If music is a passion and money is not a problem, then pause a moment to take a look at the Regence Style Concert Grand Piano that was created by Sebastien Erard Paris. Well, this spectacular musical instrument is up for bidding and it is expected to fetch big bucks. With its rather grand length of 246 cm, this unique masterpiece was first seen participating in the the International Universal Exposition of Industry way back in 1889 in Paris.

Right now, one can take a look at the piano at Loiret in France. We are told that the case of the grand instrument has been painted in hand with a signature of the noted painter Heber Lippmann. He has portrayed the 18th entury Flemish country sides, ocean as well as river scenes.
The Regence Style Concert Grand Piano sits heavy on a six legged gold plated base. The 18th century theme atop the face of the piano is kept intact with cembalis of the similar styles attched to the legs. The auction begins in December 5th with the opening bid at $225,000.

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Music lovers will be happy to know that very soon Moscow will be treated to some delicious musical notes that come from one of the costliest violins in the world. So if you have the time and money, you should very well make it to the Russian captial for the grand event. This violin goes by the name Ex-Vieuxtemps and was made by the venerated Giuseppe Guarneri in 1741.

A little bit of research told us that this violin has a long list of famous owners that also includes the great violinist and composer of the 19th Century, Henri Vieuxtemps maybe that is the reason why the violin is called so.

Well, in 2008 this musical instrument was purchased by a Russian lawyer and businessman, Maxim Viktorov. And since the violin has been so closely associated wit Pagnini, it has been decided to play on it to mark the great composer’s  to honour legendary musician Paganini’s 227th birth anniversary that falls this year. Apparently, it was Pagnini who heard Henri play this same violin at 14 and predicted that the boy would grow to be a great man. Famous Japanese violinist Kyoko Yonemoto will have the honor of playing this violin at a special concert at Moscow’s Conervatorium.

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There is something about hornspeakers that we love to feel about, especially in a warm, musical ambience. And in the same breath, let us introduce you to a stylish and extremely elegant hornspeaker called La Grande Castine. Mind you, this one comes packed with all the high-end stuff. This one has a very unique updated styling to the old acoustical classic.

This musical device is capable of delivering 108dB range and also has rather kewl features like the very large sweetpot which has resulted from the time alignement of all the horns. The white paint gives them class.

The dimensions of this hornspeaker are 2m x 92cm x 1.20m. And it weighs close to 130kg. This lets La Grande Castine speakers to give real high acoustic level all supported by only a 3 watt amplifier. The price tag is huge at $100,000. We do not have much dope on this device, but we will keep you posted. Read this space for more.

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And here we go crystal all over again but with some technological advancements. This one is the latest and exclusive wall-mounted loudspeaker system from Artcoustic that promises to sound as good as it looks. The recent Superstar line by the brand was a real hit with audiophiles thanks to its state-of-the-art superb sound quality that is accompanied by endless design options. And now it is the Crystal range that is expected to create a new history.

Arcoustic has embellished the screens with sparkling high quality Swarovski crystals that will add a new magic to your opulent interiors. It is these crystal frames that make the new Artcoustic speakers excellent display items too.

We are told that the new collection has a crystal screen for every model that comes for $3,694. The Crystal range by Artcoustic will also include some sleek and elegant furnishings by the brand. This is bling with a subtle brush.

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Counted among one of the premium electronics manufactueres in the present day world, Bang & Olufsen spends most of its time trying to match up to people’s expectations. It was only recently that the company added a premium touch to the stunning Aston Martin DBS Volante that it is now all set to pump tunes inside the Aston Martin Rapide as well as the Audi R8 Spyder. Va va voom, now this will be a drive to remember!

B&O has teamed up with some leading car brands to create a new musical rush in the automotive world. So, if you venture out to buy the $260,000 worth Aston Martin Rapide, a specially designed BeoSound system comes with the deal. The oh-so-impressive 15 speaker, 1000 watt amp B&O system has loudspeakers made in aluminum with grilles that blend in well with the hand crafted interior.

We are told that the Audi R8 Spyder too has a terrific sound system that complements the plush interior. This 465 watt audio system has 12 speakers and it has the ability to sense if the car roof is closed or open and adjusts the audio conditions as per it.

