Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)

Unlock unparalleled audio excellence with the renowned Wharfedale Diamond series loudspeakers. Since 1982, they've redefined value in the world of high-fidelity sound, consistently outperforming competitors priced two to three times higher.

The new Diamond series woofers feature Klarity™ technology, integrating mica-infused Polypropylene cones with moulded radial ribs for lightweight yet rigid construction, resulting in low coloration and lightning-fast response. The woofer voice coil, wound on a high-power epoxy/glass fibre bobbin, offers higher power handling and greater stiffness for exceptional performance. Klarity technology ensures voices and instruments are rendered utterly natural, clear, and distortion-free, while bass is extended, precise, and impactful, cutting to the heart of the music.

The tweeter, made from a woven polyester film with a high-loss damping coating, delivers smoothly extended high frequencies with minimized distortion. The front plate's flat design ensures low coloration and wide dispersion, presenting a broad, deep, and stable soundstage that envelops listeners within the music.

Diamond series speakers boast sophisticated crossover networks, featuring air-core inductors for low distortion and freedom from listening fatigue. The floor-standing models are equipped with spikes for stability, with adjustable height feet for uneven floors.

Diamond series speakers blend seamlessly into any décor. Whether for music or cinema, the Diamond series offers superior performance and versatility, making it the ideal choice for any audio enthusiast.

Introducing the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 floorstanding speakers, delivering exceptional audio performance for music and home cinema enthusiasts. With advanced drivers and a sophisticated crossover network, these speakers offer immersive sound reproduction.

Specifications:

• Speaker Type: 2.5-way floorstanding
• Bass Driver: 5" Advanced PP Cone
• Midrange Driver: 5" Advanced PP Cone
• Treble Driver: 1" Textile Dome
• Sensitivity: 87.5dB
• Recommended Amp Power: 30-150W
• Peak SPL: 102dB
• Impedance: 8 Ω (compatible), Minimum Impedance: 4.6 Ω
• Frequency Response: 45Hz to 20kHz (+/-3dB), Bass Extension: 40Hz (-6dB)
• Crossover Frequency: 2.2kHz
• Cabinet Volume: 26.6 liters
• Dimensions: 38.38" x 7" x 13.7"
• Net Weight: 42.9 lbs

With elegant design and sturdy construction, these speakers stand tall at 38.38 inches, while their sleek profile of 7 inches wide and 13.7 inches deep ensures they fit seamlessly into any space. Each speaker weighs 42.9 lbs and comes with adjustable spikes for stability on any surface.

Experience superior audio quality with the Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 floorstanding speakers. Elevate your listening experience today.

Yamaha AS301 - Integrated Stereo Amplifier 120w/ch Dynamic Power

High sound quality circuit design based on the ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) concept

ToP-ART Design and ART Base Ensure Optimum Sound When processing and transmission of the audio signal is simple and direct there is less chance of it being affected by noise and distortion. Yamaha’s amplifier design technology called ToP-ART features an I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design, with left and right channels organized in a straight, symmetrical layout for highest signal purity. In addition, the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid centre bar provide high-rigidity support and vibration damping. These Yamaha design innovations contribute to this amplifiers’ rich audio reproduction with abundant musicality.

High-Quality Parts for Outstanding Audio Performance

Custom-made power transformer, custom-made block capacitors, two direct signal path speaker relays, one-point grounding system, aluminum-extruded heat sinks, and other top-quality parts effortlessly handle demanding audio signal conditions. The quality of each individual part, as well as how they work together, basically determines the sound quality of any component. Yamaha uses only very high-quality parts, carefully selected, and tested.

Created by Yamaha's Rich Experience and Tradition, and High Technological Expertise

Yamaha, with a long history of over 125 years as a musical instrument maker, also has a high reputation for HiFi components. The A-S301 is created by taking advantage of this rich experience and high technological expertise. Based on the concept of “Natural Sound”, for reproducing all music as it really sounds, and built with scrupulous care from circuit design to basic sound production, even though an entry model it reproduces high sound quality and musically rich sound.

Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity

The Pure Direct mode causes the music signals to travel the shortest possible circuit route, bypassing the buffer amp and the tone, loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any signal degradation for the purest sound quality.

Continuously Variable Loudness Control

The A-S301 also features a new analogue loudness control on the front panel that uses electronic volume for higher sound quality, which lets you adjust the loudness effect as desired. Separate from the overall volume, this controls the balance of the low- and high- frequency sounds, providing full tonal range at any volume level, compensating for the natural loss in the human ear of high and low frequencies at soft levels.

Digital Audio Input for TV and/or Blu-ray Player

The A-S301 is equipped for digital audio input with both optical and coaxial terminals. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV, and the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray player. The audio stays in the digital domain, giving you pure, pristine dynamic sound for all your entertainment sources, from sports and other programs to movies and concerts.

