Marantz has announced the launch of two new reference-grade home cinema components, the AV30 AV preamplifier and AMP30 power amplifier, completing its latest generation of high-performance separates.
Designed and manufactured at Shirakawa Audio Works in Japan, the AV30 and AMP30 extend the established AV10, AV20, AMP10 and AMP20 line-up, giving installers greater flexibility when designing systems for a wide range of room sizes and performance requirements.
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Reaching 90 years in business is a significant milestone, and one that speaks to long-standing relationships, adaptability, and a continued commitment to the trade.
Throughout 2025, AWE90 gave us the opportunity to reflect on where we’ve come from, celebrate the partnerships that have shaped our journey, and share what continues to drive us forward as a distributor and industry partner. As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at AWE90 – by the numbers.
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Hidden Home Technology has been recognised with the Best International Installation award at URC’s 11th annual Unsurpassed Awards, announced during CEDIA 2025. The project, supplied through AWE, URC’s exclusive UK distributor, showcases the exceptional standard of design, engineering, and system integration being delivered by leading British installers.
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The LG OLED evo G5 brings a truly architectural approach to TV installation, with its Gallery Design built specifically for flush wall mounting. For design-led living areas where the side view of a TV is often the first thing clients notice, the G5 solves a common challenge by removing visible brackets and cable clutter altogether.
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Staying competitive in the audio sector of custom-install increasingly includes staying ahead of the curve on room optimisation. As customers invest more in premium audio and audio-visual spaces, their expectations for acoustic performance rise in parallel. While high-quality speakers, well-engineered amplification and a properly designed installation remain fundamental, the room itself often has the final say in how a system actually sounds. That’s why the arrival of the option to install Dirac Live ART (Active Room Treatment) on selected Marantz processors and AVRs and Denon AVRs is such a significant development for professional installers.
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