Leema Acoustics has launched the Libra DAC/preamp, an “astonishingly featured- packed high-resolution digital hub, combining highly advanced digital technologies with an incredible complement of connectivity options.” The Libra is the latest addition to Leema Acoustics’ flagship Constellation series and has the same precision-machined casework as the award-winning Tucana amp and Antila CD player. Designed and […]
Bryston has announced the introduction of the Model A subwoofer, the first sub in the Bryston lineup not anchored by multiple 8-inch bass drivers. The Model A subwoofer utilises two opposing long-throw 10-inch woofers anchored to a décor-friendly compact enclosure, making it easy to position out of sight. The Model A subwoofer has a 400-Watt […]
ITOK Media Limited’s “Trends Audio” has released the Trends BA-10 Lite Bi-amp Audio System. Combining one pair of the Trends TA-10.2P SE Power Amplifier and the special design of AC/DC Dual Power Adaptor, Trends BA-10 Lite Bi-amp Audio System provides “the perfect way of integrating your existing preamp and loudspeakers”. “The sonic rewards are outstanding […]
Tangent’s new Spectrum BT5 loudspeaker benefits from an attractive new cabinet design encased in black or white satin finishes with walnut base plinths. A wide dispersion 25mm soft fabric dome tweeter is used together with a 130mm long throw paper coned bass driver, both protected by colour matched mesh grilles. Featuring the latest wireless technology, […]
GIK Acoustics-Europe will exhibit at the 28th Annual Sound & Vision The Bristol Show at Marriott City Centre Hotel Bristol from 20th – 22nd February, 2015. GIK Acoustics-Europe General Manager David Shevyn will be on hand to meet customers and provide acoustic advice. They are teaming up with Heed Audio who will present the new […]
The GoV2 Bluetooth speaker, from London based Cambridge Audio, has now arrived in a new range of colours. Previously available in either black or white you can now enjoy in choice of stylish Red or Blue finish. The Go’s allows music fans to enjoy their favourite songs anywhere. Whatever device you are playing your music […]
At this year’s Bristol Sound & Vision Show, PMC will be unveiling the latest addition to the popular twenty series loudspeaker range. Giving greater flexibility and wider appeal to any speaker system, this latest addition, nestled in the SS Great Britain 3 room, “will give both music and movie lovers a true audiophile treat” claims the recent press […]
New from Heed Audio, the thesis range of electronics makes its UK demonstration debut at the Bristol Show. A four strong line up of aesthetically minimalist products, thesis continues the Heed tradition of “leaving the technical conformity behind and concentrating on the reproduction of music, to stir the emotions of listeners who are more interested […]
It’s always a pleasant surprise at a gig to discover that the support band is one that you have actually heard of. I had enjoyed Public Service Broadcasting’s album Inform-Educate-Entertain when I heard it last year but had found it difficult to dispel a feeling that it was a bit “Kraftwerk lite”. Live however, the […]
Richard D. James aka Aphex Twin returned last year after a break of 13 years with a cracking new album “Syro”. Less than 6 months later he follows this up with a horse of a totally different colour. Here we find this incredibly creative artist concentrating more on texture, ambience and mood. Similar in many […]
Matt Hales, aka Aqualung, had all but given up his recording career and moved across the pond into production & songwriting. It’s to our benefit that he had a change of heart along the way. ‘10 Futures’ is Aqualung’s fifth album (not counting compilations) – and also Hales’ first for five years. Things are somewhat […]
On her 2012 album Glad Rag Doll, Diana Krall covered a selection of 1920’s and 30’s jazz standards, inspired by her father’s collection of 78-rpm records. Wallflower, her latest album, takes a similar approach; this time with some of the songs that Krall discovered on vinyl while growing up in the 1960’s and 70’s. Krall […]
Audiolab announces the M-CDT an addition to its LAB Series. The LAB Series now comprises five components, all having compact, space-saving dimensions – the M-CDT measures just 247mm across – and all designed to work with one and other. The age of stream is most definitely upon us, but millions of music fans steadfastly retain […]
The winner of the Hifi Pig £2500 giveaway has been drawn and the winner is Ian Ringstead of Sheffield UK. Our congratulations go out to Ian who will receive his prizes very shortly and we’d like to say thank you to all who entered and a really big thanks to all the great companies that […]