Accessorize your Christmas with Hi-Fi add-ons you never knew you needed!
/When you hear the word ‘Hi-Fi’, you might often think of big, elaborate systems. But what if we told you that there could be some smaller, essential accessories missing from or could be added to your set-up? Or maybe you just fancy sprucin’ it up a bit? Either way, in this article we’ve listed 5 great items that you can add to your system right here at Audio T Enfield this Christmas, with some of those being on attractive Black Friday deals. Grab it while you can!
Please Note: this is for the version one Mojo and will not fit the Mojo 2
‘Butter fingers’ is the expression that comes to mind… Has anyone ever described you in this way? Are you a little bit on the clumsy side and seem to drop everything? While we can’t always control these accidents, we can certainly add a layer of protection.
When we’ve invested our hard earned money into building your perfect system, it goes without saying that we want to keep it out of harm’s way as much as possible, after all, it would be a huge shame to spend a lump sum on something just for it to get damaged or break down the line, all because of those butter fingers!
Chord Electronics are here to help with the Premium Leather and Polycarbonate cases. They’re suitable for both Mojo version one and Poly, so why not add some extra protection for your DAC and grab a great deal all at once? You can save over £50* on the Premium Leather case as it is currently on a Black Friday offer for a very generous £69.00*! The Polycarbonate Hard Case is also up for grabs for £59*, saving you more than £20*.
Cases for the Mojo 2 are also available at their standard price, click here to view options.
2. Audioquest Super-Conductive Anti-Static Record Brush
Those small specks of dust on your record can be a right nuisance, especially when you hear those crackling sounds, knowing the stylus just did a hit and run on a bit of fluff. Many vinyl novices have probably tried a few tricks to get it clean; the good old ‘huff and puff and blow onto the vinyl’ (spoiler: it doesn’t work!), the overused ‘pull your sleeve down and wipe around in circular motion’ (spoiler: it really doesn’t work!), and the infamous ‘physically wiping off each individual particle with your fingertips (spoiler: it definitely DOES NOT work!).
“So what can I use to clean my records then?!” I hear you exclaim. The answer to your question: the Audioquest Super-Conductive Anti-Static Record Brush. Featuring 1,248,000 super-conductive carbon fibres, this record brush gently reaches into the groove, pulling out dust and dirt that would otherwise snap, crackle, and pop through your speakers. If you’re unsure of how to use the brush, click here to watch a short tutorial.
Retailing at just £24.95*, it’s not a hefty price to pay if you want to keep your extremely valuable and sentimental vinyl collection clean and listenable.
3. Pro-ject Clamp-It Record Clamp
Keeping to the subject of vinyl, here we have something that will allow your records to play at reduced resonance levels. Placing the Pro-ject Clamp-it on top of your record while it’s playing does not add weight, and you can fine-adjust the pressure according to the condition of your records.
Record Puck Issues
The Clamp-It weight is more effective than "standard" record pucks, which generally have two disadvantages that affect the sound negatively:
1) The weight can induce higher levels of rumble, when used with lower cost turntables which have less massive main bearings
2) Instead of tightening the records surface to the platter, heavyweight record pucks can cause the opposite: Vinyl will get shaped like a bowl with no contact of the outer edges of the record to the platter.
Why use Clamp It?
the clamp-it in action
In contrast, Clamp-It is a real solution, with a clamp mechanism around the centre spindle that will not add weight, which would induce rumble. You can fine-adjust pressure according condition of your warped records. Fitting of Clamp-It is easily done within seconds. This accessory will not only please your ears, its beautifully machined diamond-cut edges will also look extremely cool on any turntable!
At it’s modest price point of £79*, this would make a great stocking filler for vinyl lovers this Christmas.
4. Sennheiser CX True Wireless Earphones - *BLACK FRIDAY OFFER*
These noise-cancelling* beauties are perfect for someone who enjoys being in their own solitude. Whether it be on the work commute, at the gym, or even in the comfort of your own home, if you want to cut out the noise, these will do it for you! Alongside N.C*, features include Customizable Touch Controls, Bass Boost, IPX4 and 27-hour Battery Life, so you’ll never be without your playlists at a high-end quality.
What's in the box?
CX True Wireless Earbuds
Silicone ear adapter sets (XS, S, M, L)
Charging Case
USB-C Cable
Quick Guide & Safety Guide
Again, this would be a hugely apt stocking filler for just about anybody that enjoys their music. Save £50* this Black Friday on the Sennheiser CX True Wireless Earphones, now priced at £69.99*! Grab the deal while you can - surely it’s a no-brainer?!
5. Audioquest JitterBug USB Filter
Upgrading speaker or interconnect cables isn’t unusual for a traditional Hi-Fi system, but what if you wanted to upgrade your desktop audio system? This is where the JitterBug comes in.
Slightly smaller and chunkier than the DragonFly USB DAC (also currently on a Black Friday offer), it plugs straight into your computer’s USB input, where its job is to act as a passive filter and dissipate any noise before the signal enters your DAC. The main source of noise is actually your computer’s power supply - oh the irony! Nevertheless, the JitterBug saves the day by reducing this as much as possible.
So the bottom line is, if you own a desktop audio system then you should surely be equipping yourself with a JitterBug?! And if you’re not, then it’s never too late!
£59* is the current price for one of these, which I personally believe is practically daylight robbery for the job it does. Do yourself a quick favour and purchase one whilst they’re in stock!
Give your local Audio T store a call to find out more information about the products listed, and if you’re just passing by, why not pop in and take a look at them too?!
Thanks for reading!
Elena, John & Richard – Audio T Enfield
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