As much as we all loved the bands form the “British Invasion” in the mid ’60s, when Creedence Clearwater Revival came on the scene, it was like a breath of fresh air. Purveyors of raw, roots-based American music with meaningful lyrics and hooks galore, CCR had 14 top ten hits in its short lifespan from… Read more »
Posts Categorized: New Product Announcments
B&W’s new 600 series speakers now in stock!
Bowers & Wilkin’s newly revised 600 Series: High-end technologies for a song The new B&W 600 Series is comprised of their entry-level bookshelf and floorstanding speakers — but “entry-level” in price only! This upgraded collection features technologies and materials developed for B&W’s higher end offerings, including the award-winning Continuum™ cone. The human ear is naturally… Read more »
Avantgarde speakers are now available at ListenUp
Avantgarde Acoustic: Purity meets performance Obsessed by perfect sound, Avantgarde Acoustic has been creating prime quality horn loudspeakers and high-performance amplifiers at their facility in the picturesque Odenwald region of Germany since 1991. Awarded world-wide for excellence in sound and design, these unique horn-based designs are made for audio enthusiasts who esteem a truly unique… Read more »
Come hear the new Edge A integrated amp from Cambridge Audio
Edge Series: The latest generation of “The British Sound” In the 1960s three things happened simultaneously: British bands began to enjoy unprecedented global success, British studios led the way in recording technology and British manufacturers started to make the best hi-fi equipment in the world. Britain made a name for itself in all three areas… Read more »
ListenUp is now a proud Chord Electronics dealer
ListenUp is now a proud Chord Electronics dealer! Chord first sprang from the aviation world, where engineering without limits means uncompromising standards. Company owner John Franks has adhered to this philosophy since the company’s inception in 1989. Chord’s first amplifiers were supplied to the BBC, followed by world-renowned studios including Abbey Road, Sony Music (New… Read more »
Photos from Music Matters in Albuquerque
On July 12 ListenUp held our Music Matters event New Mexico-style at our Albuquerque showroom. Nearly 100 people, including folks from as far away as San Diego, enjoyed informative demonstrations from our favorite vendors. Robert Harley (shown in middle of the photo at right, Editor-in-Chief of The Absolute Sound, and author of The Complete Guide to High-End Audio, Introductory… Read more »
News from the 2018 Munich High End Hi-Fi Show
Now in its 37th year, the Munich High End Show is the biggest audio show in Europe. This year, there are more than 500 exhibitors, making the 2018 edition the largest and best ever. ListenUp has a quartet of representatives in Munich, including Senior VP Steve Weiner, VP/Marketing-eCommerce Phil Murray, VP/General Manager Ben Larkin, and… Read more »
Introducing Edge, Cambridge Audio’s new high-end hi-fi system
Cambridge Audio celebrates 50 years of audio innovation with Edge — their new, high-end hi-fi system The Edge series from the UK’s leading hi-fi brand represents the culmination of 50 years of audio engineering expertise and sets a new standard for design and performance. ListenUp is excited to be one of the select authorized dealers… Read more »
Denon AVR-X8500H receiver now in rare silver finish
As a member of ProSource, the A/V industry’s leading buying group, we have access to special products and pricing. That’s why ListenUp is one of the only retailers in the area to be carrying Denon’s new flagship AVR-X8500H receiver in silver! It’s been year’s since Denon offered this finish on models sold in North America…. Read more »
ListenUp is now a proud Arcam dealer
ListenUp is excited to welcome Arcam to our product mix! Arcam is based just outside Cambridge, England. The company was started by two engineering students at Cambridge University in 1976. Their first offering was the A60 integrated amplifier, an iconic product that sold more than 30,000 units — many of which are still in use. Today, the company has… Read more »
