Monthly Archives: February 2018

Naim NAP 250DR and Naim NAC-N 272 reviewed and rated. Naim's superb streaming preamplifier and legendary power amplifier get the full Audio Affair review.

Naim: A legendary brand in high-end Hi-Fi and something of an institution (some may say cult) amongst audiophiles. We felt it was time we presented a review on one of our most popular pre/power combinations, the NAP 250DR and NAC-N 272. Our most popular power amplifier, coupled with a complimentary high-performance streaming preamp.

Settling in,

Focal Elear and Focal Utopia headphones tested, reviewed and rated. From least to most expensive, we cast our verdict.

Focal Elear and Utopia headphones book-end the two extremes of the Focal Hi-Fi headphone range. Elear representing a high-end headphone at an attainable price, Utopia representing the very best that Focal's engineers can deliver

We tested both models and delivered our verdict on these superb headphones from Focal's stable of audiophile headphones.

Focal - French audio masters

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KEF Wireless LS50 Bookshelf Speakers reviewed and rated. KEF's superb, powered wireless monitors impress with power and control beyond their size.

KEF: One of the Hi-Fi world's "Power-Brands". Possessing a remarkable history spanning back over five decades, KEF has a "back catalogue" of classic designs, which is virtually unrivalled amongst loudspeaker manufacturers. One of the true Hi-Fi greats, the KEF badge ensures quality and design excellence.

KEF's LS50 monitor loudspeakers were originally

Linn LP12 Turntables reviewed and rated. A high-end shootout between the Majik, Akurate and Klimax configurations of one of the world's most legendary turntables.

Today's blog stems from a phone call a few weeks ago between your author, and Audio Affair's founder and MD, Alex Field. It was decided to perform a full-on shootout between Linn's three LP12 configurations: Majik, Akurate and Klimax. Roughly £30,000 worth of turntables, and an accompanying cast of the best Hi-Fi components.

The results?

SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-2 recorder/processor combines the amazing, real-time audio restoration capabilities of the SC-1 with integrated, archive quality recording capabilities.

SweetVinyl has created something of a stir with their amazing SugarCube SC-1; a real-time processor which is able to remove unwanted clicks pops and unwanted aberrations in real-time, and at the touch of a button! Amazing! Following on from the SugarCube SC-1 comes the predictably titled SugarCube SC-2; uniquely, the SC-2

Pro-Ject VPO 175 record player is a limited edition work of engineering artistry, guaranteed to be a collectable and desirable addition to your Hi-Fi collection.

Pro-Ject have recently launched the VPO 175, an extremely exclusive and limited edition variant of the Pro-Ject Classic Turntable. The VPO 175, has been created in conjunction with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate 175 years of the VPO. The Pro-Ject VPO 175 combines the excellent design and performance of "The Classic" turntable,

Revo impresses with a beautifully designed range of Bluetooth, DAB, FM & Internet radios and portable speakers. Mid-century design has never been more modern!

Revo is a specialist designer of digital audio devices, founded in 2004 by David Baxter and Colin Urie and headquartered in the small Scottish market town of Lanark. Founded in 2004, Revo blends a winning combination of classic, mid-century design cues with practical, functional usability, as well as great audio quality.

Today's Audio Affair

Quad Solus all-in-one system combines Quad Hi-Fi prestige and excellence in a convenient one box audio solution without sonic compromise.

British Hi-Fi legends, Quad, are renowned as one of the pioneers in Hi-Fi, thanks to legendary designs such as the Quad II and 405 power amplifiers, classic preamplifiers such as the 44, and hi-performance source components such as the FM4 tuner and 99 CD Player.

Now, Quad fuse all that Hi-Fi knowledge into a stylish and compact all-in-one system: The Quad Artera

Abyss Diana Headphones couple the incredible sound quality of the AB-1266 with a chic, stylish aesthetic in a more affordable, portable design.

High-end "boutique" headphone design house, Abyss, has been on the radar of serious audiophiles for a few years now. Their AB-1266 planar magnetic headphones wooed reviewers and listeners alike, with their incredible sound and build quality. Handmade in New York, Abyss headphones are something rather special.

Now, there's the Abyss Diana, a super stylish,