Cabasse, the French loudspeaker manufacturer, is introducing the Stream 1 and Stream Source wireless music streaming products. With the ability to stream from networks, tablets and phones and turn any connected USB drive into a DLNA server. Stream 1 is a compact, standalone, streaming music playback system with built-in Cabasse speakers and amplifiers, that builds […]
Lipinski Sound, primarily known for use in recording and mastering studios, goes self-powered and upgradable for its 10th Anniversary with the unveiling of a new self-powered and upgradable loudspeaker system. The revised L-707A series of monitors are the latest development in a series of loudspeakers starting with Lipinski L-707. L-700A Dual Power Amplifier and L-700B […]
Rotel have announced three new product launches in the US. These include Rotel’s first USB Digital-to-Analog Converter, a new Stereo Preamplifier with onboard DAC and two Class A/B Stereo Power Amplifiers. RB-1582MKII Stereo Power Amplifier The RB-1582MKII is Rotel’s largest stereo amplifier at 200 watts per channel that provides the massive current needed to drive […]
Using trickle down technology from Hypex Ncore and Merrill Audio’s VERITAS Monoblocks, the new THOR Monoblock Power Amplifiers will be introduced at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, room 582. The amplifiers are rated at a power of 400 watts into 4ohms. The sleek looking Monoblocks, priced at $4,000 a pair, come in Piano Black Gloss in […]
NAD have been around the hifi industry for the last 4o year but until now they haven’t created a headphone. The company’s first headphone comes in the shape of their Viso HP50 an over ear design that retails for £250. “The phones sit nicely on the ear and are comfortable to wear over extended […]
Roksan Audio have been a major player in the world of high fidelity music reproduction since the introduction of theiriconic Xerxes turntable. Here we look at the company’s latest offering the Oxygene Amplifier and the Oxygene CD Player. Design-wise the Oxygene products are a departure from the myriad black boxes that we tend to see. […]
Following the success of their first range of in-ear headphones, the EB-50s, Musical Fidelity has added an overhead headphone to their repertoire. Musical Fidelity say the new MF-100s provide clear, natural sound combined with lightness, comfort and durability. The cable includes an in-line mic/mute control so that users with smartphones can take calls and […]
Xclusive Audio Visual has announced its appointment as the sole distributor of Waterfall Audio in the UK. XAV has many years of experience in AV distribution and was formed specifically to distribute the French brand. “The Company is determined to bring the most stylish and elite audio visual products to the UK and nothing says […]
Following The Chord Company’s recent new additions to the entry-level sector (Sarsen speaker cable, Crimson, Cobra and Chameleon interconnects) the company has launched an affordable new mains cable: C-power. The new C-power mains cable follows the same design principles as every other Chord cable with considerable attention paid to shielding, conductors and termination. The terminations […]
ENIGMAcoustics from Irvine, California makes its long-awaited Rocky Mountain Audio Fest debut in Denver, Co., this October with the award-winning Sopranino self-polarizing electrostatic super tweeter, the first of its kind in the world. Also making its RMAF debut is the Mythology M1 Series, a full-range high performance bookshelf speaker. Custom-tailored to integrate with the SBESL™ […]
QED is marking its 40th Anniversary with the introduction of two entirely new cables. Designated ‘Reference Audio 40’ and ‘Signature Audio 40’ the new cables are designed specifically for the transmission of stereo, line level analogue audio signals and are a radical move away from previous QED designs. Jack Fox, QED’s Brand Manager, stated: “Everyone […]
Whilst at the Paris Hifi and AV Show yesterday Hifi Pig managed to get a sneaky peek at the new Lyric from the guys over at Cyrus, which was getting its world debut by all accounts. From what was said by the chap in the auditorium, the Lyric will be available in two flavours – […]
Audio Pro, from Sweden, has announced the latest addition to its ADDON wireless speaker range – the T10. A compact single stereo speaker with modern Scandinavian style, T10 uses the latest Bluetooth 4.0 standard and aptX technology for wireless music transmission. Available in the UK now finished in black or white matt lacquer standard finishes, […]
Presented for the first time at CES in Las Vegas the digital source “Origine” from French based Neodio will make its European debut at the Salon Hifi Home Cinema in Paris this coming weekend. Origine is the culmination of 12 years of work for the company and they say that the CD/Converter offers a “natural […]
