Westminster Lab, who Hifi Pig visited at last year’s Newcomers stand at High End Munich, will be there again this year displaying their UNUM amplifier and their cable collection to visitors to the show. Read the full news about Westminster Lab at High-End Munich here
As audiophiles now demand high quality audio wherever they may be the portable audio market is a growing sector. Janine Elliot takes the Questyle QP1r digital audio player out and about for Hifi Pig. “When QueStyle first envisaged making a hi-res portable player they set themselves the target of making something as good as a […]
The EAT C Sharp turntable certainly looks the part for £2500 including tonearm, how does it sound? Janine Elliot spins some vinyl. “This is a really good pairing, both in terms of audio and looks. In contrast to the butch looking Forte, this is an item of jewellery and something you will either love or […]
Swiss manufacturer Soulutions have been in touch to tell Hifi Pig about their new 511 amplifier that will start production in October 2016 and will cost 24500CHF (around £17000). The 511 has the same switched-mode power supply found on the company’s 7 series products and is optimised for audio use. The 511 can be used […]
Acoustic treatment manufacturer GIK Acoustics will exhibit at the HIGH END Show in Munich from 5th – 8th May, 2016. In addition to displaying products, GIK Acoustics-Europe General Manager, David Shevyn (Pictured), and GIK Acoustics-Germany Room Designer, Lukas Rimbach, will present a discussion on the importance of room treatments and the basics of room setup. Mr. Shevyn and […]
Aries Cerat have announced the completion of the Diana Series of amplification with the introduction of two new models, the Diana Forte amplifier and the Diana Mezzo, Class A pre-amplifier. Diana Forte Stereo Power Amplifier The Diana Forte’s circuits are based on the Diana Integrated amplifier output and driver stages. The Output stage is scaled […]
Constellation Audio have announced that at Munich High-End they will be demonstrating their Reference Series Altair II preamplifier and Hercules II monobloc amplifiers in Atrium 4, 1st Floor, Room F-118. Read the full story here
Zesto Audio will be exhibiting at the Hi Fi Deluxe Show in the Munich Marriott Hotel. The show runs alongside the High End Munich show, with free transport between the MOC and the Marriott. Zesto will be showing their valve electronics with Joseph Speakers, Cardas Cables, Brinkmann Turntables and Audiophilar Racks in Exhibit room 218, […]
Pioneer has announced the launch of its SE-MHR5 headphone as an addition to its Pure Audio headphone range that also features its range-topping SE-Master 1 model. Featuring a closed back design with a folding mechanism for easy portability, the SE-MHR5 a headphone for those on the go. Key Features of the SE-MHR5 Include: Closed back […]
Continuum Audio Labs say they are pleased to announce the introduction of their new analogue playback system, the Obsidian turntable and Viper tonearm at High End Munich 2016.” Designed by a team of engineers and designers whose expertise spans the disciplines of physics, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, vibration control, and industrial design, the system represents a […]
McIntosh Laboratory is proudly donating a one-off Alice Cooper MT5 turntable (usual price £7,495) to Cooper’s Solid Rock Rock & Roll Vampire Bash charity auction in Arizona, USA, this Sunday April 24th 2016, at Las Sendas Golf Club, Arizona, USA. The unique Alice Cooper MT5 features a custom-made version of the turntable’s famous black […]
New York City-based, Master & Dynamic, will be showing their growing line of headphones and earphones at High End Munich 2016. Read the full details here…..
Swedish audio technology provider Dirac Research has announced an agreement with Pioneer Corporation to distribute their suite of digital technologies to the OEM audio market in Japan. The product categories cover computer speakers, sound bars, Bluetooth speakers, TV loudspeakers, portable audio devices, educational support products as well as amusement equipment featuring arcade games and others. […]
LP Gear®, who are “a global analogue resource specialising in phono cartridges, replacement styli, turntable belts, turntables, headphones, earphones, audio electronics and accessories” have announced The Vessel™ Cartridge Series. The complete line of nine The Vessel Cartridges is priced between $99 and $799. LP Gear’s press release says there is “Something for everyone, a complete […]
Italian manufacturer, Lector Strumenti Audio has been pioneering hybrid technology since 1982, designing and introducing to market the first tube-based, Audio CD player and DAC back in 1989. Read the full details here…..
The Chord Company is celebrating 30 years of Hifi cable design and UK manufacturing with the launch of ChordMusic, the company’s new flagship range of cables and yesterday Hifi Pig popped along for a listen at the exclusive KJ West One Store in London (Read more here). The Chord Company says that the ChordMusic is […]