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Audio Show Deluxe 2024 — Connecting Music Distribution
Audio Show Deluxe Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8QH Saturday 23th March and Sunday 24th March Saturday 9:30 - 18:00, Sunday 9:30 - 16:00 02 Audio Show Deluxe 03 Audio Show Deluxe Introduction We are delighted to welcome you to Audio Show Deluxe 2024 at Whittlebury Hall, and hope that your day is filled with music, fun, and some enjoyable and unexpected surprises. The exhibitors at Audio Show Deluxe 2024 have worked hard to bring you the very best of what is available in highend audio in the world right now and each of them will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have with regards to the wonderful audio systems they have assembled for your listening pleasure. They will also be happy to play music you are familiar with and so please just ask them if you have any special requests. Kris, Stuart, and the Audio Show Deluxe team have also put together a great program of jazz-inspired musical entertainment throughout the weekend which will be hosted in the Jazz Bar located on the first floor - you can find the full program in this guide. If you require any assistance during your visit to Audio Show Deluxe 2024, event staff will be clearly visible around the venue and will be pleased to help in any way they can. Whittlebury Hall is a terrific hotel and has many facilities that guests may wish to partake in. If you are staying overnight, then you will, of course, have full use of what the hotel has to offer. For day visitors to the show, the hotel has the Silverstone Bar where you can enjoy a drink and take a look at their unique collection of motor racing memorabilia, Astons Restaurant that offers contemporary cuisine and an excellent selection of wines, The Terrace Café located in the Leisure Club offers buffet-style snacks and light meals, and, finally, Murrays Restaurant offers visitors a fine dining experience. Most of all, the whole Audio Show Deluxe team hopes that you have a truly memorable experience. Stuart Smith and Kris Sawicki +44 (0)20 89 71 39 09 info@absolutesounds.com For Your Nearest Dealer Please Visit The Absolute Sounds Website absolutesounds.com 04 Audio Show Deluxe What's on at Audio Show Deluxe? Live Music at Club Deluxe First Floor SATURDAY 12:00 BowFiddle Trio 16:00 The Sweethearts SUNDAY 12:00 Antonio Forcione 14:00 Lily Dior Band Lectures and Presentations SYMMETRY [Vale] - Once again Mike Valentine of Chasing the Dragon will be presenting 2 lectures, in our room. This year should be very exciting, for recently Chasing the Dragon have recorded a double Direct Cut album called `Vivaldi in London'. It is the companion to their renowned `Vivaldi in Venice' which features the finest chamber orchestra in Venice. The same orchestra was brought in early December to Air Studios. Although the new album was directly cut to vinyl, the 8 microphones used were recorded directly to their renovated Studer 1-inch A80 8 Track Recorder. Mike has brought the machine to the show and with the aid of a Neve mixer, will be playing back the original 1-inch master tape and demonstrate how the individual microphones were mixed together to produce the final album. Probably a first at a Hi-Fi show! He will also be playing the direct cut vinyl which should make for a very interesting event! Times Visit Vale Suite for details AUDEN DISTRIBUTION [Syndicate 10] - Why Audiomica cables? Marcin Knopik from Audiomica gives a brief overview of the brand and technologies along with a comparison demonstration of three levels in the range. Around 30 minutes. Marcin will be on hand for the duration of the show for any questions and individual dems should you want them. Times 11:00 15:00 CONNECTED FIDELITY [Syndicate 20] - are demonstrating the benefits of using balanced power through our AC-2K 2Kw unit, as opposed to mains power from the wall. This A/B demonstration will take place regularly throughout the Show. ABSOLUTE SOUNDS [Imola] - Classic Vinyl presentation Saturday 17:00; Mixed Genre Vinyl presentation Sunday 15:00 AIRT AUDIO [Syndicate 9] will be presrnting three stage Lowering the Noise Floor Approach at the show, with on the hour presentations lasting approximately 20 minutes. Mike Valentine [Chasing The Dragon] Marcin Knopik [Audiomica] Ricardo Franassovici [Absolute Sounds] 05 Audio Show Deluxe Artists This year at Audio Show Deluxe our live music events are loosely based around a jazz theme and we have some fabulous artists to entertain you whilst taking a break in CLUB DELUXE at the show. BOWFIDDLE TRIO Saturday at Noon Bowfiddle were hugely popular at Audio Show Deluxe 2023, so much so that we invited them back to perform a more jazz-oriented set as a trio at Audio Show Deluxe 2024. Bowfiddle have performed at a wide range of prestigious venues such as Buckingham Palace, Blenheim Palace, Goodwood House, Spencer House, Wallace Collection, Claridges, Woburn Abbey, and many top London hotels. The players have worked with the likes of Joan Armatrading, Take That, Alesha Dixon, Spice Girls, Shirley Bassey, Madonna, and Peter Gabriel to name a few; and on another note The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Opera, Moscow