HiFi Show sound is a widely discussed topic. Can you get good sound at a HiFi Show? Of course you can and blaming the room is not always the truth. Andrew Hutchison and Peter Katsoolis discuss their favourites, the best sound, worst sound and surprising discoveries at the StereoNet HiFi & AV Expo 2026.

PMC designer and co-founder, Peter Thomas, talks to Andrew Hutchison on Not An Audiophile. Why real sound reproduction is a future quest, pro speaker design vs home design, the story of PMC, celebrities who own and endorse PMC speakers and much more.

Skilled HiFi repair technicians are becoming increasingly difficult to find. After more than 45 years as a qualified electronics technician, I can see a serious problem approaching: the people capable of properly diagnosing and repairing amplifiers, turntables, CD players, receivers and vintage audio equipment are retiring, and too few young technicians are taking their place. This is not merely a staffing shortage within the HiFi industry. It threatens the future of audio eq

Eavesdrop on a chat with Doug Schneider, founder of the Soundstage! Global network with Andrew Hutchison. Two HiFi professionals forget about the microphones and agree and disagree on everything HiFi.

Paul McGowan designer for PS Audio, takes us behind the scenes, discussing upcoming PS Audio Class D designs, room acoustics, system synergy, subwoofer placement and much more.

The new NLE series of loudspeakers from Harbeth Audio is just the beginning of innovations and technology from Harbeth. Interview with Alan Shaw, designer.

What does a neutral loudspeaker actually sound like? According to Russell Lenehan of Lenehan Brothers, the ideal loudspeaker should contribute as little character of its own as possible. It should reproduce the incoming signal accurately, reveal the character of the amplifier and source, and prevent the cabinet from becoming an unwanted second instrument. That philosophy sounds straightforward, but it creates one of HiFi’s most uncomfortable questions: if an accurate loudspe

ICEpower Class D Amplifiers: Can a Blind Listening Test Reveal What Audiophiles Really Hear? Can a modern Class D amplifier sound as good as a premium Class A, Class AB or valve amplifier? Host Andrew Hutchison meets ICEpower designer Patrick Bostrom at High End HiFi Show Vienna to investigate the technology behind the ICEpower SC400A2 amplifier module. Delivering up to 400 watts per channel into four ohms, this compact stereo module combines substantial power, exceptionally

For decades, the value of a HiFi system was often represented by the equipment itself: the brand, the price, the size of the loudspeakers, the number of components and, sometimes, the complexity required to achieve great sound. But the way people discover, buy and experience HiFi is changing. Loudspeaker designers Atlas Gouverneur and Brad Serhan join Andrew Hutchison to discuss a new generation of HiFi listeners who are placing greater value on design, convenience, lifestyle

High End The Holy Show The author is a community member of the Not An Audiophile YouTube Channel. The Comment was made on the Vienna High End 2026 -Day 2 video. We enjoyed it so much we have permission to share it. Enjoy. Once every year, the faithful arise, with sacred brochures and glittering eyes. Backpacks loaded, wallets prepared, off to the audio temple, profoundly impaired. The show begins, the halls are packed, with million-dollar systems neatly stacked. The price

The widening gap between high-performance audio and luxury HiFi is the topic for Andrew Hutchison and Srajan Ebaen from 6Moons.com. Once, high-end audio generally described equipment engineered to deliver exceptional sound, even if diminishing returns were inevitable. Today, the label is increasingly associated with exclusivity, extravagant styling, enormous components and prices that may rise far more dramatically than the improvement in sound quality. Wilson Audio Autobiogr

High End Vienna 2026 Exposed: Best Sound, Biggest Surprises and HiFi Show Highlights Voted Bad, Good, Disappointing, Amazing! and worthy of mention. Andrew and guest co-host, Edgar Kramer from SoundStage! Australia exposé all from High End Vienna 2026. High End Vienna HiFi Show 2026 Was Bigger Than Expected High End Vienna 2026 marked a new chapter for Europe’s major international HiFi exhibition following its move from Munich. Andrew Hutchison is joined by Edgar Kramer of So

Wow! As it turns out, Vienna beats Munich! The show itself is almost completely different. Enormous open areas, spectacular spacious displays, improved air conditioning! From videos of the space, you could be mislead into thinking the turn-out was less than Munich. in fact, it was the design of the building with its large open spaces that made it look and feel uncluttered even while thousands upon thousands of people were in the building. Vienna itself is both similar and qu

Is HiFi Really Making a Comeback? Is HiFi dying, or are we simply looking for its future in the wrong places? Andrew Hutchison speaks with HiFi reviewer Peter Katsoolis, and loudspeaker designer Brad Serhan about the changing culture of high-fidelity sound. The discussion moves beyond sales figures and traditional audiophile thinking to examine vinyl’s resurgence, the growth of listening bars and the younger audience discovering quality sound through design, fashion, DJs and

