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DAC 1 - SmartHouse Best DAC of The Year

2012-02-02T11:58:00.000+08:00

At NAD, we are proud to announce that our DAC 1 Wireless USB DAC has been honoured with a "Smart Award" as this year's Best DAC! The DAC 1 has been highly respected and reviewed in the industry throughout 2011, cementing NAD's dedication to pouring their heart and soul into innovative, new products for the growing world of digital music.

Norma Audio Now Available In All A&L Audio Station Branches

2012-01-16T09:30:00.001+08:00

The long awaited Norma Audio is finally here. Now you can audition the following Norma Audio's models:

at all A&L Audio Station's branches.

NAD VISO 1 Now Available In All A&L Audio Station Branches

2012-01-12T09:30:00.004+08:00

We have good news to all our customers who have been supporting us all these while. To show our gratitude, we are giving out special price for the first 12 customers who buy VISO 1 from us.

Yes, you heard it right. For a limited time, we are offering VISO 1 for RM 2,995 to our first 12 customers on first comes, first serves basis. Get it now and show off your new VISO 1 on this coming Chinese New Year. Hope you all have a whale of time and Happy Chinese New Year to you all.

Cordial Wishes,
A&L Audio Station

Inspired Design

Pure and simple: the NAD VISO 1 is the best sounding smart music streaming dock in the world. It’s a digital music system that combines the innovative digital audio technology with renowned NAD performance, simplicity and value. Integrated Bluetooth means you can wirelessly play your music from your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The NAD VISO 1 is inspired design married to some of the most sophisticated audio technologies in the world today. The result is a new way to experience your mobile music collection. With the NAD VISO 1, every detail of your digital music is clear with all the warmth and emotion of a live musical performance. It’s room-filling, heart-pounding, and soul-stirring sound.
Simple, elegant. Timeless. The NAD VISO 1 looks at home no matter what the décor. Its sweeping curves not only look gorgeous, but also enhance acoustic performance.

Easy as 1, 2, 3

The NAD VISO 1 is compact and easy to enjoy right out of the box. No messy wires or complicated setup. The innovative precision 'ring' design allows you to operate your iPod in a completely natural way, without compromising Apple's well thought out ergonomics. After plugging in the power cord to a household outlet, simply dock your iPod in the rotating cradle, select your music, and press 'play'. The supplied remote handset allows you to start or stop the music, skip tracks and adjust the volume from your listening chair.

Wireless Options

Integrated Bluetooth aptX wireless high fidelity reception allows any Bluetooth enabled device to seamlessly integrate with the NAD VISO 1. This allows wireless integration of the iTouch, iPhone and iPad, as well as Android and Windows-based smartphones and tablets. Virtually any handheld device can stream music to NAD VISO 1 for great convenience.

Astounding Performance

NAD VISO 1 not only will play louder than other iPod docks, it plays with an uncanny smoothness and accuracy. Music seems to float in 3 dimensional space with vocals and instruments clearly defined and true to life. You've never heard your iPod sound this good!

NAD Direct Digital

This awesome little system came from our undeniable passion for clean, pure, vivid music. At the heart of the NAD VISO 1 is our proprietary Direct Digital amplifier technology—the same technology introduced in our top-of-the-line M2 Direct Digital Amplifier, and critically acclaimed worldwide. The NAD VISO 1 offers two major advances in iPod music systems: it plays the music stored on your iPod in its native digital form, completely bypassing the limiting audio circuits of the iPod, and the processing power inherent in Direct Digital technology allows the speakers to be optimized for sonic performance. We teamed up with our award-winning sister company, PSB Speakers, to make the NAD VISO 1 the ultimate compact music system with reduced cabinet resonances and enhanced acoustic radiation giving it the same musical authenticity and acoustic performance that has set PSB designs apart from all others over the last 40 years. Completely software-defined and controlled, the NAD VISO 1 Wireless Digital Music System is the ultimate performance in a brilliant design.

The best sounding Smart Music™ system in the world. Period.

