The Official Onix & Melody Thread

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Welcome!

I talked with Craig about starting this thread quite a while ago, but held off for a variety of reasons. However, for a similarly vague variety of reasons, I think it's now time. Thanks of course to those responsible for "official" Onix threads popping up on a number of other forums, and thanks to Craig that we don't have to hope somebody else will do it here. :)

This thread will list the dealers and have some product info, and will list any special promotions or news in the first post so it can be easily found. Feel free to ask questions of dealers or Hugh about any Onix, Melody, or Angel City Audio products here.


Update 7/17/10: Pennsylvania and Maryland are now part of East Street Audio's territory. All other states formerly part of Calliope Home Audio's territory are "free agents" for now, so contact any of us for help.
Update 9/12/10: Angel City Audio will be at RMAF showing the new (final version) ACA Trinity loudspeakers and Melody Tube gear. Come find us in Room 542!
Update 10/19/10: The ACA Trinity is final and entering production. Availability is expected in Q1 of next year. Intro prices are now up!
Update 11/10/10: Melody introduces three brand new models: The new entry-level MK88, the flagship integrated AN211, and the flagship monoblock M845. All 3 are currently being reviewed along with the Pure Black 101 preamplifier and the Trinity speakers by various publications
Update 12/21/10: ACA and Melody will be showing all kinds of cool stuff at CES in just a couple of weeks. Come see us in room 30-331 of the Venetian Tower!
Update 1/11/11: The first batch of Trinity LCR sets is on the water and we expect them to be here in 3-4 weeks. Contact your dealer now if you want in!
Update 2/8/11: The Melody MK88 intro special (Marked down from $1929 to $1395) will be over soon. Don't delay! You can see Skeeter99's mini-review from his gtg here.
Update 3/1/11: The Melody Pure Black 101 has been reviewed in EnjoyTheMusic.com's March issue. Check it out!
Update 1/5/11: Adam LaBarge of Audioreview.com has just published the first ever review of the new Melody MK88. Read it here.
Update 1/5/11: There's an all new Angel City Audio website! Check it out!


Current Promotions:

Just a few Onix items left at closeout prices. PM or email for specifics.



The Onix/Melody/ACA Team

Angel City Audio
Sells Direct to: California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Hawaii.
www.angelcityaudio.com
[email protected]

Respone Audio
Dealer for: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Owner: Bill Baker
www.responseaudio.com
[email protected]

Motor City Custom Audio
Dealer for: Canada. Canada. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Owner: Kevin Taylor
www.MotorCityCustomAudio.com
[email protected]

East Street Audio
Dealer for: Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Owner: Tim Evans
www.EastStreetAudio.com
[email protected]

PhenomeNhan Audio Video
Dealer for: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming.
Owner: Nhan Hoang
www.phenomenhanav.com
[email protected]

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Onix Product Line

Speakers:

Monitor 1


Music 1


Bravo




Amplifiers:

XIA-160
Dual Mono Stereo Integrated
160wpc @8ohms
StereoMojo Review


A-65
Stereo Integrated
65wpc @ 8ohms


A-55
Stereo Integrated
55wpc @ 8ohms




CD Players:

XCD-50
StereoMojo Review


CD-15


CD-10





Cables:

Power Cables - Thunder II OFC, Statement OCC, Statement II OCC, Reference Silver
Interconnects - Blue OFC, Master OFC, Grand Master OFC
Speaker Cables - SP200 OFC, Master II OFC, Statement OCC, Reference Silver

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Melody Product Line

Integrated Amplifiers:

MK88 (NEW!)
Tubes: KT88x4, 6SN7x4, 6AK5x2
Power: 32w + 32w Class A


Astro Black 40 (Formerly I34)
Tubes: EL34x4, 6SN7x4, 101Dx1
Power: 40w + 40w Class AB1


Astro Black 50 (Formerly I880)
Tubes: KT88x4, 6SN7x4, 101Dx1
Power: 50w + 50w Class AB1
Stereo Times Review (2007 Most Wanted award, as well as Editor's Choice)


Astro Black 22 (Formerly I2A3)
Tubes: 2A3x4, 6SN7x4, 101Dx1
Power: 18w + 18w Class AB1
6moons Review


AN211 (NEW!)
Tubes: 211x2, 4P1Sx2, 12AX7x1, 5U4x1
Power: 16w + 16w Class A


AN300B (NEW!)
Tubes: 300Bx2, 4P1Sx2, 12AX7x1, 5Z3x1
Power: 22w + 22W Class A




Mono Block Amplifiers:

