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Michael Darroch

With a 20 year passion for home cinema ensuring he will never be able to afford retirement, Michael’s days involve endless dad-jokes and enjoying the short time before his son is old enough to demand the home theatre becomes a temple to Frozen II.

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Marantz Cinema 30 11.4 Channel AV Receiver Review

This iconic audio brand has finally launched its new flagship AV receiver. Michael Darroch decides whether...

Posted in: Amplifiers AV Receivers & Processors Applause Awards 2024 Home Theatre

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Yamaha True X System Review

Does this latest True X system bring the spirit of the three forks to the newest wireless surround craze?...

Posted in: Loudspeakers Smart / Bluetooth Soundbars Subwoofers Home Theatre

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Devialet Dione Soundbar Review

After revolutionising wireless speakers with its sublime Phantom, Michael Darroch asks whether Devialet can...

Posted in: Applause Awards 2022 Loudspeakers Soundbars Home Theatre Lifestyle

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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 Wireless Soundbar Review

This soundbar may wear the B&W name, but does it have the performance? Michael Darroch decides…...

Posted in: Loudspeakers Soundbars Home Theatre

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Technics Ottava SC-C70MK2 Premium All-in-One Music System Review

This iconic Japanese brand pulls no punches with this technology-packed, all-in-one music player, says...

Posted in: Amplifiers Integrated Amplifier Sources Streamers CD / SACD Players Hi-Fi Lifestyle

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Devialet Phantom II 98dB - Stereo Wireless Speaker Review

Michael Darroch thinks this striking new wireless speaker gives new meaning to the phrase "performance...

Posted in: Applause Awards 2022 Loudspeakers Active Bookshelf / Standmount Smart / Bluetooth Hi-Fi Lifestyle

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Klipsch Cinema 1200 Soundbar Review

It's not all about the size of the package when it comes to performance, says Michael Darroch…...

Posted in: Loudspeakers Soundbars Home Theatre

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BenQ TK700Sti 4k Gaming Projector Review

Lightning-fast response times put BenQ's latest gaming projector ahead of the pack, says Michael...

Posted in: Home Theatre Visual

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Denon Home Wireless Speakers Review

Michael Darroch auditions Denon's new Home 150, Home 250 and Home 350 wireless loudspeakers…...

Posted in: Loudspeakers Smart / Bluetooth Lifestyle