Author: Neal Taylor
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New High-End Speakers in 2025: Meet the Saltwood Sounds Finisterre
In the ever-evolving world of high-end audio, 2025 introduces the Saltwood Sounds Finisterre, a loudspeaker that masterfully combines artisanal craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Designed by the innovative team at Saltwood Sounds, with roots in both Pamplona and Cambridge, the Finisterre stands as a testament to meticulous engineering and aesthetic excellence. Exquisite Craftsmanship The Finisterre loudspeakers are a…
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Java HiFi Carbon Amp Review – A Match Made in Heaven with Saltwood Sounds
We’ve now done two exhibitions where we paired the Java HiFi Carbon Single Shot amplifier with Saltwood Sounds Finisterres, and let me tell you—this combo is something special. Not just good, not just great, but magnificent. If you’re an audiophile, a casual music lover, or someone who just loves foot-tappingly good sound, you’ll want to know more about this setup. First…
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Sneak peek of our upcoming Saltwood Console
Update from the workshop: We’re continuing to build speakers but we’re also working on some other projects to ensure that we can provide a fully coherent Saltwood experience. We’re working on a console which will host Vinyl, amplifiers, streamers and record players as well as all the cabling. The design is elegant and functional and…
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HiFi Hunters Review Of Finisterre Loudspeakers
We’re thrilled to share that a fantastic new video review has just featured our Finisterre loudspeakers, and we couldn’t be happier with what they had to say! It’s an honor to see our passion for craftsmanship and design reflected so positively. The review highlights the dedication we put into every detail—from using solid natural woods…
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Saltwood partnering with AudioEmotion, Scotland
We’re very pleased to announce that Saltwood products are now available through AudioEmotion – a successful audio retailer based in Fife, Scotland. We originally came across each other by chance through a mutual connection, Java Hifi. It’s an honour to be connected with AudioEmotion and we will be showcasing together at the upcoming Hifi Audio…
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Edinburgh HiFi Show Nov 2024
The Saltwood Finisterres will be showcased at the upcoming Hifi show in Edinburgh on the 9th and 10th of November 2024. We’ll be partnering with our friends from Audioemotion in Fife, Scotland to bring you another exhilarating experience. More details including room details will be provided soon. Craig, Al and Neal look forward to seeing…
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HiFi Pig Review of Saltwood Sounds
A few weeks ago I brought the Finisterre speakers over to Janine Elliot’s place so that she could check out the speakers and test their performance. It’s the first time I’ve met Janine who writes for HiFi Pig. I was curious about her background. She told me about her career in sound engineering, and I…
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Saltwood Sounds and Java Hifi partner at North West Audio Show
Hifi Pig have written a short article for anyone who wishes to see the Java Hifi Carbon Fibre Amp – we will be showcasing it in our room (245) at the Northwest Audio Show. See the full article here:
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North West Audio Show
We’re looking forward to the 2024 North West Audio Show in Cheshire and hope to see likeminded audiophiles, enthusiasts, and lovers of fine audio. https://audioshow.co.uk The show takes place on the 22-23 June 2024 in the DeVere Carnage Estate. It’s the first time we’re going and we will be in Room 245. So, come over…
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Saltwood UK Road Trip
Finally feels like spring time, and we hit the road and drove to a few different outlets and distributors to showcase the Finisterre speakers. Everyone was immediately intrigued by the wooden cases we built for the speakers. It evokes something for the great merchant trading period. I suppose everyone is keen to see what’s inside…