Spring 2010 Newsletter
Yana Winter 2008 Newsletter

Spring 2010 Newsletter

Hello everyone, it has been a while since the last Newsletter, I hope you all had a great Xmas and New Years Holiday and enjoyed the Olympics.  It is a good time to be a consumer, it looks like the Audio/Video world is relatively calm and technologies have standardized (3D not included).  There are many outstanding new audio products that have raised the bar for performance in this newsletter.  Have a great Spring!


New Arrivals

$12,000.00

700i, Reference Integrated Amplifier

The MOON 700i is the ultimate Integrated Amplifier. Intended to meet the needs of the most demanding music connoisseurs, it is fully differential dual-mono design, rated at 175 watts/channel into 8 ohms, offering authority, finesse and superb control. Using a variety of new technologies developed since the introduction of the Evolution Series, the MOON 700i provides more sonic transparency and accuracy than previously thought possible. In addition, this integrated it is extremely flexible and exemplifies a luxurious lifestyle.
 New technologies include (i) the M-eVOL2 volume control, with a phenomenal 530 steps, allowing for an extremely precise level adjustment just like the MOON P-8 Preamplifier;   (ii) New MOON output transistors, specifically designed for use in our amplifiers, provide tighter and more visceral bass performance, as well as unprecedented linearity thoughout the entire frequency spectrum;   (iii) An input stage circuit which reduces noise, preserving image focus and integrity like never before.

600i, Dual Mono Integrated Amplifier

The MOON 600i Integrated Amplifier is designed to continue where the award winning MOON i-7 left off. Intended to meet the needs of the most demanding music connoisseurs, it is fully differential dual-mono design, rated at 125 watts/channel into 8 ohms, offering authority, finesse and superb control. Using a variety of new technologies developed since the introduction of the Evolution Series, the MOON 600i provides more sonic transparency and accuracy than ever before.

$8,000.00

$1,600.00

300D, Digital-to-Analog Converter

The MOON 300D Digital-to-Analog Converter features an exceptionally versatile external interface that allows for use with a computer, via its USB-B input, as well as other digital audio source components such as a music server, digital tranpsort, etc. though either S/PDIF or optical TosLink connectors. Intended to fulfill the demands of the discerning music aficionado, the 300D will bring new life to all of your digital audio files, regardless of their storage format.

7.1 CH A/V Home Theater Receiver with Networking, AVR-4310 

Discover a whole new world of multi-channel surround sound with Denon’s AVR-4310CI A/V receiver, which is among the first to include Dolby’s latest Pro Logic IIz decoder, which provides for front height channels to dramatically expand the front channels’ soundstage. The highest resolution audio decoders are provided, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio for the ultimate in audio fidelity. Audyssey's newest technology, Dynamic Surround Expansion, provides a more enveloping soundstage by deriving front height or front wide width channels for the most immersive surround sound experience. Analog and digital video sources are upconverted via Anchor Bay VRS processing to HD quality (up to 1080p/24/60), and the AVR-4310CI features no less than six HDMI inputs along with two parallel HDMI outputs. 

Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-Ray Player

$2,700.00

Television - HDTV - LCD - BRAVIA - High Definition - BRAVIA LCD TV - BRAVIA LCD 42

$1,170.00ea

CRS-3, Cinema Ribbon Trio On-Wall

The Cinema Ribbon Trios are built with the same acclaimed technology and craftsmanship of the Cinema Ribbon Duos, but feature dramatic performance upgrades that take them into a class all their own. The result? A 440-Watt, On-Wall tour-de-force that has absolutely no equal.
The Trio line is purpose-built for on-wall mounting and matching to your flat panel video monitor. Their enhanced performance versus the Duo line is courtesy of one additional driver in the left and right channel speakers-and two additional drivers for the center channel. So whether you’re looking to complement that new LCD display or you’re building up a serious dedicated theater, the Cinema Ribbon Trio’s prodigious power, High Back-emf drivers and hand-lacquered rosewood veneer cabinets make them the singular choice for every serious Home Theater devotee.

