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.

KJ West One

Wilson Audio Alexia V demo at KJ West One

We get up close to hear the sound sand story behind Wilson’s latest masterpieces.

Primare R35

Primare R35 phono stage review

Top flight Swedish phono stage to cater for every cartridge.

Dynaudio Confidence 50 driver detail

Dynaudio Confidence 50 loudspeaker review

Penultimate floorstanding model is confident in name and nature.

Up close with Bowers & Wilkins’ 700 speaker series

Updated tech takes the already established models to the next level.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones review

Noise cancelling cans that don’t compromise on quality.

MOON Voice 22

MOON Voice 22 loudspeaker review

Debut speakers with a twist that are extremely capable.

Russ Andrews 8PR

Russ Andrews Kimber 8PR speaker cable review

Updated classic based on Kimber’s tried and tested woven wire approach.

System review: Primare SC 15 Prisma network preamp and System Audio Legend 7.2 Silverback active speakers

Nordic pairing that majors on flexibility for modern music fans.

VPI Weisline cable

VPI Weisline tonearm cable by Nordost review

This dedicated wire has been designed as the ideal partner for VPI turntable users.

Dynaudio Emit 20

Dynaudio Emit 20 loudspeaker review

Generously sized standmounts that offer sounds beyond their price point.

PrimaLuna Evo 200

PrimaLuna Evo 200 valve integrated amplifier review

Well built and sensibly specced tube thoroughbred is a modern allrounder.

ATC SCM40A feature image

ATC SCM40A active loudspeaker review

Three way triamped package highlights why this approach can pay sonic dividends.

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