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The Audio & AV Show 2008
The Audio & AV Show 2008

Total number of exhibitors  55
Total number of brands 105
Most recent exhibitor added  AngelSound Audio
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The show is now Live!

Accommodation

park-inn-shot1.jpgThe right venue

The right place

The right time...

 

Formerly The London Sound & Vision Show '08

 

How true that is!

You can have the best supported show in the land but if the choice of venue leaves visitors and exhibitors disappointed then the show will never excel. Access, style, facilities, service, scope, position and sound quality are critical factors when choosing a venue and last, but not least, long-term stability. The visitors lasting memories relate directly to the venue so that’s why we place so much importance on it.


The Park Inn, Heathrow has also just undergone a major extension which has added a further six top class business suites to this already superb venue which historically has always been linked to Home Entertainment shows and is definitely the preferred venue for exhibitors. This now means that the London Sound & Vision Show has something for everyone with over 45 business suites, 50 large studios and 25 small studios many of which can also be linked, providing almost unlimited growth to the future both to UK and International companies.


“ Audio & AV Show '08 will be the first show of it’s type in the World to launch simultaneously with a parallel Virtual Reality Show, which will mean the Show simply won't close for business!! ”

 

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Apart from the superb access from the M4 for those travelling by car you also have direct access by Train and Plane. Once again the organisers will be securing a dedicated section of the Hotels massive carpark to ensure that the vast majority of visitors will be assured of parking requirements first.

The Audio & AV Show '08 appeals to a broad market and uniquely is the only show to have its own trade day on the Friday which will remain.

 

Win a complete Hi-Fi system worth over £6,000!chesterfield-compotition-prize-1.jpg

Simply complete the visitor survey at the 'Audio & AV Show' show for your chance to win. The winner will be announced on the Monday after the Show. 

 

Note: only one competition entry allowed per visitor. Good Luck! See in show for details!

Here are more details about the components in the system:

System includes:
  • Pro-Ject RPM9.1 Turntable    (Supplied by Henley Designs)
  • Unison Research Unico CDP CD Player    (Supplied by UKD)
  • PureSound P10 Phono Amplifier    (Supplied by Coherent Systems)
  • Sumiko Blackbird Moving Coil Phono Cartridge    (Supplied by Symmetry)
  • Roksan M-Series Intergrated Amp    (Supplied by Henley Designs)
  • Sonus faber Toy Loudspeakers    (Supplied by Absolute Sounds)
  • Russ Andrews Cables    (Supplied by Russ Andrews)
  • Nexus 6 Speaker Stands    (Supplied by Atacama Audio)
  • Quadraspire Q4 Hifi stand    (Supplied by Quadraspire)

 

More Info

Venue Details

Pricing Details

Park Inn London Heathrow
Bath Road
London
Middlesex
UB7 0DU
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 8759 6611
Total days: Three days From 19 Sep 08  to  21 Sep 08
Consumer: GBP £12 (Pay on the day)
Consumer: GBP £10 (concession ticket holder)
Consumer: GBP £8 (privileged ticket holder)
Opening Times
Day One: Trade: 10am-2pm - Public: 2-6pm
Day Two: 9.30am - 5pm
Day Three: 10am - 4pm

The Park Inn Heathrow is one of the few Hotels which is committed to expansion. In 2007 it completed a new multi-million pound Conference Ctr which includes a number of Top Class Business Suites which will allow the Audio & AV Show  to expand, and most importantly at the same venue. Like the Radisson SAS at Manchester the Park Inn enjoys an excellent modern & spacious atmosphere which makes it so popular with visitors.

Getting There/Parking/Where to Eat

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THIS SHOW NOW HAS IT'S OWN DEDICATED EXCLUSIVE ENTRANCE

Make your way to the BLUE CONFERENCE CENTRE at the front of the hotel

This is the ONLY entrance for show visitors.


Train / Shuttle Bus


Take the Piccadilly Line tube or the Heathrow Express and alight at Terminals 1,2&3. The Hotel Hoppa picks up at intervals outside each Terminals 1,2&3. Catch the Hotel Hopper H2 to PARK INN HEATHROW.