Features:

Made for iPod Music System.
NAD Direct Digital DAC/Amplifier - 35 bit/844kHz, 0.005% THD
Frequency Response - 33Hz – 28kHz (-6dB) Anechoic, 50Hz to 20K
Bluetooth aptX wireless high fidelity receiver works with any Bluetooth device.
Optical digital input accepts up to 24/96k music from external devices like TV, Disc Player or Media Streamer.
NAD Direct Digital amplifier eliminates all analogue circuitry and offers very high efficiency and low power consumption.
Bi-amplified system with digital crossover and bi-amplification for lowest distortion and widest frequency response.
Music from iPod in digital domain bypassing all analogue circuitry.
Component Video Output sends iPod Videos to your HD TV while playing the sound track.
Docking Cradle can rotate 90 degrees, allowing for 'portrait' or 'landscape' orientation of your iPhone or iTouch.
30 pin iPod connector charges your iPod while transferring audio and video signals to the VISO 1.
USB port for software upgrades.
IR remote control.

VISO 1 Wireless Digital Music System - English Manual
FAQ - NAD VISO 1 Wireless Digital Music System

Velodyne EQ-Max 15 Subwoofer Video Review

2011-12-23T10:08:00.000+08:00

NAD VISO 1 Wireless Digital Music System - Speaker System, Made for iPod

2011-12-20T14:55:00.002+08:00

NAD raises the quality bar for iPod docks

2011-12-20T14:28:00.000+08:00

Given how popular iPod docks have become in recent years, it’s surprising that hi-fi specialist NAD has taken so long to launch one of its own – but its new Viso 1 system has been well worth that wait. In fact, it’s good enough to worry class-leaders such as the Geneva Model M, which is some achievement for a first-time effort.

Of course, not being the first to market does have its advantages, and it’s clear that NAD has spent a lot of time poring over its competitors’ efforts to help hone its own product. If you can see hints of the B&W Zeppelin in the Viso 1’s design, we’re not at all surprised: everyone in the office made precisely the same observation the moment the NAD emerged from its packaging.

That’s not necessarily a disadvantage, mind you. The Zeppelin is a looker, so it follows that the Viso 1 is, too; while it’s surprisingly light, especially compared with the hefty B&W, it certainly looks as upmarket as it ought. As an added bonus, its slightly squarer proportions (48cm wide and 26cm high, against 64cm and 17cm for the Zeppelin) mean it occupies a smaller proportion of your desk, shelf or table.

The Viso 1’s docking cradle provides further evidence of NAD’s thorough benchmarking. Like the similar assembly on the B&W Zeppelin Mini, the Viso 1’s can rotate through 90 degrees to allow for landscape orientation of your iPhone or iPod Touch, a desirable asset for fans of iTunes’ Cover Flow feature. But here, it’s made all the more attractive because NAD has incorporated a clever clamping mechanism to lock your portable in place, avoiding the unwelcome ‘sagging’ effect that can afflict the Zepplein Mini’s dock.

First Look At PSB Speakers M4U 2

2011-12-16T12:29:00.002+08:00

Five Stars! More than Just Hot "Air"

2011-11-29T10:52:00.000+08:00

Tech Specs

Type Steamer
Wireless Yes
Inputs USB, iPod dock, ethernet, Wi-Fi, FM, DAB and AM antennae
Outputs Line stereo, optical digital
File formats MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, WMA
Size (hwd) 44 x 10 x 34cm
Weight 4.7kg

AV System Value Package

2011-11-21T16:25:00.000+08:00

Pioneer VSX-521 AV Receiver
PSB Alpha HT1 | Black/Dark Cherry | System

4 x Alpha Intro LR1
1 x Alpha Intro CLR1
1 x Subseries 1 (CE)

FREE Supra SUBLINK 1RCA-RCA Audio | 4M
TOD
Market Recommended Price: RM 5,724.00
Package Price: RM3,990.00

Pioneer VSX-521 AV Receiver
Elac Starlet CM (Black HG) (=Cinema 1 CM)-pce | PCE
Elac Starlet (Black HG) (=1 Sat)-pce | PCE
Velodyne Impact 10 Active Woofer | Black
FREE Supra SUBLINK 1RCA-RCA Audio | 4M
TND
Market Recommended Price: RM 6,534.00
Package Price: RM 4,450.00

Pioneer VSX-521 AV Receiver
PSB Alpha T1 | Black/Dark Cherry | Pair
PSB Alpha C1 | Black/Dark Cherry | Each
PSB Alpha B1 | Black/Dark Cherry | Pair
PSB Subsonic 5i (CE) | Black/Dark Cherry | Each
FREE Supra SUBLINK 1RCA-RCA Audio | 4M | PC
TRD
Market Recommended Price: RM 8,356.00
Package Price: RM 5,500.00

