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Sonoma One Electrostatic Headphone System impresses with transparency and detail, unlike any other headphones we've ever heard.

Upon a recent visit to Audio Affair's wonderful showroom in the heart of Birmingham's Custard Factory, your author was eagerly introduced to the exciting new headphones by Hi-Res audio experts, Sonoma. Undoubtedly the most expensive headphones this reviewer has ever tested, would the technology justify the price tag?

Hype without substance? Or, a genuine advancement

Ortofon Cadenza phono cartridges continue Ortofon's analogue heritage as the originators of the moving coil phono pickup.

The Ortofon Cadenza range of phono cartridges, Red, Blue, Bronze and Black, represent Ortofon's decades-long development and commitment to premium, moving coil cartridges. Aimed at serious vinyl loving audiophiles, the Ortofon Cadenza line represents some of the world's very finest phono cartridges.

Ready to step up into a new league of analogue reproduction? Ortofon Cadenza could

Sennheiser HD660S headphones reviewed: New and improved with performance to make more expensive headphones sit up and take notice.

With a heritage heading back to the 1990s, Sennheiser's HD range of headphones has been a reference point for open-back dynamic headphones, virtually since its introduction. Consistently evolved through four generations, the new Sennheiser HD660S headphones raise the bar again.

Dropping in, once again at Audio Affair's beautiful showroom, your author eagerly donned a

Klipsch Heritage Heresy III loudspeaker is a cult icon of American Hi-Fi engineering, still hand-made after 50 years.

Klipsch is an iconic American manufacturer of loudspeakers with a design and manufacturing tradition going back over 70 years. The Heresy is one of their most famous and iconic speaker designs and instils fierce loyalty amongst its devotees.

We take a long overdue look at the world of Klipsch and the iconic Heresy III...

Klipsch Loudspeakers

The Klipsch brand is not as well known

Pro-Ject Box S2 range of micro components upgrades Pro-Ject's original Box range of affordable, high-quality Hi-Fi "building blocks".

You may know Pro-Ject for its famous range of high performance, high-value turntables such as the now legendary Pro-Ject Debut. You may not be aware, however, that Pro-Ject also designs and manufactures a range of equally affordable and equally high-performance hi-fi components under their Box-Design brand.

Intrigued? With a newly released and refreshed range branded

Onkyo Home Cinema Systems HT-S5805, HT-S7805 and HD-S9800THX offer a simple, great value route into a home Dolby Atmos cinema setup.

Looking to build a home cinema setup on a budget, but don't want to compromise on quality? Inspired by Dolby's thrilling Atmos Surround sound? Looking for a headache-free, easy to setup solution? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Onkyo's Trio of affordable Dolby Atmos cinema packages could be just what you're looking for!

Join us as we look at the great

Quad Vena Bluetooth integrated amplifier couples traditional Quad values with modern digital connectivity and convenience.

Amongst Hi-Fi manufacturers, Quad stand as one of the originators and icons of the industry. The award-winning Quad Vena integrated amplifier represents a modern departure for the company; representing an integrated amplifier with extensive digital connectivity.

Does the traditional Quad face hide a modern masterpiece? Join us as we explore the Quad Vena...

Quad Vena - Tradition

Dr Feickert cartridge alignment tools make setting up the geometry of your phono cartridge accurate, perfect and simple.

One of the most crucial areas in which the vinyl enthusiast can extract the very best from their system is by paying close attention to their cartridge alignment and setup. An improperly aligned pickup cartridge will introduce distortion and, at worse, damage your prized records.

German analogue specialists, Dr Feickert, offer a superb solution with their improved Universal Alignment

Audiolab M-DAC is a multi-award winning DAC, preamp and headphone amplifier which is still cream of the crop amongst its segment.

Time moves fast in the world of Hi-Tech audio; even for those of us in the industry, it's often surprising how quickly some products come and go. For a DAC to be consistently winning awards, years after its introduction must surely indicate a product that's "a little bit special".

Let's take another look at what it is that's made the Audiolab M-DAC a four-time What Hi-Fi

Plus Audio's +Record Player provides a stylish, retro and high-quality solution to a vinyl-based all-in-one Hi-Fi system.

Plus Audio's +Record Player embodies the style and design of this new name in the world of audio design; founded by some of the top names in the industry, Plus Audio fuse timeless design with modern technology to reinvigorate and modernise traditional designs for the 21st Century. Their latest design, the +Record Player, is an all-in-one, vinyl based, music centre.

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