Cary Audio Launch VT-500 Phono Preamplifier
Cary Audio has always supported playback of vinyl records, and the American brand have now launched their new VT-500 Phono preamplifier.
Paul Messenger At High End Munich 2019
He may be old, but like his tee-shirt says, “He got to see all the cool bands”, in this report the legend that is Paul Messenger gives Hifi Pig readers his highlights and thoughts on High End Munich 2019.
Oso Oso Announces New Album “Basking In The Glow”
Jade Lilitri is used to pessimism. It’s what he’s written most of his band Oso Oso’s music about. But on their new album, he’s radically committed to letting the light in, if only because Lilitri knows the darkness like the back of his hand.
High End Munich 2019 Show Report: Bird’s Eye View Part 4, The Last Leg
No matter how hard you try, how many (many, many) kilometres you walk and how long you spend at the show, there does come a time where you have to accept you won’t see every single thing. But at Hifi Pig, we aim to bring our readers the most comprehensive coverage of High End Munich […]
High End Munich 2019 Show Report 7
As we near the end of Hifi Pig’s coverage of Munich High End 2019 I can’t help think what a great show Munich really is and feel privileged that we have been covering the show at Hifi Pig for 7 years. The show is as much about the people as it is about the Hifi […]
Wharfedale Resurrects Linton Loudspeakers
To celebrate its history, Wharfedale has established the Heritage Series, recreations of famous models from its past, entirely re-engineered using contemporary techniques and materials. The latest loudspeaker to join this collection is the Linton.
Barton Hartshorn Announces US Tour Dates
English folk-pop singer-songwriter Barton Hartshorn, will be bringing his distinct Americana sound to the United States in June 2019 with dates in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Chicago.
High End Munich 2019 Show Report 6
We’re almost, but not quite, at the end of our coverage of this year’s brilliant Munich High End show. Here Stuart Smith finishes off some of the rooms and stands from Friday plus some of the bigger rooms he missed on the Saturday. Brands include: Cocktail Audio, Acoustique Quality and KR Audio, Fezz Audio and […]
The Manx Share Video For “Hateful Goo”
For the uninitiated, The Manx call themselves a band but are really more like a tightly knit artist collective (think Gwar), orbiting the Los Angeles comedy and animation scene with members stationed at Cartoon Network, and one who’s even created characters on Rick and Morty. It’s through these affiliations that Justin Roiland comes to star […]
Los Retros Announces Debut EP “Retrospect”
Oxnard-based artist Los Retros, born Mauri Tapia, announces his debut EP ‘Retrospect’ and shares a new single, ‘Friends’.
iFi Aurora Wireless Music System
iFi’s new wireless music system, the Aurora, brings together a collection of proprietary technologies to deliver, say iFi “a sonic experience unlike any other tabletop, all-in-one system”.
Denon Announce New X-Series AV Receivers
Denon has announced two new X-Series AV receivers. The Denon AVR-X2600H (95W per channel) and AVR-X1600H (80W per channel) deliver 7.2 surround sound.
High End Munich 2019 Show Report 5
Stuart Smith’s fifth report from Munich High End 2019 including Aries Cerat, Pen Audio, Chord Electronics Poly, Levin Design, Atlas Cables, Lab12, Musikelectronic Geithain, Sugden, Acoustic Signature, Lawrence Audio and Kronos, Best 300B, Lampizator, Audionec, Jadis and Nodal, Stenheim And Playback Devices, Audion, Graham Slee and Sonic Voice and New Horizon.
High End Munich 2019 Newcomers
The High End Society does a really cool thing at the show and give a free exhibition stand to a select few, carefully chosen, new Hifi brands. This year there were six Newcomers, all of whom were very excited about being at the show. We always make a beeline for the Newcomers stand and do […]
Cary Launch SLI-80 Heritage Series Amplifier
Cary Audio have launched a new version of their SLI-80 integrated amplifier. The new SLI-80HS (Heritage Series) maintains the integrity of its predecessor. Its circuit uses very little feedback which gives it, say Cary, “incredible transparency and detail in the music while providing bass texture and impact that belies its rated power output”.