The latest hi-fi news, products, music & our cultural highlights!
Newsletter - August 2025
As summer draws to a close, we're gearing up for what promises to be a busy September at Soundstage Hi-Fi — and we're very excited about what's coming up!
Growing up listening to hip-hop, we're thrilled to be hosting an event that celebrates the underground scene in collaboration with Velocity Press. Join us on Thursday, 18th September, for an evening that combines a book launch and DJ sets from author Ben Pedroche and the talented illustrator Dan Lish — both will also be in conversation with us here at the shop. It starts at 6pm and entry is FREE, so come and experience golden age hip-hop through our incredible TPI system. Bring the Noise!
While we're thinking about hip-hop culture, don't miss our latest blog post: ‘Technics SL-1200s: How Two Turntables Revolutionised Music – From Bronx Block Parties to Jungle’. We take a close look at the gear that shaped a generation of music & fashion.
Newsletter - June 2025
We're applying the finishing touches to the listening room, ready for Saturday's dCS listening event. Come and join us from 11am—there are a handful of places left! You'll get to experience the new dCS LINA DAC X network music player, which looks and sounds incredible, and an exclusive listen to the Dan D'Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amp powering the Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy loudspeakers. It's guaranteed to be an immersive listening experience.
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025 - Review
We head to the annual celebration of high fidelity - the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025. Swapping our usual quiet Friday for the more vibrant Saturday crowd. The atmosphere is more buzzy, the listening rooms are comfortable, and there’s plenty of space to chat with fellow music lovers. Dean even bumps into someone he last saw 30 years ago at an altitude of 8,000ft in Machu Picchu, Peru!
The show includes re-imaginations of 1960s hi-fi and is teeming with technological innovations. An ultra-sleek streaming amplifier from Devialet; loudspeakers from Britain’s finest ATC, PMC, and Harbeth; new electronics by Rega; and immersive head-fi from Meze, Astell & Kern, and Campfire Audio.
Soulnote Listening Day - Thurs. 5th December (11am-7pm)
We're excited to invite you to an exclusive Soulnote event on Thursday, 5th December, from 11am to 7pm at Soundstage Hi-Fi. This is a unique opportunity to experience the remarkable sound and craftsmanship of Soulnote’s Integrated Amplifiers & Phonostages.
Newsletter - November 2024
Join us for an immersive listening event at the shop on Saturday, November 16th (11 AM – 4 PM). You'll experience three high-end hi-fi systems. The main system features the YG Acoustics Hailey 3 Reference Loudspeakers, powered by the Vitus Audio SIA-030 integrated amplifier. You’ll also gain insight from Alan Sircom (Editor, Hi-Fi+ Magazine), Chris Rees from YG Acoustics, and Glen Furness from AIRT.
YG Acoustics & Vitus Audio - Listening Event - Sat. 16th November 2024
Join us for an exciting listening event on Saturday 16th November 2024 (11 am-4 pm). We love pairing YG Acoustics loudspeakers with Vitus Audio amplification, and you'll get to listen to three high-end systems made up of this perfect combination!
Newsletter - September 2024
Over the Summer, we've added several new brands to the shop. These include Shunyata, Stillpoints, Acustica Applicata, and Entreq. They all create audio products that help 'lower the noise floor' - reducing vibrations & eliminating any electrical noise getting into your system. Shunyata is leading the way in this area, and using their cables or power distributors can markedly improve your listening experience - getting you closer to the music you love.
OePhi UK Launch Event - Saturday 28th September - 10am-5pm
Join us for the exclusive UK Launch of OePhi Loudspeakers on Saturday 28th September 2024 at Soundstage Hi-Fi, North London. Discover Joakim Juhl's handcrafted speakers and cables, renowned for their minimalist beauty and exceptional sound quality. You’ll have an exclusive look & listen to the full range of loudspeakers, as well as an insight from the maestro himself. Reserve your space early as places are limited.
The Vinyl Factory: Reverb - An exhibition celebrating art & sound
Reverb is a multimedia exhibition by The Vinyl Factory that celebrates the merging of art & sound. It brings together over 100 artists and musicians – working across art, music, film & live performance.
The exhibition features the Hi-Fi Listening Room Dream No.1, created by and programmed with New York artist Devon Turnbull. It's a meditative space to listen to vinyl of unheard music, including exclusive test pressings and studio outtakes.
Munich High-End 2024 - The Best Hi-Fi In the World (Day2)
It’s the second day at Munich High-End 2024, and we discover the sanctuary of the Nagra room; a sonic assault from YG Acoustics; beautiful craftsmanship from Berlin’s Ramar; and learn how to "lower the noise floor" with Stillpoints & Shunyata.
Munich High-End 2024 - The Best Hi-Fi In the World
The buzz is back! It's the 2024 edition of Munich Hi-End, the largest hi-fi show in the world, and it feels like the first day at Glastonbury Festival. Amongst the hustle & bustle, we swap stories and rumours of which new hi-fi is getting previewed & launched. "Linn has SIX Mono 800 amps hooked up to a pair of 360 Passive loudspeakers.", "You HAVE to hear the Tidal Bugattis - they make every other system sound broken, but it's strictly invite only! "…
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2024 - Review
We walk into the ATC's listening room and instantly feel at home. ATC have a system featuring the ATC SCM50ASLT Active Tower Loudspeaker in Piano Black. Everything about the demonstration feels effortless - no expensive power chords or cables. We’re not thinking about the hi-fi system, as we're 100% absorbed in the music. Dean sums it up, "There's no bullshit - just good engineering."
Vitus Audio & Avalon Acoustics Weekend - 2nd & 3rd March 2024
Join us for an exciting event on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd March 2024 (11 am-4pm). It's in collaboration with AIRT - and will feature Vitus Audio amplification, and Avalon Acoustics Loudspeakers, enhanced by Stillpoints isolation.