XFI Premium Audio Show 2019 Show Report Part 2
Welcome to Stuart Smith’s second show report from the recent XFI Premium Audio Show 2019 held in the Netherlands.
PS Audio Releases New Windom OS For DirectStream & DSJ DACs
Since its introduction in 2014, the PS Audio Perfect Wave DirectStream DAC, with its FPGA-based architecture, has allowed owners to update their units with new OS firmware.
Vincent Audio SV-200 Integrated Hybrid Amplifier Launched
Vincent Audio is now shipping a new hybrid integrated amplifier, SV-200 which has a compact footprint standing at 8.25” W x 3.75” H x 12.75” D, the SV 200, which is available in black or silver, features two 6N1 vacuum tubes in the input stage to complement its digital inputs and built-in DAC.
XFI Premium Audio Show 2019 Show Report Part 1
The XFI Premium Audio Show 2019 took place in the Netherlands last weekend and of course, Hifi Pig was there to bring you loads of pictures and comments from the show. Here is Stuart Smith’s first report from a superbly well organised and very well attended event.
Stone Irr Shares New Album “Performance”
Los Angeles-via-Indiana songwriter/musician Stone Irr has released his sophomore album Performance via Darling Recordings. On his latest effort, Stone grapples with his place in the world after live-changing events that range from an uprooted home-life to love and loss. Through it all, Stone reflects on the identity he holds versus the identity he displays. The […]
Quad Releases Artera Series Preamplifier
The new Artera Pre from Quad is the first dedicated analogue preamplifier to join Quad’s Artera Series, the company’s flagship range of solid-state audio electronics, the Artera Pre also reintroduces Quads Tilt control feature.
Graham Audio Debuts At 2019 Benelux X-FI Hifi Show
Distributor Hexagon Audio has announced the first appearance of the Devon-based loudspeaker company Graham Audio at the biggest Benelux Hifi Show X-Fi this upcoming weekend in Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
McIntosh Announces MC257 7-Channel Power Amplifier
McIntosh has announced the MC257 7-Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier.
Vitus Audio SIA-030 At XFi Show
During the weekend of 28th – 29th of September, Connaisseur-AV will introduce the new Vitus Audio SIA-030 integrated amplifier to Benelux at the XFi show, in room 54.
Ayre Acoustics Upgraded QB-9 DAC ‘Twenty’ Edition
Colorado-based Ayre Acoustics’ QB-9 DAC has been one of the company’s most successful products, since the first 24/96-capable edition hit the market back in 2009. Upgrades then followed in 2011 and 2014.
The Audio Show Leamington Spa 2019
Stephen Crowe attends The Audio Show that took place over the weekend at Leamington Spa
2019 Burning Amp Festival In San Francisco
The 12th annual Burning Amp Festival 2019 will be held Saturday, November 9th (Workshop Day), and Sunday, November 10th (Main Event) at the Firehouse and Building C of the historic Fort Mason Center on the San Francisco waterfront.
Dearly Beloved Announces New Album
Dearly Beloved will release new album Times Square Discount on October 25 via Future Shock Records. The Toronto outfit is the creative brain trust of vocalist/bassist Rob Higgins and vocalist/percussionist/Theremin player Niva Chow and the new album features Dimitri Coats of OFF! on guitar, James Di Salvio of Bran Van 3000 and M83 conscript Jordan […]
Gentle Giant Release Unburied Treasure Box Set
Madfish proudly present the ultimate box set of Gentle Giant music. Highly regarded in the prog-rock world for the 12 albums they released between 1970 and 1980, this comprehensive set sees the band’s catalogue augmented by 15 new concert albums: seven never previously released, seven never previously officially released and one never previously released on […]
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Part 4
The final report from this year’s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest from Stuart at Hifi Pig.
Bowers & Wilkins New Range Of Wireless Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins’ have launched their newest line of 2019 headphones, with custom-designed drivers developed specifically for each headphone-wearing style, from the 43mm drivers in the top-of-the-line Over-Ear PX7, to the dual hybrid drivers in the In-Ear PI3.