18. July 2024 · Comments Off on Stack Audio AUVA EQ Equipment Isolators · Categories: Accessories, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

STACK AUDIO AUVA EQ EQUIPMENT ISOLATORS REVIEW

John Scott spends some time with Stack Audio’s AUVA EQ isolators (£198 for four).  

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18. July 2024 · Comments Off on Fiio FT3 Headphones · Categories: Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

Fiio FT3 HEADPHONES REVIEW

Whilst the Fiio FT3 may not be the brand’s latest release, they were the first full-size dynamic headphones from the company and deserve a full review here on HiFi PiG. 

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12. July 2024 · Comments Off on Kimber Kables 8PR and 4 PR Speaker Cable · Categories: Cables, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

KIMBER CABLES 8PR AND 4PR SPEAKER CABLE REVIEW

Kimber Kables 8PR and 4 PR Speaker Cable, distributed in the UK by Russ Andrews are braided cables with 4 or 8 pairs of cables per channel. Janine Elliot tries out these relatively affordable loudspeaker cables for HiFi PiG.

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PRIMALUNA EVO 100 PHONOSTAGE REVIEW

The PrimaLuna EVO 100 is an all-valve, handmade Phonostage that will cater to users of Moving-Magnet and Moving-Coil cartridges, Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.

PrimaLuna EVO 100 Phonostage review

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MASTERSOUND ICONA INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW

The Icona integrated amplifier from the Italian brand MastersounD operates in Class-A triode mode or Pentode mode, doubling its 12W a channel output. Michael Fairbairn takes a listen to this £6950 amplifier from Italy.

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09. July 2024 · Comments Off on Soundz Avant Custom In-Ear Monitors · Categories: Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

SOUNDZ AVANT CUSTOM IN-EAR MONITORS REVIEW

Soundz Avant in-ear monitors are made specifically to fit your ears. Oscar Stewart looks at their flagship costing €1920 with customisations.

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FELIKS AUDIO ENVY PERFORMANCE HEADPHONE AMP REVIEW

The Feliks Audio Envy Performance Edition 300B SET Headphone Amp is (in this guise) a headphone amp that costs €8599, a price that places it clearly in the high-end category.

Feliks Audio Envy Performance Edition 300B SET Headphone Amp

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WiiM PRO PLUS REVIEW 

Wiim stormed the streaming market last year with the release of their Wiim Mini and Pro; in this review we will look at their £219 Pro Plus model which has a few additional features over the regular Pro, whilst still retaining an accessible price.

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TELLURIUM Q ULTRA SILVER MKII AUDIO CABLES

Tellurium Q Ultra Silver MKII is the latest design of the UK brand’s Ultra Silver series of cables. Janine Elliot checks out the interconnects and speaker cables from the range for HiFi PiG.

TELLURIUM Q ULTRA SILVER MKII CABLES review

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GOLDENEAR T66 LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW

At £6249 the Goldenear T66 loudspeaker with its AMT tweeter and inbuilt powered subwoofer seems to offer excellent value for money, but how does it sound? Michael Fairbairn finds out for HiFi PiG.

Goldenear T66 Loudspeakers review

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04. April 2024 · Comments Off on OMEX Symphony 2A/3A Isolation Devices · Categories: Accessories, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

OMEX SYMPHONY 2A/3A ISOLATION DEVICES REVIEW

Your system sounds a mess and you might not know it. No, really. A new range of isolation devices that can be pretty much universally used for electronics, source components, and loudspeakers, seeks to bring matters into focus – Eric van Spelde takes a listen. 

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04. April 2024 · Comments Off on Hexmat Eclipse and Molekula Record Clamp · Categories: Accessories, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: ,

A QUICKIE REVIEW OF THE HEXMAT ECLIPSE ISOLATOR AND MOLEKULA RECORD CLAMP

Hexmat is the brainchild of Zsolt Fajt, located in Budapest, Hungary. The company focuses on the design and development of accessories for vibration control using a combination of blended materials and precision machining.

