Andy is Deputy Editor of What Hi-Fi? and a consumer electronics journalist with nearly 20 years of experience writing news, reviews and features. Over the years he's also contributed to a number of other outlets, including The Sunday Times, the BBC, Stuff, and BA High Life Magazine. Premium wireless earbuds are his passion but he's also keen on car tech and in-car audio systems and can often be found cruising the countryside testing the latest set-ups. In his spare time Andy is a keen golfer and gamer.
Latest articles by Andy Madden

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The Marantz Model 70 stereo amplifier replaces an Award-winning budget classic, and moves upmarket with fresh features, a new design and improved sound.

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How many of these scenes have you, er, seen?

By Andy Madden Published
The CD 70 is on its way, though

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It's out with the old and in with the new

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Vinyl is back, but could it be improved?

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A brilliant in-car sound system that sounds the business

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Is now the time to consider a switch?

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Best Buys These are the best earbuds we've tested, including cheap pairs as well as premium options for serious listening.

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Soccer has the potential to nutmeg any flatscreen

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Best Buys Cut out the hustle and bustle of daily life with our pick of the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now.

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Onkyo might be better known for its AV receivers, but can its new stereo streaming amplifier mark a hi-fi comeback?

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Not yet ratedA wall-mountable, wireless wonder?

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The Evo 300 has landed

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Inspired by a couple of Onkyo classics

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Esoteric’s high-end streaming preamp delivers an enviable combination of engineering excellence, quality build and sophisticated sound.

By Andy Madden Published
An obvious option, but I won’t be using it much

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Wharfedale’s new Diamond 12.3i remains the class leader among affordable floorstanders, even though it isn’t a clear step forward from its excellent predecessor.

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Consistency is key

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What have the industry’s biggest experts learned over the years?

By Ketan Bharadia Published
Not Naim’s range-topper, but this high-end combination is still one of the finest amplifiers money can buy

By Andy Madden Published
Ready to make the step up from your soundbar?

By Andy Madden Published
JBL’s Bluetooth speaker gains a light show, but it's the sound quality that really shines through

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Best Buys Our review team has tested multiple pairs to find the best wireless earbuds for every budget – here are our top picks.
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