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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.

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 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.

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.

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 5 December 25

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 22 August 25

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

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...

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

By Becky Scarrott published 5 November 25

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 16 July 25

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 21 February 25

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

I’m swapping Spotify for CDs with the affordable Fiio DM13 in 2025 – here's why

By Tom Wiggins published 28 December 24

My tech resolution for 2025 is to breathe new life into my CD collection again – here's how I'm rediscovering shiny discs.

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

Fiio FT5 review: Fiio’s first ever planar magnetic headphones are frankly fantastic

By Simon Lucas published 20 January 24

With the FT5, Fiio wants to democratise the esoteric (and generally quite pricey) planar magnetic driver technology to a real-world price-point.

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 19 February 25

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 22 September 25

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

Stretch goals – the 8 best money-no-object hi-fi gadgets we tested in 2024

By Chris Rowlands published 24 December 24

Our hi-fi travels in 2024 have seen us listen to some extraordinary high-end gear – these were our painfully expensive favorites.

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.

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 29 October 25

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

Fiio M23 music player with a sign saying Price Cut

Our favorite elite Hi-Res music player has a record-low Black Friday deal – are you ready to go audiophile?

By Carrie Marshall published 25 November 25

One of our favorite players from one of our favorite audio brands just got a very rare price cut

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

By Carrie Marshall published 11 December 24

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

This compact new headphone amp from a hi-fi legend wants to boost sound quality to wired headphones

By Carrie Marshall published 7 March 25

Rotel's DX-3 promises exceptional high-end audio for elite headphones, even if you're using aptX Bluetooth.

I listened to Nine Inch Nails' With Teeth on Alessandro Cortini's Campfire Audio IEMs, and now everything else is just… less than

By Becky Scarrott published 16 March 25

Thought hi-res audio was all a terrible lie? Not anymore you won't – just try Campfire Audio's Clara.

I just found my next wearable hi-fi fix, and it’s not a pair of over-ear headphones

By Becky Scarrott published 27 June 25

This high-end brand wants you to dance around your Mixer Bag at the club – and so do I.

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