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04. April 2024 · Comments Off on Fiio FT5 Headphones · Categories: Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

Fiio FT5 HEADPHONES REVIEW

Fiio FT5 headphones are a sub £450 that look to offer great value on paper. How do they match up in the real world? Oscar Stewart finds out for HiFi PiG.

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02. April 2024 · Comments Off on AudioSolutions Figaro S2 Loudspeakers · Categories: Hifi News, Hifi Reviews, Loudspeakers. · Tags: , , , ,

AUDIOSOLUTIONS FIGARO S2 FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS REVIEW

AudioSolutions´ highly regarded Figaro series speakers have just received a significant makeover, borrowing cabinet technology from the (still) higher-end Virtuoso range and a bunch of finishing options up to and including complete customization. Eric van Spelde puts them on the test bench and comes away impressed. 

AudioSolutions Figaro S2 Loudspeakers review

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13. March 2024 · Comments Off on iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2 DAC, Headphone Amp & Preamplifier · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

iFi AUDIO NEO iDSD 2 REVIEW

Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2, the successor to the brand’s NEO iDSD.

iFi Audio NEO iDSD 2 review

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01. March 2024 · Comments Off on Happy 12th Birthday To HiFi PiG · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

HIFI PIG TURNS 12 YEARS OLD

Happy 12th birthday to hifi pig

For 12 years HiFi PiG has been bringing you the very best HiFi News, HiFi Reviews, HiFi Show Reports and much, much more.

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BORRESEN X6 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

Børresen X6 Loudspeakers by Audio Group Denmark are a £20K large (but slim) floorstander. Stuart Smith, who loved the slightly smaller X3 takes a listen for HiFi PiG.

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DALI IO-12 HEADPHONES REVIEW

Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the £999 DALI IO-12 Headphones.

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HANA UMAMI BLUE CARTRIDGE REVIEW

The HANA UMAMI BLUE moving coil cartridge costs £2149 and is distributed in the UK by Air Audio. HiFi PiG’s reference cartridge is the company’s more expensive RED, so how does this less expensive Blue cartridge stack up?

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ETUDE 5 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

Made in the UK, Etude 5 Floorstanding Speakers cost £13,000 and are finished in real piano lacquer, applied by the Shackleford Piano company. How do they sound?

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19. January 2024 · Comments Off on Dan Clark Audio E3 Headphones · Categories: Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

DAN CLARK AUDIO E3 HEADPHONES REVIEW

Dan Clark Audio E3 are a closed-back headphone design and cost a little over £2000. Oscar Stewart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.

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iFi AUDIO hip-dac 3 REVIEW

IFi Audio have made their hip-dac 3 to be a portable and yet capable DAC and amp. Oscar Stewart takes a listen to it at home and on the go for HiFi PiG.

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09. January 2024 · Comments Off on Triangle Magellan Cello 40th Anniversary Loudspeakers · Categories: Hifi News, Hifi Reviews, Loudspeakers. · Tags: , , , , , , ,

TRIANGLE MAGELLAN CELLO 40TH ANNIVERSARY REVIEW

The second-largest in the limited-edition Magellan 40th Anniversary range, the 1.14 metres high, 39 kg Triangle Magellan Cello leaves nothing on the table when it comes to opulence. Does it offer a similarly rich listening experience? HiFi PiG’s Eric van Spelde finds out. 

Triangle Magellan Cello 40th Anniversary Loudspeakers review

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REGA AYA LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

Oscar Stewart takes a listen to Rega Aya Loudspeakers, a compact floor-standing loudspeaker costing £1500.

Rega Aya Loudspeakers review

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02. January 2024 · Comments Off on Not Boring By HiFi PiG #3 · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , ,

NEW AND FREE TO DOWNLOAD NOT BORING MAGAZINE THE BANNED EDITION!

The latest edition of Not Boring By HiFi PiG is out. It’s over 400 pages of content including articles on 50 Years Of Hip-Hop, Banned Art, Books, Music, and Film, So You Want To Be An Audiophile, Cocktails, Watches, ScandiFi, Street Art, fantastic Gig Photography, more than 35 audio reviews, and much more. There’s even a horoscope…

Not Boring By HiFi PiG #3

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