Show Reports

Alan Sircom brings you a select round-up of some of the most interesting new amplifiers, solid-state and tube-based designs, from the halls, atria and rooms of Munich High-End and more.

• Alan Sircom
• May 2025

Everything is changing in digital audio as we move further toward embracing network streaming. But don’t count out CD and SACD just yet. We find the best digital in Munich!

• Alan Sircom
• May 2025

The last-ever Munich High-End show was a treasure trove of analogue goodies, with some of the most innovative new products seen in vinyl in decades. We pick the most exciting!

• Alan Sircom
• May 2025

As we get ready for Munich High End, Eric Neff travels to Chicago and finds the best products at the most important show on the US high-end calendar; AXPONA 2025.

• Eric Neff
• May 2025

The third annual Audio Show Deluxe at Whittlebury Hall is the friendliest high-end show in the UK. It may be small, but it has secrets to unveil. Alan Sircom reports.

• Alan Sircom
• Apr 2025

The friendliest high-end show in the UK, the third annual Audio Show Deluxe at Whittlebury Hall show near Silverstone racetrack is looking and sounding better than ever. Alan Sircom investigates.

• Alan Sircom
• Mar 2025

In our first feature from the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025, Alan Sircom and Paul Soor present their personal top five products from the first significant British show of the year.

• Editor
• Feb 2025

CanJam, the annual must-see personal audio expo, rolls in at the plush Park Plaza London Waterloo Hotel. Alan Sircom checks out what the best-dressed ears will be wearing this season!

• Alan Sircom
• Jul 2024

The annual North West Audio Show in Cranage, near Chester in the North-West of England, is one of the friendliest events on the audio calendar. Chris Frankland finds out why!

• Chris Frankland
• Jun 2024

We asked our team to pick the top five things they saw at the Munich High-End Show, 2024. This is what the first four reviewers said.

• hi-fi+ Staff
• May 2024

Even a select list of the best audio from AXPONA 2024 runs to dozens of rooms. Our round-up of the finest sounds in Schaumberg (and Skokie) draws to a close.

• Alan Sircom
• Apr 2024

The annual AXPONA Show in Chicago has stepped up a gear. It's bigger and better than ever. Alan Sircom walks the halls of Schaumberg to find the best in audio electronics, loudspeakers, and more!

• Alan Sircom
• Apr 2024