LAWRENCE AUDIO SPEAKERS PRESENTS MANDOLIN

LAWRENCE AUDIO SPEAKERS PRESENTS MANDOLIN

Lawrence Audio Company continues to expand its line `string` column and followed the previously released models, Violin and Cello (`violin #39;and#39; cello #39;, respectively) is a shelving column called Mandolin ($ 5500 with the stand). A little later in the year will be released one more model - Double Bass (`bass`), which will complete the ensemble.

Black lacquered finish Mandolin quality can compete with the more expensive and big-name models. As is the case with a floor model, Cello, Mandolin in the content determines the form. The column has a narrow front bulkhead and non-parallel side walls, to minimize internal and external diffraction of sound waves. The unit weighs 12 kg.

Dimensions: 56 cm, height 23 cm width and 29 cm in depth. Frequency range is 45 Hz - 40 kHz with a sensitivity of 89 dB. With a nominal impedance 8 ohms (minimum 6.4 ohms), Mandolin is very flexible in the column, equipped with high-performance speakers, 5-inch aluminum ribbon HF and 6.5-inch midrange / woofer with a cone of carbon and Kevlar.

At the rear is a pair of famous brand connectors WBT.

Mandolin - two-way speaker system is an entry-level, which creates a large and rich sound stage. Unlike other small monitors that sound like narrow individual instruments, Mandolin builds sound in real proportions, keeping the naturalness of the original idea of musical recording. The timbre and tone of voice and acoustic instruments as close to a live sound as possible.

Advantages

High build quality and finish, the exterior design is unique and attractive.

Mandolin different natural timbre and tone sounds for all types of music.

Column easily handle the load, so it can be used in combination with different types of amplifiers, including nizkovattnye model.

Despite the fact that the Mandolin - a small two-lane model on the stand, it plays loud enough and provides good expansion in the low register. At 40 Hz speaker sounds exactly, without excesses in the bass side, so you can easily make friends `` with a subwoofer for the construction of a smooth sound.

Limitations

Mandolin has a sensitive level of transparency, so that any shortcomings in the work of the whole system will be evident. Make sure that your system is balanced under these columns.

Mandolin is perfect for small to medium-sized rooms, but not suitable for open space.

Conclusion

Sound `little sister #39;Cello speakers noted for its rich, natural tone and timbre, as well as excellent fluidity. Mandolin with enthusiasm fills the room with music. It has excellent clarity, detail and dynamics are very good, both for the entry-level two-way speakers. Mandolin sounds much better quality than you would expect from such a modest model.

For small and medium size rooms a pair of speakers Mandolin - this is exactly what you are looking for.

PHILIPS SELLS HIFI & DVD UNITS FOR $ 201 MILLION

PHILIPS SELLS HI-FI AND DVD UNIT FOR $ 201 MILLION

In addition to the already concluded in 2008, deals with the Japanese company Funai, Philips sold its wholly Lifestyle Entertainment, namely: video players, Hi-Fi speakers Fidelio and accessories.

Philips Lifestyle Entertainment, based in Hong Kong and employs 2,000 workers, will cost Funai Electric Co., Ltd in? 150 million (~ $ 201 million). The deal on the audio unit should be completed in the second half of this year, and the transition to a video unit is scheduled in 2017.

The plans will now stand Philips focus on more profitable divisions engaged in health technologies and lighting fixtures.

DALI EPICON 6

DALI EPICON 6

In the German Hi-fi magazine AREA DVD, there was a test of new columns EPICON 6 - `XXL-TEST: High End-Standlautsprecher DALI EPICON 6 - dänische Akustik-Finesse in Perfektion?` (19 Februar 2013), in which experts enthusiastically embraced their sound and extol their virtues to the skies. According to the results of the test are awarded the title of EPICON 6 `Masterpiece` - `` A work of art!

A detailed review of EPICON 6 begins with a detailed description of the technology underlying the Series EPICON, and then provides a comprehensive description of their sound. `: EPICON 6 binds itself with the price range that should be described as very luxurious. At the same time - quite naturally - there are high expectations on the part of their sonic perfection. Can we say that these expectations are not realistic? Absolutely not.

However, the main issue before the test was open - 6 EPICON able to justify such high expectations on the part of the authors#39; view.

`EPICON - this is the perfect artist records high-quality, those where the parties expressive vocals and musical instruments is extremely high. When you listen to classical music or jazz, the sound quality EPICON 6 as close to a live performance that you have the opportunity to hear each instrument, while maintaining a holistic experience. EPICON 6 have a much higher than average #39;.

