Chord Company has introduced a new streaming cable into its award-winning Clearway range, that offers remarkable value for money, class-leading performance and the renowned Chord Company quality. Purpose built for today’s streaming age and keenly priced from just £80 to suit a wide range of partnering hardware, the new Clearway Streaming cable offers a noticeable step up in […]
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Major new ARAY technology breakthrough heralds the launch of the GroundARAY family Chord Company has announced a major new development of its proprietary ARAY noise-reduction technology with the introduction of its GroundARAY family of grounding devices. The GroundARAY is a next-generation high-frequency-noise-reduction device that connects to unused sockets on A/V equipment providing a low-impedance route for HF noise to […]
Chord Electronics has launched its first ever small desktop integrated amplifier, Anni. Capable of driving both headphones and compact loudspeakers, the Qutest-sized Anni benefits from the company’s proprietary ULTIMA circuit topology and is perfectly positioned to exploit the full potential of today’s high-performance headphones, desktop monitors and high-resolution audio sources. The new Anni desktop integrated amplifier forms part of the […]
McIntosh reimagines radio sound quality McIntosh’s high-end audio engineers have recently turned their attention to maximising sound quality from AM/FM broadcasts, culminating in the launch of the new MR89 AM/FM Tuner. A thoroughly updated stereo receiver for the modern music lover, the new MR89 benefits from a plethora of advancements including adjustments to sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, […]
Next-gen two-chassis McIntosh C12000 pre revealed McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to announce the C12000 Preamplifier. The new C12000 Preamplifier benefits from a unique two-chassis design that isolates the audio section from the control and power sections for ultimate sound quality. In addition to […]
The N10/2 is available in two distinct storage type variants: an HDD version (N10/2-H50, £6,999) plus an SSD version (N10/2-S38, £8,999). The HDD version is a direct replacement for the original N10 and the SSD version replaces the previous SSD flagship, the N1Z/2EX. The new libraries centre around newly selected HDD and SSD drives: 5 TB in […]
We are told … THE N50: Stepping up from the half-width entry-level N100, the N50-H60 (6TB HDD) bridges the gap with exceptional performance and pricing. The next step is to the N50-S38 (3.84 TB SSD) which is Melco’s first full-width library to benefit from an advanced SSD (solid state) hard drive. The 3.84 TB SSD […]
Sonus faber is proud to announce Aster its first outdoor speaker his speaker is thought to bring an enriching Natural Sound to home and hospitality facilities outside spaces. Astra design is thought to be slim, streamlined and to perfectly fit with elegant spaces. The organic shape is a crucial element in the Sonus faber design […]
Chord Electronics will be exhibiting at High End 2022, Munich, (19-22 May) with a wide range of British-made products across three sites. In addition, the newly announced ULTIMA PRE 3 preamp will be making its European debut in the main Chord Electronics room (Atrium 3.1, C122). Chord Electronics’ products both large and small will also […]
Melco Audio has released new firmware bringing Qobuz Downloader to its current range of EX Series (and EX-updated) music libraries. Available from today, the new firmware version 4.20 brings even more exciting features to Melco digital music libraries, including a world of high-res audio available to browse and directly download using the Qobuz Downloader. The new firmware […]
ECLIPSE launches its first new speaker in seven years ECLIPSE has launched a new loudspeaker, the company’s first new model in seven years. The new TD307MK3 is a compact full-range speaker for the modern music lover. Several years in the making, the TD307MK3 benefits from the latest ECLIPSE technologies, ready to deliver today’s high-resolution music. It directly replaces […]
PRESS RELEASE: Ruark Audio is releasing a 1,000 copy limited edition R1 Mk4 colourway for Summer 2021, in the shape of the Beach Hut Blue radio. With an enclosure creating an acoustically inert housing for Ruark’s Class A-B amplifier with adaptive equalisation and NS+ driver, the company claims the BHB provides: “a highly listenable sound […]
The Welsh specialist, founded by two ex-BBC sound engineers, will be throwing the covers off the highly anticipated new Quantum line, a four-strong range which has been several years in the making. Entirely designed, engineered and built in the Welshpool factory in Powys, Wales, the Quantum line comprises the new Electron CD player, Positron streamer, […]
Melco Audio, the Japanese digital music expert, has announced a new full-width HDD model that perfectly bridges the gap between the entry-level N100 and the compact N1Z, whilst offering a sizeable 6 TB audiophile-grade drive. Handcrafted in Japan, in line with all of Melco’s music libraries, the new N50-H60 offers key performance upgrades over Melco’s most affordable […]
Chord Electronics has released new firmware for the company’s 2go streamer/server, a device that directly connects to both the Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amp and the forthcoming 2yu network bridge, to bring music streaming to audio systems. The firmware rollout introduces new radio-listening features, SD card album playback and improved stability, and follows the release (13th […]
Melco launches an all-new flagship music library the N1-S38 Melco Audio, the Japanese digital music expert, has launched the N1-S38, an all-new flagship SSD-based digital music library offering the best sonic performance in the company’s history. (£11,995) The new ground-up design is based around a new platform, with a new chassis and casework, plus new […]
Noise-reducing PowerARAYs leave more space for music Chord Company has launched two new noise- suppression devices which have been painstakingly designed to reduce the amount of noise entering hi-fi systems, leaving more space for the music. The next-generation PowerARAY and PowerARAY Professional devices expand Chord Company’s range of expertly designed power products, which draws on the A/V cable specialist’s […]
CHRIS HALL: What’s happened? Sony has announced two pairs of affordable headphones, the WH-CH720N noise cancelling over-ears and the WH-CH520 on-ears. Why does it matter? Both headphones bring features from high-level devices, but at more affordable prices. What’s my take? Sony’s headphones are hugely popular, but some just can’t afford the asking price of the latest […]
Swiss high-end amplifier manufacturer extraordinaire Zeiler Audio is now available in the UK, thanks to the company’s association with British hi-fi sales operation, Digital Audio Consultancy. Hand-made in Switzerland, Zeiler Audio offers just two precision-engineered valve amplifiers for discerning audiophiles, the PR-01 preamp and the PA-01 power amp. Zeiler Audio’s philosophy of ‘existing to create […]
Chord Company is set to deliver its biggest-ever Bristol show exhibition this year as it adds a second first floor demonstration room to help showcase the near-40-year-old company’s proprietary technologies and new products. The Wiltshire-based company, which has been hand-building its range of award-winning AV cables in the UK since 1984, will be demonstrating a […]
CHRIS HALL: The Polk MagniFi Mini AX is a soundbar with a bit of a difference, in that it’s not really much of a bar at all. Instead of the usual lengthy oblong shape, the Mini AX takes a form more akin to a portable Bluetooth speaker. This means that it’s ideal for certain living […]
CHRIS HALL: Corsair’s gaming accessories include some of our favourite keyboards and mice, while its headsets at the top end offer really comprehensive suites of options and incredible sound performance. At the lower end of its pricing scale, though, the new HS55 represents a bit more of a compromise for those who don’t want to […]