Series 4
Linn’s
Unidisk 1.1 was causing quite a stir because of the myriad capabilities it possesses.
Linn's first universal audio/video player is compatible with SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video,
CD; throw in THX certification and you have a do-it-all machine. The retail price of the
Unidisk 1.1 is yet to be announced, but it's suspected to be around $8000. [www.linn.co.uk]
Avantgarde USA hauled four Basshorn modules
($10,000 each) into their demo room for use with a pair of Trio loudspeakers
($28,000/pair). Jim Smith of Avantgarde USA mused that even on the loudest peaks (which
were loud indeed) the Trios might use 1 watt. [www.avantgardeusa.com]
Audiopax showed its new Model 5
remote-controlled solid-state preamp ($3970) and the stereo version of its single-ended
Model Eighty Eight amplifier, the Stereo Eighty Eight ($5970). Both sounded very good driving prototype Audiopax speakers. [www.avantgarde-usa.com]
Blue Circle's Gilbert Yeung vaporized into a
puff of smoke, leaving only his hat behind, just as the photo of his new BC 24 (left,
$2495) and 28 ($3995) hybrid amplifiers was taken. [www.bluecircle.com]
VAC debuted the gorgeous Master Control 2.0
($13,000) class-A Ultriode preamplifier, which comes with a MM/MC phono section and
external power supply. It was impossible to walk by this preamp without noticing it!
Like flea-powered tube amps? Well, this isn't
one of those. It's the Electro Brand Model 2002 AM/FM radio ($12.95).