 

Additional Information (May 08):


Transport from Heathrow Airport
- Hopper Bus 2 runs every 10 to 15 minutes between the airport terminal 1/2/3 and the hotel, charge is £4.00 each way.
- Hopper Bus 53 runs every 20 minutes between the airport terminal 5 and the hotel, charge is £4.00 each way.
- TFL buses, 285, 105, 111, 140 (24hrs), 555 from the Airport to the hotel – free of charge
public transport from Central London
- Piccadilly Line to either Hatton Cross or Heathrow Airport.
- Heathrow Express from London Paddington Station to Heathrow Terminal 1,2 & 3 (15min) - discounted rate
- Heathrow Connect from London Paddington Station to Heathrow Terminal 1,2 & 3 (30min)
Train Stations
- Hayes & Harlington and than Bus 140 (24hrs) to Hotel
- West Drayton and than Bus 222 to Hotel
transport from Hatton Cross
- TFL buses 285 (24hrs), 555 from Hatton Cross Station – free of charge

 

Travel by car


Uniquely for people travelling by car to our show there will be a dedicated carpark within the Hotel. More importantly you can park all day for just £5.

From London A4:
Follow signposts for terminals 1,2 & 3. At traffic lights where you would turn left for the Airport, turn right and then take the first left into the Hotel entrance.

From M25:
Follow signs for M4 Terminals 1,2 & 3. Take exit 4 off the M4 for terminals 1,2 & 3. Avoid entering the tunnel into the Airport and take the spur road to your left and turn left at the first set of lights. You are now in front of the Hotel.

From the M4:
Take exit 4 off the M4 for terminals 1,2&3. Avoid entering the tunnel into the Airport and take the spur road to your left and then turn left at the first set of lights. You are now at the Hotel.



ALL DAY DEDICATED PARKING ON SHOW DAYS OF JUST £5
YES PARK ALL DAY FOR JUST £5
SO NOW YOU CAN BRING YOUR CAR TO HEATHROW


  • The Majority of parking spaces set aside for the show will be to the rear of the Hotel
  • Enter the Hotel Car Park at the front of the Hotel as normal and follow the service road around the right hand side until you are able to find a space
  • If you are lucky enough to find a space near the front of the hotel, then simply make your way to the Blue Conference Centre which can be found next to the main Hotel entrance
  • If you find yourself parked more to the rear or the very back of the Hotel and you don't mind the walk then again make your way back to the Blue Conference Centre
  • When your ready to go home simply take your car park ticket to the main Hotel reception (not the organiser) and pay your £5.

 


Airlines

British Airways, http://www.britishairways.com

Lufthansa, http://www.lufthansa.com

London Underground

Tube Times, http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modalpages/2625.aspx
Undergrou Map, http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx


Local Trains

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Hotel/Accomodation

http://heathrow.airporthotelguide.com/

You can also stay at the Park Inn Heathrow, subject to availability.

Exhibitors


ABC Audio
ABC Audio
We will be demonstrating Synergistic Research Cables With the MSB Power amplifers and DAC.
Absolute Sounds
Absolute Sounds
Absolute Sounds welcomes you at this Show showing the latest Hi End Product from around the Globe. S...
AcousticPlan
AcousticPlan
CD player Vadi, Preamp Sarod, Poweramp Santor, Speakers Veena.
AngelSound Audio
AngelSound Audio
Tri CD player, Audio Logic Dac, Emille labs KI-40L amp with VMPS RM-30 speakers connected with Singl...
Astin Trew
Astin Trew
Astin Trew will be demonstrating the new AT2000 integrated amplifier with their AT3500 CD player, th...
Audio Reference UK Limited
Audio Reference UK Limited
We will be demonstrating Clearaudio turntables, Gamut Speakers and amplification, Accustic Arts digi...
Audio Smile
Audio Smile
AudioSmile will be showing our brand new speakers called the Kensai. These are ultra high end luxury...

Floorplan

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Over the coming months we will add guides as to how to get the most out of your visit to the show!

Click on links below:

>> Open Show Floor Plan (PDF Format)

 

Show Programme

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Click on the image to view

the Show programme...

[PDF Format : Approx 4.5mb]

Latest News

What's new

 

Parking


Hotel Car Park - £6 all day
NCP Flight Path - Dedicated car parking for over 300 cars - £10 all day

 

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FREE Record Cleaning Service


NOTE: Cleaning is limited to 1 record per customer (subject to time). 

