The E-Line of entry level electronics from Box Design by Pro-Ject Audio Systems has two new phono stages in the Phono Box E BT and Optical Box E Phono for vinyl fans who want to integrate a turntable into their digital audio system. Both retail for £89 each. Built on the success of Pro-Ject’s VT-E […]
The Music First Audio have finished their first power amplifier and called it the Senlac SJE. This 100W monoblock is the result of several years of investigation into what makes a good audio amplifier by Music First’s Jonathan Billington and designer Nick Gorham. They are calling the concept “complex simplicity”. The Senlac SJE is a […]
Edinburgh has a hi-fi shop like no other. Loud & Clear has had the mother of all makeovers, which MD John Carroll explains thusly: “Looking at retailing as a whole has told us that consumers in all market areas want an experience whilst shopping. Before setting up Loud & Clear in Edinburgh 18 years ago, […]
British newcomer Stack Audio is aiming high with the Onset, a state-of-the-art network music streamer that sets new standards in digital audio playback. Specifically designed to act as a bridge between your network and DAC, the Onset is the result of three years of intensive research, design and development. Described as a no compromise design […]
Chord Electronics have officially launched Poly a wireless streamer and more for their remarkable Mojo headphone amp and DAC. Poly slots onto the end of Mojo and provides a range of features that are truly legion for such a compact device. Built around an ARM computer with a 10 layer circuit board it will receive […]
Pioneer is keeping the silver disc alive with the PD-70AE, its new flagship SACD player and digital to analogue converter (DAC). Featuring original technologies for pickup control and ‘Quiet Drive’, the player incorporates dual ESS DAC chips, XLR terminals with fully balanced circuitry, and discrete analogue/digital power supplies. From digital to analogue conversion to analogue […]
Audio legend, John Curl has been designing the well regarded phono preamplifiers for over 30 years but the new JC3 Junior will be his most compact and affordable yet. This phono stage boasts a plethora of features including 50 to 550 ohm continuously variable MC impedance, mono switch to improve the sound of older vinyl […]
CAD’s new CAD USB Cable I & II are specifically engineered to filter out noise from any and all digital music sources before it reaches the DAC. They build on the patented filtering technology that was previously developed by CAD when the company’s first USB cable was launched four years ago. But designer Scott Berry […]
The 2017 Indulgence show is coming up fast so we thought it about time you knew what you might get to see and hear if you come to Hammersmith this weekend. The event is split into three areas: Audio London for two channel audio and AV equipment, Headroom for headphones and accessories and Pure Pleasure […]
London based Tisbury Audio has announced its first phono stage. The Domino has selectable gain settings and input loading to allow “virtually any MM or MC cartridge to be used. Ultra high-spec components along with a signature laser engraved walnut and aluminium enclosure achieve high-end sound and build quality without the price tag.” If that’s […]
This weekend sees Birmingham’s Hyatt Regency (not shown above) open its doors for the Audio & AV Show 2017. The exhibition opens its doors at 10am on Saturday 16th September runs until 4pm on Sunday 17th. The event is “an opportunity to experience the world’s finest audio and visual products – at all budgets – […]
The new 700 Series develops the ethos of the CM Series it replaces, adds technology from the 800 Series Diamond and new, bespoke acoustic innovations. Technologies that have ‘trickled down’ from the 800 Series Diamond include the Continuum midrange driver, which is “the cleanest and most transparent midrange cone material Bowers & Wilkins has ever […]