Rega introduce white PL6, 8 & 10

26 March 2023

A new look for Rega Research high end turntables – Planar 6, Planar 8 and Planar 10 are now available in white.

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Cheap and Easy Streaming with M1 AIR

9 January 2023

If you are new to music streaming and want to try it, want to incorporate it simply and cheaply to your existing system, or add streaming to a secondary system, we’ve found a great little product that lets you do just that – M1 Air from Escape.

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NEW Naim Classic range – 200 Series

4 January 2023

We have waited a LONG time for this, but today it’s official – Naim Audio’s new Classic 200 Series is here!

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New Rega ELEX MK4 integrated amplifier

30 December 2022

Rega has released the fourth generation of it’s acclaimed Elex integrated amplifier and this one is an absolute cracker.

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ATC SCM50 Active Tower now on dem

16 November 2022

We’ve been super-impressed with our new ATC loudspeakers so far and are now very excited to let you all know that we have another model on demonstration in the shop – SCM50 ASLT, the active ‘Tower’ 50 floorstanders. And these are absolutely singing!

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Linn Selekt DSM – new Edition Hub and upgrade to Organik DAC

16 October 2022

Linn’s Selekt DSM already sits at the apex of one-box music streaming systems, it’s versatility also making it one of the most coveted digital streamers around. Now, a whole different level of audio quality has been opened up for Selekt with the introduction of Organik DAC and Selekt Edition Hub.

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New Naim / Focal App

7 October 2022

Naim Audio and Focal have launched a joint Focal & Naim App to unite the brands in one user-friendly app that combines the original Naim App functionality and a fresh design to support Focal’s new App-enabled product.

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Five new Linn LP12 upgrades!

19 June 2022

7075-grade aluminium used throughout arm wand, to produce superb resonant behaviour
Machined headshell with weight reduction pockets for increased agility
Cold-drawn 7075 aluminium arm tube produced to exceedingly high tolerances and accuracy
Gimballed design results in improved depth, impact, and emotion conveyed
Machined stainless-steel counterweight decreases arm wand inertia
Single piece, polished stainless-steel through-spindle for improved alignment and stability

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Rega Planar 3 with Elys 2 returns

31 May 2022

Rega’s multi award winning Planar 3 with Elys 2 cartridge is back! After more than a year in the wilderness due to a global cantilever shortage, this package is once again available from Rega at an RRP of £799.

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Linn Organik DAC – Klimax DS and DSM upgrades now available

12 April 2022

2021 saw the launch of Linn’s next generation Klimax DSM and it is the best music streamer we have heard. A large part of that is down to Linn’s Organik DAC architecture – the first time the Glasgow audio engineers have designed and incorporated their very own, home-grown DAC.

Now, existing Klimax DS and Klimax DSM owners can upgrade to the sublime audio performance that Organik DAC delivers.

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Silent Angel – streaming stars

20 February 2022

We have been using Silent Angel’s Bonn N8 network switch and Forester F1 power supply for several months now but sometimes are still surprised by just how big a difference they make to the sound quality of streamed music. They are absolute stars!

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NEW – REGA SYSTEM ONE™

11 January 2022

UK turntable specialists Rega Research rounded off one of the busiest years in it’s history with the launch of SYSTEM ONE™ – everything you need to embark on the wonderful world of vinyl playback.

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New Linn Ekstatik reference cartridge and Radikal 2 for LP12

30 October 2021

Linn has just announced two huge upgrades to Klimax LP12: Ekstatik – a new reference moving coil cartridge and Radikal 2 – new reference power supply plus the return of an old favourite – heritage fluted plinth.

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Rega Planar 10 now on dem

5 August 2021

Planar 10 is the reference turntable from Rega Research, giant of all things turntable related, and we’re delighted to finally have it on permanent demonstration here at Adventures.

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Bluesound Gen 3 streamers

1 August 2021

Bluesound has refreshed its excellent NODE 2i music streamer and POWERNODE 2i streaming amplifier. Gen 3 NODE and POWERNODE incorporate new DAC designs, more powerful quad-core processors and intuitive touch panel controls with presets.

