High End Vienna 2026 – The Countdown Begins
HIGH END VIENNA 2026 SET FOR INAUGURAL SHOW IN NEW VENUE High End Vienna 2026 will mark a new chapter for the long-running audio exhibition as it relocates from Munich to the Austria Center Vienna (ACV).
Dorpo DMP-A1 Digital Music Player
DORPO DMP-A1 DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER LAUNCHED WITH MULTI-FUNCTION AUDIO CAPABILITIES dorpo has announced the DMP-A1 Digital Music Player, a multi-function component combining music streaming, digital audio playback, DAC, pre-amplification and headphone amplification in a single unit.
Interview: Shunyata Research’s Caelin Gabriel on HiFi Cables, Power & Audio Performance
Caelin Gabriel rarely gives interviews, which makes this conversation at Audio Show Deluxe something a bit special. In this video, Stuart sits down with Caelin Gabriel, Founder and CEO of Shunyata Research, alongside Richard Rogers, Global Sales Manager, to talk about the thinking behind one of the most talked-about names in high-end audio cables and […]
AXPONA 2026 Report Part One
OSCAR AND KELLY HEAD STATESIDE FOR HiFi PIG TO REPORT FROM AXPONA 2026 Oscar and Kelly bring you their first report from the USA’s biggest annual HiFi extravaganza, AXPONA 2026.
Technics SC-CX700 Speakers and SL-40CBT Turntable
TECHNICS SC-CX700 SPEAKERS AND SL-40CBT DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE REVIEW I’m a bit of a Technics fanboy and have several of their turntables in the house, including a pair of Mk7s, a MK2, and a G, with the latter being the heart of the current reference system at Hifi PiG Towers, though we ordered the latest […]
AVID Velsonic Phono Stage
AVID VELSONIC PHONO STAGE LAUNCHED AS NEW FLAGSHIP ANALOGUE DESIGN British HiFi brand AVID has announced the launch of the AVID Velsonic phono stage, its first entirely new phono stage design since 2012.
Grado Labs Signature S550 Autism Awareness Headphone Auction
GRADO LABS MARKS AUTISM AWARENESS WITH ONE-OFF HEADPHONE AUCTION SUPPORTING EDEN II PROGRAMS Grado Labs has announced a one-of-a-kind headphone created to support autism awareness, with all proceeds going to Eden II Programs.
Kanto Audio Redesigned Speaker Range
KANTO AUDIO TUK GRAND LEADS NEW GENERATION OF LOUDSPEAKERS Kanto Audio used AXPONA 2026, which took place last weekend, to introduce a refreshed range of loudspeakers, headlined by the new Kanto Audio Tuk Grand.
Jamo Loudspeaker Brand Returns
JAMO LOUDSPEAKER BRAND RETURN ANNOUNCED UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP The Jamo loudspeaker brand is set to return to the international audio market following a change in ownership. Now backed by Cinemaster and Rayleigh Lab, the Danish-founded company is preparing a relaunch with a new product range and renewed focus on its core identity.
Battle Of The Dongles – DD HiFi TC44Grip, Fiio QX13, and Campfire Audio Relay
BATTLE OF THE DONGLES REVIEW This review is going to be a little different; Oscar will be looking at 3 slightly different USB-C dongle DAC/Amps for portable use. In this review, he will go over the features and audio quality of the DD HiFi TC44Grip, Fiio QX13 and Campfire Audio Relay.
Interview – Bill McKiegan of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio
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
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.
The Soundtrack of War
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 […]
Interview – Guillaume Boyer of Boyer Audio
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 Loudspeakers
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
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 […]