Neutral Cable, whose Fascino interconnect we recommended, started trading in 2003 and to celebrate its first ten years in business has introduced custom made aluminium RCA connectors to further enhance the performances of their audio cables. Neutral Plugs originate from Bullet Plugs keeping just the central part with tellurium copper contacts and on this add […]
Uniting Monitor Audio’s latest engineering with a slender design, the newest Silver range offers an “exceptional balance of performance, versatility, lifestyle appeal and value”. The Silver range includes two stand mount models: Silver 1 and 2; three floor speakers: Silver 6, 8, 10, together with dedicated centre, ‘FX’ surround and active subwoofer models. Available in […]
The package included two full range front loudspeakers, a centre speaker, two rear speakers and a subwoofer. The small and slim 7070Si subwoofer is revolutionary. Q Acoustics’ engineers have developed a new variation to the traditional ‘infinite baffle’ design solution. It delivers an outstandingly controlled, detailed and dynamic bass sound and also enables ease of […]
KEF has announced the introduction of the X300A Wireless Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System – the new wireless adaptation of their X300A desktop speakers. X300A Wireless is an active design, with all the features of the original X300A, but with the addition of wireless streaming via both Airplay and DLNA from most Apple or Android devices. […]
The new MA6700 is a solid-state integrated amplifier combining amp and preamp functionality, along with a DAC and MM/MC phono stage, in an unmistakably McIntosh chassis. The optional AM/FM radio module effectively makes the MA6700 McIntosh’s first receiver since 1993. The dual-layer-chassis MA6700 offers plenty of flexibility and has been designed to act as a […]
Bowers & Wilkins has announced the P7 Mobile Hi-Fi headphones, the company’s first over-ear headphones. Moving parts are constructed from brushed and stainless steel, as is the folding mechanism. The headband and ear pads are encased in soft leather, for long listening sessions. The P7s also features a detachable remote-control- and-microphone cable. Bowers &Wilkins say […]
Taking place over the anniversary week of KEF’s founding in 1961 (1st Oct – 7th Oct.), the company is staging an event to celebrate all things KEF. The campaign will focus around its official Blade retailers in the UK and will make them the destination stores for a weeks’ worth of activities. Commenting on the […]
Anyone interested in hearing Devialet’s new entry-level amp/DAC, the Devialet 110, should get themselves down to Audio Lounge on Tuesday 17th September. Audio Lounge in London W1 is co-hosting a Champagne reception with Absolute Sounds, Devialet’s sole UK distributor, to herald the UK launch of Devialet’s new integrated audio hub on the final day of […]
The Icon Audio PS3 phonostage has been replaced by the new PS3 MkII, which Icon Audio say is a cost-no-object flagship phonostage. The PS3 MkII is built onto two chassis, one for the power supply and another for the phonostage itself.The power supply features a very large power transformer, an EZ80 rectifier valve and two […]
High-end distributor Decent Audio is delighted to add the Audeze (pronounced Odyssey) LCD-3 planar magnetic headphone to its portfolio. Audeze headphones are manufactured in the USA and every Audeze headphone is individually tested, burned-in and measured with the written results are included with each headphone. Unlike a conventional drive unit in which the diaphragm is […]
The Technics 1210 turntable has for many years been a favourite with radio and club DJs but in recent years it has also become popular with audiophiles who modify the standard deck to greater or lesser degrees. Here Hifi Pig look at some fairly simple modifications to the stock turntable all provided by the guys […]
Following the recent launch of the Crimson, Cobra and Chameleon interconnects in the entry-level sector, The Chord Company has expanded its affordable product line with a new speaker cable, Sarsen, priced at £8p/m. The new Sarsen speaker cable is The Chord Company’s most discreet cable design to date. A speaker cable that’s hard to […]
Schiit Audio, whose Modi DAC and Magni headphone amplifier we recently reviewed, and announce the availability of its new Loki DSD companion DAC, which allows anyone to add DSD playback to any DAC for $149 “Customers have been asking for DSD in our DACs,” said Mike Moffat, Co-Founder of Schiit Audio. “But in our opinion, […]
Meridian has previewed their 3D in-car surround system built in the Jaguar C-X17. Meridian have developed and designed their innovative car audio system in close conjunction with Jaguar’s C-X17’s interior to provide a “unique harmonic space”. The 28 loudspeaker system presents innovative loudspeaker locations within the vehicle cabin such as the integration of loudspeakers into […]