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News
30 January 2008
Usher Mini 1 and 2 Dancer speakers
well after comments from CES we will be launching the new Mini Dancer series shortly here in the United kingdom, developed to replace the award winning 6 series speakers, they will be priced at a very competitive £2250 for the 2 drive unit Mini1, and £3000 for the 3 drive unit D'Appolito configuration Mini 2. Using the widely acclaimed Usher Beryllium Tweeter, and the same woofer as found in the award winning be718, these floor standing beauties will feature all the traits of the big Dancers, but a smaller footprint and price tag.
January 2009
Well a Very Happy New Year to you all from HIAudio.
After a few days holiday over the new year we are back and working as normal.
22nd December 2008
NuForce NE-7m, NE-8 and Icon Mobile now in stock
A little later than planned but now finally we have the full range of NuForce in stock.
December 2008
Well we've been busy and so has the market, with the credit crunch biting what a change a few months has made to the world we all live in.
Well our manufacturers have not been idle, new prices, new products and new avenues.
Graham Slee has the new Novo now shipping, this super affordable headphone amp is already selling well beyond our expectations.
NuForce have also been busy with a new Stereo power amplifier. there first. the Ref8.5 V2 Stereo, an updated matching pre amplifier, the P8S and as a new avenue we have there range of headphones for iPhone/PDA etc available very soon. The NE-7M and the NE-8 are serious quality in ear devices utilising the 3.5mm stereo connection found on most portable devices. We tried a pair using an I-Phone into a Voyager headphone amp and its sounded indecently good to be totally honest.
September 2008
Well its a busy month for us Show time at Heathrow park Inn and new products, and of course the Hi Fi + Speaker of the year award after a superb review last issue.
August 1st 2008
Well its been a while since we updated this page, but be assured from now on with a new web designer this site will be changing rapidly over the coming weeks and months, and you will be seeing a lot more news on these pages.
July 2008
No More Storm Audio
Well it can happen to us all, good deals and bad deals.
Storm Audio is no more and for all of us who have been ripped of by this company, HIAudio know has no association with Storm Audio whatsoever. HIAudio will however honour all warranty issues should they arise.
Anyone wishing to contact Ken Law or Storm Audio please call/email and we shall pass on full details.
March 2008 - NuForce Icon 1
Well with the Bristol show behind us, thank you to all who enjoyed our musical display. We are looking forward to another superb season of growth.
NuForce have now launched the new Icon 1 and S1 speaker. These diminutive products offer superb value and connectivity for a desktop or laptop based audio system. Priced competitively they bring real music to the desktop usb based system and are introducing new people to just what a fantastic brand NuForce is.
15th October 2007 - Graham Slee Voyager
well the wait has been worth it, with more and more hearing via headphone meets just how good the Voyager was going to be, you can know buy these via any of our retailers stocking Graham Slee.
Powered by a 8.4v PP3 battery, with power options of usb and 9v plug top this really is a truly portable headphone amp. Retailing for £179.89 this is a must have toy for any who need quality sound out of a portable player.
30th September 2007 Brief show report.
Wow well thank you to all of you who came to our two rooms at the London Sound and Vision show last weekend.
In case you need reminding what was going on in each room, check out these system pages for a complete breakdown of what was being used.
The new
We agree with you, that the AV setup using the superb Usher 6311 was the best AV sound of the show. and believe it or not the 6311 speakers used were the very pair rubbished in Hi Fi Choice over two years ago. A few more dents yes, with all the traveling around the country they have done. But other than that totally unaltered!.
We loved the sound from them and you can hear why they have won awards around the world. As the starter in the 6 series we can see why these are such a big seller.
The NuForce amplification was superb in every way. The AVP16 although now discontinued is an audiophiles dream. simple to operate and without all those sill bells and whistles found on so many other processors that just destroy the sound.
