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21 Dec
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Join our Linn Space Optimisation Masterclass

According to one of our favourite audio equipment manufacturers, Linn, “Every room has its own particular sound”. For example, your sitting room might be narrow with particularly high ceilings while your generously sized dining room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows. These two examples give you an indication of how the acoustics of each room can differ wildly. Even flooring and furniture can make a difference to how you hear music in your home. So, if you think that investing in high-end audio equipment is all that’s required to enjoy great sound, think again – or better still, think Linn. Today’s Linn Space Optimisation Masterclass aims to help you “design your home the way you want to and experience the true sound of the music”.  Because Linn’s design team knows that different people appreciate various types of properties, Space Optimisation can help music lovers get the best out of all kinds of homes from a detached new-build house to a Georgian flat. With Linn Space Optimisation, the word “Space” actually stands for “Speaker Placement and Custom Environment”. While this might sound a bit of a mouthful, it actually makes a whole lot of sense when you realise just how much your living environment can affect the true sound of music. Banish distortion “Distortion” is often a dirty word when used in conjunction with “music”. Distortion alters the original shape and/or characteristics of waveforms and it’s, therefore, a major cause of frustration for sound engineers, recording artists, Hi-Fi manufacturers, and listeners. Luckily, Linn’s design team knows a lot about distortion, including how to remove it. And, as the brand also knows how to make world-class music systems, it makes perfect sense for you to take advantage of its Speaker Placement and Custom Environment Optimisation software. In fact, all of Linn’s systems now come with this technology built-in, and even DS owners can harness its power via a free software upgrade. How Linn Space Optimisation works The joy of Linn Space Optimisation is that it can deliver a uniquely optimised performance however you’ve designed your room. It uses advanced acoustic modelling to compile a complete picture of how the unique characteristics of your room, your speakers, and their placement affect the sound that you hear. Consequently, the software is able to identify and reduce the effects of any frequencies that are causing artificial distortion, leaving you with a sound that’s truer to the original. No need to compromise Before this sophisticated technology was invented, you would have needed to place your speakers in optimal positions to enjoy the best results. Now, however, you can choose a more practical setup that suits both you and your room without having to compromise on sound quality. Space Optimisation+ This superb piece of software has been further advanced with the introduction of Linn Space Optimisation+ on Linn’s Exakt sound systems. Exakt systems are able to measure the response of every individual drive unit to optimise the sound with even more accuracy. Book an in-store demonstration If you’d like to know more about Space Optimisation, drop into our Essex or London stores to talk to our team of Linn specialists. You can even book a demonstration online today!

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14 Dec
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Vinyl or Download – Which Linn Player Suits You?

