QUAD’s 33/303 is a classic British preamp and power amp combination from the late 1960s. In this review, Janine Elliot takes a look at the brand new incarnation of the QUAD 33 Preamp and 303 Power Amp that cost £1199 each.
DALI RUBIKORE 2 loudspeakers are rear-ported standmounts hailing from Denmark and costing £2 299. In his review for HiFi PiG, Michael Fairbairn puts them through their paces.
Ophidian Ffion Loudspeakers are relatively compact floorstanding speakers costing £8500 that combine an interestingly shaped cabinet with an equally interesting driver layout, with the 8″ sub driver housed in the cabinet base. Ian Ringstead takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Meze Alba Earphones feature a single dynamic driver and are priced at £159. Is this sleek-looking earphone set to shake up the lower end of the earphone market? Oscar Stewart finds out.
MOOR AMPS ANGEL PRE AND ANGEL 4 POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW
Moor Amps, based in Portland, Dorset, have earned a reputation for their meticulous design and UK-based manufacturing. The Angel Pre and Angel 4 Power Amplifier showcase this dedication to craftsmanship, with a focus on transparency, detail, and effortless musicality. Designed with 30 years of refinement, the Angel series combines robust build quality with top-tier performance, promising to deliver an elegant yet powerful addition to any HiFi setup. In this review, we put the Angel Pre and Angel 4 through their paces to see if they live up to their heavenly name.
Room acoustics can make or break a listening experience, and achieving the ideal environment is often a challenge for audiophiles. The P:VAD (Portable: Variable Acoustic Device), designed by acoustics expert Antony Frost, offers a portable and versatile solution for taming bass, reducing reverberation, and fine-tuning your soundstage without permanent room alterations. In this review, Janine Elliot put the P:VAD to the test and see how it performs in a real-world listening setup.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81ii AMPLIFIER AND CXN100 NETWORK PLAYER REVIEW
Cambridge Audio CXA81ii amplifier and CXN100 Network Player cost just shy of £1900 which is pretty low in the grand scheme of things these days for home audio. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
JBL has been in the audio industry for years now. They have been trying to branch out a little into new categories, and turntables are one of them. The JBL Spinner BT is an entry-level turntable for most and features a built-in phono pre-amp alongside Bluetooth.
Coming in at £379.99, the Spinner BT is a plug-and-play turntable allowing you to easily get up and running. Let’s dive in to see what this turntable is all about.
We first came across Lithuanian newcomers Silent Pound a little over a year ago, whilst attending the Warsaw Audio Video Show where we were immediately grabbed, first of all by the very different and very daring aesthetic and design of the Challenger II loudspeakers and secondly by the sound they were making.
Fiio is one of the most well-known DAP (Digital Audio Player) manufacturers on the market. Although they have branched out somewhat over the last couple of years, their DAPs have always been a big part of their core product range. In this review for HiFi PiG, OScar Stewart checks out the FiiO M23 DAP which features the flagship AKM DAC chip alongside THX AAA amplifier modules and costs £649.
The Fezz Audio Titania Integrated Amplifier is part of the Polish brand’s Evolution Range of electronics and costs just shy of £3500. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
CONNECTED FIDELITY SIX STAR DISTRIBUTION BLOCK REVIEW
The Connected Fidelity Six Star Distribution Block is the latest HiFi mains distribution unit by Connected Fidelity. In this review, Janine Elliot plugs into this sub £700 star-wired distribution block.
JBL is part of the Harman group and is a long-established name in the audio world. They’re well known for their portable Bluetooth speakers but have decided to re-enter into the home audio world with their Authentics range of components.
The smallest of Scansonic´s top-level Q range, the Q3 harbours more trickle-down technology from parent company Dantax´ ultra high-end Raidho brand than ever before. Does this make the Scansonics with their striking design and room-friendly dimensions a cut-price hero? Eric van Spelde takes a listen.
Powered speakers offer many advantages over conventional passive speakers when space is at a premium, and the Borea BR02 Connect from Triangle offers a relatively affordable option. Oscar Stewart tries these £549 powered loudspeaker for size.
The new Cyrus 40 CD player is a bit of a departure in looks from the usual offering from this well-loved British brand, but will it cut the mustard sonically? Janine Elliot finds out for HiFi PiG.
Berlin-based Audium started out in 2010 and have grown since then. In this HiFi PiG review, Oscar Stewart looks at their fully active “point-source” Comp 8.3 Air loudspeakers which cost 7000 Euros.
In this review of the Electrocompaniet Rena SA-2 Streaming Amplifier, Oscar Stewart puts this all in one (just add loudspeakers) £1250 unit through its musical paces.
Russ Andrews X6 Mains Block and plug-in RF Router is the popular brand’s latest product for power distribution with added RF Routing. Janine Elliot takes a listen to this £785 pairing.
Saltwood Sounds Finisterre Loudspeakers are the creation of a small team based in Spain and the United Kingdom. They offer a small range of two floor-standing speakers and a portable Bluetooth speaker. In this review for HiFi PiG, Janine Elliot listens to their Finisterre floor-standing model costing £17,500.
Stuart Smith takes a listen to French brand Esprit Audio, who are sponsors of our coverage of the Hong Kong Audio Visual Show 2024, Eterna mid-tier cables. Have a read of what he (and Linette) thought.
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