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Auralic ALTAIR G2.1 Streamer/DAC
AURALIC ALTAIR G2.1 REVIEW The Auralic ALTAIR G2.1 is a DAC/Streaming unit with an onboard phonostage, line-level input, the ability to rip and play CDs(with the addition of an outboard CD drive) and the potential to add onboard storage. Could the ALTAIR become the hub for your analogue and digital listening pleasure? Stuart Smith takes […]
Electrocompaniet EMC 1 MKV Reference CD Player
ELECTROCOMPANIET EMC 1 MKV REFERENCE CD PLAYER REVIEW Stuart Smith and Electrocompaniet seem to have missed the memo that Red Book CD is dead and buried as he has an extended play with the Norwegian brand’s £4999 dedicated silver disc player.
Audiovector R6 Arreté Loudspeakers
AUDIOVECTOR R6 ARRETÉ LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW The Audiovector R6 Arreté Loudspeakers are a significant jump in price from their siblings the R3 Arreté, but is this extra financial outlay worth it? Stuart Smith finds out.
Mycetias Vulcanian Loudspeakers
MYCETIAS VULCANIAN LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW Mycetias are a relatively new brand based in the North of the United Kingdom that makes no-nonsense, value for money loudspeakers and amplifiers. Ian Ringstead checks out the Mycetias Vulcanian loudspeakers for HiFi Pig. The speakers retail in the UK for just £576 or £876 with their matching stands. Ian Ringstead […]
Erzetich Mania Headphones
ERZETICH MANIA HEADPHONES REVIEW Stuart Smith tries on the new Erzetich Mania headphones costing €1199 for size.
Dan Clarke Æon 2 Noire Headphones
DAN CLARKE ÆON 2 NOIRE HEADPHONE REVIEW Dan Clarke Æon 2 Noire headphones are distributed in the UK by Electromod and cost £899, somewhat less than the brand’s recently launched flagship Stealth headphones costing $3999. Janine Elliot takes a listen to these relatively budget-conscious, yet high-end planar headphones.
SparkoS Labs Aries Preamp and Headphone Amplifier
SPARKOS LABS ARIES PREAMP AND HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER REVIEW SparkoS Labs Inc. claim to be a company with a canine CEO. John Scott finds out if their Aries preamp/headphone amplifier at £2995 provides paws for thought.
Merason Frérot DAC
MERASON FRÉROT DAC REVIEW The Merason Frérot DAC costing £995 isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when we think of Switzerland. We’re more likely to think cheese, chocolate and clocks. John Scott spends some time with it to see if audiophile-quality DACs can be added to that list.
Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2
TIVOLI AUDIO MUSIC SYSTEM HOME GENERATION 2 REVIEW The Tivoli Audio Music System Home Generation 2 is the updated version of Tivoli’s flagship wireless smart music system. The Gen 2 models now have added Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 for wireless convenience.
Sendy Audio AIVA Headphones
SENDY AUDIO AIVA HEADPHONES Sendy Audio AIVA headphones are made in China but using traditional, labour-intensive construction methods. They cost £545/€639/$599 and promise a luxurious experience. Stuart Smith takes a listen.
Audio Solutions Overture O305F Loudspeakers
AUDIO SOLUTIONS OVERTURE O305F LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW Audio Solutions Overture O305F Loudspeakers hail from Lithuania, are a floorstanding three-way, and cost €4100. Stuart Smith goes to a party with them.
Lateral Audio Stands LAS-CC Contact Component Isolators
LATERAL AUDIO STANDS LAS-CC CONTACT COMPONENT ISOLATORS REVIEW Ken Stokes gets isolated with British brand Lateral Audio Stands.
Ferrum HYPSOS Power Supply
FERRUM HYPSOS POWER SUPPLY REVIEW Ferrum is a Polish manufacturer with just two products under their belt, the OOR headphone amplifier and the product we have in for review here, the HYPSOS power supply costing €995/$995. The HYPSOS is suitable for a wide range of products but in this review Dave Robson checks the product […]
Airpulse A100 Active Speaker System
AIRPULSE A100 ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM REVIEW Following the release of the Airpulse A200 and A300 speakers (which we reviewed a couple of years ago), the all-new Airpulse A100 small bookshelf speaker with a 5” woofer joins Airpulse’s family of active loudspeakers. Linette Smith has a listen.
English Electric 16Switch Network Switch
ENGLISH ELECTRIC 16SWITCH NETWORK SWITCH REVIEW The English Electric 16Switch is a network switch aimed squarely at the audiophile and audio-video market. Chris Baillie checks it out for Hifi Pig.