Products

Extremely well engineered systems, based on maple with extruded aluminium sections designed for low resonance. One of the best systems we have encountered in terms of sound and appearance.

The Pagode system is supplied in two grades, Signature and Master Reference, with a wide variety of sizes and shelf options available. Shelves can be adjusted in height in 30 mm increments. They are triple de-coupled for maximum isolation, and in the case of the Master Reference range, anti-resonance devices similar to tuning forks are incorporated. These are computer designed for each level in the rack and reduce the natural resonance of each shelf to a minimum.

Due to the current value of the pound versus the euro, costs can vary. Please phone for a quotaion and further details.

Other products could be available. Please ring for details.

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A well designed modular system with contemporary feel. A clever interface between steel uprights and glass shelves removes the resonance in the glass. A laminated glass option exists for further damping. Good value for money.

Please phone for further details and prices.

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A superbly engineered system based on heavy Perspex, steel, silicon nitride ceramic balls, carbon Kevlar composite and correctly loaded Sorbathane. The system can include up to seven isolation and damping components to avoid unwanted energy affecting the sound of the audio equipment. This radical re-thinking of equipment isolation systems achieves a similar improvement in sound to that of the Pagode Master Reference stand but is for those who want a more contemporary appearance. One of the best equipment supports around.

We have only a limited range in our studios but, with notice, other products in the range can be obtained for audition.

Please phone for further details and prices.

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Audio Stands

This manufacturer makes probably the best equipment supports for high quality audio that we have heard. The improvement in sound is designed around the elimination and control of unwanted vibration. Based on their experiences in the military and space vehicle industry, the control of resonance and eliminating unwanted noise reveals the full potential of the equipment and indeed the music it is playing. The frame itself is manufactured from six different materials including billet-machined aircraft aluminium and exotic wood finishes over a composite inner frame structure. The highly acclaimed HRS isolation bases load directly into the MXR frame as the shelf system. This structure is designed for optimum isolation from structure borne vibration and the effective control of air borne resonances. The shelves are fully adjustable and the system is infinitely expandable protecting the initial investment.

The MXR range is the reference support system.

Example:

MXR-1719 3 tier frame £5725; 4 tier £6200.

(M3- 1719 Isolaltion Base £1350 each; see below)

We are privileged to be the first dealer in the UK with the new, more affordable SXR stands and S-1 platforms. Again, very much the HRS beneficial effect on sound but at more affordable prices and, being a modular design, it is infinitely expandable and extendable. Photographs to be published soon but we have this system in our showrooms now for viewing and listening.

Example:

SXR-1719 3 tier frame £2600; 4 tier £3240.

(S1-1719 Isolation Base £875 each; see below)

Please phone for further details and prices.

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Isolation Bases

These isolation bases have been highly acclaimed even when used with other manufacturers equipment supports and are especially beneficial under turntables and CD players. They are based on granite embedded in a one piece aluminium tray coupled by the HRS proprietary polymer. Underneath the aluminium platform are four round aluminium feet isolated from the platform with a special rubber like polymer. The load range of the platform is optimised to give maximum resonance control and 4 different grades of these feet are available. These can be changed easily if the equipment on these platforms changes.
By eliminating structure borne vibration and dumping chassis noise, usually emanating from the transformers that are in all electronics, the result is one of a far more transparent sound, less high end distortion, and more detail. This results in a bigger sound stage and a more natural, less hi-fi presentation. The maximum benefit of these platforms is realised when used in conjunction with the MXR or SXR frames but they are very beneficial when used on top of other high quality equipment supports or indeed as free-standing amplifier isolation supports.

There are four sizes available from 19”x14” to 23”x21”. Prices from £1215.

Example:

M3-1719 Isolation Base £1350

M3-1921 Isolation Base £1550

We also have the new S1 Isolation Bases designed to go with the new SXR frame system (see above). This offers a good proportion of the performance of the M3 Isolation Base but at significantly reduced cost.

S1-1719 Isolation Base £875

S1-1921 Isolation Base £950 (photo to be published soon).

Please phone for further details and prices.

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An extremely well designed modular range of supports for audio and AV use as well as furniture to house CDs. Made from veneered MDF, Perspex or glass with aluminium uprights for an attractive contemporary appearance. Two ranges with a variety of size options, the Q4 and the Q4 Reference. Good value for money.

Please phone for further details and prices.

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Diffusion Absorption Acoustic Devices (DaaD)

Most rooms suffer from too much bass and when this is excessive it can reduce transparency right across the frequency bandwidth and causes smearing of the imaging. This Italian manufacturer makes tubular pieces called Diffusion Absorption Acoustic Devices, DaaD, that absorb and remove excessive levels of bass energy. They also have a side that diffuses sound and when placed at strategic reflection points in rooms can have a remarkable effect on the size of the sound-stage and on the focus of images. Generally they are first placed in the corners of the listening room; the first set behind the loudspeakers and a second set, if possible, behind the listening position. The effect on “cleaning up” the sound-stage is very obvious and extremely beneficial. Then the DaaDs are rotated whilst listening carefully with a favourite recording to give the best focus of imaging.

