Architettura Sonora at High End Munich
Andrea at Architettura Sonora got in touch with Hifi Pig to let us know that they will be exhibiting their unique and very interesting “architectural sonic modules” and amplifiers at this years Munich High End show in May. As well as attending Munich High End the company also mentioned they will be in New York […]
JoSound at Munich High End 2014
JoSound returns to the High End show in Munich with their Ra (currently in for review with Hifi Pig) and Cartouche AC1.5 stereo loudspeakers on 15 to 18 May 2014 at the M.O.C. Fronting their loudspeakers will be a system comprising: Tranquil PC Media One (Media PC) Abbingdon Music Research CD-777 (CD Transport) Abbingdon Music […]
Analogue Seduction Appointed UK’s First Dynaudio Evidence Platinum Dealer
Analogue Seduction, UK retailer established in 2005 and dedicated to two-channel hi-fi, is the first showroom in the UK to have Dynaudio’s new flagship Evidence Platinum loudspeakers on demonstration. Dynaudio has developed and manufactured its new flagship loudspeaker: Evidence Platinum. Which they say offers a level of sound quality never before experienced, armed with an […]
Furutech Unveil Their Latest Audiophile USB Cable
Following on from the success of their original GT2 USB cable, Japanese cable manufacturers Furutech now introduce their higher specified GT2 Pro. Featuring 24k gold-plated non-magnetic USB 2.0 connectors and Furutech’s new Alpha* OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) silver-copper alloy conductor, the GT2 Pro has been designed with the audiophile in mind. Furutech’s GT2 Pro USB […]
McIntosh MHA 100 Headphone Amplifier – More Info’
As we reported recently on Hifi Pig, McIntosh Laboratory has launched a dedicated headphone amplifier for the first time in its history. Here’s a bit more information. The new MHA100 headphone amplifier has four digital inputs, remote control, and was first unveiled in January at CES 2014, Las Vegas – it’s now available in the […]
Graham Slee Road Shows
Graham Slee contacted Hifi Pig to tell us about a series of road shows they’ll be putting on. “Because few demonstration facilities of Graham Slee products exist in dealers shops, we decided to take our own demo facilities on the road to be nearer to you”. Said Graham Slee. This first ever Road Show is […]
Cyrus expands Cadence app to Android platform
Cyrus Audio’s bespoke control app has been released for use on Android with their all-in-one Lyric Series products. Cadence was previously only available for Apple devices, so this launch allows a huge swathe of Cyrus customers to access the app for controlling their Cyrus products. Initially only for the Cyrus’s Lyric Series, Cadence will be […]
Naim Introduce Muso
Naim announced yesterday their long expected and awaited home music system, Muso. Muso is a wireless music system “designed to transform your music into incredible sonic experiences” say the British company who have recently won the Queen’s Award for Export. “The product brief was simple: the system, then codenamed ‘Project Eagle’, had to offer incredible, […]
Audio4Soul Announces Global Distribution of its New Reference Series of True Digital Amplifiers.
We reviewed the Audio4Soul Extrem 16 digital amp/DAC a while ago and the company have just contacted us to tell us of a new breed of eeference amplifiers, that has been designed on the basis of ultimate performance. Simplicity in design Philosophy, minimal signal path and top quality materials, guarantee ultra hi-end performance, while backed-up by an […]
Hifi Review – Tellurium Q Ultra Black Interconnects
We reviewed the Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker cables a good while ago and so when we were asked to take a listen to the company’s matching interconnects we thought it would be a great idea. The first impression I had of the UB (Ultra Black) was how strong and focused the central focus was, […]
Hifi Review – PrimaLuna Prologue Premier Valve Integrated Amplifier
The PrimaLuna Prologue Premier is a Valve Integrated Amplifier that is flexible in which valves it can use and has a modern contemporary look to it. Danny Worth puts the £2300 amplifier through its paces in his review. “The first thing apparent when switching the PrimaLuna on is its cleanliness in the top end. It […]
Hifi Review – KEF X300A Loudspeakers
The KEF X300A Loudspeakers are have an on board amplifier and DAC and are designed primarily for use on a desktop – simply plug them into the mains, attach them to the computer via a USB cable and away you go. We’d heard the speakers briefly at Munich and so were delighted when KEF contacted […]
Linn Extends Exakt Platform to Akurate Range
Linn has extended its Exakt platform into its Akurate range and the Akubarik loudspeaker is the latest product to benefit from this new technology. “Exakt eliminates the sources of loss inherent in the traditional analogue hi-fi chain by transferring the lossless digital signal all the way to the speaker. This means that a Studio Master […]
Helge Lien Trio – Badgers and Other Beings
What a great title for a record first of all! Badgers and Other Beings is an album of clever jazz featuring pianist, drums and bass. The Helge Lien Trio has been a bit of a hit on the jazz scene since their breakthrough album Hello Troll and it’s no wonder really. Lien is joined here […]