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New Harbeth XD loudspeakers

19 July 2021

Harbeth’s Anniversary speaker range were superb, we loved them. So the Anniversary replacement, XD range, has a lot to live up to. Thankfully, it does. We now have 2 XD models in store – P3ESR XD and 30.2 XD. Both are sounding superb, as you would expect from this exceptional speaker brand.

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Naim Atom Headphone Edition

14 May 2021

New this week from Naim Audio – Uniti Atom Headphone Edition. Immerse yourself in your own musical cocoon with high resolution music streaming direct to your ears.

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New Rega KYTE loudspeakers

9 February 2021

We’ve been waiting a long time for these but all new Rega KYTE loudspeakers are finally here.

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New Planar 1 from Rega

6 February 2021

Brand new for 2021 from Rega Research – Planar 1 and Planar 1 Plus turntable in Matt Black and Matt White.

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Linn Krane tonearm coming 23rd November

7 November 2020

Linn had to do some pretty fast re-engineering after the sad demise of Jelco earlier this year, who had been manufacturing the Majik LP12 tonearm. Project complete, Linn is now ready to launch the Krane tonearm.

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New to Adventures: Dali Oberon

22 October 2020

A criticism often levelled at Adventures is our lack of entry level loudspeakers. We’re sorry about that; trouble is, we haven’t found a really good one, until now. At £350 and £700 respectively, Dali Oberon 1 & 5 have blown us away!

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LP12 Breaking News – Linn Keel for Naim Aro

26 August 2020

Breaking news for Naim Aro and Sondek LP12 owners!
Linn Keel for Naim Aro is back – for a limited time only.

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Linn Majik DSM next generation – Simply Better

16 August 2020

Introducing next generation Majik DSM – a beloved classic revamped, inside & out. Linn’s Majik DSM one-box system has been a real favourite of ours for almost a decade now. Hard to believe it’s been around that long really! Can Linn make it better? Oh yes.

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Harbeth P3ESR – last units available

22 May 2020

“The last hi-fi speaker you’ll buy” – the last remaining pairs of Harbeth’s exceptional P3ESR loudspeakers.
Black Ash – £1685; Rosewood – £1765

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New from Rega – io integrated amplifier

22 May 2020

New io integrated amplifier from Rega Research, just £379.

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Welcome Aboard Spendor!

10 April 2020

We are delighted to announce that Adventures in HiFi is now an authorised retailer of Spendor Audio.

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Linn Karousel Bearing for LP12

5 March 2020

The essential Linn LP12 upgrade – Karousel Bearing.

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System One – a complete Rega Hi-fi for £999

1 March 2020

Seems almost too good to be true, but it is. Rega Research are about to launch a complete turntable hi-fi system for less than £1000. And it sounds great.

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Qobuz Studio Premier now just £14.99/mth

27 February 2020

50 million tracks at CD quality, 2 million+ at Studio Master; for £14.99 per month. Thank you Qobuz.

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New Hana MC cartridges

20 February 2020

Always on the lookout for cost-effective components that improve analogue performance, we have just received our first selection of Hana moving coil cartridges from Japan and so far we’re liking what we hear.

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Linn: Return of the DS

10 October 2019

It seems the manufacturers do listen after all. Linn announced today that it has re-introduced it’s standalone source products, Klimax DS and Akurate DS, in response to customer feedback.

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New Rega Planar 10 and Apheta 3 MC cartridge

11 September 2019

Rega Research this week unveils it’s highest performing turntable to date – all new Planar 10, using the most advanced materials and engineering solutions built around a supremely lightweight plinth to ensure the greatest level of performance.

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New Naim NAITs

4 September 2019

They have been a long time coming (six years in fact), but the ‘wait for NAIT’ is over.

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Naim Mu-so 2nd generation – Excellence Remastered

9 May 2019

Naim Audio may not be as good at keeping secrets as it is at engineering fine audio products, but it’s now finally out in the open – 2nd Generation Mu-so has arrived and pretty much everything has changed.

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Linn Katalyst DAC upgrade available for Exaktbox-I

4 May 2019

We’ve been blown away by the difference in performance Linn’s Katalyst DAC architecture makes; it is simply phenomenal. Now it’s the turn of Exaktbox-I to benefit from Katalyst.