The experts tested EPICON 6 on several different musical genres. `: It seems that the song Diana Krall (Diana Kralls)` Stop this World `special` tailored #39;to AU EPICON 6. Deep bass is very accurate, and enriches the sound of the voice of Diana EPICON 6 astounding breadth and depth. Classic works, such as, for example, Mozart#39;s Violin Concerto no. 4 in D-Major, kochel 218 (played by Marianne Thorsen and a group of musicians from Norway - Trondheim Soloists) brilliant sound, and the sounds of violins played with brilliance and sophistication. The play `Dronning Fjellrose` performed by an ensemble Hoff Ensemble allows EPICON 6 demonstrate the precision matching and clear agreement.

The famous song `Money, money, money`, from the repertoire of the ensemble ABBA, this time marks the iconic orchestra Funker Nils Landgren and demonstrates the ability to literally EPICON 6 `live #39;in a precise and ve! polar sound. However, even at high volume EPICON 6 presents the audience a whole bunch of treats from the imaginary presence of live musicians on stage. `Living On A Prayer` - this is one of the first hits Bon Jovi, and with this powerful piece of music EPICON cope with glitter (with bravura - bravura). Dynamics, which produces EPICON 6, is itself worthy of the highest praise in this class#39;.

At the conclusion of the review, and in response to the question posed at the outset, the authors note: `EPICON 6 - is acoustic perfection in every detail, and these speakers produce sound in its most purest form`.

`From the look EPICON 6 are also breathtaking, and their every detail is designed with the utmost care, ensuring the future owners of owning a luxury high-class acoustics#39;.

The Spanish magazine `Revista On Off` under the heading `beautiful as the musical` (La belleza rivaliza con la musicalida) ran a review speakers EPICON 2. Experts from the editorial board were truly shocked by listening to these speakers.

Here#39;s what they wrote:

`... Absolutely audiophile quality #39;.
`It is impossible to dispute the beauty of finishing their bodies, and the fact that the Danish company DALI gives the opportunity to enjoy their gourmet products at this price - it is also one of the` `shot into the goal in favor of EPICON 2`.

`... EPICON 2 - is the smallest speaker in the series EPICON, which are ideal for rooms measuring 20 - 25 m2. Their full potential EPICON 2 show when mounted on permanently fixed surface or on a reliable and solid supports, which help to prevent even the slightest vibration, and also raise the tweeter axis radiation to the ears of the listener #39;.

`EPICON 2 give a sound transparency and linearity, which we have never seen at this price level`.

SONOS PRESENTED SOUNDBAR PLAYBAR

SONOS PRESENTED soundbar PLAYBAR

The company is developing a Sonos speaker of any type and for any purpose, including soundbar that extend the sonic possibilities of televisions and home theater systems without too much difficulty to install and configure. Soundbar Playbar from Sonos will perfectly fit in your home entertainment center, and its characteristics it meets the company#39;s other products, including a subwoofer Sonos.

Playbar contains three six midrange and tweeter speakers, managing each of which is individually. You can adjust the volume of the soundbar with the TV remote control, or by the application for iOS and Android, which you already use to manage their system Sonos. Playbar will go on sale next month and will cost $ 699.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 351R RECEIVER

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 351R RECEIVER

Junior AV-Receiver Cambridge Audio 351R is built with the index and 5.1 and is intended for use in small spaces. In this case, the component is not deprived of functionality. It has 4 HDMI inputs and 1 output with appropriate supporting 3D video and Audio Return Channel, modern decoder, toroidal transformer, proprietary cooling system X-Tract. Means complex calibration CAMCAS seriously makes the average user training unit to work.

The compact all metal housing news height of only 100mm is the best suited to be placed in niches and on the shelves. When you connect speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms Cambridge Audio 351R is capable of delivering at 70 watts per channel in stereo, with simultaneous loading of all channels power of the model is 5 x 50 watts.

ONKYO INTRODUCES A NEW LINE RECEIVERS

ONKYO INTRODUCES A NEW LINE RECEIVERS

Onkyo has introduced a series of three network A / V receiver, and the available set of receiver and speakers for home theater - all within the lineup in 2013.

The most emblematic model of this series is the receiver TX-NR727, which is certified by THX Select2 Plus, is able to build a 7.2-channel surround sound and features a three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry, designed specifically for the speakers in large rooms. Up-mixing is carried out with the help of technology Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX. Whole House Mode is designed for distributed systems (up to three zones).

The connector panel includes eight HDMI inputs with support for MHL to transmit HD-video with smartphones and tablets, as well as two HDMI outputs for connecting to a projector or TV screen.

