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Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.

Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

Which albums sound great on vinyl? We asked, and you all gave a different answer

By Alastair Stevenson Published 31 October 26

But one thing united you…

Hi-Fi

We just threw our OLED TV buying advice out the window – and one set in particular is responsible

By Alastair Stevenson Published 26 October 26

A big upgrade to small OLEDs was an especially nice surprise

Televisions

Why aren't there more open-back wireless headphones?

By Alastair Stevenson Published 22 October 26

After a month revisiting Grado’s five-star launchpad, the time is ripe for the category to XPAN(d)

Wireless Headphones

Best Dolby Atmos soundbars 2026: our reviewers' five recommendations

By Tom Parsons last updated 22 October 26

Best Buys Add a sprinkling of immersive audio to your TV with our pick of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars.

Best Buys

"It's not our job to fix a bad recording" – the honest truth about high-end hi-fi

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 21 October 26

High-end hi-fi is a ruthless (but awesome) business

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Hi-Fi

Best OLED TV 2026: the three top options recommended by our reviewers

By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated 20 October 26

The OLEDs our reviewers recommend for every budget

Televisions

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)

By Lewis Empson last updated 20 October 26

Amazon’s latest generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max impresses, especially for the price. So, should it be your new streamer?

Streaming Hardware

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i HCP

By Lewis Empson last updated 20 October 26

Have Wharfedale’s minor tweaks made an Award-winning speaker package even better?

Surround Sound Systems

Hisense M2 Pro

By Alastair Stevenson last updated 20 October 26

Hisense’s smallest coffee table projector offers an impressive big-screen home cinema experience.

Projectors

Goldmund aims to make a Statement with its new high-end Mimesis pre-amp’s “faithful” sound

By Alastair Stevenson Published 19 October 26

Everything from the proprietary circuit board to the dual-mono power supply has been designed with “purity” in mind

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Stereo Amplifiers

I flew to Switzerland to hear a £1 million hi-fi system – and it made quite the Statement

By Alastair Stevenson Published 19 October 26

And the Goldmund Telos 9800 and Mimesis Statement are “just the start”

5 Comments

Hi-Fi

Best surround sound systems 2026: home cinema speakers and soundbars put to the test

By Lewis Empson last updated 16 October 26

best buys Looking for the perfect home theatre set-up? From powered speakers to soundbars to 5.1 packages, our experts have tested the best for all budgets.

best buys