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Saturday 28th November 10am-4pm
Despite it still being the holiday season, it doesn't mean we can sit out the back of the store with our feet up, supping on ice cold beers with a barbecue on the go. Sadly. It is that time of year where we start planning our open day for the end of November. Yes, an event the size of our open day takes that long to arrange!
So over the next few months, check back here to find out who is exhibiting, and more specifically, what they're going to be exhibiting.
Fifteen manufacturers have confirmed for the day - Innuos, Cyrus, Naim Audio, Classe, Audioquest, Oppo, KEF, Sony, Chord Electronics, Samsung, Project, Bowers & Wilkins, SVS and Yamaha.
So what to expect?
After the great feedback we had from our Yamaha/KEF Atmos room last year, we will be doing it again this year now that there is (a bit) more software available - but this time it will be in a more suitable room with a more conventional ceiling height. We will have a 5.2.4 Atmos/DTS:X system based around the new Yamaha CXA5100 pre/MXA5000power, using a KEF R Series system with two SVS SB13 Ultra subwoofers. Whilst most retailers probably concentrate on discreet in-wall systems, we will be showing how simple it can be to set up an Atmos system without cutting holes in your ceiling. Come and hear exactly what hi-fi speakers can do when it comes to AV...
Bowers & Wilkins new Diamond 800 D3 range of loudspeakers will be on demonstration, being used in three hi-fi based rooms on the day by Cyrus and Classe.
Classe will be presenting their new Sigma SSP pre/processor and Amp2 power amplifier, using the new Bowers & Wilkins Diamond 803 D3 speakers. Paul Clewes will be on hand to answer any Bowers & Wilkins/Classe related questions.
KEF Audio will be showing what their dedicated R50 Atmos speakers can do as part of a 5.2.4 R Series system in the Yamaha AV room. This will comprise of two SVS SB13 Ultra subwoofers, a pair of R700s for front left/right duties, R600c centre, and R300 bringing up the rear, along with two pairs of R50 Atmos speakers. Alex Foxon will be on hand to answer any KEF related questions.
Yamaha will be running through their range of MusicCast multi-room products, as well as showing off their flagship AV pre/power in a 5.2.4 Atmos/DTS:X system, including the new CXA5100 pre/processor. John Greig and Martin Torbuck will be on hand to answer any Yamaha related questions.
Cyrus will be demonstrating their new "Phono Signature" phono stage (at long last!) for the first time to the public! This will be used with a Project RPM10 turntable with Ortofon Cadenza Black or Bronze cartridge, and a full Cyrus Signature system with Bowers & Wilkins Diamond 804 D3 loudspeakers. Nick Price will be on hand to answer any Cyrus related questions.
Naim Audio will be demonstrating their NAC-N272 streaming pre-amplifier with their new NAP250DR power amplifier - these will be used with a pair of Focal Sopra No.1 loudspeakers. Maurice Tryner will be on hand to answer any Naim related questions.
Oppo will be demonstrating their award winning range of headphones (PM3, PM2, PM1) and headphone pre-amplifiers, as well as their BDP105 and BDP103 Bluray players being used in the KEF/Yamaha room. James Soanes will be on hand to answer any Oppo related questions.
Audioquest will be showing their new NightHawk headphones alongside the DragonFly and their newly released JitterBug and Beetle. Audioquest's cables will also be used by other systems on the day. Nick Allen will be on hand to answer any Audioquest related questions.
SVS will have a couple of thunderous SB13 Ultra subwoofers providing the grunt for the KEF/Yamaha Atmos/DTS:X system. Ian Severs will be on hand to answer any SVS related questions.
Chord Electronics will be demonstrating their new portable Mojo headphone pre-amp/DAC as well as their existing Hugo products along with Oppo and AudioQuest headphones. Matt Bartlett will be on hand to answer any Chord related questions.
Project will be working alongside Cyrus to demonstrate the RPM10 With Ortofon Cadenza Black or Bronze cartridge, as well as an RPM5 with Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge and 2Xperience SB DC with Ortofon 2m Silver. Kieran Pickaver will be on hand to answer any Project related questions.
Sony will be showing their new UltraHD VPL-HW520ES home theatre projector in the KEF/Yamaha Atmos/DTS:X room. Ian Severs will be on hand to answer any Sony related questions.
Samsung will be showing various UHD LED TVs (flat and curved) and matching soundbars. Models to be confirmed. Daniel Kersey will be on hand to answer any Samsung related questions.
Innuos will be providing streamed music for a couple of the systems on demo via a Zen Mini, and audio and visual for the KEF/Yamaha room via a Zen Plus music/movie server. Anthony Mills from Innuos will be present on the day to answer any Innuos related questions.
