Hifi Pig heard about a young guy and audiophile in the USA, Ricky Sterling. Ricky’s story really touched us. This young man has been a paraplegic nearly his whole life after falling from a 6th floor window when he was just 2 years old. Since 2009, Ricky’s insurance have only been able to supply him […]
Gang of Four have always been exciting to watch live: edgy, unpredictable, appearing to threaten to dissolve into chaos and yet never losing the tightness, funkiness and angularity that is the hallmark of their sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=81dy81klF8s During a year spent touring the world, Gang Of Four recorded two of the greatest of their shows. The band filmed their sold-out show at […]
Taga Harmony have added a bookshelf speaker to their Azure v.2 series. Azure B-40 v.2 are bookshelf speakers ideal for rooms up to 25 sqm and, Taga say, “easily driven by virtually any amplifier”. Specifications Design: 2-way, 2 drivers, Bookshelf speakers, Front double bass reflex port, wall mounts, crossover point 2kHz, TLIE Enclosure. High-Frequency Driver: 25mm (1”) TPTTD-I, TPAF […]
Japanese cable and accessories manufacturers Furutech have added to their range of static charge eliminators with the new SK-Filter, conveniently designed to remove unwanted static build-up from the surface of records as they play. It’s an unfortunate fact that as vinyl records spin on turntables, friction with the air causes them to constantly gain a […]
Custom Cable has changed its name to Audio Sanctuary and has introduced a host of improvements to both its in-store (New Malden, Greater London) and online shopping experience. Along with the name-change comes an all-new website, a bigger and better in-store experience, plus new brands and product lines, all of which are available 24/7 online. Consumers […]
“The Bespoke Audio Company is proud and delighted to announce our new partnership with KJ West One of New Cavendish Street, London, W1” the company’s latest press release proclaims. KJ West One is one of the most famous audio retailers in the world, we visited there a month or so ago to seer the launch […]
Now in its 81st year, Quad has been making valve amplifiers for home use since the late 1940s. The company’s latest model, the VA-One, brings the concept bang up to date; a compact integrated amplifier that fuses Quad’s traditional valve-based audio expertise with modern digital audio streaming. With a footprint measuring just 18x33cm, the […]
Danish manufacturer DALI has developed a series of terminated loudspeaker cables to complement their speakers. Dubbed DALI CONNECT, there are four loudspeaker cables in the line-up (including a bi-wiring option), each variant being available in mechanically tuned two, three and four metre lengths. Each of the cables is fitted with carbon-cased cable splitters that physically separate […]
Spiritland, opening in September in King’s Cross, London is “a world first music-led concept built around the best sound system in the world – a one-off, exceptional creation playing original, in-depth musical programming day and night. It’s all about the music, the artist and the listening experience.” It sounds like our kind of place with […]
The Formula DAC is the first in the aqua – acoustic production to show a proprietary D/A conversion system, that they have named Optologic DAC. This conversion system follows the same multibit technology (already used in the previous DACs such as La Voce and La Scala) but with a discrete R2R resistors ladder instead of Burr Brown PCM1704 dacs. Galvanic and […]
Designed by Arcam’s founder and Class-G design Guru John Dawson, the new Arcam rHead is a discrete true-linear Class-A analogue headphone amplifier, built for the highest possible performance and to outperform competition at anywhere near the affordable price, says the company’s latest press release. This compact, solid analogue product is designed to complement the audio system […]
There has been a lot going on in the hifi universe, just in case you missed anything, here’s a round up of what went on in July: Burson Announce Noir Edition Conductor V2+ Headphone Amplifier/DAC/Preamplifier MQA Announce Mike Jbara as CEO Schiit Audio Have Introduced Modi Multibit DAC Avid Hifi Announce Reference Four Loudspeaker Artnovion […]
Double Tap Audio, officially launched their Kickstarter mid-July to officially sell and distribute their handmade Double Tap R1 headphones with the goal of raising $9,000 by Aug. 18, 2016. Each pair is handcrafted with the use of modified 40 caliber brass bullet casings. Including rare earth magnets and multi- layer cording to create durable tangle […]
Darrell will be based at IAG’s global headquarters in Shenzhen, China and will focus on strengthening the team and brand portfolio worldwide. Commencing on the 1st August, Darrell brings more than 20 years of audio industry experience as he moves from a senior role within Armour Home Electronics, where he has been integral to the company’s […]
Australian brand Burson have announced a Noir Edition of the Conductor V2+ headphone amplifier/DAC/preamplifier. Hifi Pig had one of the older versions of this in house for a few months driving Audeze cans and it offers very good value and great sonics for money at USD 1499. The Noir Edition will have the same spec […]
MQA, the music technology company founded by Bob Stuart, announced today that it has hired music executive Mike Jbara as CEO. In addition to day-to-day leadership responsibility, Jbara will sit on the Board of MQA Ltd. Bob Stuart, Chairman of MQA said: “We are delighted to have Mike join us to take the helm as […]