Chester Group will be holding their first Brighton Hifi show on 29th and 30th March at the Holiday Inn
in the city.
All the action will take place in the hotel’s suites and meeting rooms and it promises to be a lively affair whether you’re looking for a high-end system or something a little more modest.
Visitors will be able to listen to a whole host of systems from a large number of manufacturers and distributors with many top brands taking part.
As well as the many rooms with music to enjoy there is also a separate trade stand area too.
Doors open at 10 am and close at 6pm on the Saturday and on the Sunday open at 10am and close at 5pm.
British loudspeaker manufacturer KEF is to take part in the fourth Childline Rocks/Sons of 
Royalty annual fundraising Harley Davidson motorcycle and car ride, in support of Childline, part of the NSPCC.
KEF has pledged its support and its intention to raise funds for this event, which aims to help stop cruelty to children. To that end, in April and May 2014, KEF’s UK Managing Director, Steve Halsall, will join forces with other motorcycle enthusiasts, including ex-members of the Special Forces, celebrated authors and Rock musicians, on a ride through the U.S.
Starting off in Nashville, Tennessee – the home of country music and musical legends such as Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Patsy Cline – the group will ride accompanied by a constant soundtrack, stopping off each day in a different County or State to explore the musical history and culture of the local area.
The group will finish the ride in Clarksdale, Mississippi – home of The Blues – and celebrate the end of their epic journey by attending the ‘England Rocks- Hands Across The Water Concert’ at the Ground Zero Blues Club, jointly owned by actor Morgan Freeman and the Mayor of Clarksdale.
This charity tour will take in much of the American South – hallowed ground that has been immensely influential in the history of music. Blues, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, soul, funk and R&B all originated from the geographical areas covered by the Childline Rocks/Sons Of Royalty ride.
Many members of the rock music community, including Yamaha, Classic Rock Magazine and The Blues Magazine, are already supporting the ride with funds. The event will take place from 27th April in Nashville, Memphis and participants will ride through Columbus, New Orleans, Louisiana, Mississippi, ending up in Clarksdale on 3rd May 2014.
Join members of KEF and others along this musical journey to help raise money for a worthy cause!
If you would like to donate to ChildLine visit:
http://www.justgiving.com/KEF-AudioUK
New company The Digital Music Box founded by Chris Coakes have announced their first 
USB cables.
A little about Chris Coakes – Chris has more than 35 years’ experience in the high-end audio industry, having built a career in retail, installation and more recently the design and implementation of networked hi-fi systems. He has developed an in-depth understanding of, and passion for, how to converge computers into high-end audio systems to deliver outstanding sound quality. Through his new company, The Digital Music Box, he will seek to push the boundaries of digital audio reproduction to superb new levels of performance.
Says Coakes, “As a music lover and audiophile, it seems clear to me that using a computer within a hi-fi system is definitely the future for audio reproduction, whether it’s a case of ripping CDs from an existing collection or downloading high resolution files from online music sites.
“With a few astute choices – of equipment, of music playback software and in the set-up of the overall system – quite incredible sound quality is now achievable.”
Those ‘astute choices’ are at the heart of The Digital Music Box’s philosophy. The company’s mission is to develop products that will enhance the quality of computer-based audio to the highest possible degree through extensive research, intelligent design, excellent materials and meticulous listening and evaluation.
Says Coakes, “I’m coming at this from the perspective of someone who’s spent a lifetime in high-end audio. I know what the very best systems sound like and I’m passionate about pushing for that same level of quality in digital audio”.
Two new ultra-high performance USB cables mark the launch of The Digital Music Box brand:
· Kalliope Power Supply & USB Cable
· Linus USB Cable.
Each cable is hand-crafted in the UK with the “utmost care and attention to detail, using only the highest quality materials available”.
Kalliope Power Supply & USB Cable (£995)
Utilising a fully regulated linear power supply, the Kalliope USB cable ensures that your DAC operates without connection to your computer’s power supply. The resulting performance is said to be “natural, detailed and stable with a freedom from noise that other systems simply cannot match”.
Linus USB Cable (£495)
“An ultra-high performance audiophile grade USB cable” built to the same standards as Kalliope, but without the external power supply. The pres release says that “listening tests
Audio-Technica have introduced a limited edition of their ATH-A900X headphones with several 
enhancements over the original.
The ATH-A900XLTD headphones boast a ‘closed back’ design with a Double Air Damping System which “means accurate, deep bass so you can hear the true detail and atmosphere within a live or studio recording from CD, vinyl or the latest high resolution digital formats, from Apple Lossless to FLAC and DSD formats”.
