Select Sound Audio

Audio Hi Fi Stereo:
Select Sound Audio carries the best audio gear in both tube and solid state designs. We offer the finest electronics from Conrad-Johnson, Chord Electronics, GamuT, and Exposure. We also offer the very best in British loud speakers from PMC and Spendor, as well as the excellent GamuT line of hi-fi speakers and monitors designed and manufactured in Denmark.

The SE version upgrades the critical circuits and paths with high grade electrical components. Adding Teflon capacitors, more Vishay resistors (only found on the step attenuator in the standard ET3) and silver plated socket jackets brings the ET3 SE to fit perfectly between the ET3 and the ET5 preamps.

The Classic Sixty has now joined the SE line up. The Classic Sixty does not only incorporate the upgraded Vishay resistors and the Teflon capacitors, but also uses the new KT120 in place of the EL34 tubes in its power stage.

The SE pre and power amp make for a wonderful combination that offers top of the line audio at accessible pricing. Your existing system could benefit from the very musical SE qualities of either of these components.

As with all Conrad-Johnson products, these amps offer a deep wide sound stage with authority and precision.

Today, as tubes and solid-state converge, you can have the best of both worlds in these fantastic Conrad-Johnson designed and manufactured products.

The Conrad-Johnson ET3SE/Classic 60SE preamplifier and power amplifier combo was rated very highly for their natural and musically pleasing performance.

We are pleased to report a very nice review from the March 2012 Hi-Fi+ magazine. Pick up a copy and read pages 22 to 25, ASAP.

 

Pricing:
We are proud to offer great products from the best US and European Hi-Fi equipment manufacturers. Why spend thousands of dollars on Chinese-made audio gear when you can have the best American and European products? There was a time when you could buy a Chinese made amplifier for pennies on the dollar, but those products are no longer the deal they once were. The US and European brands have a proven track record of mature design and time tested reliability. Our friendly price structure and meticulously selected products will exceed the Asian competition. 

Bring us your desired system list from any Asian audio supplier and we will do our best to get you into established, quality brands at very competitive pricing. 

Amplifiers and Speakers:
For the best in Tube amplifiers and preamplifiers there is none other than Conrad-Johnson. Take for example the LP66s Stereo tube power amplifier which exploits the 6550 tube for your listening pleasure. Consider also The Classic Sixty SE with the KT120 tube complement and SE upgrades, the LP125 mono block, and the best tube preamp at its price point, the ET3.  

Development of high-end models like the GAT has led to enhancements in Conrad-Johnson's entry-level offerings. The ET5 has many of the features found in the GAT flagship line-stage preamplifier. The family resemblance goes deeper than just good looks with voltage gain provided by a triode vacuum-tube, while the zero-feedback line-stage circuit of the ET3 and ET5, along with its DC voltage regulators, closely replicates the circuit of the GAT. The ET3, nicknamed the mini GAT, and ET5 also features a relay-operated discrete stepped attenuator level-control circuit of the type found in the GAT and CT5. 

When looking for the best state of the art solid-state, audio products, look no further then Chord Electronics from the Pump House. Experience how effortlessly the Chord SPM1050 amplifier delivers dazzling dynamics and crystal clear energy at 200 watts per channel. Connect it to the CPA-2500 for a fully balanced pre and power amp combination. You will hear and feel every musical nuance the artist intended, from true bass to crystal clear highs. 

Or you can mix and match tube with Solid-state to get the best of both worlds. 

GamuT Audio, known for its world class speakers, also makes some wonderful electronics. The GamuTSi100 Stereo integrated  MOSFET Amplifier with a pair of The GamuT Phi 5 Speakers is an amazing combination. 

The Exposure 2010s2 and 3010s2 line of products, offer audiophile quality and listening experiences at a very comfortable price. Exposure delivers a purely musical listening experience. The entry level pricing belies its true to life signal path. I do not know how they do it, but they offer some of the best sounding gear at any price and still have all the capabilities that one would expect from a high-end audio product. Pre out for bi-amping, dual speaker outputs for true bi-wiring, and real BNC and Optical outputs on their CD player. Offered in black or silver. 

Digital:
Today's Music sources are changing. We can help you navigate the frequently confusing, sometimes murky world of today's digital interfaces. The difference between a great CD player and a computer based music server is getting narrower every day. Our Chord Electronics One CD player, with its built in 192K/24bit DAC is hard to beat, but tie your Mac, laptop, PC or music server to the Chord QBD-76 or QBD-76HD DAC and you will never be able to tell the difference. 

Speaking of Computer based audio, let's not forget the almost half sized, beautifully crafted Conrad-Johnson HD3, USB Hi Res DAC. It's made with the same quality components and power supply technology that Conrad Johnson is known for. I found the HD3 was indistinguishable from the Chord One in a side by side test. They are both a treat to listen to. 

Room Treatments:
In audio they say that "wood is good" and the Core Audio design Diffusers are beautiful, effective, and versatile. We have demos and stock available. 

Phono:
Rega , Musical O' Life, ZYX , and Conrad-Johnson round out our analog phono / turntable line up. We carry the RP1 and RP2 series of Rega turntables and their cartridges. Also available from Rega is the FONO and FONO mini MC Phono preamps 

For the best that analog has to offer place a ZYX cartridge on your tonearm and connect it to the Conrad Johnson TEA Phono preamp and you will have the Class A sound but not the Class A price. 

What's new:
Introducing the new Classic Sixty SE  Vacuum-Tube  Amplifier. With circuits derived from our flagship ART amplifier and parts quality comparable to that found in many companies' top offerings, the Classic Sixty SE promises performance that belies its modest suggested US retail price of just 5000. Similar in size and form to the LP66S, the Classic Sixty SE will replace that model in the conrad-johnson line-up. This Special Edition model features our Teflon CJD capacitors, as used in are highly regarded “C1” upgrades, and replaces critical resistors with Vishay metal foil types. Finally, the output tubes are upgraded to the extraordinary Tungsol KT120s. These premium quality parts would make the Classic Sixty SE a contender at almost any price, and an exceptional value at $5000. A new price sheet showing pricing for this model is included with this newsletter. Units are available for immediate delivery.