NAD T748 HD AV Receiver
Dali ZENSOR 5 | Black Ash | Pair
Dali ZENSOR VOKAL | Black Ash | PC
Dali ZENSOR 1 | Black Ash | Pair
Velodyne EQ-Max 10 Active Woofer | Black
FREE

NAD DAC 1
Supra SUBLINK 1RCA-RCA Audio | 4M | PC

VWN
Market Recommended Price: RM 10,405.00
Package Price: RM 7,500.00

Pioneer VSX-1020 AV Receiver
Dali LEKTOR 6 | Black Ash | Pair
Dali LEKTOR LCR | Black Ash | PC
Dali LEKTOR 1 | Black Ash | Pair
Dali LEKTOR Active Woofer | Black Ash | PC
FREE Supra SUBLINK 1RCA-RCA Audio | 4M | PC
ERD
Market Recommended Price: RM 16,202.00
Package Price: RM 9,990.00

HiFi System Value Package

2011-11-21T16:18:00.001+08:00

NAD C316 BEE Integrated Amplifer
PSB Alpha B1 BookShelf Speaker | Black | Pair
FREE NAD IPD-2 iPod Dock
AOD
Market Recommended Price: RM 3,483.00
Package Price: RM 2,650.00

NAD C316 BEE Integrated Amplifer
Dali Zensor 1 BookShelf Speaker | Black Ash | Pair
FREE NAD DAC 1
ALN
Market Recommended Price: RM 4,640.00
Package Price: RM 3,390.00

NAD C326 BEE
PSB Image B6 BookShelf Speaker | Dark Cherry | Pair
FREE IPD-2 iPod Dock
TND
Market Recommended Price: RM 4,863.00
Package Price: RM 3,750.00

Lead Audio DAC (LA-200) | Black
Dali Zensor 1 BookShelf Speaker | Black Ash | Pair
FREE AudioQuest Forest USB Digital Cable 1.5m
VVN
Market Recommended Price: RM 4,948.00
Package Price: RM 3,950.00

Unison Research Simply Two Anniversary Cobra | Mahogany
Dali IKON 1 MKII BookShelf Speaker | Light Walnut | Pair
FREE

Lead Audio DAC (LA-100) | Black
Supra Sword Combicon Speaker Cable 2x3m | 1

VVNMarket Recommended Price: RM22,530.00
Package Price: RM 14,990.00

Unison Research S6 | Black-Cherry
Dali HELICON 400 MKII FloorStand Speaker | RoseNut | Pair
FREE

Lead Audio DAC (LA-100) | Black
Supra Sword Combicon Speaker Cable 2x3m | 1

VVN
Market Recommended Price: RM57,400.00
Package Price: RM 42,950.00

Velodyne EQ-Max Now Available In All A&L Audio Station Branches

2011-11-18T10:06:00.000+08:00

Features

One-touch Auto-EQ
Maximum output and impact
Remote control
Efficient green digital amplifier
Superior digital performance
Digital Distortion Limiting system

More Details

Unison Research S6 & Simply Two Anniversary Now Available In All A&L Audio Station Branches

2011-11-17T14:34:00.000+08:00

Simply Two Anniversary's Technical characteristics

Type: Stereo Integrated Valve Amplifier
Output Stage: single-ended, ultraliner, A class
Output Power: approx. 10 watt/channel
Inputs: 4 line, 1 tape
Input Impedance: 47 kOhm
Outputs: 1 tape, loudspeakers
Output Impedance: 4 – 8 ohm
Feedback factor: 5dB or 12dB (selectable)
Frequency Response: 20 – 25000 Hz
Valves: 2 x ECC82, 2 x EL34
Remote Control: IR for volume
Power Consumption: 85W max
Dimension: 26 x 39 x 18 cm
Net Weight: 16 Kg, 35 lbs

S6 (New)'s Technical Characteristics

Type: Stereo Integrated Valve Amplifier
Output Stage: single-ended parallel, ultraliner
Classe: pure A class
Output Power: 30/35 Watt/channel
Frequency Response: 20 – 50000 Hz
Output Impedance: 6 Ohm
Input Impedance: 47 kOhm
Inputs: 5 line
Outputs: 1 tape, loudspeakers
Power Consumption: 265VA max
Dimensioni : 35 cm x 21cm x 49 cm (L x H x P )
Net Weight: 55 lbs

NAD C356 DAC & DAC1 Now Available In All A&L Audio Station Branches

2011-11-16T16:11:00.005+08:00

Data Sheet - C 356BEE DAC Integrated Amplifier
Data Sheet - DAC 1 Wireless USB Digital-to-Analogue Converter

Audioquest Pearl HDMI

2011-10-24T10:30:00.000+08:00

The attractive Audioquest Pearl sits at the budget end of the HDMI spectrum.

