# Hidden Home Technology

> Bath-based bespoke home cinema, hi-fi and smart home installer. Over two decades designing and installing high-end audio-visual systems across the South West of England and London — from dedicated cinema rooms and reference listening rooms to whole-home automation, lighting and control.

## About

- [Hidden Home Technology — Home](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/): Site home page — an overview of what we design, supply and install, with routes into services, projects, brands and the shop.
- [About Hidden Home Technology](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/about-us/): Company background, founder Daniel Crick, team, showroom and approach.
- [Contact](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/contact-us/): Enquiries, showroom visits, project discussions.

## Services

- [Home Cinema](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-design-and-installation/): Dedicated cinema rooms, acoustic treatment, projection, immersive audio (Atmos, DTS:X), seating.
- [Hi-Fi](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/hi-fi/): Reference two-channel listening rooms, turntables, streaming, valve and solid-state amplification.
- [Multi-Room AV & Home Automation](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/multi-room-av-home-automation/): Whole-home audio and video distribution, lighting control, smart home integration via URC, Lutron and others.
- [All Services](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/services/): Full overview of design, installation, calibration and aftercare.

- [Hi-Fi Shop — Bristol, Bath & the South West](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/hi-fi-shop-bristol-bath/): High-end hi-fi specialist serving Bristol, Bath and the South West — we curate, match, install and calibrate premium audio systems, with private auditions by appointment.
- [Control4 Installers — Bath, Bristol & the South West](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/control4-installers-bath-bristol-south-west/): Certified Control4 dealer (98%) designing, programming and commissioning bespoke Control4 smart-home systems across Bath, Bristol and the South West.
- [Smart Home & Home Automation Installer — Bath & the South West](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/smart-home-automation-installer-bath-south-west/): Whole-home smart home design, installation and aftercare — lighting, shading, multi-room AV, heating, security and single-app control across Bath, Bristol, Somerset and the South West.
- [Hidden TVs & Moving Screens](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/hidden-tv-installation-moving-screens/): Hidden TV installation across the UK — mirror TVs, motorised lifts, moving panels and disappearing projector screens, designed and fitted seamlessly.

- [Lighting Design & Control](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/lighting-design-and-control/): Scene-based lighting control and design — Lutron and Rako systems, dimming, colour-temperature tuning and architectural keypads.
- [Room Acoustics](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/room-acoustics/): Acoustic treatment and design for hi-fi and cinema rooms — balancing sound, comfort and interiors.
- [Design & Development Consultancy](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/design-and-development-consultancy/): Technology consultancy for property developers and architects — early-stage planning, cabling and infrastructure.

## Pricing & Guides

- [Home Cinema Cost Calculator](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/cinema-cost-calculator/): Interactive tool giving an indicative budget range for a dedicated home cinema room.
- [How Much Does a Home Cinema Cost?](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/how-much-does-a-home-cinema-cost/): Plain-English guide to home cinema budgets, what drives cost, and typical UK price bands.
- [What Is Home Automation? A Plain-English Guide](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/what-is-home-automation-plain-english-guide/): Jargon-free explainer of what a properly integrated smart home actually does, when it's worth it — and when a smart plug is all you need.
- [Retrofit vs New-Build Smart Home](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/retrofit-vs-new-build-smart-home/): How smart home installation differs between existing homes and new builds — wireless retrofit systems vs designing the wiring in at the drawing stage.
- [Choosing a Luxury Lighting Control System](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/choosing-a-luxury-lighting-control-system/): How to choose between Lutron, Rako and whole-house platforms for scene-based luxury lighting control.
- [Speakers That Disappear: A Designer's Guide to Invisible Speakers in the UK](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/invisible-speakers-uk-designers-guide/): Hands-on comparison of plaster-over invisible speakers (Amina, Sonance Invisible Series, Stealth Acoustics) against in-wall planar speakers behind a paintable grille (Wisdom Audio) — what each sounds like, where each works, and how to specify them at design stage.
- [Bluesound vs Sonos: A Custom Installer's View](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/bluesound-vs-sonos/): Which whole-home audio platform suits which house, after two decades of installing both — Bluesound for most new projects, Bluesound with Roon for serious listening rooms, Sonos where there's a reason to stay.
- [When to Get in Touch — the Benefits of Early Planning](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/when-to-get-in-touch-with-us-and-the-benefits-of-proper-and-early-planning/): At what stage of a build or renovation to involve an AV and smart-home integrator, and what early involvement saves you later.
- [The Key Benefits of a Lighting Control System](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/the-key-benefits-to-a-lighting-control-system/): What a lighting control system changes day to day — scenes, dimming, energy use and the look of a room.

