We’re so pleased that the lovely Rega turntable will be going to a good home so, congratulations to Sonja Amoretti from North London who queued up from the early hours of the morning on Record Store Day.

Pictured with Sonja are Rob and Yvonne from Sonata as well as Phil Barton, owner of Sister Ray.

A big thank-you to all at Sister Ray from everyone at Sonata and Rega, we’re already looking forward to RSD 2014 !

www.sisterray.co.uk

We’ll be hanging out at Sister Ray’s in Soho helping to promote the joys of spinning vinyl on our wonderful Rega turntables.
Hopefully, our colourful Rega window display will cheer you up as you queue for those precious special releases on the 20th April.

Entertainment will also be provided by a host of great bands that Sister Ray are putting on in the street outside the shop.
For more details see www.sisterray.co.uk

Once you get inside the shop (which might take a while…) make sure you remember to post your entry there for a chance to win a Rega turntable.

What better way to enjoy your RSD purchases !

Here’s a shot from the recent BBC documentary ‘When Albums Ruled The World’.

Rob acted as the Audio Consultant for the production team.

The legendary rock star in the photo can be seen holding Rob’s copy of ‘Never Mind the Bollocks’ as the record spins on Sonata’s Rega RP6 with a Dynavector Cartridge.

To see the full documentary go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv6xCUEBrDM

Yes, it’s that time of year again when we decide to refresh our stock now that we know about all the exciting products that are coming our way after the big party in Vegas.

You’ll find lots of enticing offers on our ex-demo products by clicking on our ‘Specials’ page.

Wadia, Naim, Rega, Nagra, Leben, Moon, WTL and more….

First come, first served – so be quick !

http://www.sonatahifi.com/specials/

Well, our lovely Canadian friends at Moon have come up with some very tempting offers to help you get some  better sound in your life.

Bring some  new  sparkle  to a jaded old CD player or Computer with the superb Moon 300D DAC, now at the amazing price of £999 (a £350 saving !!!!)

Or, how about a superb new system based around the Moon 260D CD player and 250i amplifier at a bargain price of £2930 (saving £270 on the combined price)

This is a really special deal when you consider how wonderful both of these components are, but don’t just take my word for it… check out the recent Hi-Fi Choice magazine’s ‘Recommended’ award and review (issue 362)

Finally, if you’re looking for a new amplifier to integrate seamlessly with a digital streaming system then Moon are offering the brilliant little 100D DAC for half price (that’s £275) when you purchase a new 250i amplifier (at £1600)

Add the Moon MiND module, a decent pair of speakers, some good cables and you’ve got a state-of-the-art music system fit for the 21st Century !

Hurry up and get your new Moon hi-fi now as these amazing offers are only here until the end of December 2012.

A packed room upstairs at The Paradise proved that The Clash can still pull a crowd in Portobello.

Both myself an Yvonne would like to thank everyone who came, for making the event such good fun and also a special thank-you to all our friends who made it possible.

John and Agathe from Renaissance Audio for travelling down from Edinburgh with a van full of amazing MOON, Black Ravioli and Studio Connections (and Kiseki) goodies !

David for helping us get the superb ProAc K6 speakers ‘on stage’

Rob and the gang at Rega for the wonderful P9 turntable.

John and Terry for doing a brilliant job on the pop-up record shop, I’m surprised the tables managed to take the weight !

Finally, our superstar DJ, Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for presenting ‘London Calling’ in all its Punk glory.

Roll on the next Sonata Showcase.

We’re really pleased to hear that it’s going to someone who has kept every vinyl record he’s ever bought since the age of 12 !

Paul will be receiving the latest version of the RP1 with Rega’s new cartridge design called the ‘Carbon’ in his choice of either Black, White or Titanium Grey finish.

Perfect for getting re-acquainted with all that lovely old vinyl as the nights start to draw in.

We’re all set for Sunday and can’t wait to get the music playing, especially since we’ll be using ‘the best speakers currently made in Britain’ (Hi-Fi Plus magazine)

Our wonderful ProAc K6s will be powered by some world-class amplification from MOON, particularly the new 810LP Reference phonostage and also, because we’re sensitive to our London audience’s needs, we’ll be making use of the compact powerhouse that is their 700i integrated amp.

Also having its first outing in the Capital will be the cutting edge MOON MiND streamer (via the 750D CD/DAC) just showing that, although we love our vinyl, Sonata can also mix it up with some seriously good sounding digital media.

However, the main source will be good old vinyl, courtesy of Rega.
Their latest flagship turntable will be playing the tunes and tracking those grooves with a Dynavector cartridge, so a pleasant time is guaranteed for all.

Finally, DJ Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy will give the system a real workout as we settle down to absorb the seminal ‘London Calling’ LP by The Clash.

Portobello rocks once more to the sound of a Classic Album Sunday !

So, here it is !

Sunday, October 14th at The Paradise in Kensal Green from 2pm onwards – get it in your social calendar.

This time around, the ‘tunes’ will be played on another wonderful system guaranteed to enthrall and captivate while you enjoy a relaxed weekend drink with the Sunday papers or browse through the music selections in the ‘pop-up’ record shop.

Rega will be on vinyl spinning duties with their flagship turntable (and a possible surprise too ?) while amplification will be courtesy of the finest electronics from MOON, all finished off with the stunning ProAc K6 speakers.

A supporting cast from Studio Connections, Black Ravioli, Quadraspire and Sonority Design will ensure that the music sings more sweetly than ever !

Our guest for the evening will be DJ Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, who will be presenting a very special Classic Album Sundays session for us.

The chosen LP being the iconic “London Calling” from those local Portobello boys, The Clash.

It’s all shaping up to be another gloriously indulgent ‘Sonata Sunday’ !

Stay tuned for more exciting details.

www.classicalbumsundays.com

www.theparadise.co.uk

www.renaissanceaudio.co.uk

www.rega.co.uk

www.proac-loudspeakers.com

At long last, a golf ball for every turntable, hurray !

The LTD is going to sell like proverbial ‘hot cakes’ especially to those people who might have a Scottish turntable and can no longer get the 2nd best arm for it (please Naim, start making the Aro again)

Great sound and a terrific bargain too.

Oh, by the way, the best arm for those Scottish turntables is a Breuer (by a Highland mile) and you can’t get those anymore either !

Well , well, well, what do we have here ? – a Well Tempered turntable dressed in it’s Sunday best.

The Versalex is a real ‘looker’ as they say and definitely more user friendly and ‘house’ friendly than the brilliant but quirky Amadeus.

The walnut veneered birch ply plinth is very…. how shall we say, very Shahinian ???

However, don’t fear analogue fans because beauty is most certainly more than skin deep with the Versalex, this turntable is definitely a Well Tempered and all the musical loveliness that they stand for.

Bolt on a Dynavector and enjoy.