But it’s no slouch: with a full high-speed spec, including 3D capability, audio return channel and Ethernet compatibility, it’s refreshing to say that the Pearl’s a deft performer too.

Images are crisp and stable, with detail springing to life from the off.

Colours, especially skin-tones, are natural, while you also get a wide, far-ranging sound that digs deep when required.

As a first upgrade to your system, the Pearl should be auditioned.

For

Stable images; great colours; impressive detailing; tight, deep sound

Against

Nothing

Alpha Speakers Attain Golden Status

2011-09-30T11:12:00.000+08:00

We are proud to announce that our Alpha T1 Tower Speaker has been honoured with the prestigious Diapason d'Or award from French hi-fi magazine, Diapason. In Diapason’s September issue, our Alpha T1 was all the rage for loudspeakers with great consistency, beautiful clarity, and a very good stereo image. The T1s continue to be an economical benchmark for high performance loudspeakers!

Introducing The All New P5 & P10

2011-09-18T23:03:00.001+08:00

PerfectWave Power Plant 5

Features

Regenerated AC power
Low distortion sine wave
100 times lower output impedance
MultiWave and CleanWave
Quiet running
Regulated AC
1000 watt continuous output power
50 amps peak power
THD analyzer
Real time oscilliscope
Touch screen
Variable output voltage
Web control for scheduling and reporting
Individual zone controls from front panel
Nano Crystalline filters
8 Power Port AC receptacles (US unit)
Solid copper delivery system

Benefits

True dynamic voltage regulation
Better bass from equipment
Real isolation
Protection for everything connected
Lowers distortion by 10 times
Ultra low output impedance
Superior noise reduction
Delayed turn on for proper startup
Scheduling equipment shut down and turn on saves energy
Protect satellite or TV as well
Harmonic analyzer gives complete visibility of your power
Real time oscilliscope gives before and after results

PerfectWave Power Plant 10

Features

Regenerated AC power
Low distortion sine wave
100 times lower output impedance
MultiWave and CleanWave
Quiet running no fans
Regulated AC
1250 watt continuous output power
70 amps peak power
THD analyzer
Real time oscilliscope
Touch screen
Variable output voltage
Web control for scheduling and reporting
Individual zone controls from front panel
Nano Crystalline filters
10 Power Port Premier AC receptacles (US unit)
Solid copper delivery system

Benefits

True dynamic voltage regulation
Better bass from equipment
Real isolation
Protection for everything connected
Lowers distortion by 10 times
Ultra low output impedance
Superior noise reduction
Delayed turn on for proper startup
Scheduling equipment shut down and turn on saves energy
Protect satellite or TV as well
Harmonic analyzer gives complete visibility of your power
Real time oscilliscope gives before and after results

DALI ZENSOR 7-DALI ZENSOR 1 review, STEREO Magazine, Germany

2011-09-15T11:53:00.000+08:00

The new ZENSOR series is very well-received. ZENSOR 7 & ZENSOR 1 now gets 2x5 stars in STEREO.
Solid technique and great sound are some of the words for ZENSOR 7 and ZENSOR 1 in German STEREO magazine.

Here's a couple of quotes from the review:
"The strong drivers and four-layer voice coil of copper-aluminum are above class standard."

"And how do the Danes do sonically? Nothing to complain about!...even the small [ZENSOR, ed.] 1 trumped at Cambridge electronics with a balanced, crisp, and open sound, that is instantly fun to listen to."

"Even the most discerning customer should have a closer look at the favourable siblings...A damn good investment."

2x5 stars for DALI ZENSOR 7 and DALI ZENSOR 1.
Read the full review HERE

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival

2011-09-12T10:29:00.001+08:00

A&L Audio Station wishes everyone has a wonderful and happy mid-autumn Festival!

Imagine mini is an EXC!TE Award Winner!

2011-09-02T14:06:00.000+08:00

We're very proud to announce that CustomRetailer has awarded PSB's Imagine mini with a 2011 EXC!TE Award as an innovative, high-performing product for the custom installation professional. Though small in size, the Imagine mini is making a big impression on the industry. With five attractive finishes and a whole lot of sound, it is no wonder the Imagine mini is one of CustomRetailer's recognized products for 2011.

