BRANDS
One of the great pleasures of our business is being totally free and independent of any outside influence. We are open minded and all ears when it comes to our offering. It is important to us that the companies we deal with are focused on performance and customer service. Their build quality and support for us means we are confident that we are offering you something special.
Bluesound
BluesoundYears ago Simple Audio were a new start up business who wanted to occupy that niche between Sonos and proper hifi streaming. They had the sound but unfortunately couldn’t sustain the business.
Well Bluesound is manufactured by the same company that owns NAD. My goodness they are good at it too. With affordable products that knock the competition into a cocked hat with great sound and really solid software.
Bowers&Wilkins
Bowers&WilkinsMany of the products we have on demonstration have graced our own systems at home over the years. I remember back in the day a pair of DM2 speakers playing at parent annoying volumes, over 40 years ago.
Bowers&Wilkins have grown into a stunningly meticulous, brave, imaginative and bold manufacturer with global influence.
Neat Acoustics
Neat AcousticsMr Surgeoner (http://neatacoustics.com/neat-images/) has been honing his art for many years now. With the tuned ear of a musician he produces speakers that have flair and positively seem to enjoy playing music. Come and let Neat put a smile on your face and a song everywhere else.
Naim Audio
Being able to repair and service the first amplifier you ever built over 45 years ago is remarkable. But this company doesn’t make just ordinary HiFi, or extraordinary HiFi come to that. Naim make some of the best ever HiFi.
But what does that mean. Well to the legion of Naim customers it means having a HiFi system that delivers music in a way that is utterly engrossing.
Dynaudio
Audience, with a longstanding commitment to curating the finest audio systems, has now partnered with Dynaudio, a name that resonates with pristine sound quality and innovative audio engineering.
Qobuz
Qobuz is a French streaming service which also sells music to download. What is unique about Qobuz is it offers an extensive range of ‘Studio Master’ 24 bit recording to purchase. There is also a subscription which allows the streaming of 24 bit Masters over the Internet. There are some incredible innovations going on in music and that ‘Source’ just got way better.
Audioquest
Our dear friend Nick who used to work here at Audience represents Audioquest in the UK.
I think I can only describe them as having caught the zeitgeist. The array of cables and accessories on offer is head spinning. However each product has been carefully designed and offer amazing upgrades to systems. Rather than get bogged down in fruitless arguments about what difference a particular cable can make, we simply offer a listening opportunity at the shop or at home. Shrug off those doubts and uncertainties and grab a cable.
SpendorAudio
SpendorAudioWith charm and subtly Spendor have quietly grown into a musical force. Their unassuming form draws listeners in and creates a musical stage that is utterly beguiling. They can rock and roll and draw a bow.
The Chord Company
Hand built in Wiltshire. Chord always feel like one of ours. From guitar leads to the finest digital interconnects Chord always deliver. Fancy something a little bespoke, Chord do that. Have a look at their website for loads of friendly information.
Linn
All I wanted in the 80’s was an LP12. Most of my waking hours were devoted to how on earth I could afford one. Well eventually I did without realising that 35 years later this turntable would still be the benchmark for all others. Amazingly we have sold more LP12s in the first half of 2017 than CD players, who would have thought it….
About 10 years ago, Linn popped into the shop with a Router, a Computer, Sneaky DS and a pair of small speakers. Just that simple streaming system was fantastic. Such a sense of natural sound and wonderfully musical. I was converted to streaming right there and then.
It is with amazement that I realise Linn software runs just as well on their first streamers as it does on the very latest astounding Katalyst streamers. There are few technological devices that can make that claim.
Kudos
KudosSometimes we hear a piece of equipment which diversifies the offering Audience can give. When that piece of equipment also sets hairs on the back of your neck tingling then we’d love you to hear it. Kudos have a unique vibrant sound which captures all the elements of music that we love..
Rega
Along with some other British HiFi companies Rega are over 45 years old. And like Linn they have seen turntables boxed up and retired to the loft. Well what a turnaround. Excepting our customers who never thought CD was better those turntables are being dusted off, unboxed, serviced upgraded and coaxed back into service. What a treat.
Not unlike our youngsters finally realising they can make a difference through the ballot box they are also realising what a difference a turntable can make. Real music you can touch and feel. Rega of course have a turntable, an amplifier, a pair of speakers and even a CD player for everyone.