There are three types of DaaD; all are 1.1m tall and each type has a different diameter which absorbs to different low frequency points. It is recommended to have two pieces in each corner with the DAAD unit on the top being of a narrow diameter than the lower one. In most of the UK rooms we have applied these to, it is usually a DAAD 3 on top of a DAAD 4 in each corner that produces the best results. Most customers start with a set such as these in each of the two corners behind the loudspeakers. An additional DaaD at the centre of the wall behind the speakers will further enhance the effect these powerful devices have on the sound stage. It is not always possible to site this central unit due to audio furniture or a window at such a position but it well worth making the effort to include a DaaD at this central position because of the effect it has on the sound.

We have trial samples available for home evaluations. Certain conditions apply, please phone for details.

DaaD 2 110cm (high) x 20cm (diameter) £244 each
DaaD 3 110cm (high) x 30cm (diameter) £331 each
DaaD 4 110cm (high) x 40cm (diameter) £423 each

Due to the current value of the pound against the euro, the prices shown above may vary. Please telephone for a quotation.

Other products could be available. Please ring for details.

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Ceramic Ball Interface

These finely engineered products are based on an accurate sphere of hard ceramic encased in stainless steel or aluminium. They allow unwanted resonances in the audio equipment to be very quickly drained away to ground. Placed under equipment or stands, they improve the low-level resolution of detail with increased focus and separation of images. The exact opposite thinking to spikes or cones, which can concentrated unwanted energy.

We now have demonstration stock of the NEW Ceraball Universal products that replace the Ceraball. More adaptable in that they can be used under equipment supports and loudspeakers and can take more load. Available in sets of 3 or 4, and in silver or black. Priced at £100 for 3 and £139 for 4.

A home trial on any of the Cera-products is strongly recommended.

Cerapuc support feet - set of 3 - £199
Cerapuc support feet - set of 4 - £269
Cerabase support feet - set of 3 - £350
Cerabase support feet - set of 4 - £465

SPECIAL PRICES for mail order and multiple purchases. Please phone for details.

Due to the current value of the pound against the euro, the prices shown above may vary. Please telephone for a quotation.

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Resonator

This is a new product from this well known manufacturer based on their principle of sympathetic resonators removing unwanted vibrations from a piece of electronics. (They have a similar idea built into the frames of their Master Reference stands where they are like little tuning forks). Vibrations in the chassis are usually created by the transformer and airborne transmission of the music being played in the room. These create noise within the circuit boards and are heard as distortions. You do not realise you are listening to these distortions until you remove them. There is then a more transparent, more natural sound with improved detail and sound-staging. The end result is similar to that using the HRS Damping Plates (see description below) but uses a different principle to control resonances.

Trial samples are available for home evaluation.
Please call for details.

Resonator (silver or black) £295 (pictured) NEW LOWER PRICE

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Chassis Noise Reduction

This system consists of two parts; the Nimbus couplers (HRS proprietary polymer) and the Nimbus spacer, and the Damping Plates.

The Nimbus Couplers and a Spacer amount to a footer to be placed under the chassis of a piece of electronic audio equipment. Clearly a minimum of 3 footers is needed and are placed under the chassis in intimate contact with its surface avoiding the existing feet and any bolts, etc. This absorbs vibration and noise created by the transformers and any structure borne vibration coming through the support system via acoustic feedback. These create noise within the circuit boards and are heard as distortions. You do not realise you are listening to these distortions until you remove them. The effect on the sound of the equipment is immediately apparent. As with the Isolation Bases described above, the result is one of a far more transparent sound, less high end distortion, and more detail. This results in a bigger sound stage and a more natural, less hi-fi presentation. Four, or even five if you can managed them, gives further improvement to the sound quality. These footers work incredibly well under turntables, particularly suspended designs such as Michell, Linn and Avid. Non-suspended designs such as SME, Nottingham Analogue, Clearaudio Audio and Kuzma benefit too.

The Damping Plates are to be placed on the top plate of a piece of electronic equipment. This damps and absorbs unwanted vibrations and noise created in the equipment from airborne vibration. This is generated by playing music through the system and exiting the room; even at modest volume levels, this feedback is there. Once again just a quick trial with these damping plates produces remarkable audible improvements to the sound. The Damping Plates produce a similar result to that by using the Finite Elemente Resonator (see description above) but is achieved by a different principle to control the resonances. There are 3 sizes available which will work with almost any size of product. One Damping Plate will produce a good result but up to three pieces (if the area is big enough) will give further improvements.

The best results are obtained if you can “sandwich” your equipment with Nimbus Coupler/Spacers and the Damping Plates. Once heard you will not be able to listen to your system without them. Do not forget to try with separate power supplies; this is usually where the transformer and associated circuit boards reside.

We have trial samples for home evaluation purposes. Please call for details.

Nimbus
Couplers                      £40.00 (pack of two)
Spacer 0.3” (7.6mm)     £24.00
Spacer 0.8” (20.3mm)   £28.00
Spacer 1.3” (33.0mm)   £30.00

Damping Plates
Small 4.5” x 5.5” (114 x 140mm)    £75.00
Medium 4.5” x 9.5” (114 x 241mm) £98.00
Large 4.5” x 14.5” (114 x 368mm)   £122.00

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