## Brands

- [Brand Partners](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/): Complete listing of reference audio, video, control and infrastructure brands available through Hidden Home Technology.
- [Kaleidescape — Movie Players & Servers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/kaleidescape/): Kaleidescape Strato players and Terra servers for reference home cinema, with an online store of films and concerts downloaded at full disc quality including lossless multichannel soundtracks. UK authorised dealer; private demonstrations in Bath.
- [Control4 — Smart Home Automation](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/control4/): Control4 smart home systems designed, supplied, programmed and commissioned by Hidden Home Technology — one keypad, touchscreen or app for lighting, blinds, alarm, audio and video, scaling from a single room to a whole estate. Officially certified Control4 dealer.
- [URC — Total Control Smart Home Automation](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/urc/): URC (Universal Remote Control) smart home systems. URC is Hidden Home Technology's control system of choice and we are an officially certified URC dealer — we design, programme and commission bespoke URC Total Control systems. Product: https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product/urc-total-control-smart-home-automation/
- [Rako — Lighting Control](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/rako/): Rako British wired and wireless lighting-control systems. Hidden Home Technology is an officially certified Rako dealer — we design, install and programme bespoke Rako lighting schemes with scene-based control, dimming and colour-temperature tuning across the whole home. Product: https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product/rako-lighting-control/
- [Lutron — Lighting Control & Shading](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/lutron/): Lutron lighting control and automated shading — from RA2 Select and RadioRA 3 to the flagship HomeWorks platform, with architectural Palladiom keypads and full-spectrum Ketra lighting. Hidden Home Technology is an officially certified Lutron dealer. Product: https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product/lutron-lighting-control-shading/
- [Marten — High-End Loudspeakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/marten/): Marten loudspeakers, hand-built in Sweden using diamond and ceramic drivers. UK authorised dealer — available for audition and purchase from Hidden Home Technology, Bath.
- [StormAudio — Immersive Home Cinema Processors](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/stormaudio/): StormAudio processors and amplifiers, designed and manufactured in France, with the full Dirac Live suite (Room Correction, Bass Control, Active Room Treatment) included. Designed, installed and calibrated by Hidden Home Technology as part of complete cinema rooms.
- [Trinnov — Altitude Home Cinema Processors](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/trinnov/): Trinnov Altitude processors with Optimizer room correction, 3D speaker remapping and WaveForming active bass — technology proven in professional studios since 2006. Designed, installed and calibrated by Hidden Home Technology.
- [Steinway Lyngdorf — Complete Music & Cinema Systems](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/steinway-lyngdorf/): Steinway Lyngdorf P-series processors, fully digital amplification and Model-series loudspeakers with RoomPerfect calibration — complete systems engineered end to end, designed and installed by Hidden Home Technology.
- [McIntosh — American Hi-Fi Electronics](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/mcintosh/): McIntosh amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers and home theatre processors. UK authorised dealer — available for audition and purchase from Hidden Home Technology, Bath.
- [Lyngdorf Audio — Room Perfect Digital Amplification](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/lyngdorf/): Lyngdorf Audio integrated amplifiers and multi-channel processors featuring RoomPerfect automatic room correction. UK authorised dealer — available for audition and purchase from Hidden Home Technology, Bath.
- [Naim Audio — British Hi-Fi Electronics](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/naim/): Naim Audio streamers, integrated amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, power amplifiers and the Statement reference electronics. UK authorised dealer — available for audition and purchase from Hidden Home Technology, Bath.
- [Sonus Faber — Italian Loudspeakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/sonus-faber/): Sonus Faber loudspeakers, crafted in Arcugnano, Italy — from the Lumina collection to the flagship Aida. UK authorised dealer — available for audition and purchase from Hidden Home Technology, Bath.
- [Bowers & Wilkins — British Loudspeakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/bw/): Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) loudspeakers — 800 Series Diamond, 700 Series, 600 Series and Formation wireless systems. UK authorised dealer — available for audition and purchase from Hidden Home Technology, Bath.
- [Gryphon — Danish Reference Electronics](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/gryphon/): Gryphon amplifiers and source components, including the Diablo 120 and Diablo 300 integrated amplifiers. Authorised dealer — audition by appointment at Hidden Home Technology, Bath.
- [TAD — Reference Loudspeakers & Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/tad/): TAD (Technical Audio Devices) reference loudspeakers and amplifiers, built around the concentric CST beryllium driver. Specialist dealer for Bath and the South West — private demonstrations by appointment.
- [Mola Mola — Reference DACs, Preamplifiers & Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/mola-mola/): Mola Mola electronics designed by Bruno Putzeys — the Tambaqui DAC, Kaluga power amplifiers and matching preamplification. Specialist dealer for Bath and the South West.
- [Grimm Audio — Streaming DACs & Active Loudspeakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/grimm-audio/): Grimm Audio MU1 and MU2 music streamers, LS1 active loudspeakers and SB1/LS1s subwoofers, made in the Netherlands. Specialist dealer for Bath and the South West — auditions by appointment.
- [Innuos — Music Servers & Streamers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/innuos/): Innuos PULSE, Zen, Zenith and Statement music servers and streamers, all running the Sense software platform. Authorised dealer — hear them in our Bath listening room by appointment.
- [Ø Audio — Norwegian Hand-Built Loudspeakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/o-audio/): Ø Audio loudspeakers hand-built in Norway — Frigg 02, Icon 12, Verdande and Ymir — using Q.V.S.T. horn loading. UK dealer; audition by appointment in our Bath reference room.
- [Wisdom Audio — Planar In-Wall & On-Wall Speakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/wisdom/): Wisdom Audio planar-magnetic in-wall and on-wall loudspeakers designed to disappear into the architecture of a cinema or listening room without losing dynamics, bass authority or imaging. Specialist dealer in Bath — auditions by appointment; pricing on application.
- [Meze Audio — Headphones](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/meze/): Meze Audio Empyrean, Elite, Liric and 99 Classics headphones, hand-finished in Romania. Audition in our Bath listening room or at home by arrangement.
- [Bluesound — Whole-Home Streaming Audio](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/bluesound/): Bluesound hi-res multi-room streaming players, amplifiers and speakers — our default recommendation for whole-home audio on new projects. Authorised dealer, installed and supported by Hidden Home Technology.
- [Sonos — Multi-Room Audio, Professionally Installed](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/sonos/): Custom-installed Sonos systems across Bath, Bristol and the Cotswolds — Era and Beam speakers, Arc Ultra soundbars and Sonos Amp for built-in and ceiling speakers, under one app.
- [Chord Company — Cables & Interconnects](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/brands/chord-company/): The Chord Company's British-made interconnects, speaker cables and power cables, built to a neutral design philosophy. Authorised dealer — supplied and fitted as part of complete systems.