When it comes to fashion, home décor, music, and even technology, there’s nothing wrong with a bit of retro. In fact, some of the greatest inventions of all time have helped to inspire the very products we rely on today. For example, if Alexander Graham Bell had failed to make his groundbreaking telephone call to Mr. Watson, would we ever have got to experience the joys of the latest Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy smart-phone? When it comes down to music and technology, we’re not suggesting you throw your Blu-rays in the bin in favour of Betamax or donate your MP3 player to the nearest charity shop in place of a 1980’s ghetto blaster. Instead, we’re asking you to consider the benefits of today’s different music formats and how each one can take on a whole new dimension when listened to on a Linn DS system or Linn turntable. The key question is vinyl or download? Which format do you prefer? Vinyl lovers – Linn LP12 Are you a traditionalist when it comes to music? Perhaps you believe that classic albums like The Beatles’ “Revolver”, Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”, and Jim Hendrix’s “Electric Ladyland” lose their rawness and authenticity in digital format? If so, we’re not going to argue as many people agree with you. In fact, this recent Sky News article states that record album sales are expected to hit a twenty-year high this year, with figures already up 55% on last year. The main problem with listening to vinyl is that your dusty and antiquated record player isn’t likely to showcase your LPs and EPs in their best possible light. Plus, if the needle’s prone to skipping every time someone walks past your record player or it scratches your precious records, it’s definitely time to upgrade to a superior product. This is where the Linn Majik LP12 turntable literally comes into play. It’s considered THE turntable to own, and it delivers a premium audio performance at an unbeatable price. It comes with a choice of five solid wood plinths (Walnut, Rosenut, Oak, Cherry, and Black Ash); so, you needn’t worry about it looking out of place when sat alongside your record collection. Team it with Majik 140 Loudspeakers, the Majik-I Integrated Amplifier, and the Majik Kontrol Pre-Amplifier, and you’ll be all set for the best vinyl experience of your life! Digital fans – Linn DS players Do you hate being confined to your home when you want to listen to your favourite music on full blast? Did you do a happy dance when the Discman was first released? Does the thought of Spotify going out of business fill you with dread? Then, fear not – you’re obviously a member of Team Digital – the majority of who believe digital is far superior to vinyl. If you want to develop your appreciation of music and discover as many new and upcoming bands as possible, digital is the way forward. Thanks to the likes of Groove Shark, Spotify, and iTunes, you can explore an incredible range of genres and artists, often free-of-charge. If you come across a band or style of music that you particularly like, you can get instant recommendations for similar artists and genres. Plus, your ever-growing collection will be searchable, instantaneous, and always crackle-free. Linn DS players, including Akurate, Klimax, Majik, and Sneaky, are undoubtedly THE best digital music players in the world. Simply connect your player of choice to your home network, and you’ll instantly be able to enjoy all your downloads and CDs in studio quality. Furthermore, your appreciation of internet radio will shoot off the charts. Discover the world of Linn with Rococo Systems At the end of the day, whether you prefer vinyl or digital is a matter of personal taste. Regardless of which format you prefer, Rococo Systems can help you find the ultimate Linn system or turntable for your needs. So, make sure you drop into our London or Essex store to talk to one of our Linn specialists, telephone us, or complete our online enquiry form – you’ll find all the details on our Contact page.

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7 Dec
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Trade In and Trade Up to Linn with Rococo Systems

If you’re a music fan who lives in London, Essex, or anywhere else in the UK, and you’ve got your heart set on purchasing a Linn product, did you know that Rococo Systems can help get you on the ladder to buying your dream hi-fi with our trade in and part exchange deals? You’re no doubt aware that Linn makes the best music systems in the world, and enables you to purchase either a complete system, or build, customise and upgrade the ideal system for your needs with its range of hi-fi separates. As such, the price tag that comes with such high-quality, state-of-the-art specialist equipment might mean a brand-new setup is just out of your reach. Therefore, the easiest and most affordable way to join the ever-growing community of proud Linn owners is to take advantage of our trade in or part exchange offers. Rococo Systems will happily consider all high-end hi-fi equipment such as Naim, Cyrus, Roksan, Linn, and more. From time-to-time, we also run special Linn-related promotions, which offer you a set discount on the cost of new products such as DSM players. For example, we’re currently able to offer you 10% off any Linn DS or DSM player when you trade in your old music equipment, such as an iPod dock, DAB radio, Bluetooth speaker or CD player. However, this special deal only runs between 1st December 2015 and 31st January 2016, so make sure you don’t miss out! Our high-end hi-fi equipment trade-in deal is different to the above offer, as the discounted amount is dependent on the value and condition of your existing kit. So, while we appreciate you may be champing at the bit to pack up your old system right now and race down to our London or Essex store, we ask that you firstly telephone us on either 020 7454 1234 (40 Danbury Street, London, N1 8JU) or 01277 890 888 (Moreton Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0LU). We far prefer this method as we’d hate for you to make a wasted journey, and by speaking to one of our specialists over the phone, we’ll be able to chat about what equipment you currently have and give you an estimated price. If we are able to supply you with a verbal estimate, we will then ask you to send your hi-fi to us for evaluation if you wish to proceed. Our team will then be able to test your kit and check its condition prior to providing you with the best possible market price. Of course, if you live in the local area, you’re likely to want to know in advance which system will best suit your needs. Fortunately, you’ll find plenty of useful information regarding Linn’s exciting systems and separates (including prices) listed right here on our website. Visitors to our stores can request demonstrations of products such as the Series 5 in our dedicated Linn suites, and ask for expert guidance and in-depth technical information as necessary. By trading in your current kit, the financial investment you’ve made so far on audio equipment doesn’t need to go to waste. In fact, it could help you purchase your very first Linn system or fast-track you from your existing entry-level or mid-range system to one that boasts the very latest technology. Trade in Your Linn Products with Rococo Systems today! So, why put off making your hi-fi dreams a reality any longer? Get in touch with Rococo Systems today by phone or via our online contact form regarding your trade in.

