– Maximizing Versatility & Connectivity, New 4” High SlimLine Chassis,

Advanced Network Technologies, Front-Panel Inputs and More –

 

Mahwah, New Jersey, May 9, 2012 – Marantz, a world leader of advanced home entertainment solutions, today introduced the latest additions to its popular SlimLine Series ofaudio/video receivers. The new models include the 7.1-channel NR1603 (SRP: $649.99) and the 5.1-channel NR1403 (SRP: $399.99) both of which are scheduled to ship this spring.

 

Content Is King… and the NR1603 is a Crowning Achievement!
The 7.1-channel NR1603 is a completely integrated home entertainment receiver that not only delivers pristine audio and video quality but also incorporates an array of features that provide simple, common-sense solutions for maximizing all the benefits of today’s content-rich consumer market.

Apple’s AirPlay^® is just one of the exciting features that make the NR1603 an invaluable centerpiece to any audio/video system and to the “connected entertainment space” of a networked home. AirPlay allows users to customize soundtracks for their home by unleashing their iTunes music libraries through a Mac, PC or an iPhone^®, iPad^® or iPod touch^®*. The NR1603 also features a front panel USB input for audio and photo playback from most USB-enabled devices. The same connection supports iPod Digital Direct, for improved sound quality from any iPhone, iPad or iPod.

The NR1603 is also equipped with Marantz’s new advanced networking technologies that allow users to access online content such as Internet Radio, Pandora and Sirius-XM**. In addition to these services, thanks to its DLNA 1.5 compliance, users have the option to connect a wide array of DLNA devices for playback through the NR1603. To make the experience intuitive, seamless and straightforward, Marantz’s new GUI features an improved design with richer graphics, multi-platform support and an enhanced feature set promoting faster browsing.

Both the NR1603 and NR1403 feature a front panel HDMI input for the quick and easy connection of HDMI-equipped temporary sources such as cameras, camcorders, and even gaming consoles. Both receivers also include the complete suite of Audyssey enhancements, including MultEQ, Dynamic Volume, and Dynamic EQ. The NR1603 features a 1080 i/p video scaler for higher video quality from all sources, a total of 6 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output.

Like the NR1603, the NR1403 proves itself to be a robust centerpiece for any home theater setup. Equipped with an all-discrete amplifier section custom tuned by Marantz audio engineers, the NR1403 delivers a superior sonic experience, delivering 50 watts through each of its 5 channels. The front-panel HDMI input allows users to quickly and easily connect camcorders as well as iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to view photos and video or listen to music. The new Graphical User Interface is superimposed on the video source, and provides ease in making adjustments during program playback. When used in conjunction with the optional RX-101 Bluetooth receiver, the rear panel M-XPort, found on all Marantz AV receivers, facilitates audio playback from Bluetooth-enabled devices. Like all Marantz AV receivers, the NR1403 employs M-DAX2 circuitry for improved sound quality from compressed music sources. With improved ease of system setup, the NR1403 also features an auto power off feature, and a total of 6 HDMI inputs, and 1 HDMI output.

Refined Sound Quality, Robust Feature Set and Capabilities
Housed in their sleek new SlimLine chassis, just 4” high, the new receivers are packed with advanced Marantz technologies for refined sound quality. Marantz’s audio heritage is reflected in every aspect of the new SlimLine Series receivers, which deliver a stunning level of musicality, with brilliance in timbre, scale and dynamics. Both the NR1403 andNR1603 are equipped with a full complement of Audyssey audio technologies for immersive, high-quality surround sound. Audyssey MultEQ automatically calibrates and adjusts the loudspeakers to provide optimum sound for the specific acoustics of any listening environment. Thanks to Audyssey Dynamic Volume users can minimize the annoying, unexpected volume changes that can occur within programming and between broadcast channels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ automatically maintains proper tonal balance and surround speaker output at all listening levels.

Key Features in the Marantz NR1603 and NR1403

NR1603

7.1-channel, 50 watts per channel. Airplay^®, new GUI, Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ. Ethernet port and DLNA 1.5 compliant, front panel USB and HDMI. Total of 6 HDMI inputs. Multi-zone/multi-source audio, 2 component video inputs/1 output.
NR1403

5.1-channel, 50 watts per channel. Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ. Front panel HDMI, total of 6 HDMI inputs. M-XPort.

