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McIntosh — A Tr a d i t i o n o f E x c e l l e n c e

McIntosh LaboratoryMcIntosh instruments have always beendesigned for long life, with low mainte-nance costs and highest-quality perfor-mance. McIntosh instruments havealways been, and are, the laboratorystandard for the world. PowerGuard pro-tects your McIntosh amplifier from anyharsh, unpleasant distortion due toamplifier overload that decreases yourmusical pleasure and enjoyment.Digitally-controlled electromagneticswitch contacts, isolated from environ-mental contamination inside inert gas-filled tubes, provide the most reliable,quietest and lowest distortion switchingpossible. The famous glowing bluewattmeters keep you informed of thepower quantity you are using. And, mostimportant, the sound of each componentis superb. It’s no wonder that for over 56years, satisfied customers the world overview their McIntosh products as invest-ments worthy of being passed downthrough generations.

in a 5.1 home theater with the remainingtwo channels available for a secondstereo zone. You will get ALL the poweryou paid for because this is the firstamplifier with DYNAMIC POWER MAN-AGER (DPM), a unique McIntosh circuitthat allows the MC207 to deliver a full200 watts per channel into either 4 or 8ohm loudspeakers with almost immea-surable distortion and cool operation.$5,995.00

MC206 6-channel Amplifier – The per-fect audiophile amplifier designed fortoday’s surround enhanced 6.1 theatersystems. The MC206 delivers a mini-mum of 200 watts to each of six chan-nels at 4 ohms, with plenty in reserve.$4,599.00

NEW – the BEST in stereo!Thrill to the splendor of music as it wasmeant to be heard!

MA6900 integrated amplifier – With allthe great sound of McIntosh separateson one easy to use chassis, there is apreamp section which includes electro-magnetic switching, a graphic equalizerand inputs for CD, video, tape and – yes,phono! With 200 watts per channel, thisis the perfect upgrade for those old sep-arates! $4,599.00

MA6500 integrated amplifier - All thepremium features you dream of in aconvenient integrated amp! An excel-lent audiophile design, with 6 inputs,

NEW – the BEST in home theater!Bring music and movies to wonderfullife with these brand-new magnificentMcIntosh instruments!

NEW! MX135 Home Theater

Controller – A brilliant idea and engi-neering marvel – a component that willdelight the two-channel stereophonicmusic lover as well as the uncompromis-ing, digital home theater enthusiast! Fivesets of component video inputs, alongwith composite and S-Video upconver-sion combine for unparalleled video con-nectivity! Included is the fastest andmost advanced digital signal processingin all the latest modes. Also, for audio-

phile music reproduction, enjoy two-channel stereo analog functionality, withhigh-performance phono input. An addi-tional input is provided for the optionaldealer-installed TM-1 Phase-Locked LoopAM/FM Tuner Module. Stunningly beau-tiful, with back-lit controls andMcIntosh’s timeless glass front panel.$7,600.00

Hot of the Press!MX-119 Home Theater controller –McIntosh’s newest preamp / processor,the MX119 has been designed for thosewho won’t compromise performance butdon’t need the immense rear panel con-nectivity of the MX135. $4,100.00

NEW! MVD861 DVD/CD Player

– What an incredible playback source foryour movies and music! The MVD861 isa universal player with built-in SACD,DVD Audio, Dolby Digital and DTSDecoder. Three 192kHz/24-bit PCM/DSDstereo DACs provide superior high fideli-ty sound. Video features include pro-gressive scan and the choice of NTSC orPAL video output. The player utilizes 12-bit high-speed video DAC where videoprocessing is performed at a rapid rate,minimizing digital artifacts for enhancedDVD picture quality. $5,995.00

NEW! MC207 7-channel Amplifier –Designed for use in a 7.1 home theater or

MX-135 home theater controller

MA-6900 integrated amplifier

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MC-207 seven-channel

MX-119 home theater controller

MA-6500 integrated amplifier

unbalanced inputs, preamp out/amplifi-er in loop, and an extra set of pre-outs!$6,100.00

C2200 tube preamplifier - Make themusic magic, the way you alwaysdreamed of! This beautifully-finished21st century preamplifier features all thelatest McIntosh control technologiescoupled with the venerable tube tradi-tion that made McIntosh famous! Exultin the lush sound of this remarkableinstrument, perfect in combination withMcIntosh transistor or tube power ampli-fiers. $4,600.00

MC275 tube power amplifier – For gen-erations since the early 1960s, this mostsought-after but rare amplifier withheavenly sound has been upheld as theicon of McIntosh tube genius. Now,finally, you can acquire a high-techupdate of McIntosh’s most famous tubeamplifier – including balanced andunbalanced inputs, new detachablepower cable and power switch. With 75watts per channel, the MC275 is STILLthe unsurpassed masterpiece ofMcIntosh tube innovation! $3,495.00

including phono, 120 watts per channeland PowerGuard. Perfect for compactspaces where versatility is a premium!$3,099.00

C45 audio control center – This preampis designed for the music lover. Includedis a high-performance phono input, anddual 6-channel inputs for the latest multi-channel digital audio formats, includingDVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital andDTS Audio/Video. Perfectly mated to anyof our legendary McIntosh power ampli-fiers! $3,599.00

MC252 stereo power amplifier - Aninstant classic with 250 watts per chan-nel, perfect for most home stereo needs!With ultra-low distortion and includes allthe McIntosh technologies famous forprotecting both amp and speakers underany conditions. $3,795.00

MC402 stereo power amplifier - Enjoyabsolute musical transparency and accu-racy combined with super high powerreserves – over 400 watts per channelinto loads of 2, 4 or 8 ohms! $5,100.00

MC501 mono-block power amplifier –With distortion of no more than 0.005%and 500 watts (over 1200 watts of peakpower!), this monaural (one channel)amp’s new quad-differential designreduces noise and distortion to recordlow levels! Just the thing for those whorequire maximum performance!$4,100.00

NEW – Back to the Future - the BESTin vacuum tube performance!Famous for the finest tube equipmentever made, McIntosh re-introduces theharmony of tube amplification for a newgeneration: the warmth and musicalityof tubes meets the latest technology.

