Welcome to the October 2003 newsletter from Sonic Spirits!
I – Sonic Spirits NewsI – Sonic Spirits News
Sonic Spirits is pleased to become an authorized dealer for Focus Audio! Focus Audio is a Canada-based manufacturer of high performance loudspeakers. From their website:
“Steeped in passion for accurate reproduction of sound, and ultimately enjoyment of music, Focus Audio has been designing and producing a range of high performance loudspeakers for discerning audiophiles since 1993. Focus Audio product designs are based on research and development into the best available driver materials, sensible crossover application and elegant aesthetics.”
The Focus Audio New Signature Series loudspeakers all feature the highly-regarded Scanspeak Revelator 9900 tweeter and custom-designed Eton Nomex/Kevlar Hexacone woofers, Cardas litz wiring and binding posts, and Multicap capacitors; all considered to be among the highest-performance loudspeaker components. The New Signature Series product line includes the FS-688 monitor, FS-788 floorstander, and the FS-888 flagship floorstander. Focus Audio also designs and builds a Multichannel speaker line, including the MC-1 center channel/monitor and the MT-1 floorstander.
Focus Audio has kept a low profile in the US, but is ranked among the top high end loudspeaker companies in the Far East. Sonic Spirits is privileged to become only the third authorized dealer in the US.
Focus Audio has received the following recent reviews of the New Signature Series:
FS-688 – Soundstage 3/2003We currently have the FS-788 in our demonstration system, and we will be receiving both the FS-688 and FS-888 before the end of October. Please come and check them out! Contact us to set up an appointment at info@sonicspirits.com or 212.706.1756.
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Sonic Spirits has also updated our website to include news and reviews from our manufacturers. We’ve also added a Photo Gallery with pictures of our demonstration equipment, customer systems, and other interesting photo opportunities with various visitors to our showroom. Come check it out: http://www.sonicspirits.com
II – Manufacturers’ News
Acoustic ZenIII - Notes
- Our friend at AOL Music has told us of a new Sessions@AOLMusic. This is a compilation of live performances from Sessions@AOL, an AOL Music production and original featuring exclusive in-studio performances and interviews with today's biggest names and hottest new talent in music. The CD is available at an introductory price here: http://channelevents.aol.com/music/sessionscd/index.adp
- NYC-based members of the online community, Audiocircle.com, have started to get together on a regular monthly basis. Each month, one person is hosting the gathering, which features that person’s home system as well as various shootouts and demos of components, cables, tweaks, and other items. The most recent meeting featured a system built around VMPS RM40 ribbon-based speakers. The November meeting date/time is TBD, but will likely be scheduled for a Saturday afternoon. For more information, check out: http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewforum.php?f=62