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NEWS: Linn Records' Messiah wins Classic FM Gramophone Award

Andrew Everard Wed, 10 Oct 2007, 12:34pm

Linn Records' recording of the original 1742 Dublin version of Handel's Messiah has won a Classic FM Gramophone Award - and it's available as a multichannel SACD, or as studio-quality, CD-quality and MP3 downloads. The disc, ...

NEWS: Bose DABbles in digital future

Joe Cox Tue, 9 Oct 2007, 5:35pm

The latest batch of products from Bose is a multi-talented bunch. The new SoundDock Portable delivers a docking station and speaker system for your iPod, while the MusicMonitor desktop speakers on the other hand will suck the sound from your ...

The Best of the Week - 05/10/07

Andrew Everard Fri, 5 Oct 2007, 2:56pm

It's now less than two weeks until the Awards issue goes on sale – on October 18th – and as we write this the last pages are winging their way, or whatever pages do down a wire, to the printers. Ms Editor Newsome will then retire to a ...

NEWS: Shure's latest in-ear 'phones

Joe Cox Fri, 5 Oct 2007, 1:19pm

Shure is launching a new entry-level SE110 model into its range of sound-isolating earphones, due out late October 2007. Designed for music-lovers looking to upgrade their freebie 'phones, Shure claims the SE110’s will deliver brilliant ...

NEWS: Multiband Eton opens up a world of radio

Andrew Everard Thu, 4 Oct 2007, 4:23pm

If you're the kind of person who likes to listen to the radio wherever you are in the world, this little receiver from US company Eton could be just the thing. The £90 E5 fits in the palm of your hand, yet covers FM, medium wave, long wave ...

NEWS: Wireless headphones without the hiss

Andy Clough Wed, 3 Oct 2007, 5:15pm

Having a wired connection between your hi-fi and headphones can be a bit of a drag, so we can understand the appeal of wireless cans. Trouble is, they're often prone to interference – but Philips reckons it has the answer. Its new £170 ...

NEWS: Picture Exclusive: Mission 79 series

Joe Cox Mon, 1 Oct 2007, 11:40am

Here's a real teaser for you... The very first look at the new speaker range from Mission, the 79 series. We're reliably informed this is the first look that anyone, anywhere – outside of Mission HQ – has had of them. And the first ...

Best of the Week - 28/09/07

Andrew Everard Fri, 28 Sep 2007, 2:52pm

Awards frenzy is upon us, with the special issue going to press early next week, and on sale on October 18th. And planning is well underway for for the London WHFSV show - you can book tickets here. After all, it's only five weeks away - and ...

WIN Chord Company Chorus 2 interconnects worth £250

Andrew Everard Fri, 28 Sep 2007, 12:41pm

After ten years as one of the most acclaimed interconnect cables in the business, The Chord Company’s Chorus has been upgraded. The new Chorus 2 draws on a decade of research into shielding techniques, and gives significant improvements in ...

The Best of the Week - 21/09/07

Andrew Everard Fri, 21 Sep 2007, 12:48pm

Think we're just about there: the final decisions are being made about our 2007 Award-winners, and we're underway with the writing of the Awards issue, which is on sale on October 18th. Now all we've got to do is finalise planning ...