MA2275 tube integrated

amplifier – Make this theprized centerpiece of yourprivate listening room!Producing a minimum of 75watts per channel, thissuperb new designcombines classicMcIntosh vacuum tubeperformance with state-of-the-art control circuitry.Includes a built-in low noise mov-ing magnet phono input, a set of XLRjacks for a balanced input, 6 sets of

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C-2200 tube preamplifier

MA-2275 tube integrated amplifier

MC-252 power amplifier

MC-501 mono-block amplifier

MC-402 stereo power amplifier

MC-275 tube power amplifier

C45 audio control center

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earned B&W such accolades as "best inthe world," and they certainly are thebest in the world at their comparativelymodest price points!

The series features a variety of modelsfrom the most highly developed floor-stander to the compact Nautilus 805.There are also Home Theatre centerchannels (HTM1 and HTM2), a surroundspeaker (SCM1) and subwoofers(ASW800 and ASW850)! The speakerscome in a choice of Black Ash,Cherrywood and Red StainedCherrywood real wood veneer finishes.The N803 and N804 are floor standingspeakers, beautifully styled, with nearlyall the performance of the flagshipspeakers. The N805 is a small monitorspeaker that fits elegantly into anyroom. Come and audition the finestspeakers from B&W! N802 $3995.00ea N803 $2495.00eaN804 $1749.00ea N805 $995.00ea

B&W TechnologyHow can B&Wspeakers be madeto sound so trans-parent, so natu-ral – in effect, to"disappear",leaving only theactual music tobe savored?B&W researchand develop-ment found thatcertain cabinetdesigns, driverdesign andmaterials wereessential to cre-ate transparentspeakers. They engi-neered internal cabinetbrace and sound flow configurations,coupled with driver materials like Kevlarand cobex, for unrivalled clarity. Mostrecently, they devised a new speakerdesign, resembling a gigantic nautilusshellfish. From this extremely expensiveand limited edition design, they utilizefor all their speakers elements of thisfamed "Nautilus" technology: notably,

extensive tubingapplied to therear of drivers todraw awayunwanted radia-tion from the rearof the driverdiaphragm,resulting in morenatural, focusedsound. In fact,every B&Wtweeter uses theNautilus technol-ogy for the mostaccurate high fre-quency response.

New fromB&WThe Stereo Shophas always beenknown for havingthe remarkableBowers andWilkins speakerline from England, perhaps the bestspeakers on the market today. And nowwe introduce their newest line of speak-ers, each level incorporating much oftheir famed cabinet, driver and"Nautilus" technology used to eliminatecoloration, leaving pure, clear music as itwas meant to be heard!

Nautilus 800 SeriesB&W's best loudspeakers offer highestperformance at every level. Every driveremploys Nautilus tubing, and each cabi-net uses the multiple-cell "honeycomb"Matrix enclosure. The result is a line ofspeakers that are the closest yet to musi-cal perfection! For example, the Nautilus802 utilizes two 8-inch bass drivers in afairly narrow cabinet. This allows thespeaker to sit comfortably in manydomestic surroundings, yet there is nocompromise in performance. It hasreceived excellent reviews from the "hi-fi" press for both aesthetics and soundquality – including the heart-stoppingbass response! This speaker series has

N802

Bowers and Wilkins of England offerthe most beautiful, refined and best-per-forming speakers at every level of appli-cation, from house-shaking home theaterto all the subtle details in music. Youmight say that they are probably the bestspeaker makers in the world! Indeed,due to their unparalleled capabilities,B&W speakers are used as the monitorsof choice in over 80 percent of theworld’s recording studios, and also formovie soundtrack mix-downs! Not onlydo these speakers sound wonderful, butthey are superbly designed and crafted,and look great in any decor! Not surpris-ingly, from $300.00 to over $11,000 perpair, each B&W speaker system isdesigned and built with the same goal inmind – to provide you the sound, designand craftsmanship you deserve – thefinest!

N804

N805

B&W — L i s t e n a n d Yo u ’ l l S e e

mum soundwave flow. TheDM303 can beused in nearlyany system,small or large,providingrewardingsound and end-less hours ofmusical enjoyment. Listen to music asit was meant to be heard, with thisbeautifully made and affordable smallspeaker! $149.00ea

B&W Subwoofers– for the love of musicFinally, subwoofers that sound likemusic, not booming thumps. With

new cabinet and driver designs thatreproduce the true satisfying, naturalbass in your music. Starting at $350.00

Architectural SeriesB&W now has thecapability of givingyou the same greatsound installed in yourwalls! From the small-est two-way system toconcert-hall performance systems, wewill work with you and your architect todesign a custom system that blendswith your lifestyle.Starting at $149.00ea

NEW! 700 SeriesThis brand-new premium speaker seriesprovides superb craftsmanship and tech-nology in both audio and Home Theaterapplications. Its cabinet is designed toreduce unwanted internal resonance andits new surroundless Kevlar midrangeprovides superior smoothness and trans-parency. Setting a new standard for thispremium sector in both performanceand design, the 700 Series comprisesseven speaker models for both audioand Home Theatre applications. Thechoice starts withtwo floor-standingmodels (703 and704) and onestand-mountbookshelf model(705) for mainspeaker duty. Forhome theaterapplications, thecenter (HTM7)and rear surround(DS7) speakersand twoformidable sub-woofers (ASW700and ASW750)complete the line-up.All models, withthe exception ofthe DS7, are avail-able in a choice of five real woodveneers - Maple, Cherry, Rosenut,Walnut and Black Ash - with main andcenter models featuring curved one-piece top and front panels. The DS7comes in a choice of black or whitepainted finishes. 703 $1,495.00ea704 $1,099.00ea 705 $749.00ea

