Newsletter - April 2026
Published on
16th April 2026
With Record Store Day 2026 approaching, we’d love you to celebrate all things vinyl and hi-fi with us at the shop this Saturday, 18th April, from 12-4pm. Feel free to bring your favourite records, and we’ll play them on our reference hi-fi system:
You’ll experience the Linn LP12 Turntable, dCS Lina DACX Streamer,dCS Rossini APEX Streaming DAC & Clock, D’Agostino Pendulum Amp, and Wilson Audio SabrinaV Loudspeakers - you’ll go deeper into your music than you’ve ever gone!
We’ve also refreshed the shelves with a vinyl restock; they’re packed full of essential classics from the likes of Aphex Twin, Bill Withers, MF DOOM, and Eric B & Rakim.
Spring is the perfect time for a tune-up, and we’ve had some lovely turntables in for service this month. Whether it’s a fine-tune or an upgrade in performance, Alan, our turntable expert, has been getting them back to their best - or even better! He’s been working on an LP12 where the customer wanted the plinth colour to match their interiors. Which custom Pantone finish would you get?
We’ve also expanded our Head-Fi listening section, with an extensive range of Meze Audio headphones, alongside Stax, and the new noise-cancelling Focal Bathys MG wireless headphones - ideal for travelling.
Jason Kennedy’s latest blog explores why ATC active loudspeakers are such a compelling choice for anyone who demands incredible sound and an ultra-minimalist set-up.
New in the shop, you’ll find the exceptional Rega P6 RS Turntable, alongside a selection of high-end hi-fi at some great prices in our Pre-owned section.
And if you do pop in on Saturday, you’ll also see our brand new Vitsoe shelving display - now home to even more vinyl, analogue & digital hi-fi, and books on music by Velocity Press - keep supporting the independents!
See you soon,
Dean
Latest BlogATC Active Loudspeakers - Soundstage Hi-Fi’s Expert Guide
Following the release of the ATC EL50 Loudspeakers, we enlisted our resident hi-fi expert, Jason Kennedy, to provide insight into ATC Active Loudspeakers. He looks at the SCM40A, SCM50ASL, plus the SCM100ASL, and we find out why ATC is the professional’s choice and “one of the best-kept secrets in hi-fi.”
Linn LP12 Turntable with custom orange gloss finish
Wilson Audio SabrinaV Loudspeakers with D’Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amp in our demo room
EventSat.18th April - Record Store Day
Join us at Soundstage Hi-Fi this Saturday, 18th April 2026, 12pm-4pm.
Bring down your favourite records, or browse our latest selection of vinyl, and listen to them on our reference system:
Look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Entry is FREE
A choice selection of our latest essential vinyl
Latest Hi-FiRega Planar 6 RS Turntable
The Planar RS 3 has been a very sought-after addition to the Rega line-up, and the Planar 6 has a higher-spec, but with the same metallic bronze finish. It’s been getting a lot of love from the press, too:
“Rarely have I heard a more assured and capable turntable and the fact that Rega have assembled a package that makes such a significant saving over the elements when purchased separately makes it even better value”
- Jason Kennedy, The Ear
Available at £2,000. Get in touch if you’d like a demo.
Latest Hi-FiHana Umami Black MC Cartridge
This Moving coil cartridge is the new reference in analogue playback. Hana, which means "brilliant & gorgeous" in Japanese, are hand-assembled and are perfect for listening to jazz & classical.
It delivers truly exceptional sound and is available at £8,249
Neat IOTA ALPHA II Loudspeakers
Latest Hi-FiNeat IOTA ALPHA II Loudspeakers
Small with big performance! The Neat IOTA ALPHA II floorstanders with isobaric bass - for low-end that belie their compact size.
For those who love compact & minimalist hi-fi, we recommend combining them with the Wattson Audio amp & streamer.
Available in 4 finishes at £1,995
Check out the latest additions to our Pre-owned hi-fi:
TPI TYPE. HF1 Loudspeaker £6,499
2-way passive reference speaker with studio-quality soundSugden A21SE Signature Amplifier £3,199
Pure Class A Special Edition Integrated AmplifierExposure XM9 Mono Amps (Pair) £2,199
“Impressive half-width amp with power output that belies its size.”Wilson Audio SabrinaX Loudspeakers £14,999
Iconic loudspeaker in carbon finish
Please get in touch if you’d like to Arrange a Home Demo.
Music & CultureNew Boards of Canada LP on Warp Records!?
New Boards of Canada posters spotted in LA
It’s been 13 long years since Scotland’s most reclusive duo, Boards of Canada, released an album. And there has been a collection of mysterious posters popping up around the world sporting their Hexagon sun logo. This surely means an imminent release of new music. They’ve not played live since 1995 - so maybe a tour to go with it? I doubt it.
Once the new music drops, we’ll definitely be having a listening session at the shop to celebrate. Get in touch if you’d like to reserve a spot.
More Children of the Stone inspired posters from BOC