“The Platinum II project has produced the most accurate and beautiful loudspeakers Monitor Audio has ever made” says the company’s recent press release, continuing “ Platinum II is a mix of evolutionary refinement and discovery, offering genuine audiophile performance with simply stunning design and materials specification”. For the first time in a Monitor Audio speaker, […]
Estelon celebrates its 5th anniversary with the launch of a new product “Model YB” It’s been a successful five years for Estelon the company’s latest press release says. Each year a new model has been introduced to the X Series, leading to numerous awards and recognitions worldwide, the most prominent of which has been the Estelon’s […]
ECLIPSE will be demonstrating its flagship TD series loudspeaker at CES 2016, along with its range-topping subwoofer in a multichannel system that showcases the brand’s ‘accurate sound’ technology. Visitors to the ECLIPSE suite at the Venetian Tower (suite 25 – 219) will also be able experience the TD-M1 desktop-orientated home audio system, which offers wireless […]
The MunroSonic EGG150 is a £2000 active monitoring system with a twist. Dan Worth takes a listen to this egg shaped speaker and tells us if it’s all it’s cracked up to be. “There’s no denying that the EGG150s are a very musical speaker and criticisms although tough are based on my experience with many other active […]
After reviewing the Merrill Audio Veritas monobloc power amplifiers in January 2015 Stuart Smith auditioned the American company’s $4800 Thor amps. “Regular readers will remember I reviewed the Merrill Audio Veritas amps back in January of 2015 commenting “Hard to fault in my opinion but I just don’t give perfect tens. Had I the means to […]
“As music lovers, we’re spoilt for choice. Our favorite tunes are now available in a wider variety of formats than ever before. But whether you’re a vinyl collector, a digital convert or a die hard reel-to-reel aficionado, one thing’s agreed: nothing can ever sound – or feel – quite like an original analogue master tape. […]
The world’s leading trade fair for the audio industry From 5th to 8th May 2016, international visitors to the HIGH END will be able to experience the best that electronic home entertainment has to offer. The Bavarian capital will once again become a Mecca for fans of innovation from all over the world. The fair […]
Audeze, the headphone manufacturer based in California, announces the release of its new EL-8 Titanium Headphones, its first with a fully integrated Apple Lightning cable with a built-in headphone amplifier and 24-bit DAC. Keeping with the Audeze aesthetic, the EL-8 Titanium headphones were designed by BMW DesignWorksUSA and feature an aluminium construction. The EL-8 Titanium […]
The headroom show, which offers music lovers the opportunity to discover the largest range of demonstrable headphones in the UK, is returning to London in January 2016. The unique two-day experience brings together the world’s leading headphone manufacturers and showcases the latest products, technology and trends in portable audio. Held in Europe’s most prestigious recording […]
Universal Music Catalogue announces the January 2016 release of Deep Purple ‘The Vinyl Collection’. This 7-LP collection features the groups’ albums spanning the period 1972-1987, re-mastered from the original tapes (including the first official re-masters of titles, Perfect Strangers and The House Of The Blue Light) pressed on 180gm vinyl, they come complete with original […]
French loudspeaker maker Triangle have announced a gaggle of subwoofers which the company says successfully blend performance and compactness. Thetis & Tales subwoofers feature 21 and 25cm drivers, with long throw enabling a frequency response as low as 25Hz. The cabinets have been specially designed in order to remove vibrations and avoid distortion. The subwoofers […]
PRYMA is a new headphone brand marrying “world-class sound quality with a luxurious sense of style”. Its first product is the PRYMA 01, handmade in Italy with premium materials and impeccable attention to detail which the company’s press release says to matches the finest bags, watches and shoes. Interchangeable leather headbands with belt-style buckles make the PRYMA 01 a uniquely […]
Ian at HMF Solutions brought this rather splendid looking turntable to our attention. It’s the Acoustical Systems “The APOLYT” and it’s limited to just twenty two units worldwide. As well as a host of other innovative features the APOLYT features a unique custom designed air-suspension system which is “based on optical table designs, but featuring […]
An exciting electro-acoustic collaboration from two of the UK’s foremost contemporary composers, ‘Scanni’ fuses the sensibilities of pianist and celebrated arranger Anni Hogan (Marc & The Mambas, Marc Almond) with the avante-garde noise production and curation of celebrated electronic musician and sampler Scanner across ten tracks that feature a wealth of guest musicians and vocalists from the alternative music scene. […]