600 Series 3The most popular B&W speaker line-upis the easily affordable 600 Series 3, withthe patented Kevlar midrange/bass driv-er. From bookshelves to floor standingtowers, the new 600’s are more transpar-ent than ever! Midrange/bass driversfeature well-proven Kevlar cones while

bass drivers benefit from rigid alu-minum. Tweeters have improved ultra-sonic performance and feature Nautilustube loading forclarity andopenness.Finished inBlack Ash orSorrento Oak. DM 600 S3

A very compactbookshelfspeaker with 5inch woofer$175.00eaDM 601 S3

A compact bookshelfspeaker, with 6 _ inchwoofer $225.00eaDM 602 S3

Bookshelf size, butwith a larger 7 inchwoofer $295.00eaDM 603 S3

A small tower, withtwo 6.5 inch drivers$495.00eaDM 604 S3

A towersystem withtwo 7 inchbass drivers, andKevlarbass/midrange. $695.00ea

Also available for Home Theater arematching center channel speaker mod-els (LCR60 S3 and LCR600 S3), rear sur-

round speakers (DS6 S3 and CDS6 S3)and subwoofers (ASW600, ASW650 andASW675). This provides tremendousdesign flexibility and affordability inHome Theater systems.LCR-60S3 $349.00eaLCR-600S3 $496.00ea

B&W DM 303The most affordable B&W speaker! Thissmall bookshelf system may seem typi-cal, but it is one of the finest smallspeakers available. It employs theNautilus tweeter, and its cabinet technol-ogy includes dimpled surfaces for opti-

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703

DM600 S3

YAMAHA — Dedicated to the Creat ion o f Great Sound6

Yamaha RX-Z9

– the ultimate home theater receiverImagine a 9.1 channel, 1,290 watt sur-round sound receiver with a selection of51 sound programs with 71 variations!Add an automatic parametric roomacoustic optimizer to analyze roomacoustics and optimize sound output tomatch. This is the best sounding, mostsatisfying home theater receiverYamaha has ever made. Perfect for cus-tom installations. Please come in for ademonstration of its tremendous andunmatched capability! $4495.00

DVD Players

NEW! DVD C-750 5-disc DVD changer

- Yamaha’s best! Features progressivescan video circuit along with 3:2 pull-down for higher resolution and bettercolor. Finest audio/video reproductionwith SACD playback, DVD Audio andFaroudja processing for smooth andnatural images. Burr-Brown DAC forprecise audio reproduction with duallaser pickup. $299.00

DVD C-6760 5-disc DVD changer -Wonderful flexibility for movies andmusic! A superb quality player withprogressive scan video output andBurr-Brown DACs. SACD, MP3 and CD-R/RW playback compatibility too!$199.00

Home Theater Receivers

Yamaha RX-V650

An extremely affordable 7.1-channel,665 watt (95W x 7) receiver with DigitalToP-ART and high current amplification.Compatible with all the latest moviesound formats including Dolby Digitaland Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Its ultra-easyset-up uses a microphone and built-inanalyzer to measure and compute theperfect set-up parameters for your roomto provide you with the most amazingsound (YPAO - Yamaha ParametricRoom Optimizer) for automaticallyadjusting the sound in your room.Includes Quad Field CINEMA DSP and29 surround programs. $495.00

Yamaha RX-V750A step up from the RX-V650, this great

new 7.1 receiver has 100 watts X 7channels, Quad Field CINEMA DSP with51 variations of 29 programs, two-zonecapability and many more digital fea-tures, including YPAO, componentvideo up-conversion and HDTV com-patability, learning remote. $595.00

Yamaha RX-V1500This new receiver is the entry way intoserious home theater! This superiorreceiver has 7 channels delivering 120watts each of fabulous surround sound,all controlled with an "intelligent"remote that learns and adapts to yourneeds. Thanks to a heavier power sup-ply, enjoy a wider sonic stage and greatdepth of field that puts you in the mid-dle of great entertainment. Major fea-tures include up-converting video intocomponent video, and providing audioin a second area. Its incredible floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall imaging willastonish you!! Its rich, full sound willdelight you! $795.00

Yamaha RX-V2500For those who want a little extra, thisbeautifully-designed next step upreceiver has all the great features of theRX-V1500, plus more power, more flexi-bility and a more versatile remote con-trol. With 910 watts (130 watts x 7) anda user-friendly graphic interface.$995.00

Yamaha, the world’s largest producerof musical instruments, also makessome of the best audio components. Inthe digital age, Yamaha is a pioneer ofDigital Sound Field Processing, allow-ing immense flexibility in creatingsound environments for home theaterapplications. All of their acoustic andaudio expertise is now engineered intopowerful chips that expand andenhance your entertainment possibili-ties. The heft and feel of every Yamahacomponent is testimony to their supe-rior build quality and attention todetail.

RX-V650

RX-V750

RX-V1500

RX-V2500

RX-Z9

DVD C-750

DVD C-6760

YAMAHA — Dedicated to the Creat ion o f Great Sound

digital audio terminal (also known as a"client receiver"). Store your family’smusic on the server’s hard drive, andaccess it all with an on-screen displayfor artist, album, genre or song.Program any mix you wish. Think ofthe server as a CD player/recorder thatcan also broadcast to other rooms ofyour house. The server can play up toeight music programs simultaneously,"music casting" a program to clientreceivers in up to seven other loca-tions. You may also select your musicprograms from any client location,making it unnecessary to visit the mainserver. If you wish, you can evenrecord custom CDs on the server. Thisamazing innovation will change theway you record, select and listen tomusic! Come in for an awesomedemonstration today!MCX-1000 $2195.00MCX-A10 $595.00

Yamaha Stereo ReceiversEach is built to be the best in its class,with high quality parts and excellentsound.

