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Each year the EISA awards are responsible for awarding the most outstanding devices in Audio and Video. This year has been no less, and the Association of Experts in Image and Sound have already announced the winners .
We show you below the most outstanding and available devices so that you can get hold of them now at Concerto, your trusted Hi-Fi store.
And the EISA 2021 2022 awards are for...
Bluesound Node
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Digital Music Player
Bluesound's Wireless Multiroom system was revolutionary when it first appeared alongside its BluOS platform, built for Hi-Res playback. Since then, the devices and the firm have been in continuous technological evolution.
The latest version of its digital audio player, NODE, is a simple and intuitive way to access multiroom sound with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Apple AirPlay compatibility 2, Bluetooth aptX HD and USB-A. It also allows direct use of audio sources such as online streaming services, internet radio or NAS drives.
The new NODE is also equipped with HDMI ARC input to connect to TV and consoles. Thanks to the BluOS app, everything can be adjusted easily and visually. Couldn't ask for more.
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M
EISA Award 2021-2022 - DAC
Cambridge Audio has been making external DACs since 1994, and it's all evident in the new 200M. With a solid construction, ease of use and great compatibility with all types of files, it reaches a resolution of up to 768kHz / 24 bits PCM and DSD512 via USB.
Easy to use and a great sound device that only needs to be plugged into a good pair of headphones but also fits nicely into larger sound systems.
Cambridge Audio Evo 150
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Streaming Amplifier
Compact, smart and capable of moving speaker towers with room-filling sound - sourced from phone, computer or online streaming services, EVO 150 is a sound system in itself.
Incredible style and versatility, Cambridge Audio's engineers have considered everything from the EVO 150's own guided installation process to the excellent StreamMagic app, making it a device for the whole family and leader in its class.
Hegel V10
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Phono Stage
It took Hegel a while to add a dedicated phono preamp to his acclaimed line of amps, but the wait was worth it the sorrow. The V10 has been engineered to be compatible with a wide range of MM and MC cartridges thanks to gain adjustments, load impedance and subsonic filter settings, all selected via an array of DIP switches on the bottom of the cabinet. .
Elegant and functional Node style dresses a true vinyl lover. It's worth spending some time choosing the ideal setup for a smooth, gloriously detailed sound that's refined and made to blend beautifully with other Hegel electronics.
KEF KC62
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Hi-Fi Subwoofer
Sometimes it is difficult for the user to associate the sound that surrounds him with the device that emits it and that is placed at the front. That is a symptom of how good this device is and what happens with the KEF KC62 subwoofer. With a minuscule size of 25 cm on each side and two 6.5” drivers, it achieves miraculous bass: magical, fast and controlled.
This subwoofer is so small that it can be You can hide almost anywhere. Its high performance stems from an intelligent design of opposing drivers, each powered by a 500W amplifier using Uni-Core force cancellation and leaving control to the DSP.
There is only one thing better than a KEF KC62: use two in the same configuration.
KEF LS50 META
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Standmount Speakers
The original EISA award-winning LS50 speakers were highly acclaimed but the firm's engineers upped the ante to improve countless details, including the use of Metamaterial technology to further control unwanted resonances. It may seem like a small internal update, but it has resulted in excellent compact speakers capable of reproducing a very wide soundstage, with incredible localization ability and overwhelming bass.
They were already top speakers and with this update they have become the best cabinets in their price range for EISA experts. Whether for a small room or not, these new loudspeakers are a great option that grows even more due to their careful aesthetics.
KEF LS50 Wireless
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Wireless Standmount Speakers
The EISA award for best wireless bookshelf speakers went to KEF, as did the wired version. It is not surprising that they have a clear and precise sound, which allows them to be used as near-field monitors both in recording studios and in Home Studios.
Their compact size with premium finishes make it easy to integrate them into any environment, easily as they can be placed on a desktop or on floor stands. Thanks to its high internal amplification power, very complete connectivity and its 32-bit DAC compatible with DSD and MQA, it has become a regular at both EISA and What HiFi awards.
They are recommended for rooms up to 25 m2, requiring an active subwoofer for larger spaces.
Marantz Model 30/SACD 30N
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Stereo System
The Marantz 30 Series has a new style inspired by the firm's classic models with an updated structure. The Model 30 amplifier and the corresponding SACD 30N player are a winning option: the amplifier does its job looking for the purest possible sound thanks to a 100% specific topology while the networked SACD/CD player offers a whole universe of musical possibilities, from CDs to streaming and much more.
