PREMIUM HI-FI & HOME THEATRE

For those who seek perfection 

Moscow, 7 October 2008
Post-release

From 3 to 5 October there was a special atmosphere in Iris Congress Hotel, the atmosphere of crystal sound and fantastic image. It was in this very hotel that the only tradeshow in Russia on Luxe AV - PREMIUM HI-FI & HOME THEATRE was conducted.

The format of the Show did not accept the budget technique; only the best, the most expensive hi-end equipment was presented, including vinyl players, hi-end home theaters, the latest models of exclusive audio- video equipment of limited series that offer unique experience to the user.

The High End is for all those who seek perfection. Once you discovered this world you become “an elected one” to be obsessed by the supreme quality of everything around you. The presented audiovisual state-of-the-art equipment is made by the masters and geniuses who in their professionalism could reach the perfect heights of musical sounds.

The best-known brands on the Show presented their latest achievements - unique luxury items belonging to the world of sound and music. Moreover, the organizers of PREMIUM HI-FI & HOME THEATRE gave the guests of the Show an opportunity to see antique equipment to demonstrate the “evolution of sound” from an old phonograph to modern High End. The first large exhibition of antique sound-producing equipment took place on the tradeshow. The exponents were taken from private collections - there was a large number of old phonographs, radio receivers, vinyl players.

The retrospective exhibition culminated in the Auction of antique equipment called “Retro sound”, on 4 and 5 October.  This grand event was a real gift to the true lovers of sound and collectors of rarity. One could easily buy very rare audiovisual items here. The lots included the sound-producing equipment of 19-20 centuries: gramophone, phonograph, radio receivers, tape-recorders, acoustic systems, TV-sets, microphones, lamp equipment and electronics.

The guests of the Show were also participating in an entertainment program that created the atmosphere of high style, perfection and good taste. The visitors could listen to jazz and blues tunes every day of the Show. The music was performed by well-known musicians. There were also some presentations of new generation High End systems to Show the edge-cutting new technologies. All in all the PREMIUM HI-FI & HOME THEATRE became a trendy event in the world of high style sound and image.

Innovations from manufacturers – to see the best, to hear the best 

ULTIMA distributing company presented for the first time in Russia a unique audio-video set by the legendary American company Wilson Audio: Alexandria X-Series 2 and Thor’s Hammer. Alexandria X-2, the new top-model of the company works with two passive subwoofers by Thor’s Hammer. One can hardly find similar subwoofers in the world, with tow 38-cm drivers and the height of 1,5 meters, so that the subwoofers works linearly for up to 15 Hz! The event was especially remarkable because the two models had never before been exhibited together for public presentations in large halls; and it was for the first time for Thor’s Hammer to present its properties in Russia.

“The Russian Game” Showed new collections of acoustic systems, electronics, subwoofers and AV-furiniture of the leading world’s brands:  Audiolab, AudioQuest, DLS, JAMO, JL Audio, Magnat, MartinLogan, QUAD, Quadral, Real Cable, Spectral, Tangent, Velodyne, Wharfedale. Each room out of five demo halls of the “Russian Game” was a space equipped with stereo system and demo techniques for home theater. The components were chosen on the basis of geographic location of manufacturers: depending on the country it represented and the “sound school” it was attained to.

The CTC CAPITAL demonstrated the great sound of such acoustic systems as Mirage, Energy, RBH and also gave an opportunity to enjoy the high quality of Sanyo projectors where the most interesting model was PLC-XL51. The models of this series project the image for over 2 meters diagonally even if the distance from the screen is only 8-10 cm. As a result the image is exceptionally large in any type of room and there is no problem of distortion, focus etc. The model also has Wi-Fi added function.

From innovations presented by «Hi-Fi Audio» it’s worth mentioning  the models of acoustic systems by UK Epos company, series М, as well as the limited edition of АС model by Sonus Faber – STRADIVARI in Palladio colors. A brand-new three-band flooracoustic systems has demonstrated unbelievable sound properties.

At Barnsly booth one could enjoy the impeccable sound of System Audio, AudioVector systems, to the revolutionary design and concept of Atacama, to have a look at electronics of Hegel, Arcam, Plinius. The panel Nevo S70 deserves special attention - it enables to fully control audio, video, digital devices in the networked house. Th Wi-Fi web browser, 3.5” sensor screen and programmed buttons. This panel enables listening to music, viewing photos and films through wireless connection from any location on the house.

The Alef company presented a new line of Dynaudio - Excite, and the new product of Chord - Chordette Gem. The device was developed for integration with Hi-Fi-system with possibility to transmit music from phone, PDA or PC via Bluetooth. The USB also makes possible to direct the audio flows to PC.

“Absolute Audio” presented acoustic system by McIntosh. XRT 2K – six 300 vv LF loudspeakers, forty 19 mm titanium twitters and sixty four 50 mm titanium mid-frequency loudspeakers. The weight of acoustic system is 205 kg and the capabilities are impressive. The manufacturer says the dynamic diapason of the system is enough for the reproduction of a large symphonic orchestra sound in the house.

The guest of the Show could evaluate the acoustic systems of well-known manufacturers at “Bonanza” booth: Canton Reference 3.2 DC, Heco Statement, PSB Synchrony One и Mission 796. All the models have high technical properties and are the tops in their series with its own unique features each: Canton Reference 3.2 was designed in “white royal lacquer’ – the symbol of elegancy; Heco Statement combines the latest High End technologies; PSB Synchrony One are very compact and therefore convenient for the use in any space; Mission 796 – is a real finding of audiophiles as they have no specifics of genre.

