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.

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SVS Ultra Evolution Tower loudspeaker review

Great value multi-driver floorstander with a difference.

Rotel Michi X3 Series 2 amplifier review

The most affordable Michi integrated, updated to Series 2 status.

Inside Ultrafide Audio's factory

Spotlight on Ultrafide Audio

Hailing from Devon, we go in-depth with Ultrafide Audio Product Specialist Mark Bailey.

landscape by Meze

Spotlight on Meze Audio

As a leading light in hi-end headphones, we chat to the man behind the cans Antonio Meze.

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Ultrafide U4PRE and U500DC amplifiers review

Exclusive review – debut pre and power amps with a difference.

Wharfedale Dovedale loudspeaker review

UK built vintage styled speakers with a performance that’s bang up to date.

English Electric EE1 outlet

English Electric EE1 network noise isolator review

Mini add-on to give your streaming a boost.

Andrew and Conrad Mas

Spotlight on AVID HiFi

Celebrating 30 years at the top, we chat to AVID HiFi Founder Conrad Mas.

Avid Nexus from rear

AVID Nexus tonearm review

Turntable expert turns its hand to a magical armwand.

Dali Epikore 11 from distance

Dali Epikore 11 loudspeaker review

Penultimate flagship floorstander that’s built on four decades of experience.

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Bristol 2024 show report

Our Editor heads south for a weekend of hifi fun.

Goldring Ethos

Golding Ethos Moving-Coil cartridge review

Flagship pick-up from venerable cartridge brand.

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