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| | Do Active Loudspeakers sound great AND make sense with today's technology? The creative geniuses at SALAGAR Sonics certainly think so! Self Powered Loudspeakers -
Pro Technology Comes into the Home
By Gary DiChiara, VP and Co-Founder, SALAGAR Sonics, Inc.
Signal Process using Self Powered Active Crossed-over Loudspeaker
Self-Powered loudspeakers or "monitors" as they are called in the pro world are the standard configuration for monitoring, mixing and mastering of both live and studio recorded sound. This is because of the numerous sonic and convenience benefits this system offers. Advancements in high resolution digital signal processing of high sample and bit rates and advanced hardware now yield extreme high fidelity that can be brought to domestic high end loudspeaker systems at a reasonable price.
Incorporating the amplifier into the design of the speaker system eliminates any and all performance degrading mismatches between the speaker, cable and partnering amplifier. Power levels in terms of both voltage and current as well as sonic characteristics can be precisely matched at the design stage. The system's drivers are able to operate in an optimal fashion and there is no longer a need to run speaker cables.
The above performance advantages coupled with the increasing popularity of line-level music sources such as music servers, iPods, Redbook CD players or DACs with volume controls and even phono stages make the self-powered loudspeaker a product whose time has come.
What exactly is a Self Powered Loudspeaker? Click HERE to read more...!
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SALAGAR Symphony S210 Loudspeaker $8800
Paul Seydor in the Absolute Sound states "The dynamic range, weight and punch of the presentation were breathtaking... For all their dynamism, and ability to project size and scale, the Salagar's were always musical and natural sounding, never "hi-fi"."
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E.A.R. 868 Tube Preamplifier w/ Phono $6900
How do you get $11,000 of performance for only $6,900? Enter the EAR 868 full function preamp ($6900 w/ tube phono stage) that is a direct descendent of the EAR 912! You'll get the same circuits, virtually identical sound minus a few features, meters and elaborate casework. Keep in mind the 912 has been reviewed well ahead of the esteemed Audio Research Ref 3 in direct comparison!
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Origin Live Calypso Turntable $2760
For out and out performance and musical thrills the Calypso embodies what Origin Live has always delivered: A peerless ability to capture the energy and heart of the musical performance and pop it into your listening room. Read More... | 
Whest PS.30r Phono Preamplifier $3995
"...one of the best phono stages on the market ... Soundstaging is beautifully three-dimensional and solid. The dynamics are stunningly transient and fine dynamics are elegant and accurate" says Helmut Rohrwild of Hi FI Records Magazine. Based entirely on the Whest Audio MC REF V platform, the new PS.30R is set to become the NEW STANDARD in the sub-$4000 category. Read More...
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SimAudio Moon i5.3 Integrated Amplifier $3800
"Listening to it just gave me the sense there was more "there." Recording venues were created in my listening room and my own walls ceased to exist. Mostly, I thought the i5.3 excelled because its detailed and vibrant sound, excellent rhythm and firm foundation gave all the music I played through it a sense of completeness." says Philip Beaudette, Soundstage.com. The MOON i5.3 Integrated Amplifier continues where the astounding MOON i-5 left off. More power and transparency are just the tip of the iceberg... Read More... | 
Ayon Audio CD-1 Tube CD Player $4200
Winner of the 6moons "Blue Moon" Award for Superb Sonics, Build And Musicality! "The sound was equally relaxed, smooth and transparent but its power and extension were superior to my vinyl rig" says Ken Micallef, 6moons.com. In Home Audition - If it is not everything we say it is, send it back for a full refund including shipping costs!
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| Abbey Road "Monitor Starquad" Interconnect Cables $450 1m pr.
Paul Messenger of Hi FI+ states "ARC (Abbey Road Cable) reference is at least as good as any I've tried, with a natural sweetness and neutrality that's immediately impressive and ingratiating ... A sweet and delicate character that's very inviting and thoroughly enjoyable, alongside a very authoritative and precise bottom end ". Read More... | Audiav "Zirconia" Equipment Rack from $1893,
as shown $3000
Precision designed, performance enhancing A/V furniture. Massive weight handling, infinitely adjustable, decor matching. The World's most expandable and customizable A/V rack! Virtually any design can be accomplished to your "vision". Choose your configuration!
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SPECIAL OFFERS (call or email to discuss)Simaudio Moon P-7 Preamp, 10/10, demo, full warranty, new $6900, sell for $4590.
Herron M-1 Solid State Mono Bloc Amps, 10/10, Demo, full warranty, new $6850, sell for $4650.
Tom Evans Groove Phono Preamp, 8/10 due to one scratch across front (probably polish right out), pre-loved, 60 day warranty, sell for $1800.
Audible Illusions Modulus 3 Preamp w/MM Phono, near mint, pre-loved 60 day warranty, sell for $660.
Rowland 102 Amp in rare silver, 8/10 with minor marks on front, demo, new $1795, sell for $1195.
EAR 324 Phono Preamp w/ chrome front, 8/10 with marks on bottom from footers, pre-loved, 60 day warranty, new $5195, sell for $2995.
Brinkmann Fein phono stage, 10/10, Demo, 1 yr. warranty, new $3400, sell for $1890.
EAR 534 Tube Amplifier, 8/10 due mostly to age, pre-loved, good tubes, 60 day warranty,
new $5995, sell for $2790.
Shelter 216 MM/MC Phono stage, collector item and great sound match for Shelter cartridges. Power supply upgrade/modification. Super clean, excellent condition with very tiny marks on front invisible from 20". 60 day warranty, sell for $1350.
EDGE G8 amplifier with $1200 worth of extensive upgrades by Steven Norber, designer for EDGE. This will easily outperform G8+ laser bias models not to mention most any amp under $8k (it does not use laser bias which is frankly more a marketing tool than a sonic benefit). This G8 is vastly, and we mean VASTLY superior to the stock amp sounding smooth as butter with wonderful bloom but with all the transparency, resolution and dynamics EDGE is know for. You will love this for sure! In-home store demo, 60 day warranty, sell for $2850. |
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