Rega RP3 Turntable
Rega announces the new RP3 Turntable, the P3-24 replacement:
“Having won product of the year in WHAT HI-FI?
for the past four years we knew we had to do something special when replacing it. 
We are sure you will agree the quality and performance of this latest incarnation, fitted with a brand new REGA tonearm (RB303) and the new plinth design live up to the iconic P3 model name.”
RRPs: RP3 $1350, RB303 $545
We’re taking orders now, and will keep you updated on expected delivery dates.
In the April edition, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine tested eight pairs of high quality bookshelf loudspeakers.
Only two received the coveted ‘five stars’ – the Q Acoustics 2010 and Q Acoustics 2020.
Furthermore, Q Acoustics 2010 was named ‘Supertest Winner’.
“…this test only confirms [Q Acoustics'] preeminence.”
“Both the 2010s and the 2020s are thoughtfully designed, properly made and, critically, sound as good as any speaker at this sort of price has the right to.”
Q Acoustics 2000 Cinema Package ‘Best Traditional Speaker Package Up To £1000′ at the 2010 What Hi-Fi? Awards
The Q Acoustics 2000 Cinema Package has been named ‘Best Traditional Speaker Package Up To £1000′ at the 2010 What Hi-Fi? Awards.
This fantastic accolade follows on from the 2000 Series being named ‘Product of the year’ in the category of speaker packages at the 2009 Awards.
From Aluminium / magnesium to Beryllium
In 2003, the Utopia line inaugurated a revolutionary technology: the pure Beryllium inverted dome for which Focal now holds two manufacturing patents. Ultra-light (21mg), but rigid (7 times more rigid than titanium or aluminum for the same volume-mass), Beryllium possesses absolutely fantastic properties to create an exceptional tweeter. Add to this the capability to surpass 40kHz without break-up, and at high-pressure levels. Last but not least, it stands out with excellent linearity thanks to its high internal damping, which inhibits resonance and distortion at the far reach of its frequency range. For Electra 1000 Be, we decided however to direct our attention to an entirely other direction, as we felt that there remained other challenges to pursue and that the 40kHz that we had achieved was certainly sufficient for perfect reproduction of treble. Our new goal with the IAL (Infinite Acoustic Loading: the creation of an extremely high-bandwidth tweeter, that would be able to descend in frequency as far as possible, in order to take over from the midrange as early as possible. The stakes: create a design where the critical frequency range of 2000 to 5000Hz, where the ear is most sensitive, can be reproduced by an ultra-light tweeter dome. The 2009 version, which dome diameter goes from 25 to 27mm, optimizes the recovery of the cut-off frequency and improves dynamics and precision.
Rega are very pleased to announce the brand new Brio–R remote controlled integrated amplifier.
The Brio–R embodies all the necessary ingredients. Substantial toroidal transformer, generous power supply components, rugged output stage, the use of film capacitors in the signal path and at all critical positions within the phono amplifier.
Naim’s NDX network player has received 5 stars in July’s issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision on sale today. The review concludes that the NDX strikes the perfect balance between audiophile sound quality and offering a cutting-edge feature set.
The feature entitled “The world’s most desirable kit” comprehensively reviews the NDX, and it is not found wanting. It goes as far as to say that the NDX is “Arguably the best sounding media player we’ve come across to date.”
The review also applauds the performance of the NDX when playing high resolution files, describing it as “excellent” and stating that “…the increase in subtletly is readily apparent.”. The overall verdict is one of resounding praise, stating that “If sound quality is your priority the NDX has to be the high-end media player of choice at this time.”
Cyrus recently unveiled the new Zero Global Feedback Amplifiers at the National Audio Show. The demonstration comprised of CDXT SE+ CD Player, DAC XP+, two of the new Mono X 300 Power Amplifiers, and two PSX-R power supplies.
The sonic performance from these amplifiers was superb and received much praise from visitors at the show. The advances in resolution, timing and soundstage were clearly noticeable and the excitement they created, clearly demonstrates that Cyrus has created something rather special
The perfect solution for music lovers
Cyrus has brought together 25 years of audiophile expertise and the latest generation network streaming technology to deliver three very special products. Whether you are new to streaming audio or well versed in this music format, we have the perfect solution for you. Our new streaming audio models take digital audio files from your network music library and allow you to effortlessly stream music into any room in your home in breathtaking clarity and detail.
If you are familiar with Cyrus products, you expect our audio systems to sound special, but you may be surprised just how good this new technology can sound. We are excited by the idea of streaming because on one hand streaming is very convenient; on the other hand it has the potential to deliver even better sound quality than CD. For anyone who has grown up loving music that’s very appealing indeed!
There are three models to choose from and all are based on our new high performance streaming engine:-
1. Stream XP is the gold standard for audiophile systems of the future and is the perfect basis for a new high performance system
2. Stream X is based on the Stream XP but without the preamp so you can add this to an existing audio system that already includes a DAC
3. The third model is Streamline. Based on the core Stream XP modules, it includes everything you need with the exception of loudspeakers to provide an extraordinary single box hi-fi system
