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.

Get closer to your favorite music wherever you are with P5, the new noise-isolating headphones from the makers of the Zeppelin(tm) iPod(R) speaker. Drawing on 45 years of Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi innovation and expertise, P5 brings you a remarkably natural sound and a luxuriously comfortable fit that makes longer listening sessions a pleasure.

B&W P5 Headphones - Projected price $300.00 - Aavailable March 2010 - Perfect for the iPod

With P5, what you get is as close as possible to the true, unadulterated sound of the original recording, as you were meant to hear it. They’re the best headphones available when you want a more natural sound, and longer-lasting listening enjoyment.

A closed-back design with rigid metal faceplates and sealed-leather earpads ensures that all the detail and dynamic range of your music is kept intact, with minimum noise interference. At the same time, you’ll hear just enough ambient sound to preserve a sense of place.

P5 headphones are very easy on the ears, thanks to an ergonomic design and a headband and earpads crafted from the finest quality New Zealand sheep’s leather. Durable and hard wearing, yet remarkably soft and supple.

While the RCX-1500 Receiver/CD player is an all-in-one model, it has been engineered using components that you would find in more expensive separates.

Rotel RCX-1500 $1499.00

The DAC is the high-performance Wolfson with 24 bit / 192kHz decoding. The amplifier uses their innovative Class D design that is highly efficient, runs cooler than older A/B designs and provides plenty of voltage and current to easily drive lower impedance speakers down to 4 ohms. With 100 watts per channel available,  feel free to hook up large floor-standing loudspeakers to the RCX-1500.
The receiver’s tuner section includes both terrestrial FM and Internet so your listening options are virtually limitless! There are presently over 15,000 Internet radio stations listed. And in order to help keep your favorite stations handy, the RCX-1500 includes 30  presets for instantaneous access to both FM and Internet broadcasts. A wireless Dongle (802.11) is provided for Ethernet connection or you may choose to use a wired connection.
The RCX-1500, like the RDG-1520, supports UPnP technology. UPnP devices are “plug-and-play” in that when connected to a network they automatically announce their network address and supported device and services types, enabling clients that recognize those types to immediately begin using the device. Supported codecs include RealAudio(R), WMA, MP3, AAC & AAC+ (non DRM), AU, WAV and AIFF.
As if all that isn’t enough, an RS-232 port provides system control and bi-directional feedback. In addition, the RCX-1500 is also a very high quality CD player, based onthe outstanding RCD-1520.
The RCX-1500 is without doubt, one of the most flexible, high performance, single chassis stereo components available today.

A tuner for the 21st Century. RDG stands for Rotel Digital Gateway.

Rotel RDG-1520 $999.00

The RDG-1520 certainly opens the gate wide for all that streaming media can offer, plus it
includes an FM radio and offers a USB input for direct digital connection of an iPod or other USB class 2 devices, bypassing the inexpensive analog output stage in favor of our Wolfson DAC and high-end analog stage.
The tuner includes terrestrial FM and Internet radio, so your listening options are virtually limitless!
There are presently over 15,000 Internet radio stations listed.
You can connect a lap top directly to the RDG-1520 if this is your preference. Or you can stream from
your PC using Windows Media Player 11 over a wireless or wired Ethernet connection. A USB to WiFi Ethernet dongle is included.
Supported codecs include RealAudio(R), WMA, MP3, AAC & AAC+ (non DRM), AU, WAV and AIFF.
The RDG-1520 can be controlled via bi-directional RS-232, as well as discrete IR. Custom integrators will appreciate that the chassis is a standard 2U size and it works with Rotel’s RFK rack kits for an easy, clean installation.
You might think the RDG-1520 would be a multi-thousand dollar component, given all that it does and the high-performance design.
The few similar units on the market are indeed very expensive. But the RDG-1520 offers the value proposition the Rotel is known for around the globe.

B&W's Mini Zeppelin iPod Speaker System $399.95

The Zeppelin, B&W’s integrated iPod speaker system, revolutionized the portable music world with their ability to fill a room with crisp, deep, lifelike stereo sound, and deliver musical detail that you’d never believe an ip\Pod could deliver.

Now B&W’s Zeppelin Mini gives you everything you loved about Zeppelin — advanced acoustic technology, intelligent design, elegant connectivity — in a streamlined, compact sound dock package that’s perfect for desktops and bedside tables. Because even when your space is limited, it doesn’t mean your sound has to be.

B&W Bowers & Wilkins introduced this little beauty just in time for the holidays. Now, after finding the perfect gift for everyone else on your list, why not treat yourself to a little something sleek and musical? SCI is your Bay Area source for the Zeppelin Mini and all things B&W.

Linn's Majik DS-i

A true specialist system yet deceptively compact, Linn’s best value DS player to date combines all the highest quality Linn-engineered components to ensure no-compromise system performance. The new Majik DS-i includes a Linn DS player, high performance pre-amplifier, Chakra power amplification and Linn’s latest Dynamik power supply.

The heart of your home entertainment system, Majik DS-I also has multiple digital and analog input connections so you can enjoy improved audio from your TV, gaming, movie players and much more. It will even connect to your turntable to bring those old vinyl records back into your 21st Century lifestyle.