## Shop

- [Shop](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/shop/): Buy or enquire about the hi-fi, home cinema and smart-home products we stock, with UK delivery and installation available.
- [Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/amplifiers/): All amplification — integrated amplifiers, pre-amplifiers and power amplifiers from the brands we stock.
- [Integrated Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/amplifiers/integrated-amplifiers/): One-box integrated amplifiers, from lifestyle models to reference flagships.
- [Pre-Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/amplifiers/pre-amplifiers/): Line-level and reference pre-amplifiers for separates-based systems.
- [Power Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/amplifiers/power-amplifiers/): Stereo, mono-block and multi-channel power amplifiers for hi-fi and cinema.
- [Speakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/speakers/): The full loudspeaker range — floorstanders, standmounts, in-wall, subwoofers and wireless.
- [Loudspeakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/speakers/loudspeakers/): Passive floorstanding, standmount and architectural loudspeakers.
- [Subwoofers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/speakers/subwoofers/): Active subwoofers for two-channel systems and cinema rooms.
- [Wireless & Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/speakers/wireless-multi-room-speakers/): Streaming and multi-room speakers for whole-home audio.
- [Digital](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/digital/): Digital sources — streamers, servers, DACs and AV processors.
- [Streamers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/digital/streamers/): Network music streamers and servers for local libraries and streaming services.
- [DACs](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/digital/dacs/): Standalone digital-to-analogue converters.
- [AV Processors](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/digital/av-processors/): Immersive-audio cinema processors with room correction.
- [CD Players](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/cd-players/): CD players and transports.
- [Analogue](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/analogue/): Vinyl replay — turntables, cartridges and phono stages.
- [Turntables](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/analogue/turntables/): Turntables, tonearms and cartridges.
- [Phono Stages](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/analogue/phonostages/): Moving-magnet and moving-coil phono stages.
- [Head-Fi](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/head-fi/): Headphones and headphone amplification.
- [Headphones](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/head-fi/headphones/): Over-ear and planar headphones.
- [Movie Servers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/movie-servers/): Movie players and servers for reference home cinema.
- [Kaleidescape](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/movie-servers/kaleidescape/): The Kaleidescape range — Strato K, Strato V/E/C/M players and Terra / Terra Prime servers. UK authorised dealer.
- [Smart Home](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/smart-home/): Control, lighting and automation systems we design, supply and programme.
- [Control4 (Shop)](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/smart-home/control4/): Control4 smart-home systems, supplied and commissioned with the installation.
- [URC (Shop)](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/smart-home/urc/): URC Total Control systems, supplied and programmed with the installation.
- [Lutron (Shop)](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/smart-home/lutron/): Lutron lighting control and shading, supplied with design and commissioning.
- [Rako (Shop)](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/smart-home/rako/): Rako lighting control, supplied with design and commissioning.
- [Accessories](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/accessories/): Cables, power supplies, racks, stands and isolation.
- [Cables](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/accessories/cables/): Interconnects, speaker cables, digital and power cables.
- [Power Supply](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/accessories/power-supply/): Mains conditioning and linear power supplies.
- [Stands & Isolation](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/accessories/stands-isolation/): Equipment racks, speaker stands and isolation platforms.
- [Sale](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/product-category/sale/): Current ex-demonstration and reduced stock.

## Locations

- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Bath](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-bath/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in Bath.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Bristol](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-bristol/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in Bristol.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Cardiff](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-cardiff/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in Cardiff.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Cheltenham](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-cheltenham/): Cinema, hi-fi, smart home, lighting and acoustics for Cheltenham — Regency townhouses to new builds, designed and installed from our Bath base.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Cornwall](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-cornwall/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in Cornwall.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in the Cotswolds](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-cotswolds/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in the Cotswolds.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Gloucester](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-gloucester/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in Gloucester.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in London & the Home Counties](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-london-and-the-home-counties/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in London & the Home Counties.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Newport & Monmouthshire](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-newport-monmouthshire/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in Newport & Monmouthshire.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in South Wales](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-south-wales/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in South Wales.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in Swansea & the Gower](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-swansea-gower/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in Swansea & the Gower.
- [Home Cinema, Hi-Fi & Smart Home in the Vale of Glamorgan](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-hi-fi-smart-home-installation-in-vale-of-glamorgan/): Home cinema, hi-fi, smart-home and lighting design and installation in the Vale of Glamorgan.
- [Home Cinema Installation Cheltenham](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-cheltenham/): Dedicated cinema rooms and media rooms for Cheltenham homes — design, acoustics, calibration.
- [Hi-Fi Cheltenham](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/hi-fi-cheltenham/): High-end hi-fi systems for Cheltenham — curated, matched, installed and calibrated; private auditions in Bath.
- [Smart Home Installers Cheltenham](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/smart-home-cheltenham/): Whole-home control, networking and multi-room AV for Cheltenham properties, retrofit or new build.
- [Lighting Design & Control Cheltenham](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/lighting-cheltenham/): Layered lighting design and control systems for Cheltenham homes.
- [Room Acoustics Cheltenham](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/room-acoustics-cheltenham/): Acoustic measurement and treatment for cinemas and listening rooms in Cheltenham.
- [AV Design Consultancy Cheltenham](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/design-consultancy-cheltenham/): Technology design and consultancy for Cheltenham builds, renovations and professional teams.

