B.M.C. Audio (Balanced Music Concept) has announced the introduction of their new UltraDAC Digital / Analog Converter / Preamp / Headphone amplifier. The UltraDAC delivers a digital to analogue converter in reference quality says the company’s press release. It combines its DAC with a balanced preamplifier, a balanced headphone amplifier, and B.M.C.’s exclusive Digital Intelligent Gain Management (DIGM), […]
Has Icon Audio founder David Shaw designed the ultimate push-pull triode amplifier? Asks the latest press release from this well known British manufacturer. For much of the last year, Icon Audio founder David Shaw has, in his own words, been building his own birthday present. After discovering a quantity of ‘new old stock’ Russian GU81 […]
Naim have got a new look website which as well as looking really cool is much more user friendly and easy to navigate than their previous site. As well as easy to find page links to Naim’s entire product list there’s also an interesting “Our Story” section, Find a Stockist, Customer Support, information about the […]
Slovenian company Erzetich got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us all about their new high-end headphone amplifier, the Deimos . “Despite the rough, 19th century industrial look, with an aged linden wood faceplate and milled thick aluminum parts, there’s a gentle soul inside. This 6.5-kg-headpone amplifier sounds balanced and precise and makes an important […]
Brought to the UK by Absolute Sounds the oBravo HAMT-1 is a “luxurious pair of high-end headphones with a unique two-way driver configuration delivering game-changing sound” says the press release we’ve just received at Hifi Pig. The oBravo are the world’s first coaxial two-way headphones featuring AMT driver technology which is unique and fully patented. Each earpiece […]
AwoX has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of French company Cabasse from the Canon Group. Created in 1950, Cabasse is a global technological leader in electroacoustic that is primarily known for its range of high-end acoustic loudspeakers, home integrated sound systems and connected high-fidelity speakers. The acquisition marks close to five years […]
Tokyo-based ADL by Furutech bagged an armful of awards for the excellent X1 portable USB DAC/headphone amplifier, and now they have introduced a new sister product, the A1, aimed at bringing all of the benefits of the X1 to the Android user, and with DSD capability. The A1 is a high-resolution portable DAC and headphone […]
Jade Audio have been in touch to tell us about their new Moon Tails, the Ultimate Moontails “The Ultimate MoonTails build on the strengths of the original MoonTails. With an already perfect recipe some extra ingredients were thrown into the mix and a whole different dish is being presented. The icing on the cake are […]
If ‘content is king’, Monitor Audio’s new website proves the maxim they tell us about their newly launched website. “The most complete site upgrade has delivered a fabulous blend of style and functionality, reflecting the brand’s world-famous qualities. Equipped with an extremely powerful colour-coded search engine, the new site gives our dealers and customers the […]
Marantz have announced they’ve launched a dedicated headphone amplifier, the HD-DAC which uses Current Feedback amplification technologies from their’ high-end Premium 11 Series. The HD-DAC1 can drive high-impedance headphones of up to 600 ohm and incorporates three-level gain control, Marantz HDAM modules, a high current DAC (CS4398), and its fixed and variable RCA outputs. There’s […]
This year marks the 45th anniversary of Manger, which is something of a milestone and as part of their ongoing celebrations the German loudspeaker manufacturer has announced a new look and design for their brand. The company has also recently updated and rebuilt their website too. Writing in the company’s blog Daniela Manger wrote “This […]
The Chord Company will be showing a number of cables at the forthcoming National Audio Show 2014 (Whittlebury Hall) courtesy of Chord Company dealer Ortons Audio Visual who will be demonstrating Chord’s flagship Sarum range. Ortons will be hosting a ‘hear the difference’ cable demonstration, showcasing The Chord Company’s proprietary Tuned ARAY cable technology. The […]
Sound Fowndations got in touch with us to tell us what they are up to at the NAS at Whittlebury Hall. Sound Fowndations will be demonstrating a high-end analogue system with some items making their UK debut. The kit on demonstration will be: Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable Clearaudio TT1i tonearm (making its UK debut) Clearaudio […]
Following the recent announcement that KEF was to expand the Blade speaker range with the introduction of the KEF Blade Two, the new model is set to be showcased at this year’s National Audio Show – the first demonstration anywhere in the UK. Available in five specially selected finishes chosen to complement Blade’s sculptural contours, […]
Chord Electronics contacted Hifi Pig to tell us they will be exhibiting at the National Audio Show 2014 (Whittlebury Hall show) courtesy of Chord dealers Fanthorpes Hi-Fi and Hi-Fi Lounge. Two distinct systems will be on display at the show: Fanthorpes Hi-Fi will have a full Standard system (pictured) and Hi-Fi Lounge will have a […]
The new X3 from Kudos uses the same tweeter as its ‘baby brother’ the X2, but marries it with a new 18cm main driver. The main driver’s cone is made from a mixture of paper and reed fibres, which Kudos say “combines inherent stiffness and natural damping with light weight and improves transient and dynamic […]