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Chord Sarum T updates Chord’s successful Sarum Super Array interconnect range, replacing Teflon with Taylon for ‘enhanced transparency’.

The often forgotten element of a Hi-Fi system, the interconnects, are none the less a crucial component in themselves. Poor quality cabling can introduce noise, interference and degradation to the signal chain.

English Interconnect manufacturer, Chord, have been hand-building ultra-high quality Interconnect solutions since 1985. It's probably fair to say then, that

The Yamaha NS-5000 Loudspeaker revisits the classic NS-1000 loudspeaker with a 21st Century redesign utilising both traditional and cutting edge materials.

In the late 1960s, Yamaha created the NS (standing for Natural Sound) range; originally borne out of development for their electronic keyboard instruments, the NS range spawned more than a few legendary loudspeakers. The NS-10, for example, became the de-facto near-field monitor speaker for decades.

Perhaps less well known, but equally as

The ATC HTS range takes ATC's award-winning SCM loudspeaker range and re-engineers them in a wall-mount format for cinema applications.

ATC's SCM loudspeaker range has proven itself to be a great performer; picking up numerous awards, including that of the prestigious 'Best Standmount' category at the What Hi-Fi awards, ATC has proven, once again, their expertise and knowledge in producing outstanding loudspeaker designs.

Now, ATC has re-engineered those fantastic designs from the SCM range into

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

Meridian DSP Loudspeakers have been redefining our conceptions of what loudspeakers and Hi-Fi systems should be for almost three decades.

From Meridian's early innovations such as the M1 Active Loudspeaker, the D600 Digital Loudspeaker, all the way through to today's, range-topping DSP 8000, Meridian's bold designs have been causing a stir for decades.

Fire up the Flux-Capacitor, pull up a comfy chair and pour yourself a glass of your preferred beverage. Today's Audio Affair Special tells the story

Love the Phantom but want more? Wish to couple a stereo pair, or group multiple Phantoms? Devialet's Dialog and Spark app, make all this, and more, possible.

We've recently covered Devialet's remarkable and unique Phantom wireless speaker; here at The Audio Affair Blog, we were rather taken aback by its incredible blend of futuristic aesthetics, cutting edge technology, and remarkable sound quality. Indeed, to refer to it merely as a 'wireless speaker' does it something of a disservice.

What if,

There's an elite few manufacturers who have succeeded in both professional and domestic environments. The ATC SCM19 'Bookshelf' speakers prove ATC's prowess in both fields.

ATC have long held an enviable reputation as a manufacturer of both highly regarded professional studio monitors, and detailed, insightful Hi-Fi speakers. Today's blog takes a look at ATC's flagship 'bookshelf' speakers - the ATC SCM19.

ATC SCM19 - ATC's Flagship Stand-mounter

Bookshelf speakers, stand-mounters, whatever your

Sennheiser: An iconic brand with iconic design. For those after Sennheiser design in sound-cancelling, portable headphones, there are the M2 AEBT Headphones.

Forming part of Sennheiser's highly successful and acclaimed 'Momentum' Range, the Sennheiser M2 AEBT fuse Sennheiser's decades of experience in headphone technology, with the very latest in Bluetooth connectivity.

Let's take a closer look at the Sennheiser M2 AEBT Headphones...

Quality Design - Timeless Style

The Sennheiser M2 AEBT Headphones