FiiO has announced the DM11, an affordable portable CD player with wired and Bluetooth listening, USB-C audio and batteries that owners can replace. The new circular player is due to join FiiO’s existing DM13 and DM15 models as the least expensive option in the range. It is aimed at listeners who want to use a […]
Shanling has introduced a compact £299.99 CD player with its own DAC, two headphone outputs and connections for adding it to a larger HiFi system. The CD50 is the first model in Shanling’s new 50 Line. It concentrates on physical discs rather than trying to combine CD playback, Bluetooth and music streaming in one box. […]
The iFi GO cable connects compatible in-ear monitors directly to USB-C devices while adding its own digital-to-analogue converter, headphone amplifier, controls and microphone. Instead of plugging a separate portable DAC into a phone and then connecting an ordinary earphone cable, the £79 GO cable puts the electronics into the lead itself. It is made specifically […]
At the upper end of the price range that we like to cover at Starting Out, Cayin has added the Jazz 70 to its integrated amplifier range, combining a traditional EL34 valve output stage with Bluetooth for listeners who want classic amplifier design without giving up easy wireless playback. An integrated amplifier combines source selection, […]
LG has confirmed UK availability and pricing for four speakers in its latest xboom range, covering everything from a £40 pocket-sized model to a 220-watt party speaker with karaoke features. The xboom Mini, Rock, Blast and Stage 501 are available now. All four were developed as part of LG’s collaboration with will.i.am and include sound […]
Schiit Audio has announced the Bifrost 3, a modular digital-to-analogue converter that costs $100 less than the model it replaces while adding remote system control and a new conversion design. A DAC converts digital music from a computer, streamer or disc transport into the analogue signal needed by an amplifier or a pair of active […]
Edifier has shown the MW6T, a compact powered subwoofer with 210W RMS output and room compensation. It is designed to add deeper bass to a desktop, television or small stereo system. Quick Reference Extra Bass Without A Separate Amplifier Edifier has presented the MW6T compact powered subwoofer at IFA in Berlin. A subwoofer is a […]
Yoto has rebuilt its full-size Player and portable Mini for a fourth generation. The child-friendly audio players gain faster hardware, 64GB of storage and a Green Button that starts favourite audio without needing a Yoto Card. Quick Reference Audio Without A Conventional Screen Yoto has launched fourth-generation versions of the Yoto Player and Yoto Mini. […]
Regular readers of Hifi PiG reviews will be well aware that we recently took delivery of the new EC 5 preamplifier from Electrocompaniet and, whilst the remote control that comes with it is pretty simple, it matches the product, looks nice, feels nice, and does exactly what it needs to do. Nothing particularly revolutionary there, […]
Sony has announced three wireless headphone models covering entry-level, mid-range and premium prices. The new range starts with the £50 WH-CH530 and adds the noise-cancelling WH-CH730N and WH-1000XM4C. Quick Reference Three Wireless Models At Different Prices Sony has refreshed its wireless headphone range with three models aimed at different budgets. The line begins with the […]
Kanto has released two powered stereo speaker systems with amplification, digital processing, Bluetooth and useful wired connections built in. Tuk G2 is intended for desktops and medium rooms, while Tuk Grand is designed for larger spaces. Quick Reference Two Powered Speaker Systems Kanto has put its Tuk Grand and second-generation Tuk powered speakers on sale. […]
The new Marantz MCR 60n puts CD playback, music streaming, television sound, turntable connectivity and amplification into one compact box. Add a pair of passive speakers, and it can form the centre of a complete HiFi system. Quick Reference One Box For Music And Television Marantz has announced the MCR 60n, a compact music system […]
Fell Audio has expanded its range with a new collection of affordable cables for HiFi and home cinema systems. The launch includes speaker, power, analogue, digital and subwoofer cables, with prices starting at £49. The main attraction is the Fell Audio Complete Cable Pack. It combines four of the new products into a single £99 […]
Beyerdynamic has launched the Aventho Y, a pair of wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, Bluetooth 6 and a claimed battery life of up to 90 hours. The new headphones also have a user-replaceable battery and magnetic ear pads, allowing two of the parts most likely to wear out to be changed. Quick Reference […]
Teufel has launched the IKONIO, an active wireless speaker that combines streaming, amplification and eight speaker drivers in one cabinet. A single IKONIO can work as a complete music system, while two can be paired to create a conventional left-and-right stereo setup. Quick Reference Teufel IKONIO Wireless Speaker The IKONIO contains three tweeters, three midrange […]
Bluesound has launched the Pulse Sub, a new wireless powered subwoofer designed to add deeper bass to compatible Bluesound music and home-cinema systems. The new model replaces the Pulse Sub+ and combines a redesigned rounded cabinet with an amplifier that Bluesound says is two and a half times more powerful. Quick Reference Bluesound Pulse Sub […]