Decorator Mirror Becomes Flat Panel TV Without Compromise

Séura is a manufacturer of very unique TV Mirrors. Their TV Mirror products span from TV first mirrors to mirror first TV to shower TV to always a TV and mirror to outdoor TV. One of the most exciting product they manufacturer is their Premier Series of TV first mirror second products.

The secret is in their glass. Often we hear about folks who have placed a TV behind a two-way mirror. They complain about the poor light output, the dramatic color shift and the wavy appearance through the glass. It is not a surprise. It doesn’t work very well. It is like putting sunglasses over a TV. The exclusive Premier Series mirrors employ Séura’s own specially formulated glass coatings that deliver a flawless, 100% color-accurate reflection. By reproducing a fine-tuned formula of red, green, and blue light components, reflections never appear discolored or tinted. Séura’s mirror-quality float glass delivers a flawless combination of mirror reflection, television brightness, and magic for a truly vanishing effect. Color corrected mirror coatings significantly enhance light transmission for the highest performance of its kind. Encapsulated on the reverse side of the glass, Séura’s coatings are protected against damage and contamination. This technique also allows beveled edges for the ultimate in elegance.

Séura’s Premier Series television mirrors are available with 32″, 40″, 46″, 55″, and 65″ screen sizes. These large LED televisions are ideal for primary television viewing and beautifully accentuate the decor in family rooms, bedrooms, and dens, as well as cleverly utilize the space over fireplaces and in back of bars. Each Séura Premier TV is equipped with 4 HDMI ports, 2 Composite ports, Component, Ethernet, USB, and VGA, the Premier Series can easily integrate with many content suppliers. Control is simple with Ex-Link technology from Samsung and compatible drivers with Crestron and AMX.

Every Séura product is designed and manufactured in their own facility. They are family owned and operated in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Their refined processes deliver the paramount level of quality you need with the superior customer service you expect to make certain your client is satisfied.

You can read more about Séura here.

BitWise Controls Version 1.6 of Project Editor and BitWise Touch for iOS Released!

This is a an exciting release for BitWise Control customers and clients. In addition to adding support for the BC1 Automation Controller, there are tons of performance improvements and some pretty major new features.

What’s new -

• GUI Favorite Channels (Macroless Macros) – You can now program IR favorite channels without creating BC4 or BC1 macros.
• NEW video for the BC1 on forum – this video covers all the basics of programming a BC1.
• New two-way driver added to the online library for Russound C and E series controllers!
• Remote Project Updates – No more truck rolls for programming changes after the initial installation.
• Scheduling – Take advantage of the BC1′s powerful scheduling engine, including a built-in astronomical clock
• Email – Send email notifications based on BC1 events
• Faster – Improved macro transfer speeds, numerous workflow enhancements

Macro-less Macros?

Stop writing macros for your Satellite/Cable favorite channels! With this new Project Editor feature favorite channel programming is as:

1. Drag the tool to the button
2. Enter the channel number

That’s it! No macros to write and no memory space used in the BC4! Pretty cool…

New Tutorial Video

Introduction to the BC1 and Project Editor 1.6 has now been posted to the Tutorial Video Section in the support forum. This is a 45 minute video and covers all the new BC1 features plus a few new PE features applicable for both controllers. This is also a good review for those who haven’t programmed a project in a while. Contact us if you need a password.

Setting up a Sonos system: The Basics

This simple video walk-through with pro snowboarder Todd Richards unboxing a new Sonos Wireless HiFi System to set up in his home shows how easy it is get all the music on earth streaming wirelessly in any room of a home.

SurgeX To Exclusively Distribute Certified Cyber Solutions

SurgeX is already known as the only Surge Elimination Company. Their responsible products assure that your clients gear is really protected from electrical issues that other companies only try to resolve. What is next for SurgeX – how about resolving network security, on-site diagnostics, and even remote monitoring? They have entered an agreement with Certified Cyber solutions to have the exclusive distribution rights of their technology.

