Loud & Clear Glasgow

Proud to have this on show in the Glasgow store for another 2 weeks🙂

Well worth a visit to look. Nice coffee too😉

These stunning 'Imperial Red' Sopra No2 from Focal arrived today 😊.
They join last night's star attractions, K3 from Proac Loudspeakers - England, FYNE AUDIO's remarkable F702s and KEF's Reference 5 in an enviable line-up of outstanding loudspeakers here at Loud & Clear.
We're spoilt for choice, you will be too. Pop in to hear how they sound or call us/message to arrange a demo.

You’ve heard about it, some of your friends are doing it and apparently it can be very good… better even than CDs. But just what is music streaming? How do you go about it? And what do you do with all those CDs you’ve collected?!
If you're new to the world of music streaming, this one's for you.
Discover the infinite and glorious world of digital music streaming. It’s fun, it’s free and it’s informal. We’ll explain the basics of streaming high quality music over a home networ...k, including:
* The dem – CD vs. streamed CD vs. Studio Master * What you need to get started (less than you think) * How to copy and store your CDs losslessly * All you need to know about streaming services (TIDAL, Spotify, Qobuz, etc) * Explore the world (literally) of Internet Radio * How to access ‘HD’ or “studio master” music * Q&A
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Awesome tune! 🎵💕

We are ready for our ProAc open evening tonight. We go till 8pm.
We have the new K3 in our main demonstration room, with the DT8s upstairs and D30Rs playing in the front shop.

Wow! Congratulations to Seán Kerr Photography today on winning the Landscape category in this year's The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year awards with 'White Islands'. Remember, Seán's 'The Wonder of Harris' pop-up exhibition is in store now, until the end of March: https://bit.ly/2EHQ1tH

We're thrilled to have Proac Loudspeakers - England's new K3 loudspeaker in store on Thursday 14th March for an open evening of pure musical enjoyment.
The K Series is the pinnacle of British manufacturer ProAc’s loudspeaker development. Although the 'entry-level' in the range and the first under £10,000, K3 is a true high-end speaker, featuring:
- 2 x 6.5 inch Kevlar bass drivers each fitted with a phase plug to improve detail and dispersion... - drivers seamlessly mated via a high quality crossover with ProAc’s proven ribbon tweeter, centrally positioned to line up c. ear level - High 89dB sensitivity and 4 Ohm impedance so easy to drive - Floor porting vent allows easy placement and the bass to breathe. - attractive, slim proportions and available in a range of 8 high quality veneers.
Well worth popping in for a listen. We’ll be joined by David from ProAc on the evening… to answer any questions we can’t!
And if £10k is a bit of a stretch, we'll also have ProAc's DT8 speakers playing in the 'wee' dem room - a fifth of the price but certainly not the performance, these simply sparkle 😊.
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Fancy 15% off one of these LP12 upgrades from Linn?
Easy - buy one Sondek LP12 upgrade and get 15% off a second, from now until 30th April.
That's tonearms, plinths, electronics and more, excludes cartridges. Full Ts&Cs at loud-clear.co.uk/glasgow/news

Free on Wednesday? To celebrate the launch of Maxwell Quartet's new CD of Haydn and Folk music with Linn Records, the quartet are hosting a free-entry short concert and drinks at Drygate Brewery this Wednesday, 6th March from 7.30pm, just turn up on the night🙂.

Strip Joint Glasgow....one of the finest Pizza Joints in this 'Mean City' with the nicest staff as well. Saturday lunch of hot'n'spicy pizza done & dusted! Thanks again guys 🔥🌶 Allan Boyd, George Clegg John Morrison

We're delighted to have a pop-up exhibition from Seán Kerr Photography here in the Glasgow store until the end of March - 'The Wonder of Harris'
Seán is a Scottish landscape photographer from Dunblane with a passion for the natural world, particularly the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; his portfolio covers a wide range of Scotland's most stunning locations but the Isle of Harris is where he feels most at home and inspired.
"The natural beauty of Harris is breathtaking an...d, when combined with the ever-changing weather and the remarkable purity of light, is an artist's dreamland. When I'm here, I just feel right".
Prints and panels are available to purchase, from just £40.
Do pop in for a browse, the exhibition will be here until the end of March.
#isleofharris, ZEISS Camera Lenses, Formatt Hitech Filters, VisitScotland, Outer Hebrides, Strathcarron Hospice
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Our intrepid Hi-fi exhibition explorer and veteran, Mr. Allan Boyd, is safely back from Bristol Sound and Vision 2019 with some nice snaps and musical food for thought. Always good to keep our ears to the ground.
Some very interesting new products on the radar from the likes of:
Roksan - 20 Plus turntable... Proac Loudspeakers - England - K6 & K3 (shop launch Thurs 14th March) FYNE AUDIO - 702 floorstanders - on dem now Totem Acoustic - new Kin Play powered bookshelf speakers - on dem now Linn Selekt - on dem now as well as Dynaudio, Focal, Innuos and Naim Audio
We can confirm many of these are already on dem here; but unfortunately cannot confirm how many headphone cakes Allan consumed 😉.
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Glasgow Orchestral Society's Spring Concert - well worth a visit, tickets still available:
Stephen Broad conduct's this performance of Mahler's Symphony No 1 and former RSNO Principal Clarinetist John Cushing is joined by Josef Pacewicz for Krommer's Concerto No 1 for 2 Clarinets - a rare opportunity to hear this unusual work.

