Canor TP306VR+ Valve Phonostage
U.K. Hi-Fi distributor Sound Fowndations has announced the addition of the CanorTP306VR+ valve phonostage to its portfolio of audio components. The CANOR TP306VR+ is an all-valve phonostage featuring valve rectification. The circuit boards feature patented CMT ™ (CANOR Milling Technology). Areas of the circuit board are precisely removed to give the circuit similar electrical characteristics to one direct wired with air dielectric cables. […]
Pagani, Sonus Faber, Porsche, Burmester, Volkswagon and Dynaudio
At this year’s High End show in Munich, visitors can experience high end audio not just limited to the home but also in three high end motor cars. Pagani and Sonus Faber The exhibitor Audio Reference from Hamburg is presenting one of the most exciting sports cars on Earth, equipped with the exclusive Sonus Faber […]
Avid Introduce Acutus Black Turntable
Over nearly two decades the Acutus turntable from UK manufacturer Avid, has progressed to become renowned throughout the audio industry. Visually the turntable is a striking piece of engineering, its distinctive polished chrome finish having done much to set the fashion for open skeletal styling. Whilst we at Hifi Pig always thought the turntable looked […]
Vieilles Charrues Program 2013
Not strictly Hifi but we thought this was worth sharing as it’s a festival close to our hearts here at Hifi Pig Towers. The Vieilles Charrues festival is a huge music festival that happens yearly in the Breton town of Carhaix. The program for this year has been announced today and includes: Neil Young and […]
Atlas Element USB Cable
Atlas Cables has announced the launch of a new range of USB cables for computer audio applications. Available now, the Atlas Element USB comes in either A/B or A/B Mini form in multiple lengths from 0.5 meters to 5 meters. Made up of parallel lay twisted-pair silver-plated high-purity OFC copper conductors encased in a high […]
Icon Audio’s New MB30SE Valve Monobloc Amplifiers
Combining valve rectification with only two audio valves the Icon Audio MB30SE has been designed with purist simplicity in mind. With an output of up to 27 watts the MB30SE is versatile and capable of high volume levels with medium to high sensitivity loudspeakers. Using the new KT 120 output valve the MB30SE delivers a […]
David Bowie -The Next day
Right! What have you got for us after ten years then Dave…? Critiquing a new album from someone of Bowie’s legendary status (the first in ten years no less) might well fill many a reviewer with a sense of trepidation, however this little reviewer has made critical hamburgers out of some musical sacred cows recently […]
McIntosh Announce C2500 Preamplifier
McIntosh Laboratory has launched the new C2500 – a valve preamp with 15 inputs. Designed to offer flexibility with both digital and analogue source components, the new C2500’s input complement includes two dedicated phono inputs (MM and MC) and five digital inputs, with D/A decoding at up to 32-bit/192kHz resolution. The five-strong digital input suite […]
King Rex Headquarter HQ-1 Headphone Amplifier Review
Jerry puts the King Rex HQ-1 headphone amplifier into his system and gives his opinions on this £600 unit. Read the full review here.
Clones Audio 25i Integrated Amplifier Review
Stewart Wennen takes a listen to the little Clones Audio 25i integrated amplifier and likes it a lot. Read the full review of the Clones Audio 25i Integrated Amplifier.
The Pivetta Opera Only Project – 160 000 Watt Amplifier
No, it‘s not Captain Kirk‘s oversized ion hairdryer on the Starship Enterprise, nor is Dr. Emmet Brown‘s latest model of the flux capacitor from the time machine! This beast is the brainchild of Andrea Pivetta and Italian electronics designer and will be on show at the Munich High End Show. What visitors to High End […]
Meridian Audio In-Wall Loudspeakers
Meridian Audio has announced the availability of its new DSP520 Digital Active In-wall Loudspeaker. The Meridian DSP520 in-wall offers the ability to create a discreet installation or mix and match them with Meridian’s freestanding loudspeakers such as the newly updated DSP7200 to create a superior Digital Theatre system. The DSP520 can be mounted horizontally or […]
Cary Audio at the New York Audio Show
Cary Audio is partnering with KEF showing three complete systems at the New York Audio Show on the 12th -14th April. They will also be debuting their brand new Cary Audio DAC-100 24/192 hi-resolution USB DAC and a complete Audio Electronics setup including the new Lighting 24/192 USB DAC. Their main system will consist of […]