HiFi PiG ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 3 Each day of December up til Xmas day we will recommend one classic album that we hope readers will listen to. We’ve chosen albums from loads of different genres and tried to keep them as accessible as possible and not too obscure so that as many readers as possible […]
HiFi PiG ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 2 Each day of December up til Xmas day we will recommend one classic album that we hope readers will listen to. We’ve chosen albums from loads of different genres and tried to keep them as accessible as possible and not too obscure so that as many readers as possible […]
HiFi PiG ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 1 Each day of December up til Xmas day we will recommend one classic album that we hope readers will listen to. We’ve chosen albums from loads of different genres and tried to keep them as accessible as possible and not too obscure so that as many readers as possible […]
UNVEILING THE £200K dCS VARÈSE Janine Elliot travels to Bedforshire to check out the new dCS Varèse, a five-box digital audio system that aims to set a new standard for music reproduction.
MOOR AMPS ANGEL PRE AND ANGEL 4 POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW Moor Amps, based in Portland, Dorset, have earned a reputation for their meticulous design and UK-based manufacturing. The Angel Pre and Angel 4 Power Amplifier showcase this dedication to craftsmanship, with a focus on transparency, detail, and effortless musicality. Designed with 30 years of refinement, […]
PORTABLE; VARIABLE ACOUSTIC DEVICE (P:VAD) REVIEW Room acoustics can make or break a listening experience, and achieving the ideal environment is often a challenge for audiophiles. The P:VAD (Portable: Variable Acoustic Device), designed by acoustics expert Antony Frost, offers a portable and versatile solution for taming bass, reducing reverberation, and fine-tuning your soundstage without permanent room […]
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81ii AMPLIFIER AND CXN100 NETWORK PLAYER REVIEW Cambridge Audio CXA81ii amplifier and CXN100 Network Player cost just shy of £1900 which is pretty low in the grand scheme of things these days for home audio. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
ROON NUCLEUS ONE AND NUCLEUS TITAN ARRIVE IN UK Henley Audio has confirmed the UK release of Roon’s new-generation servers, the Nucleus One and Nucleus Titan, offering dedicated solutions for music lovers seeking the best Roon experience. These servers are designed to provide seamless operation with the Roon music platform, eliminating the need for user-assembled systems.
AUDIOLAB 9000Q AND 9000P AMPLIFIERS LAUNCHED Audiolab has unveiled the 9000Q preamplifier and 9000P stereo power amplifier, expanding its highly regarded flagship 9000 Series. This is the brand’s first dedicated pre/power amplifier system in over eight years, building on its legacy of innovative audio design.
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.
DUTCH AUDIO EVENT 2024 REPORT PART 1 It barely seems a year ago that we were here in Eindhoven for the last Dutch Audio Event, but after a days travel on planes, trains, and automobiles, though not in that order, here we are again for what has always been an excellent show, here is the […]
NEW PRODUCTS FROM HiFi ROSE AND PRO-JECT VIA HENLEY AUDIO AT UK AUDIO SHOW 2024 Henley Audio will be presenting in the Warwick Suite and Syndicate 29 at this weekend’s UK Audio Show.
TRIANGLE BOREA BR02 CONNECT LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Powered speakers offer many advantages over conventional passive speakers when space is at a premium, and the Borea BR02 Connect from Triangle offers a relatively affordable option. Oscar Stewart tries these £549 powered loudspeaker for size.