Jonathan Monks, owner of Keith Monks Audio Works will be manning the stand, doing demonstrations, conducting Q&As, and displaying a comprehensive range of archive material which tells the true story of record cleaning - from the people who started it all.

 

Additional Information

Mr Keith Monks: 1931 – 2005.
The Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine: 1969 - The Future.
 
The Absolute Sound
Awarded 1970s/1980s
“AUDIO ACCESSORY OF THE DECADE”
 
The Keith Monks is the Original Record Cleaning Machine: the world’s first commercially produced electric device for cleaning gramophone records, originally developed by Keith Monks Audio together with BBC engineers in London to meet the exacting standards of radio broadcasting.
 
Since 1969, experts agree: Keith Monks professional Record Cleaning Machines are the finest solution for the care, restoration and preservation of all sizes and all types of record: 7” 10” 12” and 16” transcriptions, vinyl LP records, 45rpm singles and shellac ‘78s’ (78rpm discs) as well as rare, early, unusual and valuable records such as acetates, lacquers, laminated and vulcanite discs.  More than simply removing the distracting surface noise, the same process is world famous for actually enhancing and enriching the quality of the sound – even on brand new discs.
 
This classic design has stood the test of time and, through all its improvements over the years, remains true to its original concept: the scientifically correct way to clean records.  Now re-engineered with a number of new refinements to further improve both form and function, today the whisper-quiet Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine (‘RCM’) is still regarded by discerning broadcasters, sound restoration engineers, archivists, librarians, audiophiles, hi-fi experts and music enthusiasts around the world as the only serious choice for Precision Record Cleaning, and the standard by which all others are judged.

A piece of audio history, that now looks and works better than ever before.  And, when used with the new Keith Monks discovery TM Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids, your record transformed into a true collector’s piece – restored, revitalised and, with continued care, preserved for life.
 
See the legendary Keith Monks Record Cleaning Machine for yourself: the new improved versions, a brand new model and the new Keith Monks discovery TM Natural Precision Record Cleaning Fluids are all being launched exclusively at the London Hifi Show 2008.  Bring a record along.  See and hear the difference.  Try it once and discover why we say, ‘Miracles take a little longer’.

 


 

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Audio & AV Show 08 Programme - NOW available to read online

Click on the Show Guide Front Cover image to view the 24 Page Show Programme.

 

 


To SAVE £2 - Log in and Download your Show Concession Ticket today

To log in,click on the LOGIN HERE BUTTON above, which is on the right hand side

Active ImageIn order to save money, download and print the ticket and do not forget to write your UNIQUE ID NUMBER on the ticket in the space provided before bringing to the show.You will find your UNIQUE ID NUMBER in the pink box (right hand side) when you log in. NOTE: Max of 2 tickets can be downloaded for each registered user. If for any reason you do not have a UNIQUE ID NUMBER, please fill in your full name/address on the back of the ticket before bringing to the show.


Active ImageSame great venue, date, organiser & great products but with a new name!

(Formerly the London Sound & Vision Show)

Enjoy these great show extras:

• FREE Show Programme & FREE Magazines • Ticket valid for all days • Two Channel & AV - Hear, see and experience the best • Hundreds of Brands from around the world
Speak to the designers, magazines and other specialists • Treat yourself to a CD, Vinyl or accessory • Show offers, promotions and competitions • Open spacious listening suites • All Show exhibitors on one level • Easy parking (special rates for show visitors) • Excellent access for the disabled • Cafe area / light refreshments (special show prices for visitors) • Live Entertainments


Audio Show - Future Dates

2009 -  18-20th September 200


GREAT LECTURES DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU

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The Chester Group are putting together a series of Clinics during the course of the ’08 Audio & AV Show

There you can get the answers to all those questions you always wanted to ask All part of our plans to add value for our loyal visitors, they are FREE and easy in, easy out.

The clinics take place during the Saturday – Sunday in a special arena in the Blue Conference Centre and these are the times:

11 – 12        12.30 – 1.30        2 – 3

Over the next couple of weeks we will short list and select  from the excellent names and subjects that have been proposed, all will be topical and all will be interesting, so keep your eye on this website for full details as they unfold.