RX-396

50 watts per channel, 5 audio inputs, 1tape monitor. $295.00

RX-496

75 watts per channel, 6 audio inputsincluding 2 tape monitors. $349.00

RX-596

80 watts per channel, 4 audio and 2video inputs. $449.00

RX-777

100 watts per channel. This is a greataudiophile receiver! Zone 2 out for cus-tom installations. $599.00

CD Changer

CDC-585 5-disc changer - Load up fiveCDs and you’ve got half a day’s enter-tainment! High quality, exciting soundand top-notch convenience at a goodprice make this a bargain! $149.00

CDC-685 5 disc changer – Yamaha’s bestsounding CD changer, with text display,variable output control and digital out-put. $229.00

Yamaha MusicCast- World’s First Multi-RoomWireless Music NetworkYamaha has the ultimate CDchanger/recorder! Store 1,000 CD’s onits hard drive, copy CDs, create yourown music compilations, or broadcastmusic all over your house! Yamahaprovides the means with the new MCX-

1000 digital audio server and MCX-A10

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RX-396

RX-496

RX-396

RX-777

CD C-585

CD C-585

MCX-A10

MCX-1000

21st Century TVs! — The NEW Ultimate Home Theater Experience

Fujitsu P50HHA40US – 50" highdefinition plasma TV monitor $8,999.00Fujitsu P42HHA40US – 42" highdefinition plasma TV monitor $6,999.00

NEW! FUJITSU PlasmavisionPlasma TV MonitorsFujitsu’s new line of Plasmavision mon-itors feature an upgraded version of theacclaimed AVM digital video processor,the Advanced Video Movement-II(AVM-II) processor, an HDMI input anda stunning new cabinet design.

Fujitsu’s latest Plasmavision monitorsprovide the ultimate viewing experience.A sleek and lightweight design allowthese monitors to be hung on a wall orplaced on a stand to seamlessly inte-grate into any home theater system.Superior picture quality and naturalcolor display combine with a resolutionto transport you to far away places.Whether you’re watching a sportingevent or your favorite television pro-gram, images look so real you’ll feel likeyou’re actually there.

NEW! Mitsubishi’s LCD TVs are flatpanel in a small size. The future of TV ishere now and extremely affordable!With two sizes now available - 22" and30"! They include built-in tuners andspeakers. Hang one on a wall or put it ona table top! Perfect for smaller roomslike dens and bedrooms!

MITSUBISHI — L C D T V a n d D L P Te c h n o l o g y

Mitsubishi LT-2240 22" LCD TV $2,495.00Mitsubishi LT-3040 30" LCD TV $3,995.00

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DO YOU WANT 0 DOWN, 0 PAYMENTS, 0 INTERESTFOR A YEAR? YOU GOT IT WITH MITSUBISHI!

Fujitsu P42VHA40US – 42" extendeddefinition TV monitor $4,999.00All Fujitsu monitors come with

three years free parts and labor!

22” Medallion 725 Series - Perhaps themost amazing feature of this remark-able television is that such brilliant col-ors and clarity come from such a thin,clean form. With features including theMitsubishi 1280X720p Proprietary DLPLight Engine, you’ll enjoy images thatset new, higher standards for bright-ness, resolution and clarity.Medallion WD 52725 $3,699.00Medallion WD 62725 $4,499.00

NEW! MITSUBISHI BIG SCREEN TVsThe new Mitsubishi Big Screen TVs arein, and are easily placed anywhere inyour home, thanks to Digital LightProcessing (DLP) technology. TheMitsubishi Diamond and Medallionseries DLP TVs are available in 62" or 52"widescreen formats. These MicroDisplayIntegrated Digital Cable Ready HDTVspresent stunningly brilliant and lifelikepicture – all in a slim, compact cabinet!

Diamond 825 Series – Beyond the bril-liant picture and sound quality, this top-of-the-line Mitsubishi model offers revo-lutionary programming control andrecording capabilities – all in a sleek,stylish design. A complete viewing expe-rience, this impressive model offers intel-ligent features like a 120GB PVR hard-drive that records 12 hours of HD pro-gramming or 72 hours of standard TVwith instant replay and pause functions.Diamond WD-52825 $5,499.00Diamond WD-62825 - $5,999.00

WD-52825

Salamander F u r n i t u r e

Salamander FurnitureThe Stereo Shop not only sells beautifulaudio/video equipment, but also offersthe proper furniture to display them.Salamander Designs is an innovativefurniture systems company dedicated tointegrating your electronics with yourliving space. They named their contem-porary flagship furniture series SynergySystem because it relies on shared ener-gy and lets you link your ideas withtheirs. The system concept is elegantsimplicity combined with remarkableversatility. They are strong, they lookgreat, and they are made for audio andvideo components.

CONRAD JOHNSON — I t jus t sounds r ight .

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and other audiophiles who require nearperfection from their reference systems!The latest in the highly-regarded Premiereseries of vacuum-tube power amplifiers, thePremiere 140 is the proverbial iron hand ina velvet glove – capturing delicate texturesand subtle nuances while demonstratingmuscular power, authority and control.Redefine your expectations with the highestlevel of quality in tube amplification. With140 watts per channel, this stereo amplifiersets the standard of performance in thelucid and true-to-life presentation of music.$6,795.00

Finishes include cherry, maple and wal-nut as well as black. You can select sidepanels in matching hardwood or chooseeither perforated steel or ultrasuede-cov-ered panels for cabinet sides. Cornerposts come in matte black or satin alu-minum.

Come in and see several popular

configurations on display.

Your system looks great on

Salamander Design furniture!