City Ballet; plus West End shows Matilda, Ghost, Les Miserables and Lion King again to name a few. The quartet performed recently at the wedding of Richard Osman and also privately for the King of Bahrain in one of his homes. THE SWEETHEARTS Saturday at 16:00 The Sweethearts are a female vocal trio who are requested to sing at high-end events worldwide. With amazing vocals and slick harmonies, this stunning trio sings everything and for every occasion. Individually, the singers have amassed a vast number of credits having performed in theatre, television, cruise ships, and have played world-renowned venues such as Wembley Arena, The Barbican, and The Dubai Opera. The singers have had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest names in showbiz including the National Symphony Orchestra and the legendary Kid Creole. Together they are an exciting collective of talent and have added glamour, charisma, and unrivaled entertainment to many events worldwide and to some of London's most prestigious venues including Claridge's, Soho House, The Century Club & Quaglino's. 06 Audio Show Deluxe ANTONIO FORCIONE Sunday at Noon Audiences are guaranteed a powerful show of wit, personality, and musical virtuosity. Antonio Forcione is an artist in every sense of the word, hailed as one of the most charismatic, unconventional guitarists at large in the musical world today. With a host of international awards under his belt, and 20 albums released to date, this eclectic composer never ceases to stun his audience on stage, leading him to be referred to as the `Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar". His solo performances never fail to bring the house down, let alone when he is performing in a duo, as a trio, or with his quartet of international musicians. THE LILY DIOR BAND Sunday 14:00 Recognised as one of Australia's finest singers, Lily Dior has shared the stage with a remarkable list of outstanding musicians from Australia and around the world including, Oscar Castro Neves, Airto Moriera, Don Grusin, Dave Matthews, Jackie Orszaczky, Carl Orr, Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, Abe Laboriel, Alex Acuna, Mike Nock, Paul Grabowsky, Victor Lewis and Bill Evans (sax) amongst many others. She's performed at many of Australia's best venues and festivals including The Opera House Concert Hall, Adelaide Festival Theatre, Melbourne Concert Hall, The State Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Sydney Town Hall, The Domain, Sydney Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and toured and performed in Australia, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, New York, Italy and Sicily most recently for Catania Jazz Festival. Born to professional musicians who met and married in London (her father played guitar with Victor Feldman, Ralph Sharon, Jimmy Skidmore and Don Byas amongst others) Lily has been steeped in music her whole life, traveling the world from the tender age of two weeks with her parents as they sang and played their way through Europe, Asia and eventually Australia. Returning to her roots, Lily has established herself as an in demand performer appearing at iconic London venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott's, The 606 Club, Pizza Express Soho and Holborn, London Jazz Festival and Writtle Jazz Festival as well as Budapest Jazz Club. With a band comprising some of London's most in demand musicians Lily always takes her audience on a sonic adventure through her favourite soulful jazz and groove filled material. He breaks the mould of most conventional guitar sounds, be it in the field of jazz, Spanish, African, Brazilian or improvised music, with ferocious virtuosity, passion and humour. He has shared the stage and recorded with some of the world's most accomplished musicians including Charlie Haden, Angelique Kidjo, Trilok Gurtu, Larry Coryell, Diego el Cigala, and many more (see list below) as well as supporting giants such as Phil Collins, Bobby McFerrin, Zucchero and Van Morrison amongst others. "One of the greatest Acoustic Guitarists" ( The Guardian ) 07 Artanis Blackwood d.o.o. za proizvodnju i prodaju audio opreme | Registrirano kod: Trgovacki sud u Varazdinu, Vz/Tt-14/305-2 | MBS: 070118724 | OIB: 00284968391 | Temeljni kapital: 20.000 kn uplaen u cijelosti | IBAN: HR6824840081106808410, kod Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d. Zagreb | Zagrebacka 160 | 42000 Varazdin | Clan uprave: Mario Paveti Audio Show Deluxe 08 Audio Show Deluxe Ground GROUND FLOOR Floor Decent Audio Innuos [Catalunya] [Magny Cours] KEF [Nurburgring] Absolute Sounds [Imola] Absolute Sounds [Monaco] Wellbeing Strategist [S12] Absolute Sounds [S11] Auden Distr [S10] AIRT [S9] Audio Note [S8] Show Reception Auden Distribution [Hockenheim] House of Linn [Suzuka] Boyer Audio [Monza] Auditorium HIFI Audio Group Denmark [Indianapolis] Karma AV [Hungaroring] FirFsIRStT FLFOOlRoor Cyrus Reference Audio Audio Physic Distribution [Becketts] [Magny Cours] Vertere [Stowe] Technics [S19] Connected Fidelity [S20] Willowtree Audio [S21] Business Lounge [S22] Connecting Music [S23] Blackwood [Copse] Symmetry Systems [Vale] CLUB DELUXE [Wellington B] Black Rhodium Electromod Puritan Audio Labs Music First Audio [Wellington A] Dali Luxman [Woodcote] Audio Show Deluxe 09 Brands at Audio Show Deluxe Aavik [Indianapolis] Acoustic Solid [Chapel] Acustica Applicata [Syndicate 9] Amphion [Hockenheim] Analog Relax [Imola] Artesania Audio [Monza] ATC [Suzuka] Audia Flight [Chapel] Audio Analogue [Catalunya] Audio Note [Syndicate 8] Audio Physic [Becketts] Audiomica [Hockenheim] Avalon [Syndicate 9] Ayre Acoustics [Catalunya] Bassocontinuo [Monza] Black Rhodium [Marketplace] Blackwood [Copse] Børresen [Indianapolis] Bricasti Design [Syndicate 23] Brinkmann [Vale] CenGrand DAC [Syndicate 21] Chord Company [Woodcote] Copland [Syndicate 12] Cyrus [Becketts] Dali [Woodcote] Dan Clark [Marketplace] Dan D'Agostino [Monaco] darTZeel [Imola] Dayens Menuetto [Syndicate 21] dCS [Monaco] Dekoni Audio [Marketplace] DeVore Fidelity [Syndicate 11] Diapason [Chapel] Döhmann Audio [Imola] Dual [Catalunya] EAT [Syndicate 11] ECLIPSE [Catalunya] EgglestonWorks [Hockenheim] Engström [Monza] Entreq [Syndicate 9] FM Acoustics [Stowe] Franco Serblin [Syndicate 12] Goldenberg [Vale] Hana [Syndicate 20] Harmonic Resolution Systems [Vale] Hegel [Hockenheim] HSE [Imola] Innuos [Magny Cours] JMR Loudspeakers [Syndicate 21] KEF [Nurburgring] Kiseki [Vale] Krell [Imola] Kroma Atelier [Monza] Kronos Audio [Catalunya] Lateral Audio [Syndicate 21] LDMS Servers [Syndicate 23] Lector Digidrive Mk3 [Syndicate 21] Linn [Suzuka] Luxman [Woodcote] Lyra [Vale] Magico [Imola] Magnepan [Catalunya] Mastersound [Syndicate 23] Melco [Suzuka] Merason [Hockenheim] MoorAmps [Syndicate 20] MS HD Power [Marketplace] Music First Audio [Marketplace] OKKI NOKKI [Catalunya] Perlisten [Hungaroring] PrimaLuna [Syndicate 11] Primare [Hungarloring] Puritan Audio Labs [Marketplace] QSA [Syndicate 9] Quadratic Audio [Vale] Raidho Acoustics [Catalunya] Reed [Imola] Robert Koda [Imola] ScansonicHD [Catalunya] Schiit [Marketplace] Shunyata Research [Monza] SolidSteel [Woodcote] Sonus Faber [Syndicate 23] Sorane [Syndicate 20] Soulution Audio [Nurburgring] Spirit Torino [Chapel] SPL [Catalunya] Stax [Vale] Stillpoints [Syndicate 9] Storm Acoustics [Copse] Stratton Acoustics [Stowe] Technics [Syndicate 19] Tiglon Japan [Syndicate 23] Titan Audio [Chapel] Titanic Audio [Chapel] Topping [Marketplace] Trafomatic Audio [Syndicate 11] Transparent Audio [Imola,Monaco] Van den Hul [Catalunya] Vertere Acoustics [Stowe] Viablue [Copse] Violectric [Marketplace] WADAX [Monza] Waversa [Syndicate 9] Western Electric [Imola] Willowtree Audio [Syndicate 21] Wilson Audio [Monaco] Wilson Benesch [Magny Cours] Audio Show Deluxe 10 Understand the fundamentals Fraser Robertson introduces you to Lowering the noise floor in your system Room: Syndicate 9 11 Audio Show Deluxe Exhibitors ABSOLUTE SOUNDS AIRT AUDIO Location: Monaco, Imola, Syndicate 11 Absolute Sounds hosts four rooms at Audio Show Deluxe 2024, where extraordinary systems and spellbinding demonstrations await fans of fabulous audio finery. These rooms contain carefully curated systems at different high-end price points, from the compact and immensely capable Copland/Franco Serblin combination in Syndicate 12, to an astonishing cost-no-object experience in Imola. Illustrious audio equipment makers featured in these systems include Analog Relax, Copland, Dan D'Agostino, darTZeel, dCS, DeVore Fidelity, Döhmann Audio, EAT, Franco Serblin, HSE, Magico, Reed, Trafomatic Audio and Wilson Audio, with cables and supports by Transparent and Artesania. Bill McKiegan (President of Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems) and Mark Döhmann (founder of Döhmann Audio) will be present at the show, working alongside the Absolute Sounds crew. Visitors can enter a draw to win an ultra-rare vinyl pressing of Led Zeppelin II, featuring Robert Ludwig's "hot mix" this legendary version of the LP is the only one that matters to the most discerning of Led Zep lovers! www.absolutesounds.com info@absolutesounds.com Location: Syndicate 9 We are a distributor of specialist audio equipment. Think of us as your personal advisors enthusiastic experts, passionate about the world of high-end audio, providing you with our objective advice in a seemingly complex marketplace. Everything that we do is geared towards delivering a truer musical experience. Hence our brand line: `where music comes first'. Our commitment stretches far from simply presenting a range of products, we actively seek out retail partners who's passion and enthusiasm matches our own and who are, like ourselves, looking out for your best interests both sonically and financially to obtain your special connection to music. From choosing the products and brands to the ultimate Brought to you by airtaudio.com 12 Audio Show Deluxe NOTHING BUT MUSIC Treat your ears and eyes to the Codex loudspeakers in the Becketts Suite on the 1st floor www.audiophysic.com installation in your home, we are with you every step of the way We will be focusing on our three stage Lowering the Noise Floor Approach at the show, with on the hour presentations lasting approximately 20 minutes. www.airtaudio.com enquiries@airtaudio.com AUDEN DISTRIBUTION Location: Hockenheim, Syndicate 10 