Innuos STREAM 3 Streamer/Server and DAC
INNUOS STREAM 3 REVIEW STREAM 3 by Innuos is an all-in-one streamer/server DAC that comes with a number of output options and a dedicated app. Stuart Smith takes a listen for HiFi PiG.
Hifi Reviews
Quad CDT CD Transport
QUAD CDT CD TRANSPORT REVIEW The QUAD CDT CD transport is a standalone CD transport that must be connected to an external DAC (or amp with onboard DAC) to make sense of its output and convert the zeros and ones to musical information. It costs £1690.
Kiwi Ears Halcyon Earphones
KIWI EARS HALCYON EARPHONES REVIEW Kiwi Ears Halcyon earphones launch today on Kickstarter, but Oscar Stewart got his hands on a set prior to launch and gives you his thoughts on this $200 (early bird price) earphone.
Technics SC-CX700 Speakers and SL-40CBT Turntable
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 – DD HiFi TC44Grip, Fiio QX13, and Campfire Audio Relay
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.
ZMF Caldera Closed Headphones
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 […]
Mola Mola Ossetra Monobloc Amplifier
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
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
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
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 Speakers
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
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.
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 Turntable
PRO-JECT DEBUT REFERENCE 10 TURNTABLE The Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 turntable costs a single pound under a thousand, but comes with a ten-inch tonearm and a cartridge. Clearly aimed at vinyl lovers who want to get the best out of their liquorice pizzas without upsetting their bank balance too much, Janine Elliot gives this vinyl […]
Final Tonalite True-Wireless Earphones
FINAL TONALITE EARPHONES REVIEW Final Tonalite are an interesting set of erphones that have a unique way of tailoring their sound to your ears, body, and timbral preferences. They cost $329, and in this review, Oscar Stewart goes through the whole personalised setup procedure and gives them a thorough listening to.
Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier
QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW The Quad Platina Integrated amplifier is a thoroughly modern design that has been five years in the planning. Jaine Elliot takes a listen to this £3500 integrated from a name most people will know very well.
EAT F-Dur Turntable
EAT F-DUR TURNTABLE REVIEW The EAT F-DUR Turntable is a £7899 (plus £1300 for the LPS 2 linear power supply) vinyl spinner from the company headed up by Jozefina Lichtenegger. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.