Monthly Archives: November 2016

Let's face it, buying a Christmas gift for a music fan isn't easy. There's a great deal of variety out there, and with that variety comes a great deal of difference and disparity. An incredible, thoughtful gift for one audiophile, may be quite the opposite for another.

But don't worry, there are a few ways (and a few key gift ideas) to help you get around the fussiness of your average audiophile. Tried and tested products which are practically guaranteed to please anyone and everyone - even the audio

Christmas is just around the corner, but you don't need me to tell you that. But what you might need a little help with is knowing what to get the music/audio lover in your life without breaking the bank. Let's face it: it's not widely regarded as a budget-friendly hobby or interest. In fact, it's probably one of the least budget-friendly. But that doesn't mean there aren't ways of keeping the costs low, but the smiles high on Christmas day whilst keeping things strictly hifi.

Want to know how? 

When you hear the words "reference" and "Naim" in one sentence, you know you're about to witness something truly incredible. And, for the first time in a very long time, this blog is about something other than the Naim SuperUniti. In fact, this is the next in line. A very worthy successor, to a very proud lineage.

Introducing:

The Naim Uniti Nova All-in-One System, the flagship in the newly revamped Naim Uniti range, towering above the lesser models of the Core, the Atom and the Star, each designed

Tannoy have long been favourites of ours here at Audio Affair. The high-end brand has frequently pleased on every level. From their bookshelves to their floorstanders to their surround setups, they have drummed up points in terms of aesthetic, build quality, features and, of course, sound many, many times over.

Sadly, finding a pair of floorstanders in particular that ticks every box: from the pedigree through to the sound quality, the aesthetic and the build quality, that doesn't cost several limbs

A projector is the finishing touch for any bonefide home cinema set up. As the people responsible for capturing the images in the first instance improve their technology, the projectors that deliver those images to our eyes catch up shortly thereafter. Epson, as always, stand on the cutting edge of this particular industry, making the latest advancements commercially available.

Case and point:

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The Epson EH-TW9300W 4K-Enhancement Wireless FHD LCD Projector is the latest version of what was

The latest Tannoy Revolution series, the Revolution XT is one that we have focused on more than a couple of times, both in its entirety and specifically on the multi-award winning XT 6F (in fact, that's been the subject more than once), but what we have yet to touch upon with any real detail is the much larger version of the XT 6F, and the flagship of the XT range.

The Tannoy Revolution XT 8F are floorstanding speakers which act as the larger floorstanders in the Tannoy Revolution XT series.

Following on from the surprising success of the Audio Pro AddOn T3, the almost unknown and completely understated wireless speaker which scooped up some of the most coveted awards in the hi-fi realm in 2015. Building on that success, Audio Pro have released a larger and more powerful alternative to what had to be the cutest looking wireless speaker of 2015.

Introducing...

The Audio Pro AddOn T5 a wireless bluetooth speaker. Stylish and compact, it is modelled on the unrivalled successes of the T3,

Did you know the legendary Naim Uniti range is getting a huge revamp? The release is staggered, with only one model (the entry-model) currently available, but with more scheduled for the coming months and early 2017, it won't be long before a the old Uniti range has been completely overridden with the next generation of all in one systems, brought up to spec and with features designed to accommodate an ever-evolving marketplace.

We've already given an overview of what to expect from the new range

Do you remember the Pro-Ject Essential II turntable? If you're at all familiar with hi-fi brands and analogue, then it's likely that you have. It was a simple yet hugely effective budget turntable that won over the hearts and minds of critics and customers alike, scooping up multiple awards in its lifespan and, thanks to the low barrier-to-entry price point, helped many people discover the joy of vinyl for the first time. It was the kind of entry-level that didn't put anyone off. If anything, it

Soundbars: the compact and convenient ways of bringing cinematic sound into your home, are very much here to stay, that much is certain. As much is evidenced by the fact that brands which made their mark a few years ago (when soundbars were still a new phenomenon) continuing to build on past successes.

Do you remember the Q Acoustics Media M4? It was a very early offering in the market that proved to have excellent longevity (it's still selling, and selling well, to this very day) and it was a roaring