The revolutionary multi-compact Hi-Fi system «Caruso» (manufactured by Т+А, Germany) was presented by HOMESOUND Company. The system include high quality loudspeakers, 3 amplifiers at 50 Wt each, DVD-player, UHV tuner and a processor for Internet access. Caruso can play music from any platform and in any format or networked device. CD and DVD, Internet-radio, networked music servers, USB, MP3, iPOD (including player control) and, of course, radio. The company has also presented two British brands– TRILOGY and IMAGE AUDIO. Trilogy amplifiers are innovative in their approach and classical in the aesthetics of the audio device of Hi-End class: stereophonic lamps, preamplifiers, and lamp and hybrid amplifiers. Image Audio UK company manufactures unique loudspeakers that can become invisible if you wish.

«Karma Digital» presented the legendary JBL Synthesis. JBL SYNTHESIS is capable of creating really professional sound for your home cinema theater.  

The domestic Russian BurcevAudio company demonstrated its own acoustic system. It should be mentioned that the domestic product was as good in design and properties as its foreign counterparts.

ММС Company presented  Hi-End- products of Harman International, a company working in design and saled of high quality loudspeakers, audio and video componente and residential multimedia systems for home, car and computers.

A series of innovations was presented on the joint presentation of «Audiomania» and «Marvel-Distribution» companies. The acoustic systems byXavian from Czech Republic, in spite of the young age of the company got a number of positive assessments and compliments. The cable products Eichmann Technologies from Australia, Bow Technologies from Denmark, Italian Monrio and Waterfall glass acoustic systems were also presented at the tradeshow.

Another product worth our attention is Legacy acoustic systems presented at “Alcom” company’s booth. The systems possess inherited sound quality and special, rich sound variety with the highly emotional coloring.  

The innovations presented by A.P.Technology Company, include Boulder 1021 audio player. The model ensures high quality of sound due to jitter elimination, and the 6,5 inch LCD Shows the names of artists, albums and tracks.  The company has also demonstrated the four-zone media server Qsonix Q110 with color 15 inch sensor screen supporting the unique drag-and-drop technology. 

The HI-END CENTRE enables the visitors to enjoy the unique collection of acoustic systems by  Mythos Audio – stable casing from outside and sophisticated labyrinth taking away the vibrations from inside. The company has also presented a series of lamp amplifiers NAT Audio, equipped by military lamps as well as vinyl players by Raven.

Laterport Group demonstrated a new 4-band floor acoustic system Von Schweikert VR-5SE, cinema computer  Cadanz HTPC S16T with the hard disk of 1,2 Tbite and shelves for equipment with TB elevator.

“Techno Art”’s innovations were especially interesting in terms of Accustic Arts DRIVE II - CD transport with upper loading and preamplifier for vinyl by Audia Flight PHONO.

“Ark Sound” company offered the visitors of the Show unique solutions on the integration of modern AV systems in the house. The most interesting solution was the embedded invisible acoustics by German company Agile. The acoustics integration has now reached its peak – the loudspeakers are not visible anymore and there is a room for the most innovative designer’s solutions. The moderate sizes and the small depth (55 mm only) at the relatively light weight (3,2) enable to room these acoustic systems easily in any place.

«NOTA+» company exhibited for the first time the new floor а/с BC Acoustique HEX-2; AV-processor ATI 7700 with embedded color monitor; Life-style innovations of Pro Ac series Response – on-floor acoustics TriTower, satellites by Satellite and center by Centre, and well as the high-end а/с Response D Two.

“Ultra-T” company presented the innovations of the well-known Danish manufacturer of High End techniques Gryphon Audio Designs.

“New Ambience” Company demonstrated a high-end hand-made amplifier of HI-END ASR Emitter II Exclusive class, that Showed dynamic and powerful sound with clear detailing and high resolution due to special patented technical solutions as well as a multi-functional receiver Sunfire TGR-401, that combined the best features with unique commuting capabilities and functionality of multizonal system.  

The segment of newest video was enriches with latest examples of projectors and their accessories.

Panasonic demonstrated its flagmen projector DZ with the brightness of 12 000 lm and resolution WUXGA. The processor ensuring clear image and the four-lamp optic systems create a wide screen image of impeccable brightness and clarity. Automatic cleaning system for air filters, system of liquid cooling for matrixes, self-diagnostics, multi-screen system support and wide communication opportunities make this projector a revolutionary one.

The innovations were also presented by Epson. The Epson EH-TW5000, a premium-class projector for home cinema theaters deserves special attention. It is the flagman of 3LCD-projectors for home cinema theaters with the resolution of 1080p, Epson DeepBlack technology and the highest contrast level of 75 000:1. The latest blockbusters, sports broadcastings and games on the large screen will become the inseparable part of your life with Epson EH‑TW5000 due to the easy-to-connect Blu-ray, DVD, HD TV, modern game consoles and cable TV equipment. The new embedded processor HQV ensures 12-bit processing of the video signal and increases the quality and smoothness of the most dynamic sceneries in a movie.

«Digital Systems» Company presented a large- scale installation of a real HD Home Cinema Theater where on an exclusive Stewart screen it was possible to compare the best Hi-End-projectors by enjoying the fragments of popular movies, Show and concerts in real HD-format. The installation involved the most interesting trends of the season. The visitors of the Show could also see the new model series of professional clamping, mounts and accessories for AV equipment presented by American “Chief” brand.

The innovations on AV market to be exhibited on the tradeshow were also accompanied by the exhibition of armchairs for home theaters made by Home Cinema Hall. There are the premium-class armchairs, manufactured individually from various types of leather, furs and textile, some details may be made of glass, wood or stone. The home theater systems are controlled by an LCD remote control panel embedded in the side console or in the elbow-rest.

The participants of the tradeshow exhibited 500 brands producing high-end techniques!