Frank Prowse Hi-Fi Blog
IsoTek Initium – Small Price. BIG Upgrade.
August 4, 2016 The new IsoTek Initium power cable is getting rave reviews since its release a couple of months ago. Available in-store now, this simple upgrade will give you an improved performance connected to any device. Hi-Fi Choice is the latest to lavish praise on the “power’ of this power cable!
Vinyl – Is Heavier Actually Better?
July 23, 2016 There are many websites and stores touting the virtues of 180gm vinyl pressings over traditional 140gm, particularly from a sonic standpoint. While this is a huge area of debate, one of the world’s leading authorities on all-things vinyl, Helmut Brinkmann, of Brinkmann Audio, would seem to suggest that heavier is not necessarily better. From the man himself:-...Read more
Emotive Emotiva
July 7, 2016 It’s been a fairly reasonable wait, but the wait is now over! The new GEN 3 XPA range of multichannel power amplifiers from Emotiva have now landed in Australia, and our initial listening sessions have been very favorable! Offering fantastic value for money, the new GEN3 have a modular approach meaning the ability to increase...Read more
The Planar 3 is here!
June 2, 2016 Arriving a little earlier than anticipated (although always welcome!), the new and highly-anticipated Rega Planar 3 turntable is now in-store. A complete revision, the Planar 3 is a re-invention of the original P3/RP3 models – it will be a struggle for anyone to offer the same price vs. performance that Rega are offering with this deck....Read more
Why Buy…a Rega Brio-R Amplifier?
May 24, 2016 While the hi-fi industry and the stereo market have been overshadowed over the last few years by the home theatre revolution, it has always been here. If anything, it’s never been in better shape, largely helped by the resurgence of vinyl and the demand for audio “quality” over audio “quantity”. Now, there’s a copious amount...Read more
The Art of the LP
May 18, 2016 One of the many reasons we love vinyl records is the artwork, the linear notes, the packaging. “The Art of the LP” is a truly wonderful hardback book that celebrates famous (and not-so famous) album covers, going into the background of how album cover artwork and sleeve designs came about. Spanning 400 pages and covering...Read more
Why Buy…an Anthem A/V Receiver?
May 12, 2016 There’s a number of reasons why an Anthem AV Receiver can be a better purchase decision for most clients looking at either building an A/V System from scratch, or replacing an aging AV Receiver with some cutting edge technology. We would like to highlight a few of the reasons to consider an Anthem… ARC (Anthem...Read more
How a turntable is made
April 16, 2016 Ever wondered what goes into making a turntable? To celebrate Record Store Day 2016, we present to you a video from esteemed A/V magazine, What HiFi, who recently toured the Rega factory in the UK for a look at how the new Planar 3 is made. This stunning turntable will be available in Australia in...Read more
Record Store Day 2016 Special
April 15, 2016 To celebrate Record Store Day 2016, which is tomorrow, we at Frank Prowse HiFi, in conjunction with Pro-Ject, are offering a couple of fantastic trade-in deals on new turntable purchases. Simply put, if you’re in the market for a new turntable, bring your old one into us here in the store, irrespective of brand, physical...Read more
Harbeth in Perth
April 6, 2016 Every now and then a speaker brand comes along that captures the heart and soul of those who dare listen – one such brand is Harbeth from the U.K. Formed in 1977, the brand manufactures out of the picture-perfect little town of Lindfield. Manufacturing in small batches ensures quality control is very high, drivers are...Read more