For more information on Marantz, visit http://us.marantz.com. Become a fan of Marantz on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/marantzamerica or follow Marantz on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/#!/marantzamerica.

 

*AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with iOS4.2 or later. A home Wi-Fi network is required.

**Some services may require a subscription for use.

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About Marantz

Marantz America, LLC is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nation’s premier audio/video specialty retailers. Additional information is available atwww.us.marantz.com and http://www.facebook.com/marantzamerica. Marantz America, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of D&M Holdings Inc.

About D&M Holdings Inc.

D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston Acoustics®, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions.  Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual experience.  AirPlay, iPhone, iPad, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  All other product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries.  For more information visit www.dm-holdings.com.

DISCLAIMER

Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the company’s products, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

Hong Kong, November 24, 2011 – ITOK Media Limited’s innovative Hi-Fi brand “Trends Audio” launched its new innovative Hi-Fi product – Trends BA-10 Bi-amp Audio System. Combining the latest release of Trends PA-10.1D Tube Pre amplifier with two output and highly acclaimed two Trends TA-10.2 SE Power Amplifier, Trends BA-10 Bi-amp Audio System provide the perfect way of integrating your speakers with sonic sound. Easy to use and sound quality this good is now available in a size and price that the music lover can afford, and is no longer the exclusive domain of larger “audiophile” systems.

“As all we know, the sonic rewards are outstanding in a bi-amp system. There will be many obvious improvements in the sound, everything will be clearer and tighter. Trends BA-10 Bi-amp Audio System is use of two Trends TA-10.2 SE Power amplifiers and Trends PA-10.1D Tube amplifier provides sufficient driving power to two power amps concurrently”, say David Ho, the marketing director of Trends Audio.〃 With this arrangement each TA-10.2 amplifier operates over a restricted frequency range. This restricted range presents each TA-10.2 amplifier with a much simpler job and each TA-10.2 amplifier is less likely to “influence” the sound in some way. The speaker’s internal crossover consists of a LPF (low pass filter) and a HPF (high pass filter)”.

Anthem Statement M1 Amplifier Redefines Class D Category

 

The one kilowatt, single rack unit Class D mono power amplifier outperforms its class with sophisticated monitoring circuits that maintain proper frequency response, even when powering the heaviest speaker loads using a 120V line.

Toronto, ON – November 9, 2011 – Anthem, the leading manufacturer of high-end electronics for music, home theater and distributed audio systems, is now shipping the Anthem Statement M1.  Anthem’s game-changing monaural powerhouse annihilates conventional audiophile wisdom about Class D amplification with flawless fidelity and full dynamic range across all volume levels, flat frequency response and rock-solid stability into even the most difficult loads, no “dead time” crossover distortion, and virtually no noise floor.

What’s more, the M1 makes such radical improvements over previous Class D amplifier designs while still maintaining all of the benefits that Class D design brings to the table. Class D architecture provides tremendous value over traditional Class A and Class AB designs because of its efficient output and smaller form factor, both of which the M1 perfectly embodies. Its heat pipe cooling system and deep side-mounted heat sinks allow multiple M1s, with feet removed, to be rack-mounted directly on one another, each occupying only a single rack unit. Its fanless design also makes the M1 as well-suited for the quietest of listening rooms as it is the most crowded equipment closets.

“The Anthem design team conceptualized the M1 almost 10 years ago, illustrating just how much in-house design and engineering went into producing this amplifier,” said Mark Aling, director of marketing for Anthem. “More than just a slim, technologically advanced monaural, the M1 demonstrates that Class D architecture isn’t fundamentally flawed, it merely hasn’t been implemented well in the past, mainly because it required such a heavy commitment to R&D. We’re fortunate to have the resources necessary to create such a groundbreaking product and strongly believe our customers will appreciate the effort.”

