​With a good attendance of UK Press: Hi Fi News, Hi Fi World, HIFICRITIC, Haymarket (What Hi Fi and Gramophone) and Hi Fi Plus, NAIM expanded on their  earlier Munich Show announcement for the new DR amplifiers, at that stage previewed as prototypes. The day began with an introduction by the new CEO Trevor Wilson, who noted that NAIM sales were still rising and that their commitment to the traditional hi fi separates market would continue, especially in respect of the close bond which has been struck with historic customers and enthusiasts. After rolling out Spotify compatibility, Tidal was the next project and NAIM have worked closely with Tidal to get the project underway smoothly. I agree with Steve Harris that access to Tidal is undoubtedly a great asset especially for validating potential purchases but in a high quality system, in our view, Tidal does not quite provide the particular subjectively connected quality of live replay from a raw CD.

​With a noted background in pop music journalism at NME and then music production, not least Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Morley explained how he has belatedly discovered the emotional and intellectual riches contained in the classical music back catalogue.