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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12. November 2024 · Comments Off on Connected Fidelity Six Star Distribution Block · Categories: Accessories, Cables, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

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.

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30. October 2024 · Comments Off on Audio Video Show Warsaw 2024 Report Part 2 – The Sobieski · Categories: Hifi News, Hifi Shows, Industry Insider · Tags: , , , , ,

AUDIO VIDEO SHOW WARSAW 2024 REPORT PART 2 – THE SOBIESKI

Audio Video Show Warsaw 2024 Report Part 2 – The Sobieski

Join Stu and Lin for the Audio Video Show Warsaw 2024 Report Part 2 from the Sobieski Hotel.

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17. October 2024 · Comments Off on JBL Authentics 500 Smart Home Speaker · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews, Loudspeakers. · Tags: , , ,

JBL AUTHENTICS 500 SMART HOME SPEAKER REVIEW

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. 

JBL Authentics 500 Smart Home Speaker review

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17. October 2024 · Comments Off on Scansonic Q3 Floorstanding Loudspeakers · Categories: Hifi News, Hifi Reviews, Loudspeakers. · Tags: , , , , , ,

SCANSONIC Q3 FLOOR STANDING SPEAKERS REVIEW

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.

Scansonic Q3 Floorstanding Loudspeakers review

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TRIANGLE BOREA BR02 CONNECT LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

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.

Triangle Borea BR02 Connect Loudspeakers review

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27. September 2024 · Comments Off on English Electric EE1 Ethernet Filter · Categories: Accessories, Cables, Computer audio and Streaming, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

ENGLISH ELECTRIC EE1 ETHERNET FILTER REVIEW

The £250 English Electric EE1 Ethernet Filter is an in-line filter designed to improve your streaming system. Read on…

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AUDIUM COMP 8.3 AIR LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

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.

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BALANCED POWER BMU2500

At a smidge below £2000 the Balanced Power BMU2500 offers six outputs of balanced power. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG.

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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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23. August 2024 · Comments Off on Russ Andrews X6 Mains Block and plug-in RF Router · Categories: Accessories, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

RUSS ANDREWS X6 MAINS BLOCK AND PLUG-IN RF ROUTER

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.

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SALTWOOD SOUNDS FINISTERRE LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

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.

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07. August 2024 · Comments Off on Metronome AQWO 2 DAC/SACD Player & Streamer · Categories: CD Players, D to A Converters, Digital Audio Players, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews, Uncategorized · Tags: , , , ,

METRONOME AQWO 2 HYBRID DAC, SACD/CD PLAYER & STREAMER

Metronome AQWO 2 DAC/SACD Player & Streamer Review

Stuart Smith takes a listen to the €19,990 Metronome AQWO 2 DAC/SACD and streamer from esteemed French brand Metronome Technologie.

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01. August 2024 · Comments Off on AURALiC VEGA S1 Streaming DAC and PSU · Categories: Computer audio and Streaming, D to A Converters, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

AURALIC VEGA S1 STREAMING DAC & EXTERNAL PSU REVIEW

AURALiC and their VEGA S1 streaming DAC with additional external PSU is a bit of a departure for the brand in terms of form factor, but does the new look still have within it the great sonic abilities of the company’s previous offerings? Stuart Smith finds out.

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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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26. July 2024 · Comments Off on Revival Audio Sprint 3 Loudspeakers · Categories: Hifi News, Hifi Reviews, Loudspeakers. · Tags: , , , , ,

REVIVAL AUDIO SPRINT 3 LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW

At less than £1000 Revival Audio’s Sprint 3 standmount loudspeakers are in a competitive market. Stuart Smith takes a listen.

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19. July 2024 · Comments Off on Titanic Audio Newton Record Clamp · Categories: Accessories, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

TITANIC AUDIO NEWTON CLAMP REVIEW

The Newton record clamp from Titanic Audio is as its name suggests a clamp for stabilising your records on your turntable. Alan McIntosh has a play with this £500 record player accessory.

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18. July 2024 · Comments Off on Stack Audio AUVA EQ Equipment Isolators · Categories: Accessories, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , ,

STACK AUDIO AUVA EQ EQUIPMENT ISOLATORS REVIEW

John Scott spends some time with Stack Audio’s AUVA EQ isolators (£198 for four).  

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18. July 2024 · Comments Off on Fiio FT3 Headphones · Categories: Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

Fiio FT3 HEADPHONES REVIEW

Whilst the Fiio FT3 may not be the brand’s latest release, they were the first full-size dynamic headphones from the company and deserve a full review here on HiFi PiG. 

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12. July 2024 · Comments Off on Kimber Kables 8PR and 4 PR Speaker Cable · Categories: Cables, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , , ,

KIMBER CABLES 8PR AND 4PR SPEAKER CABLE REVIEW

Kimber Kables 8PR and 4 PR Speaker Cable, distributed in the UK by Russ Andrews are braided cables with 4 or 8 pairs of cables per channel. Janine Elliot tries out these relatively affordable loudspeaker cables for HiFi PiG.

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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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09. July 2024 · Comments Off on Soundz Avant Custom In-Ear Monitors · Categories: Headphones, Hifi News, Hifi Reviews · Tags: , , , ,

SOUNDZ AVANT CUSTOM IN-EAR MONITORS REVIEW

Soundz Avant in-ear monitors are made specifically to fit your ears. Oscar Stewart looks at their flagship costing €1920 with customisations.

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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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