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Jay Garrett

StereoNET’s resident rock star, bass player, and gadget junkie. Jay heads up StereoNET as Editor for the United Kingdom and Europe regions. His passion for gadgets and Hi-Fi is second only to being a touring musician.

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Astell&Kern; HB1 Bluetooth/USB-C DAC/Amp & Kann Ultra Player Released

Astell & Kern's latest pair of portable products, the AK HB1 DAC/amplifier and Kann Ultra music...

Posted in: Headphones

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PSB Speakers Imagine Series Launch

PSB Speakers announces its new generation Imagine Series, promising premium sound and value without...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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dCS Announces Lina 2.0 Update

Lina 2.0 brings new features to the Lina Network DAC, including new Mapper settings, filter...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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Estelon Forza Anniversary Edition Makes Final Appearance

One of only ten pairs of Forza Anniversary Edition loudspeakers will be demonstrated at the Audio Video...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | StereoLUX! | HiFi Show

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System Audio Silverback 1 Wireless System Launched

System Audio's Silverback 1 compact WiSA system promises smart wireless connectivity and room-filling...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Lifestyle | Smart Homes & IoT

Features

Show Report: UK Audio Show 2023 Part Two

In the second instalment of his two-part feature, Jay Garrett brings you more highlights from this superb,...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry | HiFi Show

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Acoustic Energy’s Flagship Corinium Loudspeakers Launched

Corinium stands as Acoustic Energy's break into the high-end loudspeaker arena, and it has now...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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PMC Speakers Upgradable to Signature - fact!

PMC's fact.8 and fact.12 are now retailer-upgradeable to Signature status through improved crossover...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

Features

Show Report: UK Audio Show 2023 Part One

In the first instalment of his two-part feature, Jay Garrett brings you all the fun of this superb,...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | HiFi Show

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HI-FI SHOW: NAD M66 Streaming DAC-Preamplifier Preview

The new M66 BluOS-powered streaming DAC/preamp from NAD Electronics is set to ship in November 2023, but...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | HiFi Show

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NAD M66 Streaming DAC-Preamplifier Preview

The new M66 BluOS-powered streaming DAC/preamp from NAD Electronics is set to ship in November 2023, but...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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Cambridge Audio Reveals MXN10 & DacMagic 200M Black Edition

Cambridge Audio has unveiled Black Editions of its latest network streamer, MXN10, and Applause...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones

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Kalista Mantax DAC Announced

If you own a Kalista DreamPlay X SACD/CD transport, you will soon be able to connect it to its perfect DAC...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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Neat Mystique Loudspeakers - A Little Classic

Neat Acoustics' Mystique claims to be one of the most discreet floorstanding speakers on the market...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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McIntosh MQ112 Environmental Equalizer Launched

McIntosh has announced the launch of its MQ112 Environmental Equalizer, an eight-band stereo equaliser that...

Posted in: Hi-Fi

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Electromod Ltd Inks UK Distribution Deal With Violectric

Electromod signed up as German high-end audio brand Violectric's UK distributor.

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Headphones

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iFi hip-dac 3 - Third-Gen Portable Headphone DAC/Amp

If you like your hi-res neat, iFi's hip-dac 3 could be just the tonic as it's fizzing over with...

Posted in: Headphones

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Sonus Faber Duetto Promises Wireless Luxury

Sonus faber follows its Omnia with Duetto, a more traditional stereo pair of streaming loudspeakers....

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Technology

Reviews

Kii SEVEN Wireless Music System First Impressions

Jay Garrett gets a sneaky peak of this premium-priced smart speaker system…

Posted in: Loudspeakers | Active | Bookshelf / Standmount | Smart / Bluetooth | Hi-Fi

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Wharfedale Aura Shares Elysian DNA

Wharfedale's Aura is the latest to benefit from knowledge gathered while developing the British...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Home Theatre

Reviews

Arcam Radia First Impressions

Arcam took the wraps off its all-new Radia hi-fi components at an event held at the Vinyl Factory, Soho,...

Reviews

Arcam Radia First Impressions

Arcam took the wraps off its all-new Radia hi-fi components at an event held at the Vinyl Factory, Soho,...

Posted in: Amplifiers | Integrated Amplifier | Sources | Streamers | CD / SACD Players | Hi-Fi

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Kii SEVEN Wireless Music System Launched at UK Hi-Fi Show Live

Featuring Active Wave Focusing, the Kii SEVEN combines high-end audio with cutting-edge smart technology....

Posted in: Hi-Fi | HiFi Show

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Meze 109 Pro Headphones Go Primal

Meze Audio's 109 Pro Primal special edition features hand-chiselled walnut earcups, and join the...

Posted in: Headphones

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IAS Beaulieu 40R Loudspeakers Relaunch at UK Audio Show 2023

Carl Beckwith - Audio Consultant, will reveal the hotly anticipated recreation of the iconic Integrated...

Posted in: Hi-Fi | Industry | HiFi Show