How To Tell If Your Old Record Player Is Worth Restoring

Kai, our specialist on the subject of vinyl explains in this German-language video what to look for before the restoration of an old record player, which basic elements are required and when it is actually worth it... but be sure to always consult your dealer too.

CanJam Europe 2015 – Europe’s Biggest Headphones Fair

Last weekend for the third time, the CanJam Europe headphone fair took place in Essen where everything revolves around the theme of headphones: headphone amplifiers, digital-to-analog converter and mobile players. It was a great opportunity to obtain a compact and comprehensive overview of the current market developments, catch up with old acquaintances as well as newly gained contacts and new inspiration for our headphone studio.

B&W, KEF, Monitor Audio, Dali: Our Core Loudspeakers At a Glance

In this German-language video our colleague Jochen presents a selection of our core brands from our speaker range (Bowers & Wilkins, KEF, Monitor Audio and Dali) and also deals with some specifics of individual producers, speakers in general and the issue of technology transfer to the smaller model series.

Hearing Experiment: Vinyl, CD or MP3? Musik Express magazine decides

A few months ago we were asked whether we could do an experiment for the music magazine Musik Express: three different test candidates listening to different pieces of music in succession in each case on record, CD and MP3 and exclusively on the basis of listening to check out in which order the different formats have been played. The article is now available in the current issue of the magazine to read to the experiment, but we also have some impressions recorded in words and pictures.

Beyerdynamic T1 – 2. Generation: Workshop 18th September at HiFi im Hinterhof

Just recently our team member Daniel, who's responsible for the headphone Studio at HiFi im Hinterhof, illustrated the benefits of listening to music on headphones in a video. In keeping with the theme, we look forward to hosting a workshop from Beyerdynamic presenting the new MKII headphones as part of the 2015 IFA program. This will take place on the 18th of Septmeber at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Gunter Weidemann will be there to explain the improvements made carefully against the already excellent predecessor with the Beyerdynamic-specific Tesla technology. Moreover, it will of course give ample opportunity to hear the new T1. We are excited and looking forward to your visit!

Panasonic TVs: The CXW804 and CRW854 Series in A Nutshell

Having already have announced the availability of several new TV models of the major manufacturers Samsung, LG, Sony and Panasonic in recent months, now the top class series of Panasonic in Curved- (CRW854) or Flat design are (CXW804) in the starting blocks. Now the 55" model of the flat variant, the Panasonic TX-55CXW804 is in stock and we are able to test out its new performance. Here we take this opportunity to briefly introduce the new devices.

Our High End Amplifiers: Accuphase E-600, Mark Levinson No. 585 and Musical Fidelity NuVista 800

Three different manufacturers, three times absolute high-end sound: let's take a look into three major intergrated amplifiers currently in our collection and see what can be compared. We want to consciously avoid long explanations with respect to the high-quality processing which should be a matter of course in this price range, as well as on extravagant sound analysis, prefering instead want to specially present the relatively different concepts. Should you feel inclined please don't hestitate to join us for your own live hearing test where you can discover your own preferences among theses great devices.