Pure Luxury
Icontv F2500WIR
Size isn't all this huge flip-down 25-inch monitor has going for it. With full 1080i HDTV capability and a 1500/1-contrast ratio, the picture is first-rate, even when you're up close, which is often the case in an automobile. It has the highest brightness output in its class of 1000 NITT. An optional 100GB media center/in-car PC lets you browse the web, access other media or get some work done through a dedicated broadband connection, WiFi and/or Bluetooth. All this will cost you an extra $2,000 over the base MSRP of $3,999.
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Critical Mass Ces5.1
With only 10 systems made of these limited production electrostats and their hefty price tag of $259,000, the Critical Mass CES5.1 truly fits into the luxury category. The CES5.1 boasts four independent surround sound stages, each with its own set of front left, center and right channel electrostats. This provides extraordinary accuracy for each listening position. Up to four listeners can enjoy the same source without hearing any overlapping. For the high price tag, you get the system installed by Critical Mass master technicians and the CEO inspects it himself! Even getting a private listen to this incredible system costs big. You can arrange a private audition within the U.S. for $10,000 (which you can then apply toward the price of purchase).
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Audison Thesis HV Venti
Designed to be the ultimate in high-end amplification right from the get-go, the Thesis HV venti relies upon the most advanced components, such as its 15 low-loss gold-plated contact relays. The circuit boards and mechanics are hand assembled and the stylish finishings are even handmade. The results are features you'd only find in a top-of-the-line product, such as a completely balanced input stage, Dual Mono construction, JFET differential stages, MOSFET-BJT hybrid configuration final stage, Servo DC and low feedback. The Thesis HV venti also boasts six synchronised power supplies and five microprocessor-controlled cooling units. Another innovation is its Dual Power function, which lets you configure the amp into either Hi Current or Hi Power modes. It has high function and high style all in one device. Just be prepared to spend several thousand dollars.
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Steg Masterstroke "Classe A"
The sophisticated Masterstroke "Classe A" has undeniable audiophile tendencies. Its design is the result of a combination of complex technologies, with circuitry ideas formerly found only in home hi-fi systems. This includes the absence of negative feedback between input and output, which helps preserve the tone and purity of sound entering the amplifier. STEG's H.E.A.R.T. circuitry minimizes wasted energy typical of Class A amplifiers and switches the amplifier to Class AB operation when power requirements exceed 2 x 50 watts, providing more than 100 watts RMS of headroom per channel. For more efficient operation, the Class A/AB threshold is adjustable from 1-50 watts per channel. This flexibility allows the Classe A to be satisfying to every listener.
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