Tír Na HiFi

Many thanks and have a good 2021

No suppose I am not. Now retired after spending my last six years in the middle East. When I came back. Decided to spend some of my ill gotten gains on my hifi system. During that time it has gradually been upgraded to what it is now. Could never have done it in one hit that's for sure. Now have it ...

Yep that's the one

Interesting article indeed. I can't say I have ever heard tannoy in a home setting so I can't really comment on what they sound like. I was more interested in the comment by Diapason in relation to speakers with 12 inch woofers in a home environment. My listening room is small five and half metres b...

Thanks Ivor

Hi All Just to let you know the Umami cartridge was awarded Cartridge of the Year by the HI Fi + magazine. They also provided a short review in the summary the reviewer stated " The umami red is that rare jewel in phono cartridges a design that gives you both the sort of detail and precision of...

Hi Very interesting having now about 50 hours on it there is certainly nothing to complain about. It is a very balanced cartridge no matter what you throw at it. It is very detailed and produces sounds where in some cases have been less clear. It packs plenty of punch for all music. Classical. Pop. ...

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Hi Fran Thanks, I can't say I have a lot of experience with benz albeit they have a good reputation. Have you thought of the Hana ML that is supposed to be a stunning cartridge. I had the MH which was stunning as well but the ML had the better reviews I traded in my MH when I purchased the Umami and...

I remember that I was the same it's not a bad magazine.
Only trouble with Ireland and Hifi is there is a limited number of dealers to go and listen to various products.
Saying that cartridges where possible should be tried in your own system, a big ask of dealers I know.