Fell Audio is a new hi-fi brand that aims to entice hi-fi fans with affordable, British-made separates

[What Hi-Fi?]

Aiming to appeal to budget-conscious music fans, new hi-fi brand Fell Audio is launching with entry-level separates made in the UK.

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[Guy4510]

I'd love to think these offer great value for money from a sound quality pov, especially as they are 'British Built', so hopefully will read some positive reviews or try them out at some point. My concern already is seeing Peter Tyson offering them discounted with speakers as bundles. The cynic in me wonders if they are overpriced initially to sell this way? Will reserve judgement for now I guess but it is so hard to compete in a manufacturing environment in the UK and offer better value than bigger player's economy of scale such as Cambridge Audio, NAD and Rotel for example 🤷‍♂️

 

[Ian AV]

Very forward thinking, having capability to drive a sub via a pre-out. There's lots of so called high end manufacturers that don't have the forethough to provide that facility.

 

[mirosparks]

Both components do look good! It'd be great if the amp had a line-out for those of us who still have a recorder.

 

[Ian AV]

Both components do look good! It'd be great if the amp had a line-out for those of us who still have a recorder.

It has Pre-out which perhaps could be used for this purpose, but of course would be variable unless there are settings for fixed output.

 

[nopiano]

I like the five-year warranty. I think all Hifi should have this.

The discounted bundles are quite usual, the money being off the speakers in many cases.

 

[Mr. C Nation]

I wish them every success. One reason is that Fell Audio/Tyson is based in an area I know well, having been to school in the western Lakes and lived at Kendal. A sentimental attachment to things Cumbrian - Cumberland, as it was.

Another reason to hope they succeed is that they will establish a market and reputation to follow on from UK companies like Rogers/Leak/Quad [33 & 303] which gave Brits home-grown quality at affordable prices in the '50's and '60's.

Thirdly, I have long thought that a big hole in the market was left when Musical Fidelity dropped their so-called 'entry level' product line: in my case the B1 amp. When launched, a review in The Gramaphone summed it up as 'Unneccessarily good'. I had mine for 25 years, + a 2nd one as back-up - never needed. I only moved on to a Marantz for digital connections.

Marantz is going to give Fell a severe test. Long established, consistently the leader at its price point, an easy sell by retailers and indeed, good quality.

Bon Courage Mr Tyson

 

[djh1697]

I like the five-year warranty. I think all Hifi should have this.

All HiFi comes with a 6 year warranty, it is the law, something that has been the case for a few years now. Richer Sounds, for example, make it clear in their advertising, they are following the law of the land.

 

[djh1697]

Mr Tyson, if you are reading this, I would be nice to see a USB socket on the back of the amplifier, so that it can be connected to the ESS DAC for decoding DSD. I guess that would make it more costly, however, the ESS DAC really shines with DSD, you could also add Roon compatibility.

 

[nopiano]

All HiFi comes with a 6 year warranty, it is the law, something that has been the case for a few years now. Richer Sounds, for example, make it clear in their advertising, they are following the law of the land.

I don’t think that’s correct. There is an implied warranty that something that should last say ten years won’t fail after two and be written off, but I’m not aware of any law that provides six years of cover. Try telling PMC whose 20 year warranty only applies to the original purchaser!

I’ve looked at RS and they have a mixture of free and paid for warranties. By all means post a link that sets out what you say, as I’d be interested to understand it.

This is a good summary of my understanding. https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/consumer-rights-act-aKJYx8n5KiSl

 

[nopiano]

Mr Tyson, if you are reading this, I would be nice to see a USB socket on the back of the amplifier, so that it can be connected to the ESS DAC for decoding DSD. I guess that would make it more costly, however, the ESS DAC really shines with DSD, you could also add Roon compatibility.

I can’t imagine the target audience has many DSD recordings! I certainly don’t, although I think I can download some from Qobuz. Where do you store yours?

Maybe the forthcoming streamer will see your wish answered.

 

[matthewpianist]

I wish them every success. One reason is that Fell Audio/Tyson is based in an area I know well, having been to school in the western Lakes and lived at Kendal. A sentimental attachment to things Cumbrian - Cumberland, as it was.

Another reason to hope they succeed is that they will establish a market and reputation to follow on from UK companies like Rogers/Leak/Quad [33 & 303] which gave Brits home-grown quality at affordable prices in the '50's and '60's.

Thirdly, I have long thought that a big hole in the market was left when Musical Fidelity dropped their so-called 'entry level' product line: in my case the B1 amp. When launched, a review in The Gramaphone summed it up as 'Unneccessarily good'. I had mine for 25 years, + a 2nd one as back-up - never needed. I only moved on to a Marantz for digital connections.

Marantz is going to give Fell a severe test. Long established, consistently the leader at its price point, an easy sell by retailers and indeed, good quality.

Bon Courage Mr Tyson

If Marantz survives that is. The Sound United brands are loss making, with murmurs that Masimo might decide to spin them off next year, but with little interest from potential buyers. The market is changing and it could be the different business models that win through if the kit is up to scratch.

 

[djh1697]

I convert my digital files to DSD using Roon, the same encoding used in the SACD format.