Kanto Ren Speaker System Launches In UK
KANTO AUDIO LAUNCH THE KANTO REN SPEAKER SYSTEM IN THE UK Kanto Audio has launched the Kanto REN speaker system in the UK. available as a Peter Tyson exclusive.
The HiFi PiG Advent Calendar – DAY 2
HiFi PiG ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 2 Each day of December up til Xmas day we will recommend one classic album that we hope readers will listen to. We’ve chosen albums from loads of different genres and tried to keep them as accessible as possible and not too obscure so that as many readers as possible […]
The HiFi PiG Advent Calendar – DAY 1
HiFi PiG ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 1 Each day of December up til Xmas day we will recommend one classic album that we hope readers will listen to. We’ve chosen albums from loads of different genres and tried to keep them as accessible as possible and not too obscure so that as many readers as possible […]
dCS Varèse Inauguration
UNVEILING THE £200K dCS VARÈSE Janine Elliot travels to Bedforshire to check out the new dCS Varèse, a five-box digital audio system that aims to set a new standard for music reproduction.
CONSAM 2024 This Weekend
CONSAM 2024 THE MEXICAN AUDIOPHILE SOCIETY SHOW From November 30th to December 1st 2024, the Mexican Audiophile Society will host its 2024 Audio Show, CONSAM 2024, at the Holiday Inn Trade Center in Mexico City.
The HiFi PiG Selection Box November 2024
THE HiFi PiG SELECTION BOX – DIVERSIONARY STRATEGIES FOR THE MODERN WORLD NOVEMBER 2024
Moor Amps Angel Pre And Angel Power Amplifier
MOOR AMPS ANGEL PRE AND ANGEL 4 POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW Moor Amps, based in Portland, Dorset, have earned a reputation for their meticulous design and UK-based manufacturing. The Angel Pre and Angel 4 Power Amplifier showcase this dedication to craftsmanship, with a focus on transparency, detail, and effortless musicality. Designed with 30 years of refinement, […]
Portable: Variable Acoustic Device (P:VAD)
PORTABLE; VARIABLE ACOUSTIC DEVICE (P:VAD) REVIEW Room acoustics can make or break a listening experience, and achieving the ideal environment is often a challenge for audiophiles. The P:VAD (Portable: Variable Acoustic Device), designed by acoustics expert Antony Frost, offers a portable and versatile solution for taming bass, reducing reverberation, and fine-tuning your soundstage without permanent room […]
TPAF 2024 Report
TPAF TAIWAN PORTABLE AUDIO FAIR 2024 REPORT HiFi PiG’s Gyula heads to Taipei’s TPAF 2024 Show for a whole lot of Headfi.
DM Connect CLARA USB-A To USB-B Cable
DM CONNECT CLARA USB CABLE DEBUTS The DM Connect CLARA USB-A to USB-B cable is designed for users seeking high-performance connectivity.
Cambridge AudioCX A81ii amplifier and CXN100 Network Player
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81ii AMPLIFIER AND CXN100 NETWORK PLAYER REVIEW Cambridge Audio CXA81ii amplifier and CXN100 Network Player cost just shy of £1900 which is pretty low in the grand scheme of things these days for home audio. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Musical Fidelity M8x Vinyl Phono Preamp Debuts
INTRODUCING THE MUSICAL FIDELITY M8X VINYL Musical Fidelity has expanded its M-Series lineup with the new M8x Vinyl phono preamplifier, designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts.
Meze Audio 105 AER Open-Back Headphones
MEZE AUDIO DEBUTS 105 AER OPEN-BACK HEADPHONES Romanian audio specialist Meze Audio has unveiled its latest creation, the Meze Audio 105 AER, a lightweight and versatile open-back headphone designed to enhance the listening experience across all music genres.
Roon Nucleus One and Nucleus Titan Servers Announced for UK Market
ROON NUCLEUS ONE AND NUCLEUS TITAN ARRIVE IN UK Henley Audio has confirmed the UK release of Roon’s new-generation servers, the Nucleus One and Nucleus Titan, offering dedicated solutions for music lovers seeking the best Roon experience. These servers are designed to provide seamless operation with the Roon music platform, eliminating the need for user-assembled systems.
