KEF & Apple iMac designer pair up to create $140K

Ross Lovegrove of iMac fame and British manufacturer KEF have teamed up to create the Muon concept speakers. Only 100 pairs were made and they are selling for about $140,000. They are formed from 6mm thick aluminum and almost look liquid. The speakers use KEF's proprietary Uni-Q drive unit array with 2 bass drivers in the back. Follow the link to read more.

Tyler Acoustics announces the Woodmere II

We are excited to introduce our new Woodmere II's! This speaker uses 2-8" seas magnesium woofers, 2-5.5" seas neo magnet magnesium mids and the millennium tweeter. This speaker has the same design and cabinets as the larger Woodmeres in a more compact and less expensive package. List $10,000pr, factory direct $7500pr.

Martin Logan Summit Loudspeakers

Audio Video Revolution has a review posted of the new Martin Logan Summit speakers. They are replacing the award winning Prodigy. In fact, the entire Martin Logan line is being revamped. It looks like exciting times ahead for the company.

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Apogee Revival?

Apogee was closed around 10 years ago but an Australian company is attempting to revive the companys products. The new Synergy 1.5 was shown at the recent London Hi-Fi Show. They feature a more friendly ohm rating than the originals but are also more expensive, comin gin at $24,500.

AudioXsell welcomes Red Dragon Audio

Look for Red Dragon Audio at the 2006 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest

Pronounced [levi'uthun] - Red Dragon Audio created the leviathan signature series monoblocs™ to provide music lovers and audiophiles with the absolute best amplifier technology in the most stunning custom enclosures. Every leviathan monobloc™ is handcrafted with painstaking attention to detail, finish and execution. Our skilled carpenters start with 250grit sand paper and progressively work towards the final sanding with 2000grit sand paper. This graduated sanding technique ensures the smoothest surface imaginable and beckons the observer to caress it's contours. Hand waxing every solid wood case takes six days in order to allow the surface to properly air dry between coats. The entire process of building a set of leviathan monoblocs spans over ten days due in part to the old world wood finishing, hand wired connections and laser cut stainless steel casework. Nothing is hurried.

Each leviathan signature monobloc™ contains an independently modified ICEpower 1000ASP module providing 500watts into 8ohms and over 1000watts into 4ohms. With its own independent power supply the leviathan delivers excellent transient response and dynamic contrast drawing you deeper into the music. Every note will be reproduced more naturally, fully and vibrantly with the leviathan signature monoblocs. Strings will come alive, drums will snap with conviction and vocals will float freely around you. In fact, the leviathan signature is so remarkable it might just be your last amplifier ever.

Only the finest materials are used in the assembly of each leviathan signature monobloc™ with each part selected for pure sound quality. The solid hardwood case is offered in four stunning exotic woods: zebrawood, cocobolo, east Indian rosewood and macassar ebony. Other finishes available by request. Cabinet construction starts with hand selecting each piece of hardwood for its beauty, uniformity and integrity. Top and bottom plates are laser cut from twelve gauge brushed stainless steel which provides an extremely rigid framework for the hardwood exterior. Solid Silver wire with Teflon coating is used to provide the cleanest signal path for the delicate delivery of the line level signal. The output stage utilizes heavy gauge silver plated copper wire for massive current handling capabilities. Because of the complex nature of switch mode power supplies a host of EMI/RFI control, absorption and diffusion methods have been employed to preserve the very essence of the music. A bevy of protection features are built right into each amplifier such as thermal, over current, short circuit and HFD protection. No detail is overlooked and no part is employed without exhaustive testing.

All Red Dragon Audio amplifiers are hand crafted here in the USA and tested extensively for 72 hours prior to shipment. To guarantee the safe transit of the leviathan signature monoblocs™ we use custom wood containers with two inches of high density urethane foam lining. This method for packing and shipping will ensure the safe arrival of the leviathans to the home of their new owner.

Specifications:

1000Wx2 @ 4? & 600Wx2 @ 8? †

Damping factor 2000 into 8O load

Neutrik Silver XLR Differential Inputs - 2V for full output

Custom Cardas Patented Binding posts - solid copper with silver finish

Solid 24awg Silver Signal wire with Teflon jacket.

Silver-plated copper internal speaker wire with PE jacket.

Common mode and differential mode EMI filtration used throughout.

ERS paper employed at key locations to absorb and diffuse unwanted EMI.

>119dBA dynamic range

dc - 38kHz frequency range

High efficiency: 83% total efficiency @ 500W, 8?

Environmentally friendly - very little power is wasted as heat

115V or 230V operation. Please specify when ordering.

10" x 5.5" x 14.5" (WxHxD), weight varies depending on wood used.

Hand built with pride in the USA & carries full 5-year warranty††

Sold only in select audio dealers.

† 0.01% THD+N, 1kHz
†† Warranty valid for original owner.
Please contact for transfer of warranty.

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1080p DLP McIntosh Projector is unveiled

McIntosh has announced their first projector at CEDIA with the introduction of the MDLP1. To get their complete video solution to match their impressive audio products you will need to pick up the projector for around $30,000 and the new VP1000 video processor for about $16,000. The processor offers dual scalers, 4HDMI inputs, and 6 each of component, S-Video, composite, and RS-232 inputs.

Worlds First Mini HDMI cable

ACCELL has announced the first mini HDMI cable in Denver at CEDIA. The cable has been mainly designed for phone, digital camcorder and camera use. Up to now the standard HDMI connector was too large for these portable devices. Look for these cables in ACCELL’s UltraCam line later this year.