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    9 February 2023

    dCS Bartók APEX is here

    Ring DAC™ APEX arrived last year to elevate dCS Vivaldi and Rossini systems to unprecedented performance levels. Now dCS has released the APEX upgrade for Bartók DAC.

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    Linn Majik DSM, LP12, 109s

    23 December 2022

    Linn Price Increase 20th January 2023

    January 20th 2023 will see a price increase across the board for Linn products, spares and fixed service charges.

    For details on any specific products, get in touch, but suffice to say if you’re thinking of buying anything from Linn in the next few months, best to order now.

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    Selekt DSM 2022 Organik DAC + Edition Hub

    19 July 2022

    International Audio Open Week – MOON, Nordost, Audiovector

    Here in the UK we are lucky to be spoilt for choice when it comes to excellent home-grown audio manufacturers; it’s easy to forget that there are many exceptional companies producing exceptional hi-fi outwith these shores. To remind ourselves (and you!), we are showcasing and celebrating three of those – MOON by Simaudio, Nordost and Audiovector – in our International Audio Open Week, Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th August.

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    New LP12 2022 Selekt LP12, Arko, Kendo, Koil
    Loud & Clear demo room wth Linn Akubarik loudspeakers, Linn Klimaxt exakt system hub DSM and Linn Sondek LP12

    9 June 2022

    Ultimate Upgrades #1 – Linn Akubariks, Akudoriks and Exakt

    Welcome to the first in Loud & Clear’s Ultimate Upgrades blog, where we’ll help you make your music system sound better. We’ll take systems from Linn, Naim, Moon, dCS, Rega et al and apply the Ultimate Upgrade treatment to dramatically improve the audio performance of each.

    What this will do for you, dear listener, is get you even deeper into your music and broaden that smile on your face😊.

    We’re kicking things off with the Linn Akubarik Exakt system…

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    Chord Company PowerHaus
    Linn Organik DAC Upgrade

    12 April 2022

    Linn Organik DAC – Klimax DS/DSM upgrade now available

    The sublime performance of Organik DAC – first debuted last year in next-generation Klimax DSM – is now available as a retrofit upgrade across the entire Klimax range. Organik upgrade is available now for all variants of Klimax DS and DSM – even the very first model manufactured in 2007; joining Klimax Exaktbox and Klimax 350 integrated loudspeakers in the eligible line-up for Organik DAC upgrade.

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    dcs APEX-Ring-DAC for bartok, raossini and vivaldi high-end digital streaming from loud and clear glasgow

    14 March 2022

    Introducing dCS Ring DACâ„¢ APEX

    dCS Limited’s Ring DACâ„¢ technology has been an integral part of and significant contributor to the exquisite sound quality of dCS digital audio products since the late ’80s.

    Now, dCS launches it’s latest generation – Ring DACâ„¢ Apex. The best digital-to-analogue converter in the world? Read on for details on how to hear for yourself…

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    Loud & Clear Glasgow staff

    9 February 2022

    2022 here we come!

    2022 is here and we are ready for it! From 1st March our opening hours will be extended to include Wednesdays, 12pm – 6pm.

    It’s hard to summarise 2021, but here’s what was added to our product portfolio over the year; new brands, new products and updates from our existing suppliers.

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    2022 price rises
    Rega system one

    14 December 2021

    REGA SYSTEM ONEâ„¢

    A little later than planned due to extraordinary demand this year for Rega turntables and amplifiers, we’re excited to now finally announce the arrival of REGA SYSTEM ONEâ„¢ complete vinyl music system.

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    Linn Factory

    9 December 2021

    Linn Price Rise 1st January

    We now have the full details of Linn’s forthcoming price rise, effective 1st January 2022. There are some sizeable jumps so well worth considering if now is the time to order. As expected, recent product launches are unaffected.

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    Naim price rise

    22 November 2021

    Naim Price Rise

    As has been widely covered in the media, two of the many ongoing impacts of the COVID pandemic have been a rise in component prices and major logistical cost increases, especially around transport.

    Naim has absorbed these for months but has now been forced to act and will be increasing the prices for all products and accessories, effective 6th December 2021.

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    Ekstatik Ekos SE Closeup
    Chord at Loud & Clear - GroundAray and Burndy

    25 October 2021

    Chord Company double-header: GroundARAY and Burndy cables

    We were lucky enough to welcome old friend and Chord Company Managing Director, Alan Gibb, along with Area Sales Manager Joe Gormley to Loud & Clear a couple of weeks ago to present and demonstrate two brilliant new Chord products to a number of customers: GroundARAY and ChordBurndy. We also had a sneak preview of a third, but we’re not allowed to talk about it yet – watch this space 😉.