In Hockenheim room, the system will feature Hegel, Merason, EgglestonWorks, Audiomica, and MusicWorks. On Digital to analogue duty from an Innuos Statement+ is the supremely musical Merason DAC1mkII. Hegel Viking will be reminding us, if we need it, how good the format is. Hegel P30A is a superb pre-amp, maintaining signal purity to a level not many other pre-amps can match, a formidable partnership with a pair of H30A power-amps. EgglestonWorks Viginti loudspeakers encapsulate the brand ethos in a relatively compact form and certainly deliver the performance to match the amplification. Connecting all these together will be the new reference from Audiomica, Silver Signature, delivering an air and space difficult to find from any other cable brand. In Syndicate 10 we have the two recent Hegel product introductions, H600 powerhouse integrated amplifier partnered with the Viking CD player. Terrific musical performance from these 2 units. Power blocks and cables for both systems will be from MusicWorks, a brand we have used for more than a decade. AcouPlex isolation products, also fromMusicWorks will be in use throughout the systems. AUDIO GROUP DENMARK AUDITORIUM HIFI Location: Indianapolis Ansuz, Aavik, Børresen, and Axxess, founded by Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen, share a common DNA and audio philosophy. In 2020, Audio Group Denmark was established, unifying these brands. At the Audio Show Deluxe, we will unveil the epitome of musical excellence. Featuring the Aavik I-880, SD-880, and P-880 amplifiers, alongside the magnificent Børresen M6 loudspeaker and the Ansuz Gold Signature series, we present the zenith of audio performance. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled auditory experience as we demonstrate the seamless integration of these flagship components, meticulously crafted to redefine high-fidelity music. Join us at our booth to witness the harmonious synergy between cutting-edge technology and timeless design, elevating your listening experience to unprecedented heights. We're thrilled to exhibit alongside Auditorium Hi-fi, a partner whose philosophy seamlessly aligns with the core belief of Audio Group Denmark: Music, as the pinnacle of artistic expression, deserves to be treated as intended. www.auditoriumhifi.co.uk www.audiogroupdenmark.com info@auditoriumhifi.co.uk info@audiogroupdenmark.com AUDIO NOTE (UK) Location: Syndicate 8 Audio Note (UK) released its first integrated amplifier, the OTO PP, in 1991 and it is a testimony both to the amplifier's design and also to the company's longevity that it is still possible to buy the same model today, still built completely in their factory in Sussex, England, over 25 years later. While other manufacturers come and go, as do their products, Audio Note (UK) has stood the test of time and is now Europe's largest and most prestigious manufacturer of ultra-performance valve-based home audio systems. From the tip of the cartridge on the turntable, through the cables and amplification, right through to the drive units in the loudspeakers, everything is designed and produced by Audio Note (UK) in their factories in the UK and Europe. A vast range of different options is available to suit every music lover's requirements; there are over 150 separate and distinct products currently in the Audio Note (UK) catalogue. From cost-effective solutions to full systems that truly redefine the limits of performance and one's expectations of sound quality. As the company's motto says; `Music's Finest Conductor'. At Audio Show Deluxe Audio Note UK will present a full AN UK system "from nose to tail. www.audionote.co.uk AUDIO PHYSIC Location: Becketts Nothing But Music Loudspeakers that you cannot hear, disappearing in the music, is the mission of Audio Physic. We are bringing music to life, making it physically tangible. With Audio Physic, music is not a simple reproduction. Every piano stroke, violin stroke, or guitar riff is vividly clear and creates a live goosebumps feeling. The living room becomes a concert hall, a rock stage, and a festival. How is that possible? The linchpin is our deep understanding of materials and structures and our years of experience. Hand made in Germany Every loudspeaker is manufactured by hand in Brilon, Sauerland. This makes us one of the last loudspeaker manufacturers in Germany. Rooted in Brilon in the Sauerland region, many of our suppliers come from the surrounding area. Regionality and sustainability are part of our DNA. Beyond technical innovation, all our efforts at Audio Physic serve one purpose: music. Nothing But Music. www.audiophysic.com info@audiophysic.com www.audendistribution.co.uk info@audendistribution.co.uk The company is one of the few to offer complete in-house designed and manufactured systems. Audio Show Deluxe 13 14 Audio Show Deluxe BLACK RHODIUM Location: Marketplace Black Rhodium is re-branding its Revelation Collection of high-end cables into 3 cable collections to meet customer's aspirations for three defined segments of the hi-fi market. engineered to ensure accurate and faithful sound reproduction. Elevate your audio experience with Blackwood - where passion for music meets artisanal craftsmanship. Join