Newsletter - November 2024

Newsletter - November 2024

Join us for an immersive listening event at the shop on Saturday, November 16th (11 AM – 4 PM). You'll experience three high-end hi-fi systems. The main system features the YG Acoustics Hailey 3 Reference Loudspeakers, powered by the Vitus Audio SIA-030 integrated amplifier. You’ll also gain insight from Alan Sircom (Editor, Hi-Fi+ Magazine), Chris Rees from YG Acoustics, and Glen Furness from AIRT.

Read More
Newsletter - September 2024
Music & Culture, Hi-Fi News, Hi-Fi Brand, Events Ryan Nicolson Music & Culture, Hi-Fi News, Hi-Fi Brand, Events Ryan Nicolson

Newsletter - September 2024

Over the Summer, we've added several new brands to the shop. These include Shunyata, Stillpoints, Acustica Applicata, and Entreq. They all create audio products that help 'lower the noise floor' - reducing vibrations & eliminating any electrical noise getting into your system. Shunyata is leading the way in this area, and using their cables or power distributors can markedly improve your listening experience - getting you closer to the music you love.

Read More
OePhi UK Launch Event - Saturday 28th September - 10am-5pm
Events, Hi-Fi Brand Ryan Nicolson Events, Hi-Fi Brand Ryan Nicolson

OePhi UK Launch Event - Saturday 28th September - 10am-5pm

Join us for the exclusive UK Launch of OePhi Loudspeakers on Saturday 28th September 2024 at Soundstage Hi-Fi, North London. Discover Joakim Juhl's handcrafted speakers and cables, renowned for their minimalist beauty and exceptional sound quality. You’ll have an exclusive look & listen to the full range of loudspeakers, as well as an insight from the maestro himself. Reserve your space early as places are limited.

Read More
The Vinyl Factory: Reverb - An exhibition celebrating art & sound
Inspiration, Music & Culture, Events Ryan Nicolson Inspiration, Music & Culture, Events Ryan Nicolson

The Vinyl Factory: Reverb - An exhibition celebrating art & sound

Reverb is a multimedia exhibition by The Vinyl Factory that celebrates the merging of art & sound. It brings together over 100 artists and musicians – working across art, music, film & live performance.

The exhibition features the Hi-Fi Listening Room Dream No.1, created by and programmed with New York artist Devon Turnbull. It's a meditative space to listen to vinyl of unheard music, including exclusive test pressings and studio outtakes.

Read More
Munich High-End 2024 - The Best Hi-Fi In the World (Day2)

Munich High-End 2024 - The Best Hi-Fi In the World (Day2)

It’s the second day at Munich High-End 2024, and we discover the sanctuary of the Nagra room; a sonic assault from YG Acoustics; beautiful craftsmanship from Berlin’s Ramar; and learn how to "lower the noise floor" with Stillpoints & Shunyata.

Read More
Munich High-End 2024 - The Best Hi-Fi In the World

Munich High-End 2024 - The Best Hi-Fi In the World

The buzz is back! It's the 2024 edition of Munich Hi-End, the largest hi-fi show in the world, and it feels like the first day at Glastonbury Festival. Amongst the hustle & bustle, we swap stories and rumours of which new hi-fi is getting previewed & launched. "Linn has SIX Mono 800 amps hooked up to a pair of 360 Passive loudspeakers.", "You HAVE to hear the Tidal Bugattis - they make every other system sound broken, but it's strictly invite only! "…

Read More
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024 - Review
Hi-Fi News, Events Ryan Nicolson Hi-Fi News, Events Ryan Nicolson

The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024 - Review

We walk into the ATC's listening room and instantly feel at home. ATC have a system featuring the ATC SCM50ASLT Active Tower Loudspeaker in Piano Black. Everything about the demonstration feels effortless - no expensive power chords or cables. We’re not thinking about the hi-fi system, as we're 100% absorbed in the music. Dean sums it up, "There's no bullshit - just good engineering." 

Read More