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Linn Selekt DSM Surround

25 April 2019

The first upgrade modules are now available for Linn Selekt DSM, aimed squarely at movie-lovers.

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Keeping Naim active – SNAXO Crossovers for Kudos

18 April 2019

Good news for Naim customers with elderly active systems – SNAXO is being developed for more modern speakers, notably Kudos.

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Audiolab M-DAC Nano – mobile marvel!

15 April 2019

It is 44mm square, 14mm thick and weighs in at just 28g (that’s 1oz in old money) but Audiolab’s new M-DAC Nano is a matchbox-sized, mobile marvel.

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NEW Rega Planar 78 – time to dust off your old 78rpm vinyl

25 March 2019

It’s time to blow the dust off (or preferably properly clean) your old 78s collection.

Rega Research have just launched the new Planar 78 – a single speed turntable dedicated to 78rpm vinyl playback. Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product which offers a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

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Cyrus Phono Signature

10 March 2019

It’s been a while since we had any new products from Cyrus, but Phono Signature is worth the wait. Lauded as one of the best at any price, this multi-turntable phono stage ticks every box.

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Linn Majik tonearm now shipping

4 March 2019

Launched last December as part of the Majik LP12 turntable, the new, all-Linn Majik tonearm is now available as a standalone part/upgrade, RRP £600.

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110LPv2 – a little cracker from MOON

10 January 2019

MOON by Simaudio has launched a proper little cracker with it’s new phono stage, 110LPv2. Not only is it better than it’s predecessor, at only £399, it’s cheaper too!

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New ‘All-Linn’ Majik LP12

4 December 2018

Linn announce new Majik tonearm – designed and manufactured by Linn in Glasgow – for the Majik LP12. Shipping from today, this means a fully Linn Sondek LP12 starts at just £2930.

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Linn DS to DSM conversion available for limited time

30 November 2018

Following the discontinuation of all DS products from the range in September, Linn is re-opening the DS to DSM conversion offer for a limited period.

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Ruark Audio MR1 – retro style with stunning performance

26 November 2018

Ruark Audio produce a beautiful range of terrific-sounding, affordable music systems and they have a real winner with new MR1 mk2 bluetooth speaker – What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018 winner and an instant hit at Adventures.

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Linn Selekt is here

1 November 2018

Linn Selekt DSM is in the building and sounding every bit as game-changing as we thought when we first heard it at Linn HQ all those weeks ago. If you hear one new product this year, make it Linn Selekt.

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Linn Selekt DSM – digital streaming reborn

20 September 2018

The embargo has been lifted; we can now introduce Linn Selekt DSM, a whole new world of music streaming.

Linn HQ has been shrouded in mystery for several weeks now. Retailers and distributors from across the globe have been shuttled in and out, each treated to the unveiling of (and listening to) new Selekt DSM, before being sworn to secrecy. Until today. 

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Sweet Streams from Naim NDX2

19 September 2018

Following on from last year’s launch the new Uniti range of products, great British manufacturer Naim Audio this summer reveals three new standalone network streamers – ND555, NDX2 and ND5 XS2. For those familiar with Naim products, these fit snuggly into the 500, Classic and XS series respectively. Each one though is significantly better than its predecessor.

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Roon Ready Naim

22 August 2018

Naim Audio’s new streaming trio – ND555, NDX 2 and ND5 XS 2 – are all Roon Ready.

But just what is Roon again? Put simply, it’s a searchable, surfable encyclopedia of music. Roon analyses your music collection and your listening behaviour to find and present photos, bios, reviews, lyrics, concerts, etc. that are relevant to you; making connections between artists, composers, performers, conductors and producers. Roon is a bit like targeted advertising but useful rather than annoying! It’s very clever and it will likely make you stay up way too late, weaving a web of musical discovery.

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Kudos Titan 606 on dem now

3 August 2018

We have a new ‘baby’ Titan in the family at Adventures – Kudos Audio Titan 606, a smaller, single box version of the flagship Titan 808 loudspeaker. More affordable too, at £9000 compared to the 808’s £21,250 price-tag.

