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Full-line Products from Genesis at CES2014Seattle, WA – Genesis Advanced Technologies, manufacturer of high-end hi-fi products in Seattle, WA is proud to announce a full line-up of products from source to loudspeakers to be shown during the Consumer Electronics Show, January 7th to 10th 2014, The Venetian Hotel, Suite #29-309, Las Vegas, NV USA. Genesis CEO and designer, Mr. Gary L. Koh strives for what he calls ‘Absolute Fidelity®’ – not just accurately reproducing the sound of music, but bringing the musical event and performance back to life. Included in the tools he uses for design are recordings provided to him by his recording engineer friends – recordings where he was present at in the studio or at the performance. The loudspeaker is at the end of the reproduction chain and can only be as accurate as the rest of the chain. Gary found that sometimes, the loudspeaker design would compensate for the sound of some upstream component in the system. When that component was replaced, the sound would completely change. Not what he was striving for at all. He reasoned that the only way to consistently reproduce the musical performance accurately is to control the entire chain. Over the past 10 years, he found himself designing amplifiers, racks, source components, interconnects and cables, and a preamplifier so that he could design better loudspeakers. With the chain complete, the only variables left are the music and the room. Genesis loudspeakers all incorporate controls to help dial in the speaker to the room – at least with high-frequency and bass level adjustments. To help with the music, Gary frequently blogs on the subject of great recordings that he has found on the Genesis Facebook page. Originally founded in 1991, the legacy of Genesis goes back to the Infinity Servo-Statik One[1] launched in 1968. In 2002, Gary purchased the brand, assets and technology. Since then, we have built on the legacy improving the original designs and developing new ones, and improved upon the engineering and build quality of Genesis loudspeakers. In 2014, Genesis is very proud to demonstrate the full ‘Absolute Fidelity’ line-up of products from source to loudspeaker during the Consumer Electronics Show. New Genesis Source“When I first conducted a demo at CES 2006 with a computer as a music server I was laughed at,” said Mr. Gary L. Koh, President and CEO of Genesis Advanced Technologies. “That was the last year that the High Performance Audio showcase was in the Alexis Park Hotel and CD/SACD players were still the norm. By CES2008, everybody was asking me how to build one, and I published my first ‘recipe’ on-line. I kept this updated annually and even conducted a ‘build-your-own-server’ workshop in 2010 for members of the Pacific Northwest Audio Society (www.audiosociety.org) and answered questions about the recipe on a public forum (www.www.whatsbestforum.com).” New Genesis LoudspeakerUnlike companies who launch a new ‘upgrade’ for all their models every two or three years, Genesis loudspeakers have a much longer life-span, and are kept regularly updated with new technologies and parts. For example, the improved Genesis Ring-Radiator Ribbon Tweeter (the Genesis R3T) is available as an upgrade to every Genesis loudspeaker ever built. Improved servo-bass amplifiers are also available for select models dating back to 1991. Updated Genesis AmplifiersTo fill in the blanks between the loudspeaker and the source, Genesis has updated its multi-award winning Reference Amplifier range with two full-differential monoblock amplifiers and an improved the stereo amplifier. Genesis will show the top-of-the-line GRA1440 Monoblock Amplifiers ($22,000 per pair) at CES. Two additional models will be available, a GRA760 monoblock amplifier ($15,000 per pair) and a GRA360 stereo amplifier ($8,000 each). All amplifiers include an outboard power supply, and the Genesis acoustic suspension system. The Maximum Dynamic Headroom Reservoir has also been updated and is available as a power supply upgrade to all the new amplifiers. Genesis Cables and AccessoriesIn order to connect all the parts together, the Absolute Fidelity® Interface Cables have been unearthed from Gary’s ‘underground website’ (www.absolutefidelity.com) and added to the regular offerings from Genesis. These ‘G-Strings’ include loudspeaker cables, interconnect cables and power cords. New Product AvailabilityThe new Genesis 4 loudspeaker is available for pre-order immediately for delivery end-January 2014. The Genesis Reference Amplifiers, Absolute Fidelity Interfaces (G-Strings) and Foundation Rack are also available for order immediately. The Genesis Muse Music Source (G-Source) will be available in early Spring, and the Genesis SMc-1 preamplifier will be available in early Summer. Pre-orders will be taken and orders will be delivered on a first-come first-served basis. About Genesis Advanced TechnologiesGenesis Advanced Technologies is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-end, luxury and reference loudspeaker systems, amplifiers and accessories with a commitment to absolute fidelity® in product, performance, and service. The hallmarks of the “Genesis sound” are a top-to-bottom harmonic and rhythmic coherence, and believable “you-are-there” imaging and soundstage. With a 40-year technology legacy, Genesis loudspeakers are often referred to as the “world’s best” when it comes to high-frequency clarity and bass extension. Going beyond high fidelity to absolute fidelity, Genesis loudspeaker systems deliver a frequency range from 18Hz to 40kHz using ribbon tweeters and proprietary solid metal-cone servo-controlled powered woofers. Genesis Advanced Technologies source: Genesis Advanced Technologies |