Wednesday Wrap: Cambridge Audio G2, i-Box Slix, Lego turntable
From two new, limited edition Cambridge Audio G2 finishes to the launch of the brand-new i-Box Slix portable Bluetooth speaker, here is the news in brief from What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.

This week [26th November], we start with the news that Cambridge Audio's G2 portable wireless speaker is now available in two additional finishes – red and blue – just in time for Christmas.
Available from Richer Sounds, John Lewis and direct from the manufacturer itself for £100 from the end of the month, the G2 delivers up to 10 hours of battery life and supports NFC one-touch pairing.
Read more: cambridgeaudio.com
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i-Box Slix
UK tech brand i-Box has announced the launch of its new Slix portable Bluetooth speaker – available this month from £60 for one unit.
You can also pick up a double pack for £100, with the Slix including a 'True Stereo Pairing' mode for those looking for stereo sound. Meanwhile, a 3.5mm cable will allow for wired connections.
Read more: iboxstyle.com
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The Planet – a Lego turntable
For those among us for whom Lego was a fundamental part of our childhoods, how about this – a gentleman from Korea has indulged his inner child and inner audiophile by creating this turntable.
According to Mixmag, the fully-operational piece of kit has been crafted using 2000 pieces of Lego and is powered by a Lego Power Functions Battery Box. Only the turntable's phono cartridge is not Lego!
Read more: mixmag.net
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Samsung TVs to offer NanoTech's 4K streaming service
A new agreement between Samsung Electronics America and NanoTech Entertainment will see the UltraFlix 4K streaming channel made available on the Korean manufacturer's UHD sets this month.
It might only be a development that affects consumers on the other side of the Atlantic, but it is perhaps a sign that we're moving ever more towards accessible 4K content heading into 2015.
Read more: ntek.com
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Pete was content editor on What Hi-Fi?, overseeing production and publication of digital content. In creating and curating feature articles for web and print consumption, he provided digital and editorial expertise and support to help reposition What Hi-Fi? as a ‘digital-first’ title; reflecting the contemporary media trends. He is now a senior content strategist.











