Untitled Document | The following links are provided for information only. No money is paid by any of the sites in this directory, it is merely a compilation of websites designed to provide useful information. Although they have been carefully chosen and are considered useful and relevant resources, we do not make any guarantees about the accuracy of the content of these sites, nor the services which they provide. | | |
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|  | BBC (British Broadcasting Company) |
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| One of the best web sites in the world. Pretty much everything is here: news, information, technology, guides, programme details and on and on! |
| | Channel 4 |
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| Lots of programming promotions, links to their other operations and a chat forum too. |
| | Channel 5 |
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| The fifth terrestrial channel's page with pop-up adverts. |
| | Classic FM |
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| Composer guide and information about the most popular classical works as well as links to buy CDs, download ring tones and so on. |
| | ITV (Independent Television) |
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| Portal for the ITV network in the UK. There are pop-up adverts on this site. |
| | S4C |
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| Welsh station's site - choice of two languages, with chartrooms, links and downloadable information files. |
| | Sky Television |
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| The satellite broadcaster's website with programming information and links to all their satellite channels, plus a news page. |
| | Virgin Radio |
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| With pop-up ads. |
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| Information sites |
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| | Radio and Telly |
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| Radio and Telly - for information on digital TV and radio in the UK |
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| Formats & technologies |
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| | Betamax |
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| A loving guide to the format and the machines including many useful service guides, links for parts and repairs and an open forum. Also covers Betacam and U-matic formats. |
| | DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) |
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| The worldwide forum for Digital Radio. Also look at the BBC's DAB site as this may prove more relevant. |
| | Dolby Laboratories |
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| The home of Dolby Noise Reduction and Dolby cinema sound on the web, plus everything you always wanted to know about "Dolby". |
| | DTS (Digital Theatre Systems) |
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| Informative site about this home cinema format with useful downloads and a software information database. |
| | DVD Audio |
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| Lots of information on the format, available titles and news, a useful glossary and format guide too. |
| | Guideplus |
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| EPG system for analogue transmissions, available on an increasing number of DVD/HD recorders and PVRs. |
| | HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital) |
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| Information about the format and a useful HDCD disc resource. |
| | ITV Digital |
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| Official, commercial site of the UK's digital terrestrial service providers. |
| | MiniDisc Community Portal |
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| Brilliant Internet resource for those who love the MiniDisc format or those who wish to discover more. Links, reviews, cuttings and a huge amount more. |
| | PDC (Programme Delivery Control) |
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| This personal site contains a mass of useful information about the PDC, broadcasters and VCRs. Sadly it hasn't been updated for a while (as of October 2001), nonetheless it still remains a superb resource.
Gemstar also publish a page of PDC information. |
| | RDS (Radio Data System) |
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| All about this handy radio enhancement for home and car.
The BBC has also published an RDS guide. |
| | SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) |
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| Sony's official website of the format. A useful FAQ and a database of available/upcoming software. |
| | THX |
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| Lucasfilm's official THX home on the Internet - software, hardware and cinema information are all provided. |
| | Video Plus |
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| Pages of the system's developer (Gemstar) with a handy FAQ and operating tips too. |
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| Manufacturers |
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| | Acoustic Energy | 01285 654432 |
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| 16 Bridge Road, Cirencester, Gloucester GL7 1NJ |
| | Aiwa | 0870 168 9000 |
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| Unit 5, Heathrow Summit Centre, Skyport Drive, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 0LY |
| | Alchemist |
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| Archive website, supporting Alchemist products following the manufacturer's demise |
| | Apollo | 0121 520 5070 |
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| Castle Works, High Street, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 8HJ |
| | Arcam | 01223 203203 |
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| Denny Industrial Estate, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9PB |
| | Atacama | 01455 283251 |
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| Sambell Engineering Ltd, Winston Avenue, Croft, Leicester LE9 3GQ |
| | Audio-Technica | 0113 277 1441 |
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| Technica House, Royal London Ind. Est, Old Lane, Leeds LS11 8AG |
| | Audioquest | 01235 511166 |
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| Henley Designs Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11 7HR |
| | B&W | 01903 750750 |
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| Marlborough Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8TR |
| | B-tech | 01689 848535 |
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| Vulcan House, Vulcan Way, New Addington, Croydon CR0 9UG |
| | Bandridge | 0845 850 3633 |
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| Topodis UK Ltd, 3a Portland Industrial Estate, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6SG |
| | Beyer | 01235 511166 |
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| Henley Designs Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11 7HR |
| | Creek | 01442 260146 |
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| 12 Avebury Court, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7TA |
| | Denon | 02890 279830 |
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| Hayden Laboratories, Hayden House, Chiltern Hill, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire SL9 9UG |
| | Epos | 01442 260146 |
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| 12 Avebury Court, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7TA |
| | Gemini | 023 9259 1771 |
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| Unit C4, Hazelton Industrial Estate, Lakesmere Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 9JU |
| | Goldring | 01284 701101 |
