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CD/SACD PLAYERS
AUDIO ANALOGUE PRIMO Class C
CREEK CD50 MK II Class B
MUSIC HALL CD 25.2 Class C
MUSIC HALL MAVERICK Class B
REGA JUPITER Class B
REGA PLANET 2000 Class B $$$

CD TRANSPORTS
REGA PLANET 2000 Class C

DIGITAL PROCESSORS
BENCHMARK DAC1 Class A $$$ 
CAMELOT DRAGON 
    PRO 2 MkIII Class B $$$
CAMELOT UTHER v3.0 Class A $$$
MSB Link DAC III Class B $$$

PHONO
BELLARI VP129 Class B $$$
GRADO SONATA cartridge Class C$$$
GRADO SONATA MONO cartridge Class C
GRADO PLATINUM cartridge Class C $$$
GRADO REFERENCE cartridge Class B $$$
LAST RECORD CARE PRODUCTS
CAMELOT TECHNOLOGY 
    LANCELOT PRO phono preamp Class B $$$
MONOLITHIC SOUND PS-2 phono preamp Class C
MUSIC HALL MMF 2.1 turntable Class D
MUSIC HALL MMF 5 turntable Class D
MUSIC HALL MMF 7 turntable Class C
MUSIC HALL MMF 9 turntable Class C
PRO-JECT TUBE BOX phono pream pClass C
PRO-JECT DEBUT turntable Class D
PRO-JECT PERSPECTIVE turntable Class C
PRO-JECT RM-9 turntable Class C
PS AUDIO GCPH Class B
REGA P9 turntable Class B
REGA P5 turntable Class C
REGA P7 turntable Class B
REGA P3 turntable Class C $$$
REGA P2 turntable Class D
REGA RB 300 tonearm Class B $$$
REGA FONO phono preamp Class C
SUMIKO BLACKBIRD cartridge CLASS B $$$
SUMIKO BLUE POINT SPECIAL EVO III cartridge  Class C $$$
WHEST AUDIO PS.20 Phono Preamp Class B

PREAMPS
AUDIBLE ILLUSIONS MODULUS 3A Class A

INTEGRATED AMPS
AUDIO ANALOGUE PRIMO Class C
CAIRN 4808A Class B
CREEK 5350SE Class A $$$
HARMAN KARDON HK-3480 Class C
MAGNUM DYNALAB MD 208 Class A
MUSIC HALL A 25.2 Class C
MUSIC HALL MAMBO Class C
MUSIC HALL MAVEN Class C $$$
PATHOS ACOUSTICS CLASSIC ONE mk II Class A
PATHOS ACOUSTICS TWIN TOWERS Class A
PATHOS ACOUSTICS LOGOS Class B
PS AUDIO GCC 100 Class A
REGA BRIO Class C
REGA MIRA Class B
JOLIDA SJ502 Class C
UNISON RESEARCH PERFORMANCE Class A
UNISON RESEARCH UNICO SE Class A
UNISON RESEARCH S2K Class B
UNISON RESEARCH UNICO Class B
UNISON RESEARCH UNICO PICCOLO Class B
VINCENT SV-121 Class C

POWER AMPS
ANTIQUE SOUND LAB EXPLORER 805 DT Class B
BELLES 150A HOT ROD Class B
PLINIUS SA-102 Mk IV Class A $$$

LOUDSPEAKERS
EPOS ELS-3 Class C $$$
EPOS M5 Class C $$$
OPERA CALLAS Class A $$$
OPERA CALLAS DIVINA Class A
OPERA SP CALLAS Class B
OPERA QUINTA Class B $$$
TRIANGE ANTAL ESW Class B $$$
TRIANGLE CELIUS ESW Class B $$$
TRIANGLE TITUS Es Class C
TRIANGLE COMETE Es Class C
TRIANGLE HELIADE Es Class B $$$

HEADPHONES & ACCESSORIES
BENCHMARK HEADPHONE AMP/DAC1 Class A $$$
CREEK OBH 11 Class C
GRADO REFERENCE ONE Class A
GRADO SR60 Class C $$$
GRADO SR 125 Class B $$$
GRADO SR 325i Class B

