Max is Editor of Australian Hi-Fi, What Hi-Fi's sister publication in Australia. It wouldn't be his first exposure to the world of all things hi-fi and home cinema, as his first role in technology journalism was with What Hi-Fi? in the UK. Clearly he pined to return after making the move to Australia and the team have welcomed him back with arms wide open.
Latest articles by Max Langridge

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The Stream BASE is the latest addition to Cabasse's Stream range. Not only can it be used to boost the sound of your TV, it’s also the first soundbase to have music streaming services built-in.

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The TX-RZ710 and RZ810 home cinema amplifiers have been designed to be just as competent with movies as they are with music.

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If you’re an owner of a Sony 4K TV in the United States, we have some good news for you…

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Yes it is actually called Bacon and there's an accompanying amplifier called Cheese. But the wireless streamer means serious business.

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The new Recordings To Go feature is rolling out now and is free to use, with no expiry date for transferred content.

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The lossless quality streaming service is approaching its first birthday since Jay Z’s takeover, and there’s some positive news…

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Imagine the lovechild of Bluesound and Chromecast Audio... it'd look a bit like the Hub by Ekko

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Think a turntable with a heavy platter will produce better sound quality? The Atmo Sfera laughs in your face.

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All five models in Yamaha’s new range of AV receivers can handle 4K content and have built-in Bluetooth. Networked models support the company’s MusicCast multi-room technology.

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Sales figures for the US music industry have revealed that the vinyl revival shows no signs of slowing down, while streaming has become the biggest slice of the music industry pie for the first time.

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From the news that Sky has launched a new free sports channel for its customers, to Astell & Kern launching a new Black Edition of its flagship hi-res player, and Spotify amassing 30 million subscribers - it's What Hi-Fi?'s Wednesday Wrap.

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Netflix has revamped its recommended programme for 2016 in an effort to get TV manufacturers to improve their sets, and this year the criteria are even tougher to meet.

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Amidst the furore of two new iDevices at Apple’s March launch event, the company also added support for Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 with the latest iteration of iOS 9.

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The deal with Sony means that SoundCloud now has agreements with the three major labels, which have been made on the terms that SoundCloud will launch a streaming service.

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Pioneer’s new line of affordable surround amps consists of three new models, with prices starting at £300. Features include Bluetooth, Dolby Atmos, HDR and hi-res audio support...

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Onkyo’s two latest AVRs have been made to celebrate the company's 70th anniversary and come with support for both DTS:X and Dolby Atmos 3D sound formats.

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The SH is a single-ended two-stage headphone amplifier that uses valve technology. It's designed to be used with analogue sources and computers.

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Smartphones usually come fitted with an FM radio tuner or have to rely on Internet radio which eats into data. Now there's another way...

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Sonos CEO John MacFarlane has announced “with a heavy heart” that the company has had to lay off some staff as it navigates "an industry in transition".

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Images of a case purporting to be for the upcoming iPhone 7 show no sign of a headphone port, adding strength to rumours that Apple will lose it in favour of wireless and Lightning headphones.

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A £1000 turntable head to head, a premium wireless speaker group test, a first look at Technics’ new SL-1200G turntable and Sony’s first 4K HDR projector make April 2016 an issue not to be missed.

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Yes, you read that right. The rap superstar’s second studio album was a critical and commercial success and now it's going to be re-issued on cassette tape.

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The Echo Dot can connect to a number of devices around the home to give the added benefit of voice controlled use while the Amazon Tap is a portable Bluetooth and wi-fi speaker.

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The German manufacturer claims its latest record cleaning machine its its “best solution yet” to keeping records in pristine condition.

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This week's wrap is packed full of news including a pair of limited edition in-ear monitors from Noble Audio, two new radios from Goodmans and Philips, and the latest developments regarding three music streaming services: Qobuz, Tidal and Deezer.
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