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Hi-Fi Choice  |  Apr 17, 2017  |  0 comments
In its 90-year history, one of Tannoy's biggest succeses was its HPD loudspeaker series from the seventies. and now the hugely popular speaker series is set to return with every element crucial to its breathtaking dynamic range, clarity of sound and classic look preserved, while refinements that reflect only true audio progress have carefully been added. Hand crafted in Coatbridge, Scotland, every speaker in the new Legacy serieswill include an ‘owner’s care package’ as well as a certificate of authenticity, signed by the experts that made them. The new speakers include the floorstanding Legacy Arden and Legacy Cheviot alongside the standmount Legacy Eaton.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 02, 2016  |  0 comments
Many readers will be familiar with Tannoy's Mercury series of loudspeakers, and it's very likely that early incarnations of the Scottish-based brand's entry-level series will have been part of a setup that kickstarted one or two hi-fi habits in the first place. The Tannoy brand is so synonymous with loudspeakers thatits name is even featured in the dictionary, and here it unveils the latest incarnation in a long line of Mercury series models. As the name suggests, the Mercury 7 is the seventh generation of the company’s entry-level range, and Tannoy claims the latest series brings a fresh new style that stands out from the crowd. There's a new wood-grain effect finish, in a choice of walnut, light oak or black oak, and behind the removable speaker grilles the drivers have visible mounting bolts and the Tannoy logo is neatly integrated within the tweeter surround.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Jul 25, 2019  |  0 comments
New sub-£600 do-it-all vinyl spinner now available
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Jul 18, 2016  |  0 comments
As more people opt for headphones as their choiceof transducer for music, there is a growing number of products designed to ensure headgear is giving its best. TEAC has one such portable item, and its HA-P5 headphone amplifier claims to be ultralight, weighing inat just 182g. Circuit design is based on the Tokyo brand’s UD-501 (HFC 375) and HA-501 hi-fi components, and hi-res digital audio signals are routed via a Burr-Brown PCM1795 D/A converter before being passed to a high-power 2x 160mW (at 32ohm) Class A/B amplifier. It has two separate master clocks to handle 44.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Dec 04, 2015  |  0 comments
TEAC has underlined its commitment to hi-res with the release of the UD-503 dual-monaural USB DAC/headphone amplifier and the NT-503DAB USB DAC/network player (above). The UD-503 boasts support for 11. 2MHz DSD and 32/384 PCM formats. With a set of analogue inputs also provided and a 256-step QVSC (Quad Volume Control System), it can act as a standalone preamp, either partnered with power amps or active speakers.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Sep 29, 2015  |  1 comments
Japanese manufacturerTEAC has introduced a new entry-level, belt-drive turntable that's perfect for hi-fi fans on a budget or those that are looking to rekindle their love affair with vinyl without breaking the bank. The TN-200 comes equipped with a built-in MM (Moving Magnet) phono stage with USB output (for transefering music to PC or Mac), phono and line outputs, while a high-performance MM cartridge is also included. The aluminum die-cast platter boasts a dense composite wood construction for better vibration and resonance control along with anti-skating design and twin speed control(33/45rpm). The belt drive motor on the TN-200 reduces vibration for sweeter, more accurate sound than DJ direct-drive turntables, according to TEAC, while the aluminum die-cast platter and anti-skating system are claimed to provide a solid foundation for great-sounding playback.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Oct 16, 2019  |  0 comments
Introducing TEAC's £400 entry-level turntable
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Jul 19, 2019  |  0 comments
Universal music player handles all your digital audio needs
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 26, 2016  |  0 comments
Adored by hi-fi fans and DJs alike around the world, it was a sad day in 2010 when Technics finally announced that it would cease production of its iconic SL-1200 direct-drive turntable due to dwindling vinyl sales and the riseof more practical music formats. The SL-1200 was originally built for hi-fi fans when it launched in 1972, but its consistent performance, robust build and unique pitch-shifting ability made it the go-to deck for many DJs, who managed to prolong the deck's life long after many hi-fi fans had sold their record collections to car boot sales. Even so, its departure from the market was a surprise and perhaps even a little premature given the growing interest we've seen in the vinyl market in the last few years. Thankfully though, the legendary vinyl spinner looks set to make a comeback later this year.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Jul 31, 2017  |  0 comments
Not content with breathing new life into its famed SL-1200 turntable (see p46), Technics has unveiled a new compact stereo system in the shape of the SC-C70. With five loudspeakers built-in and Technics-developed Space Tune calibration software – which corrects parameters over its own network to optimise its spatial surroundings – the SC-C70 featuresa built-in CD player alongside Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, DLNA compliancy and a USB input for streaming from electronic devices like tablets and smartphones alongside music services such as Spotify and Tidal. An app will be introduced to make operation from a smart device simple, and the SC-C70 will be available from September. Price is still to be confirmed, but click here for more.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Feb 10, 2015  |  0 comments
DETAILS PRODUCT Technics PremiumClass C700 system ORIGIN Japan TYPE Amp, streamer andspeaker package WEIGHT ST-C700: 13kg, SU-C700: 8. 3kg, SB-C700: 8. 5kgeach DIMENSIONS(WxHxD) ST-C700: 340 x 78 x305mm, SU-C700:340 x 132 x 325mm, SB-C700: 220 x 336x 286mm FEATURES ● DLNA; Bluetooth;AirPlay streaming DISTRIBUTOR Technics UK TELEPHONE 0333 222 8777 WEBSITE technics. com/uk technics.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Oct 05, 2015  |  0 comments
The new compact OTTAVA SC-C500 system from Technics combines an all-in-one network CD stereo amplifier and speakers. It’s perfectly suited to homes with limited space, and delivers an audio experience more typically associated with larger amps, or so Technics claims. Digital input formats include PCM (24-bit/96kHz); FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC (24-bit/192kHz); MP3, WMA; AAC and DSD (2. 8MHz, 5.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  Oct 13, 2017  |  0 comments
If proof were needed of vinyl's return as a mainstream format,then Technics' comeback with the reimagining of its legendary SL-1200 turntable in 2016, was a powerful symbol of just how popular the music format has become. Technics ceased production of its turntables back in 2010, which lead to protests fromits loyal fans around the world. Seemingly, someone at Technicswas listening, as the iconic turntable returned in a redesigned limited-edition SL-1200GAE form last year and was so popular that several incarnations have since followed, broadening its appeal to new fansat more accessible price points. It seems nothing can stop the company's passion for the vinyl format, and the star of this year's IFA show held in September to the delight of many audio fans was the announcement of a flagship SP-10R turntable motor unit expected to be released in summer 2018.
Hi-Fi Choice  |  May 23, 2016  |  0 comments
If you weren’t fortunate enough to get your hands on one of the 900 limited edition SL-1200GAE turntables outside of Japan (or the 300 in Japan), fear not as the update of Technics legendary turntable will still be coming to stores in the form of the SL-1200G you see before you here. Boasting a three-layer construction, which consistsof a rigidly combined heavyweight brass and aluminium die-cast platter with deadening rubber covering the entire surface, the SL-1200G is claimed to eliminate resonance and achieve high rigidity and vibration damping during playback. The tonearm follows suit, employing lightweight magnesium, which has been cold drawn to further increase the damping effect. Technics additionally claims that cogging has been eliminated thanks to a new coreless direct-drive motor, which suppresses potential vibrations using high-precision rotary positioning sensors guided by a microprocessor-controlled system.

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