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The audio industry is changing. Over the last decade the rise of digital music and all-in-one systems has seen a tremendous rise. Though there are still many audiophiles who love developing their home setup and tinkering with different cables and platforms and take great pride in their extensive CD or vinyl collections, there are now … Read more
The new Wilson Audio Sabrinas have been here at KJ West One for just over a couple of weeks now. They are, in my opinion, the best looking Wilson speaker to date, with a smooth, simplistic design. We have been running them in since their arrival but I was still yet to really sit down and truly … Read more
The new arrivals keep on coming here at KJ West One. Today we have received the new and improved Naim NAP 200 DR and NAP 250 DR Amplifiers. The DR amplifiers, which were announced at the Munich High-End show in May, are updated versions of the current Naim power amplifier range. The new models feature … Read more
In our showroom we like to cover all aspects of hi-fi from cartridges and cables to headphones and streamers. This is why we have developed our in-store subwoofer range with the highly regarded British manufacturer REL Acoustics. As well as having the ‘Serie S’ subwoofers in stock, we are now the only dealers in London to … Read more
Wilson Audio is an important brand for us at KJ West One, not only do their loudspeakers sound incredible but they have a keen following of dedicated audiophiles. This is why we are adding the new Sabrina loudspeakers as well as the ultra-impressive Alexia to our in-store demonstration range. With the Sabrina, Wilson Audio have been able to utilise their … Read more
Naim Audio is not a company that likes to do things by half. They spent 10 years developing their flagship Statement amplifier, and anyone who has ever heard it will know that those were years well spent. The beauty of a project like Statement is as well as creating a reference piece like the Statement, Naim were also … Read more
Even when working in an exclusive hi-fi shop like KJ, you still get excited when one of your favourite products is arriving. The Dan D’Agostino Momentum Integrated Amplifier is one of those pieces. We received the delivery yesterday to find that it arrived in a stunning metallic protective flight case. It is the extras like this which … Read more
The new additions at KJ West One keep coming. This week we were happy to receive the latest edition of the Sonus Faber Amati Futura passive floor-standing speakers in their new violin red/black satin finish. This model has been redesigned by Sonus Faber so that the end plates on the top and the bottom of the cabinet have been … Read more
At KJ West One, we are known for our extensive range of high-end hi-fi, but it is not just speakers, amplifiers and sources that we specialise in, we also stock audiophile headphones. Like the rest of our collection, it is not just any headphones that we take on; we ensure that any headphones we stock … Read more
It’s always a great day at KJ when we bring a new brand in to our W1 showroom. Today is particularly exciting though as we have set up one of the most impressive and highly regarded ranges in the industry: The dCS Vivaldi complete digital playback system. The Vivaldi system is dCS’ current reference and … Read more
Sale of ex-demonstration and high-quality used equipment has started at KJ West One on Saturday 17th January. Top audio brands including Audio Research, Krell, Sonus Faber, Naim Audio, Linn Products, Quad, Focal, SME and more. For prices please contact us at info@kjwestone.co.uk or call on 020 7486 8262Click here to see pictures of the units offered for sale.