The most famous product/system from CCS is the HCS. The Home Cyber Shield (HCS) is a diagnostic computer that monitors the IP network, automation control systems, HVAC, lighting, and security systems that are found in modern homes. This diagnostic computer is continuously recording performance data which it can then report back to the system integrator. By collecting on-site diagnostic information from every connected device, the exact nature of service issue can be determined and quickly addressed.

HCS system Benefits:

• Value- CCS doesn’t charge your client year after year for the use of their software. Your client can purchase the HCS with a Lifetime Software License, with no annual recurring fees. The HCS is the most cost-effective remote monitoring software available today.
• Unlimited Device Count- We believe the only way to guarantee that you will be able to properly monitor your clients system is to ensure that every single device is actively monitored.
• AMX and Crestron Control Modules- Not only can all your clients  IP-addressable devices be remotely monitored, but your clients control system and all of the products connected to it (thermostats, security systems, A/V gear, etc.) can easily be added to the system. Our control modules are created in-house, by licensed AMX and Crestron programmers.
• Private Cloud- The CCS Solution is designed around a fully dealer owned architecture, where only the dealer has secure access to the networks and devices to ensure total privacy and maximum security. This provides the benefits of the public cloud, without the risks.
• Secure Access Management- The CCS proprietary SAM technology (Secure Access Manager) offers improved network security and logs when someone accesses your clients system.
• Bandwidth Usage Analysis- is your client getting the bandwidth that their service provider charges them for? The HCS monitors their bandwidth usage in real-time, 24/7.
• Ease of Use – while CCS software is incredibly powerful we provide full training and support to ensure you know how to use the most powerful tool in your network toolbox. The CCS auto device discovery gets you up and running with minimal hassle and their point and click interface makes sure anyone can navigate the system with ease.

CCS offers Remote Reboot and it is just a mouse click away! iBoot-G2 is a 10/100 Ethernet network attached, IP addressed, Web Controlled power switch. Anyone with a web browser can access iBoot-G2 to perform power On, Off or Reboot (timed power shutdown). iBoot-G2 is password protected for security.

iBoot-G2 for uses international standard IEC320 Connections and is auto sensing for worldwide use. Line cord and Output Cord are included for North America. iBoot-G2 handles circuits up to 12 Amps (10 Amps at 230VAC).

We will keep you informed as we have more information about this joint venture.

McIntosh Labs MC275 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Model – Stunning – Awesome! Only $6500 Each

From the very beginning of it’s beginnings in the audio world in 1961, the McIntosh MC275 has been a sought after amplifier. It was designed by McIntosh co-founder Sidney Corderman in collaboration with the McIntosh Engineering Team. It is founded in its design on the famous Unity Coupled Circuit. As a result, the MC275 vacuum tube amplifier has a warm and inviting sound that delivers a powerful performance with detail and a wide sound stage.

Enter year 2012… The McIntosh team decides to offer a new and improved MC275. The basic circuit design is similar but with modern upgrades that increase the performance, the reliability, usability and beauty. The 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 tube power amplifier combines modern convenience and performance enhancements without altering the sound character that has allowed it to be relentlessly recognized as an audio standard for the past 50 years. A small quantity of this special 50th Anniversary Limited Edition McIntosh MC275 has been created for  discerning of audio connoisseurs around the world. If you are fortunate enough to own one of these special amplifiers you will not only enjoy the best of the best, you will own a real and lasting monument in the history of fine amplifiers.

Special design features include new McIntosh patented speaker cable connectors, an LED tube lighting/indication system that bathes the tubes in colored light indicating their status: Green – normal operation, Amber – warming up, Red – trouble – tube needs to be inspected or replaced.

Specifications:

