HEXMAT – Yellow Bird Isolator
The HEXMAT Yellow Bird Isolator is a record mat, but a record mat with a difference given its’ unusual design. It costs £115 including delivery and Alan McIntosh was keen to give it a whirl.
Tag: turntables
Rega Aria MK3 MM/MC Phono Stage Now Available
Rega previewed the Aria MK3 switchable phono stage at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show back in February.
Vertere Acoustics DG-1 Record Player Now Comes With New Magneto Cartridge
Touraj Moghaddam has confirmed that all Vertere DG-1 Dynamic Groove record players shipped with cartridges during the last month were supplied with the new Vertere Magneto cartridge fitted and aligned. The Magneto is now the standard fit for the DG-1 package.
The Hifi Industry Covid-19 Update 2
Here’s the Hifi Pig latest round-up of updates from the global Hifi Industry telling you what they are doing during the current situation.
VPI Partners With Nordost
New Jersey turntable manufacturer, VPI, has partnered with Nordost to create the new Weisline Tonearm Cable. When VPI’s designers wanted a fresh, high-performance tonearm cable that would deliver a truly class-leading performance, they turned to their friends at Nordost.
Clearaudio upgrades Basic & Balance Phonostages To V2 Editions
Clearaudio’s duo of mid-priced phonostages has now been treated to their own V2 upgrade.
Rega Aphelion 2 Reference Moving Coil Cartridge Launched
The Aphelion 2 is the 4th generation of Rega’s moving coil cartridges, it takes the technology developed from the latest Apheta 3 to “the highest level”.
Linn Launches New Karousel Bearing For The Sondek LP12
Linn, the creator of the iconic Sondek LP12 turntable, has launched its first bearing upgrade in 27 years, the precision-engineered Karousel.
Franc Kuzma Makes Bristol Show Debut With Definitive Audio
Definitive Audio, the newly appointed UK distributor for KUZMA and Triode Corporation Japan will be presenting an exciting portfolio of new and classic products at Bristol 2020.
A Look Inside The Rega Factory
If like us, you find the process of how your Hifi is made fascinating, you’ll really enjoy this video.
Henley Audio Relaunch Sumiko In The UK
Henley Audio has announced that as of January 1st, 2020, they have been officially appointed as the new, exclusive UK and Republic of Ireland distributor for Sumiko Phono Cartridges.
VIDEO REVIEW – Technics 1200 G Turntable
Our first video review of 2020 with many more to come. This is my overview and thoughts of the Technics 1200 G Turntable costing £3000 in the UK. You can read the full written review of the Technics 1200 G turntable here
Rega Launch Ania Pro MC Cartridge
Rega has announced a new addition to their hand-made moving coil cartridge line up, the Ania Pro.
Audiojumble 2020 Events, A Must Visit For Every Audiophile!
Audiojumble is the UK’s largest second hand and vintage Hifi event.
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.
AVID HIFI INGENIUM PLUG&PLAY Turntable
AVID HIFI is well known and respected for their high-end turntables, loudspeakers and electronics, but their INGENIUM PLUG&PLAY turntable is just £1250 (with the option of an upgraded platter at £350) and is, as its name suggests, Plug and Play, coming as it does with arm and cartridge ready to go. Janine Elliot plugs it […]