Tube PreamplifierPremiere 17 LS-2 – Tube instruments tra-ditionally have been perceived as havingan elusive, musical quality absent in

solid state designs. There is aeuphonious, emotionalinvolvement with repro-duced music that manyenthusiasts seek and onlyfind with the highest quali-ty tube components. ThePremiere 17 LS preamplifieris the finest example of this,and as such is the center-piece of a two-channel musicsystem whose purpose is to emotionallyinvolve the listener completely in themusical experience. This preamplifiercan completely transform any music sys-

tem into something finer,bringing a depth and breadthto the listening experiencethat was missing before. Thisis a transcendent musical

instrument! $4,495.00

Tube Power AmplifiersPremier 140 - This is a music reproduc-tion instrument designed to meet theneeds of audio industry professionals

The reputation of Conrad-Johnson com-ponents and systems in the audiophilecommunity is their unmatched ability toconvey the emotional content of themusical experience. These are award-winning designs with many rave reviewsin the high fidelity press. Year after yearConrad-Johnson products are listed as"best in class" in various categories bythe most prestigious publications. Theirclaim to fame is their marvelous, reliabletube and transistor preamplifiers andpower amplifiers, which sound absolute-ly glorious!

Premiere 17 LS-2

Premiere 140

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lied reproduction of the most dynamicas well as the most delicate sonicnuances. Separate 12 volt "trigger" inputand output jacks make it well suited forfully integrated systems with totalremote control capability. $999.00

RDV-1060 DVD player – This new pro-gressive scan DVD player is Rotel’sbest-sounding and most flexible player.It reads DVD-A, DVD-V, CD, CDR, CD-RW, CD-V and MP-3 encoded discs, aswell as recordable DVD formats. A highrigidity disc platform means fewer dataerrors, less correction and better soundquality. Compatible with any whole-home control system. $899.00

RDV-1050 DVD player – An excellentprogressive scan player with a robustpower supply for best performance.Critical audio and video D/A convertersare all wideband designs usuallyreserved for players many times itsprice. $699.00

RDV-1040 DVD player – A great choicein an audiophile progressive scan play-er. Its convenient slow search and vari-able speed scan make it easy to findscenes. You can also adjust for bright-ness, contrast, tint and other pictureparameters. $499.00

ROTEL audio/videophileHome Theater components– PICTURE PERFECT SURROUND SPECTACULAR!

RSP-1098 preamp/processor – Rotel’sflagship control center handles all thecomponents of your home theater sys-tem easily and with grace. Its clutter-freefront panel features an LCD color moni-tor, while the rear has room for 8 digitalinputs plus 8 analog inputs with com-posite and S-video capability; and 8main audio outputs (including 4 digitalaudio, one tape out, zone 2 out and 3A/V outputs with composite and S-videoconnections. It includes all the latesthome theater surround sound modes.Enjoy any home theater soundfield pro-gram with superb flexibility and out-standing performance. $2,999.00

RSP-1068 preamp/processor - With mostof the features of the 1098, this controller

combines flexibility, superior perfor-mance and easy operation. Advancedmicroprocessors from Crystal Semi-conductor handle Dolby Digital, DolbyDigital EX, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic IIdecoding. But its most important featureis sound quality. Care in parts selection,circuit design and power supply result inclearly audible superiority. $1,699.00

RMB-1095 5-channel power amplifier –Producing a full 1,000 watts of power,this is a multi-channel version of a Rotelamplifier design recognized as amongthe finest at any price. The power supplyis built around two toroidal transform-ers. A sophisticated "over current" pro-tection circuit with front panel LED indi-cators guards against harmful operatingconditions. Rated at 200 watts for eachof 5 channels, this amp provides uncom-pressed reproduction of the mostdynamic source material. $1,999.00

RMB-1075 5-channel power amplifier – Ahome theater power amp with a robust120 watts for each of five channels, itsgenerous headroom and state-of-the-artlow signal-to-noise ratio ensure unsul-

The Stereo Shop is pleased to featureadvanced components by Rotel, one ofthe world’s great electronics firms. Forover 40 years, ROTEL has been a familyowned company dedicated to the designand manufacture of the finest in afford-able, high performance home theaterand high fidelity components. Rotelproducts delight exacting audiophileswith their stellar build quality and arebeautifully engineered. Their BalancedDesign Concept is a disciplined synthesisof physics, electronics and mechanicalengineering guided by a firm belief thatthe best method need not be the mostcostly. This approach guarantees thatonly those designs and parts which dobest become Rotel components – andonly after they have passed all testsmade with the ultimate laboratory instru-ment – the human ear.

RSP-1098

RSP-1068

RMB-1095

RMB-1075

RDV-1050

RDV-1060

RDV-1040

ROTEL — D e s i g n e d f o r t h e R e a l W o r l d

attention to parts and circuitry, highdefinition CDs (HDCD) are astonishingin their realistic impact. Rotel uses theremarkable new Burr-Brown PCM-1732IC for advanced digital filtration, HDCDdecoding and D/A conversion. A high-density FL display, complete program-ming capability, remote control and a12-volt trigger complete the deal!$699.00

RCC-1055 CD carousel changer – This isone of the finest changers available,with HDCD decoding and magnificentsound quality. As always, you can beassured of excellent performance andlong-life due to Rotel’s premium gradeparts and superior power supply.$699.00

ROTEL audiophile stereo components

RB-1090 stereo power amplifier – Thisamplifier stands as the premier exampleof Rotel’s award-winning prowess inamplifier design. Essentially two ampli-fiers sharing only a chassis and a powercord, the RB-1090 delivers 380 watts perchannel into 8 ohms and a prodigious700 watts per channel into 4 ohms! Theamplifier is stable down to 2 ohms anddelivers peak power in excess of 1,500watts per channel. But even moreimportantthan itsincrediblepowerreserves isits transpar-ent soundquality – atruly musicalcomponentwhose function is to reveal all the emo-tion and majesty of the source material.$1,999.00

RB-1080 stereo power amplifier – Withseparate power supplies for each chan-nel, this 200 watt per channel poweramplifier is perfect for most audiophilemusic systems. Damping factor, at 1000,shows how well this amplifier locks onto the most difficult speakers to precise-

ly controldiaphragm motionfor maximumsound quality.Switchable bal-anced (XLR) andunbalanced (RCA)inputs provide extraordinary systemconfiguration flexibility. $999.00