PLUS PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE TO THE ’08 AUDIO & AV SHOW AND OUR VALUED VISITORS!

Do you have a pet subject or a personality that you would like covered or be invited?

We can’t guarantee success but if enough people ask for a similar subject or person we’ll do our very best to secure it for you!!

Email us now on roy@chestergroup.org


TONY FAULKNER OF GREEN ROOM PRODUCTIONS

TO BE SPECIAL GUEST OF THE AUDIO & AV SHOW ‘08

WINNER OF 2006 GRAMMY
for Evgeny Kissin’s Solo Piano Recital of Stravinsky, Scriabin and Medtner (RCA Red Seal - Sony BMG Masterworks)

We are delighted to confirm that Tony Faulkner will be our special guest during the whole of Sunday the 21st Sept.  He’ll be playing back high-res recordings, and when he’s not doing that he’ll be answering questions about recording and sharing his knowledge and experience with visitors.
 
Green Room Productions enjoy an enviable profile and track record for recording classical and light music.  From ‘South Pacific’ to Mahler 2, from Hildegarde von Bingen to Saint-Saëns Piano Concertos, from Górecki’s Third Symphony to Medtner solo piano music they have delivered award winning, top selling recordings to their clients using all formats from PCM and DSD to live webcasts and audiophile analogue.

Neither are they restricted to location recording, editing and mastering.  They have video & can undertake audio restoration of archive or damaged recordings and have done so for such prestigious labels as BBC Legends, EMI Classics, Hyperion and Wigmore Hall Live.  They have a comprehensive in-house CD and DVD small-run production facility with photo-quality on-body printing.
 
Their latest mobile recording set-up is centred on a SADiE LRX system which creates stereo, surround and multi-channel audio and multimedia projects on-site for editing on a variety of project-based platforms including SADiE, Pyramix and Sony Vegas.

More info? www.greenroomproductions.biz

 


MUSIC TO EVERYONE’S EARSActive Image

THE AUDIO SHOW TIES UP WITH CLASSIC FM RADIO

Following a very successful promotional campaign for their Spring High Fidelity Show the organizers of the AUDIO SHOW have recently agreed a joint marketing partnership with CLASSIC FM RADIO. This is yet another step towards greater exposure for this International show, not only in reaching real music lovers but also and most importantly attracting new visitors by promoting the magic of High End Audio. “ Using a top class and focused Radio Station like CLASSIC FM allows us to reach a far greater market but it also allows us to get a far more informative and up to date campaign onto the streets much closer to the show says the organizers. Our spring show also proved that people are travelling greater distances for events such as this that are so pure in their content and appeal. We are delighted at the tie up and look forward to working with them”


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Your chance to WIN a complete Hi-Fi system worth over £6,000!

Simply complete the visitor survey at the show for your chance to win.

The winner will be announced on the Monday after the Show.

Note: only one competition entry allowed per visitor. Good Luck! See in show for entry details.

System includes:
  • Pro-Ject RPM9.1 Turntable    (Supplied by Henley Designs)
  • Unison Research Unico CDP CD Player    (Supplied by UKD)
  • PureSound P10 Phono Amplifier    (Supplied by Coherent Systems)
  • Sumiko Blackbird Moving Coil Phono Cartridge    (Supplied by Symmetry)
  • Roksan M-Series Intergrated Amp    (Supplied by Henley Designs)
  • Sonus faber Toy Loudspeakers    (Supplied by Absolute Sounds)
  • Russ Andrews Cables    (Supplied by Russ Andrews)
  • Nexus 6 Speaker Stands    (Supplied by Atacama Audio)
  • Quadraspire Q4 Hifi stand    (Supplied by Quadraspire)

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FREE Record Cleaning Service

NOTE: Cleaning is limited to 1 record per customer (subject to time). 

Jonathan Monks, owner of Keith Monks Audio Works will be manning the stand, doing demonstrations, conducting Q&As, and displaying a comprehensive range of archive material which tells the true story of record cleaning - from the people who started it all.


Active ImageExperience the amazing BASS Suite for yourself at the Audio & AV Show 08!

Individually approved last year by the likes of LINN, BENTLEY, CREEK/EPOS, AMPHION, EMILLE, RPM, HI-AUDIO, AUDIOBOFFS, REL etc, the ‘CHESTER GROUPS’ commitment to constantly improve their shows for both visitors and exhibitors alike is no more better demonstrated than in the development of their unique and exclusive BASS UNITS.

