Monster, which has just launched its first ever on-ear wireless, washable headphones; the iSport Freedom has appointed Sky 1’s Got to Dance judge and ex-Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt the new face of the Monster iSport range. Discussing her new partnership with Monster, Kimberly said: “I am delighted to be welcomed into the Monster family. Working […]
Cyrus Audio, whose X200 Signature Mono amps and X DAC Signature received Hifi Pig recommended awards has announced the latest CD player the CD i. The CD i is built around a specially updated version of the company’s proprietary Servo Evolution disc reading system and replaces their two existing integrated CD players – the CD […]
Time for a left turn into tubeland for the guys over at Schiit Audio whose Magni and Modi kit we’ve reviewed in the past. The new Vali headphone amp uses a tiny NOS JAN Raytheon pencil tubes which supply all the gain (not just an buffer!) and whilst the Vali resembles the Magni, the only thing […]
Now here’s a bit of a breath of fresh air. Randall K Designer HiFi was started a little under a year ago with one mission, to make audio cool again and get people passionate about wanting to share music and audio the very same way it was infused in us. To do this, they are […]
Surrey based Audio Reference got in touch with Hifi Pig to let us know they will now be representing and distributing Amazon Audio turntables and Mørch tonearms in the UK. Frankfurt-based Amazon Audio offers five turntable models including the entry level Amazon 2 with the range moving up through the Amazon 1, Referenz and Grand […]
ATC Loudspeaker Technology has announced the launch of their new Hi fi Passive series SCM 19 and SCM 40 loudspeakers. The new loudspeakers feature the new ATC designed and built 25mm soft dome tweeter, updated bass/mid drivers and crossovers housed in a curved and a laminated cabinet. The new tweeter shares technology with the ATC […]
Bryston, LTD has announced the introduction of the BUC-1, a digital to digital converter that enables users to use their computer as a music source even if their existing Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) does not feature asynchronous USB capability. The Bryston BUC-1 converter allows for native 24 bit resolution at sampling rates up to […]
Meridian Audio has announced the introduction of their Prime Headphone Amplifier which replays audio from both analogue and USB-based sources. The Prime Headphone Amplifier also provides a preamplifier output to drive an external audio system or active loudspeakers. The metal enclosure of the Prime headphone amplifier is a dual-skinned design of interlocking extrusions which Meridian […]
Chord Electronics has announced that Alan Ainslie has been appointed as Business Development Manager with immediate effect. Alan will oversee a number of projects in the coming year. Prior to joining Chord Electronics, Alan was Business Development Manager at Naim Audio’s NaimNet, the brand’s custom install multi-room audio distribution and control system (which he created), […]
When we were asked to review these tuning sticks we were somewhat intrigued as the makers Akiko make some pretty bold claims about what they can do in a system. Essentially the Tuning Sticks from Akiko Audio are a passive “tweak” which you plug into the back of an amp, spare mains socket or Velcro […]
Glasgow-based Audio Origami is best known for its tonearms and the PU7 in particular. But Johnny whose brainchild Audio Origami is also offers a range of services to vinyl lovers including tonearm wiring and tonearm restoration. As part of this service the company has always supplied turntable essentials such as bearing oil and headshell wiring. […]
A streamer with a built in digital to analogue converter for less than £150? Well that’s what arrived in the post a couple of weeks ago from our friends at QED. To say I was a touch sceptical would have been an understatement, however I was pleasantly surprised. “It’s compatible with all the main file […]
…or to give it its full name the Quantization Noise Killed The Cat AB – 1.2 DAC. Snappy title for a digital to analogue converter that just trips of the tongue but will this $170 DAC cut the mustard in the sonic department. Danny takes a listen and gives us his review. “The AB-1.2 lets […]
Teufel have introduced a couple of nifty looking soundbars called the PC Bamster and the BT Bamster. The PC Bamster can be connected to source devices via mini stereo jack or USB port and can even be supplied with electricity via a USB connection if used on the go with a notebook or tablet computer. […]
