NuForce, Inc have announced a single-chassis integrated stereo amplifier, the IA-18. The unit incorporates components used in NuForce’s c Reference Series products including much of the same circuitry as the P-20, the company’s most recent flagship preamplifier, a Cross Matrix Array (CMA) capacitor module, and two V3 output amplifier modules. The IA-18 features five analogue […]
Merrill Audio announces the release of two new models of their Veritas amplifiers, a Dual Mono version called the VERITAS Twins, and Bridged Monoblocks called the VERITAS Siamese Twins. All three models are built around the Hypex Ncore NC1200. Priced at USD $9,000, the VERITAS Twins Dual Mono Amplifier provides the sonic and build quality […]
Waveform is the new class of semi-active digital RCA from Tellurium Q (patent applied for in UK, number:1223346.6) coming from many months of research by the UK based company. “The new device contains a bi-directional, high speed, non-avalanching voltage clamp, controlling the peak voltages into your DAC. The technology is contained on two little circuit boards encased in anti-micro-phonic material, one in each RCA plug.” […]
The Glow Amp Two is a push/pull stereo tube amplifier producing 15 watts per channel, featuring EL84 power tubes. Like the Glow Amp One, it is assembled by hand, utilizing the point-to-point method. Glow Audio say the amp has a “classic sound, has the punch of a good push/pull amp, without the graininess that is […]
Krell Industries announce Foundation, the latest in a long line of A/V processors from the company. Featuring the latest digital connectivity, the Foundation also maintains Krell’s standards for analogue audio reproduction. From decoding the latest lossless audio formats, extensive digital switching, 3DTV pass-through, etc the Foundation is certainly well equipped. The 7.1-channel processor also features […]
KEF has become provider of custom loudspeakers to Princess Yachts and their Ci160TR loudspeakers will be featured in the boat company’s motor-yachts of 60ft and above. The yachts have exquisite interior spaces akin to luxury loft apartments, and the KEF Ci160TR fits “perfectly between the extremely narrow bulkhead spaces”. With a depth of just 30mm, […]
The fourth and final set of photographs from CES 2013 can be viewed here. Lots of pics of seriously high-end audio and hifi for your viewing pleasure. Do enjoy!
A year ago Kudos launched the Super 10, a development of the Cardea series stand-mount loudspeakers and now, a year later, Kudos has applied the same concept to their Cardea series 2-way floor-standing loudspeakers to produce the Super 20. The Super 20 combines the Kudos Crescendo K2 tweeter from Kudos’ flagship Titan T88 loudspeaker together […]
Hifi Pig is delighted to announce the latest addition to the ever growing content of the website. As part of the team’s ongoing desire to bring you the latest news and reviews we have today launched the “Behind The Brand” series of interviews. In this series of interviews we will be looking at how the […]
The Reference DAC Digital Media Bridge connects nearly all forms of digital media to a centralized unit with “exceptional digital to-analogue processing”, the same vacuum tube analogue stage and power supply as the Reference 5 SE, and an intuitive, easy to use display interface. The Reference DAC builds on the sonic performance of the DAC8, […]
Part 3 of the CES photographs series is now uploaded with photographs of high-end audio and hifi from Cary, VAC, Devore Fidelity, MBL, Acoustic Plan, Dynaudio, Moon Audio. Copland, Yamamoto Sound Craft and many more high end brands. Make sure you also check out parts 1 and 2 for lots more photographs of High-end hifi […]
Parts 1 and 2 of the CES Show Coverage. Parts 3 and 4 will follow tomorrow. Absolutely loads and loads of great photographs of High-end audio and Hifi exhibited at the CES 2013 show for you to drool over.
Musical Fidelity have announced the release of the M1 SDAC. The new box of tricks is a DAC (and ADC), preamplifier, headphone amp and apt-X.Bluetooth receiver and will retail in the UK for £799. The M1 SDAC looks to be well catered for with connectivity having 2 Coax inputs, a AES/EBU balanced input and a […]
Audio Pro, the specialist loudspeaker company from Sweden has announced the latest addition to its wireless multi-room audio range – Allroom Air One, a single stereo speaker that combines Apple Airplay and DNLA compatibility with modern leather-covered Scandinavian style. Additionally, Audio Pro’s ‘Direct Link’ feature allows for users without a wireless network to stream direct […]
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Mark Levinson brand the № 52 Reference Dual-Monaural Preamplifier has been announced. The № 52 is an all-analogue, true dual-monaural design with a two-chassis configuration that separates the analogue audio circuitry from the control section to maintain the “purest signal paths possible”. It provides a comprehensive complement of inputs […]
Harman’s JBL announce the introduction of its S3900 loudspeaker, a three-way floorstanding tower that utilises professional-grade drivers and components in a dual 10-inch-woofer design. “We designed the S3900 to be slimmer and easier to fit into a wider range of rooms, yet still deliver high-quality music and theater reproduction,” said Jim Garrett, Director of Marketing […]