The scarlet coloured surround includes a unique 3D Wing Support headband, which is said to reduce weight. Weighing just 340g, these hi-fi headphones look ideal for indoor and whilst on the go – they offer a 3.5mm gold plated plug and 3 metre cable and a detachable 1/4 6.3mm adaptor is also included.
Price £389
IsoTek contacted Hifi Pig to let us know that the company has upgraded their Optimum power cable.
The Optimum is the third of IsoTek’s power cables to be upgraded to the new advanced EVO3 (Evolution 3) version, and is positioned at the top of the range.
The new EVO3 Optimum is said to deliver radical advances over its predecessor, the earlier GII version with “cutting-edge thinking in terms of conductor geometries combined with excellent materials to develop a cable of superlative quality”.
At the Optimum’s core are three silver plated copper conductors made from Ohno Continuous Cast (OCC) copper. Each of the three 3.0sqmm conductors features a new square-shaped configuration of 40 strands, each strand also being of square cross-section.
A Teflon FEP dielectric (insulation) is extruded over each conductor and the three conductors are given a slight rotational twist to “aid RFI and EMI rejection”, and are then surrounded by a cotton filler which, as well is “adding internal strength and reducing microphony, also possesses superb dielectric properties – similar to FEP”. The whole construction is then double shielded by first enclosing it in a Mylar wrap to provide an additional dielectric buffer, before applying an active OFC copper shield for “maximum rejection of high frequency interference”. A durable, heat-resistant PVC outer jacket gives a high degree of flexibility and mechanical strength.
Finally, the EVO3 Optimum is terminated by hand using IsoTek’s bespoke audiophile grade 24-carat gold plated connectors. Connectors at the component end are available in C7, C15 and C19 IEC varieties.
“Our new EVO3 Optimum has been significantly enhanced on almost every level” says Keith Martin, IsoTek’s founder and managing director. “Compared to its predecessor, it features a larger conductor size, superior conductor material, a new innovative design, and improved dielectric and mechanical properties.”
Adds Martin, “The product has evolved, but our aim has remained the same: to deliver class-leading performance at outstanding value for money.”
The EVO3 Optimum is available from April 2014 and is priced at £595.00 (including VAT) for a 2m terminated cable.
High-End Munich isn’t just about the hifi and the 2014 show aims to offer a great diversion from the main fair. The accompanying musical programme during the high End trade fair has, over the course of the last few years, become an integral part of the event itself, ensuring that visitors enjoy a melodious and pleasurable visit.
This year, a host of exciting and professional high end musical performances will once more make for a thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere. Visitors can expect a colourful and varied selection of music each and every day at the MOC, from traditional Alpine folk compositions to jazz, baroque, Viennese classical and contemporary brass chamber music.
HIGH END SOCIETY – supporting young and talented artists
The performing bands and ensembles for High End Munich 2014 have been selected solely from the “Hochschule für Musik und Theater” in Munich (academy for music and theatre). The “Hochschule für Musik und Theater” stands for exceptional levels of artistic quality and for the finest education of outstanding young artists. The institution’s music academy has earned its current standing on the basis of its distinguished and globally renowned instructors, thus paving the way for many international careers. By incorporating the academy and its musicians into the trade fair programme, High End Society is supporting young and talented artists in developing their burgeoning careers.
Traditional Bavarian music at the High end 2014
It is customary for the event organisers to welcome all their international guests with the perfect tones of traditional Bavarian music. They strive to offer their visitors a homely acoustic realm amid the bustle of the globalised world, which is why they have made it a custom to receive and welcome our High End guests with a Bavarian programme of Alpine folk music.
Bavarian folk music is vibrant, memorable, multifaceted, thrilling and challenging because, as with jazz and certain other musical styles, improvisation is very much encouraged. Today, there are so many exceptional young groups – all composing new pieces with the greatest musical flair – and this is why the HIGH END trade fair in Munich can now be seen as a forum for highlighting the talent on offer.
Unterbiberger Hofmusik
Playing on: Thursday 15th May 2014 from 9.30 to 12.30
Entrances in front of Hall 4 and Hall 3
Unterbiberger Hofmusik are a musical ensemble from the Munich region who have been mixing the sounds of folk music and jazz since 1992. The band are members are all classically trained and together stand as one of the giants of the Bavarian folk music scene. In collaboration with a range of high profile guest musicians, the group constantly seeks the thrill from crossing musical boundaries.
