basic folded metal box, the LP3 is housed in an ultra compact, rigid all-aluminum chassis with a brushed and anodized front panel.

$600.00

 $4,200.00

KLV-40ZX1, 40" Flat Panel LCD HD Monitor

Unbelievably thin. Measuring a mere 9.9mm in width, the BRAVIA KLV-40ZX1M is the thinnest 40" LCD monitor (measured diagonally) on the market. It's almost as slim as OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) displays.

With Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080), this LCD monitor lets you take full advantage of HD sources such as Blu-ray Disc players and PLAYSTATION®3 systems that can deliver 1080p content.

Experience an expansive color palette and natural color gradation via the Wide Color Gamut LED edge light. You'll get brilliant contrast with optimized, more accurate color and blacker blacks.

Enjoy a more fluid, natural and realistic viewing experience while watching fast-action sports and movies. Motionflow 120Hz technology enhances sharpness and delivers smooth motion for fast-action pictures.

BluRay Player, BD-PS5000 

Add more muscle to your home theatre with the BDPS5000ES Blu-ray Disc Player. The BDPS5000ES's new 14-bit HD video processor improves standard definition and high-definition picture quality with the help of HD Reality Enhancer and Super Bit Mapping technologies, enabling extraordinarily smooth and detailed picture quality. Not only does it play Blu-ray Discs in stunning, Full HD 1080p/24p, it also upscales DVDs to Full HD 1080p resolution. Fully BD-Live capable, the BDPS5000ES even features an Ethernet connection that allows you to connect to the Internet via your existing service provider to access BD-Live features and easy firmware updates.

$2,000.00

$6,000.00

Vento 890DC, Floorstanding Speakers

We want to invite you into our world. You can look forward to a great many award-winning products, enjoy the performance of both the small stars and the grand masters and be inspired by the single-minded specialists as well as the multi-talented all-rounders.  They all come together under the concept of “pure music” and the clear awareness of the fact that speakers, with all their technical perfection and the passion involved in their creation, are united in one thing: they are a deeply personal choice.

SR-250, System Remote Control

The next generation system remote control preserves the same sleek, compact design while adding single key press device selection and context sensitive programmable buttons. Providing customization and control programming never before possible in a handheld device, this combination of flexibility and power creates a new remote that further simplifies the homeowners experience, liberating them from their cluttered and confusing collection of remotes.

Featuring a high visibility screen, backlit keypad and bi-directional ZigBee (802.15.4) wireless connectivity the SR-250 puts information and control of the whole home right in the palm of the homeowner’s hand.
It is all part of the Control4 vision. We bring the benefits of a truly automate home to more people with solutions at are affordable, easy to install and designed to adapt to any home or lifestyle.

$230.00

$390.00

App, Control application for iTouch and iPhone

By downloading an application developed by Control UI to the iPhone or iPod Touch and adding software to the Control4 system, you will now have the option to access the system from an iPhone or an iPod Touch. The hand-held interface is the same as on the Control4 family of touch panels and on-screen interfaces, making navigation simple and familiar. You will have complete access to any aspect of the system including security, lighting, temperature control, multi-room music, and home theater control and more.

Home Controller, HC-200

The Control4® Home Controller HC-200 makes it easy for everyone to add intelligent control to your home at an affordable price. The HC-200 is so affordable, you can enjoy on-screen navigation and full local control for every high definition television in your entire home. The HC-200 also provides full home-automation for smaller homes, by effectively controlling home theater, multi-room music, lighting, temperature, security and more.
With the HC-200, you are no longer tied to a coffee table cluttered with remotes. Instead, a single remote and easy-to-use on-screen interface allow you to enjoy the same intuitive Control4® navigation on every video display in your home. Adjust and control the lights either individually or collectively. Manage your home theater system. Free your digital music collection and easily stream it to any room throughout the home. Check the status of your doors and windows, and adjust the thermostat – through convenient, easy-to-use, powerful on-screen menus.

$600.00

 $7,000.00

The MOON CD3.3 Disc Player and MOON i3.3 Integrated Amplifier are all about flexibility and integration, taking you far beyond the realm of what these components typically offer. The CD3.3 includes a S/PDIF digital input and 24-bit/1.411MHz internal processing, allowing you to take your digital music files from another device (PC, Music Server, etc.) and breathe new life into them. The 100 watt/channel i3.3 has an optional digital-to-analog converter, phono stage and fully balanced input, making it clearly the most versatile integrated amplifier ever.

