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Unison Research Simply Italy

Unison Research has launched its latest integrated amplifier – Simply Italy – to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification as a nation. This compact, 5 input, line level integrated clearly draws its inspiration from the Simply Two amplifier. Unison have created a newly redesigned version of the Simply Two that shares many of its […]

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Hifi at the V and A

To coincide with the 2012 London Olympics, the V&A Museum’s major Spring exhibition will showcase the best of British design and creative talent. ‘British Design 1948-2012: Innovation in the Modern Age’, will highlight significant moments in the history of British Design. Included in this prestigious event is the Lecson Audio system created by the co-founders […]

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Total DAC

The Total DAC is a French made digital to analogue converter which is said to use only components that have been selected by rigorous listening tests as well as “specific digital technologies” and “components rarely used in other high end DACs due to their high cost”. The standout feature of the Total DAC is the […]

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New York Audio and AV Show

Chester Group, the company that brings audio shows to Australia, UK and Sweden will be the host of this coming weekend’s Audio and AV Show in New York. The New York Audio and Av Show will take place in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at 301 Park Avenue on Friday 13, Saturday 14 and April 15. […]

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Jim Marshall Dies Age 88

Jim Marshall the founder of Marshall amplifiers has died at the age of 88. The Marshall Website published a tribute which included the following “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved founder and leader for the past 50 years, Jim Marshall. While mourning the Guv’nor though, we also salute […]

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Evince Loudspeaker from Thomas Scherer

The Evince loudspeaker from Thomas Scherer Audio Engineering is an interesting looking loudspeaker with an equally interesting concept and design. Indeed the company clearly sates that their “corporate philosophy is to develop perfect loudspeakers by combing high-end audio engineering with inspired design.” It is a stunning looking single-driver, five-stage, transmission line design made from Scandinavian […]

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New Bryston Integrated Amplifier

Bryston Ltd, the Ontario based manufacturer of consumer and professional electronics, has announced the launch of its new B135 SST22 integrated amplifier which comes as a direct replacement for the B-100. The new integrated provides 135 watts per channel at 8 ohms and 180 watts per channel at 4 ohms. There are 7 high level […]

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TAD Comes to UK

Founded in 1975 in Tokyo, Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD Labs) is known for its professional loudspeaker drivers used in recording studios. In the late 1990s TAD Labs branched out to develop high-end audio systems for consumers’, its first product being the revolutionary TAD Model-1 loudspeaker.  Designed by director of engineering Andrew Jones – in […]

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Are You Passionate for Hi-res Audio?

Neil Young has for a while now been a champion for hi resolution formats and released his Archives Volume 1 box set on Blu-ray as far back as 2009 whilst making noises about Blu-rays superior sonic attributes. Hifi Pig reads with interest that the multi-faceted Young (Hifi Pig is a bit of a fan) is […]

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Blue Murder at Unilet

We wouldn’t usually post news of this kind of thing, but Hifi Pig has watched the Unilet Sound and Vision “Blue Murder” sale from afar for the last few years and has always been intrigued by the prices they are able to offer. Running from April 28th to June 9th they will also be hosting […]

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Computer Hifi Killed the Radio Star…or did it?

Regular readers will be aware of my thoughts on using computers in home hifi installations and that my experiences have been less than satisfying for me. To be fair the problems have centred on interface issues and me simply not “gelling” with listening to music using computers.

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GamuT M’inenT Series Launched in the UK

GamuT have today announced a new addition to their portfolio – the M’inenT series. There are three loudspeakers in the range (the 3, 5 and 7), a standmount and two floorstanders and the quality of design, parts and craftsmanship is said to be reminiscent of the El Superiores series – whilst still not budget loudspeakers […]