Thiel Unveils the CS1.7 Floorstanding Loudspeaker
Theil Audio has announced the introduction of the CS1.7 Coherent Source® floorstanding loudspeaker. The CS1.7 employs THIEL’s phase and time coherent design using first order crossover networks. “The CS1.7 seeks to establish new standards for resolution of detail, imaging and staging, dynamic capability, and tonal purity for those consumers seeking ultra high fidelity from an […]
Benchmark DAC2 D Announced
Benchmark have announced their new Digital to Analogue Converter the DAC2 D. The DAC2 D has the same performance of the company’s DAC2 HGC but without the analogue inputs and the 12V trigger. Keeping the specs inline with DAC2 D, it has” lower noise, lower distortion, improved accuracy, outstanding musical detail, precise stereo imaging, an […]
Kef Introduce First Headphones
KEF, the UK loudspeaker manufacturer, has announced its first ever range of headphones, the M500 (pictured) over-ear headphones, and the M200 in-ear buds. M500 The over-ear M500s use a full-range 40mm neodymium driver with a super light, copper clad aluminium voice-coil that’s been tuned by KEF’s engineers to deliver a “powerfully musical sound with […]
Hublot Inspiration Headphones
Monster, the headphone brand, has announced it is collaborating with luxury watchmaker Hublot to create Hublot Inspiration – a luxury noise cancelling headphone that offers an “unprecedented music listening and lifestyle experience”. The lightweight, rock-solid black and carbon fibre Hublot Inspiration over-ear headphones will be available this summer at Hublot retailers for EUR 1.750.00. UK […]
Reference Fidelity Components Launch Reference Fidelio Loudspeaker
Reference Fidelity Components, under the leadership of our own Paul, has announced the launch of it’s all new, full range loudspeaker which they are calling the Reference Fidelio – a loudspeaker that has been created to be a “final destination”. This floor standing loudspeaker utilises the legendary Tannoy 12 inch DC driver to deliver […]
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.