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Hi-Fi Choice  |  Sep 09, 2016  |  0 comments
RHA has chosen to use IFA 2016 to give the public its first glance of the Dacamp L1, it's fully balanced headphone amplifier and DAC with dedicated channel processors. RHA’s first product in the category, the Dacamp L1 uses an ES9018K2M DAC chip and class AB amplifier for each stereo channel; a configuration that's claimed to offer processing of the highest quality digital audio files from mobile and desktop source devices. The Dacamp L1 transmits high-resolution analogue audio signals to a wide range of headphones via balanced or unbalanced outputs. It boasts4-pin Mini XLR (balanced) and 3.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Sep 07, 2016  |  0 comments
British manufacturer Veracity Audio has unveiled its new Mystra digital to analogue converter. Designed and hand built to order, Mystra is available with a choice of custom levels and black or silver front panel finish. Veracity says that the aim in designing this DAC is remarkable music reproduction. Mystra's dedicated 24-bit dual mono conversion handles PCM format without sample rate change.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Sep 07, 2016  |  0 comments
Welcome to the October 2016 issue of HFC. . . Whether you’re returning to the vinyl format after a 20-year hiatus, say, or a newbie just starting out with the black stuff, you’re in for a treat as six of the newest mid-priced decks go head to head in this month’sGroup Test.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Sep 07, 2016  |  0 comments
Competition winner: Back in HFC 413 we gave you the chance to win Leema Acoustic’s glorious half-width Elements integrated amplifier. We’re delighted to reveal that John Whitaker from Woking in Surrey was the lucky winner and here he is collecting his prize from David Quigley, Uniletsales advisor. . .
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Sep 07, 2016  |  0 comments
JAYS might be a new name to some HFC readers, but the Swedish manufacturer specialising in in-ear monitors has been around since 2006. Its innovative dual-balance armature two-way miniature monitor system fitted inside of its first set of in-ears was perhaps a little ahead of its time when it was launched shortly after the company was formed, but jump forward to today, and JAYS is one of a number of brands that’s adopted the twin speaker approach with considerable success. We were deeply impressed when we got our hands (or should that be ears?) on the q-JAYS Reference in-earphone back in issue 408. And it’s this very model that you stand a chance of winning in this month’s competition, albeit with an additional inline remote and built-in microphone for control of iOS devices.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Sep 06, 2016  |  0 comments
Cable specialist Tellurium Q has taken measures to ensure its customers can shop in confidence that the cable they have invested their money in is the genuine article and not just some cheap counterfeit. By teaming up with Authentic Vision,customers can now securely check the authenticity of their cables simply by scanning the warranty card that comes bundled with it using theCheck If RealApp – free to download at the App Store for iOs or Google Play store for Android “We have chosen Authentic Vision because of the concept they are bringing to the market. Such a simple yet effective use of technology to benefit our customers. There is always a danger of any manufacturer’s product being counterfeited, that is just a fact of life in this day and age.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 18, 2016  |  0 comments
Continuing the trend for new record deck launches, Surrey-based Talk Electronics has announced additions to its Apprentice lineup. The Apprentice TT Mk2 is based around a newly designed plinth constructed from high-quality 18mm solid Medite along with an inhouse designed bearing, 12mm acrylic platter and custom-made drive belt. The TT Mk2 is available in two versions – the LITE is fitted with the maker’s EA101 tonearm and C50 moving-magnet cartridge, and the ‘full’ Apprentice TT package is fitted with its EA202 tonearm and also adds the C50 moving-magnet cartridge. Both decks are available in satin black, white or red finishes andare supplied with dust covers.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 17, 2016  |  0 comments
Flip over the 1976 Pan edition of Walter Tevis’ 1963 novel The Man Who Fell To Earth, re-released to tie in with the film of the same name by Nicolas Roeg that featured the Thin White Duke in his first major movie, and you’ll find the following tantalising statements: music by David Bowie; album available on RCA. After scratching your head and attempting to recall the cover of the release, and before you head to Discogs to fill that hole in your record collection, the disappointing news is that it doesn’t exist – not as a legitimate release, and certainly not as was originally intended. “The Man Who Fell To Earth is a powerful love story; a cosmic mystery; a spectacular fantasy;a shocking, mind-stretching experience in sight, in space, in sex,” runs the deep-throated voiceover to the movie’s trailer. The casting of David Bowie – billed as “phenomenon of our time” and riding his first peak of US popularity – in his debut major motion picture was big news.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 17, 2016  |  0 comments
