by KMB Communications | Apr 11, 2024 | News, Torus Power
The addition of two reputable reps offers residential integrators in the Rockies and Midwest convenient access to foundational power conditioning solutions from Torus Power and the service and support they need to deploy clean power solutions successfully.
TORONTO, ON, CANADA (April 11 2024) Torus Power Inc. is pleased to announce that its full range of world-class isolation transformers is now available to residential dealers from two new manufacturer rep firms, Performance Plus Marketing and Tandem Marketing. Performance Plus Marketing will provide Torus Power products, as well as full-service training, design and technical support, to dealers in the Rockies; Tandem Marketing will offer the same convenient access to products, service and support to dealers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky. Performance Plus Marketing and Tandem Marketing share the same core belief as Torus about the growing importance of providing clean, reliable, stable power to high-end residential AV systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
“The damage inflicted on a home’s AV systems via dirty, unstable electrical power is more serious than many people realize. Voltage fluctuations will continue to plague the performance and longevity of residences, so it’s imperative dealers that include power conditioning solutions, like those from Torus Power, in their client proposals,” says Performance Plus Marketing president and owner Jason Felix. “By partnering with Torus Power, we can streamline this process for our dealers and provide the clean, stable, safe electrical power their customers deserve.”
Edward Talaski, principal of Tandem Marketing, echoes this sentiment. “By representing Torus Power, we give dealers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky an opportunity to deliver their customers the best possible AV performance despite massively unreliable electrical power. We look forward to building a strong, long-term partnership with Torus Power.”
Adds Torus Power president and COO Kevin Main, “Having the backing of reputable, knowledgeable manufacturer’s rep firms like Performance Plus Marketing and Tandem Marketing that are just as passionate about clean power as we are is a blessing. Now more than ever, homebuilders, designers and integrators must focus on providing safe, efficient power to their customers. Our new partnerships with Performance Plus Marketing and Tandem Marketing will help strengthen our presence and reputation as a leading resource of power-focused technology and solutions to these key stakeholders in the CI channel.”
Technology integrators are encouraged to contact Performance Plus Marketing at [email protected] and Tandem Marketing at [email protected] to learn more about their product offerings from Torus Power, as well as educational opportunities and service and support programs.
To better understand the difference clean, uninterrupted power can make in AV systems and learn why so many integration professionals and consultants rely on Torus Power to maximize and protect their installations, visit www.toruspower.com and follow Torus Power on Twitter and Facebook.
About Torus Power
Built to rigorous specifications in Toronto, Canada, Torus Power toroidal isolation transformers are the world’s finest clean power source for audio, video, and control systems. Dramatically increasing performance levels of connected AV components from video displays to amplifiers and powered speakers, Torus Power products utilize Plitron Manufacturing’s patented NBT technologies and medical-grade toroidal isolation transformers to eliminate power-line noise artifacts and protect equipment from potentially damaging AC power line events while increasing system reliability and extending product life. Torus Power products deliver higher levels of instantaneous current which ensures that dynamic components and high-performance systems are never compromised, nor starved for power. For additional information, visit www.toruspower.com and follow Torus Power on Twitter and Facebook.
Torus Power Media Contact
For interviews or reviews please contact Katye (McGregor) Bennett of KMB Communications, Inc. by phoning (425) 328-8640 or emailing [email protected].
by KMB Communications | Mar 22, 2024 | Leon Speakers, News
The winning installations marry form and function through impressively integrated custom AV solutions from Leon’s extensive product portfolio
[Ann Arbor, MI] – March 21, 2024 – Known for its innovative speaker and technology concealment products, Leon Speakers celebrates some of the most stunning applications of its design-forward AV solutions in its 2023 Install of the Year Contest. Thirteen installations, each featuring a specific Leon product, were chosen as award winners.
From contemporary family rooms to office conference rooms to well-appointed dealer showrooms, the winning installations marry form and function through impressively integrated custom AV solutions from Leon’s extensive product portfolio. The winning projects were chosen from a large pool of over 40 candidates submitted by integrators across the country. Many were the result of direct collaboration with architects, interior designers, and end users who found Leon’s custom, design-oriented options were a perfect fit for their style visions.