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Pretty much like the magic of the mythical Xanadu that we have read about in poems and literary works, the new HRS100 speakers by the same name aspire to live up to the famous Xanadu reputation. Created by a Dutch manufacturer, this treat for the true audiphile feels like it has come from some exotic lands.

Here is a little dope on the company. Xanadu is locted in the small city of Eessselmeyden and has been quite busy developing the finest qualities in sound technology. The result has been the top notch HRS100. We are told that this has been finest creation by the brand so far!

Standing at a height of 130 cm, the audio system has been covered in several layers of lacquer in hand. The final finishing has been given in natural wood veneer. The woofers measures up to 4 x 26 cm. Each column located on D’Appolite pair of 18 cm midrange has ribbon twitters and ceramic diffusers. The price range is justifiably high at € 29.500.

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If you are looking for a Blu-ray player to match with the $3,200 worth CD players you just bought, prepare yourself to shell out a huge $135,000. We are talking Goldmund and its limited edition model that will blow you away. Dubbed Eidos Reference Blue Player, this one is a beauty. Handmade in Geneva out of 66 pounds of brass and aluminum, it comes with 4 spring-loaded legs or should we say its very own custom table!

We are told that this wonderful delight liberates the technology inside from the plastic packaging of yore. And now you know just the reason why! So far only 50 units have been manufactured.

Trust us when we say that this one makes for a great buy as long as you can afford. After all, an ultra exotic product not only promises a great performance but also comes with an extraordinary service from its makers.

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We have just the perfect little thing that you might have not really noticed but will soon do and would love to add to your high-tech system of acoustics. It is perhaps the smallest subwoofer in the world. Brand Elac has been quite busy it seems. It recently launched a range of Art-Edition Speakers and followed it up with this limited edition subwoofer that really draws inspiration from the leader of De Stijl, Piet Mondrian. This group is an association of painters, architects and designers from all over the Netherlands.

It is a 2.1 desktop speaker system that comprises of two satellite speakers as well as the 2010 BT MicroSUB, and this in turn is made of four amplifiers that are equally divided between bass drivers and connected satellites. Imagine, all this is packed in a unit as small as 21.8 cm tall, 15.o cm wide and 17.8 cm deep. It’s total weight is 4.8 kg.

Again, the subwoofer has cinch sockets that make it compatible with notebooks, streaming servers, Mp3 players and mobile phones with intergrated MP3 players, also we must not ignor the classic CD and DVD players.

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It was in the middle of the big guitar rage (yep, we are referring to the 70s)Bob Taylor and his friends set out to set a new benchmark with the foundation of Taylor Guitars. And this year, their little venture is 35 years old and looks back to a glorious history of music, creativity and popularity. To mark this occasion, they have decided to make a limited edition anniversary model as well as premium versions of existing models.

The launch of the first series will see the solid body XXXV-SB-K (koa), solid body VVVV-SB-QM (quilted maple), the semi-hollow body XXXV-T3-C (cocobolo) and the semi-hollow body (XXXV-T3-K (koa) stealing the show.

Solid-body fans will be glad to see the shimmering feathered koa top of the XXXV-SB-K and the golden smooth waves of quilted maple of the XXXV-SB-QM. The two solid body anniversary models have been made in mahogany with a sloping venetian cutaway and a single fretboard inlay “35″ between 11th and the 12 frets. The bridge is ultra-adjustable and has easy rolling control knobs as well as a shaded edge burst.

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You must have realized that one’s taste in music is among the things that are formed at an early age and refuse to be changed by time and even experience. Well, it’s a rather fair platform to start with because each one of us has our own likes and choices. All that said, we must tell you that it is indeed good to be distinct (or even the opposite, who cares, after all it IS your preference) in your music but it will be nothing short of a sin if you miss out on the newest speakers on the block.

Flamboyantly named as Aquila (though, even Rockport would have worked just fine) loudspeakers, these have been developed by Rockport Technologies especially for those who think music deserves nothing less than being worshipped.

The speakers will enrich your musical experience like never before with a greater bass extension and headroom. Being triple laminated, the Aquila has a constrained mode damped enclosure with solid 5″ thick baffle that keeps a sleek profile in the front as well as he composite cone 13″ bass driver on the side mounting. At $45,500, the Aquila is the third top speaker that brand Rockport has to offer.

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