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December 2008
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Paragon Welcomes Ann Arbor's Own, Wadia!

Visit the store to audition two of Wadia's best products:

781i CD Player

Wadia 781i CD Player

The 781i utilizes two signal processors feeding a programmable gate array to form a powerful processing engine. Coupled with their patented DigiMaster 2.5 upsampling software, the 781 generates a data rate of 1.4112 million samples per second at 24 bits of resolution. DigiMaster allows them to generate this amazing amount of data with accuracy in the frequency and particularly in the time domain. ClockLink jitter reduction provides state-of-the-art audio information extraction from CDs and now SACDs. A discreet implementation of our SwiftCurrent technology (SC-3D) was invented to exploit the extraordinary data rate generated in the digital section. Current exiting the converters is mirrored and driven with a zero global feed back Class A throughput stage. Signals remain time and phase coherent throughout the entire system.

The 781i noise floor has been reduced through the adoption of new inductor filtering for both the digital and analog power supplies ensuring smooth charging of capacitors and eliminating noise spikes from the ground plain. There is a fully regulated separate power supply for digital processing, clocking, D>A conversion, and the output stage. Every performance component is powered by regulated isolated power traces. Silent pure power is delivered with lightning speed allowing for instantaneous reproduction of transient information and creating a sense of effortless, relaxed power.

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170iTransport

Krell S-300i Amp

The iTransport is the first ever component specifically designed to transform your iPod into a high-resolution audio/video media server. The iTransport combines the convenience of personal audio with the performance and connectivity of your home audio/video system, delivering bit-perfect digital audio signal via S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) output, DVD quality video via component outputs, and built on a sleek aluminum chassis.

When the iPod docks with iTransport, the iPod transforms into an audiophile-grade media server that rivals some of the top performing digital source components available. Experience the iTransport today at Paragon Sight & Sound.

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Ann Arbor's Leon Speakers New! Profile 404-X-A

Leon Profile 404-X-A

The Profile 404-X-A defines a new realm in custom home audio. The newest addition to our Profile Series can be built to match your TV or customized to complement your interior
decor. At only 3.25" deep, this powerful, compact speaker is perfectly suited for audiophile-grade listening in small theater
settings and is ideal for two-channel audio anywhere in your home.

Each speaker features two 4" Peerless HDS woofers and one Morel MDT29 1" cloth dome tweeter in a vented enclosure. Custom built to any height, and available with a variety of wood baffles and paint colors, the Profile 404-X-A delivers high fidelity and high design to any environment.

Dimensions:
6" wide
3.25" deep
Built to specified height
Technical Specifications:
235 watts per channel
6 ohms
65kHz - 22kHz
Components:
(1) Morel MDT 29 1" cloth dome tweeter
(2) 4" Peerless HDS woofers
Finishing Options:
Standard cabinet finished to match your TV
Custom-matched cabinet to wall color
Sherwin Williams™ . Benjamin Moore™
Ralph Lauren™ . Valspar™ . Pantone™
Standard baffle in high-gloss black or white
Custom-matched baffle to wood floors or trim
Bamboo . Cherry . Birch . Walnut . Maple
Exotic hardwoods available

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McIntosh MCD500 CD Player
  McIntosh MCD500 CD Player

The McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player with Digital Inputs combines exceptional sound quality and flexibility with a unique parallel DAC topology. Four 24-Bit, 192 KHz PCM/DSD digital to analog converters per channel are arranged in a differential balanced configuration enabling a more faithful reproduction of the analog waveform resulting in outstanding fidelity with very low noise and distortion. The superior low-level linearity achieved by this design reveals extraordinary detail for the kind of transparency normally experienced only during live musical events.

Features:
Twin Laser Pickup
The MCD500 incorporates two laser elements, with different wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assembly. This unique design allows reading both the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs Formats.
Advanced Transport
The MCD500 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mechanism Base and Disc Tray. It has the latest in advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation. The SACD and CD Audio Data is read into memory from the disc at twice the normal rate. The fast read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correction processing.
Quad Balanced Digital to Analog Converter
The 8 channel 24-bit, 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter is used in a Stereo Quad Balanced mode. All levels of music are reproduced with a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion.

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