What's New @

May 22, 2009


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear friends,

Let There Be Sound would like to extend a heartfelt
thanks to all of its current and past customers. We're
currently into our fifth year in business and want you
to know that we could not have made it without your
continued loyalty and support.

While we have closed our retail shop in Plantation you
can continue to rely on Let There Be Sound for all your
audio/visual needs at the exact same telephone number
to discuss your needs and/or set up your appointment
for new sales, customer support, & service.

All the best & may 2009 be our collective best year yet!

Oswaldo Martinez
President
Let There Be Sound, Inc.
telephone (954) 474-4220
mobile (954) 465-5040

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NEW PRODUCTS

ARRIVING NEXT WEEK!!!

Cary Audio Design would like to announce that the Xciter Series Digital to Analog Converter is now shipping!
 
 
The new Cary Audio Design Xciter D/A is more than simply a new product.  The Xciter DAC contains cutting edge offerings from AKM Digital Devices along with new analog output devices from National Semiconductor.  The National Semi metal can output devices were custom engineered specifically for Cary Audio Design.  The heart of the Xciter D/A is the AKM model AK4399 32-Bit chip running at a 192kHz sampling rate.  The soul of the Xciter D/A are the National Semi metal case TO-99 current feedback model LME4970NA direct coupled to the model LME49713 TO-99 final output devices.  Over one year in development, the Xciter D/A offers a new level of home/office audio performance in a sleek, compact package.  For the computer audio/video enthusiast there is nothing like driving the Xciter D/A from the USB output of your desktop, laptop or audio/video media server.
 
There are four selectable digital inputs on the rear panel consisting of a coaxial RCA, coaxial BNC, Toslink and a digital USB computer input.  All four of these inputs are front panel selectable with corresponding blue LED’s indicating the selected source.  The basic signal path of both the coaxial and Toslink inputs are software controlled and drive the AKM model AK4115 digital receiver device.  The digital receiver in turn is direct coupled to the AKM model AK4399.  These digital signals are then re-clocked within the Xciter D/A, sent to the National Semi metal can TO-99 current feedback output devices then out to the rear panel, single-ended RCA analog output jacks.
 
The USB 2.0 input receives a 24-48 kHz data stream which bypasses the receiver chip and is sent directly to the CM-108 device.  This stream is then stripped as the bus separates the clock and data signals, resulting in a connection with an extremely low noise floor where jitter is almost nonexistent.  This re-clocked stream is directed by the on board software of the Xciter DAC to the main AK4399 32 bit, 192 kHz processor chip, then out to the rear panel, single-ended RCA analog output jacks.

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In 1979 Ray Kimber introduced KIMBER KABLE and
4PR loudspeaker cable to the world. The latest KIMBER
Select products, is evidence of Kimber's continuing
quest to manufacture the finest cable products.





KIMBER Select represents the culmination of research regarding signal propagation and the environment in which it
exists. KIMBER Select is an evolving realization of new discoveries and the expression of superior ideals.


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The G5 Generation III is the latest generation of the revered 5-Series loudspeakers starting with the Genesis V in 1994.

It comes from immaculate pedigree; the second generation G500 was reviewed and recommended by Stereophile, and received numerous accolades from around the world. The third generation G501 was renowned for setting standards in bass performance and musical coherence and the fourth - G5.2 - was featured on the cover of the February 2006 issue of Stereophile.

•Genesis Advanced Technologies
Genesis Reference GR-180 Digital Amplifier

To Frederic Beudot of 6moons.com, the [big brother] GR360 is "an amplifier getting out of the way in every way possible to let more of the music flow. More veracity, more ambiance, more space." He calls it an amp with "gorgeous soundstage, luscious tones and plain emotional connectivity with the ability to drive just about any speaker ever designed."

*For an in-depth account of Genesis Reference amplification
Dynamic Power Delivery Supply (DPDS) check out 6moon.com's May 2008 review HERE

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Listening to Cary Audio's flagship amplifier
is a true mind-blowing experience!

The CAD 211s employ a big pair of 845 output tubes run in push-pull class A to 70 watts, class A1 to 110 watts and beyond, with zero feedback. The driver tubes are a pair of 300Bs, the input tube is a single 6SL7, current source tube is a 6CA7, and there is a 1629 "cat’s-eye" tube on the front panel for power indication. 4-,8-,and 16-ohm speaker connections are provided. A detachable power cord, single-ended and balanced inputs, a brightness control for the cat’s eye, standby and power switches are all provided. The power transformer has a 300 percent duty cycle and is impregnated with silicon wax to eliminate vibration.


