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17 Jul

AVA Media RIP-N-PLAY Audio Server

Overview The new AVA Media RIP-N-PLAY server has been optimized for audio ripping and storage and ready to serve network playback devices such as Linn, Sonos and many other network audio players. streaming to ‘mobile’ devices is simple too! The newly designed, affordable AVA Media RIP-N-PLAY is created from a single piece of aerospace grade aluminium. Precision engineered in their own factory to exacting standards, the AVA Media RIP-N-PLAY will fit perfectly with any high end audio system. Features § Whisper quite operation (<8dBA) § Available in 1TB and 2TB Capacities § Very low power consumption (approx 15W) § Low profile – 332(W) x 185(D) x 54(H)mm § Extremely high quality seamless aluminium chassis § Very simple to use – just insert CD § Lifetime subscription to premium GD3 meta data § Front ‘health status’ indicator § Quick backup to external USB HDD option § Designed, made and supported from UK How it works The AVA Media RIP-N-PLAY is simple to setup just plug in the power and network cables and once the health status is green you are ready you can begin ripping. § Insert your chosen music CD* into the AVA Media RIP-N-PLAY slot loader and all the track information / album art you could wish for is quickly retrieved from our premium metadata providers § The digital uncompressed music files are copied in their highest quality format (FLAC) § The music files are then copied and optionally down converted to a high quality MP3 format ready for portable playback devices or web streaming (original FLAC files are still stored), they can be stored in ALAC too! The copy process takes approximately 4-5 minutes depending on the CD and once completed the disks automatically ejects. Connecting to the server If you want to optimize the server’s settings for example what formats it stores the music in and where then simply access the servers web pages. To connect the server to playback devices vary from product to product but all follow the same guidelines, they will discover the server and you need to point the playback device to the appropriate folder where the music files are that are in a playable format for the particular player you are using. Getting technical All though the AVA Media RIP-N-PLAY server is designed to be simple there is lots of technology behind its simple to use interface, but you don’t have to worry – it’s simplicity itself to use. If you’d like to learn more about the advanced setting – just click Technical Setup Guide The system provides numerous media servers / services § DLNA devices (100’s already in the market – i.e. Xbox, PS3, Linn, Philips, and many more) § SONOS § Roku § iTunes § Samba You can store approximately 3500 CD’s per 1TB. With the 1TB model this means that you could store over 3500 CD albums. Price

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9 Jul

Rococo Systems Linn Kiko review

It’s arrived! We knew our Linn Kiko was coming today and for some reason that made the coffee this morning here at Rococo Systems taste much better.  The anticipation and debate on what time the courier would arrive started about 07:30 and didn’t stop till the doorbell rang at just minutes before 11am. I’ve never known the staff here so eager to answer the door, so well done Kiko for staff motivation before we even get our hands on you. The Kiko comes in Linn’s new white packaging, very slick and extremely strong, as you would expect such an item to arrive.  Tape cut and flaps opened the smell of new hi-fi filled the air and there was a combined “aaahhh” heard all round. Once out the box we knew we had a winner on our hands Linn really have stepped out the zone with the Kiko.  It’s sleek, shiny and right away you start to picture all the places it could be placed round the home or office. The next surprise was the weight of the speakers, “wow” no messing here with these small but well built active speakers.  Again, they compliment the design of the Kiko perfectly.  By this point the excitement was really buzzing lots of “ooo’s, aaa’s” and head nodding going on. Just when we thought that was it for surprises we got a hold of the new K40 speaker cables, approx 2m long and silver.  The weight of these cables dictates the quality and becomes another exciting part of the Linn Kiko set up. We eventually stopped drooling long enough to set the Kiko up, which will easily fit on a shelf and has been designed as a true lifestyle piece at home in any room and 99% of room locations.  Our Kiko is white, which gave it an even more contemporary and desirable look. Ethernet cable plugged in and power on, our first choice was Barb Jungr, Walking in Menphis…………………………………WE CAN’T BELIEVE HOW GOOD THE LINN KIKO SOUNDS!  Crisp, rich depth even at low level, turn it up though and in return your ears will be rewarded with a punchy wholesome experience that you can’t help by smile with. The Kiko may be little but it misses nothing, it’s a real contender in the marketplace.  As Linn people to the core, we knew it would be good, but we honestly didn’t expect it to be this good, it’s excellent!  Take every component above described, put it all together, which is a simple plug and play job even for the most inexperienced person and you really have something terrific. The Kiko knocks spots off similar priced, lifestyle competition on the market right now.  For too long customers have been asking for such a product from Linn and now it’s arrived, they won’t be disappointed. The price point of £2500 now seems really keen and super value in comparison to other less impressive “lifestyle” systems.  If you’re in the market for a lifestyle system for you home, office, holiday home, boat or cabin, then giving the Linn Kiko houseroom is probably the best Audio decision you can make this year! Read more on the Linn Kiko at our online shop order yours today and start to enjoy your music, as it should be wherever you want. https://rococosystems.com/ecom-prodshow/Linn-Kiko.html  