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    Linn Factory, Waterfoot

    17 September 2021

    Linn Factory Tour 17th Sept 2021

    Some of our customers were lucky enough to attend a full Linn factory tour today at Linn HQ in Waterfoot, Glasgow. With personal listening sessions in the Linn Home suites and lunch in the Linn’s splendid canteen thrown in, it was quite a day! Here’s a few photos.

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    B&W 803 D4 Satin Walnut
    Linn Selekt DSM

    26 August 2021

    Linn Selekt DSM Simplified

    Linn’s one-box masterpiece Selekt DSM is without doubt the most configurable, modular audio streamer around and that flexibility is set to expand as new options and upgrades become available. So to simplify options it’s back to basics for Selekt DSM which will now be supplied as Selekt System Hub, to which you add your choice of amplification, DAC quality and more in the form of cartridges that slide inside. A bit like LP12 mechanics with your choice of power supply, toneram, cartridge, etc.

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    Fyne Audio range

    20 August 2021

    Fyne Audio Feature

    Scottish loudspeaker manufacturer Fyne Audio visit Loud & Clear Glasgow for some in-depth product chat, listening sessions and to introduce some new products…

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    Chord Company GroundARAY

    6 August 2021

    New GroundARAY from Chord Company – Advanced high-frequency noise reduction

    Electrical noise infiltrates music and movie systems, fact. As vibration and mechanical noise are detrimental to quality, high frequency noise is also the enemy; and it is everywhere. The best audio and video equipment minimises HF noise but here’s another way: Chord Company GroundARAY.

    The Salisbury scientists have done it again – Chord GroundARAY cylinders extract HF noise from unused ports on your equipment to effectively ‘clean’ the audio signal path and improve (dramatically!) audio quality.

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    Naim Solstice Turntable Special Edition
    Nordost Valhalla 2 Ethernet cable

    17 June 2021

    New product – Nordost Valhalla 2 Ethernet Cable

    The way we can listen to music has metamorphosed over the past decade, now accessing high resolution digital music via the internet or our home network, played by astonishingly good music streaming players. So we need commensurate quality streaming cables to carry that digital data to our players: step forward Nordost Valhalla 2 Ethernet cable.

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    Audiovector R Series
    Accuphase E-800 integrated amplifier

    20 May 2021

    Welcome to Accuphase!

    Accuphase is a name synonymous with high-end audio equipment and one which is revered across the globe. We are thrilled then to welcome this most prestigious of brands to Loud & Clear Glasgow’s portfolio of exceptional hi-fi.

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    Racing Awareness Scotland Loud & Clear car
    Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
    New Cinema Sony 4k Anthem AV

    22 April 2021

    Sony 4k Laser Projector and Anthem AV Receivers light up our cinemas

    As the Loud and Clear team continues preparations for reopening, we’re delighted to share with you some major improvements to our home theatre demonstration rooms, including our new Sony 4k VW790ES laser projector and Anthem MRX 1140 AV Receiver.

    These upgrades bring you even more enjoyment from your movies, games and television, with simplified control and fewer products required to make for an unforgettable experience.

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    Virtual dem

    19 April 2021

    Virtual demonstrations at Loud & Clear

    Life as we know it has changed. So let’s embrace the change and adapt. Loud & Clear Glasgow will reopen it’s doors (hurrah!) on Thursday 29th April but until then – and beyond then – we are bringing the showroom to you, by way of personal, virtual demonstrations.

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    Next generation Linn Klimax DSM
    Linn Klimax DSM Organik 2021

    26 March 2021

    World Exclusive – the ULTIMATE Digital Streamer revealed

    Perfection in a box, at Loud & Clear now: next generation Linn Klimax DSM

    We are thrilled beyond measure to be the first retailer on the planet to get our hands on the world’s new reference music streamer. Collected this morning at Linn HQ, we have opened the box, we have ooh-ed and aah-ed at its stunning looks and feel and most importantly we have now listened to new Klimax Organik DSM. Believe the hype.

    Breathtaking sound, extreme engineering, sublime musicality, exquisite design. Words cannot do justice to next generation Linn Klimax Organik DSM – the ultimate digital player.

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