S.M.S.L D6s BALANCED DAC REVIEW

S.M.S.L D6s Balanced DAC costs less than £200 but can it hold its own with the more expensive DACs out there. Oscar Stewart finds out for HiFi PiG

S.M.S.L D6s Balanced DAC review

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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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SENNHEISER HD660 S2 HEAPHONE REVIEW

The Sennheiser HD660 S2 Headphones cost just under £500 and in this review for HiFI PiG, Oscar Stewart puts them through their paces.

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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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VIOLECTRIC DHA V226 HEADPHONE AMP AND DAC REVIEW

Violectric’s DHA V226 is a £1230 balanced headphone amplifier and DAC. In this review for HiFi PiG, Oscar Stewart gives it a whirl.

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KANTO ORA LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

KANTO ORA loudspeakers are a diminutive loudspeaker with built-in amps, Bluetooth, and a USB DAC. They cost 300 quid and in this review, HiFi PiG’s Stu pops them beside his desktop computer and uses them for listening to music, editing sound files, and more.

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DECO AUDIO TRANSFER DAC REVIEW

Deco Audio Transfer DAC is a £549 Digital to Analogue Converter using valves for the output stage with no FETS and no transistors. The DAC is made in the United Kingdom and in this review, Oscar Stewart tries it out for HiFi PiG.

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Fiio M15S DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW

Fiio are a name synonymous with personal audio and in this review, Oscar Stewart takes a listen to their M15s DAP.

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OPHIDIAN INCANTO LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW

Ian Ringstead takes a listen to the £6000 Ophidian Incanto Floorstanding loudspeakers.

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13. October 2023 · Comments Off on Audite Acoustics Brij Nedan 2.0 Platform · Categories: Accessories, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

BRIJ NEDAN 2.0 PLATFORM BY AUDITE ACOUSTICS REVIEW

Janine Elliot take a look at the Brij Nedan 2.0 platform by Audite Acoustics that takes a novel approach to isolating your beloved HiFi gear.

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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.

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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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432 EVO MASTER REVIEW

The 432 EVO MASTER is the range-topping music server from the Belgian brand 432 EVO. It comes with a separate power supply with three individual PSUs and uses the company’s 432 tuning. Read on for more about this interesting and novel approach to serving files to your DAC.

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21. September 2023 · Comments Off on STAX SR-003MKII Headphones & SRM-D10 DAC/Amp/Energizer · Categories: Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

STAX SR-003MKII HEADPHONES & SRM-D10 DAC/AMP/ENERGIZER REVIEW

Stax doesn’t really need any introductions, and this $2250 combo is being released to celebrate their 85th Anniversary. 

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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.

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T + A SOLITAIRE S430 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

German manufacturer T + A’s Solitaire S430 loudspeakers are plumbed into the Hifi PiG reference system for a few weeks. How does this 25K loudspeaker perform?

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INNUOS PHOENIX USB REVIEW

Alan McIntosh first heard the concept behind the  Innuos Phoenix USB at the North West Audio and was so impressed he bought one. Here’s what he thought after he’d given it a proper listen in his reference system. More »

31. August 2023 · Comments Off on Titan Audio Ares Mains Block · Categories: Accessories, Cables, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

TITAN AUDIO ARES MAINS BLOCK REVIEW

Eric van Spelde takes a listen to the £400 Titan Audio Ares mains block.Titan Audio Ares Mains Block

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MELCO N1-S38 REVIEW

In his Melco N1-S38 review, Chris Baillie takes a listen to the latest flagship server costing almost £12,000. Is it worth this not inconsiderable outlay?

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JBL TOUR ONE M2 HEADPHONES REVIEW

Oscar Stewart takes a listen to the JBL Tour One M2 headphones costing £279. More »

DAN CLARK AUDIO CORINA ELECTROSTATIC HEADPHONE REVIEW

Dan Clark Audio Corina electrostatic headphones are at the top end of the head-fi marketplace given their price of nearly £5000. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG More »

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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HiFiMAN SVANAR WIRELESS HEADPHONE REVIEW

HiFiMAN Svanar are a wireless headphone costing $499 that aim to bring an audiophile level of sound but with the convenience of a wireless design. Oscar Stewart tries them out for HiFi PiG More »

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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