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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.

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.

An audiophile keyboard now exists and it's straight in at no.1 on my Christmas list

By Becky Scarrott published

Bypass the cheap DAC in your laptop with the dual hi-res options in Fiio’s KB3 hi-fi keyboard – yep, keyboard.

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

Fiio’s ode to the Sony Walkman is the strangest reveal at CES 2024 – and we love it

By Carrie Marshall published

Fiio's gone OG with its latest audio adventure – a retro rush that makes the iPod Classic look state of the art.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Can you hear music in 8K? Final promises with its next-gen earbuds, yes you can

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Final Audio wants me to believe in ‘8K sound’ and when the ZE8000 MK2 spec sheet looks like this, I’m not not into it…

Audio Pro adds WiiM to its wireless speakers to show up Sonos’ woes

By Carrie Marshall published

Every one's a WiiM-er baby, that's the truth

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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"

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.

AIRIA could be the next big thing in wireless hi-res audio – though we used to know it by another name

By Carrie Marshall published

Forget aptX – now AIRIA is the weirdly named Bluetooth technology to watch.

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.

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