E.A.T. E-GLO II PHONO STAGE ARRIVES IN UK Henley Audio has announced the UK release of the European Audio Team E.A.T. E-Glo II phono stage, a hybrid tube phono stage designed to enhance vinyl playback for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges.
NEW HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS FROM ERZETICH Erzetich Audio has introduced two new headphone amplifiers, the Erzetich Bacillus II and Bacillus II+, designed to offer audiophiles “precise sound quality and refined aesthetics”.
FINEST AUDIO SHOW VIENNA 2024 REPORT FROM HiFi PiG’S STU AND LIN Finest Audio Show Vienna 2024, or the FAS Vienna as it is also known, was held for the first time last year. The High End Society announced that they will move the annual High End Show from Munich to the Austria Centre Vienna […]
REVOX ACQUIRES HORCH HOUSE In a significant move that underscores its dedication to analogue audio, Revox has announced the acquisition of Horch House, a company that has established itself as a world leader in the analogue master tape industry over the past 15 years.
KISHI BASHI STRING QUARTET SESSION LIVE AT STUDIO 47, ¼”, 2 TRACK, 15IPS, CCIR TAPE REVIEW Alan McIntosh reviews the Kishi Bashi String Quartet Session Live at Studio 47, ¼”, 2 track, 15ips, CCIR Tape.
JBL SPINNER BT TURNTABLE REVIEW JBL has been in the audio industry for years now. They have been trying to branch out a little into new categories, and turntables are one of them. The JBL Spinner BT is an entry-level turntable for most and features a built-in phono pre-amp alongside Bluetooth. Coming in at £379.99, […]
SILENT POUND CHALLENGER II LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW We first came across Lithuanian newcomers Silent Pound a little over a year ago, whilst attending the Warsaw Audio Video Show where we were immediately grabbed, first of all by the very different and very daring aesthetic and design of the Challenger II loudspeakers and secondly by the sound […]
A Glossary of HiFi and Home Audio Terms Below is an in-depth, alphabetised glossary of common HiFi and home audio terms, designed to help enthusiasts and newcomers better understand the concepts that define high-fidelity sound and audio technology. We’ll add to this over time to make it ever more comprehensive. If you think we need to […]
FIIO M23 DAP REVIEW Fiio is one of the most well-known DAP (Digital Audio Player) manufacturers on the market. Although they have branched out somewhat over the last couple of years, their DAPs have always been a big part of their core product range. In this review for HiFi PiG, OScar Stewart checks out the […]
FEZZ AUDIO TITANIA INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW The Fezz Audio Titania Integrated Amplifier is part of the Polish brand’s Evolution Range of electronics and costs just shy of £3500. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
CONNECTED FIDELITY SIX STAR DISTRIBUTION BLOCK REVIEW The Connected Fidelity Six Star Distribution Block is the latest HiFi mains distribution unit by Connected Fidelity. In this review, Janine Elliot plugs into this sub £700 star-wired distribution block.
In our ongoing series of articles aimed at those beginning their audio journey, How to Set Up and Wire Your HiFi System: A Beginner’s Guide is aimed at newcomers who are unsure of where to start. It covers all the basics that should get you up and running, but when wiring anything involving mains electricity […]
NORTH WEST AUDIO SHOW 2025 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW The organisers of one of the UK’s favourite HiFi shows, the North West Audio Show, say they are excited to announce that tickets for the event are now available!
JBL AUTHENTICS 500 SMART HOME SPEAKER REVIEW JBL is part of the Harman group and is a long-established name in the audio world. They’re well known for their portable Bluetooth speakers but have decided to re-enter into the home audio world with their Authentics range of components.
SCANSONIC Q3 FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS REVIEW The smallest of Scansonic´s top-level Q range, the Q3 harbours more trickle-down technology from parent company Dantax´ ultra high-end Raidho brand than ever before. Does this make the Scansonics with their striking design and room-friendly dimensions a cut-price hero? Eric van Spelde takes a listen.
DUTCH AUDIO EVENT 2024 REPORT PART 2 Join Lin and Stu for the second day of our visit to the Dutch Audio Event 2024, with Part 2 of our show report.