Stereo Components
The Home Stereo has a long and beautiful history. For decades upon decades great audio manufacturers have been inventing and innovating to bring your music to life in the most realistic ways. Whether it was the advent of the first tube amplifier, Bob Carver's sonic holography, or the latest in high resolution audio streaming, the quest for excellence is a passionate pursuit for both the Hi Fidelity manufacturer and the audiophile alike.
The greatest challenge for any electronic component is to disappear. Electronics inherently leave their sonic imprint on the sound coming from your speakers, but the best components leave the least imprint possible.
But let's not talk about sonic experience alone, consumers have demanded visual aesthetic as well. Lifestyle is a consideration with each decision a consumer makes. Many have avoided the large stereo system simply because they have the image of their father's (or grandfather's) 1970's vintage system that took up an entire wall. Certainly, the passionate audiophile is still quite content with dedicating an entire wall (or room) to their 2-channel listening experience. And we are thrilled to work with these dedicated individuals. But, we are excited to bring aesthetic elegance and sleek design to our more space-conscious clients.
Whether you desire a single chassis, Integrated Streaming Amplifier to power up a great set of bookshelf speakers, or you want to dedicate an entire room to your system complete with a large monoblock for each tower loudspeaker, or anything in between, Vassal High End is ready to serve you on your High End Audio Journey.
The greatest challenge for any electronic component is to disappear. Electronics inherently leave their sonic imprint on the sound coming from your speakers, but the best components leave the least imprint possible.
But let's not talk about sonic experience alone, consumers have demanded visual aesthetic as well. Lifestyle is a consideration with each decision a consumer makes. Many have avoided the large stereo system simply because they have the image of their father's (or grandfather's) 1970's vintage system that took up an entire wall. Certainly, the passionate audiophile is still quite content with dedicating an entire wall (or room) to their 2-channel listening experience. And we are thrilled to work with these dedicated individuals. But, we are excited to bring aesthetic elegance and sleek design to our more space-conscious clients.
Whether you desire a single chassis, Integrated Streaming Amplifier to power up a great set of bookshelf speakers, or you want to dedicate an entire room to your system complete with a large monoblock for each tower loudspeaker, or anything in between, Vassal High End is ready to serve you on your High End Audio Journey.
Turntables
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Does Vinyl REALLY sound better? The answer to that question has a lot to do with your choice of equipment. That's why Vassal High End features European Audio Team, NAD, and TEAC turntables. At Vassal High End, we recognize that much of the resurrection of vinyl is related to the tactile experience of physically connecting with your music. But we also recognize that your vinyl music collection is a financial investment deserving of the finest in performance and care. When you lower the needle of a finely crafted cartridge onto well maintained vinyl spinning on an elegantly engineered, precision tuned turntable, your music will come to life in a way you've never truly experienced over a home stereo.
Vibration isolation and dampening. Platter weight. Ball Bearings. Reduced Friction. It all plays a role in the level of musical performance you'll experience.
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Vibration isolation and dampening. Platter weight. Ball Bearings. Reduced Friction. It all plays a role in the level of musical performance you'll experience.
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Turntable
Cartridges
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There is perhaps no bigger name in turntable cartridges than Ortofon. Ortofon has a range of cartridge options which may be unrivaled in the industry. From Spherical to Shibata styli, and specialized cartridges for DJ's to cartridges for mono and 76rpm albums, Ortofon can deliver with magnificent quality. Do you need to retrofit a vintage turntable with a new/modern cartridge? Ortofon has many solutions.
European Audio Team Cartridges are incredible gems in the industry. Their Moving Coil cartridges deliver unparalleled performance within their price points. Delivering definition, sonic space, and superb detail, EAT Cartridges transcend the listening environment and transport you to the essence of the the original recording space.
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European Audio Team Cartridges are incredible gems in the industry. Their Moving Coil cartridges deliver unparalleled performance within their price points. Delivering definition, sonic space, and superb detail, EAT Cartridges transcend the listening environment and transport you to the essence of the the original recording space.
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Loudspeakers
When anyone speaks of upgrading their audio system, the first question to ask is, "how are your speakers?" There is a process for upgrading, or building, a high fidelity stereo system and it begins with the speakers. Audio enthusiasts, often called "audiophiles," describe high quality loudspeakers by what they are capable of doing and being. Some of the descriptors include: disappear, faithfully reproducing sound, clear, articulate, musical, transparency, imaging, sound stage, and many other descriptors.
In other words, while there may be a discussion about individual brands, people who get the most out of their experience don't focus on brands, as much as they focus on performance. While knowing brand names may be a bit helpful, pursuing common brand names can also be a hindrance in experiencing premium performance.
At Vassal High End, we focus on performance. The speakers we carry at the shop are capable of reproducing what we call "reference sound" with amazing accuracy. There is a difference between listening to a saxophone or a guitar that is present in the room with you, and listening to a recorded sound of a saxophone or guitar over a stereo system. We choose speakers capable of minimizing the difference in those two sonic experiences. Between Monitor Audio, DALI Loudspeakers, Phase Technology, and Induction Dynamics, you will experience levels of fidelity capable of transcending the environment in which you're standing.
Our showroom space is limited, so please click the link below to see a full list of Loudspeaker brands (including Ultra High Fidelity brands) we have been approved to sell as a dealer.
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In other words, while there may be a discussion about individual brands, people who get the most out of their experience don't focus on brands, as much as they focus on performance. While knowing brand names may be a bit helpful, pursuing common brand names can also be a hindrance in experiencing premium performance.
At Vassal High End, we focus on performance. The speakers we carry at the shop are capable of reproducing what we call "reference sound" with amazing accuracy. There is a difference between listening to a saxophone or a guitar that is present in the room with you, and listening to a recorded sound of a saxophone or guitar over a stereo system. We choose speakers capable of minimizing the difference in those two sonic experiences. Between Monitor Audio, DALI Loudspeakers, Phase Technology, and Induction Dynamics, you will experience levels of fidelity capable of transcending the environment in which you're standing.
Our showroom space is limited, so please click the link below to see a full list of Loudspeaker brands (including Ultra High Fidelity brands) we have been approved to sell as a dealer.
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Home Theater
From the moment the first television was sold to the first consumer, Home Theater was set on a path to inevitability. Home Theater comes in many forms, from a simple soundbar for your television in your living room to a 13.2 channel, 20-seat dedicated Home Theater with a 165" CinemaScope Screen reflecting images from a high lumen, 4K capable projector, and well beyond.
The Home Theater is a great way to experience your favorite films, and a spectacular way to watch your favorite athletic events with all your closest friends. And you get to do it from the comfort of your own home.
Are you a gamer? Then we really need to talk. A properly calibrated surround system using object-based Atmos or DTS:X will give you a leg up on the competition. And talk about immersion in a first person perspective. It will change the way you game.
At Vassal High End, we carry the finest electronics, speakers, film screens, and subwoofers to provide the most immersive experience. And we have the know-how extending well beyond simply making the right connections to the right speakers, to make your time in the Home Theater not only enjoyable, but user-friendly and transcendent.
Monitor Audio's Cinergy System, Phase Technology's dARTS system, DALI Loudspeakers Home Cinema Line, Bluesound Soundbars, NAD's AV Receivers, Integra Home Cinema AV Receivers, EPSON Projectors, and Severtson Screens make up our offerings. These are all amazing brands, which we carry because of the special experience they each provide. And we're ready to help you determine the best choice for you.
The Home Theater is a great way to experience your favorite films, and a spectacular way to watch your favorite athletic events with all your closest friends. And you get to do it from the comfort of your own home.
Are you a gamer? Then we really need to talk. A properly calibrated surround system using object-based Atmos or DTS:X will give you a leg up on the competition. And talk about immersion in a first person perspective. It will change the way you game.
At Vassal High End, we carry the finest electronics, speakers, film screens, and subwoofers to provide the most immersive experience. And we have the know-how extending well beyond simply making the right connections to the right speakers, to make your time in the Home Theater not only enjoyable, but user-friendly and transcendent.
Monitor Audio's Cinergy System, Phase Technology's dARTS system, DALI Loudspeakers Home Cinema Line, Bluesound Soundbars, NAD's AV Receivers, Integra Home Cinema AV Receivers, EPSON Projectors, and Severtson Screens make up our offerings. These are all amazing brands, which we carry because of the special experience they each provide. And we're ready to help you determine the best choice for you.
