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Audiolab M-DAC Mini blurs the lines between portable, pocket DACs and bulky, mains powered Hi-Fi DACs, with great performance and convenience.

Audiolab's range of M-DAC stand-alone DAC's has garnered interest, praise and awards from audio journalists and enthusiasts the world over. Launched in 2011, the original M-DAC spawned a family of DAC's including the flagship M-DAC+ and the combined DAC/amplifier M-one

Now, Audiolab adds a powerful pipsqueak to the range, in the form of the M-DAC Mini; a

Sennheiser HE-1 Orpheus: The World's Most Expensive Headphones. A monument to engineering and design excellence when creativity is left unfettered.

Throughout history, there are but a handful of examples of true, unfettered excellence: The Bugatti Veyron, A Patek Phillipe Grand Complication pocket watch, Concorde, The Sistine Chapel - for example.

These projects illustrate the effect of removing piffling concerns such as budget, or finding a market for their creation. Sennheiser's Orpheus HE-1 Headphone

Quad Valve amplification formed the foundations of Quad, one of the most historic and legendary Hi-Fi companies.

Formed by Peter Walker way back in the 1930s, Quad forged a legacy of high-performance audio equipment, which still continues to this day. Despite a move to Solid State technology in the late 1960s, the appeal of Quad's classic Valve equipment has endured.

Today on The Audio Affair Blog, we take a look at the illustrious history of Quad Valve equipment and pay homage to this legendary

The Tannoy Westminster Royal GR Loudspeakers represent the pinnacle of Tannoy's development in Dual Concentric technology and artisanal craftsmanship.

For a background History on Tannoy, and the incredible Dual Concentric Loudspeaker, head over to our recent Blog on The History of Tannoy Loudspeakers. Back in the 'here and now' however, let's take a look at these utterly magnificent, world-class loudspeakers...

Tannoy Westminster - The Flagship of the Prestige Range

The Tannoy Westminster Loudspeakers

The Unison Research Unico Primo amplifier combines valve and solid state technologies, offering 'The Valve Sound', with the advantages of Mosfet circuitry.

You may have read our previous blog on The Magic of Valve Amlifiers; if so, your interest may have been piqued by the specific sonic delights offered by Valve technology and the stylish and arresting equipment manufactured by Italian Hi-Fi manufacturer, Unison Research.

The Unison Research Unico Primo represents the entry level amplifier in

The Valve Amplifier: controversial, emotional, impractical even, but always inspirational. Whichever way one looks at it, Valves, and Valve Amplifiers, are very special and unique.

Today on The Audio Affair blog, it's time to pay respect to the electronic component which started it all, The Valve, or, as they're known elsewhere in the world Vacuum Tubes, or simply 'Tubes'

The Valve - Amplification Genesis

The invention of the Valve in the early part of the 20th Century was the invention which made

The JVC DLA-X5500 4k projector delivers class-leading levels of contrast from its D-ILA technology for deep blacks and brilliant whites.

It's a busy time here at The Audio Affair Blog for projectors; we've just recently covered the Sony VPL-VW550ES 4k projector, and today we look at JVC's contender in the 4k arena, the DLA-X5500.

It's been said that the 'big three' Projector manufacturers, all have their own speciality: Epson have cornered the market with well-priced, high-performance HD projectors,

How to choose a hi-fi amplifier? This is one of the most common questions asked by those beginning their hi-fi journey. In this blog, we will explore what an amplifier is, the different types available and the key points that you should consider before purchasing an amplifier.

What is an amplifier?

When establishing your home hi-fi set-up it is crucial that you ensure you have each piece of essential kit, so that your system sings from the off. An amplifier is one such piece of equipment.

In layman’s

The Naim NAP300DR Power Amplifier represents a sweet spot in Naim's lineup; offering the incredible technology of the Statement, and NAP 500 at a more affordable price.

Yes, that's right, we did say 'affordable'; the definition of which of course is entirely relative, no-one could claim that £7669 for a power amplifier is *cheap*. Good value for money, however, is an argument the Naim NAP300DR could win rather convincingly.

The Naim NAP300DR sits above Naim's stalwart NAP250 and below the NAP500