RADIANT ACOUSTICS CLARITY 66 FLOOR STANDING LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW The Clarity 66 is the first floor-standing speaker that Radiant Acoustics have released. Purifi are well known for its Class D amplification technology, and maybe slightly less well known for its transducer design and manufacture. Radiant Acoustics’ first models were the Clarity 4.2 and 6.2 standmounts, both […]
NOBLE AUDIO FOKUS ARTEMIS HEADPHONES REVIEW Noble Audio have been making IEMs for years, and in more recent times, they’ve branched out into over-ear wireless headphones too. The Fokus Artemis are their latest model, with some unique features that set them apart from the usual models you’ll find at this price point. These are premium […]
Vulkkano has introduced Desk, a compact pair of powered speakers priced at €89.99. They connect directly to a computer over USB, receive music from a phone over Bluetooth and include HDMI ARC for a compatible television. For a first bedroom or desktop system, the useful part is how much comes together: amplification, a remote control […]
Japanese headphone brand final has announced PORTA, an unusually light pair of wireless on-ear headphones. They weigh approximately 40g and use a slim wire headband instead of the broad padded band found on many larger models. The announced Japanese price is ¥12,800 including tax, with launch planned for 23 October. Orange and black versions share […]
A shelf full of CDs gives you plenty of music to choose from, but finding a particular track can mean searching through cases. Brennan’s B3+ takes a different approach: it copies music from your discs onto an internal drive, letting you browse the collection without loading a CD each time. The £799 model combines CD […]
NAD has announced the C 569, a £749 CD player joining its Classic Series. Due in late November, it sits between the entry-level C 538 and flagship C 589, bringing some of the more expensive model’s digital-processing technology to a lower price. For anyone building a CD collection, it offers a dedicated source component with […]
Audiolab’s PPA7 is heading to UK shops at £499, bringing several ways to listen to records into one compact box. Alongside its main job as a phono stage, it includes a headphone amplifier, Bluetooth transmission and a USB connection for recording vinyl to a computer. For someone who already owns a turntable and wants more […]
Triangle has expanded its Borea range with the BR05, a pair of large standmount speakers priced at £729. Their broad cabinets and contrasting front panels give them a retro look, while a newly developed 21cm driver handles bass and much of the music’s midrange. These are passive speakers, so they need an amplifier and a […]
4 Systems, Tons of Music and One Very Happy Reporter So, what do you think of when you hear the words “Let’s go to a HiFi show”. Do you think that you shouldn’t go because you can’t afford anything there, or are you more open to the idea of one because you’ll get to listen […]
Following my recent Sunday Thoughts pieces about the way music brings people together and the joys of listening to other people bellowing into their phones in airport lounges, I received an email from Sheldon in Canada. He began by saying he might be lucky enough to squeeze in another couple of motorbike rides before the […]
Want to put together a vinyl system but short on space for an amplifier and separate speakers? Andover Audio’s SpinBase 2 and SpinBase MAX 2 are powered speaker systems designed to sit directly underneath your turntable. They are arriving in the UK through distributor Henley Audio, priced at £349 and £549 respectively. Each combines speakers, […]
Audio-Technica has added blue and green versions of its Sound Burger portable turntable. The two colours are exclusive to Europe and cost £199 / €249, giving vinyl fans a fresh choice of finishes for the compact record player. The new versions keep the Sound Burger’s combination of Bluetooth, wired listening and a rechargeable battery. This […]
iClever has launched the P550, a pair of wireless over-ear headphones for children with two selectable volume limits, colourful LED lights and a foldable design. Available in pink, green or purple, prices start at £21.99. The headphones offer Bluetooth and wired listening, plus a built-in microphone for calls, online lessons and compatible games. iClever claims […]
Cambridge Audio has introduced Spira, a £329 turntable that gives you several ways to start playing records. A built-in phono stage allows a wired connection to an amplifier or active speakers, while Bluetooth lets you send your music to compatible wireless speakers or headphones. An Audio-Technica cartridge comes fitted and aligned, and there are options […]
FIIO has introduced the Snowsky NATURE, an affordable pair of closed-back wired headphones designed to work directly from phones, laptops and portable music players. The NATURE uses large 50mm dynamic drivers, detachable cables and replaceable earpads. In Japan it is expected to sell for about ¥6,930, placing it firmly in first-headphone territory rather than luxury […]
Toshiba’s Aurex audio brand has launched the AX-WSR10, a compact music system that combines a CD player, FM radio, Bluetooth receiver and stereo speakers in one wood-effect cabinet. It is the kind of product that can start playing music without a separate amplifier or speaker cables. That makes it especially relevant for a bedroom, study […]