Goldmund Japan、Goldmund製品の価格を値上げへ。４月１日から。

国内ニュース速報 [Japan]

今後の国内オーディオショウ日程紹介　～来年のインターナショナルはなんと！平日３日間！～ 　＜修正＞

国内ニュース速報 [Japan]

＊＊＊＊九州ハイエンドオーディオフェアの日程に誤りがありましたので、修正版を公開します。大変申し訳ありませんでした。また、大阪ハイエンドショウの情報も追加しました＊＊＊＊

 

今後の国内オーディオショウの日程を紹介します。カレンダーにメモを！
なんと、来年（2014年）のインターナショナルオーディオショウは、国際会議の影響から史上初の平日３日間開催（うち１日は祝日）です！！
今から都合をつけておきましょう。

■２０１３年

第10回　九州ハイエンドオーディオフェア：　４月２７日（土）・２８日（日）・２９日（月・祝日）

ヘッドフォン祭り：　５月１１日（土）

ハイエンドショウトウキョウスプリング：　５月３１日（金）・６月１日（土）・２日（日）

ハイエンドショウトウキョウ：　１０月１１日（金）・１２日（土）・１３日（日）

インターナショナルオーディオショウ：　１１月２日（土）・３日（日）・４日（月）　土曜日スタート！！

大阪ハイエンドオーディオショウ：　１１月８日（金）・９日（土）・１０日（日）

 

■２０１４年

インターナショナルオーディオショウ：　９月２３日（火・祝日）・２４日（水）・２５日（木）
なんと！９月の平日開催です。

Krell、ネットワークプレーヤー「Connect」「Connect D/A」、AVプロセッサー「Foundation」など新製品国内登場！！！

国内ニュース速報 [Japan]

CES2013にて発表になった、Krellの新製品群が国内発売されます。
なお、代理店は、AccAinc,に変更となっています。

注目は、

ネットワークプレーヤー
Connect　\395,000
Connect D/A　\580,000

AVプロセッサーアンプ
Foundation　\980,000

です。

 

KRELL製品価格表　20130218

 

アッカ（ AccAinc, ）、LINDEMANN製品価格を値上げへ。３月２１日より。

国内ニュース速報 [Japan]

前略
平素は格別のご高配を賜り、厚く御礼申し上げます。
さて急激な為替変動に伴い、平成25年度、3月21日よりLINDEMANN社製品の希望小売価格を下記の通り改定させて戴きます。 昨今の不況下に於いて価格改定を回避する為に努力をして参りましたが、誠に恐縮では御座いますが変更改定をせざるを得ない状況となりました。 ご理解の程、何卒宜しくお願い申し上げます。

Noah、オリーブ・メディア社製品の取り扱いを終了へ。２月末日にて。

国内ニュース速報 [Japan]

お客様各位

拝啓 梅花の候、益々ご清祥のこととお慶び申し上げます。平素は格別のご高 配を賜り、篤くお礼申し上げます。 さて、当社に於きましては2010 年より取り扱いしてまいりましたオリーブ・メ ディア社（olive・アメリカ）製品を、本年2 月末日を以て取り扱いを終了する こととなりましたのでご案内申し上げます。

オリーブ社とは、昨年来アフター サービス体制に関して、特に「サービス・パーツの安定した供給」や今後の製 品取り扱いについて話し合いを重ねてまいりました。しかしながら、オリーブ 社からそれらに対しての同意を得ることができず、取り扱い終了の止む無きに 至りました。諸事情ご賢察の上、ご理解、ご了承をいただければ幸いです。

なお、本日の時点で次輸入代理店は決定しておりません。

弊社の代理店業務は2 月末日を以て終了いたしますが、3 月1 日以降も次代理店決定までの間は暫定的 に弊社にてアフターサービス業務のみ承りますのでご承知おきください。 ただし不本意ではございますが、今後オリーブ社より確実なパーツの供給が得 られるか心もとない点もございます。弊社といたしましては、最大限の誠意を もってご対応致す所存でございます。 何卒、ご理解賜りますよう重ねてお願い申し上げます。

 

オリーブ・メディア社製品取扱終了のご案内

Spendorから、新スピーカー「 D7 」登場。

海外ニュース速報 [World]

Premium Finish of Spendor Dark and Spendor White Charged at £3995

Spendor LPZ (Linear Pressure Zone) tweeter

The goal of every tweeter designer is to achieve linear acoustic output across a wide frequency range; in practice this is extremely difficult. Spendor’s approach to this age-old challenge is radical, and it works. The Spendor LPZ tweeter is built around a stainless steel front plate that forms a damped acoustic chamber directly in from of a lightweight woven polyamide diaphragm. The front plate incorporates phase correcting micro foil to equalize sound wave path lengths across the diaphragm surface; simultaneously it generated a symmetrical pressure environment on both faces of the tweeter diaphragm so the tweeter operates in a balanced linear mode.