These Bespoke Acoustic Suites for Shows have not been developed as low cost enclosures to reduce noise but specifically designed to provide a level of audio performance superior to the average Hotel Suite, converted Bedroom or average domestic room. There appearance and function has been a priority, even the entrance door is special construction.

Thinking of building a NEW listening room at home? Chester Group even has a special BASS Suite for you!



UK SHOW Launch - Audia Flight  - PHONO (Phono Preamplifier)Active Image

Visit Henley in the Atlantis Suite

Simple name - amazing sound. For the PHONO, Audia Flight developed a new module preamplifier, called MCF NG1, delivering an amazing performance. Welcome to the next-genration of Phono Stage!!



Active ImageUK SHOW Launch - FATMAN RED-i

Visit Henley in the Atlantis Suite

Beauty. Truth. Music. Listen.
High-quality all-in-one audio system for use with iPod/CD/Portable Media Player, utilising hybrid vacuum tube amplification technology and sonically matched speakers.
This means that the amplifier and dock elements are built into a single piece chassis, thereby providing an elegant and high impact design. The specification has been uplifted to include 2 pairs of source inputs (plus the iPod dock), a remote control which handles volume and tonal changes for all three sources, (plus all the iPod functionality) and a huge increase in power to 25w per channel. Coming complete with striking matching speakers or without, Red-i is a beautiful evolution of the iTube principle.


UK SHOW Launch - Project PerspeX Active Image

Visit Henley in the Atlantis Suite 

The brand new 6 PerspeX deck looks no different at first glance. There's the stylish, transparent, acrylic plinth, the substantial, non-resonant platter and a the carbon fibre, single piece tonearm. Perhaps the most eye-catching technology is the magnetic suspension, which allows the turntable and arm to be mounted on a sub-chassis that floats above the plinth thanks to three pairs of aligned magnets. The new Pro-ject 9cc Evolution tonearm is here too, fashioned from a single piece of carbon fibre in an effort to ensure the highest possible build quality and overall rigidity. All this technology, and plenty more besides...


Active ImageWIN - Focal's fabulous 'Dome' loudspeakers 

Visit Coherent Systems in the Garros Room

We are also running a competition for you to win a pair of Focal's fabulous 'Dome' loudspeakers all you have to do is pop along to see us in the Garros room, show us your entrance  ticket and fill in a small form. Prize will be drawn on Sunday afternoon at 4pm.

"Coherent Systems are pleased to be associated with the Chester group's premier UK show event. We shall be exhibiting some brand new and exiting products. Including a world first look at the new Belles integrated IA-10 amplifier based on the award winning MB 200/LA-01 technology Brand new speaker technology, the full Black Ravioli range and a surprise new source format! All this is happening in the Garros room.


UK SHOW Launch - Thorens Jubilee and MiniActive Image

First public appearance of the Thorens Jubilee Turntable - Visit Thorens in Syndicate 10

Active ImageThe Jubilee features two independent tonearm platforms while four individually adjustable feet with integrated "RDC 6s" compound are taking care of a most solid foothold. The platter of the Jubilee is driven by a synchronous motor via an internal, flat precision belt. This turntable is to be manufactured in strictly limited batches and will therefore become the most exclusive Thorens turntable of all times. The first units will be delivered to customers this year.


First public appearance of the Thorens Mini Turntable - Visit UKD in Syndicate 12

Active ImageReduced to the absolute necessary whilst concentrating upon the essentials - this is the new Thorens Mini. An entirely manual entry-level record player, which is barely larger than an LP. The Mini is delivered with pre-installed tonearm and pick-up cartridge for having it ready to play right after set-up.


UK SHOW Launch - Roksan Kandy K2 CD Player & Integrated Amplifier 

Visit Henley in the Syndicate 5 Room 

Active ImageKandy K2 integrated is designed and refined to what would be expected of amplifiers classified as hi-end and costing twice its price. The new K2 sounds far more accurate, more delicate and even more powerful than its award winning predecessor the Kandy L.III. True dynamics and musical capabilities of the K2 enhance the enjoyment and provide insight to all types of music. The sound stage and musicians have the realistic ‘sound’ and ‘air’ about them that is achieved by the highest class amplifiers around. Thanks to its superior design and use of highest quality components, the K2 sets a new standard for true hi-end entry level amplification.