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Dynavector improve 10X5 and D17 MC cartridges

5 July 2018

Dynavector already produces some of the best moving coil cartridges around so we’re delighted (and excited) to tell you that the 10X5 and D17D3 cartridges have undergone some expert Dynavector advanced engineering to develop a new and improved 10X5 MKII and Karat D17DX.

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Tiger Paw Javelin is here

4 June 2018

Just in time for our Lingo 4 show this weekend, we have installed the brand new Javelin tonearm from Tiger Paw on one of our demo Linn LP12s. You can’t hear this anywhere else in the North West just now, and it’s well worth a listen.

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Linn and roon make friends…

1 June 2018

Finally… Linn streamers are roon controllable.

As control apps go, Kazoo is one of the best, maybe that’s why it took Linn so long to embrace roon – but finally, Linn DS products can now be controlled using this exceptional interface.

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Royal approval for Tellurium Q

6 May 2018

We love Tellurium Q cables at Adventures and now at last they are getting the recognition they richly deserve. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise, sweeping up industry awards and outstanding reviews from across the globe.

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Rega Planar 1 Plus

26 April 2018

Rega’s Planar 1 turntable was already a great plug and play entry level deck but now Rega have made it even easier to get started with vinyl. Planar 1 Plus includes a built-in, discrete phono stage to plug directly into any system/amplifier with a line input.

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Linn Katalyst for Akurate

19 March 2018

Linn’s Katayst DAC architecture transformed the performance of Klimax DS when it was introduced in late 2016. Klimax DS with Katalyst was hailed ‘Streamer of the Year’ by HiFi Plus and What HiFi named it ‘the finest-sounding music streamer on the planet. Period.’ Now it’s the turn of Akurate DS, DSM and Exaktbox to benefit from this dramatic improvement.

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ND555 is official: new Naim network players unveiled

26 February 2018

After months of speculation, Naim Audio have confirmed that the rumours are true – the ND555 does exist, and we can in fact look forward to three new Naim network players this year.

The flagship ND555, the first network player to make Naim’s elite 500 Series is expected in late summer, followed by NDX2 and ND5 XS2.

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15% off LP12 upgrades and return of the fluted plinth

7 February 2018

The final Sondek @ 45 birthday present from Linn: 15% off an additional LP12 upgrade when you purchase either new Lingo or Urika II. And, new Lingo and Urika II owners have the exclusive opportunity to acquire a limited edition fluted plinth for their deck.

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Linn Urika II digital phono stage

5 February 2018

A DIGITAL phono stage from Linn? Yes, you read that correctly.

Celebrating 45 years of the legendary Sondek LP12, Linn have just launched Urika II, a breakthrough in phono stage design, and the first digital product of its kind from the Scottish analogue masters.

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All-new Linn Lingo

2 February 2018

Smaller. Smarter. Neater. Linn Lingo has received a major upgrade to deliver even better sound from your vinyl, thanks to the addition of ground-breaking technology derived from the Radikal power supply.

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Watch your speed with Rega Strobe Kit

26 January 2018

Rega Research have just released a very handy little gadget for all you vinyl lovers out there. The Strobe Kit allows you to easily evaluate the speed of your turntable. Coupled with the speed adjustable Rega Neo PSU, you can now ensure your platter is always spinning in perfect time.

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New ProAc D30S loudspeakers

5 December 2017

ProAc has a history of producing some of the most natural sounding loudspeakers around. Unlike many hi-fi manufacturers, ProAc doesn’t dabble in black boxes, instead focusing solely on perfecting the final link in the audio chain – the speaker – and that dedication really pays off with the new and improved D30S floorstander.

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Introducing Innuos Zen – intuitive, intelligent music library management

3 December 2017

The digital streaming revolution has brought unprecedented convenience of choice to your music listening; but alongside it, the problem of finding the perfect solution to rip, store and manage your media. Innuos have turned this challenge into an art form; complete music library management.

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Shahinian Arc 2 loudspeakers on demo

23 November 2017

Shahinian is a name synonymous with natural sound reproduction and doing things, well, the Shahinian way. And with the new Arc 2 loudspeakers, Shahinian continue that tradition in glorious style.

