Articles by: Andrew Murphy

10 of the best music documentaries currently included with Amazon Prime Video UK

By Andrew Murphy, Mary Stone published 15 July 22

Feature Come-backs, subcultures and concerts – take a peek behind the curtain of the music industry with these amazing music films included in your Amazon Prime subscription.

16 of the best hi-res albums on Tidal Masters

By Andrew Murphy, Becky Roberts published 23 June 22

We pick 16 of our favourite hi-res albums currently available on Tidal's HiFi Plus hi-res streaming tier.

How to add a streamer to your hi-fi system

How to add a music streamer to your hi-fi system

By Andrew Murphy, Becky Roberts published 21 June 22

Any traditional set-up can be made wireless with a good music streamer. Here's how to choose the best one for your system.

10 affordable ways to upgrade your hi-fi system

By Andrew Murphy published 26 May 22

You don't have to throw your life's savings at your system to make some serious improvements...

Like A Rolling Stone: The Life & Times Of Ben Fong-Torres

11 of the best music documentaries, films and TV shows to watch on Netflix

By Andrew Murphy, Mary Stone published 13 May 22

Feature Musical icons, seminal tracks, those who inspired and those whose due success never arrived: Netflix has it all covered.

25 record stores to visit before you die

28 record stores to visit before you die

By Andrew Murphy published 24 April 22

From Liverpool to Lagos, these are 28 record stores you owe it to yourself to visit.

9 tips for buying second-hand vinyl

By Andrew Murphy published 21 April 22

What to check for and how to find it when buying used records.

12 of the best-sounding vinyl records

By Andrew Murphy published 20 April 22

Enough of dodgy presses, these records should get the best possible sound from your turntable

How to set up and position your speakers in 4 simple steps

By Andrew Murphy published 31 March 22

Make sure your speakers are set up and positioned correctly in order to really hear them at their best.

11 of the best tracks to test your headphones

By Andrew Murphy, Becky Roberts published 17 March 22

We've handpicked 10 songs that will give your headphones no place to hide...

25 of the best 1980s albums to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy published 14 March 22

We've put together some of the best albums from the 1980s to test your home hi-fi system.

How to build the perfect hi-fi system

By Andrew Murphy published 9 March 22

Updated System building needs careful thought, so whether you're just starting or upgrading, allow us to offer a little advice.

10 best vinyl albums to tell someone you love them this Valentine's Day

10 of the most romantic albums to stream (or buy) this Valentine's Day

By Andrew Murphy published 14 February 22

Why come up with the words to express your love this Valentine's Day when these ten records can do it for you?

50 of the best hi-fi albums for audiophiles

By Andrew Murphy published 3 February 22

Whether you're testing a system, pursuing a topic for musical snobbery or simply want something new to listen to, we've created a list that'll be as good a place as any to begin.

Sonos Roam tips: how to stereo pair, TV and surround sound support, and more

By Andrew Murphy published 3 February 22

All your questions answered to help you get the best out of Sonos's portable speaker.

11 of the best podcasts for music lovers

By Andrew Murphy, Becky Scarrott published 7 January 22

You can find a podcast covering just about anything these days, and that includes some brilliant music podcasts.

11 of the best alternative Christmas songs to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy published 17 December 21

Throw away that tiresome Christmas compilation CD and enjoy these alternative Christmas tracks instead.

Wired over-ear headphones: Austrian Audio Hi-X15

How to choose the right pair of headphones

By Andrew Murphy published 9 December 21

You probably use headphones most days, so take care when selecting a pair. Follow our advice – you won’t go far wrong.

10 of the best vinyl subscription services

By Andrew Murphy published 11 June 21

You've been convinced: vinyl is back, and you've either dusted off your turntable or been out to buy your first deck. But what are you going to play?

16 songs that became famous samples

By Andrew Murphy published 17 May 21

The songs that took on a new lease of life after being sampled.

Admit it, you're more into hi-fi than you are music

If you’re more into hi-fi than music, that's a problem

By Andrew Murphy published 29 April 21

Why there’s no such thing as a test track and no such thing as real music.

17 of the best rock and metal songs to test your speakers

By Tom Parsons, Andrew Murphy published 1 April 21

Feature Forget classical and and give Eagles a swerve – if you really want to give your system a workout, you need to get heavy.

Nils Frahm: "When I like something I want to know why; I want to understand the principle"

By Andrew Murphy published 29 March 21

Piano Day We celebrate Piano Day 2021 by interviewing the composer who started it all, discussing everything from his favourite recordings to making your own soap.

How Rogers Hi-Fi is bringing back some iconic BBC speakers

By Andrew Murphy published 26 March 21

British Hi-Fi Week We spoke to Rogers Hi-Fi's Andy Whittle to explain why and how this famous British company is delving into the past.

65 great British albums to test your hi-fi system

By Andrew Murphy published 26 March 21

British Hi-Fi Week We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite music the UK has ever produced. Dig in and give your speakers a very British workout.