Winter indoors has never been better. You can go ’global‘ and discover radio stations from all over the world. How about surprising the kids with your iPod skills? Then listening to it with sound quality worthy of excellent hifi. This is the future of radio , the future of music.

In this newsletter you’ll discover...
Making the Most of Your iPod
The New Tivoli NetWorks Global Radio
The new B&W Zeppelin and Acoustic Energy iPod systems

Do you own one of the more than 150,000,000 iPods out there and would you like to know how to make the most of everything your iPod is capable of? Are you thinking of surrendering to the inevitable and joining the earbud wearing hoards? Or have you hesitated because you have been told that the iPod isn’t really hi-fi? Whichever category you fit in to, we have the answers.

At Totally Wired we believe in the concept of better sound for everyone and see the iPod as a worthy music source. Thus we have researched all the options for iPods and distilled this down into 6 easy to read pages of information for you. In our ‘Making the Most of your iPod with Totally Wired’ brochure you can read about getting good quality sound onto your iPod and really cool ways to listen to it. From portable systems to serious music systems, as well as whole house systems with full control and flexibility. There's something for every iPod owner.

Download the Making the Most of your iPod brochure. (PDF file 900kb)

HERE NOW - The New Tivoli Networks Global Radio

When Tivoli set out to create their best radio over 6 years ago, they began with simple questions: “Suppose we could make a radio that does anything we want. What would that be? What would it look like? How would it work?” Now you can find out.

Download the Tivoli Networks Global Radio brochure. (PDF file 1.2MB)

See a short video telling you all about the Tivoli Networks radio.

So, picture the perfect radio. Anyone familiar with Tivoli knows that it will sound great. Now take that rich, warm Tivoli sound and give it radio broadcast from anywhere in the world; connect digital sources such as your iPod, computer or USB drive and stream it wirelessly around your home.

Tivoli have poured a considerable amount of time, expertise and funds into developing something worthy of the Tivoli name. We‘ve seen and heard a preproduction prototype of the Tivoli Networks and can tell you it exceeds expectations, in sound, looks and ease of use. On top of all this it's the best sounding FM radio for standard listening.

Networks Radio NZ$ 999 and matching stereo speaker NZ$ 199. Finish options – Walnut, Cherry and Wenge.

Is this the best iPod speaker system yet? We think so. The new B&W Zeppelin came in just after we finished our iPod guide above but you can find out more here.

In 1988 the Acoustic Energy AE1 was launched and originally designed to satisfy the needs of the professional audio sector of the market, offering great accuracy, precise stereo imaging, dynamics, and transparency coupled with high power handling and linearity. Due to these product benefits, the AE1 acquired a global reputation with musicians, recording artists and studio engineers.

Subsequently the AE1 won the British Hi-Fi Award for Best Speaker in 1991 and 1992, and acclaim for the Reference Series within the hi-fi press grew world-wide. The hi-fi market rapidly became an integral part of Acoustic Energys growth. Thanks to this renowned product, AE has grown from strength to strength around the world and now distributes to over 50 export markets.

The qualities of the original AE1 are all present in their newest and smallest speakers - the Aego M system at just NZ$499 complete. Effectively, the Aego M is a better breed of iPod speaker, based on quality audio aspirations and technology, rather than simply being cheap and small. The satellite speakers are in heavy alloy cases and feature drivers that deliver a high level of clarity and dynamics - even when pushed to levels that we would not normally expect of such a compact system. The subwoofer is obviously and essential part of this equation. Rather than being a ‘boom boom’ device, it’s apparent as soon as you listen that we do have a level of subtlety in play, and that the goal is to produce music from sources such as your laptop or iPod at a level of quality that will satisfy the more demanding listeners.

The Aego M system comes with everything you need - speakers, subwoofer, quality connections and cables. And even a choice of finish. If you already have a good quality system, but also want to enjoy your music in other locations so a high standard, we suggest this could be just the option you are after. We look forward to introducing you to further AE models shortly. Find out more about this great little system by calling in to see us, or vist the AE website by clicking here.

New Pages recently posted and updated

Specials
Linn
Arcam Solo
Cambridge Audio
Pro-ject turntables
Audio Analogue
Dynavector Cartridges
Monitor Audio Radius range
Grado Headphones

In our previous newsletter, March 2008 &ndash Perreaux’s new SXCD CD player
Sonus Faber Auditor speakers and Audio Analogue electronics
Quad ESL2805 Electrostatic speakers
The new Tivoli iYiYi iPod radio
An update on analogue including Pro-ject and Ortofon
Arcam returns to Totally Wired
The latest from Control4
Tangent Quattro internet radios

WWF Update

You've been a great with help WWF's Hector dolphin campaign and we appreciate your continued support. New Zealanders love their unique dolphin species. Last year 32,000 signed the WWF petition to stop their extinction. A NIWA study showed that each year 110 &ndash 150 are killed in gill nets. In March a poll showed 83 percent supported a government ban on set and trawl nets in areas where dolphins live. Now it's up to the Ministries of Agriculture and Fisheries and Conservation. Every component or system over NZ$ 500 which you purchase from us helps the Hectors dolphin.

Best regards from Sharon & John at Totally Wired

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Related links

• Tivoli
• B&W Zeppelin
• Arcam
• Pro-ject turntables
• Cambridge Audio
• Dynavector Cartridges
• Monitor Audio Radius range
• March 2008 Newsletter