Adam Smith
Adam was a staff writer for What Hi-Fi?, reviewing consumer gadgets for online and print publication, as well as researching and producing features and advice pieces on new technology in the hi-fi industry. He has since worked for PC Mag as a contributing editor and is now a science and technology reporter for The Independent.
Latest articles by Adam Smith
Binaural audio: What is it? How can you get it?
By Adam Smith published
Having a perfectly immersive sound is the audiophile's dream, but can binaural audio do that? And how is it different from surround sound? We have the answers.
Qobuz Sublime+ will offer hi-res streaming on smartphones, tablets and PCs
By Adam Smith published
Available in May, Qobuz Sublime+ will offer 60,000 albums in 24-bit hi-res and enable streaming of hi-res audio to smartphones, tablets and PCs.
Vivaldi One by dCS - yours for £66,000 (including 24-karat gold plate)
By Adam Smith published
As part of its celebration of its 30th anniversary dCS' Vivaldi One player can stream music from NAS drives, Tidal, and Spotify.
Wharfedale launches Diamond 11 Series at the Munich High End Show
By Adam Smith published
Wharfedale's revamped its latest range of bookshelf, floorstanding and home cinema speakers, with prices ranging from £150 to £1000.
Onkyo unveils new A-9150 stereo amplifier
By Adam Smith published
This integrated amp has four RCA line-level inputs, two coaxial and two optical digital inputs, and gold-plated speaker posts. Oh, and a 32-bit/768 kHz DAC.
Amazon brings Alexa to new Fire 7 and HD 8 tablets
By Adam Smith published
Amazon's updated tablets have better screens, sharper contrast and better battery life.
Lots of new Electrocompaniet kit expected in Munich
By Adam Smith published
There'll be an unprecedented flurry of activity from the Norwegian specialist at the Munich High End Show.
Pro-Ject releases Beatles-themed turntables for Sgt Pepper's 50th anniversary
By Adam Smith published
The Essential III features a decor based on a vintage print of the Sgt Pepper Drum, while the limited edition 2Xperience SB has the logo stamped on its walnut finish.
Denon announces D-M41DAB stereo system
By Adam Smith published
Denon's new system combines RCD-M41DAB CD receiver with SC-M41 speakers and is based on the multiple Award-winning D-M40DAB
5 things we learned watching Doctor Who with binaural audio
By Adam Smith published
The fourth episode of Doctor Who's 10th series, titled 'Knock Knock', has been released on the BBC iPlayer with 3D audio. But what does that mean, and how can you experience it? We've got all the details.
June 2017 issue on sale now!
By Adam Smith published
Managing your multi-room music with Sonos, the ins and outs of Dolby Vision, DACs and decent televisions, as well as an exclusive tour of Focal's French headquarters - you'll find all this and more inside the June issue of What Hi-Fi?
Apple iOS update prevents DACs working with your iPhone
By Adam Smith published
Following Apple's recent update to iOS 10.3.1, some users are having trouble connecting Chord and FiiO DACs to their iPhones.
B&O Play's Beoplay P2 ditches buttons for touch-sensitive controls
By Adam Smith published
Instead of buttons, the Beoplay P2 uses a series of swipes and taps to change the volume and play, pause and skip tracks.
This crisp bag plays Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 soundtrack
By Adam Smith published
The Doritos crisp bag has a 3.5mm jack and rechargeable battery, and plays 'Awesome Mix Vol. 2' - the name of the soundtrack to the film.
Spotify hints at plans for a voice-controlled wearable
By Adam Smith published
Job listings on its website suggest Spotify is working on voice-controlled wearables, and could be planning a product similar to the Pebble Watch, Amazon Echo or Snap Spectacles.
Amazon Video is the first service to support Samsung's HDR10 Plus
By Adam Smith published
The HDR10 Plus standard uses dynamic metadata to change the brightness of your TV, aiming to keep dark scenes dark and light scenes light.
Yamaha's MusicCast could help you learn to play the piano
By Adam Smith published
By connecting Yamaha's new WXAD-10 AV adapter to a Disklavier or Clavinova, the keyboard can play songs you've streamed to it via MusicCast.
LG's Dolby Atmos soundbar may link with Google Home
By Adam Smith published
LG demonstrates its SJ8 soundbar and its flagship TVs for 2017, and suggests the SJ9 Atmos-equipped soundbar may be controlled by Google's artificial intelligence.
UPDATED: Samsung TVs can be hacked and remotely controlled
By Adam Smith published
Vulnerabilities in a DVB-T digital broadcast signal, and poor code in Samsung's Tizen operating system, mean your smart TV may not be entirely secure.
May 2017 issue on sale now!
By Adam Smith published
A set-top box battle, budget Blu-ray players, guidance on getting the best pair of headphones as well as all the insights from the Mobile World Conference, the May issue of What Hi-Fi? is not one to miss.
Spotify offers Premium users two weeks' exclusive access to albums
By Adam Smith published
Albums by selected artists will be exclusively available to Spotify Premium subscribers for a fortnight before users of the ad-supported free tier can access them.
That's no moon... it's a Star Wars-themed Crosley turntable
By Adam Smith published
Released for Record Store Day and based on the Crosley Deluxe, this record player has images from the 'Star Wars: A New Hope' poster on the outside. Inside, it's a three-speed player featuring pitch control and Bluetooth capability.
Warner Music Group launches Run Out Groove vinyl-only label
By Adam Smith published
WMG's new label adds an element of voting to its releases - fans choose the record they want most, then a limited pressing is made available.
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