Looking to put together your own hi-fi system but unsure where to start? Baffled by the audiophile terminology littering the pages of your favourite hi-fi magazines? Simply not sure what to believe? This comprehensive guide will tell you all you need to know to get started.
Author: Ashley
I founded Audio Appraisal a few years ago and continue to regularly update it with fresh content. An avid vinyl collector and coffee addict, I can often be found at a workbench tinkering with a faulty electronic device, tweaking a turntable to extract the last bit of detail from those tiny grooves in the plastic stuff, or relaxing in front of the hi-fi with a good album. A musician, occasional producer and sound engineer, other hobbies include software programming, web development, long walks and occasional DIY.
Why I Won’t be Keeping my Apple Music Subscription
Apple music has the potential to be an exceptional streaming service. But too many features and an inconsistent user experience mean it’s not there, yet.
All We Have is Time – Sound Of The Sirens EP Review
A phenomenally good EP from female folk/rock duo Sound of The Sirens.
Essential Vinyl Accessories
A selection of hand-picked must-haves for fans of the vinyl format.
Rant: CD Ripping is Illegal (Again)
CD ripping is illegal, again. But why?
Rega Arm Lift Height Adjustment
A guide to adjust the arm lift, or ‘cuing’ height of your Rega tonearm.
Apple Music In-Depth Review
A great all-round streaming service but with too many unnecessary features.
Rega RP6 Review
A fun, engaging listen, clever, cutting-edge technology and an included dust cover. What more could you want?
Service Spotlight
A continually updated list of companies hand-picked for their exceptional product ranges and outstanding customer service.
A New Direction
We have a new look, now it’s time for some fresh content.
Tannoy Revolution XT6 Review
Class-leading technology and astounding musicality, the XT6s are everything I could’ve hoped for and more.
Yamaha HPH-PRO500 Review
Stylish headphones offering decent sound quality.
Acoustic Research UA1 Review
This top-class DAC and headphone amplifier brings your computer music to life.
Roth OLi RA1 Review
Roth’s tiny OLi RA1s are a steal at their sub-£100 price.
Lindy HF-40 Review
Well-made and well-specified, but let down by their sound.
Clearaudio Concept Review
Fun and engaging, this simple, plug-and-play turntable gets right down to making music.
Lindy HF-100 Review
Large, comfortable headphones offering decent sound quality.
Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner Review
A radically different approach to cleaning records that produces outstanding results.
Competition: Win Vinyl Storage Cases With Covers33 And Audio Appraisal
Win vinyl storage cases with Covers33 and Audio Appraisal.
Pro-Ject Elemental Phono USB Review
A USB turntable that won’t ruin your records.