Articles by Andrew Murphy

A history of the strangest vinyl records ever made

By Andrew Murphy published 5 May 20

From peach-scented records to those smashed up and glued back together again, vinyl is the medium that has lent itself to artistry beyond its music for more than a century.

Music quiz: can you name every artist to top the album charts in the 1970s?

Top the charts with this tricky 1970s music quiz

By Andrew Murphy published 1 May 20

We've gone back half a century to find out just what we were listening to in the 1970s. But do you know who wrote these chart-topping albums?

Music for self-isolation: the What Hi-Fi? lockdown playlist

By Andrew Murphy published 21 April 20

We've put together more than five hours of tunes celebrating not going out to help get you through the lockdown.

Music quiz: Can you name the best-selling vinyl records of the last decade?

By Andrew Murphy published 18 April 20

We're testing your knowledge of the best-selling vinyl with this fiendishly difficult quiz.

8 songs to catch you out on April Fool’s Day

By Andrew Murphy published 1 April 20

Just when you think you know what's happening, these tracks change direction completely.

Celebrate Piano Day 2020 with these concert live streams

By Andrew Murphy published 27 March 20

Piano Day is going online with a series of concert live streams from around the world.

Qobuz ditches MP3 and introduces a new streaming plan

By Andrew Murphy published 21 February 20

Qobuz focuses on high-quality audio as it announces that all streaming on its service will now be of CD quality or above.

10 best albums of 2019 to test your system

By Andrew Murphy published 6 December 19

As the 2010s come to a close, there were scores of albums this year that could make our best of the decade list.

Should you buy TaoTronics headphones? Are they any good?

By Andrew Murphy, Joe Cox published 3 December 19

Do TaoTronics headphones represent the good value they promise? And what are the cheapest TaoTronics deals?

Have your favourite track added to What Hi-Fi?'s Ultimate Audiophile Playlist

By Andrew Murphy published 14 November 19

We need your help in compiling the ultimate audiophile playlist. Pick any track you love testing with and it could make it on!

Rotel launches three new high-end Michi amplifiers

By Andrew Murphy published 7 November 19

Rotel has revived its iconic Michi brand and opened with a volley of high-end amps.

A trio of home cinema amplifiers pick up Awards in 2019

A trio of home cinema amplifiers pick up 2019 What Hi-Fi? Awards

By Andrew Murphy published 9 October 19

Awards 2019 Denon is dominant once again in another hotly-contested Awards category.

Four fabulous wireless speakers pick up What Hi-Fi? Awards

By Andrew Murphy published 8 October 19

Awards 2019 It's a case of two things old and two things new in this year's What Hi-FI? Awards wireless speakers category.

Hear The Beatles' Abbey Road in hi-res and Dolby Atmos

By Andrew Murphy published 9 August 19

Giles Martin has mixed the Fab Four's penultimate album in hi-res, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos.

10 of the best internet radio stations for music

By Andrew Murphy published 5 August 19

Radio is far from dead, but many of the best music stations are now to be found online.

Open letter from 40 independent record stores targets major labels

By Andrew Murphy published 26 July 19

A new distribution deal signed by major labels is having a catastrophic effect on the industry.

Pacquiao vs Thurman live stream: how to watch online or on TV from anywhere

By Andrew Murphy published 19 July 19

Pacquiao returns to the ring against undefeated welterweight Thurman in Las Vegas this weekend.

How a vinyl record is cut at Abbey Road Studios

By Andrew Murphy published 23 May 19

We spoke to mastering engineer Geoff Pesche who cut the lacquers for some of the best-selling records of all time.

London's Royal Albert Hall: transforming the sound of a world-class venue

By Andrew Murphy published 15 May 19

We visited the iconic London venue to hear its new £2m sound system, including the world's largest loudspeaker installation.

Lexicon unveils SL-1 wireless floorstanding speaker system

By Andrew Murphy published 9 May 19

Lexicon packs a combined 66 drivers and 46 amplifier channels into two hourglass towers.

High End Munich: Arcam launches flagship SA30 integrated amplifier

By Andrew Murphy published 9 May 19

Arcam has included a 32-bit DAC and Class G amplification as well as a range of source connections.

Bandcamp launches its own vinyl pressing service

By Andrew Murphy published 23 April 19

Artists will be able to launch their own crowdfunding campaigns, with those successful fulfilled by Bandcamp and their partners.

Sonos adds Alexa support for Apple Music

By Andrew Murphy published 18 April 19

The wait is over for Sonos One and Beam users to use voice control with Apple Music.

Cyrus launches its soundBuds true wireless in-ears

By Andrew Murphy published 12 April 19

Cyrus has priced its new true wireless earbuds very aggressively.

Bang & Olufsen unveils Beovision Harmony TV and sound system

By Andrew Murphy published 8 April 19

Beovision Harmony matches an LG screen with B&O sound and design.

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