Combining musical subtlety with total professionalism and a thorough respect for tradition, the ensemble cultivates an unorthodox combination of traditional brass band music and jazz/world music influences from all corners of the globe. In developing their latest programme for High-End Munich 2014, the group has made a concerted return to their Bavarian roots and only those who listen closely will recognise the global influences in the music.
The Red Socks Brassquintett – one of Germany’s most successful brass ensembles
Playing on: 15th and 17th May 2014 from 12.00 to17.00
Throughout the exhibition area
The Red Socks Brassquintett is a professional brass quintet comprising two trumpets, one
horn, a trombone and a tuba. Formed in November 2010, the members of The Red Socks
Brassquintett have all studied under renowned instrumental professors and cultivate a
top-quality brand of brass chamber music. Their entertaining set ranges from baroque
compositions to film scores. The Bavarian radio station Bayerischer Rundfunk has broadcast
a number of the quintets performances, most recently as part of its BR 4 classical
programmes. The five musicians also have also been hired to perform for the Bavarian
state government, for State Minister Dr. Wolfgang Heubisch and for Bavarian Minister-
President Horst Seehofer.
Trio Triplo – professional, authentic performances of traditional folk music from the entire 
Alpine region for accordion, guitar and double bass
Playing on: 16th and 18th May 2014 from 12.00 to17.00
Throughout the exhibition area
Benedikt Landenhammer (guitar), Andreas Weiß (accordion) and Dominik Billinger (double
bass) met while collaborating on a range of performances as part of several different
line-ups. The music of the ensemble resonates with a sense of joy, featuring compositions
based on international and religious themes. Their music is notable for its unique, unmistakable
sound. In terms of successes, they have been awarded the highest distinction at
the biennial Alpine Folk Music Competition. Furthermore, the trio have appeared on a host
of Bayerischer Rundfunk’s (Bavarian radio) live radio programmes.
High-End Munich isn’t just about the hifi and the 2014 show aims to offer a great diversion from the main fair. The accompanying musical programme during the high End trade fair has, over the course of the last few years, become an integral part of the event itself, ensuring that visitors enjoy a melodious and pleasurable visit.
This year, a host of exciting and professional high end musical performances will once more make for a thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere. Visitors can expect a colourful and varied selection of music each and every day at the MOC, from traditional Alpine folk compositions to jazz, baroque, Viennese classical and contemporary brass chamber music.
HIGH END SOCIETY – supporting young and talented artists
The performing bands and ensembles for High End Munich 2014 have been selected solely from the “Hochschule für Musik und Theater” in Munich (academy for music and theatre). The “Hochschule für Musik und Theater” stands for exceptional levels of artistic quality and for the finest education of outstanding young artists. The institution’s music academy has earned its current standing on the basis of its distinguished and globally renowned instructors, thus paving the way for many international careers. By incorporating the academy and its musicians into the trade fair programme, High End Society is supporting young and talented artists in developing their burgeoning careers.
Traditional Bavarian music at the High end 2014
It is customary for the event organisers to welcome all their international guests with the perfect tones of traditional Bavarian music. They strive to offer their visitors a homely acoustic realm amid the bustle of the globalised world, which is why they have made it a custom to receive and welcome our High End guests with a Bavarian programme of Alpine folk music.
Bavarian folk music is vibrant, memorable, multifaceted, thrilling and challenging because, as with jazz and certain other musical styles, improvisation is very much encouraged. Today, there are so many exceptional young groups – all composing new pieces with the greatest musical flair – and this is why the HIGH END trade fair in Munich can now be seen as a forum for highlighting the talent on offer.
Unterbiberger Hofmusik
Playing on: Thursday 15th May 2014 from 9.30 to 12.30
Entrances in front of Hall 4 and Hall 3
Unterbiberger Hofmusik are a musical ensemble from the Munich region who have been mixing the sounds of folk music and jazz since 1992. The band are members are all classically trained and together stand as one of the giants of the Bavarian folk music scene. In collaboration with a range of high profile guest musicians, the group constantly seeks the thrill from crossing musical boundaries.
Combining musical subtlety with total professionalism and a thorough respect for tradition, the ensemble cultivates an unorthodox combination of traditional brass band music and jazz/world music influences from all corners of the globe. In developing their latest programme for High-End Munich 2014, the group has made a concerted return to their Bavarian roots and only those who listen closely will recognise the global influences in the music.