Connection for YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter

With the YBA-11, you’ll be able to stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth capable mobile phone or a PC to the Network receiver. Thanks to the digital connection and aptX® audio coding algorithm, you’ll enjoy wireless music streaming with optimum sound quality. You can also conveniently power the YBA-11 via the DC-out connection on the rear panel of the amplifier.

Speaker A, B or A+B Selection and Speaker Terminals for Two Systems

You can connect two separate speaker systems in different rooms and switch between them, or have them both playing at the same time. There are four terminals, so by just pushing a button, you can switch speakers to match the sound source.

Subwoofer Terminal

A terminal for connecting a subwoofer is provided, allowing you to increase the bass output of your system for a more powerful sound with better overall sound quality.

Phono MM Terminal

You can connect a turntable with an MM phono cartridge to play vinyl records. This lets you enjoy not only CDs but also analogue record sound from an amp with the latest digital/analogue technology.

Simple yet Sophisticated Design

With a beautifully simple and unique design inherited directly from Yamaha’s HiFi audio components, this amplifier also boasts an easy-to-operate button layout. The aluminum front panel has a richly textured silver hairline finish. The control knobs are also of the same luxurious construction as used on our top-end models.

Remote Control with Clean, Simple Design

The clean, simple design of the remote control provides easy-to-understand one-hand operation. The easy-to-use design makes it simple to adjust song volume and order. The unit has a sophisticated looking hairline finish that matches the design of the amplifiers. You can also use the remote to control a Yamaha CD player.

Rotary Encoder Input Selector with LEDs

The rotary encoder makes it quick and easy to select input sources. The luxury hairline finish material offers a nice tactile feeling. LEDs clearly show which source is selected, so you can easily switch sources even in a dark room.

Auto Power Standby Function

The amplifier has a power management function that detects when it hasn't been used for a long time (about 8 hours) even though the power is on, and automatically shifts it into standby mode. So even if you forget to turn it off, power consumption will be minimized.

Argon Audio The SOLO Music Streamer (Each)

INTRODUCING THE AWARD-WINNING AUDIOPHILE STREAMER WITH
EXCEPTIONAL SOUND AND PERFORMANCE!

SOLO is an easy-to-use network streamer built with audiophile
components. Upgrade any amplifier or active speaker to a true powerhouse
of streaming. Packed with AirPlay2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect,
Bluetooth, and Roon Ready. Featuring analogue, optical, and coaxial
outputs, it easily connects to a wide range of devices. SOLO is the ultimate
all-in-one streamer for your audio needs!

DON'T MISS A THING
We’ve packed SOLO full of features so you’ll never need another streamer.
Nice, right? With SOLO you get AirPlay2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect,
Bluetooth and Roon Ready. We’ll continue to update SOLO with new
features as well, so if anything new and exciting comes along, we’ll be sure
to add it in a future update – completely free of course. With analogue,
optical and coaxial outputs.
AUDIOPHILE SOUND QUALITY
In designing the SOLO, we made sure to make a product that would make
audiophiles happy, but at a price where everyone can get in on the fun.
With a signal-to-noise ratio of over 120 dBA, 64 bit volume control and high
end components where they really make a difference (but not where they
don’t), you can be sure you’ll hear every detail of your favourite songs.
Having separate low noise power supplies with two stage (active/passive)
filtering might sound like mumbo jumbo but have a listen to SOLO and we
promise you can hear the difference.

ROCK SOLID WIRELESS CONNECTION
Making a product without an Ethernet connection is a bold move. To make
sure you don’t get drop outs, we’ve designed the wireless connection on
SOLO with powerful dual band AC Wi-Fi using diversity antennas. You
should have no problem with 24 bit/192 kHz lossless playback over Wi-Fi if
your own network is up to the task. The internal Wi-Fi antennas have been
placed so that the area with analogue circuits is completely radio-dead,
while at the same time covering 360 degrees around the product.

Supported Streaming Options Spotify Connect, Bluetooth 5.0 incl. AAC, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Chromecast
WiFi Yes

Ethernet ESS Sabre ES9018
Remote Control Optical Digital, Stereo Line-in (Analog RCA), Coaxial
DAC 16-bit/44.1 kHz via AirPlay 2 (CD Quality), 24-bit/96 kHz via Chromecast, 24-bit/192 kHz via Roon
Outputs Dual Core ARM Cortex A7 CPU
Maximum Resolution ARM Cortex M33
Supported Streaming Formats Multiroom via AirPlay 2 and Chromecast
Included Power Supply (USB 5V/1A), Power Cable
Dimensions (WxHxD) 14.7 x 3.6 x 15.0 cm
Weight 0.6 kg
Standby Power Consumption <0.5 watt