30. June 2023 · Comments Off on Stella Group Announces The Passing Of Hideaki Nishikawa · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , ,

STELLAVOX JAPAN AND TECHDAS FOUNDER HIDEAKI NISHIKAWA DIES

We have just received the news that Hideaki Nishikawa of Stellavox Japan and TechDAS has sadly passed away.

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22. June 2023 · Comments Off on DS Audio Grand Master Extreme Optical Cartridge · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , ,

DS AUDIO RELEASES NEW TOP-OF-RANGE GRAND MASTER EXTREME

The DS Audio Grand Master Extreme Optical Cartridge was launched this weekend at the North West Audio Show 2023 at Cranage Hall, Cheshire.

DS Audio Grand Master Extreme Optical Cartridge

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10. April 2023 · Comments Off on Aurorasound HFSA-01 Stereo Amplifier · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , ,

AURORASOUND HFSA-01 STEREO AMPLIFIER HAS RETRO-STYLE APPEAL

The Aurorasound HFSA-01 Stereo Amplifier is a hybrid amplifier, from Japan, that uses the advantages of both vacuum tubes and semiconductors.

Aurorasound HFSA-01 Stereo Amplifier

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05. April 2023 · Comments Off on Luxman PD-191A Turntable · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

LUXMAN PD-191A TURNTABLE LAUNCHED

Luxman launches a new flagship analogue player, the Luxman PD-191A turntable.

Luxman PD-191A Turntable

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16. March 2023 · Comments Off on Luxman D-07X Digital Player · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , , ,

THE NEW LUXMAN SACD/CD/DAC PLAYER SUPPORTS THE MOST ADVANCED FILE FORMATS

The Luxman D-07X Digital Player supports MQA-CDs, MQA files, 32-bit/768 kHz PCM, 22.4 MHz DSD, conventional USB and Bulk PET file transfer USB sources, all in addition to stereo SACDs and CDs.

Luxman D-07X Digital Player

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02. March 2023 · Comments Off on Hana Umami Blue MC Cartridge · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , ,

HANA UMAMI BLUE LOW OUTPUT MC CARTRIDGE LAUNCHED

Hana’s Master cartridge designer Maseo Okada-san has applied his ‘taste intensity’ concept to create the Hana Umami Blue MC cartridge.

Hana Umami Blue MC Cartridge

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02. March 2023 · Comments Off on Melco N1-S38 Flagship Music Library · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , , ,

MELCO LAUNCHES AN ALL-NEW FLAGSHIP MUSIC LIBRARY THE N1-S38

Launched at The Bristol HiFi Show over the weekend, the Melco N1-S38 is the Japanese brand’s new flagship SSD-based digital music library.

Melco N1-S38 Flagship Music Library

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22. February 2023 · Comments Off on Melco At The Bristol HiFi Show 2023 · Categories: Hifi News, Hifi Shows · Tags: , , , , , ,

THE ENTIRE MELCO RANGE COMING TO BRISTOL

Melco’s full range will be on display at Bristol, along with a very special, as yet to be announced, newcomer.

Melco At The Bristol HiFi Show 2023

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06. January 2023 · Comments Off on Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 Wireless Home Surround Sound System · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , ,

THE RETURN OF THE NAKAMICHI DRAGON

The Nakamichi Dragon claims to be the world’s first 11.4.6 Wireless Home Surround Sound  System with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, Quad Subwoofers and Omni-Motion Reference  Surrounds.

Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 Wireless Home Surround Sound System

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08. December 2022 · Comments Off on Melco C100 Ethernet Cable · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

MELCO INTRODUCES A NEW NOISE-REDUCING ETHERNET CABLE

Melco Audio, the Japanese digital music technology brand, has launched the new Melco C100 Ethernet cable which they claim features a number of noise-reducing design properties.

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01. December 2022 · Comments Off on Melco S100/2 Data Switch · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

THE JAPANESE HIFI BRAND LAUNCH THEIR NEW MELCO S100/2 DATA SWITCH

The new Melco S100/2 Data Switch builds on the Japanese HiFi brand’s original ‘audiophile’ data switch with key performance upgrades.

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10. November 2022 · Comments Off on Henley Audio Distributing Onkyo And Pioneer · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , ,

PREMIUM AUDIO COMPANY APPOINTS HENLEY AUDIO TO DISTRIBUTE ONKYO AND PIONEER IN THE UK

UK distributor Henley Audio puts its commercial weight behind two iconic Japanese electronics brands.

Henley Audio Distributing Onkyo And Pioneer

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04. October 2022 · Comments Off on Jico Custom Shop J50 MM Cartridge · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

JICO CUSTOM SHOP J50 MM CARTRIDGE LAUNCHED

Japanese cartridge brand Jico has released the new Jico Custom Shop J50 MM Cartridge, which can be personalised with a variety of styli kits.

Jico Custom Shop J50 MM Cartridge

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28. September 2022 · Comments Off on Audio Technica AT-MC2022 MC Cartridge · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , ,

AUDIO TECHNICA AT-MC2022 MC CARTRIDGE CELEBRATES THE BRAND’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

Celebrating 60 years of phono cartridge research and development, the Audio Technica AT-MC2022 dual moving coil cartridge features a unified stylus-cantilever, formed from a single, lab-grown diamond.