RC-1090 stereo preamplifier – This is thepinnacle of Rotel’s dedication to two-channel music reproduction! Circuits foreach channel follow Symmetrical CircuitTrace strategy to ensure precise timing,pinpoint imaging, and accurate sound-staging. This magnificent preampliferboasts 8 inputs, including a low noiseMM/MC phonon stage and abalanced input with XLR con-nectors. With separatelisten/record controls.$1,199.00

NEW! RX-1052 stereo reciever –Brand new from Rotel limitless wholehouse audio. Three zone stereo receiverwith tuner. Powerful new amplifier

design capable of powering the mostdemanding speakers. $899.00

RCD-1072 high resolution CD play-

er – If you want a cost-conscioushigh-performance CD player that

outperforms so-called "audiophile"DVD play-ers, this isan excel-lent solu-tion. WithRotel’susualmeticulous

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RC-1090

RX-1052

RB-1080

RCD-1072

RCC-1055

RB-1090

Available Exclusively atthe stereo shop

Arcam, McIntosh,Conrad-Johnson, B&W,

Fujitsu, Runco,Definitive Technology,

Tributaries, CantonAlso on display for your evaluation

Yamaha, RotelVelodyne, Mitsubishi, Audioquest,

Ortofon, Grado, SpeakerCraft,Salamander

rofluid damped moving coil pure alu-minum dome tweeters.Finish: Matteblack or white. $175 ea.

BP 2X

specifications

Dimensions: 9-3/16"W x 5-15/16" D x 14-1/2" H. Response: 45— 30 kHz. NominalImpedance: 8 ohms.13Power input: 10 —200 watts. Drivers:Two 14 cm high res-olution, high power,cast-basket bass-midrange drivers with mineral filledpolypropylene cones, butyl rubber sur-rounds and dust caps, and two 25 mmferrofluid damped moving coil pure alu-minum dome tweeters Finish: Matteblack or white. BP2X $250.00ea BPX $449.00ea

BASS by Definitive TechnologyDefinitive SubsDefinitive's powered subwoofers deliverultimate bass performance for your totallistening pleasure. You can expect tobenefit mightily from high power, highcurrent amplifiers and sophisticatedelectronic crossovers. The sonic result isaccurate, awe-inspiring, high impact,high-reality performance! It is truly aunique combination of delicate musicali-ty and thunderous power for the ulti-mate in home theater effects as well asunsurpassed musical excellence.

The newDefinitiveBP7001SC isthe mostrefined exam-ple of this tech-nology. Thiscombination ofhigh resolution,magnificentsound-staging,awesome bassand explosiveimpactenvelops youin the ultimatelistening expe-rience! Thebuilt-inSupercube sub-woofersinclude heavy-duty driver andradiator cones.Built-in ampli-fiers power thesubwoofers, soyour receiver oramplifier will only need to handle themidrange and highs. These speakershave an almost magical ability to recre-ate a stunningly realistic holographicsoundfield – plus you can shake theroom with dramatic, astounding bass!

BP-7001SC towers with 10" Supercubesubwoofer, 1,500 watt amp $1,747.00 eaBP-7002 towers with 12" Supercube sub-woofer, 300 watt amp $1,099.00 eaBP-7004 towers with 10" Supercube sub-woofer, 300 watt amp $799.00 eaBP-7006 towers with 8" Supercube sub-

woofer, 300 watt amp $599.00 ea

Powered Centers

The same idea, powered subwoofer inthe cabinet, is here in the C/L/R centerchannel home theater speaker series.These are true, full-range loudspeakersthat realize the performance potential ofcenter channel material as the directorintended it to be heard. Your movies willbe incredibly dramatic as a result!

C/L/R 3000 – with 10" subwoofer,150-watt amp $999.00C/L/R 2500 – with 8" subwoofer,150 watt amp $799.00C/L/R 2300 – with 6" subwoofer,150 watt amp $599.00

Rear Surround SpeakersDefinitive’s line of rear surround speak-ers include the affordable BP series.These are great bipolar rear channelspeakers you can put on the wall or onstands for dramatic surround perfor-mance.

BP1.2X specifications

Dimensions: 9-3/16" W x 5-15/16" D x 10-1/2" HResponse: 52Hz — 30 kHz.NominalImpedance: 8 ohms.Power input: 10 —125 watts.Drivers: Two 12 cm high reso-lution, highpower,bass/midrangedrivers withmineral filledpolypropylenecones, butylrubber sur-rounds anddust caps, andtwo 25 mm fer-

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New Generation Powered Towers –with built-in SuperCube poweredSubwoofers! It seems that Definitive speakers just getmore and more dramatic. Like, dramati-cally improved performance in bipolartowers with built-in side-firing poweredsubwoofers for music and home theater!For big sound so real you are there!

C/L/R 2300

BP-7001SC

BPX

BP1.2X

PF15TL+ Subwoofer

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Choose your perfect Definitive poweredsubwoofer:PF15TL+ 500 watt powered 15"subwoofer $699.00Pro Sub 200 TL 250 watt 12"subwoofer $549.00Pro Sub 100TL 250 watt 10"subwoofer $449.00Pro Sub 80 250 watt 8"subwoofer $349.00

NEW! SuperCube SubwoofersThis new Definitive line of high-poweredsubwoofers includes driver and radiatorcombos with 14", 12" and 8" drivers,with 1,250 watt amplifiers. They havestupendous bass performance and workwith any combination of speakers. Slam,pace and rhythm are exemplary as is theability to actually shake concrete slabfoundations! Available in piano-glossblack or golden cherry. SuperCube I $1,199.00SuperCube II $899.00

Less is More!Pro Monitor/Cinema Series

Definitive’s ProMonitor 80, 100 and 200

are the ultimate Subwoofer/Satellite sys-tems, with monstrous sound from tiny

speakers thatset a newstandard forhome the-ater. Thesemagneticallyshieldedspeakers aredesigned fortremendousplacement flexibility and deliver opti-mum performance when placed eithervertically or horizontally in a cabinet oron a bookshelf. A bass/midrange driverand a 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter

are used to cre-ate wide dis-persion.Matched withtruly superbhigh-perfor-mance sub-woofers andcenter chan-nels, theProMonitorscan be used formusic or hometheater. Eitherway, they are

perfect for a dramatic, high-quality sys-tem where space is at a premium!

