New from Nordost is the QKOIL QK1. The new product is a load resonating coil (LRC) which Nordost say generates a passive electronic field that has a “beneficial sonic effect on the AC current”. The QKOIL QK1 from Nordost uses LFR along with Nordost’s “patented Micro Mono-Filament technology” which they say in a loading application […]
Now we’re not really ones for sharing information about common or garden furniture, ok the odd hifi rack is fine, but we thought we’d make an exception with regards the new Kallax range from IKEA as we’ve had our own (very) DIY CD rack featured on the Ikea Hackers website and we are keen proponents […]
UK loudspeaker manufacturer Harbeth contacted Hifi Pig to give us news that they will be launching something “very exciting” at this years High-End Munich show. Harbeth don’t release new products all that often and so we were quite enthusiastic to find out more but details are pretty scant at the moment so here is what […]
The High End Munich 2014 gives its visitors the broadest selection world-wide of products from the field of high-quality entertainment electronics. No other event offers the public such an international, wide and varied product spectrum. The visitors can expect to see major brand names, exciting designs and new products. In addition to this, the High […]
Dynaudio has contacted Hifi Pig to tell us about their latest development – the Evidence Platinum. The new loudspeaker has been developed and manufactured as the company’s new flagship and to offer a level of sound quality “never before experienced”. After almost seven years of continuous development, the Evidence Platinum concept was first shown in […]
Ruark Audio is unveiling what thy are saying is a breathtaking collaboration for Milan Design Week 2014 at the Wallpaper* Handmade Exhibition. The company has been working with artist, sculptor and designer Alex Mulligan to create a concept piece that captures the imagination and pushes the boundaries of what a music system can be. “Since launching […]
UK rack manufacturer Hi Fi Racks got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us what they will be getting up to at the up coming High End Munich 2014 that takes place in May. “We’ll be showcasing a selection of key products from our Podium® Reference and Podium® Slimline ranges at High End Munich, […]
Joining the line up of Gryphon Audio Designs loudspeakers is the Gryphon Pantheon. It slots into the Gryphon line-up as the brand’s most compact (relatively speaking) floor-standing model alongside the Pendragon and Trident II and stand-mount Mojo. The family resemblance to these monitor systems is strong and readily apparent, as the Pantheon draws heavily on […]
After over a decade of research, design and development, Muraudio has launched what they are calling “the world’s first pure omni-directional electrostatic loudspeaker – a true point source, 360 degree ESL”. “With the introduction of Muraudio’s Domain Omni ESL and the complex technology it incorporates, the obstacles for ESL success have been overcome” say Muraudio. […]
The MHA100 headphone amplifier from McIntosh is their first dedicated headphone amp and employs a new adaptation of the company’s unique Autoformer technology to produce three headphone impedance ranges of 8-40, 40-150 and 150-600 ohms so that every headphone can be accommodated. The new headphone amplifier features McIntoshes new Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD) which they […]
Sadurni Acoustics introduces the Staccato Horn Speaker System, a 4-way system, using compression drivers for both the high- and upper mid-frequencies. It is one of the first horn systems using a front-firing (i.e., not folded), wooden bass horn, which extends down to 120 Hz say the company. Sadurni Acoustics developed a proprietary horn system over many years with unique […]
Today, British hi-fi manufacturer, Naim Audio, announced a new partnership with Team M-Sport Bentley for the upcoming Blancpain Endurance Series. Naim began its partnership with Bentley Motors in 2008 with the launch of the Naim for Bentley premium audio system, “designed to bring its unrivaled ‘as-live’ musical experience to the Bentley model range”. In 2014 […]
We first came across LAB12 when we visited their stand at the Newcomers to Munich High-End 2013 and were really impressed with their attitude to design. Since then they have expanded their portfolio of kit to include: The Pre 1 Actually this was the first product that LAB12 came out with and it looks to […]
We at Hifi Pig thought this KickStarter project for AirBulb looked really interesting and worth a mention in the Hifi Pig News section despite it not being exactly audiophile. So basically AirBulb is an LED light bulb that has a wireless speaker built in and has Bluetooth so you can beam your music to it […]
Simple Audio, whose little Bluetooth “Go” speaker Hifi Pig reviewed, has officially released Roomplayer+, its new Roomplayer with synchronised music playback, direct NAS support, support for 24/192 uncompressed formats and a host of other new features. The new Roomplayer+ is designed by a group of designers and engineers (originally from Linn Products) who are focussed […]
Music has been an important part of Peter’s life. While he was growing up, his parents always had opera or classical music playing and both his school and his college had world-class choirs. He entered his teens just as new wave was making music interesting again (!) and he was lucky enough to hear/see all […]