Cinema Ribbon Duo Loudspeaker, CRM-2

Have you ever experienced a speaker that thinks about the physiology of your ear-brain processing system? Introducing the Cinema Ribbon Duo®, a 400 Watt, powerhouse that delivers the clarity and output of a 6-foot tall speaker–yet stands about 8-inches tall.
The story of the Duo’s amazing performance is a tale of two technologies. First: Sunfire’s unique and patented High Back-emf design that lets extremely loud sound take place within a very small cabinet. How loud? Well, the Duos feature a pair of our 4.5" side-firing woofers that deliver an incredible 115dB of output from the smallest cabinet in their class!

$975.00

each

$1,125.00

HRS10, 10" High Resolution Series Subwoofer

If your subwoofer puts out less than 1000 Watts, it’s not an HRS Series subwoofer. And, all HRS subwoofers produce this prodigious sound in a cabinet no larger than the size of your monitor. If that’s still not enough - the amplifier in all three HRS models incorporates Sunfire’s unique Tracking Downconverter™ technology. Remarkably, this amp design remains incredibly cool while delivering up to 50% more voltage than our competitor’s designs. More voltage means more control of the subwoofer itself. And more control means deeper, more accurate bass, something you’ll truly appreciate every time you listen to your favorite music and movies. For medium-sized and multi-purpose rooms, where both music and movies are just what the doctor ordered, there’s no better choice than the HRS-10.

CD90, Front LCR Speaker

Canton's CD 90 SB is a soundbar, a compact accessory to your home theater, great when space is at a premium. Able to handle up to 100 watts, each black aluminum enclosure houses six 3-inch aluminum woofers and three 1-inch aluminum tweeters. The CD 90 SB is magnetically shielded against interference from nearby audio/visual equipment and includes brackets for wall mounting.

$1,000.00

 $1,400.00

Sonos Bundle 150

DHC-40.1, THX Ultra2 Plus, 2-Zone, 7.2 Channel Network Preamplifier/Processor

The THX certified systems include Audyssey DSX and Dolby ProLogic IIz soundstage expansion technologies, ISF certified calibration controls, and up to eight HDMI 1.3a inputs for maximum video connectivity. Advanced networking capabilities for streaming content from Pandora, Rhapsody, vTuner, and Sirius Internet Radio services. Compatible with Windows 7 and certified with DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) version 1.5,  ensuring optimal compatibility with other network-enabled equipment throughout the home. USB connectivity, further increasing the streaming audio options from either personal computers or USB-enabled portable devices.

Sonos Bundle 150

The Ultimate Outdoor Wireless Speaker's Party Animal Brother, Outcast Jr.

This weather resistant, wireless speaker lets you enjoy rich multi-directional stereo sound anywhere. The system has a broadcast range of up to 350 feet,. Listen to any MP3 player, iPod, computer, home theater, audio system, or your TV by choosing either the UAT or the iCast transmitter (both sold separately). This system includes a rechargeable battery, offboard charging system, a 12volt adapter cable, power cord for direct connection to any outlet, and a 3.5mm line input for direct play. NMh battery allows for 5-9 hours of uninterrupted play.

MOON i.5 and CD.5

$730.00

 $380.00

Sonos Bundle 150

TSX-120, Desktop Audio System

The TSX120 is a compact, convenient and attractive way to add musical enjoyment to your bedroom or any other room in your home. Versatile enough to play a wide variety of music sources, it's sure to keep you entertained. Set it to play your favorite music and wake to Concert Quality Sound in the morning. And with its real wood top panel, TSX120 is an attractive feature in any interior.

The 15W per channel stereo amplifier is powerful enough to produce high levels of sound from the independent left and right 8cm (3-1/8") speakers. The design includes two bass reflex ports on the back to enhance bass sound dispersion.

Advanced Universal Remote, 700 

Powerful universal remote with great ergonomics; color LCD screen surrounded by five contextual buttons; most keys are backlit; Web programmable via Windows or Mac PCs; excellent button layout and overall design; supports custom sequences/macros; includes rechargeable batteries.

Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-Ray Player

$180.00

$400.00

H-10, 12 Outlet 1kVA H Type Power Conditioner 120V

From APC's power engineering labs comes the H Type Power Conditioner, a single unit that delivers pure, stable power for high performance AV. The preferred choice of power protection for high performance home entertainment systems, the H Type Power Conditioner combines surge protection, isolated noise filtering, and voltage regulation. Finally, there's a solution that eliminates stress on component power supplies, eradicates EMI/RFI and voltage fluctuation as a source of AV signal degradation, and protects equipment from damaging surges, spikes, voltages fluctuations, and lightning.

