About us
Gulliford Hi Fi was first established in 1977 at Gulliford House at Mamhead. Many moves and changes have occurred since then, passing through Radfords and Audio Excellence Exeter, before in December 2005 returning back to Gulliford Hi Fi at 156 Sidwell Street, and finally to 97 Sidwell street where we remain. The staff have remained virtually unchanged since 1990, with Mike and Grace Simmonds, Ian Phillips and Andy Early on Custom Install.
The current premises has a main demonstration room for Hi Fi and Audio Visual with a Naim 500 system on standby and a projector and screen in position. The smaller 2nd room is retained for back up on busy days but will become a Rako room to show lighting.
In 1977 we set out to supply products of excellent sound quality, build quality and service support. Most of those companies still remain with us today, Arcam, Linn, Naim, Proac, Rega, Cyrus, (which originated from Mission) and B&W (Bowers and Wilkins) to name a few. We, as a consequence, retain many of our customers from the seventies through to today.
Naim Audio have always manufactured great stereo systems and our current display includes the latest offerings like the SL400 and SL600 loudspeakers and the DAC. Alongside these, we also stock and demonstrate the latest in digital music storage, streaming and playing products; the HDX music server, Uniti and Unitiserve packages and latest all-in-one UnitiQute. These new machines are now linking the conventional stereo side of our business to the streaming side, and for those looking for the ultimate in muti-room music, the IP based Naimnet distibuted audio system is a solution many of our customers are investing in.
In view of the changing market demands, we first invested in Custom Install products in 1991 with a Systemline multi-room audio system, we still demonstrare the latest version in the shop. The manufacturers we recommend, supply and design systems upon include Linn DS and Knekt, Naimnet and Netstreams, Speakercraft, Living Control, Systemline and Sonos. These solutions range in operation from a fully wired and connected system through to wireless design and even up to full IP based systems (which are the long term future - some of these systems allow us to design you a complete home automation system so you could control all your heating, lighting, web cameras, gate entry systems etc if you so desired. Home Automation with web browsers, and control via phone Apps are just a touch away with these systems!)
Home cinema has also come to the fore, with most of our house projects including either projection systems, plasma/LED displays, or both. Television has changed with the loss of analogue, now encompasing Freeview, Freeview HD, Freesat and Freesat HD, as well as the pay-for Satellite companies. The arrival of plasma, LCD and LED, and now 3D has made us all aware of wiring for the future.
In view of the install market, we also have a custom area where we design and demonstrate many of the systems and set them up prior to install. This area is generally busy as we invariably have between four and eight projects in progress at any one time, from Penzance to Sherborne.
We are currently working with Voice activation in the disability area, to enhance the lives of people for whom music and film play a vital role.
News
| N-50 Networked Audio Player from Pioneer |
We are now stocking the N-50 Networked Audio Player. "Now music enthusiasts have an exceptional new component to be enthusiastic about. The Pioneer Elite N-50 Network Audio Player. With its ability to download at up to 7 times the quality of cd’s, the N-50 stylishly allows you access to online audio content from any room in your house. Connecting to your home network, you can enjoy a wide variety of online music services remotely."
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Posted - 04/02/2012 |
| Majik DSM from Linn |
We are happy to announce that we now stock the new Majik DSM Player from Linn. Enjoy your entire music collection—wherever it is stored—through a player which offers all the advantages of Linn DS in one compact unit. Listen to your music downloads, ripped CDs and internet radio streams to experience the difference an extraordinary music system can make to your life. Whatever you listen to, it sounds better with Linn.
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Posted - 02/02/2012 |
| ND5 XS from Naim Audio |
We are now stocking the new ND5 XS Network Player from Naim Audio. The ND5 XS takes the DNA of the NDX and concentrates it in the slimline XS style package. With an ND5 XS you can stream audio from a UPnP™ server, discover internet radio, connect your iPod, iPhone, iPad or USB storage, and even listen to conventional digital audio sources. Simply connect the ND5 XS to your home network, plug it in to a spare amplifier input, and the new world of streamed audio is yours. Come down to the store today for a demo.
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Posted - 02/02/2012 |
| Roomplayers from Simple Audio |
The affordable complete HD sound system from Simple Audio. Choose from two HD Roomplayers (with or without a built in amplifier) to manage and play your music the way you want from your PC or Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Perfect sound, easy to set up and ready to play! Why not come down to the store and try it out.
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Posted - 02/02/2012 |
| Cyrus music streamers! |
Cyrus have just launched their long awaited digital streaming music player! Now in store, come down for a demonstration..... goto our Cyrus page for more info!! |
Posted - 09/04/2011 |
| New website now live |
The new website is now up and running. It continues to improve so keep checking back. If you have any question please don't hesitate to contact us |
Posted - 02/04/2011 |
| ATC LOUDSPEAKERS |
WE ARE THE LOCAL STOCKISTS OF ATC LOUDSPEAKERS. Having direct involvement with leading players in the professional audio industry including Sony Music and Telarc, ATC's products are installed at some of the world's most prestigious multi-channel studios and auditoria. Where ever the best is required you will find ATC. Along with it's professional products, ATC also manufactures a wide range of speakers for the domestic market that have garnered an enviable reputation amongst the Hi-Fi fraternity. We are stocking some of these models already, give us a ring if you would like to hear more! Links |
Posted - 02/04/2011 |
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