“It’s exciting and inspiring to see how integrators are utilizing our products and the high level of ingenuity and craftsmanship they’re applying to beautifully fuse a range of Leon AV solutions into a wide variety of environments,” said Noah Kaplan, owner and founder of Leon Speakers. “These stunning installations remind us of the key role integrators play in Leon’s success and demonstrate to those in the AV, interior design, and architecture industries how technology and design can co-exist gracefully in luxury home and commercial settings.”
Each winner will be awarded a Leon account credit, a surprise gift box, and featured posts across Leon’s social media. Photos of each winning install, alongside quotes from each installer, are now available on Leon’s website.
Winners of the Leon Install of the Year Contest 2023
Best Edge Media Frame – Media Innovation
Best Edge Frame for Sonos – Premiere Systems Design
Best FrameBars – Solutions Audio/Video & Technology, Creative Audio Works
Best TV Audio – Barrett’s Technology Solutions
Best Media Decor – Advanced ESI
Best Sonos Solution – Mark Electronics
Best Whole Homes / Multi-Product – Intelligent Design, Sync Systems Inc
Best Dealer Showroom – World Wide Stereo
Best Video Conferencing Solution – River Systems
Best Commercial Custom Solution – Coltrane Systems
Best Scaled Commercial Solution – The Premier Group
About Leon Speakers
Leon brings a creative approach to technology by designing and manufacturing customizable speakers and technology concealment solutions that enhance the sound and style of any space. For 25 years, the company has been a leader in the conversation about merging design with technology, creating innovative products that serve both the Residential and Commercial markets. Learn more by visiting www.leonspeakers.com and by following @leonspeakers on social media.
Media Contacts
Press Contact: Katye (McGregor) Bennett
KMB Communications
(425) 328-8640
[email protected]
Company Contact: Carolyn Ceccoli
Sales & Marketing Director at Leon Speakers
(734) 926-4092
[email protected]
by KMB Communications | Feb 20, 2024 | News, RoseWater Energy
Systems integrators attending Lightapalooza, Feb. 26-29, can learn how to develop, sell, and execute an inclusive “Power Plan” to improve the performance of clients’ lighting systems and other connected devices.
PLANTATION, FL – February 20, 2024 – RoseWater Energy, a leader for more than a decade in advanced, professionally installed power conditioning, energy management and storage systems for luxury homes, will lead several educational sessions and panel discussions at Lightapalooza 2024, held Feb. 26-29 in Phoenix. RoseWater Energy CEO and managing director Joe Piccirilli will present a wealth of information to systems integrators eager to capitalize on this quickly growing market. Courses will cover the fundamentals of electrical power, the importance of clean, conditioned power to the performance of a home’s electronic systems, and how to develop and execute a proper and profitable “Power Plan.”
“Clean, reliable, stable power is essential for optimal performance and longevity of every electronic component in a home,” says Piccirilli. “Given the countless spikes, sags, and other problems that feed into a home’s electrical panel via incoming power lines, the best way for systems integrators to protect their clients’ tech investments is by including a comprehensive power management solution in every luxury home project.”
Integrators attending power-related courses at Lightapalooza will learn the basics of electricity and the impact of unconditioned, unprotected power on their projects, the right way to incorporate power management systems into homes, and how power solutions can broaden their scope of business and build additional revenue.
Lightapalooza attendees can also see a complete power management system in action by visiting the RoseWater Energy exhibit on the Lightapalooza show floor. “We want to give systems integrators a thorough education on power, and this means also showing them the necessary components of a full power management solution,” Piccirilli continues. “Lightapalooza attendees who stop by can see how our award-winning Energy Hub integrates with a home’s electrical panel and third-party systems, what makes it different from other options, and how as an authorized dealer they can take advantage of our complete, white-glove design and installation service and support.”
