Marshall Emberton III Bluetooth speaker review: a small speaker with stacks of personality By Carrie Marshall published 3 November 24 More power, more battery life and Marshall's take on multi-room
Q Acoustics 3020c review: stereo speakers that make lightning strike for the umpteenth time By Simon Lucas published 16 November 24 Q Acoustics' new entry-level 3020c passive loudspeakers deliver an assertive, detailed and properly organized performance.
Gadhouse Duke & Roy review: a turntable and powered speakers combo that sounds like warm milk... and not in a good way By Simon Lucas published 29 January 25 The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.
FiiO R9 review: a supremely gifted, just-add-speakers, hi-res music streaming box of joy By Becky Scarrott published 27 February 24 Think of a smartphone on a bijou box filled with a beefy headphone amplification and streaming smarts – but much (much) better.
Clearaudio Concept turntable review By Richard Black last updated 21 February 24 We find a way into Clearaudio ownership that won't break the bank – the plug 'n' play Concept.
Denon DP-300F review By Lewis Leong last updated 22 February 24 The Denon DP-300F provides a no-fuss vinyl listening experience for beginners.
Tannoy Autograph Mini review: bijou bookshelf speakers that are genuinely fun, beautiful, and sound far bigger than they are By Ed Selley published 1 September 24 The Autograph Mini might look like a relic from a bygone age, but there is method to the retro madness.
Dali IO-8 review: great-sounding noise-cancelling headphones, but 'entry-level' this is not By Simon Lucas published 8 October 24 Everyone’s idea of ‘mainstream’ is slightly different, of course, but in the case of the Dali IO-8 wireless noise-cancelling headphones it would seem to mean ‘really quite expensive’...
Pure Classic C-D6 DAB radio review: tap into some CD-playing, retro music love By Jennifer Allen published 11 June 24 The Pure Classic C-D6 packs a whole lot of punch, combining a DAB radio, CD player, aux-in and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity into one versatile retro box.
Kanto Ren review: a powered speaker system that’s as smart-looking as it is smart-sounding By James Grimshaw published 17 December 24 Kanto’s new connects-to-everything stereo speaker system is a user- and ear-friendly triumph, bringing quality sound and AV functionality to a novel form.
I tested this digital audio player and its sound dominates almost any rival, but there's a catch By Simon Lucas published 6 September 25 The Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 is remarkably accomplished but let down by a hefty price
Dali Rubikore 2 review: excellent value for money in these big-sound, small-size stereo speakers By Ed Selley published 10 November 24 The newly launched Rubikore family promises a taste of Dali’s high end tech at a terrestrial price; does the Rubikore 2 sound a bit special?
Questyle's tiny wireless transmitter is the Bluetooth audio upgrade your phone so desperately needs By Simon Cohen published 22 September 25 With advanced codec support, this tiny plug-and-play device sends top-tier sound to your wireless headphones
iFi xDSD Gryphon review: a stylish DAC and headphone amp that's as portable as a hip flask By Simon Lucas published 30 November 23 iFi works its magic on a DAC-and-headphone-amp that’s just as much use indoors as out, and just as capable with wired and wireless sources.
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon review By Lewis Leong last updated 22 February 24 Pro-Ject's Debut Carbon is an excellent turntable for beginners and audiophiles alike that doesn't break the bank.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Generation review: three is truly the magic number for this excellent portable speaker By Simon Lucas published 7 May 25 If three really is a magic number, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen is going to be quite a speaker – given how good the first two were…
iFi hip-dac 3 review: delicious audio and features in a beautiful portable DAC By Becky Scarrott published 9 December 23 Level up your smartphone, tablet or laptop's sound with the added benefit of colleagues asking "Ooh, what's that?"
iFi Zen DAC 3 review: striking the perfect balance between price and performance By Simon Lucas published 1 June 24 The iFi Zen DAC 3 headphone amp is a digital-to-analogue converter that has secured a top spot in the mid-range DAC market.
Focal Bathys MG review: beautiful wireless headphones that are so very nearly the finest in the game By Simon Lucas published 2 July 25 You’d never know by looking at them, but Focal’s Bathys MG represent a pretty big step on from the inaugural 2022 Bathys
Vertere's DG X turntable is both sonically gifted and easy to use, and for 'serious' hi-fi, that's rare By Simon Lucas published 10 April 25 In which Vertere delivers a complete, ready-to-go turntable package at what is, by its standards, a very affordable price indeed…
Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 review: an excellent record player with great built-in amp that's ideal for beginner audiophiles By Carrie Marshall published 30 July 24 The Pro-Ject E1 delivers everything you need bar speakers – and there's a bundle that includes those too
I tested Edifier's great-value new desktop monitor speakers and they exceeded all of my expectations By James Grimshaw published 27 October 25 The Edifier MR5 nearfield monitors are multifaceted boxes of joy, although they're a little too busy for their own good.
Noble FoKus Apollo review: a premium set of headphones that delivers Olympian audio quality By Tom Bedford published 24 October 24 Some of the best headphones on the market for audiophiles / The Noble FoKus Apollo sound fantastic but the design and price will alienate some fans
I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I've heard By Simon Lucas published 25 September 25 The Ruark MR1 Mk3 powered stereo speaker system is a pound-for-pound contender for best on the market.
I love this headphone amp/DAC's confident sound, but it's far from the only game in town By Simon Lucas published 18 October 25 The FiiO QX13 is a headphone amp/DAC with open and detailed sound to make your smartphone sing, but it's a little fiddly and has plenty of competition.
Montblanc MTB 03 review: divine looking wireless earbuds, marred only by OK ANC By Becky Scarrott published 27 December 23 Want tiny earbuds that positively purr 'I like expensive things'? You've just found them.
Roberts Revival Petite 2 review: a tiny, cute, and utterly irresistible DAB radio By Jennifer Allen published 2 June 24 The Roberts Revival Petite 2 takes everything that was great in the original Petite and adds a solid telescopic aerial, to create the ultimate mini DAB radio.
Edifier Stax Spirit S5 review: excellent wireless over-ear planar magnetic headphones that don't cost a fortune By Simon Lucas published 29 July 24 With the Stax Spirit S5 wireless over-ear planar magnetic headphones, Edifier is attempting to sell you a taste of the truly high-end while only charging premium money.
Bose SoundLink Max review: a punchy Bluetooth speaker to make your party pop By Simon Lucas published 20 June 24 The Bose SoundLink Max is a robust Bluetooth speaker that creates punchy, assertive sound with a sturdy design to ensure your party goes off with a bang. It can attract marks, though.
iFi GO Link Max review: a USB-C DAC that's one of the best ways to get affordable hi-res audio from your smartphone we've ever found By Simon Lucas published 14 December 24 If there’s a more cost-effective way of turning your smartphone into a viable source of high-resolution audio content, it hasn’t come our way yet…