Meze 99 Classics V2 Headphones
MEZE 99 CLASSICS V2 HEADPHONES REVIEW The Meze 99 Classics V2 Headphones are an update of the Romanian brand’s MEZE 99 CLASSICS that HiFi PiG reviewed back in 2019. Oscar Stewart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Hifi Reviews
Eversolo PLAY CD Edition
EVERSOLO PLAY CD EDITION REVIEW Eversolo PLAY CD Edition is a £699 all-in-one (just add speakers) streaming amplifier with phonostage that is clearly aimed at those looking to get more music into their lives without spending a packet and without taking up much real estate. Seasoned audiophile Janine Elliot takes a look and listen to […]
Feliks Audio Echo Vibe Headphone & Pre-Amplifier
FELIKS AUDIO ECHO VIBE HEADPHONE & PRE-AMPLIFIER REVIEW Feliks Audio are a renowned valve amp manufacturer from Poland; they are a family business and have been making amps for several years now. I have previously reviewed their flagship headphone amp, the Envy and in this review, Oscar Stewart takes a look at their refreshed entry-level […]
ArgentPur GaN-FET Monobloc Amplifiers
ARGENTPUR GaN-FET MONOBLOC AMPLIFIERS REVIEW ArgentPur Gan-Fet Monobloc amplifiers are made in the USA by Ernest Meunier and use Gallium Nitride semiconductors. The amps are also wired with pure silver wiring. Janine Elliot takes this interesting pair of monoblocs for a spin.
Takumi Level 2.1DC Turntable
TAKUMI LEVEL 2.1DC TURNTABLE REVIEW Takumi have been around for just over 10 years; however, owner Rik Stoet has been making audio products for many years. In this review, we are looking at his latest creation, the Level 2.1DC, which is also the entry level model into Takumi Turntables. Priced at £1599 here in the […]
ES Lab ES-2a Electrostatic Headphones
ES Lab ES-2a ELECTROSTATIC HEADPHONES ES Lab ES-2a Electrostatic Headphones are made by a small company in Hong Kong and cost £1749. In this review, Oscar Stewart takes a listen and sees if he can find an electrostatic he enjoys.
Fyne Audio F701SP Loudspeakers
FYNE AUDIO F701SP STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW After 5 years in production, the Fyne F701 gets the Special Production treatment, which sees upgrades to the driver magnets, crossover, a revised HF waveguide, and the use of additional cryogenic treatment, with a £1,500 increase in the retail price. Jon Lumb takes a look at this standmount costing […]
Matrix Audio TS-1 Streamer & SS-1 Network Switch
MATRIX AUDIO TS-1 STREAMER & SS-1 NETWORK SWITCH REVIEW Matrix Audio have been featured in HiFi PiG a few times; in fact, my first review for HiFi PiG was of their Element X2. They are a brand I have known since long before this, though, and I first reviewed one of their headphone amps all […]
Daudio MOB 2.5 Open Baffle Loudspeakers
DAUDIO MOB 2.5 OPEN BAFFLE LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Daudio MOB 2.5 is an open baffle loudspeaker that is modular in construction. With the upgraded drivers and crossover, they cost 8130 Euros. Stuart Smith puts them together and sits for a very enjoyable time with them for HiFi PiG.
Roon Nucleus Titan Streaming Server
ROON NUCLEUS TITAN STREAMING SERVER REVIEW Roon Nucleus Titan is Roon’s flagship server. It can act as both a Roon Server and also features internal storage options, so you don’t need to keep a separate NAS running for local music storage. Roon first released the Nucleus and Nucleus+ servers approximately 7 years ago, and the […]
Esprit High End Audio Stella Loudspeakers
ESPRIT HIGH END AUDIO STELLA LOUDSPEAKERS Esprit High End Audio Stella Loudspeakers are a standmount from this French manufacturer, previously well known for their audio cables. Stuart Smith takes a listen to this luxurious standmount loudspeaker that is proudly “Made In France”.
Manunta Classic Integrated Amplifier
MANUNTA CLASSIC INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW Manunta Classic integrated amplifier comes from the same people who brought us M2Tech. In this review for HiFi PiG, Janine Elliot takes a listen to this classic-looking Italian integrated amplifier costing around 5000 Euros.
