PMC is enhancing its operations in Europe and the Middle East territory through the appointment of David Frost as business development manager, to drive the company’s expansion plans throughout this key market. Based from PMC’s headquarters at Holme Court, north of London UK, Frost has over 10 years’ experience in specialist audio systems, having worked […]
A big thanks to GamuT who have donated a 1.5m pair of GamuT Reference interconnects, with a choice of either RCA or XLR terminations. The retail value of these is £2,700. (You don’t get a copy of Rumours, but you do get the GamuT cable box which doubles as a mega-cool LP carrier). The Current […]
TRINNOV Audio is introducing the new Amplitude8 power amplifier at CEDIA 2016. With two large, linear power supplies, each with its own toroidal transformer and dedicated power cord, each of the eight channels of the Amplitude8 can deliver up to 500 watts rms at 2Ω. Perhaps more importantly, any single channel associated with either power […]
Pioneer today announces the release of three new Network CD Receiver Systems with speakers – X-HM76, X-HM76D and X-HM86D. As well as the playback of existing CD libraries, each model supports various music streaming services combined with stylish design and support for high-resolution audio sources. The X-HM76, X-HM76D and X-HM86D Network CD Receiver […]
Chord Electronics’ new SPM 1050 MkII power amplifier, first unveiled at High End 2016, Munich, is now available worldwide. The new MkII version directly replaces the original and introduces the latest Chord amplifier technology, plus some key aesthetic improvements. The latest-spec MkII model offers reduced output distortion plus improvements to capacitance for cleaner power delivery. […]
The Diamond Active Series from Wharfedale delivers wireless connectivity with a difference. Whilst not the first stereo speakers to offer integrated amplification and Bluetooth connectivity with compatible devices including smartphones, tablets and computers, their ‘True Wireless’ technology ensures greater flexibility than many similar designs says the company’s recent press release. The Diamond Active Series comprises two models: the […]
Following the launch of MartinLogan’s frankly awesome Neolith flagship, the Kansas-based speaker specialist adds four new models to its hybrid range, combining the company’s famous XStat electrostatic panels with dual bass drivers and, in the case of three models, sophisticated room-correction technology. Absolute Sounds, the UK distributor, got in touch with us to tell us all about the new models. […]
The NS-6170, equipped with Google Cast, AirPlay, Spotify, Wi-Fi, and HDD-ready USB input, is based on a twin-monaural L/R channel layout with separate power supply paths, discrete custom capacitors for each channel, and dual-differential 768 kHz/32-bit AK4490 DACs to decode the positive and negative halves of the signal waveform. Developed by Onkyo’s R&D team […]
PIEGA, the loudspeaker manufacturer from Switzerland is set to launch in the UK in September. The move involves the set-up of Piega Loudspeakers (UK) Ltd and enlisting a number of specialist audio retailers to demonstrate the range. The Swiss company is most famed for its Linear Drive Ribbon (LDR), coaxial ribbon and Air Motion Transformer tweeters, […]
Pioneer have announced the launch of the SC-LX701, SC-LX801 and SC-LX901 network AV receivers. All three models feature Multi-Room Audio, which allows for the wireless distribution of a variety of sound sources — including LPs and streaming services — in different rooms. Also included are the latest network functions, including Google Cast and music streaming […]
Onkyo has unveiled details of a second wave of products from its RZ Series, including two top-of-the-line A/V receivers: THX Select2 Plus-certified 11.2-channelTX-RZ3100 Network A/V Receiver. 2-channelTX-RZ1100 Network A/V Receiver. Flagship THX Ultra2 Plus-certified 11.2-channelPR-RZ5100 Network A/V Controller. All three new models of are scheduled for release in September 2016. In addition to Zone 2 pre-outs with independent […]
ECLIPSE, the loudspeaker division within Fujitsu Ten, has joined forces with leading British A/V retailer Richer Sounds to introduce their TD-M1 (Read the Hifi Pig review here) to the portfolio. ECLIPSE’s partnership with Richer Sounds enables more music lovers to enjoy Eclipse loudspeakers and the company’s proprietary Time Domain (TD) technology. Richer Sounds, winner of […]
Pro-Ject Audio Systems has received for the 6th time one of the most important awards in consumer electronics worldwide, the EISA AWARD. Inspired by the classic turntables of our youth, The Classic comes in a wooden frame, with a damped heavy weight aluminium platter, a new carbon/aluminium tonearm and an aluminium counterweight. The Classic is available […]
The prizes have been rolling in thick and fast so here is the current list: Kralk Audio BC-30 FL loudspeakers in Statement Silver Oak & Tellurium Q Black speaker cables up to 2.5m in length Chord Company £600, 1.5m Signature Array Power Cable (county designated plug) IsoTek mains loom (UK plugs and sockets) From Sound […]
CanJam Europe, the largest headphone show in Europe, will return to Essen, Germany on September 24th and 25th 2016 for its fourth session Visitors get to try thousands of headphones, hundreds of portable and desktop players, headphone amps, DACs and other accessories for portable hifi from more than 60 exhibitors Highlights include Sennheiser’s brand new Orpheus HE-1, with […]
KATCH from Dali is their first-ever compact Bluetooth loudspeaker. Under the extruded aluminium hood sits a Class-D amplifier – capable of pumping out some 2x 18 Watts of power – 2 x 21mm soft-dome tweeters and 2 x 3.5-inch aluminium woofers, one pair facing front and one pair at the rear. The KATCH features two […]