Music
Streaming
The personal music player essentially became popular with Sony's Walkman, and it started in an age of boomboxes and large stereo systems that all had tape decks. Thus you could easily go from one format to another seamlessly. When Apple released the iPod, things changed, and they changed in a big way. Suddenly, we were locked into personal listening devices. And the large stereo didn't really have much access to that music without doing a fairly clumsy looking setup.
Eventually, the bluetooth speaker came along, but let's face it, they don't sound good. Without fail, they fell short of the large stereo system so many of us long to hear.
Eventually, Bluesound made its debut, and finally brought Hi Fidelity to the streaming market via the BluOS platform. Others followed, like Roksan, Monitor Audio, DALI, Cambridge Audio, and VSSL. Being the parent company of Bluesound, NAD brought their brand name into streaming as well. Some are higher end than others, and so we'll work with you to help you determine the system that is the best option for you.
Streaming Players have taken a few different forms:
- Much like bluetooth speakers, some streaming players are a stand-alone speaker with streaming built-in with a self-contained amplifier.
- There are also streaming amplifiers which are capable of powering up your favorite speakers.
-Finally, there are streamers which can be used in an existing stereo system that already has an Integrated Amp, or a Preamp and Amplifier connected to your favorite speakers.
Your phone acts as the music source, and you connect with High End Audio platforms for High Resolution streaming which can be played on a singular large stereo system in your home, or it can be used to stream audio to speakers all around your home. In other words, you get to use the music source you've grown accustomed to using, and you get to hear it over a great system.
Eventually, the bluetooth speaker came along, but let's face it, they don't sound good. Without fail, they fell short of the large stereo system so many of us long to hear.
Eventually, Bluesound made its debut, and finally brought Hi Fidelity to the streaming market via the BluOS platform. Others followed, like Roksan, Monitor Audio, DALI, Cambridge Audio, and VSSL. Being the parent company of Bluesound, NAD brought their brand name into streaming as well. Some are higher end than others, and so we'll work with you to help you determine the system that is the best option for you.
Streaming Players have taken a few different forms:
- Much like bluetooth speakers, some streaming players are a stand-alone speaker with streaming built-in with a self-contained amplifier.
- There are also streaming amplifiers which are capable of powering up your favorite speakers.
-Finally, there are streamers which can be used in an existing stereo system that already has an Integrated Amp, or a Preamp and Amplifier connected to your favorite speakers.
Your phone acts as the music source, and you connect with High End Audio platforms for High Resolution streaming which can be played on a singular large stereo system in your home, or it can be used to stream audio to speakers all around your home. In other words, you get to use the music source you've grown accustomed to using, and you get to hear it over a great system.
Outdoor and
Custom
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Thanks to HGTV, homeowners everywhere have expanded their living space beyond the walls of their home and reimagined the outdoors, with kitchens, tiki bars, luxurious gardens, pools, elegant lighting, and audio. Vassal High End is ready to give you a great audio experience to add to the relaxing serenity of your morning coffee, or to bring life to your parties with some great tunes.
Outdoor Audio and Whole Home Audio work well together, as the outdoor system simply becomes an extension of the indoor system. Audio around the home makes the tasks of daily life far more enjoyable. You can seamlessly listen to the same tune as you move through your home without having the music BLASTING from a single point in the home. You can tie all rooms together, (including the outdoors) into the same sonic ambience. You can also treat each zone of audio separately and play different tunes in every room. Whatever your choice, you're gonna love it!
Many of the systems we use are compatible with platforms you already like and use, such as Alexa, Google Home, Chromecast, or AirPlay. The difference is in the sound quality. We're happy to work with you to design and install the right system for you.
Outdoor Audio and Whole Home Audio work well together, as the outdoor system simply becomes an extension of the indoor system. Audio around the home makes the tasks of daily life far more enjoyable. You can seamlessly listen to the same tune as you move through your home without having the music BLASTING from a single point in the home. You can tie all rooms together, (including the outdoors) into the same sonic ambience. You can also treat each zone of audio separately and play different tunes in every room. Whatever your choice, you're gonna love it!
Many of the systems we use are compatible with platforms you already like and use, such as Alexa, Google Home, Chromecast, or AirPlay. The difference is in the sound quality. We're happy to work with you to design and install the right system for you.
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