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Sweet Vinyl, based in California, are leading the way in high definition audio for vinyl records. A large element of their crystal clear sound is the self-developed patented technology for the purpose of eliminating unwanted background noise from vinyl recording without affecting the original recording. This removal of background noise was once thought to be impossible before the likes of the SweetVinyl Sugarcube 1 (SC-1)

Legacy Products 

The movement of high-quality vinyl distribution began

Founded in 2007, Kanto Audio have striven to create quality speakers that offer both style and affordability. The research and development into bookshelf and desktop speakers led to the manufacture of the Kanto YU series.

Kanto YU Series

Kanto YU series are compact desktop and standmount speaker designs with crystal clear audio quality. The silk tweeter delivers an exceptionally high frequency range adding a smooth “air” to the sound output. These speakers are perfect for small to medium sized rooms

Q Acoustics has accumulated many prestigious awards and widespread acclaim from global critics over the years. Their current loudspeaker range spans custom install and weatherproof models, home cinema set ups and superb hi-fi speakers. Perfectly balancing price and performance, these speakers present superb value and make an excellent choice for high fidelity audio. In this guide, we take a quick look at the history of the brand and the Q Acoustics Concept 300 and 500 models.

Q Acoustics:

Leak Hi-Fi was founded by Harold Joseph Leak in 1934 under the name "H. J. LEAK & CO Ltd". Initiated in London, England, Leak is well known for high quality audio products and cutting-edge amplifier technology, loudspeakers, pickups and turntables.

Leak Hi-Fi History

To begin with, the company only produced contract-based amplifiers. Leak's own Type 15 amplifier launched in 1945. It achieved an incredible 15W output through employing a four-stage circuit, revolutionary ‘negative feedback’ design

Ruark Audio Series of all in one music systems are "Designed to exceed expectation.”  Formed in 1985 by Brian and Alan O'Rourke, the brand has developed a strong reputation for quality and exquisitely designed audio products.

Ruark Audio Series: History

Both co-founders had a detailed experience with various audio products in addition to home furniture, woodwork and engineering production skills from a young age. Brian in designing TV and radio products in the 1960s and Alan through his work in

Monitor Audio Bronze 6G is the sixth generation of this popular speaker series. Eclipsing the previous generation, the new Bronze series focuses an immersive AV set up and includes the brand’s first ever Dolby Atmos enabled speaker.

Monitor Audio History

Monitor Audio have a rich history in loudspeaker design and are one of the most renowned British hi-fi brands. It all began over 40 years ago in Cheltenham when Mo Iqbal founded the company in a Teversham, England. With just a small team, Monitor

Naim 2nd Generation MuSo speakers are the latest versions of the hugely popular Mu-So and smaller Mu-So Qb wireless speakers which come from the iconic Naim Audio.  These revamped models take everything you loved about the original Mu-So and enhance it further. The Mu-So 2nd Gen Wireless Speaker System and Naim Mu-so Qb deliver amazing sound, support high-resolution streaming services and can be controlled via an easy to use app.

Visually, the differences between the original Mu-so and Mu-so are

Naim Uniti range, compared, reviewed and rated. We test Naim's superb Atom, Star and Nova all-in-one players.

Naim: one of the great names in British Hi-Fi and one associated with uncompromising audio fidelity and great product design. Sitting alongside such timeless designs as the legendary nap250 is Naim's beautifully conceived range of all-in-one music players, the Naim Uniti range.

We decided to line up all three offerings in the Uniti range, the Atom, Star and Nova, and see for ourselves if

KEF Blade 2 loudspeakers, reviewed and rated: how do KEF's unique and eye-catching Blade 2 speakers perform under sonic scrutiny?

KEF: one of the undisputed "power brands" within the Hi-Fi world, and progenitor of some of the greatest loudspeaker designs of the last 50 years. Always innovative, and always impressive, the KEF Blade 2 continues that great legacy.

As part of our review on the excellent Devialet Expert Pro amplifiers, we used the KEF Blade 2 loudspeakers as our reference point. It

Devialet Expert Pro 220 amplifier listened, reviewed and rated; we check out the cutting edge Expert Pro range from French mavericks Devialet.

Devialet: One of the most maverick and design-obsessed Hi-Fi companies in the industry, Devialet pull no punches when it comes to shaking up the accepted status quo. At Audio Affair, we've recently been granted the rare opportunity to become dealers for Devialets premium, audiophile-oriented, Expert range of Hi-Fi.

We couldn't resist the opportunity to give