Power and Controls courses will be held at several different times throughout the 3-day Lightapalooza event to give attendees ample opportunity to work them into their schedules. Most courses are free with a Lightapalooza registration and last one hour.
Course Descriptions:
Electricity and Power: What you need to know about power but were afraid to ask
Attendees will gain a fundamental understanding of how electricity enters a home, is distributed, and affects equipment, and walk away with a better basic understanding of the state of power today, how to address the issues, and make money doing it.
How to Plan and Sell Power: a hands-on real-world workshop
Learn why you need a “Power Plan” and how to develop and execute one. Work through a real-world project to see how a Power Plan can assure greater success.
The Energy Category: A guided discussion about the future of our business
A guided open discussion led by several industry leaders in the power category offers attendees a chance to ask questions and get answers from experts in the field. Panelists will provide valuable insights on the key players in the power industry and how dealers can make power the most profitable part of their business.
To see the complete Lightapalooza schedule, and register for Power and Controls education sessions, please go to https://lightapalooza.com/.
About RoseWater Energy
RoseWater Energy understands that Power is the Foundation® for any smart home. The company designs and manufactures a complete solution providing both power conditioning and consistent energy, as well as surge and lightning protection for the main power source, solar input, and battery backup, along with analytics and remote monitoring in a redundant industrial-grade system made for large, high-end residences and commercial environments.
Committed to building Simply the Best® energy management system on the market, RoseWater Energy Hubs work 24/7 and are always providing clean power in any situation – including during normal grid operation as well as grid spikes, surges, brownouts, or power outages. RoseWater Hubs are built with full power conditioning functionality and zero-transfer-times between power sources. These unique features enable technology integration professionals to reduce or eliminate a plethora of unnecessary and expensive client service calls due to power issues and instead, provide peace of mind. White-glove support ensures a successful outcome. RoseWater will work with authorized integration firms to help design, build, integrate, and manage a custom Power Plan™ specific to the needs of each project. For more details visit www.rosewaterenergy.com.
RoseWater Energy Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, and more information please contact Katye McGregor Bennett of KMB Communications at (425) 328-8640 or [email protected].
by KMB Communications | Feb 15, 2024 | Magnetar Audio, News
Supporting multiple media formats and delivering exceptional sound and imagery, Blu-ray Disc players from Magnetar Audio poised to revive collectors’ treasured disc collections and the physical media market.
(February 14, 2024) Magnetar Audio is helping consumers establish a new love for physical media and enabling concert fans and movie buffs to reconnect with their beloved Blu-ray Disc collections with the introduction of two new, high-end Blu-ray Disc players. Filling a void in the marketplace, Magnetar Blu-ray Disc players serve two distinct markets, those who already have a significant investment in their Blu-ray Disc collection and those who appreciate the clarity, sharpness, and realism Blu-ray Disc content can provide as part of their high-end home entertainment systems. With the introduction of the Magnetar UPD800 and more advanced UPD900, collectors have a great reason to bring their collections out of storage and back to center stage. This new breed of Blu-ray Disc player will be available to home technology integration pros in the U.S. exclusively by Let’s Get Physical Distribution.
“Physical media [still] resonates strongly with consumers and the market is growing exponentially,” says Raphael Tabutin, Let’s Get Physical Distribution CEO. Not convinced? The physical media movie market is estimated at more than $2 billion, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, and increasingly, studios and filmmakers are releasing next-generation high-resolution DVDs to enjoy at home.
Private collections of Blu-ray Discs are also quite sizeable. “We estimate the average Blu-ray Disc collector owns at least 1,000 titles says Raphael Tabutin. This growing niche market needs Blu-ray Disc players to not only replace those that no longer function but also to support the growing high-res audio and video community. “Our UPD800 and UPD900 players have been designed and engineered specifically to fulfill the needs of those who appreciate how Blu-ray Discs deliver vivid images and brilliant sound combined with the ease of controlling what one watches when one wants to watch it,” he continues.
