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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NEWiFi Audio
iFi Audio NOVA Passive IEC UK Mains Power Cable 1.8m - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: iFi NOVA UK 1.8m Special Offer
£199.12 £249.17Ex. VAT ✓ Save £50.04Upgrade your audio experience with the iFi Audio Nova power cable. This specially designed cable offers a serious improvement over standard mains leads, delivering greater clarity, space, and definition to your sound.
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£300.00Ex. VATNordost’s Premium DC cable uses 2 x 18 AWG, silver-plated, solid-core OFC conductors, which have been arranged in a twisted pair construction. This geometry helps to eliminate noise within the cable. However, to further safeguard from RFI and EMI, the conductors are protected by a braided shield.
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£374.17Ex. VAT
The LPS-212 by NuPrime is an excellent 12V power supply for low power devices like DACS and streamers, featuring two DC outputs (one rated 12V/2A and one 12V/1A). The LPS-212 benefits from a fanless design which aids its low-noise performance, and comes with a DC to micro-USB adaptor to boost its compatibility with your audio equipment.
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£37.50Ex. VATLuxuriously finished, the Mojo 2 protective leather case offers a snug fit that perfectly cossets the device, offering protection both at home and on the go. The design gives unrestricted access to Mojo 2’s twin 3.5mm headphone mini-jack outputs, illuminated control/display spheres, both charging and input Micro USBs, USB C and Optical.
Please note: our first shipment of the Mojo 2 is due to arrive in the next couple of days.
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£550.00Ex. VATOrganic-Red Jitters offer superior layering of instruments and a deep integration of all audio elements, providing a superior listening experience. These jitters allow for a greater dynamic range and increased clarity in most audio environments, providing a richer and fuller sound. The deep integration of all audio elements also gives listeners a fuller and more immersive soundscape, creating a more enjoyable listening experience. With Organic-Red Jitters, listeners can enjoy a more balanced and engaging musical experience.
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From£877.50Ex. VATThe Atlas Zeno Harmonic SC – Balanced Headphone Cable introduces significant advancements, utilising solid core conductors and ultra-pure OCC copper to enhance signal transmission accuracy and minimise distortion and vibration issues. Its innovative design incorporates a wideband dielectric called Physical FPE and a Grun connection for exceptional RF performance and low noise, while each cable is meticulously hand-assembled in Scotland for reliability and quality.
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£665.83Ex. VATThe Campfire Audio Ponderosa IEM Earphones offer discerning listeners unparalleled audio clarity with their five custom balanced armatures and precision-tuned Phase Harmony Engineering, providing a crisp, analytical sonic profile. With a solid-body design, 3D-printed housing for perfect fit, and patented T.A.E.C. technology for precise high-frequency response, these earphones deliver both luxurious craftsmanship and exceptional sound quality, ensuring durability and immersive listening experiences.
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SALE£374.17 £499.17Ex. VAT ✓ Save £125.00Experience the epitome of home audio sophistication with the Focal Hadenys Open-Back Headphones, boasting exclusive Focal speaker drivers for warm, precise sound and a lightweight, comfortable design inspired by the Hadean era. Crafted in France, these headphones deliver unparalleled craftsmanship and immersive listening, making them the ideal choice for discerning audiophiles seeking uncompromising quality.
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£2,499.00Inc. VATThe Astell&Kern PD10 introduces next-gen audio innovation with AKM’s new AK4498EX DAC, dual impedance-adaptive amps, and HEXA-Audio Circuitry for pure, immersive sound. Featuring a 6" Full HD display, smart gain matching, fast charging, and a cradle for home audio use, the PD10 blends convenience with performance. An eco-certified Synt3 case offers durable, sustainable protection with refined style. -
£49.17Ex. VATThe iFi Audio GO Link 2 is a compact USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier featuring an ESS Sabre chipset, S-Balanced output and support for PCM 384kHz and DSD256 for true hi-res portable listening. -
NEWFrom£432.50Ex. VATThe AudioQuest Jaws is an AC power cable built around 12 AWG semi-solid concentric Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, direction-controlled so that RF noise drains away from where it causes distortion. ZERO-Tech removes the cable's characteristic impedance for uncompressed current transfer, while RF/ND-Tech dissipates radio-frequency noise across a wide bandwidth. Moulded plugs suit recessed AC inlets, with a choice of C13 or C19. -
NEWiFi Audio
iFi Audio SilentPower OMNI LAN Optically Isolated Network Switch - Special Offer - Black November DealSKU: iFi OMNI LAN Special Offer
£532.46 £665.83Ex. VAT ✓ Save £133.38SilentPower by iFi’s OMNI LAN is an audiophile-grade network switch with triple-stage isolation, optical galvanic protection, and a GMT femto-clock for near-zero jitter. With 10 high-speed ports, clock sync, and a real-time TFT dashboard, it delivers stable, pure, and precise digital audio streaming.