- [For Interior Designers & Architects](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/for-interior-designers-and-architects/): How we partner with design practices, builders and developers — hidden-by-design cinema, audio, lighting and smart-home systems, drawings-first workflow, demos by appointment.

- [Awards & Press](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/awards-and-press/): Awards, accreditations and press coverage for Hidden Home Technology.

## Projects

- [Project Portfolio](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/): Award-winning installations across Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds, Wales, London and beyond.
- [Multi-Room Audio & Smart Home — Englefield Green, Surrey](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/multi-room-audio-smart-home-englefield-green-surrey/): Whole-home audio, garden speakers, HDMI video distribution and one-remote control in a renovated Surrey home near Windsor.
- [Cotswolds Home Cinema in a Period Country House](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/cotswolds-home-cinema-period-house/): Reference cinema with Wisdom Audio, discreetly integrated into a period property.
- [Garden Room Cinema — Gloucester](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/garden-room-cinema-gloucester/): A garden room turned into a dedicated cinema around the client's own audio kit — interior and lighting design, acoustic treatment effective to around 60Hz, a floating front-wall feature and a 7.1.2 Atmos layout calibrated in-room.
- [Steinway Lyngdorf Home Cinema Renovation — Midford, near Bath](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/steinway-lyngdorf-home-cinema-renovation-midford-nr-bath/): A professional-grade cinema and creative workspace for film and television production, built around a Dolby Atmos Steinway Lyngdorf system.
- [Superior Home Cinema & Hi-Fi Listening Room — Bath](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/superior-home-cinema-and-hifi-listening-room-bath-uk/): A custom-designed basement cinema and hi-fi listening room combining a Dolby Atmos Anthem/Dynaudio/REL system with a separate Meridian, QUAD and REL surround system.
- [Home Cinema in Wales — Design, Build, Acoustics & AV](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/home-cinema-wales/): A dedicated cinema managed end to end — interior design and build, acoustic treatment to 40Hz, lighting control, Epson LS12000 projection, Anthem MRX 740 processing and REW/ARC calibration.
- [Award-Winning Home Cinema Installation — Bath](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/award-winning-home-cinema-installation-in-bath/): An unwanted garage transformed into an award-winning bespoke cinema room — design, acoustics and installation throughout.
- [Whole-Home A/V, Lighting, Security & Hidden Cinema — London](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/whole-home-a-v-lighting-security-entry-systems-control-system-hidden-cinema-home-automation-smart-home-london-uk/): All of the technology for an entire north London home — audio, video, lighting, security, entry systems, a single control system and a hidden cinema.
- [Acoustic Treatment & Listening Room with McIntosh Hi-Fi — Frome](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/acoustic-treatment-listening-room-project-mcintosh-hi-fi-system-frome-uk/): Acoustic improvement of a Victorian living and listening room around a McIntosh hi-fi system.
- [Home Cinema with Office and Storage — Bath](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/home-cinema-with-office-and-storage-bath-uk/): A former hotel room converted into a cinema room with an integrated computer and storage area.
- [Luxury Home Cinema — Bath](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/home-cinema-bath-uk/): A neglected space converted into a room for television, sport and films.
- [From Music Rehearsal Room to Home Cinema — Bath](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/projects/from-music-rehersal-room-to-home-cinema-bath-uk/): An unused rehearsal room turned into another internationally award-winning home cinema in Bath.