Following in Vinyl’s Footsteps
Despite the popularity of streaming media, over the past few years, vinyl records have made a remarkable revival. Magnetar sees similar consumer interest increasing for Blu-ray Discs but options available were limited. “Advancements in Blu-ray Disc players came to a halt as streaming media gained ground. Players quickly became antiquated, and many brands exited the category,” Raphael explains. “Still, just like vinyl, Blu-ray Discs have a loyal following and their owners want nothing more than to spin them again, albeit with better quality.”
Many also attribute a renewed appreciation of physical media to Disney™ movies that families continue to collect and the wide range of artists who are releasing new music on not only streaming platforms but also vinyl, Blu-Ray Disc, DVD, and CD. Gear News reports that over 40 million vinyl records were sold in 2022 and that the trend continued with more than 2 million units sold per week in December of 2023, citing Taylor Swift as a big driver of sales. Swift, however, is but one of many artists that are drawing significant numbers of music lovers to physical media, and many bands have released concerts and related footage this way over the years. Magnetar Audio strives to serve not only new fans of physical media but also those who have a love of the heightened experience felt with Blu-ray Disc content.
With the help of their exclusive U.S. distributor, Let’s Get Physical Distribution, Magnetar Audio provides music and movie lovers complete control and ownership of the content they purchase. Raphael adds, “Streaming media providers choose what you should be watching and own the content. It’s the opposite with Blu-ray-Disc-based-entertainment. The content you buy is yours to enjoy whenever, however, you want to. It’s a much simpler approach, which is a very attractive proposition to many people.”
Sparking a Blu-ray Rebirth with State-of-the-Art Technologies
Magnetar Blu-ray Disc players combine nostalgia, pride of ownership, and greater control over the entertainment experience with a rich array of state-of-the-art features. The UPD800 and UPD900 models available now produce sharp, vibrant images and uncompromised crystal-clear, immersive audio from both old and new Blu-ray Disc releases, as well as DVDs, 4K UHD discs, and media files. SACD players will soon join the lineup.
Magnetar Blu-ray Disc players feature advanced imaging decoding and processing technology, including 4K upscaling of low-resolution media; 4K Ultra HD and HDR support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+; and Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTSX. The inclusion of premium Digital Analog Converters further enhances audio playback. IP and RS-232 drivers enable seamless integration of prominent third-party control systems, including Crestron and Control4, and others.
“From the moment the Magnetar player was unboxed, we were struck by its build quality and straightforward, yet elegant design. Set-up and control are easy via a simple, intuitive GUI, and the 4K output of on our 155-inch demo screen is outstanding,” says John Grevan, CEO of Home Theater Sales, Inc., of Flossmoor, IL.
“The versatility of the available audio outputs accommodates the most demanding systems. The Magnetar player is destined to take the crown as king of multi-format media players.”
The Magnetar UPD800 and UPD900 Blu-ray Disc players are available to systems integrators from Let’s Get Physical Distribution. To learn more about Magnetar Audio and the technology and features of its premium multi-format Blu-ray Disc players, please visit www.letsget-physical.com.
About Let’s Get Physical Distribution Inc.
Founded in late 2022 by Raphael Tabutin, an AV enthusiast with 20 years of experience in Home theater installation and consulting, Let’s Get Physical Distribution, Inc. offers a best-in-class portfolio of products capable of reproducing the Director’s intent on screens. Their portfolio now includes Magnetar (Blu-ray Disc Players), Reavon (Blu-ray Disc Players), R-volution (Media Players) and Bridgee Cables (High-End Audio/Video Cables).
About Magnetar Audio
Founded in 2021 after more than 20 years in manufacturing High-end DVD and Blu-ray Disc players for prestigious brands. Their goal is to produce the best multi-format physical media players in the world for video and music lovers to enjoy without any compromise for quality and design.
by KMB Communications | Feb 7, 2024 | News, RoseWater Energy
New rep firms chosen for having a strong dealer base and dedication to providing customers with exceptional power protection and storage solutions to growing electrical grid-related problems in Florida, Arizona, and Southern Nevada.
