The Netgear Arlo Q security camera was launched just over a month ago and I’ve finally had the chance to sit down and write up my thoughts about this HD security cam. Following on from the wireless and weatherproof Arlo HD camera, Netgear are now offering a full-featured indoor camera which is not limited by […]
It’s been ten years since Avid Hifi launched the Acutus Reference was launched and now they have announced the Acutus Reference Mono SP turntable. Conrad mas of Avid said “We have re-designed the amplifier stage way beyond most audio amplifiers and enabled twin mono operation to power each motor coil. Not limiting performance to save […]
It’s been ten years since Avid Hifi launched the Acutus Reference was launched and now they have announced the Acutus Reference Mono SP turntable. Conrad mas of Avid said “We have re-designed the amplifier stage way beyond most audio amplifiers and enabled twin mono operation to power each motor coil. Not limiting performance to save […]
Canadian loudspeaker manufacturer Totem is weell known and well loved the world over, today Mike Twomey speaks to the company’s president Vince Bruzzese for Hifi Pig
Nativ™ has unveiled its new high-resolution music system. At its heart is Nativ Vita™, a music player with a 11.6” touch-screen and simple access to “all music of the world”. It features built-in support for popular streaming services such as Apple Music and Spotify and plays music from your smartphone, computer or NAS. Nativ Vita™ […]
If you’re lucky enough to be living on a remote tropical island, then it’s likely that you’ve never heard of Tim Hecker. Admittedly, I was a late starter myself, picking up on Tim’s work only after he’d released his sixth album, the ground-breaking “Ravedeath, 1972”, much of which was recorded on a church organ. Tim’s […]
New York based Grado introduce ‘iGe’ the latest addition to its line of In-Ear models. Incorporating many of the design features of the GR8e and GR10e models, the new iGe is a proprietary wide bandwidth, dynamic driver design. UK Brand manager Jack Fox stated: “At Grado learning never ends. Its company culture encourages experimentation and […]
The Remton 383 Mk 2 Phonostage is made in Prague, uses a trio of ECC83s valves and costs a smidgen over £1000, Janine Elliot tries it in her system for Hifi Pig.
Aequo Audio is a Dutch loudspeaker manufacturer situated in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The company, experienced in building high-end custom loudspeakers, is now releasing its first loudspeaker to be produced in series: the Ensis. The Ensis is a modest sized, full-range floor standing speaker shaped to resemble a music note. The fully closed enclosure is built […]
Hifi Pig goes Behind The Brands with Brian Morris and Trevor Liddle of House of Linn and BrianandTrevors, audio retailers in the North West of England.
Riva Audio has just announced their latest Bluetooth speaker, the Riva S. Riva is the lifestyle brand of Audio Design Experts, Inc. (ADX), and have announced the UK launch of its newest Bluetooth mobile speaker, the Riva S. The Riva S is packed with innovative new functions like TrueWireless technology that allows for a true […]
Intel has announced their Skull Canyon mini PC system and it will be available to preorder from next month with shipping starting in May. The high-performance NUC (Next Unit of Computing) Skull Canyon mini PC is equipped with an Intel Core i7-6770HQ quad core processor supported by Intel iris Pro 580 graphics and will be […]
A new high-end audio and lifestyle show promises to bring pure Indulgence to the capital. As a fan of the headroom show, as well as Hi-Fi shows such as Sound & Vision, et al, this is great news for the likes of me who live in London. Let’s face it, being based in London you […]
The Zotac Magnus EN980 looks to be a very potent mini-PC, powerful enough to hook up multiple monitors as well as Virtual Reality headgear such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Zotac is bringing a huge chunk of graphics power to the mini-PC space with its new Zbox Magnus EN980. The not so subtle hint […]
Be the first in London to hear the new flagship loudspeaker from Kansas-based Martin Logan. On Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th of April, KJ West One and Martin Logan’s UK distributor Absolute Sounds will be co-hosting a night dedicated to demonstrating Neolith from Martin Logan. We’ve heard the Neolith in the past and it is huge […]
Arcam, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, were the first company to launch an outboard DAC, way back in 1987. Previewed at Bristol Sound and Vision 2016, the Arcam irDAC II is now available at £495. Arcam say: “We’ve taken our hugely successful irDAC, updated it, improved it, added Bluetooth aptX streaming, an […]