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A KEF Reference Meta Showcase at the North West Audio Show 2025
June 5, 2025This year at North West Audio Show will host well-known audio retailer Richer Sounds for the first time. They got in touch to let us know what we can expect to see in their room at the show.
Argon Audio TT Signature turntable
The TT Signature represents a new flagship turntable model for Argon Audio. As a company-first, it uses a suspended design, with both a sprung chassis and isolation feet keeping vibrations to an absolute minimum. The carbon fibre tonearm is improved with direct wiring for minimal signal loss. Packaged with a high-end Ortofon 2M Black cartridge, it’s the most premium Argon Audio turntable yet.
Onkyo Icon P-80 network preamplifier and M-80 power amplifier
Combining a streamer and pre-amp, the P-80 has every source covered. Stream via AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and access a wide range of services, including Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Amazon Music and the latest Qobuz Connect. With an MM/MC phonostage and HDMI ARC, it will handle everything from a turntable to a TV. The M-80 uses a 3-stage Inverted Darlington Class AB amp to deliver the muscle – a meaty 150 watts per channel (8 ohms), no less.
Martin Logan Foundation F1
Esoteric HiFi speaker design is made (relatively) affordable with these compact floorstanders. Revered Martin Logan sound quality comes courtesy of Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeter S working in tandem with the Folded Motion Waveguide for outstanding clarity and detail. A dedicated mid-range unit optimises vocal response, while a trio of woofers ensures a luscious bass line.