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June 10, 2026
UK PREMIERES AND FIRST SHOWINGS AT NORTH WEST AUDIO SHOW 2026
June 11, 2026This year Dooleys HiFi will once again be in Room 101, demonstrating two systems at the NWAS 2026.
They will be playing a selection of music from Vinyl, CD and streaming sources.
System 1: features the first NWAS showing of Musical Fidelity’s NuVista 800.2 amplifier and NuVista Vinyl S phono stage. Spinning the vinyl will be Musical Fidelity’s stunning M8XTT turntable with a new Sumiko MC cartridge, HiFi Rose RS451 streamer and Fyne Audio F703SP loudspeakers.
System 2 features for the first time Rotel Michi Q5 CD Transport/DAC partnered with Rotel Michi X3 Series 2 amplifier, HiFi Rose RS451 streamer and Fyne Audio F502SP loudspeakers. Both Super Trax and S-Trax super tweeters will be used on the speaker systems. This will be S-Trax’s first outing at NWAS.
All wired with Chord cables.
Dooleys HiFi will be using Cyntaf Stands by MW Stands of Wales, this will be their first appearance at the show. Each leg is cut from a single length of hard maple, ensuring the grain pattern flows seamlessly throughout the stand. This attention to detail not only elevates the aesthetic but also guarantees strength and consistency. For the shelves, they rely on a trusted partner at the Welsh slate quarry, who selects each piece against their strict criteria. MW Stands can offer a range of standard sizes and can also manufacture bespoke stands.
Being shown for the first time will be products from Australian brand Burson – headphone preamp DACs and power amps.
Burson are new to the UK, based in Melbourne and established for over 20 years. They bring a new approach to headphone amplifier design. All the headphone preamps are Class A designs and are upgradeable. A range of interchangeable OP amps are available along with upgraded power supplies.
On display will be Burson’s entry level Playmate 3 Headphone Amp/USB DAC and the high-end Soloist Voyager headphone preamp with optional upgraded power supply. Both units will be demonstrated with Grado headphones, using a WiiM Ultra Streamer as the source component.
Dooleys HiFi are hoping to show new product from the Michi Prestige Range. The new X430 amplifier, hopefully the Q430 CD player will arrive in time for the show. These two new products bring Rotel’s Michi design philosophy and performance into a more affordable and smaller footprint range of products.