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Hi-Fi
6 surprising facts about vinyl records you might not know
These vinyl facts may just get your head spinning
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1976 vs today: veteran audio experts discuss the biggest shifts in music and hi-fi during What Hi-Fi?'s 50-year lifetime
As we turn the big five-o, we ask seasoned members of the industry about the most significant changes they have seen in hi-fi during their careers and lifetimes.
It's official: Naim and Focal have a new owner
Their acquisition by Barco is now complete
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Moon expands its high-end Compass range with do-it-all music streamer and 450-watt power amp
Moon announces the 461 power amp and 491 music streamer
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Headphones
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which premium wireless headphones are better?
Sony 1000X The Collexion vs Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: which premium headphones should you pick?
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Speakers
Neat adds a small-but-powerful pair of floorstanders to its popular Classic speaker range
The Vito Classic are teased ahead of launch at the Vienna High End show
Best wireless speakers 2026: tried and tested by our expert team
Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market
Best Bluetooth speakers 2026: tried and tested for every budget
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Tannoy teases exclusive limited-edition speakers to mark its 100th anniversary
The iconic speaker brand will be announcing its centenary plans at Vienna High End 2026
TV & Home Cinema
Sony’s Bravia Theatre Trio Dolby Atmos system has a very different approach to “authentic” surround sound
The premium home theatre system is atypical in a variety of ways
I spent an hour testing Sony’s Bravia 9 II True RGB TV, and it’s pretty awesome – but my OLED isn’t going in the bin yet
Sony’s new RGB Mini LED flagship TV is astonishingly accomplished, but it can’t seem to replicate one of OLED’s inherent strengths
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No new OLED TV in Sony’s 2026 range – is the perfect marriage over?
Sony is killing this generally dreadful TV and soundbar feature – now Samsung and LG need to do the same
Features such as Acoustic Centre Sync, Q-Symphony and WOW Orchestra promise better sound – but they frequently make it worse
Streaming & Entertainment
Hi-res streaming hits record stores as Rough Trade and Qobuz announce global partnership
Recently launched online and in stores, the collaboration is bridging the gap between streaming and physical media
Steely Dan’s The Royal Scam turns 50 this month – and it's a brilliant test of your hi-fi’s chops
Aja is considered the band’s sonic pinnacle, but its predecessor gives your system just as much of a challenge
Two of the UK's most popular TV services could be shutting down – and it's bad news if you're off the grid
Freely is likely to take on the mantle
I never thought I’d see Netflix embrace physical media – but things are changing
The Stranger Things box set could be making Netflix nostalgic in more ways than one
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Dolby Atmos AVRs unveiled, our first next-gen TV tested, the portable CD player returns, and more
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