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What HiFi Award Winners 2018 at Fanthorpes HiFi
Our brands have been well represented at this years What HiFi awards, lets have a look at who won what.
Lets start off with speaker award winners, standmount speaker wise it was a double award scoop for KEF with the Q350 winning the 'Best standmount speaker £500-£750' and the new KEF R3 Standmounts winning the 'Best standmount speaker £1000-£2000'. Coming off the back of a great review from Hi-Fi Choice the Spendor A7 Floorstanding speakers won the 'Best floorstanding speaker over £2000'.
We also had two winners in the Speaker Package category, these we're the Monitor Audio Silver 200 AV12 that won 'Best speaker package £2000-£5000' as well as the PMC Twenty5 23 5.1 winning the 'Best speaker package over £5000'. Rounding things off in the speaker category the Ruark Audio MR1 Mk2 won 'Best desktop speaker'.
Moving on to the electronics the Roksan Blak integrated received 'Best stereo amplifier over £2500', and the Cyrus CDi CD Player won 'Best CD player over £1000'. Both these products held on to their titles from last year too. The Pro-Ject Primary E also won the award for 'Best turntable under £200'
Chord Electronics dominate the DAC award section once more taking home three of the five awards on offer. The Chord Hugo 2 was announced the 'Best DAC over £1200', with the Chord Mojo 'Best DAC £300-£500' and Qutest 'Best DAC £500-£1200' claiming the other two awards. Cyrus Audio were our other brand represented in the DAC category, with the Soundkey scooping the award for best USB DAC under £150.
In the accessories section of the award ceremony we had representation from Arcam who won 'Best phono stage over £250' for the rPhono, as well as The Chord Company who won awards for the Chord Company C-line winning the 'Best analogue interconnect under £50' and the Chord Clearway Analogue RCA being awarded the 'Best analogue interconnect over £50'
The LS50 Wireless Speakers pulled off another victory for team KEF winning the 'Best all-in-one system'.
Wrapping things up is the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 Over-Ear Headphones winning the 'Best portable on-ear headphones over £100'.
If you have any questions or want any more information about the winning products, please call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk
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October 21, 2024 by Admin
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Reviving an Icon: The QUAD 33 Preamp and 303 Power Amp Return for a New Generation of Audiophiles
In the world of high-end audio, few names carry as much prestige as QUAD, the British brand known for redefining hi-fi standards. And now, 57 years after their initial release, QUAD’s legendary 33 preamplifier and 303 power amplifier have returned in a revitalized form, blending vintage charm with cutting-edge technology to delight a new generation of music lovers.
First introduced in 1967, the QUAD 33/303 amplifier system quickly became a game-changer, elevating transistor-based audio equipment to a level of quality that rivaled the best valve amplifiers of the time. The return of this iconic duo, which was teased at the High-End audio show in Munich in May, has sparked tremendous excitement among audiophiles eagerly awaiting its launch in November 2024.
October 15, 2024 by Admin
The Pro-Ject Signature 12.2 replaces its iconic predecessor, the Signature 12, with a multitude of enhancements, making it a true reference product in the world of high-end turntables. While maintaining key features like the flywheel motor system and platter, this upgraded model reimagines the chassis, tonearm, and feet for improved performance and aesthetics.
October 07, 2024 by Admin
For audiophiles seeking high-fidelity sound performance paired with advanced, user-friendly features, the Roksan Caspian Series 4G is a game-changer. This cutting-edge range is meticulously designed to provide breathtaking audio quality while offering unmatched flexibility and versatility.
October 02, 2024 by Admin
Cyrus Audio is proving that life really does begin at 40 with the release of its 40 Series of hi-fi products.
The 40 Series features four key products: an integrated amplifier, an integrated CD player, a network streamer, and an external power supply. Additionally, a phono preamp is expected to launch in 2025. Each of these products is crafted in Britain, featuring anodised aluminium and custom-designed components.
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