Astell & Kern announces 13-driver(!) earbuds and a new hi-res music player with built-in vacuum tube amp By Carrie Marshall published 29 February 24 Astell & Kern's latest hi-res music player promises analog warmth for your digital delights.
Astell & Kern's new Hi-Res music player doubles as a hi-fi streaming upgrade, thanks to its included dock By Carrie Marshall published 2 April 25 Astell & Kern's new portable music player promises hi-fi happiness on the go or at home
4 high-end hi-fi and home cinema setups I saw (and heard) at the Paris Audio Show 2025 By Becky Scarrott published 27 October 25 A home cinema room with 200-inch screen? Don't mind if I do…
Love records, hate wires? This little black box lets you stream vinyl to your smart speakers By Becky Scarrott published 30 April 24 A2D2 Stream bridges the gap between your analogue turntable, CD player or tape deck and any smart speaker you own.
I love the look of Technics' new wireless stereo speakers – but especially the weird microfiber covering By Matt Bolton published 5 September 24 Fancy in-driver tweeter design, Wi-Fi hi-res music, and a… soft… coat?
Avid's first all-new turntable in 12 years is an $11k Relveo-lation By Carrie Marshall published 18 July 25 The aspirational Avid Relveo has new suspension, a 'reimagined' platter and an advanced PSU – and just look at it…
Sonus Faber's Suprema speaker system costs the same as 16 new Tesla Model 3s By Carrie Marshall published 10 January 24 The Suprema system "embodies the peak of luxury and the ultimate experience for audio and design enthusiasts".
'In the beginning I didn't want to – my son persuaded me': why Audiovector's Trapeze Reimagined speaker is a 45-year family affair By Becky Scarrott published 24 April 24 Audiovector is a Danish outift that's serious about sound, but it's also the father-and-son heartwarming hi-fi tale you need.
Edifier's awesome planar headphones tech is coming to noise-cancelling earbuds, and these could be special By Carrie Marshall published 27 September 24 Planar magnetic drivers + ANC could be a match made in headphone heaven.
Edifier’s mid-century retro wireless speaker is full of modern Hi-Res Audio and streaming features By Carrie Marshall published 17 June 24 It looks like it's been ripped from a 1950s convertible but behind those brilliant buttons there's a seriously modern speaker
I heard Magico’s big new M7 speakers and now I cannot save $560k quick enough By Becky Scarrott published 4 May 24 Magico has taken most of its incredible M9 and finessed it to form the slightly smaller 'baby reference' M7 – and I need them.
Hearing Cambridge Audio's new network player reignited my love of stereo speakers By Becky Scarrott published 1 February 24 There's something so clean, clear and satisfying about the sound of Cambridge Audio's CXN100 network player.
Forget standard wireless speakers – KEF's new bookshelf stereo speakers are perfect for the digital age By Carrie Marshall published 21 October 25 KEF's Coda bookshelf speakers return with serious oomph and lossless streaming
Shine on you crazy diamonds: Loewe's jewel-studded headphones cost nearly $140k, making my AirPods Max feel like a bargain basement buy By Carrie Marshall published 28 August 25 Loewe's gem-studded headphones are probably not the best choice for a trip to the bad side of town
Miss the feel of classic audio kit? Tivoli Songbook and Songbook Max bring retro knobs and sliders to modern Bluetooth speakers and DAB radios By Carrie Marshall published 21 May 24 Tivoli's new portable speaker and DAB+/FM Radio are enormously likeable and packed with power.
Audio obsessive with over a quarter of a million dollars to spend? Have I got the hi-fi stack for you By Carrie Marshall published 14 August 24 The dCS Varèse promises to be the best high-end audio system you'll ever experience. Just don't look for it at Best Buy.
I'm no pro sound engineer, but if I was, Focal's Utopia Main would be the studio monitors for me By Becky Scarrott published 20 January 25 Focal Utopia Main: you've seen the Diva towers, now see the dedicated in-studio monitors.
Focal Diva Utopia review: the ultimate stereo speaker system for anyone who can afford it By Simon Lucas published 2 October 24 Meet Focal’s class-leading, bank-manager-bothering wireless streaming system – think more Utopia than Diva.
This super-cool music player is like an iPad and hi-res music streamer in one – and it works with Sonos and Bluetooth as well as wired speakers By Becca Caddy published 29 April 24 The Volumio Motivo is perfect for audiophiles and will play nice with all your wireless music options.
These elite headphones mix planar magnetic and dynamic drivers for hi-res, noise-cancelling audio nirvana By Carrie Marshall published 3 September 24 Why choose between dynamic and planar magnetic drivers when you can have both?
Two hi-fi greats just released very tempting small headphone amps: one for your phone, one for your desk By Carrie Marshall published 16 July 25 Campfire Audio and Pro-Ject promise big audio upgrades in small packages, and with very reasonable prices
WiiM's new Hi-Res wireless speaker with cool circular touchscreen looks like a serious competitor to Sonos – with two big catches By Matt Bolton published 14 May 25 No Apple support is notable – and there's a big price question.
Kanto Audio's Ren isn't skimpy when it comes to wireless stereo speaker features By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 24 Kanto Audio's new Ren active speakers will thrill your eyes as well as your ears.
McIntosh’s compact new audiophile amp is ready for streaming, Bluetooth, HDMI, turntables and anything else you want to throw at it, really By Carrie Marshall published 5 December 24 McIntosh's compact amp is a powerful performer
You have to see Dark Matter's stunning wired earbuds, which have up to 8(!) drivers in stunning designs By Carrie Marshall published 20 January 25 These high-end IEMs have more drivers than Fed-Ex
Audio Pro adds WiiM to its wireless speakers to show up Sonos’ woes By Carrie Marshall published 24 October 24 Every one's a WiiM-er baby, that's the truth
I tested Cambridge's Evo 150 SE streaming amp and it is as high-performing a just-add-speakers system can possibly be, for this money By Simon Lucas published 26 August 25 Cambridge has dropped the ‘Audio’ and added the ‘SE’ to its Evo 150 music streaming amplifier – but what else has it done?
These new Special Production floorstanding speakers look mighty Fyne By Carrie Marshall published 19 January 24 Clever tech and contemporary styling make Fyne Audio's new floorstanding speakers look awfully attractive.
Audio Pro's gorgeous C20 wireless speaker totes a phono stage to plug straight into your turntable By Becky Scarrott published 8 January 24 This is Audio Pro: of course you get AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth and multi-room to boot!
One of the best compact speaker makers just launched stylish desktop speakers with USB-C 24-bit Hi-Res Audio and Bluetooth By Carrie Marshall published 7 August 25 Audioengine's HD3 stereo speakers get better sound and better connectivity too