Planet of Sound is now the official Canadian distributor of Perreaux electronics. We are pleased to bring back a name familiar to many Canadian audiophiles-- Perreaux. Hailing from New Zealand, Perreaux has a long history of making some of the finest solid state amplifiers on the planet. Their reputation for performance is equalled by unrivaled build quality. The story from Perreaux users of 20 and 30 years is of unanimous loyalty. The new generation of Perreaux products showcases what continuous research can bring to amplifier design. The result is effortless power with none of the traditional drawbacks of large amplifiers, user friendly features and a minimalist style to suit even the fussiest taste. Perreaux--for those who don't like to compromise. Planet of Sound is now the official Canadian distributor of Heed electronics. Heed is a relatively new company which is continuing the vision started by certain "flat-earthers" of the 80s who have since moved more mainstream. The Heed sound is of "musical integrity" first and foremost with supreme attention paid to pacing, rhythm and timing (PRaT). Minimalist, low powered designs are upgradeable with outboard power supplies. Heed products look like audio components and don't pretend to be lifestyle accoutrements. They exist to make music happen, pure and simple. We think many dissillusioned flat-earthers will be pleasantly shocked at the kind of sound that is again available at such affordable prices. Planet of Sound is now the official Canadian distributor of Pro-Ject turntables and electronics. We are very happy to announce a new partnership with Pro-Ject of Austria to distribute their class-leading range of turntables, phono preamps and accessory electronics. The award-winning Debut III turntable has established Pro-Ject as the new standard in affordable analog, while the range extends all the way up to the RPM 10, a turntable that can compete with the best the world has to offer, at a fraction of the cost. Precision crafted, and made to last a lifetime, Pro-Ject is leading the analog resurgence. Planet of Sound is now the official Canadian distributor of Ortofon Cartridges. We want to thank Kurt Martens of Essential Audio for extending us the opportunity to take over Ortofon distribution in Canada. For more than 50 years Ortofon has been defining the state of the art in cartridge design and their extensive range from budget to esoteric is unequalled. Nothing demonstrates more convincingly Ortofon's commitment to be the world«s finest cartridge manufacturer than the ongoing development of new state-of-the-art models such as the revolutionary 2m series. Planet of Sound is now the official Canadian distributor of Weiss. Weiss has its roots in professional audio where their legendary DACs have been the backbone of the finest mastering studios. Their no-nonsense design philosophy translates to a new line of consumer products which are truly state of the art. Weiss is one of the only digital equipment makers that we feel has overcome the many flaws of traditional digital replay. The new Minerva FireWire DAC is the finest computer audio solution we have heard. Planet of Sound is now the official Canadian distributor of Graham Slee. Graham Slee is a small specialist electronics manufacturer from Barnsley, England. Specializing in phono preamps (and now headphone amplifiers), Mr. Slee prides himself on the finest hand made construction. By hand made we mean exactly that: every board is hand soldered - nothing is left to chance. Supreme quality control, the finest refined circuits, beautiful aesthetics and suprisingly affordable prices are a testament to the personal dedication and brilliance of one man's quest to build the finest products in the world. Planet of Sound is now the official Canadian distributor of Sumiko Cartridges. For over 35 years, SUMIKO has provided a comprehensive range of phono cartridges to music lovers seeking the finest musical experience at a variety of price points. Iconic designs such as the Oyster, Blue Point Special, Blackbird and Palo Santos Presentation have delighted users the world over. Visit the Harbeth room at T.H.E. Show Las Vegas, Jan. 8-11, 2009 Our US partner Fidelis AV will be exhibiting Harbeth at T.H.E. Show in Las Vegas at the same time as CES is occuring, January 8th to 11th. We will be there to help demonstrate the new Monitor 40.1 as well as other Harbeth speakers. T.H.E. Show is going to be better than ever this year as they've condensed it all down to one hotel - The Alexis Park - so there are more exhibitors in one convenient place. We hope