Krell Audio in San Francisco California (CA)
Sound Cinema Integration is San Francisco, California (CA) ’s authorized Krell Industries dealer… When you’re talking about home audio electronics, there are few with a reputation that can match Krell’s. This manufacturer is among the elite, and for good reason. They are completely uncompromising when it comes to performance. Their build quality is unparalleled. Their electronics have advanced the state of the art in both home and professional arenas. And their products look extremely hot. (We’d say “gorgeous” but that’s too dainty for the sleek, muscular good looks of these bad boys.)
They’re consistently at the top of every industry “Best of” list. Most recently, Krell’s Modulari Duo Reference speaker was named Best Audio Product of 2009 by cnet news. Their Evolution and S-Series amps, preamps, processors and players regularly induce drooling among respected industry reviewers.
Krell is somewhat elusive as a brand: you won’t find them in every corner Audio/Video store. Sound Cinema Integration is among a proud few. Our relationship with Krell goes back more than 20 years. We were chosen to represent Krell in San Francisco, California (CA) and the Bay Area because of our intimate knowledge of their products. We know how to integrate Krell products into a system so that their inherent strengths can shine, creating simply the best sound you can imagine.
Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in San Francisco, California (CA), including:
*    Home theater design and installation
*    2-channel or multi-channel audio
*    Whole house audio and/or video distribution
*    Outdoor and indoor projects
*    Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
*    Fully licensed, bonded and insured
*    Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
*    All programming and set-up
*    Home networking
*    ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
*    Residential video surveillance systems

B&W Bowers & Wilkins speakers in Burlingame, California (CA)

Sound Cinema Integration is Burlingame, California (CA) source for B&W Bowers & Wilkins…For more than 40 years, the B&W Bowers & Wilkins name has been synonymous with the word “professional.” The business was built on a close affiliation with professional sound engineers, who have exacting demands for not just the performance of their loudspeakers, but also attributes like reliability. (A studio monitor has to survive loads of abuse in its lifetime.) When B&W’s classic 801 speaker was introduced in 1979, it soon became the reference speaker in nearly all of the world’s classical recording studios, including EMI Abbey Road, Decca and Deutsche Grammophon.

From the beginning, discerning audio enthusiasts in Burlingame, California (CA) and the world over followed the lead of the professionals, flocking to B&W for their home systems. The company has continued to innovate, introducing game-changing products like the legendary Nautilus and, more recently, the world’s first Diamond-Dome tweeter. And they’ve expanded their reach into home theater, becoming a preeminent manufacturer of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for home and professional use.

Our 20(?) year relationship with B&W has been pure pleasure. Their commitment to customer service is without equal, another facet of the professionalism on which they’ve staked their reputation. Being chosen to represent them in Burlingame, California (CA) and the entire Bay Area is a vote of confidence from a company we respect highly.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Burlingame, California (CA), including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

Yes, you read it correctly. Dynaudio is preparing to reissue the very popular 25th Anniversary loudspeaker.

The Dynaudio Special 25 $5,800 / pair

With the advanced technology woofer designs developed for the Evidence models, and the innovative Esotar² tweeter technology first developed for the Confidence range.
The Twenty-Five was a tremendous success and has established itself as a classic audiophile loudspeaker.

Dynaudio has officially confirmed that there will indeed be a one-time production run of the Special-Twenty Five.
Scheduled for this summer, the reissued Special Twenty-Five will only be available in the original Maser Birch (burled birch) finish of the anniversary issue, and will be the same hand-built speaker crafted in matched,  numbered pairs, with a standard five year warranty. The number produced will be extremely limited
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B&W Bowers & Wilkins speakers in Walnut Creek, California (CA)

Sound Cinema Integration is Walnut Creek, California (CA) source for B&W Bowers & Wilkins…For more than 40 years, the B&W Bowers & Wilkins name has been synonymous with the word “professional.” The business was built on a close affiliation with professional sound engineers, who have exacting demands for not just the performance of their loudspeakers, but also attributes like reliability. (A studio monitor has to survive loads of abuse in its lifetime.) When B&W’s classic 801 speaker was introduced in 1979, it soon became the reference speaker in nearly all of the world’s classical recording studios, including EMI Abbey Road, Decca and Deutsche Grammophon.