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Complimentary 60-day trial of TIDAL for Linn DS owners

    We are extremely excited to announce the seamless integration of TIDAL’s new lossless music streaming service into all Linn DS players. With TIDAL you can now stream over 25 million tracks at CD-quality, making it the ultimate online library for fans of high quality music. Linn DS owners* can experience this lossless streaming service with a complimentary 60-day trial*. All you need to do is: Make sure your Linn DS software is up to date. Check Konfig, for help give us a call. Download the latest version of the Linn Kazoo control app. Hit the TIDAL tile on Linn Kazoo’s front page and follow the instructions. Expand your music library, explore artists new and old, and even integrate tracks from TIDAL into your Linn Kazoo playlist. You can now create the ultimate lossless soundtrack at home. If you have any further questions or require help please contact us at:- [email protected] Telephone 01277 890 888 or 0207 454 1234 www.rococosystems.com    

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24 Nov

Enjoy a Christmas gift, with love from Linn

As a special Christmas gift, Linn are giving away a different, free 24-bit Studio Master track every day in December, until Christmas Eve. Explore and expand your musical tastes with a host of award-winning recordings from a variety of genres and musicians, including well-known favourites. Each day they will also post an exciting new video letting you discover the story behind every song. But we know no-one likes waiting, so in the spirit of Christmas, here’s a taste of what’s to come – enjoy Dougie MacLean’s classic, ‘Caledonia’, performed with the award-winning Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Don’t forget to check each day to download a new track*. By Christmas you’ll have an incredible playlist, with love from Linn.

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1 Aug

Kaleidescape Store launches in UK alongside new Cinema One system

Kaleidescape has launched the new Cinema One movie server, a (slightly) more affordable and more accessible version of the Kaleidescape high-end home cinema experience. The Kaleidescape Cinema One (£3,295) is released alongside the UK launch of the Kaleidescape Store, a film and TV show download service that uniquely makes the complete Blu-ray (and DVD) disc experience available to download, including 1080p video, HD audio soundtracks and all the extras found on physical media. Traditionally sold primarlily through the custom installation industry, the Kaleidescape system is a bespoke film playback and storage service that allows users to copy DVDs and Blu-rays from their collection to a hard disk drive. The system comes with a bespoke user interface complete with a number of unique features, such as the company’s Movie Guide complete with cover art and synopsis, quick playback thanks to the removal of pre-film messages and intelligent search by genre/actor/director and more.   The new Kaleidescape Cinema One has room to store 100 Blu-ray discs and 600 DVDs thanks to a 4TB hard disk and is essentially a standalone high-end Blu-ray player and server in one, complete with the bespoke interface. The storage isn’t expandable, though you can link two Cinema One machines together to get the added bonus of an extra cinema zone and also double your overall capacity. Films can also be deleted and then subsequently re-accessed at a later date once the system knows you have the disc in your library. One slight drawback is the fact that the Blu-ray standard doesn’t allow you to play your BD copies back without reinserting the disc in the Cinema One. There’s no such issue with DVDs or downloads from the Kaleidescape Store. The Store, which launched in the US first, is now available in the UK. A deal with Warner Bros has brought the first block of content to the service, though Kaleidescape is confident about adding more film studios in the not too distant future. Currently there are around 400 films and 450 TV episodes.   Downloads promise the physical media experience on a disc: 1080p/24fps video and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio lossless soundtracks, plus bonus features including director’s commentary, alternate endings, deleted scenes and more. You can also upgrade your copied DVDs to HD versions, access any UltraViolet streaming copies that came with your purchased discs (watchable on phones and tablets through the Flixster app), and buy multiple films and collections with one click. Prices are broadly comparable to Blu-ray disc prices, while upgrading from your DVD copy to an HD download costs around £5. You will of course need a Kaleidescape system, though. And at £3,295 the Cinema One is still very much a premium offering, albeit more accessible than the existing multiroom Kaleidescape systems that find their way in to luxury homes and yachts – until now the company’s core business. Source: What HiFi

