Album Reviews

Sontaag -Sontaag

I was very excited when the post lady pipped and handed me the envelope that I knew would contain what is being heralded as “A stunning new album in the finest tradition of progressive rock and space rock” because being a bit of an ageing hippie I’m partial to both a smattering of prog and […]

Munich High End 2014

Events AT High End Munich 2014

The High End Munich 2014 gives its visitors the broadest selection world-wide of products from the field of high-quality entertainment electronics. No other event offers the public such an international, wide and varied product spectrum. The visitors can expect to see major brand names, exciting designs and new products. In addition to this, the High […]

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Events At High End Munich

The High End Munich 2014 gives its visitors the broadest selection world-wide of products from the field of high-quality entertainment electronics. No other event offers the public such an international, wide and varied product spectrum. The visitors can expect to see major brand names, exciting designs and new products. In addition to this, the High […]

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Kaito – Less Time Until The End

I really enjoyed the last Kaito offering, Until The End Of Time which came out in October on the Kompakt label calling it thoughtful and thought provoking and indeed this record could be summed up similarly – in fact it’s the same tunes bereft of their drum tracks. Essentially it’s an ambient album that has […]

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Melphi – Through The Looking Glass

Melphi are a Dutch four piece and say that they are inspired by contemporary Scandinavian pop music. Through The Looking Glass is their first full length album being preceded by an unnamed EP in 2011. The band were formed in 2010 by Rogier Telderman who writes most of the music here (and plays piano) but […]

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Dynaudio Announces UK Launch of Flagship Reference Loudspeaker: Evidence Platinum

Dynaudio has contacted Hifi Pig to tell us about their latest development  – the Evidence Platinum. The new loudspeaker has been developed and manufactured as the company’s new flagship  and to offer a level of sound quality “never before experienced”. After almost seven years of continuous development, the Evidence Platinum concept was first shown in […]

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Ruark Audio At Milan Design Week 2014

Ruark Audio is unveiling what thy are saying is a breathtaking collaboration for Milan Design Week 2014 at the Wallpaper* Handmade Exhibition. The company
has been working with artist, sculptor and designer Alex Mulligan to create a concept piece that captures the imagination and pushes the boundaries of what a music system can be. “Since launching […]

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Hi Fi Racks at High End Munich 2014

UK rack manufacturer Hi Fi Racks got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us what they will be getting up to at the up coming High End Munich 2014 that takes place in May. “We’ll be showcasing a selection of key products from our Podium® Reference and Podium® Slimline ranges at High End Munich, […]

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Hi Fi Racks at High-End Munich 2014

UK rack manufacturer Hi Fi Racks got in touch with Hifi Pig to tell us what they will be getting up to at the up coming High End Munich 2014 that takes place in May. “We’ll be showcasing a selection of key products from our Podium® Reference and Podium® Slimline ranges at High End Munich, […]

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Gryphon To Launch Pantheon Loudspeakers at Munich High End 2014

Joining the line-up of Gryphon Audio Designs loudspeakers is the Gryphon Pantheon which will be launched officially at Munich High End 2014. It slots into the Gryphon line-up as the brand’s most compact (relatively speaking) floor-standing model alongside the Pendragon and Trident II and stand-mount Mojo. The family resemblance to these monitor systems is strong […]

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The Gryphon Pantheon Reference Loudspeaker System Announced

Joining the line up of Gryphon Audio Designs loudspeakers is the Gryphon Pantheon. It slots into the Gryphon line-up as the brand’s most compact (relatively speaking) floor-standing model alongside the Pendragon and Trident II and stand-mount Mojo. The family resemblance to these monitor systems is strong and readily apparent, as the Pantheon draws heavily on […]

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Muraudio’s Domain Omni Electrostatic Loudspeaker

After over a decade of research, design and development, Muraudio has launched what they are calling “the world’s first pure omni-directional electrostatic loudspeaker – a true point source, 360 degree ESL”.  “With the introduction of Muraudio’s Domain Omni ESL and the complex technology it incorporates, the obstacles for ESL success have been overcome” say Muraudio. […]

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Headphone Amplifier from McIntosh

The MHA100 headphone amplifier from McIntosh is their first dedicated headphone amp and employs a new adaptation of the company’s unique Autoformer technology to produce three headphone impedance ranges of 8-40, 40-150 and 150-600 ohms so that every headphone can be accommodated. The new headphone amplifier features McIntoshes new Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD) which they […]

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Sadurni Acoustics Announces Staccato Horn System

Sadurni Acoustics introduces the Staccato Horn Speaker System, a 4-way system, using compression drivers for both the high- and upper mid-frequencies.  It is one of the first horn systems using a front-firing (i.e., not folded), wooden bass horn, which extends down to 120 Hz say the company. Sadurni Acoustics developed a proprietary horn system over many years with unique […]

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Naim to Sponsor Bentley GT3 Team

Today,  British hi-fi manufacturer, Naim Audio, announced a new partnership with Team M-Sport Bentley for the upcoming Blancpain Endurance Series. Naim began its partnership with Bentley Motors in 2008 with the launch of the Naim for Bentley premium audio system, “designed to bring its unrivaled ‘as-live’ musical experience to the Bentley model range”. In 2014 […]