Don’t be confused by the “D” in “Class D”—the Statement M1 is not a digital amplifier. It boasts all the warmth and clarity of a traditional amp, in addition to a temporal resolution more than 80 times that of the audiophile-favorite SACD format, and does so with an astounding amount of power. While Anthem’s own award-winning Statement P5, for example, outputs 500 watts with a 4-ohm load, the M1 delivers 2,000 watts to the same speaker, with total harmonic distortion remaining under 0.1% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. (Into 8 ohms, it delivers 1000 watts with a less than 0.06% total harmonic distortion.)  And frequency response is load-independent, so the difference in response between a 2-ohm load and an open circuit is an astounding 0.1 dB at 20 kHz. Between 4 ohms and 8 ohms there is absolutely no change in frequency response.

The Statement M1 attains this level of power, performance, and consistency through the employment of a few key technologies, including a proprietary load monitoring system that relies on a Digital Signal Processor—outside the signal path!—to monitor line voltage, output current, ground fault detection, temperature, and DC voltage at the output to ensure the highest possible output from either a 120V or 240V circuit. Power Factor Correction maximizes available power by marrying the voltage and current cycles, enabling continuous output from the power supply through the entire AC cycle without contaminating the AC line with noise.

While all of this innovation adds up to an amplifier that is admittedly not inexpensive, the Anthem Statement M1 nonetheless represents an unparalleled value in terms of price versus performance, with ample headroom to drive even the most power-hungry speakers, and the utmost in clarity and focus demanded by the most discerning listeners.

The Anthem Statement M1 is shipping now, with a US MRSP of $3499 and $3799 Canadian. More information on Anthem can be found at www.anthemAV.com.

TWO NEW MARANTZ “REFERENCE SERIES” AUDIO COMPONENTS BRING ASTOUNDING LEVELS OF MUSICALITY AND REALISM, WITH NEW INTRODUCTORY PRICE POINTS

– PM-15S2 Amplifier and SA-15S2 SACD Player Deliver Marantz High-Level Audio Excellence at Prices That Let More Discerning Consumers Enjoy the Unique “Reference Series” Experience –

Mahwah, NJ, November 3, 2011 – Marantz America, a world leader of advanced home entertainment solutions, has brought all of its expertise in high-end audio to bear in the creation of two new state-of-the-art Reference Series components, the PM-15S2 Limited Integrated Amplifier (SRP: $2,499.99) (http://us.marantz.com/US/PM15S2) and the SA-15S2 Limited Super Audio CD/CD Player (SRP: $1,999.99) (http://us.marantz.com/US/SA15S2) with their luxurious black anodized aluminum cosmetics and leading-edge audiophile-grade circuitry, both products reflect Marantz’ decades-long tradition of musicality and sonic excellence. And thanks to their new introductory price points, more music lovers and audio enthusiasts can now afford to experience the elevated listening experience of Marantz’ acclaimed Reference Series.

Jim Ludoviconi, Brand and Product Manager for Marantz America, noted: “The Marantz Reference Series is renowned for its sheer musicality, with a soundscape that reveals all the details and subtle nuances of music, from the lowest bass to the highest frequencies, all with keen attention to dynamics and true-to-life music reproduction. Both these new additions to the series feature a sleek new design, with seamless, rock-solid construction and no visible screw heads, making them ideal for integration into high-end home entertainment systems. Importantly, both utilize advanced sonic technologies, unique engineering traits and features found in our higher priced, top-of-the-line flagship models, at new introductory prices that will appeal to first-time Reference Series purchasers. With these new components, we are looking forward to bringing the elevated Marantz audio experience to more appreciating customers than ever before.”

PM-15S2 Limited Integrated Amplifier: Best Sound, From Both Digital Music and Vinyl
The Marantz PM-15S2 is designed from the ground up to deliver a powerful, rich and luxurious music listening experience. It features a host of innovative design attributes, some first introduced in Marantz’ award-winning MA-9S2 monoblock amplifier. The unit features a Marantz engineered HDAM-SA3 module for high slew rate, with low noise and a highly resolved sonic character. The custom-wound torrodial power transformer anchors a high current, regulated power supply newly tuned for quick response, and twin 20,000 micofarad filter capacitors custom made for Marantz provide huge current reserves for enhanced bass control. The PM-15S2 delivers 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with DC servo for superior low frequency response.