Imagine focusing an ultra-high quality camera lens until you see a bright, clear image. That’s the effect of LPZ technology. Our sequential geometry micro-foil operates as an acoustic lens. The result is perfect focus, uninhibited sound transmission and a very wide listening window. The front plate also provides excellent mechanical protection for the delicate tweeter dome and a smart modern appearance.

Spendor 18cm drive units developed for D7

The D7 mid-bass drive unit has an advanced EP77 polymer cone for superb clarity and vanishingly low colouration. The D7 low frequency drive unit has an ultra-rigid two part bonded Kevlar composite cone assembly for accurate powerful low frequency response. Both drivers feature cast magnesium alloy chassis, high efficiency motor systems, optimized electro-dynamic damping, and excellent thermal dissipation for wide dynamic range. A new polymer surround reduces driver ‘break-in’ time significantly due to the very stable molecular composition of the material.

Fifth generation Spendor Linear flow port technology

The benefits of Spendor Linear Flow port technology have been well proven in the Spendor A-line. The deliver deep articulate bass with natural timing, even in small rooms or close to a wall. Our new fifth generation Spendor Linear flow port incorporates and aerodynamically profiled central baffle (like an aircraft wing) to create a tapered twin-venturi port. Air at the port extremities is decelerated and there is a further reduction in air velocity in the large tapered area at the cabinet base. The result is evenly balanced acoustic pressure and airflow along the whole length of the port. Rapidly decreasing air velocity at the port extremities creates an air-curtain effect to eliminate port noise and spurious mid-band radiation.

Conventional loudspeakers incorporate low frequency enclosure damping. The damping material stores energy. As the stored energy is released it is no longer in-time with the music and it makes sound unnaturally heavy and slow. The sound path, within the D7 cabinet, from the bass drivers to the listening room, requires no low frequency damping. The Spendor D7 is entirely free from energy storage effects and the advantage is clearly audible; music sounds naturally fast, agile, and coherent.

High quality terminals are recessed within the port aperture to hide plug and cable connections for neat appearance.

Spendor Dynamic cabinet damping

Timing is fundamental to the musical experience. In conventional loudspeakers rigid high-density cabinet panels are mass-damped to reduce cabinet-talk. Spurious energy is stored and released slowly. This introduces unacceptable blurring and slowing of the sound. Spendor’s solution is asymmetric aperture bracing of the cabinet to disperse internal waves. Dynamic Damping with small, low-mass constrained polymer dampers at key energy interface points instantly convert any spurious energy in the cabinet into inaudible heat. The result is a silent, rigid cabinet and naturally fast engaging sound.

High Efficiency

90 dB efficiency and an easy to drive 8-Ohm load ensure complete compatibility with a wider range of amplifiers and cables. With substantial power handling the D7’s can play very loud without sounding compressed. At low replay levels the sound is always clear and transparent.

Elegant modern design

The D7 looks as good as it sounds. Two new premium finishes perfectly complement today’s on-trend interiors. Spendor Dark, a diamond polished gloss lacquer of a dark natural wood, for an alluring modern look. Spendor White, a silky smooth pure white lacquer, for a distinctive contemporary look. Standard finishes are light oak, dark walnut, cherry, and black ash. The plinth is satin black lacquer to complement all finishes.

All Spendor loudspeakers are designed and manufactured in the UK.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

D7 loudspeaker

Description: 2.5 way floor standing loudspeaker
Enclosure type: Rigid, asymmetric braced, vented cabinet with dynamic damping
Vent type: Fifth generation Spendor linear flow, tapered twin-venturi port
Input connection: Single pair recessed precision binding posts
Typical in-room response: 29Hz – 25kHz
Power handling: 200 watts unclipped programme
Sensitivity: 90dB for 1 watt at 1 metre
Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms
HF driver: Spendor 22mm LPZ polyamide dome
Bass/mid driver: Spendor 18cm EP77 polymer cone
Lower bass driver: Spendor 18cm Kevlar composite cone
Crossover frequencies: 900Hz, 3.2kHz
Net weight: 21kg
Height: 950mm (excluding spikes)
Width: Cabinet 192mm, plinth 204mm
Depth: Cabinet 320mm, plinth 344mm
Finishes: Premium—Spendor dark, Spendor white; Standard—cherry, light oak, black ash, dark walnut. Plinth—satin black
Accessories: Height adjustable spike feet, grille, non-slip polymer feet

FM Acoustics、40周年記念。40ペアのFM118を製造。来月に記念新製品を発表か？

海外ニュース速報 [World]

メーカーニュース

• 40 Years of dedication
• 40 years of persistent research
• 40 years of advancements
• Year after year developing milestones in audio

…Not an easy feat at all. In 1973 FM ACOUSTICS was created by young Manuel Huber with the support of his father (who just celebrated his 100th birthday). When asked if he would be interested to sell his 33% shareholding in the company, he commented: “I’d rather wait a while longer, the value of the shares might increase even more…”).

