Entries by Bill Leigh

EgglestonWorks Artisan arrive in U.K.

Auden Distribution is excited to now have the EgglestonWorks Artisan series available for demonstration in the UK at selected hi-fi dealers. The Artisan models bring EgglestonWorks hand crafted excellence and reputation to a price level normally associated with mass produced products. Just as with those well-respected higher end models in the line-up, the Nico EVO, […]

V10 Hifi+ Review

The latest issue of highly regarded HiFi+ magazine features a review of the Hegel V10 phono stage. This is the latest in a series of positive reviews for the product from many quarters, this one being from respected long term reviewer Jason Kennedy. You can read it via this link  V10 HIFI+192 Hegel_LR  They should […]

Hegel gets into the groove

Hegel have announced their latest product, the V10 phonostage. Designed in house from the ground up rather than using off the shelf components, the V10 is pure Hegel and utilises some clever and bespoke technologies. Just as with the award-winning Hegel amplifiers, everything is designed and engineered to make the music sound as good as […]

Amphion wins another award.

The highly respected UK magazine HiFi+ has awarded Amphion Argon 7LS the award for Best Floorstanding Loudspeaker up to £10,ooo. This is a great award to receive and illustrates what good value the 7LS is at £4000. Thanks to the staff at Hifi+ for the honour, you can read the citation here.  

H95 compared to H90

Following the glowing reviews across lots of media since it was released a few days ago, we have been asked about the difference between the new Hegel H95 and the outgoing model. It is a logical question which Anders from Hegel answers in this video. Anders H95 H90 Video

New Hegel H95 and initial reviews

Hegel have introduced the H95, a replacement for the successful entry level H90. Improvements include the addition of a much improved digital section along with Spotify connect and more stable upnp but despite these benefits the price point of the outgoing model has been maintained. The H95 has a UK retail of £1500 inc vat. […]

H120 at Stereonet

Hegel H120 is reviewed by David Price for Stereonet, and it is safe to say he likes it. In my opinion the H120 is a great balance of performance and value so I’m glad to see David pick up on this amongst the other virtues of the product. You can read the full review here […]

Do we need specialist Hi-Fi stores?

Having spent many years in the Hi-fi business in various roles in retail, on the road as a manufacturer’s representative, and now with my own distribution company, I’ve seen much change in Hi-fi retailing. Manufacturers marketing and selling direct to the public, and the increased shift towards online purchases during recent CoVid19 restrictions has led some […]