CustomRetailer's EXC!TE Awards recognize products for their outstanding design, engineering, innovation and market presence. The overall custom electronics community, including custom retailers, installers and integrators, in addition to the CustomRetailer staff, measure the impact and presence these award-winning products have had in the industry.

Hari Raya Wishes From A&L Audio Station

2011-08-29T15:00:00.001+08:00

Selamat Hari Raya to all our Muslim friends and hope everyone has a wonderful holidays!

EISA Awards - European Audio Design 2011-2012 - DALI FAZON F5

2011-08-22T09:47:00.002+08:00

EISA Awards - European Audio Design 2011-2012 - DALI FAZON F5 from EISA.

DALI FAZON F5 wins EISA Award!

2011-08-16T12:22:00.002+08:00

The FAZON F5 is now officially winner of the international EISA Award, "European Audio Design 2011-2012".

Last year, the DALI IKON 6 MK2 won the EISA, and DALI is now very proud to hear that the new FAZON F5 has won this acclaimed award for 2011-2012. The DALI FAZON F5 is a unique product that has already attracted a lot of attention due to its brilliant sound capabilities and sculptural design unified in one product. The international committee behind EISA states the following about the FAZON F5 on their website:

"If you think all hi-fi loudspeakers are built into rectangular wooden boxes, then DALI makes us all think again with its stylish FAZON F5. Rather than use orthodox materials, DALI, the Danish speaker specialist, has worked with die-cast aluminium to achieve a highly novel and elegant loudspeaker shape.

Not only conceived to be pleasing to the eye, its curved cabinet is also ideal for minimizing internal reflections while offering great rigidity. Not just a pretty face, the FAZON F5 also benefits from DALI’s tried-and-tested wood-fibre cones and light silk dome tweeter. Available in high gloss red, black and white, this 86cm-tall sculpture comes with a purpose-built stand that allows your cables to be hidden from sight."

Source From www.dali-speakers.com

KLIAV 2011

2011-08-02T15:29:00.002+08:00

The A&L Audio Station just drew its curtain in the KLIAV 2011 with great success. Hereby, we would like to take this opportunity to show our gratitude to all our supporters, customers, photographers and bloggers who came to support us during the show. We have a great time and we hope you all enjoy yourself too. This very year, we had 3 rooms for our demonstration with 2 rooms for HiFi demonstration and 1 room special for the Audio Visual demonstration.

Starhill 2, Level 4

This year, we have our guest of honor - Bartolomeo Nasta from Unison Research, Italy to join us for the show. Our main attraction for the show is Unison Research S6, which has won great reviews from reputable HiFi magazines couple with a pair of Dali Helicon 400 MKII and Unison Research Unicon CD Primo. The matching is made into perfection and they delivers stunning audio to the crowd.

The next attraction of our show is definitely Focus Audio’s Prestige Series – the all new FP70, FP80 and FP88. Without doubts, they are few of the top class loudspeakers range we have to offer to our customers. Those who are interested do give us a call to our branches nearest to your location to make arrangement for the audition.

The other HiFi demonstration includes Focus Audio FP 88SE pair with Unison Research Unico CDE, VTL MB-125 Monoblock and the all-new PS Audio P5 Power Plant.

Room 7030, Level 7

In this room, we feature NAD and PSB for the audiovisual demonstration. The pairing of the system is as follow:

NAD T747 AV Receiver
NAD T557 Blu-ray Player
PSB Image T5
PSB Image C5
PSB Image S5
PSB Subsonic 5i

Room 7032, Level 7

The next room features Unison Research, Elac and Lead Audio – a new DAC brand from Denmark. The LA-100 alone, has won many great reviews from HiFi & Musik, Fedelta del souno as well as Tinman. Therefore, make sure you don’t miss them! They are selling like hot cakes during the KLIAV shows and we still have a few of them left so get yours now before it is too late. For further information regarding the Lead Audio DAC, visit www.lead-audio.com

The showcase of this room is as follow:

Unison Research Primo
Unison Research CD Primo
Elac FS-248
Lead Audio LA-100
Lead Audio LA-200

NAD C 446 Digital Media Tuner Introduction

2011-08-02T10:08:00.000+08:00

KLIAV 2011

2011-07-04T11:09:00.001+08:00

Event: Kuala Lumpur International Audio Visual 2011
Date: 29 July 2011 - 31 July 2011
Location: J.W. Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur