Since 1997

Brian Rovinsky, Owner

(Formerly, St. Cecilia Sound Gallery)

1290 S. Missouri St., Suite C • Clearwater, FL 33756-9183

(727) 446-2505

Email: info@sweethomeaudio.com

  Sweet Home Audio       Newsletter 

       July 2010

      1290 S. Missouri Ave., Suite C, Clearwater, FL 33756; web: www.sweethomeaudio.com

Denon has announced there latest in a long line of new and innovative audio products, the all new DBP-1611UD! 

Here are the highlights:

‘Universal’ Disc Playback
Denon’s ‘Universal’ disc playback technology provides playback of virtually all popular disc formats, including high definition Blu-ray discs, as well as DVD-Audio and SACD high resolution stereo and multi-channel music format discs, along with DVD-Video and music CD playback. Audiophiles and videophiles with large disc libraries will surely appreciate the wide variety of disc playback capabilities that the DBP-1611UD provides.

3D-Ready Via Firmware Solution
Prepared for the future, the DBP-1611UD features built-in readiness for 3D Blu-ray disc playback, to be activated via a simple firmware solution that is planned for Fall 2010 availability.

Built-in Video, Audio And Photo Streaming
Via the LAN port, the DBP-1611UD connects to your multimedia home PC and lets you watch your favorite videos, listen to your favorite audio tracks and even view your favorite photos. The DBP-1611UD also supports video and movie streaming from the internet, with YouTube and Netflix capability (subscription required for Netflix).

Audiophile Sound Quality
For optimum audio quality, the DBP-1611UD is equipped with the latest specification HDMI output, along with coaxial digital output, and an audiophile stereo output that features premium Burr-Brown PCM-1781 24 bit/192 kHz D/A converters. For multi-channel SACD compatibility, the DBP-1611UD provides stereo mix down along with bass management via the analog stereo outputs.

Just $399.00.

The new Denon AVR-1911 & AVR-1611 with

HDMI 1.4a and 3D pass-through

are now available.

 Whether you have a 3D TV set or not, you'll get exceptional AV performance with either of these newest AV receivers from Denon.  And, you'll be ready for that 3D TV when you do upgrade that old set of yours.

Here are the highlights:

MSRP $599.00

AVR-1911 ** NEW ** 7.1 CH A/V Home Theater Receiver

• 90 watts per channel x 7 channels (8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, .08% THD)
• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding
• DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding
• HDMI 1.4a includes 3D pass-through compatibility; Audio Return Channel
• Analog video to HDMI upconversion, with 1080p 24Hz/60Hz HDMI pass-through
• iPod/iPhone direct digital play via USB connection
• Audyssey MultEQ automatic room acoustic measuring and correction system
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ
• HD Radio
• 4 HDMI inputs, 1 component input

MSRP $399.00

AVR-1611 ** NEW ** 7.1 CH A/V Home Theater Receiver

• 75 watts per channel x 7 channels (8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, .08 % THD
• Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding
• DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding
• HDMI 1.4a includes 3D pass-through compatibility; Audio Return Channel
• Analog video to HDMI upconversion, with 1080p 24Hz/60Hz HDMI pass-through
• Audyssey MultEQ automatic room acoustic measuring and correction system
• Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ
• Compressed Audio Restorer
• 4 HDMI inputs, 1 component input

• Here's the link to our new Demo, Used & Consignment page: 

• Click HERE

• Our Consignment policies and procedures: 
• Click HERE

Jazz Capital of... well, very south

Here's Ed Sapiega's latest edition of "Jazz, Man" for your edification and reading pleasure.

Jazz Musicians from Florida

A little research reveals that many jazz musicians were born in just a few states – Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania.  So then, what about Florida?  How about a few pleasant surprises?

On the current scene, there are pianists  Marcus Roberts and Brad Mehldau, both from Jacksonville along with Pete Martin of Deland (played with Terrence Blanchard and Joshua Redman).  We should include saxophonist David Sanborn (Tampa) with that group too.  Stretching back to the beginning, there is Jimmy McLin of Brooksville, a banjoist and guitarist, who played with James P. Johnson and Willie the Lion Smith.  And in between there is Junior Cook tenor saxophonist (Pensacola) who played with Horace Silver and Blue Mitchell; Buster Cooper (St. Pete) trombonist with Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington; Machito (Tampa) percussionist extraordinaire with Charlie Parker and Stan Kenton); Mickey Roker (Miami) played with with Sonny Rollins and Milt Jackson later becoming the house drummer at Blue Note records; and Charles Tolliver (Jacksonville) the trumpeter who played with Blakey  and Rollins and founded Strata East Records with his good friend and pianist Stanley Cowell.

Then there are those who are in the pantheon of jazz:   Avant Garde tenor saxophonist Archie Shepp (Ft. Lauderdale), trumpeter Fats Navarro (Key West), alto saxophonist and arranger Gigi Gryce (Pensacola) and, last but certainly not least, Julian “Cannonball” Adderley (Tampa) the alto saxophonist, band leader and participant on Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue.  Brother Nat was born in Tampa as well.

So,  Florida can hold its own in the jazz birthplace sweepstakes.  By the way, “Cannonball” was derived from his nickname “Cannibal” that originated due to his prodigious appetite!

Click on this link to hear a bit of music from Cannonball: "The Work Song."

Click on this link to hear a bit of music from David Sandborn: "Hideaway."

 (hit the "BACK" arrow on your browser to return to the Newsletter).

- Ed Sapiega

The Price is Right

Sell your old gear on consignment and turn it into cash—money for you to spend. 

If you are in the market for home audio or home video gear and you're on a budget, buy from our Consignment Department.  We've got quality used A/V products on consignment at very attractive prices.

Consignment makes sense.  Buying or selling—either way you save.

Every month we add new items to the consignment list (see it at the end of this newsletter).  We even have music on consignment—CD's, LP's and even Laser Discs.

 Here, at the home of beautiful sound, we make it easy.

Click HERE to go to our NEW Demo, Used and Consignment page!

We are frequently out of the shop helping customers at their homes and businesses.

So, please call before you come over.

Monday through Fridays, we do our best to keep regular hours here (see below times).

We are now available on Saturday and Sundays by appointment only.  We are usually able to accommodate your schedule, so give us a call and let's set up a time for you to come over and check out our shop and gear.

Our official schedule:

Monday thru Friday—10:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Saturday & Sunday by Appointment

Thank you for reading our newsletter and visiting our web site.

Call us at (727) 446-2505 if you have any questions.

If you can, come in and check out our shop.  You'll be glad you did.

~ Brian & Peggy Rovinsky

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