steven lester co.

"moving pictures and sound"

Residential AV Manufacturers Representative

Northern California, Northern Nevada Reno/Tahoe and Hawaii

Steven Lester Co partner brands with the full support we offer are your path to better core technologies and competencies.

We believe that educated customers are better customers and spend most days in the field doing just that.

We work with brands which define and redefine categories.

The difference is in the details.

Better "System DNA" builds into every installation a foundation for future growth and upgradability.

The difference between background noise and creating ambience with sound that enhances a space the same way lighting designers approach that discipline.

New technology, two piece projection and high quality music playback are our full focus, commitment and specialty.

Constant study, relearning and review support the mentoring we do in the field.

Dealer events and demonstration at every opportunity are our foundation.

We are learning all of the time.

 

Look for new product announcements this Fall

 

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Access Networks

Access Networks is the leading manufacturer of pre-programmed networking solutions for the custom electronics industry. Based on its proprietary Unity Software, Access develops enterprise-grade unified home networks specifically built to handle the growing AV and automation demands of high-end residential environments. Founded in 2003 as an outsourced IT company for AV dealers, the company is comprised of IT and CE professionals committed to making technological convergence a reality. For more information, visit Access Networks at http://www.accessca.com.

 

 

 

Current Audio

What if a top custom integrator created a line of CI Speakers?

 Combine and talented engineering and a journeyman CI team and you get brilliant solutions to everyday needs in the field.

Patented Features

Fastest growing CI speaker company world wide

Lifetime warranty

 

Krell

The definition of power and finesse since 1980

Simply Unsurpassed, Krell was built to deliver the best performance possible.

BluRay, CD/DVD, iPod, surround pre/pro and amplification.

Exclusive distribution.

 

 

Labgruppen

the best pro amplification comes to the residential channel

Those "green amps from Sweden" you keep hearing about

The very best touring and installation amplifiers.

High density power, 2U space on all models.

Standard or 70 volt switchable.

Directly stackable for maximum efficiency rack use

Unique switching circuitry that runs cool and uses less power, saving energy and cost.

Suitable for distributed audio, theater, large area or outdoor demands.

IP addressable for control or remote monitoring.

Lake DSP in top models offers engineered systems for a huge range of applications.

"Pro power" that betters most Hifi amps.

Cost effective.

 

 

Linn

Linn is ubiquitous with the best analogue and digital sources and has lead the industry since 1972

 

Heritage, pedigree and sonic leadership with IP music systems with I-pod Touch, I-phone, tablet and other control choices.  With the Linn DS range, users can can play the music files from a network NAS at "better than audiophile CD" performance levels.

Elegant and refined, Linn systems connect listeners to music.

Now exclusively distributed by TC-Group in North America

 

MIT

The best sounding systems I've heard in my thirty plus year career have had one thing in common: They've all used MIT cables.

"Green" and "locally grown," MIT uses technology to combat cable losses, power inefficiencies and has been awarded multiple patents adding to their edge over competitors.

Offset losses for long cable runs.

Suitable for distributed audio, theater and two channel use.

ROHS compliant, made almost exclusively in northern California.

The patented technology in MIT products is MIT's own technology.

 

 

Peachtree Audio

Amazing sound from your digital media

Countless awards with good reason.

Innovation, simplicity and elegance.

Behind the pleasing exterior is some of the most passion driven engineering I've ever witnessed.

Everyone with and Ipod needs at least one of these

 

 

 

Spatz-Tech

HDMI solutions that work

German engineering:  Reliable HDMI switching, matrixing and extension.

The "black boxes" you need every day.

HDMI over Cat-5 up to 150 Meters, HDMI and DVI Matrix, sophisticated HDMI tools, scalers

HDMI over LAN, HDMI over RGB/HV and wireless

 

 

Tannoy

 

Tannoy was established in 1926

and is best known worldwide for studio, commercial and HiFi speakers

This is a different way of making sound
Tannoy uses over 83 years of leadership in the industry to deliver not only world class sound, but extreme value owing to multiple patents and years of refining efficiencies of manufacture.

Point source has demonstrable advantages in most practical applications.

On site DSP calibration available for advanced installations

"Real life" dynamics that have to be experienced to be appreciated.

Every Tannoy dual concentric driver is hand crafted in Scotland.

The perfect point source for purists and professionals alike.

Tannoy can do what other companies simply cannot.

 

 

Vincent

German engineered and designed

Hybrid, tube-solid state and pure tube, German design and engineering two channel players and electronics.

Integrated amps, pre-amps, power amps and CD players that are winning awards and accolades around the world.

Best in class sound, beautiful construction using name brand audiophile parts.

Mono power amps suitable for serious multi-channel use.

From a full separate stack with Pre, power and CD player for under $3,000.00,

to some still affordable higher end ear and eye candy, Vincent is a range well worth looking into.

 

 

Waterfall

Designed and built in France, it must be seen to be approciated.

Dramatic Looks backed by years of refinement and patents.

Beautiful on wall or floorstanding models with small footprints and huge sound.

Elegant designs that please the design conscious and critical listeners alike.

 

 

 

 

Steven Lester Co.

Residential audio and video representation

for the advanced specialist AV market in northern California, Reno/Tahoe and Hawaii

510 758 7461

fax 510 222 2667

cell 510 508 3637

email: steven@stevenlester.net

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