North West Audio Show 2022 – Vinyl Restoration Seminar
NORTH WEST AUDIO SHOW 2022 SEMINAR: Restoration of your prized vinyl. Is it the same as record cleaning? Find out with Charles Kirmuss of Kirmuss Audio.
Epos ES14N To Launch At High End Munich 2022
EPOS LOUDSPEAKERS REBORN WITH THE EPOS ES14N STAND MOUNT LAUNCHING AT MUNICH When FinkTeam first had the opportunity to buy Epos from Michael Creek around 2020, Karl-Heinz Fink says he was not sure.
Reference Audio Chord, McIntosh And Sonus Faber Events
REFERENCE AUDIO CHORD, MCINTOSH AND SONUS FABER EVENTS THIS MAY Reference Audio, a high-end HiFi showroom based in Witham, Essex, UK has announced two special events.
Metaxas & Sins Papillon Reel To Reel Tape Machine
METAXAS & SINS PAPILLON REEL TO REEL TAPE MACHINE LAUNCH AT HIGH END MUNICH 2022 We first brought you the news of Kostas Metaxas’s GQT portable tape recorder machine in 2018, and then the TR-X followed later that year.
Closer Acoustics OGY Loudspeakers
CLOSER ACOUSTICS OGY LOUDSPEAKERS The Closer Acoustic OGY loudspeakers are a small single-driver design that uses no crossover but do employ a transmission-line loading for the minuscule 4″ driver. They cost €1766 as tested. Stuart Smith takes a listen for HiFi Pig.
Linn Organik DAC Upgrades
LINN ORGANIK DAC UPGRADES FOR LINN KLIMAX DS AND LINN KLIMAX DSM Linn has announced the launch of new Organik upgrades for existing Linn owners.
RX Reels Ukraine Fundraiser
RX REELS UKRAINE FUNDRAISER DONATE AND WIN REEL-TO-REEL PRIZES INCLUDING TASCAM 32 TAPE DECK US-based RX Reels have teamed up with Reel to Reel Heaven and ATR Magnetics to launch an open-reel themed fundraiser for Ukraine.
KEF Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV Audio System
THE KEF LOTUS ELETRE HYPER-SUV AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES KEF UNI-Q TECHNOLOGY The ongoing partnership between KEF and Lotus continues with KEF bringing their Uni-Q audio technology to the all-new and all-electric Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV.
Q Acoustics E120 Installed Audio System
THE Q ACOUSTICS E120 INSTALLED AUDIO SYSTEM GIVES A ZERO CLUTTER BUILT-IN HOME SYSTEM Q Acoustics has introduced the Q Acoustics E120, an installed wireless audio system for any room in a home or garden office.
Technics SL-1200M7L DJ Turntable
TECHNICS SL-1200M7L DJ TURNTABLE IS A LIMITED EDITION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE SL-1200 SERIES Technics has announced a new limited edition homage to its iconic SL-1200 DJ turntable which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amplifier
HIFI ROSE RA180 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER IS A CLASS AD AMP FROM THE KOREAN HIFI BRAND The HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amplifier is a GaN (Gallium Nitride) Class AD amplifier from the Korean brand, best known for its streaming products.
North West Audio Show 2022 – Dean Brissett Seminar
NORTH WEST AUDIO SHOW 2022 SEMINAR: Ten Records You Need To Hear Before You Die Dean Brisset chooses ten albums that you really do need to have in your collection.
AXPONA 2022 Exhibitors List
AXPONA 2022 EXHIBITORS LIST AND INFORMATION There are less than three weeks to go until AXPONA, which takes place from April 22nd to 24th 2022.
Lowther Almira Loudspeakers
LOWTHER ALMIRA LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Lowther Almira is the latest loudspeaker from the well-known and well-loved British manufacturer. In this review, Janine takes a listen to these £12,000 wide-band speakers (£14,500 in the rosewood finish shown).
Estelon X Centro MkII Centre Channel Speakers
ESTELON X CENTRO MK II AND ESTELON X CENTRO DIAMOND MK II CENTRE CHANNEL SPEAKERS The Estelon X Centro Mk II is intended to be used as a centre channel in multichannel music systems and home theatres.
Octavio Stream
OCTAVIO STREAM COMPACT STREAMER FROM FRANCE WITH MULTIROOM CAPABILITIES Octavio says that their products are designed for audiophiles and music lovers, but also for bars, hotels and restaurants.
High End Munich 2022 Covid Update
HIGH END MUNICH 2022 COVID PRECAUTIONS UPDATE The High End Society has got in touch to confirm the situation for High End Munich 2022 regarding Covid precautions and mask-wearing at the upcoming HiFi Show.
Totem Acoustic KIN PLAY Tower
TOTEM ACOUSTIC KIN PLAY TOWER ACTIVE SPEAKERS OFFER HI RES STREAMING PLUS ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL INPUTS The Totem Acoustic KIN Play Tower is designed to be a convenient, simple, versatile and technically up-to-date active loudspeaker.
PMC Fact Fenestria Chosen By Darcy Proper
PMC FACT FENESTRIA CHOSEN BY GRAMMY AWARDED MASTERING ENGINEER DARCY PROPER Mastering engineer, Darcy Proper, has received her twelfth Grammy Award nomination for the “Best Immersive Audio Album” mastered using PMC fact fenestria flagship loudspeakers.
The Earworm – What is An Earworm
The Earworm – What is An Earworm In the last few weeks, we have been doing a good deal of research into the phenomenon known as earworms and we wanted to share our findings with you.
Klipsch Reference Series Speakers 7th Gen
NEW 7TH GENERATION KLIPSCH REFERENCE SERIES SPEAKERS FOR 2022 The 10-model Klipsch Reference series features Dolby Atmos speakers, advanced acoustics, and a modern design.
Babbit Kid Friendly Streaming Speaker
BABBIT KID FRIENDLY STREAMING SPEAKER DESIGNED TO GIVE CHILDREN SCREEN-FREE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF MUSIC The Babbit device is a family-friendly ‘premium class’ speaker that combines high-fidelity sound and a kid-friendly design.
AVID HIFI Boron MC Cartridge
AVID HIFI BORON MC CARTRIDGE REVIEW The AVID HIFI Boron Cartridge is a £4000 moving coil design using a boron cantilever and micro-ridge stylus. Stuart Smith bolts it onto one of his record players and takes a listen for HiFi Pig.
Soundfest Madrid Edition
SOUNDFEST MADRID EDITION HEADFI SHOW BY SUPERSONIDO Our friends at Supersonido are hosting Soundfest, a Headfi event in Madrid this weekend.
Schiit Tyr Monoblock Amplifier
SCHIIT TYR MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIER INTRODUCED Schiit Audio has introduced the Schiit Tyr differential monoblock power amplifier, the flagship of their amplifier line.
North West Audio Show 2022 – Reel-To-Reel Tape Seminar
NORTH WEST AUDIO SHOW 2022 SEMINAR – Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorders: Practical advice and tips on ownership and use.
Melco S10 Network Switch
MELCO S10 FLAGSHIP NETWORK SWITCH LAUNCHED BY THE JAPANESE HIFI BRAND Japanese HiFi brand Melco Audio has launched a high-end network switch, which benefits from a separate linear power supply.
REL T9X Subwoofer
REL T9X SUBWOOFER REVIEW REL T9X subwoofer costs £1299 (€1575, $1449) and is the top model in the new TX range that replaces REL’s Ti range of subwoofers. Dan Worth takes a listen for HiFi Pig.