Technics 1500C Turntable Announced
Hot on the heels of the new SL 1200 turntable, Technics has announced the 1500C with built in phonostage.
Author: HifiPig
DIY AUDIO Silver and Gold – The Mundorf Effect Part 2
Since the first part of this write-up, which you can read here, I’ve been busy concluding the final crossover compliment for my Ayon loudspeakers. It’s been a time consuming and interesting experience. Time consuming with regards to implementing, running in and assessing any changes incrementally and interesting with regards to the experience and journey the […]
Melco Announce iOS App
Melco has launched Melco music HD, a free iOS control point App for its digital music libraries. The new App, which is available now from the Apple App Store, has been designed to offer intuitive control and simple navigation when a Melco digital music library is connected to a USB DAC.
Limetree Headphone Amp
Limetree is the affordable branch of well known audio brand Lindeman. Here Ian Ringstead has a listen to their headphone amp costing £595.
Nasotec Swing Headshell 202A1
Nasotec Swing Headshell 202A1 is a novel approach to achieving better results from your vinyl replay system. It costs £305 and here Janine Elliot gives it a try for Hifi Pig.
Jern 14 EH Loudspeakers
Jern 14 EH Loudspeakers from Denmark are an unusual design both in the way they look and the materials they are made from, Stuart Smith takes a listen to them partnered with REL t5i subs which are vital as the speakers only go down to 90Hz. The Jern 14 EH are €/£3.998 for a pair, the […]
SMSL A2 Amplifier
Not everyone needs a 5 input 2x250W, DAC integrated Class A amp weighing in at 40kg. Some are seeking an amp that keeps its simple, allows 1 or maybe 2 connections, as few knobs as possible, power efficient and in a compact size, with a price point to match… enter the SMSL A2 Class Amplifier […]
Pro-Ject Announce Phono Cartridges
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has announced the introduction of the Pick-IT S2 and Pick-IT DS2 cartridges.
Integrity Hifi Tru-Lift Automatic Tonearm Lifter
Ever fallen asleep whilst listening to records and woke up hours later with your precious cartridge playing the run-out groove? Tru-Lift Automatic Tonearm Lifter (US$259 as reviewed) could well be the answer to your dreams…
Pro-Ject Sweep-IT E Cleaning Brush
Pro-Ject is very well known for their large range of turntables and is now expanding into the record cleaning market with a vacuum cleaning machine and this, the £55 Sweep-IT E which gets rid of dust by brushing the vinyl as it is being played. Harry Smith gives it a spin.
DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner
DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner is a £75 box with urethane gel inside to trap dust when you lower your stylus on to it.
IsoTek Evo Ascension C15 Mains Cable
Janine Elliot takes a look at the innovative IsoTek Evo Ascension C15 mains cable costing £3000.
Festival Of Sound 2018 Video Released
Take a look at the official video of The Festival Of Sound which took place earlier this year.
New Power Cables From Furutech – Empire and Roxy
Two new power cables announced by Furutech – The Roxy and The Empire
Burson Swing And Playmate
Burson has announced the Playmate USB DAC with 2 W headphone amp and preamp, plus the Swing which is a USB DAC and preamplifier. Both will be available from January 1st, with pre-orders being taken now.
T + A Multi Source Devices Now Roon Ready
Roon expands the Roon Ready end points to include the T+A Multi-Source devices MP 1000 E, R 1000 E, MP 2000 R MKII, CALA CDR, and CALA SR. Roon Ready certification is the highest level of certification and integration into the Roon ecosystem.