Cedia Expo 2007 Press Release

American Audio & Video is proud to showcase product lines from both Fatman and Roth Audio at CEDIA Expo 2007.

Plattsburgh, NY: At CEDIA 2007, American Audio & Video will showcase the full line of British, high performance tube amplifiers, iPod Docks, and loudspeakers available from Fatman and Roth Audio.

Grant Baldwin, Business Development Manager for American Audio & Video, said “We are delighted to bring Fatman and Roth Audio to their inaugural CEDIA expo where we’ll build their business and brand recognition to a level worthy of their fantastic products.” American Audio & Video was appointed as distributors for the Fatman and Roth Audio lines of within the United States in July 2007.

The following is an overview of products that will be on display at CEDIA 2007 in Denver, Colorado, booth 3308, Ballroom level. New, innovative models soon to be available from both brands will also be unveiled at the show.

Fatman

Launched in the autumn of 2006, Fatman has quickly established its reputation for producing some of the best performing audio systems for use with Apple’s iPod, or indeed any portable or fixed media device. All iTube amplifiers have additional RCA and mini jack inputs, making them fully comprehensive audio systems for all audio sources.

From the onset, the design philosophy for Fatman products has been to utilize the best qualities of both tube and solid state circuitry to produce a combination of superb sound and first class technical performance. This mantra has been carried through into the entire range of Fatman and Hi-Fi products.

The Fatman array of products ranges from powerful, multi-tube amplifiers equipped with iPod docks to unique die cast aluminum spherical loudspeakers. Armed with the output power to fill a living room with the warm, audiophile sound associated with tube technology, the iPod and other sources will sound smoother and more refined than ever before.

***Fatman Product Line***

The current Fatman lineup has a range of products starting with its “entry-level” model the iTube Valve dock to the powerhouse iTube 252, with even more products to be released on the horizon.

iTube Valve Dock

Utilizing a hybrid-tube design platform, the iTube provides superb audio reproduction and attractive design at an affordable price with a retail cost of $749.95. The performance of the amplifier has already exceeded the market’s expectations with a true 13 watts per channel (2) and aesthetics that are second to none. The iTube Valve Dock is also available packaged with high-quality 2-way bookshelf speakers, finished in matching high gloss piano black for a retail cost of $999.95.

iTube Valve Dock Carbon Edition

High gloss black in color, the Carbon Edition provides an elegant and high impact design for the consumer. With a huge increase in power from the entry level iTube, the Carbon Edition pushes speakers with a true 25watts per channel (2). The Carbon edition is available for $899.95 and with specifically calibrated speakers for a retail price of $1,149.95.

iTube 182

A fully integrated, single end, class A power amplifier featuring seven tubes and three line input stages to offer 18 crisp and true watts per channel of the smoothest audio around. From the deepest lows to the highest highs, the iTube 182 reproduces your sources data with extreme clarity, accuracy and openness with a beautiful warm tonality. The iTube 182 also includes the matching docking station for all iPod products (except shuffle). With a retail of $1,699.95 the iTube 182 bridges the classic tube amplifiers with modern innovation.

iTube 252

Stunning to the eye and the ultimate performer of the Fatman line thus far, the iTube 252 features no less than 9 tubes and 3 line input stages to offer 25 powerful watts per channel of pure listening perfection. Using a classic push-pull design, the iTube 252 provides the performance which is unmatched at this price point. The iTube 252 also comes packaged with the docking station for any iPod (except shuffle). For a retail price of $1,999.95, the iTube 252 brings to the table a true bone-crushing amplifier to push any speaker the consumer so desires.

Fatman Fatboys

A unique hand crafted 2-way loudspeaker that delivers linear frequency characteristics, excellent volume dispersion and time-delay compensation for certain frequencies. The Fatboys are a full range loudspeaker and will provide superlative audio performance in a radical, breath-taking design. The specially tuned egg-shaped enclosures prevent resonance and also standing waves, and are made from solid die-cast aluminum. The connectors on the Fatboys provide for a bi-wire option if preferred and the low frequency driver is magnetically shielded so as to not interfere with positioning them near a TV or monitor. The low frequency driver is a Kevlar based 5” driver and is coupled with a 1” neodymium tweeter for radical sounds which matches its radical design.

The frequency response for the Fatboys is rated at 60Hz – 22kHz with a nominal impedance of 8ohms. The speakers sensitivity is specified at 85dB 1 watt/ 1 meter and weighs in at just over 15lbs. Coming with a price tag of $1,799.95, the Fatboys are for an exclusive market and individuals who desire perfect functionality combined with revolutionary design.

All Fatman products come with all the accessories and cables required to setup immediately. Amongst the accessories you’ll find the following: one pair of terminated speaker wire, white protective gloves, remote control with complete iPod functionality, S-Video wire to connect the docking station to TV, optional Fatman bookshelf speakers in black high gloss finish, power supply cord, high quality dusting brush, and user manual.

***Roth Audio Product Line***

Roth Audio’s philosophy is to strive to re-create the ultimate listening experience all the while keeping in mind today’s modern needs. By using classic technology like tube amplifiers and fusing them with popular music sources, we are able to bring back the quality of sound once preferred, to compressed music files. Hence the Music Cocoon MC4 was born.

Roth Audio Music Cocoon MC4

The Roth Audio Music Cocoon MC4 is a world class tube amplifier that also happens to have an iPod dock on-board, combining the warmest, smoothest amplification with the most popular source in the world. With an output of 13watts x 2 channels which of course is true rated power, the Roth is specifically designed to run with efficient book shelf speakers rated at 89dB and over. The design is one of fused art; combining state of the art tubes and solid state circuitry technology.

The unit will support any external audio source i.e. CD player, MP3 player etc, and deliver the “clean” signal over your speakers for your personal enjoyment. It’s also equipped with an S-Video output to send any video content from your audio video device, a 3.5mm input that accommodates virtually all MP3 players and laptops, and even traditional RCA inputs for an audio device such as a CD player. That means that regardless of the source unit, the MC4 can handle it and make it sound better than you’ve ever heard it. The unit will even charge the iPod while docked and playing.

Within the box comes with all accessories needed to start: power supply, S-Video cable, one pair of terminated speaker wire, 3.5mm stereo cable, white protective gloves for security purposes, additional iPod docks with screwdriver, user manual, and full functionality remote control. Retailing at 749.95 the Roth Audio Music Cocoon MC4 will carve its own niche within the CE industry.

Soon to come out this fall will be the MC4’s big brothers; the MC8 and the MC12.1. These two units are currently finishing up testing and will soon move into production to further enhance Roth Audio’s vision of the “tube revolution.”

American Audio & Video is a global consumer electronics distributor with head offices and warehouse facilities located in Plattsburgh, New York. Additional warehouse facilities are located in Agoura Hills, California. American Audio and Video was appointed as distributors for the Fatman and Roth Audio lines of within the United States in July 2007.

Current brand line up is characterized by high fashion iPod and multimedia accessories from Boynq of the Netherlands, and specialty audio tube amplifiers incorporating iPod docking station from British brands Fatman and Roth Audio.