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Daily Audio News — February 06, 2026

Highlights: Why 4 tubes? The hidden engineering of the FiiO Warmer R2R; This 2-in-1 automatic turntable has an integrated CD player in a design we've never seen before; Best TV Deals for Super Bowl 2026: OLED, Mini LED & Budget Options; These massively oversized headphones are actually a Bluetooth speaker you can buy; I love the convenience, but is Tidal making me antisocial?

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Audio Shaman UK Audio Repair Service Launched

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Audio Shaman UK Audio Repair Service Launched Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/audio-shaman-uk-audio-repair-service-launched/ AUDIO SHAMAN LAUNCHES UK AUDIO REPAIR AND SERVICING SERVICE FROM COHERENT SYSTEMS Coherent Systems has announced the launch of Audio Shaman, a new UK-based service dedicated to the repair, servicing and upgrading of audio equipment. The move follows several years of growing demand for repair and servicing work previously handled within Coherent Systems. AUDIO SHAMAN […]

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Dan D’Agostino Momentum Z Monoblock Amplifiers

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Dan D’Agostino Momentum Z Monoblock Amplifiers Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/dan-dagostino-momentum-z-monoblock-amplifiers/ DAN D’AGOSTINO MOMENTUM Z MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIERS ANNOUNCED Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems has introduced the Dan D’Agostino Momentum Z Monoblock Amplifiers, a new-generation design that updates the long-established Momentum amplifier platform. The announcement marks the company’s fifteenth anniversary and reflects a full revision of the amplifier’s core architecture rather than an incremental update, with changes […]

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Meze Audio

Move over, LG C5! For just £50 more, I'd take the Panasonic Z90B every day of the week

The impressive Panasonic Z90B drops back to its record-low price of £1099 at Richer Sounds

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Chord Electronics

In Berlin for review: the Chord Alto headphone & speaker amplifier

The Chord Alto landed in Berlin last week. It’s a headphone and loudspeaker amplifier born from Chord’s professional audio division, originally destined for studio engineers who need to monitor mixes across multiple headphones simultaneously. Demand from the hi-fi crowd convinced Chord to release it to civilians. I’ll be living with […]

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Chord teases Quartet upscaler, ULTIMA PHONOSTAGE

Chord Electronics has offered a first ‘glimpse’ of two forthcoming flagship products: the Quartet digital upscaler and the ULTIMA PHONOSTAGE. Neither has received a formal launch date or pricing, but both are now confirmed for release later in 2026. And yes, Chord has chosen to capitalise one product name and […]

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Turntables

This 2-in-1 automatic turntable has an integrated CD player in a design we've never seen before

The Mixx Analog+ features Bluetooth streaming, too

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Audio-Technica AT-LP2

An outstanding turntable/cartridge combination, in all respects, for hearing your own LPs ‘all proper’ with ‘angel trumpets and devil trombones’.

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Other

Best TV Deals for Super Bowl 2026: OLED, Mini LED & Budget Options

Get a big TV for the big game

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I love the convenience, but is Tidal making me antisocial?

What happened, man? I used to be cool!

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I used an affordable portable music player for two weeks: here are 3 things I liked and 3 that I didn't

Goodbye, iPhone?

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Amazon slashes $200 off the Award-winning Sonos Arc Ultra Dolby Atmos soundbar

The Sonos Arc Ultra drops to $899 at Amazon

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One of our favourite small floorstanders is getting a sequel at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2026

Neat Acoustics Iota Alpha II

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A big Dolby Atmos feature is being added to some LG OLED TVs – but not all models

Dolby Atmos Flex Connect is coming to this Award-winning OLED TV

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This cheap, plucky projector is one of the biggest surprises of the year

Though it be but little, it is fierce

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Get an Oscar-worthy setup with these sizzling projector deals

Portable, gaming and 4K projectors are all on sale

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Have yourself a fabulous February with a whopping £500 off this five-star Denon AV receiver

The AVC-X3800H can be yours for under £1100

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FiiO M21

There aren’t many great portable hi-res players below the £500 / $500 mark – but has FiiO’s affordable M21 bucked that trend?

