Wait ! Don't replace that AV amp just yet! Let me show you another way..

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So you've got a nice AV receiver that has all the HDMI outputs you need, it even has 3D capability as well and will decode all the latest surround formats.

You've spent a lot of money on this amp but have the desire to upgrade to something better in order to get even better sound......

Normally many people would look at replacing the av amplifier altogether and get another one box solution.

There is another way to get better sound and keep your existing av receiver......Add Power Amps!

This can be achieved by using the Pre Out terminals on the back of the av receiver and adding separate power amps to drive the main speakers.

Q Why would you want to do this?

A In short - Better sound quality with increased dynamic range and more impact from movie soundtracks at any given volume

Many av amplifiers have preout terminals (Please check the rear of your unit or with the manufacturer if your amp has the preout terminals for all channels) that enable the user to increase the performance in their system by adding external power amps to drive the speakers instead of using the amps built into the receiver. So what you are doing is using the receiver as a 'processor' and bypassing the internal amplifiers built into your av amp.

While the amplifiers in the receiver serve a purpose in a basic system, the ultimate system upgrade would involve using external power amps to drive all the speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system. Subwoofers (unless they are passive) will not need a power amp as they are internally powered.

There are many ways to add power amps to your existing system -

1  Use a multichannel power amp to drive all the speakers. Something like an Audiolab 8200X7

 

2   Add Stereo power amps to power the main L/R speakers and then, as funds allow, add more amps for the other speakers such as the centre speaker and surround speakers. This could be starting with single Audiolab 8200P for instance and adding more when the time is right

3   Add Monobloc power amps for the ultimate in performance. One amp per speaker. Audiolab 8200M or Audiolab 8200MB for even more performance.

Audiolab 8200M

 Audiolab 8200MB

 

 

Doing any of these options above will increase the performance of your system. If you would like to hear what these amps can do, please contact us on 01277 264730 or email us on brentwood@audio-t.co.uk and we will be glad to show you what can be done to improve performance in your surround sound set up and still enable you to keep your current AV amplifier/receiver.

 

 

Clean, Controlled & Focused. Ideal for getting the best out of your Movies!

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The Pioneer SC-LX56 AV Receiver does just that & more. Revealing subtleties & creating space in even the busiest  movie scenes, this is just one of the great strengths of Pioneer. Batman : The Dark Knight was a real treat with a Open, Unforced & Fast presentation. Movies shine and are somewhat Airy & Spacious in character. The Pioneer SC-LX56 is one of the most exciting AV Amps we've heard at this price point.

Book a demo today!

Audio-T Enfield

Tel:0208 367 3132

Email:enfield@audio-t.co.uk

Onkyo TX-NR818

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The first thing that strikes you as you unbox the Onkyo 818 is how big it is, but the front is clean and rather smart compared to other AV receivers. The remote is typically full of buttons, but the few buttons you are likely to use are in intuitive places and labelled logically. The amp is furnished with every feature you are likely to expect at this price point although you do need an optional dongle to connect to the internet wirelessly. A decent quick start guide is provided and the rest of the manual in on a disc.

Once you have connected all the speakers you can start the auto set-up process. The set-up process is one of things that they have improved over the older model. It attempts to guide you through the set-up with better explanations and pictures, and it is a lot better than than previous models, but it still isn't perfect. There are areas where a little more information would be useful.

The sound from the 818 is excellent in both home cinema and stereo, detailed and open, but not fatiguing. We used the KEF Q700 as the front speakers and were impressed with the overall performance. One thing we weren't so impressed with is the Onkyo remote app, which is awkward to set-up and use, but the internet features are reasonably easy to use when viewed through the TV if a little sluggish to react to commands.

Conclusion: Great sound and features with only a couple of minor gripes.

The importance of a good demonstration

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At Audio T we want you to see and hear the best from your system and we want to ensure you get the best system for your money. The best way to do this is to experience the system you require in store with a full demonstration.

 

The performance of different equipment and accessories can bring significant changes to the sound and enjoyment of a Music System. There are many occasions when a customer has been surprised and said "I didn't think I would be able to tell the difference". They then become enthused and enjoy the demonstration, making a better choice of equipment, and hence enjoy their music to a greater extent.


We provide comfortable areas within our stores in order for you to make a better choice, as we truly believe in the demonstration process. So, feel free to bring along some music that you are familiar with, and come and listen. Let us open your ears to what we can do for you.


You cannot beat a good demonstration.

BIG Speakers!

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We've been having more fun than usual here in Bristol. We need a BIG pair of speakers to partner our higher end electronics. At the moment we have in the shop a pair of PMC IB2's and a pair of Kudos Titans. Both retail at around £12000. Which ones are best? Well they both have there strengths and they both sound the buisiness. Watch this space.