• Power Output - The MC275 is a Tube Power Amplifier with a capability of 75 watts per channel into 4, 8 or 16 ohm Loudspeakers with less than 0.5% distortion. It may also be operated in mono at 150 watts into 2, 4, or 8 ohm Loudspeaker.
• Unity Coupled Circuitry - The MC275 Power Amplifier uses the famous McIntosh Patented Unity Coupled Circuit which provides low distortion, extended frequency response and cool operating output tubes.
• Multifilar Wound Output Transformer - The MC275 Output Transformer Windings are part of the Unity Coupled Circuitry. There are two bifilar wound primaries, one for the cathodes and one for the plates. The secondary winding is wound together with the primary windings. This provides very close primary to secondary coupling. The result is flat frequency response and wide power bandwidth.
• Balanced and Unbalanced Input - Balanced connections guard against induced noise and allow long cable runs without compromising sound quality.
• Sentry Monitor Tube Protection - McIntosh Sentry Monitor Tube Protection Circuits ensure the MC275 will have a long and trouble free operating life.
• Gold Plated Connectors and Tube Socket Contacts - Gold Plated Input Jacks and Output Binding Posts provide trouble free connections. Ceramic tube sockets with gold plated contacts provide protection from atmospheric contamination. Output Tube Sockets include Air-Pipe cooling at their bases.
• Custom Gold Plated Jumper Bars - To facilitate the MC275 Power Amplifier Monaural Parallel Mode of Operation, there are two Custom Designed Gold Plated Jumper Bars included. These bars provide maximum power transfer and ease of connection to the Output Binding Posts.
• Special Power Supply - A regulated Power Supply, a very large core Power Transformer and large capacitors ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• LED Tube Illumination - Tri-Color LEDs illuminate the small signal processing tubes of the MC275. They indicate tube warm up, normal and sentry monitor modes of operation.
• Titanium Chassis with Super Mirror Finish - The famous McIntosh Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Gold Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the MC275 will be retained for many years.
• Power Output Stereo - Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, both channels operating is: 75 watts into 4 ohm loads / 75 watts into 8 ohm loads / 75 watts into 16 ohm loads
• Power Output Mono (Parallel) - Minimum sine wave continuous average power output is: 150 watts into 2 ohm load / 150 watts into 4 ohm load / 150 watts into 8 ohm load
• Output Load Impedance - 4, 8 or 16 ohms (Stereo Mode) / 2, 4 or 8 ohms (Mono Mode)
• Total Harmonic Distortion - 0.5% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Frequency Response - +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz / +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz
• Input Sensitivity (for rated output) 1.7 Volts Unbalanced / 3.4 Volts Balanced
• Signal To Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) - 105dB below rated output
• Intermodulation Distortion - 0.5% maximum, if the instantaneous peak power output does not exceed twice the rated power output for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz.
• Wide Band Damping Factor - Greater than 22
• Input Impedance - 47,000 ohms Unbalanced / 20,000 ohms Balanced
• Tube Compliment - 3 each 12AX7A Input and Phase Inverter / 4 each - 12AT7 Voltage Amplifier and Driver / 4 each KT88/6550 Power Output

Look for these to arrive at a dealer near you soon. Most of the inventory will be pre-sold so if you are ready to own the best – order one now!

McIntosh Labs XR100 – Exciting New Floor Standing Loudspeaker

McIntosh has launched a new series of loudspeakers. The XR100 is the flagship of the new series. It is a floor standing loudspeaker that is beautifully designed and luxurious in its sleek cabinet. Fine gloss wood finishes are offered in Black, Pear Maple, and Red Walnut. The magnetically attached grill is acoustically transparent and covered with neutral black cloth. Unique front panel McIntosh logo may be illuminated when configured with a McIntosh system. Click on the photo to the left for a larger image of the XR100.

It is very capable – all demonstrations of the new XR100 clearly show the full range audio reproduction it has which is typical of much larger cabinet designs.  Each XR100 has four 6″ Cast Frame woofers with McIntosh’s proprietary LDHP technology and a fast Poly Cone design. For middle range frequencies, it has eight 2″ Inverted Titanium Dome Midrange drivers combined with 2″ Titanium Dome Tweeters handling upper middle ranges. For the extreme top end, the XR100 has one 3/4″ Titanium Dome super tweeter.  Overall frequency response is rated at 30Hz-45kHz! Crossover points are 300Hz from bass to midrange,  2Khz from midrange to tweeters and 8kHz to the super tweeter.

Each XR100 weighs in at 68.5 pounds. Spikes and furniture glide feet are included to aid in installation. The XR100 benefits from the best amplifiers and performance from 75 to 600 watts are appropriate power for the XR100 loudspeaker. Click here for more information.

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