FM TUNERS
MAGNUM DYNALAB MD 108 Class A
HARMON KARDON HK3480 Class C

CABLES & INTERCONNECTS
ANALYSIS PLUS SOLO CRYSTAL OVAL 8 speaker cable
ANALYSIS PLUS OVAL 9 speaker cable
ANALYSIS PLUS SOLO CRYSTAL OVAL interconnect
AUDIOQUEST
     KILIMANJARO speaker cable
     MONT BLANC speaker cable
     CHEETAH interconnect
     CV-4 speaker cable
     EVEREST speaker cable
     F-14 speaker cable
     GIBRALTAR speaker cable
     OPTILINK PRO 2 digital
     TYPE 4 speaker cable
HARMONIC TECHNOLOGY
     MAGIC REFERENCE WOOFER speaker cable
     PRO 9 PLUS speaker cable
     TRUTH LINK interconnect
JPS LABS SUPERCONDUCTOR 2 interconnect
KIMBER
     ILLUMINATIONS D-60, DV-75, ORCHID digital cables
     KCAG interconnect
     SILVER STREAK interconnect
     4TC, 8TC, 4PR speaker cables
     BI FOCAL speaker cable
     TAK Tonearm Cable 

POWER LINE ACCESSORIES & CORDS
CAMELOT SIR BORS AC POWER CORD
EQUI=TECH 2Q & Q1000
JPS LABS DIGITAL AC
JPS ALUMINATA AC Cord
KIMBER POWERKORD 10
PS AUDIO
     P300 POWER PLANT
     P500 POWER PLANT
     POWER PORTS
     ULTIMATE OUTLET
     POWER DIRECTOR 3.5

MISCELLANEOUS & STANDS,
SPIKES, FEET & RACKS
AUDIOQUEST
     BINDING POST WRENCH
     SORBOGEL Q-FEET
BILLY BAGS RACKS & STANDS
BLACK DIAMOND RACING
     THE SHELF
     PYRAMID CONES
BRIGHT STAR ISOLATION COMPONENTS
     BIG ROCK
     LITTLE ROCK
    AIR MASS
VIBRAPODS
XLO TPC & RR TEST & BURN IN CD

TRIANGLE has 5 Esprit speakers in the current Stereophile Recommended Components: the Celius, Antal and Heliade floorstanders and the Comete and Titus monitors. Triangle has improved the Celius, Antal, and Altea to the new Esprit Esw line. The Esw's have more bass and a more refined midrange and treble than the previous models. The sound is more coherent and the imaging is more precise. Excellent speakers are now that much better and for the same price. See Sam Tellig's rave review in the March 2006 Stereophile. The Altea is now only $1495/pair retail, a $100 savings. The Heliade remains a real bargain with a Class B $$$ recommendation at $1195 retail. Call for our special. The Comete is open and detailed, and disappears like the Titus, but adds more bass and fills a room better. The Titus is now only $595/pair retail, a savings of $100. The Stella is the entry-level monitor and resembles the previous Titus 202. Now on special for only $449. Center channels are the Noxa Minor and Noxa Major, and the Khos are the rear surrounds. The signature look of the Esprit line may be the horn-loaded tweeter which looks very cool. The famous Triangle sound remains: fast, open, detailed, refined, with now smoother highs and a shorter break in time. Finishes are bordeaux, cognac and champagne (limited numbers) wood grain vinyl. The Celius, Khos, and Noxa Major are available in a Bordeaux or Cognac wood finish only. Above the Esprit line is the Stratos line: Solis 3 way monitor, & Naia, Luna and Australe floorstanders available in Mahogany and Amber Beech wood cabinets. More bass, dynamics, and increased power handling over the Esprit. Call for specials on the Solis and Naia in Mahogany. Currently available are the Meteor 0.1 and 0.1.5 subwoofers with bass that is detailed and fast. Available soon is the Meteor 0.2.5 Subwoofer for more bass extension.