Sad news that Talk Talk lead singer, Mark Hollis, has passed away.
Talk Talk have always been a favourite with us. The LP this is taken from, Colour of Spring, is exceptional.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upyrWwstE MY

We’ve been expecting the new Data Conversion Systems Ltd (dCS) Bartók DAC for a few months now - we saw a sneaky peak at Munich High End last year.
This is a seriously impressive streaming DAC that can have a headphone amp built-in - like our demo model.
dCS are the world-leading exponents of digital replay, pop in and hear the difference for yourself.
... The standard model retails at £9,999, with headphone amp model at £11,999.
Keep your eyes peeled for an open night we’ll be doing with the Bartók in the near future.
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Lola In Slacks Instore Single Pre-Launch is well under way!....Fantastic! What a great way to spend a Saturday 😎 Lola in Slacks Love it!

Happy to report that we have now taken on The Audiobarn's FYNE AUDIO 702s unboxing challenge 😎 Looking great in High Gloss Walnut! Set up and sounding great in the front shop. Come on in for a listen...you won't be disappointed! #fyneaudiounboxingchallenge

My first experience of Loud & Clear came a couple of years ago, when I wandered in off the street enquiring about a new set of headphones.



Within 5 minutes I found myself sitting in their basement demo room, having been handed a mug of coffee and an iPad to navigate the hi-res albums on their server and left to listen to one of the most exquisite systems I have heard in my life (Moon electronics matched up with the towering KEF Blades).



Why? Had I expressed an ambition to invest high-five figures into a new hi-fi that day? No. Quite simply put, it was the passion and enthusiasm of George Clegg to showcase their finest products that led me to their demo room.



I walked away that day without a purchase; the headphone options on offer didn't tick the notional boxes I had; but stellar first impressions of Loud & Clear had been made.



In the past couple of months, I have become one of Loud & Clear's customers and the knowledge and service experienced in all dealings with both George and his wife, Barbara have done nothing but reinforce my confidence in Loud & Clear to deliver-up phenomenal quality, allied to service that goes way above and beyond the 'norm'.



Tonight, as I type this review, I am listening to hi-res music streamed through a Moon Neo MiND and Moon 300D DAC; although I could just as easily be listening to my burgeoning vinyl collection on my Rega RP6; all recently acquired from Loud & Clear. What an absolute delight it is to appreciate music on a higher plane: all down to the quality and clarity of the equipment sold by these guys.



Don't expect to encounter obsequious staff wearing uniform shirts and ties; bowing and scraping in an environment bedecked to resemble a Mercedes Benz showroom. Jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts are the order of the day here. Personally, I wouldn't want it any other way. Loud & Clear shine brightly as paragons of great service delivered swiftly, with levels of knowledge and clear communication that set them apart from their notional peers.



Thank you to George, Barbara and the rest of the guys at Loud & Clear. Highly-recommended 5 Star Superstars!

Long time customer of loud & clear, just received my Supernait amp back from naim for service, customer service is excellent, what surprises me is the knowledge of vintage equipment and range of used equipment available, for someone on a budget or hiend highly recommended, always made to feel welcome, starting to feel like my second home! many thanks to all staff :)

I’ve been meaning to phone for a week or so with my thanks……………. but keep playing records 😊

A very big thanks to George & Ian for service above and beyond the call of duty, the home visits were very much appreciated I was beginning to think I had a hearing issue.

Problem resolved and I think the new cartridge is well & truly “burnt in”

Thanks again guys, could not be happier ( well I would be if I could persuade the missus to let me have a Kore )

I bought a Rega RP1 from Loud & Clear Glasgow about 2 years ago and have been back a few times since to get the Rega upgrade kit fitted etc.. The service I received has been second to none, great staff and plenty of knowledge. Would highly recommend.

My first experience of Loud & Clear came a couple of years ago, when I wandered in off the street enquiring about a new set of headphones.



Within 5 minutes I found myself sitting in their basement demo room, having been handed a mug of coffee and an iPad to navigate the hi-res albums on their server and left to listen to one of the most exquisite systems I have heard in my life (Moon electronics matched up with the towering KEF Blades).



Why? Had I expressed an ambition to invest high-five figures into a new hi-fi that day? No. Quite simply put, it was the passion and enthusiasm of George Clegg to showcase their finest products that led me to their demo room.



