High Fidelity? What’s That Then?
In this latest diatribe, Stuart Smith has a bit of a look at what we mean by the term High-Fidelity.
M2Tech Introduces New Young MkIV DAC/Preamplifier
M2Tech has introduced the Young MkIV DAC/preamplifier. Following the path opened by the previous models Young 384/32 DAC, Young DSD and Young MkIII, the new Young MkIV improves the sonic qualities of its predecessors, while adding more useful features.
PIEGA Launches Ace Series Loudspeakers
Swiss loudspeaker manufacturer, PIEGA, has launched the Ace series, an affordable speaker collection featuring PIEGA’s signature aluminium cabinets and AMT tweeters.
Primare NP5 Prisma Receives Roon Ready Certification
Primare has announced that the NP5 Prisma network player has received Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs, with an automatic update being launched today.
Mytek Audio To Release Nine New Products In 2021
Following on from the new Liberty Headphone amp announcement last week, Mytek Audio has announced a whole load of new products to be launched throughout 2021 following the shifting of production to the new larger factory in Poland that took place last Summer.
LAB12 dac1 REFERENCE DAC
LAB12 are an Athens, Greece based manufacturer that feature valves in all their designs other than mains conditioners. In this review Stuart Smith takes a listen to their dac 1 REFERENCE Non-Oversampling DAC costing €2900.
Mytek Audio Introduces Liberty THX AAA HPA, Reference THX® Analogue Headphone Amplifier
New York based Mytek Audio has introduced the new Liberty THX AAA™ HPA, an analogue headphone amplifier featuring THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier technology.
New Mustang MM Cartridge Launched By Axiss Europe
Axiss Europe, who distribute AirTight and Koetsu, has launched the new Mustang MM cartridge.
iFi Power Station Mains Purifier
The iFi Power Station is, as its name may well suggest to many, a mains purifier and distribution block. It costs £499. Janine Elliot plumbs it into her system.
iFi iDSD Diablo Transportable DAC/Headphone Amp Released
Dressed in a sports car red, iFi’s new top-of-the-range transportable DAC/headphone amp claims a powerful engine under the hood.
AV Accessories Brand Norstone Expands Audio And Vinyl Furniture Portfolio
AV Industry’s furniture brand Norstone has launched a number of new ranges including the Slender and Loft products for hifi and vinyl lovers.
KEF Apply Uni-Core Technology For Subwoofer And Speakers
KEF has created a new take on subwoofer and speaker designs with their Uni-Core technology.
PMC Speakers Involved In First Immersive Audio Album By Yello
Swiss electronic duo Yello has embraced immersive Dolby Atmos Music for their latest album “Point”, which was mixed using PMC speakers by high-end media production company msm Studio Group.
Ophidian Minimo 2 Loudspeakers
The Ophidian Minimo 2 loudspeaker is, as the name would suggest, a mini-monitor type of loudspeaker. It is made in the UK and costs £900 a pair. Ian Ringstead takes a listen.
PerListen Audio Debut Their First Loudspeakers
Perlisten Audio, a new audio company founded by an ‘all-star team’ of industry professionals, is making its U.S. debut at the virtual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021, when it debuts two tower speakers, one centre channel, and three subwoofers.
Views Of Stu – On Streaming
Ok, I admit it, I have on several occasions ranted about my thorough dislike of all things streaming – specifically streaming services. I’ve moaned about having my listening experience being tailored to my past listening preferences, and I’ve whined about being tied to a screen and the lack of physical media. I also didn’t like […]