The good people at NuNu Distribution got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us that as a part of a series of events marking the 21st year of Sonneteer the Sonneteer Orton integrated amplifier has been elevated to MK IV status. The Sonneteer Orton name will be familiar to many Hifi Pig readers I’m […]
Hifi Pig is pleased to announce that we have added a FREE CLASSIFIED SECTION to our website as an extra small service to our readers. Listings are FREE to both trade and public to sell used equipment with no fees whatsoever. The pages are brand new and will populate as users add their listings to […]
Quad celebrates 78 years In business with the launch of Vena: a compact integrated amplifier sporting a wide range of digital and analogue inputs, plus wireless streaming over Bluetooth with aptX support. Just 313mm wide, the diminutive Vena updates the familiar Quad aesthetic, yet remains distinctly ‘Quad’. A neat row of source-selection buttons and a […]
Now this is interesting we thought. Lampizator’s new DAC, the DSD DAC , is the first true DSD converter that works purely in the analogue domain… ie. There is no DAC converter chip or any digital processing going on in the thing at all. The company comment says “The combination of tubes, DSD and Duelund […]
Audeze, maker of award-winning planar magnetic headphones (we have some in for review to be published in August), components and accessories is going to be a part of Stereo Exchange’s inaugural Headphone Event on Thursday, July 31st from 1 to 9pm at 627 Broadway just above Houston Street in New York City. You’ll have the […]
French Hi-fi manufacturer Soledge has announced their latest product from the Canto line the Alto, a DAC/Network music player. The company says the Alto has been developed to satisfy customers who are lovers of music but who also demand the latest audio quality and design. Alto has the ability to connect to any type of […]
Pure Sound has announced the UK arrival of the Japanese made Aurorasound HEADA Balanced Drive Headphone Amplifier. As conventionally configured, the Left & Right channels of a headphone amplifier drive the voice coils of the Left & Right driver. However the return path for each channel is joined as one before returning to the amplifier’s […]
Swiss audio manufacturer ReVox have announced a new CD player they are calling the Joy which they are claiming to be their highest performing to date. The new CD player matches other products in the Joy range and is available in black or white with a black or white glass front panel. The Joy CD […]
We at Hifi Pig HQ make no secret that we’ve been long time fans of the Technics 1200 turntables, but as you will know it’s out of production now! Fear not, for Pioneer now have an alternative in the form of the PLX-100. Whether or not this quartz locked, high torque, direct drive turntable that […]
THIEL Audio has announced that as part of a complete brand revitalization plan, the company’s headquarters has been relocated to the Nashville, TN area and new ownership has appointed John Wittman as CEO. Wittman joins THIEL Audio with a successful track record in consumer products, manufacturing, distribution and most recently the publishing industry. “Being a […]
KR Audio based in Czech Republic and manufacturers of the world renowned Kronzilla amplifiers, have announced a new service to repair or duplicate rare and antique valves. The company says that if it is possible to repair or restore a tube then they will do this but they can also duplicate non-working tubes. As the […]
Robson Acoustics have announced the new flagship model from their Voltaire range of loudspeakers. “Voltaire IV Reference is capable of producing a holographic soundstage, pin sharp imaging and bass control like no other loudspeaker” says the company’s press release. The new flagship model is designed around twin 10” bass/mid drivers from legendary British manufacturer Volt […]
Japan-based Miyajima has been making phono cartridges for more than three decades. Although they were only discovered by American and European audiophiles in recent years, they have since received rave reviews all over the world. With several patents under his belt, Noriyuki Miyajima is a passionate music-lover, a true artisan manufacturer and his cartridges are […]
Well known UK retailer Russ Andrews contacted us to tell us about a trio of new kit have in stock. PowerKord Mains Cables £150 – £440 PowerKord-100™ is the first in Russ Andrew’s range of new PowerKords and builds on the PowerKord-100™ with the PowerKord-300™ having twice as many separately-insulated woven conductors. PowerKord-500™ is the […]