Circuit Type
Class A, Class A/B, Pure Balanced Design
Power Output
110 Watts, Class A/B
70 watts, Class A
Inputs
Single-Ended RCA; Balanced XLR
Input Sensitivity
2.0 Volts for full output power
Input Impedance
44k Ohms - RCA unbalanced
91k Ohms - Balanced (XLR)
Noise and Hum
-84 dB
Frequency Response
18 Hz to 23 KHz, + 0.75 dB
Tube Complement
1 ea - 6CA7 Current Source Tube
2 ea - 300B Driver Stage Tubes
2 ea - 845 Output Tubes
1 ea - 1629 'Cat Eye' Power Indicator Tube
Power Transformer(s)
1 ea - EI Laminate, 200% Duty Cycle
Output Transformer(s)
1 ea - EI Laminate, Air Gap, 200% Duty Cycle
Resistors
1% Metal Film
Capacitors
Oil-filled Coupling
Power Supply Capacitors
4 ea - 1500µF @ 450 VDC
AC Cord
3 Conductor, Detachable
AC Power Requirements
117/234 VAC @ 50/60 Hz
Consumption
265 watts - Operation
220 watts - Standby
Warm-Up Time
5 Minutes
Break-In Time
100 hours of playing time
Finish
Silver Anodized Aluminum faceplate, Jaguar Anthracite Black Steel Chassis
Weight
90 lbs
Dimensions
10" H x 12.25" W x 24 " D

•Cary Audio Design 306 SACD
PROFESSIONAL CD Player

**NEW**
THE BEST DIGITAL WE'VE HEARD TO DATE!!!
CD 306 SACD Professional Version 
COMPACT DISC SACD PLAYER
Following the tremendous success of the 306 line of CD players, Cary Audio Design’s new CD 306 SACD Professional Version includes the latest in SACD, HDCD and CD playback technology. It features a new servo board design with internal components tested to 105° C. The PMD-200 filter has now been replaced with a high quality Burr Brown filter chipset. HDCD decoding is accomplished with the absolute latest software available. Larger, multiple power transformers along with higher current regulators add up to stronger, higher current regulated power supplies. This version continues on with 8 Burr Brown 1792u DAC chips running in a true balanced parallel, extremely low jitter digital to analog converter.

Cary Audio's SLI-80 Signature
integrated amplifier



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•Linn Majik System





MAJIK CD


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RP-1 Digital Room Correction Processor

m.s.r.p. $3800

The RP-1 is a standalone room correction processor that can be inserted
in any conventional pre-/power amplifier set up. This is the simplest way
of removing room-generated anomalies and the fastest way to improve
the sonic performance of analogue audio system.

The effect of the RP-1 "Black Box" is magical - however, there is nothing
mysterious about why it is so efficient. The "Black Box" simply introduces
the world patented RoomPerfect room correction technology to improve
the sound in analogue audio systems. In essence, the "Black Box" will im-
prove sound reproduction in any audio system, from basic to very high-
end set-ups.



To ensure maximum compatibility and easy connection the RP-1 offers
both single ended & balanced inputs/outputs. So, select single ended or
balanced in the RP-1 menu and connect it between your pre- and power
amplifier - or via a tape loop on your integrated amplifier & you're done!

Even though RoomPerfect is the most sophisticated room correction
system on the market it is very simple to use. You don´t need to know
anything about acoustics or computers to get the full benefit of Room-
Perfect. The menu will guide you through the calibration and everything
needed; microphone, stand and cable come included with the RP-1. So,
you will be easily up and running in less than - hour! And bear in mind
that we are not just talking "tweaking" here. This device removes the
single, most influential obstacle in the quest to achieve the best possible
music re-play, the room itself.

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Come audition Acoustic Solid's
Solid Transparent, Solid Machine Small
& their flagship... Solid Royal.

German engineering. Superlative sound!



Includes arm, cartridge, and speed microprocessor



Including one tonearm (not same model as pictured),
cartridge, and speed microprocessor


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Shelter's new flagship cartridge
is simply extraordinary! ! !


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Arcam's new SOLO Movie 5.1 - The world's best one-box Home Cinema system!

With the Solo Movie 5.1, Arcam has achieved a world first: the advanced feature set and performance of an esoteric home cinema system, with world class sound and picture quality, in a stylish, neat and easy-to-use package. Based on Arcam's renowned high-end AV, DVD and Hi-fi components, the new Solo Movie 5.1 changes the perception of what a one-box system is capable of and puts far more expensive products to shame.

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MUST AUDITION ALERT!!!

Herron Audio's new "REFERENCE" phono stage: VTPH-2

The Herron VTPH-2 Phono Preamplifier was created to address the retrieval of musical information from vinyl LPs without any compromise. The original design was only intended for use by a few dedicated music lovers in their cutting edge audio systems. The design was so good, and demand so high, that the unit was refined and engineered to meet the requirements for a more durable unit manufactured in larger quantities. In the process, important refinements were developed and discoveries were made about tolerances and the threshold of human hearing limits.

Cartridge Loading:
The moving coil inputs can be loaded to a particular cartridge specification by externally connecting the appropriate resistors using the "MC LOAD" RCA connectors on the back of the unit, or they can be internally soldered at the MC INPUTS circuit board (this should only be done by a competent technician).
The moving coil inputs have no load resistors installed unless specified by the customer when the unit is ordered from Herron Audio. We recommend trying the VTPH-2 in the no-load configuration as the unit is supplied for most moving coil cartridges. 47,000 (47k) ohm RCA load plugs are supplied with the unit for optional use. Additional user specified loading plugs can also be purchased with the unit.
The moving magnet inputs are factory loaded at 47,000 (47k) ohms, 100pF (standard loading for moving magnet cartridges).

