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Evolution Acoustics MMTwo and MMThree Loudspeakers

Evolution Acoustics has launched the MMTwo and MMThree loudspeakers which they say will “transport you into the breathtaking realm of natural music”. Evolution Acoustics’ MM series loudspeakers are designed and built around a philosophy of Maximum Modularity which essentially means that upgrading is easily accomplished by the addition of another module. The MMExact, an acronym for External X-over Acoustic Compensation Technology, is designed, engineered, handcrafted, and assembled in the […]

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New From – Nordost the QKOIL QK1

New from Nordost is the QKOIL QK1. The new product is a load resonating coil (LRC) which Nordost say generates a passive electronic field that has a “beneficial sonic effect on the AC current”. The QKOIL QK1 from Nordost uses LFR along with Nordost’s “patented Micro Mono-Filament technology” which they say in a loading application […]

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EXPEDIT Is No More….KALLAX Is Coming !

Now we’re not really ones for sharing information about common or garden furniture, ok the odd hifi rack is fine, but we thought we’d make an exception with regards the new Kallax range from IKEA as we’ve had our own (very) DIY CD rack featured on the Ikea Hackers website and we are keen proponents […]

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Harbeth To Reveal Something “Very Exciting” at High-End Munich

UK loudspeaker manufacturer Harbeth contacted Hifi Pig to give us news that they will be launching something “very exciting” at this years High-End Munich show. Harbeth don’t release new products all that often and so we were quite enthusiastic to find out more but details are pretty scant at the moment so here is what […]

Album Reviews

Sontaag -Sontaag

I was very excited when the post lady pipped and handed me the envelope that I knew would contain what is being heralded as “A stunning new album in the finest tradition of progressive rock and space rock” because being a bit of an ageing hippie I’m partial to both a smattering of prog and […]

Munich High End 2014

Events AT High End Munich 2014

The High End Munich 2014 gives its visitors the broadest selection world-wide of products from the field of high-quality entertainment electronics. No other event offers the public such an international, wide and varied product spectrum. The visitors can expect to see major brand names, exciting designs and new products. In addition to this, the High […]

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Events At High End Munich

The High End Munich 2014 gives its visitors the broadest selection world-wide of products from the field of high-quality entertainment electronics. No other event offers the public such an international, wide and varied product spectrum. The visitors can expect to see major brand names, exciting designs and new products. In addition to this, the High […]

Album Reviews

Kaito – Less Time Until The End

I really enjoyed the last Kaito offering, Until The End Of Time which came out in October on the Kompakt label calling it thoughtful and thought provoking and indeed this record could be summed up similarly – in fact it’s the same tunes bereft of their drum tracks. Essentially it’s an ambient album that has […]

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Melphi – Through The Looking Glass

Melphi are a Dutch four piece and say that they are inspired by contemporary Scandinavian pop music. Through The Looking Glass is their first full length album being preceded by an unnamed EP in 2011. The band were formed in 2010 by Rogier Telderman who writes most of the music here (and plays piano) but […]

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Dynaudio Announces UK Launch of Flagship Reference Loudspeaker: Evidence Platinum

Dynaudio has contacted Hifi Pig to tell us about their latest development  – the Evidence Platinum. The new loudspeaker has been developed and manufactured as the company’s new flagship  and to offer a level of sound quality “never before experienced”. After almost seven years of continuous development, the Evidence Platinum concept was first shown in […]

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Ruark Audio At Milan Design Week 2014

Ruark Audio is unveiling what thy are saying is a breathtaking collaboration for Milan Design Week 2014 at the Wallpaper* Handmade Exhibition. The company
has been working with artist, sculptor and designer Alex Mulligan to create a concept piece that captures the imagination and pushes the boundaries of what a music system can be. “Since launching […]

Munich High End 2014

Hi Fi Racks at High End Munich 2014

UK rack manufacturer Hi Fi Racks got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us what they will be getting up to at the up coming High End Munich 2014 that takes place in May. “We’ll be showcasing a selection of key products from our Podium® Reference and Podium® Slimline ranges at High End Munich, […]

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Hi Fi Racks at High-End Munich 2014

UK rack manufacturer Hi Fi Racks got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us what they will be getting up to at the up coming High End Munich 2014 that takes place in May. “We’ll be showcasing a selection of key products from our Podium® Reference and Podium® Slimline ranges at High End Munich, […]

Munich High End 2014

Gryphon To Launch Pantheon Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2014

