Panasonic Debuts Its First True Wireless Headphones
Panasonic has announced its first two true wireless headphone models, the RZ-S500W with noise cancelling, while the RZ-S300W focuses on an even more compact size (approx 17mm in diameter).
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Schiit Launch Modius Balanced DAC
Calfornia based Schiit says that they named their new DAC Modius, as in “Modius Maximus,” as it is “a bigger, balanced-output Modi with super-high performance and even better versatility”.
News From MQA On New And Continued Partnerships And ‘Live’ Music Events
MQA is still continuing to grow its network of international partners and expand its reach and has a whole lot of news to share about its recent developments.
Dan Clark Audio Announces Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Dan Clark Audio, (formally MrSpeakers), the headphone manufacturer based in San Diego, is announcing the launch of an Equity Crowdfunding Campaign with Startengine.
The Hifi Industry Covid-19 Round Up 3
We are doing our very best to keep you up to date with all that is happening in the Hifi Industry during the global pandemic. Here is the latest from what Hifi brands and dealers are doing to adapt, and to help the community.
Chord Electronics’ Gofigure App Receives Major Updates For The New 2go Streamer/Server
Chord Electronics’ Gofigure configuration app for the company’s portable streamer/servers, Poly and 2go, has been updated to include new features and benefits for better music streaming, performance and playback.
Chord Electronics Are Definitely Still Going Strong
Our friends at Chord Electronics wanted to assure you all that despite what you may have heard, as the result of someone’s April Fools hoax, they are perfectly fine and still making great Hifi for you, whilst maintaining strict safety measures for their staff, dealers and customers.
Burson Release Conductor 3 & 3X Performance DAC/Headphone Amp/Preamps
Burson have released their new additions to the Performance Series, Conductor 3 and 3X Performance desktop headphone/pre amps and DACs.
Chord Electronics’ Hugo 2 Chosen By Grammy Award-Winning Sound Engineer, Dom Morley
Acclaimed British sound engineer/producer Dom Morley who has worked with artists such as Adele, Sting, Jeff Beck, The Police, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Grinderman, Jet, The Verve, Live8, Morrissey and Underworld, has chosen Hugo 2 as his go-to DAC and headphone amp for his professional audio engineering work, stating it, “sounds as good as everything […]
Andover Audio Introduces PM-50 Planar Headphones
The Andover Audio PM-50 Planar Magnetic headphones use Planar Magnetic drivers distributing the driving force across the entire surface of the diaphragm, eliminating cone breakup.
The Bristol Hifi Show 2020 – The Big Hifi Pig Report
The Bristol Hifi Show is, without doubt, one of the highlights of the Hifi calendar and is VERY popular with industry folk as well as visitors, with a long line of people queuing to get in when we arrived around twenty minutes before doors opening on the Friday. It’s a difficult show for us to […]
Rupert Neve Designs ‘Fidelice’ Range At Bristol
Rupert Neve Designs, one of the world’s most famous names in the recording studio, introduced Fidelice, a new product range for the high-fidelity audio market, last year.
New 2go And 2yu Transform Chord Electronics’ Hi-Res Music Streaming
Chord Electronics has announced 2go, a high-performance streamer/server designed to transform Hugo 2 into a fully featured Wi-Fi- and Ethernet-enabled device, bringing the proven sound quality benefits of the company’s proprietary DAC technology to network audio; 2go will make its world debut at CanJam New York (15/16th Feb.), followed by its European debut at The […]
HIFIMAN Debuts DEVA Headphone
HIFIMAN has announced the new DEVA, a high-fidelity open-back planar magnetic headphone that is available with a Bluetooth/USB dongle for wirelessly streaming true high-res audio.
Meze Rai Solo IEM Debuts At Bristol
Following on from Meze’s 5 driver Rai Penta IEM, Meze have now released the aptly named single driver Rai Solo IEM. The Rai Solo introduces some new and innovative design features, including Unified Pistonic Motion Technology (UPM).
Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Headphones Now Available In The UK
San Diego-based Dan Clark Audio, who recently changed their name from Mr Speakers, launched its newly enhanced Aeon 2 headphone late last year.
iFi Hip-Dac Portable USB DAC/Headphone Amp
iFi has added to its range of portable DAC/headphone amps with an all-new design, the hip-dac.
T+A Launches The Solitaire P, Their First Ever Headphones
Combining over 40 years of electroacoustic heritage with modern design, T+A has announced its first ever headphone products, the Solitaire P planar-magnetostatic headphones and Solitaire HA 200 headphone amplifier.
Third Generation Beoplay E8 True Wireless Earphones Launched By B&O
Bang & Olufsen has announced its next-generation Beoplay E8 true wireless earphones.
Klipsch New Launch New Smart And Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, New Sound Bar Lineup And McLaren Racing Collaboration At CES 2020
Klipsch will showcase a host of new products at CES 2020 next week, including a new lineup of true wireless and over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC) technology, three new sound bars, plus Rookie of the Year and McLaren F1 Driver Lando Norris will be on site at the Klipsch booth to commemorate the […]
Chord Electronics’ 30th Anniversary Prize Draw
To mark the end of its 30th-anniversary year and celebrate the company’s 1989 debut into the pro audio world, Chord Electronics has teamed up with fellow pro audio (and 30-year-strong) in-ear monitor brand, Empire Ears, to offer new customers the chance to win a pair of ESR universal IEMs worth £750.
Shanling Q1 Retro-Styled Portable Music Player
In the world of portable music players, it’s all about strict minimalist design on one side and opulent technical extravagance on the other. Shanling Audio is setting a new trend with their new Q1.
iFi Audio Appoints Armour Home As UK Distributor
iFi Audio has announced the appointment of Armour Home as its official distribution partner for consumer retail in the UK.
Clearaudio Launch Concept Active Edition Turntable & Smart Power 12V Battery DC Power Supply Upgrade
Clearaudio’s Concept plug-and-play turntable is released as a new Concept Active version which features an integrated headphone amplifier so that the turntable and a pair of headphones are all you need to start playing your vinyl.
The Hifi Pig Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Advertising Promotion Are you getting ready for Christmas and want to put some fantastic gifts under the tree for the audiophile in your life, or maybe you want to do a little shopping for yourself? Take a look at what suggestions our carefully selected advertisers have for you in the Hifi Pig Christmas Gift Guide […]
Focal Launches Symphonie 40th High End Headphone Set
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Focal, the French manufacturer, has developed a collection of some special products. The final ‘wonder’ of this special and limited collection is the Symphonie 40th, which is a luxury case that comes complete with the high-end Made in France Utopia and Stellia headphones.
Klipsch Audio And McLaren Racing Announce Partnership
Klipsch has become the official headphone and portable audio partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team.
Gold Note DS10 Streamer/DAC/Pre-amplifier/Headphone Amp
Fresh out of Florence, Gold Note’s new Streamer/DAC aims to bring versatility and sophistication to your digital setup. John Scott sets out to see if it succeeds in this, the first English language review of this product.