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Hi-Fi Choice  |  Mar 06, 2019  |  0 comments
Introducing the P3 and P5 standpoints and T20 floor standing loudspeakers
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Mar 05, 2019  |  0 comments
Hi-fi specialist unveils new low-cost CD player and integrated amplifier
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Mar 04, 2019  |  0 comments
The Smart Matrix Silent cleans your records without disturbing your listening
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Mar 01, 2019  |  0 comments
New products also include SL-G700 network/SACD player, SL-1200/1210MK7 and two sets of wireless cans
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 28, 2019  |  0 comments
Integrated BluOS streaming amp dresses to impress
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 27, 2019  |  0 comments
German manufacturer adds brace of new amps to its range
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 26, 2019  |  0 comments
New turntable package comes equipped with aptX HD streaming
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 25, 2019  |  0 comments
Hot on the heels of the award-winning Concept 500 comes this impressive standmount sibling
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 25, 2019  |  0 comments
Inside the March issue: Cambridge Audio’s Edge NQ/W streaming preamp/power amplifier combo, Wilson Audio’s TuneTot standmount loudspeaker, Audiolab’s 6000CDT CD transport, NAD’s C 588 belt-drive turntable package, Focal’s Elegia closed-back headphone plus a six-way sub-£700 floorstanding speakers group test.

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Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 20, 2019  |  0 comments
Acoustic Energy premiers flagship loudspeaker range at The Bristol Hi-Fi Show with two striking new models
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 08, 2019  |  0 comments
On test in the February issue: KEF LSX wireless speaker system, Rega Aura MC phono stage, Naim ND5 XS2 networked music player, Reloop Turn5 direct-drive turntable, Falcon Acoustics RAM Studio 20 standmount loudspeaker, plus a six-way integrated amplifiers Group Test with models from: Audiolab, Cambridge Audio, Musical Fidelity, NAD, Rega and Yamaha.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 04, 2019  |  0 comments
A US brand distributed in the UK by Decent Audio, Aesthetix has announced the introduction of Mimas, the first integrated amplifier from the high-end component manufacturer. A hybrid design combining a valve preamp stage – using a single 6DJ8 valve per channel in a fully differential, balanced configuration – with a solid-state power amp section, it’s power output is rated at 2x 150W into 8ohm and claims to almost double that into 4ohm. Hand assembled in California and priced at £8,725, it offers five line-level inputs as standard, with a variable gain MM/MC phono stage and/or DAC module with two coaxial and two optical inputs and a USB port for an additional £1,500 each. Click here for more info.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 04, 2019  |  0 comments
The Vena II integrated amplifier looks almost identical to its 2014 predecessor finished in Lancaster grey, save for the model number and updated input labelling to the front panel. Priced at £649, Quad’s entry-level integrated comes in the standard grey finish, but for an extra £100 is also available wrapped in a choiceof three veneered or lacquered-wood finishes, including sapele mahogany, gloss black or white.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 03, 2019  |  0 comments
Distributed in the UK by Decent Audio, Colorado-based Ayre has introduced the first product from its entry-level 8 series. The EX-8 integrated ‘hub’ is available in five variants with a different array of input modules priced from £5,750 to £7,750. It’s rated at 2x 100W into 8ohm and is built around fully balanced, zero-feedback circuitry. With the Net module installed (from £7,500), it provides six digital inputs (Ethernet, USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF and two Toslinks) and has embedded support for Spotify, Qobuz and Tidal streaming services as well as being Roon-ready.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 02, 2019  |  0 comments
The premier of the monster ULTIMA preamp and monoblock power amps from Chord Electronics certainly drew big crowds eager to geta first look at the newest beasts to arrive from the Kent-based specialist audio brand at last year’s Hi-Fi Show Live held in Windsor. Launched to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary with two ground-breaking introductions to its Reference range, the ULTIMA preamp (above) and twin mono power amps dominated one of the show’s largest demo spaces in a spectacular showcase that was joined by the company’s Blu MkII CD/ digital transport and DAVE DAC/preamp and partnered with probablythe world’s most striking loudspeaker – supplied in the shape of KEF’s Muon flagship. A single ULTIMA power amp measures 480 x 350 x 670mm (WxHxD) and weighs in at 86kg. It’s rated at 780W into 8ohm (for 0.

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