Topping DX5 II DAC/HeadAmp/Pre
TOPPING DX5 II DAC/HEADAMP/PRE REVIEW Topping DX5 II is a DAC, Headphone amp, and pre all in one affordable unit. HiFi PiG’s Oscar Stweart takes a listen.
Hifi Reviews
Audiolab 6000A MKII Integrated Amplifier
AUDIOLAB 6000A MKII INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW Audiolab 6000A MKII integrated amplifier is an updated version of their well-reviewed 6000A amplifier. The 6000A MKII is a fully featured, modern amplifier with a phonostage, line level inputs, Bluetooth, and a DAC. It is also very reasonably priced at around £700. Michael Fairbairn takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Orff The Earl Headphone Cable
ORFF THE EARL HEADPHONE CABLE REVIEW Orff The Earl is a headphone cable costing £1480. In this review, HiFi PiG’s headphone specialist Oscar Stewart takes a listen.
NVA Relax Bundle
NVA RELAX BUNDLE REVIEW NVA Relax Bundle includes an AP20 integrated amplifier, a pair of Cube 3 loudspeakers, and 3m of LS3 loudspeaker cable. Apart from a source, this is all you need to get you up and running, and at £2,495 you save a healthy £355 over buying them individually. Janine Elliot takes a […]
Piega COAX 411 Gen2 Loudspeakers
PIEGA COAX 411 GEN2 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Piega COAX 411 Gen2 loudspeakers feature a dual-concentric, entirely ribbon-based tweeter/midrange driver setup, and continue the Swiss brand’s use of tensioned aluminium cabinets. Jon Lumb takes a look at this standmount loudspeaker costing £8000.
Hegel H150 Amplifier
HEGEL H150 AMPLIFIER REVIEW The Hegel H150 amplifier is a fully fledged, modern integrated design that features a Moving Magnet phonostage, onboard DAC, and line-level inputs. The sleek-looking amplifier is avaialble in black or white and will cost you £2750. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
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.
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 […]