Page 4 - Monthly Archives: November 2014

So you've seen the film. And if you heaven't, well you can go see it now. It's okay, we'll wait.

... Back? Awesome film right? Good. Now, how about owning the LP that started the whole thing? Briefcase Full of Blues is the debut album by The Blues Brothers, composed of the two comedic actors Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. What began as a musical sketch, consisting of an affectionate yet tongue-in-cheek tribute to the Blues genre, on Saturday Night Live in the late 70s soon spiralled into the

In a world obsessed with 'new', new technologies, new products, new gadgets, new features and packing as much as possible into something as small as possible - it's nice to know that sometimes, just sometimes, a brand leans back, takes a breath, and goes back to basics. And maybe has a cup of tea too. We'd like to think so.

Enter: Tivoli's Model Three BT. A charming little clock radio which has focused (almost) entirely on getting the basics of radio - specifically AM/FM tuning - right. And as an

The Animals: the kind of band that the younger generation don't realise they've heard of. But they certainly have. Their songs proceed their name, with tracks such as We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood and, most famously, House of the Rising Sun far proceeding the fame of the band themselves... well, they do if you are of the latter generations!

Hailing from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, The Animals  (their first incarnation) was formed in 1963, and their bluesy,

If you're a fan of jazz, George Benson will likely already be a part of your repertoire. And if he isn't? Well, the time has come to remedy that. How prolific a jazz artist is Benson? Well, he has ten Grammys to his name, a Triple Platinum album under his belt and even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Three of those aforementioned Grammys were awarded to Benson for this album, Give Me The Night, so if you're looking to expand your LP collection into the jazz/funk realms, this is a very

One thing you can say about the world of hi-fi today is just how many options there are to choose from. With all of this choice - right at your fingertips - it's no wonder choosing an amplifier can be a daunting task! Where do you start? Which 'class' do you chose? What is a 'class'? How many watts do you need? and do valves sound better?

... those are just the tip of the iceberg! Amplification can be a minefield... until now. We at Audio Affair have put together a blog which offers simple and

Love 'em or hate 'em, I can guarantee you've heard of them! The American rockers are unique in every sense: their style, their sound and their execution. But strip back the excess of scarves, lips, glitter and sheer flamboyance, and you're left with music. Good music. Music that has endured the test of time, and still appeals to generations across the board.

If you need proof of Aerosmith's commitment to cool - and their extreme longevity at that - how's this for a fact: Aerosmith have released fifteen

Streamers. They're all the rage - and for a very good reason. And why? Well, they're getting better. Much better. We know that streaming digitally will never quite replace wired analogue in terms of sound quality, but it far surpasses it in terms of convenience and sheer usability, and sound quality is catching up fast. Case and point: the following five hi-fi streamers are streaming separates, designed for use with an existing system

Just in case the paragraph above makes no sense to you, let

What makes a real hi-fi brand? Is it the awards and the accolades? Is it the number of units sold? Or is it passion and dedication to the cause? We'd argue that real hi-fi is defined by passion - and Graham Slee have that in bounds.

Specialising in headphone amplifiers and their upgrades and accessories, they operate in a very specific niche. Because their skills and resources - not to mention their knowledge, passion and expertise - are acutely focused on this niche, the products become objects

Choosing a pair of ear or headphones for sporting activities – be that running, cycling or hitting the gym  may seem straightforward enough – they’ve just got to stay firmly attached, even when things get a little strenuous… right?

Well, partly. But there’s much more to consider than just sound and stability, when it comes to choosing how your workout will be audio-accompanied. Your chosen head/earphones must go the extra mile to ensure your workout is uninterrupted so you can push for that extra

We’ve spoken a few times about how we’ve noticed an exponential increase in vinyl sales – it’s becoming an increasingly popular format in the hi-fi realm. So it is no wonder I have customers calling me asking how to get the most out of their vinyl. In my last blog I went through some of my favourite care, cleaning and maintenance products for getting the most from your record collection (and for longer), this time we are going to delve into the strange and varied world of phono cartridges and stages!