Audio Research G Series Had Great Launch at KJ West One. By Chris Kelly On Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December KJ West One was delighted to welcome the UK HiFi press and then friends and customers to hear the brand new Audio Research G Series amplification system. The new pre and power amplifiers were … Read more
Report on the Kronos Event at KJ West One. By Chris Kelly On the evening of Friday 21 November and all day on Saturday 22 November KJ was absolutely rocking to the sounds produced in both of our audition rooms with Kronos turntables as the source. Upstairs we had a Kronos playing into a Naim … Read more
LAUNCH OF AUDIO RESEARCH NEW G SERIES AT KJ WEST ONE Audio Research – the Minnesotan manufacturer of the world’s finest valve-based audio equipment – marks the UK launch of its new G Series components with an exclusive event at KJ West One, Central London’s premier high-end audio retailer. Named in homage to Galileo, the … Read more
Touraj Moghaddam, Founder and CEO of Vertere Acoustics, held court at the showrooms of KJ West One last Friday and Saturday.As a co-founder of Roksan in 1985, Touraj has become one of the most respected personalities in the world of hifi, with his turntable designs having garnered awards and praise in equal measure around the globe. … Read more
We are pleased to announce a special QUAD event to be held at KJ West One in London on Thursday 16th October 2014 from 6pm to 9.30pm. This will be an extraordinary and unique opportunity to get up close and hear the current generation of components from this truly legendary British brand. Peter J. Comeau, Director … Read more
Naim Audio and Focal loudspeakers have announced an exciting end of summer promotion with their Uniti Lite all in one product and the new Aria 906 bookshelf speaker.When bought together as a package the following discounts apply … Read more
Come along to KJ West One for a MAGICO NIGHT starting at 6pm next Friday 27th June to continue throughout the day on Saturday 28th June. This is the first opportunity in the UK to listen to the whole range of Magico S-series loudspeakers including the newest model in the range, the S3. We will … Read more
Come along to KJ West One to hear new Harbeth SHL5 plus Monitors on Saturday 21 June. Meet Alan Shaw, the designer of the world’s most natural loudspeakers, hear the new model and enjoy the sound in a beautiful showroom in Central London. We will be running demonstrations throughout the day starting from 10am. Full … Read more
Here at KJ West One we are very pleased to announce that the brand new £135,000 Naim Statement amplifier is coming here for a special 2 day event on the 28th and 29th May. Paired along with our own Focal Grande Utopia which we have on permanent demonstration this is going to be one of … Read more
Join us at KJ West One for the launch of Akurate Exakt and discover just how incredible it sounds for yourself. Using the same ground-breaking Exakt technology found in Linn’s Klimax Exakt system, Akurate Exakt is the true performance choice for music lovers. Exakt technology radically improves audio performance, pushing the lossless digital path all the way to the … Read more
Last Saturday we held Linn Vinyl Adikt event at KJ West One. Derek Jenkins, one of the most respected LP12 specialists, ran two demonstrations of the Linn’s turntables. First system, comprised of Majik LP12, Majik DSM, Uphorik Phono Stage and Majik 109 loudspeakers, delivered a very convincing, clear high quality performance. Then we moved to … Read more
The sale items will include our own ex-demo stock from the world’s finest audio brands including Audio Research, Krell, Linn, Sonus Faber, Wilson Audio, Quad, Clearaudio, Martin Logan and EAT. Please call us for further details on 020 7486 8262 or email on info@kjwestone.co.uk – at KJ West One.Click the link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.777745855588931.1073741834.501…
The Magico way is one of absolute honesty and in a smaller loudspeaker that can be something not normally encountered. In just a few years, Magico has gone from being a brand no-one had heard of, to being a brand that helps shape today’s high-end audio industry.Although this comes down to many factors, it’s easy … Read more
We had a full day technical training at Devialet in Paris yesterday focusing on what makes Devialet a revolutionary audio product. First of all, it is ADH technology, a core of all Devialet models. “A” is for Class A amplifier (control of the voltage), that is pure analogue conventional amplification, that makes the sound very … Read more
Only two weeks left to benefit from the promotion for the new Devialet 110 and 170 – for orders placed before the end of September the WiFi streamer will be supplied free of charge. It will cost an extra £1,000 thereafter. Make your move to Devialet now at KJ West One. — at KJ West One
Magico S5s are in the store, playing music in our main demo room. Come and listen, find for yourself why these speakers are praised so highly! By appointment only.
We had a great day at Linn’s factory in Glasgow last Friday – very informative and most enjoyable, thanks to all at Linn, celebrating its 40th anniversary. We could not come back from Scotland without some delicious single malt whisky. The choice was easy to make – a specially bottled 40 year old Highland Park single … Read more
Yet another story of success and longevity from Kj West One. Our customer brought us original Quad 33 preamp and Quad 405 power amplifier (pictured). They must be forty years old, so we sent them to Quad for service. Back in the store, they were playing music with new Quad Elite CDS CD player and Sonus … Read more
KJ West One is the only Focal Grande Utopia dealer in the UK. We have recently extended Focal range by adding Aria to our collection. Pictured is Focal Aria 926 with Naim Uniti 2. Great proposal from two big brands – Naim and Focal, a complete music high-end system is under promotion now – from … Read more
