An array of transport devices exists and the choices
seem limitless. Further, newer technology and formats
have emerged that make the decision process all
that more difficult. At Next Level, like everything
else we carry, we strive to provide the finest transport
devices available with a variety of choices (features
& price-points) for our customers. Some customers
want devices that simply will provide a picture
for their monitor or receiver. Others may want “universal
players” that essentially will do a superb
job for all formats including multi-channel audio.
And yet others will want the newest technologies
that might include HDMI. Not to worry, Next Level
will assist you every step of the way!
Also noteworthy is the emergence of DVD receivers.
These devices are ideal for those wanting a bedroom
or office home theater setup. Two of primary note
are the Sherwood-Newcastle VR-758 and ARCAM SOLO.
We feature the VR-758 in one of our showrooms. The
sound is truly stunning and the price is a real
value.
ARCAM has just released their new FMJ-line CD player,
the CD36. This unit is being acclaimed as ARCAM's
highest performing CD player ever. Some key features
include an all new power supply using dual toroidal
transformers which yields incredibly low noise floors,
ultra low jitter 3rd overtone clock for precise
soundstage & imaging, 10 separate power supplies
to minimize interaction between circuits boards,
and a 4-layer fiberglass circuit board using analog
averaging that will greatly increase linearity and
reduce distortion. Those wishing to achieve the
ultimate CD reproduction from a solid-state player
at an upscale price point, this player is truly
the cream of the crop.
The ARCAM SOLO was just released and has received
rave reviews. From Hi-Fi magazine… “It's
the first integrated product to get close to pleasing
all of the people all of the time.... The advantage
of not being first onto the market means that you
know exactly what's required to come out on top,
and for us that's exactly what the Solo does.
CD performance is great. Just as impressive as the
engineering ingredients suggest... the solo picks
out a good deal of detail, arranging it into a cohesive
and musical whole. It doesn't become flustered when
things start to get busy, producing as spacious
a soundstage as we've heard from a unit of this
type... the Solo responds with a generous dose of
drive and surefooted timing
Arcam has struck a skillful balance that's easy
to listen to without ever edging towards blandness.
The result is that the Solo is capable enough to
reveal the intricacies of a CD's production, but
polite enough never to sound rude no matter how
sub-standard the recordings. Sit back, listen, and
enjoy — that's what the Solo is about.”
Next Level also carries the acclaimed ARCAM CD33T.
In the March 2005 issue, Playboy featured the Arcam
CD33 in their ultimate audio system.
"Any stereo has to play today's most popular
format, the CD, and decent playback makes a huge
difference. There are stupefying values in today's
market—$300 units that'll play CDs, DVDs,
and MP3s and then run to the store to buy smokes
for you. But be strong. It's a digital format, but
what comes out of the back of the player is all
analog. The conversion between the two is what separates
the harsh reproduction of mass-market players from
the natural sound of the premium set. The smart
money's on Arcam's Full Metal Jacket CD33 upsampling
CD player ($2,500), with damped chassis (to absorb
vibrations), dual nonswitching power supplies and
excellent filtering in the digital-analog conversion.
Trust us, you'll hear the difference by the end
of the first note. We'd put it up against a typical
$200,000 setup without thinking twice."
Next Level Audio & Video is now an authorized
Oppo Digital dealer carrying the entire Oppo line
up including the highly touted OPDV970H, OPDV971H
and the brand new OPDV981H that upconverts to 1080P!
Next Level Audio & Video welcomes JoLida to Wisconsin.
We are the only Wisconsin-based dealer/custom installer
authorized to sell their products. For those wanting
the ultimate in tube performance, JoLida has it
for you. This player may very well be the best player
available; if not, certainly the best valued CD
player tube or otherwise. Specifically, this award
winning CD player produces some of the most incredible
and warm sounds of any CD player we've heard. Best
yet, it is an awesome value (MSRP = $900). We are
privileged to offer this player to our customers
and are proud to bring JoLida to Wisconsin. We look
forward to demoing this CD player for you in one
of our showrooms.
