Hifi Pig is bringing you all the news in the run up to Bristol Sound and Vision next week, and expect plenty of in depth coverage and photos from the show afterwards. Here’s some of the new product launches that visitors to the show can experience first hand… More »
McIntosh has announced the MC611 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier. The monoblock MC611 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier produces 600 Watts of power. A pair of MC611s can drive a hifi, or add additional units to power each speaker of a home theatre. More »
Bryston has announced that they will be working in collaboration with StormAudio, an audio hardware manufacturer based in France, enabling both companies to, they day, “leverage their respective design and manufacturing expertise in an array of new product offerings”. As a byproduct of the cooperative effort, Bryston will be unveiling an SP4 surround processor and StormAudio will be leveraging Bryston’s award-winning Cubed Series amplifier technology. Bryston has demonstrated past success partnering with respected A/V brands such as Harman, PMC, Axiom and others. More »
Well-known rock star and platinum-selling artist, Fish, is endorsing the Parasound Halo integrated amplifier… expect to see a review of the Halo on Hifi pig soon). More »
Leema Acoustics has launched a special Anniversary Edition of its Hydra II power amplifier, celebrating 10 years since its classic amplifier made its debut.
In 2016, Audio Analogue celebrated its twentieth birthday with two ‘Anniversary’ editions of the company’s earlier integrated amplifiers, the Puccini and Maestro. Now, the Italian brand has launched its ‘PureAA’ line of products, drawing key ideas from the Anniversary amps and adding further features. More »
Back in November we brought you the news that Italian manufacturer, Gold Note, were releasing their ‘all in one’ Super Integrated IS-1000. Now, take a look inside. More »
Croatian Hifi brand, Sound Carrier has added a new member to their integrated amps line-up.
Aqua’s La Diva and new Formula xHD will be at CES Las Vegas USA, January 9-12, 2018, VENETIAN HOTEL – suite 35-307 as part of the LAMM Industries system. More »
We hope you all had a very merry Christmas and holiday season wherever you are in the world. Catch up on the Hifi News and Hifi Reviews that we brought you in December 2017. Here’s wishing you all a happy, prosperous, healthy and musical 2018! More »
Moscow based S.A.Lab have launched their all new Lilt entry level range of amplifiers. The Lilt range uses the original output transformer technologies from their flagship Hercules and Samson projects.
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Janine Elliot takes a listen to the brand new Music First Audio SENLAC SJE Monoblocks costing £4900 plus VAT. More »
Hand-made in Wales, Leema Acoustics’ new Pulse IV amplifier is a ‘hub’ for contemporary music-listening with turntable connectivity, Bluetooth playback and seven digital inputs enabling a huge range of devices to connect. More »
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Hifi Pig had a very busy month in November, what with trips to Zurich and Warsaw for Hifi Shows. There was also lots of news and of course reviews. have a look and catch up with anything that you missed! More »
Bristol will shortly see the opening of its first audiophile bar and kitchen. The brains behind it are; Dan Wild, who has run Bristol institutional club event Just Jack for 12 years (predominantly at Motion), his wife Rhiannon and their head chef Michiel Pel. More »
There is a growing trend of very high end manufacturers releasing ‘All in One’ systems and Gold Note, of Italy, have launched their IS-1000 Super Integrated Amplifier. More »
Based in Wales Leema has a great reputation for designing and building electronics to suit all pockets. Dominic Marsh takes a listen to their Tuscana II Integrated amplifier costing £3,995. More »
Costing £3995 the AVM Inspiration CS2.2 packs a lot under the hood. It’s a streamer, a CD player, DAC, FM radio, Internet radio player, it has an on-board MM/MC phonostage and outputs a healthy amount of power. For those looking for a one box plus speakers solution it looks the business, but does it cut the mustard? Dominic Marsh finds out. More »
Hailing from The USA the PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp & S300 Stereo Power Amplifier cost $1699 and $1499 respectively. Here the all American duo are reviewed by David Blumenstein. More »
Setting off to the Warsaw show feels like going on an adventure. We went last year so we know what to expect, it’s the second biggest European show after Munich so there is a lot to cover but Warsaw, unlike Munich, still manages to keep that intimate and cosy feeling. The show is split into three, distinct zones, almost three shows in one and with three days to cover it all it is possible to do one area a day and still have time to nip into the city and see some of the place you are visiting. 
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McIntosh, who were founded in the USA in 1949, have announced the MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier. McIntosh told us: “The MC1.25KW is our newest and one of our most advanced amplifiers. Redesigned from top to bottom, it replaces the venerable MC1.2KW as our most powerful single chassis monoblock amplifier. A simple glance at the 158 pound (71.7 kg) MC1.25KW is enough to convey its power and performance capabilities, but when you hear it – then you’ll truly understand what it can do”. More »
Based in Wales Leema has a great reputation for designing and building electronics to suit all pockets. Dominic Marsh takes a listen to their Tucana II Integrated amplifier costing £3,995. More »
The first hybrid integrated amplifier from McIntosh has been announced, the the MA252 Integrated Amplifier. More »
TAGA Harmony have launched their new 4-zone CI stereo amplifier TA-600MULTI. More »
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