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Can you believe it’s that most wonderful time of year again already? Yes, Christmas is firmly back on the agenda! While it’s fair to say we’re excited for the upcoming festivities, first of course comes the task of considering and arranging gifts for our friends and loved ones. But with the Home Media team on side, this need not be a chore – or include time scouring the shelves or scrolling through the online shops – as we’ve compiled a list of what we feel are some of the best options of hi-fi equipment for audiophiles.
If you’re looking for that ideal gift for the music lover in your life – or for items to share onto your own wish list – read on for our top audio picks for Christmas 2022.
Accuphase E-280 Integrated Amplifier
Our team are huge fans of Accuphase as a brand – and their slogan, which is embodied by each one of their fantastic products: Enrich Life Through Technology. The E-280 is an integrated stereo amplifier with a powerful and controlled sound performance that defies the imagination. An ideal speaker driver.
An ideal gift for the discerning music lover.
- AAVA volume control – delivering high signal-to-noise ratio with low distortion
- High damping factor
- Low impedance
- Two expansion slots for added use of option boards
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Acustica Applicata Room Acoustic Treatment
There are those in the audio field that describe Acustica Applicata’s DaaD Series Sound Harmonisers as the best in the world – if not the best device ever made for home environment acoustics. The range features the DaaD 2, DaaD 3, DaaD 4 and Studio DaaD; when placed strategically in your listening room they open up the soundstage to give a real sense of presence and liveliness to your favourite music.
An ideal gift for maximising the performance of your system.
- Versatile and efficient at a range of frequencies
- Open, sharp and clear production of vocals
- Light, easy to move and adjust to suit any spaces
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DS Audio DS-E1 Cartridge & Equaliser Package
Featuring the DS-E1 Optical Cartridge and DS-E1 Equalizer, this formidable package echoes the build and design of the brand’s more expensive cartridges, and delivers high channel separation, and accurate reproduction for stable music playback.
An ideal gift for getting the most from your prized record collection.
- Powerful performance with reduced background noise
- Detailed output and definition
- Effortless sound field across the range
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Entreq Micro Grounding Kit
This grounding bundle from Entreq comprises a micro ground box and one ground cable and is simple to set up with a range of kit, including monitors and TVs, amplifiers, CD players, DACs and more to stabilise and improve the sound quality and reduce distortion.
An ideal gift for the music lover that has everything.
- Reduced excess noise and sound pollutants
- Increased audio detail
- Improves all-round sound performance
- Great entry-level product to get you started on your hi-fi journey
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HB Labs VR6 6-way Mains Block
A product we love from a UK-based brand, the VR6 (and its 8-socket counterpart the VR8) offers superb surge and overload protection for your audio components – as well as genuine improvements to overall performance with an open, balanced soundstage.
An ideal gift for making an impact on a smaller budget.
- Unfiltered gold-plated sockets for uninterrupted sound dynamics
- Excellent manufacturing quality
- Available left-or-right sided
- Great value
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Home Media is the gift that just keeps giving – we say, with a wink and tongue firmly in cheek! Our knowledgeable team of music fanatics are always here to help with product recommendations and much more – pop in store, or get in touch on 01622 676703, for advice, demonstrations, guidance on lead times or even just a chat about music.
