New Zealand TV & HiFi

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

In the July/August 2026 issue of The Absolute Sound, Muse Kastanovich evaluates our Lone Ranger speaker cables, alongside Black Beauty and Pegasus interconnects.

The result? A newfound "timbral bloom" and "spectral richness" that led to "binge-listening into the wee hours."

The piece is accompanied by a write-up from TAS Editor Robert Harley, who reflects on AudioQuest founder Bill Low’s legendary 1990s "Boombox Demo." Harley shares how the demo proved that meticulous cable design makes an undeniable difference on any system — and notes that our technology has advanced "astronomically" since!

Read the full review here: https://loom.ly/x__26_c

03/09/2026

At one of our events last year, we surprised a room full of HiFi lovers when we paired the 40 series with a pair of B&W 803D4s, Cyrus Audio hardware may be petite but the power output and musicality was anything but. We highly recommend the Cyrus Audio range, very happy!

We love hearing from owners who are enjoying their Cyrus products 😃 This one came in via our lovely retailer recently.

I'm writing to say just how much we are enjoying the Cyrus 40 cd player I bought a couple of weeks ago. I'm more than satisfied, in fact I'm amazed at just how good the cd player performs, presenting music I thought I knew backwards with a precision, depth and detail I didn't expect. This really does sound like a significant upgrade. Using the Cyrus 40 with a Naim Uniti Nova and Focal Aria 926 speakers is a superb combination: as good as the speakers you used for the demo were, the Focal's do present the sound with a much fuller sound. I've tried out old albums that have to my ears always suffered from less than perfect mastering and without exception the results have been a revelation. Excellent contemporary productions also sound wonderful of course!

Once again, many thanks for introducing me to a new level of CD reproduction.

03/09/2026

New Zealand TV & HiFi have the knowledge and experience to build custom Linn solutions for your music space. We will go to site and specify the correct system match for your space and budget, call 0225977595 or email [email protected] to find out which Linn product suits your lifestyle.

Klimax DSM is the epitome of extreme engineering, designed from first principles and built around decades of Linn’s audio innovation and digital technology expertise.⁠
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At its heart is the groundbreaking, all-Linn Organik DAC – enabling our most natural sound ever.⁠
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Housed in an exquisite precision-machined enclosure, Klimax DSM brings breathtaking sound together with visual and tactile luxury.⁠
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Learn more about Klimax DSM here: https://lin.mn/3CN3P7E

02/09/2026

Nothing surprises customers more than being introduced to our MartinLogan Electrostatics - From the unique profile and artistic design to the astonishing vertical soundstage produced from the electrostatic panel that simply baffles those being introduced, they are simply awesome, nothing beats listening to a Jimi solo through a pair of electrostatics!

ESL13A and ESL15A on demo now at our showroom - 7 Battersea Street, Sydenham, ChCh 0225977595

https://www.nzhifi.nz/category/ML-Electrostatic

02/09/2026

No surprise really! The Sabrina V brings a whole new level to music listening that is miles above many other competitive flagship models, while the Sabrina V is the entry level of the Wilson Audio towers.....
Contact us to experience a Wilson Audio demo in Christchurch.

EISA Award: EISA High-End Floorstanding Loudspeakers 2026-2027
Wilson Audio Sabrina V

"The Sabrina V is Wilson Audio’s smallest floorstanding loudspeaker and features a cabinet constructed from V-Material, one of several technologies first introduced in the company's flagship models. Notably, it features a 165mm (6.5″) midrange driver with a QuadraMag magnet system, delivering exceptionally natural tonality and excellent clarity when paired with the company's Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) tweeter. A 203mm (8″) bass driver generates deep, dynamic bass, allowing the Sabrina V to come remarkably close to the performance of Wilson Audio's larger models. It’s available in standard, upgraded, and custom colours—a wide selection befitting a luxury, high-performance loudspeaker."

—Expert Group: Hi-Fi
—Award year: 2026-2027

https://www.eisa-awards.org/awards/wilson-audio-sabrina-v/
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02/09/2026

The first review of the 80 AMP has gone live with the ear 😀 Ed Selley summed up his thoughts with...

"There have been points during listening where I have felt it can trade blows with any of my favourite sub £10k analogue integrated amps before being able to do things that they need at least an extra box of electronics to do."

Read the full review here https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/cyrus-80-amp-pursues-wider-appeal/

Find out more about the 80 AMP https://cyrusaudio.com/products/80-amp/

02/09/2026

Meet the new Cyrus 80 Integrated Amplifier – could this mark the be...

02/09/2026

Amazon Music is now supported by current-generation Linn DSMs and fully integrated into Linn App, giving a subscribers a seamless new way to discover and enjoy music from Amazon Music's extensive catalogue on their Linn DSM.

04/08/2026

Hot off the press — and a world exclusive! Here’s a taste of what Alan Sircom, Editor-in-Chief at hi-fi+, had to say in the first-ever review of our Pistonik motor system:⁠
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“You can play all the usual audiophile records to your heart’s content, but that was never the point of the 360, and it really isn’t the point now. By removing all those limitations on linearity and improving the loudspeaker’s ability to play at a range of volume levels, those ‘play to impress’ audiophile recordings just stop being so important.”⁠
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Developed and designed entirely in-house, Pistonik represents a major step forward in loudspeaker performance — delivering exceptional linearity, control and lower distortion through Linn-designed drive units.⁠
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Read the full review here: https://hifiplus.com/articles/linn-360-pistonik/