Earlier today Hifi Pig ran a breaking news item about the new Cyrus 30th Anniversary Edition system and we have now managed to snoofle out further information about the system from Cyrus as well as a photograph. The new system will comprise of the following individual items: CD XT SE2 For the Anniversary Series version […]
To celebrate 30 years of audio innovation, UK manufacturer Cyrus has announced details of their Anniversary Series – “an exclusive system of fine-tuned flagship products”. The system is based on the company’s flagship X Series range and has been fine-tuned by Technical Director, Peter Bartlett. The Anniversary Series System comprises upgraded versions of the following […]
Californian based Theta Digital, have announced that it is shipping its latest universal disc transport, the Compli Blu 3D. According to Dave Reich, Theta Digital’s chief engineer, the Compli Blu 3D was optimized for use with advanced preamp/processors and outboard DAC’s like Theta Digital’s own Casablanca III HD and Generation VIII S3. “It’s simply impossible […]
New consumer electronics brand i-box is launching its first headphones, part of its fast-growing range of smartphone and tablet accessories. The i-box Flats, sporting a rugged metal construction, flat tangle-free cable and red and black styling. The 1.2m red cable is flat in order to make them tangle-resistant. The metal-bodied earphone casings are “robust, stylish […]
Amphion and Antelope Audio will be co-exhibiting at the Sound & Vision Bristol Show in the United Kingdom, February 22 – 24, 2013. The two brands are going to demonstrate a few different set ups, starting with mastering quality to easy-to-use desktop systems. Visitors will have the chance to see for the first time in […]
Meridian has announced the introduction of its Explorer USB DAC. The Explorer is a pocket-sized high-resolution USB DAC from “that delivers best-in-class sound from any computer”. Featuring a range of connectivity, the Explorer can be used in a variety of applications from private headphone listening to full system playback. The Explorer is compatible with Mac, […]
Simple Audio, the networked audio company based in Scotland that released its first multi-room music streaming system in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for superior sound performance, today announced that it has been acquired by leading US-based PC enthusiast hardware company Corsair in a multi-million dollar deal. The deal marks another positive chapter in […]
Schiit Audio announce the production of the Asgard 2 headphone amplifier. Asgard 2 is a complete redefinition of the company’s Asgard headphone amplifier, adding both a higher-performance gain stage based on their flagship Mjolnir amp, as well as features such as selectable gain and preamp outs. “With these changes, Asgard 2 becomes a complete control […]
Von Schweikert Audio announce the VR-100XS speaker system. All aspects of its design have been approached with the goal of an “acoustically holographic listening experience of a live musical event”. To achieve this, the company have engineered an all-new Noise Reduction cabinet construction based on their Triple-Wall constrained layer patent, a matched driver array using […]
In the latest of our ongoing series of interviews with the people behind the brands, Hifi Pig talks to Daniela Manger, the CEO & owner of Manger Products. Read all the Behind the Brands interviews.
Krell have announced today that their S-550i integrated amp will be shipping this week! The Krell S-550i builds on the success of the S-300i integrated amplifier and delivers 275 watts of stereo output. The S-550i is outfitted with balanced and single-ended inputs, iPod dock, and Theater Throughput™ mode. For custom integration applications, 12 volt triggers, […]
Daniela Manger is the CEO & owner of Manger Products. She has involved in Hi-Fi, electronics engineering & Pro-Audio markets almost since she was born due to family interests. Based on their unique Manger MSW/Sound Transducer their current portfolio includes Reference Active Monitor (MSMc1) & its floorstanding version (MSMs1), plus other accessories which help to […]
34 years. That’s how long Bad Religion has been a functioning entity! Occupying a genre not known for cultivating longevity in its participants, they’ve endured line-up changes, fluctuations in popularity and label changes and are (deservedly) absolute icons of punk rock. However to use sporting parlance, you’re only as good as your last game… so […]
Luxury high end audio manufacturer Gryphon Audio Designs of Denmark is celebrating the launch of their greatest loudspeaker achievement yet, the four-tower Gryphon Pendragon. Conceived to be partnered with the Gryphon Pandora preamplifier and Mephisto (stereo) or Mephisto Solo (monoblock) power amplifiers, the three-way Gryphon Pendragon system employs a bass tower (eight 8” bass drivers […]
THIEL Audio, the lexington based high-end loudspeaker manufacturer, has announced that consumer electronics senior executive Bob Brown has been appointed to the company’s board of directors and will take over as interim COO effective immediately. Brown, recently named to CEDIA’s board of directors, brings a rich legacy and successful track record in the performance audio […]