OPERA's SP Callas delivers a lot of performance in an elegent, small package. Highly reviewed and recommended by Stereophile. Like the Callas Diva and Callas Divina, the SP Callas has high-quality, custom-made ScanSpeak drivers, furniture-grade cabinets in Mahogany and Durmast, plus Cherry for the SP Callas, and a soft leather front baffle to create an elegant package that could only be Italian, and only from Opera. All three have two tweeters, one rear-firing, with two bass/mid drivers on the SP and Diva, and four on the Divina. See Sam’s Space in the April & September 2005 Stereophile issues for more to like about Opera speakers. Also available are the Callas monitor, rated Class A, and the Quinta floorstander, rated Class B. Arriving soon are the new Mini and Prima monitors, and the Seconda and new Quinta floorstanders. Opera: a rich, warm, engaging Italian sound in hand-crafted Italian furniture. If you feel your system lacks emotion try an Opera.

UNISON RESEARCH's Unico SE 140 watt hybrid Integrated Amp has power and finesse, and competes head to head with separates. Stereophile Class A. The UNICO P 50 watt Hybrid Integrated Amp with phono is $1295 retail and rated Class B! One of the best 50 watt amps we have heard. The Unico 80 watt amp with or without phono is even better. The Unico CDP has a tube output stage & upsampling, plus the sleek Italian styling of the Unico CD. A bargain at $1495 retail, and almost as good as the Unico CD, which is $2195 retail, and on special now. Please call.

PRO-JECT's new Phono Box mk II now comes in silver and sounds better than a $119 phono stage has any right to. The Debut III is our best selling 'table and is Stereophile recommended. The Xpression II has replaced the 1 Xpression. It has gold-plated RCAs and machined alloy/rubber sandwich feet. The new RM-5 looks like a winner. MDF plinth with suspended motor, superior Swiss bearings, and high gloss slate gray paint. Only $649. The Tube Box SE has a rich tube sound, is $549 retail and Stereophile Recommended. The MM/MC Phono Box SE is a bargain at $299 retail. Pro-Ject delivers at prices we like.

EQUI=TECH's Balanced Power Systems improve dynamics, bass & soundstaging, lower the noise floor, and add warmth & detail to your system's sound. See the excellent review of the 2Q and Q650 (now the Q1000) in the June 2003 Stereophile. Also available are the 1.5Q, Son of Q, Q1000 and Son of Q Jr. The 2Q and Q1000 are Recommended Components. Call for our special on the 1.5Q and Q1000.. 

PATHOS has upgraded the Classic One mk II to the mk 3. It has a new volume control, new transformer and new binding posts. Sounds like the mk II, only better. The mk II was Stereophile Class A recommended. The Logos has a dual mono output stage with 110 watts, a class A balanced tube input stage, 100 step digital volume control, full function remote, and RCA and XLR inputs. $4795 retail. See the excellent review in the November 2003 Stereophile and the Class B rating.

EPOS. The new ELS 303 floorstanding speaker is a tremendous value at only $700. It adds serious bass to the qualities of the ELS-3 monitor which is rated Stereophile Class C, plus Absolute Sound Budget Component of the Year 2003. The best speaker under $350. Add the ELS SUB for full range sound. The M5 bests the ELS-3 and has a wood cabinet. Highly reviewed in the April 2005 Stereophile and a Recommended Component. The ELS 5.1 System beat out 5 other surround systems in the What Hi Fi comparison and is top rated with 5 stars.

PS AUDIO. New SC xStream Statement, Plus and Prelude Power Cables improve on the best selling previous models. All have Solid Core conductors, and the Statement and Plus are Single Crystal Copper for further improve performance.The GC Series Power amps, Control amps, and Preamp utilize PS Audio's new Gain Cell technology, which is Class A analog, produces almost no heat, and is small enough to fit in your hand. From 100 to 500 watts, 2 to 7 channels, for amps and preamps. Wow! See the excellent review of the GCC 100 in the January 2006 Stereophile, and Class A rating. The P1000 and P500 Power Plants have the new MultiWave II+ which has a clean feature to optimize your system's performance, and a turntable speed adjustment. Check out the Follow Up review of the P500 in the February 2006 Stereophile. The UPC 200 Ultimate Power Cell is a dual zone AC filter with surge and spike protection with 4 Power Port outlets and two 20 amp Power Cells. An Ultimate Outlet on steroids! The new Humbuster, UPC-200HB, reduces transformer hum by filtering out DC on the AC line, and has one UPC module and one Humbuster module. It looks like the UPC 200, has 4 Power Port outlets and is the same price as the UPC 200, $499 retail.

