Boutique HiFi Concierge
For product demonstrations in-studio (by appointment) or in the comfort of your own home, call Greg Chapman on 0333 577 2005 or 07717 477 994 or email to find out how VAL HiFi can help you.
Ray Tubes are now available from VAL HiFi. Order yours today.
Ray Tubes are now available from VAL HiFi. Order yours today.
Ray Vacuum Tubes set a new standard for the price and are now available from val HiFi.
“A brilliant, brilliant new production tube. I don't have anything negative to say. I can't find any cons or negative with the Ray tubes..”
— Passion for Sound
“These proved to be so good, so resolving, yet never harsh, never annoying...instead they combine really smooth and natural sounds with higher-resolving, really open, really spacious sounds that we expect from great tubes.”
— iiWi Reviews
“The fidelity of the upper mid-range is actually quite significantly better than that of the stock tubes....the sound-staging width is a lot more substantial.”
— Joshua Valour
NewOntech
Founded by Ole Nielsen in 1990, NewOntech channels a deep passion for music into every product they create. Each piece is rigorously developed and tested through extensive listening to ensure an immersive sound experience that makes music feel alive. Their range includes power amps, pre-amps, DACs, and RIAA stages, with standout products like the “Monster DAC” and DAC20. NewOntech is constantly innovating, with new models such as the DAC08, AMP10, and RIAA08 launching and projects underway, including a unique tube amplifier using the 300B output tube. This family-run European brand designs, assembles, and ships each product from their local factory, using proprietary components and offering customisation options in components and finishes. Committed to high-quality, handcrafted audio at accessible prices, NewOntech delivers products that bring the true essence of music to life.
EigHTH Wonder
HiFi Choice recently reviewed the NewOnTech DAC 08 and wrote: “A fine, purist dac that is an absolute joy to live with.”
Read the full review here.
EXPERIENCE SOULNOTE AT VAL HIFI
We absolutely love this brand and now we get to share it with you. Starting from £3,300 for the A1 Integrated Amplifier, Soulnote is scooping up award after award and making waves.
Why? Because the products are truly something special. Give us a call or drop us an email to find out more and why you need to experience Soulnote for yourself.
A Horn lovers dream
Inspired by the groundbreaking innovations of Western Electric and perfected by Japanese craftsmen, Admire Audio has crafted a family of products that truly set a new benchmark in audio reproduction.
We are thrilled to present Admire Audio’s masterpieces, inviting you to experience and own these extraordinary creations in your home. Embark on an unparalleled auditory journey with us and Admire Audio.
OEPHI launches a new reference
The fundamental concept behind the OePhi Reference 3.5 loudspeaker system, and the entire range of OePhi loudspeakers, is to create an electro-acoustic transducer that converts the electrical signal into acoustic energy with minimum loss, minimum compression, minimum modulation and with as uniform and intact time domain performance as possible. To achieve this, we have designed the loudspeakers to give the drivers the ideal acoustic and electrical conditions to operate in their respective working ranges with minimal need for electrical compensation - as this always results in losses, modulation and additional time domain distortion.
Wattson Audio introduces the Madison Lounge Edition
In a new, revamped version, the Madison is the first Wattson Audio unit to join the "Lounge Edition" series. Featuring a reworked look and a number of technological enhancements, the Madison Lounge Edition takes audio reproduction to a new level of perfection. Available to order now.
Pachanko Labs now on demonstration and available from val hi-fi
All Pachanko Labs products are manufactured in La Réunion with the best components available today. Most of them are tailor‐made to meet demanding manufacturer's requirements. One of the important achievements of Pachanko servers is the use of a specially developed Diretta network data transfer protocol, which the company specially configures for its tasks to achieve uncompromising sound quality.
FROM JAPAN, COMES A VERY SPECIAL COLLECTION OF PRODUCTS. now AVAILABLE IN THE UK THROUGH VAL HIFI
Shinobu Karaki-san's developments and designs are state-of-the-art innovative semiconductor technology and, combined with old-world craftsmanship, make his amplifiers very special and highly sought after.
DIRETTA
FEATURE: What is Diretta?
Introducing a novel audio protocol designed to enhance high-fidelity sound quality. It takes a fundamentally different approach compared to existing protocols.
In the world of audio, several factors impact sound quality, and one significant factor is the interference caused by digital components. Typically, capacitors and inductors are used to reduce this interference and create low-pass filters to minimize unwanted digital noise.
However, even with these filters, some low-frequency fluctuations persist, unnoticed when observing voltage but detectable when examining electrical current. Eliminating these noises through electrical means is challenging.
Diretta's solution involves close coordination between a Host and a Target, using predictive data transmission at consistent intervals to stabilize power consumption and enhance audio player performance. This process is akin to USB synchronization but with the Host controlling the pace, eliminating the need for complex buffer and flow control systems. This allows for isolated connections like fiber optics and simplifies processes compared to protocols like UPnP and AES67.
Diretta's primary focus is on optimizing sound quality while minimizing impact on analog components. This is achieved through processing averaging and power consumption stabilization - something existing protocols struggle to accomplish - and now through Diretta, there is a solution to this challenge.
Imagine an audio player as the Target ( e.g Soulnote Z-3) - a device dedicated to delivering pristine sound quality - and a server as the Host ( e.g Pachanko Labs with Roon) - responsible for managing storage and data delivery - These two entities are conceived with contrasting philosophies, both designed with distinct principles.
In the case of the Target, the design ethos is one of elegant simplicity. Unnecessary complexity is stripped away, opting for a streamlined approach akin to specialized hardware processing, reminiscent of the efficiency found in Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). This deliberate simplification allows for seamless harmonization between the player and its supporting infrastructure.
By carefully calibrating the Host and Target to work in tandem, Diretta endeavors to strike a harmonious balance between high-performance audio reproduction and the minimization of digital intrusions.
This innovative approach pushes digital audio streaming and playback forward yet again and with Pachanko Labs and Soulnote, VAL HiFi can offer you the products to experience it in your system.
Trade IN to Trade UP - Want to upgrade your existing system? Talk to us about trading in your existing product(s) and upgrading.
Trade IN to Trade UP - Want to upgrade your existing system? Talk to us about trading in your existing product(s) and upgrading.