Author: HifiPig
Metronome DSC DAC and Streamer
METRONOME DSC DAC/STREAMER REVIEW Costing just shy of €26 000 the French-built Metronome DSC DAC and Streamer is clearly pitching itself at the high-end user. It has some interesting and innovative onboard technology from Industry stalwart Gilles Milot (Leedh) and certainly looks the part, but how will it sound? Stuart Smith finds out for HiFi […]
Aavik i280 Integrated Amplifier Review
AAVIK i280 AMPLIFIER REVIEW Sitting in the middle of the Danish company’s i-series of amplifiers and costing £10,000, Aavik’s i280 integrated amplifier offers interesting new concepts of design. Stuart Smith takes a listen for HiFi Pig.
Hyland Venus Headphones
HYLAND VENUS HEADPHONES REVIEW John Scott dips his toe (and his ears) into the world of bespoke audio with Hyland Headphones’ open-backed Venus model retailing at £650.
Sendy Audio Apollo Headphones
SENDY AUDIO APOLLO HEADPHONE REVIEW John Scott spends some time with Sendy Audio’s Apollo open-backed headphones, launched today and retailing at £429.
Chord Electronics Mojo 2
CHORD ELECTRONICS MOJO 2 DAC AND HEADPHONE AMP REVIEW MoJo2 is the latest iteration of Chord Electronics Mojo portable headphone amp and DAC. This version has internal improvements that include onboard DSP to tailor the sound. Stuart Smith has a listen.
How Much?
IT COSTS HOW MUCH? Stuart Smith looks at the cost of HiFi.
Kudos Cardea Super 10A Loudspeakers
KUDOS CARDEA SUPER 10A LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW Ian Ringstead takes delivery of the Kudos Cardea Super 10A standmount speakers and tells us what he thought.
Stack Audio Serene II Alto LP12 Upgrades
STACK AUDIO SERENE II ALTO LP12 UPGRADES John Scott says goodbye to an old much-loved friend and hello to a new one thanks to Stack Audio’s Alto suite of Linn LP12 upgrades at £1400
Bluesound Powernode (2021) Streaming Amplifier
BLUESOUND POWERNODE STREAMING AMPLIFIER REVIEW The Bluesound Powernode (2021) Streaming Amplifier is, as the name suggests, an all in one streaming unit with onboard amplification. Dan Worth adds some loudspeakers and takes us on a tour of its features and sound.
Classic Audio Spartan 10 Phonostage
CLASSIC AUDIO SPARTAN 10 PHONOSTAGE REVIEW The Classic Audio Spartan 10 is the first product from this UK-based headed up by Michael Fidler. Janine Elliot spins some discs through this £350 moving magnet only phonostage.
FLARE E-Prototype In Ear Monitors
FLARE E-PROTOTYPE IEM REVIEW FLARE E-Prototype are an innovative design that fit right into your ear canal to reduce distortion created there. They cost £250 and are made in the UK. Janine Elliot inserts them and tells us what she thinks.
Electrocompaniet ECI 80D Integrated Amplifier
ELECTROCOMPANIET EC1 80D INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW The Electrocompaniet ECI 80D Integrated Amplifier is a £3000 amp that is well featured and looks rather splendid, Stuart Smith takes a listen.
Network Acoustics ENO Streaming System
NETWORK ACOUSTICS ENO STREAMING SYSTEM REVIEW The Network Acoustics ENO Streaming System is a small, passive filter box that is designed to fit between your network switch/router and your chosen streamer. Chris Baillie takes a listen.
Triangle Antal 40th Anniversary Edition Loudspeakers
TRIANGLE ANTAL 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW French brand Triangle celebrate their 40th anniversary with special editions of their Antal floorstanding loudspeakers costing €3000 (£3000). Stuart Smith takes a listen.
QHW Audio THE VINYL Phonostage
QHW AUDIO THE VINYL PHONOSTAGE REVIEW QHW Audio’s THE VINYL phonostage is made in Spain, accepts both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges, and costs a very reasonable €760 plus shipping and relevant taxes. Stuart Smith finds out how it fares for HiFi Pig.