1More C1002 and E1001 In Ear Headphones
1More is a Chinese brand that make a range of headphones and in-ears. Here Stuart Smith tries out the £89.99 dual driver C1002 and the three driver E1001 costing ten pounds more from their UK website.
Month: December 2016
Steljes NS3 Powered Loudspeakers
At just £200 the funky yellow Steljes NS3 powered speakers offer a whole lot of connectivity including Bluetooth, but can they cut the mustard?
REVIEW – Lehmann Linear D Headphone Amplifier/DAC
Lehmann are a German manufacturer headed up by Norbert Lehmann and make a range of widely respected electronics. Here Janine Elliot pops on her cans and takes a listen to the Linear D Headphone amplifier and DAC costing £1050.
Ortofon Announce New Vinyl Accessories
Ortofon have launched some new vinyl accessories including a new Test Record, which they say “is designed to allow you to verify your Hifi system in the most natural audio surroundings at home”. The Test Record contains special test signals developed for analysing cartridge performance as well as its interaction with your tonearm and turntable.
NEW: Tallisker Announces Debut EP Heliotrop
Tallisker is the DIY solo project of French artist Eléonore Melisande, 28. A former cellist and guitarist with a classical and folk background, she is now a full-time DJ, producer and performer with electronic, post-folk & rave aesthetics. Winning the Inrocks Lab Award (2014), the Booster Award (2015) and performing every weekend helped her take off […]
NEW: The Molochs Announce New Album and London Dates
The Molochs have released the video for their second single You And Me . Talking of the single, lead singer Lucas Fitzsimmons said, “You And Me” is about losing the struggle to control one’s emotions.” The sentiment is accompanied by a nice Hammond organ. You And Me is the second single from the band. It follows their first single No More Cryin’. Both tracks will be released on America’s Velvet Glory out Jan […]
REVIEW – Wire On Wire Experience 680 Interconnect
The £280/m Experience 680 interconnect from British manufacturer Wire On Wire is an interesting concept in that is able to be ‘tuned’ by the owner. Dominic Marsh tunes in for Hifi Pig.
TAGA Harmony TAV-616F SE Loudspeaker Launched
TAGA Harmony, a European manufacturer of speakers and audio electronics, today announced the launch of a new premium floorstanding speaker models in the Audio Video series: TAV-616F SE (Special Edition).
consuumer – Shattered Fruit
Making noise is a bit like making a mistake: any fool can make a mistake, but it takes skill to cause a fiasco.
Is It The Singer Or The Song?
James Fleming asks that crucial question: Is it the singer or the song?
Pro-Ject Primary Turntable
Father and son team David and Rob Stevenson review the entry level Pro-Ject Primary turntable costing £189.
Christmas Gift Guide Promotion
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SOtM sMS 200 Streamer
The SOtM sMS 200 streamer is an unassuming little unit costing $450 plus taxes. John Scott puts it to the test.
REVIEW – Gold Note Valore Plus 425 Turntable
In Italian Valore means value and at €1495 complete with arm the Valore Plus 425 turntable from Italian manufacturer Gold Note certainly looks to offer a good bang for your buck. Janine Elliot spins some tunes.
REVIEW – CEC TL5 Belt Drive CD Transport
Japanese brand CEC’s belt driven CD transports are legendary in audiophile circles but have had traditionally been out of the reach of most people. The £2600 CEC TL5 CD Transport, sold by Definitive Audio in the UK, puts this exotica much more within the grasp of more people and Janine Elliot couldn’t wait to get her […]
Amadeus ‘Philharmonia’ Speakers At CES 2017
Amadeus importer Source Systems, Ltd. will demonstrate the new Amadeus ‘Philharmonia’ loudspeakers at CES 2017 January 5-7 in Las Vegas. The new Amadeus speakers were co-designed by architect Jean Nouvel and Michel Deluc, Director of Research & Development at Amadeus.
Lehmann Linear D Headphone Amplifier/DAC
Lehmann are a German manufacturer headed up by Norbert Lehmann and make a range of widely respected electronics. Here Janine Elliot pops on her cans and takes a listen to the Linear D Headphone amplifier and DAC costing £1050.
Magico S3 Mk II Loudspeaker Announced
Magico have announced the new S3 Mk II, floor standing, three-way (four driver) loudspeaker. The S3 Mk II nestles in between the S1 Mk II and S5 Mk II and features all of the design elements of the S-Series Mk II models, including a new 9-inch bass driver born from the design and engineering theories […]
Wire On Wire Experience 680 Interconnect
The £280/m Experience 680 interconnect from British manufacturer Wire On Wire is an interesting concept in that is able to be ‘tuned’ by the owner. Dominic Marsh tunes in for Hifi Pig.
Gold Note Valore Plus 425 Turntable
In Italian Valore means value and at €1495 complete with arm the Valore Plus 425 turntable from Italian manufacturer Gold Note certainly looks to offer a good bang for your buck. Janine Elliot spins some tunes.
Audio Consulting Rubanoide Dvaijnoy With Rubabass 2 And Super Tweeter System
Audio Consulting is launching a new three way dipole system with, they say, “unique features”, the Rubanoide Dvaijnoy with Rubabass 2 and Super Tweeter System.
CEC TL5 Belt Drive CD Transport
Japanese brand CEC’s belt driven CD transports are legendary in audiophile circles but have had traditionally been out of the reach of most people. The £2600 CEC TL5 CD Transport, sold by Definitive Audio in the UK, puts this exotica much more within the grasp of more people and Janine Elliot couldn’t wait to get her […]
Dirac At CES 2017
Dirac, whose technologies optimise more than 200 million smartphones and who have partnered with Harman in the world of car audio, are exhibiting at CES 2017 and will be presenting the latest Dirac sound innovations for home, mobile, VR/AR, and automotive applications.
AudioControl Adds DTS:X And DTS Neural Surround Capability
AudioControl, the Seattle based designers and manufacturers of audio solutions for the residential, commercial and automotive markets has announced the availability of DTS:X and DTS Neural Surround for their Concert AVR-7 and AVR-9 home theatre receivers as well as their Maestro M9 theatre processor. These surround formats are available now and can be added to models […]
PureAudioProject Release Trio15 PAP-Horn1
PureAudioProject have announced the release of the Trio15 PAP-Horn1. The Trio15 PAP-Horn1 combines their Open Baffle design with a wooden horn.
OPPO UDP-203 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Player Released
OPPO Digital have announced that the new UDP-203 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player is ready for release. It is the successor to the BDP-103 series universal Blu-ray Disc player, the UDP-203
Nord Acoustics Introduce New SE Case
Nord Acoustics got in touch to let us know they have launched a new case for their Hypex amplifiers in stereo and mono block version.
REVIEW – COS D1 DAC and Preamplifier
The Connoisseur Of Sound D1 is Taiwanese in origin and costs £8000 in the UK. Janine Elliot puts it through its paces in a truly international rig.