UK Hi-Fi Show Live 2019 - What’s on?
This weekend sees the UK's longest-running premier high-end audio show debut at its new digs at Ascot Racecourse.
After six years in Windsor, UK Hi-Fi Show Live has moved to a new venue for 2019. Ascot promises an even greater range of beautifully-appointed spaces and event opportunities to showcase the world's finest hi-fi.
You will no doubt have already read our pre-show coverage from MOON, Chord Electronics, Eclipse, The Chord Company, Melco, Esoteric, and PLiXir but there is much more to see and hear.
With 153 brands in attendance spread out over 60 rooms, there is going to be something for everyone.
Star Appearances
You will also have the rare opportunity to meet some of the high-end audio world's most experienced industry insiders and personalities.
At the time of going to press, confirmed presenters include Heinz Lichtenegger [Pro-Ject Audio Systems], Irv Gross [Constellation Audio], Peter Mackay [Magico], Peter McGrath [Wilson Audio], Mathieu Latour [Nagra], Todd Eichenbaum [Mark Levinson], Tetsuaki Aoyagi [DS Audio], Bob O’Connell [Transparent Audio], EveAnna Manley [Manley Labs], Edwin Rijnveld [Siltech], Hideto Watanabe [Eclipse TD], Izumi Saito [Luxman], Josh Bizar [MoFi], Bill McKiegan [D’Agostino], Frederik Johansen [Gato Audio],Paolo Tezzon [Sonus faber], Benno Baun Meldgaard [Raidho], Bruno Putzeys [Kii Audio], Conrad Mas [AVID], Michael McCormick [Bel Canto], Keith Martin [Isotek], Gary Yacoubian [SVS], Kerry St James [YG Acoustics], Rodolphe Boulanger [Goldmund], Peter Gabriel [Avantgarde Acoustic], Raveen Bawa[dCS], Robert Suchy [Clearaudio], Stuart McNeilis [SME], Martin Roberts [Warwick Acoustics], Antoine Furbur [Audio Research],Gabi Rijnveld [Crystal Cable] and Jozefina Lichtenegger [EAT].
And the excitement doesn't stop there as Mike Valentine of Chasing The Dragon – the world's leading producer of direct cut albums – joins Symmetry in suite 316-319 (Level 3, Core C). Mike is also making a guest appearance with the Reel-to-Reel Rambler in 655-657 (Level 6, Core D).
Live Music
If you want to hear music live, then you must check out the series of live performances by international recording artist and Jazz Vocalist of The Year 2018, Lyn Stanley.
Lyn will be performing at the Frankel Bar on Level 4 and in suites 316-319 and 655-657 over the weekend.
Workshops
Returning to The UK Hi-Fi Show Live, Matthias Böde from Germany's premier hi-fi magazine, Stereo, will be presenting a unique series of Workshops.
Can you hear the difference between MP3, WAV and FLAC files? Want to compare a trio of alternative MC pick-ups, or explore the same recording replayed via CD, Tidal-MQA and vinyl? Whatever the Workshop, Matthias is guaranteed to inject his unique humour into hi-fi!
Vintage Hi-Fi
If you love vintage gear, then look out for Tim Jarman's seminars in suite 658-660 (Level 6, Core D) to enjoy some choice examples of hi-fi from yesteryear assembled into a complete system.
More
You will also get the chance to hear Paul Miller discuss the future of music and hi-fi. He will then join special guests Michael Fremer and Ken Kessler to spin some choice vinyl and put the world of hi-fi to rights.
Tickets and Show Guide
For ticketing information go to - Tickets
The show guide is available to download as a PDF in Low and High resolutions.
Show Report
Naturally, we will be covering the UK Hi-Fi Show Live 2019 and will be sharing our thoughts and pictures with you in a typically well-informed StereoNET Show Report feature. So, stay tuned.
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