Goldmund Eidos Reference SACD Released
Goldmund’s new flagship SACD Player delivers lossless audio resolution in a sculptural design.
Dan Clark Audio’s Flagship Ether 2 Headphones System Package
The Ether 2 is Dan Clark Audio’s top-of-range open-back planar magnetic headphone. Launched in late 2018, it was designed to be light, weighing in at 290 grams, constructed in titanium, aluminium, and carbon fibre.
Octave Records Releases The Audiophile Reference Disc SACD And Audiophile’s Guide: The Stereo Book
PS Audio’s Octave Records has released The Audiophile Reference Disc, created to help listeners get the best out of their stereo systems by providing reference-quality music and test tracks.
Interview With Alfred Vassilkov Of Estelon
Estelon is a high-end loudspeaker manufacturer based in Estonia and this year they are celebrating ten years of creating what they hope are “the world’s best loudspeakers”. Hifi Pig caught up with chief designer and engineer Alfred Vassilkov to ask him a few questions about the brand, their philosophy, and more.
Focal Launch New Celestee Headphones
Following the launch of Stellia in 2019, French audio brand Focal has launched Celestee.
Tektron Tease The Masterpiece Series
High-end Italian brand, Tektron, have created a new product line that embodies the best of their 35 years of experience and development.
Riviera Audio Labs Release Levante Integrated Amplifier
The Riviera Labs Levante integrated amplifier has all the elements that the Riviera amplifiers are known for, such as Hybrid Circuit and Zero Feedback.
Mellow Acoustics FrontRo II Loudspeakers
Mellow Acoustics FrontRo II is the second incarnation of this interesting electrostatic-hybrid loudspeaker. The loudspeakers cost £9500, are manufactured in England and have some interesting design features. Janine Elliot takes a listen.
ELAC Solano Loudspeaker Series Launched
With the new Solano Series, ELAC presents three new speaker models, the BS 283 bookshelf, FS 287 floorstanding and CC 281 centre speaker.
B.audio Release B.dac EX
A new D/A converter with streaming and acoustic correction from French brand, B.audio.
Falcon Acoustics “Complete@Home” Q7 Loudspeaker Kit Released
Falcon Acoustics has announced the introduction of the “Complete@Home” Q7 Mini-Monitor: the second system in the “Complete@Home” series of loudspeaker kits for home assembly.
Technics SL-G700 Network, CD and SACD Player
The SL-G700 network, CD and SACD player from audio giant Technics is, as the title would suggest, a wired or wireless network player, CD player and SACD player in one heavyweight box costing £2350. Stuart Smith gives it a spin.
Vinyl Is A PITA!
There’s a meme, or rather a cartoon, that’s been doing the rounds recently that has two characters looking over a HiFi system with the caption “The two things that really drew me to vinyl were the expense and inconvenience.” If you spend any time on social media, and particularly audiophile groups then I’m sure you […]
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M Flagship DAC With Native MQA Support Launched
The DacMagic 200M is the new top-of-the-range DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) and headphone amplifier from British audio brand Cambridge Audio.
Furutech Launch New LAN-8 NCF High-End Audio Ethernet Cable
Furutech’s LAN-8 NCF is a new Category 8 cable for Ethernet and other high-speed signal transfer applications.
New Hugo 2/2go Premium Leather Cases From Chord Electronics
Chord Electronics has launched two new premium leather protective cases for the Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amplifier and 2go streamer/server combination.