From the beginning, discerning audio enthusiasts in Walnut Creek, California (CA) and the world over followed the lead of the professionals, flocking to B&W for their home systems. The company has continued to innovate, introducing game-changing products like the legendary Nautilus and, more recently, the world’s first Diamond-Dome tweeter. And they’ve expanded their reach into home theater, becoming a preeminent manufacturer of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for home and professional use.

Our 20(?) year relationship with B&W has been pure pleasure. Their commitment to customer service is without equal, another facet of the professionalism on which they’ve staked their reputation. Being chosen to represent them in Walnut Creek, California (CA) and the entire Bay Area is a vote of confidence from a company we respect highly.
Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Walnut Creek, California (CA), including:
• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

Krell Audio in the Bay Area

Sound Cinema Integration is the Bay Area authorized Krell Industries dealer… When you’re talking about home audio electronics, there are few with a reputation that can match Krell’s. This manufacturer is among the elite, and for good reason. They are completely uncompromising when it comes to performance. Their build quality is unparalleled. Their electronics have advanced the state of the art in both home and professional arenas. And their products look extremely hot. (We’d say “gorgeous” but that’s too dainty for the sleek, muscular good looks of these bad boys.)

They’re consistently at the top of every industry “Best of” list. Most recently, Krell’s Modulari Duo Reference speaker was named Best Audio Product of 2009 by cnet news. Their Evolution and S-Series amps, preamps, processors and players regularly induce drooling among respected industry reviewers.

Krell is somewhat elusive as a brand: you won’t find them in every corner A/V store. Sound Cinema Integration is among a proud few. Our relationship with Krell goes back more than 20 years. We were chosen to represent Krell in in the Bay Area because of our intimate knowledge of their products. We know how to integrate Krell products into a system so that their inherent strengths can shine, creating simply the best sound you can imagine.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in the Bay Area, including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

B&W Bowers & Wilkins speakers in the Bay Area

Sound Cinema Integration is the Bay Area’s source for B&W Bowers & Wilkins…For more than 40 years, the B&W Bowers & Wilkins name has been synonymous with the word “professional.” The business was built on a close affiliation with professional sound engineers, who have exacting demands for not just the performance of their loudspeakers, but also attributes like reliability. (A studio monitor has to survive loads of abuse in its lifetime.) When B&W’s classic 801 speaker was introduced in 1979, it soon became the reference speaker in nearly all of the world’s classical recording studios, including EMI Abbey Road, Decca and Deutsche Grammophon.

From the beginning, discerning audio enthusiasts in Bay Area and the world over followed the lead of the professionals, flocking to B&W for their home systems. The company has continued to innovate, introducing game-changing products like the legendary Nautilus and, more recently, the world’s first Diamond-Dome tweeter. And they’ve expanded their reach into home theater and becoming a preeminent manufacturer of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for home and professional use.

Our 24 year relationship with B&W has been pure pleasure. Their commitment to customer service is without equal, another facet of the professionalism on which they’ve staked their reputation. Being chosen to represent them in the Bay Area is a vote of confidence from a company we respect highly.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in the Bay Area, including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

In-Wall Speakers in Orinda, California (CA)

Top-Rated In-Wall Speaker Brands in Orinda, California (CA) … Sound Cinema Integration is a full-service home audio/video and integration company specializing in in-wall speakers in Orinda, California (CA).

In-Wall speakers offer a unique way to seamlessly integrate home theater and audio into your lifestyle.  Choosing the perfect in-wall speaker is crucial: once installed, it becomes a part of your Orinda home.

That’s why Sound Cinema Integration represents B&W Bowers and Wilkins in-wall speakers. B&W is the premiere manufacturer of in-wall speakers, with award-winning designs that are specifically engineered for maximum performance under these unique conditions.

Installation of in-wall speakers requires specialized knowledge and expertise that shouldn’t be trusted to just anyone. Sound Cinema Integration is the most qualified installer of in-wall speakers in Orinda, offering over 50 years’ combined experience in the design and installation of integrated home systems.

Sound Cinema Integration offers the kind of experience and specialized knowledge that no one else in Orinda can claim. Between them the partners have gathered expertise and certifications in some of the most sophisticated and complex home theater systems available. We take a team approach built upon a staff of dedicated experts, all specialists in the different areas of home theater design and installation, audio, video, automation and integration.

Our approach to in-wall speaker installation is customer-centric. Always, you’re the expert on you. Our job is to listen, then integrate your dreams with our knowledge, so that what we do will work for you. Our ultimate goal in installing in-wall speakers in your home is to make your music, your movies, and your television more accessible, more compelling, and more fun.

