There’s nothing better than seeing the happiness on our client’s face when they heard their favourite music through this new system.

Compared to the standard Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 speakers, the Signature Edition use heavier bracing, upgraded bass motor systems, a flared-metal down-firing port, and reference-grade parts in the crossover network. The sound is big, full-range, and highly detailed, not leaving out anything from the recording. They need big power to truly show their quality, and that is why the McIntosh MC1.25KW 1-Channel Solid State Amplifiers were the ideal choice to drive them. Expertly engineered, skilfully assembled and composed of the best materials available, the 71kg behemoths can produce 1200W of continuous power into 2, 4, or 8 ohms, with bursts of peak power in excess of 2kW. Perhaps even more important, the amplifiers sound absolutely beautiful and lush, showing no signs of a power-musicality trade-off. The McIntosh C12000 2-Channel Solid State and Vacuum Tube Preamplifier is a two-chassis design that isolates the audio section from the control and power sections. This separation allows for little to no interference in processing that delicate audio signal. Featuring 12 analogue inputs – six balanced, four unbalanced and two phonos – with both valve and solid-state output makes for ultimate flexibility. In this case we are using the valve section.

The streaming and DAC are from the masters of digital conversion, dCS. dCS’ motto is “Only The Music” – that is, once every trace of electronic signature is removed from an audio component, only the music remains. The dCS Bartók APEX is a triumph of naturalism and detail that will impress even the most fastidious of listeners. Our client has a wonderful collection of vintage laser discs and the Bartók APEX serves as a DAC for their existing Pioneer Laser Disc Player.

Finally, the speaker cables and XLR interconnects are from Transparent Audio’s ULTRA range, and the power cables are from IsoTek. To make sure we isolate the system properly, Atacama Audio’s Evoque Design Edition shelving has been used throughout.

Are you ready to turn your dream system into reality? Contact us by phone or email, visit us in-store or browse our website now – it would be our pleasure to help you!

This system comprises:

-Bowers & Wilkins Signature 801 D4 Speakers in Midnight Blue Metallic

-McIntosh MC1.25KW 1-Channel Solid State Amplifiers

-McIntosh C12000 2-Channel Solid State and Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

-dCS Bartók APEX Streamer/DAC

-Transparent Audio ULTRA Speaker & XLR Cables

-IsoTek EVO3 Optimum Power Cables

-Atacama Audio Evoque Design Edition Equipment Stands