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PERFECT TIMING... when you team the Onkk Q-SDD turntable and Scribe tonearm with flagship Charisma Signature YYZ MC cartridge through the Grimm PW1 phono stage to Halcro’s new Equinox/Eclipse pre-power and Vivid Audio’s Giya G4 speakers. Syndicate room 22, Audio Show Deluxe!

SHOW DEBUT FOR EQUINOX! With a S/N ratio which is “possibly the widest I have ever measured from a preamplifier”, (Hi Fi News), The Equinox is a new preamplifier design from Halcro. UK show debut as part of our reference high-end vinyl replay system in Syndicate room 22.

ULTIMATE VINYL REPLAY AT WHITTLEBURY! Spend some time with us in Syndicate room 22 at Audio Show Deluxe to experience vinyl replay at its best through a statement £250k+ system featuring flagship products Onkk, @CharismaAudio, @grimmaudio, Halcro and @vividaudio! #audioshowdeluxe

🏆 Award for LUMIN U2X! Audiophile Style have published their fantastic review of LUMIN U2X, presenting it with their CASH Award! audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/rev… 1/5

TRUE TO LIFE SOUND FROM A RIPPLED BOX Of Mola Mola’s Ossetra monoblocks, Kevin Fiske for @EditorTheEar says: “one of very few amplifiers that give us ‘right’ rather than characteristic colouration, and they deserve a strong recommendation.” Review: tinyurl.com/h9sf2ucd

“NO STONE UNTURNED” A S/N ratio which is “possibly the widest I have ever measured from a preamplifier” from #halcro’s Equinox pre-amp...“whatever the genre of music, its superb clarity and transparency brings tone and character to the fore." review: tinyurl.com/ykr5zd3e

SPOTIFY LOSSLESS THROUGH LUMIN If you didn’t know, all @Lumin_Music models support @Spotify lossless 16-bit/44.1kHz. The latest-processor models X2 / T3X / T3 / D3 / U2X / U2 / U2 Mini / P1 Mini support up to 24-bit/44.1kHz. #MusicStreaming #hifi

NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK Trad racks are so old hat when you can upgrade to sleek custom-made Scandinavian furniture from @clicfurniture, as demonstrated by Oranges and Lemons of London. Huge range of superior styles to complement your system and sound. Contact SDD for details...

GRIMM AUDIO PW1 MAKES ‘BEST OF 25’ LIST! @EditorTheEar has included @grimmaudio's flagship phono stage in his ‘Best of 25’ round up. Recommended for those who "want to hear more of what’s in those grooves". List of 25's stars: tinyurl.com/4r8fs3sp #vinylrecords #phonostage

LUMIN is JPLAY Certified! We have partnered with JPLAY to ensure a seamless listening experience when using JPLAY’s app with LUMIN. The certification applies to the full LUMIN range including the L2 Music Library. Read more about the JPLAY App here: jplay.eu

BIG FIRMWARE HIKE FOR MU1 AND MU2 STREAMERS With added support for UPnP and Tidal Connect, it’s now possible to use the @grimmaudio MU1 and MU2 with network streaming sources other than Roon. Further info: tinyurl.com/rpkk2jpk

DYNAMISM MAKES TAKUMI ‘THE REAL DEAL’! Of the Takumi TT level 2.1DC turntable, @HiFiNewsmag Dec 25 issue says: "for a sub £2000 performer that’s guaranteed to make you sit up and listen, you need look no further…precise, dynamic and forthright". Review: tinyurl.com/bdpc4un3

ANOTHER WINNER FROM NAGAOKA! Further unqualified praise for Nagaoka’s brilliant Moving Permalloy tech. Dec 25’s @HiFiChoiceMag verdict on the MP-700 cart: A superb sound from a really engaging moving-permalloy cart. Against: Nothing at the price! Review: bit.ly/4htH7Sk

LUMIN'S U2 MINI "MIGHT BE JUST WHAT YOU;RE LOOKING FOR"! ‘A British Audiophile’ says: "the U2 Mini won’t deliver the software smarts of mainstream companies but will deliver better sound quality and that will appeal to many." Watch: bit.ly/42HZgpA

“SOMETHING OF A STEAL” Nov 25’s issue of @HiFiChoiceMag reveals the Best Buy bounty of @SilentAAudio's SL1 Plus music player/DAC. "For the money, it’s something of a steal. If you put sound and versatility before visual bling, look no further." Review: bit.ly/3KTGdCq

Thank you to our UK distributors @sounddesigndistribution_ltd for organising this review unit.

Another award for U2X! 🏆 Hi-Fi News have published their fantastic review of LUMIN U2X presenting it with their coveted 'Outstanding Product' award! Download the full review PDF here: luminmusic.com/downloads/LUMI…

"superb build quality, and clear and simple operation via the company’s well sorted app" "U2X clearly proves itself as an ideal source for an optimised, forward-looking digital music system." Thank you to our UK distributors @SDD_SoundDesign for organising this review unit.

Amazing at Ascot! The highest-end revelry at UK Hi Fi Show Live! A truly majestic vinyl replay starring Onkk, @CharismaAudio, Mola Mola, @grimmaudio, Halcro and @vividaudio. A flagship analogue ensemble not to be missed! Rms 241-244 hifishowlive.com #HiFiShowLive

‘Heavenly Sound’ Delivering flawless lab test results, the @SilentAAudio SL1P streamer provides Greg Borrowman of Australian Hi Fi with inspirational listening experiences: "The sound was everything I wanted it to be…" Review: bit.ly/41UeabY #audiophile #streamer