Linn Pistonik driver units Linn today announces the launch of its first-ever in-house designed loudspeaker drive units, now available in its flagship 360 loudspeaker. Developed from first principles over three years, these new 6″ upper bass and 8″ woofer units are built around Linn’s unique Pistonik motor system and deliver ultimate linearity across a prodigious […]
iFi Audio Zen Air 2 phono, DAC & BT iFi Audio has expanded its Zen Air lineup with three new launches, including the Zen Air Phono 2, Zen Air 2 and Zen Air Blue 2. The expansion arrives with iFi aiming to make high-quality listening more accessible across vinyl, desktop and wireless setups. Zen Air Phono 2: […]
Musical Fidelity M5xi & M6xi integrated amplifiers Musical Fidelity proudly announces the launch of the M5xi and M6xi (above) integrated amplifiers, the latest evolution in its acclaimed M-Series range of hi-fi electronics. Building on the success of their respective predecessors, each model combines high-end engineering with modern connectivity, delivering exceptional power, precision, and musical transparency. […]
Creek Cymatics 6 speakers Creek Audio is famed for its electronics, founder Mike Creek launched his first amplifier the Creek 4040 in 1982. It’s a brand which has consistently provided great electronics for a reasonable outlay and that amp was the foundation of many a starter hi-fi system. Mike’s association with loudspeakers commenced when he […]
Audio show Deluxe 2026 Whittlebury Park hotel is not the most charming of buildings but its maze of corridors was rocking last weekend when Audio Show Deluxe came to town. This year even more rooms were occupied by luxurious systems being enjoyed by enthusiasts from far and wide. We did the rounds and found the […]
BT dongles and memory cards on the move In the final piece in this series Jonathan Gorse considers some key accessories to enhance your listening whilst on the move, be it in the air, on holiday, or even on the train. Twelve South Airfly Pro 2 bluetooth dongle We all know how dreadful those headphones supplied […]
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, […]