For 27 years, Class D amplification has quietly evolved in the background — likely far longer than many enthusiasts realise. When Danish company ICEpower first emerged under the umbrella of Bang & Olufsen, it seems there was a perception that Class D was destined primarily for stylish lifestyle products rather than serious high-end audio. And, to be fair, in 1999 that perception may not have been entirely unfounded. Now independent from Bang and Olufsen since 2016, it seems t

Music First: Has HiFi made music less enjoyable? A global discussion about music, HiFi systems and the lessons learned over decades in the audio industry. The conversation between Andrew Hutchison, Srajan Ebaen of 6Moons.com and Edgar Kramer of SoundStage! Australia begins with a deceptively simple question. "Before becoming interested in sound quality, was music more enjoyable?" The Global CoLab - Andrew Hutchison, Srajan Ebaen 6Moons.com and Edgar Kramer Soundstage! Austr

Chapter 1 Myth No. 1 FULL RECAPS!!!! A rant from a qualified audio/HiFi technician with 40+ years of experience. Chapter 2 Myth No. 2 LIQUID STYLUS CLEANERS WILL DAMAGE YOUR STYLUS! Ask AI or any “expert” online and they will perpetuate this myth as truth. Chapter 3 Myth No. 3 YOU CAN’T HEAR GOOD SOUND AT A HIFI SHOW! HiFi Shows are compromised spaces due to many factors but so are many domestic listening spaces. Chapter 4 Myth No. 4 STREAMING IS ROBBING MUSICIANS! Facts and

DO NOT buy HiFi based on specifications – David and Andrew have strong opinions on choosing HiFi based on specifications. They’re recommendation is DON’T DO IT ALSO IN THIS EPISODE The release of the embargo on the brand new Wharfedale Super Linton – David Corazza discusses how they have just unboxed the new model at The Audio Tailor ready for listening. and... TIDAL streaming – will it survive in the competitive streaming market. Andrew and David discuss data collection, str

HiFi Show sound – it’s what HiFi Shows are all about. DeVORE Fidelity, Wilson Audio, Fonica, Polk, JBL, Focal, Richter, OAD Ultrafidlity, Naim, DCS, Stax and more.. Who got it right? And who got it terribly wrong? Our golden-eared hosts visited the rooms, chatted to the designers, and listened, listened, listened. A no-holds-barred expose of the Show, the brands, the rooms and the sound. "there were a number of million dollar rooms including a 5 box mono streamer DAC at hal

Laurence Dickie, designer of Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus and new Vivid Audio, goes deep into loudspeaker design and engineering and sets Andrew straight on some audio assumptions. Who had the worst sound? What is the best affordable system on display. All this and more on Munich High End 2025 Roundup. BEST AFFORDABLE – “Totem Acoustics from Canada – for me quite a bit better sound (than Wharfedale across the hall). it was breathtaking, just clean sweet musical easy to listen to

The Australian HiFi Show is all about entertainment via music with the hype, atmosphere and excitement of new models, new setups and new brands all in one space. In this episode, three personalities from three very popular rooms chat to Not An Audiophile ROOM 1 Brian Rodgers from Richter Audio introduces the models on display including the prototype of the new Richter Dragon, and the supporting system of Musical Fidelity and Bluesound. Brian airs his opinions on “luxury” HiF

Step into the fascinating world of audio engineering with David Spargo, a master acoustician whose journey through the recording industry is as rich as the sounds he helps create. David Spargo studied under Neville Thiele and went on to co-present Neville's design course at Sydney University, Under Neville Thiele’s mentorship, David explored the theoretical aspects of sound reproduction. David Spargo in good company with Neville Thiele best known for Thiele/Small parameters

Become a "DEQXpert" and have all your sound correction problems fixed! How do you mitigate inherent passive crossover faults in loudspeakers? How to make your classic, well-loved passive loudspeakers active? How do you minimise room acoustic issues without changing the living space you love? Simple answer is – you add a DEQX. The premise is not simple and the engineering is certainly not simple but the new Generation 4 DEQX Speaker and Room Processor line is designed to be e

Every turntable question answered: What type of platter mat is best and why? What is cartridge compliance and why is it important? Can you improve a lesser quality turntable with a higher quality cartridge? Why an 800mm long tone arm improves sound. Why should tone arm alignment change for classical music records vs contemporary music? How can I control vibration to my turntable? Why are the quality of the leads provided with your turntable critical? And what are the TOP 5 c