us at the Audio Show Deluxe, Copse room, and discover the world of active loudspeakers to take your sound journey to the next level. The Flamenco Collection - For the very best sound from any high-end music system The Charleston Collection - A superb collection of cables to meet the demands of high-end music systems The Overture Collection - A highly cost-effective introduction to high-end cables. All cables have been designed based on Black Rhodium research to minimise ALL TYPES OF DISTORTION that occur as described by the Laws of Physics. The Flamenco Collection are based on the 'Top of the Range' Black Rhodium cables, whilst cables in the Charleston and Overture Collection have been upgraded based on the technology of the Flamenco Collection in simpler designs using less parts, but with as much of the Flamenco technology as can be offered at their price. www.blackrhodium.co.uk info@blackrhodium.co.uk BLACKWOOD Location: Copse Blackwood crafts meticulously designed and handcrafted loudspeakers that redefine audio excellence. With a commitment to precision, innovation, and personalized customization, our speakers deliver an unparalleled listening experience. Each Blackwood speaker is a testament to our dedication to quality craftsmanship, incorporating cutting-edge technology seamlessly integrated with time-tested techniques. Our active loudspeaker systems, such as the Artanis, are renowned for their sturdy construction, aesthetic appeal, and exceptional audio performance. From advanced room correction algorithms to carefully selected drivers, every aspect is www.blackwood.hr info@blackwood.hr BOYER AUDIO Location: Monza Boyer Audio represents and distributes HiFi brands of sound character from around the world in the UK & Ireland. Starting with Shunyata Research`s acclaimed cables and power distributors in 2016, Boyer has since joined forces with Sweden's Engström, Spain's Kroma Atelier, and Italy's Bassocontinuo, adding some of the world's finest tube amplifiers, speakers and audio furniture to the offering. This family of brands is carefully curated to ensure they come together as a system to deliver a pure, natural sound. Boyer Audio will be presenting all four of its brands at Audio Show Deluxe and is proud to partner with Wadax and Brinkmann Audio. www.boyeraudio.com info@boyeraudio.com CONNECTED - FIDELITY Location: Syndicate 20 Connected-Fidelity are playing vinyl through their exciting new `TT Hub' turntable, fitted with a Sorane tonearm and Hana MC cartridge. We are using the terrific new Trichord `Neo' phono-stage together with MoorAmps pre-power amplification and loudspeakers. The Telos `GNR' active earthing system is also employed. The Connected-Fidelity range of products can truly increase the musicality of any audio or AV system, be it modestly priced or a very high end system. Starting with the award winning `AC-2K' balanced power supply (and demonstrating against direct from wall power), connected through our `UNITY' power cables throughout. The distribution block is our NEW `Six Star' 6 ways star wired component. On the signal side we are using our `UNITY' signal cable range. Our award winning `Float' isolation pucks are used throughout and `RF blockers' are ensuring the highest fidelity from the loudspeakers. Show discounts offered on everything! www.connected-fidelity.com info@connected-fidelity.com CONNECTING MUSIC DISTRIBUTION Location: Syndicate 23 Connecting Music is pleased to showcase MastersounD amplifiers at the Audio Show Deluxe with history, news and insights into the gems this manufacturer is renowned for: exceptional output transformer technology, pure-triode Class-A amplifiers and exquisite, timeless looks. MastersounD headquarters are in Arcugnano, a small town in the province of Vicenza in the Veneto region of Italy. Sonus Faber, one of the world's most prestigious speaker manufacturers, is also located here. These two companies share common interests outside and inside their factories, such as creating a music room together to be used by students of the Conservatory of Vicenza while they study music. Another collaboration saw the development and tuning of the "Maxima Amator" speakers at the Sonus Faber Audio Show Deluxe 15 16 Audio Show Deluxe 17 2024 we will be combining the best that our brands can offer into a system that is rarely heard outside of the best listening rooms and homes of the discerning audiophile. products for over 25 years including Mark Levinson, Stax's and many more with a wealth of experience and knowledge we are sure we can help. www.electromod.co.uk mark@electromod.co.uk Audio Show Deluxe headquarters with 845 valve-based amplifiers from MastersounD. We will demonstrate the synergy of this partnership over an unforgettable weekend in the company of musicians and audio enthusiasts; find us in Room 23! www.connectingmusic.co.uk info@connectingmusic.co.uk CYRUS AUDIO Location: Becketts 40 Years of Building a Better Music Experience Cyrus Audio is an internationally acclaimed, high-end audio brand based in Cambridgeshire, England. We have been at the forefront of the audio scene for 40 years. Having launched the original Cyrus One amplifier back in 1984, we quickly