POWER MODULES / BELLES. The Reference 150Asets the standard for power amps at $3000: excellent bass, transparency, subtlety and refinement, a big soundstage, and a 5 year warranty. See the rave August ‘04 Soundstage review at soundstage.com. Need more power? Try the Reference 350A 250 watt power amp. Awesome. The Soloist 3 Preamp with remote and the Soloist 5 65 watt power amp are the budget reference separates.

JOLIDA's new tube phono stage, the JD 9A retails for $450 and delivers high performance for MM and MC cartridges. The new JD 50A is a remote volume control unit with 4 inputs and 2 outputs plus 2 AC outlets. A bargain at $240 retail. The JD 700 DVD player has tube outputs on the left and right front channels so you can enjoy music through your DVD player. It plays all formats except SACD, and has on-board processing and progressive scan. Single ended and balanced outputs. Call for our prices.!

AUDIO ANALOGUE's new Primo Cento VT is a 100 watt hybrid integrated amp with remote and MM/MC phono for only $1295 retail. The new Rossini tube CD player with remote and the new Verdi 70 watt hybrid integrated are both $1695 retail. The new Enigma tube Integrated Amp/CD Player/Tuner is Audio Anaolgue's answer to the one box Hi End system. It is the only one with tubes that we know of. Hi Fi Choice gave it the nod over the Arcam Solo! Exciting new products from the company whose Puccini Settanta was named Integrated Amp of the Year by Hi Fi World. Also from Audio Analogue are the Primo VT Tube Tuner, Paganini 192/24 and Maestro 192/24 CD players with 192 upsampling and the Primo Integrated Amp and Primo CD, which are both Stereophile recommended. Add a Triangle loudspeaker to an Audio Analogue amp for the synergy of a great system.

JPS LABS. The new Superconductor 3 interconnect is even better than the Super 2 which was, well, Super! Plus, it is more flexible for easier use. Check Art Dudley's April 2003 Stereophile review of the Digital AC power cord. This cord is a significant upgrade for your CD player or DAC. Hear why this is our best selling cable ever. Also available are the Analog AC for analog sources and preamps, the Video AC for video sources and DVD players, and the Power AC+ and Kaptovator power cords for power amps. These are the best power cords for amps we have heard. JPS makes the best power cords, period. For superior bass and dynamics try their line of Ultra Conductor and Superconductor interconnects and speaker cables too.

WHEST AUDIO's PS.20 MM/MC Phono Stage is receiving rave rewiews. Michael Fremer of Stereophile put the Whest on his list of the top 10 phono preamps he has heard and compared it very favorably to the much more expensive Manley Steelhead. Hi Fi World named it Phono Stage of the Year, and called it "a landmark product for Analogue addicts." One of the best phono stages on the planet for $2595 retail. Also from Whest Audio is their DAP.10 Discrete Analog Processor that dramatically improves the sound of CDs. Try it!

ANALYSIS PLUS. The Big Silver Oval is the latest cable from this measurement and performance driven manufacturer. The Big Silver Oval is an upgraded 9 gauge Silver Oval, which is 12 gauge. The Silver Oval has been a favorite of ours, and the Big Silver Oval is even better. These are Silver cables that are smooth, clean, detailed and open: never bright or analytical. The Big Silver Oval is a bargain at $1077 retail for an 8 foot pair. It is also available as a true double biwire cable. The Oval 9 Speaker cable has a new look and a slight increase in copper content, and remains the best cable at its price of $439 retail for an 8 foot pair. The Solo Crystal Oval 8 speaker cable remains our reference copper speaker cable. $1060 retail for an 8 foot pair. For cables that simply get out of the way try Analysis Plus.

