The goal to bring the listener exactly the sound heard in the studio when the recording was approved has so far never been attained, say Meridian co-founder, Bob Stuart – partly because, on the journey from the microphone to your ears, every single process degrades the quality. This loss of quality became severe with the […]
Talk Electronics tells us that its popular Edwards Audio Apprentice HA headphone amplifier has recently been improved with greater output power and drive. The headphone output is now through a high quality Neutrik 6.3mm stereo socket for ultimate reliability, and is capable of driving into 8 Ohms while maintaining low distortion. It uses TALK’s ultra linear circuit topology, which […]
Pro-Ject’s RPM 1 Genie turntable was an instant hit around the world when it was first revealed more than five years ago. In October 2014, Henley Designs Ltd. and Pro-Ject Audio Systems were delighted to announce the release of the fourth incarnation of this stylish, great sounding turntable, the Pro-Ject RPM 1 Carbon. Pro-Ject Audio Systems […]
The NaimUniti2 is the newest and most improved version of Naim Audio’s original, revolutionary all-in-one player. The original Uniti spawned an entire range of accessible and versatile music streaming systems from Naim and other manufacturers that aim to offer the sort of accomplished sound quality previously only thought possible through separate components. As well as […]
With the MT32 range of loudspeakers Cabasse brings its high-end technology and elegant contemporary finishes to its “entry-level” products. Cabasse kindly supplied us with two of these ‘budget-conscious’ – models, the £458 Antigua MT32 and the £798 floor-standing Jersey MT32. Cabasse describes its Antigua MT32 loudspeaker as “the archetypal bookshelf speaker, designed for a rich […]
I currently seem to be inundated with inexpensive hi-fi components that function far better than their price tickets would suggest. One such is the £299 Stream Source, DLNA Streamer device from French loudspeaker manufacturer, Cabasse. It seems to be the case with French loudspeaker companies, these days, that simply manufacturing loudspeakers alone is not sufficient […]
Cambridgeshire-based IAG UK, the British arm of the International Audio Group, one of the world’s best-known audio equipment manufacturers, has announced its appointment as the UK distributor of the Luxman brand, which it will add to its already prestigious family of products that includes brands such as Audiolab, Castle, Mission, Quad and Wharfedale. SaysIAG UK, “Beautifully built with a classic look […]
UK network audio specialist, Sygnifi, known for its great value Cocktail Audio CD-ripper/streaming devices, has launched the NOVAFiDELITY brand. The high-tech name marks a new era for the Sevenoaks-based company, as it launches the first of its second generation products, the NOVAFiDELITY X12. The first product to bear the new name and logo is […]
WiMP HiFi, the award-winning Scandinavian music streaming service, has announced it will introduce TIDAL – http://tidalhifi.com – high fidelity streaming to the UK and the U.S. later this autumn. Unlike any other service currently on the market, TIDAL will offer high fidelity sound quality, high definition music videos and curated editorial by experienced music journalists. TIDAL, which will be […]
Black Rhodium has released six new loudspeaker cables, all designed to to minimise and eliminate more kinds of cable distortion than ever before, says the company. All six cables have been designed for low “Transient Phase Distortion” to reduce distortion from the magnetic effects of current carrying conductors. All of the new Black Rhodium Loudspeaker cables use rhodium plated connectors “for […]
Following the recent announcement that KEF was to expand the Blade speaker range with the introduction of the KEF Blade Two, the pioneering new model is set to be showcased at this year’s National Audio Show at Whittlebury Hall – the first demonstration anywhere in the UK. Like the original Blade, Blade Two is based […]
Russ Andrews Accessories has introduced the X4 Block and X6 Block mains extensions with built in Silencer technology, complementing the hugely popular X2 Block and incorporating the company’s UltraSocket mains sockets to provide a secure and quiet mains supply connection for up to four or six pieces of equipment respectively. Manufactured from impact and fire […]
Loudspeaker specialist Kudos, teels us that “Hot on the heels of the highly successful Kudos X2 ‘baby floorstander’, the new X3 loudspeaker goes above and beyond with its larger size, extended bass and exciting dynamic range.” The X3 uses the same high quality tweeter as its ‘baby brother’ the X2, but marries it with a […]
