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13/6/2013


The new models from Reference 3A have now arrived.  Please  see the Blog for details regarding the Nefes model.




5/02/2013


It has been a while since I updated the news section, so here is a summary.


Reference 3A


The entire Reference 3A range has been updated and two new models introduced.


There are two new top of the range floor standing models, the Sema and the Nefes.


Previously the Episode and Grand Veena models incorporated Bybee technology.  On these models and the new top of the range models this has been replaced by Magnetic Wave guides.


Also the Episode and Grand Veena models previously used a Murata supertweeter together with the normal tweeter.  This arrangement has now been replaced by a Beryllium tweeter and the Berlyllium tweeter now applies too all of the models, right down to the smallest, the Dulcet.


The Dulcet and the MM De Capo continue to have offset tweeters.  However, all of the floorstanding models now have the Beryllium tweeter mounted behind an centrally located exponential acoustic wave guide for better time alignment and more uniform dispersion patterns.


All of the models, with the exception of the smallest, the Dulcet, now come with the Surreal Acoustic Lens mounted on the main driver instead of a phase plug.  This prevents formation of air vortices generated by condensed air particles and turbulence in the deep centre of loudspeaker driver cones. Inherent noise caused by this vortex is drastically reduced and is effectively diffused by the lens.


The previously available options for finishes have all been replaced with a single high quality anthracite coloured Nextel finish. It's a suede textured coating that absorbs light and sound. It reduces cabinet diffraction effects and absorbs surface vibrations for a more silent cabinet.


For more information please see http://www.reference3a.com



MSB Technology


MSB Technology has introduced a number of new models and updates.


There is a new monoblock amplifier, the Platinum Mono 203 and a new stereo amplifier, the Platinum Stereo S201.


There is a new DAC, the Analog Dac, significantly less expensive than the Platinum DAC IV.


The Platinum, Signature and Diamond DAC IVs have been upgraded to plus status by the inclusion of the new Femto 140 clock.


There is also a new top of the range clock, the FemtoSecond Galaxy clock.


All of the MSB Technology DACs are now DSD ready.


There are a lot of colour options now available for finishes.


For more information please see http://www.msbtech.com



Bel Canto


Bel Canto has introduced a number of new models.


There are three new Asynchronous USB Link Converters, to “take the Digital Out Of Digital Sound”.  These are the REFLink, uLink and mLink.


There is a new model, the C7R DAC Integrated Amplifier. This may connect your computer, CD transport, turntable (MM), analog FM tuner, cable box and game console through one component. Just add a pair of speakers.



For more information please see http://www.belcantodesign.com