Stewart’s review of the Clones Audio Pre and Power amplifiers. “First disc into the machine was Joni Mitchell, “Turbulent Indigo”, from the first bar of the music I knew this was a very good pair of power amplifiers with a sumptuous, tight bass and the almost liquid presentation of the mid range allied with crystalline […]
This article was first published in the January 2014 issue of Hifi Pig Magazine which can be downloaded free of charge. Holger Fromme is the MD of well known and well loved German horn loudspeaker manufacturer Avantgarde. He he answers Hifi Pig’s Behind The Brands questions.
The History of Cabasse
UK Loudspeaker manufacturer KEF has announced the launch of The Reference which is the company’s latest generation of their Reference loudspeakers. At the heart of The Reference is a new iteration of KEFS Uni-Q point source driver array. A 25mm vented aluminium dome tweeter is placed at the acoustic centre of a 125mm driver. We […]
Meridian has today announced the appointment of John Buchanan to the role of Chief Executive. John has been part of Meridian’s management team since 2007 and has worked globally across all areas of the company’s business. Bob Stuart, Chairman at Meridian, observed ‘John has proven himself to be a strong organisational leader in his role […]
Danish manufacturers Gamut have unveiled the latest editions of their flagship loudspeakers: the Revised Superior Series, along with a new distribution model for the UK market. Previewed at a number of audio shows in the latter part of 2013, the new Revised Superior (or RS) Series is available in all four models: the RS3, RS5, […]
Roksan Audio and Henley Designs Ltd. have announced the introduction of a series of packages that offer huge savings on Roksan’s K2 range of hi-fi separates. Having previously offered similar packages with the superseded Kandy range, this new offering reflects the various system options prospective K2 owners have. From June 2014, the following twin packs […]
Cary Audio contacted Hifi Pig with the news that they have introduced a new preamp to their range. The Cary Audio SL-100 dual mono solid state preamplifier combines low noise, low distortion and ease of use, making it an “excellent preamplifier choice for your home audio system” says Cary’s latest press release. It’s an all […]
Uk distributor Henley Designs Ltd., have recently taken steps to commit their time and resources to reputable brands that have a clear and fair global distribution and marketing strategy. With the retail environment in an ever-developing state of change, thanks to the rapid growth and relevance of online sales, it is now more important than […]
Well nearly there, this is the last report from High End Munich 2014….already looking forward to next year’s show!
Doug Brady hi-fi will be exhibiting the new Super HL5-plus monitor from renowned British loudspeaker manufacturer Harbeth at the Cranage Hall Show Nr Knutsford in Cheshire on Sunday the 15th June This will be the first opportunity to hear the new model of the speaker in the north of England. Hifi Pig reviewed the previous […]
This is the first full length album for Elekfants Daniel and Leo who first met over 20 years ago when they played together in a blues band. Daniel is well known in his native Brazil and is something of a local hero where he is considered one of the country’s finest Djs. Leo on the […]
The Chord Company has made a minor name change to its Ethernet cable range. All existing Ethernet cables will be renamed ‘streaming cables’. The move has been implemented to recognise the cables’ primary intended usage. The following cables will be renamed ‘streaming’ instead of ‘Ethernet’: Chord C-stream streaming cable (£40, 0.75m) Chord Indigo Tuned ARAY […]
The Neutral Cable USB DH (Dual Head) is a USB cable with separated 5V power supply aimed at further improving USB DAC and USB/SPDIF converters performance using a dedicated power supply. This USB cable has the power conductors (5V and ground) completely separated from the data conductors and each group of conductors is terminated with […]
Hot on the heels of their ASU-100 wall mounted shelf which we reviewed some time ago, Audio Suspension, has launched 2 new supports for hi-fi equipment. Audio Suspension Modular Reference Rack Hand-made in Sussex, and designed in conjunction with graduates of Imperial University and the Royal College of Art, Audio Suspensions Modular Reference Rack is […]