The Red Socks Brassquintett – one of Germany’s most successful brass ensembles
Playing on: 15th and 17th May 2014 from 12.00 to17.00
Throughout the exhibition area
The Red Socks Brassquintett is a professional brass quintet comprising two trumpets, one
horn, a trombone and a tuba. Formed in November 2010, the members of The Red Socks
Brassquintett have all studied under renowned instrumental professors and cultivate a
top-quality brand of brass chamber music. Their entertaining set ranges from baroque
compositions to film scores. The Bavarian radio station Bayerischer Rundfunk has broadcast
a number of the quintets performances, most recently as part of its BR 4 classical
programmes. The five musicians also have also been hired to perform for the Bavarian
state government, for State Minister Dr. Wolfgang Heubisch and for Bavarian Minister-
President Horst Seehofer.
Trio Triplo – professional, authentic performances of traditional folk music from the entire Alpine region for accordion, guitar and double bass
Playing on: 16th and 18th May 2014 from 12.00 to17.00
Throughout the exhibition area
Benedikt Landenhammer (guitar), Andreas Weiß (accordion) and Dominik Billinger (double
bass) met while collaborating on a range of performances as part of several different
line-ups. The music of the ensemble resonates with a sense of joy, featuring compositions
based on international and religious themes. Their music is notable for its unique, unmistakable
sound. In terms of successes, they have been awarded the highest distinction at
the biennial Alpine Folk Music Competition. Furthermore, the trio have appeared on a host
of Bayerischer Rundfunk’s (Bavarian radio) live radio programmes.
Hifi Pig has been keen on keeping readers abreast of the news regarding Neil Young’s Pono and it 
seems like we are about to see some action on this long overdue project. To be honest we at Hifi Pig thought that Pono was never likely to see the light of day but it seems like our fears were unfounded.
If latest sources are to be believed, PonoPlayer will cost $399 and will come complete with 128GB of on-board memory and discounted pre-orders can be made from March 15th via Kickstarter.
Early news suggest that the PonoPlayer will store 100-500 high-rez albums but this will of course depend on the length of the record and its resolution.
PonoPlayer is accompanied by the media management software PonoMusic which will sync music to the player very much in the same vein as iTunes.
We’re pleased to see that Pono is finally seeing the light of day and we’ll obviously keep you up to date with any further news on the product.
Slowly Rolling Camera is a British four piece band made up of Dionne Bennett (lyrics and vocals), Deri Roberts (sound design, electronics, trombone, additional saxophone and production), Elliot Bennett (drums and drum programming) and Dave Stapleton who is the composer as well as playing keys. There’s a whole host of other contributing musicians on the eponymous album (out now through Gearbox Records) and the guy that recorded and mixed this record (Andy Allan) may be familiar to some as he’s worked with Massive Attack and Portishead in the past …and this is where the heart of the Slowly Rolling Camera sound lies. More »
KEF has announced that its new Ci200RR-THX Custom Installation loudspeaker is
available to order from consumers and installers.
Ci200RR-THX is an in-ceiling speaker certified to THX ULTRA2 standard. A thorough understanding of the film-making process and surround sound is at the very heart of every THX certified 2.1, 5.1 and 7.1 speaker system and the Ci200RR-THX is engineered with design characteristics of professional studio speakers. THX re-creates the tonal balance of the filmmaker’s final mix in your living room, resulting in action sequences which are “impactful, natural and engaging”.
Featuring Uni-Q driver array from KEF’s floor-standing speakers, comprising a 38 mm (1.5 in) vented aluminium tweeter and ‘tangerine waveguide’, mounted concentrically in a 200 mm (8 in) aluminium bass/mid driver, the Ci200RR-THX projects acoustically as if the sound originates from the screen. Performance is said to be to professional home cinema standards and dispersion is wide. Along with the KEF’s unique Ultra-Thin Bezel (UTB) design offering the slimmest possible rim around the speaker, Ci200RR-THX can be integrated into any setting to achieve the minimum of visual intrusion on the interior space.
Ci200RR-THX: SRP £475.00 (per piece)
Krell has announced what it is saying is the most revolutionary design change in its 33-year history: 
iBias™, a patent-pending new technology that uses the Class A circuitry yet consumes far less energy than a traditional Class A amplifier does.
“Because iBias technology eliminates crossover distortion, it allows the low-level details, subtleties and spatiality of music to come through exactly as they do in a traditional Class A amplifier. Yet iBias also allows these new amplifiers to produce the almost limitless dynamics that is the hallmark of Krell’s sound”.