Active ImageKandy K2 CD player is designed and refined to bring joy to even the most discerning listeners. It will compliment any hi-end amplifier with a performance expected only from true hi-end CD players. The new K2 sounds far more detailed, more delicate with even more vigour than its 5 star winning predecessor the Kandy L.III. Life like dynamics and musical capabilities of the K2 can now provide enjoyment and insight to all types of music. The sound stage and musicians have realistic ‘sound’ and ‘air’ about them providing separation and timing between the musicians that is achieved by the highest class CD players around. Thanks to its superior design and use of highest quality components, the K2 sets a new standard for true hi-end entry level CD replay.


 

Competitions

chesterfield-compotition-prize-1.jpgWin a complete Hi-Fi system worth over £6,000!


Simply complete the visitor survey at the show for your chance to win.

The winner will be announced on the Monday after the Show.

Note: only one competition entry allowed per visitor. Good Luck! See in show for entry details.

System includes:
  • Pro-Ject RPM9.1 Turntable    (Supplied by Henley Designs)
  • Unison Research Unico CDP CD Player    (Supplied by UKD)
  • PureSound P10 Phono Amplifier    (Supplied by Coherent Systems)
  • Sumiko Blackbird Moving Coil Phono Cartridge    (Supplied by Symmetry)
  • Roksan M-Series Intergrated Amp    (Supplied by Henley Designs)
  • Sonus faber Toy Loudspeakers    (Supplied by Absolute Sounds)
  • Russ Andrews Cables    (Supplied by Russ Andrews)
  • Nexus 6 Speaker Stands    (Supplied by Atacama Audio)
  • Quadraspire Q4 Hifi stand    (Supplied by Quadraspire)

 

Pro-Ject - RPM 9.1 Turntable


Pro-Ject Audio Systems is currently one of the world’s leading suppliers of record players, with a range of models designed to satisfy all levels of expectation and budget.

Pro-Ject products exhibit sonic performance beyond all expectations normally associated with their price. For more than fifty years record players have been designed and built in Litovel, situated to the east of Prague.

The Pro-Ject RPM9.1 turntable is an analogue-lover’s dream. With features such as a factory fitted Pro-Ject 9cc tonearm (a one-piece tapered 9” carbon-fibre precision tonearm), resonance-optimized granulate-filled plinth and 750g brass record puck this really is vinyl replay at its best!

 

Unison Research - CDP CD Player


Unison Research is a world-renowned manufacturer of high quality audio electronics hailing from the Veneto region of Italy, where every product is designed and manufactured. Following the huge success of the Unico amplification products from Unison Research, the company decided to move into the digital source market with the launch of the Unico CD. Soon after came the Unico CDP, a more affordable player that uses a slightly more scaled-down circuit but manages to retain most of it’s bigger brother’s performance - realistic detail and innate musicality. Its build quality and styling, as always with Unison Research, is simply superb.

 

Pure Sound - P10 Phono


The P10 phono amplifier is intended to meet the requirements of audio enthusiasts who still enjoy the distinctive strengths and high quality of reproduction that can be derived from vinyl records.  It is compatible with moving magnet and high output moving coil cartridges. Low output moving coil cartridges will require the use of an additional step-up device or matching transformer.  Full output from the P10 is sufficient to drive the line level inputs of any integrated amplifier or pre-amplifier.

The active amplification stages use double triodes in a simple anode follower configuration. The phono equalisation is achieved using passive components and can therefore maintain its accuracy over time without introducing the unacceptable levels of phase shift found in active equalisation stages. There is no negative feedback in the circuit. The P10 phono amplifier meets the very strict performance criteria and will give excellent results with vinyl records provided that it is used.

 

Sumiko - Blackbird Cartridge


Designed for exceedingly low noise levels, wide dynamic range and the highest possible fidelity in its price class, Blackbird is destined to become an analog classic. Exceptional performance is achieved by the open-generator body design and rigid generator housing that prevents the build-up of both external and internal resonances and that create distortions common to closed body designs. Additionally, a hand-ground elliptical stylus fitted to a Long Grain Boron cantilever provides efficient energy transfer from stylus to coil resulting in superior tracking, extended low frequency response and superior dynamic range. Suitable for use with a wide range of tonearm designs the Blackbird is the latest manifestation of Sumiko’s most recent thinking, listening and refinement of phono cartridge design.

