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Arcam's upgraded integrated amps add Snapdragon Sound and HDMI eARC

By Carrie Marshall published

Arcam has unveiled three new integrated amplifiers with upgraded electronics and better Bluetooth.

FiiO's new wireless headphone DAC and amp promises desktop power that fits in your pocket

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's BTR17 boasts support for LDAC, aptX Adaptive 96kHz/24-bit and aptX Low Latency and a special desktop mode for power-hungry headphones.

This super-cool portable CD player has aptX for high-quality wireless listening – and works as a Hi-Res Audio DAC over USB-C as a bonus

By Carrie Marshall published

This little CD player has a lot of talents: it's a CD ripper, DAC and Bluetooth transmitter too.

FiiO's new active speakers could be the perfect pair for my home studio –here's why

By Carrie Marshall published

Fiio's new SP5 active speakers look perfect for music makers and content creators.

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

McIntosh's gorgeous DS200 streaming DAC is here, thus completing the nonpareil hi-fi system of my dreams

By Becky Scarrott published

When McIntosh releases a hi-fi separate, I typically stop what I'm doing and take a look – and this one could grace pretty much any setup you care to imagine.

This tiny new DAC gives your phone, laptop or games console the audio skills of the world's best hi-res music player

By Carrie Marshall published

It's the size of a lighter but the HC5 is a delighter – and A&K's new earbuds are pretty special too

Our favorite hi-res audio firm has a new music player, with aptX Lossless, up to 4TB of storage, desktop-class amplification, and an AI chip that's actually useful

By Carrie Marshall last updated

FiiO's new flagship portable music player promises power, portability and reference-grade wireless audio

Bluesound takes aim at Cambridge Audio with this all-new flagship hi-res music streamer

By Becky Scarrott published

Node Icon joins Node Nano and the classic Node, for Bluesound's 2024 competitively-priced rollout.

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.

Our favorite budget audiophile brand unveils wired earbuds with 26(!) drivers, electrostatic units, USB-C ultra-Hi-Res Audio, and a not-so-budget price

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's new FX17 IEMs have 26 drivers, a five way crossover and a hefty price tag.

TEAC's new hi-fi amplifier is made to power hardcore audiophile systems, but in a super-compact size

By Dave Meikleham published

If you’re a serious audiophile who’s looking for a discrete but ultra-high end amplifier, the TEAC AP-507 could be worth throwing your life savings at.

This transparent cassette player with audiophile chops might be coolest gadget of 2024

By Carrie Marshall published

This wonderfully daft cassette player takes its sound seriously

Already got back into hi-fi thanks to vinyl? This CD player and Bluetooth streamer combo is the perfect next upgrade, especially if you're into head-fi

By Carrie Marshall published

Vinyl gets the audiophile attention, but CDs still sound great and often cost less

These slimline tower speakers would fit just Fyne in my tiny apartment – and for this money, I'm tempted

By Becky Scarrott published

When I think of Fyne speakers, the last thing I think of is space-saving – but this Scottish firm understands the current state of living, and I like that.

The Campfire Audio Relay on the left, and the Pro-Ject Head Box E on the right

Two hi-fi greats just released very tempting small headphone amps: one for your phone, one for your desk

By Carrie Marshall published

Campfire Audio and Pro-Ject promise big audio upgrades in small packages, and with very reasonable prices

My favorite affordable audiophile brand just launch new flagship wired headphones – though these ones are pushing the 'affordable' part

By Matt Bolton published

The Fiio FT7 headphones follow up the five-star FT5 cans, so I have high hopes.

I didn't know I wanted a super-cool, wireless, audiophile portable CD player until I saw FiiO's

By Carrie Marshall published

After making the cassette player cool again, FiiO is turning its attention to the portable CD player.

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

McIntosh's compact amp is a powerful performer

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.

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

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.

Love records, hate wires? This little black box lets you stream vinyl to your smart speakers

By Becky Scarrott published

A2D2 Stream bridges the gap between your analogue turntable, CD player or tape deck and any smart speaker you own.

Shanling M8T Hi-Res Music Player laid out on wooden table, with black headphones nearby.

This portable Hi-Res Audio music player has a tube amp and Android, for a serious mix of the retro and modern

By Henry St Leger published

If you want to enjoy Hi-Res audio on the go, then this new music player from Shanling may be one to check out.

LG's excellent new Bluetooth speaker is getting a 'culturally rich' AI DJ on-device, so you can make requests and ask questions about the music

By Carrie Marshall published

AI-powered audio is coming to the xboom Bounce and Grab

Cambridge Audio Evo One is 'what a high-performance audio system for the real world should look like' and I want one

By Carrie Marshall published

This one-box system promises exceptional sonic performance and from Cambridge Audio, that's not a statement to ignore.

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.

Q Acoustics' Alexa-powered hi-fi amp will go right over your head

By Carrie Marshall published

Q Acoustics' new E300A smart home amplifier is designed to hide above your head, alongside in-ceiling speakers.

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

No Apple support is notable – and there's a big price question.

Sound Blaster’s new modular DAC lets you hyper-customize Hi-Res Audio from phones, PCs and games consoles… and yes, it has AI

By Carrie Marshall published

The Sound Blaster Re:Imagine "redefines what a sound card can be"

Never mind the earbuds: this firm says it's found the cure for your ear canals

By Carrie Marshall published

Apparently, your ear canals' poor geometry is to blame for your headphones' poor performance – and Flare has the answer.