FM ACOUSTICS has quietly become the synonym of natural and accurate music recording and reproduction. The solid, 100% family owned company has been successful for 40 years – without assistance from financiers, bankers, governments or the like. “It was good fortune that we never had to give in to pressures that other companies experience in their daily activities” explains Manuel Huber. “Thanks to this we were always able to follow our imagination and creativity without restrictions and zero interference”. This explains part of the accomplishments achieved. FM ACOUSTICS’ status as the uncontested leader in precision audio has been established through relentless research, thorough development and metious craftsmanship.
For a bit more history on FM ACOUSTICS click here. You can find previous newsletters here.

We are very grateful for the support of our clients – without which we would not have been able to build our dreams. And we are not stopping… This year will bring enticing news!
In celebration the fortieth anniversary, FM ACOUSTICS is very pleased to continue it’s leadership with the culmination of power amplifiers: the Resolution Series® 118.

Opening up a splendid new world in music appreciation, this jewel of audio art has been crafted for the few aficionados who own equipment that can reveal its phenomenal performance.

Only forty pairs of the FM 118 single channel amplifiers will be crafted, each pair celebrating one year of FM ACOUSTICS’ mission to create musical masterpieces.

More good news will follow in the next months.

Jeff Rowlandから、「 Model 525 」「 Model 125 」「 CONTINUUM S2 」登場！！！！2013年新カタログを公開。

海外ニュース速報 [World]

Jeff Rowland 2013 カタログ

 

 

MarkLevinson、No.52　発売開始。３月１日正式発表。３月発売。

国内ニュース速報 [Japan]

￥3,300,000（税込￥3,465,000）（MM/MC対応フォノモジュール標準装備）
３月１日発表。　３月発売。

 

Raising the Standard for Ultrahigh-end Luxury Audio

The Nº52 is unquestionably the finest Mark Levinson preamplifier ever. This dual-monaural preamplifier isolates the critical analog audio circuitry from the control section by utilizing a two-chassis approach to provide the purest signal paths possible.

The Nº52 features seven analog inputs – three balanced XLR and four unbalanced RCA – as well as a dedicated phono input configurable for moving-magnet (MM) or moving-coil (MC) operation. Two sets of pre-outs are duplicated in both XLR and RCA jacks, while an additional auxiliary pair of XLR and RCA outputs is configurable, for fixed or variable output with independent source selection. This function allows the auxiliary output to function as a third pre-out, a pass-through full-range subwoofer output or a record output.

The Nº52 comes with a unity-gain SSP mode that integrates the connected sources into a home theater system while still maintaining optimal and independent stereo operation for music. System controls include Ethernet, Mark Levinson’s proprietary ML Net, and 12V trigger and IR control ports, as well as a USB connector that can facilitate software updates. Additionally, the included remote control also operates both the Nº52 and other connected Mark Levinson components.

The peerless craftsmanship of Mark Levinson is evident in every aspect of the Nº52. Within the control section, mirror-imaged DC power supplies and AC regeneration circuitry optimize power for the cleanest, most stable signals possible. Individual DC power cords supply power to the audio section in the second chassis to prevent extraneous noise from passing into the DC power signals, while communication and control signals are sent along a dedicated third cable to the audio section. The audio chassis is also configured in a mirror-image, left/right design with isolated, independent PCBs for volume control and for main and auxiliary signal paths. The communication signals are contained in a shielded central compartment, as is each channel of the phono input. Heavy aluminum extrusions and thick aluminum plates solidify the chassis and provide an optimized foundation for the audio circuitry.

Features and Benefits

• Two-piece chassis with separate control box and analog box

• Dual Monaural construction and signal paths/routing

• AC regeneration circuitry

• 7 Analog inputs: 3 XLR and 4 RCA stereo input pairs

• Phono input with support for both MM and MC cartridges

• Aux output path: 1 XLR and 1 RCA stereo pairs w/ fixed/variable volume and independent source selection

• Main outputs: 2 XLR and 2 RCA stereo pairs (identical w/ volume)

• Ethernet, RS-232, IR and 12V trigger system control ports

• Rear-panel USB (A) connector for software updates

• System remote control

 

ノア、取り扱い製品を値上げへ。４月１日から。

国内ニュース速報 [Japan]

■取扱い製品価格改定ご案内
販売店様各位
拝啓 梅花の候、貴社益々ご隆盛のこととお慶び申し上げます。 平素は格別のご高配を賜り、篤く御礼申し上げます。
さて、弊社が輸入販売しております各ブランドにおきましては、2013 年4 月1 日 受注分より一部価格を改定させていただくことになりましたのでご案内申し上げます。
周知のとおりのここ数年続きました円高傾向の為替状況下では、原材料の国際的 高騰による各メーカー本国からの輸出価格上昇をその為替メリットで吸収して参りました。 しかしながら、昨今の急激な為替変動と今後もそのトレンドが継続されるという 見通しから、この度やむなく日本国内の希望小売価格改定を実施させていただきます。
何卒、ご理解を賜りますようお願い申し上げます。