California Audio Labs Raises The Standard In Home Theatre Performance And Operation

California Audio Labs, a brand of Sensory Science Corporation (Amex: VCR), is now shipping a revolutionary three-component system for audio/videophiles that establishes the highest level of home theatre performance and intuitive control. Providing the perfect balance of art and science for enjoying digital and analog home entertainment, the new CL 2500 Series has been designed to meet the stringent criteria of the most demanding home theater enthusiasts and the most discriminating audiophiles.Consistent with the design philosophy of Sensory Science, the CL 2500 Series components make distinctive statements with elegant sculptured, yet uncluttered exteriors. The system is comprised of:- The CL 2500 SSP audiophile-quality surround sound A/V processor and controller- The CL 2500 VSW high-bandwidth video switch, and- The CL 2500 MCA five-channel 500-watt per channel amplifier featuring a revolutionary zero voltage transition power supply""These landmark components from the engineers of California Audio Labs are designed for those seeking uncompromising sonic and video performance, easy integration, and control in high-end home theater systems,"" said Paul Fredrickson, Vice President of Marketing for Sensory Science. ""These products are truly groundbreaking and will delight the most highly trained eyes and ears while filling significant gaps in the high-end home theatre market. With this new Cal Audio system, we can now confidently tell audiophiles it is finally safe to go invest in a home theatre system.""Cal Audio Surround Sound Processor Features Activity-Based User InterfaceThe California Audio Labs CL 2500 SSP surround sound processor/controller decodes soundtracks from various sources for a superior home theatre experience. The component utilizes an activity-based user interface for ease-of-use, and four independent power supplies to completely isolate analog and digital circuitry for low noise, high-quality sound reproduction.The surround sound processor/controller can achieve a signal-to-noise ratio of 123dB for true, high fidelity performance through the use of, among other things, four independent power supplies, advanced 96 khz/24-bit digital audio circuitry, and eight times oversampling in all six channels.The CL 2500 SSP is operated by a California Audio Labs-customized version of the Philips Pronto remote control, which offers virtually unlimited versatility and LCD touch screen operation through custom programming on the Windows CE platform. The CL 2500 SSP can fully control all California Audio Labs legacy source components, such as single CD players and multiple CD changers, DVD players and even active channels of the CL 2500 power amplifier.""The CL 2500 SSP optimizes the fidelity of sources one might expect to find in the discriminating enthusiasts' media library, such as multichannel DVD soundtracks, digitally-mastered CDs or treasured, vintage stereo LPs,"" Fredrickson said. ""Its ability to successfully handle conflicting tasks defines its personality and is truly unique in the marketplace.""Video Switch Maintains Integrity Of HDTV Broadcast SignalsThe CL 2500 VSW video switch maintains the integrity of new high-scan rate signals that meet or exceed the latest high-definition digital video standards. This uncompromising component can also be used with other systems.A two-way network between the surround sound processor/controller and the video switch is constantly active, and the system features its own software for complete programming from a laptop or PC, as well as with the simple turn of a dial.Video bandwidth of 100MHz makes it the first such product designed to handle the high scan rate video signals of digital television, made possible by extremely short signal paths between inputs and outputs, passive analog switching, dual power supplies with independent transformers, and a filteredIEC AC line connector.CL 2500 MCA Multichannel Power Amplifier Features Zero Voltage Transition Power SupplyTo drive this intelligent, high-performance home theater system, California Audio Labs designed the CL 2500 MCA multichannel power amplifier to deliver phenomenal sound quality with enormous dynamic potential, eliminating nearly all noise and distortion.Among the few five-channel power amplifiers capable of delivering 500 watts per channel RMS into an 8-ohm load, the CL 2500 MCA employs a revolutionary ""zero voltage transition"" digital switching power supply that virtually eliminates the noise that is inevitable in conventional power supply designs, resulting in vastly improved audio performance. The amplifier features three independent power supplies - one for the right front and right rear channels, one for the left front and left rear channels, and the third for the center channel.""The new CL 2500 Series is truly a big step forward in the development of superior quality, high-end home theatre components,"" added Fredrickson. ""This is the first amplifier designed and built by Cal Audio, so our engineers set out to create a unique product that incorporates breakthrough technology that I believe will set new industry standards. Dealers are really excited about the launch of this new product line and think it will change the landscape of the home theatre market with its advanced capabilities and exquisite sound. Audiophiles will now measure other home theatre products against California Audio Labs, creating a new standard of excellence in the industry.""Each of the components in the new Cal Audio Labs line is designed to work within other systems, however when networked together the components achieve an optimal level of performance.The CL 2500 MCA multichannel amplifier featuring zero voltage transition power supply is scheduled to ship during the fourth quarter of 1999 at a suggested retail price of $7,500. The CL 2500 SSP surround sound A/V processor/controller with Pronto remote (at $5,400 suggested retail) and its companion CL 2500 VSW high bandwidth video switch (at $2,100 suggested retail) are shipping now to high-end audio/video specialty retailers.Since 1985, California Audio Labs has offered some of the finest audio products in the history of the industry. In addition to the CL 2500 Series, California Audio Labs has marketed high-end single and multiple disc CD players, digital-to-analog converters and DVD players.About Sensory ScienceSensory Science (formerly Go-Video) is a rapidly growing consumer electronics company specializing in developing and marketing innovative digital audio and video products, including digital televisions, Internet media players, and high-end home theater components. The company holds patents on the Dual-Deck VCR as well as other electronics products and systems, and is expanding into new product categories to take advantage of the transition from analog to digital technologies. Sensory Science also markets its products under the Go-Video, California Audio Labs, CineVision, and Loewe brand names.Source: Sensory Science Corporation

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