31. January 2025 · Comments Off on NAD M66 BluOS Streaming DAC Preamplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , , ,

NAD M66 BLUOS STREAMING DAC PREAMPLIFIER REVIEW

Nad M66 Streaming DAC Preamplifier combines a DAC with a multi-room music streamer but also features Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control. It sports a 7″ touchscreen. looks very contemporary and costs £4499, 5990 Euros, or $5499.

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20. January 2025 · Comments Off on Audiolab 9000P Power Amplifier and 9000Q Pre-Amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

AUDIOLAB 9000P POWER AMPLIFIER AND 9000Q PRE-AMPLIFIER

The Audiolab 9000P power-amp and 9000Q pre-amplifier expands Audiolab’s flagship 9000 range, HiFi PiG’s Janine Elliot tests these new components to see how they perform.

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12. December 2024 · Comments Off on QUAD 33 Preamp And 303 Power Amp · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

QUAD 33/303 PREAMP AND POWER AMP REVIEW

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.

QUAD 33 Preamp And 303 Power Amp review

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29. November 2024 · Comments Off on Moor Amps Angel Pre And Angel Power Amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

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.

Moor Amps Angel Pre and Angel Power Amplifier review

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28. November 2024 · Comments Off on Cambridge AudioCX A81ii amplifier and CXN100 Network Player · Categories: Amplifiers, Computer audio and Streaming, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews

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.

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FEZZ AUDIO TITANIA INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW

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.

Fezz Audio Titania Integrated Amplifier review

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ELECTROCOMPANIET RENA SA-2 STREAMING AMPLIFIER REVIEW

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.

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31. July 2024 · Comments Off on XDUOO TA-20 Plus Headphone Amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

XDUOO TA-20 PLUS HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER REVIEW

Oscar Stewart reviews the £409 XDUOO TA-20 Plus Headphone Amplifier for HiFi PiG.

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31. July 2024 · Comments Off on Keces S4 Pre-Amplifier / S300+ Power-Amplifier Review · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

KECES S4 PRE-AMPLIFIER / S300+ POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW

Keces is a brand from Taiwan and in this HiFi review, Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the Keces S4 Pre-Amplifier / S300+ Power-Amplifier costing €3990 apiece.

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PRIMALUNA EVO 100 PHONOSTAGE REVIEW

The PrimaLuna EVO 100 is an all-valve, handmade Phonostage that will cater to users of Moving-Magnet and Moving-Coil cartridges, Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.

PrimaLuna EVO 100 Phonostage review

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MASTERSOUND ICONA INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW

The Icona integrated amplifier from the Italian brand MastersounD operates in Class-A triode mode or Pentode mode, doubling its 12W a channel output. Michael Fairbairn takes a listen to this £6950 amplifier from Italy.

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FELIKS AUDIO ENVY PERFORMANCE HEADPHONE AMP REVIEW

The Feliks Audio Envy Performance Edition 300B SET Headphone Amp is (in this guise) a headphone amp that costs €8599, a price that places it clearly in the high-end category.

Feliks Audio Envy Performance Edition 300B SET Headphone Amp

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18. March 2024 · Comments Off on AVID HiFi Accent Integrated Amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

AVID HIFI ACCENT INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW

AVID HIFI’s Accent integrated amplifier is £4500 and represents the British brand’s entry-level amplifier, but it still boasts an onboard version of the Pellar phonostage and a headphone amplifier too. Janine Elliot takes a listen.

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26. January 2024 · Comments Off on Chord Electronics BerTTi Power Amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

CHORD ELECTRONICS BerTTi POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW

BerTTi from Chord Electronics is a £4000 (all but a pound coin) 75 WPC power amplifier with a small form factor ideal for those looking for a more manageable HiFi setup. Chris Ballie takes a listen for HiFi PiG

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MILTRA OTL-8XT HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER REVIEW

Miltra OTL-8XT Headphone Amplifier is made in Poland, uses an interesting OTL (Output TransformerLess) design and costs €1300. Oscar Stewart warms it up for HiFi PiG.

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27. November 2023 · Comments Off on Audiolab 7000A Amp and 7000CDT CD Transport · Categories: Amplifiers, CD Players, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

AUDIOLAB 7000A INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER AND 7000CDT CD TRANSPORT REVIEW 

Audiolab and their 7000 series integrated amplifier and CD transport on paper look to represent excellent value for money at around £1600 for the pair, but how do they perform? Michael Fairbairn takes a listen for HiFi PiG

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OSV HT 50 AMPLIFIER REVIEW

The OSV HT 50 integrated amplifier comes from Poland, costs £6500 and is a hybrid valve and solid-state design. Janine takes a listen.

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iFi AUDIO iCAN PHANTOM REVIEW

ifi Audio iCAN Phantom is a £3749 and is touted by iFi as being the only headphone amplifier you will ever need. Oscar Stewart takes a listen to see if this is really the case.

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CLOSER ACOUSTICS PROVOCATEUR 300B AMPLIFIER AND FORLANE WIDEBAND LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

Closer Acoustics Provocateur 300B amplifier and Forlane loudspeakers are made in Poland and for many will represent the audio-nirvana that is SET amplification and wideband loudspeakers. HiFi PiG’s Stuart takes a listen to see if he still likes this particular slice of audiophile heaven.

CLOSER Acoustics Provocateur 300B Amplifier and Forlane Loudspeakers review

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NAD C 3050 AMPLIFIER REVIEW

NAD Amplifiers have been well-known and well-loved for many years by audiophiles at every stage of their involvement in their HiFi journey. In this review. Alan McIntosh takes a listen to the wonderfully retro-looking NAD C 3050 amp.

NAD C 3050 Amplifier review

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28. September 2023 · Comments Off on Vera Audio Power Amplifier P400/1000 · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

VERA AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIER P400/1000 REVIEW

Vera Audio Power Amplifier P400/1000 is a Class D amplifier based around the Hypex NCore modules and coming in a bespoke case with some novel features such as a bespoke buffer stage and an interesting case design.

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AURORASOUND HFSA-01 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW

In this Aurorasound HFSA-01 integrated review, Janine Elliot takes a listen to this valve amplifier that uses the EL84 valve/tube and costs £3699 in the UK.

Aurorasound HFSA-01 valve amp

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20. August 2023 · Comments Off on Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2 Integrated Amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , , ,

MUSICAL FIDELITY NU-VISTA 800.2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW

Musical Fidelity release the latest iteration of their much loved Nu-Vista powerhouse integrated amplifier in the guise of the Nu-Vista 800.2. Janine Elliot takes a listen to the latest integrated amplifier for HiFi PiG.Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2 Integrated Amplifier
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08. August 2023 · Comments Off on Technics SU-GX70 Network Amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

TECHNICS SU-GX70 NETWORK AMPLIFIER REVIEW

HiFi PiG’s Stuart takes a listen to the Technics SU-GX70 Network Amplifier.Technics SU-GX70 Network Amplifier

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14. July 2023 · Comments Off on Von Gaylord Audio Harmony Pre-amplifier · Categories: Amplifiers, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

VON GAYLORD AUDIO HARMONY TUBE PREAMPLIFIER REVIEW

Janine Elliot takes a listen to the Von Gaylord Audio Harmony Pre-amplifier costing £5000. More »