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Music Definitely Matters

Things are busy here in the Gramophone offices. People are running up and down through the store, papers are flying, phones are ringing, coffee cups are filling to the rim (and then refilling). But why?

Well, ladies and gentleman, allow me to fill you in on the current events of the Gramophone world. On July 29, Gramophone is teaming up with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Style Magazine to put on an event that is so amazing, so exciting, so grand, that I almost wish it were smaller so that I would not have to stuff so many envelopes. But alas, there comes a time in every intern's life when she (or he) must stamp an envelope. Luckily, this does not happen here often. Plus, we were able to lure in a few other employees here to stuff and stamp, but I digress...

We are inviting everyone to this event, because we know it will be something worthwhile! The wine will be flowing, the hors d’oeuvres will be available for the picking, and the audio systems will be playing your favorites all night long. And the best part about it? We have special guests! Members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will be joining us at the event. Not only do we have music equipment, but we also have music experts.

Come for some intellectual conversation (or small talk, whichever works for you), free food and wine. Seriously, what could be better than that? So, you MUST be interested by now. If so, here are some of the details of the event for you:

When: July 29th 6pm-8pm
Where: Gramophone Timonium
Cost: $0.00 (donations to the BSO's Music Matters campaign will be accepted)
Parking: Complimentary Valet Parking
RSVP to musicmatters@gramophone.com or 410-308-1650

-Connie

P.S. Did I mention this is all free? As in, you can just walk right in. No admission. No cover charge. No entrance fee. No parking fee. No conversation fee. No drinking fee. No eating fee. No standing fee. No listening fee. No, uh,... well, I think you get it by now.



*Also in attendance:

• Ryan Donaher & Ken Forsythe from Meridian Audio


• Jeff Allen & Vince Buzzese from Totem Acoustic


• Marty Bartelstone & Jim Price from PSB Speakers & NAD Electronics

Deep Fried ... Electronics.

Summer brings thunderstorms, and thunderstorms bring lightning damage to your electronics. Wouldn't it be a bummer to come home from a weekend away only to find the smell of blown power supplies filling the air.  Yep, that's the smell of the surge that fried your beloved TV and surround system.

You can avoid this heartbreak by using quality component surge protection systems, which serve in several capacities.

1. They provide much needed surge protection to your valuable electronic equipment, from components to your TV.  Don't be fooled: The $15 power strip you buy isn't going to protect your system from that catastrophic event.
   
2. Have you heard about power conditioning? It's a very important part of digital processing now.  Just about all of your components are digital. Your cable box or satellite system, Blu-ray player & TV are all digital. A good surge protector/ power conditioner will remove noise* from your AC power and the result is better sound & picture.
3. Now what are those other connections?  It's a pretty good bet that you have cable or satellite for TV. All of your components are connected to a surge protection system, but if the lightning strikes the incoming cable line or satellite dish, guess what...you just got fried. Now with these extra connections, your coax cable goes through the surge protection system. Even if you have a dish system your incoming coax cable and phone line at that location will be protected. Pretty cool, eh?

* Noise: There are many things in the house that put noise into your power. From your refrigerator to your central air compressor, these all create big problems in our already overtaxed power grid.  This noise becomes part of the audio and video in your system. remove the noise and get better performance.

So if you've spent a good chunk of change on a home theater system, are you willing to put it all at risk (as well as not get its full potential) by choosing to not put in a system protection component?  If you don't have protection now, it's not too late to add it. If you're getting ready to make a purchase, this is a no brainer. 2 words: Buy it.

We recommend the full line of Furman surge protection equipment and UPS units. You will see them in use all around the store. Furman is the choice of professionals and recording studios.

-Bruce Spivey

410-308-1650

Got A Second?

We certainly hope so. Our Timonium showroom now features performance packages that are value-engineered to bridge budget and quality. It's our commitment to provide the best products and systems which will exceed your expectations, yet are satisfying to your wallet. Several of our most commonly purchased flat panels are now accompanied by digital signs that show you our price compared to our competitors, and will be regularly updated. Why? We want you to know that you can and should shop at Gramophone for better service, support, and experience all at a reasonable price.

Gramophone is excited to offer a full HD experience complete with 46” 1080p Samsung TV and 5.1 PSB Surround Sound system. A Gramophone system would not be complete without a matching BDI home theater stand, WiFi Blu-Ray Player, Audioquest performance HDMI cables and wiring, along with a Furman Surge Protector.

Use your existing furniture or mount the TV to the wall and the whole system is $2999.  For $3999, use our complete system, including the BDI stand, and this saves you $635 off regular prices. To kick off this promotion, for short period of time, we are including 24 Months No Interest Financing.

What could be better? Professional installation starts at $449 for those who are not up to installing on their own.

Surprised? See It, Live It, Hear It at Gramophone Today!

-Andrew Davis

410-308-1650

Gramophone's 10-Week Music Challenge

NAD's Focus: Simplicity & High Quality Internal Components

NAD is back at Gramophone, and I'm glad because my first experience with them was in the late eighties when I heard just how good a 30 watt per channel stereo receiver sounded running a pair of ADS speakers. Over the last 25 years they have probably been known as one of the best values in audio. The company's goal has always been to design a superior sounding product at a lower cost. One of the ways they've done this is by packaging it in a very basic chassis. No fancy lights or too many buttons.  Instead their focus has been on simplicity & high quality internal components.

What makes an NAD?

• Just pick one up or look inside and see the difference.
• Just listen to one and you'll hear how good it sounds. But, don't let the modest power rating fool you. All of these amps can more than double their power in peak output.
• When it's connected to their sister company's speakers, PSB, the setup is nothing short of spectacular.
  

For Home Theater:
Give one a listen in one of our showrooms and experience it for yourself.

And, we're not the only ones impressed with NAD's sound.  Take a look at what the magazine reviews are saying.

John Zucchet
410-381-2100