established ourselves as a company providing outstanding quality for the most discerning of music-lovers and have been designing and manufacturing award winning audio products ever since. Cyrus is proud to be one of the few remaining independent British brands, with our range of integrated amps, streamers, CD players, power amps and power supplies continuing to be manufactured in the UK by our partners SMS Electronics. The foundation of our system will be a selection of the wonderfully engineered premium pre and power amplification from Ayre Acoustics, Audio Analogue or SPL. They will pair perfectly with the highly musical source components from the respective brands and will be brought together via renowned cable company van den Hul. Last but definitely not least, our speakers are from the award winning Raidho/Scansonic range, a must hear. For our visitors added interest will be a static display of models within each of our brands' ranges. All of this ensures our room will truly be a haven for music lovers. www.decentaudio.co.uk info@decentaudio.co.uk ELECTROMOD Location: Marketplace For over 20 years Electromod has been expanding and choosing brands that we feel offer quality and something special to the market. With Dan Clark, Violectric, MS HD Power, Schiit, Topping and Dekoni Audio we feel we have the right balance of exceptional products which cater to all preferences. HOUSE OF LINN Location: Suzuka We are delighted to bring to Audio Show Deluxe, the superior performance of the brand-new Linn Klimax 800 Mono Power Amplifiers driving the fabulous ATC SCM100PSLT Special Edition Loudspeakers with ATC C4 Sub Mk2 bass reinforcement. House of Linn presentation a music system featuring the new Linn Klimax Solo 800 Mono Power Amplifiers, ATC SCM100PSLT Special Edition Loudspeakers, with vinyl and streaming sources: Linn Klimax DSM/3, Linn Klimax LP12, Innuos and Melco music servers. www.houseoflinn.com info@houseoflinn.com INNUOS Location: Magny Cours www.cyrusaudio.com support@cyrusaudio.com DECENT AUDIO Location: Catalunya Decent Audio proudly distribute some of the best HiFi products available on the market. For Audio Show Deluxe For the first time in the UK in the Wellington B Suite Electromod will be demonstrating two headphone systems which include Violectric / Niimbus headphone amplifiers along with Dan Clark Audio including the New E3 headphones and the Schiit Yggdrasil Dac. So if you love headphones be sure to pop by and appreciate two awesome headphone systems. Mark and Oliver will be happy to answer any questions you may have, Mark has been working with high end Innuos was founded in 2009 to upend conventional thinking about digital music as a source, and engineer innovative, artful HiFi products that deliver unexpected warmth and accuracy products that unleash the full potential of digital music playback. At Innuos, we are driven to go far beyond simple "ones and zeros." Innuos products elevate music enjoyment by offering true audiophile performance. We believe remarkably high-quality audio and ease-of-use are essential parts of any memorable music experience. Through precise matching of bespoke hardware Audio Show Deluxe 18 World Premiere of Kroma Atelier Matilde & MacBeth speakers and in-house developed software, Innuos music servers, streamers and more, continue to prove that digital music sources can still be pushed to new levels. www.innuos.com sales@innuos.com KARMA AV Location: Hungaroring Karma-AV returns to the Hungaroring Suite with a treat for film fans seeking the most breathtaking audio dynamics and detail retrieval from the finest mixes available. We're teaming award-winning Perlisten Audio R series speakers with Primare's new SP25 11-channel processor and a brace of the company's acclaimed A35.8 power amplifiers in a 7.3.4 configuration to immerse our guests in the most compelling audio drama, alive with dynamic contrast from explosive attack to pin-drop suspense. for heights. Supporting are the awesome D15s and push-pull D215s subs, and it's all connected using Germany's excellent In-akustik cables. If you love great sound and can appreciate its power to captivate, our demonstrations are not to be missed. Hope to see you there! www.karma-av.co.uk info@karma-av.co.uk KEF Location: Nurburgring KEF is named after Kent Engineering and Foundry where our story began. Raymond Cooke was propelled by a love of music and a refusal to compromise, and he leveraged technology at every turn to ensure KEF's position at the cutting edge of audio. LATERAL AUDIO Location: Syndicate 21 We are very passionate about the possibilities of audio systems, and creating the most enjoyable and musical performances from a home audio system. Ultimately the loudspeaker is the open door and after much research we have found that JM-Reynaud loudspeakers of France are capable of producing one of the finest sounds available, and across a wide product & price range too. They have the ability to present a soundstage which is natural and dynamic, rendering a performance that has its emphasis on music. Our aim is to bring the most from your audio system, allowing you to hear it in the very best way.Enhancing your enjoyment of music and getting you closer