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9 Jul

Linn News: 6 ways to love your Linn

  The launch of Kiko has got everyone at Linn thinking about the best ways to use a Linn system. We all have our favourite control apps and music services – the great thing about a Linn system is you can keep using these and still make everything sound better. Get more from your Linn – release the potential of your digital music and listen to movies, games, TV and radio in high quality for the first time. > See what our systems can do Play music wirelessly Play music wirelessly on your Linn system by sending sound from iTunes, Windows Media Player etc. using our Songcast app – anything you normally listen to on your computer can be played back in higher quality through your Linn. Stream online music and movie services such as Spotify, Netflix and BBC iPlayer – get more from the latest songs, shows, films and hear them sound amazing through your Linn. Or use AirPlay to send sound from an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch – Linn systems play nicely with AirPlay so you can instantly enjoy your mobile music played back on a real hi-fi. Connect your living room Connect it all together with a Linn system and get better sound from your HD TV, Blu-Ray player and Xbox, PlayStation and Wii. Hear what you’ve been missing from your favourite TV shows, film soundtracks and multiplayer games. Network music system If you have broadband at home, you already have a network. Add a Linn system to your home network and get wireless control over your entire music collection. Escape the computer and control all your music from anywhere using a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Computers are great for storing music but you need to hear a real music system to feel the difference. Enjoy classic albums and internet radio from around the world through a music system that combines the convenience you love with brilliant sound quality. Add a Linn system to another room and bring great music to the places you enjoy spending time. Create your own multiroom system and give each room its own playlist or sync them together for parties. All Linn systems work seamlessly together so you can mix and match from our range , choose exactly what you want for each room and share your music library and controllers around the home. Turn the quality up A Linn system will open the door to a world of high resolution music , with more and more new releases and classic albums available to download in 24-bit quality. Recent 24-bit Studio Master releases on linnrecords.com have included some all-time greats – Bob Marley’s Legend , John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme , Steely Dan’s Gaucho and Solti’s recording of Mahler: Symphony No.8 , as well as some fantastic new releases from the Linn Records label too – Claire Martin’s Too Much In Love To Care , the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s Berlioz: Symphony Fantastique and Richard Tunnicliffe’s J.S. Bach Cello Suites . Listen to the original studio recording – the best version of an album that will ever exist – on a music system designed for Studio Master. Try a system Drop by a Linn shop near you and try a system for yourself – get hands-on and have a listen to some of your favourite artists on an extraordinary music system. Find out more about Linn’s range of network music players and discover how digital streaming works . Everything sounds better with Linn.

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4 Jul

What To Do With A Bob Dylan Vinyl & Other Records

Image by jem Do you have an old box of records sitting out in the garage? Maybe you inherited some old vinyl from your parents. Instead of letting them gather dust out in the garage, consider some of the different things you can do with them. Most people don’t know that vinyl records have been making a comeback. Independent record stores and online vendors do very well buying, selling, and trading new and old vinyl. Before you dump them to a far dark corner of your garage, consider the alternatives. Selling Old Vinyl Records Selling old vinyl records can be a great way to start a new hobby or simply make a little bit of money. There is a huge market of record collectors that will spend thousands of dollars on vintage vinyl records. Do some research on the vinyl you have. Find out if any of the artists are selling at top dollar. You never know when an old Beatles album you have collecting dust can be worth thousands. Not only can you make money but you might find yourself interested in becoming a professional collector. It can be a fun hobby to pick up especially for a music lover. Hold On To Them Another idea is to simply hold on to them. Get something like a VPI record cleaner and some plastic sleeves and properly s tore that old Bob Dylan vinyl. You may have some records that will age well, and really be worth something later. They can also be great to pass down to your own kids. Sharing music with your family can be a wonderful bonding experience. You can create memories together that they will never forget. Today’s youth are unfamiliar with records and record players. Introduce them to something really special. Do you have a music room or entertainment space in your home? They can be great decorative items, sitting on a shelf or with an old vintage record player. They can be especially wonderful in a home with other vintage items. If you or your family collects antiques they make a wonderful decorative addition. Consider taking the vinyl out and using the album covers as wall decorations. This can be a fun way to make use out of them in a game room or other gathering space. You might even be able to decorate your office using them. Don’t just stuff those old vinyls into the back of your garage, get creative with them. Eric Blair writes about lp records and vinyl record cleaners that are making a come back amonth the young people.

