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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£1,165.83Ex. VATExperience Grand Luna by Campfire Audio, a hybrid planar-balanced armature in-ear monitor that redefines precision and musicality. Featuring a custom 14mm planar driver for rich lows and mids, paired with dual balanced armatures for soaring highs up to 30 kHz, it offers smooth, detailed sound without fatigue. With a striking red AAOI housing, hand-treated stainless steel lid, and swappable cable system, Grand Luna is designed for audiophiles who demand detail, impact, and versatility. -
From£165.83Ex. VATThe Campfire Audio Time Stream Duet is a four-conductor headphone cable combining silver-plated copper and pure copper conductors for a smooth, warm sound profile with gold-plated terminations and custom matrix MMCX connectors.
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The Best of Two Worlds Power & Precision ECO MKII linear audio upgrade power supply (BOTW P&P ECO) is the successor of Sbooster's BOTW P&P ECO, which was introduced in the summer of 2015. The BOTW P&P ECO upgrade power supply combines power, precision and efficiency in a unique innovative manner and is the best choice for every audiophile.
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£210.00Ex. 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.
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£899.00Inc. VATThe SupaQuasar is specifically designed for large amplifiers, with no shielding to minimise capacitance and extremely low resistance for maximum current delivery. This means that your audio equipment will receive a clean, stable power supply without any interference.
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£249.00Inc. VATThe iFi Audio ZEN Phono V3 Desktop Phono Stage offers futuristic features that enhance your vinyl listening experience with its ability to amplify cartridge whispers and smart subsonic filtering, all while maintaining precise RIAA equalisation. Its superior noise performance, with a noise floor of -151dBV, sets it apart, made possible by its high-tech clean power supply. For optimal performance, pairing it with the iFi iPower2 power supply is recommended.
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£333.33Ex. VATThe Entreq Max T Enhanced Ground Post is a revolutionary upgrade for any Entreq ground box, designed to significantly enhance performance, even in older models. By incorporating a unique mix of dia-, para-, and ferromagnetic metals, Max T transforms the entire grounding system, delivering improved sound depth, speed, and clarity. Compatible with all Entreq groundboxes, it optimizes audio performance to match the acclaimed Olympus Tungsten series. -
£1,415.83Ex. VATExperience the next evolution of a true in-ear icon with the Campfire Audio Andromeda 10. Celebrating a decade of innovation, this flagship IEM pairs an all-new ten balanced armature design with advanced acoustic tuning to deliver exceptional clarity, expansive soundstage and effortless musical balance. Finished to a premium standard and fitted with versatile 2-pin connectivity and a modular Time Link cable, Andromeda 10 is designed for listeners seeking reference-level performance from a compact, beautifully engineered earphone.
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From£207.50Ex. VATThe Campfire Audio Time Stream Silver is a premium four-conductor pure silver IEM cable offering expanded soundstage, enhanced treble clarity, and improved low-end refinement with gold-plated terminations and custom matrix MMCX connectors. -
Sbooster
Sbooster Ultra MKII Upgrade for the BOTW MKII Linear Power SupplySKU: Ultra MKII Upgrade
(6 reviews)£75.00Ex. VATThe Sbooster Ultra MKII is designed as an additional upgrade for our BOTW P&P ECO MKI and MKII power supplies. The Sbooster Ultra MKII has to be connected directly to the Sbooster split-current module of the BOTW P&P ECO.
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£450.00Ex. VATOrganic-Violet Jitters provide users with revolutionary audio positioning in their sound stage, allowing them to experience an incredibly accurate soundscape. These jitters help to create a truly immersive listening experience by providing clear background details and nuances that were previously unheard. With this, users can truly appreciate the full range of sounds in their favourite songs, making them feel as if they are right there in the production studio alongside the artists. The Organic-Violet Jitters can enhance the listening experiences for people of all ages, giving them a greater connection with the work of the musicians and sound engineers.
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£499.00Inc. VATThe iFi Audio SupaNOVA is a must-have for any audiophile looking to improve their audio experience. With its multi-faceted active power cable, this product effectively eliminates noise from dirty mains power and adds clarity to your favourite sounds. The difference is truly noticeable, and the sound quality is enhanced thanks to the revolutionary SilentPower range that tackles mains-related noise.