KJ West One announce that they are now stocking the Stax ‘earspeakers’ range. They have a number of models now available for demonstration in store, including the only pair of their flagship SR-009 headphones in London. The London store currently have the SR-009 and SR-007 MKII earspeakers and the SRM-007tII Kimik energiser available to try and are expecting the new SR-L500 headphones and […]
Mad Scientist Audio Ltd has released a range of what their recent press release is calling “innovative” audio cables that use carbon fibers in the signal path. The New Zealand based company say this technology brings benefits like “immunity from skin effect, much smaller Eddy currents, which are quickly dissipated, and in the digital cable, […]
Tangent Audio announces the introduction of their new micro amplifier, appropriately named, Ampster. Tangent’s new Ampster BT is a micro sized amplifier with a host of connectivity options including wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Digital optical input, Analog RCA and AUX inputs and a Sub output. When left idle on the Bluetooth source, the Ampster BT will […]
On the 12th December KJ West One in London are teaming up with Devialet to bring an exclusive first UK presentation of their new limited edition ‘Expert’ amplifier, Le 900 (or Original D’Atelier) to KJ West One. Hifi Pig got a sneak peek of these recently in Paris and they look beautiful! Le 900 is […]
Adding to the plethora of streaming functions, the latest version of the MusicLife app from Arcam adds control for all modern Arcam components, including the forthcoming Solo Music / Movie and AVR550/850 Atmos AV Receivers. Developed in-house at Arcam, MusicLife is designed to be easier to use, faster and more stable than other similar apps. In addition to […]
The DX-1SE replaces the DX-1 HCP. The new package sports a number of improvements, including fine-tuned drivers, increased efficiency and redesigned cabinets with larger internal volumes. The result is improved bass response, more detail and “greater sonic scale”. Each DX-1SE Satellite sports a 19mm silk dome tweeter and 75mm mid/bass driver with a woven polypropylene […]
Meridian has introduced the latest generation of the 808, specifically developed to render the very best sound from Compact Disc and network audio. In addition, the 808v6 now decodes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) sources. Part of the Reference 800 Series, the 808v6 is the highest performance CD Player ever manufactured by Meridian. The latest edition […]
Naim today released firmware updates to both the Naim DAC (colloquially known as the nDAC) and the DAC-V1. Both DACs have a strong following and demand for DSD playback has been strong from some international markets. The firmware updates add single and double rate DSD to both DACs. This has required some significant additional programming and […]
The November Edition of Hifi Pig Extra is available for FREE DOWNLOAD COVER STORY Linette Smith talks about the recent visit to the Paris Haute Fidélité show the week after the attacks. ““We are setting off to visit the Haute Fidelité Show at the Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris. I’m not entirely sure how I […]
The original Leema Xen was initially designed as a “cost no object” nearfield monitor for use in studios and the like, but then it was embraced somewhat by those in audiophile circles. Stuart Smith takes a listen to this diminutive £1295 loudspeaker that hails from Wales. “As mentioned in the preamble, the Xens were originally […]
At £9000 the Bespoke Audio Co passive Preamplifier certainly isn’t cheap, but this is a hand-made in the UK, luxury product that is not meant to be within the reach of the majority of people. Stuart Smith takes a listen. “You can choose the configuration of your preamplifier to satisfy your needs and in collaboration with the […]
Greenwich Music Time returns to the World Heritage-listed site of The Old Royal Naval College from July 6th – 10th 2016 with a stellar line-up featuring an eclectic array of star names from around the world. Still only in its third year, the concert series has quickly established itself as one of the most popular live music […]
Ian Ringstead comes over a bit Austin Powers when he gives the British made Ophidian Mojo loudspeakers, which cost £995, a listen. “Walking into the Ophidian room I was greeted by a very impressive sound and at first thought it was coming from the larger floor standing speakers until I realised it was these tiny […]
The guys at Entotem have sent us a link to their video for the Plato which we reviewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOgUX69QdCw&feature=youtu.be&a
