New Products on Display (Posted on: 2/4/2010 12:00:00 AM)
We recently added several new products to our already comprehensive display from Micromega, NAD, Peachtree, B&W and Sonos. Please call any of our stores to inquire about any of our new arrivals.
800 Series Diamond (Posted on: 1/18/2010 12:00:00 AM)
B&W will soon begin shipping the 800 Series Diamond. Introduced at the 2010 CES Show in January, the 800 Series now features an all-diamond lineup along with other enhancements. Please call any of our stores to learn more about the 800 Series Diamond and to inquire about available current 800 series demos for sale. To learn more, click here.
Ayre QB-9 (Posted on: 12/14/2009 12:00:00 AM)
The Ayre QB9 was recently named product of the year in Stereophile magazine. The QB9 is a USB only DAC that when used in conjunction with a properly set up computer rivals the sound of many all-in-one cd players. We currently have a QB9 set up with a mac in our Evanston location and with a pc in our Libertyville location. Please call any of our stores to find out more about the QB9 and to arrange for an audition.
Headphone Update (Posted on: 11/14/2009 12:00:00 AM)
We have just added several new models to our already extensive headphone selection: two flagship models, the Grado PS1000 and the Sennheiser HD800 and the Shure SRH440 and Shure SRH240 sound blocking headphones. The new arrivals are currently in our Evanston location. In each of our stores you will find a dedicated area for headphone listening and a selection that includes full size and in-ear models, noise canceling headphones and wireless headphones. We also carry headphone amplifiers, adaptors and extension cables. Please call or visit any of our stores to listen to and learn more about our headphone selection.
The Beatles and the Chicago Tribune at Audio Consultants (Posted on: 9/5/2009 12:00:00 AM)
On September 1st, Mark Caro of the Chicago Tribune and a select group of guests spent an evening in our Evanston store listening to the newly remastered Beatles CDs. Our very own Scott Soloway hosted the group who auditioned the new CDs on a system consisting of the new Wilson Sashas, Ayre MXR amplifiers, the Ayre KXR preamplifer, the DCS Puccini CD player with uclock and Transparent Audio cables. To read more about the evening, click here.
Classé Improves the SSP-800 Processor (Posted on: 8/28/2009 12:00:00 AM)
The Classe SSP-800, the best sounding processor we know of, is being updated with a new Dual DSP processing engine. For those customers who have already purchased a new SSP 800 containing the original DSP module, Classe will will provide a free upgrade kit. All current production SSP-800s are being built with the Dual DSP processing engine. As of October 1, 2009, the price of the SSP 800 will increase from $8000 to $9000. Please call or visit any of our stores to listen to and learn more about the SSP 800.
The Last of the Elites (Posted on: 8/3/2009 12:00:00 AM)
As you may know, Pioneer is leaving the television business and is winding down production. Several Elite models are already unavailable, with others becoming more and more difficult to come by. If you are thinking about a new Pioneer television or monitor, please call any of our stores for availability.
The Wilson Sashas Have Arrived (Posted on: 7/11/2009 12:00:00 AM)
We are pleased to announce that we have just received a pair of Wilson Sasha WP at our Evanston store. We think you will be quite impressed with them. Their arrival also means that our Watt Puppy 8 demo pair is for sale. Please call for details. For more information on the Wilson Sasha WP or Watt Puppy 8, click here.