The new Multi channel MCH series power amplifier was faultless and brought that SE V2 sound to the complete system for a fraction of the price of the mono blacks loved by stereo purists.
29th August 2007
Well its been too long, thankfully with a new member of staff joining we will be carrying more and more news on the web site and get it looking more up to date, although we will retain all its functionality that we receive so much praise for.
London Hi Fi Show
With the holiday season drawing to a close, we thought you might like to know what you can see what we will be bringing to the up and coming London Hi Fi Show at the Park Inn Hotel Heathrow 21-23rd September 2007.
We are in rooms 1934 and 1936 and will be showing both two channel and AV demos.
Room 1934 - 2 Channel Analogue
The all new Usher Be718 will be features as the main speaker in our 2 channel room, where the Hadcock/Cartridge Man Tonearm's will fight it out on an Acoustic Solid Turntable, via Graham Slee and Usher Amplification. Black Rhodium cables throughout.
Room 1936 - 7 Channel AV
Well with the arrival of the new NuForce Multi Channel power amps, the MCH 3SE will have its first showing anywhere in the world. It will be used with the superb NuForce AVP16 processor, with AV signal supplied for the MetaVision Behemoth series HTPC. Front speakers will be the usher 6311 X616 centre, with various colours of Usher S520 speakers used for surround sound duties. Black Rhodium Tango cables will be used to all speakers.
1st May 2007
Well NuForce have been busy. We now have in stock the first of their new pre amplifiers the P9 as well as the all new amplifiers fitted with the superb V2 patented amplifier boards. After a long wait, March 2005 to be exact, since the V1 boards we launched we have not been let down.
So book your listening test now and be prepared for a real shock. NuForce amps have just raised the bar again, and lowered the price of audio excellence still further.
26 April 2007
NuForce P9 review - Well we love it and we are pleased to say David Price rates sit as well. So he should given the ridiculous level of performance it brings for it launch price of £2200 inc VAT.
19/03/2007
George F. C. Hadcock, 6.10.1930 – 17.3.2007
It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of George F.C. Hadcock. George was a very talented designer and manufacturer, who first shone in the Aeronautical industry before moving on to develop and build his own tonearms; which he did right up to his death. In all, over 170,000 Hadcock tonearm's were produced and sold round the world.
HIAudio is proud to have had the opportunity to be associated with George in his last few years. We are continuing our support with Charles Hadcock who is now at the helm of his Father's tonearm business; Such that The Hadcock Arm will live on as one of the great names of the HI FI industry.
George's Funeral will be on Wednesday 28th March at 11.00 am, at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffs. All will be welcome afterwards, in the parish hall, for refreshments.
The family have asked for donations towards the Hospice at Home Charity instead of flowers. Donations are to be sent to "Home Charity Hospice" c/o G. Wathall and sons, tel 01335 300205.
19/02/2007
Bristol Sound and Vision here we come, room 313.
Well its our last show of the season, honest,
so come and see us at the Bristol Sound and Vision show, its their 20th
anniversary and our 2nd attendance?
01/02/2007
Thanks to all of you who came along to see us at Manchester we enjoyed your company.
So if you want to hear some different models from the Usher range and the HIAudio portfolio in general, join us at the Bristol Hi Fi Show where the smaller room we will use, room 313, will give you an idea of just how good the new V series is, and the that the accolades placed on the s520 are well deserved.
10/1/2007
Come and see us at this months Manchester Hi Fi Show, at the Manchester Radisson, Manchester Airport.
You can save money by downloading a privilege ticket and bringing it to the event.
1/1/2007
A very Happy New Year to you all, may 2007 be a healthy and fulfilling year for you.
New Review - Group Test Winner 29/12/2006
Well our best kept secret is out, the Usher s520 bookshelf loudspeaker has finished top in the latest Hi Fi World Supertest. We always knew it was special and we are pleased that the press agree. So check out our dealer page and if your local dealer isn't stocking them ask exactly why?. They are in stock in all the factory colour options, and are shipping today.