Computer Audio Design (CAD) contacted the Hifi Pig office to tell us that they will be demonstrating all things computer-audio this Wednesday (23rd July) at Walrus Sytems in London from 12 noon until 8pm. This “Computer Audio Day” will allow visitors to put questions to key industry figures and CAD’s owner and chief engineer, Scott […]
Henley Designs, who distribute Pro-Ject in the UK, contacted the Hifi Pig office to tell us all about the new Stereo Box Phono from Pro-Ject. The Stereo Box Phono from Box Design by Pro-Ject Audio Systems combines an integrated amplifier design with one of the best selling hi-fi phono stages of recent years to create […]
Monster has unveiled its latest Bluetooth-enabled mobile speaker, the Monster Superstar. This ultra-compact device is comparable in size to a large-format smartphone, small enough to slip into a pocket. Monster’s press release says that Superstar “challenges the limits of what can be achieved by a pocket-size speaker, delivering a rich, expressive and detailed sound – […]
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Californian loudspeaker specialist Magico has announced M Project: a very special limited-edition speaker drawing upon all the elements that have earned the company a great reputation in the world of high-end loudspeakers In 10, Magico has garnered tremendous respect among the high-end audio fraternity, harnessing exemplary science and engineering […]
Parisian audio company Devialet presents Ensemble: Brought to the UK shores by Absolute Sounds the Ensemble pairs Devialet’s just-launched entry-level amplifier, the Devialet 120, with a pair of GT1 compact loudspeakers from fellow French company Atohm. Devialet created Ensemble for two reasons. First, to form a complete system purchase option for those seeking a one […]
Omuni Audio are from New Zealand and their OMUNI loudspeaker is a two-way ‘artisan audio’ design with a downward facing 8 inch bass driver in an aperiodic labyrinth. Topping this off is a 3 inch mid-high frequency driver running up to 25 Khz. This driver radiates a full 360 degrees horizontally and vertically using the […]
Devialet continues to evolve its range of amplifiers with three enhanced models and two new monoblock configurations with the enhancements being the result of a new firmware release (v7.1). Owners of existing Devialet components can download the new firmware free of charge, in line with the company’s ‘free upgrades for life’ policy. The name of […]
KEF has announced that its M200 in-ear headphones will be packaged with the premium Comply ear-tips which KEF say will improve fit, comfort, noise-isolation and performance. Comply is said to conform more faithfully to the users unique ear canal to create a better seal and because of its soft and flexible, open cell foam is […]
The good people at The Missing Link & Vinyl Passion got in touch with Hifi Pig to announce that they have been appointed UK retailer/ Importer of the Vincent Brand and that they now have in stock the long awaited flagship valve phono stage the Vincent PH-700. The Vincent PH-700 is a two box design […]
There’s a new forum on the block aimed at providing hi-fi and music enthusiasts the opportunity to discuss their passion, develop friendships and offer or receive technical help and support.The name of the new forum is The Audio Standard. In the best traditions of forums, everyone is free to join and enter into the lively […]
“A truly great earphone design does more than deliver accurate musical reproduction” says the press release from Alpha Design Labs and continues “It should create an intimate emotional connection with the listener, and accomplish this with superb comfort and style”. With that in mind Alpha Design Labs (ADL) have launched the EH-008 earphones. The earphones […]
The McIntosh MA 5200 is a multi-faceted amplifier/DAC/headphone amp and more, so when Hifi Pig was offered one for review we jumped at the chance of giving this American brand’s Swiss army knife a thorough review. In this review for Hifi Pig Peter Stanton-Ife puts the McIntosh through its paces. “I used the MA5200 with […]
Sound Fowndations got in touch with Hifi Pig earlier to tell us they’re on the move to new offices in Aldermaston to accommodate their expanding portfolio of audiophile brands. The move stems from Sound Fowndations’ need for additional space to accommodate growth in brands and sales. At 1,500 square feet of office and warehouse space, […]
Swedish manufacturer, Primare have announced that they are now shipping the PRE60 preamplifier with the matching A60 power amplifier. The power amplifier has an output of 2 x 250 W into 8 ohms with this doubling into 4ohms. The design is fully balanced and utilises the company’s UFPD technology with two models for each channel. […]
