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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SALE£1,658.33 £1,958.33Ex. VAT ✓ Save £300.00The MOON 250i v2 is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an affordable, high-quality integrated amplifier. One of its biggest advantages compared to its predecessor is the addition of a MM phono preamplifier, making it perfect for those looking to use a turntable with their system, and an upgraded circuit design, using next-generation semiconductors to provide an improvement in sound quality.
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£458.33Ex. VAT
The NuPrime Omnia WR-2 is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to take their listening experience to the next level. With its multi-zone WiFi, 24-bit/192kHz streaming capabilities and bi-direction Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD audio, the WR-2 is capable of streaming music from online services, local storage, and other connected digital and analog sources.
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£915.83Ex. VAT
The AK ZERO2's are a great choice for anyone looking for high-quality in-ear monitor earphones. With four different types of drivers and an ultra-refined cross-over network design, these earphones offer the highest sound quality available.
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Atlas Cables
Atlas Grun Grounding Adaptors - Gold Spade to Female Grun - 0.75mSKU: Grun Spade to Female - 0.75m
£112.92Ex. VATThe Grun Coherent Earthing System provides an ‘independent’ earth for users of Mavros and Asimi Ultra interconnects with the new Grun configuration. -
£182.50Ex. VATThe Aperta Sub XL 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. -
£3,329.17Ex. VATAudiophiles looking for high-end audio performance in a small package will love the Chord Electronics BerTTi stereo power amplifier. With 75 watts of power per channel, BerTTi is equipped with all the features of Chord Electronics advanced ULTIMA amplification line-up, including their advanced error-correction topology, two high-frequency power supplies, and proprietary MOSFETs. -
£2,329.17Ex. VATIntroducing the WANDLA DAC and Pre-Amplifier from Ferrum Audio. Expertly crafted with the highest quality components, the WANDLA DAC offers exceptional audio performance and transparency at an unprecedented price.
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From£7,833.33Ex. VATThe Gold Note PH-1000 is the perfect product for anyone looking for an innovative and high quality phono stage. With its class A discrete components, infinite EQ curves, and optional class A line preamp, it offers unparalleled sound quality that you won't find in any other phono stage.
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£3,124.17Ex. VATIf you’re looking for an exceptional headphone amplifier that can drive every headphone type to its full sonic potential, then the iFi iCAN Phantom is the perfect choice for you. This reference-class analogue headphone amp features top-of-the-line build quality, sophisticated technology, and an unrivalled specification, allowing it to deliver a truly unique listening experience.
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£915.83Ex. VATIf you're looking for superior sound quality and an immersive audio experience, then the iFi Audio Diablo-X is the perfect choice for you. This revolutionary DAC/amp is the world's first to use xMEMS' solid-state monolithic speaker technology, providing you with ultra-fast mechanical response, flat 2° phase response, and +/- 1° phase matching for an incredibly realistic sound.
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£45.79Ex. VATThe Vogels TVA 6950 Stud Adapter provides a secure and easy-to-install solution for mounting your TV on a hollow wall with wooden studs. With its solid construction and compatibility with full-motion TV mounts from any Vogel's series, it ensures a safe and stable installation.
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£41.66Ex. VATThe Vogels COMFORT Fixed TV wall mount is an ideal choice for those looking for a secure and stylish way to mount their valuable television. With its slim design and easy cable access, this wall mount keeps your TV tightly against the wall at a distance of only 2.2 cm.