MCRU PWC Record Stabiliser
MCRU PWC RECORD STABILISER REVIEW The PWC record stabiliser from MCRU is a resin puck affair designed to fit over your record spindle when you have a record playing. It is designed to effectively reduce unwanted low-frequency information from making its way to your stylus. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG
Kii SEVEN Loudspeakers
Kii SEVEN LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Kii SEVEN loudspeakers are a compact active model with DSP and a whole lot more onboard. Stuart Smith takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Neat Acoustics Momentum J-S Loudspeakers
NEAT ACOUSTICS MOMENTUM J-S LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Neat Acoustics Momentum J-S Loudspeakers are one of the latest models from this well-loved British brand. Oscar Stewart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Dan D’Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier
DAN D’AGOSTINO PENDULUM INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW Dan D’Agostino needs no introduction to those interested in high-end home audio. In this review, Janine Elliot takes a listen to the (fully loaded) Dan D’Agostino Pendulum integrated amplifier, which sets the entry level for this HiFi legend’s current range of products.
Mofi Source Point 10 Master Edition Loudspeakers
MOFI SOURCE POINT 10 MASTER EDITION LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW The original Mofi Source Point 10 has undergone a significant revision at the hands (and ears) of Mofi’s speaker designer Andrew Jones. The 10” dual-concentric design gets a significantly reworked crossover and has also seen the addition of a tweeter adjustment control. Jon Lumb takes a look […]
Seismion Reactio 2 Isolation Platform
SEISMION REACTIO 2 REVIEW Seismion Reactio 2 is a high-end and high-technology product, aimed at those looking to provide their HiFi gear with the ultimate isolation from external factors. Janine Elliot has a play with it and gives us her thoughts.
Prima-Luna EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amplifier
PRIMA-LUNA EVO 300 HYBRID POWERAMP REVIEW Prima-Luna EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amplifier is a £6,498 power amp that, as the name suggests, uses both valves/tubes and MOSFET technology. In this review for HiFi PiG, Janine Elliot takes a listen to this interesting and good-looking 100W/Channel stereo (it can be used in mono) amplifier.
Estelon Aura Loudspeakers
ESTELON AURA LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Estelon Aura Loudspeakers are made in Tallinn in Estonia and cost £19,500. They represent the brand’s entry-level floorstanding loudspeaker and in this review for HiFi PiG, Janine Elliot admires both their physical beauty, and their sonic attributes. Read on to find out more of what she thought.
Fell Audio Amp And Fell Audio Disc
FELL AUDIO AMP AND FELL AUDIO DISC REVIEW Fell Audio Amp and Fell Audio Disc are two relatively new products from a company that prides itself on making Made-in-Britain products and being environmentally conscious. The Fell amp is £599 and the Fell Disc CD player is £499, which for British-made products is pretty much unheard […]
Volumio Preciso Dual Mono DAC
VOLUMIO PRECISO DUAL MONO DAC REVIEW VOLUMIO PRECISO dual mono DAC is made in Florence by this Italian company with a well-known background in computer audio. It costs 799 Euros, and in this review, Stuart Smith plugs it into the HiFi PiG reference system.
Canor Virtus A3 Integrated Amplifier
CANOR VIRTUS A3 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW Canor Virtus A3 is an integrated amplifier with onboard DAC, MM and MC phonostage, a headphone amplifier, and enough analogue inputs to satisfy most folk. It’s made in Slovakia and costs 6000 Euros. Stuart Smith takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Wharfedale Evo 5.4 Loudspeakers
WHARFEDALE EVO 5.4 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Wharfedale EVO 5.4 loudspeakers are the latest iteration of this popular and affordable floorstanding loudspeaker. In this review for HiFi PiG, Debbie Collinson, a long-time user of the previous Wharfedale EVOs, takes a listen to the new and improved EVO 5.4 from this stalwart of the HiFi scene.
ZMF ORI 3.0 Headphones
ZMF ORI 3.0 HEADPHONES REVIEW ZMF ORI 3.0 headphones reviewed by Oscar Stewart for HiFi PiG.
Audio Analogue Maestro II Integrated Amplifier
AUDIO ANALOGUE MAESTRO 2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Audio Analogue Maestro II Integrated Amplifier is an 18K Euros line-level integrated amplifier from Italy. Stuart Smith plugs into the HiFi PIG reference system and puts it through its paces.
High-Amp Electra Energiser For Stax EarSpeakers
HIGH-AMP ELECTRA ENERGISER FOR STAX EARSPEAKERS High-Amp Electra energiser for Stax is an aftermarket energiser/amplifier for these electrostatic earspeakers. It’s a German design by Andreas Rauenbuehler and costs 1300 Euros. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Ortofon MC 90X Cartridge
ORTOFON MC 90X CARTRIDGE Ortofon MC 90X cartridge is from the upper echelons of the Danish brand’s portfolio and costs around £4000 in the UK. As the MC in its name would suggest, it’s a moving coil design, but it also has some nifty tricks up its sleeves and on the end of its cantilever. […]