Author: HifiPig

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More Headphones From Monster

Monster is diversifying  and enhancing its award-winning iSport headphone family with its first-ever in-ear wireless models, including the world’s slimmest wireless sports earbuds. The two new additions are the iSport Wireless SuperSlim (RRP: £129.95), a model that fits flush in the ear so it can be worn comfortably underneath a helmet or goggles, and the iSport […]

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Alpha Design Labs GT40Alpha DAC, Phono and D/A Converter

As more and more music lovers incorporate computers into their various listening systems, demand grows for greater system flexibility and improved digital sound quality. Tokyo-based Furutech’s Alpha design Labs (ADL) responded to that need with the release of the GT40, an “impressively affordable high-performance” piece of kit. Combining USB DAC with A/D converter, MC and […]

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Leema Libra DAC and Preamplifier

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 […]

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Model A SubWoofer From Bryston

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 […]

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Bi Amping Solution From Trends Audio

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 […]

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Tangent Bookshelf Speakers

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, […]

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GIK Acoustics At Bristol Show

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 […]

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New Colours For Cambridge Audio Go

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 […]

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PMC To Launch New Speaker At Bristol Show

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 […]

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Heed Audio To Debut thesis Range At Bristol Show

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 […]

Live Music Music News

The Kaiser Chiefs – Usher Hall, Edinburgh

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 […]

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Aphex Twin – Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments pt2 EP

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 […]

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Aqualung – 10 Futures

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 […]

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Dianna Krall – Wallflower

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 […]