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Melco v3.00 Firmware update released

  A New V3.00 Firmware is now available with Direct CD-Import and performance upgrades! Available to all existing and new owners, V3.00 FW enables users to make a once-and-for-all archival quality import of their beloved CD collections onto a MELCO that will never have to be repeated – it will be so good that it … Continued

Missing out on the vinyl revival?

We are getting a lot of enquiries lately from customers regarding resurrecting old turntables that have been residing in the loft for many years. Now that vinyl is enjoying a well deserved renaissance/revival, people are suddenly thinking about reconnecting their old decks back into their system. We are happy to help revive old turntables such … Continued

The All New ‘Old’ Planar 2 is on its way

Following hot on the heels of the resurrected Planar 3 Turntable, Rega have also announced the return of the Planar 2. Although using the same name, this is a completely redesigned deck utilizing all the latest advancements that Rega have made over the last few years. NEW RB220 tonearm – New Rega designed bespoke zero … Continued

Introducing the AK Jr. Because phones aren’t so smart at music

Want to hear more from your music and get the very best from your headphones? Forget your phone: it’s just not up to it. The Astell & Kern AK Jr delivers true hi-fi quality in a slimline player that will transform your portable music experience. From studio master-quality 24bit downloads to about every music format going, the AK Jr plays it in style. You … Continued

New Rega Planar 3 Turntable unveiled

The Rega Planar 3 was the turntable that Rega built their reputation and their company on. In its current RP3 incarnation, it has scooped 5 What Hi Fi? Awards and numerous other accolades, so replacing it was never going to be an easy task. It has taken over 2 years to develop the new Planar 3 … Continued

The baby Mu-so has arrived!

The new Mu-so QB has arrived. The Naim Audio Muso Qb is in store and on demonstration now! A fantastic addition to the Mu-so family, the Mu-so QB offers a compact alternative to its larger sibling without sacrificing any of the features. Play music over a network via UPNP, Bluetooth music direct from your smartphone or … Continued

Rayleigh’s New Favourite

We’ve had the relatively new Naim Audio Nac-272 Streaming Pre-Amplifier for a couple of weeks now, and it has taken pride of place in the front demonstration room along with the matching Nap-250 power Amp and our pair of marvelous Neat Momentum SX5i speakers.    We were a little dubious of the Nac-272s capabilities before … Continued

Welcome to the new Rayleigh website!

Just over 43 years ago, the founders of Rayleigh Hi Fi came together and decided to give the people of Essex a store offering the very best in Hi Fi equipment and services. We hoped and believed that the shop would be well received, and we weren’t disappointed! In the following decades, Rayleigh Sound & … Continued

Rega ‘Queen’ Special Limited Edition Turntable

Rega RP1 ‘Queen’ Special Limited Edition Turntable Rega are proud to have been approached by legendary rock band ‘Queen’ to produce a limited edition (fully licensed) turntable to coincide with the release of their 18 piece 180g vinyl LP boxset containing all 15 hit studio albums sourced from the original master tapes mastered by Bob … Continued

Arcam Owners Loyalty Offer

If you currently own any ARCAM product then you have the chance to radically improve your listening pleasure by purchasing one of their stunning new Class G stereo amplifiers and claiming your exclusive special owner’s discount. ARCAM boldly believe these stereo amplifiers are the highest performing anywhere in the world and represent a giant leap … Continued

Exclusive Sonos Play 5 Preview Event

As a Sonos Centre of Excellence, we have managed to arrange with Sonos to hold an exclusive Preview Event for the new generation Play 5 prior to its launch near the end of Novemnber. The Preview Event will be held at out Chelmsford Showroom on Tuesday, 17th November between 7 – 8p.m. Champagne and canapes … Continued

The New Sonos Play 5 has arrived

The brand new Sonos Play 5 is now available in store for demonstration and to purchase. Initial supply is limited and they are selling fast so move quickly if you want one to avoid disappointment.   The new Play 5 has been radically redesigned both internally and externally to improve on its already impressive predecessor. … Continued