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NEWS: Musical Fidelity expands its A1 line with two-box preamp

Andrew Everard Tue, 3 Jun 2008, 4:31pm

This is the new Musical Fidelity A1 FBP – a fully balanced preamplifier designed to be used with the company's 550K and 750K Superchargers, which are also designed to function as conventional power amplifiers. The new two-box preamp ...

NEWS: Denon aims to be microsystem master with £300 D-M37DAB

Clare Newsome Fri, 30 May 2008, 5:50pm

It's been three years since we've seen a new £300 micro hi-fi system from Denon, but now it's back with the all-new D-M37DAB. Instead of simply upgrading the D-M33 or D-M35, Denon has totally re-engineered the UK-tuned system, ...

NEWS: Roberts launches Concerto for the visually impaired

Andrew Everard Fri, 30 May 2008, 12:51pm

The latest model from Roberts has been designed to make life simpler for visually impaired listeners. The new Concerto, which sells for £195, has the company's CD Bookmark function, which enables users to find their place in 'talking ...

Best of the Week - 30/05/08

Andrew Everard Fri, 30 May 2008, 12:14pm

So, there goes May, not to mention a whole year since this site was relaunched. And there's only a few weeks until the completely overhauled version of whathifi.com, complete with reviews and more, goes live. As we speak, people are ...

NEWS: Harman/Kardon founder to retire after 53 years

Andrew Everard Thu, 29 May 2008, 3:46pm

One of the fathers of the modern audio industry, Sidney Harman, is set to retire from Harman International, the business he founded in 1953. Dr Harman, who is 89, has led the company from the beginning, having bought out his partner, Bernard ...

New issue on sale May 29th

Andrew Everard Wed, 28 May 2008, 8:42am

Freesat HD is here – and we have everything you need to know about how to get it and what else you need in the new issue of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, on sale from May 29th. In a four-page special we tell you what you can expect to see on ...

NEWS: Magic Box Touch portable DAB radio available now for £60

Andy Clough Tue, 27 May 2008, 10:14am

If you'd prefer your portable DAB radio to have a more modern look, rather than the retro design that seems to be much in vogue these days, then the shiny black £60 Magic Box Touch unit shown here might fit the bill. The Touch has an ...

NEWS: Meridian adds a touch of Dunhill luxury to its AD88 home entertainment system

Andy Clough Mon, 26 May 2008, 7:57am

British hi-fi specialist Meridian has made something of a habit of late of developing products in conjunction with other luxury brands. Remember the Ferrari F80 system? Now it's teamed up with that quintessentially British brand Alfred ...

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Best of the Week - 23/05/08

Andrew Everard Fri, 23 May 2008, 10:34am

Historically, 23rd May hasn't been a great day to be a criminal or dissident. On this day in 1701, the notorious pirate Captain Kidd was hanged at Execution Dock, Wapping, London. His body was then hung in chains from a gibbet on ...

NEWS: Record your LPs to a PC with NAD's PP-3 digital phono preamp

Andy Clough Fri, 23 May 2008, 9:28am

Hello vinyl lovers. Still cherishing your old LPs? Or maybe you're so concerned about keeping them pristine that they're locked away in a cupboard. Well, if you'd like to hear your favourite records more often, this natty little ...