Joining the line-up of Gryphon Audio Designs loudspeakers is the Gryphon Pantheon which will be launched officially at Munich High End 2014. It slots into the Gryphon line-up as the brand’s most compact (relatively speaking) floor-standing model alongside the Pendragon and Trident II and stand-mount Mojo. The family resemblance to these monitor systems is strong […]

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The Gryphon Pantheon Reference Loudspeaker System Announced

Joining the line up of Gryphon Audio Designs loudspeakers is the Gryphon Pantheon. It slots into the Gryphon line-up as the brand’s most compact (relatively speaking) floor-standing model alongside the Pendragon and Trident II and stand-mount Mojo. The family resemblance to these monitor systems is strong and readily apparent, as the Pantheon draws heavily on […]

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Muraudio’s Domain Omni Electrostatic Loudspeaker

After over a decade of research, design and development, Muraudio has launched what they are calling “the world’s first pure omni-directional electrostatic loudspeaker – a true point source, 360 degree ESL”.  “With the introduction of Muraudio’s Domain Omni ESL and the complex technology it incorporates, the obstacles for ESL success have been overcome” say Muraudio. […]

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Headphone Amplifier from McIntosh

The MHA100 headphone amplifier from McIntosh is their first dedicated headphone amp and employs a new adaptation of the company’s unique Autoformer technology to produce three headphone impedance ranges of 8-40, 40-150 and 150-600 ohms so that every headphone can be accommodated. The new headphone amplifier features McIntoshes new Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD) which they […]

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Sadurni Acoustics Announces Staccato Horn System

Sadurni Acoustics introduces the Staccato Horn Speaker System, a 4-way system, using compression drivers for both the high- and upper mid-frequencies.  It is one of the first horn systems using a front-firing (i.e., not folded), wooden bass horn, which extends down to 120 Hz say the company. Sadurni Acoustics developed a proprietary horn system over many years with unique […]

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Naim to Sponsor Bentley GT3 Team

Today,  British hi-fi manufacturer, Naim Audio, announced a new partnership with Team M-Sport Bentley for the upcoming Blancpain Endurance Series. Naim began its partnership with Bentley Motors in 2008 with the launch of the Naim for Bentley premium audio system, “designed to bring its unrivaled ‘as-live’ musical experience to the Bentley model range”. In 2014 […]

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News From LAB12

We first came across LAB12 when we visited their stand at the Newcomers to Munich High-End 2013 and were really impressed with their attitude to design. Since then they have expanded their portfolio of kit to include: The Pre 1 Actually this was the first product that LAB12 came out with and it looks to […]

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Behind the Brands With Randy Kunin

This article was first published in the December 2013 issue of Hifi Pig Magazine which can be downloaded free of charge. Randy Kunin is the owner of and driving force behind Randall K Designer HiFi. The company was started a little under a year ago with one mission; to make audio cool again and get […]

Comment Views Of Stu

Ripping Yarns – Stuart Perseveres With Digital

Well, Linette in her Bird’s Eye View seems to be rallying against the onslaught of digital files and streaming whereas I’m once again embracing the new format. I had a great time with the little QED uPlay streamer I reviewed and this has prompted me to get hold of a Squeezebox Touch again (this will […]

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Linette Has Another (bit of a) Rant!

The last little rant I had on HiFi Pig concerned vinyl and my….ahem, ‘feelings’ towards it. It did provoke a lot of comments and I was surprised by just how many people agreed with me, on the grounds of it needing so much tinkering and fettling to get everything sounding perfect.

Album Reviews

Issac Hayes – For The Sake of Love

This is the first of a couple of Hayes releases that I took a listen to this month and this particular album was released in ’78 on the Polydor label. For the Sake of Love was Hayes second studio album for the label and reached #15 on the US R&B album chart. Just the Way […]

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Patrick Adams Presents PHREEK

More funky disco rereleases here and I really make no apology for it…disco is making a comeback in the Hifi Pig household and we’re loving it. And so this time we have the expanded edition of the classic Patrick Adams Presents PHREEK. I think the opportunity to rediscover some of these classics from the 70s […]

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The Salsoul Orchestra – Street Sense

As soon as I see that rainbow coloured logo and the name Salsoul I know I’m gonna just love the record it’s attached to – somewhere I’e got a press cutting of me Djing with the caption “Salsoul at Nine o’clock” underneath. And the six original (and four remixed bonus tracks) on Street Sense really […]