ATC launches NEW C4 SUB MK 2 Active Subwoofer
ATC launches NEW C4 SUB MK 2 Active Subwoofer News ATC Loudpeakers are launching the C4 Mk 2 active subwoofer system. Designed to unite the highest standards of driver and electronics engineering in a single system, the C4 Sub Mk 2 deploys the all-new proprietary 12-inch SS75-314SC sub-bass driver powered by a newly developed 300W class AB amplifier design, both elements hand-built and installed within a substantial cabinet at the company’s Stroud-based production HQ. New ATC sub-bass driver The C4 Sub Mk 2 features the new SS75-314SC sub-bass driver, the first to be purpose-built for [...]
Bassocontinuo gives support by matching the infamous McIntosh blue
Bassocontinuo gives support by matching the infamous McIntosh blue News Bassocontinuo, the science-backed Italian equipment support manufacturer, has launched a McIntosh-specific finish option for its entry-level Classic Line (2.1) range of AV equipment supports, giving McIntosh owners a range of personalised support options for components and systems. The new Mc Edition option is available across the entire five-strong Classic Line (2.1) range and has been created to complement McIntosh electronics with the addition of key detailing and design elements to mirror the US company’s famous signature blue watt meters. The Mc Edition’s vibrant colour combination [...]
Acoustic Energy announce their brand-new 100 series entry-level loudspeakers
Acoustic Energy announce their brand-new 100 series entry-level loudspeakers News After the amazing success and 5-year run of the Acoustic Energy’s highly acclaimed 100 Series, the design team decided it’s time to shake up the budget Hi-Fi arena and raise the bar once again... The new 100 Series, available from today through selected authorised dealers throughout the UK, isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a completely new design from the ground up. The design brief was to try and maintain the compact dimensions and sleek appearance of the previous 100 Series but offer a more mature, [...]
The Fyne Audio F500SP has all the benefits of Fyne’s Special Production compact loudspeakers
The Fyne Audio F500SP has all the benefits of Fyne’s Special Production compact loudspeakers News Joining the F502SP and F501SP launched last year, the F500SP distils some of the best components and engineering from across Fyne Audio ranges into a unique standmount, point source loudspeaker, personally tuned by Technical Director, Dr Paul Mills. Handcrafted and hand finished in the UK at Fyne’s Glasgow factory, the concept allows audiophiles to benefit from Fyne’s high-end technology without the expense of the complex cabinet geometry found on higher-end models. Special Production IsoFlare At the heart of the F500SP [...]
ATC CDA2 MK 2 now with ROON
ATC CDA2 MK 2 now with ROON News ATC is proud to announce that the CDA 2 Mk 2 CD, DAC Pre-Amplifier has received Roon Tested certification from Roon Labs. Developed as the ideal partner for ATC’s latest P2 power amplifier and active speaker designs, the CDA2 Mk2 CD, DAC Pre-Amplifier combines convenient USB access to up to 24/384kHz PCM/Quad DSD high-resolution music streaming with an upgraded CD transport and a premium 32-bit DAC. It also offers dedicated headphone amplification and wider input selection, along with analogue circuits redesigned for an even wider, flatter frequency [...]
ATC SCM50 ASL Active HiFi Speaker Review
ATC SCM50 ASL Active HiFi Speaker Review Review A Legendary Speaker with two Different Flavours The ATC SCM50 a legendary HiFi and studio speaker that you can have in either a passive design where you add your own amplification or an active design where the amplifiers are built into the speaker. It doesn't take a long Google search to find many technical reasons why an active speaker will be better than a passive speaker, but in the crazy world of subjective sound quality is it really that simple, well that is what I was going [...]
ATC SCM50 PSL Passive HiFi Speaker & ATC P2 Power Amplifier Review
ATC SCM50 PSL Passive HiFi Speakers & ATC P2 Power Amplifier Review Review Interesting Beginnings I have always been intrigued by Studio Speakers, are they better than HiFi speakers, are they less compromised and would I prefer the sound? I began speaking to ATC Loudspeakers about this because they are a UK based manufacturer of both and if anyone could answer this question it was them; but instead they posed a different question; which is better an active or a passive speaker because again they manufacture both. I will admit I have never really been [...]
Audio Physic announce the new CARDEAS loudspeakers
Audio Physic announce the new CARDEAS loudspeakers News The Cardeas is the first loudspeaker of an entirely new generation that incorporates the brand-new Audio Physic PowerTrain™ technology. Audio Physic introduces the results of years of research and development with the new Cardeas. The loudspeaker is designed from scratch to get the most out of the PowerTrain™ and deliver unparalleled sound performance. This technology includes various innovations and improvements that have not yet seen the light of day. The Cardeas is a four-way speaker with their new multi-sandwich enclosure. Its tweeter unit HHCT III+ is [...]
NEW mini Mission 750 Speakers
NEW mini Mission 750 Speakers News History lesson Mission launched the 770 loudspeaker in 1978 and more compact 700 two years later and we have seen both renewed in the last few years. I have reviewed both the Mission 770 and 700 and I enjoyed both of them very much with the 770's taking residence in my reference review system since. Its to be expected that there are more speakers to come from Mission given the companies long history and now we see the new much smaller 750 speakers in 2024. The new Mission 750 [...]
