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

By Becky Scarrott published 3 October 24

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

Our favorite budget audiophile brand just launched a new tiny add-on to bring aptX Lossless and LDAC to any phone – yes, including your iPhone

By Carrie Marshall published 31 October 25

Could Air Link be the FiiO DAC of your dreams?

This cheap Hi-Res Audio music player is like a modern iPod mini, with the funky colors to match

By Carrie Marshall published 12 June 25

This dual-DAC audio player mixes cute colors with serious specs for wired wired or wireless headphones

This tiny, cheap box upgrades any speakers with Wi-Fi multi-room streaming, including Hi-Res Audio support

By Carrie Marshall published 31 March 25

It may be small, it may be sweet, but it knows how to stream your beats.

This affordable new hi-res music player is the iPod replacement I've been waiting for

By Carrie Marshall published 5 January 25

FiiO's JM21 promises awesome audio for an amazing price.

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 11 February 25

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

Our favorite budget audiophile brand has a new affordable hi-res music player, with a desktop mode to make it part of your hi-fi setup

By Carrie Marshall published 13 June 25

The FiiO M21 offers high-spec hi-res without a high price – and has a cool cassette deck case, because why not

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.

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.

TEAC unveils the elite DAC and headphone amp I'll buy when I win the lottery

By Carrie Marshall published 23 May 24

The big news here is a new DAC that promises incredible imaging and a super-clear sound stage.

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

By Becky Scarrott published 4 December 23

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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 4 September 25

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

Hi-fi legend Quad's new super-powerful, super-connected stereo amp could be all the amp you need for the rest of your life

By Carrie Marshall published 17 October 25

Money No Object: Quad launches its "finest-ever" integrated amp, and it's future-proofed in a ton of ways

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

By Carrie Marshall published 13 July 25

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

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 4 November 25

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

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

By Carrie Marshall published 12 November 24

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 25 April 25

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 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.

Campfire's portable USB headphone amp/DAC proves an interesting listen but you should try before you buy

By Simon Lucas published 16 August 25

The Campfire Audio Relay is a solid and compact headphone amp/DAC but needs a performance taste-test before you buy it.

Getting into hi-res audio? This is the hi-res player and headphones I recommend

By Becky Scarrott published 23 March 24

FiiO's newest 5-star FT5 headphones and Astell & Kern's A&norma SR35 5-star player sound so good together, I’m raving.

I tested the FiiO JM21 portable music player and it's hard to believe an entry-level digital audio device can sound so good for so little outlay

By Simon Lucas published 27 February 25

FiiO has come up with another intriguing product, and the JM21 is now making a play at the digital audio player entry level market...

No, you can’t touch my FiiO: why this hi-res ‘MP3 player’ is still trouncing my old iPod Classic a year on

By Becky Scarrott published 26 June 25

Why, oh why, oh why oh… why would I ever leave my FiiO? How this hi-res player got me – and my music – singing again

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 22 August 25

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 11 January 24

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 25 March 25

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 29 April 24

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 26 September 24

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 18 February 25

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.

FiiO FH19 review: wired earbuds that push the boat out so far, it's basically lost at sea

By Simon Lucas published 27 October 24

The FiiO FH19 go all out in specification, engineering and materials to create wired earbuds that sound the right notes.

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 6 August 25

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

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