Soulines tt9 turntable & KiVi M3 unipivot tonearm Serbian audio brand Soulines’ new tt9 turntable and KiVi M3 unipivot tonearm are now available to vinyl lovers in the UK seeking affordable high-end performance, thanks to a new distribution agreement with Sound Fowndations. Launched in the second half of 2024, Soulines’ tt9 turntable and KiVi M3 […]
McIntosh the DS200 streamer McIntosh the DS200 streaming DAC, a groundbreaking addition to its renowned line of premium audio products. The DS200 is crafted for music enthusiasts who demand the perfect combination of high-end audio quality and seamless streaming capabilities. The McIntosh DS200 streaming DAC seamlessly merges cutting-edge technology with classic McIntosh craftsmanship, elevating any […]
Chord Electronics Alto headphone & Suzi modular amp on dem next week Chord Electronics is preparing for its biggest ever Bristol Hi-Fi Show. The Kent company will unveil a newly expanded space in the ground floor Bristol Suite, alongside its premium demonstration facility in the SS Great Britain 1 Suite. This year, the show will […]
Cayin Soul-170HA headphone-speaker amplifier Among the longer-established Chinese audio product vendors is Cayin, a name that many readers will recognise for combining serious audio engineering expertise with the often typically low retail prices common to products from the region. The company’s new Soul-170HA headphone-speaker amplifier will make value-hounds go weak at the knees at the […]
This was the third time that I had visited UK Audio Show, held at Staverton Park Hotel. I have always enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and found it to be well-organized. This year it appeared quieter than usual, which reflects the current economic climate rather than the event itself, which was excellent, although missing a couple of […]
Gathered for your listening pleasure are a few tracks that Reuben and I have been enjoying over the last year. He has stuck to releases from this period while I have included pieces that I have discovered or re-discovered throughout the year and which offer both decent sound quality and great music. Check them out […]
EasyVTA height adjuster for Rega arms One of the things which many vinyl enthusiasts have found very frustrating is the inability to adjust the pillar height on a tonearm with any degree of certainty or repeatability, especially where those adjustments are by means of inserting shims either in the headshell or between the arm base […]
Ramar Tina record brush I first met Dean Butt of Soundstage Hi-Fi in Optimal Records in Munich, we had independently decided to escape the mayhem of the High End show and see what this well stocked store had in the way of interesting new tunes. I didn’t expect the meeting to result in Dean sending […]
All three of the protagonists that have collaborated on this album have been reviewed on the Ear in past years, be it as collaborators or leaders, this is the first time that they have released an album as a trio. Mare Nostrum IV is loosely translated as ‘our sea’, while Galliano and Fresu are share a possible […]