A Week in the Life at Fanthorpes HiFi – Speaker Shootouts, High-End Installs & Home Demonstrations

A Week in the Life at Fanthorpes HiFi – Speaker Shootouts, High-End Installs & Exclusive Demonstrations

Another exciting week ahead at Fanthorpes HiFi, packed with in-store demos, home installations, and trade-ins! From PMC Prophecy vs. Dali Epicon speaker comparisons to setting up Martin Logan electrostatic speakers and listening to the new Bryston Bi200 amplifier, we’ve got another busy week ahead.

Here’s what we’re up to next week:

Monday 7th April – Speaker Showdown & Martin Logan Home Demo

We kick off the week with an in-store speaker shootout for a customer who already owns a Devialet Pro amplifier. The contenders? PMC Prophecy 1 vs. Dali Epicon 2. Both of these compact high-end speakers offer incredible performance, but in different ways – the PMC Prophecy 1 with its dynamic and precise presentation, and the Dali Epicon 2 delivering a rich, detailed soundstage.

On the same day, our installer hits the road to Southampton for a home demonstration of the Martin Logan ESL 9 electrostatic speakers. Martin Logan’s hybrid electrostatic designs create an open, immersive sound, and we love setting them up for customers to hear just how magical they can be.

Tuesday 8th April – Chord Ultima Setup & Bryston Bi200 Listening Session

On Tuesday, we traveled to Ilford, Essex, to install a Chord Ultima Integrated amplifier for a customer. The Ultima series represents Chord Electronics’ finest amplification technology, offering incredible clarity, speed, and transparency. We love the Chord Ultima range here at Fanthorpes and we can't wait to hear the difference it made in the customer’s system.

Back at the store, we look forward to a visit from PMC and Bryston to demo the brand-new Bryston Bi200 amplifier. We can't wait to hear this powerhouse of an amplifier paired with the PMC Prophecy speakers. If you’re a fan of Bryston’s legendary solid-state performance, get in touch – we’d love to share our thoughts or arrange a demo!

Wednesday 9th April – Chord DAVE Home Demo

Midweek, we head out for a local home demo of the Chord DAVE DAC. The customer already owns a Chord Hugo TT2, so we're looking forward to showing off what it's bigger brother can do. DAVE is one of the most advanced DACs on the market, with incredible resolution, depth, and realism. If you’re curious about how it compares to the Hugo TT2, we’d be happy to set up a demo for you!

Thursday 10th April – Martin Logan ESL 13A Install & Exciting Trade-Ins

Thursday saw us back on the road, this time heading to York to install a pair of Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A speakers. These full-range electrostatic speakers deliver an astonishingly detailed and lifelike sound, and we always love setting them up.

As part of the installation, we'll also take in a Pass Labs INT25 and a Sugden Masterclass LA-4 in part exchange. If you’re interested in either of these before they go online, get in touch!

Friday 11th April – PMC Prophecy 5 Demo

We wrap up the week with another in-store demonstration, this time featuring the PMC Prophecy 5 speakers. To get the most out of them, we paired them with a Chord Ultima Integrated amplifier, Hugo TT2 DAC, and the Innuos Zen NG streamer.

The Prophecy 5 has been generating a lot of excitement since its launch, and hearing it in action confirms why! Contact us to hear them yourself....

That’s a Wrap!

If anything from this week’s blog has caught your attention, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Call us at 01482 223096
Email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk

Until next week—happy listening!

Services We Offer

1. Trade-Ins
   Thinking about upgrading your HiFi? We love to trade in! Get in touch, and we'll let you know what your existing equipment is worth as part of a trade-in deal.
2. Finance Options
   We offer buy now, pay later on orders over £400, allowing you to spread or defer payments over a year.
3. Nationwide Delivery & Installation
   When you purchase from us, we provide a nationwide delivery and installation service within mainland UK. Our expert installer will bring your new HiFi directly to your home and set it up for you.