The new Revolution XT series is the launchpad for some of Tannoy’s most advanced technologies to date. A new Dual Concentric driver and dual-cavity reflex coupled enclosures build on the Revolution series’ trapezoid cabinet design. Revolution XT is Tannoy’s first loudspeaker series to use the new Dual Concentric driver with Omnimagnet motor and Torus Ogive […]
Townshend Audio’s new Seismic Podium is designed to break the acoustic connection between the floor and the speaker, preventing the passage of deleterious vibrations both to and from the speaker cabinets. Break this link and the result is simply magical! As our report revealed last year seismic energy never sleeps, it just calms down at […]
The NAC-N 272 is not the first streaming preamplifier from Naim, but it is the most ambitious. It joins the NAC-N 172 and ups the ante in all key respects, representing a step up from Uniti level single box solutions and a first step for existing Naim system users who have yet to join the […]
Chord Electronics has thoroughly updated its ‘digital’ integrated the CPM 2800, to MkII status. The new version adds the FPGA-based D/A convertor from the award-winning Hugo and 2Qute DACs, it will be formally launched at Sound and Vision 2015 (the Bristol show). The 120-watt, aptX Bluetooth-enabled CPM 2800 MkII brings Rob Watts’ latest proprietary DAC […]
As more and more music lovers incorporate computers into their listening systems, demand grows for greater system flexibility and improved digital sound quality. Tokyo-based Furutech’s Alpha design Labs (ADL) responded to that need with the release of the GT40. Combining USB DAC with A/D converter, MC and MM phono stage and headphone amp, this handy […]
Leema Acoustics has launched the Libra, its most advanced DAC/preamp to date, featuring 24-bit/384kHz playback over USB, upgradeable DAC modules, Bluetooth and DSD. The Libra DAC/preamp, a fully featured high-resolution digital hub, combining advanced digital technologies with a broad complement of connectivity options. The Libra is the latest addition to Leema Acoustics’ flagship Constellation series […]
Audio Icons is a limited edition print project created by speaker designer, writer and musician Phil Ward and inspired by classic British hi-fi products of the 1970s and 1980s. Audio Icons kicks off with editions illustrating six iconic amplifiers and nine iconic speakers. Planned future editions include turntables, a second collection of speakers, a second […]
PS Audio has announced that a new operating system is available for its DirectStream DAC, the upgraded OS is called "Pikes Peak". DirectStream, based on a design by software engineer Ted Smith and perfected by Ted and the PS engineering team, differs from other DACs both structurally and operationally. DirectStream up-samples and converts all inputs to DSD, […]
Onkyo Corporation is today expanding e-onkyo music – Japan's leading hi-res music download service. Now, users in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany will be able to access hundreds of thousands of 24-bit/44.1kHz up to 192kHz hi-res tracks and millions of CD-quality 16-bit FLAC, in the company’s music download store. With a rapidly growing catalogue, e-onkyo music (rebranded as store name “onkyo music” in US, UK and DE) aims to […]
At this year’s Bristol Sound & Vision Show, PMC will be unveiling the latest addition to the rather good twenty series loudspeaker range. Giving greater flexibility and wider appeal to any speaker system, this latest addition, nestled in the SS Great Britain 3 room, will give both music and movie lovers a true audiophile treat. […]
If you are after some bargain pre-loved kit, Tonbridge Audiojumble is the place to be this Sunday (8th February). If you want a turntable, amplifer, speakers or pretty much anything else audio, chances are you will find it here for a sensible price. The UK’s largest second-hand and vintage hi-fi event Audiojumble is chock full […]
In less than a month the audio industry will once more be descending on the Marriott hotel in Bristol in order to tempt enthusiasts with the latest audio visual goodies. Organisers Audio T have co-opted lossless streaming service Qobuz into offering a “free two week or two month trial” to everyone who buys their tickets […]