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.
The hand-held strobe unit generates a 100 Hz pulsed light source for use with the supplied 180-line stroboscopic disc. Simply place the supplied stroboscopic disc directly on the turntable mat. With the player running at 33 1/3 RPM hold the strobe LED directly above the lines to evaluate the speed of the turntable:
• With your turntable rotating and the speed set at 331/3 RPM, place the stroboscopic disc over the
record spindle directly onto your turntable mat.
• Hold the strobe approximately 2-3 centimeters from the lines on the disc.
• If the lines freeze and remain stable, this indicates the turntable is running at the correct speed.
• If the lines on the disc are moving slowly clockwise, this indicates the turntable is running fast.
• If the lines on the disc are moving slowly anticlockwise, this indicates the turntable is running slow.
• TIP: To ensure an accurate reading it is recommended to hold a reference point such as a pencil
tip near the lines during rotation to easily identify if the lines are stable or rotating.
• If your turntable or power supply are adjustable, you can correct the speed of the turntable until the
lines are stable.
RRP £59.98
Just the Qutest, from Chord Electronics
25 January 2018
CES, Las Vegas, 9th January 2018: Chord Electronics proudly presents its latest creation – the Qutest DAC. And it’s adorable!
Based on the latest proprietary Rob Watts’ FPGA technology developed for the Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amp, Qutest uses an all-new precision-machined aluminium chassis and includes several new features, including fascia controls.
Claiming to be ‘the most advanced compact DAC on the planet’, Qutest is certainly a highly accomplished standalone device. It uses the same award-winning internal DAC architecture and proprietary software coding as the Hugo 2, and also offers Hugo 2’s unique user-selectable frequency-shaping filters and input selection controls. Qutest loses the headphone amplifier, rechargeable Li-on batteries and cross-feed functionality of Hugo 2, as well as £600 from the price tag.
It features a galvanically isolated USB-B, optical and dual coaxial digital inputs, giving an instant upgrade to everyday audio devices plus the ability to modernise ageing digital source components. It also features RCA analogue outputs for connection to integrated amplifiers, pre-amps and headphone amps, plus high-resolution 768kHz-capable dual-data digital inputs for connection to Chord Electronics’ devices including the 705/768kHz-ready M-Scaler-technology BLU MKII digital/CD transport.
Read the full ‘top secret’ press release here or get in touch to find out more.
RRP £1195
Linn DSD support and new Exaktbox Filter
21 December 2017
Linn DSD support
Linn has announced that DSD support* is now available in both Klimax DS & Klimax DSM featuring Katalyst.
Due to the nature of DSD decoding, audio is available via the analogue outputs only. DSD support is included in the Davaar 60 release, available via the Updates tab within Konfig.
*DSD compatible (64/128)
Exaktbox updates
The latest release of Konfig V4.35 provides owners of Linn Exaktbox with two new features for Exakt Filters.
Update number one: pictorial selection added to the Standard Filters tab. Please note there are no changes to Linn Exakt filters themselves.
Update number two: the ability to view, acquire and select Exakt Filters designed by third party manufacturers and acoustic engineers added. This mechanism will allow selected third party manufacturers and acoustic engineers to release their Exakt Design filters to both retailers and customers over the coming months. The second tab in Linn Konfig, “Exakt Design Filters”, will list the available filters alongside information on how to select them.
To access the new Exakt Design filters, please ensure you update Konfig to the latest version via the Updates tab now.
Christmas Opening Hours
21 December 2017
Adventure Claus has just about finished dishing out presents for this year, so we’re all taking a break to put our feet up, listen to some tunes and perhaps sink a pint or two. Rob’s phone will be on over the holidays and he will even be doing home dems (though not too early) but the shop will be closed from Saturday 23rd @ 5pm until Tuesday 2nd January @ 10am. Merry Christmas to all!
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Naim Uniti Core 2.5 Firmware update coming soon
20 December 2017
Naim Audio Uniti Core owners, keep your eye on your Naim App over the next few days – there is a significant firmware update coming soon and it’s a biggie, including fundamental usability improvements and major bug fixes.
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Naim App update – iOS 5.9 and Android 2.5
19 December 2017
New iOS and Andorid app updates are now available from Naim. The new updates includes metadata editing for Android, as well as several bug fixes.
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Streaming Made Simple, Sat 20th Jan 2018
6 December 2017
You’ve heard about it, some of your friends are doing it and apparently it can be VERY good… better even than CDs. But just what is music streaming?? How do you go about it? And what do you do with all those CDs you’ve collected?!
These questions are not uncommon. You are not alone if you’re asking them. So don’t be afraid, let us show you the answers.