 

Roksan - M Series Integrated Amp  


'Transparency and clarity, pin sharp imaging, dynamics and timing' are the brief for this amplifier. This state of the art micro processor controlled 85w/channel power house uses superior quality components combined with an intricate circuit lay out on dual mono designed modules.

This allows the amplified signal to be as pure as possible with a wide bandwidth and very low distortion. Each section of the circuit board topology is designed to provide optimum performance.

The high quality motorised potentiometer avoids any imprint on signal and allows fine volume control.

The excellent built in protection circuitry puts the amplifier into automatic standby and self test mode if the system is inadvertently shorted. The micro processor and logic controls are on a separate circuit board mounted behind the front panel and away from the amplifier section. Powered by its own dedicated regulators, optimum isolation between logic and music signals is achieved.

The Caspian handles the music with superb composure and control. Its midrange remains solid at all times whilst the lower frequencies have bags of punch to produce a deeper and tighter bass.

Terrific definition runs across the frequency range helping to dig up the subtle detail that most amps simply miss.

This amplifier is designed and built to a specification suitable for use with the best available source and loudspeaker components.

 

Sonus faber - 'TOY' Speakers


Possibly at once the best named and the kinkiest product in audio, the new Toy loudspeaker from Sonus Faber is a small two-way design, with the usual swept back elegant lines we have come to expect from the Italian speaker master. However, where the rest of the Sonus Faber range has wooden side cheeks, this one’s finished entirely in leather. The company has decided this particular leather Toy is geared for adult pleasures; it uses the same 25mm Vifa tweeter with ring radiator found in products like the Cremona Centa M and a as yet undisclosed cellulose cone mid-bass speaker. Considerably smaller than other standmounts in the Sonus Faber range, the Toy is designed to accompany anything from computer audio, to iPods to bedroom hi-fi.

 

Russ Andrews - Cables


Crystal Cu
Crystal interconnects sound crystal clear!
Crystal-Cu is a bit like KIMBER Timbre interconnect, only better.
It uses a four-wire braid (rather than the three used in Timbre) so you;ll hear more detail through your system. And the four-wire braid is so effective at cancelling sound degrading Radio Frequency Interference that your music will sound more rhythmic and musical, too. All in all, it;s great value for money!

"The Crystal Cu allows for a hugely entertaining, punchy, purposeful sound that captures the flow and dynamics of any genre of music you channel through it"
5 star review
What Hi-Fi, June 2008

Crystal-24
Russ Andrews Crystal-24 speaker cable uses the same purity copper and insulation as Kimber's 8TC speaker cable. However, Crystal-24 has a total of 24 individual wires - rather than the 16 used in 8TC. And as well as the individual wires, the weave is spaced more than 8TC so that the wires cross each other at a steeper angle, which means the cable has even greater immunity to RFI.

Even when compared against 8TC, the sound is full, rich, and musical. You'll hear more detail and a lower noise floor; the sound is even more dynamic. And the soundstage is in another dimension, with a deeper, more three-dimensional presentation.

"It looks like a new reference at this price level"
Martin Colloms
Hi-Fi Critic, March 2007

 

Atacama - Nexus 6 Speaker Stand


The award winning Nexus range of entry level speaker stands offer unparalleled quality at such a low cost. Atacama has always been known for offering customers outstanding value for money and the Nexus is no exception. The complete stand is manufactured from heavy gauge steel and the assembly is made using upgraded high tensile fixings to maintain optimum rigidity. For improved performance, the centre column is designed to be mass loaded with Atabites. The top plate is manufactured from 4mm thick steel plate and carpet spikes are supplied as standard. All four models have identical top and base plates.

 

Quadraspire - Q4 Equipment Stand


The Q4 Hifi stand is a beautiful and practical modular solution combining shelves with aluminium columns and feet to enhance your sound system both sonically & visually. Q4 Black rack with 140/32mm black columns.


Chester Group would like to say a big thank you to all of the Exhibitors who helped to put this fantastic prize together!