Wadia W861se CD Player

The Special Edition Wadia 861 se CD Transport embodies markedly improved engineering precision on all surfaces, including the surface onto which the disk is pressed. The newly designed aluminum and brass hybrid turntable provides significant sound reduction during disk rotation and has been stained green to absorb undesired diffused reflections. To provide robust support for the turntable, the Wadia 861se CD Player uses a composite bridge composed of machined aluminum with a maximum thickness of 20 mm, and carbon-tool steel with a thickness of 5 mm. The results? Blacker backgrounds, pinpoint three dimensional images, and incredible resolution. In short, the Wadia 861se CD Player will unveil the richness and magic that make music an essential form of human communication. Finish: Silver.

Hovland HP200 Pre-amplifier

Hovland Company's widely acclaimed HP-100 preamplifier enchants music lovers worldwide, yet many listeners have asked Hovland for the convenience of remote control. The challenging goal of offering remote operation without compromising clarity or nuance has been greatly surpassed with the introduction of the HP-200. While the HP-200 and HP-100 share Hovland's highly refined three- tube active line-stage and solid-state power supply, the HP-200 delivers dramatic advancements, deepening the listeners' involvement in the musical event. This ultimate line preamplifier sets a new standard for pure and natural musical performance.

Key features: Full featured, remote-controllable, vacuum tube stereo line preamplifier. Volume level adjustment accomplished via a Hovland designed, precision attenuator array circuit using ultra linear metal-film resistors and dual, hermetically sealed-in-glass, rhodium-contact reed relays. 2 dB steps provide a total of 70 dB of attenuation. Custom logic board controls source selection among five line level inputs, as well as muting, monitor, and bypass functions-all via the same type of high purity relays as used in the level circuit. Backlit front panel displays indicate playback level attenuation, source selection, muting, monitor, and processor bypass status in an easily seen format. Comfortable, infrared remote control is a custom-machined blend of aluminum and acrylic, providing control of volume level, mute, and source selection. Integration with multi-channel audio/video controllers made possible via a Processor Direct switching circuit which allows for bypass of the source and monitor circuits to connect an external audio source through the line stage at 0 dB (unity) preset gain.

Hovland Radia Power Amplifier

The Hovland RADIA is the realization of a two-decade evolutionary quest toward perfecting audio fidelity with solid state amplification. It was conceived with an understanding that every design and construction detail influences not just the sound, but the listener's emotional connection to the music. When used with other products of commensurate transparency, the RADIA delivers an enduring and mesmerizing performance.

Key features: Full dual monophonic construction. Only shared element of both channels of amplification is AC power input. State of the art power supply design utilizing custom designed and hand-crafted power transformers. Full complementary symmetry driver / output transistor configuration for low distortion operation. Matched J-FET input circuitry provides high input impedance and outstanding DC offset stability. Premium grade, high reliability speaker relays with redundant contacts. Hovland Generation 3 shielded silver-plated interconnect used for critical signal paths. Hovland Company s acclaimed MusiCap film-and-foil capacitors used in key locations. Active bias control circuitry maintains constant output idling bias current regardless of temperature.