## News & Editorial

- [Storm: beyond ART](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/stormaudio-dirac-art/): Why Dan values StormAudio goes beyond Dirac ART: thoughtful system setup, flexible manual EQ and trusted technical support. HHT explains its speaker-first approach, active Wisdom integration and where ART adds value.
- [Storm vs Trinnov](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/stormaudio-vs-trinnov/): StormAudio versus Trinnov is more than ART versus WaveForming. Dan explains why he values StormAudio’s manual control and support, where both platforms fit active systems, and how to choose around your room and speakers.
- [Trinnov: two subs, a new bass-control option](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/trinnov-waveforming-two-subwoofers/): Trinnov WaveForming now works with two front subwoofers. HHT welcomes a useful new cinema-design option, explains where a larger array still matters, and recommends planning the bass around your priority seats.
- [APR-16 and Axis10 win CEDIA awards](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/audiocontrol-cedia-awards-2026-apr16-axis10/): AudioControl’s APR-16 and Axis10 are 2026 CEDIA hardware award winners. HHT endorses the design thinking behind them—and explains why a dedicated cinema processor and a networked TV-audio system answer different briefs.
- [246 TB movie server: the HHT verdict](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/kaleidescape-246tb-movie-server/): Kaleidescape’s new 246 TB server makes a vast movie library possible in a compact chassis. HHT explains who should consider it, why a Strato player is still needed, and when smaller storage is the better investment.
- [Nine decisions to make before you design a home cinema](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/nine-decisions-before-you-design-a-home-cinema/): The nine questions to answer before a cinema room is designed — intended use, seating, display technology, screen and seat position, speaker layout, acoustics and isolation, lighting, equipment and cable routes, and what a working budget should include.
- [McIntosh MX124 A/V Processor: The New Reference for Home Theatre](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/mcintosh-mx124-av-processor/): McIntosh's new flagship A/V processor succeeds the MX123 — Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control licences included, 8K-ready HDMI and built-in lossless streaming. Available to order through Hidden Home Technology.
- [McIntosh Summer One-Offs: Selected Ex-Demo Savings of up to 15%](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/mcintosh-summer-ex-demo-deals/): One-off ex-demo and B-stock McIntosh amplifiers, preamplifiers and AV processors (plus Sonus faber Concertino G4) with savings of up to 15% — price on request, first come first served.
- [Gryphon Ethos: five stars from What Hi-Fi? — and our verdict](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/gryphon-ethos-cd-player-five-star-reviews/): What Hi-Fi?'s five-star Gryphon Ethos review compared with Hi-Fi+ and Stereophile, plus our own verdict on the £37,500 flagship CD player — available through Hidden Home Technology.
- [Industry standards are our starting point — not our finish line](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/cedia-home-cinema-standards/): Why we treat CEDIA membership and industry standards as the floor, not the ceiling — what credentials tell you about a home cinema installer, and what only the work can prove.
- [McIntosh MA2375: a new vacuum-tube integrated amplifier](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/mcintosh-ma2375-first-look/): McIntosh's new valve integrated amplifier — 75W/ch from KT88 tubes, universal phono, 5-band EQ.
- [Sonus Faber Olympica G3: a new generation of an icon](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/sonus-faber-olympica-g3/): The third generation of the Olympica collection, with technology derived from the flagship Suprema — coming to Hidden Home Technology.
- [Dan's Friday Five (×2): Integrated Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/friday-five-integrated-amplifiers/): Two parallel Friday Five columns from Dan Crick — five integrated amplifiers to buy right now, and five all-time favourites from 25 years on the shop floor.
