Monthly Archives: November 2010

The Gadget Show filmed a feature in our store on Tuesday. Can't say what it's for yet (sworn to secrecy!), check out the Christmas special airing 8pm Monday 6th December on FIVE.

Every time we do a demonstration of some proper hi-fi kit (separate amplifier, CD player and speakers), we invariably get asked to compare a few cable brands or the customer ends up bringing their own cables.

We've carefully picked a range of cables at each price bracket and in the £100-200 range, we're always a little hesitant to try Blue Heaven. Not because it's bad cable, but because it's such a special alternative and we never know what sort of reaction to expect. This isn't

Below is an infographic demonstration of how audio came about throughout history from the first speaker to the latest MP3 players.

Saved up some cash to buy your favourite hi-fi lover the perfect present but not sure what to buy? There are some great stocking fillers to be had for anyone who enjoys great sounds, whether you’re looking for an original gift for the hi-fi fanatic or hoping to splash out on something with the ultimate wow factor. Here are ten gift ideas to start you off – and you can find more at the Christmas Gift Ideas shopping section.

1. Fatman iTube Carbon Mk2 Valve Amp & iPod Dock - £199.95

A Christmas gift

A pre amplifier and power amplifier combo has always been something to aspire to in hi-fi. Pre/power combos generally offer much better performance than a single box amplifier as the separate components have been built to perform their function perfectly without cutting corners - as is often the case in single box models.

In a pre/power set-up, each unit has a dedicated power supply, dedicated circuitry and dedicated chassis (avoiding vibrations or noise caused by the other circuitry) allowing each