M845
Tubes: 845x1, 2A3x1, 6SN7x1
Power: 18w Class AB1


PM845
Tubes: 845x2, 2A3x1, 6SN7x1
Power: 70w Class A


MN845 (NEW!)
Tubes: 845x4, 2A3x1, 12BH7x1, 5Z8Px1
Power: 150w Class A




Preamplifiers:

Pure Black 101 (Formerly P1688 Signature)
Tubes: 101Dx2, 6SN7x4, 5AR4x1
NEW! EnjoyTheMusic Review


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Angel City Audio Product Line

Speakers:

Trinity
The ACA Trinity is a 2-way, ported LCR monitor designed to share duty between Home Theater and 2-channel use. There are two tonally identical variants, with a shallower cabinet (Trinity-C) for the center and surround channels and a deeper one (Trinity-LR) for the front left and right positions. We offer flexible bundles to form any combination to fit your needs.

Specifications:

• Tweeter: VIFA XT Concentric Ring Radiator
• Woofers: Custom 7"
• Crossover: Point to Point Wiring
• Crossover Frequency: 2.2kHz
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-37kHz (Trinity-C), 37Hz-37kHz (Trinity-LR)
• Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
• Efficiency: 90db
• Dimensions: Trinity-C - (WxHxD) 9"x24"x12", Trinity-LR - (WxHxD) 9"x24"x16"
• Net Weight: Trinity-C - 44lbs, Trinity-LR - 50lbs each

Pricing

Trinity-C
Satin Veneer - $1199
Piano Black - $1249
Piano Veneer - $1299
Trinity-LR Pair
Satin Veneer - $2599
Piano Black - $2699
Piano Veneer - $2799
Trinity LCR Trio (2xLR/1xCS, 5% bundle discount)
Satin Veneer - $3609
Piano Black - $3749
Piano Veneer - $3889
Trinity 5.0 Set (2xLR/3xCS, 10% bundle discount)
Satin Veneer - $5575
Piano Black - $5800
Piano Veneer - $6025

Note: The "CS" and "LR" models can be mixed and matched to form any combination you want. Just add up the individual prices of pairs/singles and then subtract a 5% bundle discount for 3.0 sets and a 10% bundle discount for 5.0 sets


Pictures:












First time on display at RMAF 2010


Premium finishes debut at CES 2011


California Audio Show 2011



T.H.E. Show Las Vegas 2012



LS6/LS9




Stands:

28" Stand in Satin Black or Piano Black, top platform sized to fit Trinity perfectly and put the tweeter at eye level




Center Channel Stand

[uw69]

no more ref 3's?:woo:

[Sandbagger]

no more ref 3's?:woo:

They can be acquired:saywhat:

just get in touch with your rep

[woofersus]

I went ahead and put the Ref 3 back on the list as it appears we will continue to have availability. If that changes I'll take it off.

I also added a bunch of links to reviews.

[uw69]

I went ahead and put the Ref 3 back on the list as it appears we will continue to have availability. If that changes I'll take it off.

I also added a bunch of links to reviews.

price?

[rsa]

price?

http://www.eaststreetaudio.com/Produ...ference-3.aspx

[woofersus]

price?

Word from above tells me the new official Ref 3 pricing is $2800 for rosewood, and $3200 for Piano Black and Piano Birdseye Maple. It's updated on my website.

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Update on the new LCR!

Hugh has received production samples of his new speakers! There are more pics in post #4 on the first page, but here's a sample:

[edward]

Angel City Audio (Onix & Melody distributor) is developing their own line of products that will be sold through their distribution network. The first product will be an LCR speaker set using the same drivers as the Ref 3. It will NOT be an Onix product, but will also serve as the center channel Reference owners have always wanted - especially the Ref 3.


EDIT: They're Here! See pictures below...

Posted 3/24/10 by Hugh:




First pictures of the production samples:

i may not understand this properly but,
if the Speakers will be sold with No-Rez then shouldn't the critical listening be done without the No-Rez??

[persisting1]

Looks great!

Are the specs posted?

[rsa]

Word from above tells me the new official Ref 3 pricing is $2800 for rosewood, and $3200 for Piano Black and Piano Birdseye Maple.

NOW you tell me. :fryingpan: :)

[ben9732]

1). I hate all of you.

2). That is an extremely deep speaker. All of a sudden my Ref 100 SNM+SC is feeling a little more comfortable.