“Class A amplifiers have always been the preferred choice of audiophiles, and they’ve been a hallmark of Krell engineering for decades,” Bill McKiegan, president of Krell Industries, said. “But concerns about energy consumption have reduced some of the enthusiasm for Class A. We are now building in our Connecticut factory a new type of amplifier with musicality that surpasses that of Class A and the energy-efficiency of newer Class G and H designs. Our iBias designs deliver all of this in a surprisingly compact package – and also incorporate internet-based technology that will delight both audiophiles and systems integrators.”
The new line includes seven models, each one built into a 3U-high (5.25 in/134mm) chassis with removable rack-mount ears. The model numbers of the amplifiers indicate their power in watts RMS per channel into an 8-ohm load. The line includes two monoblocks, the Solo 550 and Solo 375; two stereo amps, the Duo 175 and Duo 275; the three-channel Trio 275; the five-channel Chorus 5 and the seven-channel Chorus 7.
Krell Duo 175 stereo power amp (175W RMS per channel) – £7,500
Krell Duo 300 stereo power amp (300W RMS per channel) – £9,500
Krell Trio 300 three-channel power amp (300W RMS per channel) – £11,500
Krell Chorus 5 five-channel power amp (200W RMS per channel) – £7,500
Krell Chorus 7 seven-channel power amp (200W RMS per channel) – £9,500
Krell Solo 375 monoblock (375W RMS) – £8,750
Krell Solo 575 monoblock (575W RMS) – £11,250
Cyrus Audio announces a new music streaming component to join its premium Signature Series 
range for 2014.
Cyrus announces the Stream X Signature; a music streamer which Technical Director Peter Bartlett claims provides “unparalleled sonic performance”. “Combining compatibility with high resolution audio formats and the most advanced audio engineering, Stream X Signature is intended to be the finest music source available today”.
Capable of streaming high resolution audio files at up to 24 bit/192 kHz and offering compatibility with the high quality file formats, the Stream X Signature allows wired or wireless connection to UPnP and DLNA devices, as well as USB host and coaxial SPDIF connections.
The Stream X Signature offers control and navigation through either Cyrus’s bespoke iOS app Cadence or its specialist n-remote, a logical and intuitive control system.
McIntosh Laboratory has launched the MA8000, a new 300-watt integrated amplifier complete with 
a five-input DAC for digitally connected devices, a headphone output, and for vinyl lovers, a fully adjustable dedicated MM and MC phono stage.
Intended as an audiophile system ‘hub’, the new MA8000 offers D/A decoding at up to 32-bit/192kHz for up to five digitally connected devices, plus a complement of analogue inputs.
The MA8000 has 15 inputs in total: six line-level; two balanced; five digital; plus a MM and MC phono input. The five-strong digital input suite in the McIntosh Digital Engine includes two assignable coaxial and two assignable optical inputs, plus a dedicated asynchronous USB 2.0 input (operating at up to 32-bit).
The MA8000’s Moving Magnet and Moving Coil phono sections feature adjustable cartridge loading and impedance matching and can be optimised to suit most phono cartridge configurations.
Also included, is McIntosh’s new internal High Drive headphone amplifier which offers increased gain and output power, optimising it for virtually every headphone type, from in-ear to over-ear, 20 to 600 ohms. The MA8000 also benefits from a Home Theatre Pass Through feature, for integration into existing multichannel home cinema systems.
Offering a (conservatively rated) 300-watt output, the 45kg solid-state MA8000 also includes a discrete eight-band analogue tone control.
The MA8000 sells for £9.995 and is available now.
Spring is in the air! – well, at least it seems to be thinking about it after a mild but horribly wet winter here in the UK. So it’s time for the annual enthusiast’s show at Scalford Hall in the depths of the Leicestershire countryside in the UK, this being the Show’s 6th successive year. More »
Nytech Audio, world renowned in the 70s and 80s for producing quality British hi-fi at affordable 
prices is back in business thanks to the tenacity of a former senior BBC engineer.
The new range of Nytech Audio hi-fi equipment was launched at the recent Sound & Vision the Bristol Show and proved to be popular with visitors. There are four separate components, a control centre/pre-amp, a separate power supply and monoblock power amplifiers.
Nytech Audio is based in Ystrad Mynach in South Wales and the new range will be ready for full production in a few weeks time.