KEF's LS50 50th Anniversary Model Arrives!

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KEF's LS50 50th Anniversary Model

An innovative concept inspired by the legendary LS3/5a, LS50 mini monitor speaker is designed to bring professional studio monitor concept into the home.

Rarely the case in such a compact design, the LS50 monitor delivers a rich, multi-dimensional ‘soundstage experience’ that is out of all proportion to its size.

Patent-pending acoustic designs, together with state-of-the-art technologies from KEF’s latest flagship Blade loudspeaker, provide the ultimate studio experience – even in the smallest of spaces.

Book a demo today!

Audio-T Enfield

Tel:0208 367 3132

Email:enfield@audio-t.co.uk 

Customers can now register their interest in the DR update

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Customers can now register their interest in the DR update

We are now inviting customers to register their interest in upgrading their Naim power supply (555 PS, 552 PS, SuperCap, XPS and HiCap models) to the new DR specification. Customers can register at the DR campaign page on Naim's website www.naimaudio.com/dr-update.

Customers who purchased units after 1st March in the UK and 1st February in the rest of the world are eligible for a specially discounted price, as previously published.

We are also offering a discount to customers who opt for their power supply to undergo a full service at the same time as the DR upgrade is being applied. This is a cost-effective option for owners of older power supplies to revitalise their system as well as the benefits of the new DR, bringing them countless more hours of musical enjoyment.

The Kefs are here plus more goodies

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Just come into stock today are the brand new Anniversary Edition KEF LS50's, with a pair in our stereo demonstration room sounding awesome. These small speakers seem to defy logic by delivering a performance of detail and warmth more akin to much larger and more expensive speakers. Beautifully designed and finished in a gloss black cabinet and a rose gold driver array, these little speakers both look and sound fantastic and are definitely worth serious consideration. Phone us to arrange a demonstration, a must hear the next time you pop in.

Also arrived today is the new Naim Uniti 2 in our stereo demonstration room and not disappointing, delivering all that we are used to Naim products delivering with the finesse that we have come to expect from this UK based company.

KEF LS50 Loudspeakers NOW IN STOCK!

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KEF LS50

KEF is marking its 50th anniversary year with the release of a special edition LS50 mini monitor speaker derived from the legendary LS3/5a used by the BBC in the 1960s.

Designed to bring the "professional studio monitor concept into the home", the KEF LS50 Anniversary will sell for £800 a pair.

They incorporate technology from KEF's flagship Blade speaker and use a KEF Uni-Q drive array.

The cabinet features constrained layer damping to reduce resonances, while the baffe shape has been optimised for smooth on- and off-axis dispersion. And the Uni-Q driver uses a damped Mg/Al alloy metal low/mid frequency cone and a rear-vented high frequency unit.

KEF says its R&D team was given a free hand to build the best small enclosure it could, regardless of the usual industrial design constraints. The KEF LS50 Anniversary model is finished in gloss black with a rose gold Uni-Q driver. It's available now.

COME AND HAVE A LISTEN.  CALL US ON 02920 228565 AND BOOK YOUR DEMO

Music Works ReEntry IEC Power Cable - £125

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Cables and stands can alter the fundamental music making performance of a Hi-Fi system and need to be tried to appreciate their importance.

 

Now in stock and available for evaluation

ReEntry IEC Power Cable - £125 

 Power Distribution Products 

‘New Product’ An entry level power cable. This cable still utilizes all the basic Musicworks knowledge which helps to give substantial listening improvements when connecting audio equip-ment to the AC mains supply. This power cable benefits from a new Custom Made 3 core - dual screened mains cable and a new entry level mains plug, together they earned the top marks in our demanding Musicworks evaluation tests. Finally adding the IEC connector from the next level up ‘ReVive Lite’ power cord, gives this cable an audible advantage against any standard manufac-turers supplied IEC power cord. Nominal length 1.8m. 

Try this cable in place of the standard mains lead supplied with your equipment, or indeed make a comparison with the Naim Powerline mains lead £465 to judge what will suit your system and pocket best !

 

 Use in conjunction with 

 

ReFlex ‘Lite’ IEC Power Distribution Block - £450  

Our best selling power distribution block. The ‘ReFlex Lite’ provides a cost effective approach to accessing the coherence that a MusicWorks mains block brings to a system. This 6 way block fea-tures acrylic sandwich construction, star earth cabling and the same mains sockets that were used on the previous top of the range ‘ReFlex Plus’ block. Power inlet is via an IEC socket, allowing the consumer the choice of power cables supplying the block.