Magico S7 2026 loudspeaker Magico is proud to announce the S7 2026 loudspeaker. The monumental conclusion to Magico’s critically acclaimed S Series has arrived. Introducing the S7 2026—a 384-pound, five-driver, three-way loudspeaker and the ultimate expression of the S Series legacy. The S Series was redefined in 2023 with the debut of the groundbreaking S3, […]
Grado Signature S550 headphones The Signature S550 continues Grado’s long tradition of thoughtful evolution-combining proven driver technology, carefully chosen materials, and deliberate tuning choices to create a headphone with its own distinct voice. Designed for listeners seeking warmth, openness, and clarity without fatigue, the S550 offers a more relaxed presentation while preserving the speed, detail, […]
Pylon Audio speakers Harmony HiFi Distribution is delighted to announce an exclusive distribution agreement with Pylon Audio, bringing the brand’s highly regarded loudspeaker collections to customers and specialist dealers across the United Kingdom. Designed and manufactured in Poland, Pylon Audio has earned international recognition for its meticulous in-house craftsmanship, elegant cabinetry, and musically engaging sound. […]
Rega Aos MC phono stage Rumours had been circulating for a while about a baby Aura phono stage from Rega, a halfway house between the Aria MM/MC stage and the company’s range topper but it was still a surprise to see the Aos MC in finished form at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February. Rega’s […]
ATC ATC is celebrating its 50th anniversary in style with the most elegant and sophisticated version of its active 50 loudspeaker yet. The EL50 has an elliptical profile cabinet and stands over 1.4m high in its curvaceous leather and walnut clad form. While the three drive units are much the same as the conventional SCM50 […]
An interview with Bugge Wesseltoft At the end of November this year, I was honoured, and privileged to spend more than an hour with one of Europe’s most uniquely prolific jazz piano players, Bugge Wesseltoft. His albums have been reviewed extensively over the past few years in The Ear, and his latest release has become […]
Choosing your first sound system with Richer Sounds Do you remember your very first proper audio system? If you’re anything like me you’ll remember the hi-fi that started your passion for audio with similar nostalgic feelings to those experienced when you think back on your first love. You remember that don’t you? The person who […]
Little Fwend Low Mk2 automatic tonearm lifter Back in the heyday of turntables and vinyl, let’s call it the ‘70s, there were many automatic turntables that lifted the arm when it got to the end of the record, they even stopped the platter spinning and only the diligent felt the need to put the vinyl […]
The musicians who created this album are New York based, yet Spark is homage to rhythms and sounds that are associated with rural Americana. Though it has its self-indulgent moments Spark is a gentle love letter to rhythms and styles that are associated with lazy afternoons spent reclining on a porch in a small town, […]