Ultrafide Audio Dias-U8 power amplifier Following Ultrafide Audio’s debut Ultra Sigma pre/power combo in 2023, it’s taking things up a whole new level in 2025 with the Dias-U8 high-power class AB amplifier. Rooted in Greek mythology, Dias was the original name for Zeus – the king of the gods, and the Dias-U8 can deliver up […]
Grado Labs Signature S950 headphones Grado Labs announces the release of its latest open-back headphone, the Signature S950. Building on the success of the recently released HP100 SE, the Signature S950 is the second headphone to become part of the new Signature line. Staying true to Grado’s longstanding tradition of using woods in crafting their […]
Audio Research Reference 330M power amplifier Now available in the UK, the new flagship monoblock power amplifier from the American valve-based audio specialist Audio Research delivers an extraordinarily natural, tangibly realistic and uniquely emotional musical experience Summary Audio Research’s finest-ever power amplifier – the culmination of 55 years at the apex of valve amp design. […]
Wharfedale Aston speakers Wharfedale’s rich history of loudspeaker innovation stretches back to 1932, when founder Gilbert Briggs launched his first commercial design. For the last 16 years, the company’s acoustic design has been managed by Peter Comeau, one of Britain’s best-known loudspeaker designers whose work since the late 1970s has won many awards for famous […]
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 […]
Innuos Sense 3.2 app update Innuos, specialists in premium digital music streamers, is proud to announce the release of Sense 3.2, the latest version of its in-house developed control software. With this update, users can explore a rich library of Classical music with Idagio streaming and fill their homes with music through the new Innuos […]
Atlas Cables Achromatic X RCA plug update Atlas Cables is proud to unveil the Achromatic X RCA plug, the latest evolution in its award-winning range of unique cold welded audio connectors. Building on a legacy of excellence that began with the Integra RCA plug—recipient of What Hi-Fi? Best Analogue Interconnect Awards in 2012, 2013, and […]
Origin Live MkV tonearms at Bristol HiFi Show 2025 Meaningful enhancements in vinyl playback are hard-won. In the four years since the launch of their Mk4 tonearms, ongoing research and development have led Origin Live to a number of improvements to tonearm performance. The renowned British manufacturers are excited to roll out their MkV generation […]
Network Acoustics muon2 XLR digital interconnect Restless innovators Network Acoustics are excited to introduce the reference muon2 Balanced Digital Cable, the ultimate version of their award-winning muon cable. Engineered with a host of proprietary innovations, every detail has been painstakingly refined through relentless research and development. From materials to manufacturing, every element has been obsessively tested […]
Chord Company Phonoaray grounding filter Chord Company, which is celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing this year (1985-2025), has launched the Phonoaray, a high-performance earthing system designed to upgrade turntables and other sensitive audio devices. The Phonoaray is an advanced standalone filtering solution which allows turntable users to earth/ground their devices to the phono stage, […]