Neill brings 35 years of experience in the broadcast industry, having worked primarily with the BBC in London. Throughout his career, he has edited music for broadcast from some of the world’s most legendary musicians and artists, and has had the privilege of recording at the iconic Abbey Road and Maida Vale Studios in London. Beginning in the late 1980s, Neill also ran two successful hi-fi shops in the South of England, further deepening his expertise and passion for high-fidelity sound. A lifelong music enthusiast and advocate for audio excellence, he has curated a personal collection of thousands of vinyl records and CDs, and uses some of the finest British hi-fi equipment available. Neill lives in Sherman Oaks and enjoys cycling, photography and exploring music.
After relocating to the United States more than 20 years ago, following an extensive career at the BBC and in independent television, Dominic now serves as the lead installation specialist at British Audio Guys. While he continues to work in video game production for some of the industry’s most popular titles, his main focus is ensuring seamless setup and integration of high-end audio and AV systems. Dominic lives in Sherman Oaks with his wife and son and enjoys motorcycling, watching movies, and exploring local sushi spots.
At British Audio Guys, we believe outstanding audio begins with understanding you personally. Based in Studio City, we proudly serve the Hollywood Hills, the Valley, and the greater Los Angeles area—bringing over 60 years of combined experience as former BBC engineers, including decades of operating hi-fi retail stores in the UK. This unique blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience allows us to deliver a level of personal service rarely found elsewhere.
We don’t offer off-the-shelf solutions. Every system we design is a bespoke creation, thoughtfully tailored to your listening space, your musical tastes, and the way you live. Through close collaboration and attentive listening, we ensure your custom audio system reveals every nuance and emotion intended by the artists, creating an immersive, authentic sound experience made just for you.
Our dedication to personalized service extends beyond homes. Whether outfitting corporate offices, event venues, coffee shops, restaurants, or retail spaces, we design AV solutions and premium audio systems that fit the unique character of each environment—always with your goals and experience in mind. Every project benefits from our meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
The products we recommend are not chosen at random—they are the same ones trusted by the world’s top broadcast and music studios for producing iconic recordings and live performances. By bringing this professional-grade technology to your system, we give you the tools to experience music exactly as it was performed and recorded.
Our support doesn’t end after installation. We remain by your side with ongoing consulting, design advice, and expert audio installation. Whether you’re building a home theater, upgrading a listening room, or crafting a custom commercial audio solution, you’ll find our personal, hands-on approach and passion shine through every step.
At heart, we’re music lovers committed to flawless audio reproduction—and to serving you with personalized care and expertise. That’s why private enthusiasts and entertainment industry leaders alike trust British Audio Guys to deliver high-end, audiophile-grade systems that don’t just play music—they bring it vividly to life. With us, you’re not just getting a system; you’re receiving a personal audio experience designed entirely around you.
“In 1989, I purchased my very first Naim Audio system from a small independent retailer in Southampton called Soundwaves, owned by Craig Hill. (At that time, we weren’t yet a Linn or Naim dealer.) Craig, who co-founded Onix Audio, a rival electronics manufacturer to Naim, had a deep passion for high-quality audio gear, which laid the foundation for my lifelong love of Linn and Naim products.
The system I began with included a Linn Axis Turntable with a Linn Akito Tonearm, a Linn K5 Moving Magnet Cartridge, a Naim Audio NAIT 2 Integrated Amplifier, and Mordaunt-Short MS10 loudspeakers, all connected by Naim NAC A4 speaker cables. It wasn’t long before my system began to grow and evolve. The Linn Axis was replaced by the iconic Linn Sondek LP12, powered by the first Linn Lingo external power supply. The Naim NAIT 2 was upgraded to the Naim NAC 72 pre-amplifier and the NAP 250 power amplifier, paired with a Hi-Cap power supply and placed on Mana Acoustics equipment stands. The Mordaunt-Short MS10s were replaced with Linn Index II speakers, mounted on Linn Kustone stands, and the speaker cables were upgraded to Naim’s NAC A5.”
-Neill Strickland, British Audio Guys
Founded in 1989, our journey into the world of audio began in the UK, where we opened two boutique audio stores in the South of England—one in the historic Cathedral city of Winchester and the other just 13 miles away in the bustling port city of Southampton. Back then, the internet and social media didn’t exist, and television offered only four channels. Credit card readers were manual swipe types on triplicate paper, and vinyl records remained the dominant format, with CDs slowly gaining traction as CD player prices began to drop.
Our Winchester store was part of a larger musical instrument shop, and we had the privilege of working with many colorful characters. One of our favorites was the piano tuner—nearly blind but with perfect pitch—who could identify every note in a chord you played. His entertaining personality left a lasting impression. Eventually, we decided to separate our Hi-Fi and music departments, creating Carusos, a store dedicated to high-quality Hi-Fi equipment and classical music CDs. The musical instrument store transformed into The Winchester Piano Company.
Tim Pride, a Lay Clerk at Winchester Cathedral, ran the CD side of the business. Tim was deeply knowledgeable and passionate about classical music. Sadly, Tim is no longer with us, but he remains fondly remembered.
At British Audio Guys, we take great pride in our long-standing relationships with some of the world’s leading audio manufacturers. Many of these relationships span decades, and we cherish the memories of both the people and the products that have shaped our journey. Over the years, we’ve built lasting friendships with industry legends—many of whom are no longer active in the industry but remain close friends, bound by our shared love of music and exceptional audio.
It’s important to remember that high-end audio isn’t just about the equipment—it’s about connecting with the music. The equipment is simply the means to an end: a richer, more immersive listening experience.
“I have fond memories of those days—spending hours in second-hand record stores along Berwick Street in Soho, London, at a time when vinyl records were being replaced by CDs. My evenings were spent enjoying music on my hi-fi system, with no distractions from television, email, or the internet—just pure, uninterrupted listening.
If you want to read more about some of our earliest inspirations, read about the “Flat Earth Audio Revolution”, a sonic movement from the 1970s that still inspires us today.”
-Neill Strickland, British Audio Guys