Advance tickets are now on sale for the UK’s premier high-end audio event – The Hi-Fi Show Live at the Beaumont Estate conference centre, Old Windsor on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2016. Tickets cost £20 (or £30 for a weekend pass) via eventbrite. co. ukwhere both Hi-Fi Choice and Hi-Fi News subscribers can also discover details of our special £15 day pass.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 16, 2016  |  0 comments
French loudspeaker manufacturer Focal has unveiled three new circumaural (over-ear) headphone models that have been four years in the making. Utopia is the flagship model in the new lineup and is priced at £3,250. Said to be designed with the aim of bringing the sound and feeling of listening to the brand’s high-end Utopia loudspeakers, the reference open-back cans have a luxury lambskin leather headband and 40mm pure Beryllium M-shaped dome speaker drivers designed for natural sound in ultra-nearfield listening. It’s supplied with a 4m OFC cable, including a Neutrik 6.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 16, 2016  |  0 comments
Whether you’re a fan of digital or analogue audio, there is little to argue about when it comes to displaying information. If one is looking for a precise readout, then a digital display is the way to go. One of the first electronic digital displays was the Nixie tube, which is a cold cathode tube filled with neon in which all of the digits 0-9 are separate cathodes within the tube. The tubes were developed in 1955 by the Burroughs Corporation, which named them ‘Nixie’ based on the internal designation of the tube ‘NIX 1’ (Numeric Indicator eXperimental No.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 15, 2016  |  0 comments
Few would deny that it was Astell&Kern that first set the ball rolling when it comes to portable hi-res audio players, and the brand has consistently upped the anti with each model added to its continuously evolving DAP range. Billed as the most sophisticated high-resolution music player you can buy for under £500, the AK70has a 3. 3in touchscreen and supports music files up to 24-bit/192kHz – 32-bit audio and DSD is down converted to PCM. It includes plenty of features usually found on high-end players with wi-fi connectivity to stream music to and from the player, and a balanced headphone output option for optimum audio performance when using suitable headphones.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 12, 2016  |  0 comments
Italian Style and design is renowned around the world for its seemingly natural ability to cultivate products that employ luxury materials and place a high degree of emphasis on dashing good looks and superior levels of performance. This almost national obsession with all things easy on the eye is commonly seen in its cars, domestic appliances, furniture and, of course, fashion houses. Say something is designed or made in Italy, and it instantly conjures up such uber-cool brands as Ferrari, Smeg, Dolce & Gabbana or Prada – to name but a few – as marques that set the standard for their use of lavish materials and craftsmanship. And so it goes with high-end Italian hi-fi brand Sonus faber, which has a history of producing lavish speaker designs that are as much about creating elegant pieces of furniture with a luxury appeal as delivering high-end audio performance levels.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 11, 2016  |  0 comments
If you follow the mag on our Twitteror Facebooksocial media pages you will have undoubtedly taken part in our recent opinion polls asking about your favourite hi-fi sources and preferred music formats. The results have been extremely enlightening, and while physical formats are very much in demand for fellow audio fans, on-demand streaming services are also becoming increasingly popular as a way of instantaneously accessing millions of tracks and albums at the click of a touchscreen or keyboard. On-demand music streaming is a massive growth area, and with Apple Music and Google Play joining the ranks it’s rapidly becoming the preferred route for music fans to access their favorite material and artists – with each service offering its own brand of curated and exclusive content to appeal to its particular demographic of listeners. As many readers will know, it’s a continuously evolving area, with providers updating platform features and new services appearing all the time.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Aug 11, 2016  |  0 comments
As icons go, there are few that can match the timeless majesty of Rega’s Planar 3turntable. While this midrange model has gone by a few names over the years, each incarnation has always pertained to the number three and the latest revision of the classic belt-driven, low-mass unsuspended plinth turntable is its most substantial yet. The perfect choice for those starting out on their vinyl adventure, it sounds every bit like a Rega should. By which we mean every spin of an LP dishes out a performance that is both assured and fun.

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