Your trusted gateway to world class hi-fi

John Carroll, Renaissance MD

Renaissance was established to inject new life in the UK HiFi market. Our carefully selected portfolio of privately owned and operated manufacturers allows us to work closely with them to tailor the performance, options and price range of their products to create wonderful audio systems.

John Carroll, Renaissance MD

Events

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Where to hear our brands

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Events 〰️ Where to hear our brands 〰️

Our many retailers around the country regularly hold special events to showcase our products. Find out where and when to go below!

Upcoming Events

  • MOON

    Canadian manufacturer of digital streamers, amplifiers, all-in-one music systems and more, MOON’s mission is to convey the spirit and emotion of music through products of distinction. MOON products are distinctive for their build quality and sound and come with a 10-year warranty, honouring their sustainability values.

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  • NORDOST

    Nordost is the premier manufacturer of hifi audio cables and accessories in the consumer electronics industry. Over the past three decades, Nordost has developed an extensive, all-encompassing range of audio solutions, revolutionising high fidelity listening. Bringing what were once unattainable goals into fruition.

    See the Nordost products+
  • Audiovector

    AUDIOVECTOR

    Family owned Audiovector is now run by founder Ole’s son, Mads Klifoth. For more than forty years, Audiovector has designed, developed and handcrafted high quality and natural sounding  loudspeakers from its factory in Denmark. All their products are made in-house to exceptional standards.

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  • VPI

    VPI Industries truly is a family affair, started by Sheila and Harry Weisfeld over forty years ago. All the turntables are handmade and created for you in their factory in New Jersey. From entry-level to true state-of -the-art masterpieces, the kings of the turntable world cater for every budget.

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Spotlight on
Audiovector

In 1979, Ole Klifoth launched the Trapeze. In doing so, he created the blueprint for all Audiovector speakers to come. Fast forward 45 years, and the new Trapeze Reimagined is based on the same principles as the original heritage model, now with the most innovative technology available.

Products Highlights

  • MOON 491 Network Player Preamplifier

    MOON 491 Network Player Preamplifier

    A network music player, preamplifier, DAC, phono stage, and headphone amplifier in a single chassis.

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  • MOON 461 Power Amplifier

    MOON 461 Power Amplifier

    The most powerful model in the Compass Collection, it is engineered to deliver high current capability, low distortion, and stable performance across a wide range of loudspeaker loads.

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  • Audiovector R 5 Arreté

    Discover the newest addition to the Audiovector R series: the R 5 Arreté.

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  • VPI Model One - 258 Turntable

    VPI Model One - 258 Turntable

    The Model One - 258 now features VPI’s brand-new CRG-258 tonearm, a new generation of Gimbal tonearm design born from years of precision engineering and design innovation.

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  • Nordost QNET 7 Network Switch

    In the pursuit of perfect sound, every detail counts. This is a foundational component in any high-end digital setup.

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Current Offers

Audiovector R 10 Arreté - Testimonial

Merck is the owner of a pair of R 10s, serial number 001. He is what you might call a true trailblazer.

A quick Q&A with Merck

Latest news

  • The MOON 371 has been awarded Best Premium Integrated Amplifier by EISA.

    The MOON 371 has been awarded Best Premium Integrated Amplifier by EISA.

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  • MOON Announces the new additions to the Compass Collection!

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  • Fly me to the moon… Yet another fantastic review in Stereophile of the MOON 371!

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  • "It’s a speaker that puts a smile on your face even before it sets your foot tapping…” Alan Sircom, Editor of hi-fi+. The first glowing review of the new R 5 Arreté is out!

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  • The MOON 791, 761, 681 and 641 rewarded with the prestigious hi-fi+ Editor’s Choice 2025 award!

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  • hi-fi+ Editor’s Choice 2026 awards for the VPI Avenger Direct, the Goldy Moving Coil Cartridge and the Foerever Model One turntable!

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  • Audiovector has announced the new R 5 Arreté. The first model in the R Series to inherit technologies directly from the flagship R 10 Arreté.

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  • It’s a Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product award for the MOON 371. We are delighted for the MOON team. Congratulations and well deserved!

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  • "...it’s what I like to call a keeper component..." Doug Schneider awards Soundstage’s coveted  Reviewers' Choice Award to the MOON 371.

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  • New stunning 5-star review of the MOON 371 in What Hi-Fi? The 371 scores a full 5/5 in all three categories: sound, build and features.

