Straight from my vinyl collection, influential records played by legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ, John Peel, bought by yours truly and now presented to you for your enjoyment This time? A…
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The first batch of exclusive posts are now up on Patreon, combining the first in a growing series of Buyer’s Guides, high-value Music Memorabilia items and archival pieces Two of the…
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Flagship includes BluOS multiroom streaming, Gorilla Glass touchscreen controls, 32bit DAC and MQA The M33, a BluOS enabled Sabre DAC/amplifier, uses Hybrid Digital Purifi Eigentakt amplifier technology. With a minimum of…
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The MTW100 is Shanling’s first ever true wireless model, available in three different colour options – White/Red, Black/Orange and Red/Black The White option (£79) comes fitted with a Graphene coated dynamic driver. Both the Black…
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The latest version of the open-back Fidelio headsets include multi-layered, gel-filled polymer drivers, accompanied by a neodymium motor system The new Fidelio X3 features double-layered ear shells with a new, “…internal ridge…
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A new design based on the Operetta interconnect, screened against external radio frequency interference by a closely woven silver plated copper sceen The Operetta 2 DCT is hand assembled at the…
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Free update enables high-resolution streaming up to 24bit/192kHz Naim Audio has announced the availability of native Qobuz support to its streaming family. Enabled via a free over-the-air firmware upgrade, the update…
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The L82 Classic is a modern version of the JBL L100 loudspeaker, released in 1970 (itself a consumer version of the JBL 4310 Pro Studio Monitor) The new L82 Classic’s 203mm,…
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One of the very few ‘sub-budget’ turntables that interested hi-fi users should look at… This low cost turntable includes a built-in phono amp. For those interested in ‘ripping’ vinyl to a…
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Featuring a built-in phono amplifier and USB port, Paul Rigby reviews this budget design from Thorens The TD202 looks solid and trustworthy. Maybe it’s the square aspect of the plinth, the…
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A new integrated design from AVID, featuring a built-in phono amplifier and balanced connections, Paul Rigby reviews the Sigsum Oooo, it’s heavy. The Sigsum is one solid integrated amplifier with the…
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The aim is to secure the future of The Audiophile Man and to provide support for future growth while offering exclusive content in return. The question is – can you help?…
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Looking to upgrade your Linn Sondek turntable? UK-based Stack Audio might have the solution for you with its Serene upgrade kit Created in 1973 by Linn’s Ivor Tiefenbrun, whatever your views…
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Added to its 3000i range,the 3030i standmount speaker slots into the range between the 3020i bookshelf speaker and 3050i floorstander The 3030i takes its woofer design from the much larger and…
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Shanling Audio is attempting to channel the 50s look with a new and rather dinky music player, the Q1 The Shanling Q1 was first announced through the company’s Kickstarter campaign but…
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UK-based Stave Audio has released a new shelving design rack for hi-fi audio components The new design has been built from a combination of aluminium, birch plywood and natural rubber compounds.…
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xDuoo has released a new integrated amplifier/DAC with a headphone socket. The TA-30 includes ESS’s EQ9038Q2M chip and a headphone section producing 3000mW at 32 Ohms As you can see, valves…
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My review of this streaming component is now up and ready to watch on YouTube This is an external model, you plug it into your amp and you’re off and running.…
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My review of this budget, direct drive, turntable is now up and ready to watch on YouTube The review itself includes A-B comparisons with the Audio-Technica AT-LP140XP and Fluance RT83 decks.…
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On my YouTube channel, news of new releases from Bill Haley, Tony Joe White, Ringo Starr, Tim Buckley & more! A new video of vinyl news for you, featuring a variety of…
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On my YouTube channel, news of new releases from Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Grateful Dead, Suede & more! A new video of vinyl news for you, featuring a variety of releases.…
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Linn has announced the launch of a multi-zone network music player designed specifically for the Custom Installation market Linn’s recent investment into manufacturing at its factory in Glasgow, particularly in Surface…
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Upgrade your speakers to active operation, with Exposure’s new VXN active crossover and VXN power supply While a typical audio system uses one power amplifier channel per loudspeaker, in an active…
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The new EX Series centres around the introduction of a new software suite to Melco’s existing hardware. The EX upgrades include the recently announced Melco Intelligent Music Library (MIML), vTuner Internet…
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Title: Like A Virgin Label: Sire She was a force in music, changing the scene with a combination of pop and disco dance-infused rhythms while lifting other people’s edgy themes and…
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Title: Dire Straits Label: Warner Records Group lead singer and consummate guitarist, Mark Knopfler once told Rolling Stone magazine, “Success I adore. It means I can buy 1959 Gibson Les Pauls…
