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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£375.00Ex. VATThe DF-SS cable elevators by Shunyata Research incorporate a special material to neutralise static-fields and two forms of vibration isolation to protect cables from a hum that can be caused by laying them on the floor. The first form is the 'suspension bridge' that is made from a polymer band, and the second is a granular compound that fills the base- both of these materials dissipate vibrations to prevent subtle signal distortions. -
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Most people prefer to keep media boxes (e.g. Apple TV) out of sight. Vogel’s offers a handy solution for this. The TVA 6400 media box holder is ideal for installing a media box safely and invisibly behind the TV. The TVA 6400 media box holder is suitable for almost all media boxes with a maximum size of 190 x 130 x 45 mm and a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
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£83.33Ex. VAT
The Yellow Standard Jitter aims to enhance your listening experience by offering an expansive sound stage. Designed to deliver a richer, more integrated sound, it encourages a seamless blend of instruments and vocals, enriching the music's depth and detail. This approach seeks to reveal the subtle nuances in your music, creating a captivating and immersive auditory experience that highlights the harmony and balance within your favourite tracks
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£1,665.83Ex. VATEnhance your digital music experience with the E100A audiophile-grade hard disk drive, the ideal storage expansion for Melco digital music libraries. Boasting an upgraded 8TB HDD and improved main board, this successor to the E100 combines cutting-edge technology with seamless integration for audiophiles and audio professionals alike. -
From£2,749.17Ex. VATThe DELA S50 is a compact audio focused network switch with SFP+ and RJ45 ports, full speed control per port and a quiet power design. Its configurable layout, visual LED feedback and ability to disable unused ports make it ideal for creating a clean, optimized streaming environment. Hand assembled in Japan, it provides reliable performance for high grade audio systems. -
From£249.17Ex. VATThe WiiM Sound Smart Speaker delivers Hi-Res 24-bit/192 kHz audio with 100W peak power, AI RoomFit™ room correction. Stream from 20+ services via the WiiM Home App or your favourite apps. Use it solo, as a stereo pair, or in a multi-room system for stunning, flexible sound throughout your home. -
SALE£1,899.99 £2,299.00Inc. VAT ✓ Save £399.01The Astell&Kern SP3000M Digital Audio Player offers exceptional sound quality in a compact design. Featuring HEXA audio circuitry, four AK4499EX DACs, and TERATON ALPHA technology, it provides lag-free, crystal-clear audio with 130dB SNR. Powered by a Snapdragon 6125 Octa-core processor and 8GB memory, the SP3000M ensures fast performance. Designed with a premium leather case and VU Meter GUI, it’s the ultimate portable Hi-Fi audio player for audiophiles on the go.
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From£82.50Ex. VATFeaturing Solid 6% Silver conductors and RF/ND-Tech, ThunderBird GroundGoody can be combined with nearly any analog interconnect cable to create a low-distortion phono cable. -
From£323.75Ex. VATAtlas' Zeno headphone cables are designed to offer a significant upgrade over the cables bundled with even very expensive headphones. Brands typically using 1:1 (cable plugs into one earpiece) connectors include AKG, B&W, Oppo and Sennheiser. (Some brands may use more than one type of connection depending on model). -
£7,000.00Ex. VATFeaturing a dual-mono, fully balanced differential circuit layout, the MOON 610LP is a purist design heavily based on the reference grade MOON 810LP. Since one of Simaudio’s strengths is “Research & Development”, they have the ability to create a reference grade product and then, a short time later, offer a more accessible model which encapsulates most of the technology and performance of the reference.
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£666.67Ex. VATThe Elite BDC (Balanced Direct Current) Power Supply by PLiXiR benefits from two stages of regulation- an open-loop first-stage and a closed-loop feedback second stage. This means that the Elite BDC can scrub noise out of your power source, helping your hifi setup sing. NOTE: This product is designed specifically for compatibility with the Chord M Scaler or Hugo TT2.
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£150.00Ex. VATOrganic-Yellow Jitters offer a wide variety of benefits for audio enthusiasts. With its accurate timing, wider sound stage, and greater audio presence, this Organic-Yellow Jitters provide an enhanced audio experience. Listeners can enjoy a full and immersive sound that is tailored to their preferences. The improved presence of sound will give users a greater sense of clarity and vibrancy typically found in high-end audio products. Finally, the clear detail in high frequencies help all of the intricate details of the music to be heard, resulting in an overall richer sound experience.