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3 Jul

Linn + 2 promo is back from 1st July 2012 – 14th September 2012

Linn’s +2 promotion is back by popular demand. Add 2 extra channels of amplification for free when you buy any Linn Majik or Linn Akurate power amplifier between 1st July and 14th September 2012. Linn’s +2 means that you can get a Linn Majik 4100 for the price of a Linn Majik 2100, an Linn Akurate 4200 for the price of an Linn Akurate 2200, and so on, giving you +2 amplifier channels completely free. Alternatively, if you’re buying an amplifier to go fully Aktiv, we’ll let you choose between the extra channels you need or free Aktiv cards…whichever saves you more money. Why +2? Although one amplifier channel is enough to power a speaker, more amp channels really make it sing! Adding an extra two channels of amplification immediately allows you to bi-amp a stereo playback system to get significantly better sound instantly. Bi-amping reduces distortion and increases separation between high and low frequencies, and powers individual speaker drive units with greater efficiency and control. Linn’s +2 promo helps you to reach the number of amplification channels you need to bi-amp your system for less and hear the difference Linn power amplifiers can make to everything you listen to at home. From bi-amping to fully Aktiv Bi-amping is an easy first step along the multi-amping path (tri-amping, quad-amping) towards the audio nirvana of fully Aktiv. This is where all speaker drive units (bass, mid, tweeter etc.) have the signal tailored by Aktiv filters and are driven individually by their own amplifier channels. Aktiv playback systems benefit from improved timing and control, as well as lower distortion across the entire frequency range thanks to the elimination of inefficiency and signal-bleed within the passive crossover. Contact US….. If this all seems a bit complicated, don’t worry – give us a call and we will talk you through the options for your system. LINN +2 PROMO – TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR CUSTOMERS 1. The offer runs from 1st July 2012 to 14th September 2012 inclusive. Only orders placed during this period will qualify. 2. Customers purchasing a power amplifier from the Majik or Akurate ranges can choose one of the following two options: a. Purchase a power amplifier with an additional two channels provided free of charge. The models available on this offer are: i. Majik 4100 for the price of Majik 2100 ii. Majik 5100 for the price of Majik 3100 iii. Majik 6100 for the price of Majik 4100 iv. Akurate 4200 for the price of Akurate 2200 OR b. Receive a set of Linn Aktiv cards free of charge. Customers are entitled to claim one complete set of Aktiv cards to convert one pair of Linn loudspeakers to Aktiv operation, upon the purchase of at least one Linn power amplifier. Amplifiers included in this offer are: Majik 2100, Majik 3100, Majik 4100, Majik 5100, Majik 6100, Akurate 2200, Akurate 3200, and Akurate 4200. 3. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. 4. There is no limit to the number of amplifiers that can be purchased as part of the offer Follow my blog with Bloglovin

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2 Jul

Linn Kiko

  Linn Kiko is the latest music system from Linn. It offers the great sound quality that is the hallmark of Linn, delivered in a sexy new package that meets the needs of the modern music fan. We have all got used to accessing music and video content over the internet. We love the convenience of logging on and downloading new music, exploring recommendations and watching the latest YouTube phenomena. But listening through the computer means compromising on quality. What is Kiko? Kiko is a network music player that allows you to play all your digital content and control it all using your smartphone, tablet or laptop. It combines the convenience you love with brilliant sound quality. It provides a hub for all your music – a single source for amazing sound in any room. Beautifully designed, sleek and compact, Kiko is small enough to find a place in any living room, kitchen or bedroom. But Kiko is optimised for a great music performance so you don’t have to settle for computer sound. If you have broadband at home, you already have a network. Add Kiko to your home network and get wireless control of your entire music collection. Play iTunes on your laptop and Kiko will transform the sound into something fabulous. The same for Spotify and Napster. You’ve never heard music from the computer sound this good. More than music It’s the same for your Netflix movies and programmes on BBC iPlayer, 4OD etc. Also your digital or satellite TV, Blu-Ray player and games consoles. Connect them all to Kiko and whatever you’re watching or playing you’ll get brilliant audio and a soundtrack to blow you away. The Kiko system comprises a network music player with integrated amplification and a pair of outstanding speakers. You can download a control app for your smartphone, tablet or computer. It’s all compatible and incredibly easy to use. The smart little Kiko comes in six different colours – from low-key Back to Black to funky Blue Monday. So there’s something to suit every modern music lover. Liberate your music from the computer. Connect to Kiko. Because everything sounds better with Linn. Features & Specifications 7 Inputs including 3 HDMI, 1 SPDIF Coax, 1 Toslink, 1 Analog, DS Ethernet. Available in White, Light Blue, Champagne, Dark Blue, Black. Can be positioned Horizonally or Vertically Contains Linn DSM Network music player Supported File Types: FLAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, WMA, AIFF, AAC, OGG Kiko Dimensions: HxWxD 2.95″ x 11.02″ x 10.63 “, 5.3 lbs Kiko Speaker Dimensions: WxHxD 10.23″ x 5.75″ x 7.35″, 6.8 lbs UPnP Media compatible  