For vinyl enthusiasts, the PM-15S2 features a moving magnet phono stage that delivers the very best sound possible from a connected turntable, and the vivid audio imaging afforded by a digitally controlled analog volume stage boosts channel to channel accuracy within .5 dB. In addition, the unit’s HDAM-SA2 modules are deployed in a buffer configuration at the CD input for enhanced linearity. A special B-mode setting makes it possible to operate two PM-15S2 amps and mono-integrated amplifiers for total left-right channel isolation while a power amp direct input allows for compete integration with a home theater processor at the touch of a button. The PM-15S2 is ideal for pairing with Marantz’ critically acclaimed TT-15S1 high-performance turntable.

SA-15S2 Reference Series Super Audio CD/CD Player
Ever since it announced the world’s first CD player, Marantz has led the way in offering advanced digital playback with an unwavering focus on sound quality. With its Marantz custom SACDM 10-disc mechanism, the SA-15S2 Limited Super Audio CD/CD Player reflects this tradition, outperforming virtually all players in its class. Capable of playing CDs, CD-Rs, CR-RWs, and stereo SACDs, the SA-15S2 combines several significant technical accomplishments to enhance musical enjoyment. The audiophile-grade components have been re-voiced for greater speed and harmonic balance, and the Marantz designed linear power supply anchors an outsized torroidal transformer to provide the voltage stability and freedom from noise necessary for best audio performance. The advanced transport mechanism employs resonance-resistant composite Xyron and is mounted to a heavyweight aluminum billet base for virtually vibration free response. Additionally, the SA-15S2 boasts a superb Cirrus Logic CS4398 high-current DAC with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution for music reproduction with the speed and immediacy of a live performance. Selectable interpolation filters allow for a slight tailoring of the response to suit individual systems, while an optical input allows for the use of external digital sources.

Special audiophile grade decoupling capacitors help deliver crisp, clean power to the all-important DAC stages for enhanced audio transparency and a noise-free background, while HDAM SA2 modules are utilized throughout the analog output stage for wide dynamic range and the best possible fidelity. Finally, audiophile-grade foil film capacitors and metallic film resistors are employed at critical points in the topology to further enhance performance.

About Marantz
Marantz America, LLC is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nation’s premier audio/video specialty retailers. Additional information is available at www.us.marantz.com and www.facebook.com/marantzamerica. Marantz America, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of D&M Holdings Inc.

About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon®, Marantz®, McIntosh® Laboratory, Boston Acoustics®, Snell Acoustics, Escient?, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, D&M Professional and D&M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and visual experience. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. All other product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information visit www.dm-holdings.com.

DISCLAIMER
Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the company’s products, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

Hong Kong, October 20, 2011 – ITOK Media Limited’s innovative Hi-Fi brand “Trends Audio” (www.TrendsAudio.com)launched its new innovative Hi-Fi product – Trends PA-10.1D Tube Headphone/Pre Amplifier. It provides all functions of headphone amplifier and pre amplifier as well have fun tube rolling. New Trends PA-10.1D includes a swithchable input(CD/DAC or PC/iPod)and two inputs for targeting Bi-amp audio system below US$1,000 budget. Meanwhile, it applies ELNA capacitors which result in improved transient performance, enhanced spatial accuracy and low frequency realism.

“With pure class-A circuit and low voltage hybrid (tube/transistor) preamp provides audiophile quality sound and easy/safe DIYer accessibility, new PA-10.1D Tube Headphone/Pre Amplifier is an affordable and compact hybrid pre amplifier and the economical way to enter the true high fidelity headphone system.” say David Ho, the marketing director of Trends Audio. “As you know, the Hi-Fi product is no longer <>. In addition, changing different tubes to taste for different sound is the great fun for many audiophiles and also a great feature of Trends PA-10.1D. A creative device that you can use to add color to individual tracks. As the sonic differences of individual pre amplifier become more apparent to your ears, you can begin to see them as colors in your sound palette, using them on different tracks and in different settings to build a distinctive sound.”