There will be the usual competitions - this year we have a few lovely bits to give away! There will be a Naim PowerLine mains cable, A Project Essential II turntable, and a pair of AudioQuest NightHawk headphones!
Our vinyl store will be well stocked for the day too, so make sure there's enough room in your IKEA Kallax for those re-issued classics and new releases!
So stick Saturday 28th November in your diary, cancel any weddings or christenings you may have, and pop in for a chat, a listen, and some refreshments, and help make it the enjoyable day that it usually is for all. See you then!
Bowers & Wilkins new Diamond 800 D3 range of loudspeakers will be on demonstration, being used in three hi-fi based rooms on the day by Cyrus and Classe.
Classe will be presenting their new Sigma SSP pre/processor and Amp2 power amplifier, using the new Bowers & Wilkins Diamond 803 D3 speakers. Paul Clewes will be on hand to answer any Bowers & Wilkins/Classe related questions.
KEF Audio will be showing what their dedicated R50 Atmos speakers can do as part of a 5.2.4 R Series system in the Yamaha AV room. This will comprise of two SVS SB13 Ultra subwoofers, a pair of R700s for front left/right duties, R600c centre, and R300 bringing up the rear, along with two pairs of R50 Atmos speakers. Alex Foxon will be on hand to answer any KEF related questions.
Yamaha will be running through their range of MusicCast multi-room products, as well as showing off their flagship AV pre/power in a 5.2.4 Atmos/DTS:X system, including the new CXA5100 pre/processor. John Greig and Martin Torbuck will be on hand to answer any Yamaha related questions.
Cyrus will be demonstrating their new "Phono Signature" phono stage (at long last!) for the first time to the public! This will be used with a Project RPM10 turntable with Ortofon Cadenza Black or Bronze cartridge, and a full Cyrus Signature system with Bowers & Wilkins Diamond 804 D3 loudspeakers. Nick Price will be on hand to answer any Cyrus related questions.
Naim Audio will be demonstrating their NAC-N272 streaming pre-amplifier with their new NAP250DR power amplifier - these will be used with a pair of Focal Sopra No.1 loudspeakers. Maurice Tryner will be on hand to answer any Naim related questions.
Oppo will be demonstrating their award winning range of headphones (PM3, PM2, PM1) and headphone pre-amplifiers, as well as their BDP105 and BDP103 Bluray players being used in the KEF/Yamaha room. James Soanes will be on hand to answer any Oppo related questions.
Audioquest will be showing their new NightHawk headphones alongside the DragonFly and their newly released JitterBug and Beetle. Audioquest's cables will also be used by other systems on the day. Nick Allen will be on hand to answer any Audioquest related questions.
SVS will have a couple of thunderous SB13 Ultra subwoofers providing the grunt for the KEF/Yamaha Atmos/DTS:X system. Ian Severs will be on hand to answer any SVS related questions.
Chord Electronics will be demonstrating their new portable Mojo headphone pre-amp/DAC as well as their existing Hugo products along with Oppo and AudioQuest headphones. Matt Bartlett will be on hand to answer any Chord related questions.
Project will be working alongside Cyrus to demonstrate the RPM10 With Ortofon Cadenza Black or Bronze cartridge, as well as an RPM5 with Ortofon Quintet Black cartridge and 2Xperience SB DC with Ortofon 2m Silver. Kieran Pickaver will be on hand to answer any Project related questions.
Sony will be showing their new UltraHD VPL-HW520ES home theatre projector in the KEF/Yamaha Atmos/DTS:X room. Ian Severs will be on hand to answer any Sony related questions.
Samsung will be showing various UHD LED TVs (flat and curved) and matching soundbars. Models to be confirmed. Daniel Kersey will be on hand to answer any Samsung related questions.
Innuos will be providing streamed music for a couple of the systems on demo via a Zen Mini, and audio and visual for the KEF/Yamaha room via a Zen Plus music/movie server. Anthony Mills from Innuos will be present on the day to answer any Innuos related questions.
There will be the usual competitions - this year we have a few lovely bits to give away! There will be a Naim PowerLine mains cable, A Project Essential II turntable, and a pair of AudioQuest NightHawk headphones!
Our vinyl store will be well stocked for the day too, so make sure there's enough room in your IKEA Kallax for those re-issued classics and new releases!
So stick Saturday 28th November in your diary, cancel any weddings or christenings you may have, and pop in for a chat, a listen, and some refreshments, and help make it the enjoyable day that it usually is for all. See you then!
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