What makes Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems one of the most talked-about names in high-end HiFi? At Audio Show Deluxe, Stuart Smith of HiFi PiG sits down with Bill McKiegan of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems to talk about the brand, its approach to amplifier design, and what sets it apart in the world of […]
DAN D’AGOSTINO MOMENTUM C2Z PREAMPLIFIER DEBUTED AT AXPONA 2026 Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems has announced the Dan D’agostino Momentum C2Z Preamplifier , a new addition to its Momentum Series. The product made its debut at AXPONA 2026, which took place last weekend, where it was demonstrated alongside the Momentum Z Monoblock Power Amplifiers.
It all feels a bit on edge at the moment, doesn’t it? I am not going to go full doom-and-gloom, but there is something in the air that’s impossible to ignore. It’s on the news, it’s on socials, and it’s a bit all-pervading. Even if you try to ignore it, it tends to get in […]
High-End distributor Boyer is celebrating ten years in business, and in this interview with the founder and owner of the company, Stu discusses the origins of the company and where Guillaume sees the company going forward. Recorded at Audio Show Deluxe 2026.
PARADIGM PREMIER SERIES V2 LAUNCHED WITH UPDATED DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Paradigm Electronics has announced the Paradigm Premier Series V2 Loudspeakers, a revised range of loudspeakers set to debut publicly at AXPONA 2026.
ZMF CALDERA CLOSED HEADPHONES REVIEW Oscar Stewart first reviewed a pair of ZMF headphones last year, the excellent Ori 3.0, and in this review, he will be looking at their Caldera Closed. This model is a closed-back version of their popular Caldera, and it uses a planar magnetic driver along with a few proprietary tuning […]
GRADO LABS CARTRIDGE LINEUP EVOLUTION REVISES LINEAGE, TIMBRE, AND PRESTIGE SERIES Grado Labs has announced an update to its phono cartridge range, covering the Lineage, Timbre, and Prestige Series.
LUXURY AUDIO GROUP $1.5M SYSTEM AT AXPONA 2026 WITH ESTELON EXTREME MKII Luxury Audio Group will be exhibiting at AXPONA 2026 with a reference-level audio system valued at over $1.5 million featuring Estelon and Vitus Audio.
Absolute Sounds has long been a key player in UK high-end HiFi. In this chat, Stuart sits down with Ricardo Franassovici to talk about how the company was built, the brands behind it, and what really matters in today’s audiophile world.
ROSE ONE APP LAUNCH BRINGS UNIFIED EXPERIENCE ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS The new ROSE One app has been introduced as the next-generation control platform, replacing the previous ROSE Connect Premium system.
GÖBEL HIGH END DIVIN MONARQUE LOUDSPEAKER ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF HIGH END VIENNA 2026 Göbel High End has announced the Göbel Divin Monarque Loudspeaker, a new ultra high end floorstanding loudspeaker positioned within its Divin range.
AESTHETIX AUDIO AT AXPONA 2026 PRESENTS TWO ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL SYSTEMS Aesthetix Audio will demonstrate two complete systems, covering both vinyl and digital playback, and showcasing the brand’s range of valve and hybrid electronics in real-world setups.
INFORMAL GATHERING FOR WOMEN IN THE HiFi INDUSTRY AND HOBBY An official Women in HiFi Meet Up will take place during AXPONA 2026, offering an informal opportunity for women involved in HiFi and Audio to connect.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO MSX SPEAKER RANGE LAUNCHED AS REFRESHED MINX SUCCESSOR British HiFi brand Cambridge Audio has announced the new Cambridge Audio MSX speaker range, a revised version of its long-running Minx series.
Women In HiFi has been running in one form or another for well over a decade. In this interview, Stuart Smith speaks with Linette Smith about the goals behind the initiative, its development over the years, and the importance of making the HiFi industry more inclusive.
MONARCH SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION AND VINNIEROSSI PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED WITH AXPONA 2026 APPEARANCE Monarch Systems Distribution has confirmed a new partnership with VinnieRossi, becoming the brand’s distributor for the United States. VinnieRossi will form a key part of the distributor’s exhibition system at AXPONA 2026 this week.