Marantz describes it as Modern Musical Luxury by achieve rich, powerful sound with great features and exquisite build quality with which this stereo system lives up to its moniker.
NAD C298
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Power Amplifier
NAD has made a name for itself making amplifiers and has been innovating this technology for almost half a century. All this becomes evident in the C298. Created for all types of configurations, from usual Hi-Fi systems to Home Cinema or hidden custom installations.
It has balanced and single-ended inputs to offer greater versatility and detects the presence of signal facilitating its control. It has enough power to move most speakers without problems with its Purifi Eigentakt technology.
How could it be otherwise, they have a spectacular sound and can be bridged to become a monoblock stage with more than 600W of power. There is nothing.
Ortofon 2M Black
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Phonograph cartridge
The latest version of Ortofon's MM cartridge honors the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth with an image of the composer on the chassis. It fulfills its purpose in a perfect way, reading the sound of the vinyl grooves in a prominent and sedate way, especially suitable for classical, acoustic or jazz themes.
Refined and with spectacular behavior, it uses the same stylus and cantilever combination found on the MC Cadenza Black capsule but with a new suspension. All of this adds depth and stereo focus to the presentation of the instruments, which sound lush and alive.
Project Debut Pro
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Best Value Turntable
Launched to commemorate the firm's 30th anniversary, this improved version of Pro-ject's entree plate features a series of improvements, including new carbon fiber and metal alloy arm. The cymbal features better damping, new improved neck and saddle mounts, and a new Pick It Pro pickup for instant tuning.
Described as “the ultimate expression of the Debut concept”, it has a confident and enveloping sound that makes it a very interesting proposition among entry-level turntables.
Reavon UBR-X200
EISA Award 2021-2022 - UHD Player
The Reavon UBR-X200 approaches audiovisual playback in a universal way. It can read Ultra HD Blu-ray, DVD, CD, SACD and DVD-Audio as well as Hi-Res Audio files from its USB port.
On its four sides it proclaims the premium quality of its finishes and construction, housing in its interior is an eight-channel Burr-Brown DAC and a MediaTeK SoC (System On a Chip) chip that together provide this player with countless resources such as balanced stereo audio in XLR or Dolby Vision HDR.
On-screen menus allow full control over settings and customization, while the backlit remote control is ideal for a dedicated movie theater. It is an excellent choice for lovers of both audiovisual and musical hardware.
Thorens TD124 DD
EISA Award 2021-2022 - High-end turntable
Thorens TD 124 went out of production more than half a century ago but still maintains its legendary status today. For this reason, the firm has launched a more recent version that is very similar to the original and that adds "DD" in reference to the direct drive of this new model. Added to this is a new, fully adjustable tonearm that completes the retro aesthetic, especially when equipped with the SPU 124 cartridge.
It even has an adapter for single discs that will delight acoustically thanks to its speed, impact and power characteristics. Its aesthetic is vintage, but its sound quality is irresistibly modern.
Sony VPL-VW590ES
EISA Award 2021-2022 - Home Theater Projector
At the right gamma point and at the right time: this projector has a dynamic iris at a great price level. The key to its premium status is the native 4K optical system that does not resort to mirror switching. Instead, the Sony 590ES has three SXRD panels with a resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels, capable of strengthening white and colors with a maximum intensity of 1800 lumens.
The new Sony X1 projector processor is powered by Bravia TVs, offering frame-by-frame optimization of HDR content, 4K Motionflow and upscaling of resolution.
As a result: large-screen images with a truly cinematic quality, spectacular details and deep contrasts.
Wilson Audio Sabrinax
EISA Award 2021-2022 - High-En Loudspeakers
The Wilson Audio Sabrina has long been considered a state-of-the-art compact speaker, but for the X model the firm has made some major improvements. It all starts with its construction in inert Material X, which gives its name to these speakers available in different WilsonGloss finishes.
The tweeter is inherited from Wilson's top-of-the-range columns, offering more detail and space, while staying in the mid-range of the original Sabrina. For its part, the new woofer offers more agile and intense bass. The result is a big soundstage and expansive bass, with a magical sense of spaciousness that fills with airy sound, whatever the type of music.
If you want to get any of these devices and have any questions, please contact us. At Concerto Audio we are specialists in audiovisual and home automation installations. We can advise you and help you choose the best devices according to your needs and budget.
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