MU2 NAILS IT FOR PURITY AND DRAMA Hi-Fi News has handed the Grimm Audio MU2 music player/DAC an ‘Outstanding’ badge with a high 90% score. In the June 25 issue, Andrew Everard says: “Get all your subscriptions in place, sit back, and enjoy…” Review: tinyurl.com/4stwznye

.SDD_SoundDesign has introduced the Grimm Audio PW1 MC/MM phono preamplifier to UK audiophiles. Here's what makes it the ideal companion for the Grimm MU2 streamer/DAC/pre, the Grimm LS1 active loudspeaker, or any other audio system: ow.ly/jgsq50W3y75

Skyanalog Ref: “a genuine bargain” Vinyl afficionado Jason Kennedy Jason Kennedy says Skyanalog’s Reference MC cartridge “delivered some of the best results I have heard from vinyl in quite some time...from here it looks like a genuine bargain.” Review: bit.ly/43Y8VI6

Grimm PW1: “Perfection” Jason Kennedy Jason Kennedy has fallen for the sound and virtuosity of the Grimm Audio PW1 MM/MC phono stage. He says “I could have lived with it for much longer than was possible...a good looking, great sounding winner" Review: bit.ly/43ZmQhk

NAGAOKA MP-700: THE ONE TO BEAT AT THIS PRICE POINT! Aug 25 issue of Hi-Fi News says: “The MP-700 is an exceptional achievement...offering grand dynamics, excellent detail and superb tracking...the one to beat at this price point..." Review: tinyurl.com/2jd5dh2y #audiophile

5 Stars for Silent Angel SL1P Music Player David Vivian Jason Kennedy concludes that "as is sometimes the case, less can be more and a presentation that isn’t tripping over itself to impress manages to impress all the more.” Review: tinyurl.com/4rben7tr #musicstreaming #hifi

Grimm Audio PW1: Believe in Magic! Hi-Fi News vinyl veteran Ken Kessler is seduced by the uber versatile Grimm Audio PW1 phono stage in the August 25 issue. He says: “irrespective of the cartridges...magnificent.” Review: tinyurl.com/56pp74b6 #phonostage #audiophile

Amazon Music out now! LUMIN Firmware v20 on T3X / T3 / D3 / P1 Mini / U2X / U2 / U2 Mini adds Amazon Music Unlimited high resolution streaming! Amazon Music is built into the heart of the latest LUMIN App (iOS App v12 / Android App v9). Read more: luminmusic.com/streaming-serv…

Ultimate Travel LUMIN's new U2X uber transport offers Hi-Fi News's Andrew Everard greater musical resolution from even the simplest of DACs: "an ideal source for an optimised, forward-looking digital music system." Review: bit.ly/41WHYVi #outstanding

Classic Encounter For Douglas Seth Brown at Positive Feedback, Charisma Audio’s Caprisse stirs memories of a hi-fi classic. Miraculously, the tiny 2-way standmount evokes the qualities of the revered Quad ESL-57. Review: bit.ly/3IrZCcK #audiophile #loudspeaker

‘Heavenly Sound’ Delivering flawless lab test results, the Silent Angel Audio | Innovative Hi-Fi Streaming 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

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

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.

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

“SOMETHING OF A STEAL” Nov 25’s issue of Hi-Fi Choice reveals the Best Buy bounty of Silent Angel Audio | Innovative Hi-Fi Streaming'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

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

ANOTHER WINNER FROM NAGAOKA! Further unqualified praise for Nagaoka’s brilliant Moving Permalloy tech. Dec 25’s Hi-Fi Choice 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

DYNAMISM MAKES TAKUMI ‘THE REAL DEAL’! Of the Takumi TT level 2.1DC turntable, Hi-Fi News 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

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