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The New NM24 DAC at Yesterday's Price
New Features
* New model with Headphone Amp built in!
* All Russian Sovtek 6922 tubes.
* New higher capacitance WIMA capacitors with even better bass extension.
* New bypass polystyrene capacitors.
A few words on the New Model 24
It's three units in one package: a tube DAC,
a solid state DAC, and
a tube Line Amp.(and a headphone amp)
You may eval
uate the sound of the SS DAC by feeding its output(the Upper Analog out
terminals on the rear panel, see picture) back into M24's Line In, either directly with
a good (short) RCA interconnect, or better still, through a coupling transformer (more on
this later)
Then you can instantly compare the difference of the SS DAC and the Tube DAC by
pushing the button next to the volume control.
The SS version is designed to yield a slightly lower level.
It can of course be used with other Line Amps.
We have provided the additional SS DAC for these reasons:
- Many customers want tubes for the liquidity
- Others want maximum accuracy from the Solid State
- Others want deep bass(easier attainable from SS) and a subwoofer outlet
- Yet others want a coupling transformer that couples the SS DAC back
- into the Line Amp section for an instant A/B comparison
- Others want to have a SS reference when they insert different tubes
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The Line Output can drive any dynamic headphones direct, through a simple RCA-to-Phone Jack adaptor. Preferred headphones are Sennheiser HD650(300 Ohms impedance)
but lower impedance headphones(Grado, etc) can also be used. We do recommend using a 300Ohm-to-30Ohm step down transformer
for Grado RS-1's.
Read More About the NM24
Regular price $1590, Factory Direct: $1080
Buy a DIP Combo with the NEW NM24 and save even more!
The New Monarchy Audio SM-70 MK 2 and SM-70 PRO
The easiest and cheapest way to enter the world of high-end audio is to first compare the SM70 MK2 to the SM70 Pro and choose which amp will best serve your needs, then take advantage of our "Internet Specials" available only at www.HighEndatLowCost.com
The critically acclaimed SM70-Pro and the SM70 MK2 are both at their lowest prices ever!
Before sending payment please contact us at monarchy@earthlink.net for confirmation.
Send Payment to our Paypal account: monarchy@earthlink.net. If you are still confused, then here are some detailed instructions on how to order.
Shipment within 3 days upon receipt of payment.
What the critics are saying....
“…Sweetly detailed and warmish when used as a single-ended stereo
or mono amp, but running fully balanced, the SM-70 Pros exhibit a
level of transparency that is simply awe-inspiring. Their clarity and punch are amazing.”
Wes Phillips – SoundStage
“…Maintaining harmonic integrity is essential to preserving the tonal qualities of the instruments and allows them to be reproduced in a manner that more closely resembles their respective natural sonic signatures. In this one area the SM-70 Pro can compete with the very best amplifiers available, tube or solid-state.”
Frank Alles - The Stereo Times
“…Sonically the SM-70 Pro amplifiers offer extremely high value.”
Gary Galo -AudioXpress
“…sets the benchmark for performance in the sub one thousand dollar category.”
John Hoffman - Affordable Audio
“…They have an effortless and authoritative presentation, as well as loads of transparency.
”
M.L. Gneier - The Sound Mind
“…as monoblocks, these amplifiers possesses a lot of authority and add much more impact to the sound.”
“…The SM70 Pro was neutral enough that it revealed the character of whatever preamp I hooked up to it.”
Jeff Dorgay - Tone Audio
“…and showed just how much musical fun you can have for very little cash.”
Dave Clark- Positive Feedback
“…As far as single ended, medium-power, fully-balanced, solid state monoblocks are concerned, the Monarchy SM-70 Pros are in a class of their own. Recommended.”
Victor Chavira - Positive Feedback
“…This is a lot of amp for the money!”
Martin DeWulf – Bound For Sound
“…A single SM-70 makes some lovely sounds. It has an expansive presentation and really lets the music breathe.”
Paul Cervantes- Ultralinear
**HighEndAtLowCost.com is owned and operated by Monarchy Audio. For more information then please feel free to contact us or visit Monarchy Audio
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In the News
CES 2011
Monarchy Audio is a name I recognized from my earliest days in High End audio back in the early 1990s, and the name C.C. Poon also rang a bell. To my recollection, this was my first encounter with the gentleman. Their gear was known to be high value entry level components and what I saw here looked to be the same styling I knew from yesteryear. I cannot say his gear has been top of mind in recent years, but from what I heard hear, it should be. Using only a modest Samsung DVD player the digital output was sent to an NM24 preamplifier ($1590) that included a tube DAC (24/96), a solid state DAC (24/96), a tube headphone amp and a tube line amp. This DAC/line stage in turn drove the solid state SE-100 monoblocks ($2358/pr.) that powered the Lenehan Audio S2 speakers from Australia. The prototype Lenehan speakers are very tube friendly in spite of their moderate 87.5dB sensitivity. The SE-100 with 100w/8 Ohm, 180 w/4 Ohm, drove them with ease and the sonic quality of this rig shattered my antiquated stereotype of the Monarchy brand Not only was it a terrific value at list price, but Ching Poon was offering incredible Show Special prices through the end of October. I didn't catch the price of the Lenehan S2, but I can tell you an S1 mini monitor and S3 floor stander are coming soon, as is a dedicated stand for the S2. East Coast distribution of the speakers is through Swap Meet Audio in New York City.
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/taves_2011/part4/page2.htm
