Andy Clough
Andy is Global Brand Director of What Hi-Fi? and has been a technology journalist for 30 years. During that time he has covered everything from VHS and Betamax, MiniDisc and DCC to CDi, Laserdisc and 3D TV, and any number of other formats that have come and gone. He loves nothing better than a good old format war. Andy edited several hi-fi and home cinema magazines before relaunching whathifi.com in 2008 and helping turn it into the global success it is today. When not listening to music or watching TV, he spends far too much of his time reading about cars he can't afford to buy.
Latest articles by Andy Clough

Denon and Marantz flagship AV models get HDCP 2.2 upgrade, DTS:X to follow
By Andy Clough published
Flagship models from Marantz and Denon get upgrade to support playback of copy-protected 4K Ultra HD material.

Tangent Audio adds passive speakers to its Spectrum range
By Andy Clough published
New from Tangent are the X4 and X5 passive versions of its recently launched active BT X5 Spectrum speaker.

And the winner is...
By Andy Clough published
We can now reveal the winner of our user review competition who gets a lovely pair of PMC Twenty 22 speakers worth £1970.

Will Apple's iTunes streaming service blow its rivals out of the water?
By Andy Clough published
Research in the US suggests that Apple's forthcoming music streaming service could obliterate its rivals when it launches later this year.

Easter holiday deals and bargains
By Andy Clough published
Fancy something more than an Easter egg this weekend? Here are some great deals on TVs, hi-fi and home cinema kit over the Bank Holiday break.

New video streaming tech could help boost uptake of 4K
By Andy Clough published
More efficient compression system developed by V-Nova could pave the way for more 4K broadcasts.

Can Tidal take high-quality audio to the mainstream?
By Andy Clough published
Kick-started by Tidal's star-studded US relaunch, the streaming music business is in for a big year - and sound quality is back on the agenda. But will people be prepared to pay the extra? And is high-res streaming around the corner? We look back on the rise and rise of streaming audio, and how the streaming music business might take shape in 2015...

Onkyo DAC/headphone amp enables high-res playback from iOS and Android devices
By Andy Clough published
Splash out £499 on an Onkyo DAC-HA300 and you can add 24-bit/192kHz and DSD audio capability to your iOS or Android portable.

Noble Audio Prestige claimed to be "the world's most luxurious in-ear monitors"
By Andy Clough published
These bespoke, hand-made in-ear headphones are made from a choice of exotic materials and cost from £1650.

Tidal streaming update comes to Meridian's Sooloos system
By Andy Clough published
Meridian Audio is the latest hi-fi company to add Tidal CD-quality streaming to its product range. Tidal is now available on Meridian’s Sooloos digital media system, enabling seamless streaming of Tidal’s extensive music collection.

Last chance to win a pair of PMC speakers worth £1970!
By Andy Clough published
***THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED***

High-end hi-fi brands to exhibit at the Guildford Audio Show
By Andy Clough published
If you fancy treating your ears to some seriously high-end hi-fi kit, then head over to the Guildford Audio Show in April.

April 2015 issue on sale now!
By Andy Clough published
Want to know more about high-resolution audio? Then check out the eight-page high-res special in this month's What Hi-Fi? magazine.

Currys/PC World reprimanded by the ASA over Christmas 4K TV ad
By Andy Clough published
Advertising Standards Authority upholds claim against electrical retailer that its Christmas TV advertisement for LG 4K TVs was misleading.

Pioneer completes move to become a subsidiary of Onkyo
By Andy Clough published
Pioneer Home Entertainment has completed its transfer to Onkyo in Japan.

Qobuz music streaming integrated into Devialet Phantom wireless speaker
By Andy Clough published
We caught up with Benoit Rebus from French music streaming service Qobuz at the Bristol Show, where he outlined its plans for 2015.

Bristol Show 2015: Entotem unveils Plato high-res audio and video system
By Andy Clough published
Multimedia home entertainment system combines a pre/power amp with built-in 2TB hard drive for video and high-res audio recording and playback.

Bristol Show 2015: Come and hear our Dolby Atmos and Meridian MQA demos this weekend
By Andy Clough published
We have not one, but two state-of-the-art demos to treat you with this weekend. In our main cinema room we'll be showing off a Dolby Atmos 5.2.4 system with a 4K screen, and outside the room you'll be able to hear Meridian MQA for yourself.

Bristol Show 2015: Sygnifi to launch NovaFidelity X40 CD ripper/streamer
By Andy Clough published
Network audio specialist Sygnifi will introduce its new high-end CD/HDD ripper, streamer and music server, the NovaFidelity X40, at this year's Bristol Show.

Q Acoustics launches new 3000 Series speakers
By Andy Clough published
Q Acoustics has revealed details of its new 3000 speaker range, which will be officially unveiled at the Bristol Sound and Vision Show this weekend.

Simple Audio has ceased trading
By Andy Clough published
Simple Audio, the company behind the high-definition Roomplayer multiroom music system, has stopped trading after its owner Corsair pulled out of the audio business.

Show report: Headroom at Metropolis Studios, London
By Andy Clough published
The first Headroom Show, organised by Unilet Sound and Vision and Custom Cable, took place at the Metropolis recording studios in London. We dropped in to take a look.

Geneva introduces the Model Cinema TV soundbase
By Andy Clough published
Given its success in the standalone speaker system market, it was only a matter of time before Geneva developed its own TV soundbase – and here it is, the £549 Model Cinema.
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