MUSIC HALL's new A25.2 50 watt Integrated amp matches their new CD25.2 CD Player. Both retail for $599 and together or separately give you a good taste of the high end. Sam Tellig agrees. See his excellent review in the April 2006 Stereophile. He calls the CD25.2 an overacheiver. We agree. Both are Stereophile $$$ Recommended Components.

The new BELLARI VP 129 tube phono stage is only $250 and is made in the USA. Unbelievable! Check Michael Fremmer's rave review in the February 2006 Stereophile, and the Class B $$$ Recommendation! Great sound, great price. And it looks cool in Red.

GOLDRING. The GOLDRING GR1.2 turntable is a modified Rega P2 with a Goldring Elektra ($100 retail) cartridge. A true audiophile bargain at $425 retail. The new GR2 with Goldring 1012GX cartridge is even better. Call for our prices.

MAGNUM DYNALAB.  The Triode series of tuners are very musical. We didn't think the MD tuners could get any better but they are. The tube tuners are available as the 90T, 100T, 102T, 106T, and 108. The MD 108 is Stereophile Class A. One will be right for you. Hear how good FM can sound!

HARMONIC TECHNOLOGY. New Cyber Light interconnects with Light Analog Module (LAM) technology convert electrons to light for Sound at the Speed of Light. The Truth Link is still our favorite copper interconnect, and is a deal at $299 retail for a 1 meter pair. it will tame the brightness in most systems. The Pro Silway III adds detail and finesse. $549 retail. The Fantasy speaker cable is a great value at $410 for an 8 foot pair, and $455 for Bi-wire. It is smooth and sweet and will add some warmth to your sound. Harmonic Tech cables are excellent with Triangle speakers. Call for our prices.

AUDIOQUEST's DBS battery pack charges the dielectric and forms it for increased performance, reduced break-in, and results in cables that are always warmed up. Does it work? Hear for yourself. CV-6, Absolute Sound's Loudspeaker Cable of the Year, has been changed to CV-8. Same cost, same performance. Type 6 has been changed to Type 8. It is as good or better and no price increase. AudioQuest has the right cable for every need.

CREEK's new Classic CD 50 joins the Classic 5350SE Integrated in the Classic line. The Classic CD 50 was previously called the CD 50 mk II and rated Class B Stereophile; the Classic 5350SE is the same amp that is rated Class A by Stereophile. The prices for the Classic line remain at $1495 retail. Also new from Creek are the EVO A 85 watt Integrated amp and the EVO C CD Player, both at $899 retail, and the Destiny CD and Destiny 100 watt Integrated Amp at $2395 retail each. Lots of great new products from Creek.

REGA's new Apollo CD player uses a new operating system with 20 mb of memory with 32 bit digital signal processing capacity to give the best sound possible from CD, and at the very affordable price of $995.The new Elys 2 cartridge replaces the Elys, and at only $245 gives the performance of the $350 Super Elys, and the new Exact 2 improves upon the Exact and remains at $550. These cartridges sound great with the Planar 7 and the Planar 5 tables. The 5 replaces the 25 and has the new RB 700 arm, lightweight plinth, and a glass platter. The 7 adds a ceramic oxide platter and improved power supply. Both are available in Black or Silver, and the P5 PSU power supply is available as an upgrade for the P5. Highly recommended! Remember to support your local Rega dealer.

PLINIUS. The 9100 and 9200 Integrated amps have a smooth, detailed, warm and engaging sound. Both have impressive metal remotes and sleek styling. The 9100 is 120 watts, the 9200 is 200 watts and has MM/MC phono. Available in Silver and Black. Great amps with Triangle and Von Schweikert speakers. 

CAMELOT. The Uther 24/192 upsamples CDs to 192 kHz! State of the art digital for $3995 retail. The Lancelot Pro phono stage, highly reviewed by Michael Fremer and Class B Stereophile, continues to be the phono stage to beat at $1000. Call for our price.

