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.

Monitor Audio Hyphen feature

Spotlight on Monitor Audio

Marking it’s 50th year, we hear from company CEO Rob Barford.

Pioneer PL-12D with Funk Isolation bubble

Isolation Bubble by The Funk Firm review

Revolutionary upgrade package that’s designed to benefit any turntable.

MOON 761 amplifier

Look North with MOON from Simaudio

MOON unveils its new amplifier ranges.

Kleio Spotlight feature image

Spotlight on Kleio Audio

We sit down with Kleio Audio Founder Garry Wise.

Kleio K135

Kleio K135 integrated amplifier review

British made integrated makes a debut statement.

Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 feature

Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 loudspeaker review

Benchmark floorstander gets a raft of upgrades to take it up a gear.

Lypertek PurePlay Z5

Lypertek PurePlay Z5 hybrid ANC true wireless earbuds review

Great value earbuds with impressive tech.

Audiovector QR 5

Audiovector QR 5 loudspeaker review

Danish three-way floorstander with ribbon tweeters are a break from norm.

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2023 highlights

Bang with a bang, the brands and kit that caught our eye at this year’s standout show.

Advanced Acoustics Wedge Pro acoustic treatment starter kit review

Great value panel pack that will enhance any listening environment.

ifi ZEN Phono and ZEN Air Phono stages review

Great value phono stages that perform well beyond their price tags.

Spotlight on Dan D’Agostino

We sit down with this hifi master craftsman.

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