Audio-Technica is introducing noise-cancelling technology at what seems a truly accessible £149 price point. The ATH-ANC70 headphones are say Audio-Technica ideal for smartphone, tablet and laptop use as well as in-flight movies and enjoyment of your music at home. The noise cancelling circuit is powered by a single battery and you can choose to have […]
Meridian Audio has announced the introduction of their new-design G65 Surround Controller. Meridian’s G65 is the definitive surround processor of the company’s G Series and in conjunction with the Meridian HD621 it allows connection of a diverse range of audio and video sources with unified control over time alignment, bass management and surround sound processing. […]
We’re on a bit of a journey with the infamous DJ spinner, the Technics 1210. Some have a bit of a love affair with the turntable whereas others loathe it. Personally I fall into the Love It camp, though in its stock form, whilst a reasonable way of getting music from the vinyl grooves, it […]
British audio cable manufacturer Atlas Cables had announced the launch of its Hyper 3.5 speaker cable. Engineered using similar principles learnt during the development their Mavros and recently launched Ascent cables, Hyper 3.5 is said to give a significant upgrade to users who wish to retain the overall character of their system yet improve the […]
The Roth Sub Zero II builds on the performance of its forebear and aims to deliver great ‘sound per pound’ as well as adding the latest audio technology. The Sub Zero II has two built-in Ultra-Bass passive drivers, a pair of high performance bass drivers, and a brace of full-range drivers and has no need for […]
In a World exclusive Roksan has offered us a review of their new Kandy K2 B2 amplifier which is an upgraded version of their previous K2 amplifier but with a higher output and the inclusion of Bluetooth technology. Dan Worth takes a listen to the new integrated amplifier from Roksan. “There’s no denying that the […]
Rockport Technologies have announced the introduction of their new Atria loudspeaker. In essence the Atria is a smaller version of the company’s well received Avior loudspeaker. Like the Avior, the Atria uses a carbon fibre sandwich cone midrange and woofer and the same Beryllium dome Scanspeak tweeter. Whereas the Avior has two 9” woofers per […]
We reviewed the original ASU-100 wall shelf from Audio Suspension a few months ago and now they’ve announced the Special Edition ASU-100 which has all the features of the ASU-100 but with frosted edges and a remote controlled, full colour LED lighting system. With its provided infared remote control (so as to avoid any RF […]
The Theater 6 Hybrid is a new 5.2 loudspeaker set from Teufel Audio featuring two subwoofers that have been directly integrated into the front loudspeakers. According to Teufel developer Christoph Winklmeier, “Our new Theater 6 Hybrid offers many uses for hifi and film fans. Use the floor standing speakers for stereo, as a 2.2 […]
Canor have announced their latest “Precision Tube Compact Disc Player” and digital to analogue converter, the CD 1.10. New CD player is equipped with a standalone 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analogue converter for each channel, and with a high-quality CD drive with compact disc disengagement bearing driving mechanism. The Canor CD1.10 inherits the big matrix display from its […]
Black Pearls is a relatively newcomer to the audiophile marketplace and their first product, the Birth 100 Integrated amplifier, certainly looks like a well thought out product from the outside. Hifi Pig’s Stuart has the Black Pearls amplifier at home for a close up and personal review. “Hifi Pig first bumped into the Greek “Black […]
Tom takes a listen to the AMI Musik DDH-1 DAC and headphone amplifier for his review for Hifi Pig. “The DDH-1 sells at $549 – about £340 before shipping and taxes (currently only direct from the manufacturer but local distribution deals is in the offing). This sub £500 area is a highly competitive sector in […]
QED has announced the introduction of their ‘uPlay Stream’ wireless streaming station which is available now for £149. Talking about the new product, Jack Fox, QED’s Brand Manager stated: “We believe the new uPlay Stream ‘moves the goalposts’. For the first time, users can experience genuine Hi-Fi sound quality from a product that is extremely […]
Building on the success of their first-generation range of home cinema separates, Anthem (from Canada) has unveiled its next generation of their AVR range: the MRX 710 (Pictured), MRX 510 and MRX 310. Remote control apps for Android and iOS (Apple) devices, improved ease of integration, a new version of the company’s proprietary Anthem Room […]