Posted by David on July 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Quad are releasing a new ‘Elite’ series for 2010. Building on the strengths of the 99 series, the Elite series has received updated internal components, higher specification transformers, multi-layer circuit boards, cast allot casework, along with the most advanced software. The new range consists of the following:
ELITE CDS
A CD player using 24/96 Crystal DACs. Remote controlled.
ELITE CDP
The CDS with a built in digital pre-amp, with 3 optical and 3 coaxial digital inputs. Remote controlled.
ELITE PRE-AMP
Dedicated pre-amp with 3 audio inputs, 1 tape loop, and 1 MM/MC phono input. Remote controlled.
ELITE STEREO
Stereo power amplifier capable of 90wpc continuous into 8ohms, and 120wpc into 4ohms.
ELITE MONO
Monoblock power amplifier capable of 150w into 8ohms, and 220w into 4ohms.
ELITE FM
FM tuner. Don’t ask me why.
Details here
Posted by David on June 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
We are pleased to announce that Frank harvey Hi-Fi now have 3D TV on demonstration in store!
We have the Panasonic TXP50VT20 50″ plasma on demo with the DMPBDT300 3D Bluray player in our ground floor Bose room along with the new Bose Unify Lifetsyle V25 and V35 systems.
Initial impressions are positive. We can’t imagine plasmas getting any better as far as quality is concerned, whether 2D or 3D. The supplied 3D disc produces some stunning images, and certain parts are so lifelike you can almost feel the textures.
Feel free to pop in and have a look for yourself away from the usual big electrical stores where TV’s will be fed by split links – experience the best from one of the finest plasma TV’s currently available, fed directly from the Bluray player.
Photos to follow.
Filed under New Models / Coming Soon · Tagged with 3D, BD300, Bluray, CINEMA, DMPBT300, LCD, PANASONIC, plasma, sony, THEATRE, TV, TXP50, TXP50VT20, VT20
Posted by David on June 15, 2010 · 1 Comment
Later this year, Marantz will be releasing a new AV pre/power. The AV7005 and MM7055 will be a visual cross between the current AV8003/MM8003 and their Premium product range, with their nifty little circular front panel display.
The AV7005 will have 6 HDMI inputs, with 2 HDMI outputs, all ready for 3D. It will include full HD audio processing with Pro-Logic IIz, and have Audyssey MultiEQ XT with Audyssey DSX room EQ processing. It will be fully DNLA 1.5 compliant, and incorporate an internet radio, with full suppoer for vTuner and Napster. It will also have a full 7.2 XLR output. It’ll even include a phono stage!
Price will be a very reasonable £1699.
The MM7055 5 channel power amplifier which can be connected to the AV7005 via XLR. It is 140w per channel. It will have a power meter display on the front, presumably in their Premium style.
Price will be £1099.
An MM7025 2 channel power amplifier will be available to add to the above to make the system 7 channel.
Price will be £729.
All will be available October 2010.
Filed under New Models / Coming Soon · Tagged with AMPLIFIER, AUDIO, audyssey, av7005, CINEMA, MARANTZ, mm7055, power, Preamp, premium, surround, SYSTEM, THEATRE
Posted by David on June 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Yamaha are adding two new receivers to their current line up.
The 7.2 channel RXV667 supports the usual HD audio formats, uses Yamaha’s own YPAO room equalisation and Scene feature, with 1080p upscaling. It also uses Yamaha’s DSP 3D mode, which with front effect speakers produces a much larger soundstage than normal AV receivers. Six HDMI inputs (useable when in standby) should cover enough sources for most people, and with full 7.2 pre-outputs and 7.1 input, it will also incorporate upgrading by adding a multi channel power amplifier, or adding sources with their own internal decoding.
The RXV667 retails for £449.
The RXV767 adds a second HDMi output in order to run two displays. There is also an audio input assign capability for HDMI and component inputs for added versatility.
The RXV767 retails for £599
The new YDS12 iPod dock can be added to take full advantage of iPods, and the YID-W10 adds wireless transfer of music from an iPod. Audio streaming is possible via the YBA10 wireless audio receiver. All of these can be used with the above AV receivers.
Yamaha are also introducing a new Bluray player, the BDS667. Fully compatible with BD Live and Bonus View, the player will also play Jpeg HD, WMV, MP3, DivX HD, and is fully DNLA Client compliant. The player is a full1080p/24Hz output, and it’s HDMI output is full Deep Colour compatible. The player has a front mounted USB port for video/audio playback of external memory devices.
The BDS667 retails for £299
For more new models, check out our forum at www.peoplesrepublicofhifi.co.uk
Posted by David on June 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Onkyo are about to release the TXNR1008 THX Select 2 Plus 3D compatible home theatre receiver, and as usual, Onkyo are leading the way with some new, genuinely useful features, keeping them one step ahead of the competition.