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Samsung begins teasing its Galaxy S26 series of smartphones, and it's hinting towards a first-of-its-kind display feature

Samsung is stopping snoopers with this new screen feature

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Grab this killer deal on the 65-inch LG C5, before it's too late!

Almost half off this excellent five-star set

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Noise-cancelling fans gather round! Bose's fantastic five-star earbuds are on sale now

Want to escape the outside world? These earbuds will do the trick...

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Quick! This flexible Dolby Atmos soundbar system has crashed to its lowest ever price

Get the JBL Bar 1300 for better than half price

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Sky is reviving its most iconic channel and axing two others – here's what you need to know

Say goodbye to Sky Showcase and Sky Max

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Creative Stage Pro

Can Creative’s unassuming soundbar provide great sound in an affordable, no-frills package?

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LG's just fixed a key issue we had with its latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system – and it’s not even out yet

Still very premium, but less pricey than before

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Sony XM6 wireless earbuds shown from multiple angles in latest leak

A retailer accidentally put its XM6 page live early, showing the earbuds in great detail...

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This beastly Dolby Atmos soundbar could be getting a welcome tweak

But will it be worth its eye-watering price tag?

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Now Playing: check out the 6 stunning tracks we've been using to test hi-fi this month

Get the winter blues. And winter rock, winter hip-hop...

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Winter Olympics 2026: How to watch Milano Cortina online and for FREE from anywhere

Here's how to watch Winter Olympics 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, as the world's best athletes descend on Italy for Milano Cortina 2026.

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Quick! Sony's five-star, affordable wireless earbuds can be yours for their lowest-ever price!

The five-star Sony WF-C510 for just £33

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Men's T20 World Cup 2026 live stream: how to watch cricket FREE online and TV, preview, schedule

Here's how to watch 2026 Men's T20 World Cup live streams online from any country in the world, as India try to defend their title in cricket's biggest prize.

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Six Nations 2026: free streams, how to watch, schedule, squads

How to watch Six Nations 2026 online around the world. Free Six Nations live streams, schedule, squads, 4K Ultra HD rugby coverage.

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Yamaha C-5000/M-5000

Yamaha’s classy 5000-series pre/power is beautifully made and performs with a rare sense of poise.

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Hurry! There's £600 off our favourite portable projector thanks to this limited time deal

Lightning has struck for the Epson EF-22, so claim yours before time runs out

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Sky's affordable 55-inch TV just got even more tempting with this £240 discount

Just remember this key pricing consideration

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Move over, LG C5! For just £50 more, I'd take the Panasonic Z90B every day of the week

The impressive Panasonic Z90B drops back to its record-low price of £1099 at Richer Sounds

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Get our favorite all-rounder projector, the BenQ X3100i, for under £2000

The five-Star BenQ X3100i is back to its lowest ever price at Richer Sounds

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Astell & Kern's copper-clad portable hi-res player vows to elevate the brand's flagship model to new sonic heights

A metal twist on A&K's flagship SP4000 player

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Rewind: Onkyo’s five-star return, an uber-expensive Dolby Atmos system, two hi-fi birthday celebrations and more

What a week it was for hi-fi and home cinema fans…

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Why 4 tubes? The hidden engineering of the FiiO Warmer R2R

🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further […]

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Chord teases Quartet upscaler, ULTIMA PHONOSTAGE

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Women In HiFi Meet-Up At The Bristol HiFi Show 2026

Women In HiFi Meet-Up At The Bristol HiFi Show 2026 Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/women-in-hifi-meet-up-at-the-bristol-hifi-show-2026/ JOIN OUR GROWING GROUP OF WOMEN IN HiFi AT BRISTOL HiFi SHOW 2026 Are you a woman working in the HiFi Industry, are you passionate about the hobby of HiFi, or are you considering a career move into the HiFi Industry? We would love to meet you at our friendly gathering at the Bristol HiFi […]

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MUSIC FIRST AUDIO LP 103 LCR PHONO-STAGE