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19 Jul

Universal Music announces vinyl crowdfunding initiative

Out-of-print vinyl records may be making a return though a Kickstarter-style funding initiative. Universal Music has announced The Vinyl Project (through its vinyl arm, Uvinyl), a website that will allow fans to register their interest in particular LPs, specifically “rare and deleted” albums. Similar to Ninja Tune’s own re-printing service, if the crowdfunding intitative proves successful, the LP will receive a re-press and backers will receive limited edition prints of old records as well as digital downloads and personalised art prints. The initial list of albums available for the service has not been announced but will be revealed once the site is up and running. Source: WhatHiFi

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10 Jun

Denon announces new stereo player and amp combination, but still has surprises up its sleeve

Denon may have announced its new X-series AV receiver range, but it still has some surprises up its sleeve. The ‘advanced evolution’ stereo range has a new SA-CD player and amplifier, the DCD-1520AE and PMA-1520AE, on the way in October and selling for £1199 apiece, and the company is teasing a new all-in-one TV surround solution, the TV Soundbase, due on sale at about the same time. The DCD-1520AE uses an all-new disc mechanism, and also has an asynchronous USB-B input able to handle content at up to 24-bit/192kHz, as well as handling DSD content in native format. It uses a 32-bit/192kHz digital to analogue converter section, and also has a front-panel USB-A socket for iOS devices and USB memory. The partnering PMA-1520AE amplifier uses a cascade circuit design for accurate reproduction of higher frequencies, and an advanced ultra high current MOS single push-pull circuit topology. Signal paths are kept minimal and a single mechanical ground design is used. Both components can be controlled by a redesigned Denon system handset.   Less detail is available on the Denon DHT-T100, or TV Soundbase, due in October and expected to sell for around £350. Rather than go for a conventional soundbar design, Denon has opted to build the DHT-T100 as a slimline box, strong enough to support all but the heaviest plasma screens up to 50in or so.   Drive units are built into the front panel, with separate woofers and tweeters for each channel, and the unit has both digital (optical and electrical) and analogue inputs, and also supports apt-X Bluetooth streaming from suitable portable devices and computers. More information on the DHT-T100 is expected nearer its launch date, and Denon is hinting this may not be its only all-in-one home cinema component. Find the full article here. Rococo Systems & Design is an authorised Hi-Fi dealer and with many years experience dealing with Hi-Fi and AV equipment, we can help you make the right choice on what is best for you. We have a great range of Denon available here. Call us on 0207 454 1234 or e-mail on [email protected] for more information on our Denon range and other audio equipment across our site.

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22 May

Has the sun set on Logitech Audio?

  The short and simple answer? Yes. Logitech will now sell all of its audio products under the Ultimate Ears brand. The firm announced today it has gone through a rebranding, with all audio products to be labelled ‘UE’, in a move to create a stronger high-street presence. The Logitech stamp will remain on computer accessories. Ultimate Ears began life in 1995 when a sound engineer created custom in-ear monitors to allow Alex Van Halen to hear his band members during performances. Since then, the brand has become a supplier of in-ear monitors for professional musicians. Logitech bought Ultimate Ears in 2008, and has been selling audio products as the ‘Logitech UE’ range. Existing products like the Logitech UE Air Speaker and Mobile Boombox will continue to be sold with the current branding. Logitech UK senior marketing manager Darren Mangan said, “We believe that Ultimate Ears’ rich heritage in serving the world’s top touring musicians will appeal to consumers. You will continue to see the same signature sound in our Ultimate Ears line-up that you found in our Logitech UE products.” The company’s first product has also been launched, the UE Boom, ‘the world’s first social media player’. To check out Rococo’s range of Logitech products, click here. [For full story, click here]

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