Sound Cinema Integration offers a full range of services in Orinda, California (CA), including:

• Home theater design and installation
• 2-channel or multi-channel audio
• Whole house audio and/or video distribution
• Outdoor and indoor projects
• Existing homes, new construction, or remodels
• Fully licensed, bonded and insured
• Crestron design and programming of touchscreen controls, remotes and systems
• All programming and set-up
• Home networking
• ISF Calibration and set-up of projectors, TVs and video monitors
• Residential video surveillance systems

Contact Sound Cinema Integration to learn more.

The S-350 CD/DVD Player is a modular design featuring reference caliber CD playback as well as an
optional state-of-the-art video engine that provides stunning 1080p performance and video
processing controls. The base model, the S-350a establishes a new high standard of performance and
value among high-end compact disc players. For home theater systems, the S-350a can be equipped
with a sophisticated 1080p video stage resulting in the S-350av.

Krell S-350a $2,500.00 or S-350av $4,000.00 Available March 2010

The CD

Incorporating an advanced TEAC slot load disc transport mechanism (compatible with CD-DA, CDROM,
DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW), premium digital circuitry,
Class A analog circuitry, Krell designed anti-jitter master clock, and sophisticated high-linearity power
supply, the S-350a delivers performance unequaled by many more expensive players. It is the ideal
CD player for the serious music lover.
Matched Burr-Brown DSD 1793 24-bit, 192 kHz digital-to-analog converters for each channel
provide fully balanced operation with exceptional reproduction quality. The analog stage features
Krell Current Mode, discrete Class A, direct coupled, fully complementary circuitry.
A coaxial and toslink digital input extends the S-350cd’s digital to analog conversion circuitry to two
additional audio sources. 12VDC trigger input/output ports enable connections for remote power
on/off. An RC-5 interface is provided for remote control system integration. A metal handheld
remote control is included.

The CD/DVD

The open architecture of the S-350a allows for the addition of a sophisticated video circuit stage that
creates a new DVD player model: S-350av.
Optimized for the latest solid-state video display technologies including LED, LCD, DLP, and DILA,
the S-350av includes a full complement of outputs. Video outputs include HDMI with resolution up
to 1080p, Component with a maximum resolution of 1080i, as well as composite and S-Video
outputs.
The crucial final stage that delivers the video signal to the display device comprises professional-grade
circuitry. It is classic Krell output stage technology applied to the video domain-robust,
uncompromising circuitry delivering the most vivid and detailed picture available for the DVD
platform.

Here is a photo of the newly introduced Krell Evolution 555 Blu Ray DVD player.

Krell Evolution 555-$15,000.00-Available Mid Summer 2010

CES 2010 Krell Introduces New Evolution Amps.

The NEW e Series offers up many sonic improvements along with a BIG GREEN component to the design! Yes, power efficient Krell power amps.

Here are a few points of interest.

* The “e” stands for enhanced.

* More precisely balanced current sharing among the seven sets of Active Cascode Quartets that make up the output stage.

*New feedback implementation delivers improved dynamic performance.

*An intense upgrade to the power supply includes a new separate toroidal transformer for the digital control circuitry, improved EMI suppression of high frequency artifacts, and a substantial increase in capacitive power supply reserve.

*A new green mode reduces the standby power draw dramatically. An example, using the 402 / 402e.  Stand by power draw drops from 370W to 2W — a reduction of 99.5%. The new standby mode is user selectable and turns off all non critical circuitry.

Krell Evolution 402e $18,500.00 - Available March 2010

Now for the feedback on the sound….

At the show, Krell had an event for selected members of the audiophile press to show off the next generation of Evolution Amplifiers, the Evolution e Series.  They set up an a/b comparison of a standard Evolution 402 versus the new Evolution 402e. It was clear to all that the new Evolution e amplifiers have taken an already potent design and elevated it to a new level.

Andrew Robinson, reviewer for HomeTheaterReview.com remarked, “My award for best sound of the show has to go to Krell and their updated Evolution line of amplifiers. Krell was showcasing the improved Evolution 402 amplifier feeding a pair of Krell Modulari Duo’s to a room of invited guests. 30 seconds into the presentation it was more than abundantly clear that the new and improved Evolution 402’s weren’t simply an evolutionary step forward but a whole other animal.”