MUSIC FIRST AUDIO LP 103 LCR PHONO-STAGE Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/music-first-audio-lp-103-lcr-phono-stage-2/ MUSIC FIRST AUDIO LP 103 LCR PHONO-STAGE REVIEW Music First Audio LP 103 LCR phonostage is the latest phonostage from this well-respected British brand. The price is £7300 plus VAT, and it is made in collaboration with Thorsten Loesch. Janine Elliot takes a listen for HiFi PiG. Whenever Jonathan Billington, from Music First Audio, part […]

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Speakers

These massively oversized headphones are actually a Bluetooth speaker you can buy

Get it while stocks last

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Sorry, but I will keep playing music through my phone's speakers for this very simple reason

Sometimes, a phone's speakers are all you need

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Save £400! These five-star KEF speakers have crashed back down to their lowest price

An excellent saving on the KEF LS50 Meta

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I was about to buy these Award-winning, compact powered speakers, but this other pair stopped me

Why did I test that darn phono stage?

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KEF Coda W

Stylish looks, lots of ways to connect, and a big, detailed sound mean the case for the KEF Coda W active speakers is a mighty one

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Our favourite Bluetooth speaker has just dropped under £100 for the first time ever

Save over £30 on this five-star Bluetooth speaker today

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In For Review: KEF's new active speakers, LG's modular Dolby Atmos surround sound system, and Audio-Technica's flagship turntable

5 very different products that we are excited to test this month

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Neat Acoustics IOTA ALPHA II Loudspeaker Debut At Bristol HiFi Show 2026

Neat Acoustics IOTA ALPHA II Loudspeaker Debut At Bristol HiFi Show 2026 Hifi Pig https://www.hifipig.com/neat-acoustics-iota-alpha-ii-loudspeaker-debut-at-bristol-hifi-show-2026/ NEAT ACOUSTICS IOTA ALPHA II DEBUTS AT BRISTOL HIFI SHOW 2026 Neat Acoustics has announced the Neat Acoustics IOTA ALPHA II, a revised version of its compact floorstanding loudspeaker, which will make its world debut at the Bristol HiFi Show 2026. NEAT ACOUSTICS IOTA ALPHA II LOUDSPEAKER The Neat Acoustics IOTA ALPHA II replaces the […]

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Amplifiers

Dan D’Agostino's anniversary power amp promises a "new level of refinement and control"

The Momentum Z Monoblock Amplifier looks like a tank and costs almost as much

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Sonos will ramp up its launches in 2026; these are the products we want to see next

Wireless speakers, headphones and soundbars, plus a surprise or two all make our wish list.

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2025 was a dud year for AV amplifiers, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a big improvement

Arcam’s handsome new models are already inspiring confidence

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Arcam’s Radia AV line of home cinema amps promises serious movie magic

Finally, the wait is over

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In Berlin for review: the Chord Alto headphone & speaker amplifier

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Headphones

These five-star Bowers & Wilkins headphones have crashed in price again – to a record low

It's a good day for fans of white headphones

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Hurry! These five-star Sony wireless headphones have dropped to an unbelievable price

Sony WH-CH520 for £30? Don't mind if we do

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I've heard every major pair of premium wireless headphones – and one set reigns sonically supreme

Which cans are ahead of the pack?

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DACs

This detailed, portable DAC will enhance your smartphone listening and is nearly a quarter off its original price

The iFi Go Blu can be yours for £40 off

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3 more thoughts on the FiiO Warmer R2R

My review of FiiO’s Warmer R2R DAC covered the essentials: an R2R decoder circuit, a tube buffer stage and real VU meters for US$350/€379. Since then, I’ve fielded questions about NOS vs OS mode, the role of those tubes in the signal path, and whether tube rolling makes any sense […]

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Subwoofers

Arcam's new Radia loudspeaker range could be the perfect match for its Award-winning electronics

Six-strong range includes a subwoofer and centre channel

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"You can buy the box and never pay a penny for content again" – here's how Manhattan's plucky new streaming box is addressing a major issue

Who's sick of their streaming subscription going up?

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Arcam returns to loudspeakers with Radia Series

Arcam is back in the loudspeaker game. The Radia Series brings six models to the table: two standmounts, two floorstanders, a centre channel and an active subwoofer. All five passive models get a 2.5cm DCC aluminium dome tweeter sitting in what Arcam calls an Acoustic Lens waveguide. Let’s break ’em […]

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