Renaissance Audio

Renaissance Audio The team at Renaissance have been involved in the High End Audio industry for over 40 years. During that time we have gathered a wealth of experience.

We are your trusted gateway to world class audio. Find our retailers all around the UK on our website. The team at Renaissance Audio have been involved in the High End Audio industry for over 30 years. During that time we have gathered a wealth of experience

We're soon to receive a loudspeaker that we are very excited about: Audiovector's R 5 Arreté. Engineered and hand-crafte...
22/06/2026

We're soon to receive a loudspeaker that we are very excited about: Audiovector's R 5 Arreté. Engineered and hand-crafted in Denmark, it challenges expectations by redefining what a loudspeaker of this size can achieve. Following five years and more than 2,000 hours of listening during development, the R 5 is the first model to incorporate technologies inherited directly from Audiovector’s flagship R 10 Arreté.

The stunning new speaker is built around a true 3.5-way architecture. Two bass drivers operate in carefully differentiated roles: one covering the full bass range, the second dedicated solely to the deepest frequencies. The midrange remains completely uncompromised – clean, fast and transparent. In the bass and lower midrange, the R 5 generates a line source-like effect, distributing energy across the listening space to form a forceful, controlled and room-filling wave. This is bass that is both heard and felt – deep and powerful, from a loudspeaker of remarkable elegance and control.

Each cabinet is designed, engineered and hand-built in Denmark. The narrow front baffle minimises edge diffraction for a more precise and transparent soundstage. The new Arreté plinth, together with its precision-milled spikes and integrated decoupling system, eliminates unwanted resonance at its source.

Every surface is finished to an exceptional standard, combining the warmth of carefully selected real wood veneers with enduring quality. The R 5 Arreté is available in Black Piano, White Silk, African Mahogany Piano and Italian Walnut. Custom paint finishes are available on request.

This loudspeaker hits the sweet spot. Contact us for more information

Another of our brands to launch a new product at the High End Vienna show was Nordost, with its QBASE Supreme Reference ...
18/06/2026

Another of our brands to launch a new product at the High End Vienna show was Nordost, with its QBASE Supreme Reference – a highly anticipated and inevitable evolution of the company's range of distribution units.

Fittingly, the QBASE Supreme Reference is the first QRT product to feature Odin 2 internal wiring and robust 32A powerCON connectors. It has been engineered to surpass its predecessors in both performance and current delivery.

Designed for high-current handling, ground and signal-flow matching, resonance control and listener-adjustable sonic tuning, the QBASE Supreme Reference is the ideal foundation for the most dynamic, revealing and power-hungry systems.

The first units will be available in July.

Nordost Cables

We met so many wonderful people at the High End Vienna show. From Audiovector  to MOON by Simaudio , Nordost Cables and ...
13/06/2026

We met so many wonderful people at the High End Vienna show. From Audiovector to MOON by Simaudio , Nordost Cables and more, see who you recognise.

A bonus point if you can name the film in which the door in the last image appeared.

Hi-Fi+ has just posted the first of their High End Vienna show reports.Here's what they have to say about MOON's new 491...
11/06/2026

Hi-Fi+ has just posted the first of their High End Vienna show reports.

Here's what they have to say about MOON's new 491 network player preamplifier and the 461 power amplifier:

"It would have been easier for Moon to take the popular 371 integrated streaming amplifier from the Compass range and split it into two separate components. Instead, Moon listened to its better angels and went with a vastly more flexible and powerful pairing.

With all the inputs and outputs you could ever need and a highly flexible MM/MC stage, the £5,950/$6,500 491 uses the more sophisticated volume control and hybrid linear/switch mode power found on the brand’s higher-end devices. Meanwhile, the £4,450/$5,000 power amplifier uses even more of the hybrid power supplies to deliver its 150W per channel. This can be driven in bridged or bi-amp mode.

While we’ve said we won’t be discussing sound too much at this show as it’s new to everyone, this system – coupled with Dynaudio’s Contour Legacy loudspeakers and Nordost Heimdall 2 cables – was a true star, with plenty of drive and energy."

The show report can be found here:

https://hifiplus.com/articles/vienna-high-end-2026-part-one/?utm_source=Default+hi-fi%2B+List&utm_campaign=5baf133a3d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_06_01_03_04_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-de0acb21d8-162348869&goal=0_ff6dfd0295-5baf133a3d-162348869&mc_cid=5baf133a3d&mc_eid=0b7852d901

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by Simaudio

What Hi-Fi? had a first listen to MOON's new products at the High End Vienna show. They were impressed.We think you will...
09/06/2026

What Hi-Fi? had a first listen to MOON's new products at the High End Vienna show. They were impressed.

We think you will be too.

The 491 Network Player Preamplifier and 461 Power Amplifier will be with us in July.

In the meantime, see what What Hi-Fi? had to say:

This high-end pairing promises much on a short listen

07/06/2026

A little introduction to the new MOON 491 and 461…

We’re impressed by the acoustics of Nordost Cables’ room at High End Vienna. We can really hear the difference that thei...
06/06/2026

We’re impressed by the acoustics of Nordost Cables’ room at High End Vienna. We can really hear the difference that their products make to a system.

We’ve also enjoyed hearing some great tunes in Vienna’s excellent bars!

05/06/2026

We’re loving Audiovector’s stunning new R 5 Arreté loudspeakers!

They are a true highlight of High End Vienna with beautiful clarity, effortless dynamics, and pure musical emotion.

Contact us to find out more.

Audiovector

The new MOON 491 network player preamplifier and 461 power amplifier more than live up to expectations. They look and so...
04/06/2026

The new MOON 491 network player preamplifier and 461 power amplifier more than live up to expectations. They look and sound fabulous, and are already drawing the crowds at High End Vienna.

And the Danube is almost blue!

MOON by Simaudio

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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