Fiio FA19 IN EAR MONITORS REVIEW
Fiio FA19 In Ear Monitors are a £999 pair of IEMs clearly aimed at the dedicated portable audio lover. Oscar Stewart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
ACTIVO P1 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW
Activo P1 Digital Audio Player is a DAP costing a smidge under £399 and so clearly aimed at the relatively budget end of the portable audio market when compared to sister-brand Astell & Kern. Oscar Stewart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
ECOSSE REDUX SYMPHONY RCA INTERCONNECTS REVIEW
Ecosse Redux Symphony RCA interconnects are an update to the Scottish company’s original Symphony RCA interconnects, though they have a lower price. Janie Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
SOLIDSTEEL SS-6 SPEAKER STANDS REVIEW
Solidsteel is a HiFi furniture manufacturer based in Italy that makes a wide range of speaker stands and HiFi supports. They are used at HiFi PiG Towers, but in this review, Oscar Stewart takes a “listen” to their SS-6 loudspeaker stands.
LAB 12 INTEGRE4 MK2 TOROID VALVE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
LAB 12 Integre4 MK2 Toroid valve integrated amplifier is a 6799 euros offering that uses the excellent and powerful KT150 valves, though it can use other valves too. It’s an easy-to-set-up and use amplifier that promises to have a very low noisefloor. Stuart takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
SCANSONIC M15.2 STANDMOUNT SPEAKERS REVIEW
Scansonic M15.2 standmount speakers are relatively compact two-way loudspeaker with an interesting shape and an equally interesting driver layout. In this latter respect, instead of using a sealed box or bass-ported design, the Danish brand has gone for a 6×9 inch bass radiator. The M15.2 speakers cost around 1500 Euros.
AURALiC ALTAIR G2.2 REVIEW
AURALiC ALTAIR G2.2 is an all-in-one streaming transport with onboard DAC that also manages to include a moving magnet phonostage and a headphone amplifier in a box of very modest proportions. It has some interesting tech onboard and costs a little over five grand. Stuart Smith takes a listen for HiFi PiG
FINAL DX6000 HEADPHONES REVIEW
Final DX6000 headphones cost £1899 and are a brand new open design from this Japanese brand. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG
CANTON REFERENCE 9 LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
Canton Reference 9 Loudspeaker is the entry-level into this German loudspeaker manufacturer’s Reference range of loudspeakers and costs £3850, plus £600 for the stand. Janine Elliot takes a listen.
The Role of Room Acoustics and How to Tame Your Listening Space
You can have the finest turntable, a world-class DAC, and speakers that get it right for you, but if your room acoustics aren’t playing ball, you’re simply not hearing your system at its best. The room – often overlooked in the pursuit of HiFi nirvana – is just as important as the components themselves. It’s the final piece of the sonic puzzle, and getting it right doesn’t always require specialist products or a bank loan. Sometimes, all it takes is a few cushions, a bit of common sense, and a bit of experimentation.
MEZE 105 AER HEADPHONES REVIEW
Meze 105 AER Headphones have an open-back design, 50mm dynamic driver, PC/ABS earcups, velour earpads and a self-adjusting headband – these could well be a strong contender in the sub-£500 price bracket.
Electrocompaniet Secures Sponsorship of The Audio Companion: Your Journey to Exceptional Sound.
HiFi PiG is thrilled to announce that Norwegian audio brand Electrocompaniet will sponsor The Audio Companion: Your Journey to Exceptional Sound.
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Vinyl Records
Vinyl records are more than just a medium for music; they’re a tactile, nostalgic, and, for many, superior way to experience sound. But unlike digital formats, vinyl requires regular care to maintain its audio fidelity and longevity. If you’re a vinyl enthusiast, whether a seasoned collector or a newcomer, understanding how to properly care for your records is essential to preserving their quality. This guide covers everything you need to know about cleaning, maintaining, and storing your vinyl records. It’s aimed at both newcomers and confirmed vinyl-heads.
SWAN SONG AUDIO HEADPHONES AND AMPLIFIER REVIEW
Headed up by Tony Crocker, Oklahoma-based Swan Song Audio takes a very different approach to the design of their headphones and headphone amplifier. The headphones use a combination of 3D printing techniques and different woods, and the amplifier uses 3D printed parts too. All this innovation makes the Sawn Song Audio combo a very different proposition to what you might be used to, but how do they sound? Janine Elliot finds out for HiFi PiG.
MY FIRST TIME AT THE BRISTOL HIFI SHOW
We bumped into Joseph at the Bristol Show earlier this year when he was trying on a pair of headphones. We asked if it was OK to photograph him and he agreed. After that we got chatting and asked if he’d like to do a short review of the Bristol HiFi Show for us. He agreed and this is what you see here.
TITAN AUDIO EROS MAINS BLOCK REVIEW
Remember the Titan Audio Ares mains distribution block we reviewed back at the tail end of 2023? It was good enough to make it onto that year´s Best Of list, and it was (and still is) only 400 quid. This, the second iteration of the Eros mains block, is significantly better, but at a more substantial but still reasonable GBP 875.
AURIS AUDIO HEADONIA 300B HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER REVIEW
Auris Audio is well known for its turntables and headphone DAC/amps, including products from its sister brand, EarMen. Founded in Serbia in 2013, Headonia 300B represents the brand’s 10th-anniversary model. It costs a whopping €11,999. This is a serious headphone amplifier, made for the most discerning of headphone users, so let’s look at what this headphone amp is capable of.
Saratoga start-up company COGNiTone announces BTA amplifier concept and promises a revolution in the way we experience and interact with our music.
Whatever Happened to Rock Star Excess?
Where did the excess of rockstardom go, and should it make a return?
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