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AUDIOFILE Mission launch Exceptional sound at affordable prices is the goal for the all-new LX-2 and LX-3 entry-level speakers PRICE: £200/£400 AVAILABLE: LATE SPRING CONTACT: 01480 447700 WEB: MISSION.CO.UK BUDGET TWO-WAY SPEAKERS the LX-2 and LX-3 (shown) are the debut models from Mission’s latest entry-level loudspeaker range, the LX Series. Despite their affordable price tags, Mission informs us that the new models have been designed to deliver compelling musicality. For the LX Series the company has produced a tweeter with a neodymium magnet (selected for maximum magnetic force in such a small space) and a 25mm microfibre dome. This is partnered with the 130mm mid/bass IN BRIEF LEEMA EXPANDS ELEMENTS SERIES driver unit (one in the case of the LX-2 and two for the LX-3), sporting cones fashioned from an advanced fibre formulation apparently selected for its superior self damping and excellent stiffness. The standmount LX-2 has a claimed sensitivity of 86.5dB, while the floorstanding LX-3 claims 89.5dB. Both models will initially be available in black, with further colour options to follow. A smaller standmount (LX-1) and two larger floorstanders (LX-4 and LX-5) will join the series in the summer. Clearaudio record cleaner PRICE: £3,250 AVAILABLE: NOW CONTACT: 0118 9814238 WEB: CLEARAUDIO.DE ● The Elements Pre-Amp is Leema Acoustics’ latest addition to its space-saving range of components. Retaining the same half-width chassis for which the range is famed, the Elements Pre-Amp also boasts an onboard digital-to-analogue converter. The result is a S/PDIF coaxial input, three S/PDIF optical inputs and an asynchronous USB port all capable of handling files up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Analogue inputs include three unbalanced RCA inputs, a pair of balanced XLRs and a 3.5mm input jack on the front panel. Leema’s proprietary communication system (LIPS) is also onhand for system integration with other Leema products. The Pre-Amp is available to buy now and costs £1,395. LEEMA-ACOUSTICS.COM There can be few things more frustrating than sitting down to listen to a favourite record only to find that it’s filthy. Giving your vinyl a proper wet clean can be a time consuming and at times messy job. Enter Clearaudio with what it’s describing as its best solution for cleaning records yet – the Double Matrix Professional Sonic. Integrating both sonic and vacuum cleaning elements, the Double Matrix Professional Sonic record cleaner is claimed to deliver a deep, but importantly, gentle cleaning of pressing residues and persistent dirt that’s deep within the grooves of your vinyl – enabling you to listen your music as it really should be heard. The Double Matrix Professional Sonic is able to clean LPs, EPs and 7in singles, thanks to its range of adaptive cleaning brushes, which have been designed to automatically adjust to different record diameters and thicknesses. The bi-directional rotation means that discs are cleaned in both directions and because the cleaner is double sided, both sides of your album will be given a clean up simultaneously. Much like a regular washing machine for clothes, there’s a wide selection of different cleaning pre-set programmes alongside a fully automated super clean that can be accessed at the press of a button or you can manually adjust your own personal parameters to suit your needs. A Clearaudio ‘Seal’ clamp is bundled to hold discs in place, while a LED light indicates the level of cleaning fluid in the reservoir. It weighs 16kg and is described as being quiet in operation. The Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional Sonic is available to buy now and is being distributed by Sound Fowndations (soundfowndations.co.uk). 8 MAY 2016
NU-VISTA 800 AMPLIFIER State of the art design for reference level reproduction The Nu-Vista series is a passionate labour of love for all of us at Musical <strong>Fi</strong>delity. We hope that at least you get a chance to hear this combo because we consider it the ultimate expression of our art. Experience it for yourself at your local Musical <strong>Fi</strong>delity dealer.
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