Apple opens the way to 24-bit iTunes

Apple's decision to finally open source its Apple Lossless (ALAC) format is welcome news.  For one thing, people who use iTunes to store and archive their CD collection, and take care to change the audio quality to Apple Lossless, will be able to stream their collection to a wider range of products. For Linn, who have been advocating FLAC, yet supporting an unofficial version of ALAC, it means they no longer risk the...

Yamaha Now Available

The Demo Room now has selected Yamaha stock available for purchase online and in store! About Yamaha Since 1887, when it began producing reed organs, the Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) has grown to become the world's largest manufacturer of a full line of musical instruments, and a leading producer of audio/visual products, semiconductors and other computer related products, sporting goods, home appliances and furniture, specialty...

Q Acoustics Q7000

Q Acoustics Q7000 is a great Home Cinema speaker package we stock at the Demo Room.  The package is also a What HiFi 5 start winner. Check out the review here  You can purchase the Q7000 online, or contact us to arrange for a demonstration 

Attention all rCube Owner's

Arcam have released an update for the black rCube that dramatically improves its bass performance. The white rCubes have the update already.  If you have a black rCube then visit http://www.arcam.co.uk/extranethome/tor and download the update.  The instructions are in the zip file and need to be followed carefully. If you have any trouble come in and see us. 

Arcam rPAC

  Arcam is extending the rSeries family, building on the success of the rDAC and rCube, with the release of the rPAC.  The rPAC, which will go on sale towards the end of the first quarter of this year, is a USB-powered digital-to-analogue converter and headphone amplifier, and is designed to be used with PC or Mac computers. No drivers are required when used under Windows 7, Windows XP or...

Merry Christmas

  We would like to thank you for your support during 2011, especially over our last six months trading. It’s been a hectic and an exciting time setting up and opening the new Demo Room showroom on the North Shore and getting the new Internet trading website up and running.   Our trading hours over the holiday break The North Shore showroom will be closing Friday 23rd December through to Wednesday...

Christmas Promotion

 

White rCube now available

 ________________________________________________________________________________________ The Demo Room is pleased to now be able to offer the award winning Arcam rCube in white. The rCube is highly regarded as the worlds best iPod docking system, and would make a great Christmas gift this year.  Click here for an in depth review of the rCube. - The Demo Room Team.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Professional Reviewers Wanted

Consider yourself quite the Audiophile? The Demo Room is looking for individuals passionate about audio with the knowledge to boot. If you have a knack for audio and are more than capable of conducting an educated review of the different products we sell then we would love to hear from you. Contact us to express your interest - The Demo Room Team

Award Winning Q Acoustics

 __________________________________________________________________________________________ The Demo Room is proud to now be a stockist of Q Acoustics. We will be offering award winning quality bookshelf speakers at $349 a pair large floorstander’s at $1149, a 5.1 speaker system for $1649, plus the incredible Q-TV system at only $849. (video below) We are taking pre-orders of the Q Acoustics range right now for December delivery. Contact us to express your interest - The Demo Room team...

New Linn Website

Linn has just launched their new website. I must say I am very impressed with what they have created, its worth a browse! Click to view site

Record Collectors Fair

 If your a vinyl fan be sure to make your way down to the record collectors fair on the 22nd of October.  The fair is hosted by vinyl enthusiasts Klaus, Jonathon and Peter, taking place in the Freemans Bay Community Hall.  There will be a full vintage system playing vinyl, plenty of stalls and an exhibition table dedicated to helping you clean and care for your vinyl collection using the...

October at the Demo Room

  Buy LINN at UK prices…..again! Our UK price promotion earlier this year was our best ever promotion! To add to the excitement of the World Cup we are running it again so you can keep smiling every time you listen to your great purchase. We are offering to you our premium brand, “Linn Hi Fi” at the same retail price as sold in UK stores. No need  to surf...

Grado Labs

The Demo Room are proud to be able to now offer you a more comprehensive range of Grado products Grado, one of the oldest family owned companies in the Audio Industry, has for over half a century been the leaders in design engineering for the high-end audio and recording industries. Grado is famous for their remarkable headphone and phono cartridge designs and hold over 48 patents. Company founder, Joseph Grado...

Firestone Audio

We now have a greater range of Firestone Audio available for purchase at The Demo Room.  Firestone Audio design and manufacture miniature high-grade audiophile equipment. All models are housed in rigid EMC silent aluminium housings. Volume buttons are machined out of solid aluminium. This provides great aesthetics and a quality feeling when placing the units in your current audio setup. The engineering centre of Firestone Audio strives for the best...

International Price Promotion

We have launched a new section of the site advertising our internationally priced products, Our aim with this section is to be able to increasingly offer you more and more products at internationally matched prices! No need to shop offshore when you can get the same prices within New Zealand. Keep an eye out for more products to be added to the section. - The Demo Room team

Sennheiser + Tangent

Hello All! We are delighted to now have Sennheiser and Tangent products available for purchase through the site, Both brands have great reputations and its great to have them on board. Be sure to browse through the selection! - The Demo Room Team. 

New Sonos Play 3

Sonos is thrilled to announce the launch of thier latest all-in-one player, the PLAY:3. The PLAY:3 is compact enough to fit almost anywhere you want music at home—even smaller rooms and surfaces. And because versatility is key for tight spaces, Sonos have built the PLAY:3 to work both vertically and horizontally. The Sonos PLAY 3 is now available for purchase through The Demo Room.

Win an ARCAM rCUBE!

To celebrate the first month of our new website being online we are giving away an r-Cube worth $1495.00 Every purchase you make through the site will put you into the draw to win!

Demo Room Online Store

 The Demo Room online store is now ONLINE! You can now easily browse, purchase or book demonstrations of any Arcam, Sonos, Linn, and Acoustic Energy products online.  The Demo Room now offers you the convenience of being able to purchase your favorite Hi-Fi, Home Cinema, Digital Streaming, and Multi-room products online.  If your not inclined to purchase online do not fret. We have ensured that you can still audition your...

North Shore open Saturdays

The Demo Room's North Shore Showroom is now open Saturdays, hours are 11am - 4pm. Make sure to stop by and check the new showroom out.  Located at: 6/31 Apollo Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland

Demo Room Parnell now closed

 The Demo Room Parnell has closed its doors. Not to worry though as Dean & John have opened up the Demo Room North Shore. You can still enjoy the benefits of our specialist demonstration rooms across the bridge, along with the great assistance Dean & John can provide for all your Hi-Fi, Home Cinema, and Digital Streaming needs. You can located the Demo Room North Shore at:  6/31 Apollo Drive...