BRIGHT STAR AUDIO. The IsoRock 4 & 5 isolation Platforms are cost effective upgrades for any system. Big Rocks, Little Rocks, Air Mass and Gemini will do even more for your system's sound.

ANTIQUE SOUND LAB. Great value tube products including amps, preamps, integrated amps, and headphone amps. The MG Head DT OTL mk III headphone amp has upgraded circuts and outboard power supply. The MGSI 15 DT and AQ 1001 DT Integrated Amps offer great value for your money. The Hurricane tube monoblocks received an absolute rave review from The Absolute Sound. Expensive at $4995/pair yes, but not crazy expensive. The Orchid 2A3 integrated remains a great value at $1295.

CAIRN. Check our specials page for deals on the 4808 Class A Integrated Amp, Fog 3 CD Player, KO2 Power Amp, and Nitro Preamp. The 4808A is Class B Stereophile rated and a perfect match with Triangle speakers. The FOG v3 is digital audio at its best: detailed and precise, with excellent bass and clean mids and highs

VON SCHWEIKERT AUDIO's VR-1 and VR-2 are two great models from this premiere speaker manufacturer. The VR-1 is an amazing monitor with excellent bass down to 40 Hz. $995 retail. The VR-2 full range tower goes down to 25 Hz. $2495 retail. Check The Absolute Sound for a new review. Both are easy to drive and come in Hazelwood, Dark Cherry, Maple and Black Ash premium finishes. The VR-4JR is a 3-way design with bass down to 23 Hz. The 4JR is elegant in design and big on impact. For those of us who cannot afford or accommodate the largest and most expensive speakers, there is no compromise here.

MONOLITHIC SOUND's PS-2 phono stage builds on the PS-1's strengths and adds more gain for low output cartridges. A great phono stage and Stereophile Recommended!

RICHARD GRAY POWER COMPANY. The 600S builds on the success of the original 400S, now the 400 Pro, and the 1200S, now the 1200C. You'll hear improved bass, dynamics, soundstage, midrange, and a better video display too.

CHANNEL ISLANDS AUDIO. The VPP-1 Phono Stage has selectable gain for MM & MC cartridges and adjustable capacitance & resistive load, all for $299 retail. The VAC-1 upgrade power supply is available for $159. Special combo pricing available. The VAC-1 will also improve the sound of the excellent VDA-1 DAC.

BENCHMARK's DAC1 has state of the art digital to analog conversion, two headphone jacks, variable outputs, balanced inputs and outputs, and at $975 is rated Stereophile Class A $$$, plus it just received Stereophile's coveted 2004 Editor's Choice award. A huge improvement for older or moderately priced CD players and DVD players. New styling now available in Silver as well as Black. Order one now and receive free 3 Day shipping and a digital cable of your choice at half price.

SHANLING's tube SACD Player, the SCD-T200 sounds great with SACDs and CDs. It upsamples Cds and looks stunning like the CDT-100. The SP-80 EL-34 50 watt Mono amps with synchronized remote volume are also stunning in looks and sound.

MSB's Platinum Reference CD Station III is a state of the art CD player. It builds on the stellar Platinum Reference DAC III, adding a reference quality CD drive and ultra stable clock. Both are available with remote stepped attenuator volume control, which eliminates the need for a preamp. The XPORT Upgrade transforms DVD and CD players into high end transports. The 192 upsampling board for the Link III, Nelson Link III, and Gold Link III offers large improvements to red book CD sound. $699 retail. 96 upsampling and HDCD boards still available, plus the P100 Power Base upgrade power supply. 

BLACK DIAMOND RACING. Pyramid Cones, Pucks, Pits and more to isolate and transform your system. The Cones are a big upgrade for source components like CD players, Preamps and Integrated Amps. New are the Extra Jumbo Thick Pits (EJTP) for maximum isolation and performance.

LAST Record Care Products Simply the best.

VIBRAPODS. Try the new Vibrapod Cone. These work with the Vibrapods or by themselves. $8/each retail. $7 our price. Vibrapods are the most affordable isolation available. Do your whole system. Call for our prices.