Fyne Audio F701SP Loudspeaker
FYNE AUDIO UNVEILS ITS FIRST F700 STANDMOUNT SPECIAL PRODUCTION LOUDSPEAKER Fyne Audio F701SP Loudspeaker is the brand’s first F700 series standmount ‘Special Production’ model.
Audiolab Expands Flagship 9000 Series With 9000Q And 9000P Amplifiers
AUDIOLAB 9000Q AND 9000P AMPLIFIERS LAUNCHED Audiolab has unveiled the 9000Q preamplifier and 9000P stereo power amplifier, expanding its highly regarded flagship 9000 Series. This is the brand’s first dedicated pre/power amplifier system in over eight years, building on its legacy of innovative audio design.
Vincent Audio SV-500 MK Hybrid Integrated Amplifier
VINCENT AUDIO SV-500 MK HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER UPDATES A VINCENT AUDIO CLASSIC The new Vincent Audio SV-500 MK Hybrid Integrated Amplifier adds HDMI and Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity to the array of digital and analogue inputs.
E.A.T. E-Glo II Phono Stage Now Available in the UK
E.A.T. E-GLO II PHONO STAGE ARRIVES IN UK Henley Audio has announced the UK release of the European Audio Team E.A.T. E-Glo II phono stage, a hybrid tube phono stage designed to enhance vinyl playback for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges.
Erzetich Bacillus II and Bacillus II+ Headphone Amplifiers
NEW HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERS FROM ERZETICH Erzetich Audio has introduced two new headphone amplifiers, the Erzetich Bacillus II and Bacillus II+, designed to offer audiophiles “precise sound quality and refined aesthetics”.
Dan Clark Audio Noire X Headphones
DAN CLARK AUDIO NOIRE X HEADPHONE LAUNCHED Electromod has announced the availability of the latest Dan Clark Audio closed back Headphones, the Dan Clark Audio Noire X.
Finest Audio Show Vienna 2024 Report
FINEST AUDIO SHOW VIENNA 2024 REPORT FROM HiFi PiG’S STU AND LIN Finest Audio Show Vienna 2024, or the FAS Vienna as it is also known, was held for the first time last year. The High End Society announced that they will move the annual High End Show from Munich to the Austria Centre Vienna […]
Revox Acquires Horch House: A Commitment to Analogue Excellence
REVOX ACQUIRES HORCH HOUSE In a significant move that underscores its dedication to analogue audio, Revox has announced the acquisition of Horch House, a company that has established itself as a world leader in the analogue master tape industry over the past 15 years.
Kishi Bashi String Quartet Session Live at Studio 47, ¼”, 2 track, 15ips, CCIR Tape
KISHI BASHI STRING QUARTET SESSION LIVE AT STUDIO 47, ¼”, 2 TRACK, 15IPS, CCIR TAPE REVIEW Alan McIntosh reviews the Kishi Bashi String Quartet Session Live at Studio 47, ¼”, 2 track, 15ips, CCIR Tape.
JBL Spinner BT Turntable
JBL SPINNER BT TURNTABLE REVIEW JBL has been in the audio industry for years now. They have been trying to branch out a little into new categories, and turntables are one of them. The JBL Spinner BT is an entry-level turntable for most and features a built-in phono pre-amp alongside Bluetooth. Coming in at £379.99, […]
Silent Pound Challenger II Loudspeakers
SILENT POUND CHALLENGER II LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW We first came across Lithuanian newcomers Silent Pound a little over a year ago, whilst attending the Warsaw Audio Video Show where we were immediately grabbed, first of all by the very different and very daring aesthetic and design of the Challenger II loudspeakers and secondly by the sound […]
GLOSSARY OF AUDIO TERMS
A Glossary of HiFi and Home Audio Terms Below is an in-depth, alphabetised glossary of common HiFi and home audio terms, designed to help enthusiasts and newcomers better understand the concepts that define high-fidelity sound and audio technology. We’ll add to this over time to make it ever more comprehensive. If you think we need to […]
Bose Acquires McIntosh Group
MCINTOSH GROUP BOUGHT BY BOSE Bose Corporation has announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of luxury audio brands which includes McIntosh and Sonus faber.
IFi GO Link Max
IFI AUDIO UNVEILS THE GO LINK MAX iFi Audio has launched the iFi GO link Max, compact DAC.