Entertainment and Electronics news


Control4 Adds iPad-Specific Home Automation App

Control4 has introduced its Control4 My Home iPad App, which will allow users to control lighting, temperature, music, video, security systems, Web cameras and more.
Control4 says the Control4 My Home iPad App is different from the iPhone version of the application.
"It's totally unique. We built it from the ground up," says Control4 COO Glen Mella, who added that Control4 maintains the look of its Navigator GUI in all its interfaces. "There are lots of cool things on the iPad app that are not on the iPhone app."
Mella cited, for example, the ability to access and control home lighting from the entertainment screen vs. having to jump to another screen.
The Control4 My Home iPad app can be downloaded for free. Users need to have the app authenticated to their system with a Mobile Navigator license, which can be obtained from a Control4 dealer.
Control4 says "later in the year" homeowners will be able to use the iPad app with a Control4 4Sight remote monitoring subscription "to turn lights on and off, lock or unlock doors, or access IP video cameras and security systems from the Internet." More


James Cameron convinces NASA to use 3D camera on next Mars mission

What do you do once you've broken your own record for the world's highest-grossing picture film? Well, you go offworld, of course. James Cameron, in his infinite benevolence and multidimensional wisdom, has convinced NASA bigwigs not to forgo the inclusion of a high-res 3D camera on the Curiosity (aka Mars Science Laboratory) rover, which is set to depart for the red planet in 2011. Budget overruns had led to the scrapping of the autostereoscopic idea, but the director-man -- who has been involved with this project for a good few years now -- felt the results of the mission would be far more engaging if people could see them in 3D. Hey, if he can make us watch the Blue Man Group reenactment of Fern Gully, don't bet on Cameron failing to make extraterrestrial rubble interesting with his 3D voodoo.


Denon Celebrates Centenary

Congratulations, Denon. You were founded in 1910 by the American-born entrepreneur Frederick Whitney Horn as the Japan Recorders Corporation, making records and gramphones. Since then you've celebrated many technological firsts, become the number one brand in surround receivers, and been adopted into the D&M Holdings family. Now you're 100 years old, a claim few consumer electronics companies can make. Denon has launched a website to celebrate its 100th anniversary: denon100.com. On the day this story was posted, it was still under construction, but readers can sign up to receive notifications of future content additions.


Avatar Breaks Blu-ray Records

Avatar is breaking Blu-ray records all over the place, and it's not even out in 3D yet.

The Blu-ray version sold 2.7 million copies in its first four days, according to Fox, beating The Dark Knight in first-day sales. It has not yet overtaken The Dark Knight as all-time BD sales champion: The Warner title is still ahead with 2.9 million units as of early this week. But it seems likely Avatar will overtake. See Los Angeles Times.

Unhappily for Fox, the movie has also become the most popular pirate Blu-ray title on Torrent Freak with 200,000 presumably illegal downloads. This doesn't even begin to count the illegal downloads through other means. However, the fat BD download is still dwarfed by the popularity of the DVD download.  In Mexico, Avatar discs in such demand that an armed robber assaulted a delivery truck driver, getting away with 3,409 copies.


HDtracks is proud to welcome, for the first time ever, the Verve Music Group in amazing 96/24 sound!

Transfer of these Verve 96K masters has been done using a combination of the best new and vintage equipment available. The carefully chosen original analog masters were played back on vintage Studer 820 tape machines. These machines provide the most stable transport for handling these priceless analog tapes. The analog masters were converted to the digital domain using classic DCS 972 and Lavry analog to digital converters, recorded directly onto a SoundBlade Workstation with minimal processing, in order to allow the music to be formatted for digital distribution. The shortest signal path and highest quality cabling was used to prevent any signal loss, or additional noise to be introduced into the transfer. The entire digital process was driven with the Antelope Audio Atomic Clock, the industry leader in digital clocking technology. It enables the entire digital process to reference the same highly regulated clock master, preventing any loss in the digital signal due to jitter and clock degradation.

 

HDtracks welcomes the Verve Music Group

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