The original Bristol-based Nytech Audio went out of business in the late 80s. Former Nytech test engineer Phil Balaam, who subsequently worked for BBC Wales for 25 years as a broadcast engineer and HD camera expert, decided after leaving the BBC last year that he needed a new challenge.
For Phil a key element in bringing back Nytech was the company’s loyalty to its customer base. “We want to continue to support as much as we can the original product range,” says Phil. “And when people buy the new products we want to assure them that we will continue to look after the products long into the future. My 35 year-old Nytech amp is still running beautifully and I don’t’ see why the new kit shouldn’t have the same longevity.”
Also involved in bringing back the classic Nytech sound are Ingo and Klaus of Nero Audio from Germany who are re-launching the British ARC loudspeaker brand which debuted at the Bristol show alongside the new Nytech range.
Everyone knows that the Munich High End show is a Mecca for all things audio and hifi and Hifi Pig
is sure that the 2014 show will be equally as entertaining and informative on this level as other years.
However, never one to stand on its laurels, Munich High End 2014 will also allow visitors to experience some seriously high end cars in addition to all the turntables, amplifiers, loudspeakers etc.
Italian sports car manufacturer Pagini will show their car complete with its Sonus Faber system and high end manufacturer Burmester will be presenting a total of five vehicles with exclusive music systems.
Needless to say Hifi Pig will be at the Munich High End 2014 show to bring you all the news, photographs and more.
Everyone knows that the Munich High End show is a Mecca for all things audio and hifi and Hifi Pig is sure that the 2014 show will be equally as entertaining and informative on this level as other years.
However, never one to stand on its laurels, Munich High End 2014 will also allow visitors to experience some seriously high end cars in addition to all the turntables, amplifiers, loudspeakers etc.
Italian sports car manufacturer Pagini will show their car complete with its Sonus Faber system and high end manufacturer Burmester will be presenting a total of five vehicles with exclusive music systems.
Needless to say Hifi Pig will be at the Munich High End 2014 show to bring you all the news, photographs and more.
Read all the news from Munich High End 2014.
The Amptastic Mini-1 amplifier is a diminutive little amplifier that costs just £99. Hifi Pig reviewer 
Jerry enjoyed the company’s previous amplifier a great deal and so it was with a great deal of anticipation that we awaited the delivery of their latest amplifier.
“As with the Mini-T, the Mini-1 is based on the superbly transparent TA-2020 chipset. The circuit has been redesigned and refined and better quality components are utilised. The power supply, too, has been uprated and a 5A wallwart PSU comes as standard.
The TA2020 chip is a popular one, and there are many lower quality copies available at lower cost, but Amptastic use 100% genuine Tripath chips sourced in Europe.
On-board advanced power management has been added to the main circuit board so that the amp is not reliant purely on an external PSU to deliver constant smooth power to the amplifier. The amplifier itself can monitor and cope with very large demands and stores power reserves right next to the TA2020 IC.”
Read the full review of the Amptastic Mini-1 Amplifier
NuNu Distribution got in touch to tell Hifi Pig about a hifi show that will be happening in Brighton (UK) 
at the end of this month. The show which will be running Saturday 29th March (9am- 7pm) and Sunday 30th March (9am -6pm) will take place at the Hilton Metropole Hotel.
One of UK’s South coast dealers 15 Audio ( Boulder, Triangle, Project/Ortofon and Burmester) wanted to take a step away from the usual shows and market themselves at a more high level event.
The show will occupy four of the hotel’s function rooms on the entrance floor of the hotel, visitors will be able to sample some of the most prestigious brands in the UK currently, including manufacturers, designers, and staff from Astin Trew, Brodmann, Renaissance, Sonneteer and TAD. Over twenty brands will be on demonstration throughout the weekend.
Unlike many shows they will be no entrance fee charged for this event and it will run from 9-7 on Saturday and 9-6 on Sunday.
Swedish manufacturer Monolit-Speakers make some interesting looking loudspeakers…made out of 
concrete.
Their latest loudspeaker based loosely on the Visaton Solo 50 but in that concrete housing is their first floorstander and comes with crossover components, cables and terminals supplied by Mundorf.
The whole loudspeakers measures 972cm x 282 x 352 and weighs in at 75kg standing on FPH dampers which the company says are absolutely necessary on wooden floors.
Price is around €2800 plus €350 for special colouring and polishing.
However, the company also produces three other loudspeakers – the A1.1 standmount, the single drive M1.1 and a desktop loudspeaker, the C Box.
