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NEWS: Tannoy puts its Signature to the Revolution

Andrew Everard Thu, 31 Jan 2008, 12:26pm

This is the DC4, the entry-level model in the new Tannoy Revolution Signature range. Using the same Dual Concentric drive unit as the company's little Autograph Mini speaker, it features the ultra-rigid curved-wall enclosure found ...

NEWS: More pink 'Pod products

Joe Cox Wed, 30 Jan 2008, 6:24pm

Did you know that Apple doesn't make a white iPod any more? Yep, it's true. 'iPod white', the product colour that spawned a thousand similarly-coloured accessories, is no more, and indeed has been for some time. The latest ...

NEWS: Epos gives its entire M speaker range a subtle makeover

Andy Clough Tue, 29 Jan 2008, 10:32pm

New from Epos is the Mi (i for 'improved') speaker series, the replacement for the M range. The company says the new models have been a year in development, although the changes may be hard to spot at first glance. Gone are the ...

NEWS: The perfect excuse for a weekend city-break?

Andrew Everard Mon, 28 Jan 2008, 3:37pm

If next month's Sound and Vision show in Bristol isn't enough to satisfy your hi-fi and home cinema cravings, why not plan yourself a little weekend trip to Prague a month later? Should be an easy pitch to your nearest and ...

NEWS: The Chord Company's Silver Screen Carnival

Andrew Everard Mon, 28 Jan 2008, 12:07pm

The latest speaker cable from The Chord Company carries a familiar name – Carnival – but now comes with an extra. Carnival Silver Screen, selling for £6/m, is claimed to be the first budget shielded speaker cable, the company saying the ...

NEWS: NAD to launch C355 amplifier at Sound & Vision Bristol

Andrew Everard Sun, 27 Jan 2008, 7:32pm

This is the new C355 integrated amplifier from NAD, which will be launched at the Sound & Vision Show in Bristol in February. The new amp will sell for £400, and delivers 80W per channel, with a peak output of 140W. The new C355 is based ...

NEWS: Musical Fidelity supersizes its Supercharger

Andrew Everard Sun, 27 Jan 2008, 6:33pm

Just a few months after unleashing its 550K Supercharger amplifiers, designed to be used between existing amps and your speakers, Musical Fidelity is now launching an even more powerful version. The 750K Superchargers use exactly the same ...

The Best of the Week - 25/01/08

Andrew Everard Fri, 25 Jan 2008, 5:53pm

Well, the March issue is now wrapped up, reviewing has started for the April one, and we're just finishing off The Ultimate Guide to Systems. Watch this space for on-sale dates and more information over the coming weeks. Oh, and ...

NEWS: Second-generation stereo SACD player from Marantz

Andrew Everard Mon, 21 Jan 2008, 3:47pm

This is the new Marantz SA-11S2, a £2500 stereo SACD/CD player designed to bring much of the performance of the flagship SA-7S1 to a more affordable price-point. The player draws heavily on the main building-blocks of the SA-7S1, using the ...

BRISTOL NEWS: KEF's £70k Muon speakers on demo at Sound and Vision

Andrew Everard Mon, 21 Jan 2008, 11:50am

[intro] KEF won't just be showing its amazing £70,000-a-pair Muon speakers at the Sound & Vision show in Bristol - you'll be able to hear them in action, too. The company will be demonstrating the 2m tall speakers, of which only 100 ...