you will be able to make it down to visit us. Hear the new Simon Yorke S10 turntable at the High End Show, Munich Germany, April 25th & 26th, 2008 The Series 10 turntable is now available. The S10 comes with an updated version of the S7 unipivot tonearm – the new S7.1 tonearm – which permits quick changeover of arm beams (and thus cartridges) and a modified mounting system which offers considerable improvements to transient response. The Series 10 will make its public debut at this year’s High End Show, Munich, Germany, April 24-26, 2008. We will not be at the main MOC site, but exhibiting at Fleming’s Hotel – Leopold Strasse 130-132, 80804 Munchen-Schwabing – nearby, where you will be able to meet with us personally. We look forward to seeing you there on either the 25th or 26th. A Series 10 turntable with dual 12” S7 tonearms is now in use at the National Library of Canada, sound archive facility. The Series 10 turntable made its professional debut at the recent ARSC conference in San Francisco – coupled with Millennia’s LOC archival phono preamplifier – making live transfers of 78rpm shellac discs from Neil Young’s private collection. Hear Harbeth at Le Festival Son & Image, April 3*.4.5.6, 2008 It's our great pleasure to be exhibiting at the 2008 Festival Son & Image in Montreal. For those that have attended the show in the past you know that the Montreal show is something special. The caliber of equipment, setup and enthusiasm is up there with the best in the world and there's a special excitement that only a city like Montreal can bring. Planet of Sound Distribution will be showing all models of Harbeth including the new Monitor 40.1. Please visit us at the Sheraton hotel in Room 909. Bring your favourite LP or CD and we will aim to demonstrate the speaker of your choice. For the first 10 visitors each day we will be giving away a free Harbeth t-shirt. April 3rd is reserved especially for dealers. Harbeth to unveil new Monitor 40.1 at CES, January 2008 The original Harbeth Monitor 40 was designed as a drop-in replacement for the BBC LS5/8 studio loudspeaker. It has worked well in the ‘dry’ acoustic favoured by broadcasters. However, after the supply of bass drivers abruptly stopped, Harbeth decided to create a totally new in-house bass unit. Happily, during the development of the new driver, it became apparent the performance of the speaker overall could be advanced to unforeseen levels. Listeners to the pre-production pair, at a show in the USA, commented on a tighter and more extended bass; noticeably increased sensitivity; easier amplifier load, and smoother overall balance. With the world-class pedigree of the old Monitor 40, talk of "world's best" is already circulating in regards to the new Monitor 40.1. Production starts in January 2008 and there are already many backorders for this eagerly-awaited new model. Please reserve your pair early and avoid long wait times. Stereo Times reviews the new Harbeth Compact 7ES-3. Here's an excerpt from the review. Please visit Stereo Times for the full review of the Compact 7ES-3 and other Harbeth speakers. "The Compact 7ES-3 offers an exceptionally well-integrated blend of accurate timbre, sophisticated rhythmic performance, highly articulate reproduction of performance technique, and clear insight into the artistic intent of the music. That it can do this with just about any kind of music makes it a superb ally for investigating new music, opening the door to musical adventure. The new Compact 7ES-3 is another masterpiece in the grand Harbeth tradition." Planet of Sound is the official Canadian distributor of Harbeth Speakers. We’re proud to be representing one of the UK’s classic speaker lines. Harbeth was founded in 1977 by senior BBC Research Engineer Dudley Harwood who pioneered the use of advanced plastics in loudspeaker cones. In 1987 Alan Shaw bought the company and has continued to advance the state of the art. The 'Harbeth sound' flows from the unique blend of traditional but expensive construction techniques and the advanced high-technology Harbeth UK-made RADIAL drive units. Harbeth's 'thin wall BBC style' cabinets may look deceptively simple but are by far the most complicated to manufacture: think not of a rigid box, but of five critically damped and tuned panel sub-systems brought together regardless of cost or complexity. Owning Harbeths brings you into far more intimate contact with the music - no other speaker brings you a more lifelike experience. This is the reason why the BBC chooses Harbeth as its reference monitor. Harbeth loudspeakers - British, naturally.