MT2 Precision Turntable From McIntosh, A £4995 Entry Level Deck
McIntosh who have been designing and building audio for over 65 years, has announced a new turntable The MT2 Precision.
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Onkyo TX-NR686 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
Onkyo has combined Dynamic Audio Amplification with wireless multi-room audio technologies, 4K video support, and 3D audio in a 165 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%, 1-channel driven) THX-certified Select A/V receiver, the TX-NR686.
TAGA Harmony HTA-800 Amplifier Launched
TAGA Harmony HTA-800 is a 50W / 8ohm hybrid integrated amplifier utilising two 6N3 tubes in the preamp section and four Toshiba transistors at the output. High-performance tubes and a high-power shielded toroidal 200W transformer provides stable power.
KEF Launch New In-Wall Loudspeaker
KEF has announced a new in-wall architectural loudspeaker, the Ci5160REF-THX.
Hifi Pig News Round Up – February 2018
February is a very busy month on the Hifi Calendar. We have traveled to one of the UK’s biggest Hifi shows, Bristol Sound and Vision 2018, and brought you all the Hifi News from around the world, catch up now and make sure that you haven’t missed anything!
Bristol Sound And Vision 2018 Coverage
Get all the Bristol Hifi Show coverage in one place with Hifi Pig….bringing you lots of lovely pictures and our thoughts on the show right here…..catch up now!
New Products From Taga Harmony
Taga Harmony have been pretty busy with a trio of new products announced.
Atoll announces New Signature Range For 2018
Atoll Electronics, based in Normandy, France, has announced their Signature range. The all new designs include 2 integrated amplifiers IN200 (pictured) & IN300 with an optional integral DSD DAC with Bluetooth and optional phono stage.
Black Cat Releases Banana-To-Spade Adapters
Under their connector sub-brand “XOX”, Black Cat Cable has released two levels of Banana-to-Spade adapters in order to convert banana-terminated loudspeaker cables for use with a variety of binding posts that do not otherwise allow for use with banana terminations.
Living Voice German Event….Oh you lucky people!
Living Voice, the British High End loudspeaker brand, will be at an event from the 13th of March hosted by HiFiLinzbach presenting a specially commissioned pair of Vox Palladian & Palladian Basso. (The pictured pair are from High End Munich 2017)
The Chord Company ChordOhmic Loudspeaker Plugs
The Chord Company has launched ChordOhmic,a new silver-plated loudspeaker plug developed from the flagship ChordMusic and Sarum T speaker plug. We were treated to the news at Sound and Vision Bristol 2018.
Ortofon Stylus 2M Blue 100 Now Available In The UK
On the 9th of October 1918, two Danish engineers founded the Electrical Phono Film Company with a few businessmen who would support the organization financially. After a name change to Ortofon A/S in 1951, the company expanded their expertise away from film sound systems into phono pick-up cartridges for the growing vinyl audio market.
Harbeth Audio Ltd. Launch Music Video Series
Harbeth Audio Ltd. have launched an exclusive music video series entitled Harbeth Live. Produced by Kent-based audio and video production company, Duet Media Technologies, the series will include three videos released throughout 2018 featuring British music artists, the first of which stars pianist, David Rees-Williams.
New Debut III S Audiophile Turntable From Pro-Ject
The Debut turntable from Pro-Ject was introduced in the late 1990s, the latest model in the series’ is the Debut III S Audiophile, and with it Pro-Ject Audio Systems have introduced some advanced features to enhance the look and performance in new ways.
The Clarity Alliance New Board Of Directors
The Clarity Alliance, the UK hifi industry’s trade body, held its AGM and Conference at which it announced the appointments to its board of directors and the audience enjoyed informative presentations from a number of guest speakers. It was held once again in Dolby’s European HQ in London.
Klipsch Forte III Loudspeakers Available In The UK
The Forte III, as a member of the Klipsch Heritage line, is handcrafted in the USA. The original Forte was first introduced in 1985, but until now it has been out of production since 1996. The new generation Forte III has been updated over its predecessor both cosmetically and in its acoustic ability.
McIntosh Announces MCT500 SACD/CD Transport
McIntosh has announced the MCT500 SACD/CD Transport. The MCT500 is a digital only unit and features 4 digital outputs: industry standard balanced, coax and optical outputs plus the MCT connector. It can be paired with any product that has standard digital inputs and a DAC.
Apurna Launch New Amplifiers
Last year, Hifi Pig visited Apurna, a French High end amplifier manufacturer based in Valence.
Nordost Frey 2 USB Cable And Frey 2 USB C Adapter
Nordost has introduced the new Frey 2 USB Cable and Frey 2 USB C Adapter. The Frey 2 USB Cable is the first of Nordost’s USB offerings to provide both USB C and 3.0 compatibility. The Frey 2 USB C Adapter pairs with cables using Standard-A USB connectors (both 2.0 and 3.0 compatible), allowing them […]
Audeze Update LCD2 Headphones And Lower Price
Audeze has updated its LCD2 headphones with a fresh specification and a new entry-level suggested retail price of £599.
New Subwoofers From Triangle Loudspeakers
French loudspeaker brand Triangle has introduced two new subwoofers, expanding its Thetis and Tales ranges.
New EVO3 Nova One From IsoTek
IsoTek, manufacturer of power conditioning solutions for hifi and home cinema systems, has launched the EVO3 Nova One from their Mosaic Series. The Nova One is an evolution on from the original GII Nova released over a decade ago but features a “modified and improved clean power network”.
WTP Audio Serene Project
WTP audio is launching the Serene project, six upgrades designed and manufactured in Britain for the LP12. Theo Stack of WTP told us more: “The goal was to rid the LP12 of any remaining vibrations and colorations whilst still retaining the core organic sound of the Linn Sondek. Thus, the start of this bordering on, […]
SVS 4000 Series Subs Available In The UK
The SVS 4000 Series subwoofers will shortly be available for UK AV enthusiasts. The SB-4000 sealed, PB-4000 ported and PC-4000 cylinder designs sit between the 13-Ultra and 16-Ultra models in the SVS range, offering 200W more RMS power and 600W more dynamic power than the 13s, under the command of IR remote control and smartphone […]
Magico Introduces The A3 Loudspeaker
After their UK launch in London last week, Magico sent us further information about their new, more affordable loudspeaker, the A3.
Trafomatic Audio Primavera Headphone Amplifier
Trafomatic Audio of Serbia have launched a new Headphone Amplifier, the Primavera.
Bristol Sound And Vision 2018 News
Not Long To Go Until The Bristol Show 2018! Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th February 2018 will see queues around the block at the Bristol Marriott City Centre Hotel for the 31st edition of the Bristol Sound and Vision Hifi Show.
SOtM sCLK-OCX10 Master Clock Generator Ready for Advance Order
The SOtM sCLK-OCX10 Master Clock Generator is now available for order.
