“Welcome, audiophiles, enthusiasts, music fans and lovers of all things luxury to our annual Yearbook,” writes editor Paul Miller in the magazine’s introduction. Perhaps this year, more than ever, we’ve needed “the hardware that inspired our senses and the music that sustained our souls and sanity.” Among the selected “awe-inspiring” products is MBL’s Radialstrahler 101E MkII loudspeaker. Continue reading MBL Radialstrahler 101E MkII loudspeaker in Hi-Fi News Yearbook of ‘Ultimate Hi-Fi’ 2021
Furutech announces new top-of-range LineFlux NCF (RCA) interconnect cable
PRESS RELEASE: Japanese cable and connector specialist Furutech announces an exciting upgrade to its top-of range LineFlux (RCA) interconnect cable, which now features new CF-102 NCF RCA connectors and an enhanced cable design.
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RX Reels releases new carbon fibre ‘Studio’ high performance tape reel – at a lower price
PRESS RELEASE: RX Reels’ premium tape reels have been something of a runaway success since their launch in early 2021. So much so that customers are already asking for more. RX Reels has kindly obliged, with the new ‘Studio’ reel. It offers all of the performance of the premium reels, but with a more industrial aesthetic – and a lower price tag.
“Magnificent”: Ken Kessler is “smitten” by DS Audio’s third generation DS 003 optical cartridge
“If one is lucky enough to listen to a world-class component, there’s usually a watershed moment, one of a revelatory nature that tells you when something is truly special.” Ken Kessler recounts several such moments with the DS 003 in the latest issue of Hi-Fi News.
Furutech announces new HF-X-NCF ultra-high speed HDMI cable
PRESS RELEASE: Japanese cable and connector specialist Furutech announces the launch of a brand new HDMI cable for improved audio and video performance.
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“Guts and glory”: Kerr Acoustic’s K320 mk3 floorstanding loudspeaker wins Hi-Fi Choice group test
Six of the best mid-price floorstanding loudspeakers go head to head in the October issue of Hi-Fi Choice. Reviewer David Price is particularly moved by Kerr Acoustic’s “highly composed sound, firecracker dynamics and oodles of guts and glory.”
“Spool’s gold”: Hi-Fi World recommends RX Reels’ superbly-made tape reels
“If you take reel-to-reel seriously, do yourself a favour and give an RX reel a spin,” writes Martin Pipe in Hi-Fi World. “It takes better care of your precious tape, will aid sound quality, and could even prolong the life of your machine.”
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Exposure kicks off a brand new series of electronics with the 3510 integrated amplifier
PRESS RELEASE: Over the past few years, Exposure has concentrated its attentions on the multi award-winning XM series of components – compact in size and price yet big on features, flexibility and performance. Now, the British brand is turning its focus back to its upper end series, starting with the just-launched 3510 integrated amplifier.
Optical cartridge pioneer DS Audio launches new ‘third generation’ DS003
PRESS RELEASE: In 2020 DS Audio launched its new flagship Grand Master phono cartridge, the first model in the company’s “third generation of optical cartridges”. Now, the brand new DS003 draws on innovations from the Grand Master to update the existing DS 002 model, extending ‘third generation’ technology to a more affordable price point.
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“Truly excellent”: Hi-Fi Choice recommends Furutech’s NCF Clear Line mains optimiser
There’s no shortage of devices that produce RF noise that can interfere with the sound of your hi-fi system. Fortunately, there’s also no shortage of simple, effective and affordable solutions from Furutech.
David Denyer PR | The hi-fi specialist 