- [McIntosh × Franck Muller: 75th Anniversary Watches](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/mcintosh-franck-muller-75th-anniversary-watches/): Three limited-edition watches built in Geneva by Franck Muller for McIntosh's 75th anniversary — what they are and what they reference.
- [Lyngdorf joins the Hidden Home Technology range](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/lyngdorf-joins-the-hidden-home-technology-range/): Around 100 Lyngdorf lines added to the shop, plus an explanation of RoomPerfect room correction and why it suits finished rooms.
- [Grimm Audio PA1: the mono-block power amplifier we've been waiting for](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/grimm-audio-pa1/): Grimm Audio's new mono-block power amplifier, designed as the natural partner to the MU2 streaming DAC and pre-amplifier.
- [Hidden Home Technology Wins Silver at the 2026 URC Unsurpassed Awards](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/hidden-home-technology-wins-silver-at-the-2026-urc-unsurpassed-awards/): News — our Steinway Lyngdorf home cinema renovation near Bath named Silver, Best International Installation, at URC's 2026 Unsurpassed Awards. Hidden Home Technology's fourth URC award (Silver 2021, Silver 2023, Gold 2025, Silver 2026).
- [Hidden Home Technology Wins Gold at the URC Unsurpassed Dealer Awards](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/hidden-home-technology-wins-gold-at-the-urc-unsurpassed-dealer-awards/): Gold in the International category at the 2025 URC Unsurpassed Dealer Awards, for the best home cinema and smart home installation outside the USA.
- [The Future of AI in the Smart Home Industry](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/the-future-of-ai-in-the-smart-home-industry/): How artificial intelligence is likely to change home automation — personalised scenes, predictive control and smarter energy use.
- [Innuos Sense 3.3 Launches with Qobuz Connect](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/innuos-sense-3-3-launches-with-qobuz-connect-a-new-era-for-audiophile-streaming/): Innuos's Sense 3.3 software update adds full Qobuz Connect support, richer metadata and improved discovery for Innuos servers and streamers.
- [Why we are the best hi-fi shop in Bath and Bristol](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/why-we-are-the-best-hi-fi-shop-in-bath-and-bristol/): Our case for the Bath and Bristol hi-fi shop with the deepest McIntosh, Gryphon, Mola Mola, Grimm Audio and Sonus Faber offering.
- [Grimm MU2 review: compact and epic](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/grimm-mu2-review/): A year with the Grimm Audio MU2: a Roon server, streamer, DAC and analogue preamp in one small box. How it sounds, how it compares with Innuos and Mola Mola, and who it is for.
- [Innuos ZEN NG review: tested against the Grimm MU2](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/innuos-zen-ng-review/): Dan Crick reviews the Innuos ZEN NG streamer and server: how it sets up, how it sounds with the PhoenixUSB board, and how it compares with the Grimm MU2 in our reference system.
- [Gryphon Diablo 333 review: the best integrated amplifier I've ever heard](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/gryphon-diablo-333-review/): Dan Crick reviews the Gryphon Diablo 333 against the McIntosh MA12000 in his own system, and calls it the best integrated amplifier he has ever heard. Build, sound, quirks and who it suits, in his own words.
- [Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition Review](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/marten-parker-duo-diamond-edition-review/): Dan spent two months with Marten's diamond-tweeter standmount at home. The scale, the detail, the one thing it does not do at whisper volume, and why he has not heard anything better in its class.
- [Top 5 Integrated Amplifiers](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/top-5-integrated-amplifiers/): Our pick of the five best integrated amplifiers on sale today.
- [Meet Our Suppliers — Episode 1](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/meet-our-suppliers/): First episode of our supplier interview series, with a look at the Gryphon Diablo 333 and Marten Parker Duo Diamond Edition loudspeakers.