In addition, there is a video switching InstaPrevue technology and user interface via HDMI. Through the remote control that works in three areas, you can control the flow of network and search the names of albums, playlists, and Internet stations are available via the receiver.

Users with more modest financial means necessary to pay attention to the A / V Receiver TX-NR626. In this model, there is also a triple Darlington circuit - amplifier topology designed for powerful sound output with minimal distortion - it is mounted on the front and center channels. This receiver is capable of transmitting multichannel sound track for the video, but the music only plays in stereo.

Through-transmission and video scaling 4K Ultra HD, as well as built-in Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth - it#39;s the main advantages of this device.

Energy efficiency, network connection, work with streaming services, along with Bluetooth and wireless LAN via an optional adapter, make 5.2-Channel Network Receiver entry-level TX-NR525 is very attractive for the novice user. Six HDMI inputs, technology, Audyssey MultEQ, InstaPrevue and Hybrid Standby (with HDMI and network connectivity) significantly simplify and streamline daily use of home entertainment systems.

In addition, Onkyo offers a 7.1-channel receiver and a set of eight speakers for home theater system HT-S5600. The device is compatible with the adapter UBT-1 Bluetooth USB, equipped with technology, Dolby Pro Logic IIz and EQ for equalization of surround sound Audyssey 2EQ. Also included is a series of connectors Powered Zone2 to support multiple zones.

High-performance speakers OMF uses a two-way front speaker, center speaker, and a 120-watt powered subwoofer.

Receivers TX-NR525, TX-NR-626 and TX-NR727 will be sold at a suggested retail price of $ 499, $ 599 and $ 899 respectively, while the HT-S5600 package will cost $ 599.

TX-NR525, TX-NR626 and HT-S5600 will be available in April, TX-NR727 is expected in May.

GREENPEACE PROPOSES TO EXTEND THE KYOTO PROTOCOL 20132017 FOR YEARS

Greenpeace proposes to extend the Kyoto Protocol for 2013-2017

These offers global environmental organization voiced in Doha (Qatar) during the 18th UN Conference on Climate Change. Will countries agree to extend the Kyoto Protocol? Are they willing to commit to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the sake of the climate?

Will participate in this process, Russia?

The main issues on the agenda of the conference - this extension of the Kyoto Protocol, which expires this year, and the adoption of new, more effective global climate agreement that will replace it.

As in past climate summits, Greenpeace believes that developed countries should help developing countries, which are the first to suffer from the effects of global climate change. Developed countries must approve funding for climate fund (Green Climate Fund), which was established to support the implementation of green technologies in developing countries. In 2013, its volume should be at least $ 20 billion a year by 2020 - $ 100 billion a year.

Also, each member country must commit to reduce emissions to such an extent that in 2050 they decreased on average by an average of 80% (compared to 1990), and the peak emission was passed in 2015. These measures will be able to keep global warming within 2 ˚ C.

Greenpeace recognizes that the Kyoto Protocol is far from perfect. His main problem is that the specific commitments made only developed countries, despite the fact that the developing countries (especially China and other Asian states) already exceed the scale of their emissions. But for now, the Kyoto Protocol - the only real and effective climate agreement and its most important task - to provide a transition period to the time when the country will be able to agree on a more effective instrument.

Russia, which in Doha is presidential adviser on climate change, Alexander Bedritskiy ratified the Kyoto Protocol in 2004, with the condition do not exceed the level of emissions in 1990. In the past year, leaders Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev expressed doubts about the usefulness of the document for the country. Greenpeace experts are convinced that participation in an international climate agreement can give our country a strong incentive to develop new technologies and improve the efficiency of the economy.

The head of the energy program Greenpeace Russia Vladimir Chuprov considers unreasonable belief that the limitation of greenhouse gas emissions can somehow hamper the growth of the economy: #39;If our country is to establish the goal of 2020 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40%, this will be a powerful incentive to the very modernization, which is so fond of saying. Russian businesses will be able to raise funds at the expense of emission trading in joint projects (in this case, we have an investment in exchange for the implementation of green technologies). This is our chance to finally get off the oil needle `` get stimulus for the development of alternative energy and fuel efficiency of the complex.

No matter what the officials, the Kyoto Protocol is profitable business. Until the end of 2012 it will provide mechanisms for Russian companies to an investment of about $ 1 billion. And this is in fact contrary to the position of the state.

The funds were invested primarily in improved energy efficiency. In particular, the utilization of associated petroleum gas, which is most often simply burned #39;.

The report of the Energy Revolution, released by Greenpeace Russia in 2009, describes the specific mechanisms by which a country can reduce the amount of harmful emissions in half by 2030. From the point of view of the authors of the report, it is necessary to increase the energy efficiency of buildings, improve the insulation of heating, to stop the flaring of associated gas, to develop public transport and recycling of waste, optimize the system of forestry.

