Tokyo-based ADL by Furutech bagged an armful of awards for the excellent X1 portable USB DAC/headphone amplifier, and now they have introduced a new sister product, the A1, aimed at bringing all of the benefits of the X1 to the Android user, and with DSD capability. The A1 is a high-resolution portable DAC and headphone […]
Jade Audio have been in touch to tell us about their new Moon Tails, the Ultimate Moontails “The Ultimate MoonTails build on the strengths of the original MoonTails. With an already perfect recipe some extra ingredients were thrown into the mix and a whole different dish is being presented. The icing on the cake are […]
If ‘content is king’, Monitor Audio’s new website proves the maxim they tell us about their newly launched website. “The most complete site upgrade has delivered a fabulous blend of style and functionality, reflecting the brand’s world-famous qualities. Equipped with an extremely powerful colour-coded search engine, the new site gives our dealers and customers the […]
Born in Durban, South Africa in 1974 the violinist Daniel Hope moved to London as a child as his parents escaped the apartheid regime, and this is sort of the starting point for Escape To Paradise (released 18th August).
Marantz have announced they’ve launched a dedicated headphone amplifier, the HD-DAC which uses Current Feedback amplification technologies from their’ high-end Premium 11 Series. The HD-DAC1 can drive high-impedance headphones of up to 600 ohm and incorporates three-level gain control, Marantz HDAM modules, a high current DAC (CS4398), and its fixed and variable RCA outputs. There’s […]
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Manger, which is something of a milestone and as part of their ongoing celebrations the German loudspeaker manufacturer has announced a new look and design for their brand. The company has also recently updated and rebuilt their website too. Writing in the company’s blog Daniela Manger wrote “This […]
The Chord Company will be showing a number of cables at the forthcoming National Audio Show 2014 (Whittlebury Hall) courtesy of Chord Company dealer Ortons Audio Visual who will be demonstrating Chord’s flagship Sarum range. Ortons will be hosting a ‘hear the difference’ cable demonstration, showcasing The Chord Company’s proprietary Tuned ARAY cable technology. The […]
Sound Fowndations got in touch with us to tell us what they are up to at the NAS at Whittlebury Hall. Sound Fowndations will be demonstrating a high-end analogue system with some items making their UK debut. The kit on demonstration will be: Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable Clearaudio TT1i tonearm (making its UK debut) Clearaudio […]
Following the recent announcement that KEF was to expand the Blade speaker range with the introduction of the KEF Blade Two, the new model is set to be showcased at this year’s National Audio Show – the first demonstration anywhere in the UK. Available in five specially selected finishes chosen to complement Blade’s sculptural contours, […]
Chord Electronics contacted Hifi Pig to tell us they will be exhibiting at the National Audio Show 2014 (Whittlebury Hall show) courtesy of Chord dealers Fanthorpes Hi-Fi and Hi-Fi Lounge. Two distinct systems will be on display at the show: Fanthorpes Hi-Fi will have a full Standard system (pictured) and Hi-Fi Lounge will have a […]
The new X3 from Kudos uses the same tweeter as its ‘baby brother’ the X2, but marries it with a new 18cm main driver. The main driver’s cone is made from a mixture of paper and reed fibres, which Kudos say “combines inherent stiffness and natural damping with light weight and improves transient and dynamic […]
Russ Andrews Accessories has introduced the X4 Block and X6 Block mains extensions with built in Silencer technology, complementing their X2 Block and incorporating the company’s UltraSocket mains sockets and aiming to provide a secure and quiet mains supply connection for up to four or six pieces of equipment respectively. The new blocks are anufactured […]
Simple Audio and Qobuz have announced a new partnership, originating from the shared ambition to deliver premium sound to music lovers in the home through innovative and high-end solutions. Qobuz brings the high quality music and Simple Audio brings its high resolution music streamers to the party. “After so many years in which MP3 compressed […]
The new wallmount speaker from Wilson, the Alida, incorporates the same anti-jitter crossover technology that underlies the full-size Wilson loudspeakers. “The greatest challenge for any wall-mount loudspeaker is accounting for the deleterious interaction with the wall and ceiling, as well as degradation caused by the mount itself. Alida minimizes wall/ceiling resonant interactions through thoroughly re-engineered […]
Chord Electronics’ Hugo has quickly established itself in the marketplace and now Hugo owners can protect their device and house a digital audio player or cell phone, in the new Hugo Leather Case (£99). The Hugo Leather Case is, as its name would suggest, made from leather and has been designed to allow full access […]