WELCOME TO CRITERION AUDIO
Criterion Audio operates one of the UK’s finest hi-fi showrooms from its location on the northwest edge of Cambridge. Established in 2014, we specialise in carefully curated high end audio systems in the UK, focusing on true 2-channel performance—from vinyl and CD to high-resolution streaming. We offer a thoughtfully selected range of equipment supported by dedicated listening facilities, home demonstrations and a professional installation service, alongside our easy-to-use online store. Our friendly team—Mike, Andrew and Dave—bring over 30 years of combined experience in the audio industry and provide honest, knowledgeable advice whether you are building your first system or refining an existing setup. We also offer part-exchange on all equipment, making it easier to upgrade within the world of high-performance audio. With easy parking directly outside and a peaceful rural setting with excellent access from major routes, you’re welcome to relax with a coffee in one of our comfortable demonstration rooms and experience some of the finest hi-fi systems available today.
We are open 6 days, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Sundays or bank holidays can be booked by arrangement. Please use the contact form or call us on 01223 233730.
We look forward to seeing you.
“Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!”
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“Incredibly helpful and friendly people. They sell a very wide range of goods. Highly recommended.”
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Discover Us
Demonstration facilities
We have what has been regarded as one of the finest appointed hi-fi showrooms in the country, further improved for 2020 with a ground floor extension featuring two purpose-built demonstration rooms.
Services
Here at Criterion Audio, we pride ourselves in offering a range of services should you require them. Here we detail a range of additional services that we offer.
Part Exchange
What are your favourite hifi brands? We have ATC, Boulder, Burmester, Cyrus, Nagra, Naim, Linn, Moon, SME Spendor and much more available to buy as ex-demonstration products. You can trade-in your old hifi against our new or ex-demonstration range of…
Tests & Reviews
Mid-priced streaming pre-amp comparison
Read our comparison of four popular, mid-priced streaming pre-amplifiers.
2025 Majik MM LP12 vs early mid-spec LP12
We’ve undertaken countless LP12 upgrades over the years, and as a result of recent work involving Keel & Kore sub-chassis’, Karousel bearings and Lingo 4/Radikal power supplies we found ourselves with the pick of a number of desirable traded-in parts…
Cabling upgrade for Naim Audio
Cabling upgrade for Naim Audio Although Naim Audio fit RCA sockets to many of their more recent source components and pre-amplifiers, they have long since advocated the use of DIN connectors wherever possible, as they believe they offer superior performance….
BRANDS
Our portfolio of equipment is under constant review with new brands being added from time to time, so if there’s anything in particular you’re interested in and you can’t find it on our site, please get in touch.