The Linn Klimax DS is arguably one of the best possible HiFi music sources available anywhere. It is the top-of-the-range streaming music player, capable of turning the vast majority of streaming formats up to 24 bit 192 KHz into an analogue signal to feed into your pre-amp, or power-amp depending on configuration. Linn Klimax DS Linn […]
We were delighted to be able to provide some electronics to help DALI show off their Epicon 8 and Epicon 2 loudspeakers to their best at the launch event in London last week. This event had a number of journalists and interested parties in attendance, and we supplied some top-end electronics to show off the […]
We were dismayed to learn this morning that the Anthem MRX-700 will no longer be made. Anthem tell us this is due to a global lack of availability of some components that are used in it. Fortunately the MRX-300 and MRX-500 are not affected. If you want a higher performance Anthem AV receiver than the MRX-500, […]
The Humble AV Receiver typically sits at the heart of a home cinema system. It acts as surround sound decoder, audio and video switch / preamp and power amp, which is asking a lot from a single box. The majority of AV receivers struggle to do everything well when everything is shoe-horned into a single […]
Just when you thought that you knew what would create the best sound in a particular size of loudspeaker, along comes a manufacturer with a new development that shakes things up: Enter the DALI Epicon 2. This little powerhouse of a speaker is simply sublime in all aspects. Aesthetically DALI have done an awesome job, […]
Some installs take a little more effort than others. This home cinema system is based in a Chalet high in the French Alps, and needed some work after a series of power cuts had fried the hard disk where the customer’s music was stored and seriously upset the Arcam AVR600 AV receiver which needed a firmware upgrade […]
Come and listen to Studio Master recordings from Mumford and Sons. The event will take place at our Showroom in Aldermaston on 29th January 2013 from 7pm with Nibbles and drinks available. The album will be played on a Linn system in Studio Master, the highest download quality available, letting you hear each track exactly as it […]
What an interesting evening that was! James from Linn took us through a history of the Rolling Stones with a range of Music from their recordings including their first recording and their latest from the Album “Grrr”. – If you missed it, come to the next one featuring Mumford and Sons on the 29th January […]
The Oppo BDP-103EU reviewed here is Oppo’s new version of the multi-function Blu-Ray player. It boasts a huge range of features many aimed at getting the very best picture and sound out of your media. It works superbly out of the box with minimal setting up, however if you want to take advantage of the tweaking […]
The Linn Magik DSM is in effect a single box source/pre-power unit, however saying this doesn’t really do it justice! When you add in HDMI switching, a plethora of other source inputs and the Linn DS player, plus the punchy and highly capable internal power amplifier, the true picture starts to emerge… The […]
The latest installation in a customer’s loft home cinema conversion is now finished. With no windows to trouble about, the result is a cosy and comfortable listening and viewing room. More photos to come when we’ve taken some better ones! The kit list includes: Anthem MRX-700 AV amplifier DALI Fazon F5 speakersJVC DLA-RS55 projecto […]
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Nominated for BEST CUSTOM INSTALL by Home Cinema Choice Magazine. It was one of those occasions when a customer walks into our showroom and says “I want this in my house – all of it, wall coverings, carpets, lighting, seats, cinema system – exactly the same !” In practice there were a few challenges to […]
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Linn Knekt multiroom sound system with main hub in the Drawing room, 3 further zones with sub-zones (Master bedroom / dressing room / bathroom, dining and reception area / kitchen, Hallway / second bedroom. Linn Classik Music system and Linn Ninka loudspeakers in drawing room and Multi room TV distribution (Sky / Terrestrial). Wiring for […]
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Various equipment installed from time to time, typically: Blu-ray player (Various makes / models) Linn Sekrit in wall loudspeakers (Alternative DALI / Linn floorstanding speakers) Panasonic professional 1080p High Definition 50″ plasma monitor. 3d capable Linn Akurate DSM with Aktiv Akurate 242 loudspeakers
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Cinema System Optimised for stereo music In this cinema system the equipment was installed to give the best stereo music performance coupled with amazing 5.1 presentation. Since its initial installation some years ago, we have upgraded the surround amp, blu-ray player and projector to provide better performance all round, simpler wiring with hdmi, and 3d […]
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Home Cinema built into Fireplace For this project we constructed a home cinema built into fireplace: Stage 1. Remove the old fireplace. Stage 2. Build the AV wall so the plasma screen and electronics sit in the recess left by the old fireplace. Stage 3. New log burning stove fitted and AV wall pre-wired and […]
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Custom plasma Installation with custom furniture This was a new-build house project with an opportunity to specify the wiring at an early stage, so speaker cables, and signal cables for a future projector and screen are hidden in the walls and ceiling. Initially just a plasma installation, this project is easily upgraded to incorporate a […]
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HiFi Cinema Ltd : Nominated for best custom installer by Home Cinema Choice. Dining Room Conversion to Home Cinema System Our customer, Gary, approached us several years before this installation in the hope that he could get planning permission for an extension room over his garage. Alas several years went by and we were eventually […]
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Barn Conversion to home cinema This fabulous barn conversion is in the grounds of a large stately mansion house. The owners have created a versatile space which has a variety of uses from snooker and table tennis, through to hosting large dinners and parties. But at the heart of this lovely room is the stunning […]
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Simplicity and low cost without compromising performance was the key to this system. Our customer wanted to listen to audiophile quality music as well as movies in a tidy lounge setting, without doing any structural alterations to the property. The requirement was to be able to relocate the system easily in the future. Equipment comprises: […]