TECHNICS SC-CX700 SPEAKERS AND SL-40CBT DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE REVIEW I’m a bit of a Technics fanboy and have several of their turntables in the house, including a pair of Mk7s, a MK2, and a G, with the latter being the heart of the current reference system at Hifi PiG Towers, though we ordered the latest […]
BATTLE OF THE DONGLES REVIEW This review is going to be a little different; Oscar will be looking at 3 slightly different USB-C dongle DAC/Amps for portable use. In this review, he will go over the features and audio quality of the DD HiFi TC44Grip, Fiio QX13 and Campfire Audio Relay.
What makes Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems one of the most talked-about names in high-end HiFi? At Audio Show Deluxe, Stuart Smith of HiFi PiG sits down with Bill McKiegan of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems to talk about the brand, its approach to amplifier design, and what sets it apart in the world of […]
It all feels a bit on edge at the moment, doesn’t it? I am not going to go full doom-and-gloom, but there is something in the air that’s impossible to ignore. It’s on the news, it’s on socials, and it’s a bit all-pervading. Even if you try to ignore it, it tends to get in […]
High-End distributor Boyer is celebrating ten years in business, and in this interview with the founder and owner of the company, Stu discusses the origins of the company and where Guillaume sees the company going forward. Recorded at Audio Show Deluxe 2026.
ZMF CALDERA CLOSED HEADPHONES REVIEW Oscar Stewart first reviewed a pair of ZMF headphones last year, the excellent Ori 3.0, and in this review, he will be looking at their Caldera Closed. This model is a closed-back version of their popular Caldera, and it uses a planar magnetic driver along with a few proprietary tuning […]
Absolute Sounds has long been a key player in UK high-end HiFi. In this chat, Stuart sits down with Ricardo Franassovici to talk about how the company was built, the brands behind it, and what really matters in today’s audiophile world.
Women In HiFi has been running in one form or another for well over a decade. In this interview, Stuart Smith speaks with Linette Smith about the goals behind the initiative, its development over the years, and the importance of making the HiFi industry more inclusive.
Like it or not, streaming is now the dominant way most of us consume music. It is convenient and immediate, and for listeners, it feels almost limitless. Sometimes I actually feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of music that’s avaialble, and I only use one streaming service. For a monthly payment that is less than […]
MOLA MOLA OSSETRA MONOBLOC AMPLIFIER REVIEW Mola Mola Ossetra monobloc amplifiers are Class-D amps based on the Hypex modules, though these amps are very much designed and built from the ground up. Having loved the Mola Mola Perca stereo power amplifier, Janine Elliot takes a listen to the £16K a pair monos.
AUTHENTIC AUDIO IMAGE VITTORIOSO + CABLES REVIEW Authentic Audio Image Vittorioso + cables are the Slovakian brand’s entry-level offering, though they are still a substantial investment. In this review, Debbie Collinson takes a listen to the full range, including interconnects, digital, and speaker cables.
GRELL OAE2 HEADPHONES REVIEW For those of you into headphones, you’ll likely have heard of Grell Audio, as they were founded by the man behind the famous Sennheiser HD600/650, HD800, and many others. Oscar Stewart tries out the OAE2 for HiFi PiG.
BASSOCONTINUO VANGUARD SIRIUS HiFi RACK REVIEW Bassocontinuo Vanguard Sirius HiFi rack is the entry-level rack system from this well-known Italian manufacturer. Stuart Smith assembles it and takes a listen.
D’VON AUDIO SQ-20 STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW D’Von Audio SQ-20 standmount speakers are a relatively compact speaker from a brand-new manufacturer in the UK. The company caused quite the stir at the recent Bristol HiFi Show, so we thought we ought to get a pair to listen to. Jainne Elliot does the honours…
TELLURIUM Q SILVER III SERIES CABLES REVIEW Tellurium Q Silver III series cables include RCA and XLR interconnects, speaker cables, jumpers, USB cables,and power cables. In this review, Janine Elliot takes a listen to the speaker cables and interconnects.
I wanted to do a Sunday Thoughts piece on the bars we often frequent at HiFi shows around the world – that is, the bars actually at the events themselves, rather than some random bar we might have stumbled into on our adventures. They are all different, and they all give you a little insight […]