Latest articles by Andy Clough
The world according to McIntosh
The market for high-end hi-fi has remained remarkably resilient in recent years, and the World of McIntosh group has been on an expansion drive since 2007, acquiring several high profile companies.
Sonus Faber goes hi-res wireless with its SF16 all-in-one system
Sonus Faber has unveiled its first all-in-one wireless music streaming system, the £9900 SF16, which goes on sale in September.
McIntosh Labs has a new Blu-ray player, preamp and phono stage on the way
McIntosh Labs has a trio of new products coming in the third quarter of 2016: the MVP901 Blu-ray player, C2600 vacuum tube preamp and the AP100 phono preamp.
Audio Research introduces its “more affordable” Foundation hi-fi series
Your definition of “more affordable” may be different from AR’s, with its new Foundation models coming in at just under £7000 each - or £6998 to be precise.
Tom DeVesto, founder of Tivoli Audio, launches his third audio company
The Boston-based audio designer left Tivoli a year ago, and has now set up his third business, Como Audio.
Meridian Ultra DAC is yours for £15,000
High-end British hi-fi brand Meridian doesn't do things by halves. Its latest release is a flagship, state-of-the-art digital-to-analogue converter.
Denon introduces fourth generation of X-series home cinema receivers
There are three new models in the Denon X-series line-up, from the £399 entry-level X1300W to the flagship X3300W at £749 (shown above).
AV distributor Steljes Ltd calls in the administrators
The UK distribution company for brands such as BenQ and Epson - and parent of Steljes Audio - says it has been forced into administration after nearly 30 years in the AV business.
Google picks Harman as its audio technology partner
US audio giant Harman will develop an audio module for Google's forthcoming Ara Android smartphone, and also work on Project Soli, Google's touchless interface.
KEF teams up with Linn to adopt Exakt technology
Using Linn's Exakt technology, KEF’s R&D engineers have developed an Exakt crossover for its Reference 5 speaker.
High-resolution audio standard expanded to cover streaming services
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced that its definition of hi-res audio, and accompanying logo, will soon be applied to music streaming services.
Virgin Media confirms it will release a new 4K set-top box to rival Sky Q
The cable TV company says it will update its ageing TiVo HD set-top box this year, and is developing a 4K version to take on Sky Q.
Arcam teases £395 rHead amp at High End show
Arcam co-founder John Dawson is the man responsible for creating the company's latest product, a Class A headphone amp.
Warner Music Group becomes the first big label to adopt MQA
We’ve been expecting it for a while, but finally Warner Music Group confirms that it has signed a long-term licensing deal for MQA.
NAD adds two models to its flagship Master Series
Top-of-the-range M50.2 digital music player and M32 direct digital amp join the NAD family at £3700 each.
Bowers & Wilkins sold to Silicon Valley start-up for undisclosed sum
The 50-year-old British speaker specialist Bowers & Wilkins has been sold to a Silicon Valley start-up founded by a former Facebook executive – and it looks like a multi-room music system could be in the pipeline.
Tannoy: after 90 years, what does the future hold?
Tannoy's 90th anniversary has been overshadowed by the news that the company's factory in Coatbridge, Scotland is to close with the loss of 70 jobs.
Denon updates HEOS multi-room system with hi-res and Bluetooth
The second generation of Denon's wireless HEOS speaker range has been upgraded with Bluetooth streaming and high-resolution audio capability. The new HS2 range will be available in the UK from May.
Styl:us Show 2016 - a celebration of the art of vinyl
The Park Inn, Heathrow was turned into a mecca for vinyl lovers over the weekend of April 23rd-24th as Styl:us 2016 brought together turntable, amplifier and speaker manufacturers, hi-fi retailers and vinyl sellers.
Yamaha MusicCast amp and preamp bring wireless music streaming to any hi-fi
Yamaha is further expanding its MusicCast range of wireless streaming products with the addition of the £400 WXA-50 amplifier and £300 WXC-50 preamplifier.
Jaguar F-Pace SUV to get Meridian in-car audio systems
Jaguar’s first sports utility vehicle (SUV) gets a choice of Meridian in-car audio systems tuned specifically for it.
ATC launches SCM19AT active tower speaker system
The Active version of the company’s Award-winning SCM19 uses a driver/amp pairing in a slender floorstander.
Cambridge Audio supports music charity with pay-what-you-want earphones
Cambridge Audio is selling 1000 pairs of its limited edition SE1 in-ear headphones to raise money for the Youth Music charity.
Bristol Show 2016 - news, highlights, best new products
The Bristol Sound & Vision show is under way – the largest and longest-running hi-fi show in the UK. Now in its 29th year, it remains an AV extravaganza – a celebration of all the best that the hi-fi and home cinema industry has to offer.
