
Andy Clough
Andy is Global Brand Director of What Hi-Fi? and has been a technology journalist for 30 years. During that time he has covered everything from VHS and Betamax, MiniDisc and DCC to CDi, Laserdisc and 3D TV, and any number of other formats that have come and gone. He loves nothing better than a good old format war. Andy edited several hi-fi and home cinema magazines before relaunching whathifi.com in 2008 and helping turn it into the global success it is today. When not listening to music or watching TV, he spends far too much of his time reading about cars he can't afford to buy.
Latest articles by Andy Clough

Bag yourself a bargain at the Bristol Show this weekend!
By Andy Clough published
Fancy saving £150 on the Award-winning Pioneer N50 network streamer? Or how about £500 off the Yamaha RXV1073 AV receiver, or a saving of £320 on the Yamaha YSP2200 soundbar? Check out the show deals, this weekend only

Arcam rDock-uni with built-in DAC handles all iPhones and iPads
By Andy Clough published
Lightning connector and USB socket make the rDock-uni compatible with all Lightning-equipped Apple devices and older-generation models with 30-pin connector

Q Acoustics Concept 40 speakers to make their debut at Bristol Show 2014
By Andy Clough published
New £999 flagship floorstanders to join the Award-winning Concept 20 bookshelf speakers

Sony to restructure its TV business and focus on 4K Ultra HD models
By Andy Clough published
Re-structuring plan continues with decision to run TV division as a wholly-owned subsidiary and focus on high-end 4K models

Netflix to invest $3bn on expanding TV and film content in 2014
By Andy Clough published
Video streaming service in a big push to bring in more viewers by investing in new programming and cutting-edge tech such as 4K streaming

Samsung reports record 2013 profits despite dip in final quarter
By Andy Clough published
The Korean electronics giant posted a net profit increase of 28 per cent in 2013, boosted by the success of its smartphones and tablets and strong demand for TVs

Spotify Connect now available on Yamaha and Pioneer 2013 AV receivers
By Andy Clough published
Yamaha Aventage, RX-V and RX-S home cinema receivers will get firmware upgrade for Spotify Connect; Pioneer models from VSX-528 upwards also compatible

UK start-up Musaic unveils wireless hi-fi system at CES 2014
By Andy Clough published
Musaic wireless multiroom system is scheduled for launch in the UK mid-2014

FiiO X5 hi-res portable music player also acts as a USB DAC
By Andy Clough published
New hi-res audio player supports multiple audio formats up to 24-bit/192KHz, also works as a USB DAC with a computer

Eyes-on: Netflix 4K streaming review
By Andy Clough published
Netflix believes 4K programming will be delivered via the internet, not on disc, and using its H.265 codec can stream 4K at bitrates similar to current HD streaming

Focal Dimension is a soundbar and soundbase combined
By Andy Clough published
French speaker specialist Focal has come up with a clever design for this soundbar and subwoofer combo

Budget Ultra HD 4K TVs break cover at CES 2014
By Andy Clough published
Here among all the expensive, cutting-edge sets at CES 2014 we've spotted two 4K Ultra HD TVs for less than $1000

Eclipse TD-M1 desktop speakers get AirPlay
By Andy Clough published
Eclipse’s iconic Time Domain desktop monitor speakers have now been given the wireless treatment with the addition of AirPlay and AirPlay Direct compatibility for streaming from portable devices.

Stars of CES Awards 2014 winners
By Andy Clough published
The Stars of CES Awards winners have been revealed – our top ten hi-fi and home cinema products from CES 2014

Arcam A49 stereo amplifier – designed in the UK, built in the USA
By Andy Clough published
Arcam has gone back to its hi-fi roots with the launch here at CES of a flagship range of stereo amplifiers, led by the 200W A49 integrated at £3250

Meridian celebrates 25 years of digital speakers with Special Edition models
By Andy Clough published
British audio specialist Meridian is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the launch of its first digital speaker with three new Special Edition models

McIntosh introduces new compact amps, Media Bridge and headphones at CES 2014
By Andy Clough published
New from the legendary American hi-fi company is its first headphone amp, first pair of headphones, an all-in-one audio system and media streamer

Bang & Olufsen Essence makes listening to music as "easy as turning on the lights"
By Andy Clough published
BeoSound Essence system connects to any B&O active speakers, includes Spotify Connect, QPlay and internet radio, gives simple remote control

New British hi-fi brand Mitchell and Johnson makes its international debut at CES 2014
By Andy Clough published
The team that brought Sansui back to the UK in 2011 has set up a new hi-fi firm and will introduce its range of hi-fi separates to the US market at CES

Google teams up with major auto makers to bring Android apps to your car
By Andy Clough published
Google has joined forces with some big car companies in an attempt to make Android the go-to platform for in-car apps

Samsung creates the world's first 85in bendy TV
By Andy Clough published
A large bendy TV, and a range of curved 4K Ultra HD TVs from 105in to 55in, were the highlights of Samsung's CES press conference

Damson Jetstream 1 wireless speakers auto adjust to suit room acoustics
By Andy Clough published
Here's a clever thing: these new wireless speakers from Damson will 'learn' the acoustics of the room they're used in and adjust themselves accordingly
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