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Don’t delay, get your Naim today
6 December 2017
Cheesy rhyme but hopefully that got your attention for some important news. Naim Audio has announced a price increase across it’s range, effective 1st January 2018.
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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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Santa Tiefenbrun is giving away Linn Streamers!
4 December 2017
Yes, you read that correctly. Linn, Scottish hi-fi engineering pioneer and longtime advocate of digital music streaming, today announce an exceptionally generous Christmas offering:
Receive a complimentary Majik DSM when you purchase a Klimax DS or Klimax DSM
Receive a complimentary Sekrit DSM when you purchase an Akurate DS or Akurate DSM
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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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Naim Android App update v2.4
22 November 2017
Just released, Naim Audio Android app v2.4 is now available in the Play Store. The new update features considerable performance improvements as well as some minor bug fixes.
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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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New Linn Kazoo (Mac) Maintenance Release v4.11.245
25 October 2017
New Kazoo (Mac) maintenance release now available for Kazoo for Mac (v4.11.245)
This release contains stability improvements; however there are no changes in functionality. We recommend that you carry out an update to ensure the best experience possible with increased reliability.
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Autumn Albums
25 October 2017
Autumn: the season of change, when summer blooms slowly transform through a kaleidoscope of dazzling reds into the bare branches of winter. Fitting then, that some of our favourite albums this season have come from established artists maturing with some dazzling work.
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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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What Hi-Fi? Advertising Awards
13 October 2017
Black ties, glitzy five star logos, once-in-a-lifetime advertising deals and red and white banners. Lots of red and white banners. Must be time for the What Hi-Fi winners award ceremony.
We have never hidden our scepticism of journalistic gushing over (coincidentally?) heavily advertised hi-fi products and we won’t be starting now. But the fact is, there are a number of brilliant products in this week’s winners’ list.
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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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Indulgence….Northern Style
28 September 2017
Rumour has it there’s a big audio show on in London this weekend.
So we wanted to say good luck to all of our friends exhibiting, and remind those that can’t make it to the Big Smoke that they can indulge themselves in a little Northern audio show anytime here at Adventures in Hi-fi.
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New Linn Kazoo and Kazoo Server maintenance release
27 September 2017
Calling all Linn DS owners…
Now available – a new maintenance release for Linn Kazoo v4.11.242 & Kazoo Server v4.7.1295.
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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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Naim Mu-so cashback offer
1 September 2017
From today, 1st September, until 2nd October inclusive, purchase a Naim Audio Mu-so wireless music system and you’ll get £75 back from Naim.
That’s enough for half a dozen or more hi-res album downloads from Qobuz. Or 6 months+ streaming subscription at TIDAL to get you started. The giveaway also includes Mu-so Qb, which attracts £50 cashback.
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Naim Android app update V2.2.1971
30 August 2017
To coincide with the arrival of Uniti Nova, Naim Audio has updated it’s Android app to version 2.2.1971, supporting Uniti Atom, Uniti Core, Uniti Nova and other Naim streaming products and including a host of improvements and fixes to current functionality.
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Linn DS support for Spotify
30 August 2017
2 billion playlists and 30 million songs – now available to Linn owners through Spotify.
From today, Linn have added Spotify support to TIDAL and Qobuz music services already available through it’s streaming products giving customers more choice and ways to discover new music.
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Linn’s Great Exchange – only one week to go
24 August 2017
If you haven’t taken advantage of this year’s summer promo from Linn, you have only one week left to save up to £2000.
If you have an old Linn CD player or preamplifier, working or not, you can trade it in for £500 off a Linn Majik product, £1000 off Linn Akurate or £2000 off Klimax.
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It’s a big red button!
23 August 2017
1977 is remembered for many things – that Bill Grundy Today Show, The Sex Pistols’ Never Mind The Bollocks, David Bowie’s Low and Heroes, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours; and it took away The King, Elvis Presley. It was also the birth year of this vintage Linn ‘big red button’ Sondek LP12.
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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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Naim Uniti Core firmware v.1.5
15 August 2017
Today sees the release from Naim Audio of Uniti Core 1.5 firmware update. Once live, the Naim app will notify users that an update is available for download.
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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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New Linn Exakt filter for Klimax
14 August 2017
From today, a new Exakt Filter featuring extended drive unit modelling delivers the best ever performing Klimax 350 loudspeakers. Simply select the new Exakt Filter using Linn Konfig and upgrade to Klimax 350 to experience the improvements.
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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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On our decks this month
24 July 2017
It’s been a busy month of gigs for Adventures in Hi-fi. Again.
Live music often influences what we listen to in the shop and this month some of our live highlights have been Radiohead at Old Trafford and James at Castlefield Bowl so The Bends and Laid have been glued to our turntable.