Audio Technica AT-MC2022 MC Cartridge

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27. September 2022 · Comments Off on Melco N50-H60 HDD Digital Music Library · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

THE 6 TB JAPANESE-MADE N50 HDD BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN THE ENTRY-LEVEL N100 AND THE COMPACT N1Z

Melco Audio, the Japanese brand known for their digital music libraries, has announced a new full-width HDD model that bridges the gap between their entry-level N100 and the compact N1Z, whilst offering a sizeable 6 TB drive.

Melco N50-H60 HDD Digital Music Library

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21. September 2022 · Comments Off on Nagaoka Joins Sound Design Distribution · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

SOUND DESIGN DISTRIBUTION HAS ADDED THE JAPANESE PHONO BRAND NAGAOKA TO ITS LINE-UP OF HIGH-END HIFI BRANDS.

Sound Design Distribution Ltd, of the UK, has signed a distribution deal with Nagaoka, a Japanese supplier of vinyl pick-up technology.

Nagaoka Joins Sound Design Distribution

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16. September 2022 · Comments Off on DS Audio DS-W3 Optical Cartridge · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

DS AUDIO REPLACES DS-W2 WITH NEW THIRD GENERATION DS-W3

DS Audio’s inaugural optical cartridge, the DS-W1, was first launched in 2015. Now they are launching the latest model, the new DS-W3.

DS Audio DS-W3 Optical Cartridge

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08. September 2022 · Comments Off on Kog Audio Distributing SoulNote In The UK · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

KOG AUDIO HAVE BECOME THE UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR SOULNOTE ELECTRONICS

Kog Audio has become the UK distributor for Japanese HiFi brand Soulnote electronics.

Kog Audio Distributing SoulNote In The UK

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08. September 2022 · Comments Off on Tiglon Japan Cables · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , ,

TIGLON JAPAN CABLES ARE NOW BEING DISTRIBUTED IN THE UK BY CONNECTING MUSIC DISTRIBUTION OF SCOTLAND.

Tiglon began developing its patented Magnesium shielding technology back in 2006, and its cables are now being brought to the UK by Connecting Music Distribution of Scotland.

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07. September 2022 · Comments Off on Chord Electronics, Melco Audio And Chord Company At The UK HiFi Show Live 2022 · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

THREE BRANDS NOT TO MISS AT THE UK HIFI SHOW LIVE 2022 AT ASCOT SEPT 10TH AND 11TH

Great Britain’s Chord Electronics and Chord Company, plus Japan’s Melco Audio, are set to showcase their latest HiFi products and technologies at The UK Hi-Fi Show Live 2022 this weekend at Ascot Racecourse Grandstand.

Chord Electronics, Melco Audio And Chord Company At The UK HiFi Show Live 2022

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HANA UMAMI RED PHONO CARTRIDGE REVIEW

Given all the excitement on social media about this cartridge, we thought we ought to get hold of one to have a play with.

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04. August 2022 · Comments Off on Luxman L-507Z Integrated Amplifier And Luxman PD-151 MKII Turntable · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , , , , ,

GENERATION Z LUXMAN L-507Z INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER AND UPDATED LUXMAN PD-151 MKII TURNTABLE LAUNCHED

Following the launch of the flagship M-10x Power Amplifier earlier this year, the first Gen Z integrated stereo amp from Japanese HiFi brand Luxman is available this month, with the MKII version of its popular PD-151 turntable following in September.

Luxman L-507Z Integrated Amplifier And Luxman PD-151 MKII Turntable

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21. July 2022 · Comments Off on Furutech CF-601M NCF And Furutech CF-602F NCF XLR Connectors · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

FURUTECH CF-601M NCF AND FURUTECH CF-602F NCF ARE THE BRANDS FIRST TO FEATURE THEIR NANO CRYSTAL FORMULA MATERIAL

Furutech of Tokyo, Japan has announced the release of their first XLR connectors to feature the antistatic, antiresonance material NCF.

Furutech CF-601M NCF And Furutech CF-602F NCF XLR Connectors

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19. July 2022 · Comments Off on TAD CR1TX Stand Mount Speaker System · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

REFERENCE SERIES TAD CR1TX STAND-MOUNT SPEAKER SYSTEM ANNOUNCED

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. has announced the TAD CR1TX stand mount speaker system as the newest addition to its flagship Reference Series of high end HiFi components.

TAD CR1TX Stand Mount Speaker System

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18. July 2022 · Comments Off on DS Audio ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabiliser · Categories: Hifi News · Tags: , , , , ,

DS AUDIO ES-001 ECCENTRICITY DETECTION STABILISER LAUNCHED BY THE JAPANESE HIFI BRAND

Japanese HiFi brand DS Audio is known for their high-end optical cartridges, but they also make a range of audio accessories, including the new DS Audio ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabiliser.

DS Audio ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabiliser

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