If the international community fails to agree on measures to climate protection, to the end of the century the Earth will warm by an average of 4 ˚ C. This will lead to the flooding of many coastal cities, periods of drought and extreme heat, lack of food and water in some regions. On the threats posed by climate change, recent reports have warned the International Energy Agency, the World Bank and the UN.

`Climate change - this is our reality, in which the world lives today. And natural disasters happening more and more often - part of that reality - says Ruth Davis, an expert on politics Greenpeace International. - Remember the hurricanes in the United States, the recent floods in India, China and the Philippines. Question about a new climate agreement - this is not just a question of ecology and economy, it is a safety issue #39;.

IN THE CONTROL ROOM: KEMEROVO UPGRADED `` TEPLOENERGO

In the control room: Kemerovo Upgraded `` TEPLOENERGO

After the modernization in the control room of `` Teploenergo appeared videowall of 6 monitors. This interface allows the dispatcher to see both the business performance from multiple boilers. Thus, the expert can immediately see the coolant temperature in the boiler room in a residential area Yagunovsky, whether the alarm system is installed in the boiler room Mine district, and using video surveillance to observe what is going on in the boiler room in the village Metallploschadka.

This mode makes it possible to significantly reduce troubleshooting time various problems in the supply organization.

Society `` Teploenergo provides heat residents Kemerovo almost half a century. Today, enterprises are the backbone of the system 37 boilers and 70 km of heat networks. A common requirement in the company is the stability of the heating facilities, prevention of emergency situations and high quality service.

IN SIBERIA ABNORMALLY COLD WEATHER FORECAST

In Siberia abnormally cold WEATHER FORECAST

According to weather forecasts from 10 to 14 December in the region is projected abnormally cold weather with air temperatures -33, -37 degrees Celsius. On the eve of the cooling in the company declared a state of high alert. All subdivisions shall be additional briefings operational and technical staff to work in adverse weather conditions, including drivers engaged in the carriage of goods for the needs of power plants, repair crews that will work in the open air.

For heads of the executive office KuzbassEnergo `and` structural utilities until the end of this week introduced the clock duty.

Technicians additionally check the status of technological equipment for bearing loads at low temperatures. Emergency crews equipped with all the necessary tools, vehicles for elimination of possible incidents and injuries, emergency situations and liquidation of their consequences. The total reserves of fuel at the Kuzbass and Altai exceed the planned target, which provides the company with a stable job in freezing weather conditions.

According to the Executive Director of `` Nikolai Sidorov KuzbassEnergo, all utilities have been tested for readiness for the winter, so the frost does not have to exert any influence on the reliability of the power facilities, and personnel KuzbassEnergo `` will make every effort to ensure that the quality of the power supply is not coming cold snap affected.

Group `` Siberian Generating Company (SGC), which consists of `` Kuzbassenergo (TGK-12) and JSC `Yenisei TGC (TGC-13)`, produces and sells electricity and thermal energy, and provides a heat transfer. Group of companies operates in the Kemerovo region, the Altai and Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Republic of Khakassia. In the total generation IPS Siberia combined share of SGK is about 20%.

The main fuel is coal. The main market - OREM. Currently, GCS implements large-scale investment value of more than 86.7 billion rubles. the construction of new facilities as part of DPM.

VOLGA HYDRO POWER PLANT DISCHARGE WATER COMPLETES BLANK

Volga Hydro Power Plant discharge water COMPLETES BLANK

On the Volga hydroelectric power station (branch of JSC RusHydro ``) completed idle discharge of water through the spillway dam. It was opened for the passage of the winter floods in the period from 5 to 8 December. The maximum cost of water in this period amounted to 14,200 m ³ / s.

Changing the operation mode for the Volgograd hydroelectric Federal Agency for Water Resources (Rosvodresursy) is associated with extremely high inflow of water into the reservoirs of the Volga-Kama cascade and the exhaustion of available capacity. Abundant rainfall in the upper basin of the Volga and Kama rivers in early November caused uncharacteristic for this time of year, the natural phenomenon - rain flood.

Today, the average waste amounts of water is about 12,000 m / s ³. Tomorrow they will be reduced to 9000 m ³ / s. In this mode the Volga hydroelectric power station will run until December 20 inclusive. Then the water flows will gradually decrease and by January 11 will be about 7000m ³ / s.