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26 Jun

Sonos Troubleshooting

If you are having difficulties with your Sonos equipment you are more than welcome to call us. However, first please try these troubleshooting tips:   Check your firewall. It may be blocking your Sonos system. You can create an exception in your firewall software for Sonos. Reset your system, wait 60 seconds and restart. Check that vents are not blocked. Check that the plug has not short circuited. Check your wireless settings, or your ethernet cable if using a wired connection. Check the speed of your network, if it is sluggish, that could be causing the issue. Ensure all cables are attached, unbroken and working. Try switching off any wireless telephones. Ensure your Zoneplayer is attached to the router correctly. Move your controller closer to the router. Hope this helps!

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Beyerdynamic Noise Cancelling Headphones

The new noise cancelling Beyerdynamic DT 770 headphones deliver a balanced, precision sound, but this time with a fully closed back construction. This design envelops you in a private space for your personal audio enjoyment. If you are a recording artist, or if you just want to keep the audio sensation to yourself, then the DT 770’s are the model for you. Why Use Noise Cancelling Headphones? They are ideal if you share a house with others, as you can immerse yourself in the audio without disturbing neighbours, housemates or spouses. They are perfect for people who record music in their home studio. They help you immerse yourself in a video game or filmic world. Office workers can wear them to tune out their surroundings and be more productive, or industrial workers can use them to protect their ears.  

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Linn Turntables Explained

Introduced in 1972, the Sondek LP12 was Linn’s first product and helped demonstrate that the most important element in any quality music system is the source of the music itself. Launched at a time when amplifiers and loudspeakers were seen as being most critical to the performance of any system, the Sondek LP12 showed that extracting more information from the record itself was the most critical challenge. Quite simply, information lost at the source is lost forever. Since its introduction over 30 years ago the Sondek LP12 has been the turntable by which all others are judged and each component has been continuously improved to extract even more information from a vinyl record. At the heart of the Sondek LP12 is Linn’s patented, low-noise, single-point bearing. This advanced yet simple bearing design ensures the smooth motion of the turntable and eliminates noise to ensure that all you hear is the music. The high mass, perfectly balanced, belt-driven platter maintains speed stability, while the solid wood plinth, suspended sub-chassis and stable arm platform combine to provide freedom from vibration and acoustic feedback. The combination of these precision-engineered components creates a turntable with an unequalled ability to provide pitch accurate, faithful reproduction of your cherished vinyl collection. A partnering range of Linn tonearms and cartridges are available to ensure you get the maximum performance from your Sondek LP12. The Sondek LP12 is available in a choice of high-quality real wood finishes. Our standard finishes are Black Ash, American Cherry, Maple, Rosenut or Walnut and we also offer a custom service for those who want a truly bespoke finish.

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21 Jun

Caring For Your Records

Vinyl records are, by their nature, fragile and need a little help from time to time. We need to maintain them to keep them alive as long as possible and playing beautifully from start to finish. Cleaning Your Record The Milty vinyl cleaning range includes a specially formulated cleaning tape, a dry system that lifts dust and micro-particles from the record’s surface without damaging it. The range also includes incredibly soft cleaning pads and brushes for ongoing maintenance. Reducing Static Look at the way you store your records. The Exstatic Record Sleeves are designed to eliminate static from your vinyls, reducing interference during play. Milty also do specially designed anti-static preservative sprays, which extend the life of your beloved vinyls by reducing the natural friction between stylus and groove. Finally, the  Zerostat 3 incorporates a unique Piezo Crystal device which generates a positive electrical charge of Ions with on gentle squeeze of the trigger, and a negative charge on the material. Constructed from a durable hard plastic, it requires no batteries or refills and is a long lasting alternative to cleaning brushes.

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