5 of the most exciting hi-fi teasers we've seen for the High End Munich 2025 show By Carrie Marshall published 10 May 25 It's Christmas for affluent audiophiles as the luxury audio show returns one last time
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
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.
This Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp with cool VU meter looks like super-luxe audio upgrade, but it's actually stunningly well-priced By Carrie Marshall published 14 July 25 Topping's DX5 II is a desktop DAC and amp with an impressive specification for a relatively low price
Wharfedale's stunning Super Linton speakers could take pride of place in the hi-fi room of my dreams By Becky Scarrott published 1 November 24 Look at those offset tweeters – just look at them…
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?
McIntosh's gorgeous DS200 streaming DAC is here, thus completing the nonpareil hi-fi system of my dreams By Becky Scarrott published 18 February 25 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.
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".
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
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.
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?
Nothing teases new audio gear made with KEF coming in 2025, and I'm excited for this one By Matt Bolton published 13 May 25 Nothing already took its audio from zero to hero, and now it's got a hi-fi icon joining in
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.
The world’s first Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm headphones are here from an audio icon – and I need to try them By Becky Scarrott published 6 November 25 Meet HEDDphone D1: A HEDD-y mix of futuristic technology in open-back cans
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
B&O’s latest limited edition speaker is also a portrait of David Bowie that looks as good as it sounds By Carrie Marshall published 24 April 25 This Bowie speaker looks so good you won't want to ch-ch-ch-change it
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
Vertere's elite DG X turntable is modular, expensive, and hugely desirable By Becky Scarrott published 20 March 25 UK-based turntable specialist Vertere's new and easy-to-set-up turntable is for audiophiles and fledgling vinyl lovers alike – if they can afford it.