HDCP 2.2 – What You Need to Know About the Forthcoming 4K Data Security

Over the sense and senselessness of copyright protection devices can one really debate. The industry, as shown over the decades, has not tired of denouncing acts of theivery in regards to intellectual property nor has it tired of lamenting the imminent demise of an entire industry.  Many creative people feel as though they are encroached upon by such measures, patronised and placed under general suspicion. That this situation is not just here to stay but also the future -- a feeling which is shared by a coup of 100 existing industry that the Digital Protection Consortium. The HDCP 2.2 is designed to protect well into the future especially 4K material in terms of piracy. We have compiled all the important facts for you.

“Cheesecake for The Ears”

For once we aren't annoucing a new addition to our invantory or delving into deep into our technical Know-How, rather we'd like to draw your attention to an article from the Berlin newspaper Der Tagesspiegel, which deals with the ever fascinating question of why we appreciate music. The article reminds us that the phenomenon of music still has mysteries and why we are still marvelling at its magic. Cheesecake for the ears even. Homo musicus - How Music Generates Our Emotions  (in German from Der Tagesspiegel)

Amplifiers: A Guide From Class A, Class B, Class AB to Class D

Throughout product descriptions, articles and discussions we find ourselves talking about again and again about the so-called amplifier classes which are in place to demarcate the operation of the respective circuit. But how can we really classify them? How does the ordering really work? Why are there different different classes at all? And what are the advantages and disadvantages does each bring with them? We’ve taken the best known of examokes from across the board – Classes A, B, AB and D – viewing them in more detail so that we can take this question head on.

The All-In-One and HiFi? Naim Mu-So put to the test

When heritage British manufacturer Naim presented its new release, Mu-so at this year's High-End electronics fair in Munich, it was met with great interest. Naim, now a renowned Hi-Fi specialist has been booming for years but at the same time the industry has been neglecting to those manufacturers specialising in streaming-complete systems. As high as the expectations were, Naim would manage to balance between flexible compact solutions and high quality sound. We take a closer, considered look at whether that such high expectations for the Mu-So were fulfilled.

Panasonic’s New Premium Smart TVs: The 900 Series

With the transition from the current Full HD to the new Ultra HD or 4K standard, inevitably competition between television producers enters a new round. A good impression of the current state of affairs was this year's IFA show where the major focus was on changing generation of video-technochology  and for many that was of the exhibiting companies offered a welcome opportunity to present new devices. Panasonic takes this opportunity to put its competitors in their place with the three models TX-55AXW904, TX 65AXW904 and TX 85XW944 present a united front with a number of good arguments.

Our Hifi im Hinterhof Advents Wreath

In keeping with the festive season, here is a little peak at our Advent Wreath here at Hifi im Hinterhof. Naturally cables and connectors could not be missing from the decoration... the wreath will find itself all over HiFi and of course, the number of candles being lit will run in accordance with the Advent. Next year we've already got a tube-powered model with streaming capabilities in mind!

Schnepel Furniture at HiFi im Hinterhof

If you've ever dropped in, you'll know we emphasize the setting of the pieces we stock. It's not simply about the consumption of a piece of electronic equipment but the complete experience: our pre-advisory capacities, supplementary equipment and being there for on-going queries and concerns. We are delighted to have in-stock new furniture from brand Schepnel providing a range of dynamic home-installation options.

Join Us On Tour through Optimal Media Pressing Plant

The Optimal Media manufacturers in Röbel are one of Germany's last great record presses, famed nationally and internationally across all genres for their quality recordings, printed materials and packaging solutions. As part of a co-operative project to accompany our latest offerings, we'd like to give you the chance to join us on an exclusive tour of this holy production hall on the 28th of January 2015. We'd be delighted to have your company!

More Bass at Hifi im Hinterhof: New SVS Subwoofers In-Stock

Although even the most devoted of home cinema fans appreciate the virtues that each element contributes to a soundscape, the subwoofer has never been easily intergrated into the scene. Quick to be dismissed as an unruly booming lumberbox which does more to tilt the soundscape than to balance it, suspicion that the humble subwoofer as a relic belonging to the classical and vintage soundsystems. In spite of -- or perhaps because of it -- the American manufacturer SVS has 1998 written on the flag. Countering stubborn prejudices with this defiant approach has not been entirely successful.