PLANTATION, FL – February 7, 2024 – RoseWater Energy, a leader in advanced, professionally installed power conditioning, energy management and storage systems for luxury homes for more than a decade, continues to expand awareness and adoption of its solutions with the addition of two reputable manufacturer’s rep firms. LK & Associates Inc. and Innovative Consulting & Marketing will now carry and distribute RoseWater’s advanced Energy Hubs to their dealer customers in Florida, and Arizona and Southern Nevada, respectively.
These areas of the country are particularly prone to power-related problems; authorized dealers serving luxury homeowners in these markets now have convenient access to complete energy management solutions that combine the delivery of clean and conditioned power to all electronic devices and systems in a home, along with surge protection, solar battery storage, battery backup with remote monitoring, and redundant industrial-grade systems. The manufacturer’s rep firms will also provide their dealer partners access to complete design and installation service and support via RoseWater’s industry-leading white-glove commissioning and delivery.
“LK & Associates and Innovative Consulting & Marketing possess all the qualities we look for in premier representatives of our innovative power management systems. They each have a strong reputation and passion for new, up-and-coming technologies like power management and recognize the performance and revenue advantages of our solutions,” says RoseWater CEO and managing director Joe Piccirilli. “Having dealt with escalating power-related issues in their respective markets for several years, they understand the necessity for solutions like our Energy Hubs to deliver clean, reliable power to every connected electronic system while protecting them from spikes, surges, and other anomalies on the power grid. ‘Power is the Foundation’ of a home’s comfort, convenience, and efficiency. By aligning with rep firms like LK & Associates and Innovative Consulting & Marketing, we can push this core message and our solutions to customers who know what it’s like to live with unreliable, unstable electricity and are ready to do something about it.”
Adds Seth Kaplan, principal of LK & Associates, “Like RoseWater, we believe consumers have a much better appreciation for the role power plays and are eager to learn how to protect their tech investments. The key to future and profitable business for all our dealer partners is the reliability of their jobs for their clients. Power is a major reliability factor, and RoseWater transforms this challenging variable into a positive and helps dealers add value and differentiate themselves.”
Patrick Boyer, principal at Innovative Consulting & Marketing echoes this sentiment. “RoseWater is a thought-leader in the energy management space and more of our dealers are looking to expand their energy offerings. Innovative prides itself on a consultive sales process and we feel that RoseWater is a natural fit with our style of representation. Coupling RoseWater with our other industry-leading brands will be beneficial for everyone in the value chain from the manufacturer all the way to the end user.”
To discover more about RoseWater Energy, its philosophy, and how its technology and products enable better power delivery and energy management across an entire home, visit www.rosewaterenergy.com. Integrators can contact https://www.innovativeconsult.com/ and https://lka-fl.com/ to find their designated RoseWater rep.
About RoseWater Energy
RoseWater Energy understands that Power is the Foundation® for any smart home. The company designs and manufactures a complete solution providing both power conditioning and consistent energy, as well as surge and lightning protection for the main power source, solar input, and battery backup, along with analytics and remote monitoring in a redundant industrial-grade system made for large, high-end residences and commercial environments.
Committed to building Simply the Best® energy management system on the market, RoseWater Energy Hubs work 24/7 and are always providing clean power in any situation – including during normal grid operation as well as grid spikes, surges, brownouts, or power outages. RoseWater Hubs are built with full power conditioning functionality and zero transfer times between power sources. These unique features enable technology integration professionals to reduce or eliminate a plethora of unnecessary and expensive client service calls due to power issues and instead, provide peace of mind. White-glove support ensures a successful outcome. RoseWater will work with authorized integration firms to help design, build, integrate, and manage a custom Power Plan™ specific to the needs of each project. For more details visit www.rosewaterenergy.com and subscribe to the RoseWater Energy YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RoseWaterEnergy for valuable insights and to stay up to date on the latest energy management advancements.
RoseWater Energy Media Contact
For interviews, reviews, and more information please contact Katye McGregor Bennett of KMB Communications at (425) 328-8640 or [email protected].