The MOON CD.5 Disc Player and MOON i.5 Integrated Amplifier are Simaudio's latest entry-level products. They offer exceptional sonic performance and luxurious build quality that's unique to their respective price-points. Possessing all of the legendary hallmarks which MOON components are well known for, the CD.5 and i.5 (40 watts/ch @ 8 ohms, 80 watts/ch @ 4 ohms) represent a new benchmark in high-end audio.

$2,400.00

$1,400.00

BU-120,  2 Zone Music System Bundle
The new Sonos Promo 120 Bundle gives you everything you need to wirelessly play music in two rooms of your house. And with SonosNet’s superior wireless range, no room is out of reach. Consisting of two award-winning ZP120s with built-in amplifiers and a Sonos Controller, the Promo 120 Bundle also comes with a free charging cradle worth $50 CAD. Just connect each ZonePlayer 120 (ZP120) to speakers in two rooms where you want music. Connect one ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge (sold separately) to your network and all the rest work wirelessly.

To start playing music, just grab the full-colour wireless Controller and simply pick a room, pick a song and hit play. With the Controller in hand, you’ll have instant access to your entire music collection, plus thousands of Internet radio stations, and the most popular online music services to play all over the house. When you want to play more music in more rooms, just add ZonePlayers and Controllers, to your heart’s content.

Feature fully powered on-wall/off-wall loudspeaker, Feature

Internally powered with a high-resolution 150 watt switching amplifier the Feature allows an unprecedented level of system connection flexibility. A standard RCA line-level input minimizes wire clutter by connecting directly to on-wall televisions (and other devices) without the need for external amplifiers.

Additionally, standard speaker-level connections allow the fully powered Feature to integrate with audio systems where RCA connection is not possible. Consumers choosing to use the Feature with a traditional receiver will experience an enhanced sonic experience without the need to upgrade to a more expensive model. Additionally, if consumers want the added benefit of RCA line-level connection and have a receiver equipped with pre-amp outputs, they can bypass the inferior amplification of an entry level receiver and instead utilize the Feature's superb internal amp.

$700.00

Focal XS, Audio System

Many audiophiles are very familiar with the Focal brand and its legendary Utopia series loudspeakers. Now it's time to introduce everyone to the new Focal XS Multimedia Sound System. Don't be fooled by the iPod integration that has permeated everything from running shoes to bathroom accessories. This is not your father's desktop audio solution. Focal designed a very nice looking 2.1 desktop system with great features and sound quality to match. iPod sync and playback, internal USB DAC, and an analog input are all part of the new Focal XS Multimedia Sound System.

The Focal name is not placed on just any product. The XS system is 100% Focal and not a run-of-the-mill desktop audio system from a big box retailer. From the moment you remove the speakers from the box you will know this is a high-end audio solution. The speakers are 2.2 lbs. and the subwoofer is a substantial 18.5 lbs. The design is reminiscent of something out of Cupertino with its jet black and anodized aluminum finish coupled to solid metal speaker stands. Continuing with the stylish looks Focal includes a magnetic remote control with the XS system. This allows the remote to stick on to the metal speaker stands keeping your desktop very clean. 

Dark Knight sets Blu-ray record

The Dark Knight is a Blu-ray Disc superhero, selling a record 600,000 copies on the new format in the U.S. on its first day of release on Dec. 9, or about 21% of its total units, according to Warner Home Video.

The studio believes U.S. Blu-ray sales could hit 1 million high-def copies in week one—a format milestone—according to WHV president Ron Sanders.

“We think we will hit 1 million this weekend,” said Sanders. “What’s really encouraging about it is that the Blu-ray version did exceptionally well across the board. It wasn’t just selling in Best Buy or Wal-Mart, but also it did well in grocery and game stores. It was surprising to us just how well it did.”

Prior to Dark Knight, the best Blu-ray performer was Paramount Home Entertainment’s Iron Man, which moved 260,000 high-def copies on its first day on sale Sept. 30, and 500,000 units in its first week.  More...