Features

• support both 6DJ8/6922 series and 12AU7 series tubes by simply switching the jumpers.
• the innovative circuit design of low voltage hybrid (tube/transistor) pre-amp to provide audiophile quality sound.
• ONE bi-triode 6DJ8/6922 or 12AU7 tube as voltage amplification and TWO MOSFETs as output driver which perform the warm, comfortable tube sound and in addition, guarantee the high fidelity & sufficient driving power to the next power amplifier stage.
• Besides the normal audio output in the back panel, ONE headphone output in the front to drive even high-impedance audiophile-grade headphones.
• compact design (mini-size & light weight), suitable for hi-fi room, living room, sleeping room or even right beside your laptop computer or iPhone-Fi.
• TWO precise screw-driving potentiometers for professional audiophiles to adjust the tube*s bias voltage to guarantee the best working point for different tubes.
• require just a single +24V power supply ONLY, besides the bundled AC adaptor, audiophiles can apply all other power supply with the same spec., e.g. lead-acid batteries.
• a specially designed AC power adaptor with extra low ripple & noise for Hi-Fi device is bundled for continuous power supply
• separate pre-amp unit & power adaptor to minimize interference and flexible to apply other power sources, e.g. lead-acid battery.
• all audiophile-graded parts and components
• new stylish aluminium case(4mm thick) provides outstanding shielding & grounding capability to keeps the background silent and maximize the S/N ratio.

Comparison between Trends PA-10 and Trends PA-10.1D

Model	Trends PA-10 SE/GE*	Trends PA-10.1D SE/GE*
Tube	Russian 6H23n/ U.S.A 12AU7	Russian 6H23n / U.S.A GE 12AU7
Audio output Capacitor	EVOX cap (White)	ELNA
Input	Two (CD/DAC & PC/iPod)	One (swithchable) (CD/DAC or PC/iPod)
Output	One	Two
Volume Control	ALPS	ALPS
Weight	380g	400g
Front View
Back View
MSRP Price(US$)	$265	$299

Trends PA-10.1D Tube Headphone/Pre Amplifier will be available in November and the suggested retail are Special Edition US$299 (with Russian 6H23n tube)and GE Edition US$299 (with USA 12AU7 Tube) and it may be the first and the most competitively priced Tube Headphone/Pre Amplifier for Hi-Fi and iPhone-Fi market. For more information or interested to become their resellers, you can visit their web site athttp://www.TrendsAudio.com or by phone (852)2566-5810 or by email at sales@TrendsAudio.com

About Trends Audio.

Trends Audio is a Hong Kong based company working in audio/video and multimedia production. Since the release of Trends TA-10 Class-T Stereo Audio Amplifier in 2006, Trends has received many prizes from Hi-Fi Magazine and Hi-Fi community worldwide. Trends Audio’s products have become legendary for their compact design, performance and reliability in high end audio market.

Advanced Sonic Technologies Derived from Marantz Flagship Reference Series; Special Features for Flexibility and Convenience with iPod®/iTunes® and Digital Music

Mahwah, NJ, October 17, 2011 – Marantz America, a world leader of advanced home entertainment solutions, today set a new bar for the performance/value proposition with the introduction of its PM6004 Integrated Amplifier (SRP: $599.99) and CD6004 Compact Disc Player (SRP: $499.99). Marantz engineers incorporated advanced sonic technologies from the critically-acclaimed Marantz Reference Series into both new products, guaranteeing an unprecedented level of realistic music reproduction for the price point.

Jim Ludoviconi, Brand and Product Manager for Marantz America, noted: “With our new accessibly priced PM6004 Amplifier and CD6004 CD Player, we are making it possible for more audio and music enthusiasts than ever to afford the signature Marantz music experience. Everything about these units has been engineered to provide luxurious, breathtakingly realistic music reproduction. At the same time, our engineers made sure to include all the convenience and flexibility features suited for all today’s digital music listening solutions. As a company that was founded with a mission to provide the very best music listening experience possible, these two products make us very proud.”