- [News](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/news/): Product reviews, industry commentary, installation write-ups and Friday Five columns by founder Daniel Crick.
- [Kaleidescape Strato K: The World's First True 8K Movie Player](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/kaleidescape-strato-k-8k-movie-player/): In-depth review of the Kaleidescape Strato K — 8K HDR movie player, lossless audio, full disc library from your server. UK authorised dealer — enquire to order.
- [Hidden Home Technology Achieves Control4 Certification with a 98% Exam Score](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/hidden-home-technology-achieves-control4-certification-with-98/): Announcement that founder Dan Crick has passed the Control4 programming certification with 98%, making HHT an officially certified Control4 dealer.
- [Hidden Home Technology Joins the Home Cinema Alliance as a Pro Member](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/home-cinema-alliance-pro-member/): Hidden Home Technology is now a Pro Member of the Home Cinema Alliance, the UK's only trade body dedicated to dedicated home cinema — a mark of specialist cinema-design credentials.
- [High End Vienna 2026 — Show Highlights](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/high-end-vienna-2026-highlights/): Our pick of the standout loudspeakers, electronics and source components from High End Vienna 2026, reported from the show floor.
- [Marten Dexter: New High-End Loudspeaker Range](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/marten-dexter-loudspeaker-range/): Marten's new Dexter loudspeakers — pure diamond tweeter and M-Core cabinet technology — now available through Hidden Home Technology.
- [What Is Q.V.S.T. Horn Loading? Inside Ø Audio Speaker Design](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/qvst-horn-loading-o-audio-speaker-design/): An explainer on Q.V.S.T. horn loading — why most domestic loudspeakers don't horn-load the midrange and treble, and what changes when they do.

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- [Grimm Audio PA1: first production batch now being built](https://www.hiddenhome.tech/grimm-audio-pa1-production/): News — Grimm Audio's PA1 mono power amplifier (200W+ class AB) has entered series production; Hidden Home Technology is a Grimm Audio dealer for Bath & the South West.