1988 vintage 4DACs and 18-bit conversion one my all time favorite sounding CD players - S-Advanced MASH Class A DAC System for ultra-fidelity sound reproduction. - Optical digital output terminal. - Virtual Battery Operation helps minimize noise from the power supply circuit. - Take capacitors and OS capacitors for high quality sound. - High slew rate, low distortion and low noise operational amp. - Anti-vibration Technics Hybrid Construction Base. - Digital servo system helps improve playability. - Technics Hybrid Diecast Panel. - Convenient CD editing function: Edit Guide, Time Fade. - Peak Level Search. http://audio-database.com/TechnicsPanasonic/player/sl-p770-e.html

The Performance SE (Second Edition) advances our original Performance design with a superior plinth construction. While the original Performance used Starion (an artificial stone), the SE moves to an aluminium/high-density fibreboard sandwich to produce a platform with greater stability In addition, its features include: •A 40mm-thick, silently revolving acrylic platter. The characteristics of acrylic are close to vinyl, so resonances inside the record find an easy path into the platter, where they are damped away. •A separate AC synchronous motor unit in a solid housing with three silicone feet, which drives the platter through a stepped pulley and circular cross-sectioned belt. Separation of the motor from the main turntable is designed to further reduce vibrational energy. •Integrated patented Clearaudio ceramic magnetic bearing (CMB). While most turntable bearings use a metal spindle spinning in a housing with a ball-bearing separating the two, Clearaudio's bearing is aligned with a non-magnetic ceramic spindle and effectively floated on air by a magnetic field. This reduces friction, wear and noise by avoiding any point of load. The Performance SE is typically sold as a package, complete with Clearaudio's Satisfy Carbon Directwire tonearm and Maestro Wood MM cartridge, offering a complete solution to the music lover looking for superior sound and refined design, combined with ease of set-up and use.

a consistent performance across the board with the Clearaudio Maestro cartridge. The bass is deep, full, taut and well controlled. Dynamic swings hold firm no matter where the volume is set. This cartridge tracks very well. It displays lifelike images that are precisely placed on a well-proportioned stage, make that a huge soundstage. It has tone that is rich, round, and full, yet with a high degree of detail and realistic musical texture. Its treble is extended yet smooth and well balanced with the rest of the frequency range.

AUDIO SECTION Power Output (8 Ohm) 110W (20Hz - 20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch driven) x7 S/N Ratio 98dB (IHF-A weighted, Source Direct Mode) Freq. Response (Analog In) 10Hz - 100kHz (+/-3dB, Source Direct Mode) Freq. Response (Dig In) - TUNER SECTION FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 107.9MHz S/N Ratio (Mono/Stereo) 72 / 67 dB TUNER SECTION AM Frequency Range 520 - 1710kHz S/N Ratio - VIDEO SECTION Video Freq. Response (Component) 5Hz - 60MHz (+0, -3dB) Video Freq. Response (Composit, S-Video) 5Hz - 10MHz (+1, -3dB) AUDIO SECTION Power Output (8 Ohm) 110W (20Hz - 20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch driven) x7 S/N Ratio 98dB (IHF-A weighted, Source Direct Mode) Freq. Response (Analog In) 10Hz - 100kHz (+/-3dB, Source Direct Mode) Freq. Response (Dig In) - TUNER SECTION FM Frequency Range 87.5 - 107.9MHz S/N Ratio (Mono/Stereo) 72 / 67 dB TUNER SECTION AM Frequency Range 520 - 1710kHz S/N Ratio - VIDEO SECTION Video Freq. Response (Component) 5Hz - 60MHz (+0, -3dB) Video Freq. Response (Composit, S-Video) 5Hz - 10MHz (+1, -3dB)