Update 11/11/2006
Wow where to start. Two shows down and thank you all for you fantastic response to what was a superb sound at Edinburgh. The sound at Heathrow was not so good with all the reflections off the back wall, but hey everyone had a similar issue.
For your reference our systems were:
Avant Garde surround sound integration
We have been making great strides of late so keep an eye on our growing dealer list. New products from Usher Audio, Graham Slee, The Cartridge Man, and our new manufacturers, Black Rhodium, InVideo and MetaVision, are all keeping us busy and very happy.
New Reviews
Usher Audio s520 Hi-Fi World top recommendation, say no more. It really is that good.
Cartridge Man Conductor, Hi-Fi World, TNT
Awards or near misses, Hadcock 242 Cryo, Graham Slee Era V and Elevator EXP.
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New Distribution Deal 10th August 2006
InVideo Screens
As part of our continuing expansion offering the UK market excellent value for money and superb quality, we are pleased to offer to the UK market InVideo screens from Italy. We looked long and hard at the current crop of fixed, tab tensioned and free hanging screens, and decided InVideo was the right brand for us and the UK market.
New Distribution Deal 10th August 2006
Metavision
HIAudio are pleased to announce their latest signing, Metavision projectors from Taiwan. The first offering are already here, with the all new CHT-728 3 chip DLP projector featuring the latest Dark Metal chipset (DM3+) and a superb high quality short throw lens that allows it to be used in just about any standard sized UK living room. A superb addition to our growing portfolio.
HIAudio Holiday closure
We will be closed from Tuesday 8th to Monday 21st August inclusive. We apologise for any delay this may cause.
RoHS and HIAudio - 2 August 2006
Well people will in the industry know we have been harping on about the effects of RoHS for some years now, Andrew Harrison of Hi Fi news hadn't heard of it when I mentioned it to him back in 2004, neither had Usher Audio that same year. Well we know about all the hard effort the designers have put into the new products offered by all our manufacturers, and we are thankful to be able to say our products are now RoHS compliant. We expect to have all the paper work in place when the next Usher Audio shipment arrives, so we can demonstrate to any the pedigree and compliance the products we now offer on to the UK market place.
Usher Compass Dancer 8571-II Review - Hi Fi World 28 July 2006
Well its been a long time coming, not a stand alone review but a group test. Well received, although they didn't bother to shot load the speaker, which tightens up the bass no end, the first Uk review of the Dancer was well received by Noel Keywood although we have been receiving plenty of emails criticizing his comments about them needing plenty of grunt, we agree, but you can lead a dog to water but...... 4 globes is a good start for a new brand to these shores, and we thank Hi Fi World for taking the time to undertake proper measurements on these beautifully crafted designs, by Dr Joe D'Appolito and Mr Tsai.
Usher Audio S520 Review - HiFiNews 20 July 2006
Andrew Harrison of Hi Fi News waxed lyrical about our budget Usher S520 Bookshelf. What more can we say, this diminutive bookshelf is an absolute stunner, and works up to the wall being front ported, as well as in systems costing ridiculous amounts as much as in budget set up. We know we have tried it in both.
The Cartridge Man Conductor Review - TNT 16 july 2006
Well Geoff Husband acknowledges its his first shot at a parallel tracker, but in summing up admits he wants one. The Conductor has been in his system on the Acoustic Solid Machine for some time know and he has heard just how good an arm it is. Thank you Geoff, now go and enjoy the fine weather with your cycling.
NuForce Ref 9 Review - TNT 15 July 2006
Lucio over at TNT has it seemed been listening to NuForce and following the pace of their development for over a year. In TNT's first NuForce Review he assesses the superb Reference 9 Mono block and waxes lyrical about its transparence and speed. Well done TNT another convert to NuForce.
