Secret No. 1 – Use great parts Not for nothing do Linn work through improvements on the LP12. Over the years pretty much everything has seen some attention to improve the sound quality – of course it has to be commercial too, so there will always be room for 3rd party mods. We generally use […]
Category Archives: News
Read about the latest systems released and our rating.
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Jun
Jun
This High-Spec Linn LP12 came in for an upgrade. The Original spec was Klimax level (Ekos SE arm, Kandid cartridge, Cirkus bearing, Keel sub-chassis, Radikal, Urika) however with a Wenge Plinth. We updated the bearing to the Karousel, updated the Radikal PSU and motor, and swapped the cartridge for a MySonic Signature Platinum. This involved […]
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May
May
UPDATE : 24th June Musical Evening is now sold out, so we’ve created a second session on the 25th It gives us the greatest pleasure to invite you to our long overdue special musical evening, showcasing the best in vinyl and digital music, on Thursday 24th June and Friday 25th June 2021 from 4.00pm onwards. […]
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Apr
Apr
April News, Reviews and Products Linn have launched a new top-of-the-range streaming player with a New version of their Klimax DSM. New custom Organik DAC design, and extreme engineered case and controls, means this promises good things. We can’t wait to get our hands on one, and will report here when we do! there are Stereo, AV […]
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Oct
Oct
October News Here at HiFi Cinema, we’ve been surprisingly busy, with turntable repairs and upgrades, new systems and system updates. Now is the time to spruce up your HiFi ready for those dark winter evenings, so come and talk to us about improving the sound of your system! Naim Statement This week we received our […]
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Aug
Aug
If you’ve read this article before, you might like to scroll down to the “follow up” …….. About 6 months ago my Brother came over and handed me our Dad’s old Garrard 301 turntable and SME arm that we grew up with. The significance of this cannot be underestimated as it was the […]
Karousel, Linn’s new precision-engineered single-point bearing, offers smoother rotation and greater stability for even better sound from your Sondek LP12. This innovative new take on Linn’s original bearing design has been made possible by technological developments in material science, machining capabilities and mechanical engineering expertise gained from almost half a century of designing and […]
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Mar
Mar
Sometimes we come across product combinations that just delight us, and the Latest Naim Supernait3 and NDX2 are just such a combination. The Naim Supernait 3 is a superb sounding analogue integrated amplifier (with Phono stage) , and the NDX2 is Naim’s mid-high tier streaming player. I’ve not mentioned speakers here, and in our demonstration […]
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Nov
Nov
We’ve worked on a number of systems recently where the brief was to have high quality playback including streaming and Vinyl sources in a small footprint. The Naim Uniti Nova fits this perfectly with a superbly engineered product. The Nova oozes quality from the moment you open the box, and once pressed into action with […]
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Oct
Oct
We have found that older Linn tonearms tend to become a bit sticky, as dust and dirt drop into the tonearm bearings and can make the arm “notchy” and causing tracking issues. The usual response was to buy a new tonearm, however this need not always be the first resort. With a little bit of […]
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Oct
Oct
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Oct
Oct
Firmware update 3.3.0 for Uniti Atom, Star and Nova Today (3/10/19) sees the release of a significant firmware update for our Uniti range, fixing a range of display and usability issues, plus adding fresh internet radio functionality. Thanks to all Uniti users for their patience while these bugs were fixed. This release will be followed […]
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Aug
Aug
We’re delighted to be able to offer these excellent illuminated wall panels. This Pink Floyd The Wall one is available for £250, custom panels are £399 (subject to artwork), with further copies at £250 each. These panels measure 60cm x 60cm for the square ones and 60cm x 30cm for the oblong ones. Standard images […]
07
Aug
Aug
Although unsurprisingly somewhat eclipsed by the Statement Pre-Amp in our showroom, we have also taken delivery of a new Naim Supernait 3 integrated amplifier. We were hugely impressed by the Mk2 version, however this one has taken things to a whole new level. Adding a phono stage to jump straight into the vinyl resurgence has […]
07
Aug
Aug
We have just taken delivery of a shiny new Naim NAC S1 for our showroom. This is tthe Statement Pre-amp, and about as good as it is possible to get: Naim Statement NAC S1 Pre-Amp UPDATE – We now have the full Naim Statement system on demo !! Click Here for details We fell in […]
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Apr
Apr
When transporting your LP12 for example bringing it to us for a Service, it is important to protect the bearings of both the Arm and the platter. If you have the original packaging, then this offers the best protection, and here’s a quick run-through on how to pack it. If you don’t have the original […]
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Apr
Apr
We’ve had a steady flow of Linn LP12 turntables in for servicing and upgrades this year. One of the most frequent questions is “What upgrade will give me the most benefit?”. This is a tricky question to answer, as it depends on the age and state of the turntable in question. If there is an […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are looking for the best in vinyl replay, then one of the contenders to consider is the Technics SL-1000R. Technics have revitalised their activities in the audiophile space, and the crowning glory is their direct drive turntable. When we first heard this, it didn’t take us long to invest in one for the […]
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Apr
Apr
We’ve been working hard to clear out various rooms upstairs to create a nicer reception area, more akin to a showroom, and improve the layout of our downstairs reception area at the same time. So the old Black corner sofa went upstairs, and a snazzy new one from Front Row (one of our cinema seating […]
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Mar
Mar
Every now and again we try a new bit of kit to see if we can improve on our already capable top end system. Little by little we push the bar higher, but every now and then something very significant comes along. KOG audio told us about a new Tellurium Q cable that goes from […]