VTPH-2 Vacuum Tube Phono Preamplifier Features

• Switchable moving coil and moving magnet operating modes with separate input connectors for each
• Additional RCA connectors for external moving coil loading
• Virtual bias moving coil input stage allows for infinite load resistance (operation with MC cartridge totally unloaded)
• Passive RIAA equalization for accurate phase and amplitude response
• Reversing power line (AC) polarity switch for minimizing line-to-chassis reactive currents and noise pickup
• Low plate operating currents and controlled warm-up for cool operation and extended tube life
• Low noise
• No mechanical switches in the signal path
• Zero feedback - no feedback loops in the audio circuitry
• Gold plated RCA and ground connectors
• Audio path capacitors are polypropylene
• Hand-picked components for accurate response
• Automatic muting at startup and shutdown
• Four levels of high voltage regulation
• Regulated soft-start DC filament supply
• Regulated tube bias supply
• Toroidal power transformer
• Front panel indicators for power, voltage, and output (mute release)

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Air Tight PC-1 The NEW moving coil reference.

Winner of the coveted TAS 2006 Phono Cartridge of the Year Award.

Technical specifications

type low impedance mc cartridge
fr 10-50,000 hz
output 0.6 mV @ 1k/hz
int. imp 2.5 ohms
core materials SH-uX magnet neodyium #50
Tracking 2.0 to 2.2 grams
cantilever boron
stylus tip semi line contact 3 um X 30um
compliance 10 cu
channel balance 0.5 db 21kz
crosstalk 30db @1kz
pins rhodium plated polished
weight 12 grams

"Our goal was to manufacture a High Energy, LOW impedance MC cartridge by designing a high-efficiency magnetic circuitry. The main hindrance in producing such a circuit lies within the inability of the pole piece and materials used to build the pole, to become highly magnetically saturated. This problem was solved after many many years of exhaustive research. Developed was the core material called SH-uX. A material with a large saturation flux density and ultra high permeability that is 3 times the conventional Hi-u core. The advantages are a coil with less windings thereby reducing the internal electrical loss to a minimum but yet producing a high output voltage. Sonically the Air Tight PC 1 cartridge enables the listener to experience an overwhelming sense of musical energy with high transparent resolution throughout the entire spectrum of the audio bandwidth.

The Air Tight PC-1 (pc for peoples choice, personal choice, perfect cartridge....) is the culmination of a 50 year dream of Mr. Atsushi Miura, founder of Air Tight and past president of Lux Corp. Designed and engineered by Miura-san, he assigned the task of building the PC-1 to his long time friend and cartridge manufacturer, Mr. Matsudaira, owner and founder of AudioCraft, a 35 year old company specialized in the manufacture of analog products. Teamed together with over 120 years of audio experience, they have built a phono cartridge for the ages."

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The long-overdue System-Audio Explorer is
finally here! A true "Reference-Level"
full-range loudspeaker at a"real world" price.

Technical specifications

power handling 400 watts
frequency range (+/- 1.5 dB) 30 – 35,000 Hz
sensitivity (1W, 1 m) 90 dB
crossover (24 dB/oct.) 900 – 3,000 Hz
dimensions (WxHxD) cm: 18 x 122 x 35.5
woofer 4 x W1404XL
tweeter T2506XS
magnetically shielded yes
bi-wiring yes
finish (real wood) cherry or maple
finish (spray painted) satin white – other colours available to order

Also System-Audio's new RANGER is here!
$4500 never afforded you so much
world-class performance!

The SA W1104XL woofer:
 
almost unbelievable performance
 
The little woofer has to be heard to be believed. W1104XL is the first 10.4 cm woofer capable of producing a genuinely deep and full-bodied bass sound. It is a technological achievement that will significantly enhance your musical experience.

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Come experience the
Nucleus® Reference 3.1 and
Reference AV Loudspeakers from
Anthony Gallo Acoustics!

"The Reference 3.1 has single-handedly redefined the price-performance ratio for high-end loudspeakers."

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• The new Saturn CD player is here and
it's simply STUNNING!


The all new Rega P3 - 24


The inspiration for the design of the P3 - 24 did not come from an evolution of the last P3 2000 model. Rather it came from revisiting the virtues of the original planar 3 turntable.

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• VAS Audio Citation 2 monoblocks and
VAS MC One step-up transformer are currently
featured in our reference soundroom.





Also come audition the wonderfully musical
A-50T integrated amplifier.


...and the Aurum Cantus V3M are glorious too!




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• Analysis-Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8
speaker cable and Solo Crystal Oval
interconnects are now here and offer
serious high-end performance.




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• The Disc Doctor's new
Quick Wash Record Cleaner and
Record Brushes are now in stock.
This system is, without question,
The Finest NO-RINSE Fluid available
for cleaning Vinyl Phonographs.

- ideal for record cleaning machine or
manual use -

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The glorious warmth of tubes for your iPod. Perfect for
the master bedroom or office!

M.S.R.P. $699 (system includes speakers)


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For more information about these products
or to set an appointment, please call LTBS @
(954) 474-4220