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New Musical Fidelity kW-500
The Musical Fidelity kW-500 arrived this week and is currently getting comfortable in our high-end showroom. This remarkable limited edition integrated amplifier delivers over 500 incredibly high quality Watts and is said to be only slightly inferior to the $43,000 kW monster combination. At $7000, this extraordinary integrated amp will outperform most separate preamp/poweramp combos on the market.
A fun history of the amp is currently at the top of Musical Fidelity's news page, but we suggest you come down to check it out for yourself. This one has to be heard to be believed!
AudioQuest Cables Now at Bradfords
Bradfords is proud to represent the full line of AudioQuest interconnects and speaker cables. Their new DBS line of cables made such an impact when we auditioned them that we quickly signed on. Our display systems have never sounded better, and we encourage you to come in and check them out.
Bradfords / Flicks and Pics Free DVD Rental Promo
Buy a DVD player from Bradfords and receive 10 free DVD rentals from Flicks and Pics at 28th and Friendly Street! Flicks and Pics has played a leadership role in promoting and renting DVD and they are currently offering over 2300 titles. After purchasing a DVD player at Bradfords, just show your receipt at Flicks and Pics and receive 10 free DVD rentals.
On the Importance of Speakers
Why are so many shoppers astounded at the sound quality of a $649 component stereo system at Bradfords? Every component helps, but the key to this system is the speaker.
For some, the importance of the speaker comes as no surprise. But sadly enough, there are systems with thousands of dollars invested in CDs, DVDs, and a nice TV--yet these systems utilize "Theater in a Box" speakers that reproduce poor sound. At Bradfords, the importance of speaker performance in never overlooked. Bradfords thrives on offering the best performance at every price level. The most highly sought after speaker brands can be found at Bradfords--world class designs from Paradigm, B & W, Vandersteen, and Magnepan. Bradfords' commitment to performance, value, and customer service is consitent with the values of these renowned speaker companies.
Take your favorite CD or DVD to Bradfords and test drive our exceptional speaker products beginning at $159 per pair. Park free in the adjacent lot.
Audio/Video Furniture
Is your audio/video system a little unorganized and not offering quite the look you were hoping for? If so, stop by and check out the assortment of furniture options at Bradfords. Many new audio/video furniture companies have surfaced in the last few years. The benefits of this expansion are more styles and finishes at reasonable prices. Bradfords is currently offering products from Salamander, Studio Tech, Images, Sanus and Vantage Point.
Rogue Audio Vacuum Tube Components - Great Sound and affordable
Bradfords is very excited to be representing the outstanding tube products from Pennsylvania based Rogue Audio. Rogue Audio is comitted to offering their customers the best value possible in vacuum tube audio components. The product line currently consists of two preamplifiers, a 60 watt stereo amplifier, 120 watt mono power amplifiers and a 60 watt integrated amplifier. As a special service, Rogue offers upgraded versions of each model called the Magnum line. The Rogue products are excellent companions for Magnepan and Vandersteen speakers - two of our more demanding loudspeakers.
Vandersteen High Fives
Vandersteen's incredible Model Five speaker is available for your audition in our high end sound room. The reference performance of the Model Five results from proven Vandersteen design principles that are applied without compromise. The styling of the Model Five is exceptional and the sound quality is creating quite a stir in the audiophile community. Bring in your favorite CD and have a listen. Detailed information on the Model Five is available on the Vandersteen website. Standard finish Model Fives with high pass crossovers carry a suggested retail of $11,995/pair.
Magnepan Momentum
Sales are brisk these days for the nice folks at Magnepan, thanks in part to the enormous success of the MG1.6 [ $1725/pair ] and MG3.6 [$4375/pair]. The MG1.6 and MG3.6 speakers offer unbelievable performance in their respective price categories. We have both models currently on display as well as the entry level MG12 [$1095/pair].
In-Wall Speakers
Bradfords offers a broad selection of flush mount in-wall speakers. If you are planning for or building a new home, please stop by and have a listen.
High-End Audio
As audio enthusiasts will attest, a lifelike reproduction of music is a special experience. High quality music reproduction has been a long time passion of the Bradfords staff.
There are always exciting new productions in high-end audio. If you enjoy listening to music, bring in your favorite CD and ask for a demonstration. We always look forward to showing our best audio equipment.
The Magnepan MG3.6, Vandersteen Model 5 and 3A Signature and the Paradigm Studio 100 are all standouts in speaker design. Musical Fidelity electronics, and Rogue Audio tube equipment offer extraordinary sound quality and value. High-end audio components demand the best in connecting cable. Tara Labs RSC connecting cables are used throughout our high end systems.
Headphones
Bradfords offers a large selection of headphones. Grado, Sennheiser, and Sony headphones are available for your audition. Feel free to bring in your favorite compact discs and have a listen.
Competitive Pricing
A perception exists that leads many to believe that specialty retailers are not price competitive. This has not been our experience at Bradfords or in other product categories in which we are the consumers.
Specialty wine retailers come to mind. When shopping for a seven dollar bottle of wine, one quickly discovers that the wine specialist is offering more quality than the mass merchant. The specialist's handicap in buying power is more than offset by their ability to spot value. And often times, the same wine found in both the specialist and the mass merchant costs less at the specialty store.
So what does a seven dollar bottle of wine and a six hundred dollar audio system have in common? In each respective product category, our opinion is that the specialist retailer offers better quality. The Bradfords staff is confident of the relative quality of their six hundred dollar audio systems against any other dealers at the same price. Bradfords also encourages price comparisons on identical products sold elsewhere - we think you will be pleasantly surprised!
If the specialist is offering comparable or lower prices on the product and supporting that product with better service, then one can easily conclude that the specialist is presenting more value to the customer.