PM6004 Integrated Amplifier: Rich Musical Detail and Harmonic Balance

The PM6004 Integrated Amplifier (http://us.marantz.com/PM6004) delivers a remarkable combination of power and capability in a stylish package that matches sheer audio luxury with total user convenience. Offering all of the detail and harmonic balance Marantz is famous for; the PM6004 adds control options that ensure smooth and easy integration with today’s music systems. As with Marantz’ top-of-the-line Reference Series amplifiers, it features a Torroidal transformer that anchors an all-new power supply feeding a Current Feedback Amplifier. Five line inputs and two line outputs ensure connectivity with all today’s musical sources. Notably, to meet the growing demand of consumers who enjoy the vinyl LP experience, it also features an all-discrete moving magnet phono stage that maximizes audio performance from turntables. The rich, pure and noise-free sound quality of the PM6004 is made possible by the use of built-in HDAM-SA2 circuitr.

CD6004 Compact Disc Player: Featuring Front-Panel USB Input for digital music!

The CD6004 Compact Disc Player (http://us.marantz.com/us/Products/CD6004) is a state-ofthe art solution for enjoying the very best musical performance from CDs, as well as iTunes music and other digital sources. The CD6004 features a front panel USB input, which allows users to enjoy all their favorite digital music tracks – a first for a Marantz unit in this price range.

The CD6004 delivers digital speed and musical clarity tempered by a fresh approach to sonic engineering from the Marantz team. Among the leading-edge audio technologies included are Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM’s), a Marantz proprietary technology also derived from the company’s flagship Reference Series. The utilization of HDAM technology allows the CD6004 to reproduce music with an ideal balance of bass, midrange and treble for a digital listening experience that could easily be mistaken for “analog.” Other features that position the CD6004 as an ideal source component for today’s most advanced home entertainment system include Flasher Input, premium (wide pitch) L/R output jacks, as well as optical and coaxial digital outputs. Additional Marantz touches include a double layered bottom plate to ensure vibration free listening and a precision clock system. Adding total flexibility and expandability, the CD6004 features two iPod operation modes

About Marantz
Marantz America, LLC is committed to upholding the tradition of technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio
and video components are carried only by the nation’s premier audio/video specialty retailers. Additional information is available at www.us.marantz.com and www.facebook.com/marantzamerica. Marantz America, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of

D&M Holdings Inc.
About D&M Holdings Inc.
D&M Holdings Inc. is a global operating company providing worldwide management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive, commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon
®
, Marantz
®
, McIntosh
®
Laboratory, Boston Acoustics
®
,
Snell Acoustics, Escient
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, Calrec Audio, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, D&M Professional and
D&M Premium Sound Solutions. Our technologies improve the quality of any audio and
visual experience. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other product
and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of D&M
Holdings, Inc. or its subsidiaries. For more information, visit www.dm-holdings.com.
DISCLAIMER
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looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the
company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual
events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks
and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the
company’s products, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards
and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its
rights.

– As the Legendary MC275 Turns 50, McIntosh Celebrates with New Anniversary Edition; Pure McIntosh Power and Musicality, Plus Advanced New Features for

Binghamton, NY, October 6, 2011 – McIntosh Laboratory, global leader in prestige quality audio for over 60 years, is celebrating the golden anniversary of its legendary MC275 Amplifier with the debut of its 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 tube power amplifier. Featuring an elegant gold-toned chassis, the specially created amp is being offered in a very limited quantity, accompanied by a commemorative book and deluxe packaging. It combines modern convenience and performance enhancements without altering the smooth, clean sound character that has made the MC275 famous for the past 50 years. With the new Limited Edition MC275, music enthusiasts and discerning consumers will be able to experience all the power, realism and emotional connection with their music made possible by an ultimate-quality McIntosh amp.

McIntosh Global Vice President for Sales & Marketing Linda Passaro noted: “In 1961, McIntosh reinvented the art and science of quality music reproduction with the debut of its original MC275 tube power amplifier. Since then, this legendary amp has continued to evolve, and set new standards for quality, musicality and reliability. Amazingly, even after 50 years, many of the very first MC275 amps are still in use and prized by their owners today. Our new Limited Edition amp celebrates the original for everything it is – and everything it has meant to generations of McIntosh customers for ‘bringing their music to life.’ This is truly a golden anniversary for the MC275, and years from now, music lovers who purchase a Limited Edition model will still be enjoying their investment in great sound!”

