Hi-Fi Essentials
Hardware and treatment for a system you already own: headphones, DACs, amplifiers, streamers, isolation, racks and grounding. The next purchase after the system exists.
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This is the upgrade section rather than the starting point. It assumes you have a system, know roughly what it does well, and want to work out what to change next.
The order that usually works starts with the mechanical foundation. A rack that resonates undermines everything sitting on it, so proper support and isolation come first. Then the source, because nothing downstream can recover what a poor source has already lost. Then the electronics, and last the treatments that sit around the edges of a system, such as grounding.
Some of what is here is uncontested. Speaker stands, isolation feet and a rigid rack do measurable and audible things. Other categories, grounding in particular, divide opinion sharply, and we say so on the pages where that applies. What we will not do is recommend something we have not heard, or call a component essential when your system does not need it. Tell us what you are running and what you want to improve, and we will give you a straight answer.
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From£150.00Ex. VATEnhance your PhonoARAY setup with this 1m Chord Earthing Cable available in Clearway or Shawline options. Designed to reduce RFI and improve grounding between turntable and phono stage, it features 4mm speaker-style terminals for secure connections. -
IsoAcoustics
IsoAcoustics Gaia Neo Series Threaded Isolation Feet (Set Of 4)SKU: IsoAcoustics Gaia Neo (Set of 4)
(1 reviews)From£249.17Ex. VATImprove your sound with GAIA Neo isolation feet. Designed to reduce vibration and enhance clarity, these isolators offer improved performance, height adjustment, and sleek aesthetics. Compatible with carpet or hard floors when paired with Floor Sliders. -
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The WiiM Amp Ultra delivers 100W per channel of distortion-free audio with smart features, a 3.5" touchscreen, and advanced PFFB tech for accurate, balanced sound. Ideal for music, home theater, or smart homes.
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£733.33Ex. VATMagneus Power enhances audio performance by reshaping electromagnetic fields around power and speaker cables. Using advanced paramagnetic and dielectric materials, it reduces noise and field turbulence without altering the electrical signal. The result is deeper bass, improved tonal density, and a more open, natural soundstage. Place it near IEC inlets, wall plugs, or speaker binding posts to hear your system deliver music with greater presence and control. -
IsoAcoustics
IsoAcoustics Gaia Neo Series Thread Adapters - Set of 4SKU: GAIA Neo Thread Adaptors
(1 reviews)From£16.67Ex. VATIsoAcoustics' range of thread adaptors make GAIA isolators compatible with speaker lines featuring more unusual spike thread sizes. These multi-award-winning isolators by IsoAcoustics could be a significant step in unlocking the true potential of your setup.
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£165.83Ex. VATSynergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs use patented UEF technology and conductive carbon fibre to fine-tune EM fields in your hi-fi system, enhancing clarity, soundstage depth, harmonic richness, and musical realism. Available in Gold and Purple for balanced system tuning. -
£129.17Ex. VATThe Aperta Sub decouples the subwoofers from the supporting surface to prevent the physical transfer of energy that excites the supporting surface, causes room rattle and disturbs your neighbours. -
£66.62Ex. VATNow in a new and improved MkII incarnation, Spike Shoes from Blue Horizon offer improved definition for spiked home audio speakers as well as excellent protection for furniture and floors.
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£82.50Ex. VATThe WiiM Mini is a compact network music streamer supporting hi-res audio up to 192kHz/24-bit, with AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Alexa, and a built-in DAC with 106dB SNR, connecting to all major streaming services in one app. -
SALE£33.32 £83.32Ex. VAT ✓ Save £50.00LCD/Plasma Flat Tiltable Wall Mount. Ideal for LCD Screens from 25" to 39" and up to 35kg. Fixings included. NEXT DAY DELIVERY -
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Alphason AS1001B Play:1 Tilt & Swivel Wall Bracket for Sonos - single Black - Special OfferSKU: AS1001B
£8.32 £14.57Ex. VAT ✓ Save £6.25The Alphason speaker brackets offer you an attractive yet secure way to mount your SONOS Play:1 -
£129.95Inc. VATAudioQuest's Q-Feet can breathe new life into your system by damping unwanted vibrations, allowing the system to sing deeper and further into the music.
