Rega Aya Loudspeakers
REGA AYA LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Oscar Stewart takes a listen to Rega Aya Loudspeakers, a compact floor-standing loudspeaker costing £1500.
Hifi Reviews
Pick Of 2023 Best Of The Best Reviews
HiFi PiG’S BEST OF THE BEST REVIEWS PICK OF 2023 We don’t usually do annual awards at HiFi PiG, but this year we thought we’d do a roundup of what our review team considered the best of what they have heard and reviewed in their own systems! There’s everything from budget audio kit to high-end […]
Eversolo DMP-A8
EVERSOLO DMP-A8 REVIEW Eversolo DMP-A8 is a fully featured DAC, Streamer and Preamplfier all-in-one box of tricks that costs less than £2000. In this first official UK review, Oscar Stewart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Miltra OTL-8XT Headphone Amplifier
MILTRA OTL-8XT HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER REVIEW Miltra OTL-8XT Headphone Amplifier is made in Poland, uses an interesting OTL (Output TransformerLess) design and costs €1300. Oscar Stewart warms it up for HiFi PiG.
Audiolab 7000A Amp and 7000CDT CD Transport
AUDIOLAB 7000A INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER AND 7000CDT CD TRANSPORT REVIEW Audiolab and their 7000 series integrated amplifier and CD transport on paper look to represent excellent value for money at around £1600 for the pair, but how do they perform? Michael Fairbairn takes a listen for HiFi PiG
S.M.S.L D6s Balanced DAC
S.M.S.L D6s BALANCED DAC REVIEW S.M.S.L D6s Balanced DAC costs less than £200 but can it hold its own with the more expensive DACs out there. Oscar Stewart finds out for HiFi PiG
OSV HT 50 Amplifier
OSV HT 50 AMPLIFIER REVIEW The OSV HT 50 integrated amplifier comes from Poland, costs £6500 and is a hybrid valve and solid-state design. Janine takes a listen.
ifi Audio iCAN Phantom
iFi AUDIO iCAN PHANTOM REVIEW ifi Audio iCAN Phantom is a £3749 and is touted by iFi as being the only headphone amplifier you will ever need. Oscar Stewart takes a listen to see if this is really the case.
Sennheiser HD660 S2 Headphones
SENNHEISER HD660 S2 HEAPHONE REVIEW The Sennheiser HD660 S2 Headphones cost just under £500 and in this review for HiFI PiG, Oscar Stewart puts them through their paces.
CLOSER Acoustics Provocateur 300B Amplifier and Forlane Loudspeakers
CLOSER ACOUSTICS PROVOCATEUR 300B AMPLIFIER AND FORLANE WIDEBAND LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Closer Acoustics Provocateur 300B amplifier and Forlane loudspeakers are made in Poland and for many will represent the audio-nirvana that is SET amplification and wideband loudspeakers. HiFi PiG’s Stuart takes a listen to see if he still likes this particular slice of audiophile heaven.
Violectric DHA V226 Headphone Amp and DAC
VIOLECTRIC DHA V226 HEADPHONE AMP AND DAC REVIEW Violectric’s DHA V226 is a £1230 balanced headphone amplifier and DAC. In this review for HiFi PiG, Oscar Stewart gives it a whirl.
KANTO ORA Desktop Loudspeakers
KANTO ORA LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW KANTO ORA loudspeakers are a diminutive loudspeaker with built-in amps, Bluetooth, and a USB DAC. They cost 300 quid and in this review, HiFi PiG’s Stu pops them beside his desktop computer and uses them for listening to music, editing sound files, and more.
Deco Audio Transfer DAC
DECO AUDIO TRANSFER DAC REVIEW Deco Audio Transfer DAC is a £549 Digital to Analogue Converter using valves for the output stage with no FETS and no transistors. The DAC is made in the United Kingdom and in this review, Oscar Stewart tries it out for HiFi PiG.
Fiio M15s Digital Audio Player
Fiio M15S DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW Fiio are a name synonymous with personal audio and in this review, Oscar Stewart takes a listen to their M15s DAP.
Ophidian Incanto Loudspeakers
OPHIDIAN INCANTO LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW Ian Ringstead takes a listen to the £6000 Ophidian Incanto Floorstanding loudspeakers.
Audite Acoustics Brij Nedan 2.0 Platform
BRIJ NEDAN 2.0 PLATFORM BY AUDITE ACOUSTICS REVIEW Janine Elliot take a look at the Brij Nedan 2.0 platform by Audite Acoustics that takes a novel approach to isolating your beloved HiFi gear.
NAD C 3050 Amplifier
NAD C 3050 AMPLIFIER REVIEW NAD Amplifiers have been well-known and well-loved for many years by audiophiles at every stage of their involvement in their HiFi journey. In this review. Alan McIntosh takes a listen to the wonderfully retro-looking NAD C 3050 amp.
Vera Audio Power Amplifier P400/1000
VERA AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER P400/1000 REVIEW Vera Audio Power Amplifier P400/1000 is a Class D amplifier based around the Hypex NCore modules and coming in a bespoke case with some novel features such as a bespoke buffer stage and an interesting case design.
432 EVO MASTER Music Server
432 EVO MASTER REVIEW The 432 EVO MASTER is the range-topping music server from the Belgian brand 432 EVO. It comes with a separate power supply with three individual PSUs and uses the company’s 432 tuning. Read on for more about this interesting and novel approach to serving files to your DAC.
STAX SR-003MKII Headphones & SRM-D10 DAC/Amp/Energizer
STAX SR-003MKII HEADPHONES & SRM-D10 DAC/AMP/ENERGIZER REVIEW Stax doesn’t really need any introductions, and this $2250 combo is being released to celebrate their 85th Anniversary.
Aurorasound HFSA-01 Integrated Amplifier
AURORASOUND HFSA-01 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW In this Aurorasound HFSA-01 integrated review, Janine Elliot takes a listen to this valve amplifier that uses the EL84 valve/tube and costs £3699 in the UK.
T + A Solitaire S430 Loudspeakers
T + A SOLITAIRE S430 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW German manufacturer T + A’s Solitaire S430 loudspeakers are plumbed into the Hifi PiG reference system for a few weeks. How does this 25K loudspeaker perform?
Innuos Phoenix USB
INNUOS PHOENIX USB REVIEW Alan McIntosh first heard the concept behind the Innuos Phoenix USB at the North West Audio and was so impressed he bought one. Here’s what he thought after he’d given it a proper listen in his reference system.
Titan Audio Ares Mains Block
TITAN AUDIO ARES MAINS BLOCK REVIEW Eric van Spelde takes a listen to the £400 Titan Audio Ares mains block.
Melco N1-S38
MELCO N1-S38 REVIEW In his Melco N1-S38 review, Chris Baillie takes a listen to the latest flagship server costing almost £12,000. Is it worth this not inconsiderable outlay?
JBL Tour One M2 Headphones
JBL TOUR ONE M2 HEADPHONES REVIEW Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the JBL Tour One M2 headphones costing £279.
Dan Clark Audio Corina Electrostatic Headphones.
DAN CLARK AUDIO CORINA ELECTROSTATIC HEADPHONE REVIEW Dan Clark Audio Corina electrostatic headphones are at the top end of the head-fi marketplace given their price of nearly £5000. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG
Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2 Integrated Amplifier
MUSICAL FIDELITY NU-VISTA 800.2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW Musical Fidelity release the latest iteration of their much loved Nu-Vista powerhouse integrated amplifier in the guise of the Nu-Vista 800.2. Janine Elliot takes a listen to the latest integrated amplifier for HiFi PiG.