“Bring Your Music to Life” with Classic McIntosh Styling, New Features for Today’s Listening Trends
With its luxurious gold-toned chassis and rock-solid craftsmanship, the Limited Edition MC275 features the classic 1961 tube circuit design of the original, recognized worldwide as the hallmark of unmatched quality, performance and reliability. The new model incorporates several advanced features suited to today’s listening trends. Key enhancements include a multi-colored LED display to indicate different levels of activity, as well as a new High Speed Sentry Monitor circuit that automatically turns the amp off should any particular tube wear out. When the tube is replaced, normal operation is restored. Also, for the first time ever, the Limited Edition MC275 is equipped with Power Control input and output, so on-off operation can be controlled by a simple cable connection to any McIntosh preamp or processor. The 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 tube power amplifier will be available in December 2011 for a suggested retail price of $6,500.

About McIntosh Laboratory
Since 1949, McIntosh Laboratory’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation and quality continues to define the state-of-the-art in high fidelity and provide discriminating consumers around the world an elevated home entertainment experience. McIntosh high-performance audio and video products are handcrafted at the company’s Binghamton, New York headquarters. Its products reflect unmatched levels of performance, superlative engineering and hand craftsmanship. Built to last for decades, McIntosh components demand nothing less than an equal level of commitment to customer support and service. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. is a D&M Holdings company. For more information visit www.mcintoshlabs.com, join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mcintoshlabs or follow us on Twitter by searching for McIntoshLabsInc. All product and brand names with a trademark symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

DISCLAIMER
Statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact include forward looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company. We wish to caution you that such statements are just predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties surrounding competitive and industry conditions, market acceptance for the company’s products, risks of litigation, technological changes, developing industry standards and other factors related to the company’s businesses. The Company reserves all of its rights.

www.trendsaudio.com

Summary

Overall we’d absolutely recommend the T-10.2 amplifier. Assuming you only needed a single input and could pair it with musical and smooth sounding gear.  One gets a stunning amount of performance from the $189 T-10.2. Detailed sound with touch of warmth, hints at a real body and musical presence, and pure enjoyment. Trends has a winner here. Though we’d love to see a version with a few more inputs, a higher quality volume control and a dimmer blue light. Though it sounds like that might be in the works…

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AV receivers are getting more and more powerful, and their feature sets are getting more and more expansive. For some, the critical price/performance breakpoint comes at around $5-$600. At that price you start to get advanced features like video upconversion to HDMI and amplifiers that can be re-routed to a second Zone. So what does Denon have to offer above and beyond that with its AVR 3312CI receiver, that’s priced at twice that. I mean what do you really get for $1100?

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ProLogue Premium Review

If you have watched Jeremy Clarkson rant about the roar and wild aggression of a Lamborghinis you’ll know that raw power can more than simulate this man. But he constantly speaks better of sports cars with more technology, smoother rides, stereos, and a sense of class. So obviously power isn’t everything.  The PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium would fall into Clarkson’s more recommend class. Read on to find out why.

Kevin Deal, the U.S. PrimaLuna importer, is quick to point out that when he was asked by Herman van der Dugen to be involved in the PrimaLuna project he was initially apprehensive. Point of fact, he even said a polite no to the first request. But, after a prototype landed on his doorstep he quickly changed his mind as clearly Herman was on to something. And Kevin was seeing the light.

Having sold tubes and hi-fi audio gear for longer than he would care to admit, Kevin has dealt with all kinds of issues. One of his better stories involves an elderly couple who nearly electrocuted themselves when sticking a screw driver into the circuit board area of an amplifier while it was on. Kevin realized that even though many tube amplifiers sound fantastic it wasn’t obvious to everyone that they lacked some basic design fail safes and consideration. Accordingly, when he came aboard the PrimaLuna project he wanted those issues addressed and his concerns were met with enthusiasm and action. So now, as Kevin is fond of saying, PrimaLuna is like a BMW which to me means it has the excitement of a sports car, the gadgets and feature set of a town car, and the computer controlled safety features that keep one from over steering off the street and into a tree. What, however, does that mean in terms of the amplifier?

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