to the real performance. We are very pleased to announce the launch of a new audio stand design `Counterpoint 1.0 / 1.1', which is a high end audio stand design. This design is a considerable step forward for ourselves and represents the essence of what LATERAL is. www.lateralaudio.co.uk enquiries@lateralaudio.co.uk MUSIC FIRST AUDIO Location: Marketplace A list of breakthroughs spanning more than half a century shores up that promise. Patents and academic papers alike testify to decades of consistent progress, from the early use of synthetic materials to our Reference Series which determines industry standards to this day. KEF's insistence on excellence is at the heart of a virtuous circle, which attracts the world's most gifted acoustic engineers to join us in the pursuit of good, better, best. Music First Audio are delighted to be able to meet and talk to connoisseurs of recorded music. Jonathan Billington will be able to answer questions on the range of Music First Audio products and hear about your own home systems. All Music First Audio products are available for home audition and feel free to take time to arrange an audition of a fine Music First Audio product in your home system. Enjoy the show and feel free to pop over to Music First Audio for an in depth chat. Recently voted `Best-In-Class' by AV Forums, the Perlisten THX Certified Dominus system includes R7t 4-way towers, R5c centre, four R4i-LCRS in-walls for surround and twin R3ic and R4s designs KEF exists to fill rooms with music as it was made to be heard, to move souls with truly authentic soundscapes. Now, we're bringing more people with us on our journey to discover the power of great sound. www.uk.kef.com infouk@kef.com www.mfaudio.co.uk info@mfaudio.co.uk Audio Show Deluxe 19 20 Audio Show Deluxe PRODUCT OF THE YEAR SYSTEMS Technics SA-C600 PURITAN AUDIO LABS Location: Marketplace Puritan Audio Laboratories research, develop, design and manufacture Mains Power Conditioners, Cables and associated products entirely at their Oxfordshire UK facility which combines offices, laboratory, listening room and comprehensive manufacturing facilities under one roof ensuring a coherent and optimal route from concept to finished product. Meticulously tuned for the ultimate soundstage presentation, Puritan products are renowned worldwide for their innovation and levels of performance that totally defy their price points. Every aspect of design and construction as well as the materials employed are meticulously tuned through a comprehensive regime of listening evaluations across a wide variety of equipment. www.puritanaudiolabs.com sales@puritanaudiolabs.com REFERENCE AUDIO DISTRIBUTION Location: Chapel Reference Audio Distribution (RAD) are the exclusive UK & Ireland Distributors of Acoustic Solid Turntables, Audia Flight Electronics, Diapason Loudspeakers, Spirit Torino Headphones, Titan Audio Mains Distribution & Titanic Audio Cartridges. Visit our room to witness these extraordinary brands first hand, with signature models from each on display. Our room will be open to the public for the duration of the event so feel free to visit at any time to receive dedicated resources on each brand and/or speak to a member of our team for more information. www.raduk.co.uk info@raduk.co.uk SYMMETRY SYSTEMS Location: Vale Symmetry will be demonstrating a full Brinkmann playback system. Two Brinkmann turntables will provide the analogue sources. New cartridges from Brinkmann and Goldenberg will be shown for the first time in the UK. Goldenberg is a new brand for Symmetry these hand made moving coil cartridges are assembled in Switzerland to exacting standards. The Goldenberg moving coil cartridge will be connected to a dual mono Quadratic Audio MC-1 step-up transformer. Dr Matthias Luck of Brinkmann Audio will be giving talks on the making and production of Audiophile records. A new Brinkmann record will be launched at the show. The Low Swing Sessions by Fink. Mike Valentine of Chasing The Dragon will use the Audio Show Deluxe to launch a new direct cut record. Vivaldi in London. Mike will demonstrate a Studer A80 8 track and a Neve mixing desk. Mike will play 1 inch master tapes and demonstrate how individual microphones were mixed together. This is a first at any HiFi show. www.symmetry-systems.co.uk info@symmetry-systems.co.uk TECHNICS Location: Syndicate 19 Technics is a renowned brand of hi-fi audio products. At Technics, we believe the essence of the listening experience lies in the magical and emotional relationship between people and music. Our philosophy is to enable individuals to rediscover music as originally intended, fostering a deep connection that transcends cultural boundaries. With our love for music and extensive high-end audio expertise, we are dedicated to building a brand that offers the ultimate emotive musical experience, inviting you on a journey to discover the profound emotions hidden in unexplored sounds. www.technics.com Kevin.Walker@eu.panasonic.com VERTERE Location: Stowe Vertere's ultimate goal is to narrow the gap between you and your music's true sonic identity. At HiFi Show Deluxe, we present two new cartridges designed to do exactly that - XtraX MC and Dark