The TXNR1008 is a full HD audio decoding 9.2 channel AV receiver, with HDMI 1.4a 3D compatibility. This 3 zone receiver is THX Select 2 Plus certified, incorporating Faroudja DCDi video processing, Audyssey Multi-EQ processing (with Audyssey Dynamic Voume) and Audyssey DSX. It is also equipped with ISF video calibration. It is fully DLNA 1.5 and Windows 7 compatible, and has full internet radio access, as well as having access to Last.FM and Napster. The TXNR1008 is rated at 180w into a 6ohm load.
Detailed PDF below:
www.hifix.co.uk/hifi/audio/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ONKYO-TX-NR1008-datasheet-EN.pdf
Filed under New Models / Coming Soon · Tagged with 1008, AMPLIFIER, AUDIO, audyssey, CINEMA, isf, ONKYO, RECEIVER, surround, THEATRE, THX, txnr1008
Posted by David on June 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
We’ve been dealing with ATC for a year and a half now, and after enjoying healthy sales of the SCM7, 11, 19, and 40’s, we thought we’d branch out a little and have now added the C1c centre speaker and C1 subwoofer. So instead of demonstrating an SCM7 or 11 as a makeshift centre, we can now demonstrate a full 5.1 or 7.1 ATC speaker systems.
So this brings our tally of hi-fi AV packages up to 11, uncluding KEF iQ, KEF XQ, KEF Reference, MA Bronze, MA Silver RX, MA Gold GS, MA Platinum PL,B&W 600 series, B&W CM series, Neat Motive plus many variants on those 11 packages (and that’s not including numerous lifestyle AV packages we have on demo). And with ProAc and PMC to be added to this tally shortly, there’s not much reason to visit any other retailer when choosing a home cinema speaker package, because we have the best under a single roof, ready for you to listen to at your leisure, on AV amplifiers and receivers from the likes of Arcam, Pioneer, Yamaha, Onkyo, Denon, and Marantz.
Feel free to e-mail me at david@frankharvey.co.uk or call me on 02476 525200 to arrange a demo.
Regards
David
Filed under New Models / Coming Soon · Tagged with 5.1, ATC, AUDIO, HiFi, home cinema, home theatre, loudspeaker, SCM11, SCM40, SPEAKER, surround sound
Posted by David on May 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Onkyo are about to release the TXNR708 and TXNR808 THX 3D compatible home theatre receivers, and as usual, Onkyo are leading the way with some new, genuinely useful features, keeping them one step ahead of the competition.
Both are full HD audio decoding 7.2 channel AV receivers, with HDMI 1.4a 3D compatibility. Both receivers are THX Select 2 Plus certified, incorporating Faroudja DCDi video processing, Audyssey Multi-EQ processing (with Audyssey Dynamic Voume) and Audyssey DSX. They are fully DLNA 1.5 and Windows 7 compatible, and has full internet radio access, as well as having access to Last.FM and Napster. And as always, they’re powerful enough to bump start a Chevvy.
Full details are contained within the PDF’s below:
Onkyo TX-NR708
Onkyo TX-NR808
Available soon!!
Filed under New Models / Coming Soon · Tagged with 3D, 708, 808, AMPLIFIER, audyssey, faroudja, HDMI, home cinema, home theatre, napster, ONKYO, RECEIVER, surround sound, THX
Posted by David on May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Frank Harvey Hi-Fi now have the InFocus SP8602 home theatre projector on demonstration. This projector is a full HD, DLP design, and has a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, with a standard bulb life of 2,000 hours. Price is £2995.
Feel free to arrange a demo by calling 02486 525200.
Posted by David on May 20, 2010 · 3 Comments
From June, the successor to Denon’s well reviewed and stupidly popular DM37 mini system, the DM38, will be available in store.
Visually, not much has changed. The main thing is that those who want full iPod control no longer need to buy the ASD11R iPod dock to accompany it – all functions are now available via the USB on the front of the unit. Power is still a decent 30wpc, and incorporates a single mono pre-output for adding a subwoofer. There are two analogue inputs, and a pair of analogue outputs for running to a recording device, or for an offboard headphone pre-amplifier.
PDF Sheet below:
http://www.hifix.co.uk/hifi/audio/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/DM38DAB_EN_S.pdf
Available from June.
Posted by David on May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
We now have the
Epson TW3500 amd
TW4400 LCD projectors on demo, to demo alongside our existing JVC / InFocus / Optoma / Panasonic / Mitsubishi line up. Both are full
1080p HD and use 10 bit video processing, have up to 4,000 hours lamp life, with a very low noise level of
22dB. Both are RS232 controllable, and have a 12v trigger.
The TW3500 utilises a 3 panel LCD system (one for each colour) for a more accurate colour pallette. Contrast ratio is a respectable 36,000:1.
The TW4400 also uses the same 3 panel LCD system, but uses the C2 Fine LCD panels for an improved picture. Zoom is motorised from the remote control (this is manual on the 3500), and it’s two HDMI inputs are Deep Colour compatable. Contrast ratio is a far higher 130,000:1.
All Epson projectors come with a 3 year warranty.
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