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Chord Poly: turn your smartphone into a high quality music player

1 November 2017

Chord Electronics have just released a very interesting product indeed – transform your smartphone or tablet into a hi-fi music player with Chord Poly.

No more tinny mp3 tunes; partner Poly with Chord’s exceptional Mojo DAC to wirelessly stream from connected devices and playback from its Micro SD with dramatically improved audio quality and all with smartphone control.

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Roon for Naim Uniti

21 October 2017

It’s been heralded as ‘the music player for music lovers’ and it undoubtedly delivers the best music browsing experience around. It’s called Roon, and it is now available for Naim Uniti.

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Dynavector P75 mk IV – a little cracker!

11 October 2017

The Dynavector P75 phono preamplifier has been a firm favourite of ours (and many of our customers) for years now, the mk II and mk III models delivering obvious improvements on the original. Now we have the latest revision, Dynavector P75 mk IV and it is a little cracker!

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Rega Neo PSU now available

4 October 2017

Following its introduction this summer as power supply for the new Planar 6, Rega’s Neo PSU advanced turntable power supply is now available as a standalone product.

Neo allows user controllable fine speed adjustment only seen on the RP10 until now, advanced anti-vibration control and the convenience of electronic speed change. So no more lifting of platters and fumbling with drive belts when you want to hear a 45!

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5***** MOON MiND

12 September 2017

Normally, we pay scant attention to Hi-fi magazine reviews but sometimes they’re right. And this is one occasion.

MOON by SimAudio’s Neo MiND streamer has just received a deserved 5 star appraisal from What Hi-Fi?

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Naim Uniti Nova has landed

8 September 2017

As product launches go, it has certainly been a lengthy one, but Adventures in Hi-Fi ground control can confirm: Naim Uniti Nova has finally landed.

Nova joins Atom and Kore as the third member of the new Uniti family from Naim Audio. The reference player in the range, Nova has been configured to offer Naim’s ultimate single-box performance.

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Rega Planar 6 has landed!

18 August 2017

So….. is it worth the wait? Oh yes.

The latest in Rega Research’s revamp of the Planar range of turntables, the all new Planar 6, is set up and spinning at Adventures and sounding superb.

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MOON introduce Neo 240i integrated amplifier

14 August 2017

Canadian electronics giant MOON by SimAudio has just launched Neo 240i, a fantastic new affordable integrated amplifier with built-in high performance DAC.

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ProAc Response DB3

3 August 2017

ProAc Loudspeakers have always had the knack of making a bookshelf loudspeaker sound like a floorstander and the new Response DB3 continues that happy habit.

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Rega Planar 6 revealed

25 July 2017

Rega Research’s prolific development of new turntables continues with the long-awaited revelation of the new Planar 6. Two years in development, it is certainly worth the wait.

Planar 6 replaces the much-loved RP6; entirely re-engineered utilising some of the core technologies from Rega’s flagship RP8 and RP10 turntables.

The deck itself has a host of upgrades from its predecessor:

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Shipping the Atom!

25 July 2017

In a breakthrough arguably as monumental to some as that of Ernest Rutherford’s to science, Naim Audio have at last conquered all barriers and shipped the Uniti Atom.

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Here’s a little something we made earlier

18 July 2017

One of our favourite things to do at Adventures is build turntables. It’s not quite as much fun as listening to them, but it’s mighty close. And this Michell Orbe was certainly a challenge. 

So we thought we would share a couple of pics of our latest creation (credit mainly of course to Phil). Painstakingly re-built from scratch, our customer provided the parts; we provided the genius.

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NEW ProAc Response DT8: matching material to music

17 July 2017

ProAc loudspeakers are well known for meticulous attention to detail in selecting diaphragm materials for their drive units; cone movement is of course what creates sound so arguably the most important feature of any speaker. The new Response DT8 goes one step further, matching cone material to frequency for each drive unit.

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Nothing compares to Hugo 2

12 July 2017

We’ve long been fans of Chord Electronics and the exceptional Hugo in particular. We didn’t think it needed improvement but guess we’ve just been proven wrong!

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PMC twenty5 series – 5* all over

7 July 2017

We don’t always pay attention to reviews, as our friends and customers know, but we have to agree with the conclusions of some outstanding recent appraisals of PMC’s twenty5 series.