I walked away that day without a purchase; the headphone options on offer didn't tick the notional boxes I had; but stellar first impressions of Loud & Clear had been made.



In the past couple of months, I have become one of Loud & Clear's customers and the knowledge and service experienced in all dealings with both George and his wife, Barbara have done nothing but reinforce my confidence in Loud & Clear to deliver-up phenomenal quality, allied to service that goes way above and beyond the 'norm'.



Tonight, as I type this review, I am listening to hi-res music streamed through a Moon Neo MiND and Moon 300D DAC; although I could just as easily be listening to my burgeoning vinyl collection on my Rega RP6; all recently acquired from Loud & Clear. What an absolute delight it is to appreciate music on a higher plane: all down to the quality and clarity of the equipment sold by these guys.



Don't expect to encounter obsequious staff wearing uniform shirts and ties; bowing and scraping in an environment bedecked to resemble a Mercedes Benz showroom. Jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts are the order of the day here. Personally, I wouldn't want it any other way. Loud & Clear shine brightly as paragons of great service delivered swiftly, with levels of knowledge and clear communication that set them apart from their notional peers.



Thank you to George, Barbara and the rest of the guys at Loud & Clear. Highly-recommended 5 Star Superstars!

Long time customer of loud & clear, just received my Supernait amp back from naim for service, customer service is excellent, what surprises me is the knowledge of vintage equipment and range of used equipment available, for someone on a budget or hiend highly recommended, always made to feel welcome, starting to feel like my second home! many thanks to all staff :)

I’ve been meaning to phone for a week or so with my thanks……………. but keep playing records 😊

A very big thanks to George & Ian for service above and beyond the call of duty, the home visits were very much appreciated I was beginning to think I had a hearing issue.

Problem resolved and I think the new cartridge is well & truly “burnt in”

Thanks again guys, could not be happier ( well I would be if I could persuade the missus to let me have a Kore )

I bought a Rega RP1 from Loud & Clear Glasgow about 2 years ago and have been back a few times since to get the Rega upgrade kit fitted etc.. The service I received has been second to none, great staff and plenty of knowledge. Would highly recommend.

My first experience of Loud & Clear came a couple of years ago, when I wandered in off the street enquiring about a new set of headphones.



Within 5 minutes I found myself sitting in their basement demo room, having been handed a mug of coffee and an iPad to navigate the hi-res albums on their server and left to listen to one of the most exquisite systems I have heard in my life (Moon electronics matched up with the towering KEF Blades).



Why? Had I expressed an ambition to invest high-five figures into a new hi-fi that day? No. Quite simply put, it was the passion and enthusiasm of George Clegg to showcase their finest products that led me to their demo room.



I walked away that day without a purchase; the headphone options on offer didn't tick the notional boxes I had; but stellar first impressions of Loud & Clear had been made.



In the past couple of months, I have become one of Loud & Clear's customers and the knowledge and service experienced in all dealings with both George and his wife, Barbara have done nothing but reinforce my confidence in Loud & Clear to deliver-up phenomenal quality, allied to service that goes way above and beyond the 'norm'.



Tonight, as I type this review, I am listening to hi-res music streamed through a Moon Neo MiND and Moon 300D DAC; although I could just as easily be listening to my burgeoning vinyl collection on my Rega RP6; all recently acquired from Loud & Clear. What an absolute delight it is to appreciate music on a higher plane: all down to the quality and clarity of the equipment sold by these guys.



Don't expect to encounter obsequious staff wearing uniform shirts and ties; bowing and scraping in an environment bedecked to resemble a Mercedes Benz showroom. Jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts are the order of the day here. Personally, I wouldn't want it any other way. Loud & Clear shine brightly as paragons of great service delivered swiftly, with levels of knowledge and clear communication that set them apart from their notional peers.



Thank you to George, Barbara and the rest of the guys at Loud & Clear. Highly-recommended 5 Star Superstars!

Long time customer of loud & clear, just received my Supernait amp back from naim for service, customer service is excellent, what surprises me is the knowledge of vintage equipment and range of used equipment available, for someone on a budget or hiend highly recommended, always made to feel welcome, starting to feel like my second home! many thanks to all staff :)

I’ve been meaning to phone for a week or so with my thanks……………. but keep playing records 😊

A very big thanks to George & Ian for service above and beyond the call of duty, the home visits were very much appreciated I was beginning to think I had a hearing issue.

Problem resolved and I think the new cartridge is well & truly “burnt in”

Thanks again guys, could not be happier ( well I would be if I could persuade the missus to let me have a Kore )

I bought a Rega RP1 from Loud & Clear Glasgow about 2 years ago and have been back a few times since to get the Rega upgrade kit fitted etc.. The service I received has been second to none, great staff and plenty of knowledge. Would highly recommend.