According to the Hydrometeorology, in November the total inflow of water into the reservoirs of the Volga-Kama cascade was 30.9 km ³, which is almost 2.5 times more than the norm. In December, the total inflow of water in the reservoirs of the Volga-Kama cascade is expected within 14,5-18,5 km, which is almost 50% more than the norm.

#39;The increase in hydro through this period of time - a rare occasion#39; - the director of the branch of JSC RusHydro `` - `` Volga HPP Sergei Bologov.

GELENDZHIK IS DE-ENERGIZED

Gelendzhik is de-energized

To safely complete work on extinguishing cable lines of `` Distributing equipment of 110 kV `` Gelendzhik lost power, resulting in the forced restriction of supply of about 35,000 consumers resort town of Gelendzhik.

After the elimination of fire, the specialists of `` Kubanenergo immediately began the rehabilitation works. 110 kV substation equipment Gelendzhik `` as soon as possible was put under tension, allowing power the nearly ten thousand consumers. At present, no power supply is about 24 million subscribers of `` Distributing.

All consumers will be energized after the owner (of `` Distributing) of damaged cable lines all required regulatory testing.

IN SARATOV HPP INCREASED ELECTRICITY

In Saratov HPP increased electricity

In November, the total output of Saratov HPP increased by 40% compared to the target values and amounted to 592 million kW ∙ h

The increase in inflow of water to the Saratov hydroelectric observed from early November. It is associated with heavy rains and increased costs are higher than the station across the Volga cascade. The maximum flow rate of water through the Saratov HPP - more than 14,000 cubic meters per second - was recorded on November 27.

This is the highest inflow in the 2nd half of the Saratov Reservoir for the last 20-plus years, comparable in all respects with the scale of the spring flood.

In December, the influx of water gradually began to decline. December 10 cost for a hydroelectric power plant in Saratov was 10.8 thousand cubic meters per second. On December 11, the Federal Agency of Water Resources is set to work with the maintenance of the water level at the dam hydroelectric marks within 27,5-28,0 m Operating personnel Saratov HPP constantly carries a full range of necessary measures to control water inflow and ensure the normal operation of hydraulic structures.

According to the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, in November due to heavy rainfall the inflow of water to the Upper Volga HPP exceeded the norm by 3-4 times, the frequency of such increases in the flow of water - once in 20-40 years. The total inflow of water in the reservoirs of the Volga-Kama cascade in November was 30.9 cu km (at a rate of 12.8 cubic km). In December, according to forecasts RosVodResursy, inflow of water in most of the reservoirs of the Volga-Kama cascade is also above normal by 2 times.

Autumn flood - namely the so-called cost increases through hydro in the 2nd half of the year - a rare phenomenon. The last of them - and most high-water - was observed in the Saratov HPP in 1990, when the maximum flow of water without opening the idle spillways was more than 15 000 m ³ / s.

BALTIC AND PLANT `` ROSENERGOATOM TO FINISH THE FIRST FLOATING NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

BALTIC AND PLANT `` ROSENERGOATOM to finish the first floating nuclear power plant

Construction of the floating power unit (FPU) is conducted at JSC Baltic Shipyard `` since 2008. Launching PEB held June 30, 2010. To date, the fully formed body and most of the superstructure PEB. The volume of work performed hull exceeds 90%.

Manufactured and delivered to the plant builder main power equipment floating nuclear power plant, including the reactor and steam turbine plants. The workshops of the factory assembled steam generating units reactor plants, tanks made metallovodnoy protection. Shipped and installed at the PEB steam turbine plants.

Made a set of fuel to load the first reactors.

The pace of construction of head PEB negatively impacted bankruptcy Mejprombank `Company`, which caused serious financial problems at the Baltic Shipyard JSC ``, which was part of United Industrial Corporation (OPK `Company`) Sergei Pugachev. January 13, 2012 in respect of #39;Baltic Plant#39; was introduced a monitoring procedure which has passed into receivership.

In connection with the bankruptcy of #39;Baltic Plant JSC `` `Rosenergoatom was forced to cancel the contract for the construction of PEB and enter into a contract for the completion of the new company - Company` Baltic Shipyard - Shipbuilding#39;, created by state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC Society ``) on In the same production site.

Under the contract, floating power is one tested and ready for transport to the site home stations, will be delivered to the customer in 2016.

Floating nuclear power plant is a new class of mobile power plants, based at the Russian nuclear shipbuilding technologies to provide reliable year-round heat and electricity customers in remote areas of the Far North and the Far East.

Strategy of development of maritime activities of the Russian Federation until 2030 envisages the construction of a series of floating nuclear power plant for the areas of the Arctic and the Far East. Planned to place on the territory of Kamchatka, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and in other regions of Russia.