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| Veda Products, 5 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
| | Grado | 01284 701101 |
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| Veda Products, 5 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
| | Hitachi | 01628 643000 |
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| Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF |
| | IXOS | 01844 219000 |
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| Path Group, Dormer Road, Thame Industrial Est, Thame, Oxon OX9 3UD |
| | JBL | 01908 317707 |
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| Gamepath, 25 Heathfield, Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes MK12 6HR |
| | KEF | 01622 672261 |
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| Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6QP |
| | Linn | 0141 307 7777 |
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| Floors Road, Waterfoot, Glasgow G76 0EP |
| | Marantz | 01753 680868 |
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| Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Middx UB7 0EH |
| | Maxell | 01923 331000 |
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| Multimedia House, High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1HR |
| | Mission | 0845 4581122 |
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| Symphonix, Stonehill, Huntingdon, Cambridge PE18 6ED |
| | MJ Acoustics | 08707 445080 |
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| 9 Venture Court, Boleness Road, Wisbech, Cambridge PE13 2XQ |
| | NAD | 01908 319360 |
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| Armour HE, Units 7 & 8, Stortford Hall Industrial Park, Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5GZ |
| | Numark | 01252 341400 |
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| Unit 9 Christy Estate, Ivy Road, Aldershot GU12 4TX |
| | One For All | 0845 850 3633 |
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| Topodis UK Ltd, 3a Portland Industrial Estate, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6SG |
| | Ortofon | 01235 511166 |
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| Henley Designs Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11 7HR |
| | Panasonic | 08705 357357 |
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| Panasonic House, Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FP |
| | Pioneer | 01753 789789 |
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| Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough SL2 4QP |
| | Pioneer Consumer Helpline | 0330 123 1240 (option 2) |
| | Profigold | 0845 850 3633 |
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| Topodis UK Ltd, 3a Portland Industrial Estate, Hitchin Road, Arlesey, Beds SG15 6SG |
| | Project | 01235 511166 |
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| Henley Designs Ltd, Unit 10 Moorbrook, Southmead Industrial Park, Didcot, Oxon OX11 7HR |
| | QED | 01483 747474 |
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| Veda Products, 5 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
| | Quad | 01480 447700 |
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| IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntington, Cambridge PE29 6XU |
| | Quadraspire | 01225 333360 |
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| 305 Kelston Road, Bath BA1 9AB |
| | Rotel | 01903 750750 |
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| Marlborough Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8TR |
| | Samsung | 0330 7267864 |
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| Unit A, Stafford Park 12, Telford, Shropshire TF3 3BJ |
| | Sennheiser | 01494 551551 |
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| 3 Century Point, Halifax Road, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3SL |
| | Sharp | 0161 205 2333 |
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| Sharp House, Thorp Road, Manchester M40 5BE |
| | Sony | 0870 511 1999 |
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| The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0XW |
| | Sound Organisation | 01279 501111 |
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| Veda Products, 5 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
| | Soundstyle | 01279 501111 |
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| Veda Products, 5 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2TH |
| | Stands Unique | 01933 412227 |
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| 70 Higham Road, Rushden, Northants NN10 6DD |
| | Tannoy | 01236 420199 |
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| Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Strathclyde ML5 4TF |
| | TDK |
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| | Technics | 01344 862444 |
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| Panasonic House, Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8FP |
| | Vestax | 01420 83000 |
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| Unit 5, Riverwey Industrial Park, Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QL |
| | Vivanco | 01442 403020 |
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| Maxted Court, Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 7BY |
| | Wharfedale | 0845 458 0011 |
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| IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntington, Cambridge PE29 6XU |
| | Yamaha | 01923 233166 |
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| 200 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD1 7JS |
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| Online journals & forums: |
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| | AV Forums |
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| The daddy of all home cinema forums. |
| | DVD Debate |
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| Jam-packed discussions, DVD disc reviews and articles. |
| | Ecousitcs |
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| US based online buying guide with user reviews of products. |
| | HiFi Choice |
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| Lots of review reprints and content. Also lots of pop-up and page bound adverts. Links, buyers' guide, forum and contacts page. |
| | HiFi News & Record Review |
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| The contents page from past issues and some ads. Nowt else. |
| | HiFi World |
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| Buying guide, links and brief review summaries divided by category. |
| | Home Cinema Choice |
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| Review reprints, bulletin board, regularly updated news section - this site has a lot to see. Contains advertising. |
| | Logo Free TV |
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| Campaign against the use of on-screen logos on television. |
| | What HiFi |
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| Basic site of the publication, with some news. Contains advertising. |
| | What Video & TV |
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| Copies of published reviews on hardware and software, featured articles and news, regularly updated. Site contains advertising. |
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| | Diverse Vinyl |
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| E-tailer of vinyl records. Browsable catalogue and news. |
| | Play247 |
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| Online supplier of DVDs (Region 1 & 2), music and games. |
| | Simply Vinyl |
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| 180 gram special editions of classic albums. |
| | Vivante Music |
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| 180 gram special editions of classic albums. Mmmm, nice. | We're listed at UK Shop Online a shopping directory with hundreds of other UK shops. |