First 2009 Events announced

Number One Audio Consultants today announced three exciting new events for 2009.

On Thursday 22 January 2009 "A music lover's guide to choosing Hi-Fi" will provide a non technical introduction to the musical delight quality audio equipment provides. 

Demonstrations are jargon free, avoiding the usual audiophile clichés. With expert guidance from Number One Audio Consultants and guests from Linn, you'll soon come recognise the kind of performance you can expect at several price points. Experienced audiophiles and music lovers alike welcome! 

On Thursday 19 February 2009 we are delighted to welcome founder and managing director of Linn Products, Ivor Tiefenbrun (pictured) to Number One. Inventor of the legendary Linn Sondek LP12 turntable, Ivor will introduce us to "The best sound we've ever made" with the breathtaking Klimax DS. This event is sure to be extremely popular so please call 01926 429136 or email consultant@numberoneaudio.co.uk to reserve your place.

For those who cherish  vinyl (your author amongst them!) we'll be running a "Linn Turntable Klinik" on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2009.  Bring along your LP12 for a tune-up to make sure you maintain optimum performance - and while you wait, why not have a listen to our own LP12 with Keel, or explore Leamington Spa's well heeled shopping centre and restaurants?

For more details on any of these events visit our "Events" page from 18 December or contact Number One Audio Consultants.  

Number One join BADA

Number One Audio Consultants aim to provide an outstanding audio visual experience in the home. We believe this begins by creating a relaxed retail environment with superb products and exceptional service. So far every visitor to our store in the centre of Leamington Spa has commented on the creativity of our interior designers, whereas products from brands such as Audionet, Leema, Linn, Loewe, Meridian Wilson Benesch, SIM2 and  Pioneer speak for themselves. So far, so good!

With exceptional service also high on our agenda and Number One Audio Consultants are proud be members of the British Audio Visual Dealers Association (BADA)  and wholeheartedly subscribe to the Association's code of  practice.  

Zero Hour for Number One

"Wow!" was the expression as guests enjoyed the hospitality of Number One Audio Consultants at their opening night party. Around fifty guests enjoyed the gorgeous design and ambience of the Rob Taylor designed showroom, described by one audio manufacturer's account manager as "the best hi-fi store in the country." 

With each carefully selected and auditioned brand enjoying its own chrome and glass product display, Linn and Meridian also provide quality in-wall surround sound supporting Pioneer and Loewe displays, for home owners who prefer their audio to be physically - if not aurally- discreet.

In the Audition Suite guests took it in turn to be amazed by the breathtaking quality of Meridian's 808i.2 Signature Reference CD player / DSP7200 combination, with jaws dropping at the brilliance of SIM2's projection.

Linn account manager George Clegg also took great pleasure in introducing visitors to Linn's class leading Digital Steaming technology. 

Although scheduled to finish at 8.00pm, the last guests finally departed at 10:30 with several music and movie lovers booking return appointments to take a closer look and listen. Together with site visits for custom installation surveys, the future looks sound for Number One Audio Consultants.    

Official Opening Confirmed as 30 October

Whilst the doors of Number One Audio Consultants will be open for business from 22 October 2008 the Official Opening Reception is confirmed as Thursday 30 October between 18:00 and 20:00. The event will celebrate the opening of the new business and introduction of some of the world's premium hi fi and home cinema brands to this corner of Warwickshire. It will also be an opportunity for guests to get a practical feel for Number One's custom installation and interior design service.

The Number One team will be joined on the night by experts from Linn and Meridian with specially commissioned art by Paul Oz also being revealed.

For an invitation or more information please call 01926 334455 or email consultant@numberoneaudio.co.uk. 

Number One meet the wizard Oz

Number One Audio Consultants' new designer showroom in Holly Walk Leamington Spa is taking shape as it promises to be a creative and exciting environment for everyone interested in audio, home theatre, custom installation or just exquisite design.