Pro monitor 80 $225.00 prPro center 100 $199.00Pro sub 80 $349.00Pro monitor 100 $375.00 prPro center C2 $299.00Pro sub 100 $449.00Pro monitor 200 $449.00 prPro sub 200 $549.00

Mythos On-wall, Tabletopand Tower SystemsLovers of elegant interiors, rejoice! Feastyour eyes and ears on Mythos, a revolu-tionary new concept in high-perfor-mance, super-refined lifestyle loudspeak-ers! It begins by answering the need forupscale, on-wall and tabletop loudspeak-ers to go with plasma TVs. It then pro-ceeds from there to provide a cutting-

edge styling statement tower loudspeak-er, which sounds even better than itlooks, complements everything and liter-ally redefines the concept of floor-stand-ing loudspeakers!

Definitive offers three Mythos towers inlarge (Mythos One), medium (Mythos

Four) and small (Mythos Five). Place theMythos towers along side your plasmaTV. Or you can hang either of twoMythos front channel models on the wallflanking your TV – a larger (Mythos Two)

or a smaller (Mythos Six). Finally, forHome Theater, you have two choices fora center channel – larger (Mythos Three)or smaller (Mythos Seven). For your rearsurround speakers, you can choose anyof the Mythos towers or wall speakers.Add a SuperCube subwoofer and youhave an elegant, gorgeous and dramatichome theater fashion statement!Mythos One $799.00eaMythos Two $499.00eaMythos Three $499.00eaMythos Four $699.00eaMythos Five $499.00eaMythos Six $349.00eaMythos Seven $349.00ea

SuperCube Subwoofer

Pro monitor 100

Pro center 100

Pro sub 80

stereo shop — C u s t o m A u d i o Vi d e o S y s t e m s

The Stereo Shop, for 46 years, is Central Connecticut’s custom audio/video special-ist. The systems on this page provide the absolute best sound and value at their price.They sound excellent and offer superior build quality and reliability. We have thesesystems on display for your evaluation and we are sure you will agree they providefirst-class entertainment. At The Stereo Shop, there is no substitute for quality,knowledge and experience. Please call us at 523-7250 for information anytime.

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BestRotel RSP-1068 Dual Zone Preamp/Processor

Rotel RMB-1075 100 watts/5 Power Amplifier

B&W 703 Front Speakers

B&W HTM7 Center Speaker

B&W 705 Rear Speakers

B&W ASW 675 Powered Subwoofer

> SPECIAL SYSTEM PRICE $8,499.00

GoodYamaha RX-V650 Digital Surround Receiver

Yamaha DVD-S550 Single Disc DVD

Definitive Technology Pro Cinema 100 Front, Center, Rear Speakers

Defintive Technology Pro Sub 100 250 watt Subwoofer

> SPECIAL SYSTEM PRICE $1,995.00

BetterYamaha RX-V1500 Digital Surround Receiver

Definitive Technology BP-7004 Power Front Speakers

Definitive Technology L/C/R 2300 Powered Center Speakers

Definitive Technology BP2X Bipolar Rear Speakers

Definitive Technology PF15 15” Subwoofer

> SPECIAL SYSTEM PRICE $3,995.00

S T E R E O S H O P W I N T E R S A L ESave up to 70% on selected pre-owned, demo and new components. Each component is completely reconditioned and comeswith twice the normal guarantee - each is guaranteed for six months! These are truly great values, providing excellentperformance for the price. Our service department certifies that each meets the original factory specifications.

Q U A L I T Y • K N O W L E D G E • E X P E R I E N C E

ReceiversMcIntosh MAC -17a00 (45 watts per channel-tube tuner) 649 795 695KLH Model 52 (33 watts per channel – 70s classic) 320 250 195McIntosh MAC-4300V (100 watts per channel) 2995 2795 2495

Audio/Video ReceiversYamaha RX-V490 ( Dolby Pro Logic , DSP) no remote 195

Power AmplifiersMcIntosh MC-2105 (105 watts per channel with meters) 800 1300 1195McIntosh MC-2150 (150 watts per channel) silver, power guard 1925 1650 1495McIntosh MC-7205 (5 channel x 200 wpc with meters) 4500 3750 3495McIntosh MC-300 (300 wpc with meters) power guard 4000 3250 2995McIntosh MC-2505 (50 watts per channel with meters) 550 895 795Adcom GFA-7000 (130 wpc – THX home theater amp 1300 900 795C-Johnson MF-2250 DEMO (125 watts per channel) 2295 1850

Integrated AmplifiersMcIntosh MA-5100 (45 watts per channel- solid state) 450 695 595McIntosh MA-6100 (70 watts per channel- solid state) 700 1295 1195McIntosh MA-230 (30 wpc –MAC Collectors Item) 349 1295 1195Roksan Caspian (70 watts per channel) 1600 895 795

PreamplifiersMcIntosh C-27 (MAC Classic- Solid State) 750 800 695McIntosh C-24 250 495 395McIntosh C-39 (Dolby Pro Logic, 2 Zone) 4000 1795 1295McIntosh C-26 (Rugged MAC Collectors Item- Solid State) 449 649 549McIntosh C-11 210 1995 1795McIntosh C-35 1995 1495 1295McIntosh C-42 3700 3250 2995McIntosh C-504 1090 1090 995McIntosh C-31V 1895 1295 1195Adcom GTP- 506 multi zone preamp 1000 750 595Conrad Johnson Premier 17LS 4495 2795 2495Conrad Johnson Premier 17 LS (Demo) 4495 3250 2995Conrad Johnson PV-14 L (Tube Design- Demo) 1995 1495 1395

