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HiFi Rose RD160

HiFi Rose's new DAC costs more than my entire hi-fi system, and I still want it

By Becky Scarrott published

The HiFi Rose RD160 DAC looks elegant, ethereal and oh-so expensive – because it is.

Campfire Audio's stunning new wired earbuds will take your ears to the moon

By Carrie Marshall published

Campfire Audio would like you to put a Moon Rover in your ear – and honestly, I don't mind it.

Elipson's new compact streaming amp looks like a brick, but kicks like a horse

By Carrie Marshall published

It may be small, but it's got serious power for audio streaming

More xMEMS solid state driver earbuds have officially landed – and these are hand-painted

By Becky Scarrott published

We first tried the Noble FoKus Triumph at CES 2024 and now, they're finally available to buy – and not as expensive as we'd feared.

Shanling's SDC3.3 CD player shown from the front and back, on a wooden surface

SACD is back, baby! This beefy new audiophile CD player is deliciously '90s, and has built-in tube amplification as a bonus

By Carrie Marshall published

Money No Object: One of the rising stars of 'chi-fi' brings a new reference CD player, with powerful DAC skills

‘A new era of wearable sound’: Bang & Olufsen launches super-elite new wireless earbuds at nearly 5x the price of AirPods Pro 3

By Carrie Marshall published

Say hello to Beo Grace, B&O's best-sounding earbuds ever

This funky Walkman-esque 'music player' doesn't look like a DAC, but it quacks like a DAC

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's new and wonderfully retro music player isn't really a music player: it's a DAC, amp and remote for your device.

This retro music streamer and speakers combo is a stylish modern version of a classic hi-fi look

By Carrie Marshall published

Ruark's new speakers and all-in-one system combine 70s style with today's best audio tech

Cambridge Audio's affordable earbuds deliver lossless and LDAC through Class AB amps

By Carrie Marshall published

Some of my favorite ANC earbuds are back with a stem design and a serious audio upgrade

Cleer Audio's new waterproof open-ear buds offer Dolby Atmos, plus AI-powered noise blocking and motion tracking

By Carrie Marshall published

Cleer Audio's new Arc 3 earphones promise hi-res audio and special features for specific kinds of listeners.

These super stylish designer wireless speakers by Elac have HDMI and a phono stage for your turntable, too

By Carrie Marshall published

Fashion house Adsum has teamed up with Elac to make its award-winning speakers even more desirable.

Someone’s made a USB-C dupe of the iPod Classic, complete with clickwheel — and it’s extremely cheap

By Carrie Marshall published

This budget MP3 player is an Apple lawsuit waiting to happen

FiiO has squeezed in 20 balanced armature speakers inside its new custom in-ear monitors for 3D printed hi-res audio bliss

By Carrie Marshall published

These new FiiO flagship balanced armature IEMs promise truly exceptional audio for people who are serious about sound.

Creative's Ace Mimi earbuds cost the same as AirPods 4, but may well be the better buy

By Carrie Marshall published

With xMEMS dual drivers, sound personalization and ANC, the Creative Ace Aurvana Mimi sound good on paper.

Campfire Audio unveils Fathom wired earbuds with 6 balanced armature drivers – and a 4-figure price tag

By Becky Scarrott published

Fathom's goal is to 'provide a sound true to the original recording' and it's a sensible move from Campfire Audio.

Klipsch just updated two of its most iconic stereo speaker designs, keeping these beautiful retro icons on your most-wanted list

By Carrie Marshall published

Two iconic speakers return with even better specs as Klipsch refreshes its Klipschorn and La Scala.

This teeny tiny headphone DAC adds hi-res wireless tech to any wired headphones, so you can go audiophile anywhere

By Carrie Marshall published

The iFi Go Blu Air promises big sound from a super-small package

Edifier's awesome planar headphones tech is coming to noise-cancelling earbuds, and these could be special

By Carrie Marshall published

Planar magnetic drivers + ANC could be a match made in headphone heaven.

KEF's new Bluetooth speaker is shaped like a Sonos Roam, but promises higher-end sound

By Carrie Marshall published

KEF's svelte speaker returns with a Bluetooth boost, water protection and even better audio

Noble wants to save your ears from bad audio with The Knight triple-driver wired earbuds

By Becky Scarrott published

If it's a Knight you need to save you from your morning commute, Noble says it's got just the thing.

Anker’s new earbuds have a MacBook-like ‘touch bar’ on the case to tweak controls – and some serious sound design

By Carrie Marshall published

Anker's earbuds have something special in their charging case

Ever wish you had a tube amp with you everywhere for your headphones? Now you can with this switchable USB-C DAC

By Dave Meikleham published

The iBasso Nunchaku USB DAC lets you switch between two different amp modes.

The 'WOOD Master' are impeccably named high-end Hi-Res earbuds that include wood in the speaker driver, and self-fixing paint if they scratch

By Carrie Marshall, Carrie Marshall published

Sony could learn a thing or two from JVC Kenwood's product naming: here comes the WOOD Master!

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

The Volumio Motivo is perfect for audiophiles and will play nice with all your wireless music options.

FiiO's portable hi-res DAC and amp is priced to make you an audiophile, right before hi-res goes 'truly mainstream'

By Becky Scarrott published

Is hi-res music streaming about to hit the mainstream? If so, FiiO's got to be in pole position

These elite headphones mix planar magnetic and dynamic drivers for hi-res, noise-cancelling audio nirvana

By Carrie Marshall published

Why choose between dynamic and planar magnetic drivers when you can have both?

Our favorite Bluetooth dongle maker just unveiled the hi-res DAC of our dreams

By Carrie Marshall published

The Questyle Sigma Pro is a powerful portable and desktop DAC, headphone amp and audio recorder

Meze's new wired earbuds promise high-end sound without the high-end price tag

By Carrie Marshall published

Meze's new high-quality IEMs include a USB-C DAC dongle, all for a very reasonable price.

You can’t call yourself an audiophile until you’ve seriously considered Luxman’s elite network transport

By Becky Scarrott published

So you're a hi-fi buff? You may need to level up, although Luxman's first Network Transport NT-07 won't come cheap.

Turn any elite wired earbuds into hi-res true wireless buds with this smart add-on – but brace yourself for the price

By Carrie Marshall published

Make your elite IEMs into true wireless ones with this impressive but expensive adaptor