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Yes AUDIO WORLD '12 (or Little Whittlebury as it was referred to over the weekend) was confirmed by both Exhibitors and Visitors to be a success. Moved from its previous location at Heathrow to Oatlands Park Hotel in Surrey, new life was breathed into this long running UK Spring Show.
The single objective for all our shows is to generate new interest says Roy Bird Chairman of the Chester Group, and we think that 'Oatlands' as the new home for AUDIO WORLD is well suited and conducive to that objective.
For the first time ever in the UK High End Cable present the Raidho S2.0 series speaker system. The new Raidho S2 performs fantastic and delivers absolutely superior sound. Down firing transmission line with fixed base. New mid/bass driver design along with the famous Raidho ribbon produces wonderful sound. Removable grille with magnetic fixings included. This new speaker concept is an innovative study in how to create superior sound - while keeping it simple and beautiful at the same time.
Clean your mains – FREE!
Mains is the fuel for your system and modulated mains is what you listen to! Would you put paraffin in a Ferrari?
If you ever think "that's too loud" it's almost certainly mains pollution making –especially – high frequencies hard and edgy.
Enter the Prize Draw with The Right Note in Room 2117 for a chance to win a Vertex AQ Silver Jaya mains filter worth £614.
LWAudio will be showcasing the new StereoKnight Silverstone B&R mk2 along with the M100 valve mono blocs driving Gallo ref 5LS speakers. The source will be Cary 306 sacd/cd player and the system will run some of the time tri-amped utilising the cary CAD 211 Fe mono blocs, StereoKnight M100 and gallo SA(x2) Cabling will be from MIT and Trusoundz
In the AMR audio room, will be an optimised Computer Audio Transport working with the DP-777 Digital Processor, the only DAC in world with dedicated DAC chipsets for true 'Bit-Perfect' playback.
UK distributor Fidelity Art is proud to present a brand-new speaker system from Bodnar Audio, a specialist hi-end audio manufacturer based in Poland. Bodnar Audio's Sandglass speakers combine breathtaking dynamic range, enormous three-dimensional soundstage, natural timbre and deep bass extension to deliver an exceptional sense of authenticity. Technological highlights include a unique cabinet design that strengthens and improves wave dispersion while boosting bass response, and a single full-range driver with no crossover that reproduces the entire sound spectrum. With their richly textured presentation, the speakers provide a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience across the board.
Sandglass speaker systems are an ideal match for triode amplifiers with a relatively low power output. And, with superior materials and quality of finish, they are a perfect addition to any music lovers listening room or living room.
Room 2117 with The Right Note
The new VTL MB-185 amplifiers, now fully-balanced, have many component up-grades and improved controls to give a sweeter, more musical top and mid-range and a quick taut bass – an ideal combination of musicality with dynamics and drive.
Select Audio/AMR will be running a prize draw at Audio World 12 and will feature the PC - 777, AMR Fuses and Audirvana+ playback software all worth up to £1,600. (Read more below for full product details)
First 5 drawn will receive the PC-777
Next 5 drawn will receive the Audirvana+ Playback Software
Next 10 will receive a pack of 3 AMR Fuses
Simply collect a voucher upon entry to the show and visit the Select Audio/AMR room to enter the draw.
Most people listen to music in the family living room and believe there is little they can do to control the room sound. They may also be constrained by furniture layout and then site speakers, equipment and the listening chair in poor positions.
Consider that, in effect, you are listening inside the loudspeaker box – the room has become your acoustic source – and you may want to know more!
Jeremy will give a mass of practical advice, from the simple to the specialised, and you may want to make notes.
Room 1112 | 12.00 - 1.00 Saturday and Sunday
Jeremy Baldwin, The Right Note www.rightnote.co.uk
Voxativ Ampeggio - Stereophile's Product of the Year 2011 is displayed at the show In room 1020. Click the link below to read the full Stereophile report on this product.
Voxativ Ampeggio loudspeaker - Product of the year
High End Cable will use as one of the music sources, the Olive 04HD music server. The Olive O4HD features an enormous 2TB hard drive that stores up to 6,000 CDs in original quality, or 20,000 HD tracks. Now you will never have to compromise quality for the sake of quantity. Simply load all your CDs, and rest easy that there will always be plenty of room left for adding and enjoying the music you want. Load your computer library music files by wi-fi or USB wire onto the Olive O4HD. Use a smart phone app to control the music and machine. Manage your music on your PC or tablet like iPad. It is so simple. Worldwide internet radio at a couple of clicks. Stand alone CD playback if you wish either as a CD transport with digital output SPDIF or analogue output for stored and CD playback.
Read more: High End Cable will show the Olive 04HD Music Server
After a hiatus of almost 10 years, 15 Audio has brought prestige German manufacturer Burmester back to the shores of England.
15 Audio director Peter Woolliscroft says: "we are really excited about representing not only such sonically great products but the superb professional ethos of a company who's quality control and attention to detail we found second to none......................."
For the first time in the UK, Fidelity Art will present the new range of Akkus loudspeakers. Created for those looking for emotion in music, these speakers have been designed and engineered with the primary goal of getting as close as possible to the sound of a 'live' performance. With their classic look and superior sound reproduction, Akkus loudspeakers are ready to accompany you on a new and exciting musical journey
Fidelity Art Introduces Audio Accessories from Pro Audio Bono. A complete range of dedicated audiophile-grade platforms, racks and speaker stands are available.
Read more: Fidelity Art Introduces Audio Accessories from Pro Audio Bono
Fresh from their World introduction at CES 2012, for the first time at a UK Show, we present the superb Raidho C1.1 stand-mount speakers. Hi-Fi plus's Alan Sircon's CES 2012 report says "There are subtle changes between this model and its C1.0 predecessor, but it took about a nanosecond to realise you were in the presence of greatness". Roy Gregory says "the C1.1s break new ground" and in his CES 2012 review Jonathan Valin said "had these two-way stand-mount speakers fallen within my purview, I would have nominated them for Best Sound of Show." Now please come and hear for yourself.
Music First Audio products are made by hand in our workshop in Hastings, East Sussex. Our products are enjoyed by satisfied customers around the world and have received an extraordinary degree of critical acclaim and many international awards. We use only the finest materials and components. Our rigorous testing, quality control and attention to detail ensures that Music First Audio products will give a lifetimes musical pleasure.
We offer a bespoke service and we are happy to modify any of our standard products to perfectly suit your needs. Our goal today remains the same is it was on our very first day: Put Music First.
Since 2002 we have been organising our AUDIO WORLD (Formerly the London High Fidelity Show) in and around the hub that is Heathrow, but the time has come to move on to a new hub; we have wanted to do this for some time but the right sort of venue simply wasn't available to us.
Now it is, in the form of the OATLANDS PARK HOTEL – WEYBRIDGE - SURREY.