Preamp/TunersMcIntosh MX-134 (Demo) 7100 Demo 4995McIntosh MX-130 Dual Zone Dolby Pro Logic 4800 1995 1795McIntosh MX-110 (tube, No FM) 400 1295 695McIntosh MX-113 (Solid State-FM stereo- Collector’s Item) 1100 1200 895

AM-FM TunersMcIntosh MR-67 (Tube Tuner) 300 1000 895McIntosh MR-65B (Tube Tuner- Collector’s piece) 330 650 595McIntosh MR-73 (Solid State- Classic MAC) 550 950 795McIntosh MR-7082 (Analog Tuner w/ Digital Readout) 1580 1295 995McIntosh MR-510 1700 995 895Luxman T-115 (Hardwood Case) 500 349 295Yamaha T-80 (Digital fine Tuning) 395 395 349Mitsubishi DA-F10 (Audiophile tuner) 425 395 349

Compact Disc PlayersMcIntosh MCD-7009 (High-End Single Disc) 2750 1995 1495McIntosh MCD-7008 (Changer, 7-disc magazine) 220 1700 1195McIntosh MVP-831 with Video 2750 1400 1295McIntosh MVP-841 with Video 3000 1995 1795Onkyo DX-3500 420 125 95Arcam CD-92 1899 1600 1295Arcam DV-88 DVD-CD player 1599 1295 995Arcam DV-88 DVD-CD player (Progressive Scan) 2100 1695 1295Arcam FMJ CD-23 DEMO 2500 2200 1795

DVD KaraokePioneer DVD-V555 (New In Box) 600 500 379

Cassette playersTandberg TCD-320 (One of the best cassette decks ever made!) 650 525 279Marantz SD-4050 Dual Well 295 219 179Nakamichi RX-202 Auto Reverse 800 595 495Tandberg TCD-310 MK II 600 300 249Nakamichi CR-2A great sounding deck 495 495 395Nakamichi 500 550 695 595Nakamichi 700 Beautiful silver face 850 795 695Nakamichi 582 (Audiophile deck-Rare) 995 1195 495

LoudspeakersMcIntosh XR-3 4-way with 10” woofer 850 800 695 prDefinitive Tech. BP-2006 (Demo) 1200 995 prDefinitive Tech. BP-10 1000 595 prTheil 1.5 Cherry ( Demo) 2600 1950 1495 prB&W 808 Dual 12” Woofers 8000 4895 4295 prMcIntosh XD-717 (Tower speaker, 12” woofer) 1600 1450 1195 prMcIntosh XRT- 18 Black 5400 3500 3000 prB&W P-4 (Slim Tower –Black) 1200 950 695 prTheil Power Plane (New In Box) 2400 2150 1495 prMcIntosh HT-4 center channel 1100 849 750 eaMcIntosh HT-5 center channel 1100 995 900 eaB&W DM-602 S1 Light oak 600 400 350 pr

SubwoofersVelodyne HGS18BG (18” woofer, Demo) 3500 3000 2795

Matched Component SetsMcIntosh MC2105/ MX-113/ MCD7005/ XD717 Loudspeakers 4295Adcom GTP-500 preamp/GFA-555 (200wpc) power amplifier 995Aragon 28K-MKII preamp/2002 amplifier (Demo) 1995ADS C-3/ CD-3/ A-2/ T-2 750

Home Theater EquipmentMcIntosh MVP-831 DVD, Incredible CD playback! 2750 1400 1295McIntosh MVP-841 DVD, Incredible CD playback! 3000 1995 1795Yamaha CX-1 5 Disc reference DVD player 1195 895 495Fosgate 3604 Digital Space Matrix 800 99Fosgate 3602 Digital Space Matrix 800 149 99McIntosh MX-134 ( Dolby Digital DTS 2 Zone -demo) 7100 Demo 4995McIntosh MX-130 Dual Zone Dolby Pro 4800 1995 1795McIntosh C-39 4000 1795 1195Pioneer Elite CLD-91 Laser Disc player 2000 1195 795Denon DVD- 5000 2500 1195 995

TurntablesDual 149Garrard Lab 82 (Fully Automatic-78 speed0 199 249 199

MiscellaneousMcIntosh MI-3 220 1195 995McIntosh R-603 Panel Adapter for CR7 and CR8 (3 in stock) 99.95McIntosh R-626 Tape Recorder Interface 79.95McIntosh S3-200 New construction bracket for WS200 (3 pair) 19.95McIntosh CR-8 249.00Audio Control Phase Coupled Processor 179.00

Manufacturer Model New Used Sale Manufacturer Model New Used Sale

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Tivoli Model Three Clock Radio

– This is a great-sounding clock radio,with the same simple features andbeautiful wood finish as the otherTivoli radios. It includes a 20-minutesleep timer and snooze button. It canbe the heart of a mini-system byadding a companion speaker, ModelCD and Model Subwoofer!$199.00

Tivoli Model One – This beautifully styledsmall mono table radio can fill even alarge room with natural sound. Hearkenback to the time when products werehonestly, tastefully and efficientlydesigned! No superfluous buttons, digitaldisplays, or other bells and whistlesdetract from sheerlistening enjoy-ment. The ModelOne uses a state ofthe art, discrete-component FMtuner resulting in

better reception with increasedclarity. With its precise, easy touse analog tuning you canenjoy the maximum number oflistenable stations. $99.00

Tivoli Model Two – Similar tothe Model One, but with anadditional Companion Speaker,this is a stereo radio. You canseparate the two speakers upto fifteen feet apart for greatsounding stereo. You can add the ModelCD and Model Subwoofer for a fantasticmini-system! $159.00

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Conrad-Johnson, B&W,Fujitsu, Runco,

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