Sound Cinema Integration is your Bay Area authorized Linn dealer, selling the Majik DS-i and other Linn classics and designing systems that make Linn technology work for you.

The S-300i is the first Krell integrated amplifier to feature iPod connectivity and extends the award winning tradition of audiophile grade integrated amplifiers.

A low profile chassis fronted by an elegantly finished silver Aluminum front panel hints at the potent circuitry hidden within its walls. Small in stature but big in performance, the S-300i integrated amplifier develops 150 W into 8 Ohms and 300 W into 4 Ohms. Employing a massive 750 VA toroidal transformer and 38,000 microfarads of capacitance guarantees huge power capability for maximum dynamic impact. Both balanced and single-ended inputs are provided, and the Theater Throughput(tm) mode, developed by Krell, simplifies integration into home theater systems. Robust WBT binding posts provide superior loudspeaker cable termination. New for the S-300i is direct connection for all generations of Apple iPods /iPhones with complete control of the iPod functionality via the included remote control. Unique for the category, the S-300i taps audio from the fully differential output included in the internal DACs of iPods/iPhones and maintains this balanced signal throughout the circuitry.

The S-300i features the latest Krell Class A, direct coupled design, and fully balanced preamplifier circuitry for the lowest noise reproduction possible. Krell Current Mode provides unequaled bandwidth for the most revealing playback of today’s high resolution music sources. Direct coupled circuitry eliminates impact-robbing capacitors from the signal path and an elegant, custom-machined level control adjusts volume.

The included solid aluminum remote control replicates all front panel options as well as providing control for a connected iPod/iPhone. RS-232 is also included for inclusion in advanced control systems.

Inputs
1 pr. balanced via XLR connectors
3 pr. single-ended via RCA connectors
1 dedicated iPod input via 30-pin connector

Outputs
1 pr. preamp outputs via RCA connectors
1 pr. speaker outputs via gold-plated binding posts

Control inputs
1 RS-232 input via 9-pin D-subminiature connector
1 remote IR detector input via 3-conductor 3.5 mm connector
1 12 VDC trigger input via 2-conductor 3.5 mm connector

Control output
1 programmable 12 VDC trigger output (30 mA maximum current) via 2-conductor 3.5 mm connector

Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -0.14 dB
<2 Hz to 110 kHz +0, -3 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio
>84 dB, wideband, unweighted, at maximum gain, referred to full power output
>93 dB, “A”-weighted

Input sensitivity
Single-ended or balanced: 800 mV RMS

Total harmonic distortion
<0.035% at 1 kHz, at 150 W, 8 ohms load
<0.26% at 20 kHz, at 150 W, 8 ohms load

Output power
150 W RMS per channel at 8 ohms
300 W RMS per channel at 4 ohms

Output voltage
99 V peak to peak
35 V RMS

Slew rate
50 V/S

Output impedance
<0.080 ohms at 20 Hz
<0.11 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Damping factor
>100 at 20 Hz, referred to 8 ohms
>75, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, referred to 8 ohms

Power consumption
Standby: 40 W
Idle: 60 W
Maximum: 1000 W

Heat output
Standby: 140 BTU/hr
Idle: 210 BTU/hr
Maximum: 1600 BTU/hr

Here is what the critics are saying!

Sound and Vision

“A great-sounding, reasonably priced analog two-channel integrated amp from a high-end brand that many people thought they would never be able to afford âeuro” and it’s got an iPod interface, too”
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AV Guide

“At 43 pounds, it outputs 150Wpc and doubles that rating into 4 ohms thus likely making the S-300i the most powerful amp in this price range.”

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This past weekend had our team out in the East Bay, Piedmont to be exact.  We installed a sweet little birthday surprise for the lucky dad in this family!

We began by updating the receiver and adding a Rotel 6 channel distribution amp to power 3 zones.  We also added a Marantz 5 disc CD changer, the new CC-4003  and a Marantz IPod Docking Station to the electronics closet.

Then we finished by installing two pairs of B&W loudspeakers.  One pair of CCM-80 in-ceiling speakers and 1 pair of WM-6 weatherproof outdoor speakers tucked up under the eves.

It all sounded great, was easy for the entire family to use and came in under budget!  A good day for us all!

NEW Linn DS Series for superb sound quality from your computer

With high quality music downloads now readily available and the widespread use of portable mp3 players, more people than ever before are interacting with music on their computer. Sadly, all that convenience comes at the expense of sound quality.

Linn DS lets you release this music from your computer to enjoy genuine audiophile performance from stored CDs and music downloads. Linn DS players are the only authentic hi-fi products to access stored digital music and stream it over a home network.

Offering 5 models, Klimax DS, Akurate DS, Majik DS, Sneaky DS and the Multi Room DS all with  performance that surpasses any CD player and with the convenience of having your entire digital music collection at your fingertips, organized your way. You’ll never go back.

The newest I-Pod docking device is coming and boy is it gonna be cool!  And the best part…$400.00!!

To learn more about the Zeppelin Mini check out this video presentation!