Andrew Murphy
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How Rogers Hi-Fi is bringing back some iconic BBC speakers
By Andrew Murphy published
We spoke to Rogers Hi-Fi's Andy Whittle to explain why and how this famous British company is delving into the past.
Where to buy vinyl: affordable ways to start a record collection
By Andrew Murphy published
We give you tips on how to start and build on your record library, whether new or second-hand.
Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite on turntables, soundtracks and live church recordings
By Andrew Murphy published
We interview Mogwai guitarist and songwriter Stuart Braithwaite about rebuilding his Linn record player.
Belt drive and direct drive turntables – what are the differences?
By Andrew Murphy published
You know the terms, and you probably know what they mean – but why does it matter? We answer the questions you may have about belt drive and direct drive turntables.
Prove you're top of the pops with this 1990s music quiz
By Andrew Murphy published
All of these albums spent multiple weeks as UK No1 in the 90s, but do you know the artists who released them?
10 of the best albums coming in 2021
By Andrew Murphy last updated
These are the records we're most looking forward to over the next 12 months.
Music for sleep: the best ambient albums to help you relax
By Andrew Murphy published
Some records require quiet meditation. The music on this list can help you sleep, relax and achieve aural bliss.
10 of the best movies of 2020
By Andrew Murphy published
The films that have educated and kept us entertained during a long year.
20 of the best albums of 2020
By Andrew Murphy published
It's been a historic year for the arts, but our pick of 2020's best albums proves there is nothing that can hold back creativity.
Record Store Day 2021 to take place on Saturday 12th June
By Andrew Murphy published
It's a new date for the annual vinyl celebration, after it was disrupted numerous times this year.
10 of the best Record Store Day 2019 releases
By Andrew Murphy last updated
record store day We pick out ten of the record's we'll be queuing for on Saturday 13 April.
The holy grail of vinyl: the art of half-speed mastering
By Andrew Murphy published
Abbey Road mastering engineer Miles Showell describes half-speed mastering as 'the holy grail of vinyl cutting'. But what exactly does the process involve?
10 of the best releases for Record Store Day 2020
By Andrew Murphy published
We've picked ten of our favourite records from the list of Record Store Day 2020 releases.
Six special stereo amps are named What Hi-Fi? Award winners
By Andrew Murphy published
There are three new entries for 2020 among this year’s sterling crop of Award winners.
Legendary London studio installs Dolby Atmos Music facility
By Andrew Murphy last updated
Dean Street Sudios is the first independent music facility in the UK to install a PMC system for Dolby Atmos Music projects.
Astell & Kern reveals Kann Alpha hi-res audio player
By Andrew Murphy published
Astell & Kern's third generation Kann hi-res player comes with increased battery and a more powerful headphone amplifier.
Technics has revealed its first-ever Reference Class integrated amplifier
By Andrew Murphy last updated
Technics has unveiled the SU-R1000, its first-ever Reference class digital amplifier.
Grandmaster Flash: the man who gave us the turntable as an instrument
By Andrew Murphy published
We speak to Grandmaster Flash about turntables, chamber music and the glory of finding the break nobody else has.
3 dream stereo systems for lovers of high-end hi-fi
By Andrew Murphy last updated
These are three of the best high-end hi-fi systems a year's wages can buy.
Audio Pro launches Addon T3+ wireless speaker
By Andrew Murphy last updated
A new, improved version of an Award-winning Bluetooth speaker, the Addon T3+ takes on a familiar look.
25 of the greatest civil rights protest songs
By Andrew Murphy published
The ongoing fight to prove Black Lives Matter has already been centuries long. Here we look at some of the music that has soundtracked the cause.
How to listen to Radiohead in chronological order
By Andrew Murphy published
How to navigate all the albums, EPs, soundtracks and solo works of one of the world's biggest bands.
Test your high-end hi-fi knowledge with this pricey music quiz
By Andrew Murphy published
We've put together a list of our favourite high-end products tested since 2010, but who made these turntables, amps and speakers?
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