New Distribution Deal - Black Rhodium 14 July 2006
HIAudio are pleased to announce there newly agreed distribution deal with Black Rhodium of Derby. HIAudio have known abut the quality of Black Rhodium products for many years, and have through listening found the synergy that exists across our portfolio with Black Rhodium cables and power management.
With Graham Naulty at the helm with his years of R&D expertise you know he brings to the market a transparent range of products that allow the music to be heard.
HIAudio look forward to a long and lasting relationship with this fantastic British manufacturer.
New Location New Heading 1 July 2006
As the month of June draws to a close, we find ourselves looking ahead to the future with an open road ahead. With our best ever sales figures for any month recorded in June 2006 and a portfolio few can match we look forward to superb growth into the coming year.
Our service is now restored after our move to Scotland with the date for final approach and landing settled for early August.
HIAudio will next be seeing the public at the Heathrow Hi Fi Show between the 22nd and 24th September, then we head north of the borders at Edinburgh between the 28 and 29th October then back to Manchester between 27th and 28th January 2007 before flying home from the airport.
For now our contact details are:
Tel/Fax: 08450 525259
e-mail: hiaudio@hiaudio.co.uk
skype hiaudio_skype
web: www.hiaudio.co.uk
NuForce Ref 9 Special Edition - Multiple Reviews Early June 2006
Hifi World, 6Moons, Ultimate Audio etc.
Well its the worst kept secret, the NuForce Ref 9SE is truly an amp world killer. Casey and all the boys and girls at NuForce have created one of the real statement amps of this decade. A groundbreaking design, developed through experience and perseverance NuForce brings to the market a new statement Class D 150w mono block, that consumes so little space and power, you have to ask yourself "how"?
HIAudio Opens 14 June 2006
HIAudio Closed 3 June 2006
HIaudio will be closed from Saturday 3rd June 2006 through to Wednesday 14th June 2006. We apologise for any inconvenience, in the meantime please browse our web site and email questions, these will be answered upon our return.
6Moons Review of the Cartridge Man Conductor pick up arm 18 April 2006
We have been busy and so have the reviewers, the first review is now up for the all new Cartridge Man Conductor air bearing parallel tracking pick up arm. Now shipping, 6Moons reviewer Edward Barker loved the arm. Well when you have heard the arm so will you, and you won't believe the price. at £1500 inc VAT its not cheep, but then when you hear it you'll realise it is actually an absolute bargain. so if you are in the hunt for a tonearm and have a thousand pounds or more to spend, then go an audition this, you could have ended up spending a whole lot more and got no better.
New Range of NuForce amps and pre now in stock, 13 February 2006
Well after hearing the NuForce P8 pre over christmas we became very excited!!! Its finally here, HIAudio now hold stock of the stunning new P8 with modified volume control, giving quit listening levels, as well as the all new Reference 8.5 100w Mono blocks and IA-7 Integrated stereo amplifier. Available in Silver and Black we expect these to start flying out the door, so keep checking our dealer page to find out who's started stocking this exciting new brand.
New
Product Launch 10 February 2006
Well it's the worst kept secret, but the all new Cartridge Man Conductor Parallel Tracking Air Beam Tonearm is up and running and shipping from the 3rd week in February. It is priced at a ridiculously low £1500 inc and includes all the equipment tanks, pumps etc you need to get up and running with a parallel tracking arm. We first heard a Parallel tracking arm with Len a year ago or so, and we were instantly hooked. We know once you have heard one of these you will be two.
HIAudio holds sole UK distribution rights for this product.
New Product Launch CES, 5th January 2006.
NuForce unveiled at this years CES in Las Vegas, the new IA7 Integrated amplifier, and P8 pre amplifier, they have been developing over the past months. Using Usher 8571 loudspeakers they impressed almost all those who heard their system. We agree, their range of Mono block amplifiers have wowed us with their dynamism and drive. So we welcome the new NuForce products that on listening live up to the reputation of their Mono Block brethren.
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