Plus, we just can’t get enough of The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper remaster and we’re still battering Whitney – Light Upon the Lake from last year, with a bit of The Charlatans – Different Days thrown in too.
It’s going to take something special to pry these from our turntable!
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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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MOON Neo Ace now only £2700
10 July 2017
MOON don’t really do summer promos, but they’ve given us a nice little summer treat instead. From 1st July, their excellent one-box streamer, the Neo Ace, (A Complete Experience) has dropped to £2700; that’s down £600!
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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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Linn Summer Promo – The Great Exchange
3 July 2017
It’s LIVE! The aptly named Great Exchange promo from Linn starts today, Monday 3rd July.
Simply exchange your old or existing Linn CD player or Linn pre-amplifier and receive these fixed price against any new Linn product:
£2000 off any Klimax product
£1000 off any Akurate product
£1000 off any Series 5 product
£500 off any Majik product
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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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B&W and Rotel system offer: CD player + amplifier + speakers, save £299
7 June 2017
For a limited time, B&W are offering a system bundle with Rotel, allowing you to get more of the Hi-fi you want, for less than you may expect. And we are offering you the chance to include a Rega RP1 Performance Pack turntable for only £200 extra.
ONLY £999 for a B&W / Rotel system – CD, amp and speakers
ONLY £1199 with a RP1 Performance Pack turntable
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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 Fono MM Mk3
20 May 2017
New product # 3 this week from the UK’s busiest new product development department is Rega Fono MM Mk3, a new moving magnet phono stage. Matching the stylish new casing of Rega’s new Fono MC stage the Fono MM Mk3 is the perfect partner for Rega’s range of moving magnets – Bias2, Elys 2 and […]
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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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Award-winning producer, Rick Rubin, says “nothings beats Harbeth”
6 April 2017
Now that’s better than a magazine review… World renowned music producer, Rick Rubin, has declared himself a Harbeth fan.
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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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Last remaining Rega RP1s
12 January 2017
We have a limited number of Rega RP1 turntables for sale at £159 and RP1 performance packs at £199 which is 33% off the usual retail price.
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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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In With The New… DS
4 January 2017
Just announced, Linn’s 2nd Trade In Trade Up promotion offers a whopping 10% off a Linn DS product when you trade in any music player.
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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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Goodbye turntable, hello LP12
28 December 2016
Get 10% off a new Linn Sondel LP12 when you trade in your old turntable before 15th of January 2017.
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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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90 Days Free TIDAL
20 September 2016
TIDAL lossless streaming service is now available as a free 90-day trial for new and existing owners of Naim Audio streamers. **Extended until 30/6/17**
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Melco Autumn Offer
15 September 2016
Melco are offering attractive packages if you purchase one of their Specialist Hard Drive Servers up until October 31st 2016.
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Linn price increase
5 September 2016
So if you’re mulling over a Linn purchase, now could be the time to act. Any product orders placed before 30th September 2016 will beat the price increase.
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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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Quadarspire X-Reference unveiled
15 July 2016
Just as a musical performance needs a stage so a HiFi needs one to bring the music to life in your home. Let us introduce the Royal Albert Hall of HiFi stages – Quadraspire X-Reference.
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New Rega Planar 2
13 July 2016
Hot on the heals of Rega’s recently launched and revolutionised Planar 3, comes the all-new Planar 2, in its 40th birthday year.
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Naim Audio Mu-so bundle offer
7 July 2016
Buy a Naim Mu-so and Mu-so Qb together and save £150 with a special ‘bundle’ price. Offer runs 1st July-30th September 2016.
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Power of 3
3 June 2016
This summer Linn are offering three great promotions which will run from the 27th June 2016 to the 15th August 2016.
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NEW Rega Planar 3
25 May 2016
Replacing the multi award winning RP3 was never going to be an easy task. But now after two years of development, the all new Planar 3 is here.
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Naim Price Increase
22 April 2016
Naim will implement their annual price increase on 1st May this year so you have until next Friday, 29th April, to order at current prices.
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Linn and Timorous Beasties
2 April 2016
Linn has joined forces with fellow fearless Scots, Timorous Beasties, in a unique collaboration of acclaimed design and peerless sound.
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Ex-demo Hi-fi racks for sale
24 March 2016
It is time for us to change some of demonstration hi-fi racks.
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Linn Krystal Cartridge
15 January 2016
Two years in development, Krystal uses the design principles of Linn’s leading moving coil cartridge Kandid to capture the minute changes in the record groove.
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We’re on the move
31 October 2015
All good things must come to an end… and be replaced with something better! After more than 15 happy years in Boughton, it is time to move on.
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New B&W CM loudspeakers
26 November 2014
Another beautiful product range from Bowers and Wilkins has landed in store for demonstration.
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