There are three full-size new Q floorstanders to choose from, each sharing the same audiophile-grade technology in the same basic configuration: a new generation Uni-Q MF/HF array paired with a long-throw bass driver of equal size, and two matching ABRs. The difference is the size of the drivers: 130mm (5.25in.) diameter in the Q500, 165mm (6.5in.) in the intermediate Q700 and a class- beating 200mm (8in.) in the flagship of the range, the magisterial Q900. As front speakers in a home theatre system, these effortlessly assertive performers are capable of flooding the room with an intricate and intensely physical soundstage. As a viewer, you notice the striking clarity of the vocals and fluidly articulate midrange response. With massive bass extension heightening the drama and flawless 3-D imaging that faithfully tracks the action on screen, the illusion of being there is phenomenal. All you have to do is decide which model is best for you, bearing in mind the size of the space and your personal listening preferences. Technology with soul The brilliantly innovative engineering of the new Q Series surrounds you with a spacious sonic image of astonishing purity. A groundbreaking new Uni-Q array that conjures up a fluent, spacious and incredibly realistic 3D sound stage you can enjoy wherever you sit. A spectacular new high performance LF driver that delivers deeper, cleaner and more accurate bass. And a ‘total design’ approach, with obsessive attention to detail and the pleasures of ownership. These are the qualities that set the new Q Series apart. All new Uni-Q array Sweet, spacious and true, wherever you sit. Thanks to the latest computer modeling techniques, years of painstaking development and a dash of design genius, the new iteration of the Uni-Q concept packs a formidable complement of design innovations. Based on the state-of-the-art HF driver developed for Concept Blade, the new Q boasts a much larger (25mm/1 in. dome) tweeter for increased sensitivity and distortion-free power handling. It plays as loud as it plays true. The vented tweeter design allows upper registers to be reproduced with startling clarity and smoothes the transition to midrange frequencies. The dome assembly is cleverly braced, pushing the first breakup beyond the audible range so that the sound you hear is flawlessly accurate. And to make sure everyone in the room enjoys the benefit, KEF’s distinctive ‘tangerine’ waveguide over the dome maximizes Uni-Q’s exceptionally wide dispersion characteristics. At lower frequencies, the superlight new aluminum cone of the LF/MF drive unit delivers noticeably faster, cleaner response. This is enhanced by KEF’s unique Z-flex surround, which allows the extreme excursions needed to deliver a truly visceral thump while also maintaining a seamlessly smooth surface to disperse the high frequencies from the tweeter. The ensemble is a masterpiece of modern acoustic engineering. Vocals suddenly seem much more immediate – more open and natural. Surrounded by sound of such clarity, you start hearing things you never did before. Nuances in the way an instrument’s played. The sound of a distant cricket in an outside scene. A breath, even. And best of all, you don’t have to be in a little ‘sweet spot’ to experience it. With KEF Uni-Q, you can sit where you want and not miss a thing. All you hear is what the artist intended. Advanced bass technologies Deeper, tighter and more accurate bass. Featuring rigid new aluminum cone technology just like the Uni-Q array, the new Q Series advanced bass driver is a tour de force in its own right. A die-cast aluminum chassis rigidly locates the high efficiency vented magnet assembly to prevent unwanted resonance, and the large (50mm) voice coil ensures impressive power handling. Its musicality is impeccable: seductively tuneful and well controlled, and on the floorstanding models, complemented by dedicated front-firing auxiliary bass radiators (ABRs). Deep, fast and powerful, this outstanding bass response is enhanced by new enclosures with massive internal bracing to eliminate resonance – and importantly, over 30% more volume than their predecessors. For movie effects, this noticeably enhances the realism of the sound when combined with the newly assertive midrange. Total system design A holistic approach with no compromises. The performance envelope of these sensational new drive units is so generous that the signal needs minimal intermediation – simple first order crossovers are all that’s required, as you can tell from the transparency of the sound and the inaudibly fluent transitions. You can see KEF’s legendary attention to detail everywhere. Gold plated bi-wire terminals for the clearest possible signal transmission, for example. Or the spikes on the floorstanders – they’re adjustable from the top instead of the bottom to make leveling easier. Thoughtful touches.

As the centerpiece of your home theater speaker setup, the center channel is the crucial component when it comes to clear vocals and narrative. Let's face it, nothing is more annoying than straining to hear the plot of a movie. With KEF's Q600c center channel speaker, you won't miss a beat thanks to the large 6.5

The beauty of KEF's Q800ds dipole speaker is that it's created specifically for home theater system setups. The dipole (which merely means the speaker fires out of phase) creates the realistic sound imaging that gives you that fully immersed feeling. Not only does it throw a little realism your way, the dipole feature and a groovy trapezoid design that makes it more flexible when it comes to placement. Take it from KEF: be there or be square.

Serious sound quality outdoors demands KEF’s brand new Ventura outdoor loudspeakers. On the patio, by the pool, or on your yacht, the Ventura range features three models, all with a UV resistant, high impact ABS cabinet and robust corrosion resistant aluminum bracket & grille system for years of listening pleasure, regardless of your latitude or longitude. Featuring an integrated mounting bracket with up to 180 degrees of lateral adjustment, optimum placement is simple. Two additional brass threaded inserts on the rear of the enclosure provide even more mounting options. Because they’re from KEF, you can be sure the Ventura range is voiced for clarity and impact specifically for an outdoor setting. All Ventura models feature a fluid cooled anodized aluminum dome tweeter which delivers smooth high frequency, and an injection molded, low-distortion long throw woofer with rubber surround for deep, authoritative bass that is sure to pack a punch. Both drivers integrate flawlessly to deliver the sonic perfection KEF is famous for

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The VTF-15H features new integrated flare triangular ports (patent pending), variable Q control, and hybrid operation (including both sealed and ported modes). Between the Q control, operating modes, and EQ choices, this is the most flexible subwoofer we have offered to date, catering to virtually any audiophile’s preferences. The 15-inch woofer is a very low Q (0.25), low inductance woofer resulting in very high efficiency and high headroom. Bass is extremely tight, especially when you set the Q control to a low Q. The use of the new integrated flare triangular port allows us to get the biggest possible port for each subwoofer. We are no longer limited by diameter of standard size port tubes. The triangular ports tuck away nicely in the corners of the panel, allowing a compact panel size to accommodate a large woofer and large ports and yet provide a visually striking look