Stas Blanco-Parfenov

Stas Blanco-Parfenov

Showroom Manager
9 posts

Stas joined Premium Sound in 2020 as a Sales Associate and has since progressed to become the Store Manager. Over the years, he has developed extensive product knowledge through a genuine passion for audio and a meticulous approach to learning the brands we represent, establishing himself as a trusted expert in the field. With years of hands-on experience and a customer-first mindset, Stas is always happy to share his expertise.

Best One-box High-End Wireless Speakers of 2026
Buying Guides · 7 min read

For decades, achieving a high-quality required a dedicated stack of separates. Today, engineering advancements in digital signal processing, sophisticated and efficient amplification architectures, and innovative driver materials have allowed manufacturers to condense these components…

Three high-end turntables you should look at
Buying Guides · 8 min read

Approaches to vinyl reproduction can vary greatly. We have chosen the below three high-end models to recommend to our customers, all of which arose from distinctly different engineering perspectives and offer its own set…

Articles · 5 min read

When buying a home audio system, you have to remember that your acoustic environment is critical to the performance of your sound system. If you want to get the very best out of your…

Best Stereo Amplifiers under £5,000
Buying Guides · 8 min read

Choosing a stereo amplifier under £5,000 is less about finding the most powerful option on paper and more about matching the amplifier’s design philosophy to your speakers, sources and listening habits. At this level,…

Monitor Audio Platinum 3G - Technology Overview
Articles · 5 min read

Monitor Audio Platinum 3g (Third Generation) launched for the brand’s 50th anniversary, represents a fundamental engineering upgrade. It is a design built from the top down, utilizing trickle-down technology from the  flagship Hyphn to redefine…

Hegel H120 vs H150: Key Differences Explained
Buying Guides · 5 min read 1

For over 6 years, the Hegel H120 has been the optimal choice for most customers in the Norwegian brand’s lineup – a compact powerhouse that brought the legendary Hegel clarity to real-world systems at…

Articles · 2 min read

In the world of high-fidelity analog, the relationship between your tonearm and cartridge is a mechanical partnership. Think of it as a vehicle’s suspension: a heavy truck needs stiff springs, while a light sports…

Best Floorstanding Speakers under £5000
Buying Guides · 10 min read

Somewhere between £3,000 and £5,000, floorstanding speakers stop being a compromise. Below that, most designs are working around a constraint: a cabinet that is too small to load the bass properly, a crossover built…