Supertweeters aren't just standalone
accessories any longer. The
Reference 3A Grand Veena ($7500/pair) uses one from Murata...
New from Alan Yun and Silverline Audio is the
Prestige single-input integrated amp ($8000), which uses 300B output tubes to produce 7
watts. Silverline also had a couple of new speakers -- the small Minuet ($600/pair) and floorstanding Allegro
($3000/pair).
On the other end of the technology and power
spectrums, Pass Labs will introduce its first integrated amp mid-2007. This yet-unnamed
model will deliver 150Wpc and cost around $6000.
Two big, beautiful new speakers from Triangle
of France are the Magellan Grand Concert (left, $61,999/pair ) and Magellan Concerto
($32,399/pair). You will need high ceilings for the Grand Concert.
On the other end of the size spectrum, the
Logitech Z-10 USB-based 2.0 speaker system has surprisingly big sound considering there's
no subwoofer. The two-way speaker has
its own built-in 30W amplifier, features an LCD display and has an auxiliary input for
devices such as an iPod. It is available now for $149.
WireWorld's new Island HDMI cable retails for just $35 for
a one-meter length.