Sabre MM. Come and discover how XtraX and Dark Sabre can completely revolutionise the reproductive performance of your record player. Vertere founder, Touraj Moghaddam, presents both in a worldclass system alongside our DG-1S, SG1, and MG-1 MKII record players, HB Tonearm, HB and VeRum cabling, and Imperium Precision Motor Drive. This stunning system will also feature premium electronics from FM Acoustics and Stratton Loudspeakers. We'll also have Joe Donnelly from CAEZAR on hand, signing copies of the band's new Vertere Records LP, HOME. Plus, we're delighted that legendary mastering engineer Miles Showell will join us to chat about his unique halfspeed mastering process. Visit us in Stowe Suite for timed and open demonstrations all weekend. www.vertereacoustics.com info@vertereacoustics.com Audio Show Deluxe 21 22 Audio Show Deluxe WELLBEING STRATEGIST Location: Syndicate 12 Wellbeing Through Sound Healing. Sound healing offers an innovative approach to mental well-being, capable of reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. The therapeutic power of sound lies in its ability to modify brain waves with soothing vibrations that induce relaxation aiding self-healing processes. Research suggests that sound healing can be an effective complementary therapy for various mental health conditions. At the show, guests will have the chance to explore different instruments such as gongs and tank drums directly from Kasia Richter, The Wellbeing Strategist founder. Kasia Richter, a London-based psychologist and well-being expert, helps clients from various industries transform their lives using RESET an innovative methodology encompassing aspects such as positive psychology & hypnotherapy. Her latest book, "Burnout Recovery Guide Fore Female Entrepreneurs" reached Amazon's bestsellers list in the work-re- lated health category. With credentials including the British Psychological Society and former clientele Qatar Airways to Absolute Sounds, her tailored solutions have enabled people across sectors to take control of their mental health journey; resulting in improved productivity levels with increased personal success that makes for a better quality of life! www.wellbeingstrategist.com katarzynarichter@hotmail.com WILLOWTREE AUDIO Location: Syndicate 21 Established for over ten years, Willow Tree Audio aim to offer some of the finest Audio Equipment to the Uk and beyond.The equipment we choose offers extremely good value, excellent reliability, pride of ownership and long term listening pleasure. Our Portfolio is small and carefully considered. This in turn enables us to offer honest solutions and extensive listening experiences of the products we represent.We can offer Demonstrations at our listening fascilities and insist on installing hi-end products to ensure maximum performance and customer satisfaction. www.willowtreeaudio.com iain@willowtreeaudio.co.uk YORKSHIRE AV Location: Woodcote Yorkshire AV are specialists in high end two channel and home cinema solutions from individual products to full turnkey solutions. We are demonstrating in the Woodcote Suite the new Luxman Reference Solution with the first public demo of the NT-07 streamer in the UK along with the new C-10x, M-10x and D-10x products. We are showcasing this system with our DALI Epikore 11 loudspeakers and a full CHORD Company SarumT loom. We offer a nationwide installation service of all products and services. www.yorkshireav.co.uk lee@yorkshireav.co.uk AN AUDIO MAGAZINE WITH ITS FINGER ON THE WWW.HiFiPiG.COM 23 BECOME A PERLISTENER "If you think there is such a thing as `too much honesty' in audio, the Perlistens will show you precisely where you are wrong, and you'll love it for that honesty." (S4b, D12s) Alan Sircom Hi Fi Plus 225 "This is a package that needs to be on the shortlist of both two channel and home cinema fans. What's not to like?" (R5t) audiograde.uk "This is another superb speaker from the fast-expanding US marque." (S5t) Hi Fi News Dec 2023 "I started to well up. It really was that good...the value-for-money here is off the charts." (R7t) Hi Fi News August 2022 "This substantial loudspeaker is exceptionally good in all the ways that matter. I suspect that it would hold its own against alternatives approaching twice the price." (S7t) the-ear.net "It all sounded wonderfully threedimensional." (S4b) Hi Fi News June 2022 "It's an essential audition if you're after a serious, grown-up standmount." (R5m) Hi Fi Choice July 2023 Please contact us to arrange a demonstration: 01423 358846 karma-av.co.uk Audio Show Deluxe 24 DESIGNED AND MADE IN ENGLAND Come hear the new TT Hub turntable in room S20 (second floor). We are also demonstrating the award-winning AC-2K balanced power supply. Audio Show Deluxe "....one of those one ways dems, where the sonic benefits make switching back to the old normal an unwelcome journey." - Hi-Fi+ "....the inclusion of the AC-2K was tantamount to a major component upgrade because, well, that's exactly what it is." - Paul Rigby UK DISTRIBUTOR Air Audio Now available with black fascia option. WEBSITE www.airaudio.co.uk TELEPHONE 01491 629 629 ENQUIRES Dealer enquires welcomeAdobe PDF Library 10.0.1 Adobe InDesign CS6 (Windows)