In prominent place will stand five stainless steel and glass plinths featuring the best audio and video equipment in the region. Lighting is also a key consideration with focused spotlights highlighting  products, whilst creating the ideal conditions for projection, plasma and LCD displays.

A fascinating talking point is sure to be an artwork centrepiece created by Leamington Spa's exciting new talent - Paul Oz. Gary White, co founder of Number One Audio first saw Paul's work at Warwick Studios in Leamington Spa and was instantly transfixed, immediately commissioning Paul to create an original piece for Number One Audio's showroom. Paul said "I visited the showroom with Gary the other day and can see there's nothing like it - it's going to create a great feel and I can't wait to get started on this new piece".

Shop-fitting works are set to be finished by 10 October, with the audio team completing installation, testing and display of equipment a week or so later. Official opening is set for the week commencing 20 October with a launch party the following  week - so watch this space or email consultant@numberoneaudio.co.uk for more details. 

Sneaky at Number One

As builders make way for our interior designers and shop fitters the Number One Audio team has been preoccupied this past week fine tuning our stock list. As well as familiar turntable and CD sources we are determined to make sure our customers understand and can enjoy the convenience of the latest digital streaming technology in "better than CD" audiophile quality. 

Our in-store demonstration kit includes Linn's  Majik DS, Akurate DS and Linn Sneaky Music DS. The Sneaky Music DS is a brilliant piece of technology giving customers the opportunity to experience the musical brilliance of this new format. Sneaky Music DS includes player and amplifier in a single compact unit for £995.00. Simply hook it up to loudspeakers and your digital home network to access the music files stored on your PC or laptop hard drive. Sneaky Music  DS reads all common digital audio formats including uncompressed FLAC for instance, opening up the possibility of downloading music at studio master quality, such as the superb recordings available at Linn Records. The beauty of the system is that as your digital music collection grows you can add additional storage space such as a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device which can be conveniently located anywhere in your home with network access. At last, the ease of a digital format with audiophile-grade quality.

If you're at ease with new technology and you love music this product is for you. If you love music and the digital convenience of Linn's products appeal to you but you're not sure where to start, Number One Audio can take you through the simple set up procedure, or set up a digital network for you. 

If you'd like to find out how digital music streaming can make your life better or arrange a demonstration call Number One Audio on 01926 334455 or email consultant@numberoneaudio.co.uk.

The Countdown Begins

Number One Audio Consultants is an exciting new concept in hi-fi and home cinema retailing and multi-room custom installation. From late October 2008 the Number One team will be offering high-end products and professional services from brand new store premises in the centre of Leamington Spa. Building works are scheduled to be complete by the end of August with shop fitting contractors beginning work in the first week of September.

The new venture is the brainchild of Brian Dobson an audio enthusiast and former professional sound engineer. "I've been into music for as long as I can remember, but it wasn't until around 1981 that I bought my first real hi-fi - the Linn Sondek LP12 which at the time was taking the audiophile community by storm. From that moment, it's been my dream to spread the hi-fi gospel. It may have been a long time coming but it's been well worth the wait!" said Brian.

Number One Audio Consultants retail the best audio and video equipment available in the UK. Audionet, Leema Acoustics, Linn, Meridian, Pioneer, SIM2  and Wilson Benesch make up the company's premier accounts with Isotek, Nordost, The Chord Company and Quadraspire creating a solid foundation with top quality accessories.

Number One make acquiring quality hi fi and home cinema equipment a real pleasure. Consequently a great deal of thought has been put into the layout of the designer store in Holly Walk, Leamington Spa. The shop consists of two units, No 43 Regent Court is the Showroom and No 41 the Philip Hobbs tuned Audition Suite. "Our designers have created a fabulous showroom environment where clients can get a real feel for the design and aesthetics of our products as well as get to know our team. Following an initial consultation, the recommended components or system will be set up in the Audition Suite for customers to see and hear the equipment or movie in ideal listening conditions."

This Blog will be updated weekly and the date for the official opening of the store announced here first.