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  • The R3 Arreté is right in the Audiovector sweet spot, which makes it a perfect proof of concept. Read Alan Sircom’s review in full.

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  • A brand-new review highlighting one of Nordost’s most unique products, from Dennis Davis for GY8.

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  • The VPI Model One receives a coveted Applause Award from Stereonet! Follow the link below for the review.

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MOON contender at major awards The annual Trusted Reviews Awards take place in London tomorrow evening, and the MOON 371 is in the running for Best Amplifier. We’re very pleased to see one of our favourite products on the shortlist. Good luc
MOON contender at major awards The annual Trusted Reviews Awards take place in London tomorrow evening, and the MOON 371 is in the running for Best Amplifier. We’re very pleased to see one of our favourite products on the shortlist. Good luck to Team MOON! MOON by Simaudio #hifiawards
MOON Music Evening – Thursday 8th October 2026 Here are images of the MOON 371 network amplifier, and the MOON 491 network player with the MOON 461 power amplifier, taken at Vinyl Groove Audio. Join us on Thursday 8th October at Vinyl Groove
MOON Music Evening – Thursday 8th October 2026 Here are images of the MOON 371 network amplifier, and the MOON 491 network player with the MOON 461 power amplifier, taken at Vinyl Groove Audio. Join us on Thursday 8th October at Vinyl Groove Audio’s beautiful Preston showroom, where you’ll be able to listen to both systems playing a varied selection of music on vinyl and via Qobuz streaming. John, our MD, will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have. If you’re in the Preston area, follow the link below to reserve your seat. Be quick – there are only a few spaces left! https://forms.gle/hz3wyRqum2JxRegEA http://vinylgrooveaudio.co.uk/ #moonbysimaudio #qobuz #hifi
MOON Music Evening – Thursday 8th October 2026 Join us on Thursday 8th October at our newest retailer, Vinyl Groove Audio, in their Preston showroom, where you can experience the new Compass Collection from MOON by Simaudio. Ian from Vinyl Groove Audio will be demonstrating the multi-award-winning MOON 371 network amplifier, along with the brand-new MOON 491 network player and MOON 461 power amplifier combination. A varied selection of music will be played on vinyl and via Qobuz streaming. John, our MD, will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have. If you're in the Preston area, follow the link below to reserve your seat. Be quick – there are only a few spaces left! https://forms.gle/hz3wyRqum2JxRegEA http://vinylgrooveaudio.co.uk/ To whet your appetite, this clip features the 491 and 461 in action. #hifi #preston #lancashire #audio #moonbysimaudio #vinyl
It’s another five-star review for the MOON 371 Network Player Preamplifier, this time it’s from Trusted Reviews. We particularly enjoyed these comments: “...the MOON 371 takes the ‘do anything integrated amplifier’ con
It’s another five-star review for the MOON 371 Network Player Preamplifier, this time it’s from Trusted Reviews. We particularly enjoyed these comments: “...the MOON 371 takes the ‘do anything integrated amplifier’ concept to a very special place indeed. It’s an absolute delight to use, listen and live with...” “...what consistently stands out though is how astonishingly natural and believable voices and instruments are...” “...It’s understated brilliance but brilliance nevertheless...” We couldn’t agree more. www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/moon-371 Use our dealer finder to discover where you can hear one and experience the MOON 371 for yourself. www.renaissanceaudio.co.uk/where-to-buy #moonbysimaudio #musicstreamer
MOON contender at major awards The annual Trusted Reviews Awards take place in London tomorrow evening, and the MOON 371 is in the running for Best Amplifier. We’re very pleased to see one of our favourite products on the shortlist. Good luc MOON Music Evening – Thursday 8th October 2026 Here are images of the MOON 371 network amplifier, and the MOON 491 network player with the MOON 461 power amplifier, taken at Vinyl Groove Audio. Join us on Thursday 8th October at Vinyl Groove
MOON Music Evening – Thursday 8th October 2026 Join us on Thursday 8th October at our newest retailer, Vinyl Groove Audio, in their Preston showroom, where you can experience the new Compass Collection from MOON by Simaudio. Ian from Vinyl Gr
It’s another five-star review for the MOON 371 Network Player Preamplifier, this time it’s from Trusted Reviews. We particularly enjoyed these comments: “...the MOON 371 takes the ‘do anything integrated amplifier’ con