I first heard about this particular bit of kit I’m on about in this Sunday Thoughts piece at the last ever Munich High End show. I’m not going to tell you what it is because I’m currently halfway through reviewing it, and that’s not really what this is about, anyway. If you follow me on […]
CASTLE TINTAGEL AND WALMER SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS LAUNCHED WITH UK MANUFACTURING Castle has introduced four new loudspeakers in the Castle Tintagel and Castle Walmer Series, with two standmount models and two floorstanders designed, engineered and manufactured in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
As you wander through HiFi shows, leaf through audiophile collections and surf Facebook groups, some records keep sort of peeping out of the corners or are omnipresent in the background – somehow there but also overlooked – and, at times, that can make them seem passé or “old hat” – and at shows that’s not […]
JOIN GYULA FOR THE SECOND HALF OF HIS TAA TAIPEI HI END HIFI SHOW 2026 REPORT TAA Taipei Hi End HiFi Show 2026 Report Part 2 from HiFi PiG’s Gyula, who’s based in Taiwan’s capital.
BLUESOUND PULSE SUB WIRELESS SUBWOOFER INTRODUCED WITH 350-WATT AMPLIFIER Bluesound has introduced the new Bluesound PULSE SUB, a redesigned wireless powered subwoofer designed for use with the company’s BluOS ecosystem.
YAMAHA WXA-70A AND WXC-70A COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENTS INTRODUCED Yamaha has announced the WXA-70A Compact Streaming Amplifier and WXC-70A Compact Streaming Pre-Amplifier, two new compact components combining network streaming, digital connectivity and system integration features.
NAIM AUDIO UNITI STAR LITE ALL-IN-ONE STREAMING MUSIC SYSTEM ANNOUNCED Naim Audio has announced the new Naim Audio Uniti Star Lite All-In-One Streaming System, available exclusively in the UK and Europe.
MCINTOSH CS7500 STREAMING PREAMPLIFIER BRINGS STREAMING AND PREAMPLIFICATION TOGETHER McIntosh has introduced the McIntosh CS7500 Streaming Preamplifier, a component combining network streaming and preamplification in a single chassis.
FIIO EA13 TUBE AMPLIFIER BRINGS CLASS A VALVE DESIGN TO A MODERN HIFI SYSTEM FiiO has introduced the FiiO EA13, a full-size integrated vacuum tube amplifier combining a six-tube valve circuit with a contemporary chassis design.
PS AUDIO PMG SIGNATURE SERIES M800 AND M400 MONO POWER AMPLIFIERS INTRODUCED PS Audio has announced two new mono power amplifiers, the PMG Signature Series M800 and M400.
NAGRA COMPACT PLAYER REVIEW Janine Elliot takes a listen to the compact Player from iconic Swiss brand Nagra. Having got used to seeing Nagra tape recorders with as many buttons, switches and sockets as can fit on each side, it was quite a contrast to be sent their tiny new streamer/DAC that is totally bare […]
PRO-JECT HARLEY-DAVIDSON TURNTABLE BRINGS MOTORCYCLE-INSPIRED DESIGN TO VINYL Pro-Ject and Harley-Davidson have teamed up on a special-edition turntable inspired by the motorcycle manufacturer’s heritage.
THE HiFi PiG SELECTION BOX – DIVERSIONARY STRATEGIES FOR THE MODERN WORLD AUGUST 2026 Inspired by the seventies children’s television program Why Don’t You, HiFi PiG is putting together a monthly digest of links to music, literature, film, and more to inspire, motivate, and stimulate you into exploring beyond your typical sensory comfort zone.
EVERSOLO DMP-A8 GEN 2 AND EVERSOLO DMP-A8 MASTER GEN 2 NOW AVAILABLE IN THE UK Eversolo, has announced the immediate availability of the Eversolo DMP-A8 Gen 2 and Eversolo DMP-A8 Master Gen 2 through their UK distributor Decent Audio.
FRENCH HiFi BRAND FOCAL RECOGNISED WITH RENEWED EPV STATUS Focal has received a renewal of its Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV), or Living Heritage Company, status, recognising the French company’s expertise in acoustic design, manufacturing and specialist craftsmanship.
I was buying some jeans and a sweatshirt from UNIQLO earlier this week and, when I had completed my online order (the nearest actual UNIQLO shop is several hours away), a pop-up popped up. That is what pop-ups do. This one was a bit different, and I did actually click through to check it out. […]