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21st Sep 2026
McIntosh MA12000 front view with blue meters and green glowing tubes.

McIntosh vs Gryphon: MA12000 or Diablo 333?

McIntosh MA12000 or Gryphon Diablo 333? Dan Crick shares his listening perspective, while HHT compares speaker matching, included versus optional DAC and phono facilities, tone controls and everyday ownership.

18th Sep 2026
Trinnov Altitude16 cinema processor, front view

Storm 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.

18th Sep 2026
StormAudio Core immersive cinema processor on a display table

Storm: beyond 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.

18th Sep 2026
Front of the Kaleidescape Compact Terra Prime SSD movie server

246 TB movie server: the HHT verdict

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.

18th Sep 2026
AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 immersive cinema processor, front view

APR-16 and Axis10 win CEDIA awards

AudioControl’s APR-16 and Axis10 win CEDIA 2026 hardware awards. HHT explains their different roles and offers AudioControl advice, configured quotations and sales support from Bath.

18th Sep 2026
Trinnov illustration of a two-front-subwoofer WaveForming arrangement

Trinnov: two subs, a new bass-control option

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.