What's New @
July 10,
2008
GENERAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
**NEW
HOURS OF OPERATION**
By
appointment Tuesday through Saturday
2 pm - 8 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
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Let
There Be Sound was an
exhibitor
at this year's CanJam '08 Convention held
May 3rd-4th at The Embassy Suites
in Ft. Lauderdale.
The event was a complete success and LTBS
would like to thank the convention's promoter
Mike Baker, Mr. Gary Koh of Genesis, Quan of
The Sound Experts, and all the attendees who
made it such a special event for us!
For LTBS's CanJam'08 Picture Gallery
CLICK HERE
Featured equipment was:
•
Cary Audio: SLP-05, CAD
211, 306 SACD PRO, SLI-80 (USA)
•
Herron Audio: VTPH-2
phono, VTSP-3 line stage (USA)
•
Genesis Advanced Technologies: G5.3
(USA)
•
System-Audio: Ranger,
SA-505 speakers (Denmark)
•
IsoTek Titan,
Sigmas, Orion & Mira Line Conditioners (UK)
•
Acoustic Solid Solid Machine
Small turntable (Germany)
•
VAS Citation 2
monoblocks (China)
•
Synergistic Research speaker wires
& interconnects (USA)
For extended CanJam '08 coverage
(pictures & reports) click here!
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Coming
soon!!!
In 1979 Ray Kimber
introduced KIMBER KABLE and
4PR loudspeaker cable to the world. Our latest KIMBER
Select products, is evidence of our 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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PRODUCT
CALENDAR
•6/25
Arrival of
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
•4/29 Arrival of Genesis
Advanced Technologies
G5.3 loudspeakers
•4/29
Arrival of
Cary Audio Design 306 SACD
PROFESSIONAL CD Player
•3/20
Arrival of
Isotek's Sigmas and Titan
A/C line filters
•3/15
Arrival of
Linn Majik System
•2/12
Arrival of
Cary Audio's SLI-80 Signature
integrated amplifier
•1/3
Arrival of
Cary Audio's flagship monoblock:
CAD 211 Anniversary Edition
•12/20
Arrival of
Acoustic Solid's flagship...SOLID
ROYAL
•12/7 Arrival of Lyngdorf's
RP-1 room correction
digital processor
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NEW LINES
ANNOUNCEMENT
LET THERE BE SOUND would like
to welcome the following lines to our
family:
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NEW
PRODUCTS
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.
*South
Florida debut at
CanJam08
May 3rd & 4th!
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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
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It's finally
here!
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!
m.s.r.p. $4300 including arm, cartridge, and
speed microprocessor
m.s.r.p. $17,000 including arm, cartridge, and
speed microprocessor
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Shelter's new flagship cartridge
is simply extraordinary! ! !
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**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.
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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. $799 (system
includes speakers)
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For more information
about these products
or to set an appointment, please call Oz @
(954) 474-4220, tues.-sat. 1pm-9pm