Hifi Pig’s Behind the Brand series of interviews continues with Arnauld Rastoul of Ologe Acoustics a German manufacturer of innovative loudspeakers and hifi electronics. Read the full interview with Arnaul Rastoul of Ologe Acoustics If you would like to take part in the Behind the Brands series then get in touch with Hifi Pig. […]
Based in Japan, Arnaud Rastoul is the owner of Ologe Acoustic, manufacturer of innovative loudspeakers and audio electronics that are designed very much with a minimalist aesthetic.
Record Store Day was founded in 2007 as a celebration of the unique culture surrounding over 700 independently owned record stores in the USA, and hundreds of similar stores internationally. This year the event takes place on April 20th. This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists […]
Hifi Pig is delighted to announce a new member of the review team in the guise of Danny Worth. Danny has a wealth of experience with lots of different hifi equipment after many years of experimentation and auditioning and we are very pleased to have his knowledge and experience on the team. Danny’s passion for […]
McIntosh Laboratory has launched a new DAC/preamp with a price tag of just £2,995. The new D100 is a remote-controlled DAC/preamplifier with five digital inputs that brings the McIntosh sound to connected digital devices. With its five digital inputs (2x coaxial, 2x optical and 1x USB), and both variable and fixed volume audio outputs, the […]
Coincident Speaker Technology based in Ontario, Canada, have contacted Hifi Pig with news that they are adding two new valve amplifier designs to their stable of products, which already includes valve amplifiers, preamplifiers, loudspeakers and audio cables. The Coincident Turbo 845SE amplifier is “built and designed to be an all out assault on integrated stereo […]
Any new release featuring Mike Patton is sure to pique the interest of many a musical pundit, and interests were more than piqued when the band described this album as being like “like a heavy version of the Beach Boys” prior to its release. I for one was intrigued about the concept, despite Tomahawk being […]
Earlier today Hifi Pig ran a breaking news item about the new Cyrus 30th Anniversary Edition system and we have now managed to snoofle out further information about the system from Cyrus as well as a photograph. The new system will comprise of the following individual items: CD XT SE2 For the Anniversary Series version […]
To celebrate 30 years of audio innovation, UK manufacturer Cyrus has announced details of their Anniversary Series – “an exclusive system of fine-tuned flagship products”. The system is based on the company’s flagship X Series range and has been fine-tuned by Technical Director, Peter Bartlett. The Anniversary Series System comprises upgraded versions of the following […]
Californian based Theta Digital, have announced that it is shipping its latest universal disc transport, the Compli Blu 3D. According to Dave Reich, Theta Digital’s chief engineer, the Compli Blu 3D was optimized for use with advanced preamp/processors and outboard DAC’s like Theta Digital’s own Casablanca III HD and Generation VIII S3. “It’s simply impossible […]
New consumer electronics brand i-box is launching its first headphones, part of its fast-growing range of smartphone and tablet accessories. The i-box Flats, sporting a rugged metal construction, flat tangle-free cable and red and black styling. The 1.2m red cable is flat in order to make them tangle-resistant. The metal-bodied earphone casings are “robust, stylish […]
Amphion and Antelope Audio will be co-exhibiting at the Sound & Vision Bristol Show in the United Kingdom, February 22 – 24, 2013. The two brands are going to demonstrate a few different set ups, starting with mastering quality to easy-to-use desktop systems. Visitors will have the chance to see for the first time in […]
Meridian has announced the introduction of its Explorer USB DAC. The Explorer is a pocket-sized high-resolution USB DAC from “that delivers best-in-class sound from any computer”. Featuring a range of connectivity, the Explorer can be used in a variety of applications from private headphone listening to full system playback. The Explorer is compatible with Mac, […]
Simple Audio, the networked audio company based in Scotland that released its first multi-room music streaming system in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for superior sound performance, today announced that it has been acquired by leading US-based PC enthusiast hardware company Corsair in a multi-million dollar deal. The deal marks another positive chapter in […]