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New Tellurium Q Black II speaker cable

6 July 2017

We’ve been advocating the benefits of Tellurium Q Black speaker cable for several years at Adventures so are naturally excited at the launch of Black II, the upgraded version of this versatile cable.

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AVM CS2.2 “the one-box wonder”

5 July 2017

AVM’s new Inspiration CS2.2 is a streaming CD receiver and stereo amplifier (2 x 165W) with phono stage, DAC, FM tuner and internet radio – all in one compact, rather stylish box. And with performance to match it’s German engineering pedigree, it’s not surprising it’s receiving “one-box wonder” accolades.

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Introducing Power-Line Lite from Naim

23 June 2017

Every link in the audio chain is important, and there are always ways to improve each one. Naim Audio’s newly designed mains plug, Power-Line Lite, aims to do just that.

Available at Adventures now (RRP £95), Power-Line Lite has been developed alongside the new Uniti range using the expertise from Naim’s original Power-Line mains cable to create a superior plug, paired with the Naim’s tried and trusted mains cable.

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New from Rega – ANIA MC cartridge

15 June 2017

Ania – a more affordable moving coil cartridge from Rega Research, one of our Great British turntable manufacturers.

The newest member of the Rega moving coil cartridge range, Ania uses the same exceptionally complex hand wound micro coil found in Rega’s more expensive Apheta2 and Aphelion cartridges.

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Linn Katalyst for Akubarik and Akudorik coming soon

9 June 2017

Linn Katalyst DAC architecture is coming to Akubarik and Akudorik speakers this autumn.

Katalyst transformed the performance of Linn’s Klimax range (and it was pretty special to start with!) so we can’t wait to see what it does to the Linn Akurate series.

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PMC cor integrated amplifier

21 May 2017

Meet “cor”, PMC’s first consumer integrated amplifier, bringing its holistic design philosophy to high-end electronics.

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New Rega Apollo CDP cd player

20 May 2017

Rega continues its week of new product releases with the announcement of a new Apollo CDP cd player.

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New Rega Fono MC

19 May 2017

Exciting news from Rega Research this week with the imminent arrival of Fono MC, a new high quality moving coil phono stage.

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Tiger Paw Tranquility – Linn LP12 bearing support

5 May 2017

Own a Linn Sondek LP12? Then you need to try this. Fitted in seconds; no modification is required to your LP12. Simply remove the outer platter, belt and inner platter, position Tranquility, reinstall the platters and belt and listen.

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New Naim Uniti range latest

26 April 2017

Since it was first announced last year, news of Naim Audio’s new Uniti range of products has been a little thin on the ground. Rest assured, this exciting new series is almost here.

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Rega in Red

6 March 2017

Unveiled at Bristol this year, Rega has added a stunning new high gloss red finish to its Planar 2 and Planar 3 ranges.

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New Rega Brio

3 February 2017

Meticulously improved in every aspect, from the quality of materials to the manufacturing process, the new 2017 Brio sounds incredible for such a compact amp.

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Rega RP8 Revealed

19 January 2017

Rega Research’s RP8 turntable certainly turned heads when it was introduced in 2013.

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Happy 40th Birthday Harbeth!

7 January 2017

2017 marks a magnificent milestone for Harbeth – its 40th Anniversary. To celebrate this historic occasion, Harbeth will be releasing some special anniversary products.

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Get your records cleaned here!

29 December 2016

Our Audio Desk record cleaning machine in action, no more surface noise on this record!

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Linn Klimax with Katalyst DAC

12 October 2016

Linn Products has unveiled a dramatic improvement to its flagship Klimax source products – DS and DSM in Katalyst – Linn’s 4th generation DAC architecture.

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New Uniti by Naim Audio

6 October 2016

Introducing Uniti – Naim’s most advanced all-in-one music streaming platform. Combining seamless digital technology with a rich analogue soul, you can play, rip and store your entire music collections.

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New Rega Planar 1

4 August 2016

Rega complete their comprehensive range of accessible turntables with the remarkable Planar 1, replacing the massively popular RP1.

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