Andrew Simpson

Andrew Simpson

Andrew has written for some of the UK’s biggest hifi titles and launched many on social media. With a career in digital and a passion for hifi, Audiograde was borne out of Andrew’s vision for a digital first website for the audio fans of today.

Memorable kit: 

My first pair of speakers were budget Heybrooks, hooked up via cheap bellwire to a 1970’s Rotel amp. Hearing Automatic For The People as a young teenager changed my view of what music could sound like, kickstarting my journey into better sound.

AVID Accent amplifier

AVID Accent integrated amplifier review

An accessible integrated from the masters of analogue audio.

SME 3009 Series II Improved and Sure V15 iii feature image

Classic HiFi: SME 3009 Series II Improved tonearm & Shure V15 Type III cartridge

Legendary tonearm and cart combo from hifi’s golden age get the Audiograde blessing.

Nordost Leif cables

Nordost Leif Red Dawn 3 and Blue Heaven cable bundle review

No compromise cables for no-compromise systems.

Russ Andrews Network Purifier feature image

Russ Andrews Accessories Network Purifier review

Unassuming add-on to get the best from your networked hifi.

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