Velodyne’s MiniVee sub has evolved significantly over two decades and the latest ‘X’ version remains small and perfectly formed. Our trade focused reviewer Ric...
Torus Power reaffirms the importance of isolated power for optimal AV performance and is set to introduce whole-house surge suppressor, the Armada Series 4.
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Is Marantz’s entry into the compact streamer-amplifier market in the fast lane to become a winner with installers and end users alike? Richard Stevenson gets i...
Taking place on October 26, 2025, International Home Cinema Day has been created to promote the concept of home cinema to consumers and related trades, such as...
Proudly handcrafted in England since 1995, the founder-owned-and-run Hi-Fi specialist AVID is just getting started!
AVID the British founder-owned-and-run a...
AV overhaul sees Kramer brings five-star experiences and new revenue opportunities to plush Fabryka Wełny Hotel & Spa.
Kramer’s AVoIP, Kramer Control, a...
The recently re-launched’ Onkyo, has unveiled its all-new Onkyo Icon Series, a high-fidelity line that showcases three stunning models.
The maker says, this...
LG introduces 2025 OLED evo line-up with vibrant brightness and AI-personalisation at CES.
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its 2025 OLED evo line-up, hig...
Hisense has introduced the L9Q, the latest evolution of its award-winning L9 Series at the CES show in Las Vegas.
Building on the success of its predecessor...
The HDMI Forum, Inc. has announced the upcoming release of Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification at the CES Show in Las Vegas.
The new HDMI Specification de...
Daniel J Sait is a seasoned media leader and journalist who shapes the editorial vision of Essential Install as its Editor‑in‑Chief and serves as European Editorial Director at All Things Media News, the specialist publisher behind Essential Install, Electrical Contracting News and Data Centre and Networking News. In these roles, he combines deep editorial insight with a strategic understanding of the smart home, luxury AV and home cinema sectors, guiding coverage that informs, inspires and connects professional installers and integrators across the UK and Europe.
With an extensive portfolio that spans trade and mainstream technology coverage, Daniel’s work appears regularly in Essential Install and has featured across wider platforms including key trade and consumer titles, reflecting his commitment to elevating industry discourse while spotlighting innovation, best practice and emerging trends.
Under his editorial leadership, Essential Install has continued to expand its reach and influence, delivering targeted news, product insights, event coverage and thought leadership that supports the professional community responsible for bringing cutting‑edge AV, automation and luxury living technology into homes and commercial spaces. Daniel’s direction emphasises clarity, relevance and trade‑first reporting, helping integrators stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
A respected voice within the AV and smart home ecosystem, he actively engages with industry events and major trade shows, shaping conversations around technology adoption, installer education and business growth. His editorial stewardship reinforces Essential Install’s mission to serve as the definitive source of industry news and insight for integrators, manufacturers, distributors and allied professionals.
Daniel brings both strategic editorial leadership and a journalist’s eye for detail to every issue of Essential Install, ensuring the publication remains essential reading for the trade.
Before launching Essential Install in 2009, Daniel spent over two decades in the trenches of AV and Hi-Fi trade press editing titles such as Television Magazine, Custom Installer and Inside Hi-Fi.
